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.
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!