PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Proposed Tax-Exempt Loan to Volunteer Fire Department

TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE FIRE DISTRICT OF  Valley Hill Fire & Rescue Department, Inc.   A public hearing will be held on Tuesday March 10,2026, at 8 o’clock am. at Valley Hill Fire & Rescue, 1675 Willow Rd, Hendersonville NC 28739 for the purpose of approving a proposed tax-exempt loan by First Bank to the Fire Department.  At this meeting, you may submit written comments or participate orally.  All members of the public are invited to attend.  In connection with this public meeting, please note the following:

Purpose of Loan: The Purchase of a fire truck 

Amount of Loan: The maximum principal amount of the loan is $771,750

The Fire Department will own and operate the fire truck(s) to be financed at the FD’s address:

1675 Willow Rd., Hendersonville, NC services, programs, and community outreach initiatives.