North Wilkesboro public meetings in 2025

Board of Adjustment

The North Wilkesboro Board of Adjustment will vote on the Smoot Park Variance Order, which seeks a floodplain variance for renovations to the poolhouse at 202 Chestnut Street. The board will also adopt the calendar dates for its 2026 meetings. No other business items are listed.

• Approval of Smoot Park Variance Order
• Approval of 2026 Board of Adjustment meeting calendar dates

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then approved the Smoot Park Variance Order without dissent. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approve agenda (5-0)
• Approve Smoot Park Variance Order (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will approve the April 21 special and closed‑session minutes and will request a public hearing on Parcel ID 1402449 for a rezoning from R‑10 to LI. Commissioners will select Randy Huffman as Mayor Pro Tem and hear updates on the Hot Rod and Moonshine Festival road‑closure request, the joint water‑intake bid, and the Greenway grant. The meeting also includes routine consent items and a public comment period.

• Approve Board Special Called Meeting Minutes – April 21, 2025
• Approve Board Closed Session Meeting Minutes – April 21, 2025
• Call for public hearing on Parcel ID 1402449 (Shaver & Pine Street) rezoning to Light Industrial
• Select Randy Huffman as Mayor Pro Tem
• Discuss Hot Rod and Moonshine Festival road‑closure request

The Town Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items. It also adopted the 2026 meeting calendar and appointed Commissioner Sandra Espin as Mayor Pro Tem. The board voted 5‑0 to pour a concrete pad with footers for the Smoot Park splash pad, deferring any shelter construction. No decision was made on the proposed road closure for the 2026 Prohibition Hot Rod and Moonshine Festival.

• Approved meeting agenda (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Adopted 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting calendar (5‑0)
• Appointed Sandra Espin as Mayor Pro Tem (5‑0)
• Approved concrete pad with footers for Smoot Park splash pad (5‑0)

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda and review an updated meeting calendar. The agenda contains no other substantive decision items.

• Updated Board of Commissioners Meeting Calendar

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved an updated Board of Commissioners meeting calendar. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved updated meeting calendar (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a rezoning request for a specific parcel and address board member vacancies. The body will also seek approval for the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Rezoning request for Parcel #1402449 from Low Density Residential (R-10) to Light Industrial District (LI)
• Discussion regarding board member vacancies
• Approval of 2026 Planning Board Meeting calendar dates

The Board unanimously accepted the meeting agenda (7-0) and approved the July 10, 2025 minutes (7-0). A public hearing was held on the rezoning request for Parcel ID 1402449, but no recommendation or vote on the rezoning was recorded.

• Agenda accepted (7-0)
• July 10 minutes approved (7-0)
• Rezoning recommendation not decided

Town Board

The Board will approve the March 19 and March 20 special meeting minutes and adopt routine consent items. New business includes authorizing town credit cards with First Community Bank, a FEMA‑funded restoration for B‑Street Park Bank, a forestry grant request for the North Wilkesboro Fire Department, and an adjustment to the ABC Board terms. The Board will also hear design‑build presentations from D.R. Reynolds and Bobbitt Construction for a new fire department facility at 100 Finley Avenue.

• Approve Board of Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes March 19, 2025
• Approve Board of Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes March 20, 2025
• Updated Authorization for Town Credit Cards with First Community Bank
• FEMA B‑Street Park Bank Restoration
• NWFD Forestry Grant Request

The Town Board approved the updated authorization for town credit cards, naming the current Town Manager and Finance Director as signers. It also approved the North Carolina Forestry Service grant for the fire department, the B‑Street Park bank restoration with Williams Excavating, and the adjustments to the ABC Board term dates. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved updated town credit‑card signers (3‑0)
• Approved North Carolina Forestry Service grant for fire department (3‑0)
• Approved B‑Street Park bank restoration proposal with Williams Excavating (3‑0)
• Approved changes to North Wilkesboro ABC Board term end dates (3‑0)
• Approved agenda as written (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Town Board

The Town Board will read a proclamation declaring November 29, 2025 as Small Business Saturday. Routine consent items will be approved in a single motion. Commissioners will hear an update on the new fire department, including a $3,500,000 state earmark, the selected site at 100 Finley Avenue, and design‑build team estimates of $7.2‑$7.4 million within a $7.5 million budget. Staff will request feedback and may move to approve the fire department design.

• Read Small Business Saturday proclamation by Mayor Marc Hauser
• Approve agenda and routine consent items in one motion
• Fire Department update: $3,500,000 state earmark, site at 100 Finley Avenue
• Design‑build team selected: Jackson Builders and Dalton & Dunn Architects
• Cost estimates $7,200,000‑$7,400,000; budget $7,500,000; staff request design approval

The board unanimously approved the agenda as amended (5-0). No consent agenda items were presented. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 6:13 p.m. (5-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 p.m. (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will consider several agenda items, including the oath of office for interim Town Manager Eddie Holland, the reappointment of ABC Board member Nelson Martin, and a request to discuss rezoning Hidden River Manufactured Home Park. Staff will present updates on FEMA flood mapping, the annual Local Water Supply Plan, and a right‑of‑way acquisition for the West D Street Bridge replacement, which involves a $6,375 payment for easements. The Board may also receive a fire department update and other routine business.

