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Other (indicate in message) Submitted: October 27, 2025 | Updated: November 22, 2025
(October 2025) Request for Chimney Rock Village, NC Government: Emails, Agreements, Contracts, and Documents. 10/23/2024 – 10/23/2025.
Good evening Stephen, Mayor, Finance, (Records Officer / Custodian(s) of these Records),
Please reply promptly to the following public records request, which I’m making in accordance with NC Public Records Law. https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bychapter/chapter_132.html
Please provide all Emails, Agreements, Contracts, and Documents sent to or sent from any member of Chimney Rock Village, NC government or staff. Specifically regarding “APEX Security”, “Apex Security Group”, or “CSC Contemporary Security Services”. During the time period of October 23, 2024 through October 23, 2025.
** I’m simply requesting an electronic copy of an electronic record, if one exists. I’m NOT asking for the opportunity to come in person to “inspect”, nor to obtain a printed copy of, this electronic record. I’m requesting explicitly that any responsive info be provided to me via the electronic medium / electronic format (in which the copy of this record already exists). If you are unable to fulfill any or all parts of this request, please specifically cite where a reason for denial is justified under NC Public Records Law. **
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Please note that by submitting this request, I’m NOT agreeing to pay any potential fees or associated costs related to my request. If it isn’t possible to process the request without incurring fees, then please let me know the itemized potential cost and clear explanations of those charges upfront, and DO NOT proceed until I respond.
By Law I’m not required to provide a name or address to associate with a public records request, but in order to move things along I’d like to clarify that this request is being made by:
Sunshine Request
PO Box 17391
Asheville, NC 28816
The request has been sent solely by me and my email address [email protected] . If anyone other than that email address contacts you to pursue a similar request, it did not come from me. Please do not commingle or treat that as an alteration or cancellation of my request – I intend to continue to pursue my request.
Thank you for your assistance!
** Sunshine Request (www.sunshinerequest.com) makes no claim as to the veracity of any statements or information contained in any of the requests, or public records, we receive.
Status: Completed
Documents:
Activity:
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November 22, 2025 8:12 am
7 months ago
from: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
cc: [email protected]
date: Nov 22, 2025, 8:12 AM
subject: Re: Fw: Apex 3 – Security Public Info Request – Chimney Rock VillageCompleted
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Status: Completed -
November 21, 2025 4:12 pm
7 months ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
cc: [email protected]
date: Nov 21, 2025, 4:12 PM
subject: Re: Fw: Apex 3 – Security Public Info Request – Chimney Rock VillageHi Stephen,
Everything I received from you is as follows, below. I cannot say just from reviewing the 3 files below whether you’ve provided all responsive documents.
Can you please confirm that the 3 files you provided contain all of the requested records in their entirety? If so, I will mark the request as “Completed” on our website.
Thank you for your help!
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[1]
subject: Fw: Apex 1 – Public Information Request Chimney Rock Village
body: a message from Stephen.
—– Forwarded Message —–
From: Barbara Meliski <chimneyrockvillagegov@gmail.
com> To: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:49:02 AM EST
Subject: Apex 1
file: apex-info-1.pdf
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[2]
subject: Fw: Apex 2 – Public Info request Chimney Rock Village
body: a message from Stephen.
—– Forwarded Message —–
From: Barbara Meliski <chimneyrockvillagegov@gmail.
com> To: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:52:40 AM EST
Subject: Apex 2
file: apex 2.pdf
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[3]
subject: Fw: Apex 3 – Security Public Info Request – Chimney Rock Village
body: a message from Stephen.
—– Forwarded Message —–
From: Barbara Meliski <chimneyrockvillagegov@gmail.
com> To: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:53:02 AM EST
Subject: Apex 3
file: None
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[4]
subject: Fw: Apex 4 – Public Info Request From Chimney Rock Village
body: a message from Stephen.
—– Forwarded Message —–
From: Barbara Meliski <chimneyrockvillagegov@gmail.
com> To: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:55:31 AM EST
Subject: Apex 4
file: Apex-4.pdf
Status: Clarification Requested -
November 21, 2025 3:21 pm
7 months ago
from: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
cc: [email protected]
date: Nov 21, 2025, 3:21 PM
subject: Re: Fw: Apex 3 – Security Public Info Request – Chimney Rock VillageThis was blank. In the multi scanning there was no document. It was either included in #2 or #4.
