Montreat News Archive

The following roads will have short delays due to paving and/or roadwork on May 15, 2019:  Texas Road, Quillan Lane, Calvin Trail and Frist Rd.  Please use caution while driving because workers will be in and out of the roadways.  Thank you for your patience! 

Hello Fellow Montreaters, We had a long but productive Council meeting. We appreciate the 20 people who came to be a part of the evening’s proceedings. Here are the highlights from the meeting: • Public Forum questions/comments included: o Resident Nancy Fletcher asked about the Greybeard Trail retaining wall repairs. Town Administrator Alex Carmichael stated…

Hello Fellow Montreaters, We had a long but productive Council meeting. We appreciate the 20 people who came to be a part of the evening’s proceedings. Here are the highlights from the meeting: • Public Forum questions/comments included: o Resident Nancy Fletcher asked about the Greybeard Trail retaining wall repairs. Town Administrator Alex Carmichael stated…

Along with the communities of Wake Forest and Wilson, Montreat presented on Tree Boards and Community Involvement as part of a webinar hosted by the North Carolina Urban Forest Council. Didn’t get to watch? That’s OK. You can download Montreat’s presentation here, or talk to Ann Vinson or Alex Carmichael about the program.

Native Plant Sale a Success! Last Saturday’s Native Plant Sale was a success by all standards: the weather could not have been better, the turnout was great including many from outside Montreat, the plants were beautiful, the programs and exhibits interesting and the music superb. Many thanks to the Landcare Committee and Plant Sale Chairs…

Please join the Montreat Board of Commissioners on Thursday, May 9, 2019 in the Walkup Building for the May Town Council Meeting.  The Agenda Packet can be found here

The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Walkup Building, 300 Community Center Circle, Montreat, NC. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an Appeal from the Zoning Administrators Determination regarding construction of a single family…

 Native Plant Sale Tomorrow! Don’t miss the Montreat Native Plant Sale and Arbor Day Celebration, tomorrow, Saturday, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. at Moore Field. The event offers a wide variety of activities, including a broad selection of indoor and outdoor plants and opportunities to learn about native plants and gardening. Also, learn about…

 Don’t Miss the Native Plant Sale Tomorrow! Don’t miss the Montreat Native Plant Sale and Arbor Day Celebration, tomorrow, Saturday, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. at Moore Field. It offers a wide selection of indoor and outdoor plants as well as opportunities to learn about native plants and gardening. Also, learn about Montreat outdoors.…

Happy Easter and a Quick Reminder From all of us including the Town Council and staff, we wish you a wonderful and meaningful Easter. And just a reminder that the Town Offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, for the Good Friday holiday. Normal hours will resume on Monday, and sanitation services will not be affected…

West Virginia Terrace will be closed intermittently on April 16, 2019 for numerous tree removals along the roadway.  Please use caution when traveling this area of Town. 

Mayor’s Summary of the April 12, 2019 Town Council Meeting Greetings Friends, Spring has come to Montreat and we all welcome its arrival. We thank the 18 people who came to be a part of the evening’s proceedings. Here are the highlights from the discussions: • Public Forum questions/comments included: o Resident Jean Norris, dressed…

The Board of Commissioners Annual Retreat will be held on Thursday, April 11th from 12:00 – 5:00 in the Way Out Building.  The public is welcome to attend.  The agenda packet can be found here.

Town Council Meeting Just a quick reminder that the monthly Town Council meeting will be held next Thursday, April 11, at 7:00pm in the Walkup Building. The Public Forum will precede the meeting at 6:30. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come and participate. The agenda is available by CLICKING HERE. Council Retreat And one…

Please join us on Thursday, April 11 in the Walkup Building for the April meeting of the Montreat Board of Commissioners. The community forum begins at 6:30 PM and the regular meeting at 7:00 PM. The agenda packet may be found by CLICKING HERE.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ISSUING INSTALLMENT FINANCING FOR $1 MILLION FOR THE NEW TOWN HALL The public is hereby notified that the Town of Montreat has secured installment financing for $1 million for the construction of the Town Hall. This contract is hereby authorized under G.S. 160A-20 involving real property. The Board of Commissioners will hold…

South Carolina Terrace will be closed from 406 South Carolina Terrace to 434 South Carolina Terrace on April 1st – April 3rd for bank stabilization efforts.  Please use caution around this area.

