City Council Regular Meeting 08/06/2026 05:45 PM Operations Center Assembly Room | 305 Williams St. | Hendersonville, NC 28792

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.

  1. A.Approval of Minutes - Jill Murray, City Clerk

              July 2, 2026 Regular Meeting

              July 22, 2026 Second Monthly Meeting

  2. B.Patton Park & Pool Restoration & Mitigation Project Grant Application - Blake Fulgham, Management Analyst III

  3. C.Whitmire Activity Center Restoration & Mitigation Project Grant Application - Blake Fulgham, Management Analyst III

  4. D.Resolution to Permit Alcoholic Beverages at Immaculata Fall Fest– Jamie Carpenter, Downtown Manager

  5. E.Approval Request to Apply for the Recreational Trails Grant Program for Clear Creek Greenway trailhead Kiosk and Waste Receptacles. - Blake Fulgham, Management Analyst III

  6. F.Revision of the Personnel Policy –Amending Article I. Section 9 and Article VII Section 22 - Jennifer Harrell, HR Director

  7. G.August 2026 Budget Amendments – Adam Murr, Budget & Eval. Director

  8. H.Monthly Tax Collector’s Report (June) -Tammy Heide, Deputy Tax Collector/Assistant Finance Director

  9. I.Annual Property Tax Settlement(FY26) and Order of Collections (FY27) -Tammy Heide, Deputy Tax Collector/ Assistant Finance Director

6.PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Introduction of new Hands On! Children's Museum Executive Director Lindsey Gordon - John Connet, City Manager 

  2. B.Recognition of City Employees Earning NC LTAP Roads Scholar Certifications – Brent Detwiler, Assistant City Manager – Public Services

  3. C.MSD Case Study – Jules Chapin-Tsai, Intern

  4. D.Encampment Procedures – Ethan Walls, Intern

7.PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. A.Annexation: Public Hearing- Merriman Ave | Grooms/Borges (26-35-ANX) – Matthew Manley, AICP – Long-Range Planning Manager

  2. B.Rezoning: Standard Rezoning – Ironwood Square | 26-43-RZO – Sam Hayes, Planner II

8.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.FY24-FY26 Strategic Plan Closeout – Brian Pahle, Deputy City Manager

  2. B.Discussion Regarding 4th Avenue Halloween Street Closure – John Connet, City Manager

  3. C.Approval of On-Street Parking, Signage, and Pavement Marking Plan for S. Whitted Street and the Jordan Street/4th Street/Ecusta Trail Intersection – Brent Detwiler, Assistant City Manager – Public Services

  4. D.Proposed Utility Billing Policy Changes – Krystal Powell, Finance Director

  5. E.Consideration of Community Advisory Committee Charter and Rules of Procedure – John Connet, City Manager

9.CITY MANAGER REPORT - John F. Connet, City Manager

  1. A.July 2026 Contingency and Adjustment Report – John Connet, City Manager

10.CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

11.CLOSED SESSION

  1. A.Closed Session – John Connet, City Manager

12.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.