Mayor’s Summary

Hello Montreaters, We welcomed more than a dozen attendees on this rainy evening and were honored they joined us. My meeting summary follows below. The official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. And, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum                                                                                                                   She and Barry Creasman, Public Works Director, worked diligently…

Hello Montreaters, We had a full house tonight and were encouraged by the interest of our fellow Montreaters. My summary follows below, but remember that the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Of course, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum                                                                                                                   Council Meeting After I opened the meeting,…

Hello Montreaters, Mayor Tim is out of town, so I presided at tonight’s meeting. We appreciated the 13 folks who joined us. We all enjoyed and appreciated being back in the Town Hall again. My summary follows below, but remember that the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Of course, you can…

Hello Montreators- We had a small but hearty contingent who braved the cold to join the Council and staff for the first meeting of the new year. My summary follows below, but remember that the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Of course, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE.…

Mayor’s Summary of the December 12, 2024 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters- On this cold December evening, we were delighted to see about a dozen residents and friends in attendance. My summary follows below, but the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Of course, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING…

What a devastating experience we had on Friday. With all the damage, we are extremely fortunate that there was no loss of life. Our hearts are broken for the families of the souls who perished in the storm around us.  I wish I had good news to share, but there is very little. We do…

Hello Montreaters, Unfortunately, Mayor Helms is working through COVID. Thus, as Mayor Pro Tem, I presided over the meeting. The Council, staff, and approximately 18 guests convened for the Public Forum and Council meeting. My summary follows below. The complete official meeting minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. You can view the meeting…

Greetings Montreat friends, On this rainy evening, we had a good turnout for the August Council meeting. We are always grateful for interest and participation in the meetings. My summary follows below, but the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Of course, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public…

Hello Montreaters! What a 4th of July we had in Montreat! Honestly, I’m still a little tired from the variety of activities all weekend long! I hope you had a great time like Mimi and I did. Despite the hour earlier start time, we welcomed a dozen or more residents for tonight’s meeting. My summary…

Hello Montreaters! The momentum of summer has arrived in Montreat! Church buses dot the parking lots, Montreat sweatshirts are omnipresent, and Clubbies can be heard shrieking in canoes and paddleboats on Lake Susan. Another Montreat summer has descended upon our cove! We welcomed a handful of residents for tonight’s meeting. My summary follows below, but…