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Status: Clarification Provided -
November 21, 2025 1:05 pm
7 months ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
cc: [email protected]
date: Nov 21, 2025, 1:05 PM
subject: Re: Fw: Apex 3 – Security Public Info Request – Chimney Rock VillageGood afternoon Stephen and Barbara,
Following up on the previous (Nov. 19 @ 5:07pm). I have not heard back.
Stephen –
On Nov. 18 you did not provide a file attachment along with this email: Fw: Apex 3 – Security Public Info Request – Chimney Rock Village
I just want to confirm that this was intentional? If that was is a mistake, however, can you please send me the responsive file?
Thank you!
~ The Sunshine Request Team
Status: Clarification Requested -
November 19, 2025 5:07 pm
7 months ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
date: Nov 19, 2025, 5:07 PM
subject: Re: Fw: Apex 3 – Security Public Info Request – Chimney Rock VillageHi Stephen,
Just confirming I received all 4 of your emails. Thank you!
However, on this one in particular ^ (Fw: Apex 3 – Security Public Info Request – Chimney Rock Village), there doesn’t appear to be file attachment.
I just want to check that you didn’t mean to send a file?
Thank you for your help.
Status: Clarification Requested -
November 18, 2025 2:13 pm
7 months ago
from: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
date: Nov 18, 2025, 2:15 PM
subject: Fw: Apex 4 – Public Info Request From Chimney Rock VillageNotes: There were no communications with Apex Security by email with the exception of giving notices to the company on a regular recurring bases announcing Contractor meetings to all those that are working within the Village. Communications were in person or by phone.
Apex Security is the only firm Chimney Rock Village worked and works with. The Village has not worked with nor is familiar with Apex Security Group or CSC Contemporary Security Services.
The Village did not electronically transact online. But in an effort to best share information, related to the public information request, we pulled together documents, scanned these and are submitting for your review and to comply with the request.
Best regards,
Stephen G Duncan
CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE
Administration and Finance
(828) 777-5718 Cell/Direct
[email protected] = DirectStephen G Duncan
(828) 777-5718 Cell/Direct
[email protected] = Direct—– Forwarded Message —–
From: Barbara Meliski <chimneyrockvillagegov@gmail.
com> To: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:55:31 AM EST
Subject: Apex 4
**Editor’s Note: Please see the 1 pdf file referenced (“Apex-4.pdf”) at top left in our Documents section.
from: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
date: Nov 18, 2025, 2:15 PM
subject: Fw: Apex 3 – Security Public Info Request – Chimney Rock VillageNotes: There were no communications with Apex Security by email with the exception of giving notices to the company on a regular recurring bases announcing Contractor meetings to all those that are working within the Village. Communications were in person or by phone.
Apex Security is the only firm Chimney Rock Village worked and works with. The Village has not worked with nor is familiar with Apex Security Group or CSC Contemporary Security Services.
The Village did not electronically transact online. But in an effort to best share information, related to the public information request, we pulled together documents, scanned these and are submitting for your review and to comply with the request.
Best regards,
Stephen G Duncan
CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE
Administration and Finance
(828) 777-5718 Cell/Direct
[email protected] = DirectStephen G Duncan
(828) 777-5718 Cell/Direct
[email protected] = Direct—– Forwarded Message —–
From: Barbara Meliski <chimneyrockvillagegov@gmail.
com> To: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:53:02 AM EST
Subject: Apex 3
**Editor’s Note: There was no file attached to Stephen’s email.
from: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
date: Nov 18, 2025, 2:14 PM
subject: Fw: Apex 2 – Public Info request Chimney Rock VillageNotes: There were no communications with Apex Security by email with the exception of giving notices to the company on a regular recurring bases announcing Contractor meetings to all those that are working within the Village. Communications were in person or by phone.
Apex Security is the only firm Chimney Rock Village worked and works with. The Village has not worked with nor is familiar with Apex Security Group or CSC Contemporary Security Services.
The Village did not electronically transact online. But in an effort to best share information, related to the public information request, we pulled together documents, scanned these and are submitting for your review and to comply with the request.
Best regards,
Stephen G Duncan
CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE
Administration and Finance
(828) 777-5718 Cell/Direct
[email protected] = DirectStephen G Duncan
(828) 777-5718 Cell/Direct
[email protected] = Direct—– Forwarded Message —–
From: Barbara Meliski <chimneyrockvillagegov@gmail.
com> To: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:52:40 AM EST
Subject: Apex 2
**Editor’s Note: Please see the 1 pdf file referenced (“apex 2.pdf”) at top left in our Documents section.
from: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
date: Nov 18, 2025, 2:13 PM
subject: Fw: Apex 1 – Public Information Request Chimney Rock VillageNotes: There were no communications with Apex Security by email with the exception of giving notices to the company on a regular recurring bases announcing Contractor meetings to all those that are working within the Village. Communications were in person or by phone.
