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Hendersonville public meetings in 2023

102 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 18, 2023

Board of Parks & Recreation

Parks board to review events, dog park naming, and rugby concession

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation is meeting to discuss park project updates and consider several new business items, including special events, a dog park naming, and the operation of a rugby concession stand. The agenda also includes staff reports and routine approvals.

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Tue Dec 12, 2023

General Committee

Committee to consider Westlake rezoning ordinance after revisions

The General Committee will discuss Ordinance 2023-26, which would establish new Westlake zoning districts and replace Old Town zoning. The ordinance was withdrawn from a previous BOMA meeting and sent back to committee after resident and property owner concerns. The committee will also consider adopting a revised International Energy Conservation Code.

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Tue Dec 12, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Public hearing on Westlake rezoning; fireworks, tax freeze, fire MOU on agenda

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2023-26, a proposed rezoning and zoning text amendments tied to the Westlake at Hendersonville Land Use Plan. The board will also take final action on a fireworks ordinance amendment, consider resolutions on a property tax freeze request, a fire services MOU with Sumner County Schools, and street dedications, plus a committee appointment.

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🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Ordinance 2023-24. There was no discussion. There was a majority vote of seven (7) to five (5) with voting as follows:
7 yea · 4 nay
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Burgdorf nay · Peterson nay · Skidmore nay · Waters nay
motion to refer the substitute motion and the original motion back to the Finance Committee for review and to return to BOMA on the first meeting in February 2024. There was no discussion. The motion…
7 nay · 5 yea
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Skidmore yea · Dixon nay · Garton nay · Goodwin nay · Roberson nay · Sasse nay · Waters nay · Clary nay
motion to committee. Point of Clarification by Collins that her motion was to send both the resolution and the motion back to committee. The motion passed with a majority vote of ten (10) to two (2)…
10 yea · 2 nay
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea · Sasse nay · Clary nay
motion to refer the substitute motion and the original motion back to the Finance Committee for review and to return to BOMA on the first meeting in February. Voting was as folJows:
11 yea · 1 nay
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea · Clary yea · Sasse nay
motion to defer. There was discussion supporting moving forward with the Memorandum of Understanding so there would be no lapse in coverage of the students. There was a majority vote for the original…
11 yea · 1 nay
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea · Clary yea · Burgdorf nay
Tue Dec 12, 2023

Public Safety Committee

Fire department MOU with Sumner County Schools up for vote

The Public Safety Committee will vote on a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a memorandum of understanding with Sumner County Schools for city fire department services. The committee will also discuss the Shackle Island Volunteer Fire Agreement and receive notification about the Defense Logistics and Reutilization Program.

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Thu Dec 7, 2023

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

Committee to review litter cleanup, parade, and holiday events

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and review recent and upcoming events including the November litter cleanup, the parade and light festival, and Christmas decorations and open house at city hall.

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Wed Dec 6, 2023

Facilities Naming Committee

Committee to consider naming Memorial Dog Park

The Facilities Naming Committee is meeting to consider naming the Memorial Dog Park and to approve minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the main substantive item being the dog park naming decision.

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Tue Dec 5, 2023

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Public hearing on Stop 30 Future Land Use and Transportation Plan

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to hear comments on the proposed Stop 30 Future Land Use and Transportation Plan. The commission will also consider a resolution recommending acceptance of completed streets in Stone Ridge Phase 2. Several staff-level projects, including final plats and site plans, are listed as approved or pending.

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Tue Nov 28, 2023

Finance Committee

Committee to consider property tax freeze for all homeowners, waste facility deal

The Finance Committee will discuss two resolutions: one seeking state authority to expand the property tax freeze to all owner-occupied homes regardless of age or income, and another authorizing a development agreement with Repurpose Sustainable Waste Solutions for a solid waste reclamation facility. The committee will also receive reports on sales tax, hotel-motel tax, investments, and stormwater funds, plus a verbal update on the Hendersonville Library.

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Tue Nov 28, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on $86,615 arts festival funds, fireworks, Westlake zoning

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold its regular meeting on November 28, 2023, with several ordinances and resolutions up for consideration. Key items include the second and final reading of an ordinance appropriating $86,615 for the arts festival, first readings on fireworks regulations and the Westlake zoning districts, and resolutions on property donation, a development plan amendment, and planning fees. The board will also vote on a Beer Board appointment and discuss the interlocal agreement with volunteer fire departments.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to coincide with Collins' request. There was a majority vote of seven (7) to five (5) approving the amendment with voting as follows:
7 yea
Collins yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Sasse yea · Waters yea
Ordinance 2023-24 as amended
8 yea
Collins yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Roberson yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
Tue Nov 28, 2023

Public Works Committee

Committee to consider accepting Stone Ridge Phase 2 streets, speed study, roundabout fixes

The Public Works Committee will consider accepting the completed streets in Stone Ridge Phase 2, review a speed study on Cages Bend Road recommending a 35 mph limit, and assess signage and markings at the Bonita Parkway roundabout. They will also receive updates on trash collection, the Sanders Ferry Greenway, and light synchronization, and discuss a development agreement for Project Oscar.