• Swearing in of interim Town Manager Eddie Holland (Oath of Office)
• Reappointment of ABC Board member Nelson Martin
• DOT Right of Way acquisition for West D Street Bridge replacement – $6,375 for easements
• Approval of the Local Water Supply Plan required by NCDEQ
• Discussion of rezoning Hidden River Manufactured Home Park from PUD to R‑20

The board approved the meeting agenda, reappointed the ABC Board member, and unanimously adopted the 2024 Local Water Supply Plan. It also approved the Department of Transportation easement and right‑of‑way acquisitions for the West D Street Bridge replacement. No other items were voted on; the splash‑pad and Hidden River park topics were discussed but not decided.

• Approved agenda as written (4-0)
• Approved ABC Board reappointment of Adam Wingler (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Local Water Supply Plan (4-0)
• Approved DOT easement and right‑of‑way acquisitions for West D Street Bridge replacement (4-0)
• Swore in Town Manager Eddie Holland (ceremonial)

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a routine consent agenda for the 711 Main Street Upfit Task Order Amendment #2. Staff will seek feedback and adoption of a draft Town Social Media Policy. The board will review an amended meeting calendar that moves the November 13th meeting to November 6th. Commissioners will discuss and potentially vote to appoint a new Town Manager.

• Approve Task Order Amendment #2 for 711 Main Street Upfit (construction assistance)
• Adopt draft Town Social Media Policy
• Approve amended Board of Commissioners meeting calendar (Nov 13 moved to Nov 6)
• Discuss and vote on appointment of a new Town Manager
• Approve routine business/consent agenda items

The board appointed Eddie Holland as Town Manager with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. They also approved a $50,000 Hurricane Helene Declaration grant and a $20,000 related grant request. The meeting calendar was changed, moving the November 13 meeting to November 6, and the board entered closed session by unanimous vote.

• Appointed Eddie Holland as Town Manager (start Oct 6) – passed 3-0
• Accepted $50,000 Hurricane Helene Declaration grant (and pursue $20,000 grant) – passed 3-0
• Rescheduled November 13 board meeting to November 6 – passed 3-0
• Approved consent agenda including 711 Main Street Upfit Task Order No. 2 – passed 3-0
• Entered closed session under attorney‑client privilege – passed 5-0
• Adjourned meeting – passed 3-0

Town Board

The North Wilkesboro Town Board will conduct its standard opening items, approve the agenda, and then discuss the Assistant Manager/Town Clerk job description. The board will also consider a mural to be placed on a town‑owned facility. A closed session will be held for a personnel matter as required by state law.

• Approval of agenda (action needed)
• Discussion of Assistant Manager/ Town Clerk job description
• Discussion of a mural to be located on a Town‑Owned Facility
• Closed session for a personnel matter per NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6)

The board approved its agenda, the Assistant Town Manager/Town Clerk job description, and a mural to be placed on a town-owned facility, all by unanimous vote. It also authorized a closed‑session meeting for a personnel matter and adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved Assistant Town Manager/Town Clerk job description (5-0)
• Approved mural on town-owned facility (5-0)
• Approved closed session on personnel matter (5-0)
• Approved adjournment at 6:00 p.m. (5-0)

Town Board

The North Wilkesboro Town Board will consider approving the meeting agenda. Commissioners will discuss the Assistant Manager/Town Clerk job description. They will also discuss a proposed mural to be placed on a town-owned facility.

• Approve agenda (action needed)
• Discuss Assistant Manager/Town Clerk job description
• Discuss mural for town-owned facility

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments for Hurricane Helene recovery and the purchase of a police drug unit. The meeting also includes discussions on a new road name, a community center mural, and a fire department update.

• General Fund Budget Amendment #1: $5,087 for Hurricane Helene storm damage
• General Fund Budget Amendment #2: $22,000 for a police drug unit
• Water & Sewer Fund Budget Amendment #1: $52,275 total for Hurricane Helene storm damage
• Proposed naming of an unnamed road at Parcel ID 1405414 as 'Clays Court'
• Memorandum of Understanding with Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership regarding the Main Street Program

The board gave a thumbs‑up to the fire department's proposed station design, passing the motion 4‑1. It also approved the agenda, the consent budget items, the naming of Clays Court, a mural for the Woodlawn Community Center, and a memorandum of understanding with the Downtown Partnership. The board entered a closed session for a personnel matter and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda for General Fund and Water & Sewer budgets (5-0)
• Approved resolution to name street Clays Court (5-0)
• Approved Woodlawn Community Center mural (thumbs up, no vote recorded)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Downtown North Wilkesboro Partnership (5-0)
• Approved fire station design plan (4-1)
• Entered closed session for personnel matter (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Board

The North Wilkesboro Board of Commissioners will review and potentially adopt the LandDesign Downtown and River District Masterplan, hear a public hearing on a text amendment to allow taller columbaria structures, and consider a temporary street closure for the Music in the Park event. They will also appoint new members to the Board of Adjustment.

