Fletcher public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold its regular meeting on December 8, 2025, addressing routine approvals, a public hearing setting for a conditional zoning request from Fletcher Village Bakery, a resolution to donate surplus property to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office, and revisions to stormwater grant guidelines. The council will also discuss filling two Planning Board vacancies, hear a presentation from Fletcher Youth Baseball, and begin budget discussions for FY 2026-2027. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Setting public hearing for Conditional Zoning District – Fletcher Village Bakery (25-01-CZD)
• Approval of Resolution R-25-11 to donate surplus property to Henderson County Sheriff's Office
• Approval of revisions to grant guidelines for Stormwater Off-of-Right-of-Way Grant Program
• Selection of applicants to fill two at-large vacancies on Planning Board
• Budget process for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

The Fletcher Town Council approved the consent agenda, which included tax refunds, a public hearing date for a conditional zoning district, a property donation to the Henderson County Sheriff's office, and stormwater grant guideline revisions. Council selected Julia Fogel and Jacob Compher to fill two at-large Planning Board vacancies. The council also agreed to the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget schedule and entered closed session for personnel matters.

• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds, public hearing for Fletcher Village Bakery CZD, surplus property donation to Henderson County Sheriff's office, and stormwater grant guideline revisions (all in favor)
• Selected Julia Fogel and Jacob Compher for two at-large Planning Board vacancies (all in favor)
• Agreed to proposed FY 2026-2027 budget schedule (all in favor)
• Entered closed session for personnel matters per NCGS 143-318(6) (all in favor)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold an agenda review meeting to discuss several items, including a public hearing for a conditional zoning district for Fletcher Village Bakery, plans for the Cane Creek Greenway extension, proposed street resurfacing projects for 2026, and the budget process for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The council will also review applicants for a Planning Board vacancy, hear a presentation from Fletcher Youth Baseball, and consider donating surplus property to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office.

• Public hearing for Conditional Zoning District – Fletcher Village Bakery (25-01-CZD)
• Presentation of plan for extension of Cane Creek Greenway
• Proposed street resurfacing projects for 2026 with cost estimate
• Budget process for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Donation of surplus property to Henderson County Sheriff's Office with Resolution R-25-11

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold its regular meeting on November 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes, and several consent agenda items such as tax releases/refunds, a budget amendment for a FEMA project grant, and appointments of Susan Heafner as Deputy Finance Officer and Tax Collector. Discussion items include a presentation on extending the Cane Creek Greenway, instructions for updating the five-year capital improvement plan, and approval of a grant submission for stormwater improvements.

• Presentation of plan for extension of Cane Creek Greenway
• Approval of Budget Amendment #1 to FEMA project grant ordinance
• Approval of Resolution R-25-09 appointing Susan Heafner Deputy Finance Officer
• Approval of Resolution R-25-10 appointing Susan Heafner Tax Collector
• Approval of grant submission from Stormwater Off-Right-of-Way Grant Program

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold an agenda review meeting to discuss proposed 2026 street resurfacing projects, a plan for extending the Cane Creek Greenway, and updates to the five-year capital improvement plan. The council will also consider consent agenda items including tax releases/refunds, a budget amendment for a FEMA project grant, and appointments of Susan Heafner as Deputy Finance Officer and Tax Collector. A closed session is scheduled for attorney-client privilege.

• Proposed 2026 street resurfacing projects
• Presentation of plan for Cane Creek Greenway extension
• Budget Amendment #1 to FEMA project grant ordinance
• Resolution R-25-09 appointing Susan Heafner Deputy Finance Officer
• Resolution R-25-10 appointing Susan Heafner Tax Collector

The Fletcher Town Council approved the Stormwater Off-Right-of-Way Grant Program and a $100,000 budget amendment to fund it, along with the FY 2025-2026 legislative priorities list. The November 3 meeting was an agenda review with no formal votes, but the October 13 regular meeting included these approvals. The council also discussed 2026 street resurfacing and the Cane Creek Greenway extension.

