Town Council Workshop
Regular MeetingWeaverville, NC · June 17, 2025
Agenda
TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE AGENDA
Town Hall/Community Room June 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm
30 South MainStreet, Weaverville, NC 28787 Town Council Regular Budget Workshop
1. Call to Order ..................................................................................................... Mayor Fitzsimmons
2. Budgets for FY2025-2026……………………………………………………………….………….. 2 Town Manager Harris
a. Budget Ordinance - General Fund, Fire Fund, Grant Project Fund … 3
b. Budget Ordinance - Water Enterprise Fund, Capital Project Fund … 8
c. FY2025-2026 Budget Summary by Department ……………………………. 11
3. Fee Schedules for FY2025-2026 ..……………………………………………………………….. 14 Assistant Manager Jackson
a. Fee Schedule Ordinance - General Fund and Fire Fund ……..…………… 15
b. Fee Schedule Ordinance - Water Enterprise Fund ………………………….. 22
4. Position Classification/Pay Plan for FY2025-2026 .…………..……..………………….. 27 Finance Director Dozier
5. Personnel Policy – Recommended Amendments …….…………………………………. 30 Town Manager Harris
6. Adjournment ………………………………………………………………………………………….…... Mayor Fitzsimmons
*Public comments may be submitted during the meeting or in writing in advance on the proposed FY2025-2026
budget. Normal rules of decorum apply to all comments and duplicate comments are discouraged. Comments
during the meeting are generally limited to 3 minutes. You must be recognized before giving your comment.
Written comments timely received will be provided to Town Council and reviewed during the meeting as time
allows. Written comments are limited to no more than 450 words and can be submitted as follows: (1) by putting
your written comment in a drop box at Town Hall (located at front entrance and back parking lot) at least 6 hours
prior to the meeting, (2) by emailing to public-comment@weavervillenc.org at least 6 hours prior to the meeting,
(3) by mailing your written comment (received not later than Tuesday’s mail delivery) to: Town of Weaverville, PO
Box 338, Weaverville, NC, 28787, Attn: Public Comments. For more information please call (828)645-7116.
TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2025
SUBJECT: Budgets for FY2025-2026
PRESENTER: Town Manager Harris
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Budget Ordinance – General Fund and Fire Fund
Proposed Budget Ordinance – Water Enterprise Fund
FY2026 Budget Summary by Department
DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Based on Town Council’s discussions and consensus over the last few budget meetings, the Town
Manager presents the proposed budget ordinance for the General Fund and Fire Fund and the
proposed budget ordinance for the Water Fund.
There hasn’t been much conversation concerning the Water Fund budget, but Town Council has
had active discussion concerning the tax rate for the General Fund budget. A three-cent tax rate
increase is included in the proposed budget to reflect the consensus of Town Council from its
last meeting. If Town Council wishes to increase the tax rate further to provide for additional
streets money, that change can be made and staff will have those numbers at tonight’s meeting.
Staff will be available to answer any questions that Town Council may have regarding these
budgets.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
Town Council adoption of the attached budget ordinances either as presented or with
amendments deemed appropriate by Town Council.
2
TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR
THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FIRE FUND
WHEREAS, N.C.G.S §159-8 requires that the Town of Weaverville appoint a Budget
Officer to serve at the will of the governing body and Town Council has and hereby appoints the
Town Manager to serve in such capacity; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-10, departmental budget requests were
submitted to the Budget Officer by March 7, 2025, and in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-11, the
Budget Officer submitted the budget message to the Mayor and Town Council on April 15, 2025,
which included the tax rate calculated as 38 cents ($0.38) per $100 in valuation per the
Buncombe County Tax Department’s assessments; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-12(a), the Budget Officer filed the proposed
budget with the Town Clerk on April 15, 2025, and posted the same on the Town's website, and
the Town Clerk caused a statement indicating that the proposed budget had been submitted to
the governing body and was available for public inspection and that a public hearing on the
budget was scheduled for May 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Town Council, in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-12(b) and after proper
notice under N.C.G.S. §159-12(a), held a public hearing on the proposed budget on May 13, 2025,
providing the public with an opportunity to attend and provide comment; and
WHEREAS, Town Council has carefully considered the anticipated revenues and
expenditures necessary to provide for the provision of municipal services within the Town of
Weaverville during the 2025-2026 fiscal year and wishes to adopt this Budget Ordinance which
reflects a balanced budget in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-8, with the sum of estimated net
revenues and appropriated fund balances equal to appropriations;
BE IT, THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Town Council for the Town of Weaverville, North
Carolina:
Section 1. General Fund Revenues
It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026:
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
Prior Year Tax Revenue $3,000
Ad Valorem Tax Revenue $4,771,838
DMV Tax Revenue $288,513
Tax Penalties & Interest $2,000
Utilities Franchise Tax $522,594
Beer & Wine Tax $19,000
Powell Bill Distributions $164,000
Local Government Sales Tax $2,167,561
ABC Store Distribution to Town $170,000
3
FY2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
General Fund and Fire Fund
Cell Tower Revenue $22,300
Miscellaneous Revenue $12,000
Interest Earned $276,061
Interest Earned-Powell Bill $16,302
Zoning Inspections Fees $20,000
Facility Use Rental Fees $45,000
Parking Enforcement Fees $3,400
Sale of Property $16,000
Appropriated Fund Balance $1,383,466
TOTAL ESTIMATED GENERAL FUND REVENUES $9,903,035
Section 2. General Fund Appropriations
The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the operation of the
Town government and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June
30, 2026, in accordance with the departmental units heretofore established for the Town:
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS
Governance $343,480
Administration $1,150,550
Planning & Code Enforcement $260,775
Police Department $3,508,229
Public Works:
Streets Division $656,879
Powell Bill Division $20,058
Sanitation Division $806,221
Stormwater Management Division $313,511
Grounds Maintenance Division $418,146
Recreation / Community Center $365,734
Contingency $10,000
Transfer to Fire District Fund $2,049,452
TOTAL GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS $9,903,035
Section 3. Special Revenue Fund – Weaverville Fire Department Revenue
A Special Revenue Fund was established in fiscal year 2021-2022 to account for North
Buncombe Fire Tax revenue as well as all expenditures associated with the Town’s fire
department, as required by Buncombe County to remain eligible for fire tax revenue. It is
estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Special Revenue Fund for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026:
2
4
FY2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
General Fund and Fire Fund
FIRE DISTRICT FUND REVENUES
Buncombe County Fire Protection $2,289,779
Fire Fees $1,000
Transfer from General Fund $2,049,452
TOTAL FIRE DISTRICT FUND REVENUES $4,340,231
Section 4. Special Revenue Fund – Weaverville Fire Department Appropriations
The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Special Revenue Fund for the
operation of the Town’s fire department and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July
1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026:
FIRE DISTRICT FUND APPROPRIATIONS
Fire Department $4,340,231
TOTAL FIRE DISTRICT FUND APPROPRIATIONS $4,340,231
Section 5. Grant Project Funds
A Grant Project Fund was established for the FEMA funds related to Tropical
Storm/Hurricane Helene to account for the funds received and spent by the Town on debris
removal and other storm-related expenditures.