• Adoption of LandDesign Downtown and River District Masterplan
• Public hearing on text amendment to increase maximum columbaria height from 5 to 8 feet
• Temporary closure of Marketplace Alley (9th to 10th Streets) for Music in the Park event on September 12, 2025, 4:00–7:00 PM
• Appointment of Ike Forester and William Hamby to the Board of Adjustment
• Public hearing on rezoning of Parcel ID 1405533 off 2nd Street

The Board unanimously adopted the Downtown and River District Masterplan (4‑0). It also approved a temporary road closure for the Music in the Park event (4‑0) and adopted a zoning text amendment to increase columbarium height (4‑0). Additional actions included appointing a new Board of Adjustment member and rezoning a 17‑acre parcel to high‑density residential (both 4‑0).

• Approved agenda amendment (4‑0)
• Adopted Downtown and River District Masterplan (4‑0)
• Approved Street Closure for Music in the Park, Marketplace Alley 9th‑10th St (4‑0)
• Appointed Ike Forester to the Board of Adjustment (4‑0)
• Adopted columbarium zoning text amendment to allow 8‑ft structures (4‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Parcel ID 1405533 to R‑6 High Density Residential (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of a second Board of Adjustment member (4‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a variance request from the Town of North Wilkesboro regarding floodplain regulations. The board will also introduce applicants for board membership.

• Flood variance request for the pool house at Smoot Park (202 Chestnut Street) regarding elevation requirements
• Introduction of Board Member Applicants

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the meeting agenda (4‑0) and the March 13, 2025 minutes (4‑0). The board then heard presentations on the Smoot Park Flood Variance but did not record a vote or final action on the request.

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a grant opportunity. The agenda also includes a closed session and potential subsequent discussion regarding a personnel matter.

• Discussion of Grant Opportunity
• Closed session for a personnel matter per NCGS 143-318.11 (a) (6)

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved applying for a federal revitalization subgrant, using the $20,000 façade grant as a match. Two closed‑session meetings were held for personnel matters, one at 10:10 AM and another at 2:01 PM, after which the board exited closed session and adjourned the meeting at 4:00 PM.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved application for federal revitalization subgrant using $20,000 façade grant as match (5-0)
• Held closed session at 10:10 AM for personnel matter (5-0)
• Held closed session at 2:01 PM for personnel matter and invited Eddie Holland (5-0)
• Exited closed session (5-0)
• Adjourned special meeting at 4:00 PM (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Commissioners are meeting for a special session. The primary purpose is to conduct a closed session regarding a personnel matter.

• Closed session for a personnel matter per NCGS 143-318.11 (a) (6)

Town Board

The Town Commissioners are meeting for a special session. The primary purpose is to conduct a closed session regarding a personnel matter.

• Closed session for a personnel matter per NCGS 143-318.11 (a) (6)

The board approved the meeting agenda with a 5-0 vote. It also approved a closed‑session meeting for a personnel matter, also 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 4:37 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved closed session for personnel matter (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property on Camp Joe Harris Rd. The board is also considering scheduling future hearings for a 2nd Street rezoning and a text amendment for religious columbaria.

• Public hearing for rezoning of Parcel ID 2202506 on Camp Joe Harris Rd
• Proposed public hearing on August 28, 2025, for rezoning of Parcel ID 1405533 off 2nd Street
• Proposed public hearing on August 28, 2025, for a text amendment regarding columbaria for churches and religious institutions
• Updates on Smoot Park, DOT STIP project submissions, and FEMA dredging
• Amendment to the 2025 Board of Commissioner's Calendar

The Board approved the rezoning of Parcel 2202506 from Highway Business to R‑20 Rural Residential and adopted the related consistency statement and zoning map amendment, both by 5‑0 votes. The Board also cancelled the scheduled August 5 meeting, entered a closed‑session, and adjourned the meeting, each action passing unanimously. All agenda and consent items were approved without dissent.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved rezoning request for Parcel 2202506 (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment for Parcel 2202506 (5-0)
• Cancelled August 5 Board meeting (5-0)
• Entered closed session per 143‑318.11(a)(3) (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a rezoning request for Parcel #1405533 and a text amendment regarding columbaria. The board will also hold nominations for Chair and Vice Chair.

• Rezoning request for Parcel #1405533 from General Business (GB) to High Density Residential (R-6)
• Text amendment request for Zoning Ordinance Article 11.8-2 Columbaria
• Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair

The board adopted a text amendment to increase the maximum allowed columbarium height from five to eight feet. The motion was moved by Vice Chair Turner, seconded by Jim Murphy, and passed unanimously (6‑0). The board found the amendment consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and approved it.

• Approved agenda as presented (6‑0)
• Re‑elected John Harwell as Chair (6‑0)
• Re‑elected Kenneth Turner as Vice Chair (6‑0)
• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved columbarium height amendment to 8 ft (6‑0)

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will review three street closure requests for local events and a presentation on the town's logo and seal policy. The board is also tasked with approving the meeting minutes from June 26, 2025.