• Approved Stormwater Off-Right-of-Way Grant Program (all in favor)
• Approved budget amendment #1 for $100,000 to fund stormwater grant program (all in favor)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 legislative priorities list (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda with tax refunds/releases (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of September 2 and September 8 meetings (all in favor)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council is meeting to consider a single item: approval of Resolution R-25-08, which expresses support for grant funding for a sewer project. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other business on the agenda.

• Approval of Resolution R-25-08 in favor of grant funding for Fletcher sewer project

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will introduce the new Planning & Zoning Director, discuss a Stormwater Off-Right-of-Way Grant Program and a related budget amendment, and consider a legislative priorities list for FY 2025-2026. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, tax refunds, and department reports.

• Introduction of new Planning & Zoning Director Tyler Morrow
• Discussion of Stormwater Off-Right-of-Way Grant Program
• Budget amendment to fund Stormwater Off-Right-of-Way Grant Program
• Consideration of legislative priorities list for FY 2025-2026
• Tax refunds/releases on consent agenda

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold an agenda review meeting to discuss the town manager’s proposed legislative priorities for fiscal year 2025-2026 and a stormwater off-right-of-way grant program. The meeting is procedural and does not include formal decisions.

• Introduction of new Planning & Zoning Director Tyler Morrow
• Discussion of Stormwater Off-Right-of-Way Grant Program
• Consideration of FY2025-2026 legislative priorities list

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold its regular meeting with public comments, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda. Key discussion items include a presentation on 2024 crime rates and police operations, potential stormwater improvement grants for private property owners, and filling vacancies on several boards. The council will also hear from the Love and Respect Community for Recovery and discuss mowing moratoriums related to campaign signs.

• Presentation on 2024 Crime Rates and Police Operations by Police Chief Dan Terry
• Discussion of potential storm water improvement grant program for private property owners
• Selection of individuals to fill vacancies on Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Water & Sewer commission, and ABC Board
• Presentation from Love and Respect Community for Recovery
• Brief discussion on mowing moratoriums involving removal of campaign signs during elections

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold an agenda review meeting to discuss applications for vacancies on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Water & Sewer Commission, and ABC Advisory Board. Presentations will cover 2024 crime rates and potential stormwater improvement grants for private property owners.

• Review applications for Parks & Recreation Advisory Board vacancies
• Review applications for Water & Sewer Commission representative
• Review applications for ABC Advisory Board representative
• Presentation on 2024 Crime Rates and Police Operations
• Discussion of potential stormwater improvement grant program for private property owners

The Fletcher Town Council held an agenda review meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They interviewed applicants for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Water & Sewer Commission, and ABC Advisory Board, and discussed a potential stormwater improvement grant program for private property owners, agreeing to continue reviewing it. Presentations on Constitution Week and crime rates were announced for upcoming meetings.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this agenda review meeting
• Interviewed applicants for Parks & Recreation Advisory Board vacancies
• Interviewed applicants for Water & Sewer Commission representative
• Interviewed applicants for ABC Advisory Board vacancy
• Agreed to further review stormwater improvement grant program for private property owners

Town Council

The Town Council will consider accepting two grants for trail programs totaling $393,441 in matching funds. The meeting also includes discussions regarding stormwater on Wilkie Way and the appointment of a new water and sewer commission.

• $100,000 grant and $100,000 match from Connecting Communities to State Trails Program
• $293,441 grant and $293,441 match from Great Trails State Program
• Review of stormwater issue on Wilkie Way
• Status of DEQ revolving funds application for sewer project
• Appointment to newly created water and sewer commission

The council discussed a stormwater issue on Wilkie Way and agreed with staff, the engineer, and the town attorney that making changes to the culvert would be a liability, so no action was taken. The council approved the consent agenda, which included accepting two trail grants totaling $393,441 with matching funds. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Approved consent agenda accepting $100,000 Connecting Communities to State Trails grant and $100,000 match
• Approved consent agenda accepting $293,441 Great Trails State Program grant and $293,441 match
• Agreed not to alter Wilkie Way culvert due to liability concerns

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold an agenda review meeting to discuss and possibly approve matching funds for two grants related to the Cane Creek Greenway extension, review a stormwater issue on Wilkie Way, and receive updates on a sewer project funding application. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, council updates, and department reports.

