City Council Regular Meeting 01/07/2026 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 City Council Minutes - Jill Murray, City Clerk

              December 4, 2025

  2. B.Approval of Vehicle & Equipment Management Policy and Procedure - Caitlyn Gendusa, Public Works Superintendent Sustainability Manager

  3. C.The City of Hendersonville is requesting approval to submit an application for the PARTF Helene Recovery Fund grant program. - Blake Fulgham, Management Analyst II

  4. D.The City of Hendersonville seeks approval to apply for the Federal Transit Administrations Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310). - Blake Fulgham, Management Analyst II

  5. E.January 2026 Budget Amendments – Jennifer Floyd, Management Analyst

  6. F.Monthly Property Tax Collector’s Report -Tammy Heide, Deputy Tax Collector

    SUMMARY:

    Monthly Property Tax Collector Report

    Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 105-350(7), it is the duty of the tax collector to submit to the governing body at each of its regular meetings a report of the amount collected on each year’s taxes with which is charged, the amount remaining uncollected, and the steps taken to encourage or enforce payment of uncollected taxes.

    Attached is the month-end report for collections, refunds, and releases (current and prior years), provided by the Henderson County Tax Collector. The tax department is using all collection remedies as provided by general statute to collect delinquent taxes

6.PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Introduction of employees who graduated from the fire academy on December 4, 2025

  2. B.Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Presentation – Krystal Powell, Finance Director

  3. C.Leading For Results Graduate Recognition – Brian Pahle, Deputy City Manager

  4. D.Environmental Sustainability Board's Hendo Green Partnership Program - Jill Carter, Board Member

7.PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. A.Rezoning: Conditional Zoning District – LEO at Hendersonville (25-48-CZD) – Sam Hayes – Planner II

8.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.Ratification of Property Purchase from Housing Assistance Corporation – John Connet, City Manager

  2. B.Request to approve Safety City Concept for Rosa Edwards Park – Mayor Pro Tem Hensley and John Connet, City Manager

9.BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

  1. A.Appointment of Bicycle Plan Steering Committee - Blake Fulgham, Management Analyst II

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

  1. A.December 2025 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.