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Blowing Rock swears in officials, names David Harwood mayor pro tem; council approves consent agenda and retreat date
Summary
At its Dec. 8 organizational meeting, the Blowing Rock Town Council swore in new members, confirmed David Harwood as mayor pro tem, approved the consent agenda including a Middle Fork Greenway budget amendment and a land purchase, and set a Jan. 28 council retreat.
Blowing Rock — The Blowing Rock Town Council on Dec. 8 swore in newly elected officials, confirmed David Harwood as mayor pro tem and approved several routine items including a budget amendment and a land purchase.
Charlie Sellers took the oath of office for mayor, pledging to support the constitutions of the United States and North Carolina and to faithfully discharge the duties of the office. Councilmembers present were Kat Berry, David Harwood and Doug (surname in transcript varies); Melissa Pickett and Pete Greaney were recorded as absent. After nominations, Doug nominated David Harwood, who accepted; the council voted to confirm Harwood as mayor pro tem.
The council approved the Nov. 12, 2025 regular meeting and closed-session minutes by motion and roll-call 'Aye' votes. The consent agenda passed and included a 2025-20 budget amendment for the Middle Fork Greenway, a resolution of easements, authorization for interim town manager Lane Bailey to sign closing documents, and the town's purchase of land from the Blowing Rock Conference Center (purchase details were listed on the consent agenda packet but are not specified in the transcript). The council also approved its regular meeting agenda and a Jan. 28 council retreat at the Blowing Rock Conference Center; the mayor said the public may attend the workshop but it will not be open for public comment.
Councilmembers reaffirmed and approved a code of conduct; signed copies will be circulated to members before the end of the meeting. Several council members used the reports portion of the agenda to thank town staff for snow removal and for organizing the Christmas parade and tree lighting.
What happens next: The council moved into closed session under North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3), (5) and (6). No formal decisions taken in closed session are recorded in the public transcript.
Votes and formal actions recorded in the public session matched motions on the agenda and were approved by recorded 'Aye' responses; specific vote tallies by name are included where the transcript lists them.
