Montreat News Archive
Special Montreat Minute January 7, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccinations starting for those 75 and over We received information this morning from Buncombe County Health and Human Services regarding the COVID-19 vaccination: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and Buncombe County DHHS (BCHHS) are opening Phase 1B in small groups due to the limited vaccine supply. Phase 1B Group 1…
Montreat Minute 12/18/2020
Merry Christmas A beautiful wintry holiday photo by Joe Standaert The Mayor, Commissioners and Town staff wish you a very Merry Christmas. Here are a few pertinent details regarding Town services over the holidays: No Town staff will be working on Thursday or Friday, Dec. 24 and 25. They will resume regular hours on Monday,…
Montreat Minute for December 11, 2020
Mayor’s Meeting Summary of Last Night’s Town Council Meeting Greetings Fellow Montreaters, We had another COVID-19 pandemic “first” tonight. Tonight’s meeting was totally virtual. No one was in the Town Hall Community Room, but instead everyone met via Zoom. I wasn’t sure how it would go, since I myself am not the most “techie” person.…
Mayor’s Summary of the December 10, 2020 Town Council Meeting
Greetings Fellow Montreaters, We had another COVID-19 pandemic “first” tonight. Tonight’s meeting was totally virtual. No one was in the Town Hall Community Room, but instead everyone met via Zoom. I wasn’t sure how it would go, since I myself am not the most “techie” person. But upon conclusion, we agreed that it worked reasonably…
Montreat Minute for December 6, 2020
COVID-19 Update In case you missed last week’s special Montreat Minute focusing on the Coronavirus, we are including a link to it here. Please CLICK HERE and stay tuned for further updates. Check Out the Town YouTube Channel As part of the new Town Hall features, a high quality video/audio streaming system was installed in…
December Town Council Meeting 12/10/2020
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Agenda and Meeting Packet can be found here Thursday, December 10, 2020 7:00 p.m. Will be conducted electronically using ONLY Zoom software The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. electronically using ONLY Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the…
Special Montreat Minute
Special Message: A COVID-19 Update Greetings fellow Montreaters, The dialogue about COVID-19 seems to be ramping up as infection rates increase, more public information becomes available and, on the bright side, vaccines appear imminent. With all those issues swirling around, people (including Montreaters) are feeling uninformed, confused and, at times, angry. I’d like to address…
Montreat Minute 11/20/20
Let’s Get Those Leaves Up! It appears most of the leaves are off the trees, which means it is time to get them up and out. Why is it so important to remove leaves? Leaves are the #1 fuel source for wildfires. If they are piled up next to your house, a small spark will…
Meeting Notice: Planning & Zoning Commission
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Meeting packet can be found here Thursday, November 19, 2020 10:30 a.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100 people…
Tree Board Regular Meeting
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, November 24, 2020 9:30 a.m. Zoom Software Only The Montreat Tree Board will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. by Zoom Software, Montreat, NC. The public can participate in two ways: 1. By zoom : When: Nov 24, 2020 09:30 AM Eastern Time…
Montreat Minute 11/13/2020
Mayor’s Meeting Summary of Last Night’s Town Council Meeting Greetings Montreat friends, The Town Council convened with a handful of Montreaters sitting in the handful of chairs in the Community Room. Others joined us via our live Zoom broadcast. Here’s a summary of the meeting: Public Forum questions/comments included: Shirley Mitchell gave praises to Nancy…
Mayor’s Summary of the 11/12/20 Town Commission Meeting
Greetings Montreat friends, The Town Council convened with a handful of Montreaters sitting in the handful of chairs in the Community Room. Others joined us via our live Zoom broadcast. Here’s a summary of the meeting: Public Forum questions/comments included: Shirley Mitchell gave praises to Nancy Midgette for Nancy’s help and expertise in assessing the…
Montreat Minute 11/06/2020
Montreat Re-Elects Mayor/Commissioners In Tuesday’s election, Montreat Mayor Tim Helms and Commissioners Kitty Fouche and Jane Alexander were each re-elected for four-year terms on the Town Council. Each ran unopposed. This represents second terms for both Tim and Kitty, while Jane was elected in her first full term. Jane was appointed to the Council…
Board of Commission Updated Agenda Packet
Please find the UPDATED meeting packet for the 11/12/2020 Montreat Board of Commissioners meeting HERE. NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday, November 12, 2020 7:00 p.m. Public Forum begins at 6:30 p.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 7:00…
Meeting Notice: P&Z Commission
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The meeting packet can be found here Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:30 a.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100…
