City Council Regular Meeting 05/13/2026 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

              April 2, 2026 Regular Meeting

              April 22, 2026 Second Monthly Meeting

  2. B.Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Audit Contract – Krystal Powell, Finance Director

  3. C.Resolution Certifying and Declaring the Results of the Special Bond Referendum ($10.0M Transportation GO Bond) - Adam Murr, Budget & Eval. Director

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

  5. E.Approval to accept the grant award for the Sullivan Park Restoration Project, funded by the PARTF- Helene Recovery Fund grant program, as well as review of the proposed contract and Sub W-9 information request by the funding organization. --Blake Fulgham, Management Analyst II

  6. F.Annexation: Certificate of Sufficiency – 552 Clear Creek Rd (Carolina Village) | 26-24-ANX – Matthew Manley, AICP – Long-Range Planning Manager

  7. G.Clear Creek Greenway - Contract Authorization – Brendan Shanahan, City Engineer

  8. H.Clear Creek Greenway – RTP Grant Agreement Approval – Brendan Shanahan, City Engineer

  9. I.May 2026 Budget Amendments – Jennifer Floyd, Management Analyst

  10. J.May 2026 Project Ordinances and Reimbursement Resolutions – Adam Murr, Budget & Eval. Director

  11. K.Approval to accept the grant awards for the Tree Canopy Assessment, Tree Inventory, & Urban Forestry Management Plans, funded by the N.C. Forest Service Climb to Managing Community Grant and Tree Maintenance and Planting Project Grant - Caitlyn Gendusa, Sustainability Manager

  12. L.Resolution Authorizing the Donation of Two Surplus Police Cruisers to Blue Ridge Community College – Daniel Heyman, Assistant City Attorney 

  13. M.Resolution for the City of Hendersonville to Apply for a USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant for the Safe Streets for Hendersonville: 7th Avenue Safety Implementation Project – Brent Detwiler, Assistant City Manager, Public Services

  14. N.Resolution of Support for Laurel Meadows LIHTC Application – John Connet, City Manager

  15. O.Meadowcrest Multi-Family Project - John Connet, City Manager

6.PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Core of the City Participant Recognition – Jennifer Floyd, Management Analyst

  2. B.Proclamation - National Bike Month - May 2026 - Barbara Volk, Mayor

  3. C.Proclamation - National Public Works Week May 17-23 - Barbara Volk, Mayor

  4. D.Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report and Preservation Month Proclamation - Sam Hayes, Planner II & Barbara Volk, Mayor

  5. E.Municipal and County Administration Graduate Recognition – Brian Pahle, Deputy City Manager

  6. F.Communications Department Awards – Brian Pahle, Deputy City Manager

7.PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. A.Public Hearing to Close Out the 2021 CDBG-NR Project (7th Ave Revitalization) Grant 19-C-3128 – Daniel Heyman, Assistant City Attorney

8.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.FY27-FY29 Strategic Plan Update – Brian Pahle, Deputy City Manager

  2. B.Request to Participate in Mud Creek Watershed Stormwater Study – John Connet, City Manager or Mike Huffman, Stormwater Director

  3. C.Resolution of Intent to Join C-PACE Program – John Connet, City Manager

  4. D.Main Street Fountain Improvements Concepts – Brent Detwiler, PE, Assistant City Manager – Public Services

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

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

10.CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

11.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.