Section 6. Ad Valorem Property Taxes
An ad valorem property tax rate of 38 cents ($0.38) per one hundred dollars ($100.00)
valuation of taxable property, as listed for taxes as of January 1, 2025, is hereby levied and
established as the official tax rate for the Town of Weaverville for fiscal year beginning July
1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. This tax rate is based upon a total projected valuation of
$1,257,003,835 and an estimated collection rate of 99.9%.
Section 7. Fee and Rate Schedule
A fee schedule is adopted by separate ordinance to establish monies receivable by the Town
of Weaverville for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Section 8. Pay Plan and Position Classification Plan
Any Pay Plan or Position Classification Plan adopted by Town Council, and amendments, that
are effective for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, are hereby
incorporated into this Budget Ordinance by reference.
Section 9. Contingency Concerning Fire Tax Rate
The North Buncombe Fire Tax Rate used in this Budget Ordinance is 12.27 cents ($0.1227)
per $100.00 in valuation. Should Buncombe County set the fire tax rate applicable within the
3
5
FY2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
General Fund and Fire Fund
Town's jurisdiction lower than $0.1227 per $100.00 in valuation, then the Town's Budget for
FY2025-2026 shall be and is hereby automatically amended to appropriate the resulting
difference in fire tax revenue from the fund balance within the Town's General Fund.
Section 10. Authorizations & Conditions
The Town Manager, serving as the Budget Officer for the Town of Weaverville, is hereby
authorized to transfer appropriations as contained herein under the following conditions:
A. This Budget Ordinance defines departments and divisions as follows:
General Fund and Fire Fund Divisions:
Departments:
Governance
Administration
Planning Department
Recreation/Community Center
Police Department
Fire Department
Public Works: • Streets
• Powell Bill
• Sanitation
• Stormwater Management
• Grounds Maintenance
B. The Budget Officer or their designee is hereby authorized to distribute departmental
funds based upon the line-item budgets and make expenditures therefrom, in
accordance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
C. The Budget Officer or their designee may authorize transfers between line items,
expenditures and revenues, within a department or division without limitation and
without a report being required.
D. The Budget Officer or their designee may transfer amounts up to 5%, but not to
exceed $10,000 monthly, between departments, including contingency
appropriations, but only within the same fund. The Budget Officer must make an
official report on such transfers at a subsequent regular meeting of Town Council.
E. The Budget Officer or their designee may not transfer any amounts between funds,
except as a budget amendment approved by the Weaverville Town Council.
F. The Town Manager is hereby designated as the Deputy Finance Officer.
Section 11. Utilization of Budget Ordinance
The Budget Ordinance shall be the basis for the financial plan of the Town of Weaverville
during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The Budget Officer
or their designee shall administer the budget. The accounting system shall establish records
4
6
FY2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
General Fund and Fire Fund
which are in consonance with this budget and this ordinance and the appropriate statutes of
the State of North Carolina.
Section 12. Distribution and Documentation
Copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be furnished to the Town Clerk, the Budget Officer
and the Finance Officer to be kept on file by them for direction in the collection of revenues
and disbursement of Town funds.
DULY ADOPTED this the _____ day of June 2025.
Patrick Fitzsimmons, Mayor
Town of Weaverville
ATTEST:
Tamara Mercer, Town Clerk
5
7
TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR
THE WATER PUBLIC ENTERPRISE FUND
WHEREAS, N.C.G.S §159-8 requires that the Town of Weaverville appoint a Budget
Officer to serve at the will of the governing body and Town Council has and hereby appoints the
Town Manager to serve in such capacity; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-10, departmental budget requests were
submitted to the Budget Officer by March 7, 2025, and in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-11, the
Budget Officer submitted the budget message to the Mayor and Town Council on April 15, 2025;
and
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-12(a), the Budget Officer filed the proposed
budget with the Town Clerk on April 15, 2025, and posted the same on the Town's website, and
the Town Clerk caused a statement indicating that the proposed budget had been submitted to
the governing body and was available for public inspection and that a public hearing on the
budget was scheduled for May 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Town Council, in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-12(b) and after proper
notice under N.C.G.S. §159-12(a), held a public hearing on the proposed budget on May 13, 2025,
providing the public with an opportunity to attend and provide comment; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Weaverville operates a public water system as a public
enterprise fund in accordance with Article 16 of Chapter 160A of the N.C. General Statutes;
WHEREAS, Town Council has carefully considered the anticipated revenues and
expenditures necessary to operate the Town of Weaverville’s public water system during the
2025-2026 fiscal year and wishes to adopt this Budget Ordinance which reflects a balanced
budget in accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-8, with the sum of estimated net revenues and
appropriated fund balances equal to appropriations;
BE IT, THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Town Council for the Town of Weaverville, NC:
Section 1. Water Fund Revenues
It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Water Fund for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026:
WATER FUND REVENUES
Water Revenue $2,996,505
Miscellaneous Revenue $88,000
Water Taps $26,250
System Development Fees $190,600
Fees for MSD Collection $86,990
Interest Earned $122,299
TOTAL WATER FUND REVENUES $3,510,644
8
FY2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
Water Enterprise Fund
Section 2. Water Fund Appropriations
The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Water Fund for the operation of the
Town’s water system for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, in
accordance with the departmental divisions heretofore established for the Town:
WATER FUND APPROPRIATIONS
Water Administration $448,489
Water Production $1,477,754
Water Maintenance $1,275,167
Contingency $5,000
Debt Service - General Obligation Bonds $210,529
Debt Service - USDA Revenue Bonds $93,705
TOTAL WATER FUND APPROPRIATIONS $3,510,644
Section 3. Capital Project Funds
A Capital Project Fund was first established by ordinance on June 28, 2021, for capital
projects associated with the Town’s Water System. This ordinance includes both the Water
System Resiliency Project and the Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project and was most
recently amended on August 26, 2024. Both projects are underway and budget amendments
and transfers will be necessary as each project progresses.
