MINUTES STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF HENDERSON MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025 The Henderson County Board of Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners' Meeting Room of the Historic Courthouse on Main Street, Hendersonville. Present were: Chairman William Lapsley, Vice-Chair J. Michael Edney, Commissioner Rebecca McCall, Commissioner Sheila Franklin, Commissioner Jay Egolf, County Manager John Mitchell, Assistant County Manager Chris Todd, Financial Services Director Samantha Reynolds, Emergency Services Director Jimmy Brissie, County Attorney Russ Burrell, and Clerk to the Board Denisa Lauffer. Also present were County Engineer Marcus Jones, Chief Communications Officer Mike Morgan, Public Information Officer Kathryn Finotti, A/V Technician Oscar Guerrero, Finance Director Randy Cox, Tax Administrator Harry Rising, Public Health Director David Jenkins, Strategic Behavioral Health Director Jodi Grabowski, Planning Director Autumn Radcliff, Zoning Administrator Matt Champion, Parks and Recreation Director Bruce Gilliam, Human Resources Director Karen Ensley, Lead for North Carolina Fellow Nora Sjue, Planner Liz Hansen, Capital Projects Manager Bryan Rhodes, Deputy DSS Director Debbie Dunn, and Local Public Health Administrator Camden Stewart, Deputies Karstan Woods and Kayla Brezillac provided security. CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME Chairman Lapsley called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. INVOCATION Pastor Chris Pace with the Fruitland Baptist Church provided the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Lapsley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS 2025.039 Resolution - National Public Health Week The Henderson County Board ofCommissioners was requested to adopt the proposed Resolution for National Public Health Week in Henderson County from April 7 to 13, 2025. Commissioner Egolf read the Resolution aloud. RESOLUTION OF NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK IN HENDERSON COUNTY WHEREAS, the week of April 7 - 13, 2025, is National Public Health Week; WHEREAS, this year is the 30th anniversary of celebrating National Public Health Week, and in the past 30 years significant strides have been made in public health, including the following public health successes: Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 2 Significant progress in controlling infectious diseases include a 30% reduction from 2001 to 2010 in reported U.S. tuberculosis cases, a 58% decline from 2001 to 2009 in associated bloodstream infections, and the capacity to identify contaminated foods rapidly and accurately to prevent further spread; Smoking rates, which were as high as 25.5% among U.S. adults in 1994, have now fallen to 11.4 % due to comprehensive smoke-free policies, public awareness campaigns, and taxation of tobacco products; Childhood mortality, which was at a rate of 13.8 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1994, has now fallen to 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births due to vaccines, better healthcare access and nutrition; Mental health awareness and treatment, with 40% of people with mental health conditions being untreated in 1994, has progressed with increased awareness, parity laws and integration into primary care, which have expanded access to mental health services and reduced treatment gaps; Lead poisoning, with 4.4% ofU.S. children having elevated blood lead levels in 1994, has now fallen to less than 0.5% due to policies banning leaded gasoline and reducing lead in paint, pipes, and water systems. WHEREAS, public health professionals help communities prevent, prepare for, mitigate, and recover from the impact ofhealth threats including disease outbreaks and natural disasters; WHEREAS, public health organizations use National Public Health Week to educate public policymakers, public health professionals and the public on issues that are important to improving the health of the people ofthe United States; WHEREAS, efforts to adequately support public health and the prevention of disease and injury can promote a health system focused on treating illness to a health system focused on promoting wellness; WHEREAS, Henderson County exceeds both national and state averages for health outcomes, according to County Health Rankings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Henderson County Board of Commissioners do hereby recognize National Public Health Week in Henderson County, and applaud the efforts of public health professionals, community organizations, and individuals in Henderson County working to prevent disease and improve health outcomes. Adopted this the 7th day of April 2025. Motion. Commissioner Egolf made the motion to adopt the Resolution as presented. All voted in favor; and the motion carried. Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 3 2025.040 Resolution of Appreciation -Jerry Henry and Hendersonville Lowe's Store #0031 staff The Board was requested to adopt a Resolution of Appreciation for Jerry Henry, Store Manager, for Lowe's s Store #0031 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, and his staff. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION JERRY HENRY,STORE MANAGER OF HENDERSONVILLE LOWE'S STORE #0031 AND STAFF WHEREAS, Jerry Henry, Store Manager of the Lowe's Store #0031 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, was named 2024 Lowe's Store Manager of the Year; and WHEREAS, the award recognizes the store's performance in sales metrics in 2024, as well as positive feedback and engagement scores from the Lowe's staff at Lowe's Store #0031; and WHEREAS, although community impact was not a factor for the award, Lowe's and Henderson County commend Jerry and his staff for their contributions to support the Henderson County community in the wake of the disaster from Hurricane Helene; and WHEREAS, Lowe's Store #0031, under Jerry's management, served as a hub for Lowe's relief efforts in the days immediately following Hurricane Helene; and WHEREAS, Lowe's Store #0031 donated essential products such as heaters and generators to storm victims who were displaced from their homes; and WHEREAS, Jerry and his team also equipped those supporting relief efforts with other essential supplies, including wire, fire extinguishers, glow sticks and more. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Henderson County Board of Commissioners expresses their deep admiration for the commitment to provide excellent customer service to our residents. The wisdom and leadership provided by Jerry Henry, Lowe's Store #0031 Store Manager, and his staff during the recovery from Hurricane Helene demonstrates the community spirit that makes Henderson County a much-desired place to live. On behalf of the citizens and staff of Henderson County, we appreciate and commend Jerry Henry and the employees of Lowe's Store #0031, Hendersonville, North Carolina for their 2024 Lowe's Store Manager of the Year award and for being a steadfast community partner. In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the County of Henderson to be affixed. Adopted this the 7th day of April 2025. Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 4 Motion: Commissioner McCall made the motion to adopt the Resolution as presented. All voted in favor, and the motion carried. 2025.041 Service Badge and Sidearm Request -District Captain Alan Corn The Henderson County Sheriff's Office requested that Captain Alan Corn receive his service badge and sidearm in recognition of his retirement. Captain Alan Corn began his career with the Henderson County Sheriff's Office on December 5, 1994, and has held the ranks of Deputy, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and District Captain during his 26- year tenure. To honor him and show gratitude, the Sheriff's Office intends to present his service badge and service sidearm to him. Sheriff Griffin makes this request on behalf of the Henderson County Sheriff's Office pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 20-187.2(a). Resolution Honoring Captain Alan Comm For 26 Years of Law Enforcement Service and Awarding His Badge and Sidearm WHEREAS Captain Corn joined the Henderson County Sheriff" S Office as a Deputy on December 5, 1994, and has held the ranks of Deputy, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant and District Captain. WHEREAS Captain Corn' S service and dedication to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office in the field oflaw enforcement during his 26 total years of service are hereby recognized and commended; and WHEREAS N.C.G.S. 20-187.2 provides that retiring officers oft the Henderson County Sheriff's Office may receive, at the time oft their retirement, the badge worn or carried by them during their service with the Henderson County; and WHEREAS N.C.G.S. 20-187.2 further provides that the Henderson County Board of Commissioners may, in its discretion, award to a retiring officer the service sidearm ofsuch retiring officer at a price determined by the Board ofc Commissioners, upon securing a permit as required by N.C.G.S. 14-402 et seq; and WHEREAS Captain Corn served as a member ofthe Henderson County Sheriff' S Office for a period of more than 26 years and has retired from the Henderson County Sheriff's Office on January 31, 2025, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Henderson County Board ofCommissioners as follows: 1. Sheriff Griffin is hereby authorized in accordance with the provisions ofN.C.G.S. 20-187.2 to transfer to Captain Corn the badge worn by him during his service with the Henderson County Sheriff's Office; and Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 5 2. Sheriff Griffin is hereby authorized in accordance with the provisions ofN.C.G.S. 20- 187.2 to transfer to Captain Com his service sidearm at no cost to the officer and upon his securing a permit required by N.C.G.S. 14-402. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Henderson County Board of Commissioners recognizes and thanks Officer Corn for his dedicated service to Henderson County and its citizens. Adopted this the 7th day of April 2025. Motion.: Vice-Chair Edney made the motion that the Board allow Sheriff Lowell S. Griffin 10 present the service badge and sidearm as a loken ofuppreciation to Captain Alan Corn. All voted in favor, and the motion carried. INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Joe Elliott expressed his disappointment that local representatives, Senator Moffitt and Representatives Balkcom and Johnson, could not secure full support for Governor Stein's $1 billion request to aid NC after Hurricane Helene. While the approved $500 million will help, it falls short, allocating $10 million of the $34 million needed for schools to address learning loss and only $55 million for broader recovery needs. 2. Bill Ramsey emphasized the need for a county aquatic center, noting that only two of the county's four high schools have swim teams because of limited access to proper training facilities. 