Town of Mills River North Carolina Committees

Committees

The Town of Mills River is fortunate to be served by many volunteers offering a wide range of experience and knowledge.

VOLUNTEERS ARE VALUED

Meeting Procedures: The Town Council has mandated that all committee meetings abide by NC Open Meetings' Law. This includes proper media notification, an agenda when possible and informal public comments.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee consists of 10 seats and is served by members of the local agricultural community. The committee is charged with reviewing policies and procedures, making recommendations and advising Council on matters that affect agriculture, and preserving the agricultural heritage in Mills River. The committee meets once a month on the third Monday at 7:00 PM during Eastern Standard Time and at 7:30 PM during Eastern Daylight Time. Darryl Fullam serves as Chairperson.

Board of Adjustments

The Board of Adjustments consists of 5 voting members and 2 alternates. The Board is a state-regulated board that meets in quasi-judicial hearings and applies the Town Zoning Ordinance in appeals from decisions of the Zoning Administrator when a property owner requests a variance or conditional use permit. The Board meets the second Tuesday of every second month at 7:00 PM, or more often when caseload deems it necessary. Bert Lemkes serves as Chairperson.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee consists of 7 seats. Members serve one-year terms and are charged with advising Council on financial decisions affecting the Town. In addition, the committee reviews revenue and expenditures on a monthly and quarterly basis, and previews the upcoming fiscal year budget working very closely with our independent auditor to make sure that our processes are legal and conform to the best practices of the State’s Local Government Commission. The committee assures Council that expenditures remain within the current fiscal year budget and advise Council on large expenditures. The committee meets every month on the second Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Jimmy Cowan serves as Chairperson.

Planning Board

The Planning Board consists of 9 members. It is a state-regulated board that makes recommendations and advises Council on matters relating to the Town’s land use regulations. The Planning Board also hears rezoning requests, requests for text amendments to the zoning ordinance, and, in some circumstances, special use permits. Various other matters regarding land use development must also be reviewed by the Planning Board before being heard by the Town Council. The Board meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM during Eastern Standard Time and at 7:30 PM during Eastern Daylight Time. Carolyn Johnson serves as the Chairperson.

Newsletter Committee

The Newsletter Committee meets as necessary. This committee is charged with the design, format, and content, and oversees distribution. The Town’s newsletter is produced quarterly and distributed either by email or regular mail.