City Council Regular Meeting 10/01/2026 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.RECOGNITION OF CITY MANAGER JOHN CONNET AND SWEARING IN OF BRIAN PAHLE AS CITY MANAGER

6.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

              September 3, 2026 Regular Meeting

              September 23, 2026 Second Monthly Meeting

  2. B.Approval of Resolution Accepting Proposal from Baker Tilley for the FY27 Pay and Classification Study – Adam Murr, Budget & Eval. Director

  3. C.Annexation: Certificate of Sufficiency- 1208 Stanwood Ln | (26-57-ANX) – Sarah McLaurin | Planner II

  4. D.Resolution of Support FBRMPO Protect Grant – Brian Pahle, Deputy City Manager

  5. E.Request for approval to accept the Climb to Managing Community Grant and Tree Maintenance and Planting Grant for the completion of an Urban Forestry Management Plan, Tree Inventory, and Tree Canopy Cover Assessment - Caitlyn Gendusa, Sustainability Manager

  6. F.October 2026 Budget Amendments – Adam Murr, Budget & Eval. Director

7.PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Henderson County Aging Coalition Presentation - Elizabeth Williams, Executive Director Mountain Aging Partners

8.PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. A.Rezoning: Standard Rezoning – 101 S Grove Street | 26-56-RZO – Sarah McLaurin, Planner II

  2. B.Annexation: Public Hearing – Jabil Expansion (26-60-ANX) – Sam Hayes, Planner II

9.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.Helene Update 2-Year Anniversary – Brian Pahle, Deputy City Manager

  2. B.Adoption of Resolution of Intent to Negotiate Terms to Acquire, Manage or Lease the City of Saluda Water System – Brent Detwiler, Assistant City Manager for Public Services and Adam Steurer, Utilities Director

  3. C.City Code Amendment Establishing that Certain Utilities Must Obtain a Franchise to Operate in the City Limits – Angie Beeker, City Attorney

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

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

11.CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

12.CLOSED SESSION

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

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.