Town of Ware Shoals

The meeting included remarks expressing appreciation for volunteers who assisted with the Town's first Warming Station and for extensive work with History and Tourism activities. Public comments addressed the Zoning & Planning Commission's report regarding housing growth and the request for stronger ordinance enforcement, concerns about speeding vehicles near Stadium Drive and Dairy Street with a suggestion for rubber speed bumps, a request to add U.S. Space Force representation to the Veterans Plaza, and reports of ATV use and trespassing on private property near sewer right-of-way. The Police Department provided an update, noting 304 calls for service and announcing the department's intent to join the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The Council unanimously approved declaring surplus two police vehicles (2014 and 2021 Dodge Chargers) to be bundled for online auction with a combined reserve price of $27,000. Additionally, the Council unanimously approved a resolution to dispose of other surplus items, such as old furniture and equipment, by donating them to charitable organizations. Committee reports were subsequently read for History/Tourism, Public Safety, Properties/Economic Development, Youth/Community, Water/Sewer, Public Works, and Administration.

Key discussions included public comments regarding a missing flag and appreciation for a new sign installation at a five-way intersection. The Council approved the second reading to amend Chapter 4 Articles A thru F of the Flood Damage and Prevention Management Ordinance. The first reading of Ordinance 2025-08 was approved, allowing the sale of real estate properties located at 14 Audubon and 16 Audubon Road based on an offer of $15,000, which was below the appraisal value. Committee reports were presented, and the Properties Committee motioned to proceed with the CTC project and Bid.