Montreat Minute 10/30/2020
Welcome Officer Dixon Earlier today the newest Montreat Police Department patrol officer was sworn in by Town Administrator Alex Carmichael with Town Clerk Angie Murphy and Chief of Police David Arrant as witnesses. Michael “Mike” Dixon comes to us with more than 25 years of patrol experience. Most recently he worked for the NC Department…
Montreat Minute 10/23/2020
Don’t Miss Bulk Pickup this Tuesday, October 27 Remember to place your bulk Items/white goods curbside for pick up this Tuesday, October 27th. For more information about items for bulk pick up, CLICK HERE. Take advantage of this free service (except mattresses and box springs- $5 each) offered by the Town. The next bulk pick…
Tree Board Regular Meeting
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 27, 2020 9:30 a.m. Town Hall/Zoom The Montreat Tree Board will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. in the Town Hall, Montreat, NC. The public can participate in two ways: 1. By zoom : When: Oct 27, 2020 09:30 AM Eastern Time…
Montreat Minute 10/16/20
American Chestnut Tree Planting October 20 At the request of the Tree Board and the Town Council, Town Hall Landscape Architect Joel Osgood worked to obtain four chestnut tree seedlings for the Town of Montreat from The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF). After conversations with the Tree Board, Public Works Director Barry Creasman and PW staff…
Meeting Notice: Planning and Zoning Commission
NOTICE OF MEETING Thursday, October 22, 2020 10:30 a.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100 people who sign in. The purpose of this…
Montreat Minute 10/09/2020
Mayor’s Meeting Summary of Last Night’s Town Council Meeting Hello Fellow Montreaters, I must first apologize for something. We had a problem with our internet service last night and did not find out about it until shortly before the Public Forum began. We were not able to fix it in time for the meetings. We…
Mayor’s Summary of the October 8, 2020 Town Council Meeting
Hello Fellow Montreaters, I must first apologize for something. We had a problem with our internet service last night and did not find out about it until shortly before the Public Forum began. We were not able to fix it in time for the meetings. We weren’t able to send out a message of the…
Special Meeting – Bid Opening
Town of Montreat P.O. Box 423, Montreat, North Carolina 28757 Phone: (828) 669-8002 • Fax: (828) 669-3810 www.townofmontreat.org PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, October 13, 2020– 11:00 a.m. The Town Staff Montreat will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat…
Montreat Minute 10/02/2020
COVID-19 Update NC moves to Phase 3.0 Today The Governor has announced that NC will be moving into phase 3.0 of Coronavirus restrictions as of 5:00pm this afternoon. For us here in Montreat, there is not a significant impact. Mass gathering limits remain the same as in the previous Phase 2.5: 25 people indoors, 50…
October Town Council Meeting
*Updated Agenda Packet 10/8/20* NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday, October 8, 2020 7:00 p.m. Public Forum begins at 6:30 p.m. The packet can be found here Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. electronically using Zoom software. …
Montreat Minute 09/25/2020
COVID-19 Update Just a reminder that we are in Phase 2.5 of easing Coronavirus restrictions in North Carolina. The major impacts here in Montreat are as follows: Mass gatherings indoors have been increased from 10 to 25 persons. Masks and social distancing are still in effect. Mass gatherings outdoors are now at 50 persons. Likewise,…
Board of Adjustment Meeting 09/24/20
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Thursday, September 24, 2020 – 5:00 p.m. Town Hall/Zoom Meeting Packet can be found here The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The purpose of the…
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 9/24/20
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, September 24, 2020 10:30 a.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software Agenda can be found here. Minutes from 09/10/2020 can be found here. The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is…
Montreat Minute 09/18/20
Last Call to be Counted! The Constitutionally mandated 2020 Census will remain available for being counted until September 30. Currently, more than 40% of all North Carolina households have not yet filled out the 2020 Census, representing more than 4 million North Carolinians not currently included in the Census. And here in Buncombe County, our…
PUBLIC NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: Engineering and Design
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TEXAS ROAD BANK STABILIZATION / RETAINING WALL PROJECT NUMBER 2020-001 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Town of Montreat is seeking interested firms to bid on infrastructure repair engineering and design. Heavy rainfall and high water resulting from Tropical Storm Alberto on May 30, 2018 damaged the bank, road, and retaining wall along Puncheon Branch and…
Use Caution: Construction on Lower Greybeard
Please use caution Tuesday, September 15th. Lower Greybeard Road will see light construction in the late afternoon. Flaggers will be present to direct traffic.
