Town of Woodfin Town Council Meeting  Tuesday, October 17, 2023 5:00 pm  ACTION MEETING MINUTES  Council Members Present Mayor. Jerry' VeHaun Council Member. Judy Butler Council Member Elisabeth Ervin Council Member Hazel Thornton Town Staff Present Shannon Tuch, Town Manager Michael Dykes, Chief of Police  HCARO  Vice Mayor Jim McAllister Council Member Eric Edgerton Council Member Ronnie Lunsford  Sheri Powers, Finance & Budget Director Ricky Hurley, Planning Director Gena Powers, Town Clerk/PIO  Adrienne Isenhower, Project & Facilities Director  The meeting video can be seen ini its entirety at: ttps:l/youtu.be/VKBP87Alqc.  Mayor Vehaun called the meeting to order at! 5:01 pm. A. Approval ofthe Agenda (2:45)  Council Member Ervin made a motion to approve the agenda, with one change, moving public comment to after Presentations and Reports. Council Member Thornton seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 6-0.  B. Consent Agenda (3:25)  1. Approval of the September 19, 2023, Regular and Closed Session Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of the Tax Collection Report for the period ending August 31, 2023. 3. Resolution 2023-014 - Encouraging the voluntary reduction ofs single-use plastics (Resolution supersedes Resolution 2023-013 adopted. August. 15, 2023) 4. Resolution 2023-015 Expanding the Interlocal Agreement with the North Carolina League of Municipalities for the purpose of adding employee healthi insurance. 5. Introduction of Ordinance 2023-Oxx- - Amendment to Ch. 22. Miscellaneous Offenses for the purpose of updating public safety standards regarding weapons and firearms. 6. Ordinance 2023-023 - Budget Amendment toi the General Fund FY 2023-2024 Operating Budget to Vice Mayor McAllister made ar motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Butler seconded the  fund heating and air unit replacement.  motion, which passed unanimously, 6-0. Presentations & Reports (7:12)  1. Auditor report - Nancy Lux, CPA- Ray, Bumgarner, Kingshill & Assoc., PA.  2. Buncombe County Re-appraisal report (23:13)- Keith Miller, Buncombe County Tax Assessor D. Public Comment (1:17:48) - The public isi invited to attend this meetingi in person or view this meeting on Facebook Live: tps/wwfaehookcom/fownohwpodhin. 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  3. Town manager report (44:35)- Shannon Tuch  Mountain Rd, Woodfin.  1/Page    One member of the public shared their concerns about the stormwater fee. Council Member Edgerton and Manager Tuch responded to concerns about the stormwater fee, sharing information on the regulations Citizens may address the Board concerning various topics after being recognized by the mayor and are  followed andi implementation of thes stormwater fee. limited to. 3 (three) minutes speaking time.  E. New Business (1:30:5)  1. Public Hearing-Ordinance 2023-024, azoning text amendment to Ch. 54 of the Town of Woodfin Code of Ordinances to clarifya and update definitions, standards, and/or uses affecting building and structure Height, Non-conformities, and Mountain Village zoning. Planning Director Hurley gave a  brief overview of the zoning text amendment. Mayor VeHaun opened the Public Hearing at 6:41 pm.  There was no public comment.  Mayor VeHaun closed the Public Hearing at 6:42 pm.  2. (1:43:19) Council Member Edgerton made a motion to approve Ordinance 2023-024, finding that it isr reasonable, is ini the public interest, is consistent with the Town of Woodfin comprehensive plan, and meets the development needs or the community ini 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. Council Member Ervin  seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 6-0.  F. Adjournment (1:44:29) which passed unanimously, 6-0.  Council Member Ervin made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Edgerton seconded the motion,  Mayor' VeHaun adjourned the meeting at 6:43 pm.  A4y M.Jery vetkunMayer  Aau -  Attest Man fwero Genal Powers/Town Clerk  OANC OF E 1971 Pa) GCIR  2IPage