Fire Hydrant Flow Testing and Maintenance: Thursday, December 8

The Sims Volunteer Fire Department will be completing the flow testing of the hydrants in our area on Thursday, December 8. The overhead water storage tank will be filled to accommodate for the extra water usage.

Hydrant flow testing and flushing is an important preventative maintenance activity that:

• verifies proper operation of the hydrant

• evaluates the available flow and pressure to the hydrant

• allows utilities to deliver the highest quality water possible to their customers

• removes mineral and sediment build up from the water mains

Prior to local hydrants being tested, you may want to obtain water (in pitchers prior to flushing) for your everyday use including drinking, cooking, etc. and avoid using water during these times.

When the testing is taking place, water quality may temporarily be reduced. Using water for tasks such as dishwashing, laundry, or showering may result in the discoloration of your clothes or household items, and should be avoided. Plan ahead and be sure your laundry and dishes are done before the testing process begins! Despite the discoloration, your water is safe to drink.

Once the hydrants in your area have been tested and flushed, it won’t be long until your water is ready for normal use again. In most cases, water should run clear with just a few minutes of faucet flow. Turn your faucets on cold and let the water run for 5 minutes or so. If you are still seeing discolored water or sediments in the water, continue running cold water on all your faucets and flush your toilets until it is clear.

If you have any questions, please call us at 252-237-4226. Thank you and we appreciate your cooperation!

Please exercise extra caution when driving in the area on Thursday to help keep our firefighters safe!

8th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting- December 3rd at 5:30pm at Town Hall

Please join us for our:

8th Annual

Christmas Tree Lighting

At Sims Town Hall

Saturday, December 3rd at 5:30pm

 For anyone interested in lighting a luminary at the event to honor a resident who has passed, contact Town Hall by Dec. 1st. 

Happy Thanksgiving- Town Hall Office Hours

Hello Residents and Business Owners! We would like to wish you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for each of you residing and doing business in our town.

Town Hall will be closed Thursday, November 24 for the holiday. If you need to reach us, please call 237-4226 and leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible.

Please remember bills are due on the 28th! You may leave your payments in the drop boxes located to the left of the front door in the front of Town Hall or at the bottom right corner of the drive-through window at the rear of Town Hall. Don’t forget we now also offer online payments as well through our website.

A+ Disposal has advised us trash services will be picked up on their regular schedule on Thursday (although there may be a delay in the service) so please put your bins by the road on Wednesday night.

Thank you and again, Happy Thanksgiving!

Possible Water Discoloration

Earlier this evening, the Sims Volunteer Fire Department and other surrounding fire departments responded to a structure fire in Sims. It has been reported the fire is now out thanks to their hard work and residents at that location are safe.

If any residents experience discoloration of the water (which is normal when fire hydrants are used), please flush your lines by running the water for a few minutes. Any discoloration will be temporary and should clear up quickly.

We appreciate your assistance and understanding regarding this matter.

Happy Veteran's Day

We are eternally grateful to all of the men and women who have fought and served for our country. We are the land of the free because of the sacrifices you all made. We wish you all a happy, safe and peaceful Veterans Day!

Board of Commissioners Meeting Rescheduled for Wednesday, November 16

The Board of Commissioners meeting for the month of November has been moved to Wednesday, November 16 at 6pm at the Sims Community Center.

Thank you!

Halloween 2022: Trick-or-Treat

Happy Halloween!

The Town of Sims will be hosting trick-or-treaters on Halloween- Monday, October 31 from 5pm to 8pm at Town Hall. Please stop by with your little ones to pick up some treats! We look forward to seeing you all!

Fire Hydrant Flow Testing and Maintenance: Saturday, October 29

The Sims Volunteer Fire Department will be flow testing the hydrants in our area Saturday morning, October 29. The overhead water storage tank will be filled to accommodate for the extra water usage.

Hydrant flow testing and flushing is an important preventative maintenance activity that:

• verifies proper operation of the hydrant

• evaluates the available flow and pressure to the hydrant

• allows utilities to deliver the highest quality water possible to their customers

• removes mineral and sediment build up from the water mains

Prior to local hydrants being tested, you may want to obtain water (in pitchers prior to flushing) for your everyday use including drinking, cooking, etc. and avoid using water during these times.