3. Daniel Andreotta criticized the city's zoning and annexation practices following Hurricane Helene, highlighting the contrast between the county's flexible recovery policies and the city's restrictive regulations. He said he was aware ofa citizen who had to wait 138 days for approval to replace a mobile home that was destroyed due to zoning rules in the city's ETJ. He condemned the city's "required voluntary" annexation for utility access, the lack of transparency around growth zones, and the burden of double taxation and strict land use controls. He urged the Board to protect rural areas and called for a roll call vote on a related resolution. 4. John Anderson, a Bat Cave resident, commended county commissioners for swiftly issuing the RFP for rebuilding efforts in the gorge area following Hurricane Helene. He urged the Board to collaborate with neighboring counties as plans are made, emphasizing that the gorge and river are shared resources that transcend county boundaries. 5. Michael Sherrill, a Bat Cave resident, expressed gratitude to the Board and county staff: for the special call meeting that was held in Bat Cave in February. He emphasized the importance of rebuilding the gorge with thoughtful, intelligent design and spoke about the DOT plans for the Bat Cave/ Gerton gorge. He envisioned enhancements such as restored riverbanks with spaces for walking, dining, and family gatherings. Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 6 6. Omar Zafra spoke about the debris from four destroyed manufactured homes along Berkeley and Clear Creek Roads, where three lives were lost during Hurricane Helene. He described the area as a daily reminder of he tragedy, feeling it remains frozen in time and overlooked. Zafra urged the Board to expedite debris removal to aid the community's healing and recovery. 7. Another speaker who did not give his name echoed the comments of the other Bat Cave residents who spoke earlier in the meeting. 8. Annette Feaster expressed appreciation to the Upward Volunteer Fire Department for coming to her aid after a traffic incident left her shaken and scared. DISCUSSION / ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA Chairman Lapsley added Consent Item M - Appointment of Temporary Chair of Board of Equalization and Review. Motion: Vice-Chair Edney made the motion to approve the agenda as amended. All voted in favor, and the motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes Draft minutes were presented for Board review and approval for the following meetings: March 19, 2025 - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Motion: I move the Board approve the minutes from March 19, 2025 Tax Collector's Report The report from the Tax Collector was provided for the Board' S information. Please find outlined below collections information through March 26, 2025 for 2024 real and personal properly bills mailed on July 31, 2024. Vehicles taxes are billed monthly by NC DMV. Henderson County Annuall Bills (Real and Personal Property): 2024 Beginning Charge: $101,665,024.57 Unpaid Discoveries & Imm. $I35,170.17 1.50% Releases & Refunds: ($106,393.64) Net Charge: $101.693.801.10 Unpaid" Taxes: $1,527,266.50 Paid Amount Collected: $100,166,534.60 98.50% Henderson County Registered Motor Vehicles (As Collected by NCI DMV): Net Charge: $5,844,341.47 UInpaid" Taxes: $127,593.97 97.82% Amount Collected: $5,716,747.50 Henderson County FY25 Budget Analysis: Budget Ordinance Revenue Collected Ad Valorem: $103,559,409.00 Ad Valorem: $105,883,282.10 Prior Years: $1,041,250.00 Prior Years: $797,085.73 Budget Total: $104,600,659.00 YTD Revenue: $106,680,367.83 BudeOrdinane Millions Revenue Collected $0 $20 $40 $60 $80 $100 $120 Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 7 2025.042 Pending Releases and Refunds The assessor reviewed the pending releases and refunds. As a result of that review, the Assessor believes these findings are in order. Supporting documentation is on file in the County Assessor's Office. These pending release and refund requests are submitted for approval by the Henderson County Board ofCommissioners. Type: Amount: Total Taxes Released from the Charge $ 1,922.77 Total Refunds as a Result of the Above Releases $ 831.02 Motion: I move the Board approve the Combined Release/Refund Report as presented. County Financial Report and Cash Balance Report = February 2025 The February 2025 County Financial and Cash Balance Reports were provided for the Board's review and approval. The following are explanations for aeparmentsprograms with higher budgets to actual percentages for the month of February: Human Resources - timing of payment ofb board approved expenditures. Elections - timing of payment of board approved expenditures. Tax Collector timing of payment of board approved expenditures. Legal - timing of payment ofboard approved expenditures. Emergency Management - timing of payment of board approved expenditures. Building Services timing of payment of board approved expenditures. Rescue Squad - payment of3rd quarter Board appropriations. Planning - timing of payment of board approved expenditures. Heritage Museum - timing of payment ofboard approved expenditures. Environmental Health - timing of payment of board approved expenditures. Mental Health Services - timing of payment of board approved expenditures. Juvenile Justice Programs - timing of payment ofboard approved expenditures. Public Eduçation - payment of8 of10 annual appropriations made to public school system. Year-to-date Net Revenues under Expenditures for the Emergency Telephone System (911) Fund are due to utilizing fund balance appropriations for FY25. Year-to-date Net Revenues under Expenditures for the Public Transit Fund are due to the timing ofdisbursements in FY25. Year-to-date Net Revenues under Expenditures for the Misc. Other Governmental Activities Fund are due to the timing of fines and forfeitures disbursements in FY25. Year-to-date Net Revenues under Expenditures for the Opioid Fund are due to the timing of disbursements in FY25. Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 8 Year-to-date Net Revenues under Expenditures for the Solid Waste Fund are due to the timing of collection receipts, the suspension of tipping fees related to Helene, construction project expenditures, and disbursements of approved expenditures in FY25. Year-to-date Net Revenues under Expenditures for the Justice Academy Sewer Fund are due to the timing of collection receipts and disbursements of approved expenditures in FY25. Year-to-date Net Revenues under Expenditures for the Etowah Community Sewer Fund are due to the timing of collection receipts and disbursements of approved expenditures in FY25. HENDERSON COUNTY FINANCIAL REPORT FEBRUARY. 2025 GENERALEU REVENUES BUDGET CURRENT MONTH YEAR TODATE %USED ENCUMBRANCES TOTAL General Fund 213,799,350.00 10.238.670.41 149,400.310.80 89.9% 149,409.310.80 ENERAL FUNDE XPENDITURES BUDGET CURRENT MONTH YEAR TODATE %USED ENCUMBRANCES - TOTAL Goveming Body 671,803.00 34,680.17 433.931.42 64.50% 433.031.42 Dues/Non Profit Contributions 1,055,544.00 7,827.73 687,000.08 63.28% 155,017.73 822,917.79 County! Manager 468,644.00 24.439.44 212.487.23 45.53% 212,487.23 Administrative Services 820,103.00 50,625.75 517,413.93 62.41% 517,413.93 Human Resources 1,527.684.00 104,348.78 1,021,052.24 08.84% 1,021,052.24 Elections 1,241,838.00 20.937.40 881,114.22 70.05% 15,648.7 77 808.780.90 Finance 1,421,108.00 98.237.15 938,500.86 68.04% 938,500.86 County Assessor 2,184.888.00 154,327.91 1,334,822.39 61.08% 25.951.03 1,380.573.42 Tax Collector 593,939.00 38.104.71 300,1 193.05 67.21% 309,193.05 Legal 1,107,787.00 79,820.83 780,000.13 60.51% 760,009.13 Register of Deeds 788,480.00 42,549.61 483,458.08 61.32% 19,472.25 502,920.23 Facility Servioes 6,325,028.00 387,708.02 3,283,422.25 51.01% 399,116.04 3,682,538.20 Garage 481,530.00 39,658.41 252,021.22 54.00% 252,021.22 Court Facilities 153,000.00 15,884.68 79.840.28 52.06% 70,849.28 Information Technology 6.202,472.00 377.607.42 3,932,344.22 62.49% 304,568.33 4.326.012.55 Sheriff Department 25.971,450.00 1.774.879.16 16,543,814.61 83.70% 404,588.32 16,048.380.93 Detention Facility 7.251,340.00 425.630.19 4.470.617.83 61.85% 243,691.91 4.714.309.74 Emergency! Management 970.125.00 80.134.90 718.413.01 74.05% 3,213.50 721,628.51 Fire Services 1,007,642.00 71.754.32 526,152.95 47.93% 47,970.58 574.123.53 Building Services 1,883.208.00 149,001.94 1,278,002.58 68.60% 1,278,092.56 Wellness Clinic 1,533,982.00 103,831.71 1,021,448.54 68.50% 43,060.50 1,084,500.04 Emergency Medical Services 13,007,178.00 928,034.00 8,532,148.47 62.43% 73,788.35 8.605.038.82 Animal Servioes 084,647.00 00,040.08 581,194.39 58.99% 50,271.80 620,408.10 Rescue Squad 782,750.00 (1.895.89) 588,734.21 76.21% 588,734.21 Forestry Services 133.168.00 7,701.17 30,488.00 20.85% 39,488.00 Soil & Water 883.724.00 32,680.20 300,447.61 48.25% 40,130.00 448,577.61 Planning 1,123,508.00 83.002.68 835,443.88 74.3596 835,443.88 Code Enforoement 353.444.00 23.651.70 221,120.85 62.58% 20,000.00 241,120.85 Site Development 234.739.00 16,350.52 153,531.27 65.41% 153,531.27 Heritage! Museum 100.000.00 8.333.33 74,000.07 75.00% 74,900.07 Cooperative Extension 843.323.00 65,411.51 478.951.68 56.79% 478.951.68 Project Management 323.173.00 24.010.77 197.430.00 61.00% 197,430.90 Economic Development 2,007,100.00 325,500.00 15.52% 325,500.00 Public Health 14,400.338.00 807,773.90 7,379,836.19 51.25% 370.428.42 7.750,204.61 Environmental Health 1,880,500.00 120,040.56 1,200,976.04 68.73% 1,280,076.04 H&CCI Block Grant 883,502.00 88,448.75 505,819.25 58.58% 505,819.25 Medical Services Autopsies 05,000.00 7,025.00 33,300.00 35.05% 33,300.00 Strategic Behavioral Health 473,611.00 20,400.80 100,839.05 40.25% 190,839.05 Mental Health Services 528.612.00 396,450.00 75.00% 396,450.00 Rural Transportation Assist Program 201.384.00 11.420.40 98,207.33 48.81% 98,207.33 Social Services 24.479.238.00 1,706,506.85 15,201.,804.40 62.47% 27,544. 94 15,319,439.34 Juvenile. Justice Programs 308,020.00 27.216.00 250.381.50 84.75% 250,381.50 Veterans Services 241.124.00 15.078.34 151,880.91 62.08% 3,750.00 155,619.01 Library 4,328,502.00 314.277.17 2.842,000.58 65.88% 203,073.83 3,048,904.30 Recreation 3,185.348.00 225,883.00 2.088.101.78 65.49% 106,040.50 2,193,042.28 Public Education 42.378.000.00 4,116.906.67 33,602.400.03 70:2996 33.002.400.03 Debt Service 22.712.208.00 8,388,800.00 38.85% 8,388,800.00 Non-Departmental 4,855,510.00 255,857.31 2.289.885.25 49.19% 2.289,885.25 Interfund Transfers 7.745.851.00 645,487.59 5,163,900.72 68.67% 5,163.000.72 TOTAL 213,799,359.00 13,719,065.58 132,096,167.39 2,667,102.80 134,763,270.19 Net Reven nues over (under) Exp. (3,480,395.17) 17,313,143.41 14,646,040.61 Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 APPROFRATONSDETAL BUDGET CURRENT MONTH YEAR TOD DATE %USED ENCUMBRANCES TOTAL SOCIAL SERVICES Staff Operations 19.855,443.00 1,321,205.38 13,009,881.00 86.0% 27,544. 