Town Hall Update Much activity is occurring with the Town Hall, even though it isn’t visible on the construction site. Here are several significant steps taking place The architect, landscape architect, contractor and interior decorator are all hard at work on details of the building and property. Initial recommendations by the team are exciting, showing…

South Carolina Terrace, from 447 S Carolina Terrace to 505 S Carolina Terrace, will be closed on March 27, 2019 for culvert repair.  Please use caution when approaching this roadway.

Thank You for Your Patience and Flexibility The Assembly Drive “scenic detour” is a memory now, and we thank you for your understanding for the extra several days of inconvenience. We hope you’re happy with the added feature of the crosswalk on Assembly Drive. It will create a safer crossing and, after the new Town…

Please be advised that Tennessee Road will be closed at Tennessee Road and Assembly Drive until Friday for culvert repair!  Also Texas Road at Texas Spur will be closed periodically throughout the day!  Use caution when traversing these areas.

The Town of Montreat has been awarded The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.  For more information click here.

Greetings Fellow Montreaters, This is Kent Otto, Mayor Pro Tem, taking over for Mayor Helm’s as he was out of town for the meeting. We were appreciative of the 16 people who came to be a part of the evening’s proceedings. Here are the highlights from the meeting: Public Forum questions/comments included: There were a…

Vice-Mayor’s Summary of the March 14, 2019 Town Council Meeting Greetings Fellow Montreaters, This is Kent Otto, Mayor Pro Tem, taking over for Mayor Helm’s as he was out of town for the meeting. We were appreciative of the 16 people who came to be a part of the evening’s proceedings. Here are the highlights…

Detour! Just a quick reminder that significant road work will begin on Monday, March 11, on Assembly Drive at the intersections of Kanawha and Virginia to replace the damaged stormwater culvert. Detour signs heading into and out of Montreat will be clearly posted, rerouting drivers around the truck entrance, up Kanawha to Mecklenburg to Mississippi…

Please join the Montreat Town Council at the March Commission Meeting on Thursday, March 14th at 7:00 p.m.  The Public Forum begins at 6:30 p.m.  The meeting packet can be found here.

Lookout Road at the intersection of Assembly will be closed on Tuesday, 3/5/19 for repair. Traffic will be re-routed via Community Circle from 9AM to 5PM. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Public Works Building The Town of Montreat has posted a new bid opportunity: RFP 2019-004 Design-Build Services for Public Works Shell Building Project. Find details by by navigating to our bids page and choosing the “Construction Bids” dropdown menu.

Roads Update Here’s a quick update on various road projects in Montreat: Texas Road: As mentioned earlier, Texas Road between the Bill Wilde Rec. Center and the junction with Texas Road Spur is closed for installation of a water line. It’s expected that Texas Road will reopen by March 8. Greybeard Trail: A Request for…

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Texas Road Spur will be closed to through traffic today, 2/27/19, from the tennis courts to the intersection with Texas Road Extension. Residents will continue have to access their homes.

Please use caution while driving this morning around Alabama Ave and Georgia Terrace.  There are trees and power poles down along with debris.  Public Work Crews will be working in the roadway to remove downed trees and debris. 