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Mon Nov 27, 2023

Board of Parks & Recreation

Parks board to review project updates and approve five special events

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation is meeting to discuss park project updates and consider several special events, including a hands-on play lab, a Santa Skate inline hockey tournament, and multiple fishing tournaments. The board will also hear staff reports from various department heads. No votes on these items are indicated on the agenda.

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Mon Nov 20, 2023

Golf Commission

Golf Course Commission to meet November 21

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission will meet to conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items, including the acceptance of the agenda, minutes, and citizens' comments.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

General Committee

Council to consider Westlake rezoning, planning fees, land donation

The Hendersonville General Committee will hold first readings on an ordinance to establish new Westlake zoning districts and several resolutions, including one setting Planning Department fees and one accepting donated property in Mayfair. The committee will also discuss a lease agreement for Heritage Park House and an update on impact fees. The agenda includes both decisions and discussion items.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

Public Safety Committee

Committee to reconsider fireworks restrictions and fire aid agreements

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and potentially vote on an ordinance to further restrict when residents can shoot fireworks without a permit, narrowing the July window to July 3-4 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The committee will also review interlocal agreements with volunteer fire departments for mutual and automatic aid, which are needed for liability coverage outside city limits. Additionally, there will be a discussion on police chief recruitment.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on sales tax referendum for public safety, parks, paving

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider second reading of Ordinance 2023-20, which would ask voters to approve a half-penny sales tax increase for 10 years to fund public safety, infrastructure, parks, and paving. They will also consider first reading of a budget amendment for arts festival funding, a resolution for a historical marker, and other items including fire department agreements and board appointments.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance 2023-25 with voting as follows:
7 yea
Collins yea · Garza yea · Martin yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Clary yea
Mon Nov 13, 2023

Arts Council

Hendersonville Arts Council to review committees, finances, and festival

The Hendersonville Arts Council is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve October minutes, receive updates on city board actions, finances, by-laws, and the arts festival, and discuss new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

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Tue Nov 7, 2023

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear Grace Place parking waiver and Westlake rezoning

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a request to amend the Grace Place Ministry development plan with a parking waiver and new site layout, and on proposed rezoning and zoning text amendments tied to the Westlake at Hendersonville Land Use Plan. The commission will also consider consent agenda items including plats and site plans, and receive updates on staff-approved projects.

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION by Slatery, seconded by Martin, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin…
8 absent · 1 nay
October absent · Coker absent · Evans absent · Hasty absent · Longmire absent · Martin absent · Silkwood absent · Slatery voted aye absent · None. Hardwick abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Slatery, to group and approve the following Consent Agenda, with all staff comments as listed below: (1) Campbell Crossing - Preliminary Plat (2) Music City Studios -…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Altizer, seconded by Slatery, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin…
1 nay
None. Hardwick abstained nay
MOTION by Altizer, seconded by Slatery, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 9:18 PM. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, and Slatery voted…
2 absent
AICP absent · Planning Director LY absent
Thu Nov 2, 2023

Beer Board

Beer Board to consider licenses for Circle K, Costco, Birdie Bros, Catch

The Hendersonville Beer Board is meeting to consider beer permit applications from four businesses: Circle K #4703927, Costco Wholesale #1659, Birdie Bros, and Catch LLC DBA Catch Land & Sea. The board will also approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 5, 2023 meeting. Public comments will be heard.

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Thu Nov 2, 2023

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

Committee to plan Nov. 11 city litter cleanup and Christmas events

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee is meeting to approve the October minutes and discuss upcoming events, including a city litter cleanup on Nov. 11 and Christmas decorations and open house at city hall. The agenda is mostly procedural and event planning, with no major policy decisions.

