Susan S. Phillips Village Manager Stacy C. Eggers IV Village Attorney (828)898-9292 www.seesugar.com  Gunther Jochl Mayor Scott. J. Brown Mayor Pro Tem Council Members David Ammann Wade Wittman Dick Casey  INC,  THE VILLAGE OF SUGARMOUNTAIN 251 Dick Trundy Lane Sugar Mountain, NC 28604  Manager's Monthly Report August 20, 2024  Golf and Tennis Operations: Golf activity in. July was comparable to previous years with revenues about even fort the month, compared to. July 2023; a decrease of $11,519.0 Overall, there has been ani increase of $32,149 or 8.45% in revenues fort the period April July 2024 in comparison to the same period in 2023. Tennis continues to show positive growth in the program this season. July revenue, like golf, showed a decrease of $3,171 in comparison to. July 2023. Overall, there has been an increase of $6,444 or 20.81% in revenues for the period May July 2024 in comparison to the same period in 2023. Notice to Restore Properties: The property owners of lots 134/135 Rough Ridge Road were issued a zoning permit in 2023, and now have beens sent a notice requiring them to restore the respectiveproperty tot the original state and the Village's zoning permit is invalid; effective immediately. There was tree removal and grading that had taken place when the zoning permit was issued, and there has been no activity for construction oft the home since that time. The notice requires the owner to remove all debris, re-seedi the property fore erosion control and plant ar minimum of twenty (20) trees at least six (6) feet high within thirty days of receipt of the notice. If the property owners do not comply, the Village can impose Verified Complaint to Enforce Board of Adjustment(BOA) Order- Carl Taylor; Lot 143/144 Grouse Moor Drive: Four Eggers has filed a complaint and summons against Mr. Taylor and related parties for failure to comply with the requirements of the BOA of January 26"h; including the replanting of trees on the property, construction of an engineered retaining wall to address the instability caused by their driveway Street Repairs and Paving: Tri-County Paving has been in the Village this week for this fiscal year's budgeted street repairs and resurfacing project. Upon completion of the paving, the Public Works staff Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Board Meeting: The TDA Board met on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The Board approved funding in the amount of $2,750 for promotion of the Village through NC Tripping Influencer. The promotion will consist of thirty second videos on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. The Board also approved funding a proposal from WBTV news station in Charlotte called the One Tank Trip. They will promote Golf, Tennis, and Oktoberfest this Fall in a three minute advertisement on WBTV. The Board approved a $5,195 proposal of  civil penalties in the amount of $200 per day for each day the violation continues.  to Grouse Moor Drive and the payment of civil penalties that are being assessed.  will re-stripe the white and yellow lines in the areas disturbed from the paving.    support from Sugar Mountain Ski Resort for a promotional winter video. Dalton Kirby of Bramble The. June 2024 collections of the occupancy tax showed a slight increase of 1% in comparison to June 2023. The occupancy tax collections for the period July 2023 through. June 2024 ($855,972) have shown a $22,259 or 2.5% decrease in comparison to the same period of 2023 ($878,231). Visit North Carolina has released the 2023 Visitor spending report for the 100 Counties in NC. Avery County ranked 32nd with total visitor spendinga at$259.45M;a4 4.8% growth from 2022. The total visitor spending is divided byi in categories: Lodging$64.21M, Food and Beverage $79.31M,  Marketing submitted the attached. July 2024 marketing update.  Recreation $39.78M, Retail 21.90M,Transportation $$54.26M. NCI Department of Transportation Biannual Cleanup Drive:  FALL  LITTER SWEEP SEPT.14-28,2024 N.C. Department of Transportation Biannual Cleanup Drive  The 2024  isj just around the corner, and we need your help keeping  North Carolina beautiful! The sweep will run from September 14-28.  Click below for information about how to get involved.  HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!    Property Tax Collections: Of the $1,422,765 total 2024 levy, $272,767 or 19.17% has been collected with al balance of$1,149,998 uncollected through August 14, 2024. Al balance of$4,690 The tax foreclosure auction on lots 161,162, and 163 in the Sugar Pointe Subdivision are still in the upset bidding process. As of August 12th, the bid was at $36,750. The minimum amount of Summer Grillin'& Chillin' Events: The summer Grillin' & Chillin' Events will continue every Wednesday this summer through Labor Day, September 4th. The events are every Wednesday from 5:30-8 8:30. Wednesday, August 21st will feature "Thel Night Move Band". Thisisthe seventh year of the event and attendance continues to grow. With the excellent food and the great entertainment that has been offered, these summer events add much to the Village summer season.lwould encourage each of you to attend a great evening with fellow residents and guests Administrative Matters: The Village office will be closed Monday, September 2nd for the Labor Day Holiday. The Police Department will be on a regular schedule throughout the holiday weekend. All Avery County Trash sites will be closed on Sunday, September 1st and Monday, September 2nd. The Public Works staff will pick up curb side residential trash on Tuesday,  iss still uncollected for the 2015-2023 tax years.  the next upset bid is $38,587.50 by August 22nd.  ofthe Village.  September 3rd and Thursday, September! r5th.  Respectfully: submitted,  GiaRQypo  Susan Phillips, Village Manager