Fletcher public meetings in 2024

General

The Fletcher Town Council will meet on December 9, 2024, to discuss and vote on several key items, including a 12-month moratorium on new development in floodplains, the sale of surplus property via electronic auction, and a budget amendment for the current fiscal year. The council will also hear a year-end audit report, review street resurfacing projects, and consider a grant ordinance for Hurricane Helene recovery projects.

• Set public hearing for January 13, 2025, to consider minor amendments to the Fletcher Land Development Code
• Approval of Resolution R-24-05 to declare surplus property and sell via electronic auction with Auctions International
• Budget Amendment #1 for FY 24/25
• Approval of grant project ordinance O-24-06 for Hurricane Helene Recovery Park Projects
• Public Hearing to approve a 12-month moratorium on new development within designated floodplains

The council approved Resolution R-24-04, imposing a 12-month moratorium on new development in designated floodplains, after holding a public hearing with no speakers. They also approved the consent agenda, which included setting a public hearing for January 13, 2025, on minor Land Development Code amendments, declaring surplus property for auction, a budget amendment, a Hurricane Helene recovery grant ordinance, and appointing Councilmember Trevor Lance as Mayor Pro-Tem. Amber McKinney was selected to fill the vacant District 1 council seat. The council also approved a gas company easement for a repair under the greenway at Mills Gap Road.

• Approved Resolution R-24-04: 12-month floodplain development moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including surplus property auction, budget amendment, and Helene recovery grant ordinance (unanimous)
• Selected Amber McKinney to fill District 1 council vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved gas company easement for line repair under greenway at Mills Gap Road (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for January 13, 2025, on Land Development Code amendments
• Approved minutes from November 4 and November 12 meetings (unanimous)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold a public hearing on a 12-month moratorium on new development in designated floodplains, and will also discuss filling a vacant District 1 council seat and the Mayor Pro-Tem position. The agenda includes several consent items, such as declaring surplus property for auction, a budget amendment, and a grant ordinance for Hurricane Helene recovery park projects. A year-end audit report and street resurfacing projects will also be presented.

• Public hearing on Resolution #2024-04, a 12-month moratorium on new development in designated floodplains
• Approval of Resolution R-24-05 to declare surplus property and sell by electronic auction with Auctions International
• Budget Amendment #1 for FY 24/25
• Approval of grant project ordinance O-24-06 for Hurricane Helene Recovery Park Projects
• Presentation of year-end audit report for FY 2023-2024 by Carol Avery of Lowdermilk Church & Co.

The Town Council held an agenda review meeting with no formal votes. They heard introductions from three applicants for the District 1 council vacancy and will vote by ballot at the next regular meeting. The council also discussed a proposed 12-month floodplain development moratorium, street resurfacing projects, and the mayor pro-tem appointment, all to be acted on next week.

• Swore in Councilmembers Jim Player and Keith Reed for new terms
• No formal votes taken; all items deferred to Dec. 9 regular meeting
• Heard introductions from three District 1 applicants (Olsen, Brevard, McKinney)
• Discussed 12-month floodplain development moratorium (Resolution #2024-04) for public hearing next week
• Discussed street resurfacing in Livingston Farms (North Sunberry Trail, South Sunberry Trail, Wild Meadow Road)
• Agreed to move Mayor Pro-Tem appointment (Lance) to consent agenda next week

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will consider a resolution to impose a moratorium on new development in FEMA-designated floodplains, likely in response to Tropical Storm Helene. They will also receive a disaster response report, discuss filling a council vacancy, and consider appointments to local boards.

• Resolution R-24-04: moratorium on new development in FEMA floodplains
• Tropical Storm Helene Disaster Response Report
• Discussion on filling District 1 vacancy on Town Council
• Approve James Martin for ETJ vacancy (Henderson County/Town of Fletcher)
• Approve Bob Davy to Historic Resources Commission

The Town Council approved a $300 bonus for each employee in recognition of Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts. The council also passed a moratorium on new development in FEMA-designated floodplains and filled two board vacancies.