More Volunteer Opportunities Many thanks to the six people who applied for the recent Planning and Zoning Commission open positions. The Commission is now officially “full”. It is exciting to have such an outpouring of willingness to serve. There are six current opportunities to serve on the Board of Adjustment, including two regular members, two…

Montreat Minute for February 15, 2019 Mayor’s Summary of the February 14, 2019 Town Council Meeting Greetings Fellow Montreaters, There was a lively and involved group attending the February Town Council meeting. Those who attended were treated to Valentine’s goodies supplied by the Town Council to thank everyone for their support and to say “We…

gGreetings Fellow Montreaters, There was a lively and involved group attending the February Town Council meeting. Those who attended were treated to Valentine’s goodies supplied by the Town Council to thank everyone for their support and to say “We all love Montreat”. Great cookies and candy! Here are the highlights from the meeting: Public Forum…

Montreat Minute Special Edition! Progress on the Montreat Town Hall project is moving along. And at this stage, YOU can be a part of it. Help “Montreatize” the new Town Hall … And be part of an exciting legacy. The new Town Hall is going to look great! At the request of Montreaters, it will…

The Town of Montreat continues to test formats for live streaming Town Commission meetings through social media. CHECK OUR YOU TUBE PAGE FOR LIVE STREAMING today!

Please join us February 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the Walkup Building for the February Town Council Meeting.  The Public Forum begins at 6:30 p.m.  The updated Meeting Packet can be found here.

A Public Meeting will be held on February 13th at 11:00 a.m. in the Town Services Building to open RFQs #2019-002 Professional Services for Texas Road Pedestrian Bridge.  The meeting is open to the public.

Town Council Meeting on Thursday Just a reminder that the February Town council meeting will be this Thursday, February 14, at 7:00pm in the Walkup Building. The Public Forum will precede the Council meeting, and all are invited to both. Special Valentine refreshments will be provided by the Commissioners to show their appreciation for Montreaters.…

Eastminster Terrace will be closed periodically during the day on February 6, 2019 for tree work.  Some of the closures will take awhile.  The work will be just above the intersection of Shenandoah and Eastminster.  Use caution!

Montreat struggles with an address issue, and this has caused concern and problems to a number of residents in Montreat. GPS mechanisms may not recognize a street address as being in Montreat (zip code 28757), but registers it instead as being in Black Mountain (zip code 28711). Please share your experiences with this address issue.…

Update on Planning and Zoning Review Process The Planning and Zoning Commission met recently to begin a seven month process to review the Zoning Ordinance and make recommendations for changes at the request of the Montreat Board of Commissioners.   The Committee began the process by taking public comment on all aspects of the Ordinance.…

Town Offices Closed for ML King Day/Trash Pickup Rescheduled Please be advised that the Town of Montreat offices will be closed on Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday at 8:00am.   Due to the closure, sanitation pick up will not be done on Monday, but…

This week the Planning and Zoning Commission will begin a seven month process to review the Zoning Ordinance and make recommendations for changes. The Committee will begin the process by taking public comment on all aspects of the Ordinance. Please come and offer your views on development in Montreat.  After the initial public input meeting,…

(RE-ADVERTISED:) RFQ FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TEXAS ROAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT NUMBER 2019-002   The Town of Montreat requests proposals from qualified and experienced engineers to prepare design documents for the Texas Road Pedestrian Bridge Project Number 2019-002. The purpose of this project is to prepare design documents for the conversion of Texas Road Bridge from…

  Mayor’s Summary of the January 10, 2019 Town Council Meeting   Hello Fellow Montreaters,   I hope your new year has started well. For the Town, we’ve started the year at a fast pace. Our January Town Council meeting had a very important agenda item to act on– the new Town Hall. More than…

Hello Fellow Montreaters,   I hope your new year has started well. For the Town, we’ve started the year at a fast pace. Our January Town Council meeting had a very important agenda item to act on–  the new Town Hall. More than 50 showed up to observe the meeting. Here are the highlights:  …

  Just a reminder that the January Town Council meeting will be held tonight, Thursday, January 10 at 7:00pm in the WalkUp Building. The primary agenda item is a discussion and possible action on the new Town Hall design. Please come and be a part of the discussion. Click Here to download the design drawings…