Section 4. Fee and Rate Schedule
The Town is authorized to set rents, rates, fees, charges, and penalties for its Water Fund
pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. 160A-314 and has adopted system development fees pursuant to
Article 8 of Chapter 162A of the N.C. General Statutes. A fee schedule is adopted by separate
ordinance to establish those monies receivable by the Town of Weaverville’s Water Fund for
July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
Section 5. Pay Plan and Position Classification Plan
Any Pay Plan or Position Classification Plan adopted by Town Council, and amendments, that
are effective for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, are hereby
incorporated into this Budget Ordinance by reference.
Section 6. Authorizations & Conditions
The Town Manager, serving as the Budget Officer for the Town of Weaverville, is hereby
authorized to transfer appropriations as contained herein under the following conditions:
A. This Budget Ordinance defines departments and divisions as follows:
Water Fund Department: Divisions:
Water: • Water Administration
• Water Production
• Water Maintenance
2
9
FY2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
Water Enterprise Fund
B. The Budget Officer or their designee is hereby authorized to distribute departmental
funds based upon the line-item budgets and make expenditures therefrom, in
accordance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
C. The Budget Officer or their designee may authorize transfers between line items,
expenditures and revenues, within a department or division without limitation and
without a report being required.
D. The Budget Officer or their designee may transfer amounts up to 5%, but not to
exceed $10,000 monthly, between departments, including contingency
appropriations, but only within the same fund. The Budget Officer must make an
official report on such transfers at a subsequent regular meeting of Town Council.
E. The Budget Officer or their designee may not transfer any amounts between funds,
except as a budget amendment approved by the Weaverville Town Council.
F. The Town Manager is hereby designated as the Deputy Finance Officer.
Section 7. Utilization of Budget Ordinance
The Budget Ordinance shall be the basis for the financial plan of the Town of Weaverville
during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The Budget Officer
or their designee shall administer the budget. The accounting system shall establish records
which are in consonance with this budget and this ordinance and the appropriate statutes of
the State of North Carolina.
Section 8. Distribution and Documentation
Copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be furnished to the Town Clerk, the Budget Officer
and the Finance Officer to be kept on file by them for direction in the collection of revenues
and disbursement of Town funds.
DULY ADOPTED this the _____ day of June 2025.
Patrick Fitzsimmons, Mayor
Town of Weaverville
ATTEST:
Tamara Mercer, Town Clerk
3
10
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
Budgets by Fund, Department, Function & Category
FY 2026
FY 2025
GENERAL FUND REVENUE Proposed $ Variance % Variance
Adopted Budget
Budget
Prior Year Tax Revenue $3,000 $3,000 $0 0.0%
Ad Valorem Tax Revenue $4,262,256 $4,771,838 $509,582 12.0%
DMV Tax Revenue $221,402 $288,513 $67,111 30.3%
Tax Penalties & Interest $8,000 $2,000 ($6,000) -75.0%
Utilities Franchise Tax $490,661 $522,594 $31,932 6.5%
Beer & Wine Tax $19,000 $19,000 $0 0.0%
Powell Bill Distributions $148,440 $164,000 $15,560 10.5%
Local Government Sales Tax $2,167,561 $2,167,561 $0 0.0%
ABC Store Distribution to Town $350,000 $170,000 ($180,000) -51.4%
Cell Tower Revenue $22,300 $22,300 $0 0.0%
Miscellaneous Revenue $8,000 $12,000 $4,000 50.0%
Interest Earned $287,647 $276,061 ($11,586) -4.0%
Interest Earned-Powell Bill $34,710 $16,302 ($18,408) -53.0%
Zoning Inspections Fees $18,000 $20,000 $2,000 11.1%
Facility Use Rental Fees $75,770 $45,000 ($30,770) -40.6%
Parking Enforcement Fees $3,400 $3,400 $0 0.0%
Sale of Property $10,000 $16,000 $6,000 60.0%
Appropriated Fund Balance $1,216,788 $1,383,466 $166,678 13.7%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE $9,346,935 $9,903,035 $556,100 5.9%
FY 2026
FY 2025
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES Proposed $ Variance % Variance
Adopted Budget
Budget
Governance
Personnel - Town Council $39,400 $41,553 $2,153 5.5%
Personnel - Legal $135,643 $0 ($135,643) -100.0%
Operations $209,484 $301,927 $92,443 44.1%
Capital Equipment $0 $0 $0 0.0%
Total $384,527 $343,480 ($41,047) -10.7%
Administration
Personnel $661,389 $731,666 $70,277 10.6%
Operations $419,270 $398,885 ($20,386) -4.9%
Capital Equipment $0 $20,000 $20,000 0.0%
Total $1,080,660 $1,150,550 $69,891 6.5%
Planning & Code Enforcement
Personnel $217,185 $235,705 $18,520 8.5%
Operations $27,245 $25,069 ($2,176) -8.0%
Capital Equipment $0 $0 $0 0.0%
Total $244,430 $260,775 $16,345 6.7%
Police Department
Personnel $2,534,231 $2,764,395 $230,165 9.1%
Operations $570,993 $613,322 $42,329 7.4%
Capital Equipment $124,000 $96,600 ($27,400) -22.1%
Capital Improvements $35,000 $33,911 ($1,089) -3.1%
Total $3,264,224 $3,508,229 $244,005 7.5%
11
Public Works: All Divisions
Personnel $1,131,595 $1,232,616 $101,022 8.9%
Operations $658,740 $739,199 $80,460 12.2%
Capital Equipment $228,000 $133,000 ($95,000) -41.7%
Capital Improvements $215,686 $110,000 ($105,686) -49.0%
Total $2,234,020 $2,214,815 ($19,205) -0.9%
Recreation / Community Center
Personnel $151,619 $238,047 $86,428 57.0%
Operations $95,069 $127,686 $32,617 34.3%
Capital Equipment $0 $0 0.0%
Total $246,689 $365,734 $119,045 48.3%
Contingency $10,000 $10,000 $0 0.0%
Transfer to Fire District Fund $1,882,385 $2,049,452 $167,067 8.9%
Total General Fund Expenditures $9,346,935 $9,903,035 $556,099 5.9%
FY 2026
FY 2025
FIRE DISTRICT FUND REVENUE Proposed $ Variance % Variance
Adopted Budget
Budget
Buncombe County Fire Protection $2,227,144 $2,289,779 $62,635 2.8%
Fire Inspections Fees $500 $1,000 $500 100.0%
Transfer from General Fund $1,882,385 $2,049,452 $167,067 8.9%
TOTAL FIRE DISTRICT FUND REVENUE $4,110,029 $4,340,231 $230,202 5.6%
FY 2026
FY 2025
FIRE DISTRICT FUND EXPENDITURES Proposed $ Variance % Variance
Adopted Budget
Budget
Fire Department