• Approved $300 bonus for each Town of Fletcher employee (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution R-24-04 setting a moratorium on new development in FEMA floodplains (all in favor)
• Approved James Martin to fill the ETJ vacancy for Henderson County and Town of Fletcher (all in favor)
• Approved Bob Davy to represent the Town of Fletcher on the Henderson County Historic Resources Commission board (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from October 7 and October 14 meetings (all in favor)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council is meeting to review and discuss several items, including a proposed 12-month moratorium on development in designated floodplains, appointments to county boards, and a report on the town's response to Tropical Storm Helene. The council will also consider filling a potential vacancy on the council and hear updates on economic development efforts. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Consideration of a 12-month moratorium on development within designated floodplains
• Tropical Storm Helene Disaster Response Report from Town Manager Mark Biberdorf
• Approval of Bob Davy to serve on the Henderson County Historic Resources Commission Board
• Discussion of application for ETJ vacancy on the planning board for Henderson County and the Town of Fletcher
• Process for potential vacancy on Council

The Fletcher Town Council held an agenda review meeting with no formal votes. They discussed placing a 12-month floodplain development moratorium, two board appointments, and received updates on storm recovery and retail marketing. All action items were deferred to the next regular meeting.

• Discussed floodplain development moratorium (Resolution R-24-04) for next week's consent agenda
• Discussed James Martin for ETJ planning board vacancy for next week's consent agenda
• Discussed Bob Davy for Henderson County Historic Resources Commission for next week's consent agenda
• Received Tropical Storm Helene disaster response update
• Received Retail Strategies marketing phase update
• Discussed process for potential council vacancy if Mayor Pro-Tem wins election

General

The Fletcher Town Council will consider two resolutions related to Hurricane Helene recovery: waiving permit fees for affected properties and temporarily lifting restrictions on RV/camper occupancy. They will also discuss legislative priorities for 2024-2025 and receive a report on the town's storm response efforts.

• Resolution R-24-02: waiver of permit fees for properties affected by Hurricane Helene
• Resolution R-24-03: temporarily lift restrictions on RV/Camper Occupancy
• Discussion of Legislative Priorities List for 2024-2025
• Report on Tropical Storm Helene Response Efforts
• Approval of minutes from September 3 and September 9 meetings

The Town Council approved resolutions to waive permit fees for properties affected by Hurricane Helene and temporarily lift restrictions on RV and camper occupancy. Council also approved the Legislative Priorities list for 2024-2025.

• Approved Resolution R-24-02 to waive permit fees for properties affected by Hurricane Helene (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-24-03 to temporarily lift restrictions on RV/Camper Occupancy (unanimous)
• Approved Legislative Priorities list for 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 3 and September 9, 2024 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will discuss several planning and zoning items related to Tropical Storm Helene recovery, including temporarily lifting restrictions on camper/RV occupancy, waiving zoning and floodplain permit fees for repairs, and a potential moratorium on new development in floodplains. They will also review the 2024-2025 legislative priorities and receive a report on the town's storm response efforts.

• Discussion on temporary lifting of restrictions on occupancy of Campers/RVs
• Proposal to waive zoning and floodplain development permit fees for repairs/rebuilding
• Potential moratorium on new development in designated floodplains
• Discussion of Legislative Priorities List for 2024-2025
• Report on Tropical Storm Helene Response Efforts

The Fletcher Town Council discussed several post-Hurricane Helene planning items. They agreed to temporarily lift the occupancy restriction on campers/RVs for 12 months and to waive zoning and floodplain permit fees for storm repairs, with resolutions to be brought for approval next week. They also agreed to consider a potential moratorium on new development in floodplains, with further review in November. No formal votes were taken at this agenda review meeting.

• Agreed to 12-month temporary lifting of camper/RV occupancy restrictions (resolution next week)
• Agreed to waive zoning and floodplain permit fees for storm repairs/rebuilding (resolution next week)
• Agreed to consider/review a moratorium on new development in floodplains (review in November)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will discuss establishing a farmers market, a retail recruitment plan by Retail Strategies, and research on retail rehabilitation grant programs. They will also vote on accepting infrastructure in Sycamore Cottages into the town street system and approve tax refunds/releases.