• Street closure request from Wilkes Art Gallery for NAE Opening & Jim Lyall Day
• Street closure request from Wilkes Art Gallery for Jackson Hamilton COL
• Street closure request from Whimsical Nook for Music in the Park
• Presentation on Town of North Wilkesboro Logo & Seal Policy

The Board approved the agenda and consent agenda without dissent. It adopted a policy governing the use of the town seal and logo, passing the motion 4‑0. The Board also approved three street‑closure requests for upcoming community events, each passing 4‑0.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Adopted logo and seal usage policy (4-0)
• Approved street closure for Wilkes Art Gallery Jim Lyall Day, July 18, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved street closure for Jackson Hamilton Celebration of Life, July 19, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved street closure for Whimsical Nook Music in the Park, August 8, 2025 (4-0)

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider an economic development agreement for Project Rack and a request for a rezoning public hearing. The meeting also includes appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Housing Authority.

• Public hearing and Economic Development Agreement for Project Rack
• Request for public hearing on July 24, 2025, for rezoning Parcel ID 2202506 on Camp Joe Harris Rd
• Recommendation of Ronald Queen for reappointment to the Board of Adjustment
• Appointment of Jessica Mullins to the North Wilkesboro Housing Authority Board
• Proclamation declaring July 18, 2025, as James “Jim” Herbert Lyall Day

The Town Board unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. It then adopted Resolution 2025-14, authorizing the sale of 10.44 acres in the Industrial Park to Retail Solutions Group for $1.842 million and the related Economic Development Agreement. The Board also called a public hearing for July 24, 2025 on rezoning Parcel ID 2202506, accepted a $10,000 third‑party inspection quote, and adopted Budget Amendments #14, #14A, and #15.

• Approved agenda as amended (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑14 approving EDA and sale of 10.44 acres (3‑0)
• Moved to call public hearing on rezoning Parcel ID 2202506 (3‑0)
• Accepted Catawba Valley Engineering quote (~$10,000) for third‑party inspections (3‑0)
• Adopted Budget Amendments #14 & #14A (3‑0)
• Adopted Budget Amendment #15 (vote not recorded in provided text)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a request to rezone a specific parcel from Highway Business to Rural Residential. The board will also conduct a review of Comprehensive Goals and Policies.

• Rezoning Request for Parcel #2202506 from Highway Business (HB) to Rural Residential (R-20)

The Planning Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and a series of past meeting minutes. The board entered a public hearing on the rezoning request for Parcel #2202506 and later closed that hearing, also by unanimous vote. No decision on the rezoning itself was recorded in these minutes.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved past meeting minutes (7-0)
• Entered public hearing on rezoning request (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on rezoning request (7-0)

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2025-2026 General Fund and Water Sewer Fund budgets. The meeting also includes a public hearing and economic development agreement for Project Rack.

• Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 General Fund and Water Sewer Fund Budget
• Public hearing and Economic Development Agreement for Project Rack
• Resolution to apply for WEX Fuel Fleet Management Cards via First Community Bank
• Street closure request for the Wilkes County Farmers Market
• Appointment for the Wilkes Joint Planning Board

The Town Board unanimously approved a temporary closure of the CBD Loop between 7th and 9th Streets on June 28, 2025, from 7 a.m. to noon for the Independence Day Farmers Market. The Board also unanimously accepted the WYLD Youth Life Development social district sticker and signage initiative. The Board unanimously authorized the Fire Department to apply for the 2025 Helene Declaration Grant. Additionally, the amended agenda and the consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved temporary CBD Loop road closure (7th‑9th St) June 28, 2025, 7 a.m.–noon (4‑0)
• Accepted WYLD social district sticker and signage initiative (4‑0)
• Authorized Fire Department to apply for 2025 Helene Declaration Grant (4‑0)
• Amended agenda to add economic development item (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes and fuel card request (4‑0)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY 2025-2026 annual budget and fee schedule. The board may also discuss board insurance if necessary.

• FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget discussion
• Fee Schedule discussion
• Board Insurance discussion

The Town Board unanimously approved the agenda as written. It then approved an amendment to the fee schedule, adding a $40 commercial dumpster fee, a $27 residential fee per can, a $50 Marketplace rental fee for events under 50 people, a $150 fee for events over 50 people, and a $100 additional trash disposal fee. The Board also unanimously approved a 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for all staff. The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. with a unanimous motion.

• Approved agenda as written (5‑0)
• Amended fee schedule: $40 commercial dumpster fee, $27 residential fee per can, $50 Marketplace rental fee (<50 people), $150 Marketplace rental fee (≥50 people), $100 additional trash disposal fee (5‑0)
• Approved 4% COLA raise for staff (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04 p.m. (5‑0)

Town Board

The North Wilkesboro Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on May 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Commissioners Room (210 9th Street). The agenda includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes, a request to apply for WEX Fuel Fleet Management Cards, and updates from the Town Manager on projects like 711 Main Street and grant requests.

