Town of Woodfin Town Council Meeting  Tuesday, November 15. 2022  5:00 pm  ACTION MEETING MINUTES  Board Members Present Mayor. Jerry' VeHaun Council Member. Judy Butler Council Member Elisabeth Ervin Council Member Hazel Thornton Board Members Absent None Town Staff Present Shannon Tuch, Town Manager Ricky Hurley, Planning Director Sheri Powers, Finance & Budget Director John Henning, Town Attorney  HCARO  Vice Mayor. Jim McAllister Council Member Eric Edgerton Council Member Ronnie Lunsford  Michael Dykes, Chief of Police Adrienne Isenhower, Project Manager Ryan) Vinson, Town Clerk/H HR Analyst  The meeting video can be seen in its entirety at: t/hosheMaRNTR:  Mayor Vehaun called the meeting to order at! 5:00 pm.  A. Approval of the Agenda (0:30) Vice Mayor McAllister a statement that:  The Town Council Rules of Procedures #27 requires a majority vote to set rules for public speakers. Iwant to make sure that we hear from perspectives on all sides of the issue, and we preserve adequate time for Woodfin citizens and residents to speak. To that end, Ir move that we adopt the following rules for public 1. Each: speaker shall have a maximum speaking time of3 (three) minutes except that a designated speaker 2. Organized groups who which to express substantially the same opinion are strongly encouraged to 3. Time may not be reserved for later use or conceded to other speakers except for group designated 4. Speakers have to sign up on one oft the two sign up sheets, three in this case, we have a public comment int the beginning and a public hearing about short-term rentals. You must be on the list ify you want to 5. Speakers signing up willi indicate whether they are citizens of Woodfin or not. We ask yout to come to the podium and tell us your name, where you live, and whether that's in Woodfin or a different 6. The Mayor will alternate calling speakers from each list and shall alternat residents and non-residents; 7. Ifurther move that the total time allotted for that public hearing be 1 (one) hour tonight. Vice Mayor McAllister made a motion to approve the agenda. Council Member Thornton seconded the  speakers during the public hearing concerning short-term rental regulation:  for a group may have up to 10 (ten) minutes;  designate a speaker; speakers; speak. community  motion, which passed unanimously, 6-0.  1/Page    B. Consent Agenda (2:17)  1. Approval oft the October 18, 2022, Regular Meeting Minutes 2. Amendment to FY2023 Town of Woodfin Schedule of Fees  Vice Mayor McAllister made a motion to approve the agenda. Council Member Ervin seconded the motion, Public Comment (2:57) -1 The public is invited to attend this meeting in person or view this meeting on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/townofwoodfin. All documents related to agenda items not published on the website may be viewed in advance of the meetings in person at Town Hall, 90 Elk Citizens may address the Council concerning various topics after being recognized by the Mayor and are  which passed unanimously, 6-0.  Mountain Rd, Woodfin.  limited to 3 (three) minutes speaking time. D. Presentations & Reports (8:20)  1. Guest Presentation - Jay Hawthorne, French Broad River Partnership - Economic Impact of the French  Broad River.  2. Town Manager Report (Presenter: Tuch) 3. Parks & Recreation Report (Presenter: Isenhower)  C Consideration of Resolution 2022-111501  Commissioner Edgerton made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-1115-01 as presented to Council.  Vice Mayor McAllister seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 6-0.  :. Unfinished Business (50:21)  1. Public Hearing - Text Amendments to Ch. 46-Subdivisions and Ch. 54-Zoning. Continued from Oct. 18, Mayor VeHaun opened the Public Hearing at 5:54 pm. There were no comments from the public. Council Member Ervin made a motion that the Town of Woodfin Town Council find that the proposed text amendment is reasonable, is ini the public interest, is consistent with the Town of Woodfin comprehensive plan, and meets the development needs of the community in that the request: 1. Provides additional clarity and predictability to development requirements, thereby supporting 2. Enhances standards for orderly growth and development resulting in compatible infill development, including a more urban form along strategic corridors; and 3. Advances public health, safety, and welfare by increasing multi-modal transportation options Council Member Thornton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 6-0.  