• Consideration of establishing a farmers market in Fletcher
• Retail recruitment plan submitted by Retail Strategies
• Research on retail rehabilitation grant programs
• Resolution R-24-02 accepting infrastructure in Sycamore Cottages into the Fletcher street system
• Tax refunds/releases

The Fletcher Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included tax refunds/releases and Resolution R-24-02 accepting infrastructure in Sycamore Cottages into the town street system. No public comments were made, and the meeting minutes from August were approved. Discussion items on a farmers market, retail recruitment, and retail rehabilitation grants were presented but no formal action was taken.

• Approved minutes from August 5 and August 12, 2024 meetings
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds/releases and Resolution R-24-02 accepting Sycamore Cottages infrastructure (all in favor)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council is meeting to discuss several items, including the potential establishment of a farmers market, a retail recruitment plan, and research on retail rehabilitation grant programs. The agenda also includes proclamations, a plaque presentation, and routine approvals.

• Consideration of establishing a farmers market in Fletcher
• Retail recruitment plan submitted by Retail Strategies
• Research on retail rehabilitation grant programs
• Approval of request from Windsor Built Homes for street take over in Sycamore Cottages
• Tax refunds/releases

The Fletcher Town Council held an agenda review meeting with no formal votes. They discussed a proposed street takeover by Windsor Built Homes in Sycamore Cottages, a potential farmers market, a retail recruitment plan, and a retail rehabilitation grant program. The council agreed to hold a Community Shred event on October 25, 2024.

• Agreed to Community Shred event on October 25, 2024
• Discussed street takeover request from Windsor Built Homes for Sycamore Cottages
• Discussed establishing a farmers market in Fletcher
• Discussed retail recruitment plan from Retail Strategies
• Discussed retail rehabilitation grant programs

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold a public hearing on possible amendments to Articles 12 and 18 of the Land Development Code regarding family subdivisions and street access. The council will also hear an annual report from the Asheville Regional Airport, select Parks & Recreation Advisory Board candidates, and approve several consent agenda items including a litter sweep proclamation and a reduced performance bond.

• Public hearing on amendments to Articles 12 & 18 of the Fletcher Land Development Code (family subdivision, street access)
• Annual report from Asheville Regional Airport (Executive Director Lew Bleweis)
• Approval of reduced performance bond for Phase I infrastructure in The Authors Subdivision on Rutledge Road
• Proclamation P-24-02 for Fall Litter Sweep (Sept 14-28, 2024)
• Appoint Roy Dickerson to Henderson County Tourism Development Authority Board

The Fletcher Town Council approved amendments to Articles 12 and 18 of the Land Development Code regarding family subdivisions and street access, following a public hearing with no comments. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a proclamation for the Fall Litter Sweep, a reduced performance bond for The Authors Subdivision, and a board appointment. Erik Weber was reappointed and Lorie Boehm was appointed to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, with the mayor breaking a tie.

• Approved amendments to Articles 12 & 18 of the Land Development Code (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Proclamation P-24-02 for Fall Litter Sweep (unanimous)
• Approved reduced performance bond for Phase I infrastructure in The Authors Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Roy Dickerson to represent Town on Henderson County Tourism Development Authority Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Erik Weber to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Lorie Boehm to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous, mayor broke tie)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold a public hearing on possible amendments to the Land Development Code regarding family subdivisions and street access. They will also receive reports from the Asheville Regional Airport and Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry, review applications for advisory boards, and consider a fishing pier at Bill Moore Community Park.

• Public hearing on amendments to Article 12 & 18 of the Fletcher Land Development Code
• Reduced performance bond for Phase I infrastructure in The Authors Subdivision on Rutledge Road
• Proclamation P-24-02 for Fall Litter Sweep (Sept 14-28, 2024)
• Consideration of accessible fishing pier at Bill Moore Community Park
• Annual report from Asheville Regional Airport

The council approved a proclamation for the Fall Litter Sweep and a reduced performance bond for infrastructure in The Authors Subdivision. Members also agreed to further pursue engineering and funding for an accessible fishing pier at Bill Moore Community Park.

• Approved Proclamation # P-24-02 for Fall Litter Sweep (Sept 14-28)
• Approved reduced performance bond for Phase I infrastructure in The Authors Subdivision
• Agreed to pursue engineering and funding for an accessible fishing pier at Bill Moore Community Park
• Agreed to move selection of Roy Dickerson for HC Tourism Development Authority to next week's consent agenda

Town Council

The Town Council will review minutes from previous meetings and address several consent agenda items. The meeting includes setting a public hearing for August 12 regarding amendments to the Land Development Code and reviewing a revised agreement with Fletcher Fire & Rescue.

