Town of Woodfin Town Council Meeting  Tuesday, November 21, 2023  5:00 pm  ACTION MEETING MINUTES  Council Members Present Mayor. Jerry' VeHaun Council Member. Judy Butler Council Member Hazel Thornton Council Members Absent Council Member Eric Edgerton Council Member Elisabeth Ervin Town Staff Present Shannon Tuch, Town Manager Michael Dykes, Chief of Police  CARO  Vice Mayor. Jim McAllister Council Member Ronnie Lunsford  Sheri Powers, Finance & Budget Director Ricky Hurley, Planning Director Gena Powers, Town Clerk/PIO  Adrienne senhower, Project & Facilities Director  The meeting video can be seeni ini its entirety at: /AoAIaida.  Mayor Vehaun called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm.  A. Approval oft the Agenda (0:21) which passed unanimously, 4-0. B. Consent Agenda (0:37)  Council Member Thornton made a motion to approve the agenda. Vice Mayor McAllister seconded the motion  1. Approval of the October 17, 2023, Meeting Minutes  2. Approval oft the Tax Collection Report for the period ending September 30, 2023. 3. Introduction of Ordinance 2023-025: - Amendment to Ch. 22. Miscellaneous Offenses for the purpose of updating public safety standards regarding weapons andi firearms. 4. Approval of Resolution #2023-016: authorizing the disposal of town owned property.  Council Member Thornton made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Butler seconded  the motion, which passed unanimously, 4-0.  Proclamation for Mayor Jerry VeHaun (2:13)-Read by Council Member Ronnie Lunsford  D. Public Comment (6:13) - The public isi invited to attend this meeting inj person or view this meeting on Facebook Live: tps/ppwarehookcom/ownolvoodhn. All documents related to agenda items not published on the website may be viewed in advance of the meetings in person at Town Hall, 90E Elk  Mountain Rd, Woodfin.  There was public comment regarding the recent paving of town streets. There was also comment ini favor of Ordinance 2023-026, a text amendment to Chapters 54 ofthe Town of Woodfin Code of Ordinances Citizens may address the Board concerning various topics after being recognized by the mayor and are  regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. limited to. 3 (three) minutes speaking time.  1/Page    E. Presentations & Reports (11:11) 1. ABC Report- Tom Spradling 2. Town manager report - Shannon Tuch 3. Police Report - Michael Dykes F. New Business (50:38)  1. Public Hearing-Ordinance 2023-026, a request for a text amendment to Chapters 54 oft the Town of Woodfin Code of Ordinances regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. Planning Director Ricky Hurley gave an overview and explanation oft the proposed addition of accessory dwelling units as a new  limited use to chapter 54 zoning. Mayor VeHaun opened the Public Hearing at 6:00 pm.  There was one public comment in support of Ordinance 2023-026, a request fora text amendment to Chapters 54 of the Town of Woodfin Code of Ordinances regarding Accessory Dwelling Units.  Mayor VeHaun closed the Public Hearing at 6:03 pm.  2. (1:01:24) Vice Mayor McAllister made a motion to approve Ordinance 2023-024, finding that it is reasonable, is in the public interest, is consistent with the Town of Woodfin comprehensive plan, and meets the development needs ort the community in that the request: 1. Provides additional clarity and predictability to development requirements, thereby supporting economic development; and 2. Ensures that the Town's planning, zoning, and permitting processes facilitate sustained and positive development and: support the needs of business and industry. 3. Preserve and enhance Woodfin's open space, natural environment, and community character. 4. Promotes an integrated mix of housing types and affordability options. Council Member Butlers seconded the motion, which  passed unanimously, 4-0.  G. Adjournment (1:03:04)  Council Member Thornton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Butler seconded the  motion, which passed unanimously, 4-0. Mayor VeHaun adjourned the meeting at 6:04 pm.  VOF C INCORPORATED JUNE 1971 7H CARO  Attest:  hbne Genal Powers/Town Clerk  Jarhes 4ANLss  C. McAlister/Mayor  2/Page