Town Council Meeting: Thursday, January 10 Next Thursday’s Town Council meeting will not be your “ordinary” meeting. Instead, plans for the new Town Hall will be presented and acted on by the Council. Floor plans, elevation plans and a special color rendering will be presented by the architect and builder along with all other details…

Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a special and meaningful Christmas. Now we wish you a New Year full of hope.   Holiday Schedule The Town offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, but normal sanitation pickup will occur on Monday, December 31.   January Shift for Leaf Pick Up Just a reminder…

The Town of Montreat has experienced domain issues between December 24th and December 27th.  This effected  our website and email addresses.  Any emails received between this time period were not received and are unfortunately not recoverable.  This issue has since been corrected and all emails are being received in a timely manner.  We are sorry…

Mayor’s Summary of the December 13 Town Council Meeting Greetings Snowy Montreaters!   After nearly 18” of snow dumped here in our cove, a hearty group of Montreaters convened for the December Town Council meeting. Given the weather conditions, we were most grateful for the folks who came out to observe and provide their comments…

Greetings snowbunnies!   After nearly 18” of snow dumped here in our cove, a hearty group of Montreaters convened for the December Town Council meeting. Given the weather conditions, we were most grateful for the folks who came out to observe and provide their comments during public comment periods. And thanks to Mary Standaert for…

Due to lingering ice from Winter Storm Diego Montreat Sanitation Services are unable to resume curbside pickup today. Curbside pickup will again be delayed, tentatively rescheduled Thursday, 12/13/18.

Curbside trash and recycling pickup will resume on Wednesday, December 12th. Please have your trash and recycling at the curb by 8:00 A.M. and remember to tie your bags.

Due to weather and road conditions, curbside trash and recycling for Monday, December 10th will be postponed. The Town of Montreat offices will also be closed. Public Works and Public Safety personnel will continue to work around the clock.    

Don’t Miss the December Town Council Meeting Plan to come Thursday, December 13, at 7:00 in the Walkup Building for the December Town Council Meeting. The Public Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m.   Snow and Ice Alert! We’re anticipating snow and ice this weekend and leading into early next week. Town staff will be busy…

A Message from Mayor Tim Helms About Winter Storm Diego:   “Fellow Montreaters, We are all aware of the predicted winter storm that is expected this weekend. Forecasters are predicting significant snowfall and some chance of ice and power outages. Power outages need to be reported by phone to Progress (Duke) Energy. With all this in…

Please join us on December 13, 2018 for the Town Council Meeting, which will be held in the Walkup Building.  The Public Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. The regular meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. See the agenda packet by clicking HERE.

The Town of Montreat Welcomes Two New Staff Members Please join us in welcoming Darlene Carrasquillo and Kaila Gant to the Town of Montreat team. Darlene (left) began as the Finance Office in October. She comes to us from the University of North Carolina Asheville with a broad background in public and private sector accounting.  Kaila…

Happy Thanksgiving and Town Offices Closed Today We hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving holiday. Just a reminder that the Town offices will be closed today in observance of Thanksgiving. Offices will reopen on Monday, Nov. 26, at 8:00am.   Road Paving Updates If you’ve traveled Texas Road, Calvin Trail, or the public portion of…

Due to Inclement Weather Town Offices will be on a delayed schedule. The Office will open at 10:00 am. Police and Public Works will operate on a normal schedule.

Greetings fellow Montreaters,   The November Town Council meeting moved quickly although we did accomplish a lot of business. And as usual, we were most grateful for the folks who came out to observe and provide their comments during public comment periods.   Here are the highlights of the meeting: Public Forum questions/comments included: Montreat…

Please join us tonight for the November Town Council Meeting which will begin at 7:00 p.m.  The Public Forum begins at 6:30 p.m.  The Agenda Packet can be found at the following link:  https://townofmontreat.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Draft_11082018_Packet_1.pdf