• Discussion and possible approval of matching funds for two grants for Cane Creek Greenway extension
• Review of stormwater issue on Wilkie Way with Ben Cathey of McGill Associates
• Status of revolving funds application to DEQ for sewer project
• Appointment to newly created water and sewer commission
• Approval of minutes from July 7 and July 14 meetings

The council discussed but did not formally vote on matching funds for two Cane Creek Greenway grants totaling $393,941, agreeing to move the item to the next regular meeting's consent agenda. They also discussed stormwater issues on Wilkie Way, agreeing to contact affected homeowners, and discussed a sewer extension loan application and a water/sewer commission appointment, with no formal decisions made.

• Agreed to move Cane Creek Greenway matching funds ($393,941) to consent agenda for next meeting
• Agreed to have town manager contact homeowners at 105, 109, 115 Wilkie Way about stormwater impacts
• Discussed but did not appoint member to Water & Sewer Commission; will revisit next week
• No formal votes taken on any item; all items were discussion only

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will meet on July 14, 2025, to approve routine items including reappointing the tax collector, releasing performance bonds for two subdivisions, and terminating a lease for town-owned property. The council will also discuss funding for Apple Country transit and hear an annual report from Asheville Regional Airport.

• Reappointment of Tax Collector Cynthia Broome for 2025-2026
• Approval of performance bond release for Heritage Park Subdivision (Jackson Family Developers LLC)
• Approval of bond revision for Authors Subdivision Phase I (Windsor Built Homes)
• Approval of Apple Country transit service funding agreement
• Termination of lease for town-owned property near Town Hall

The Fletcher Town Council approved the consent agenda, appointed Douglas Ferguson to the vacant Planning & Zoning Board District 4 seat, and agreed to hold the August 16 concert at Bill Moore Community Park. No public comments were made, and all votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of June 2, 9, 20, and 30 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases, bond releases, and appointments (unanimous)
• Appointed Douglas Ferguson to Planning & Zoning Board District 4 seat (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold August 16 concert at Bill Moore Community Park (unanimous)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council is meeting to review and discuss several administrative items, including tax releases, performance bonds, and appointments. Key discussion items include selecting a new Planning & Zoning Board member for District 4, reviewing the year-end tax collector's report, and hearing development scenarios for the Town Center property. The council will also receive an annual report from the Asheville Regional Airport.

• Tax releases/refunds
• Reappoint Cynthia Broome as Tax Collector for 2025-2026
• Release performance bond for Heritage Park Subdivision (Jackson Family Developers LLC)
• Revise performance bond for Authors Subdivision Phase I (Windsor Built Homes, off Rutledge Road)
• Discussion on Town Center property development scenarios (McGill Associates)

The Town Council held an agenda review meeting with no public comments and no substantive votes. They interviewed three candidates for the vacant District 4 Planning & Zoning Board seat, with a vote scheduled for the next regular meeting. The council also received reports on tax collections, Town Center development scenarios, and the airport, but took no formal action.

• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion only
• Interviewed candidates for Planning & Zoning Board vacancy (vote next week)
• Received year-end tax report showing $4,980,055.35 total levy and $7,419.26 balance
• Discussed Town Center development scenarios presented by McGill Associates
• Heard annual report from Asheville Regional Airport

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss two budget amendments for the current fiscal year and a fund balance designation for future park development. These are discussion items, meaning no final votes are scheduled at this meeting.

