Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s Board of Commissioners Meeting has been postponed until Monday, July 25 at 6:30pm at the Community Center. We apologize for any inconvenience!
Thank you!
Changes to the Water/Sewer Policy
On June 27, the Town of Sims Board of Commissioners voted for several changes affecting our residents. Most changes appear in the Water/ Sewer Policy, which are listed below:
Changes in Water/Sewer Policy:
o Rental Customers pay $250 deposit
o Accounts more than 31 days past due will be disconnected
o Reconnection Fee- $50 per reconnection
o Reconnections will be made within 24 hours of payment
o Tampering of water/sewer system penalty $500 first offense, $1000 second offense, $1500 third offense
As a reminder, the town no longer issues warnings for disconnection, so please make sure to pay your bills by the 28th of each month to avoid disconnection. A copy of the Water/Sewer policy can be found under Documents on our webpage.
Changes were also made to the water/ sewer rates, which are listed below:
Residential, Commercial and Institutional Rates:
Water Inside Rate: $15.50 flat fee + $4.50 per 1000 gallons
Sewer Inside Rate: $15.50 flat fee + $6.00 per 1000 gallons
Water Outside Rate: $25.00 flat fee + $5.20 per 1000 gallons
Sewer Outside Rate: $28.50 flat fee + $6.55 per 1000 gallons
In addition to these changes, the Board voted to increase the property tax $0.01 per $100 dollars, making the property tax $0.51 per $100. Other changes were also approved for Development Fees, related to Subdivision Review Fees.
All changes went into effect July 1, 2022.
We are currently working on setting up an online payment option for your convenience. We hope to have that completed in the coming weeks. Once completed, we will alert our residents. Until then, payments may be made at town hall (via drop boxes or in person) and by mail. We cannot accept credit card payments over the phone.
Thank you!
Happy Independence Day
The Town of Sims would like to wish all our residents a Safe and Happy 4th of July!
In observance of the Independence Day Holiday, Town Hall will be closed Monday, July 4 and will reopen on Tuesday, July 5 at 9am.
2021 Water Quality Report Now Available
The 2021 Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) is now available for the Town of Sims. The document can also be viewed under the ”More/Documents” tab from our home page and is available at Town Hall. You may also view the document at www.townofsimsnc.com/s/2021-CCR.pdf
For more information, please call Town Hall at 252-237-4226. Thank you!
Town Hall Closed for Memorial Day- May 30, 2022
The Town of Sims Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 31 at 9am.
Please take time this Memorial Day to remember and honor those who served and sacrificed, giving their lives, for our freedom.
Water Leak Repaired
Again, we are sorry for the inconvenience this morning. We were not expecting to turn the water off around town; however, it became necessary. The leak has been repaired and water has been restored to town. If you have any discoloration of your water, running your cold water for a few minutes should clear any issues.
Thank you!
Water Leak
We just wanted to alert our residents and business owners we have a water leak in town which may require the repair crew to turn off water to certain areas along/ near US 264 Alt this morning. The repair crew is working as quickly as possible to get the leak fixed and all water restored to town. We expect water to be off for about 30 minutes. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you!
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!
Land Use Planning Meeting (Vision and Policy Committee) postponed
Due to the incoming inclement weather, the Town of Sims has decided to postpone its Land Use Plan Meeting (Vision and Policy Committee) originally scheduled for tonight (Thursday, January 20) at 6pm. We will meet next Thursday, January 27 at 6pm at the Community Center instead.
Any residents or business owners who are interested in helping us decide the vision and policies for the town are encouraged to attend. We have been working on a 20-year plan for the town and expect to have it completed by July 1, 2022. Your ideas are invaluable and can help us in our planning! If interested, please let us know.
Thank you!
Town Hall Closed- Monday, January 17
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, January 18.
Any utility payments may still be made via our drop-off boxes located at Town Hall. One box is to the left of the main entrance and the other is located at the bottom right corner of the drive-through window.
Thank you!
Land Use Plan (Regulations) Committee Meeting
The Land Use Plan (Regulations) Committee Meeting that was postponed from last week will meet on Tuesday, January 11 at 6pm at the Community Center. Please note the time difference.
If any of our residents or business owners are interested in joining one of our Land Use Plan committees, or serving as a Planning Board Member in our ETJ area, please contact us at 252-237-4226.
Thank you!