Pilot Mountain, NC

Board of Commissioners

The Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several budget amendments, including for the Charles H. Stone Memorial Library renovation, Lola Lane lift station emergency improvements, and the Invest-in-Surry Grant (ACC Culvert Project). They will also consider a FY2026-27 fee schedule amendment, an interlocal agreement amendment for delinquent occupancy tax collection, and discuss a draft personnel policy. The agenda includes public comment and a closed session for attorney-client privilege and personnel matters.

• Charles H. Stone Memorial Library Renovation Budget Amendment
• Lola Lane Lift Station Emergency Improvements & Budget Amendments
• Invest-in-Surry Grant (ACC Culvert Project) Budget Amendment
• FY2026-27 Fee Schedule Amendment
• Amending Interlocal Agreement w/ Surry County to include Delinquent Occupancy Tax Collection

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-27 annual budget, which keeps the property tax rate at $0.57 per $100 valuation and proposes an 8% increase in water and sewer rates. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a release agreement for an employee, and appointing Cynthia Taylor to the Library Board. New business includes May 2026 budget amendments, and the board may vote on items discussed in closed session.

• Public hearing on FY 2026-27 budget (General Fund $2,566,020; Enterprise Fund $1,628,991)
• Tax rate unchanged at $0.57 per $100 valuation; water/sewer rates proposed to increase 8%
• Consent agenda includes release agreement for Employee 50 and Library Board appointment of Cynthia Taylor
• ABC Board report: April 2026 sales $140,127 vs. April 2025 sales $192,410
• Closed session for personnel, legal, and economic development matters

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a draft lease for the Charles H. Stone Memorial Library (no action will be taken). They will consider the April‑May 2026 budget amendments and hear the FY 2026‑27 budget presentation. The meeting also includes public comment, board and committee reports, and a closed‑session on personnel, legal and economic‑development matters.

• NWRL Lease Agreement – review only, no vote
• April‑May 2026 Budget Amendments
• FY 2026‑27 Budget Presentation
• Public Comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Closed Session on personnel, legal, and economic development

The Board unanimously approved a lease agreement with NWRL for regular monthly meetings at the Charles H. Stone Memorial Library, amended to specify 'regular use of the space.' They also unanimously adopted six 2025-26 budget amendments adjusting funds for the wastewater treatment plant, water administration, recreation, streets, and other departments. Interim Manager Goodall presented the proposed 2026-27 budget, which keeps the tax rate at $0.57 per $100 valuation but proposes an 8% increase in water and sewer rates; a public hearing is scheduled for June 8, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda including April meeting minutes and Planning & Zoning Board appointment of Milton Cobb (unanimous)
• Approved NWRL lease agreement as amended for regular monthly library meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted six budget amendments for wastewater, water, recreation, streets, etc. (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel, legal, and economic development matters (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing and consider a request to voluntarily annex and rezone two parcels totaling 10.19 acres along Golf Course Road and Friendly Lane. The proposed change would allow a Tractor Supply retail store and single-family dwellings. The Board is also scheduled to vote on budget amendments, a lawn care contract, and a waste management contract amendment.

• Public hearing on annexation and rezoning (2026-ANX-01 / 2026-REZ-01) for parcels 5965-06-28-9608 and 5965-06-38-0343 from GB/RL to GB-CD/RL for a Tractor Supply store and single-family homes.
• Consideration of March-April 2026 budget amendments.
• Possible vote on a Pilot Mountain Lawn Care Contract.
• Possible vote on a Waste Management Contract Amendment.
• Possible vote on transfer of the Downtown Trailer Stage.

The Board of Commissioners approved a voluntary contiguous annexation and rezoning for a proposed Tractor Supply Company. Additional actions included approving budget amendments, a lawn care contract, a waste management amendment, and the transfer of a downtown stage trailer.

• Approved March 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Library Board appointments (unanimous)
• Annexed parcels 5965-06-38-0343 and 5965-06-28-9608 into town limits (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning petition 2026-REZ-01 to GB/CD and RL (unanimous)
• Adopted various 2025-2026 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Pilot Mountain Lawn Care contract for $46K per year (unanimous)
• Approved Waste Management contract amendment extending agreement to June 2031 (unanimous)
• Transferred ownership of the downtown sound stage trailer (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2025‑26 budget amendments, which adjust board member compensation, contracted services, attorney fees, and various departmental expenses. They will also consider the expiration of Zoning Case 2020‑REZ‑01, approve a PBMares, LLP audit contract, and adopt the rezoning recommendation for case 2026‑REZ‑02. All items are slated for discussion at the March 16, 2026 meeting.