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Tue Oct 24, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on rezoning 4.34 acres on East Main Street for Alexander Commercial Development

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a rezoning for the Alexander Commercial Development, an amendment to the Mayfair Phase 2 plan, budget adjustments, and a fireworks code change. The board will also consider resolutions on a vendor agreement, a cyber security grant, a police hire, and fire department mutual aid. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution 2023-44 with voting as follows: Aye: Collins, Dixon, Garton, Garza, Goodwin, Roberson, and Clary. Nay: Burgdorf, Martin, Sasse, Skidmore, and Waters. Clary declared the motion carried…
10 yea · 1 nay
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Waters yea · Clary yea · Martin nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Oct 24, 2023

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider $86,615 arts festival appropriation

The Finance Committee will consider Ordinance 2023-25, which appropriates $86,615 from the General Fund for an arts festival and authorizes the mayor to sign festival agreements. The committee will also receive reports on sales tax, hotel-motel tax, investment earnings, and stormwater funds. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and possible recommendation to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

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Tue Oct 24, 2023

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee discusses historical marker and infrastructure updates

The committee is reviewing a resolution to place a historical marker for William Henderson at City Hall. Members are also receiving updates on trash collection, the Sanders Ferry Greenway, and light synchronization projects.

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Thu Oct 19, 2023

Industrial Development Board

Industrial Development Board to consider funding for Project Oscar

The Hendersonville Industrial Development Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a financial report, and to consider three new items: a funding request for Project Oscar, a resolution adopting a public comment policy, and an increase in the legal counsel's hourly rate. No public hearings are scheduled.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023

General Committee

Committee to vote on sales tax referendum for public safety, infrastructure

The General Committee will consider resolutions to apply for a cyber security grant, amend the police department job classification to hire an additional employee, and exercise first right of refusal on property on Saundersville Road. They will also discuss an update on the PEP Safety Grant and land at Mansker Farms.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to consider property purchase, city attorney appointment, and park vendor deals

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a possible property purchase on Saundersville Road, the appointment of Lance Wray as City Attorney, and agreements for park services. The agenda also includes final approval of a video recording policy for Planning Commission meetings and budget adjustments for the 2024 fiscal year.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] The motion failed seven (7) to six (6) with voting as follows:
6 yea
Dixon yea · Garton yea · Goodwin yea · Roberson yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea
motion to approve Ordinance 2023-21 . There was discussion including the ordinance would not change the current method of the Planning Commission proceedings; it codifies what is currently being done…
10 yea
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea
motion to approve Resolution 2023-35. The types of reserves being created with this resolution were named. There was discussion including the percentages to be changed and the reasons why. Sasse…
7 yea
Burgdorf yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea
motion to amend Resolution 2023-35 carried. There was no further discussion on the original motion. There was a majority vote of eleven (11) to two (2) to approve Resolution 2023-35 as amended with…
11 yea
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Clary yea
motion to approve Resolution 2023-42. There was discussion which included Collins stating her constituents overwhelmingly were for the purchase while Garton's Ward 5 residents were against the…
4 yea
Collins yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Sasse yea
Tue Oct 3, 2023

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear daycare addition, Mayfair reconfiguration

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development plan amendments: adding daycare to Indian Lake Center Phase 3A and reconfiguring Mayfair Phase 2. The commission will also consider site plans for Stonecrest townhomes and a tower expansion at Drakes Creek, plus approve several staff-level projects.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Slatery, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, and…
7 absent
September absent · Coker absent · Evans absent · Hasty absent · Longmire absent · Martin absent · Silkwood absent
MOTION by Hasty, seconded by Altizer, to approve the Indian Lake Center Phase 3A - Final Development Plan Add Use (Daycare), with all staff comments. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hasty, Longmire, Martin…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Longmire, seconded by Altizer, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 7:10 PM. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, and Slatery voted aye. None…
3 absent
MPA absent · AI¢P absent · Planfiing Director absent
Tue Sep 26, 2023

Finance Committee

Committee to consider putting half-penny sales tax hike on ballot

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on recommending Ordinance 2023-20, which would ask voters to approve a 0.5% sales tax increase for 10 years to fund public safety, infrastructure, parks, and paving. The committee will also consider a final budget amendment and a revised fund balance policy. The meeting includes reports on sales tax, hotel-motel tax, and investment earnings.

