# November 1, 2025 Council Work Session & Special Called Meeting **Body:** Town of Black Mountain — Town Council **Date:** November 1, 2025 10:00 AM EDT (2025-11-01T10:00:00-04:00) **Location:** 160 Midland Ave., Black Mountain, NC, 28711 **Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648 ## Summary The Black Mountain Town Council will hold a combined work session and special meeting on November 1, 2025, primarily focused on addressing the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene and planning for future improvements. Discussions will center around securing funding, approving agreements with various firms, and making decisions about rebuilding damaged facilities. A key focus will be on recovery projects, including potential construction of a new Senior Center and improvements to Veterans Park. Several significant decisions are expected, including votes on grant applications from organizations like T-Mobile and the NC Community Foundation, as well as agreements with engineering firms to assess and repair infrastructure like the Lake Tomahawk Dam. The council will also consider demolition of damaged buildings at Veterans Park and the Golf Course, paving the way for new construction. Finally, they will be voting on ordinances and budget adjustments related to a wide range of capital projects across town, including improvements to roads, greenways, and the water system. This meeting is particularly relevant for residents interested in understanding how the town is responding to storm damage, what funding opportunities are being pursued, and how those decisions will impact the community's infrastructure and services moving forward. Details on all agenda items, including full documentation, are available on the Town of Black Mountain website at [www.townofblackmountain.org](http://www.townofblackmountain.org). ## Agenda - [WORK SESSION](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2518) - [1.B. Summary of Recovery Projects & Funding Sources.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2519) - [SPECIAL MEETING: CONSENT AGENDA](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2520) - [2.A. Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for Capital Grant Funding for Engineering and Construction of New Combined Restroom & Concession Stand Facility at Veterans Park.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2521) - [2.B. Resolution to Apply for the T-Mobile Hometown Grant Application Requesting up to $2,000,000 for the Black Mountain Senior Center Project.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2522) - [2.C. Resolution to Apply for the NC Community Foundation (NCCF) Disaster Relief Fund.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2523) - [2.D. Resolution Authorizing Town to Enter into Agreement with S&ME for Professional Engineering & Architectural Services.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2524) - [2.E. Resolution Authorizing Town to Enter into Agreement with Kimley-Horn for Professional Engineering & Architectural Services.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2525) - [2.F. Resolution Authorizing Town to Enter into Agreement with Mills & Cawood (“GMC”) for Professional Engineering & Architectural Services.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2526) - [2.G. Resolution Authorizing Town to Enter into Agreement with Jennings Environmental for Professional Engineering & Architectural Services.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2527) - [2.H. Resolution Authorizing Town to Enter into Agreement with McGill Associates, PA for Professional Engineering & Architectural Services](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2528) - [3.A. Adopting Principles of Recovery to Guide Decision-Making and Project Evaluation.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2529) - [3.B. Principles for Funding Strategies to Guide Recovery and Capital Project Decisions.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2530) - [3.C. Resolution Authorizing Staff to Proceed with the Design and Construction of a Floodplain-Compliant Facility at Veterans Park.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2531) - [3.D. Resolution Authorizing Demolition of the Veterans Park Restroom Building Under the NC SMART Debris Program.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648/item/2532) ## Votes - Town Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. — Passed, 5-0 - Town Council Member Doug Hay made a motion to approve the resolution adopting the principles of recovery to guide decision-making and project evaluation. — Passed, 5-0 - Town Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. — Passed, 5-0 - Town Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. — Passed, 5-0 - Town Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. — Passed, 5-0 - Town Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. — Passed, 5-0 - Town Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. — Passed, 5-0 - Town Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. — Passed, 5-0 - Town Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. — Passed, 5-0 - Town Council Member Ryan Stone made a motion to approve Principles for Funding Strategies to Guide Recovery and Capital Project Decisions. — Passed, 5-0 - Town Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. — Passed, 5-0 - Town Council Member Doug Hay made a motion to approve the Resolution Authorizing Demolition of the Veterans Park Restroom Building Under the NC SMART Debris Program. — Passed, 5-0 ## Documents - [agenda_packet_2025-11-01.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648?document=5319) - [minutes_2025-11-01.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648?document=8302) - [agenda_2025-11-01.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2648?document=5318) ## Sources - [CivicClerk](https://blackmountainnc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/813)