• Budget Amendment #5 for FY 24/25
• Budget Amendment #6 for FY 24/25
• Assigned for Future Park Development (Fund Balance Designation)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the lowest responsible bidder for bridge and streambank repairs at Bill Moore Community Park. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with no other business listed.

• Approval of lowest responsible bidder for bridge and streambank repairs at Bill Moore Community Park

The Town Council approved Bradley & Connor Grading Contractors as the lowest responsible bidder for bridge and streambank repairs at Bill Moore Community Park. The bid was $354,000, the lowest of three received. The contract will be signed within 90 days, followed by a pre-construction meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved Bradley & Connor Grading Contractors for bridge and streambank repairs at Bill Moore Community Park ($354,000, unanimous)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold public hearings on proposed flood damage prevention ordinance amendments and the budget ordinance, and will consider adopting the South Mountains Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and adjusting the ABC Board's working capital limit. The meeting also includes recognition of a planning board member and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on amendments to Appendix 1 of the Fletcher Land Development Code (Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance)
• Public hearing and approval of budget ordinance
• Resolution adopting the South Mountains Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Approval for ABC Board to adjust working capital limit to $1.5 million
• Recognition of Joe Tandy for years of service on the Planning Board

The Town Council approved the FY 2025-26 budget ordinance (0-25-04) totaling $9,995,316, with the tax rate remaining at 28 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The council also approved amendments to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and lifted the moratorium on floodplain development. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY 2025-26 budget ordinance 0-25-04 (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (unanimous)
• Lifted moratorium on floodplain development (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including regional hazard mitigation plan and ABC Board working capital limit of $1.5 million (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 5, May 8, and May 12 meetings (unanimous)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold a public hearing on potential amendments to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, discuss a possible relocation of the farmers market, and review fire inspection practices. The council will also consider a capital improvement plan for the ABC Board, discuss applying for state revolving funds for Hurricane Helene recovery, and hold a public hearing on the budget ordinance.

• Public hearing on amendments to Appendix 1 of the Fletcher Land Development Code (Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance)
• Discussion of potential change of location for the farmers market
• Discussion of fire inspections by Fletcher Fire & Rescue
• Presentation of capital improvement plan for the Fletcher ABC Board
• Public hearing and approval of budget ordinance

The council reached consensus to relocate the farmers market to Bill Moore Community Park, based on vendor feedback and a resident survey showing 90% support. They also agreed to have Fletcher Fire & Rescue conduct fire inspections via a memorandum of understanding, and to pursue a state revolving fund application for sewer extensions. The ABC Board's capital improvement plan was added to the consent agenda for approval next week.

• Consensus to move farmers market to Bill Moore Community Park
• Agreed to have Fletcher Fire & Rescue conduct fire inspections via MOU
• Added ABC Board capital improvement plan to consent agenda for approval
• Council interested in pursuing state revolving fund for sewer extensions

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will consider amendments to the Floodplain Damage Prevention Ordinance, possibly setting a public hearing for June 9, 2025. They will also vote on two resolutions: one to repeal the down zoning statute and another opposing state bills that would strip local land use authority. The council will receive an update on Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts and approve a budget amendment.

• Possible amendments to Floodplain Damage Prevention Ordinance
• Budget Amendment #4 to FY 24/25 Budget Ordinance
• Resolution R-25-05 to repeal down zoning statute
• Resolution R-25-06 opposing state bills on local land use authority
• Update on Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts

Town Council

The Town Council held a budget presentation for FY 25/26, where the Town Manager presented the recommended budget and answered questions. No formal decisions or votes were made on the budget; the meeting was recessed and later adjourned without substantive action.

• Recessed meeting for break (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will review possible amendments to the Floodplain Damage Prevention Ordinance, potentially setting a public hearing for June 9, and will consider Budget Amendment #4 for FY 24/25. They will also discuss a resolution opposing state bills to strip local land use authority, an update on the ABC store, and Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts.

