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Council roundup: consent items, SRF resolution, HVAC funds, rec center rules, 501(c)(3) incorporation and employee food pantry plan
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda (including a FEMA grant for radios), authorized an SRF loan application for a pump station interconnect, approved a budget amendment for HVAC units, adopted revised recreation center rules, approved articles of incorporation for a downtown 501(c)(3), and directed staff to propose an employee food pantry plan amid SNAP pauses.
The Waynesville Town Council handled a range of votes and procedural items during its Oct. 20 meeting.
Consent agenda: The council approved the consent agenda, which included acceptance of a FEMA grant of about $290,000 to purchase 29 interoperable radios; the town’s share was reported as roughly $13,000.
SRF loan resolution: Council approved a resolution authorizing staff to file a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan/grant application to support an interconnection project for the Browning Branch pump station and a Camp McLeod water interconnect, noting the town can refuse the loan if the state does not provide principal forgiveness as expected.
HVAC budget amendment: Council authorized a budget amendment to replace aging HVAC units in town hall and endorsed pursuing higher‑efficiency 17 SEER units if feasible (staff noted a potential additional cost of roughly $10,000 and possible 4–7 week lead time); motion passed.
Recreation center rules: Council adopted revised rules granting the recreation department director discretion to suspend or revoke membership privileges for misbehavior within anti‑discrimination law boundaries.
501(c)(3) incorporation: Council approved moving forward with articles of incorporation for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to extend the Downtown Waynesville Commission; the town attorney will prepare the incorporation documents.
Employee food pantry plan: In response to an announced SNAP benefits suspension effective Nov. 1, council directed the town manager and HR director to present a plan at the next meeting for establishing and funding a food pantry for town employees if SNAP payments are not made for November; council also discussed coordinating with local nonprofits (Salvation Army, Haywood Christian Ministry) to preserve beneficiary dignity.
Adjournment: The council adjourned following these actions.