Montreat Minute 09/11/2020
Mayor’s Meeting Summary of Last Night’s Town Council Meeting Greetings Montreaters, Last night’s meeting was a special one in that it was the first meeting since March that was open to the public and included the Public Forum prior to the Council Meeting. With the Governor’s change in allowing up to 25 persons indoors, we…
Mayor’s Summary of the September 10, 2020 Town Council Meeting
Greetings Montreaters, Last night’s meeting was a special one in that it was the first meeting since March that was open to the public and included the Public Forum prior to the Council Meeting. With the Governor’s change in allowing up to 25 persons indoors, we were able to accommodate ten chairs for the public…
Notice: Planning & Zoning Commission 09/10/2020
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, September 10, 2020 10:30 a.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The agenda packet can be found here The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100…
Montreat Minute 09/04/20
COVID-19 Update: NC moves to Phase 2.5 Today NC Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order moving the state into Phase 2.5 of easing Coronavirus restrictions. The order is effective today, Friday, at 5:00pm. The major impacts here in Montreat are as follows: Mass gatherings indoors have been increased from 10 to 25 persons. Masks…
Town Council Meeting 09/10/20
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday, September 10, 2020 7:00 p.m. Public Forum begins at 6:30 p.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Agenda Packet can be found here The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is…
Montreat Minute 08/28/20
Don’t Forget to be Counted! The Constitutionally mandated 2020 Census will remain available for being counted until September 30. Currently, more than 40% of all North Carolina households have not yet filled out the 2020 Census, representing more than 4 million North Carolinians not currently included in the Census. And here in Buncombe County, our specific census…
Notice: Tree Board Special Meeting
NOTICE OF TREE BOARD MEETING Tuesday, August 25th 2020 2:00 p.m. Town Services Building The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, NC. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct regular business. The Town of Montreat…
Montreat Minute for August 21, 2020
Don’t Forget to be Counted! The Constitutionally mandated 2020 Census will remain available for being counted until September 30. Currently, more than 40% of all North Carolina households have not yet filled out the 2020 Census, representing more than 4 million North Carolinians not currently included in the Census. And here in Buncombe County, our…
Planning and Zoning Meeting 8/25/20
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The agenda packet can be found here. Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:30 a.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100…
Montreat Minute 08/14/2020
Mayor’s Meeting Summary of Last Night’s Town Council Meeting Greetings Montreaters, We had a milestone Council meeting: it was our first meeting in the new Town Hall. Admittedly, it was not quite what any of us anticipated since it was just the Council and staff, with Montreaters joining in via Zoom. But, we look forward…
Mayor’s Summary of the August 13, 2020 Virtual Town Council Meeting
Greetings Montreaters, We had a milestone Council meeting: it was our first meeting in the new Town Hall. Admittedly, it was not quite what any of us anticipated since it was just the Council and staff, with Montreaters joining in via Zoom. But, we look forward to the time we can all be together in…
Montreat Minute 08/07/2020
Last Week for Cottager Directory/Wearables Sales at Post Office The Committee and volunteers will sell directories for the final week from 9:30 – noon on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, August 12-14 at the Montreat Post Office. This will be the last week of direct sales. Directories are $25.00 a copy. A check made payable to…
Firewise-How to Prune Rhododendron
