Pilot Mountain public meetings in 2025
4 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss public safety coverage and review auditor proposals. The session includes the election of the 2026 Mayor Pro-Tem and a decision on the Holloway Group contract renewal.
- Election of Mayor Pro-Tem (2026)
- Holloway Group contract renewal
- Review of auditor proposals
- Discussion on public safety coverage
- Transfer of cemetery plot H124 from Billy Pell to Eric and Darla Simmons
The Board approved the sale of the Pilot Center property for $875,000, subject to a 10‑day upset bid process. It also approved a $3,000‑per‑month lobbyist contract with the Holloway Group, appointed Donna Kiger as Mayor Pro‑Tem, and transferred cemetery Plot H124 to new owners. All votes were unanimous except the Holloway Group contract, which was opposed by Commissioner Needham.
- Accepted $875K offer on Pilot Center property (unanimous)
- Approved $3,000/month Holloway Group lobbyist contract (Needham opposed)
- Appointed Donna Kiger as Mayor Pro‑Tem (unanimous)
- Transferred Plot H124 to Eric and Darla Simmons (unanimous)
- Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Adopted consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Entered closed session (unanimous)
- Exited closed session (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on closing a 230-foot unopened section of Venable Road. The meeting will also include budget amendments and updates on water and sewer projects.
- Public hearing and order to close 230 feet of Venable Road (R2025-12)
- 2025-26 Budget Amendments
- Amendments to Town Finance and Personnel policies
- Contract renewals for Mark King (WWTP), Kent Scott (WWTP ORC), and Holloway Group (Lobbyist Services)
- Water Distribution & Sewer Collection Projects update from J.R. Lynch & Sons
Board of Commissioners
The Board will adopt a consent agenda that includes a revised WWTP Phase 2 ordinance. Public hearings will address the Armfield Civic Center Operating Agreement and a rezoning request for parcel 5965-05-08-5568 from Residential‑Low Density to General Business at the intersection of Barney Venable Road and NC 268. The Board will also consider resolutions on the Armfield Center lease, inclusion in the Surry County Fire Protection Service tax district, closure of an unopened portion of Venable Road, and the appointment of a budget officer.
- Rezoning request 2025‑REZ‑01 for parcel 5965‑05‑08‑5568 (RL to GB) at Barney Venable Rd & NC 268
- Armfield Civic Center Operating Agreement (O2025‑02)
- Resolution to include Pilot Mountain in Surry County Fire Protection Service Tax District (R2025‑08)
- Resolution of intent to close unopened portion of Venable Road (R2025‑09)
- Appointment of Budget Officer (R2025‑10) – Amanda Bryant
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss appointing a Finance Officer and Interim Town Manager. The meeting includes decisions on water and sewer infrastructure grants and the adoption of a Capital Improvements Plan.
- Acceptance of 2023 Appropriations Act Directed Projects Grant ($285,700.00) for Needham Street Waterline Replacement Project
- Resolution to adopt 2024-35 Capital Improvements Plan
- Resolution to apply for additional water/sewer project grant funds
- License Agreement with Crisanthemum Studios LLC
- Fee Schedule Update