Beech Mountain, NC

Planning Board Meeting

Board of Adjustment

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

Regular Town Council

Tourism Development Authority Meeting

Planning Board Meeting

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

Board of Adjustment

Regular Town Council

Tourism Development Authority Meeting

Planning Board Meeting

Board of Adjustment

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

Regular Town Council

Tourism Development Authority Meeting

Planning Board Meeting

Board of Adjustment

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

Regular Town Council

Tourism Development Authority Meeting

Planning Board Meeting

Tourism Development Authority Meeting

The Beech Mountain Tourism Development Authority will review its financial report, ongoing projects, and new funding requests for the Buckeye Rec Center entertainment enhancements, Lake Coffey dock, and sledding hill. The board will also hear staff reports on marketing and TDA activities.

• Funding request for Buckeye Rec Center entertainment enhancements by Dawn Dalgleish
• Lake Coffey dock funding request by Sean Royall
• Sledding Hill additional funding request by Sean Royall
• FY 2026-27 project sheet review
• Occupancy tax and budget report

Regular Town Council

The Beech Mountain Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including a storm water engineering agreement with WithersRavenel for design work at the Beech Mountain Parkway and Lake Road intersection, a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant for disaster recovery, and a resolution related to that grant. The council will also discuss a roll-out trash container program and an agreement for the Elder Ridge Trailhead. The agenda includes proclamations honoring Wilson Reed and Constitution Week, plus routine staff reports.

• Storm Water Engineering Agreement with WithersRavenel for design at Beech Mountain Parkway and Lake Road intersection
• Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery
• Community Development Block Grant Resolution
• Roll Out Trash Containers discussion
• Elder Ridge Trailhead Agreement

Board of Adjustment

Planning Board Meeting

Tourism Development Authority Meeting

The Tourism Development Authority will discuss and possibly vote on a $11,900 funding request from the Town of Beech Mountain Parks and Recreation for a conceptual plan for the Elder Ridge Trailhead. The board will also review a financial report on occupancy tax collections and the FY 2026-27 project sheet.

• New Business: Town of Beech Mountain funding request for Elder Ridge Trailhead conceptual plan ($11,900)
• Financial report on occupancy tax and budget to date with April gross receipts of $673,153
• FY 2026-27 Project Sheet review for ongoing grants and projects

Regular Town Council

The Town Council will discuss a proposal for the Buckeye Recreation Plan to guide current space use and future expansion at the facility. Under the consent agenda, members are expected to vote on extending a Phase 3 Commercial District Planning agreement with Hill Studio, approving FY 2026 budget adjustments, and updating the FY 2027 fee schedule. These budget and fee changes will adjust town service funding and resident charges for the upcoming fiscal year, while the land parcel donation item addresses potential public property transfers.

• Presentation of the Buckeye Recreation Plan for facility expansion
• Vote on Hill Studio Agreement Extension (Phase 3 Commercial District Planning)
• Approval of FY 2026 Budget Adjustment
• Review and approval of changes to the FY 2027 Fee Schedule
• Discussion of a land parcel donation

Board of Adjustment

CANCELED Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

CANCELLED Planning Board Meeting

Tourism Development Authority Meeting

The Beech Mountain Tourism Development Authority will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2026-27 budget ordinance totaling $1,655,500. They will also consider a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and review three new funding requests: Wynn Park improvements, an information TV and kiosk, and musical acts at Whistle Pig Pub.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2026-27 budget ordinance ($1,655,500)
• Vote on FY 2025-26 budget amendment increasing expenditures by $100,000
• TOBM funding request: Wynn Park Improvements – Michael Holland
• TOBM funding request: Information TV & Kiosk – Sean Royall
• Whistle Pig Pub funding request: Musical Acts

Regular Town Council

The Council is holding public hearings regarding the annexation and rezoning of the Emerald Mountain Development property. They are also reviewing the FY 2026-27 annual budget and fee schedule.

• Annexation and rezoning of Emerald Mountain Development
• $3,091,599 contract with Rock Creek Grading LLC for Helene Recovery and Slope Repairs
• Sledding Hill land leases for Beech Creek Events LLC and Beechwood Realty, Inc.
• FY 2026-27 Annual Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
• Amendment #3 to the 2026 Annual Budget Ordinance

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

CANCELLED Board of Adjustment

Planning Board Meeting CANCELED

CANCELED Town Council FY: 2026-2027 Budget Retreat

Tourism Development Authority Meeting

The Tourism Development Authority will discuss and possibly approve the FY 2026-27 operating budget, set a public hearing date, and consider funding requests from Land of Oz and Slope Seekers. They will also review project sheets, an auditor contract, and staff reports on marketing and the tourism summit.