• Possible amendments to Floodplain Damage Prevention Ordinance
• Budget Amendment #4 to FY 24/25 Budget Ordinance
• Resolution R-25-05 to repeal down zoning statute
• Resolution opposing state bills to strip local land use regulatory authority
• Update on Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts

The Town Council held an agenda review meeting with no formal votes. They discussed floodplain ordinance amendments, a budget amendment, and a resolution opposing state legislation on local land use authority. The council agreed to move the resolution to the consent agenda for the next regular meeting. No substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Moved resolution opposing state land-use bills to consent agenda for next meeting
• Discussed setting public hearing for floodplain ordinance amendments for June 9 meeting
• Discussed budget amendment #4 and resolution R-25-05 for consent agenda

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine items like minutes approval and consent agenda items, including an audit contract and a utility easement. The main discussion items are a request to the state legislature to change the municipal election filing period and a consideration to realign ABC board member terms.

• Approval of year-end audit contract for FY 24/25
• Approval of Louis Linn to another term on the ABC Board
• Approval of utility easement for Duke Energy
• Request to state legislative delegation to change filing period for municipal elections
• Consideration of realignment of ABC board member terms

The Fletcher Town Council approved changing the municipal election filing period from December to July and switching from the primary method to the plurality method. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the year-end audit contract, reappointing Louis Linn to the ABC Board, and a utility easement for Duke Energy. Additionally, the council approved realigning ABC Board member terms as recommended by the ABC Commission. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved changing municipal election filing period from December to July (unanimous)
• Approved switching municipal election method from primary to plurality (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including year-end audit contract, Louis Linn's reappointment to ABC Board, and Duke Energy utility easement (unanimous)
• Approved realignment of ABC Board member terms (unanimous)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold an agenda review meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on summer concerts at the Auction House, a Duke Energy easement request for Landing at Meadowview, and a funding request for Apple Country Transportation. The council will also consider reappointing Louis Linn to the ABC board and realigning board terms, as well as a request to change the municipal election filing period. The meeting includes public comments, approval of minutes, and consent agenda items.

• Presentation on summer concerts at the Auction House
• Duke Energy easement request for Landing at Meadowview
• FY 2025-2026 match request for Apple Country Transportation
• Re-appointment of Louis Linn to ABC board
• Request to change municipal election filing period

The council agreed to hold the June 7 summer concert at the Auction House instead of Bill Moore Community Park as a trial, with a bounce house, face painting, and transport from town hall. They also agreed to a Duke Energy easement for the Landing at Meadowview subdivision, to be approved at the next regular meeting. The reappointment of Louis Linn to the ABC board was discussed and will be on the consent agenda next week. No formal votes were taken; all items are pending final approval.

• Agreed to hold June 7 summer concert at Auction House (trial)
• Agreed to Duke Energy easement for Landing at Meadowview (moved to consent agenda)
• Discussed reappointing Louis Linn to ABC board (to consent agenda next week)
• Agreed to realign ABC board terms to stagger expirations
• Interested in changing municipal election filing period from December to July (pending BOE input)

Town Council

The Town Council held a pre-budget meeting to review departmental budget requests for FY 25/26. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with presentations from department heads. The council recessed and later adjourned without voting on any budget items.

• Recessed meeting (motion by Player, second by McKinney, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Player, second by McKinney, all in favor)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will meet on March 10, 2025, to approve several items including donating surplus property to Marshall, leasing a community park concession stand, and amending the current budget. Updates will also be provided on Tropical Storm Helene recovery and plans for a new farmers market.