• Public hearing set for August 12, 2024, regarding Land Development Code amendments for Family Subdivisions
• Reappointment and charging of Tax Collector Cynthia Broome for the 2024-2025 tax year
• Approval of a revised agreement with Fletcher Fire & Rescue
• Approval of the FY 23/24 year-end Tax Collectors report
• Review of tax refunds and releases

The Fletcher Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included tax refunds, reappointing the tax collector, setting a public hearing for August 12 on land development code amendments, approving a revised agreement with Fletcher Fire & Rescue, and accepting the year-end tax collector's report. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda; discussion items were none, and the town manager reported on ongoing projects.

• Approved minutes from June 3, 10, 13, and 27 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds/releases (unanimous)
• Reappointed Cynthia Broome as tax collector for 2024-2025
• Set public hearing for August 12, 2024 on land development code amendments (Articles 12 and 18)
• Approved revised agreement with Fletcher Fire & Rescue
• Approved year-end tax collector's report for FY 23/24

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council is meeting to review routine items and discuss several notable topics. They will consider approving tax refunds, reappointing the tax collector, setting a public hearing on land development code amendments for family subdivisions, and approving a revised agreement with Fletcher Fire & Rescue. Additionally, they will hear the year-end tax collector's report and discuss a potential grant application for the Cane Creek Greenway extension.

• Tax refunds/releases
• Reappointment of Tax Collector Cynthia Broome for 2024-2025
• Public hearing set for August 12, 2024 on amendments to Articles 12 and 18 of the Land Development Code regarding family subdivisions
• Revised agreement with Fletcher Fire & Rescue
• Discussion on grant application for Cane Creek Greenway extension

At its July 1, 2024 agenda review meeting, the Town Council agreed to have Rebekah Robinson of Conserving Carolina submit a funding application on the town's behalf for the Cane Creek Greenway extension. The council also agreed to advertise a vacancy on the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority Board rather than appoint a candidate immediately. The consent agenda, including tax refunds, the Tax Collector's reappointment, a public hearing set for August 12 on Family Subdivisions code amendments, and a revised Fletcher Fire & Rescue agreement, drew no council comments. The meeting was largely discussion and procedural; the only formal motion recorded was to adjourn.

• Agreed to have Conserving Carolina submit a grant application for the Cane Creek Greenway extension on the town's behalf
• Agreed to advertise the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority Board vacancy on the website
• Consent agenda left without comment: tax refunds/releases, reappointment of Tax Collector Cynthia Broome for 2024-2025, public hearing set for August 12 on Family Subdivisions code amendments, revised Fletcher Fire & Rescue agreement
• Adjourned at 6:53 pm (motion by Keith Reed, seconded by Jim Player, all in favor)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council is holding a special call meeting to discuss and potentially approve two fund transfers: reserving funds from the current fiscal year (FY 24) for the Park Development Fund Balance, and committing fees collected in lieu of sidewalks to the sidewalks/greenways fund balance. These are the only items on the agenda.

• Approval of funds reserved from FY 24 to Park Development Fund Balance
• Approval of fees in lieu of sidewalks committed to sidewalks/greenways fund balance

The Town Council approved two motions to reserve funds for future capital projects. The first motion reserved unspecified FY24 monies into the Park Development Fund Balance. The second committed funds received from Sheetz, Inc. for fee-in-lieu of sidewalks to the sidewalk/greenways fund balance. Both motions passed unanimously with all present members voting in favor.

• Approved reserving FY24 funds into Park Development Fund Balance (unanimous)
• Approved committing Sheetz, Inc. fee-in-lieu of sidewalks funds to sidewalk/greenways fund balance (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council held a special call meeting to review a proposed contract with Fletcher Fire & Rescue. The session focused on addressing concerns raised by the Fletcher Fire & Rescue Board. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the Land Development Code and the FY 2024-2025 budget, and discuss a contract with Fletcher Fire & Rescue. The consent agenda includes extending a conditional zoning approval for a residential development at 150 Cane Creek Road.

