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Townhall |
828-627-2566 |
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Police Department |
828-627-2940 |
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Emergency # |
828-648-2376 |
May 2008
New Haywood County Flood Insurance Rate Maps
On Wednesday, May 21st, the residents and business community of Haywood County will have the opportunity to review and ask questions about the preliminary copies of newly updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) developed for Haywood County. The maps will be on display beginning at 5:30 p.m. A presentation on the material will begin at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be at the Regional High Technology Center at 112 Industrial Drive in Waynesville.
Clyde High School Alumni Association
Plans have been completed for the first meeting of a newly formed Clyde High School Alumni Association. The meeting will be held on June 21, 2008, at the old school which now houses Central Haywood High School. Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a potluck lunch starting at noon in the school cafeteria. All former teachers are given special invitation. The Class of 1958 is serving as host and will provide plates, eating utensils, and drinks for the meal.
A book of the 48 year history of Clyde High School has been written and compiled by Mrs. Sara Q. Brown and will be available for purchase in June. For more information about this event or the purchase of the book please contact Sharon Shook at fsshook@yahoo.com or 828-627-2714: or Sara Q. Brown at 828-627-2205, or the Clyde Town hall at 828-627-2566.
Best Wishes to our former Police Chief
Chief Edgar “Butch” Boring has formally announced his retirement as Police Chief from the Town of Clyde. He has served the residents of Clyde for over 27 years. On behalf of the Town Aldermen and staff we would like to wish him a happy and productive retirement and best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors.
Clyde Police Department
We would like to introduce our new Police Chief, Derek Dendy. Most of you are already familiar with Chief Dendy. He has worked for the Town for more than ten years. Some of Chief Dendy’s plans include neighborhood watch programs, participating with the local schools DARE curriculum, and community outreach programs for our seniors.
The Police Department is currently in the process of moving from the upstairs of the Town Municipal Building to the downstairs portion of the building. The phone number for the police department will remain the same.
We would also like to welcome Officer Nick Coward to our police department. Officer Coward came on board in March of this year.
Downtown Revitalization Project
The Town Revitalization Project is nearing completion. How proud we all are of the new “look” our downtown has received. A ribbon cutting celebration is in the plans for the near future. Please watch for notice in the paper and at the Town hall for specific date and time.
Main Street Park Reservations
The Town will begin taking reservations for the new park, known as the Main Street Park, on June 2nd. Please contact the Town hall at 627-2566 for reservations.
New Leak Adjustment Policy
The Town has revised their leak adjustment policy. If you have a leak that is in excess of 150% of your normal usage, you may qualify for a reduction. If the amount of the bill is under $100 you may make a request to the Town Administrator for a reduction. You will only be given one reduction per twelve month period. If the amount is in excess of $100, your request will be reviewed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at their next regularly scheduled meeting.If you have any questions concerning this policy, please call the Town hall at 828-627-2566.
Swimming pool policy
As summer time approaches please keep in mind the Town’s policy on filling swimming pools. If you are connected to the Town’s sewer and you are filling a swimming pool (large pools, not kiddy pools) then the sewer will be adjusted off of the bill for the amount of water which was put into the pool. This will be only on the initial filling of the pool. No reductions for refilling will be granted. Owners of pools must contact the Town hall with the amount of water the pools hold and on what date they were filled.
Junk and Brush pick-up
Just a reminder about junk and brush pick-up. If you have junk or brush you must contact the Town Hall to be placed on the pick-up list. At this time the Town will not pick up building materials. Each resident of Clyde may have one dump truck load of chipped brush picked up without a charge. If you have more than one dump truck load there will be a $50.00 per truck load charge. This rule also applies to a full truck load of junk. Small amounts of brush and junk will be picked up as usual.
Utility and Tax Payments
Utility and Tax payments can be made online at www.paybill.com/townofclyde. Payments can also be made by calling this toll free pay by phone number 1-866-315-6146.
Cardboard Pickup
Please break down all cardboard prior to placing at the curb. If cardboard is not broken down it will not be picked up. Thank you.
Board Vacancies
The Town of Clyde is always seeking interested individuals to serve on various Town Boards and Committees. If you are interested in volunteering to serve, please contact the Townhall at 828-627-2566 for more information.
Tax Collection
Just a reminder about your 2007 property taxes. Tax penalties will be assessed in the amount of 2% on January 6th plus ¾% added on the first of each month thereafter until paid. If your taxes have not been paid, please contact the Tax Collector to make arrangements for payment.
Town of Clyde Board
Jerry Walker, Mayor
Carroll Mease, Mayor Pro Tem
Jim Trantham, Alderman
Gary Cochran, Alderman
James Mashburn, Alderman
Town Board Meetings
The Town Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Townhall Conference Room. If you are interested in being placed on the agenda to speak at the meeting, please contact the Town Clerk by the Friday prior to the meeting.
The Town of Clyde prohibits discrimination in employment, programs, and services on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or gender.