# March 21, 2024 Special Called Council Meeting & Budget Work Session - 8:30 a.m. 

**Body:** Town of Black Mountain — Town Council
**Date:** March 21, 2024 12:00 AM EDT (2024-03-21T00:00:00-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2553

## Summary

The Black Mountain Town Council held a special meeting on March 21st to address important issues related to flood control and the upcoming town budget. A primary focus was securing funding and selecting a firm to improve stormwater management along a section of the Swannanoa River, which will help reduce flooding and enhance water quality.

Council members unanimously approved accepting a $5 million grant from the state to support this project and selected North State Environmental Incorporated to handle both the design and construction of improvements, including floodbenches and constructed wetlands. This work will directly impact residents living near the Swannanoa River, potentially reducing flood risks and improving the river's health.

The meeting also included an initial discussion of the FY 2024-25 budget, which will continue in future sessions. Citizens interested in learning more about how the town plans to allocate resources and address community needs are encouraged to follow updates on the town's website or attend upcoming council meetings.

## Agenda

- [Call to Order](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2553/item/7560)
- [Roll Call](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2553/item/7561)
- [Approval of Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2553/item/7562)
- [Consideration of Resolution(s) to Accept Grant Funding from The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and to Approve an Agreement for Professional Design-Build Services for the Black Mountain Swannanoa River Floodbench & Constructed Wetlands Project-SRP-SW-ARP-0026](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2553/item/7563)
- [RESOLUTION BY THE TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN TOWN COUNCIL TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE SWANNANOA RIVER FLOODBENCH & CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS PROJECT SRP-SW-ARP-0026](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2553/item/7564)
- [RESOLUTION BY THE TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN TOWN COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR THE BLACK MOUNTAIN SWANNANOA RIVER FLOODBENCH & CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS PROJECT-SRP-SW-ARP-0026](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2553/item/7565)

## Votes

- Council Member Pam King made a motion that Town Council: 1) approve the Resolution to Accept Funding from The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in the amount of $5,000,000, and 2) approve the Resolution to Approve the Agreement with North State Environmental Inc. (selected firm) to Provide Design Build Services for the Black Mountain Swannanoa River Floodbench & Constructed Wetlands Project-SRP-SW-ARP0026 as presented. — Passed, 4-0

## Documents

- [minutes_2024-03-21.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2553?document=5191)
- [agenda_2024-03-21.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2553?document=5190)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://blackmountainnc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/588)