Brevard meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Brevard council to weigh FOG rules and housing lease; recent meetings were agenda-only

No decisions were made at Brevard city meetings over the past two weeks; all five sessions were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The most consequential item on the horizon is the City Council's Aug. 17 public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and the Fats, Oils and Grease regulations, along with a lease amendment for low-to-moderate income housing.

Housing Committee (Aug. 11)

The Housing Trust Fund Selection Committee discussed a follow-up on a pro-housing application with HAC, a Habitat for Humanity project at Railroad and Probart, a possible property acquisition involving Brevard Davidson River Presbyterian Church, and potential property tax assistance options. The agenda also included approval of minutes from the July 14 meeting.

Downtown Master Plan Committee (Aug. 12)

The committee received updates on the Co-Ed Theater, bringing the Ecusta Trail into downtown, and the Pisgah Health parking lot. The agenda included approval of June 10, 2026 minutes and a public comments period.

City Council (Aug. 17)

The council held a public hearing on amendments to UDO Chapter 17 and Code of Ordinances Chapter 70 (FOG regulations). New business included updates to the Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church lease amendment for low-to-moderate income housing, a proposed remote participation policy for appointed boards, renaming the Downtown Master Plan Committee to the Downtown Master Plan Implementation and Downtown Advisory Committee, and an ordinance declaring road closures for the Brevard Plein Air Festival and HalloweenFest. A closed session for economic development was also on the agenda.

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee (Aug. 19)

The committee discussed MCJCCC bathrooms, Franklin Park future needs, sports complex improvements, naming conventions for city trails, and visioning for the next phases of the city multi-use path. It also introduced a new committee member.

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board (Aug. 20)

The board gave feedback on Silversteen Picnic Shelter lights and discussed bathroom signage at Silversteen Park. The agenda included approval of minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting.

Coming up

Upcoming meetings in the next two weeks:

• **Aug. 24 – Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee:** Credit card processing fees, Ecusta Trail Advisory Board applications and recommendations, and a revisit of the staff evaluation program.
• **Aug. 24 – Public Safety Committee:** Traffic calming measures and a body camera policy.
• **Aug. 25 – Planning Board:** Two text amendments to the city's development code: building height (TXT-26-0007) and parking standards (TXT-26-0008).

Brevard Council to weigh FOG rules, housing lease; recent meetings yield no published decisions

Brevard's recent government meetings produced no published decisions, as minutes from the Aug. 3–12 sessions have not yet been released. The most consequential action on the horizon is the City Council's regular meeting Monday, Aug. 17, which includes a public hearing on proposed changes to stormwater and fats, oils and grease (FOG) regulations, along with a lease amendment tied to low-to-moderate income housing.

Recent meetings (agenda only)

All five meetings held in the past two weeks were agenda-only; no minutes or vote outcomes have been published.

• **City Council (Aug. 3)** – Agenda included proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance for sight triangle regulations (Chapters 9 and 19) and stormwater management (Chapters 6, 17, and 19), plus changes to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 42 on loitering, trespassing, public intoxication, and hours of operation. Also listed: a Municipal Service District Task Force proposal and a letter of interest to the county regarding the Old Courthouse.
• **Board of Adjustment (Aug. 4)** – Considered a variance request for 128 Pisgah Hwy. (VAR-25-0003) and an application for 221 Pinnacle Rd. (APP-26-0001), along with approval of minutes from May 5 and June 2 meetings.
• **Public Works & Utilities Committee (Aug. 5)** – Received status updates on the Stormwater Master Plan, Hillview Street Culvert, Water Treatment Plant Renovation, and Gallimore Sewer Rehab, and revisited proposed FOG code changes.
• **Housing Committee (Aug. 11)** – Discussed a follow-up on a pro-housing application with HAC, a Habitat for Humanity project at Railroad and Probart, a possible property acquisition involving Brevard Davidson River Presbyterian Church, and potential property tax assistance options.
• **Downtown Master Plan Committee (Aug. 12)** – Received updates on the Co-Ed Theater, bringing the Ecusta Trail into downtown, and the Pisgah Health parking lot. No formal votes were listed.

