City Council Regular Meeting

Name: City Council Regular Meeting — Hendersonville, NC
Start: 2023-09-07T17:45:00
End: 2023-09-07T19:45:00
Location: Hendersonville, NC

Regular Meeting

Hendersonville, NC · September 7, 2023

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 VOLUME 26 PAGE469 MINUTES September 7, 2023 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL I CITY OPERATIONS CENTER 305 WILLIAMS ST. 5:45 p.m. I Present: Mayor Barbara G. Volk, Mayor Pro Tern Lyndsey Simpson and Council Members: Dr. Jennifer Hensley, Jerry Smith and Debbie O'Neal-Roundtree - Staff Present: City ManagerJohn F. Connet, Assistant City Manager Brian Pahle City Attorney Angela Beeker, Communications Manager Allison Justus, Budget Manager Adam Murr, and others Absent: City ClerkJill Murray 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Volk called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. and welcomed those in attendance. A quorum was established with all members in attendance 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The City Council observed a moment of silence for prayer or reflection followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Up to 15 minutes is reservedfor comments ji-om the public not listed on the agenda. Tom Appleby spoke against paid parking and the kiosks on Main Street. Chris Walter spoke regarding history of diversity and inclusion and thinks we all have prejudices and we all tend to favor people that are like us. Leonard Surprenant spoke regarding a housing issue at Magnolia Place and the increased costs that the new owners are imposing. Marilyn Oertle spoke regarding the housing issue at Magnolia Place and said a lease was dropped on her front door to be signed by October 1 st with a 41 % increase in rent. This is wrong and someone needs to help. Jeff Groh spoke against DEI and asked that the City disband the committee. He asked the city to sponsor a class that teaches the constitution and wants it offered to the public. Tom Green spoke regarding the kudzu around his property and Shepherd Park and said that it is killing countless trees which are falling into the creek. He asked that the City help take care of getting rid of the kudzu around his property. Lynn Williams spoke via Zoom electronic software regarding 1202 Greenville Highway and protecting the tree canopy and wildlife. She also spoke about lead in the water but sees that the city is looking into that. She still thinks that two of the council members should be voted in by citizens before city council votes on the Comp Plan. Lastly, she supports the DEI plan. Ken Fitch spoke via Zoom electronic software regarding golf carts and speeding on local streets. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA Council Member Debbie O'Neal-Roundtree moved that City Council approve the agenda as presented. A unanimous vote of the Council followed. Motion carried.

Agenda

CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Operations Center - Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville NC 28792 Thursday, September 07, 2023 – 5:45 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 3. PUBLIC COMMENT - Up to 15 minutes is reserved for comments from the public not listed on the agenda. 4. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA 5. CONSENT AGENDA - Items are considered routine, noncontroversial in nature and are considered approved by a single motion and vote. A. Adoption of City Council Minutes - Jill Murray, City Clerk August 9, 2023 Regular Monthly Meeting August 23, 2023 Second Monthly Meeting B. Annexation: Certificate of Sufficiency- Living Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church (C23-65- ANX) – Tyler Morrow, Planner II C. Contract Award Fleetwood Water Improvements Project– Adam Steurer, Utilities Director D. September 2023 Budget Amendments – Adam Murr, Budget Manager E. Resolution to Apply for Funding for the Lead Service Line Investigation and Replacement Project – Gracie Erwin, Environmental Compliance Coordinator F. Resolution Accepting Award of DEQ LASII Planning Funds – Michael Huffman, Stormwater Division Manager G. Consideration of Resolution of Support to Name the U.S. 64 Bridge in Honor of Deputy Ryan P. Hendrix – Jennifer Hensley, Council Member H. Purchase of Chlorine- Ricky Levi 6. PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation-Childhood Cancer Awareness - Barbara Volk, Mayor 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – September 07, 2023 Page | 1 A. Annexation: Public Hearing- 2203 and 2205 N. Stoney View Court (Bullets Contracting, LLC) (C23-61-ANX)– Tyler Morrow, Planner II B. Annexation: Public Hearing- Townes at Martha Kate (C23-62-ANX)– Tyler Morrow, Planner II C. Zoning Text Amendment: Small-Scale Multi-Family in the MIC (P23-49-ZTA) – Matthew Manley, AICP – Strategic Projects Manager 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Consideration of City Council Primary Election – Angie Beeker, City Attorney and John Connet, City Manager 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of Allowing Golf Carts on Public Streets – Council Member Hensley and John Connet, City Manager B. Rescheduling of November Workshop Meeting – John Connet, City Manager C. Nonconsensual Towing Ordinance– Angela S. Beeker, City Attorney 10. CITY MANAGER REPORT - John F. Connet, City Manager A. August 2023 Contingency Report – John Connet, City Manager 11. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS 12. CLOSED SESSION A. Closed Session – John Connet, City Manager 13. ADJOURN The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting at 697-3005. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – September 07, 2023 Page | 2

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