• Approval of May 5 and May 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Request to apply for WEX Fuel Fleet Management Cards (funding TBD)
• Town Manager update on 711 Main Street property
• Presentation from Juneteenth Committee
• Mural grant request consideration

The Town Board unanimously approved the ARC 50/50 grant application for $700,000 to fund the joint water intake project. It also approved three Parks and Recreation grant applications (total $11,000) and accepted a mural grant for 718 Main Street after a recusal. The consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes and a fuel‑card request, passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda as written (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including meeting minutes and WEX fuel card request (5-0)
• Approved ARC 50/50 Grant for Joint Intake Funding – $700,000 (5-0)
• Approved Parks & Recreation grant applications: $1,000 Girls on the Run, $20,000 Facility Upgrades, $10,000 AllTrails Stewards Fund (unanimous)
• Recused Commissioner Palmer from mural grant vote (5-0)
• Approved mural grant request for 718 Main Street (4-0)
• Approved special meeting minutes (May 5, 2025) (5-0)
• Approved regular meeting minutes (May 6, 2025) (5-0)

Town Board

The North Wilkesboro Town Board will consider a consent agenda that includes a call for a public hearing on 'Project Rack,' an economic development incentive involving the sale of a town-owned property, as well as several budget amendments and the appointment of a new finance officer. New business items include the introduction of the FY2024-2025 General Fund and Water Sewer Fund budget, a request to dredge the town's water intake, and a road closure request for a library summer reading party.

• Call for May 22 public hearing on 'Project Rack' economic development incentive, including sale of a town-owned property
• Budget Amendments #10-#13: adjusting funds for a FEMA SAFER grant, sale of assets for mower and community center doors, elevator repair and utility overage, and vehicle lease payments
• Fleet Replacement Lease Fund Budget Ordinance Amendment #1 to cover vehicle lease payments
• Appointment of Alisha Anderson as Finance Officer
• Introduction to the FY 2024-2025 General Fund and Water Sewer Fund budget

The Town Board approved the meeting agenda and the routine consent items, including several budget amendments, by a 4‑0 vote. Commissioners voted unanimously to call a public hearing on Project Rack, an economic development incentive involving the sale of a town‑owned property, for June 3, 2025. They also unanimously set a public hearing for the 2025‑26 Budget Ordinance on the same date and approved a Letter of Support for the WYLD Lands Forest School program.

• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved routine consent agenda, including Budget Amendments #10‑13 and other items (4-0)
• Called public hearing on Project Rack economic incentive for June 3, 2025 (4-0)
• Called public hearing on 2025‑26 Budget Ordinance for June 3, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for WYLD Lands Forest School (4-0)

Town Board

The Town Board adopted a series of special appropriations totaling $30,000 for local agencies, with vote outcomes ranging from unanimous to a 3‑1 majority. It also decided not to include the proposed digital sign in the FY2025‑26 operating budget. No other capital items were added to the budget at this meeting.

• Approve $5,000 to Wilkes Transportation Authority (4‑0)
• Approve $3,000 to Wilkes Adult Developmental Activity Program (3‑1)
• Approve $3,000 to Wilkes Art Gallery (4‑0)
• Approve $5,000 to Wilkes Developmental Day School (4‑0)
• Approve $500 to Wilkes County Crime Stoppers (4‑0)
• Approve $3,500 to Wilkes County Library (4‑0)
• Approve $5,000 to Safe Spot Child Advocacy Center (4‑0)
• Board agreed not to fund the proposed digital sign in FY2025‑26 budget

Town Board

This special meeting will discuss and possibly approve the $6 million Smoot Park Revitalization budget for a new pool and pool house, appoint an acting town clerk after the town manager's resignation, and approve a town access easement for White Pine Street. The board will also enter a closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Appointment of an Acting Town Clerk by Interim Town Manager J. Dylan Blankley
• Presentation and potential approval of Smoot Park Revitalization budget ($6,001,824) for new pool and pool house
• Approval of Town Access Easement for White Pine Street
• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) for attorney-client privilege

The board approved the agenda as written. They appointed Sarah Davis as Acting Town Clerk. The Smoot Park Revitalization Project was approved unanimously. The board entered a closed session, added the Planning Director, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda as written (4-0)
• Appointed Sarah Davis as Acting Town Clerk (4-0)
• Approved Smoot Park Revitalization Project (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (4-0)
• Entered closed session (4-0)
• Included Planning Director Joseph Kamperman in closed session (4-0)

Town Board

The North Wilkesboro Town Board will hold a special meeting on April 21, 2025. The agenda consists largely of procedural items followed by a closed session under state law to discuss a personnel matter. The board will then discuss that personnel matter. No other substantive business is listed.

• Conduct closed session for personnel matter (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6))
• Approval of agenda (action needed)
• Discussion of personnel matter by the board

The Town Board approved its agenda unanimously (5-0) and entered a closed session for a personnel matter (5-0). The board then voted 3-2 to accept Town Manager Holly Minton’s resignation, with Commissioners Parsons and Day dissenting. Commissioners later appointed Dylan Blankley as Interim Town Manager by a unanimous vote (5-0) and adjourned the meeting unanimously (5-0).

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Closed session for personnel matter approved (5-0)
• Accepted Town Manager Holly Minton’s resignation (3-2)
• Appointed Dylan Blankley as Interim Town Manager (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Board

The North Wilkesboro Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed closure of White Pine Street and consider approving a town access easement for that street. They will also vote on purchasing property at 100 Finley Avenue and approving the FY2025-2026 Enterprise Fleet Management plan. Consent items include Budget Amendment #9 for contributions to the Wilkes Transportation Authority and declaring surplus town-owned equipment.