When the testing is taking place, water quality may temporarily be reduced. Using water for tasks such as dishwashing, laundry, or showering may result in the discoloration of your clothes or household items, and should be avoided. Plan ahead and be sure your laundry and dishes are done before the testing process begins! Despite the discoloration, your water is safe to drink.

Once the hydrants in your area have been tested and flushed, it won’t be long until your water is ready for normal use again. In most cases, water should run clear with just a few minutes of faucet flow. Turn your faucets on cold and let the water run for 5 minutes or so. If you are still seeing discolored water or sediments in the water, continue running cold water on all your faucets and flush your toilets until it is clear.

If you have any questions, please call us at 252-237-4226. Thank you and we appreciate your cooperation!

Please exercise extra caution when driving in the area on Saturday to help keep our firefighters safe!

Request For Qualifications For Professional Engineering Services

The Town of Sims again seeks Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for Professional Engineering Services for two projects. Submissions are due to Town Hall by Friday, November 4, 2022 by 5:00pm. Please see the following links containing detailed information regarding the RFQs, if interested: Elevated Water Storage Tank and Well #3.

Community Park Event & Grand Re-opening of Town Hall: Saturday, October 15, 10am-2pm

The Town of Sims will be hosting a Community Park Event and Grand Re-Opening of the Town Hall on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10am - 2pm. Entry to the events will be free, but we are asking visitors to bring canned donations to benefit the Family Food Basket, our local food pantry which serves our community and the surrounding area. A list of acceptable goods can be found here. View the event poster here.

We will have multiple vendors at the Park giving out information and selling merchandise, inflatables for kids, a visit from SVFD’s Sparky the Firehouse Dog, icees, face painting, the Wilson County Sheriff Department’s Child ID Unit, an antique car show (at the Community Center), and so much more! Music will be provided by Ms. Louie “The Diva” Bowen, our Emcee for the day! Crystal’s Grill will be open serving fresh food during the event! We will also be hosting a meet-and-greet event at the renovated Town Hall for residents to come meet and speak with your Mayor and Town Commissioners.

Anyone interested in volunteering to help at the event, please call Town Hall. We are still in need of volunteers.

The following vendors will be present at the Park Event giving out information and selling items such as baked goods, crocheted items, floral arrangements, jewelry, home decorations, honey, totes and bags, cosmetics and skin care, garden flags, ornaments, Christmas decorations, wreaths, wood creations, epoxy tumblers and lots more :

J&D Creations- Wooden construction, custom made decorations

L&D Customs- Wooden construction, custom made decorations

Natasha Piehl- hand painted art, small house plants, bead jewelry, etc.

Thirty-one- totes, bags, accessories, etc.

Gas Pro LLC- gas service, bringing truck and excavator for kids of all ages

Madyson’s Little Shop- earrings, bracelets, jewelry, etc.

Scentsy- waxes, burners, plug ins, etc.

Avon- cosmetics, fragrances, skin care, home products

Mary Kay- cosmetics, skin care

Critter Keepers- crochet items, dish rags, hats, pot holders, cat beds, scarves, towel toppers

Uplifting Creations- wreaths, blankets, pillows, tumblers, keychains, t-shirts, monograms, dominos, wine sets

Sims Volunteer Fire Department-

The Bee Barn- Honey

Terry’s Craft Shack- home décor, tshirts

Lorlor’s Creationz- epoxy tumblers, t shirts, décor & more

Sallie Grimes Event Decor- florist, flower arrangements (live/silk)

Southern Sparkle Sisters- garden flags, pocketbooks, ornaments, monograms, etc.

Debra Sawyer- Christmas Ornaments and Bows

Kelly Pippin- Cupcakes

Flat Rock Church

Sims Baptist Church

New Life Baptist Church

Sims Methodist Church

Family Food Basket

Town of Sims

Come support your local business owners, say hello to and catch up with your neighbors, meet some of our new residents, get a child ID made for your children, talk to your Commissioners and Mayor, enjoy some music and fresh air, check out the antique cars and large trucks on display, and watch your kids play and get their faces painted . We look forward to seeing you there!

