Public Workshop- Land Use Plan Vision Statement and Goals Statements

The Town of Sims recently mailed out notices regarding two public workshops for the Land Use Plan. The first workshop is tonight at the Sims Community Center (6402 US Hwy 264 Alt. W) at 6:30pm. We will be discussing the future Vision Statement and Goals Statement for the town. We encourage everyone who lives within the town limits and in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction to attend to assist us with creating a future for the Town of Sims.

Here is the original notice mailed to those who will be impacted by the future Land Use Plan.

Please join us!

Sims Volunteer Fire Department Schedules Controlled Burn

On April 11, 2022 the Town of Sims Board of Commissioners amended a recently approved Burn Ordinance to continue to allow for Controlled Burns under the supervision of the Sims Volunteer Fire Department, given certain conditions are met, including prior approval from the State.

Given this update, the Sims Volunteer Fire Department has obtained permission from the State and the Town of Sims to schedule the controlled burn of a structure on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 6pm at 6730 Flat Rock Road. Please be aware there will be smoke in the area from this burn, as well as multiple area Fire Department Stations attending to this fire for training purposes. Please avoid the area if possible, and take any necessary precautions if you have health conditions which are worsened by smoke.

Thank you!

Happy Easter 2022

The Town of Sims would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter holiday! We hope you are able to spend some time with family and friends.

The Town Hall will be closed on Friday, April 15 in observation of Good Friday. We will reopen Monday, April 18.

Thank you!

Blood Drive

Sims United Methodist Church is hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, April 24, 2022, 1pm – 5pm in the Wesley Room. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: SimsUMC to schedule an appointment.

Community Survey

Dear Residents,

Those who live in town or within a mile of town should have recently received a mailing from the Town of Sims regarding a community survey. For your convenience, we have made the cover letter and survey available online as well.

We need your help and input on developing the Town of Sims’ “10-Year Land Use Plan” as well as some aspects of policies to guide us over the next 10 years in land development for the Town and its surrounding area. We value and want your input! So please complete the survey and return to Town Hall by April 4.

Please click here for the cover letter and here for the survey.

Thank you!

Land Use Plan Vision and Policy Committee Meeting Change

The Town of Sims Land Use Plan Vision and Policy Committee will meet this Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30pm at the Community Center, instead of Thursday as scheduled. We have changed the meeting time to accommodate a speaker for the group, Mr. Rodger Lentz, Chief Planning and Development Officer for the City of Wilson. The Community Center is located at 6402 US Hwy 264 Alt in Sims.

We encourage members of our community to join us as we complete our Land Use Plan for the town. If you are interested in joining a committee or just one meeting, feel free to call Town Hall for more information!

Thank you!

Land Use Plan/Planning Board Meeting- Tuesday, February 1

The Land Use Plan (Regulations) Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, February 1 at the Community Center at 6pm. The Planning Board is also asked to attend this meeting, as well as the remainder of the Regulation Committee’s Subdivision Regulations review meetings, since the Planning Board will be working with these regulations once completed.

These meetings are open to the public and we encourage your attendance.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Land Use Plan Meeting (Vision and Policy Committee)- Thursday, January 27

The Vision and Policy Committee will meet this Thursday, January 27 at 6pm at the Community Center for its rescheduled Land Use Plan Meeting. Please bring the documents you had prepared for last week to the meeting.

If any other residents or business owners within the town limits or in our ETJ (a mile outside of town limits) would like to participate, please join us. We value your opinions in helping us plan for the future of the town. For more information, call Town Hall at 252-237-4226.

Thanks!

Town Hall Hours- Friday, January 21

Due to the delay in the inclement weather, the Town Hall is currently open. We will remain open until the weather changes and travel conditions become dangerous. If you are planning to stop by Town Hall today, please call in advance (252-237-4226) to ensure we are still in the office.

Stay safe and warm! Thank you!

Winter Storm Warning & Town Hall Hours

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for our area from Thursday, January 20 at 7PM until 7AM on Saturday, January 22. At this time, Winter Storm Jasper is expected to bring snow accumulations from 2-4 inches and a light glaze of ice accumulations. We encourage you to stay updated with the latest forecast from our many local, state and national weather services.

If the current predictions hold, the roads will be unsafe for travel on Friday; therefore, the Town Hall will be closed Friday, January 21. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. At this time, we plan to reopen on Monday, January 24 at 9AM.

Thank you!