# Town Council Meeting

**Body:** Town of Black Mountain — Town Council
**Date:** August 10, 2026 6:00 PM EDT (2026-08-10T18:00:00-04:00)
**Location:** Town Hall Council Chambers, 160 Midland Ave, Black Mountain, NC, 28711

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878

## Summary

**Town of Black Mountain Regular Town Council Meeting Recap**
**Date:** August 10, 2026

The Town of Black Mountain Council convened its regular meeting on August 10, 2026, to address infrastructure updates, public safety financing, and administrative policy adjustments. The Council approved the Consent Agenda, which included the adoption of meeting minutes from June and July, the acceptance of the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden donation, and the renewal of cyber liability insurance. A significant portion of the meeting focused on transportation infrastructure, with presentations from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) regarding regional projects, including the I-40/Blue Ridge Road interchange and the Riverwalk Greenway.

Key decisions made by the Council included the adoption of a one-year moratorium on street dedications for new developments to allow for an assessment of maintenance costs and staffing needs. The Council also voted to accept a $9.88 million funding package from the State Revolving Fund for drinking water system resiliency improvements following Hurricane Helene, which includes a grant portion and a 0% interest loan. Additionally, the Council authorized a loan from First Bank at 4.80% interest to purchase four police vehicles and approved resolutions for three specific stormwater projects, including culvert upsizing along Flat Creek and the 2027 July 4th Fireworks contract. The Council also adopted ordinances amending the FY 26-27 Budget and specific project funds to balance expenditures with available resources.

Discussions highlighted significant progress and ongoing challenges in regional transportation. Brendan Meredith of NCDOT announced that Section A of the I-4409 interchange project, involving the replacement of the Swannanoa River bridge, is being fast-tracked with a bid scheduled for December and construction anticipated to begin by February–April 2027. Council members expressed frustration regarding the 32-year timeline of the Riverwalk Greenway project, noting that despite design completion at 75%, progress has been slow. Tristan Winkler of the MPO outlined the organization's role in securing federal funds for initiatives like Safe Streets for All, while Gabe Johnson of DOT clarified the town’s administrative role in the Riverwalk project. The Council also voted to adopt the Stormwater Master Plan and an Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) rate structure to ensure commercial properties pay based on their impervious area impact, though actual customer rates were not changed during this meeting.

Public comments revealed diverse community concerns, ranging from infrastructure safety to administrative accountability. Cheryl Milton raised allegations regarding unlicensed subcontracting on Old Toll Road, citing potential federal penalties for improper use of funds. Adam Smith advocated for "Lenny’s Law," a bicycle safety zone act, sharing the story of a fatal crash on Riverside Drive. Richard Hudson requested reviews of unsafe intersections and road damage from Hurricane Helene, while Victoria Jordan requested a "bulk rate" for a private community’s water bills due to exorbitant costs. John Richardson criticized the Town’s handling of permits for Black Mountain Brewing and the Rail Yard, alleging fabricated violations and excessive legal costs. Marilyn Sabansky praised extended park hours at Lake Tomahawk and urged the Council to prioritize a new public safety facility.

Following the meeting, specific follow-up actions were committed to by staff and external agencies. NCDOT agreed to investigate whether plans exist to replace the single-lane bridge on South Blue Ridge Road and will report back to Council Member Richard Hudson. Town staff agreed to look into the "bulk rate" request from Victoria Jordan’s community and to review the trigger for Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) regarding chemical testing in water discharge to ensure compliance with state requirements. These follow-ups address specific inquiries raised during the public comment period and infrastructure updates, ensuring that resident concerns regarding safety, billing, and regulatory compliance are formally reviewed.