Upcoming: City Council (Aug. 17)

The council's regular meeting includes a public hearing on amendments to UDO Chapter 17 and Code of Ordinances Chapter 70 (FOG regulations). New business items include:

• Updates to the Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church lease amendment for low-to-moderate income housing.
• A proposed remote participation policy for appointed boards and committees.
• Renaming the Downtown Master Plan Committee to the Downtown Master Plan Implementation and Downtown Advisory Committee.
• An ordinance declaring road closures for the Brevard Plein Air Festival and HalloweenFest.

The agenda also lists consent items, a closed session for economic development, and standard procedural items.

Upcoming: Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee (Aug. 19)

The committee will discuss MCJCCC bathrooms, Franklin Park future needs, sports complex improvements, naming conventions for city trails, and visioning for the next phases of the city multi-use path. It will also approve the July 15, 2026 minutes and introduce a new committee member.

Coming up

• **City Council** – Monday, Aug. 17, regular meeting with public hearing on FOG and stormwater amendments.
• **Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee** – Wednesday, Aug. 19, to discuss park and trail projects.

Both meetings are open to the public; agendas are available on the city's website.

Brevard committees and council to weigh development rules, traffic safety, and infrastructure

Brevard city committees and the City Council have a full slate of meetings on the agenda for the coming weeks, covering topics from development rules to traffic safety and infrastructure. As of this writing, no minutes have been published for any of the sessions, so no formal decisions have been recorded.

City Council to consider development code changes

The City Council is scheduled to meet on August 3, 2026, to discuss and potentially vote on several proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. One set of changes would affect sight triangle regulations (Chapters 9 and 19), and another would update stormwater management development rules (Chapters 6, 17, and 19). The council will also consider proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 42 covering loitering, trespassing, public intoxication, and hours of operation. New business includes a proposal to create a Municipal Service District Task Force and a letter of interest to the county regarding the Old Courthouse.

Public Safety Committee to review traffic grants and ALPR policy

The Public Safety Committee met on July 27, 2026, with an agenda that included discussion of traffic calming and crosswalk improvement grants. The committee also planned to revisit the internal Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) policy and review the Axon contract. No minutes have been published for this meeting.

Finance committee to discuss fire pay and board appointments

Also on July 27, the Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee met to discuss pay for on-call fire department personnel. The committee was set to review applications and make recommendations for the Ecusta Trail Advisory Board and the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee. A Remote Participation Policy Update was also on the agenda. Minutes are not yet available.

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board to discuss map details

The Ecusta Trail Advisory Board met on July 29, 2026, to discuss new business related to trail mapping and development. The board reviewed the scope of a watermark and final map amenities. No decisions have been published.

Public Works & Utilities to get infrastructure updates

On August 5, the Public Works & Utilities Committee received status updates on several city infrastructure projects, including the Stormwater Master Plan, Hillview Street Culvert, Water Treatment Plant Renovation, and Gallimore Sewer Rehab. The committee also revisited proposed changes to the FOG (Fats, Oils, and Grease) code. Minutes have not been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official meeting calendar for any newly scheduled sessions.

Brevard meetings: $8.575M wastewater plant upgrade on July 20 agenda; no minutes published yet

Brevard's City Council and three advisory bodies met over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions, so no votes or final decisions can be confirmed from the available record. The most consequential item on the table was a proposed capital project amendment of $8,575,000 to fund an upgrade of the city's wastewater treatment plant, listed on the July 20 City Council agenda.

City Council — July 20

The council's July 20 agenda included public hearings on three proposed ordinance amendments:

• **Sight Triangle Regulations** — proposed amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Chapters 9 and 19 (Code 38).
• **Stormwater Management Development Regulations** — proposed amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Chapters 6, 17, and 19 (Code 38).
• **Loitering, Trespassing, Public Intoxication, and Hours of Operation** — proposed amendment to Code of Ordinances Chapter 42.

The agenda also listed unfinished business on a proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map for two parcels on Deavor Road to PGX, plus new business items including naming Bracken Trail, a food-vendor pilot program, and an ABC board appointment. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not known which items were voted on or approved.

Public Safety Committee — July 27

The Public Safety Committee, a City Council committee, was scheduled to discuss traffic calming measures and a crosswalk improvement grant. The agenda also included a review of the city's internal Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) policy and a review of the Axon contract. No minutes are available, so no committee recommendations can be reported.