• Public hearing on White Pine Street closure
• Approval of town access easement for White Pine Street
• Purchase of property at 100 Finley Avenue
• FY2025-2026 Enterprise Fleet Management approval
• Budget Amendment #9 for Wilkes Transportation Authority contributions

The Board voted 4‑1 to approve the purchase of the property at 100 Finley Avenue for $300,000 and separately approved a motion giving Mayor Hauser authority to sign the closing documents (4‑1). The Board also approved the White Pine Street closure and easement for Samaritan's Purse, and authorized the 2025‑2026 enterprise fleet vehicle replacements. All consent‑agenda items and the meeting adjournment passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5‑0)
• Approved White Pine Street closure resolution (5‑0)
• Approved White Pine Street access easement (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 enterprise fleet management expenditure (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of 100 Finley Avenue property (4‑1, Parsons dissenting)
• Approved mayor's authority to sign 100 Finley Avenue closing documents (4‑1, Parsons dissenting)
• Entered closed session for economic development (5‑0) and adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Town Board

The Town Board is conducting a joint Board & Budget Retreat focused on strategic planning, working relationships, and roles of elected officials. Key agenda items include a discussion of the County Property Revaluation & 5-Year Vision, followed by the Budget Retreat in the afternoon. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled—this is a planning session.

• County Property Revaluation & 5-Year Vision session
• Budget Retreat (afternoon session)
• Discussion of working relationships between board members
• Review of roles of elected officials and town manager

The April 8 meeting of the North Wilkesboro Town Board focused on improving working relationships among commissioners and with the town manager. Commissioners and the town manager discussed the possibility of holding a monthly work session, separate from the regular meeting, for at least three months to improve communication. No formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded during the session.

Town Board

The board will hold public hearings on the proposed Unified Development Ordinance (zoning rewrite) and on changes to Parks & Recreation and Sanitation fee schedules. It will also consider approving a sublease of a hospital parking lot to Mills Automotive Group for Classic Hyundai. The consent agenda includes road closures for Concerts on the Deck and Marketplace Meltdown events.

• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance (major zoning rewrite)
• Proposed sanitation fee increase: residential from $12 to $14/month, commercial dumpsters from $82.80 to $104/month
• Proposed Parks & Recreation fee changes: large shelter rentals from $40 to $45, small shelters from $20 to $25, BBQ pit rental from $100 to $150
• Sublease approval for hospital parking lot on West D Street to Mills Automotive Group (Classic Hyundai)
• Road closures for Concerts on the Deck (CBD Loop, 9th to 7th Street, four Saturdays in summer 2025) and Marketplace Meltdown (July 4, 5-10 PM)

The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda without opposition. It also approved a sublease between WRMC Hospital Operating Corporation and Mills Automotive Group. The Unified Development Ordinance was sent back to the planning board for further review, and the board adopted the proposed amendments to the 2024‑2025 Parks & Recreation and Sanitation fee schedules.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved sublease between WRMC Hospital Operating Corp and Mills Automotive Group (5-0)
• Sent Unified Development Ordinance back to planning board for review (5-0)
• Adopted amendments to 2024‑2025 Parks & Recreation and Sanitation fee schedules (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to receive presentations and conduct interviews for the design-build of the North Wilkesboro Fire Department at 100 Finley Avenue. The only action item is approval of the agenda.

• Presentation and interviews for the Design Build for the NWFD at 100 Finley Avenue

The board approved the meeting agenda with a 4-0 vote. Later, the board adjourned the meeting with a 4-0 vote. No other actions were decided during the session.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Town Board

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct presentations and interviews regarding the design-build project for the NWFD located at 100 Finley Avenue.

• Presentations and interviews for the Design Build for the NWFD at 100 Finley Avenue

The Town Board voted 4‑1 to adopt a motion scheduling interviews with D.R. Reynolds, Bobbitt, Vannoy Construction, and Jackson Builders. Commissioner Parsons dissented on that vote. Later, the Board unanimously (5‑0) approved a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Adopt schedule to interview four design‑build firms (4‑1, Parsons dissenting)
• Approve motion to adjourn meeting (5‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a largely administrative meeting to approve past minutes, discuss amendments to its rules and procedures, set 2025 meeting dates, and nominate a chair and vice-chair. No public hearings or variance requests are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from five prior meetings (March 2022 through May 2024)
• Amendments to the Board's Rules and Procedures
• Updated 2025 meeting dates and deadlines
• Chair and Vice-Chair nominations
• Planning Director's report

The North Wilkesboro Board of Adjustment unanimously approved amendments to its Rules and Procedures, including a change to meet on the third Tuesday of each month, and adopted the updated 2025 Meeting Dates and Deadlines. The board also approved five sets of past meeting minutes and re-elected Mike Staley as Chair and Martha Nichols as Vice-Chair. No substantive land-use decisions were made.

• Approved amended Rules and Procedures (5-0)
• Approved updated 2025 Meeting Dates and Deadlines (5-0)
• Approved March 10, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 14, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 9, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 14, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 9, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Re-elected Mike Staley as Chair and Martha Nichols as Vice-Chair (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review statements for qualifications regarding the North Wilkesboro Fire Department (NWFD) at 100 Finley Avenue.