Personnel $3,094,018 $3,370,040 $276,023 8.9%
Operations $637,471 $670,191 $32,720 5.1%
Capital Equipment $325,000 $300,000 ($25,000) -7.7%
Capital Improvements $0 $0 $0 0.0%
Total $4,056,488 $4,340,231 $283,743 24.5%
Debt Service
Loan Payment-Fire Truck 09/14 $53,541 $0 ($53,541) -100.0%
Total Fire District Fund Expenditures $4,110,029 $4,340,231 $230,202 5.6%
12
FY 2026
FY 2025
WATER FUND REVENUE Proposed $ Variance % Variance
Adopted Budget
Budget
Water Revenue $2,847,745 $2,996,505 $148,760 5.2%
Miscellaneous Revenue $20,000 $88,000 $68,000 340.0%
Water Taps $22,680 $26,250 $3,570 15.7%
System Development Fees $150,600 $190,600 $40,000 26.6%
Fees for MSD Collection $82,426 $86,990 $4,565 5.5%
Interest Earned $130,153 $122,299 ($7,854) -6.0%
Appropriated Fund Balance $0 $0 $0 0.0%
Total Water Fund Revenue $3,253,604 $3,510,644 $257,041 7.9%
FY 2026
FY 2025
WATER FUND EXPENDITURES Proposed $ Variance % Variance
Adopted Budget
Budget
Water Fund
Personnel $1,323,513 $1,643,055 $319,543 24.1%
Operations $936,233 $1,070,105 $133,873 14.3%
Capital Equipment $187,899 $388,250 $200,351 106.6%
Capital Improvements $500,000 $100,000 ($400,000) -80.0%
Total $2,947,644 $3,201,411 $253,766 8.6%
Contingency Total $5,000 $5,000 $0 0.0%
Debt Service
Reserve for Bond Payment $207,319 $210,529 $3,210 1.5%
USDA Revenue Bond Payment $93,640 $93,705 $65 0.1%
Total $300,959 $304,234 $3,275 1.6%
Total Water Fund Expenditures $3,253,604 $3,510,644 $257,042 7.9%
GRAND TOTAL BUDGET $16,710,568 $17,753,910 $1,043,342 6.2%
13
TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2025
SUBJECT: Fee Schedules for FY2025-2026
PRESENTER: Assistant Town Manager Jackson
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Fee Schedule Ordinance – General Fund and Fire Fund
Proposed Fee Schedule Ordinance – Water Enterprise Fund
DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
During every budget cycle Town staff reviews the fee schedule. Like with the budget, this year the
fee schedules are proposed as two separate ordinances, one for the general fund and fire fund and
one for the water enterprise fund. The following is a brief summary of the changes for each (many
of which are highlighted in the attachments):
General Fund/Fire Fund • No special event permit fee for Town events
• Simplification of some Planning/Zoning permit fees in
favor of fixed fees
• Fee in lieu of sidewalks was broadened to include other
misc. required work, with amount TBD by Council
• Construction debris violation added
• Street cut permit fee added
• Facility use fees simplified and increased with most
increases on non-resident/commercial events in the large
room at the Community Center
Water Enterprise Fund • Customer requested meter testing fee increased to more
fully capture employee time involved
• Tap fees increased to offset increased material cost
• Irrigation fees section added and fees increased to
encourage water conservation
• 5% water rate increase per rate study
• Domestic water monthly minimum reduced per rate study
• Rounding of rates up to the nearest nickel
Staff will be at tonight’s meeting to answer any questions that Town Council may have regarding
fees and the fee schedule ordinances.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
Town Council adoption of the attached Fee Schedule ordinances, either as presented or with
amendments deemed appropriate by Town Council.
14
TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FEE SCHEDULE ORDINANCE FOR
THE GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FIRE FUND
WHEREAS, North Carolina law authorizes Town Council to adopt various fees, rates,
fines, and penalties, and Town Council wishes to adopt a fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
with an effective date of July 1, 2025;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council for the Town of Weaverville,
North Carolina that the following fee schedule shall be effective beginning July 1, 2025:
Section 1. General Administrative Fees and Miscellaneous Fees
Returned Check/Bank Draft Fee (G.S. § 25-3-506) $25.00
Processing Fees for Electronic Payments
Direct vendor fees charged through electronic payment vendors - These fees
shall automatically be updated should changes be made to the fees charged by
vendor and the Town Manager is authorized to amend the adopted Fee
Schedule to reflect such changes.
MyGovHub (https://weavervillenc.mygovhub.com) $3.50 flat fee
Monthly Utility Billing (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Card)
PaymentUs (https://ipn.paymentus.com/rotp/towe) 2.95%
Miscellaneous Payments no minimum
Special Event Permit Fees
Town Sponsored Event No Charge
Events with No Alcohol $300.00
Events with Alcohol $600.00
Parade Entry Fee (fees collected support local charitable organizations) $20/entry
Public Records Request Copying Charges
Applicable postage will be charged for mailing of documents
8 ½” x 11" black & white single-sided hardcopy (per page) $0.02
8 ½” x 11" color single-sided hardcopy (per page) $0.09
8 ½” x 11" black & white double-sided hardcopy (per page) $0.03
8 ½” x 11" color double-sided hardcopy (per page) $0.18
Electronic Copies no charge
Annexation Petition Fee (zoning map amendment fee also applies, see Sec. 5) $200.00
Municipal Election Filing Fee $20.00
Beer and Wine Privilege Licenses
Taxes will be assessed for all malt beverage and wine licenses in accordance with and as required by
N.C.G.S. § 105-113.77 et seq., as the same may from time to time be amended.
15
FY2025-2026 Fee Schedule Ordinance
General Fund and Fire Fund
Hourly Charges for Equipment/Personnel
Hourly charges are for special event permits (unless Town sponsored or supported), standby/watch
services, secondary employment, etc. See also the notes below for secondary employment.
Equipment
Pumper Truck $150
Ladder Truck $220
Ton Truck/Brush Truck $35
Command Vehicles $30
Tanker $40
ATV $40
UAV/Drone $40
Personnel (see notes below for secondary work)
Fire Department $50
Police Department $65
Public Works Department $30
The rate for Police Department personnel hired for secondary work is $65/hour for a four-hour
minimum. If there is less than 96 hours’ notice, it is $80/hour. If secondary employment is cancelled
within 24 hours, the requester is still responsible for a minimum payment of four hours. Holiday pay
can be up to $90/hour.