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee — July 27

This City Council committee was set to discuss pay for on-call fire department personnel. The agenda also included reviewing applications and making recommendations for the Ecusta Trail Advisory Board and the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee, plus an update to the city's Remote Participation Policy. Outcomes are not yet available.

Ecusta Trail Advisory Board — July 29

The board's agenda listed two items under new business: the scope of a watermark and final map amenities and development. No minutes have been published.

Coming up

• **City Council — Monday, August 3 (today):** The council is scheduled to discuss and potentially vote on the proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendments covering sight triangle regulations (Chapters 9 and 19) and stormwater management (Chapters 6, 17, and 19), as well as the Code of Ordinances Chapter 42 amendments on loitering, trespassing, public intoxication, and hours of operation. New business includes a Municipal Service District Task Force proposal and a letter of interest to the county regarding the Old Courthouse.
• **Public Works & Utilities Committee — Wednesday, August 5:** The committee will receive status updates on the Stormwater Master Plan, Hillview Street Culvert, Water Treatment Plant Renovation, and Gallimore Sewer Rehab projects. Members will also review proposed changes to the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) code.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July meetings should watch for published minutes on the City of Brevard's official website.

Brevard City Council set to weigh $8.575M wastewater plant upgrade; committee agendas show housing, parks, and community board discussions

Brevard's City Council meets today, July 20, with the largest dollar item on the near-term calendar: a proposed capital project amendment to fund an $8,575,000 upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant. The same meeting includes three public hearings on Unified Development Ordinance amendments and unfinished zoning business affecting two parcels on Deavor Road.

City Council — July 20 agenda

The council will consider a Capital Project Amendment — Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade — $8,575,000. No vote outcome is available; this is an upcoming agenda item.

Three public hearings are scheduled:

• Proposed amendment to **Sight Triangle Regulations** (Chapters 9 & 19, Code 38)
• Proposed amendment to **Stormwater Management Development Regulations** (Chapters 6, 17, 19, Code 38)
• Proposed amendment to **Loitering, Trespassing, Public Intoxication, Hours of Operation** (Code 42)

Under unfinished business, the council is scheduled to take up a proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map for two parcels on Deavor Road to PGX.

Additional items listed on the agenda include reports, minutes, and new business such as naming Bracken Trail, a food-vendor pilot program, and an ABC board appointment. No outcomes are recorded for these items.

Recent committee meetings — agendas only, minutes not yet published

Several City Council committees met or were scheduled between July 8 and July 16. For all of these, only agendas are available; minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions, votes, or dollar amounts can be confirmed.

Downtown Master Plan Committee — July 8

The July 8, 2026 meeting of the Downtown Master Plan Committee was cancelled, according to the agenda notice. No items were considered.

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee — July 14

The committee held a special meeting for a closed session regarding personnel and/or employment pursuant to GS § 143-318.11(a)(5)(6). No public details are available from the agenda.

Housing Committee — July 14

The committee was scheduled to review an application for a Pro-Housing Grant with the Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC). The agenda also included approval of previous minutes and public comment. No outcome is recorded.

Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee — July 15

The committee was scheduled to discuss Franklin Park and to approve minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting. No outcome is recorded.

Rosenwald Community Advisory Board — July 16

The board's agenda listed approval of the agenda and the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes, a Juneteenth follow-up, discussion of bathroom facilities at the MCJCCC, public comments, and setting the date for the next meeting. No outcome is recorded.

Coming up

• **City Council — July 20, 2026**: Public hearings on sight-triangle, stormwater, and loitering/trespassing ordinances; $8,575,000 wastewater treatment plant upgrade amendment; Deavor Road zoning map amendment; naming of Bracken Trail; food-vendor pilot program; ABC board appointment.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 14–16 committee meetings should watch for published minutes, which were not available as of this roundup.

Brevard council committees lined up food truck pilot, FOG code changes, and infrastructure updates — but no decisions are on the record yet

Brevard's City Council committees and Planning Board met across the last two weeks of June to weigh a food truck pilot program, changes to fats-oils-and-grease rules, building height standards, and several infrastructure projects. None of those meetings have published minutes yet, so no votes or final decisions can be reported from the available record. What follows is what the agendas say was scheduled for discussion.

Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee — June 22

This committee was scheduled to discuss and potentially recommend approval of a food truck pilot program for Brevard. The agenda also listed review of ABC Board applications and discussion of a staff merit increase program, plus a public comment period. Because minutes have not been published, it is not known whether the committee took action on any item.

Public Safety Committee — June 22

The Public Safety Committee agenda listed traffic calming measures, proposed ordinance changes regarding loitering, trespassing, public intoxication, and hours of operation, and policies for ALPR (automated license plate reader) camera usage. The committee was also scheduled to approve minutes from its May 28, 2026 meeting and hear public comment. No vote tallies or outcomes are available.

Planning Board — June 23

The Planning Board was set to review two proposed text amendments:

• TXT-26-0006: Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) text amendment
• TXT-26-0007: Building Height text amendment

The agenda also included approval of previous minutes and a public comment period. Minutes are not yet published, so whether the board recommended either amendment is not in the record.

Public Works & Utilities Committee — July 1

This committee was scheduled to review proposed changes to the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) code and receive updates on several infrastructure projects:

• Hillview Street Culvert update
• Water Treatment Plant renovation update
• Gallimore Sewer rehab update
• Tannery Smokestack discussion

No dollar figures, timelines, or decisions are included in the agenda summary, and minutes have not been published.

Why these items matter to residents

A food truck pilot program could affect where and how food vendors operate in Brevard. FOG code and text amendment TXT-26-0006 relate to how restaurants and other businesses handle fats, oils, and grease, which can affect sewer maintenance and costs. The building height amendment TXT-26-0007 could shape future development. Public Safety Committee discussions on loitering, trespassing, public intoxication, hours of operation, and ALPR camera use could affect downtown behavior rules and police surveillance practices. Infrastructure updates — Hillview Street Culvert, Water Treatment Plant, Gallimore Sewer, and the Tannery Smokestack — touch water service, sewer service, and a known local structure. Residents should watch for published minutes to learn what, if anything, was decided.

Coming up

• **July 8, 2026 — Downtown Master Plan Committee:** Cancelled. The meeting will not be held, according to the cancellation notice. No replacement date is listed in the provided record.

No other upcoming meetings appear in the next 14 days of the provided data.

Brevard committees consider food truck pilot, loitering rules, and infrastructure updates

Multiple Brevard city committees met in late June to discuss policy proposals and infrastructure projects, but no final decisions were recorded because minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions.

Food truck pilot and ABC board applications reviewed

The Finance, Human Resources & Citizen Appointment Committee met June 22 to consider several items, including a proposed food truck pilot program, ABC Board applications, and a staff merit increase program. The meeting agenda also allowed time for public comments. Without published minutes, it is unclear whether the committee took any votes or forwarded a recommendation to the full City Council.

Public Safety panel discusses loitering, traffic, and license plate readers

That same day, the Public Safety Committee convened to discuss traffic calming measures and potential ordinance changes affecting loitering, trespassing, public intoxication, and hours of operation. Committee members were also scheduled to review policies on automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras and to approve minutes from the May 28 meeting. Attendance and any action taken will not be known until minutes are released.

Planning Board examines rules for fats, oil, grease, and building heights

On June 23, the Planning Board took up two text amendments: TXT-26-0006 regarding fats, oil, and grease (FOG) regulations, and TXT-26-0007 concerning building height standards. The board also planned to approve previous meeting minutes and hold a public comment period. Agenda materials do not indicate whether the board voted to advance either amendment to the City Council.

Public Works & Utilities gets updates on sewer, water plant, and smokestack

The Public Works & Utilities Committee met July 1 to review proposed changes to the FOG code and receive status reports on several infrastructure projects. Those projects included the Hillview Street Culvert, renovations at the Water Treatment Plant, rehabilitation of the Gallimore Sewer, and a discussion about the Tannery Smokestack. As with the other meetings, no minutes were available to confirm whether the committee took action.

Coming up

The Downtown Master Plan Committee meeting originally scheduled for July 8 has been cancelled, according to a formal notice. No other city meetings were listed for the next two weeks.