Montreat’s Firewise Initiative: Montreat has plenty of fuel for a fast-spreading wildfire – in particular, leaves, mountain laurel, and rhododendron. Our initiative is designed to raise awareness among Montreat residents and to encourage each other to do what we can to reduce the potential for a destructive fire. Wondering when to prune rhododendron? Right after…
August 13th Town Council Meeting
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday, August 13, 2020 7:00 p.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The agenda packet can be found here The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100 people…
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The agenda packet can be found here Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:30 a.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100…
Montreat Minute for July 31, 2020
American Chestnut Trees Return to Montreat! More than a century ago, the American chestnut tree dominated the eastern US landscape. Nearly four billion chestnuts grew tall, fast and strong. The wood was rot-resistant, straight grained, and extremely suitable for building– everything from house framing to furniture. In fact, Graham Chapel in Gaither Hall is completely…
Montreat Minute, July 24
COVID-19 Update A reminder that COVID-19 restrictions are still in effect here in Montreat. Particularly, the staff and Town Council urge residents and guests to social distance and wear masks when social distancing is not possible. Given the open environment here, it is easy to forget to social distance and wear masks when gathering outdoors…
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Meeting Packet can be found here. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, July 28, 2020 10:30 a.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100…
Montreat Minute 07/17/2020
COVID-19 Reminder re. Town Services A reminder that due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Town Hall remains closed to the public. Staff are working in the building and may be reached by calling 828-669-8002. All Town functions (except Friday trash pickup) are operating as normal. Green and blue Town trash bags are available by calling before…
Firewise Certification Achieved by Montreat
Montreat is one of only two municipalities to receive such recognition, and the only one in western North Carolina! Residents have demonstrated a commitment to mitigating the potential effects of wildfire by reporting over 800 hours of working to prune shrubbery and remove debris and leaves. As a recognized Firewise community, Montreat will update its…
Montreat Minute for July 10, 2020
New COVID-19 Restrictions in North Carolina NC Governor Roy Cooper announced new coronavirus restrictions last week. Originally June 26 was scheduled to be the day to begin Phase 3 of reduced restrictions. But due to a significant spike in COVID-19 related infections in the state, the Governor has delayed Phase 3 until at least July…
July 14th Planning & Zoning Meeting
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:30 a.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100 people who sign in. The purpose of…
July 9th Town Council Meeting-Canceled
Due to the lack of agenda items the July 9th Town Council Meeting has been canceled!
Montreat Minute 07/03/2020
Montreat Minute for July 3, 2020 New COVID-19 Restrictions in North Carolina NC Governor Roy Cooper announced new coronavirus restrictions last week. Originally June 26 was scheduled to be the day to begin Phase 3 of reduced restrictions. But due to a significant spike in COVID-19 related infections in the state, the Governor has delayed…
July 4th Town Hall Open House
Come celebrate the new Town Hall on Saturday, July 4th with an Open House tour for everyone. Self-guided tours will be available from 10:00am to 1:00pm, with a flag raising ceremony at 9:45. Social distancing precautions will be taken with a proscribed tour route, adequate distance between visitors, and mandatory masks. Please keep at least…
Special Meeting 6/30/2020
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, June 30, 2020 3:00 p.m. Agenda packet can be found here Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100 people who…
Montreat Directories!!!!