Apex Security is the only firm Chimney Rock Village worked and works with. The Village has not worked with nor is familiar with Apex Security Group or CSC Contemporary Security Services.
The Village did not electronically transact online. But in an effort to best share information, related to the public information request, we pulled together documents, scanned these and are submitting for your review and to comply with the request.
Best regards,
Stephen G Duncan
CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE
Administration and Finance
(828) 777-5718 Cell/Direct
[email protected] = Direct—– Forwarded Message —–
From: Barbara Meliski <chimneyrockvillagegov@gmail.
com> To: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:49:02 AM EST
Subject: Apex 1
**Editor’s Note: Please see the 1 pdf file referenced (“apex-info-1.pdf”) at top left in our Documents section.
Status: Response Received from Government -
November 5, 2025 7:53 am
7 months ago
from: Stephen G Duncan <[email protected]>
to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
cc: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
date: Nov 5, 2025, 7:53 AM
subject: Re: Public records request. (October 2025) Request for Chimney Rock Village, NC Government: Emails, Agreements, Contracts, and Documents. 10/23/2024 – 10/23/2025.Received, thank you.
Will submit within 30 days of receipt of request if not sooner.
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Status: Government Processing Request -
November 4, 2025 4:13 pm
7 months ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: [email protected]
cc: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
date: Nov 4, 2025, 4:13 PM
subject: Re: Public records request. (October 2025) Request for Chimney Rock Village, NC Government: Emails, Agreements, Contracts, and Documents. 10/23/2024 – 10/23/2025.Good afternoon,
I submitted the following public records request to your offices on 10/27/25:
(October 2025) Request for Chimney Rock Village, NC Government: Emails, Agreements, Contracts, and Documents. 10/23/2024 – 10/23/2025.
I have not received a response since submitting the request.
Please confirm receipt to let me know my request has begun processing, and if possible please provide an anticipated date or timeline for the completion of the request.
I will follow up again in 1 week, if I don’t hear anything else before then.
Thank you!
~ The Sunshine Request Team
Status: Follow up -
October 27, 2025 6:36 pm
7 months ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: [email protected]
cc: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
date: Oct 27, 2025, 6:36 PM
subject: Public records request. (October 2025) Request for Chimney Rock Village, NC Government: Emails, Agreements, Contracts, and Documents. 10/23/2024 – 10/23/2025.Good evening Stephen, Mayor, Finance, (Records Officer / Custodian(s) of these Records),
Please reply promptly to the following public records request, which I’m making in accordance with NC Public Records Law. https://www.ncleg.net/
enactedlegislation/statutes/ html/bychapter/chapter_132. html Please provide all Emails, Agreements, Contracts, and Documents sent to or sent from any member of Chimney Rock Village, NC government or staff. Specifically regarding “APEX Security”, “Apex Security Group”, or “CSC Contemporary Security Services”. During the time period of October 23, 2024 through October 23, 2025.
** I’m simply requesting an electronic copy of an electronic record, if one exists. I’m NOT asking for the opportunity to come in person to “inspect”, nor to obtain a printed copy of, this electronic record. I’m requesting explicitly that any responsive info be provided to me via the electronic medium / electronic format (in which the copy of this record already exists). If you are unable to fulfill any or all parts of this request, please specifically cite where a reason for denial is justified under NC Public Records Law. **
————————————
Please note that by submitting this request, I’m NOT agreeing to pay any potential fees or associated costs related to my request. If it isn’t possible to process the request without incurring fees, then please let me know the itemized potential cost and clear explanations of those charges upfront, and DO NOT proceed until I respond.
By Law I’m not required to provide a name or address to associate with a public records request, but in order to move things along I’d like to clarify that this request is being made by:
Sunshine Request
PO Box 17391
Asheville, NC 28816The request has been sent solely by me and my email address [email protected] . If anyone other than that email address contacts you to pursue a similar request, it did not come from me. Please do not commingle or treat that as an alteration or cancellation of my request – I intend to continue to pursue my request.
Thank you for your assistance!
** Sunshine Request (www.sunshinerequest.com) makes no claim as to the veracity of any statements or information contained in any of the requests, or public records, we receive.
Status: Sent to Government -
October 27, 2025 6:33 pm
7 months ago
Submitted to Sunshine Request
Status: Pending