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West Jefferson commits to one-third of local match for sidewalk linking Paddy Mountain Park to Mount Jefferson
Summary
The board voted 5-0 to commit one-third of the NC DOT-required 20% local match for a pedestrian sidewalk project connecting Seventh Street to Second Street; the minutes reference a $51,000 match figure to be shared with the county and Blue Ridge Conservancy.
Town Manager Brantley Price told the Board of Aldermen on July 7 that county highway discussions included a pedestrian sidewalk project to connect Seventh Street to Second Street, advancing a route linking Paddy Mountain Park to Mount Jefferson. Price said NC DOT requires a 20% local match for pedestrian projects and that the county and Blue Ridge Conservancy proposed splitting the local share.
Alderman John Reeves moved that West Jefferson commit to one-third of the 20% local match; Alderman Rusty Barr seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0. The minutes reference $51,000 in connection with the 20% match; the record does not break down precisely how the dollar amounts will be apportioned among partners or whether $51,000 represents the total project match, the town’s share, or another figure.
The minutes do not record a construction timeline beyond the manager’s update nor list design or permitting milestones; they do note that committing the local match is the board’s next step toward beginning the pedestrian project process with NC DOT and collaborating partners.
