Town Council Regular Meeting - Jun 22 2026

Town Council Regular Meeting Recap – June 22, 2026

The Town Council held its regular meeting on June 22, 2026, at 6:00 pm in the Weaverville Community Room. The session covered a wide array of administrative, financial, and community engagement topics, including the approval of the consent agenda, public hearings on zoning amendments, and updates from town staff and advisory committees.

Key decisions made during the meeting included the unanimous approval of the consent agenda, which incorporated minutes from previous meetings, monthly tax reports, and various budget amendments. The Council adopted a road closure ordinance for the July 4th celebration, designating a portion of Main Street between Church Street and Brown Street for closure on Saturday, July 4, from 12:00 pm to 11:59 pm. Additionally, the Council approved the acceptance of waterline extensions for both the Reems Creek Village subdivision and Meribel Apartments into the town’s system, setting a $10,000 repair guaranty for each. An amendment to the automatic aid agreement with Reems Creek Valley Fire Department was also approved, increasing annual payments from $45,000 to $75,000 for the fiscal year 2026-2027. Councilmember Mark Endries was appointed to the Metropolitan Sewerage District (MSD) Board for a term ending December 31, 2027, in a 5-1 vote.

Significant discussions focused on zoning map amendments for properties on Unaddressed Reagan Lane (PIN 9742-29-7577) and 5 Reagan Lane (PIN 9742-29-9584), both seeking to rezone from R-1 to C-1. While the Planning Board had found these requests consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the Council denied the zoning map amendment requests for both properties. The Council also discussed state legislative matters, including Senate Bill 811, which affects municipal territory and tax adjustments, and decided to keep municipal elections on odd-numbered years. Other topics included a presentation from the Weaverville Business Association, updates on the Police Department’s firearms range, and the Reems Creek Road Corridor Modernization Project.

Public comments addressed several resident concerns, including traffic and zoning changes on Reagan Lane, the preservation of Weaverville’s character, short-term rentals, the Police Department’s firing range, and the FLOCK surveillance system. Downtown business owners expressed support for the Weaverville Business Association and its events. The Council heard these concerns as part of the public comment period but did not issue specific responses or commitments regarding the individual comments during the meeting.

The Council agreed to several follow-up actions. The Town Manager will follow up on discussions with Thermo Fisher Scientific regarding a potential museum campus proposal. The Council will review and consider adopting the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan at the July 27th meeting to ensure FEMA compliance. Additionally, the Council will discuss supporting a letter of support for designated cycling routes at the next meeting and continue to evaluate the proposed rezoning of properties on Reagan Lane, considering public feedback and planning board recommendations.