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Tue Sep 26, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on sales tax referendum for public safety, infrastructure

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold first readings on several ordinances, including a proposal to let voters decide on a half-penny sales tax increase to fund public safety, infrastructure, parks, and paving. They will also consider rezoning 4.34 acres at 281 East Main Street for commercial development and a code of conduct for board members.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to amend Resolution 2023-29 by changing Item #13 to read "Inform the Mayor's Office or the Public Information Officer of any media inquiries for City information." There was discussion. There…
9 yea · 3 nay
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Waters yea · Clary yea · Martin nay · Sasse nay · Skidmore nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 19, 2023

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss future land use and Westlake rezoning

The Hendersonville Planning Commission is holding a member work session to discuss and provide direction on the STOP 30 Future Land Use Transportation Plan and a Westlake rezoning ordinance, along with other proposed zoning text amendments. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Martin, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 6:42 PM. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, and Slatery voted aye…
3 absent
RE absent · AICP absent · Planning Director absent
Tue Sep 12, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on procurement ordinance raising informal bid threshold to $24,999

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a second reading of Ordinance 2023-18, which raises the informal competitive bidding threshold from $10,000 to $24,999 and authorizes competitive sealed proposals. They will also hear a first reading of Ordinance 2023-17, which restructures city boards and committees, and vote on a resolution accepting completed streets in Savannah Phase 6. Additionally, the board will vote on appointing David Pigna to the Beer Board.

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Thu Sep 7, 2023

General Committee

Board to consider code of conduct and sales tax referendum for public safety

The General Committee will discuss a proposed code of conduct for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, sent back from a previous meeting for further review. They will also consider ordinances to let voters decide on a half-penny sales tax increase for public safety and infrastructure, and to require video recording of planning commission and board meetings.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on final plats for three subdivisions

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will consider consent agenda items including final plats for Cage Place, Durham Farms Phase 4 Section 36, and Mansker Farms Phase 19 Section 1B. They will also vote on a resolution recommending acceptance of completed streets in Savannah Phase 6. Several staff-level site plans and plats are listed as pending or approved.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves three final plats and street acceptance

The Hendersonville Planning Commission approved several subdivision plats and a street acceptance resolution. The commission also acknowledged staff-level approvals for three site plans and plats.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Martin, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 6:42 PM. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, and Slatery voted aye…
3 absent
RE absent · AICP absent · Planning Director absent
Fri Sep 1, 2023

Board of Parks & Recreation

Parks board to consider winter usage, hockey cameras, softball contract

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation will meet to discuss park project updates, a winter usage request for TUSC, a live barn hockey camera system, and a contract extension for the TMSAA State Softball. The board will also receive staff reports and hear citizen comments.

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Tue Aug 29, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Workshop on trash, recycling, Exit 8, revenue, and LED committee

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a workshop to discuss five topics: trash services, recycling with Enexor, Exit 8 development, overall city revenue, and the LED committee. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

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Tue Aug 22, 2023

Public Works Committee

Committee to accept Savannah Phase 6 streets, review trash and traffic updates

The Public Works Committee will consider accepting completed streets in Savannah Phase 6 from developer Creekside Homes, LLC. Members will also receive verbal updates on trash collection, limb and brush collection, Mustang Lane school traffic, light synchronization, and the Sanders Ferry Greenway.

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Tue Aug 22, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on rezoning 4.34 acres at 281 East Main Street for commercial development

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning for a commercial development on East Main Street, a grant for violent crime intervention, and changes to city boards and procurement rules. They will also vote on appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board and Arts Council. The agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: BOMA adopts budget amendment guidelines and Sumner County Mitigation Plan

The Board approved guidelines for budget ordinance amendments and adopted the Sumner County Mitigation Plan. They also approved a procurement code amendment and a grant for violent crime intervention. A proposed code of conduct for board members was sent back to the General Committee for further discussion.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve Resolution 2023-22. Without objection Dixon was added as a sponsor. There was discussion. Roberson moved; Dixon seconded an amendment to remove item "e", "Any other significant…
10 yea
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Clary yea
motion to approve Resolution 2023-22. Without objection Dixon was added as a sponsor. There was discussion. Roberson moved; Dixon seconded an amendment to remove item "e", "Any other significant…
8 yea
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Roberson yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
Resolution 2023-29 with voting as follows:
11 yea
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
motion to send Resolution 2023-29 back to the General Committee to have more discussion and establish ethics to bring back to BOMA at the September 26th, 2023, meeting. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING…
10 yea
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea
Tue Aug 8, 2023

Public Safety Committee

Committee to review Sumner County hazard mitigation plan adoption

The Hendersonville Public Safety Committee will consider Resolution 2023-33 to adopt the Sumner County Hazard Mitigation Plan as an official city plan, which is required for eligibility for federal and state hazard mitigation grants. The committee will also discuss fireworks, the fire department's strategic plan, and a police department tuition grant. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.