94 13.127,405.04 Federal & State Programs 4,523,793.00 387,088.49 2,184,535.68 47.8% 2,16-4,535.68 GeneralA Assistance 100,000.00 (1.787.00) 27,497.72 27.5% 27.497.72 TOTAL 24,479,236.00 1,706,596.85 15,291,894.40 27,544.94 15,319,439.34 EDUCATION Schools Current/Capital! Expense 36.628.000.00 3,637,800.00 29,289,000.00 80.0% 20.289.000.00 Blue Ridge Community College 5,750,000.00 479,1086.67 4.312.500.03 75.0% 4.312.500.03 TOTAL 42,378,000.00 4,116,966.67 33,602,400.03 33,602,400.03 DEBT: SERVICE Public Schools 11,508,933.00 4,319.438.64 37.5% 4.319,4386.64 Blue Ridge Community College 3.218.681.00 1,602,130.64 52.6% 1,692.139.64 Henderson County 7.986.502.00 2.357.232.72 29.5% 2.357.232.72 TOTAL 22,712,206.00 8,368,809.00 8,368,809.00 INTERFUND TRANSFERS Capital Projects Fund 200,000.00 18,888.87 133,333.38 66.7% 16,008.87 Capital Reserve Fund 1,254,919.00 104.576.58 838.612.64 86.7% 104.576.58 Fire Districts Fund 60,000.00 5,000.00 40,000.00 86.7% 5,000.00 HCPS MRTS 3.803,500.00 300.201.67 2,402,333.38 08.7% 300,291.87 BRCC MRTS 2.301,750.00 191,812.50 1,534,500.00 08.7% 191,812.50 Solid Waste 325,682.00 27.140.17 217.121.38 88.7% 27,140.17 TOTAL 7,745,851.00 645,487.59 5,163,900.72 645,487.59 PEGALEVENEFUNDS - BUDGET CURRENT MONTH YEART TO DATE %USED ENCUMBRANCES TOTAL AREL DIST TRICTS FUND Revenues: 16,876,915.00 482,046.88 16,503.382.24 98.3% 16.503.362.24 Expenditures: 16.876.015.00 2.394.894.73 16.135.462.19 95.6% 16.135.462.19 Net Revenues over (under) Exp (1,932,847.87) 457,900.05 457,900.05 REVALUATI TONI RESERVE FUND Revenues: 1.,413,172.00 131,783.87 1,045,019.07 74.0% 1,045,019.07 Expenditures: 1.413.172.00 76,873.17 918,155.82 85.0% 2.753.88 920.900.70 NetF Revenues over (under) Exp 54,890.70 127,763.25 (2,753.88) 125,009.37 ENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM (911) FUND Revenues: 380,045.00 27,631.47 193,014.52 53.5% 193,014.52 Expenditures: 380.945.00 33.089.96 218. .140.30 60.4% 218.1 .149.30 Net Revenues over (under) Exp (5,438.49) (25,134.78) (25,134.78) PUBUCI TRANSIT FUND Revenues: 1,549,212.00 25,630.58 244,241.25 15.8% 244.241.25 Expenditures: 1,549,212.00 74,904.42 583.350.44 36.4% 583,350.44 NetF Revenues over (under) Exp (49,354. 86) (319,118.19) (319,118.19) MISC. OTHER GOVERMMENTAL. ACIIMTES Revenues: 1,074.000.00 45.967. 10 310.075.49 28.9% 310,075.40 Expenditures: 1.074.000.00 32.755.24 342.468.44 31.9% 342,488.44 Net Revenues over (under) Exp 13,211.95 (32,392.95) (32,392.95) ARPA FUND Revenues: 4,532.278.00 87,958.21 674,881.15 14.9% 674,881.15 Expenditures: 4.532.278.00 654,815.61 654.815.61 14.4% 654,815.61 Net Revenues over (under) Exp (566,857.40) 20,045.54 20,045.54 OPIOIDI FUND Revenues: 1,080,553.00 23,091.40 285.650.77 26.7% 285,650.77 Expenditures: 1.089,553.00 32,208.3 34 333,697.75 31.2% 333.097.75 Net Revenues over (under) Exp (9,116.94) (48,046.98) (48,046.98) HURRICANE HELENE Revenues: 50,284.349.00 15.418.648.11 15,746.293.46 31.3% 15,748,203.48 Expenditures: 50.284.349.00 1,873,287.40 9,015.810.82 17.9% 40.262.900.59 49.278,720.20 Net Revenues over (under) Exp 13,545,360.62 6,730,482.84 (40,262,909.58) (33,532,426.74) CAPITALPROJECTS BUDGET CURRENT MONTH - PROJECT TODATE - %USED - ENCUMBRANCES TOTAL EDNEYMLLE ELEMEN NTARY SCHOOLI PROJECT/1702) Revenues: 26.854.138.00 918.44 27,980.474.42 104.1% 27.080.474.42 Expenditures: 26.854.136.00 26,059.820.76 100.4% 28.859,829.78 Net Revenues ove r (under) Exp 918.44 1,000,644.66 1,000,644.66 Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 10 ENTER FUNDS BUDGET CURRENT MONTH YEAR TODATE %USED ENCUMBRANCES TOTAL SOUDI WASTEL LANDALLI FUND Revenues: 17,741,950.00 805,540.0 98 7,020.742.00 30.6% 7.020.742.00 Expenditures: 17.741,950.00 1,627.008.78 11,070.514.70 62.4% 4,492.170.00 15.582.603.79 Net Revenues over (under) Exp (732,356.80) (4,049,772.70) (4,492,179.09) (8,541,951.79) JUST TICE ACADEMYS SEWER FUND Revenues: 70,006.00 7,610.77 58.984.07 84.3% 58,084.07 Expenditures: 70.008.00 2.706.58 70.411.34 100.0% 5.793 76.204.83 Net Revenues over (under) Exp 4,823.19 (11,427.27) (5,793.49) (17,220.7 76) ETOWAH COMMUNITYS SEW M ERI FUND Revenues: 182,602.00 35,147.58 09.828.78 54.7% 00.8 .828.78 Expenditures: 182.602.00 33.753.04 120,911.37 71.1% 50.975.00 180.888.37 Net Revenues over (under) Exp 1,393.64 (30,082.59) (50,975.00) (81,057.5 59) HENDERSON COUNTY CASH BALANCE REPORT FEBRUARY 2025 01/31/25 02/28/25 Beg. Cash Debits (Credits) Ending Cash Fund(s) Balance Revenues Expenditures Balance General $ 123,220,505.12 $ 10,985,919.26 $( (15,542,088.11) $118,664,336.27 Special Revenue 39,302,622.81 22,697,566.65 (11,527,775.00) $ 50,472,414.46 Capital Projects 14,492,164.88 760,902.57 (1,178,601.73) $ 14,074,465.72 Enterprise (1,439,451.56) 5,102,902.14 (1,643,952.42) $ 2,019,498.16 HCPS - Maint. and Repair 8,565,895.40 300,291.67 $ 8,866,187.07 BRCC Maint. and Repair 3,604,368.72 191,812.50 $ 3,796,181.22 Custodial 3,526,805.58 518,404.75 3,243,687.29) $ 801,523.04 Total $ 191,272,910.95 $ 40,557,799.54 $( (33,136,104.55) Total cash available as of 2/28/2025 $ 198,694,605.94 Motion: I move that the Board of Commissioners approve the February 2025 County Financial Report and Cash Balance Report as presented Henderson County Public Schools Financial Reports = February 2025 The Henderson County Public Schools February 2025 Local Current Expense Fund / Other Restricted Funds Report was provided for the Board's information. HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCAL CURRENT EXPENSE/OTHER RESTRICTED FUNDS as ofFebruary: 28, 2025 LOCAL CURRENT OTHER RESTRICTED EXPENSE FUND FUND REVENVES: Budget YID Budget YTD Combined Prior Activity Activity Total YTD 3200 Suste Souroes $ 8.000 $ 3.244 $ 3,244 $ 6.283 3700 Federal Souroes-Restricted 1,530,722 623.127 623,127 382,808 3800 Oher Federal-ROTC 162.000 77.485 77,485 83.889 4100 County Appropriation 35,378.000 28,302.400 28. 302,400 26.302,400 4200 Local -TutionFees 66.000 41,178 41,178 30.780 4400 Local-Urrestricted 650.000 352.688 120.477 158.510 511,198 400.203 4800 LocaiRestricted 1,105,080 008,640 008,640 1,000,400 4000 Fund Bslance AgproristedTaraler From school 3.573.928 401.585 23.023 23.623 32:238 TOTALF FUNDREVENUES $39,601,928 $ 28,655,088 $3,397,865 $1,835,806 $30,190834 $28,434,071 Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 11 EXPENDITURES: Budget YID Budget YTO Combined Prior Instructional Services: Activity Activity Total YTD 5100 Regular Instructional Services $ 10,560,436 $ 6,124,602 084,399 $ 402.825 $ 6.617,427 $ 5,478,720 6200 Special Populations Servioes 1,334,740 000.927 036,772 370,051 1,001,878 078.143 5300 Atemative Programs and Servioes 472.500 250.781 300.104 300.805 557,685 272,308 5400 School Leadership Services 3,413,720 2,270,501 11,101 11,045 2200,547 2,084,580 600 Co-Curicular Servioes 923.957 519.813 00.000 50.000 570,480 537.180 5800 Schook Based Support Services 2,125.005 1.201,217 15.501 1291,217 1.385.434 Total Instructional Services $18,857,420 $11,186,841 $2.374,058 $1,238.393 $12,396,233 $10.730.374 System- Wide Support Services: 0100 Sugpon and Development Servioes 476,045 $ 300,845 0,500 $ 8.903 315,748 $ 204.244 6200 Special Populstion Support 83,079 55,841 08,000 19,622 75,483 222.380 0300 Aternative Programs 133,792 87,715 431 431 88,145 70,813 0400 Technology Support Services 1,320,441 828.302 44,130 57.030 884,022 855.357 0600 Operational Suppon Services 11,883.217 5,637,673 456,782 270.772 5,808,445 5,718,103 0000 Financial and Human Resource Servioes 2.567,804 2.200.082 110.252 51,803 2.258.,485 1.012.322 6700 Acoountabity Servioes 214,261 134,394 1,200 1.,200 135,684 04,100 ceoo System-Wide Pupis Suppon Servioes 405.903 204,508 538 538 205,047 274.381 0000 Policy, Lesdership andP Pubic Relstions 757.913 511.492 14.420 4.059 515.551 487.227 Total System- Wide Support Services $ 17,842,545 $ 0,031,531 $ 731,251 $ 414,058 10,340,480 0,039,037 Ancillary Services: 7100 Community Services S 388 $ 275.952 $ 177.881 $ 112.774 $ 388.720 $ 107.034 7200 Nutrition Servioes 200,327 07.704 6.323 6.323 104,027 121.077 Total Ancillary Services $ 200.714 $ 373,050 $ 184.204 $ 119,007 492.754 S 228.111 Non-Programmed Charges: 8100 Payments t0 Other Govemments 2.032.250 $ 1,050.943 $ $ 1,050,043 $ 1,404.052 9400 interfund Transfers 30,080 36,840 36,840 47,000 8600 Contingency 33,727 8000 EducationaiF Foundations 35.535 17.768 17.768 976 Totall Non-Programmed Charges 2,632250 $ 1.050.043 $ 108.351 s 54.008 $ 1.705.551 $ 1.452.724 TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES $39,601,928 $ 23,112,972 $3,397,865 $1,827,056 $24340,028 $22355.145 Motion: I move the Board approve the Henderson County Public Schools February 2025 Financial Reports as presented. Notification ofVacancies The Notification of Vacancies was provided for the Board' s information. They will appear on the next agenda under "Nominations. 73 1. EMS Peer Review Committee - 1 vac. Position # 6 Physician Park Ridge 2. Farmland Preservation Task Force 5 vacs. Position # 4 Soil & Water Conservation District Position # 6 - NC Cooperative Extension Position # 8 - Hendersonville Board of Realtors Positions # 10 & 12 - At Large 3. Henderson County Historic Courthouse Corporation dba/Heritage Museum - 1 vac. Position # 8 Regular Position 4. Henderson County Planning Board - 3 vacs. Positions # 1, 3, & 9 - Regular Positions 5. Historic Resources Commission - 1 vac. Position # 3 - Laurel Park Representative 6. Hospital Corporation Board of Directors/UNCH - 1 vac. Position # 9 - Regular Position Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 12 2025.043 Surplus and Donation ofLaptop - Bullington Gardens, Inc. A Resolution was presented declaring one (1) Dell Laptop no longer used by Henderson County as surplus property and requesting the donation of the laptop to Bullington Gardens, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, as allowed by N.C.G.S. 160A-280. Motion: Imotion that the Board approve the resolution declaring the laptop presented as surplus and authorize its donation to Bullington Gardens, Inc. aS allowed by N.C.G.S. 160A- 280. RESOLUTION DECLARING PERSONAL PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY BY DONATION WHEREAS, Henderson County owns the Dell Laptop itemized on the attached Exhibit B, hereinafter referred to as "surplus property", > that is either obsolete or no longer needed for any governmental use by the County; and WHEREAS, the Henderson County Board of Commissioners is desirous of declaring the Dell Laptop as surplus and transferring it to Bullington Gardens, Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, via donation as authorized by N.C.G.S. 160A-280 (Exhibit A); and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the County to donate said surplus property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners as follows: 1. The Dell Laptop itemized on the attached Exhibit B is hereby declared to be surplus property. 2. Henderson County Department of Information Technology is hereby authorized to transfer by donation, the surplus property described above to the Bullington Gardens, Inc. 3. Henderson County makes no express or implied warranties of merchantability ofany surplus property, or part thereof, or its fitness for any particular purpose regardless of any oral statements that may be made concerning the surplus property or any part thereof. THIS, the 7th day of April 2025 Motion: Imove the Board approve the resolution declaring the laptop presented as surplus and authorize its donation to Bullington Gardens, Inc. as allowed by NC.G.S. 160A-280. Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 13 2025.044 Resolution = Opioid Settlement Fund Expenditure Amended Authorization At the Board's February 3, 2025, meeting, the Board was presented with an authorization request for Opioid Settlement Funds. This authorization request included funding for an event under our strategy of Prevention, as follows: "Funding supports a community anti-drug coalition partnering with school staff and faith community representatives collaborating on a prevention and community intervention event that will take place in Fall 2025". This authorization was approved via enactment 2025.018. The MOA strategy in enactment 2025.018 is identified as "Exhibit B, G5". The strategy number has since been corrected to better align with Henderson County's planned activities and options in Exhibit B Report & Recommendations. It is now requested to be recategorized as G9 in the MOA Option B (G9: School-based or youth-focused programs or strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness in preventing drug misuse and seem likely to be effective in preventing the uptake and use of opioids). The resolution facilitates the change from G5 to G9. A RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF HENDERSON TO DIRECT THE EXPENDITURE OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ENACTMENT 2025.043 WHEREAS Henderson County previously joined national settlement agreements with companies engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of opioids, including settlements with drug distributors Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisoureeBergen, and the drug maker Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals; and, WHEREAS the allocation, use, and reporting of funds stemming from these national settlement agreements and certain bankruptcy resolutions ("Opioid Settlement Funds") are governed by the Memorandum of Agreement Between the State of North Carolina and Local Governments on Proceeds Relating to the Settlement ofOpioid Litigation ("MOA"); and WHEREAS Henderson County has received Opioid Settlement Funds pursuant to these national settlement agreements and deposited the Opioid Settlement Funds in a separate special revenue fund as required by section D of the MOA; and WHEREAS section E.6 of the MOA states: E.6. Process for drawing from special revenue funds. a. Budget item or resolution required. Opioid Settlement Funds can be used for a purpose when the Governing Body includes in its budget or passes a separate resolution authorizing the expenditure of a stated amount of Opioid Settlement Funds for thal purpose or those purposes during a specified period of time. Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 14 b. Budget item or resolution details. The budget or resolution should (i) indicate that it is an authorization for expenditure of opioid settlement funds; (i) state the specific strategy or strategies the county or municipality intends to fund pursuant to Option A or Option B, using the item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to identify each funded strategy, and (ili) state the amount dedicated to each strategy, for a stated period of time. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in alignment with the MOA, Henderson County accepts the amended Resolution for this authorization that recategorizes the authorized item from MOA Exhibit B, G,5 to G,9. Adopted this the 7h day of April, 2025. Motion: I move the Board adopt the amended Resolution for this authorization thal recategorizes the authorized itemfrom MOA Exhibit B, G5 to G9. Preliminary Consideration ofOffer - Tax-foreclosed property - 158 Poplar Drive Marvin Gilmore and Deresa Stroud have offered to purchase Lot 158 in the High Vista Subdivision, constituting 1.14 acres, more or less, located on Poplar Drive near the Buncombe County line in Mills River Township, in Henderson County. This matter is on your agenda for preliminary review and, if desired, preliminary acceptance only. The offer included a total deposit of$150.00, based on an offer of $1,000.00. Henderson County obtained its interest in this property via a tax toreclosure sale in 2016. No taxes have been received on the property since that time. Ifthe Board agrees to provisionally accept this offer, it will be subject to newspaper advertisement and a ten-day period for upset bids. Ifan upset bid is received, a new advertisement is placed, and the process continues until the bidding ends. Once done, or if no upset bids are received, the matter comes back before this board for a final decision on the sale. Motion: I move that the Board give provisional acceptance to this offer, subject to upset bids. Preliminary Consideration of Offer - Tax-foreclosed property - 157 Poplar Drive Brandon Khan has offered to purchase Lot 157i in the High Vista Subdivision, constituting 0.6 acres, more or less, located on Poplar Drive near the Buncombe County line in Mills River Township, in Henderson County. This matter is on your agenda for preliminary review and, if desired, preliminary acceptance only. The offer included a total deposit of$150.00, based on an offer of $800.00. Henderson County obtained its interest in this property via a tax foreclosure sale in 2016. No taxes have been received on the property since that time. Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 15 Ifthe Board agrees to provisionally accept this offer, it will be subject to newspaper advertisement and a ten-day period for upset bids. Ifan upset bid is received, a new advertisement is placed, and the process continues until the bidding ends. Once done, or if no upset bids are received, the matter comes back before this board for a final decision on the sale. Motion: I move thal the Board give provisional acceptance to this offer, subject to upset bids. 2025.045 Fund Balance Appropriation - MRTS The Board was requested to approve a Budget Amendment appropriating fund balance from Maintenance, Repair, Technology, and Security (MRTS) for both the Henderson County Public Schools and Blue Ridge Community College. This budget amendment will appropriate funds sufficient for FY25 projects and projects that were budgeted in FY24 but not completed by the close oft the fiscal year. The Board was also requested to approve the appropriation of fund balance for $600,000 in remaining unspent funding previously allocated for the purchase of Chromebooks during FY2023 and FY2024, as Henderson County Public Schools anticipates making the purchase during FY2025. Motion: Imove the Board approve the Budget Amendment as presented. Project Positions - Disaster Response/County Operations - Extension On October 7, 2024, the Henderson County Board of Commissioners voted in favor of a motion to approve 20 project positions for county operations related to the disaster ofHurricane Helene. These positions were approved due to operational pressures, to ensure the continuity of all county operations, and to support both disaster response and regular county operations. The term of these project positions expired on March 31, 2025. Staff requested that the board extend the 20 project positions through June 30, 2025, when a reassessment of need will be completed. Motion: Imove that the Board extend the 20 project posilions through June 30, 2025. Appointment ofTemporary Chair of the Board of Equalization and Review (Add on) The Henderson County Board of Equalization and Review is scheduled to convene on April 14, 2025. The appointed chair, Alicia Wallace, cannot attend the April 14 session. Under N.C. Gen. Stat. $105-322(a), the Board of Commissioners "shall.. designate the chairman" ofthe Board. Motion: Imove that Marty Allen be appointed as temporary Chair for the April 14, 2025, meeting of the Henderson County Board of Equalization and Review Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 16 Motion. Vice-Chair Edney moved to adopt the consent agenda as presented. All voted in favor, and the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman. Lapsley made the motion to go into the public hearing. All voted linfavor, and the motion carried. 2025.046 LDC Text Amendment (TX-2025-02) Ecusta Trail Parking The Board ofCommissioners requested a public hearing for April 7, 2025, to consider commercial parking options along the Ecusta Trail in the unincorporated areas. The Planning Board discussed options to accomplish this with staff and recommended adding a new use for Ecusta Trail Parking that would be permitted in specific zoning districts with SR (Supplemental Requirements) for parcels that were adjacent to the trail at its February 20th meeting. The Planning Board noted that an Ecusta Overlay District could be incorporated in the LDC rewrite that could expand parking options and other related trail-oriented developments, but the draft amendment could address the parking concern initially for the first six (6) miles of the trail that will be completed summer of 2025. The Rail Trail Advisory Committee (RTAC) reviewed the draft amendment at its meeting on March 12, 2025, and voted unanimously to send forward a favorable recommendation to the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners. The Planning Board reviewed the proposed text amendment on March 20, 2025, and voted unanimously to send forward a favorable recommendation on the amendment to the Board ofCommissioners. PUBLIC NOTICE: A public notice for this hearing was submitted to be advertised in the Hendersonville Lightning on Wednesday, March 26h, 2025, and Wednesday, April 2nd, ? 2025, to meet the requirements of NCGS $160D-601 (see certification of! public notice). 