• Donate surplus property to Town of Marshall (Resolution # R-25-03)
• Lease Bill Moore Community Park concession stand to Baabals Ice Cream (Resolution R-25-04)
• Approve Budget Amendment #3 for FY 24/25 (Powell Bill)
• Proclamation # P-25-01 honoring Spring Litter Sweep (April 12–26, 2025)
• Presentation from STAND T.A.L.L and farmers market update

The council approved the consent agenda, including donating surplus property to Marshall, a litter sweep proclamation, tax refunds, a budget amendment, and leasing the concession stand to Baabals ice cream. They also agreed to start the farmers market on Tuesdays from 3-6 PM near the green maintenance building, with a possible $18,000 gravel cost for park parking later. Updates covered Helene recovery, including a $36,000 FEMA reimbursement and park repairs.

• Approved consent agenda with surplus property donation, proclamation, tax refunds, budget amendment, and concession lease (all in favor)
• Agreed to locate farmers market near green maintenance building, starting in May
• Received first FEMA reimbursement of $36,000 for storm recovery
• Approved minutes from Feb 3, Feb 10, and Feb 21 meetings (all in favor)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council is meeting for an agenda review, covering routine approvals and several discussion items. Key topics include potential floodplain ordinance amendments, a farmers market update, a concession stand lease, and Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts. The meeting also includes consent agenda items like a surplus property donation and a budget amendment.

• Resolution R-25-03 to donate surplus property to Town of Marshall
• Proclamation P-25-01 for Spring Litter Sweep (April 12-26, 2025)
• Budget Amendment #3 for FY 24/25 (Powell Bill)
• Discussion of floodplain damage prevention ordinance amendments
• Lease agreement and resolution for concession stand operations

The council agreed to lease the concession stand at Bill Moore Community Park to Ray Dickerson of Baabals Ice Cream for $450 per month from April 15 through August 15, and the item will be moved to the consent agenda for the next regular meeting. No formal votes were taken on this or other items; the meeting was primarily an agenda review with discussion of future items.

• Agreed to lease concession stand to Baabals Ice Cream at $450/month (April 15-August 15), to be added to consent agenda
• Approved consent agenda items including Resolution R-25-03 (surplus property donation to Town of Marshall), Proclamation P-25-01 (Spring Litter Sweep), tax refunds/releases, and Budget Amendment #3 (Powell Bill)
• Discussed floodplain ordinance amendments; will be brought to a future work session after April Planning Board meeting
• Discussed farmers market plans; staff recommends starting near Parks & Recreation Maintenance building, Tuesdays 3-6 pm
• Discussed Tropical Storm Helene recovery; Patton Construction lowest bidder for park repairs, first FEMA reimbursement of $36,057 received

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council is meeting to discuss and approve the lowest responsible bidder for the park repairs project. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, presented by Town Manager Mark Biberdorf.

• Discussion and approval of lowest responsible bidder for park repairs project

The Town Council held a special meeting to consider bids for the park repairs project. After a re-bid process, the council approved Patton Construction Group as the lowest responsible bidder with a bid of $323,500. The motion was made by Councilmember Jim Player, seconded by Councilmember Keith Reed, and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Patton Construction Group as lowest responsible bidder for park repairs ($323,500) (unanimous)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will consider approving a lowest responsible bidder for street resurfacing projects, select a new Planning Board member for District 1, and hear an update on efforts to start a farmers market. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, a resolution supporting Chimney Rock State Park reopening, and a delinquent tax report.

• Approval of Resolution R-25-02 supporting reopening Chimney Rock State Park
• Approval of mid-year tax collector's report and advertising delinquent taxes per NCGS 105-369 on March 19, 2025
• Approval of Lee Bowser (Dist 2) and George Clayton (Dist 3) for another 3-year term on Planning Board
• Approval of lowest responsible bidder for street resurfacing projects (Ben Cathey, McGill Associates)
• Selection of individual to fill vacant Planning Board seat in District 1

The council approved Trace & Company as the lowest responsible bidder for street resurfacing on North Sunbury, South Sunbury, and Wild Meadow Road at $235,242.55. Mike Franklin was appointed to fill the vacant District 1 Planning Board seat. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a resolution supporting Chimney Rock State Park reopening, the mid-year tax collector's report, and reappointments to the Planning Board. The farmers market location remains under discussion, with a preference for the area near the green building.