DIRECTORY 2020 STAY IN YOUR CAR DIRECTORY PURCHASE The 2020 Cottager Directory is HERE. Stop by the gate July 1-3 from 9 to 1 where volunteers will help you with your purchase; OR stop by on July 4 from 9-2 after you have toured the Town Hall. Directories are $25.00 a copy. A check or…
Montreat Minute June 26, 2020
New COVID-19 Restrictions in North Carolina NC Governor Roy Cooper announced new restrictions Wednesday afternoon affecting all of us. Originally June 26 was scheduled to be the day to begin Phase 3 of reduced restrictions. But due to a significant spike in COVID-19 related infections in the state, the Governor has delayed Phase 3 until…
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 6/30/2020
The Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting will meet by Zoom software on Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m. The zoom link will be posted below The meeting packet can be found here Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84681913647 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13017158592,,84681913647# or +13126266799,,84681913647# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher…
Montreat Minute 6/19/20
COVID-19 Update Given the expected increase in visitors and activity here, the Montreat Town Commissioners have prepared a letter for all residents, full and part-time. The letter outlines pertinent information for residents and guests about COVID-19 regulations in place at Montreat. Signs have been posted at the gate informing everyone that COVID-19 regulations are in…
Special Montreat Minute 6/17/20
We are preparing a special Montreat photo presentation for the new Town Hall and we need your help! We need your photos. We will have two special presentations on the video screens. One will be Montreat scenes like the ones above. The other will be Montreat activities, like rock hopping, Fourth of July parade, square…
Montreat Minute for June 11, 2020
Mayor Pro Tem’s Meeting Summary of Last Night’s Town Council Meeting Greetings Montreaters, It was my honor to chair tonight’s meeting in the absence of Mayor Helms. Tim had hip replacement surgery Wednesday afternoon and I am happy to say that his wife, Mimi, reports that he is doing well. We pray for a full…
Mayor Pro Tem’s Summary of the June 11, 2020 Virtual Town Council Meeting
Greetings Montreaters, It was my honor to chair tonight’s meeting in the absence of Mayor Helms. Tim had hip replacement surgery Wednesday afternoon and I am happy to say that his wife, Mimi, reports that he is doing well. We pray for a full recovery for him. With the continued COVID-19 restriction limiting indoor meetings…
Planning and Zoning Committee
NOTICE OF MEETING The meeting packet can be found here. Tuesday, June 16, 2020 10:30 a.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100 people who sign…
Questions from May 28 Budget Public Hearing
At the May 28th public hearing for the budget, a number of questions were asked. Many of those questions were technical in nature and could be appropriately answered by staff. Those questions were compiled and answered in the document which can be could by clicking here.
Firewise Initiative: Tips for Pruning a Mountain Laurel
Hasn’t the Mountain Laurel been glorious this year!!! Now that it has just about finished blooming, it is time to prune. If you wait until late fall or winter, you will diminish the amount of blooms that will appear the following growing season. Remember that mountain laurel is an extremely flammable plant, so cutting it…
Montreat Minute 06/05/2020
COVID-19 Update Given the expected increase in visitors and activity here, the Montreat Town Commissioners have prepared a letter for all residents, full and part-time. The letter outlines pertinent information for residents and guests about COVID-19 regulations in place at Montreat. Signs have been posted at the gate informing everyone that COVID-19 regulations are in…
Town Council Meeting Meeting Packet 06/11/2020
The June 11th, 2020 Town Council Meeting will be held electronically via Zoom software at 7:00 p.m. The meeting packet can be found here. The Zoom instructions are as follows: NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday, June 11, 2020 7:00 p.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a…
Planning & Zoning Meeting 06/09/2020
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING The meeting packet can be found here Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:30 a.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100…
Notice of Regular Town Council Meeting 6/11/2020
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday, June 11, 2020 7:00 p.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100 people who sign in. There will be two…
Montreat Minute 5/29/2020
COVID-19 Update Regulations have changed again with adoption of Phase 2 last Friday. Given the expected increase in visitors and activity here, the Montreat Town Commissioners have prepared a letter for all residents, full and part-time. The letter will be sent via traditional mail and email as well as posted on the Town website. Signs…
Information on Covid-19
11/25/20 Update Greetings fellow Montreaters, The dialogue about COVID-19 seems to be ramping up as infection rates increase, more public information becomes available and, on the bright side, vaccines appear imminent. With all those issues swirling around, people (including Montreaters) are feeling uninformed, confused and, at times, angry. I’d like to address three particular issues…
Special Meeting 05/29/2020