2S Overview The Board requested a public hearing to consider commercial parking options along the Ecusta Trail in ECUSTA TRAIL the unincorporated areas The public hearing was advertised in accordance with NCGS 5160D-601 The Planning Board recommended adding an additional use to the Table of Permitted Uses that LDCTest would be allowed by right in specific zoning districts Supplemental! Requirements (SR) would be included Amendment a like setbacks, ightinemitigation and requiring a site plan, which is standard for similar uses Ecusta Trail Additional SR specific to the Ecusta Trail are included Parking such as ensuring compliance with the county's adopted Ecusta Trail Encroachment Policy STX-2025-02 This use would only be applicable to parcels adjacent tothet trail Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 17 Commifiee Impuf 2045 ComprehensivePlan BawPmgadalwatalwiadema-d. draftextamendment asersaaisratewen MeiScSEw Pamargboencntdtuatankaselaloingoetlye districtcouldbe mcopatecimobelDCewts: acrauldegrdpragelosane RKllomusemhsinxturantancss,nandzonw ahertaleatddegpmetl municipalties, ,communtyinestmens; s,andanchors. acetaNsteptesthpiageremiatalyekewe geacewsaeA pottonoithetral.isopen thatarecompatible witht theE EcustaTrail. Current Trail Zoning R2 R2R IC. R2R R2 Cities R1 R1 Cities Cities R2 Cities OGI R1 O6I pc Cities Cieic R2R. 1 tes Cities 62 Cities R Legend - Eaun Tat R ties R2R OffcialCounty2oning - - 1 E De CC P R3 R3 ose D Ooes abes R3 E 06: R-40 CEAOAKONG CEUNTY R2R Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 18 LDC Text Amendment #TX-2025-02, Ecusta Trail Parking Text Amendment Summary: The Board of Commissioners has requested a public hearing for April 7, 2025, to consider commercial parking options along the Ecusta Trail in the unincorporated areas. The Planning Board discussed options to accomplish this with staff and recommended adding a new use for Ecusta Trail Parking that would be permitted in specific zoning districts with SR (Supplemental Requirements) for parcels that were adjacent to the trail. The Planning Board noted that an Ecusta Overlay District could be incorporated in the LDC rewrite that could expand parking options and other related trail-oriented developments, but the draft amendment could address the parking concern initially for the first six (6) miles of the trail that will be completed summer of 2025. The Rail Trail Advisory Committee (RTAC) reviewed the draft amendment at its meeting on March 12, 2025, and voted unanimously to recommend. The Planning Board reviewed the draft amendment at its meeting on March 20, 2025, and voted unanimously to recommend the proposed amendment. Amendment: Add new use for Ecusta Trail Parking as follows. Ecusta Trail Parking use will be added to the Table of Uses and allowed as a permitted use in the RC, CC, LC, I, and OI districts per the supplemental requirements listed below. Ecusta Trail Parking SR (1) Site Plan. Major Site Plan required in accordance with $42-330 (Major Site Plan Review). (2) Location. Parking areas shall only be located along parcels that are adjacent to the Ecusta Trail. (3) Perimeter Setback. Fifteen (15) feet perimeter setback from the parcel boundary is required. Landscaping may be located within the perimeter setback. (4) Parking Lot Landscaping. A planting strip of ten (10) feet in width is required along the perimeter of the parking area/lot per $42-172, Planting Strip. (5) Lighting. Lighting mitigation is required. (6) Parking Area Surface. The parking area shall be graveled or paved. No grass parking areas shall be allowed. Permeable pavement is allowed. (7) NCDOT Driveway Permit. A driveway permit from NCDOT is required. (8) Trail Access. Ecusta Trail Parking shall provide an approved encroachment per the Ecusta Trail Encroachment Policy or shall provide a plan to access the Ecusta Trail via sidewalks, greenway, or public street access from the parking area to a public trail access location. Public Input: 1. Ken Shelton shared that he was a member of the Rail-Trail Advisory Committee and expressed his appreciation to the Board for its unwavering support ofthe Ecusta Trail. He noted that the committee had unanimously approved the Land Development Code Amendment, recommending that parking only be allowed in commercial and industrial areas. Chairman Lapsley made the motion to go out of the public hearing. All voted in favor, and the motion carried. Vice-Chair Edney emphasized the need for parking in both residential and commercial districts. Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 19 Commissioner McCall proposed sending this back to the Planning Board for their recommendation before making a decision. Commissioner Franklin did not favor parking in residential areas. Mr. Edney opposed sending the item back to the planning board. Following deliberation, the Board agreed to resume the discussion at the first meeting in May. Motion: Vice-Chair Edney made the motion to table the discussion until the Board' S May 5, 2025, meeting. All voted in favor, and the motion carried. 2025.047 Public Hearing - Rezoning Application #R-2025-02, Fireside Golf, Residential One (R1) to Local Commercial (LC) Chairman Lapsley made the motion to, go into the public hearing. All voted inj favor, andi the motion carried. Rezoning Application R-2025-02, submitted on February 19, 2025, requests that the County rezone approximately 25.67 acres of land from the Residential One (R1) zoning district to the Local commercial (LC) zoning district. The zoning map amendment application is for all of PIN: 9660-39-3429 with access from Brookside Camp Road (SR 1528). The property owner is Brookside Camp Holdings, LLC and the applicant is Madison McMahan. The Technical Review Committee reviewed the application on March 18, 2025, and made a motion to forward it to the Planning Board for their review and recommendation. The Planning Board reviewed this application at their March 20, 2025, meeting and voted unanimously to forward it to the Board of Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. PUBLIC NOTICE: Before taking action on the application, the Board of Commissioners must hold a public hearing. In accordance with $42-303 and $42-346 (C) ofthe Henderson County Land Development Code and State Law. Notice of the April 7, 2025, public hearing regarding rezoning application #R- 2025-02 was published in the Hendersonville Lightning on March 26, 2025, and April 2, 2025. The Planning Department sent notices ofthe hearing via first-class mail to the owners of properties within 400 feet ofthe Subject Area on March 21, 2025, and posted signs advertising the hearing on March 21, 2025. Rezoning, Application #R-2025-02, submitted on February 19, 2025, requests that the County rezone approximately 25.67 acres of land from the Residential One (RI) zoning district to the Local Commercial (LC) zoning district. The zoning map amendment application is for all of PIN # 9660- 39-3429 with access from Brookside Camp Road (SR 1528) The property owner is Brookside Camp Holding LLC, and the applicant is Madison McMahan. The Technical Review committee reviewed this application at its March 18, 2025, meeting. The Planning Board reviewed this application at their March 20, 2025, meeting and voted unanimously to forward it to the Board of Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 20 County Context Map R-2025-02 * SubjectA Area 191 de crec 8 8 280 * 8 2 R, y, & e d B . 6 8 s73 1655/ 253 Legend / Subject Area County Border 3781 Major Roads EZ2 Cityo of Hendersonville ETJ EZ2 Town ofl Laurel Park ET) 23 Town of Fletcher Zoning ET) Sosth Poralra Pe Property Owner(s): Brookside Camp Holding LLC Total Acreage: 25.67 nr CJUNTY Residential One Local Commercial HENDARSON (R1) to (LC) 52477 - a A Subject Area Map R-2025-02 60, 5 8 9 a E GAgEGngs à g hloolllag sedA Aceagraagony & o PIN: 6603934 9936181 GL Legend $ Subject Area Parcels Major Roads 018169 Streets REID 62 Streams SERI -4 a and Rivers Lakes RA SAN, Property Owner(s): Brookside Camp Holding LLC Total Acreage: 25.67 CUNTY Residential One Commercial HENDERSON (R1) to Local (LC) Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 21 Current Zoning R-2025-02 Residential One (RI):7 The purpose of R2 Residential District One (RI) is to foster orderly growth where the principal use of land is residential." The intent oft this district is to allow for medium to high- density residential development consistent with the recommendations of 3 the Comprehensive Plan. GEI 12 31 A Local Commercial (LC): The purpose of Legend the Local Commercial District (LC) is to subyedt Nea foster orderly growth where the principal Parels use ofl land is commercial and residential. The gors Roa ds intent of this district Is to allow for commercial development uses and 2R 1 residential development that:( (I) includes a variety of retail sales and services. public and private administrations, offices and all other uses done primarily for sale or profic on a otN local or neighborhood scale: (2) is compatible with adjacent development: and thes surrounding community:a and (3) will Property Owner(s): Brookside Camp Holding LLC minimize congestion and sprawl. Total Acreage: 25.67 Residential One (R1) tol Local Commercial (LC) Future Land Use Map R-2025-02 Infill Area: Infill Area consists of residentially focused areas that include a mix of housing types inside subdivisions and planned developments. These areas should have an improved transportation network and accommodate a variety a - o of home options. Universal design An 2 su that allows aging-in-place should be encouraged where appropriate. Emp Where: Found near existing municipalities & Ind dustry and existing development. Inside the defined Utility Service Area. Legend The subject area is near the SubjectA Area intersection of Brookside Camp Rd Parcels (SR 1528) and I-26. MajorRosds Density:The maximum allowable density Steets range is fourt to eight units per: acre (gross a EMP IA density). RHEA NEIGHBORHOOO Uses:Ar mix of types. Including single-family, ANIER osc townhomes, and: apartments where appropriate. Utility Access: Served by utilities. Property Owner(s): Brookside Camp Holding LLC Total Acreage: 25.67 Residential One (R1) to Local Commercial (LC) Utilities Map R- 2025-02 0 The subject area is not connected to any utilities. Legend Subject Area Parcels Major Roads Streets o Hydrants - M4 - * - 3 Property Owner(s): Brookside Camp Holding LLC Total Acreage: 25.67 Residential One (R1) to Local Commercial (LC) Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 22 Plan Goal 6: Stimulate innovative economic development initiatives, entrepreneurship, and local businesses. Rec 6.l:Increase high-wage employment and foster growth in the local tax base. : Consider small scale business development in the Neighborhood Anchors to promote local spending. Rec 6.3:Advance small businesses and entrepreneurs. A:E Encourage development of office, retail, and light industrial space through land use and zoning decisions Public Input: There was none. Chairman Lapsley made the motion to go out ofthe public hearing. All voted in favor, and the motion carried. Motion: lice-Chair Edney moved that the Board approve rezoning application #R-2025-02 to rezone the Subject Area to the Local Commercial (LC) zoning district based on the recommendations of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and the attached Comprehensive Plan Statement. All voted in favor, and the motion carried. 2025.048 Conditional Rezoning Application #R-2025-01-CD, The Cottages at Sugarloaf Meadows Chairman Lapsley made the motion to go in to the public hearing. All voted infavor, and the motion carried. All voted in favor, and the motion carried. Rezoning Application #R-2025-01-CD was initiated on February 14, 2025, and requested that the County conditionally rezone approximately 31.46 acres ofland from Residential Two Rural (R2R) to a Conditional District (CD-2025-01). The project contains all of PINS 9589-35-2768 and 9589- 26-9624 that have direct access to Sugarloaf Rd (SR1734). The Cottages at Sugarloaf Meadows, LLC, and Claire McConnell are the current property owners. The applicant is the Cottages at Sugarloaf Meadows, LLC, and Tyler Wagner is the appointed agent. The applicant was proposing to develop a single-family residential subdivision for 50 homes. As a part of this project, the applicant requested the parcel to be rezoned to a Conditional Zoning District (CD-2025-01). Conditional rezonings allow the Board of Commissioners to place conditions on the property to address community concerns and make the proposed development compatible with adjacent uses. As required by the LDC, a neighborhood compatibility meeting was held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in the King Street Meeting Room. A copy of the meeting report was attached. Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 23 The Technical Review Committee (TRC) reviewed this application on March 18, 2025, and made a motion to forward it to the Planning Board with the conditions discussed. The Planning Board reviewed this application on March 20, 2025, and voted unanimously to forward a favorable recommendation to the Board of Commissioners with the conditions discussed. A copy of the conditions was included as an attachment. PUBLIC NOTICE: Before taking action on the application, the Board ofCommissioners must hold a public hearing. In accordance with $42-303 and $42-346 (C) of the Henderson County Land Development Code and State Law. Notice of the April 7, 2025, public hearing regarding rezoning application #R- 2025-01-CD was published in the Hendersonville Lightning on March 26th, 2025, and April 2nd, 2025. The Planning Department sent notices of the hearing via first-class mail to the owners of properties within 400 feet ofthe Subject Area on March 21, 2025, and posted signs advertising the hearing on March 24, 2025. Rezoning Application #R-2025-01-CD, requests to be rezoned from Residential" Two Rural (R2R) to Conditional District CD- 2025-01 PINs: 9589-35-2768 & 9589-26-9624 Approximately 31.46 acres Access from Sugarloaf Rd (SRI734) APPLICATION Owners:The Cottages at Sugarloaf Meadows, LLC, & Claire BACKGROUND McConnell Applicant:The Cottages at Sugarloaf Meadows, LLC. AgentTyler' Wagner Neighborhood Compatibility Meeting held on March II, 2025 TRCr reviewed this application at their March 18, 2025, meeting Planning Board reviewed this application on March 20, 2025 CONDITIONAL DISTRICTS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Conditional Rezonings are: Legislative decisions LegalAdy was pubishedi int thel Hendersonvilel Lightningo onl March 26,2 2025,and April/2,2025 Require a site-specific plan (only what is on the plani is allowed) Thep property was postedo onl March 24,2025 The BOC may require conditions oft the development, provided the applicant agrees to those conditions Letters were mailedt top property owners within 4001 feet ofthe SubjetArea onN March21,2025 The Conditional process provides protection to adjacent properties Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 24 County Context Map R-2025-01-CD 2341743 191 280 - SubjectA Area GR1739 64 day EANE Legend 225 676 SuyestA County Border Area 253 Parcels Majpr Roads FLATE ROCK J FLETCHER HENDERSONMLLE 78 LAURELF PARK MLSR RIVER a SALUDA a cayctnendenonitet ETI E TomnaLavePakE ET E TonncFletcher ZoningET) Property Owner(s): The Cottages at Sugarloaf Meadows LLC; Claire McConnell Total Acreage: 31.46 Acres m CEUNTY Zoning District: R2R to CD-2025-01 FENDERSON Subject Area Map R-2025-01-CD * 4s 4 8 8 SR1734 CARO a RCOR OURE 6 SUGAELOAOROAD a RoN 1 Legend Subject Area Parcels Major Roads Streets Streams and Rivers 1S Lakes AE County Border SR a ASE RAE rPN Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 25 Current Zoning Letter Desgnaton-car-Numaer M D 2 myss Current Zoning: Residential Two Rural R2R (R2R) Requested Zoning Conditional District p - Legend (CD) yact Area uRasds CC AVRS MEN - Future Land Use Map R-2025-01-CD de EOUIHELSIO RVI sco - OEPAS Ce S AARo 4 GR17B0 2003 DEPS p sua soas 974 : Cadstn B e 0a yAScO Employment &. Industry, 2000 Legend iInfill Area, Subject Area MajorR Roads Streets Parcels Agriculture/Rural ral E EMP EMAErO - IA Streams and Rivers A a Property Owner(s): The Cottages at Sugarloaf Meadows, LLC; Claire McConnell wIA Total Acreage: 31.46 Acres LENDERGCNG CEUNTY Zoning District: R2R to CD-2025-01 2045 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE CHARACTER AREAS FLUM Character Area: Employment and Industry: "Employment and Industry areas offer job- generation, site-ready parks, accessible road networks, and utilities. Industries come in many different forms including manufacturing, agriculture, distribution, office, research and development (R&D), etc.The design of development sites in these areas should be tailored to be compatible with other nearby uses." Adjacent Character Area: Infill: "Infill Area consists of residentially focused areas that include a mix of housing types inside subdivisions and planned developments. These areas should have an improved transportation network and accommodate a variety of home options. Universal design that allows aging-in-place should be encouraged where appropriate." Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 26 More housing supply with a greater variety of housing types in the County to accommodate a broader range of residents. Outcome 3 of the plan emphasizes the need to improve housing availability. 2045 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Goal 7 of the plan states to' "diversify housing choices and increase availability." REC 7.2: Encourage development of housing. Plan Outcomes & Goals REC: 7.4:1 Locate workforce housing near jobs. Utilities Map R-2025-01-CD ASA Acred eage: DREANSCOMGNN INC o ta joo" 5 PlerBoot: Acreage: PlarPag $6.66 de SR-1 1734 PIN 2583461750 2249/ Hss Er PlatPage creage: s PIN:S REIDI 01za7 o LC D ssess se dA 9 6 INC PIN: AssesedA Acreageis F .66 CATMEAINER RD H Plate Boot: Plat Page Asse essedAcreeger 24 86 PINI Legend 336 4 Hydrants 1 City of Hendersonville Sewer Gravity Mains Parcels 2121 Major Roads CLAIREN Subject Area PaA AssessedA ceogeizo E Property Owner(s): The Cottages at Sugarloaf Meadows, LLC; Claire McConnell N Total Acreage: 31.46 Acres Zoning District: R2R to CD-2025-01 MENDERSON CEUNTY A 31.46 ac 4,365 LF of private roadway 50 Single-Family homes 50' ROW 2-story, 3 bedroom 20' wide drive aisles 0.42 ac avg lot size Valley curb Utilities: Gatede entry City of Hendersonville Water Open Space: 7.85 ac PROJECT SUMMARY Individual septic systems for Common Space: 1.33 ac each home Amenities Pickleball courts Dogp park Playground Restroom facilities 20 parking spaces, ADA space Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 27 - ----ww : HHEr-Es* - - 13 - : - : WSMERBFN- - aE MVES:-ERX EER--SEEX : : - - - - - - - AENST : : - : Vgr - Tus - - - : : - : 4 & 1 SHEET - - 1 OF R33 10'X70 SIGHT PROPOSEDI LANDSÇAPED 4 DISTANCE TRIANGLE WIDE MEDIAN -PROPERTY SUGARLOAF RD (SR 1734) BOUNDARY R33- RW AS MAINTAINED ( - 10' SIDE SETBACK 10' SIDE SETBACK PROPOSED: STREET- PROPOSED: PRIVATE 38' WIDE TREE(TYP.) & SUBDIMISION ROAD A 8 a à 6 & D EXISTING PROPERTY BOUNDARY * FORF PARCEL (PIN: 9589352768)1 TO BEI INCORPORATEDI WITHA ADJACENT PARCEL (PIN: 9589269624) PROPOSED: SPLIT RAIL WOODEN- FECNE( (TYP.) PROPOSED1 TRANSITION FROM3 38'1 TO- PROPOSED GATE- 40 40 20' WIDE PRIVATE SUBDIVISION ROAD PROPOSED: 24"- ENTRANCE EXHIBIT R1 100( (TYP. VALLEY CURB SCALE: 1"=40' SCALE: 1"=40' Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 28 MAN - : 1 : MEO o a : E a ON 3o : 2 OMO MAL OSA O M à - - PBOPOKEO PARK- PV RES ooN a - FGroso ROADA 9 E COONA RCANESANSANGA 59 5 PN 14496334 - C - à 9 a 4 B ) & DA DE 69 - 3 E B 0E D AN 5 o S MAT n CV GATE NPi M 3 ATE - a 1* SE M - CN * B : - E e - - MR icTosg CAO 2 2 - RW 50'F RIGHT OF WAY (PRIVATE) RW CAL 13' 10 10' 13 2% 2% 2% 2% D TYPICAL ROADWAY SECTIONWITHY VALLEYCURB NTS MSIRNS- . a. -a . m S y ME - E Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 29 REVIEW PROCESS A Neighborhood Compatibility Meeting was held March II, 2025. TRC reviewed the application on March 18, 2025. The Planning Board reviewed the application on March 20, 2025, and voted unanimously to recommend approval and to recommend that the Infill Character Area be applied to the FULM if approved by the BOC. The conditions list is included as an attachment and states. A 2045 Comprehensive Plan Statement is included as an attachment. F R-XX : : : -X 13 - - ME-sSEESSEEXSEAE : 9549S9H- 1E - - EKuwwwwwwwS -S - 5 - - - - - - "AXST - 5 5 . - - - : - : - - - KARRRE - EE : - d - = L & 4 - - - SHEET - BE 1 1 OF Public Input: 1. Mary Kwasniewski expressed concern about the lack of road and utility infrastructure for the proposed development's size. 2. Steven Gale stated that development had gotten out ofhand in Henderson County. Chairman Lapsley moved to end the public hearing. AIl voted in favor, and the motion carried. Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 30 Motion: Vice-Chair Edney made the motion that the Board continue the hearing for rezoning application #R-2025-01-CD to rezone Subject Area to a Conditional District (CS-2025-01) to the Board's mid-month meeting on April 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. All voted in favor, and the motion carried. DISCUSSION Hurricane Helene Update Staff provided the Board with the most current information about Hurricane Helene in Henderson County. Financial Impacts Hurricane Helene Update Financial Impacts 4.7.2025 FY2025 Impacts Revenues Expenses 0 Waived Fees Total: $856,129.45 0 Personnel Costs: $3,141,855.04 0 Sales Tax Deficit: $0 @ Debris Maaemen/Moniorng $9,499,981.20 6 Property Tax Collection Rate: 0 Other Disaster Response: 98.655% $2,130,520.65 Municipality Impacts Estimates for Future Municipality Incurred to Date Notes Expenses Village of Flat Rock $137,110 Not yet estimated Flat Rock Park $1,000,000 Town of Fletcher $297,200 Various park projects $1,200,000 City of Roads and bridges, buildings and Hendersonville $2,984,000 $163,000,000 equipment, utilities, and park projects Town of Laurel Park $250,000 $10,000,000 Roads and drainage infrastructure repairs $15,000,000 Town of Mills. River $32,131 $305,000 Mills River Park Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 31 FEMA Applications Completed: G Expedited Funding Application - $15,224,300.00 G Emergency Debris Removal - $1,139,018.50 Submitted: 6 United Way - $90,240.35 - Pending PDMG Application Review 6 Leases (DRC and Distribution Warchouse) - $930,000 - Pending PDMG Application Review FEMA Applications In process Pending Application Completion: 6 PPDR - Debris Removal - $1,461,114 6 Personnel Costs thru December 2024 - $2,724,515.95 Pending Initial Project Development: G Radio Tower Access Roads - $20,000 G Mill Pond Creek Educational Drainage Project - $400,000 6 Jackson Park Field and Light Damage - $200,000 Summary to Date Revenues: FEMA Funding Received $ 15,224,300.00 Donations, Unassigned 104,628.30 Insurance Proceeds 494,462.86 Reimbursements 5,384.00 $ 15,828,775.16 Expenditures: Personnel $ 3,141,855.04 Debris Management/Monitoring 9,499,981.20 Other Disaster Response 2,130,520.65 $ 14,772,356.89 Net $ 1,056,418.27 Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 32 Anticipated Exposure 0 Revenue Loss $ 3,184,014 0 Expenditures $58,332.391 0 Total Exposure $ 61,516,405 Exposure includes identified waterway debris removal projects. Estimates for private property and additional waterway debris removal are pending and not included in the totals. Debris Update Helene Debris Removal Update Roadway Debris: 493,782 cy Tree Cuts (leaners & hangers): 15,500 cuts Private Property Debris: 7,705 cy Waterway Debris: 1,487 cy Total: 502,974 cy Housing Update Chris Todd provided a brief update stating that 26 households are currently in direct housing. Today was the last day to apply, SO new intakes into the system will end today. Twelve households remain in transitional solution housing. Black Cove Fire Update Jimmy Brissie shared an update on wildfires in the county. Initial fire started on March 19th in the Green River Cove area of Polk County Timeline Henderson County FDs and Fire Marshal's Office started providing support as structures were threatened along Big Hungry Road in Polk County A second fire started off Holbert Cove Road in Saluda further taxing resou urces Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 33 Mr. Brissie shared a series of maps depicting the daily progression oft the fires. Black Cove Fire Complex Progression March: 20 Fish Hook OA Acres Black Cove 563 Acres Deep Woods 319 Acres a Black Cove Fire Complex Progression a March 27 Fish Hook 199 Acres Black Cove 3267 Acres Deep Woods 3398 Acres Black Cove Fire Complex Progression March: 29 Black FishH Hook Cove3 3500 199 Acres Acres Deepv Woods 39717 Acres Impacted! 