City Council Regular Meeting 01/04/2024 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.Adoption of City Council Minutes - Jill Murray, City Clerk

             November 2, 2023 Regular Meeting

             November 20, 2023 Joint City Council & Planning Board Meeting

             December 7, 2023 Regular Meeting

             December 14, 2023 Special Called Meeting

  2. B.Sole Source Justification of Filter Underdrain, Air Scour, and Valve Actuator Equipment for the Water Treatment Facility 15-mgd Filter Expansion Project – Devin Owen, Utilities Engineer

  3. C.Donation of Surplus Vehicle Shell to Blue Ridge Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. Pursuant to G.S. 160A-280 – Tom Wooten, Public Works Director

  4. D.Utility Extension Agreement for the Ingles 140 – Adela Gutierrez-Ramirez, Civil Engineer

  5. E. January 2024 Budget Amendments – Adam Murr, Budget Manager

6.PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Awarding Badge & Service Sidearm to Captain Dale Patton - Blair Myhand, Police Chief

  2. B.Public Rail Passenger Service to WNC - Clifford Meek & Martin Wheeler, Carolina Association for Passenger Trains, President

7.PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. A.Annexation: Public Hearing- Lakewood (Fowler) (C23-92-ANX) – Matthew Manley, AICP | Strategic Projects Manager

8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.NEW BUSINESS

  1. A.AARP Livable Community Designation – Matthew Manley, Special Projects Manager

  2. B.Presentation and Discussion of the FEMA Community Rating System - Michael Huffman, Stormwater Division Manager

  3. C.Sole Source Justification of Channeline GRP Box Culvert for the Highland Ave. Culvert Repair Project – Michael Huffman, Stormwater Division Manager

  4. D.Creation of an Affordable Housing Steering Committee – Lyndsey Simpson, Council Member

10.BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

  1. A.Appointment to Firefighter Relief Fund - Jill Murray, City Clerk

  2. B.Appointment to the Historic Preservation Committee - Jill Murray, City Clerk

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

  1. A.December 2023 Contingency and Adjustment Report – John Connet, City Manager

  2. B.Surplus Items - Adam Steurer, Utilities Director

12.CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS

13.CLOSED SESSION

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

14.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.