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Friday, May 29, 2020 1:00 p.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, May 29, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100 people who sign in. The purpose of this…
Special 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget Presentation and Public Hearing
Please join the Town of Montreat Board of Commissioners on May 28, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom for the Special Meeting 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget Presentation and Public Hearing. The updated meeting document link can be found at the bottom of this email. This meeting can be accessed as follows: Please click the link…
2020-2021 Updated Administrator’s Proposed Budget
The Updated Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Administrator’s Proposed Budget may be viewed by clicking here. The proposed budget will be presented to the Commission on Thursday, May 28th. Please provide public comment to info@townofmontreat.org . Your comments will be read aloud at the Public Hearing at the same meeting and will be broadcast via Zoom.
Montreat Minute 05/22/2020
COVID-19 Update Once again, here are several COVID-19 updates pertinent to the Montreat community: Although the state of North Carolina and Buncombe County announced new Phase 2 regulations in the last two days, little has changed for us here in Montreat other than when we leave the gates to go into town. Tourism is now…
Planning & Zoning Commission Special ZOOM Meeting 5/26/2020
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, May 26, 2020 10:30 a.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100 people who sign in. The purpose of…
Montreat Minute 05/15/2020
Mayor’s Meeting Summary of Last Night’s Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters, We continue in this strange way of pandemic life. We’ve adjusted schedules, social calendars, our ways of communicating and so much more. It’s my hope that you are faring well through it and adapting to this new normal. As we did in April, we…
Mayor’s Meeting Summary of 5/14/2020 Town Council Meeting
Hello Montreaters, We continue in this strange way of pandemic life. We’ve adjusted schedules, social calendars, our ways of communicating and so much more. It’s my hope that you are faring well through it and adapting to this new normal. As we did in April, we conducted our May Town Council meeting virtually. The meeting…
Special Meeting-Audit Committee 05/18/2020
The Montreat Audit Committee will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in the Town Services Building, 96 Rainbow Terrace to discuss the following topics: -Review the Request for Proposals bids for selection of auditor -Review the Audit Structure for 2020 The meeting is open to the public
Montreat Minute 05/08/2020
COVID-19 Update Everything is pretty confusing given state, county and in some cases, local COVID-19 rules. Hopefully we can clarify some of it for you. Here are a few updates pertinent to all of us at Montreat: As of 5:00pm today, Friday, Buncombe County will move into Phase 1 of reopening. The county still remains…
May 14th Town Council Meeting Packet
Please join the Montreat Town Council on May 14th by Zoom at the following link: Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81876253413?pwd=emRFLytmY2lsRXlucHNXdHVQa21YUT09 Password: 898276 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13017158592,,81876253413#,,1#,898276# or +13126266799,,81876253413#,,1#,898276# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 …
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 5/12/2020
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 10:30 a.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The agenda packet can be found here. The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100 people who sign in. …
Montreat Landcare/Firewise Initiative
FIREWISE ASSESSMENT WEBINAR WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, 4-5 PM WHERE: On your computer via Zoom! Justin Query, Wildfire Mitigation Forester with the NC Forest Service, visited Montreat on March 3 and performed a Wildfire Risk Assessment for our community. In this webinar, he will present the result of his findings, speaking to us live and…
Montreat Minute 5/01/2020
COVID-19 Update Here are several COVID-19 updates pertinent to the Montreat community: This morning, Buncombe County eased its ‘stay home’ restrictions to coincide with the governor’s order. Additionally, the county will likely follow the state’s directives on any future orders. The immediate impact is that groups of up to 10 people can gather together as…
Montreat Landcare/Firewise Initiative
FIREWISE ASSESSMENT WEBINAR WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, 4-5 PM WHERE: On your computer via Zoom! Justin Query, Wildfire Mitigation Forester with the NC Forest Service, visited Montreat on March 3 and performed a Wildfire Risk Assessment for our community. In this webinar, he will present the result of his findings, speaking to us live and…
Special Montreat Minute 4/27/20
Don’t Forget to Thank the Stone Masons Today! Everyone loves the stone work that makes the new Town Hall so distinctive. Today, Monday, April 27, at noon there will be a “drive by” to thank the stone masons for their amazing work on the Town Hall. We’ll organize ourselves in the parking lot next to…
Montreat Minute 4/24/20
COVID-19 Update Here are several COVID-19 updates pertinent to the Montreat community: Yesterday Governor Cooper extended the “Stay Home” Order until at least May 9, depending upon how certain key indicators look at that time. However, the Buncombe County “Stay Home” order, which is slightly more stringent than the Governor’s, is still indefinitely in place.…
And the winner is….