*Parking for the event be available off of Main Street across from the park, at Town Hall, and other public parking areas in town. Handicap Parking will be available in the Church parking lot next to the park. Broad Street will be closed to traffic. Deputies will be available to assist with traffic at Broad St. and Hwy 264, Main St. and 264 Hwy, and Main St. and Broad St. on Saturday.

Public Hearing Notice for October 10, 2022

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

TOWN OF SIMS

The Town of Sims Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 10, 2022 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Sims Community Center (old Town Hall) located at 6402 US Hwy 264 Alt, in Sims, North Carolina, to consider the following:

1.       Rezoning (map amendment) of approximately 1.78 +/- acres on the north side of US Hwy 264-Alt near Sims downtown, described as part of parcel 2783-04-2135, from R-15 Residential District to CD – Downtown Commercial District.

The public is invited to attend.  The purpose of the public hearing is to provide interested parties with an opportunity to receive an explanation of the proposal and to comment on the proposal.  If you wish to make written comments, please send them to the Town of Sims, PO Box 161 Sims, NC 27880 address or via email at info@townofsimsnc.com. Requests for additional information, please call (252) 237-4226.

The Public Hearing will be immediately followed by the Board of Commissioners Meeting also at the Community Center.

Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services

The Town of Sims seeks Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for Professional Engineering Services for two projects.  Submissions are due to Town Hall by Wednesday, October 19, 2022 by 5:00pm.  Please see the following links containing detailed information regarding the RFQs, if interested: Elevated Water Storage Tank and Well #3.

Happy Labor Day

The Town of Sims would like to wish you a safe and Happy Labor Day holiday! Our offices will be closed for business on Monday, September 5 in observance of the holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, September 6 at 9am.

Thank you!

Town of Sims is Hiring!

The Town of Sims is currently accepting applications for two positions at Town Hall: one part-time Office Assistant and one full-time Town Clerk. Each applicant will be required to submit an application (available by clicking here) along with a cover letter and resume to:

Town of Sims

Miranda Boykin, Mayor/ Town Administrator

PO Box 161/ 6501 US Hwy 264 Alt W

Sims, NC 27880

mboykin@townofsimsnc.com

For information regarding the Town Clerk position, click here.

For more information regarding the Office Assistant position, click here.

Positions will remain open for application until filled so get your applications in as soon as possible!

Community Park Event and Grand Re-opening of Town Hall: Saturday, October 15, 10am- 2pm

The Town of Sims will be hosting a Community Park Event and Grand Re-Opening of the Town Hall on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10am - 2pm. Entry to the event will be free, but we are asking visitors to bring canned donations to benefit the Family Food Basket, our local food pantry which serves our community and the surrounding area. A list of acceptable goods can be found here.

We will have multiple vendors at the Park giving out information and selling merchandise, inflatables for kids, a visit from SVFD’s Sparky the Firehouse Dog, icees, an antique car show, and so much more! Music will be provided by Ms. Louie “The Diva” Bowen, our Emcee for the day! Crystal’s Grill will be open serving fresh food during the event! We will also be hosting a meet-and-greet event at the renovated Town Hall for residents to come meet and speak with your Mayor and Town Commissioners.

If you are interested in hosting a booth at the event for sales or information distribution, we are currently accepting vendor applications and registration forms (due by August 29). The registration fee for vendor booths is $25. Payments can be made by mail or in person at Town Hall in the form of cash, check or money order. We cannot accept credit card payments for vendor fees. Get your applications in now!

Anyone interested in volunteering to help at the event or assist with planning, please call Town Hall.

We look forward to seeing you all!

Sims Volunteer Fire Department Schedules Controlled Burn

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 Saturday, August 6, 2022 beginning in the morning at 6246 Main Street. This location is across the street from the Sims Community Park. 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!

Board of Commissioners Meeting: July 25

As a reminder, the Board of Commissioners Meeting that was postponed from July 11 will be held Monday, July 25, 2022 at the Community Center at 6:30PM.

Thank you!

Board of Commissioners Meeting: Cancelled

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.