A 4-hour minimum is required for Fire Department personnel hired for secondary work. Minimum
staffing for the brush truck, drone, and ATV is two and a minimum staffing of three is required for
the engine, ladder, and rescue trucks.
Section 2. Fire Department and Code Enforcement Fees
Construction/Operations Permits $100
Automatic Fire Extinguishing System $100
Compressed Gas Installation $100
Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment $100
Fire Pumps and Related Equipment $100
Flammable and Combustible Liquid Installations $100
Hazardous Materials $100
Industrial Ovens $100
Liquid Propane (LP) Gas $100
Private Hydrant System $100
Spraying and Dipping Operations $100
Standpipe Systems $100
Temporary Membrane Structures (tents, canopies, and air-supported structures) $50
Outdoor Event Fire Inspections/200+ square feet Onsite Cooking $75
Fuel Dispensing Permit $50
Other Required Plan Permit $100
Construction Plan Review
ABC Inspections $100
Commercial Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems $100
2
16
FY2025-2026 Fee Schedule Ordinance
General Fund and Fire Fund
Explosives and Fireworks $100
Petroleum Tanks and Related Equipment $100
Other Required Plan Review $100
Sprinkler/Fire Alarm System Inspections
Up to 1,000 square feet $50
1,0001 – 5,000 square feet $100
5,001 – 10,000 square feet $150
10,001 – 25,000 square feet $200
25,001 – 50,000 square feet $250
50,001 – 100,000 square feet $300
100,001 – 200,000 square feet $350
Over 200,000 square feet $400
Code Violations
Specific Code Violations $100
Illegal Burning $100
Construction Work/Operations without Permit $100
Fire Lane Obstruction/Parking in Fire Lane $100
Fire Hydrant Obstruction/Blocking Fire Hydrant $100
Nuisance Fire Alarms (3+ in 72 hours; per occurrence beginning with 3rd alarm) $100
Tampering with Fire Hydrant $500+
repair cost
Violation of provision of Weaverville Code of Ordinances $100+
Violations which increase hazard of menace of fire, explosion, or other $200+
hazardous condition that may delay, hinder, or interfere with Fire
Department operations
Violations which delay, hinder, or prevent the egress of occupants of a $300+
building on fire and/or other emergency or acts which may prevent the
operation of fire and/or life safety devices or systems
Violations which delay, hinder, or prevent the egress of occupants during an $500+
emergency that caused a fire or increased the severity of a fire, or the
commission of any acts that prevented the operation of a fire and/or life
safety devices or systems during an emergency
Hourly Charges for Equipment/Personnel See Section 1
Section 3. Police Department and Code Enforcement Fees
Dangerous Dog Violations (Code Section 4-107)
Class I $250/day
Class II $500/day
Class III $1,000/day
Unrestrained Dogs (dogs off leash; Code Section 4-80)) $250
Parks and Recreation Violations (includes vehicles parking on grass/trail) $30/day
3
17
FY2025-2026 Fee Schedule Ordinance
General Fund and Fire Fund
Parking Violations
Parked within Handicapped Zone $100
Parked within Fire Lane $100
Obstructing Traffic $100
Parked within 25 feet of Intersection $50
Parked in or within 10 of Crosswalk $50
Parked within 25 feet of Traffic Sign/Signal $50
Blocking Private Driveway $50
Double Parked $50
Truck Traffic in Restricted Area $50
Exceeding Time Limit $30
Parked Across Lines $30
Exceeding 12 inches from Curb or Street Edge $30
All Other Parking Violations $30
Parking Permit for Construction, Loading, and Unloading $15/day
(per parking space; limited to 2 spaces)
Nuisance Security Alarms $100
(3+ in 72 hours; per occurrence beginning with 3rd alarm)
Removal of Traffic Related Signs $300
(including signs, traffic cones, caution tape, barriers, barrels, etc.)
Road/Park Closure Violations $300
(using streets, sidewalks, parks areas that have been closed)
Golf Cart Violations
First Offense $50
Second Offense $75
Third and Subsequent Offenses $100
General Violation of Weaverville Code of Ordinances $100 min.
Hourly Charges for Equipment/Personnel See Section 1
Section 4. Planning and Zoning and Code Enforcement Fees
Residential Zoning Permits
Single Family Dwelling $250
Multifamily Dwelling ($150 plus $50/dwelling, max $1,000) $300 - $1,000
Secondary Dwelling $150
Addition to Dwelling $100
Accessory Structure $50
4
18
FY2025-2026 Fee Schedule Ordinance
General Fund and Fire Fund
Deck/Porch $50
Home Occupation $50
Internal Up-Fit/Renovation $50
Temporary Structure/Use $50
Commercial/Industrial Zoning Permits
Commercial/Industrial Structure ($350 + $0.05/sqft over 2000, max $1,000) $350 - $1,000
Commercial/Industrial Addition $250
Accessory Structure $100
Internal Up-Fit/Renovation $100
Telecomm. Tower (per location; *subject to the max allowed by law) $4,000*
Telecomm. Tower - Co-location, Microcell, Concealed (per location) $500
Temporary Structure/Use (annually) $100
Mobile Food Vendors:
Daily Permit $25
Annually Permit $100
Sign Permits
Sign Permit Fee ($50 + fee based on surface area of sign [see below], max $200) $50-$200
Up to 32 square feet +$25
33-64 square feet +$50
65-96 square feet +$100
97+ square feet +$150
Special Use Permit or Related Amendment Fee $500
Rezoning/Zoning Map Amendment Fee and
Conditional District Zoning Application Fee
Less than 1 acre or accompanied by an annexation petition $250
1-3 Acres $500
4-9 Acres $750
10+ Acres $1,000
Text Amendment Fee $500
Subdivision Fee
Minor Subdivision ($100 + $25 per lot) $100-$200
Major Subdivision ($300 + $25 per lot) $300+
Zoning Verification Letter $25
Variance, Sidewalk Waiver, and Other Board of Adjustment Matters $250
Appeal of and Administrative Decision No Charge
5
19
FY2025-2026 Fee Schedule Ordinance
General Fund and Fire Fund
Fee in Lieu of Sidewalk Construction (or Other Required Work) TBD
The fee is the amount approved by Town Council based on cost estimates provided
and staff recommendation. For sidewalk construction the estimate must be based on
the linear feet required and must include surveying, engineering, permitting, grading,
materials, installation, finishing, and restoration of the area disturbed, and a 5%
contingency
Nuisance Violation (which requires Town abatement) $100
Violation of Weaverville Code of Ordinances $100+
Unless otherwise specifically provided in the Town Code, $100 charge for each
separate and district violation, and for each day of continuing violation; additional
civil penalties may be assessed pursuant to Town Code or other applicable law
Section 5. Public Works and Code Enforcement Fees
Recycling Fee (included on monthly utility bill) $3.65
Direct vendor fees charged by Curbside Management. Fee reflects vendor charge as
of July 1, 2025.