Town Council Meeting, Thursday, November 8 Please come to the monthly Town Council meeting on Thursday, November 8, at 7:00pm in the Walkup Building. The Public Forum will precede the Council Meeting at 6:30pm. Your support is welcome and appreciated. You may find the Meeting Agenda on the website by Clicking Here. Don’t Forget to Vote: Tuesday…

The October 29th Special Meeting Packet can be found at the following link:  https://townofmontreat.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/October29Packet1.pdf. Note:  Some information may be subject to change

The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Town Services Building.  The purpose of this meeting is as follows: Design-Build Contract Approval Approval of Budget Amendment for Urban Forestry Grant Closed Session for Personnel

The Montreat Town office is experiencing an interruption to phone and internet services and cannot be reached through those means. YOU MAY STILL CALL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES. Our service provider has been notified and onsite repairs are scheduled. Please bear with us as we address this issue.

Want to know more about the Town Hall Project? Stay up-to-date through our Capital Projects Page for Town Hall. You can read about the history of the project, download documents, and get information about upcoming events. You can even click the “Follow” tab on the right of the page to get email notifications of any updates to the…

Town Hall Design Update On Monday, more than 50 Montreaters showed up for the Town Hall Public Input Session. The Town Hall architect, Maury Hurt, and the contractor, Brian Sineath, led the creative session, receiving design suggestions for the building exterior, the grounds and landscaping, the interior and overall suggestions. Adding to the ideas were…

RFQ FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TEXAS ROAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT NUMBER 2019-002 The Town of Montreat requests proposals from qualified and experienced engineers to prepare design documents for the Texas Road Pedestrian Bridge Project Number 2019-002. The purpose of this project is to prepare design documents for the conversion of Texas Road Bridge from a vehicular…

Mayor’s Summary of October 11th Towm Commission Meeting Greetings friends, I hope you have stayed dry during Hurricane/Tropical Storm Michael. I was looking over the summary from last month’s Council meeting and noted there was a lot of discussion about the upcoming Hurricane Florence. In less than a month, we’ve had two hurricanes, and three…

Greetings friends,   I hope you stayed dry during Hurricane/Tropical Storm Michael. I was looking over the summary from last month’s Council meeting and noted there was a lot of discussion about the upcoming Hurricane Florence. In less than a month, we’ve had two hurricanes, and three since May. We will dry out some day.…

On Friday, October 12, 2018, Calvin Trail will be closed for repairs near the intersection with Greybeard Road. Both lanes of Calvin Trail will be closed from 12 PM to 5 PM.

The 10/11/18 Town Commission agenda packet is updated. Find the corrected packet by clicking here.

Don’t Miss the Town Hall Design Public Input Session Monday, October 15, 4:30pm in the Walkup Building   The opportunity is coming soon to offer your ideas for the design of the new Town Hall. Come next Monday to help shape the look of the Town Hall. Here’s how you can prepare and participate:  …

Congratulations and Thank You to our Police Officers Recently, two of our Montreat Reserve Police Officers and one regular Officer received Meritorious Service Awards. Mayor Helms and Mayor Pro Tem Otto were present during the special ceremony. Reserve Officers William “Mac” McClintock and Ed Teeters, and Patrol Officer Lee Blevins were recognized and given appreciation…

An Announcement You’ve Been Waiting For about the Town Hall! Last month, we said there would be a Town Hall Design Public Input Session in the fall. Save the date: Monday, October 15, at 4:30 in the Walkup Building.   Come and offer your thoughts about what the new Town Hall should look like. This…

Join us on Thursday, October 11th, at 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting of the Town Commission. The meeting will be held in the Walkup Building. The Public Forum begins at 6:30 p.m. You may find the fill agenda packet by clicking here. 

