City Council Regular Meeting

CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING City Hall-2nd Floor Meeting Room | 160 Sixth Ave. E. | Hendersonville, NC 28792 Wednesday, January 08, 2025 – 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 B. Henderson County Tax Adjustments -Amanda Lofton, Deputy Tax Collector C. Amendment 1 - Construction Phase Services to support the WWTF Biosolids Thermal Dryer Project– Adam Steurer, Utilities Director D. Acceptance of an Emergency Bridge Loan for Hurricane Helene Utility Damages – Adam Steurer, Utilities Director E. GIS division career ladder revisions– Jennifer Harrell, HR Director F. Annexation: Certificate of Sufficiency- Old Sunset Hill Road (Taylor & Albea) (C24-56-ANX) – Tyler Morrow, Current Planning Manager G. Annexation: Certificate of Sufficiency- Upward Road (LBH Property Holdings LLC) (C24-91- ANX) – Tyler Morrow, Current Planning Manager H. Amendment to FY24 Audit Contract - Krystal Powell, Finance Director I. January 2025 Budget Amendments– Jennifer Floyd, Management Analyst II J. Resolution to Accept Grant Funds – Sam Hayes, Planner II K. SECOND READING: Amendments to City Code regarding regulation of Consumable Hemp Derived Products to specify criminal liability – Angela Beeker, City Attorney 6. PRESENTATIONS A. Fiscal Year 2024 Audit Presentation – Krystal Powell, Finance Director CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – January 08, 2025 Page | 1  B. Love & Respect Community for Recovery & Wellness - Ron Davis, NC Peer Support Specialist 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Appointment of Finance Director – Brian Pahle, Assistant City Manager B. City Council approval to re-establishment of utility late fees and disconnections on March 1, 2025 – John Connet, City Manager C. Resolution for the City of Hendersonville to Apply for a USDOT RAISE Grant for the Above the Mud Project – Brent Detwiler, Public Services Director D. Appointment of Mayor Volk as Voting Delegate for NCLM Legislative Priorities – John Connet, City Manager E. 2025 Legislative Priorities Resolution – John Connet, City Manager F. Review of the January 22, 2025 Floodplain Workshop – John Connet, City Manager 8. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS 9. CITY MANAGER REPORT - John F. Connet, City Manager A. December 2024 Contingency and Adjustment Report – John Connet, City Manager 10. 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 – January 08, 2025 Page | 2