Solid Waste/Trash Violation $50
Construction Debris Violation $100+
Public Street Commitment Application Fee $200
Street Cut Permit Fee $50
Removal of Traffic Related Signs $300
(including signs, traffic cones, caution tape, barriers, barrels, etc.)
Road/Park Closure Violations (using streets, sidewalks, parks areas that have $300
been closed)
Hourly Charges for Equipment/Personnel See Section 1
6
20
FY2025-2026 Fee Schedule Ordinance
General Fund and Fire Fund
Section 6. Facility Use Fees
For purposes of this section, “Weekday” is Monday through Thursday, “Weekend” is Fri., Sat. and Sunday.
SSundyunday.
“Resident” is any person residing within the municipal limits of the Town of Weaverville.
Resident, Nonprofit, Non-Resident and
and Employee Rates Commercial Rates
Community Center Deposit $500 $500
Albert Weaver Room Weekday Hourly $25 $100
Weekend Hourly $50 $150
Daily Max $500 $1,500
Community Center Deposit $100 $100
Multipurpose Room Weekday Hourly $10 $50
Weekend Hourly $25 $75
Daily Max $250 $750
Community Center Deposit $500 $500
Whole Building Rate $750 $2,000
Town Hall Deposit $100 $100
Community Room Weekday Hourly $10 $20
Weekend Hourly $20 $30
Daily Max $100 $200
Section 7. General Provisions
a. Unless otherwise provided, the charge provided for violations is for each separate and
distinct violation and is assessed daily if the violation is continuing in nature. Additional
civil penalties may be assessed pursuant to Town Code or other applicable law.
b. If fees listed in the fee schedule differ from a fee assessed in the Weaverville Code of
Ordinances or differ between sections within this fee schedule, the higher applies.
c. Fees that are noted as daily are assessed for the first day of violation and for each
subsequent day of continuous violation.
DULY ADOPTED this the _____ day of June 2025.
Patrick Fitzsimmons, Mayor
Town of Weaverville
ATTEST:
Tamara Mercer, Town Clerk
7
21
TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FEE SCHEDULE ORDINANCE FOR
THE WATER ENTREPRISE FUND
WHEREAS, North Carolina law authorizes Town Council to adopt various fees, rates,
fines, and penalties, and Town Council wishes to adopt a fee schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
with an effective date of July 1, 2025;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council for the Town of Weaverville,
North Carolina that the following fee schedule of fees, rates, fines, and penalties, shall be
effective beginning July 1, 2025:
Section 1. General, Administrative, and Miscellaneous
Returned Check/Bank Draft Fee (G.S. § 25-3-506) $25
Processing Fees for Electronic Payments
Direct vendor fees charged through electronic payment vendors - These fees
shall automatically be updated should changes be made to the fees charged by
vendor and the Town Manager is authorized to amend the adopted Fee
Schedule to reflect such changes.
MyGovHub (https://weavervillenc.mygovhub.com) $3.50 flat fee
Monthly Utility Billing (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Card)
PaymentUs (https://ipn.paymentus.com/rotp/towe) 2.95%
Miscellaneous Payments no minimum
Account Establishment Service Charge $25
Seasonal Disconnect and Seasonal Reconnect Fees $20
Disconnect Fee (for nonpayment) $40
Flow Test Fee for Fire Systems $40
Meter Testing – Customer Requested (charged only if meter is operational) $100
Meter Re-Check/Re-Read – Customer Requested (charged only if meter is $25
operational; fee assessed on the 4th and subsequent recheck during each fiscal year)
Late Payment Fee $10
Meter Tampering (governing by N.C.G.S § 14-151.1) $5,000+
Water Leak Protection Fees
The following monthly fees shall be assessed on all water customers with waterlines
that are 2-inches or less in diameter, subject to opt-out provision of the water leak
protection policy
Residential – Single Meter $1.25
Commercial – Singe Meter $3.45
Commercial – Master Meter $6.90
Bulk Water Rates ($0.05 per gallon, minimum charge of $25) $25+
Emergency Water Rates (approximate cost of production + 10%) $4.44/1000 gal
22
FY2025-2026 Fee Schedule Ordinance
Water Enterprise Fund
Section 2. Domestic Water Line Connections
Application Fee for Water Availability, Commitment, and Extension $100
Requests (non-refundable; required for 1” or larger meters and multi-lot/multi-
unit development)
Renewal Application Fee (non-refundable) $100
Water System Availability and Commitment Fees
For all multi-lot and multi-unit developments, the availability/commitment fee shall apply to each
meter to be set based upon connection size, except that for muti-family development with master
meters the fee shall be calculated by multiplying the number of residential units proposed by
the fee associated with the smallest meter size
Meter Size Requested Inside Town Outside Town
5/8” or ¾” Meter $35 $70
1” Meter $50 $100
1 ½” Meter $100 $200
2” Meter $160 $320
3” Meter $300 $600
4” Meter $500 $1,000
6” Meter $1,000 $2,000
Tap Charges and Re-Tap Charges
5/8” and ¾ ” Meters $2,000
1” Meter $3,500
1 ½ ” Meter $5,000
2” + Meter $6,500
Road Cut and Pavement Repair (if needed) $500
Boring Under Road (up to 2”; if needed) $500
Water System Development Fees
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 162A-213, System Development Fees are collected prior to issuance of a building
permit each lot associated with a subdivision of land and at time of connection for all other land
development.
Size of Connection Rated Max. Capacity System Development Fee
5/8” or ¾” Meter 20 gallons $2,750
1” Meter 50 gallons $6,875
1 ½” Meter 100 gallons $13,750
2” Meter 160 gallons $22,000
3” Meter 300 gallons $44,000
4” Meter 500 gallons $68,750
6” Meter 1,000 gallons $137,500
Water System Account Deposits
Residential renter deposits and deposits on commercial accounts will be returned upon 24 months of
prompt payment of monthly bills. All other deposits will be returned upon 12 months of prompt
payment of monthly bills. Late payment and non-payment may result in a new deposit being required.
