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 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 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 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 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)

Town Board

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

Planning Board

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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)