• Consideration of Statements for Qualifications for NWFD at 100 Finley Avenue

The board narrowed 15 submissions to five firms for the Northwest Fire Department project at 100 Finley Avenue: D.R. Reynolds, Jackson Builders and Dalton & Dunn, Bobbit, Vannoy, and Wharton Smith. Garanco was excluded due to material deficiencies in its proposal, despite Commissioner Hurley's support. The board will conduct interviews before April to meet the contracting deadline.

• Approved agenda as written (4-0)
• Selected five firms for RFQ interviews: D.R. Reynolds, Jackson Builders and Dalton & Dunn, Bobbit, Vannoy, Wharton Smith
• Excluded Garanco from interviews due to incomplete submission
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (4-0)

Town Board

The board will vote on consent items including amendments to the Provalus economic development agreement and a public hearing call for Hidden Brook Sporting Club's incentive agreement. New business includes a Parks and Recreation update, proposed fee schedule changes, and the introduction of the Unified Development Ordinance with a public hearing set for March 27. A closed session is planned for economic development discussion.

• Amendment #1 to Economic Development Agreement with Provalus (Optomi LLC) and Lease Agreement for 711 Main Street
• Call for public hearing on March 27 for Hidden Brook Sporting Club Economic Incentive Agreement
• Amendment to restrictive covenants for Wilkes Industrial Park
• Resolution to donate podcast studio equipment to Wilkes County Library (Appalachian Regional Library)
• Introduction of Unified Development Ordinance and call for public hearing on March 27

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including amendments to the Provalus agreement and a call for a public hearing on the Hidden Brook Sporting Club incentive. It also voted to hold public hearings on March 27 for proposed Parks and Recreation and Sanitation fee increases and the Unified Development Ordinance. A motion to allow the closure of C Street for Jim Lyall's celebration of life passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including Provalus agreement amendments (5-0)
• Called public hearing for Hidden Brook Sporting Club Economic Incentive Agreement (5-0)
• Approved closure of C Street from 9th to 10th for Jim Lyall celebration (5-0)
• Called public hearing on Parks and Recreation and Sanitation fee schedule amendments (5-0)
• Called public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance (5-0)
• Entered closed session for economic development (5-0)

Town Board

The board will vote on consent items including approval of prior meeting minutes, a resolution setting the 2025 election filing fee, a town hall cleaning contract with WATCO Cleaning Inc., and an amendment to the resolution of intent to close White Pine Street that also calls for a public hearing on April 8, 2025. The town manager will introduce proposed fee schedule changes for Parks and Recreation, Community Development, and Sanitation, and provide updates on ongoing projects. Presentations are scheduled from the Wilkes Transportation Authority, Wilkes Youth Life Development, and the Appalachian Regional Library. A closed session for economic development may be held.

• Amend resolution of intent to close White Pine Street and call public hearing April 8, 2025
• Resolution 2025-05 to set the 2025 election filing fee
• Town hall cleaning contract with WATCO Cleaning Inc.
• Introduction of suggested fee schedule changes for Parks and Recreation, Community Development, and Sanitation
• Discussion of town seal and town branding package

The board unanimously approved a $5,000 one-time payment to the Wilkes Transportation Authority for shuttle service, despite a noted deficit. They also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and a resolution to set the 2025 election filing fee. The board selected a schedule for reviewing fire department RFQs and entered closed session for economic development.

• Approved $5,000 one-time funding for WTA shuttle service (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Resolution 2025-05 (5-0)
• Selected RFQ review schedule: receive by Mar 3, review Mar 12, interviews Mar 19-20
• Entered closed session for economic development (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting for a training session led by Michael Harvey of N-FOCUS on board roles, rules of procedure, conflict of interest, and land-use decision types. No applications or public hearings are scheduled.

• Planning Board training on legislative, advisory, and quasi-judicial roles
• Review of conflict-of-interest rules under NCGS 160D-109
• Discussion of general-use and conditional zoning processes
• Clarification of Planning Board’s advisory role vs. Town Board’s final authority

The North Wilkesboro Planning Board met on February 6, 2025, at the Speedway. The only substantive item was a presentation by Michael Harvey of N-FOCUS on board roles and responsibilities. No formal decisions or votes on policy matters occurred; the board approved the agenda and adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Town Board

The Board will discuss a report on housing options for North Wilkesboro and consider multiple budget amendments, including one to fund the purchase of the Elks Lodge property at 100 Finley Avenue for a new fire station. Other items include presentations on property reevaluation and the Wilkes Transportation Authority, along with approval of consent items like budget amendments for water and parks projects.