## Agenda

- [Call to Order](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18698)
- [Proclamations, Awards, Recognitions, Special Resolutions](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18699)
- [Communications from Staff, Councils, Commissions & Agencies](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18700)
- [Citizen Comments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18701)
- [Communication from Mayor and Town Council](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18702)
- [Communication from Town Attorney & Town Manager](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18703)
- [Consent Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18704)
- [Resolution in Support of the Leonard Antonelli and Jacob Hill Bicycle Safety Zone Act of 2025 ("Lennie's Law")](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18705)
- [Adoption of Meeting Minutes: June 8, 11, 15, 30 and July 9, 13, 2026](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18706)
- [Monthly Tax Collector Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18707)
- [Call for Public Hearing for Text Amendments to Chapter 2, Section 2.3, Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18708)
- [Call for Public Hearing for Amendments to Chapter 8, Section 8.2, The Phase II Stormwater Ordinance and Chapter 20, Article X, Illicit Discharge](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18709)
- [Call for Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 48, Article VI, Division 2, Stormwater Management Enterprise Fund](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18710)
- [Appointment of Council Member Lawrence Lytle to the Land of Sky Regional Council Board of Directors as Primary Delegate & Council Member Larry Harris as Alternate Delegate](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18711)
- [Acceptance of Donation to the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden from Bounty & Soul](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18712)
- [Annual Property Tax Settlement for Fiscal Year 2026 & Adoption of the Order of Collection of Taxes for Fiscal Year 2027](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18713)
- [Art in the Afternoon Lease Renewal](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18714)
- [Public Hearing for One-Year Moratorium for Street Dedications to the Town](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18715)
- [Citizen Comments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18716)
- [Consideration of Easement Request with Duke Energy (along Golf Course property)](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18717)
- [Consideration of Easement Request with Duke Energy (Richard Lane)](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18718)
- [Presentation and Adoption of Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) Rate Study](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18719)
- [Adoption of Town of Black Mountain Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP)](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18720)
- [Amendment to Town Purchasing Policy on Purchase/Credit Cards](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18721)
- [State of NC Purchasing Card Program Discussion](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18722)
- [Discussion of RFP's for Town Banking Services](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18723)
- [Resolution Approving Financing Terms for Vehicle Purchases- Police Department](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18724)
- [Acceptance of Drinking Water System Resiliency Improvement Funds From The State Revolving Fund Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Helene](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18725)
- [A Resolution Authorizing the Task Order with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering & Design Services for the Flat Creek Flood Mitigation Project](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18726)
- [Proposed Contract for 2027 July 4th Fireworks Show](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18727)
- [Ordinance to Amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Town Budget](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18728)
- [Ordinance To Amend The Highway 70 Waterline Replacement Fund](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18729)
- [Ordinance to Amend the Ninth Street Bridge Project](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18730)
- [Closed Session](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18731)
- [Adjournment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878/item/18732)

## Votes

- Vice Mayor Archie Pertiller made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- Vice Mayor Archie Pertiller made a motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- Vice Mayor Archie Pertiller made a motion to approve the monthly tax collector report as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- Vice Mayor Archie Pertiller made a proposed motion to call for a public hearing on September 14, 2026 at 6pm for text amendments to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, Ch. 2, Section 2.3, as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- Vice Mayor Archie Pertiller made a motion to call for a public hearing on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6pm for amendments to Ch. 8, Sec. 8.2, The Phase II Stormwater Ordinance; and Ch. 20, Article X, Illicit Discharge as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- Vice Mayor Archie Pertiller made a motion to call for a public hearing on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6pm for amendments to Ch. 48, Article VI, Division 2, Stormwater Management Enterprise Fund as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- Vice Mayor Archie Pertiller made a motion to appoint Council Member Lawrence Lytle to the Land of Sky Regional Council Board of Directors as Primary Delegate & Council Member Larry Harris as Alternate Delegate. — Passed, 4-0
- Vice Mayor Archie Pertiller made a motion to approve the following resolution. — Passed, 4-0
- Vice Mayor Archie Pertiller made a motion to approve the annual property tax settlement for FY 2026 and to adopt the order of collection of taxes for FY27 as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- Vice Mayor Archie Pertiller made a motion to approve the renewal of the Art in the Afternoon lease for an additional year expiring August 31, 2027. — Passed, 4-0
- Council Member Larry Harris made a motion to open the Public Hearing on the one-year moratorium for street dedications to the Town. — Passed, 4-0
- Council Member Larry Harris then made a motion to close the public hearing for the one-year moratorium for street dedications to the Town. — Passed, 4-0
- Council Member Larry Harris then made a motion to approve the following ordinance establishing a one-year moratorium for street dedications to the Town of Black Mountain as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- Council Member Larry Harris then made a motion to approve the easement with Duke Energy along the edge of the golf course and N. Fork Rd./Greene Dr. as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- Vice Mayor Archie Pertiller made a motion to approve the easement request with Duke Energy at Richard Ln. as presented and recommended. — Passed, 4-0
- Council Member Larry Harris made a motion to approve the ERU rate study as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- Town Council Member Ryan Stone made a motion to adopt the Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- Vice Mayor Archie Pertiller made a motion to approve the following budget ordinance. — Passed, 4-0
- Council Member Larry Harris made a motion to approve the ordinance amending the Highway 70 Waterline Replacement Fund as presented and recommended. — Passed, 4-0
- Council Member Larry Harris made a motion to approve the ordinance to amend the Ninth Street Bridge Project as presented and recommended. — Passed, 4-0

## Video & Transcript

- Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E5plDQDDDY
- Transcript: https://sunshinemeetings.org/transcript/2066/segments

## Documents

- [agenda_packet_2026-08-10.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878?document=12099)
- [agenda_2026-08-10.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878?document=11848)
- [agenda_packet_2026-08-10.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878?document=11861)
- [agenda_2026-08-10.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878?document=11860)
- [minutes_2026-08-10.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2878?document=13591)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://blackmountainnc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/711)
- [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E5plDQDDDY)