Size of Connection Inside Town Outside Town
2
23
FY2025-2026 Fee Schedule Ordinance
Water Enterprise Fund
5/8” or ¾” Meter $100 $200
Residential Renter $200 $200
1” Meter $120 $240
1 ½” Meter $200 $400
2” Meter $320 $640
3” Meter $600 $1,200
4” Meter $1,000 $2,000
Water Rates
Water bills for domestic water consumption are calculated based on rates per
1,000 gallons of water used on a monthly basis. Different rates apply
depending on whether the service location is inside or outside of Town limits. per 1,000 gallons
Inside Town
First 3,000 gallons or fraction thereof used monthly $10.80
Next 2,000 gallons or fraction thereof used monthly $11.50
Next 20,000 gallons or fraction thereof used monthly $11.95
Next 175,000 gallons or fraction thereof used monthly $12.90
Next 300,000 gallons or fraction thereof used monthly $14.00
All usage over 500,000 gallons of fraction thereof used monthly $15.00
Outside Town
First 3,000 gallons or fraction thereof used monthly $21.60
Next 2,000 gallons or fraction thereof used monthly $23.00
Next 20,000 gallons or fraction thereof used monthly $23.90
Next 175,000 gallons or fraction thereof used monthly $25.80
Next 300,000 gallons or fraction thereof used monthly $28.00
All usage over 500,000 gallons of fraction thereof used monthly $30.00
Minimum Monthly Water Charges
The minimum monthly charge for water service shall be according to the size of the meter through
which water is delivered to each customer in accordance with the following schedule
Meter Size Min. Monthly Usage Inside Town Outside Town
5/8” or ¾” Meter 600 gallons $10.80 $21.60
1” Meter 3,600 gallons $68.10 $136.20
1 ½” Meter 6,720 gallons $130.00 $260.00
2” Meter 10,920 gallons $213.30 $426.60
3” Meter 21,720 gallons $438.85 $877.70
4” Meter 35,100 gallons $726.80 $1,453.60
6” Meter 67,200 gallons $1,417.65 $2,835.30
8” Meter 108,000 gallons $2,295.70 $4,591.40
10” Meter 154,800 gallons $3,364.15 $6,728.30
Section 3. Irrigation Line Connections
Irrigation Rates per 1,000 gallons
Residential $21.60
Commercial $16.20
3
24
FY2025-2026 Fee Schedule Ordinance
Water Enterprise Fund
Minimum Monthly Irrigation Charges
The minimum monthly charge for irrigation service is based on whether the account is residential
or commercial and according to the size of the meter through which water is delivered to each
customer in accordance with the following schedule. HOA meters are considered to be commercial.
Meter Size Min. Monthly Usage Commercial Residential
5/8” or ¾” Meter 1,000 gallons $16.20 $21.60
1” Meter 3,600 gallons $58.35 $77.80
1 ½” Meter 6,720 gallons $108.90 N/A
2” Meter 10,920 gallons $176.90 N/A
Section 4. Fire Line Connections
Monthly Charge for Fire Connection
All fire line connections on the water system for the Town of Weaverville shall be subject to a monthly
charge based on the square inch size of the line at the following rates:
Inside Town = $2.45 per square inch per month Outside Town = $4.90 per square inch/month
Fire line charges shall be levied on a monthly basis according to the following schedule with
calculations based on the square inch rates noted above:
Diameter of Line Square Inch Size Inside Town Outside Town
2” or smaller 3.14 $7.70 $15.40
3” 7.07 $17.35 $34.70
4” 12.56 $30.80 $61.60
6” 28.26 $69.25 $138.50
8” 50.24 $123.10 $246.20
10” 78.50 $192.35 $384.70
Consumption of Water from Fire Line
Fire lines are for fire protection only and not for any other use. If the detector-check valve meter for a
fire line shows any consumption note related to fire line testing or firefighting activity a fine will be
assessed and added to the monthly fire connection charge. If the customer/owner believes that a fine
has been mistakenly charged, the matter should be referred to the Town Manager.
Firefighting Activity No Charge
Fire Line Testing with Town-Issued Work Order No Charge
Any Other Consumption off of a Fire Line (monthly) $1,000 fine
Section 5. General Provisions
a. Water System Development Fees are adopted pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 162A of
the N.C. General Statutes and are based on the professional financial analysis conducted
and prepared by Willdan Financial Services in 2023.
b. The rates and charges adopted with this fee schedule are rounded up to the nearest
nickel and include a 5% water rate increase as recommended by the Water Rate Study
Report prepared by WithersRavenel in 2024.
c. Differential rates are charged based on whether the water service is located within the
corporate limits of the Town of Weaverville (“Inside Town”) or outside of those
4
25
FY2025-2026 Fee Schedule Ordinance
Water Enterprise Fund
municipal limits (“Outside Town”). Differential rates for irrigation meters are based on
whether the use is residential or commercial in nature.
d. If fees listed in this fee schedule differ from a fee assessed in the Weaverville Code of
Ordinances or the Water Customer Service Policy, the higher of the two shall apply.
DULY ADOPTED this the _____ day of June 2025.
Patrick Fitzsimmons, Mayor
Town of Weaverville
ATTEST:
Tamara Mercer, Town Clerk
5
26
TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2025
SUBJECT: Position Classification Plan and Pay Plan for FY2025-2026
PRESENTER: Finance Director Dozier
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Position Classification/Pay Plan
DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Under Section 5 of the Personnel Policy it is Town Council’s responsibility to establish the
Town’s position classification plan and pay plan.
Town staff has conducted its annual review of these plans and recommends the attached
plan for adoption.
This plan reflects the 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) that was approved with Town
Council consensus early on in the budget process. Three percent (3%) has been budgeted
for COLA and Town Manager Harris intends to implement that COLA by distributing an
equal amount to each current full-time employee through salary adjustments reflecting
that fixed amount.
