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Update From the August 9th, 2018 Town Commision Meeting

August 13, 2018

Mayor’s Summary of the August 9 Town Council Meeting   Greetings friends,   Our meeting started as a celebration with the “reveal” of the new logo and website. More about that in a bit. But, we did get a few things accomplished as well!   Here are the highlights of the meeting: Prior to the…

August 9, 2018 Town Council Meeting

August 8, 2018

Join us on Thursday August 9th at 7:00 p.m. for the August Town Council Meeting. The meeting will be held in the Walkup Building. The Public Forum begins at 6:30 p.m. and the unveiling of the new Town Website and Logo will begin at 6:15 p.m. Come join us!

Landcare Launches New Kids’ Programs

August 8, 2018

In partnership with the North Carolina Arboretum, the Parkway Foundation and Montreat College, the Montreat Landcare Committee has launched three new outdoor activity programs for children of all ages right in Montreat. Eco-Explore, Track Trail and Nature Backpacks were initiated earlier this month to bring fun and educational opportunities for children. Check out the Track…

Trash Pick Up Update

August 8, 2018

As another service, the Town of Montreat provides both curbside and Pay-As-You-Throw trash services. The traditional curbside service provides trash pickup on Mondays and Fridays during the summer months, and on Fridays from September through May. Simply put out your trash at your curb during normal pick up times. The Pay-As-You-Throw program was started several…

The Town’s New Look!

August 8, 2018

We’ve been talking about it for several months, and we’re ready to unveil the new graphic identification for the Town and the new website. Come to the August 9 Town Council meeting to help celebrate this important step. We’ll have a special “unveiling” at 6:15pm prior to the Public Forum. Stay tuned for more information…

Brush and Leaf Pick Up

August 8, 2018

As a Town service, leaf and brush are picked up curbside every other Wednesday by town staff. Homeowners should place leaves in brown biodegradable paper bags. Limbs should not exceed six foot lengths and six inches in diameter. Please limit brush piles to approximately three cubic yards (about the size of a small pick up…

Wanted: Owner’s Representative/Project Manager

August 8, 2018

What with the imminent start of the Town Hall, the Town of Montreat is seeking an individual to serve as Montreat’s Owner’s Representative. This position will serve as an advisor to Town leadership in the design and construction of the new Town Hall and will represent the Town and its interests in all interactions with…

Update From July 12, 2018 Town Council Meeting

July 16, 2018

Mayor’s Summary of the July 12 Town Council Meeting Greetings fellow Montreaters, Despite heavy rain and a somewhat unexciting agenda (lots of budget amendments), there was quite a turnout for the meeting. We’re grateful for the community support. Here are the highlights of the meeting: Public Forum questions/comments included: The Montreat “address” issue: no resolution yet but…

July 12, 2018 Town Council Meeting

July 16, 2018

Please join your Town of Montreat Board of Commissioners on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m in the Walkup Building for the July Town Council Meeting. The Public Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. The REVISED agenda packet can be found here with all the Budget Amendments.

RFQ: Town Hall Design-Build Project, Project Number 2018-004

July 16, 2018

There are an updated Addenda to the Town of Montreat’s RFQ: TOWN HALL DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 2018-004. Material changes are made in Addedum #2, and bidder questions are answere in Addendum #3. The original RFQ, issued on 6/6/208, has been revised in this current version. The purpose of the revisions in Addendum #2 is…