Willa Roberts! Willa Roberts, age 9, is the winner of the Mayor’s Chalk Art Challenge. Willa’s masterpiece, Rainbow Dog, was a runaway winner against the other eight entries of the contest. Willa was inspired by her own dogs as well as the color palette in her chalk box. Willa is a third grader at Black…
Don’t Forget to VOTE!
April 20, 2020 Have You Voted? The artwork submission phase of the Mayor’s Chalk Art Contest is closed. But, voting is open until the end of the day today. So please check out the entries and make your vote with a “Like”. To vote on your favorite, go to the Town Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/TownofMontreat, scroll…
Mayor’s Summary of 4/16/2020 Virtual Town Council Meeting
Greetings Montreaters, Here we are in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and it has changed our lives significantly. Life here in Montreat is different—very quiet and somewhat secluded. But it is even more changed outside of the gate. However, we are not letting the virus stop the work of the Town. After checking with…
Montreat Minute April 17, 2020
Mayor’s Meeting Summary of Last Night’s Town Council Meeting Greetings Montreaters, Here we are in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and it has changed our lives significantly. Life here in Montreat is different—very quiet and somewhat secluded. But it is even more changed outside of the gate. However, we are not letting the virus…
Special Meeting Packet 4/16/20
Please join the Montreat Town Council for a special meeting held electronically through Zoom software on April 16, 2020 at 5 p.m. Only the first 100 people to sign in will have access. The Packet can be found here. The purpose of this meeting is as follows: Presentation of the Texas Road Bridge design Presentation…
Submit your Masterpieces!
Have You Drawn Your Chalk Masterpiece? Last Wednesday we announced the Mayor’s Chalk Art Challenge. We are encouraging everyone to use their “Stay Home” time to create a chalk art masterpiece, take a photo of it, and enter it into our contest. Montreaters will also be the judges by voting. Read about voting below. With…
Special Town Council Meeting 4/16/2020
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, April 16, 2020 5:00 p.m. Will be conducted electronically using Zoom software The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. electronically using Zoom software. The webinar is limited to the first 100 people who sign in. The purpose of this…
Caution on Assembly Drive
Please use caution if traveling on Assembly Drive this morning. Tree crews are working in the area. Thank you.
Montreat Minute for April 10, 2020
COVID-19 Update Once again, here are several COVID-19 updates pertinent to the Montreat community: Buncombe County updated its “Stay Home- Stay Safe” order yesterday, extending the time limit and following many of the Governor’s orders in EO121. The order enacted other provisions, and we recommend you review it by reading the Interpretive Guidance document by…
Request for Proposals: Audit Services
The Town of Montreat has re-advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Audit Services. You may download the full RFP by CLICKING HERE, or you may visit the BIDS PAGE and scroll under “Finance Services.”