Town staff will be glad to answer any questions
TOWN COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
Town Council action to approve the attached position classification and pay plan as
proposed or with amendments deemed appropriate by Town Council. Suggested motion:
Motion to approve the FY2025-2026 Position Classification and Pay Plan
27
TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE
PAY PLAN & POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN
FY 2025-2026
FLSA
GRADE CLASSIFICATION STATUS MINIMUM MID-POINT MAXIMUM
20 Maintenance Technician Non-Exempt $38,147.00 $47,684.00 $57,221.00
21 $39,672.00 $49,590.00 $59,508.00
22 Senior Maintenance Technician Non-Exempt $41,260.00 $51,575.00 $61,890.00
23 Administrative Assistant Non-Exempt $42,910.00 $53,638.00 $64,365.00
Financial Administrative Assistant Non-Exempt
Police Administrative Assistant Non-Exempt
Public Works Administrative Assistant Non-Exempt
Recreation Assistant Non-Exempt
24 Meter Technician Non-Exempt $44,627.00 $55,784.00 $66,941.00
Water Treatment Plant Operator I Non-Exempt
25 Law Enforcement Administrative Coordinator Non-Exempt $46,412.00 $58,015.00 $69,618.00
Police Records and Evidence Specialist Non-Exempt
26 Firefighter Non-Exempt $48,268.00 $60,335.00 $72,402.00
Police Officer Non-Exempt
Public Works Crew Leader Non-Exempt
School Resource Officer Non-Exempt
Water Treatment Plant Operator II Non-Exempt
Facilities Maintenance Technician Non-Exempt
Recreation Coordinator Non-Exempt
27 Police Detective Non-Exempt $50,199.00 $62,749.00 $75,299.00
Senior Firefighter Non-Exempt
Senior Police Officer Non-Exempt
28 Finance Specialist Non-Exempt $52,206.00 $65,258.00 $78,309.00
Fire Engineer Non-Exempt
Senior Police Detective Non-Exempt
Water Treatment Plant Operator III Non-Exempt
29 Community Resource Officer Non-Exempt $54,295.00 $67,869.00 $81,443.00
Detective Sergeant Non-Exempt
Police Sergeant Non-Exempt
30 Assistant to the Town Manager Non-Exempt $56,501.00 $70,626.00 $84,752.00
Community Center / Recreation Manager Exempt
Fire Captain Non-Exempt
28
Planner / Code Enforcement Technician Non-Exempt
Police Lieutenant Non-Exempt
Town Clerk Non-Exempt
31 Public Works Superintendent Non-Exempt $59,326.00 $74,158.00 $88,989.00
Senior Finance Specialist Non-Exempt
Water Maintenance Superintendent Non-Exempt
Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator Non-Exempt
32 Fire Battalion Chief Non-Exempt $62,292.00 $77,865.00 $93,438.00
Police Captain Non-Exempt
33 Fire Marshal Exempt $65,407.00 $81,759.00 $98,111.00
Water Treatment Plant Supervisor Exempt
34 Assistant Police Chief Exempt $68,677.00 $85,846.00 $103,016.00
Assistant Public Works Director Exempt
Deputy Finance Director Exempt
Deputy Fire Chief Exempt
35 Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Exempt $72,111.00 $90,139.00 $108,167.00
36 Planning Director Exempt $75,717.00 $94,646.00 $113,576.00
37 Fire Chief Exempt $79,503.00 $99,379.00 $119,255.00
Police Chief Exempt
38 Finance Director Exempt $83,478.00 $104,348.00 $125,217.00
Public Works Director Exempt
39 $87,652.00 $109,565.00 $131,478.00
40 Assistant Town Manager Exempt $92,034.00 $115,043.00 $138,051.00
41 $96,636.00 $120,795.00 $144,954.00
42 $101,468.00 $126,835.00 $152,202.00
Town Manager - Exempt; Pay established by employment agreement
Exempt = Classification eligible to be exempt from the Wage and Hour provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
29
TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2025
SUBJECT: Recommended Personnel Policy Amendments
PRESENTER: Town Manager Harris
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Resolution Amending Personnel Policy
DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Town Manager recommends a couple of minor amendments to the Town’s Personnel Policy.
Both are viewed as important in keeping the Town competitive with recruitment and retention.
The first is changing the existing policy to allow the transfer of sick leave for a new employee at
the successful completion of a probation period instead of at the one-year mark. The other adds a
new section to that same Article to allow up to two weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave
for full-time employees.
The attached proposed amendments have been drafted and are proposed for adoption.
A resolution for this purpose is attached for consideration.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
Town Council adoption of the attached Resolution Amending the Personnel Policy.
30
TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE TOWN’S PERSONNEL POLICY
WHEREAS, Part 4 of Article 7 of Chapter 160A of the North Carolina General
Statutes sets forth certain requirements and provides certain authority to Town Council
regarding its employees and the establishment of policies regarding its employees; and
WHEREAS, Weaverville has previously adopted a Personnel Policy and related
policies, routinely reviews those policies, and now wishes to adopt new and revised policies
regarding personnel and related matters to set forth general guidelines for its employees’
conduct and benefits; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF WEAVERVILLE, NORTH
CAROLINA, ACTING THROUGH ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, AS FOLLOWS:
1. Town Council hereby amends subsection (h) of Section 4 of Article VII of the
PERSONNEL POLICY as follows with added language shown as underlined and deleted
language shown with strikethroughs:
Article VII – Benefits and Leave
Section 4. Sick Leave
(h) Transfer of Sick Leave from Previous Employer – The Town will accept sick leave balances
either accumulated under a previous employer that participated in the State or Local
Government Employees’ Retirement System, or accumulated under a sick leave policy adopted
by a previous employer if approved by the Town Manager. Upon request of the employee, such
sick leave will be transferred to the Town and treated as though it were earned with the Town
upon the following conditions:
(i) Verification of accumulated sick leave must be received in writing from the previous
employer;
(ii) Verified sick leave will be calculated and accepted in hours rounded to the nearest
whole;
(iii) The total number of hours accepted as transferred will be added to the employee’s
leave record after completion of the employee’s probationary period one (1) year of
service with the Town;
(iv) Sick leave that was paid out at separation will not be counted;
(v) Sick leave accumulated under a policy that does not provide an employee with full
salary when used for absences from work due to illness or injury will not be counted.
The Town will provide verification of accumulated sick leave for any employee
separated from Town employment if requested within three (3) years from the
employee’s last work day with the Town. The Town is under no obligation to provide
documentation of sick leave balances for employees who have been separated from the
Town for more than three (3) years.
2. Town Council hereby amends Article VII of the PERSONNEL POLICY to add the
following as a new Section 5 and to renumber the subsequent sections of Article VII:
Article VII – Benefits and Leave
Section 5. Maternity and Paternity Leave
Full-time employees are eligible for up to two weeks of paid maternity or paternity leave for
the birth or adoption of any child that the employee has a continuing parental role with. The
two weeks of paid leave is calculated based on the base pay rate at the time leave is taken and
does not include any overtime.
31
3. The Town Manager is hereby directed to continue to maintain a Policy and Procedures
Manual which is to include, but is not limited to, all personnel and related policies
adopted by Town Council and the Town Manager, and, in accordance with Section 6 of
Article I of the Personnel Policy, is directed to continue to develop, maintain and
administer such guidelines, policies, and procedures indicated in the Personnel Policy,
and to provide copies of those adopted policies to Town Council on an annual basis or
upon request.
4. All amendments shall become effective on July 1, 2025.
ADOPTED this ____ day of June, 2025.
PATRICK FITZSIMMONS, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________________
TAMARA MERCER, Town Clerk
32
Get email alerts for Weaverville
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.