• Public hearing on amendments to the Fletcher Land Development Code
• Public hearing on proposed FY 2024-2025 budget
• Contract discussions with Fletcher Fire & Rescue
• Extension of conditional zoning approval (CZ-2019-02) for residential PRD at 150 Cane Creek Road

The Town Council approved the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and adopted amendments to the Fletcher Land Development Code. Council also granted a zoning extension for a residential project on Cane Creek Road.

• Approved budget ordinance # 0-24-04 (all in favor)
• Approved amendments to the Fletcher Land Development Code (all in favor)
• Approved request from BSC Holdings, Inc. to extend conditional zoning approval (CZ-2019-02) for a residential PRD at 150 Cane Creek Road (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from May 6, May 9, and May 13, 2024 meetings (all in favor)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will review and discuss several key items, including a request to extend conditional zoning approval for a residential project at 150 Cane Creek Road, amendments to the Land Development Code, and the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. Contract discussions with Fletcher Fire & Rescue are also on the agenda.

• Extension of conditional zoning approval (CZ-2019-02) for residential PRD at 150 Cane Creek Road
• Public hearing and possible approval of amendments to the Fletcher Land Development Code
• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget
• Contract discussions with Fletcher Fire & Rescue

The Fletcher Town Council held an agenda review meeting with no final votes. They agreed to keep the BSC Holdings conditional zoning extension request on the consent agenda for the June 10 regular meeting. They also discussed the FY 2024-2025 budget, fire contract negotiations, and a greenway grant application, but took no formal action.

• Kept BSC Holdings conditional zoning extension (CZ-2019-02) on consent agenda for June 10 meeting
• Discussed FY 2024-2025 budget with updated county property values ($1,852,381,947)
• Discussed fire contract with Fletcher Fire & Rescue; suggested special call meeting
• Noted greenway grant application submitted to Conserving Carolina ($100,000 matching)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda. Key actions include approving a bond for Phase II infrastructure in The Authors on Rutledge Road and setting a public hearing for June 10, 2024, on potential amendments to the Fletcher Land Development Code. The council will also receive updates on legislative assistance requests and department reports, and may enter closed session for contractual matters.

• Approval of bond for Phase II Infrastructure in The Authors on Rutledge Road
• Set public hearing for June 10, 2024, on amendments to Fletcher Land Development Code
• Tax releases/refunds
• Update on requests for legislative assistance
• Closed session per NCGS 143.318.11 (5) 'Contractual Matters'

The Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included tax releases/refunds, setting a public hearing for June 10 to consider Land Development Code amendments, and approving a bond for Phase II infrastructure in The Authors on Rutledge Road. The council also went into closed session for contractual matters and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from April 1 and April 13 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds, public hearing for Land Development Code amendments, and bond for Phase II infrastructure in The Authors on Rutledge Road (unanimous)
• Went into closed session for contractual matters per NCGS 143.318.11(5)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget, including the economic outlook, revenue projections, departmental requests, and the Capital Improvement Plan. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Overview of proposed FY 2024-2025 budget
• Presentation of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects
• Review of General Fund revenues
• Discussion of budget requests and departmental highlights

The Town Council held a budget workshop to review a proposed balanced budget of $9,720,340. No formal votes were taken on the budget items; the meeting was procedural and focused on presentations of revenues, departmental requests, and capital projects.

• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will review agenda items including potential amendments to the Fletcher Land Development Code and approval of a bond for Phase II infrastructure in The Authors on Rutledge Road. The meeting will also include updates on legislative requests and a presentation on preliminary engineering services for the Town Center property.

• Set Public Hearing for June 10, 2024 to consider potential amendments to the Fletcher Land Development Code
• Approval of Bond for Phase II Infrastructure in The Authors on Rutledge Road
• Presentation on preliminary engineering services for the Town Center property
• Tax releases/refunds
• Update on requests for legislative assistance

The Town Council approved a consent agenda that included tax releases/refunds, setting a public hearing for June 10 on potential Land Development Code amendments, and approving a bond for Phase II infrastructure in The Authors subdivision. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken; the meeting was largely informational with updates on legislative assistance, engineering services for the Town Center, and department reports.