371 Acres inHenderson Co. Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 34 Black Cove = EET 48, at a glance According to the NCFS: NC ranks #3 DEERE in the US for "Wildland / Urban Interface". Resources included Fire Departments in Henderson County. Over 600 firefighters were mobilized for the fire from as far away as the pacific northwest. No structures lost in Henderson County. NCFS IMT demobilized on 4/4/25. Successes LEVELS OF Lessons learned from previous fires have been built upon for a ADY EVACUATION a ore coordinated response. N2 ET Coordinated messaging between NC Forest Service, Polk County, and Henderson County enhanced public awareness. The Henderson County Fire Marshal's Office and Henderson County FDs conduct annual training and tabletops with the NC Forest Service to plan for large wildfires. Following the Poplar Drive Fire, specific action items were developed, which resulted in positive outcomes during the Black Cove Fire Complex. The Board of Commissioners continues to support strategic investment in public safety, which enhances our community's level of preparedness. opportunities Disasters begin and end at the local level. Henderson County can grow and strengthen our a local County Incident Management Team. During a widespread regional event, traditional immediate I assistance may be unavailable. Local communities should increase messaging to homeowners to increase awareness of wildland- urban interface and how homeowners can better prepare their property for resilience. The damages from Helene will impact WNC wildfires 545 for years. Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 35 Municipal Fire Inspections Jimmy Brissie provided the Board with information about municipal fire inspections. Fire Inspections and NCGS 160D-1102 "Every local government shall perform the duties and responsibilities set forth in G.S. 160D-1104 either by I. creating its own inspection department, I. creating a joint inspection department in cooperation with one or more other units of local government, pursuant to Part 1 of Article 20 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes, III. contracting with another unit of local government for the provision of inspection services pursuant to Part 1 of Article 20 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes, or IV. arranging for the county in which a city is located to perform inspection services within the city's jurisdiction as authorized by G.S. 160D-1104 and G.S. 160D-202. Fire Inspections "Types of inspections completed include: Plan reviews New construction Annual inspections Special events Henderson County has performed fire inspections in the County since the office was formed in the 1990s. Over the years the County has assumed responsibility for municipal fire inspections in: Flat Rock Laurel Park Town of Fletcher (mid 2000s) Town of Mills River (2018) Since 2017 the County has performed all municipal fire inspections from general fund allocations. Fire Inspections *During 2018, 29% of the 1,682 1600 inspections completed were within the 1400 municipal zones. 1200 In 2024, 43% of the 1,621 inspections completed were within the municipal 1000 zones. 800 Since 2018 we have seen a growth of 600 25% in occupancies in the unincorporated areas. 400 For the same period municipal fire 200 inspections increased by 101%. 2018 2024 Unicorpor Areas N Mun ipalities Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 36 Service Delivery Needs "Fire Marshal staff not only perform fire inspections they also perform additional duties such as: Firei investigations Fires safety education Largei incident response Training center coordination a05 . Emergency management support "To meet increasing growth the County will need to add an additional Assistant Fire Marshal next fiscal year: Estimated costs are, $91,347 annually and Startup costs of $113,597f for the first year Funding Options Several options to fund the additional position are available including: General fund allocations Partial funding by new construction permits -Cost sharing with the municipalities based on occupancy Example: A $100 fee per occupancy could generate the following: Town of Fletcher $42.800 Town of Mills River $31,700 Village of Flat Rock $ 5,900 Town of Laurel Park $ 5,100 Brissie estimated that municipal fire inspections cost the county approximately $500,000 annually. He noted that county staff could not keep up with the growth, and the goal was to add an assistant fire marshal position next year. NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS 1. Agriculture Advisory Board - 1 vac. Commissioner McCall made the motion to nominate Wayne Pittillo for appointment 10 position #5. All voted in favor, and the motion carried. 2. Hendersonville City Zoning Board of Adjustment - 1 vac. There were no nominations, and this was rolled to the next meeting. 3. Hendersonville Planning Board - 1 vac. Commissioner McCall made the motion to nominate Lauren Rippy for appointment to position #1. AIl voted in favor, and the motion carried. Approved: May 5, 2025 April 7, 2025 37 4. Laurel Park Zoning Board of Adjustment - 1 vac. There were no nominations, and this was rolled to the next meeting. 5. Nursing/Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee = 11 vacs. There were no nominations, and this was rolled to the next meeting. COMMISSIONER UPDATES Chairman Lapsley noted that the resolution the Board approved regarding down-zoning had been sent to legislatures in Raleigh. COUNTY MANAGER UPDATES John Mitchell shared recent updates. Motion. Vice-Chair Edney made the motion to go into Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 143.318.11(@/(3). All voted in favor, and the motion carried. Denisa Lauffer, Clerkto the Board William G. Lapsley, Chairman Approved: May 5, 2025 Enactments Monday, April 7, 2025 2025.039 Resolution = National Public Health Week 2025.040 Resolution of Appreciation Jerry Henry and Hendersonville Lowe's Store #0031 staff 2025.041 Service Badge and Sidearm Request -District Captain Alan Corn 2025.042 Pending Releases and Refunds 2025.043 Surplus and Donation of Laptop - Bullington Gardens, Inc. 2025.044 Resolution - Opioid Settlement Fund Expenditure Amended Authorization 2025.045 Fund Balance Appropriation - MRTS 2025.046 Public Hearing - LDC Text Amendment (TX-2025-02), Ecusta Trail Parking 2025.047 Public Hearing - Rezoning Application #R-2025-02, Fireside Golf, Residential One (R1) to Local Commercial (LC) 2025.048 Conditional Rezoning Application #R-2025-01-CD, The Cottages at Sugarloaf Meadows Henderson County Board of Commissioners 1 Historic Courthouse Square . Suite 1 e Hendersonville, NC: 28792 Phone (828) 697-4808 . Fax (828) 692-9855 e wwwhenderemcoumynegpw William G. Lapsley A2E Rebecca K. McCall Chairman Sheila Franklin J. Michael Edney Jay Egolf Vice-Chairman RESOLUTION OF NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK IN HENDERSON COUNTY WHEREAS, the week of April 7 - 13, 2025, is National Public Health Week; WHEREAS, this year is the 30th anniversary of celebrating National Public Health Week, and in the past 30 years significant strides have been made in public health, including the following public health successes: Significant progress in controlling infectious diseases include a 30% reduction from 2001 to 2010 in reported U.S. tuberculosis cases, a 58% decline from 2001 to 2009 in associated blood stream infections, and the capacity to identify contaminated foods rapidly and accurately to prevent further spread; Smoking rates, which were as high as 25.5% among U.S. adults in 1994, have now fallen to 11.4 % due to comprehensive smoke-free policies, public awareness campaigns, and taxation of tobacco products; Childhood mortality, which was at a rate of 13.8 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1994, has now fallen to 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births due to vaccines, better healthcare access and nutrition; Mental health awareness and treatment, with 40% of people with mental health conditions being untreated in 1994, has progressed with increased awareness, parity laws and integration into primary care, which have expanded access to mental health services and reduced treatment gaps; Lead poisoning, with 4.4% ofU.S. children having elevated blood lead levels in 1994, has now fallen to less than 0.5% due to policies banning leaded gasoline and reducing lead in paint, pipes, and water systems. WHEREAS, public health professionals help communities prevent, prepare for, mitigate, and recover from the impact ofhealth threats including disease outbreaks and natural disasters; WHEREAS, public health organizations use National Public Health Week to educate public policymakers, public health professionals and the public on issues that are important to improving the health of the people of the United States; Henderson County Board of Commissioners 1 Historic Courthouse Square 3 Suite 1 3 Hendersonville, NC 28792 Phone 828) 697-4808 3 Fax (828) 692-9855 3 whenderonoumyregp. William G. Lapsley Rebecca K. McCall Chairman Sheila Franklin J. Michael Edney Jay Egolf Vice-Chairman RESOL UTION OF APPRECIATION JERRY HENRY, STORE MANAGER OF ENDERSONVILLEE LOWE'S STORE #0031 AND STAFF WHEREAS, Jerry Henry, Store Manager ofthe Lowe's Store #0031 in Hendersonville, North Carolina was named 2024 Lowe's Store Manager of the Year; and WEEEREAS, the award recognizes the store's performance in sales metrics in 2024, as well as positive feedback and engagement scores from the Lowe's staff at Lowe's Store #0031; and WHEREAS, although community impact was not a factor for the award, Lowe's and Henderson County commend Jerry and his staff for their contributions to support the Henderson County community in the wake of the disaster from Hurricane Helene; and WHEREAS, Lowe's Store #0031, under Jerry's management, served as a. hub for Lowe's relief efforts in the days immediately following Hurricane Helene; and WHEREAS, Lowe's Store #0031 donated essential products such as heaters and generators to storm victims who were displaced from their homes; and WHEREAS, Jerry and his team also equipped those supporting relief efforts with other essential supplies, including wire, fire extinguishers, glow sticks and more. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Henderson County Board of Commissioners expresses their deep admiration for the commitment to provide excellent customer service to our residents. The wisdom and leadership provided by Jerry Henry, Lowe's Store #0031 Store Manager, and his staff during the recovery from Hurricane Helene demonstrates the community spirit that makes Henderson County a much-desired place to live. On behalf of the citizens and staff of Henderson County, we appreciate and commend Jerry Henry and the employees of Lowe's Store #0031, Hendersonville, North Carolina for their 2024 Lowe's Store Manager ofthe Year award and for being a steadfast community partner. In witness whereof Thavelhereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the County of Henderson to be affixed. ' Adopted this the 7tifdaygof Aprif2025. . WILLIAM G. LAPSLEK, CHA MAN : HENDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF ROMMISSIONERS ATTEST: DENISA A. LAUFFER, CHERK TOTHE BOARD Resolution Honoring Captain Alan Corn un ill. For 26 Years of Law Enforcement Service and HENDER iv Awarding His Badge and Sidearm WHEREAS Captain Com joined the Henderson County Sheriff" S Office as a Deputy on December 5, 1994, and has held the ranks of Deputy, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant and District Captain. WHEREAS Captain Corn's service and dedication to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office in the field of law enforcement during his 26 total years of service are hereby recognized and commended; and WHEREAS N.C.G.S. 20-187.2 provides that retiring officers of the Henderson County Sheriff's Office may receive, at the time of their retirement, the badge worn or carried by them during their service with thel Henderson County; and WHEREAS N.C.G.S. 20-187.2 further provides that the Henderson County Board of Commissioners may, in its discretion, award to a retiring officer the service sidearm of such retiring officer at a price determined by the Board of Commissioners, upon securing a permit as required by N.C.G.S. 14-402 et seq; and WHEREAS Captain Corn served as a member oft the Henderson County Sheriff S Office for a period of more than 26 years and has retired from the Henderson County Sheriff S Office on January 31, 2025 and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Henderson County Board of Commissioners as follows: 1. Sheriff Griffin is hereby authorized in accordance with the provisions ofN.C.G.S. 20-187.2 to transfer to Captain Corn the badge worn by him during his service with the Henderson County Sheriff's S Office; and 2. Sheriff Griffin is hereby authorized in accordance with the provisions ofN.C.G.S. 20-187.21 to transfer to Captain Com his service sidearm at no cost to the officer and upon his securing a permit required by N.C.G.S. 14-402. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Henderson County Board ofCommissioners recognizes and thanks Officer Com for his dedicated service to the Henderson County and its citizens. Adopted thisthe 7-, day of April 2025. 0 P0: 4, J. , - 2 WILLIAM LAPSLEY, CHAIRMAN e HENDERSON COUNTY-BOARD OF / X COMMISSIONERS Hc - - ATTEST AR yk Low DENISA A. LAUFFER; CLERK TOLHE BOARD Henderson County Board of Commissioners 11 Historic Courthouse Square e Suite 1 o Hendersonville, NC 28792 Phone (828) 697-4808 Fax (828) 692-9855 o wehenderonounyncgpw William G. Lapsley mp Rebecca K. McCall Chairman Sheila Franklin J. Michael Edney Jay Egolf Vice-Chairman April 7, 2025 Harry Rising, Assessor Henderson County Assessor' S Office 200 N. Grove Street, Suite 102 Hendersonville, NC 28792 Dear Mr. Rising: Attached, please find tax release requests in the amount of$1,922.77 and tax refund requests in the amount of $831.02 reviewed at the Henderson County Board of Commissioners' Meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025. All Releases and refunds were approved. Sincerely, William G. Lapsley, Chairphan Henderson County Board of Commissioners WL/dal enclosures RESOLUTION DECLARING PERSONAL PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY BY DONATION WHEREAS, Henderson County owns the Dell Laptop itemized on the attached Exhibit B, hereinafter referred to as "surplus property", that is either obsolete or no longer needed for any governmental use by the County; and WHEREAS, the Henderson County Board of Commissioners is desirous of declaring the Dell Laptop as surplus and transferring it to Bullington Gardens, Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, via donation as authorized by N.C.G.S. 160A-280 (Exhibit A); and WHEREAS, it is the intent ofthe County to donate said surplus property. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Henderson County Board ofCommissioners as follows: 1. The Dell Laptop itemized on the attached Exhibit B is hereby declared to be surplus property. 2. Henderson County Department ofInformation Technology is hereby authorized to transfer by donation, the surplus property described above to the Bullington Gardens, Inc. 3. Henderson County makes no express or implied warranties of merchantability of any surplus property, or part thereof, or its fitness for any particular purpose regardless ofany oral statements that may be made concerning the surplus property or any part thereof. THIS, the 7th day of April 2025. HENDEKSONCOVATY BOARDPF ÇOMMISSIONERS V BY: / William Lapsley, Chairman! ATTEST: [OFFICIAL SEAL) Denisa Lauffer, Clerk to the Board HENDERSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA Before the Board ofCommissioners A RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF HENDERSON TO DIRECTTHE EXPENDITURE OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ENACTMENT 2025.044 WHEREAS Henderson County previously joined national settlement agreements with companies engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of opioids, including settlements with drug distributors Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen, and the drug maker Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals; and, WHEREAS the allocation, use, and reporting of funds stemming from these national settlement agreements and certain bankruptcy resolutions ("Opioid Settlement Funds") are governed by the Memorandum of Agreement Between the State ofNorth Carolina and Local Governments on Proceeds Relating to the Settlement of Opioid Litigation ("MOA"); and WHEREAS Henderson County has received Opioid Settlement Funds pursuant to these national settlement agreements and deposited the Opioid Settlement Funds in a separate special revenue fund as required by section D ofthe MOA; and WHEREAS section E.6 of the MOA states: E.6. Process for drawing from special revenue finds. a. Budget item or resolution required. Opioid Settlement Funds cam be used for a purpose when the Governing Body includes in its budget or, passes a separate resolution authorizing the expenditure ofa stated amount of Opioid Settlement Funds for that purpose or those purposes during a: specified, period of lime. b. Budget item or resolution details. The budget or resolution should (i) indicate that it is an authorization for expenditure of opioid settlement funds: (ii) state the specific strategy or. strategies the county or mnicipality intends 10. find pursuant to Option A or Option B. using the item. letter and/or number in Exhibit. A or Exhibit B to identify each finded strategy, and (iii) state the amount dedicated to each strategy for a stated period of time. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in alignment with the MOA, Henderson County accepts the amended Resolution for this authorization that recategorizes the authorized item from MOA Exhibit B. G.5 to G,9. Adopted this'the 7h day of April, 2025. Aa - WILLIAM LAPSLEY. CHAIRMAN HENDERSON COUNTY BOARDOF COMMISSIONERS - -ATTEST: no DENISSA A. LAUFFEK-CLERK vo THE BOARD REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION HENDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING DATE: April 7, 2025 SUBJECT: Fund Balance Appropriation - MRTS PRESENTER: Randall Cox, Finance Director ATTACHMENT: Yes 1. Budget Amendment SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Board is requested to approve a Budget Amendment appropriating fund balance from Maintenance, Repair, Technology, and Security (MRTS) for both the Henderson County Public Schools and Blue Ridge Community College. This budget amendment will appropriate funds sufficient for FY25 projects and projects that were budgeted in FY24 but not completed by the close of the fiscal year. The Board is also requested to approve the appropriation of fund balance for $600,000 in remaining unspent funding previously allocated for the purchase of Chromebooks during FY2023 and FY2024, as Henderson County Public Schools anticipates making the purchase during FY2025. BOARD ACTION REQUESTED: The Board is requested to approve the Budget Amendment as presented, appropriating fund balance to complete Maintenance, Repair, Technology and Security (MRTS) projects. Suggested Motion: Imove the Board approve the Budget Amendment aIS presented. LINE-ITEM TRANSFER REQUEST HENDERSON COUNTY Department: FINANCE Please make the following line-item transfers: What expense line-item is to be increased? Account Line-Item Description Amount 435691-535103-5691 PLANNED PROJECTS - HCPS MRTS $2,126,391 435692-535103-5692 PLANNED PROJECTS - BRCC MRTS $2,555,068 445691-598043 TRANSFER TO SCHOOLS CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $4,944,012 455692-598043 TRANSFER TO SCHOOLS CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $1,229,161 435691-535103-5691 PLANNED PROJECTS HCPS MRTS $600,000 445691-598043 TRANSFER TO SCHOOLS CAPITAL PROJECT FUND $600,000 $12,054,632 What expense line-item is to be decreased? Or what additional revenue is now expected? Account Line-Item Description Amount 434691-404400-5691 TRANSFER FROM HCPS MRTS $2,126,391 434692-404500-5692 TRANSFER FROM BRCC MRTS $2,555,068 444691-401000 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED $4,944,012 454692-401000 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED $1,229,161 434691-404400-5691 TRANSFER FROM HCPS MRTS $600,000 444691-401000 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED $600,000 $12,054,632 Justification: Please provide ai brief. justification for this line-item transfer request. TO BUDGET FOR FY25 MRTS PROJECTS AND INCOMPLETE PROJECTS FROM FY24, AND CHROMEBOOK FUNDING REMAINING FROM FY23 ANDI FY24 THAT WILLI BE COMPLETED OR SPENT IN FY25. BOC APPROVED 4.7.2025. 4/7/2025 Authorized by Department Head Date For Budget Use Only Batch # Authorized by Budget Office Date BA # Batch Date Authorized by County Manager Date