Locunity/Black Mountain, NC·City Council
Elected town governing body. The Black Mountain Town Council consists of a Mayor and five Council Members who are elected at large in non-partisan elections held every two years, serving four-year staggered terms under a Council-Manager form of government.
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Recent updates from Governing Board
Council authorized the interim manager to execute an engineering agreement with McGill Associates, starting design for a roughly $5 million water grant.
Why it matters: Design is expected to take 18 months or more, and a second award would include a loan of roughly $1.4-1.6 million.
Council approved a $50 across-the-board increase to Lakeview clubhouse rental fees so the facility can reopen after Helene.
Why it matters: Fees cover a rise in cleaning cost from $80 to $125, so the town does not subsidize each rental.
The council adopted most NFIP 2026 model-ordinance updates but dropped the Planning Board's 4-foot freeboard and ban on fill for elevating structures.
Why it matters: Higher freeboard and a fill ban could raise costs and limit rebuilding and development in floodplains across a mountain town.
Council approved making property owners responsible for stormwater charges and held a hearing on a large Chapter 8 rewrite, continuing it to October.
Why it matters: The rewrite could speed development permits by reducing reliance on a consulting engineer, but the council wanted more time to review it.
Business and resident speakers urged an independent review, a pause in enforcement and a policy on inspector conduct, citing flawed permit records.
Why it matters: The Chamber endorsed an ordinance creating an independent review commission, and the mayor said an ordinance is expected shortly.
Council authorized up to $10,000 for a structural engineer to assess the public safety building, with no repair funds budgeted and any borrowing needing LGC approval.
Why it matters: Estimates range from $1 million to $2 million, ambulance coverage for Broad River residents is affected, and state oversight limits borrowing.
Speakers questioned payments to an allegedly unlicensed contractor on Old Toll Road and urged returning roughly $100,000 in separation pay amid state oversight.
Why it matters: The town is under state financial oversight, so questions of accountability for spending draw scrutiny and the mayor's response.
Staff reported progress on a $5 million state-funded river flood project, and the consent agenda advanced greenway, Veterans Park, bridge and road engineering.
Why it matters: Residents are asking when roads and the Veterans bridge return; staff projected design in months and construction later.
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