The Montreat Water Department and the Black Mountain Fire Department are finalizing testing of fire hydrants today. Today’s testing will be all over town, beginning in the areas of Shenandoah and Covenant Lane. This stirs up naturally occurring iron in the lines and may cause brown water at your taps. After the Fire Department tests…

9/20/18 Update: The file transmittal system has been resolved. The draft is scheduled to post Thursday, 9/20/18.     Please be advised that if you are signed up to have water bills automatically draft from your account your bill for September may seem high.   What Happened? August bill drafts failed to post to the bank,…

Curbside Garbage Pickup Postponed to Tuesday, 9/18/18 Due to debris cleanup resulting from Hurricane Florence, today’s regularly scheduled curbside pickup is postponed to tomorrow, 9/18/2018. We apologize for any inconvenience. Pay-as-You-Throw drop off is open at the Town offices from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm today.

Greetings fellow Montreaters,   It was a rainy evening and folks were probably preparing for the upcoming Florence storm, but hearty souls came out for the Council meeting. We’re grateful for the support of everyone.   Here are the highlights of the meeting: Public Forum questions/comments included: After a question about the upcoming hurricane, Alex…

The Agenda Packet for 9/13/2018 has been updated and can be found on the Open Government Page, or by clicking here.

In preparation for heavy rains with the potential for flooding, mudslides, and infrastructure damage predicted to occur in Montreat Mayor Tim Helms has issued a State of Emergency. Despite its southern trajectory, Hurricane Florence poses a threat of conditions that may cause widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property. The Mayor has…

EMERGENCY ALERT TEST AT MONTREAT COLLEGE   Morning of Thursday, September 13, 2018 In an effort to strengthen its emergency preparedness, Montreat College will be testing their emergency alert system this morning (9/13). This system includes an audible alarm that may be heard in areas near campus. There will be a minimum of two audible…

Official population estimates are in and Montreat is steadily growing. See the letter from the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management by clicking the image below.

In coordination with the Towns of Montreat and Black Mountain, at 1:00 PM today the Mountain Retreat Association (M.R.A.)  opened a release valve on the dam at Lake Susan. The M.R.A.’s intent is to lower lake levels in advance of Hurricane Florence. Regulations allow preemptive releases of up to 12 inches a day, which should…

Your Town staff and leadership are preparing for the potential of Hurricane Florence tracking into Western North Carolina.  Hurricane Florence is predicted to make landfall somewhere near Wilmington on Thursday night. Though Montreat is more than 320 miles away, the slow moving storm could bring high winds, heavy rains, and flooding to the mountains. Montreat…

Council Meeting A reminder that the monthly Town Council Meeting will be this Thursday, September 13, in the Walkup building. The Public Forum will be held at 6:30 p.m. The Agenda Packet can be found here.   Addressing the Address Issue During the August Town Council meeting, Mayor Helms appointed Commissioner Alice Lentz to address…

Happy Labor Day Monday is Labor Day, which marks the unofficial start of Fall. Please note that the Town Offices will be closed Monday and will reopen Tuesday at 8:00am.   Trash Pick Up Two important notices about trash pick up: Due to Monday’s holiday, trash pick up is being rescheduled to Tuesday, Sept. 4…

REMINDER: Curbside trash and recycling pickup returns to a once-weekly schedule after Labor Day. At the end of the summer season curbside pickup is limited to Mondays. However, Due to the Labor Day holiday, next week trash and recycling pickup will be on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH. You may also bring trash to the Town Services building…

The Montreat Town Offices will be closed on Monday, September 3rd in observance of Labor Day. we will re-open at 8:00 AM on Tuesday the 4th. HAPPY LABOR DAY!

On Monday evening, August 27, the Town Council heard presentations and held Q&A with three finalist firms for the new Town Hall design and construction project. After the presentations and Q&A, the Council had a lively discussion of the firms and their capabilities.   In the end, the Council voted to begin contract negotiations with…

Congratulations to our own Town Clerk, Angie Murphy! After a long period of study, she recently received her designation as a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC).  To earn the certification, Angie attended extensive education programs. The CMC designation also requires pertinent experience in a municipality. We’re proud of Angie’s achievement and are grateful to have her…