2022. (Presenter: Tuch)  Mayor VeHaun closed the Public Hearing at 5:55pm.  economic development;  where iti is needed most int the town.  F. New Business (56:04)  1. Public Hearing - Text Amendments to Ch. 30-Short-term Rentals and Ch. 54-Zoning for the purpose of updating standards regulating short-term rentals and homestays. (Presenter: Tuch)  2/Page    Mayor' VeHaun opened the Public Hearing at 6:17 pm. There were comments from the public. Mayor Vice Mayor McAllister made a motion to approve the proposed text amendment and find that itis reasonable, isi int the publici interest, is consistent with the Town of Woodfin comprehensive plan, and 1. Provides additional clarity and predictability to development requirements, thereby supporting 2. Enhances standards for community and harmony between and land uses and concentrates higher 3. Advances public health, safety, and welfare by preserving quality ofl life in residential neighborhoods and minimizes opportunities for nuisance issues and other conflicts; and  VeHaun closed the Public Hearing at7 7:17 pm.  meets the development needs oft the community in that request:  economic development; impact uses in commerciala areas;  4. Supports goals to preserve housing, including affordable housing.  Council Member Edgerton amended the motion to include a 30 day window for applications for those that had lawfully operated a short term rental prior to today's date but had failed to obtain the Council Member Thornton seconded the motion, which passed, 5-1, with Council Member Lunsford 2. Public Hearing - Annexation agreement between the City of Asheville and the Town of Woodfin for property located at 810 Elk Mountain Scenic Highwayi identified in the Buncombe County tax record as Mayor' VeHaun opened the Public Hearing at 7:47 pm. There were comments from the public. Mayor Council Member Edgerton made a motion to adopt the annexation agreement between the Towno of Woodfin and thè City of Asheville. Council Member Ervin seconded the motion, which passed 3. Text amendment to the Town of Woodfin Code of Ordinances Ch. 38-Solid Waste for the purpose of  necessary permit. voting against the motion.  PIN 9761064543. (Presenter: Tuch)  VeHaun closed the Public Hearing at 7:48 pm.  unanimously, 6-0.  updating standards regulating solid waste collection. (Presenter: Tuch)  Commissioner Edgerton made a motion approve the changes to Chapter 38 -S Solid' Waste, as identified 2. Trash that becomes spread on the ground due to bear or animal activity shall be the responsibility  ini the draft ordinance with the addition of:  1. Add a 100 Ib. weight limit to the contents in the container oft the property owner, tenant, neighbors and not the towns. Vice Mayor McAllister seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 6-0.  4. Community Partner Program (Presenter: Tuch)  Council Member Ervin made a motion to move forward the contract with the ABCCM. Commissioner Vice Mayor McAllister made a motion to adopt the staff recommendation to fund RiverLink & ABCLTa at the: specified amounts and also to fund Catholic Charities int the amount of $6,000. Council Member  Butler seconded, which passed unanimously, 6-0.  Ervin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 6-0.  3IPage    Council Member Ervin made to goi into closed session pursuant to NCGSS 143-318.11. Council Member Mayor VeHaun adjourned the regular meeting at 8:05 pm and the Board entered into closed session. G. Executive Session (3:06:08) - The Town Council may adjourn to private chambers to discuss legal, personnel, contractual or similar matters protected by the NCGS5143-318.11. attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body.  Edgerton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 6-0.  1. (a)(3): To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public bodyi in order to preserve the  H. Adjournment  Mayor VeHaun called the regular meeting back to order at 8:32 pm.  Council Member Edgerton made a motion to approve the closed session minutes from October 18, 2022. Council Member Edgerton made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Mayor McAllister: seconded the  Vice Mayor McAllister seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 6-0.  motion, which passed unanimously, 6-0. Mayor VeHaun adjourned the meeting at 8:32 pm.  Vefan  Attest:  M.Jerry M Mayor  WoOOS  A Townçlerk  GROF  INCORPORATED JUNE1971  4IPage