• FY 2026-27 operating budget discussion
• Call for budget public hearing
• Land of Oz funding request
• Slope Seekers funding request
• Auditor approval/contract

Regular Town Council

The council will hold a first reading and public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-27 town budget, which keeps the tax rate at .65 per $100 and includes a $1.2 million fire truck. Other items include a solid waste franchise discussion, annexation and rezoning for Emerald Mountain Development, and a presentation on the Commercial District Plan. The council will also consider Helene recovery slope repairs and appoint a new auditor.

• First reading and public hearing on FY 2026-27 budget (tax rate .65/100, includes $1.2M fire truck)
• Annexation and rezoning of Emerald Mountain Development area to R-3A
• Solid waste franchise agreement discussion
• Helene Recovery and Slope Repairs Project
• Appointment of Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. as town auditor

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

Board of Adjustment - CANCELED 05 May 2026

Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board will discuss and vote on recommending approval of an administrative rezoning for 0.23 acres on Oz Road, extending R-3A zoning to newly annexed property owned by Emerald Opportunities, Inc. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes.

• REZ 2026-1932: Administrative rezoning of 0.23 acres on Oz Road (Emerald Mountain Block C Phase II) to extend R-3A zoning

Town Council FY: 2026-2027 Budget Retreat

The Town Council is holding a budget retreat to discuss and review the proposed FY 2026-2027 annual budget. No specific budget figures or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Review of FY 2026-2027 annual budget

Tourism Development Authority Meeting

The Beech Mountain Tourism Development Authority will review and potentially vote on funding requests from White Wolf Lodge/Holy Smokes BBQ and Parks and Recreation. They will also discuss the FY 2026-27 strategic plan and marketing flowchart, and receive the FY 2024-25 audit report. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and financial report.

• White Wolf Lodge/Holy Smokes BBQ funding request
• Parks and Recreation additional funding requests
• Pineapple PR: FY 2026-27 Strategic Plan
• TDA Audit FY 2024-25
• FY 2025-26 Project Sheet update

Regular Town Council

The town council will hold a public hearing on a proposed rezoning and another on a solid waste franchise agreement. They will also consider bid awards for slide repairs on Charter Hills and Buckeye Creek Roads, and an annexation petition from Emerald Opportunities, Inc. The consent agenda includes budget ordinances for sewer and water system improvements.

• Public hearing on rezoning (REZ 2026-0019)
• Public hearing on solid waste franchise agreement
• Bid acceptance for Charter Hills Road slide repair
• Bid acceptance for Buckeye Creek Road slide repair
• Annexation petition by Emerald Opportunities, Inc.

CANCELED Board of Adjustment

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

CANCELED Planning Board Meeting

CANCELED Tourism Development Authority Meeting

Regular Town Council

The Beech Mountain Town Council will vote to call a public hearing on the proposed rezoning identified as REZ 2026‑0019 at the next regular meeting on April 14, 2026. Council members will also approve the audit and financial statement presentation and adopt the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. Additional items on the consent agenda include an amendment to the 2025 audit contract with Misty Watson CPA PA.

• Call for a public hearing on Proposed Rezoning REZ 2026‑0019 (to be held April 14, 2026)
• Approve Audit and Financial Statement Presentation
• Adopt Minutes from the February 10, 2026 Regular Town Council meeting
• Approve Amendment 2 to the 2025 audit contract with Misty Watson CPA PA
• Adopt Consent Agenda items, including closed‑session minutes

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting

Tourism Development Authority Budget Retreat FY: 2026-27

The Beech Mountain Tourism Development Authority retreat will review the draft FY 2026‑27 budget and discuss upcoming priorities. Topics include town‑council and parks‑and‑recreation priorities, a proposal for an Oz‑themed ball, and a series of grant funding requests totaling $1,423,100. The board will also consider marketing plans and committee assignments.

• Oz Ball proposal – new Oz‑themed event (amount not specified)
• Sunset Park viewing deck renovation – $15,000
• Buckeye Recreation Center gym courts upgrade and pickleball courts – $90,000
• Full‑time landscaping staff member for TOBM – $80,000
• BMP Extension paving project – $350,000