• Approved consent agenda including tax releases/refunds
• Set public hearing for June 10, 2024, on Land Development Code amendments
• Approved bond for Phase II infrastructure in The Authors on Rutledge Road

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will meet on April 8, 2024, to approve two budget amendments for FY 23/24 and discuss a contract with Retail Strategies. Presentations include a pay classification study, a transit feasibility study for Apple Country Transit, and potential grants for the Cane Creek Greenway extension.

• Approval of budget amendment #4 to FY 23/24 budget ordinance
• Approval of budget amendment #5 to FY 23/24 budget ordinance
• Possible approval of contract with Retail Strategies

The Fletcher Town Council approved a contract with Retail Strategies and agreed to apply for the Connecting Communities to State Trails grant for the Cane Creek Greenway extension. They also approved budget amendments #4 and #5, and entered closed session for contractual matters.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments #4 and #5 (all in favor)
• Approved contract with Retail Strategies (all in favor)
• Agreed to apply for Connecting Communities to State Trails grant
• Entered closed session for contractual matters (all in favor)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will meet to approve two budget amendments for the fiscal year 2023/24 and discuss several key projects, including a pay classification study, grant resources for the Cane Creek Greenway extension, a proposal for the Town Center project, and a transit feasibility study for Apple Country Transit. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and a closed session for contractual matters.

• Approval of budget amendment #4 to FY 23/24 Budget Ordinance
• Approval of budget amendment #5 to FY 23/24 Budget Ordinance
• Discussion on grant resources for Cane Creek Greenway extension
• Presentation of proposal for Town Center project by Retail Strategies
• Presentation of transit feasibility study for Apple Country Transit

The Fletcher Town Council approved budget amendment #4 to the FY 23/24 budget ordinance, covering added costs on the current paving project and repair of a guard rail off Old Cane Creek Road, and budget amendment #5, for paying down the balance on two town hall loans. A Retail Strategies proposal for the Town Center project was presented and the council agreed to keep it on the agenda for more discussion at the following week's regular meeting. Presentations on a pay classification study, Cane Creek Greenway grant resources, and an Apple Country Transit feasibility study were noted as scheduled for next week. The meeting adjourned at 7:21 pm after a motion by Councilmember Keith Reed, seconded by Councilmember Trevor Lance, with all in favor.

• Approved budget amendment #4 to the FY 23/24 budget ordinance (paving project overruns and Old Cane Creek Road guard rail repair)
• Approved budget amendment #5 to the FY 23/24 budget ordinance (paying down two town hall loans)
• Agreed to keep the Retail Strategies Town Center proposal on the agenda for more discussion at next week's regular meeting
• Adjourned at 7:21 pm (motion by Keith Reed, seconded by Trevor Lance, all in favor)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council holds a full-day meeting to review budget presentations from all major town departments, including police, fire, public works, and planning. Each department head presents their budget for discussion, with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.

• Police Department Budget Presentation by Chief Dan Terry (8:30–9:00 AM)
• Parks & Recreation Budget Presentation by Greg Walker (10:00–10:30 AM)
• Public Works Budget Presentation by Jabbo Pressley (10:45–11:30 AM)
• Planning & Zoning Budget Presentation by Eric Rufa (1:00–1:30 PM)
• Presentation on Revenues and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) by Town Manager Mark Biberdorf (2:30–3:00 PM)

The Town Council held a pre-budget retreat consisting of budget presentations from various town departments. No substantive decisions or votes on budget approvals were recorded during the meeting.

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will meet on March 11, 2024, to approve a spring litter sweep proclamation, lease the Bill Moore Community Park concessions building to Baabals Ice Cream for $450/month, appoint Susan Heafner as Deputy Tax Collector, and amend the FY 23/24 budget to pay Mills River Fire & Rescue $20,226.

