City Council Regular Meeting 12/05/2024 05:45 PM City Hall - 2nd Floor Meeting Room | 160 6th Avenue E. | 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.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  1. A.Amendments to City Code regarding regulation of Consumable Hemp Derived Products – Angela Beeker, City Attorney

  2. B.Amendments to City Code regarding regulation of Consumable Hemp Derived Products to specify criminal liability – Angela Beeker, City Attorney

  3. C.2024 Bonuses - John Connet, City Manager

6.PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.CALEA Accreditation Presentation - Blair Myhand, Chief of Police 

  2. B.Service Weapon & Badge - Blair Myhand, Chief of Police

  3. C.Special Presentation to Council Member Jeff Miller - John Connet, City Manager

7.BRIEF RECESS

8.ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

  1. A.Administration of the Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificate of Election to Mayor Pro Tem Lyndsey Simpson by the Honorable Mayor Barbara G. Volk 

  2. B.Administration of the Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificate of Election to Council Member Dr. Jennifer Hensley by Honorable Mayor Barbara G. Volk 

  3. C.Administration of the Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificate of Election to Council Member Margina M. Baxter by the Honorable Mayor Barbara G. Volk 

  4. D.Remarks by Mayor Pro Tem Simpson, Council Members Jennifer Hensley, Gina Baxter and Others 

  5. E.Election of Mayor Pro Tempore and Administration of the Oath of Office by the Honorable Barbara G. Volk 

  6. F.2025 Annual Schedule of Meetings - Jill Murray, City Clerk

  7. G.Appointment of Council Representatives to Boards - Barbara G. Volk, Mayor

9.CONSENT AGENDA - Items are considered routine, noncontroversial in nature and are considered approved by a single motion and vote.

  1. A.Adoption of City Council Minutes - Jill Murray, City Clerk

              November 7, 2024 Regular Meeting

  2. B.Resolution to accept Hurricane Helene disaster recovery grant - Caitlyn Gendusa, Public Works Superintendent-Sustainability Manager

  3. C.Utility Extension Agreement for the Sheehan Townhomes Subdivision – Adela Gutierrez-Ramirez, Civil Engineer

  4. D.Utility Extension Agreement for the Enclave on West Park Subdivision – Adela Gutierrez-Ramirez, Civil Engineer

  5. E.Utility Extension Agreement for Apple Ridge Development – Brendan Shanahan, Project Division Manager

  6. F.December 2024 Budget Amendments– Jennifer Floyd, Budget & Management Analyst II

10.PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Presentation of Housing Needs Assessment – UNC School of Government Development Finance Initiative

11.PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. A.Zoning Text Amendment: Alignment of Urban Village and Urban Residential with Gen H Comprehensive Plan (P24-66-ZTA) – Matthew Manley, AICP – Long-Range Planning Manager

  2. B.Rezoning: Standard Rezoning – 329 Signal Hill Rd (Givens) | P24-71-RZO – Matthew Manley, Long-Range Planning Manager

  3. C.Subdivision Text Amendment: Changes to Double Frontage Lots (P24-048-STA) –Sam Hayes, Planner II

  4. D.CANCELED - Rezoning: Conditional Zoning District – 715 Greenville Highway Multi-Family (P24-39-CZD) – Tyler Morrow– Current Planning Manager

  5. E.Rezoning: Conditional Zoning District – Brooklyn Townhomes (P24-62-CZD) – Matthew Manley, AICP – Long-Range Planning Manager

12.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.Fire Department Staffing Budget Amendment– Jennifer Floyd, Budget & Management Analyst II

  2. B.City Council Discussion Regarding Floodplain Development  – John Connet, City Manager

13.BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

  1. A.Term Renewals & Vacancies - Jill Murray, City Clerk

              Board of Adjustment
              Diversity & Inclusion
              Environmental Sustainability Board
              Historic Preservation Commission
              Planning Board
              Tree Board

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

  1. A.November 2024 Contingency and Adjustment Report – John Connet, City Manager

15.CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

16.CLOSED SESSION

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

17.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.