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Town of Montreat Board of Commissioners Town Council Public Forum November 9, 2017 Walkup Building Board members present: Mayor Tim Helms Mayor Pro Tem Kitty Fouche Commissioner Kent Otto Commissioner Mary Standaert Commissioner Ann Vinson Board members absent: Commissioner Bill Gilliland Town staff present: Alex Carmichael, Town Administrator Angie Murphy, Town Clerk Call to Order Approximately 16 people were in attendance. Mayor Helms called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. and led the group in a moment of silence. Agenda Approval Commissioner Vinson moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Fouche seconded and the motion carried 4/0. Public Forum Mrs. Lila Ray of 436 Kentucky Road wanted to know if there were a total number of people who cast votes in the recent election. Mayor Pro Tem Fouche stated that the votes would be certified and published on the Board of Elections website next Friday. Mr. Wade Burns of 232 North Carolina Terrace wanted to know the latest on a Zoning Administrator. Mr. Carmichael stated that the Land of Sky Contract was before the Commission tonight and if they chose to approve that contract then a candidate will be interviewed on the 20 th of this month. This candidate is known to Land of Sky and by the Biltmore Forest Town Manager and seems to be well qualified. Mr. Burns asked if in early December he could get a permit signed. Mr. Carmichael stated that he was not prepared to answer that question at this time. Mr. Carmichael advised that there is a backlog of permits and applications as well as a learning curve as it pertains to the Town of Montreat Zoning Ordinances. He is more focused at getting the candidate interviewed and vetted at this time. Adjournment There being no further discussion, Commissioner Vinson moved to adjourn the Public Forum Book 16; Page  Montreat Board of Commissioners Public Forum Minutes November 9, 2017 Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Fouche seconded and the motion carried 4/0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m. __________________________________ ______________________________________ Tim Helms, Mayor Angie Murphy, Town Clerk Book 16; Page