Barbara T. Meliski served on the Chimney Rock Village Council as Mayor Pro Temp from the village’s incorporation in July 1991 until 2005 and as Mayor from 2005 until her retirement in November 2015. She was honored as a passionate leader whose inspired vision for the future of this special place, tireless energy, and total dedication to the welfare of residents and improvement of the village enhanced its beauty, amenities, and economy. Her skill in developing partnerships and her perseverance in getting things done marked twenty-four years in office, during which her every act was guided by her love of the village and its people, and the community regarded Chimney Rock Village as a better place to work, live, and visit because of her many accomplishments.