Waynesville council approves loan amendment, park planning grant, demolition contract, traffic‑calming policy and other measures

The Town of Waynesville Town Council approved several administrative and budget items during its June 10 meeting, moving forward on post‑flood cash flow, parks planning, public‑safety staffing and town maintenance actions.

Cash‑flow loan amendment: Rob (finance staff) told council that the North Carolina state treasurer’s office offered a 0% cash‑flow loan to cover FEMA reimbursement timing. Staff said the treasurer offered $503,482.76 from phase‑1 funds and that the town is eligible for up to $2,657,300 in cash‑flow loans; payback schedule as stated by staff includes staged payments (10% by June 30, 2027; 20% by June 30, 2028; 30% by June 30, 2029; remainder thereafter). Council approved an amendment to the prior $1.5 million application so the town can accept the amount offered.

Parks planning grant: Council approved a budget amendment to accept a $75,000 market‑research grant from the North Carolina Travel and Tourism Development Authority (TDA) to update the town’s parks and recreation 10‑year master plan (Rec and Vance Park). Parks staff said the grant will support topographic surveys, consultant selection through an RFP, and an updated site plan required for future state grant applications.

Demolition at 262 Allens Creek Road:…