• Expiration of Zoning Case 2020‑REZ‑01 – Andy Goodall
• 2025‑26 Budget Amendments – multiple line‑item changes, e.g., board member compensation reduced by $800, contracted services increased to $43,500, attorney fees increased to $35,000, accounting services reduced by $8,500
• PBMares, LLP Audit Contract – Amanda Bryant
• Rezoning Case 2026‑REZ‑02 approved as consistent with the comprehensive plan – Andy
• Board member compensation reduction from $15,600 by $800 applied to Group Insurance

The Board swore in new Commissioner Vince Hancock and adopted the agenda with the TDA report. It unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-02 to let a 2020 zoning amendment expire, and approved 2025‑2026 budget amendments affecting the wastewater treatment plant and line maintenance. The Board also approved a $124,000 audit contract with PBMares LLP and conducted a brief closed‑session before adjourning.

• Swore in Commissioner Vince Hancock (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda with TDA report addition (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-02 to allow zoning map amendment expiration (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025‑2026 budget amendments for WWTP and line maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved PBMares LLP audit contract for $124,000 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone parcel 5966-19-71-2712 at 310 S. Stephens Street from Central Business to Residential High‑Density for a single‑family dwelling. The meeting will also discuss commissioner appointment procedures, a rezoning case (2026‑REZ‑02) presented by Andy Goodall, and proposed amendments to the 2025‑26 budget. Finally, the board will begin scheduling for the 2026‑27 budget workshop.

• Public hearing on rezoning parcel 5966-19-71-2712 (310 S. Stephens St) from CB to RH for a single‑family home
• Discussion of commissioner appointment procedures
• Consideration of rezoning case 2026‑REZ‑02 (02026-01) presented by Andy Goodall
• Review of 2025‑26 budget amendments presented by Amanda Bryant
• Planning and scheduling for the 2026‑27 budget workshop

The Board approved the rezoning of the .26‑acre lot at 310 S. Stephens Street from CB to RH, finding it consistent with the comprehensive plan and in the best interests of residents. It also approved a series of 2025‑2026 budget amendments affecting compensation, contracted services, attorney fees and other line items. The Board scheduled a budget workshop for February 26, 2026 and moved the regular meeting to March 16, 2026, and adopted the attorney‑recommended procedure for filling the vacant commissioner seat at a later date.

• Approved rezoning of 310 S. Stephens Street to RH (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to follow attorney‑recommended vacancy appointment procedure at a later date (unanimous)
• Scheduled budget workshop for Feb 26 2026 and rescheduled regular meeting to Mar 16 2026 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until Feb 26 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Pilot Mountain Board of Commissioners will meet to address the mayoral vacancy left by Evan Cockerham's resignation, select an auditor from proposals, and make board appointments. They will also receive mid-year financial and department updates, and may vote on a purchase agreement for the Pilot Center property at 612 E. Main Street after a closed session.

• Mayoral vacancy and board structure for 2026
• Auditor proposals: Carter PA $45,300, PBMares $83,000, others pending
• Purchase agreement for 612 E. Main Street (Pilot Center)
• Board appointments (EDP, RPO, etc.)
• Mid-year financial update

The Board unanimously appointed Commissioner Donna Kiger as Mayor and Commissioner Rachel Collins as Mayor‑Pro Tem. It also approved the purchase agreement for 612 E. Main Street and authorized the Mayor to sign it. Applications for the vacant commissioner seat will be accepted through February 5, 2026. Staff were directed to work with the selected auditors on a pending contract.

• Appointed Commissioner Kiger as Mayor (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Collins as Mayor‑Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement for 612 E. Main Street, authorizing Mayor to sign (unanimous)
• Accepted applications for vacant commissioner seat until Feb 5 2026, 5:00 PM (unanimous)
• Directed staff to work with chosen auditors on contract pending final approval (unanimous)
• Reassigned Commissioners: Collins to RPO Board, Needham to EDP Board (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda and items (unanimous)