Town of Woodfin Town Council Meeting  Tuesday, September 19. 2023  5:00 pm  ACTION MEETING MINUTES  Council Members Present Mayor Jerry VeHaun Council Member. Judy Butler Council Member Elisabeth Ervin Council Members Absent Council Member Hazel Thornton Town Staff Present Sheri Powers, Finance & Budget Director Adrienne Isenhower, Project Manager Gena Powers, Town Clerk/PIO  CARO  Vice Mayor. Jim McAllister Council Member Eric Edgerton Council Member Ronnie Lunsford  Michael Dykes, Chief of Police John Henning, Town Attorney Ricky Hurley, Planning Director  The meeting video can be seeni in its entirety at: OANMEACPAGIN,  Mayor) Vehaun called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.  A. Approval oft the Agenda (0:20) which passed unanimously, 5-0. B. Consent Agenda (0:28)  Council Member Ervin made a motion to approve the agenda. Vice Mayor McAllister seconded the motion  1. Approval of the August 15,2023, Regular and Closed Session Meeting Minutes. 2. Approval of the Tax Collection Report for the period ending. July 31, 2023. 3. Approval of Ordinance #2023-021 Budget Amendment to the FY 2023 General Fund Budget. 4. Approval of State Ordinance #1084176 concurring with the North Carolina Department of Transportation on reducing the speed limit in SR-1674 (Elkwood Ave.)f from 35 mph to 30r mph. 5. Appointment of Jackie Craig to the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board.  Vice Mayor McAllister made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda moving item #4 Approval of State Ordinance 1084176 to New Business fort further discussion. Council Member Ervin seconded the motion, which C. Public Comment (12:40)-The public is invited to attend this meeting in person or view this meeting on Facebook Live: tp/ww.faehookcom/owmohwpodhn. All documents related to agenda items not published on the website may be viewed in advance of the meetings in person at Town Hall, 90Elk One member oft the puplic shared his concerns about the new: stormwater fee and lack of assistance for Citizens may address the Board concerning various topics after being recognized by the mayor and are  passed unanimously, 5-0.  Mountain Rd, Woodfin. residents on his road.  limited to. 3 (three) minutes speaking time. D. Presentations & Reports (28:20) 1. Town manager report- Sheri Powers  1/Page    2. Town Hall-Town Center Update - Scott Donald & Maggie Carnevale, LS3P 3. Community Program Grant Update Jesse Boeckermann, Catholic Charities.  E. New Business (1:27:53)  1. Public Hearing - Ordinance 2023-022, a zoning text amendment to Chapters 40 &5 54 of the Town of Woodfin Code of Ordinances to update, clarify, andi reorganize existing Steep Slope standards. - Ricky Mayor VeHaun opened the Public Hearing at 6:35 pm. Two members oft the public addressed the council, eliciting a short discussion. Planning Director Hurley answered questions and gave further explanation of  Hurley  Ordinance 2023-22.  Mayor VeHaun closed the Public Hearing at 6:47 pm.  (2:03:45) Council Member Edgerton made a motion to approve Ordinance 2023-022, a zoning text amendment to Chapters 40 &54 oft the Town of Woodfin Code of Ordinances to update, clarify, and reorganize existing Steep Slope standards. Subject to thet two changes noted in subsection E andi find 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., Council 2. Approval of State Ordinance #1084176 concurring with the North Carolina Department of Transportation on reducing the speed limit in SR-1674 (Elkwood Ave.)f from 35 mph to 301 mph.  Member Lunsford: seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 5-0.  (Moved from Consent Agenda)  As short discussion by council about action that can bet taken to inform the public about the speed limit reduction (2:12:09) Vice Mayor McAllister made a motion to approve State Ordinance #1084176 concurring with the North Carolina Department of Transportation on reducing the speed limiti in SR-1674 (Elkwood Ave.)f from 35 mpht to 30r mph., Council Member Lunsford seconded the motion, which passed unanimously,5-0. Council Member Edgerton made ar motion to goi into closed session. Council Member Ervin: seconded the F. Executive Session (2:20) -The Town Council may adjourn to private chambers to discuss legal, personnel, 1. (a)(3): To consult with an attorney employed or retained byt the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged; and (a)(5) to establish, or toi instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to bet taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract fort the acquisition of real property by purchase,  was held, with Chief Dykes offering recommendations.  motion, which passed unanimously, 5-0.  contractual or similar matters protected by the NCGS5143-318.11.  option, exchange, or lease.  G. Adjournment  2/Page    Council Member Ervin made a motioni to adjourn the meeting. Vice Mayor McAllister: seconded the motion,  which passed unanimously, 5-0.  Mayor VeHaun adjourned the meeting at 7:45 pm.  Attest:  he hues Gena Powers/Town Clerk  ABl  1 OF Woos INCORPORATED JUNE 1971 4H GTICNE  3IPage