Town of Woodfin Town Council Meeting  Tuesday, February 20, 2024  5:00 pm  ACTION MEETING MINUTES  Council Members Present Mayor. Jim McAllister Council Member Philip Cohen Council Member Ken Kahn Council Members Absent Council Member Hazel Thornton Town Staff Present Shannon Tuch, Town Manager Michael Dykes, Chief of Police Adrienne Isenhower, Project & Facilities Director John Henning, Town Attorney  HCARO  Vice Mayor Elisabeth Ervin Council Member Eric Edgerton Council Member Johanna Young  Sheri Powers, Finance & Budget Director Ricky Hurley, Planning Director Gena Powers, Town Clerk/PIO  The meeting video can bes seeni ini its entirety at: httpsl/youtu.be/n-70358xny.  Mayor McAllister called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.  A. Approval oft the Agenda (0:32)  Council Member Edgerton made a motion to approve the agenda with an addition ofi item number 3.1 tol New Business, al Discussion of next steps in communication after the West oft the River Community Meeting on February 1, 2024. Vice Mayor Ervin: seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 5-0.  B. Consent Agenda (0:54)  1. Approval of the February 1, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes. 2. Approval of the February 7, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes.  3. Approval oft the Tax Collection Report fort the period ending December 31, 2023. 4. Approval of Ordinance 2024-01 concerning the hours of Sunday alcohol sales.  5. Approval of Ordinance 2024-02 amending the FY2024 budget for completion of Town's news salt 6. Approval of Resolution 2024-01 setting a public hearing for a request to close an unnamed right-of- 7. Approval of Resolution 2024-02 to approve the disposal of surplus property. Vice Mayor Ervin made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Kahn seconded the Public Comment (2:55) - The public isi invited to attend this meeting in person or view this meeting on Facebook Live: tps/pwaehookcom/ownohwpodin. All documents related to agenda items not published ont the website may be viewed in advance of the meetings in person at Town Hall, 90EIk  shed.  way closure request for 35/41 Fox Road and 8 New Hope Road.  motion, which passed unanimously, 5-0.  Mountain Rd, Woodfin. There was no public comment.  Citizens may address the Board concerning various topics after being recognized by the Council and are  limited to 3 (three) minutes speaking time.  1/Page    D. Presentations & Reports (3:24)  1. Proclamation thanking Pastor. Jack Gassaway for 43 years ofs service to residents of the Town of 2. Duke Energy Community Report - Jennifer Bennett, Gov't. & Community Relations Manager 4. Woodfin Police Department Annual Report - Michael Dykes, Woodfin Police Cheif  Woodfin - Mayor McAllister  3. Town manager report - Shannon Tuch, Town Manager  E. New Business (29:33)  1. Public Hearing Review and approval of Ordinance #2024-03, adopting the Woodfin Together  comprehensive plan - Nate Baker, Quantum Engineering  Mayor McAllister opened the Public Hearing at 6:42 pm.  There was no public comment.  Mayor McAllister closed the Public Hearing at 6:43 pm.  Vice Mayor Ervin made ar motion to approve Ordinance #2024-03, adopting the Woodfin Together comprehensive plan finding that iti is reasonable, in the public interest, is consistent with town adopted goals and plans, and meets development and other goals of the community in that the request: 1. Meets the statutory requirements fora a municipal comprehensive plan; 2. Ensures that the towns planning, zoning, and permitting process, facilitates sustained and positive development, and supports the need ofr residents, business and industry; 3. Promotes Council's strategic goals including excellent town: services, affordable living, equity andi inclusion, investment in transportation andi infrastructure, and fostering sense of place through quality government facilities. Council Member Kahn seconded the motion which passed  unanimously, 5-0.  2. Discussion regarding the disposal oft town-owned property located at 99999. Appalachian Village Road andi identified int the Buncombe County Tax Record as PIN 9731-54-0323. Council Member Kahn made a motion toi instruct stafft to: 1)i initiate a rezoning of the property located at 99999. Appalachian Village Rd. identified int the Buncombe County Tax Record as PIN 9731-54-0323 from Transitional District to Residential-21, and 2) movei forward with the disposal of the same real property by usingt the upset bid process. Council Member Edgerton seconded the motion which passed unanimously,5 5- 3. Discussion on how the Town Council would like to respond to the de-annexation movement, after the community meeting with residents residing west of the river; and what direction the Town Council Member Edgerton made a motion to direct Town Staff to follow up with residents west of the river inwritingt that is limited to a notification stating that there had been a request for de-annexation, and present them with an opportunity to share any feedback, thoughts or policy arguments they may have that the town should consider as it works through that petition; including a means by which to communicate those thoughts. Council Member Kahn seconded the motion which passed unanimously,5-0.  0.  Council will give to Town Staff.  F. Adjournment (55:52)  2/Page    Vice Mayor Ervini made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Kahn seconded ther motion,  which passed unanimously, 5-0.  Mayor McAllister adjourned the meeting at 7:26 pm.  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