• Approved Trace & Company as lowest responsible bidder for street resurfacing ($235,242.55)
• Appointed Mike Franklin to Planning Board District 1 (3-1 vote)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution R-25-02 supporting Chimney Rock State Park reopening
• Approved mid-year tax collector's report and delinquent tax advertisement
• Reappointed Lee Bowser (Dist 2) and George Clayton (Dist 3) to Planning Board
• Approved minutes from January 6 and January 13 meetings

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold an agenda review meeting to discuss several items, including a mid-year tax collector's report and permission to advertise delinquent taxes, applications for planning board vacancies, a request to start brush collection for storm debris, and an update on efforts to start a farmers market. The council will also consider a resolution supporting the reopening of Chimney Rock State Park.

• Resolution R-25-02 supporting reopening Chimney Rock State Park
• Mid-year tax collector's report and permission to advertise delinquent taxes per NCGS 105-369
• Applications to fill one vacancy and two expired terms on the planning board
• Request to start brush collection services for storm related debris
• Update on efforts to start a farmers market in Fletcher

The council agreed to restart brush collection for storm-related vegetative debris, coordinating with the county to stage small debris near the green building for county pickup. They also agreed to reappoint George Clayton and Lee Bowser to the planning board, and to consider donating a surplus Dodge Durango to the Town of Marshall. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Agreed to restart brush collection for storm debris, staging small piles near the green building for county pickup
• Agreed to reappoint George Clayton (District 3) and Lee Bowser (District 2) to the planning board
• Agreed to consider donating surplus Dodge Durango to Town of Marshall on March agenda
• Heard mid-year tax report: 97% collected as of Jan 31; delinquent tax advertisement set for March 19

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council is meeting to discuss the FY 2025-2026 budget, including a workshop on accomplishments and emerging issues. They will also hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Development Code, and consider a budget amendment for the current fiscal year. Other items include approving an MPO memorandum of understanding, receiving a presentation from a sergeant on forensic training, and updates on a farmers market and storm repairs at the park.

• Budget Workshop on FY 2025-2026 accomplishments and emerging issues
• Public Hearing on amendments to the Land Development Code
• Budget Amendment #2 to FY 24/25 Budget ordinance
• Approval of MPO memorandum of understanding and Resolution R-25-01
• Update on storm related repairs at the park

The Town Council held a public hearing and then approved amendments to the Land Development Code as presented by the Planning & Zoning Director. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included Budget Amendment #2 and an MPO memorandum of understanding. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved amendments to the Land Development Code (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including Budget Amendment #2 and MPO MOU Resolution R-25-01 (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from 12-2-24 and 12-9-24 meetings (all in favor)

Town Council

The Fletcher Town Council will hold a budget workshop to review accomplishments and emerging issues for the FY 2025-2026 budget, and will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Land Development Code. The agenda also includes several discussion items, such as filling vacant board seats and updates on a farmers market and storm repairs.

• Swearing in of Trevor Lance as Mayor Pro-Tem and Amber McKinney as Councilmember for District 1
• Budget Workshop on FY 2025-2026 Budget
• Public Hearing on amendments to the Land Development Code
• Approval of Budget Amendment #2 to FY 24/25 grant project ordinance
• Approval of MPO memorandum of understanding and Resolution R-25-01

The council swore in new members, approved the consent agenda including a budget amendment and MPO memorandum, and discussed upcoming items like a public hearing on land development code changes, planning board vacancies, a farmers market, and storm repairs at Bill Moore Community Park. No substantive votes were taken beyond the consent agenda approval.

• Approved consent agenda including Budget Amendment #2 and Resolution R-25-01
• Swore in Trevor Lance as Mayor Pro-Tem and Amber McKinney as Councilmember