City Council Regular Meeting 04/02/2026 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

              March 5, 2026 Regular Meeting

              March 25, 2026 Second Monthly Meeting

  2. B.Fire Engine 9-5 Replacement Project (#25010) Reimbursement Resolution - Adam Murr, Budget & Eval. Director

  3. C.April 2026 Budget Amendments – Jennifer Floyd, Management Analyst

  4. D.Monthly Tax Collector’s Report (Feb) -Tammy Heide, Deputy Tax Collector

  5. E.Approval to Submit an Application for the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant Program. -Blake Fulgham, Management Analyst II

  6. F.City Operations Building Finish Renovations Change Order 4 – Richard Shook, Civil Engineer III

  7. G.Real Estate Appraisal and Acquisition Services for Mud Creek Interceptor Replacement – Richard Shook, Civil Engineer III

  8. H.Patton Park and Whitmire Owner’s Advisor During Design and Construction – Richard Shook, Civil Engineer III

  9. I.Authorization Allowing Mars Hill and Marshall to Join Asheville Regional Housing Consortium – John Connet, City Manager

  10. J.Resolution to Permit  Alcoholic Beverages at 2026 Oklawaha Brewing Jazz Fest, Oktoberfest & LAZR LUVR Rock the Block Events - Jamie Carpenter, Downtown Manager

  11. K.Resolution to Permit Alcoholic Beverages at the 2026 Rhythm & Brews Summer Concert Series - Jamie Carpenter, Downtown Manager

6.PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Proclamation - HPD Police Week - Barbara Volk, Mayor

  2. B.Proclamation - HPD Telecommunicator Week - Barbara Volk, Mayor

  3. C.Proclamation Declaring May 2026 as Housing Month in the City of Hendersonville - Angela Beeker, City Attorney

  4. D.Annual Environmental Sustainability Board Sustainability Hero Award Recognition - Emily Davidson, Chair

  5. E.Hands On! Children’s Museum – Joseph C. Knight, CEO

7.PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. A.Rezoning: Conditional Rezoning – Laurel Meadows LIHTC Project | C-3 to UR- CZD (26-14-CZD) – Matthew Manley, AICP – Long-Range Planning Manager

  2. B.Rezoning: Conditional Zoning District – Osceola Lake Inn Redevelopment (25-102-CZD) – Sam Hayes – Planner II

  3. C.Rezoning: Conditional Zoning District – 109 Florence St (26-13-CZD) – Hannah Slyce – Planner II

8.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.Oakdale Cemetery – Buffalo Soldier Historic Marker – Sam Hayes, Planner II

9.BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

  1. A.Consideration of a Student Member Appointment to the Environmental Sustainability Board & Revision of Bylaws - Caitlyn Gendusa, Public Works Superintendent - Sustainability

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

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

  2. B.Mayor's Memories, John Connet, City Manager 

11.CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

12.RECESS TO CITY HALL

  1. A.Public Hearing: Consideration of Incentives to Project Vert  – Brittany Brady, President, Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development and Angie Beeker, City Attorney.

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.