Locunity/Waynesville, NC·Other
The governing body of the Town of Waynesville, NC, organized under the Council-Manager form of government consistent with N.C.G.S. 160A-147, Part 2. The Council provides policy and budget direction while the Town Manager oversees day-to-day operations.
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Recent updates from Governing Board
A council member counted six political and commercial signs on town property and asked staff to remove them; another member questioned whether courts allow removal.
Why it matters: With a November ballot approaching, the town must decide whether it can legally clear campaign signs from town-owned land without appearing to endorse candidates.
The town attorney briefed council on state laws curbing downzoning, parking minimums and permit review while raising litigation risk and mandatory attorney's fees.
Why it matters: Council members said residents' growth concerns now largely cannot be addressed locally, and a single bad zoning loss could cost the town six figures in fees.
Council approved $130,500 from prior-year excess water revenue for a new treatment plant roof, filter media and watershed road stabilization.
Why it matters: Helene damage continues to raise turbidity and erode the watershed access road, and using surplus revenue preserves money for bigger needs like spillway repairs.
Council adopted amendments tying town fire inspection schedules to the current state fire code and authorizing key-box requirements when commercial occupancy changes.
Why it matters: Firefighters report buildings they cannot access without key boxes; the rule speeds emergency entry and avoids rewriting local schedules whenever the state fire code changes.
Haywood Waterways and its engineering team will spend $267,000 this fall and winter restoring storm-damaged Richland Creek banks and connecting two greenway segments.
Why it matters: It is described as the largest restoration project in Richland Creek's history, closes a long-standing greenway gap without an easement, and costs the town no cash.
The mayor proclaimed Oct. 4–10 Public Power Week, and council appointed Rick Howell and Paige McCurry to the Electric Cities Board of Commissioners.
Why it matters: Waynesville is one of more than 70 North Carolina towns that run their own electric utility, and the mayor praised its workforce.
The regional DWI task force leader reported alcohol-vendor density figures, praised local policing and training, and flagged rising daytime impaired driving and 'super kratom.'
Why it matters: Waynesville's vendor density is far above the county's, and the task force says it stays safe only with strong policing, training and court performance.
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