• Approve proclamation P-24-01 for the Spring Litter Sweep (April 13–27, 2024)
• Lease Bill Moore Community Park concessions to Baabals Ice Cream for $450/month (April 1–August 31, 2024)
• Appoint Susan Heafner as Deputy Tax Collector
• Approve Budget Amendment #3 to pay Mills River Fire & Rescue $20,226
• Select a candidate to fill an at-large Planning Board vacancy

The Town Council unanimously appointed Robyn Mondin to fill an at-large vacancy on the Planning Board. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a proclamation for the spring litter sweep, a lease for the concession stand at Bill Moore Community Park, the appointment of Susan Heafner as Deputy Tax Collector, and a budget amendment for Mills River Fire & Rescue. A proposal for consulting services from Retail Strategies was discussed but no action was taken.

• Appointed Robyn Mondin to Planning Board vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation P-24-01 for spring litter sweep (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R-24-01 leasing concession stand to Baabals (consent agenda)
• Appointed Susan Heafner as Deputy Tax Collector (consent agenda)
• Approved Budget Amendment #3 for Mills River Fire & Rescue $20,226 (consent agenda)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, minutes approval, and several discussion items. Key topics include selecting a Planning Board member, a consulting proposal from Retail Strategies, using town-owned property for industrial purposes, and recommendations on unassigned fund balance. The consent agenda includes a litter sweep proclamation, a concession stand lease, and a tax collector appointment.

• Proclamation P-24-01 for spring litter sweep (April 13-27, 2024)
• Resolution R-24-01: Baabals lease of concession stand at Bill Moore Community Park (April 1-Aug 31, 2024)
• Appointment of Susan Heafner as Deputy Tax Collector
• Discussion: consulting services from Retail Strategies
• Discussion: use of town-owned property for industrial purposes

The Fletcher Town Council held an agenda review meeting with no public comments. The council decided not to pursue a partnership for additional tennis courts at Bill Moore Community Park due to cost and lower demand, and removed the item from the next regular meeting agenda. Discussion on whether to continue listing town-owned property near the Meritor plant for industrial purposes was deferred to the next meeting. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Decided not to pursue tennis court partnership at Bill Moore Community Park
• Removed tennis court item from March 11 regular meeting agenda
• Deferred decision on industrial property listing near Meritor plant to next meeting
• Scheduled Retail Strategies presentation for April meeting
• Consent agenda items noted for approval at regular meeting (proclamation P-24-01, resolution R-24-01, Deputy Tax Collector appointment)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will review and approve minutes, tax refunds, and ordinance revisions. They will also discuss support for passenger rail reconnection, street resurfacing bids, and a report on performance measures. The meeting includes presentations from Pisgah Legal Services and updates on the Town Center developer prospects.

• Approval of year-end tax collector's report and permission to advertise delinquent taxes in March
• Approval of revisions to chapter 115 of the code of ordinances covering massage establishments
• Approval of lowest responsible bidder for street resurfacing projects
• Status update on proposed revisions to contract with Fletcher Fire & Rescue
• Discussion of Town Center developer prospects

The Town Council approved a contract for street resurfacing and passed several administrative items via a consent agenda. Council also received presentations on passenger rail service and legal services.

• Approved Trace & Company as lowest bidder for resurfacing Continuum Drive and Snowball Lane for $172,309.30 (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds and releases (unanimous)
• Approved year-end tax collector's report and permission to advertise delinquent taxes in March (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to code of ordinances chapter 115 regarding massage establishments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 1-2-24 and 1-8-24 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council is holding an agenda review meeting with presentations and discussion items, including passenger rail service support, Pisgah Legal Services, a mid-year tax collector's report, greenway trail grants, performance measures, massage establishment ordinance revisions, Fletcher Fire & Rescue contract revisions, and Town Center developer prospects. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information-gathering session.

• Presentation on support for reconnection of passenger rail service with Amtrak through Western NC
• Mid-year tax collector's report and permission to advertise delinquent taxes per NCGS 105-369
• Potential grants for extension of greenway trails with Conserving Carolina
• Revisions to Chapter 115 of code of ordinances covering massage establishments
• Status of proposed revisions to contract with Fletcher Fire & Rescue

The council held an agenda review meeting to discuss town center developer prospects and receive a mid-year tax collector's report. No formal votes were taken on the discussion items, though the council expressed interest in hiring a consultant for the town center project.

• Agreed to move revisions to Chapter 115 of the code of ordinances to next week's Consent Agenda
• Decided to move the next agenda review meeting upstairs due to the room becoming a polling place