• Report on Housing Options for the Town of North Wilkesboro presented by Town Manager
• Budget Amendment #8 to fund purchase of 100 Finley Avenue/Elks Lodge for fire department
• Capital Project Ordinance Fire Station/Public Safety Building Planning Amendment #2 for Elks Lodge
• Presentation on Wilkes Transportation Authority by Town Manager
• Capital Project Ordinance Yadkin River Water Intake Project Amendment #13 and Actiflo Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, capital project ordinances, and a resolution declaring surplus property for online auction. They also discussed options for disposing of town-owned property off 2nd Street, heard presentations on the Wilkes Transportation Authority funding shortfall and property reevaluation, and entered closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments #7, #7A, #8 and capital project ordinances (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-04 declaring surplus property (mowers, pool tables) for disposal via GovDeals (5-0)
• Entered closed session for attorney-client privilege (5-0)

Planning Board

The Joint Planning Board and Board of Commissioners will present the full draft of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and hold a public hearing. No other old or new business is on the agenda. The meeting is procedural with only the UDO draft and public hearing as substantive items.

• Presentation and public hearing on the full Unified Development Ordinance draft
• Meeting held at Wilkes Art Gallery, 913 C Street
• No other agenda items beyond procedural approvals and adjournment

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend the final draft of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to the Board of Commissioners, along with a consistency statement. The board also approved three specific changes to the draft: increasing the height allowance for columbaria from 5 to 8 feet, reducing the street frontage requirement in the Multi-Family Conditional District from 50 to 40 feet, and allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a permitted use with supplemental standards in the Highway Business district. The UDO is a comprehensive rewrite of the town's zoning regulations, intended to be more business-friendly and easier to navigate.

• Recommended the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to the Board of Commissioners (8-0)
• Approved a consistency statement deeming the UDO consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (8-0)
• Recommended increasing the columbarium height allowance from 5 to 8 feet (8-0)
• Recommended reducing the street frontage requirement in the MF-CD from 50 to 40 feet (8-0)
• Recommended allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a permitted use in the Highway Business district (8-0)
• Opened and closed a public hearing on the UDO draft (8-0)

Town Board

The Town Board of Commissioners and Joint Planning Board will meet to review a full draft of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The meeting includes a public hearing regarding these new development and zoning regulations.

• Public hearing and presentation of the full Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) draft

The North Wilkesboro Board of Commissioners met jointly with the Planning Board to hear a presentation on the proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), which aims to simplify zoning regulations. The public hearing was opened and closed, but the Board of Commissioners took no action at this meeting. Discussion included potential impacts on billboards and digital signage, with digital signage possibly addressed in the next budget cycle.

• No action taken on Unified Development Ordinance
• Public hearing opened and closed on UDO

Town Board

The North Wilkesboro Board of Commissioners will act on a consent agenda including several budget amendments, capital project ordinances for water infrastructure, surplus property, and an audit contract. New business items include a street closure request, property closure, fire department grant requests, a request for proposals for FEMA Helene response, easements for Blackcat Station, and approval of bids for 711 Main Street.

• Budget Amendment #4 to fund Fire Department SAFER Grant
• Capital Project Ordinance for Water Treatment Plant Actiflo Project
• Request for Proposals for FEMA (Helene Response)
• Approval of Bids for 711 Main Street
• Easements for Blackcat Station

The board approved a $728,900 construction bid from Colt Simmons Construction for the 711 Main Street project, and approved a consent agenda including budget amendments and a resolution to declare surplus property. It also approved a resolution of intent to close White Pine Street, with a public hearing set for February 27, 2025, and approved a 45-day extension for C&P Management on the 313 D Street property. The board moved to board up the property at 906 Trogdon Street due to safety concerns and approved FEMA Helene response proposals with Integrated Solutions.

• Approved $728,900 bid for 711 Main Street with Colt Simmons Construction (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and surplus property resolution (4-0)
• Approved resolution of intent to close White Pine Street, public hearing Feb 27, 2025 (4-0)
• Granted 45-day extension for C&P Management on 313 D Street property (4-0)
• Approved boarding up property at 906 Trogdon Street (4-0)
• Approved OSFM tire replacement and equipment grants with matching funds (4-0)
• Approved FEMA Helene response RFP with Integrated Solutions (4-0)
• Approved easements for Franklin Street for Foster and Hamby properties (4-0)

Town Board

This regular meeting includes approval of consent items: meeting minutes, a capital project ordinance amendment renaming the River District and Downtown Project Fund, and a resolution for a $150,000 NC Department of Commerce Building Reuse Grant for Project Tech and 711 Main Street (with a 5% match). The board will also hear a manager’s report on Hurricane Helene storm damage recovery and a site plan update for the Fire Department from McGill Associates. Awards and recognitions for three police officers are scheduled.

• Resolution for NC Department of Commerce Building Reuse Funds for $150,000 for Project Tech and 711 Main Street (requires 5% match)
• Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #4 renaming the North Wilkesboro River District and Downtown Project Fund
• Fire Department site plan update from McGill Associates
• Manager’s report includes Request for Qualifications from Hurricane Helene storm damage
• Letters of Commendation for Police Officers Bryan Baity, Todd Burke, and Justin Johnson

The board approved paying $10,000 in due diligence money to secure an option to purchase property on Finley Avenue for the new fire station, passing 2-1 with Commissioner Parsons dissenting. The project cost is estimated at $8.6 million, and the board discussed design-build delivery, road adjustments on Reynolds Road, and utility replacements. No other substantive decisions were made; the consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved $10,000 due diligence payment for Finley Avenue fire station property option (2-1)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #4, and Building Reuse Funds resolution (3-0)
• Approved agenda as written (3-0)