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Tue Aug 8, 2023

General Committee

Committee to consider rezoning 4.34 acres on East Main Street and procurement changes

The Hendersonville General Committee is meeting to consider two ordinances: one to amend procurement rules, raising the informal bidding threshold to $24,999 and allowing competitive sealed proposals, and another to rezone 4.34 acres at 281 East Main Street for the Alexander Commercial Development. The committee will also discuss video and A/V systems. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and citizens' comments.

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Mon Aug 7, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

Soccer coalition seeks height variance for Volunteer Park buildings

The Hendersonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a variance request for building height at 1332 and 1334 Drakes Creek Road (Volunteer Park). The request is made by Catalyst Design Group on behalf of Tennessee United Soccer Coalition via a conditional use permit. The board will also review minutes from the July 10, 2023 meeting.

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✓ Decided: BZA denies building height variance for Tennessee United Soccer Coalition

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request to increase the building height from 35' to 47.5' at Volunteer Park. The decision followed a public hearing with both supporting and opposing testimony.

Tue Aug 1, 2023

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Public hearing on rezoning 4.34 acres off East Main Street

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 4.34 acres from GC-PD and O-PD to GC-PD and approve a Comprehensive Development Plan for the property off East Main Street. The agenda also includes site plans for a Chick-Fil-A canopy and parking lot, Jackson Townhomes site plan amendment, and preliminary plats for Baird Farms and Curtis Crossroads Subdivision.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Alexander Commercial Development plan

The Commission approved a comprehensive development plan for a commercial project on East Main Street featuring Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and Fast Pace Health. Several other site plans and plats were approved, while one preliminary plat option was denied.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Altizer, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, and…
8 absent
July absent · Coker absent · Evans absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Longmire absent · Martin absent · Silkwood absent
MOTION by Hasty, seconded by Silkwood, to approve the Chick-Fil-A #1481 Canopy & Parking Lot - Site Plan, with waiver for landscape buffer. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Hardwick, seconded by Coker, to approve the Baird Farms ~ Preliminary Plat, with all staff comments and option A to reduce connectivity. Altizer, Coker, and Hardwick voted aye. Evans…
6 absent
Evans absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Longmire absent · Martin absent · Silkwood absent
Tue Aug 1, 2023

Board of Parks & Recreation

Parks board to review circus, background check policy, events

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation is meeting to discuss park project updates, a background check policy for officials, and several event proposals including a circus and a Power Wheels Grand Prix. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and staff reports.

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✓ Decided: Parks Board recommends watercraft rentals and approves new official background checks

The Board recommended a proposal for non-motorized watercraft rentals at Memorial Park and approved a new background check requirement for youth league officials. Additionally, the Board approved the Louis & Clark Circus and a Power Wheels Grand Prix event.

Tue Jul 25, 2023

Finance Committee

Committee to consider $663,332 violent crime grant for multi-jurisdictional video platform

The Finance Committee will read Ordinance 2023-16, which appropriates a $663,332 Violent Crime Intervention Fund grant for a digital video and data integration platform across seven Sumner County law enforcement agencies, administered by the Hendersonville Police Department. The committee will also consider adopting a 2023 Purchasing Policy and guidelines for budget amendments, and receive reports on sales tax, hotel-motel tax, and an investment fund update.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends new purchasing policy and crime grant to BOMA

The committee recommended a new 2023 Purchasing Policy and a Violent Crime Intervention Fund grant for the police department to the Board of Mayor and Alderman. A resolution to adopt budget amendment guidelines was denied. The committee also reviewed June 2023 tax and investment data.

Tue Jul 25, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on tobacco/vapor ban, grants, and appointments

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold its regular meeting on July 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes second reading of an ordinance to prohibit smoking and vapor products in age-restricted venues, first readings of ordinances on public meetings and a Violent Crime Intervention Fund grant, and several resolutions. The board will also consider clarifications for the Exit 8 Ad-Hoc Committee, reappoint Mayor Jamie Clary to the Resource Authority of Sumner County, and vote on appointing Tamara Ingersoll as Finance Director & City Recorder.

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✓ Decided: Board approves tobacco regulations and public meeting ordinance amendments

The Board approved a new ordinance regulating tobacco and vapor products and amended the municipal code regarding public meetings. Several resolutions were passed to accept grants for violent crime intervention and public safety, and the Board appointed a new Finance Director & City Recorder.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to amend the agenda by removing Item number ten (10). There was discussion. The vote failed four (4) to eight (8) with voting as follows: MINUTES OF REGULAR :MEETING JULY 25, 2023 PAGE2
4 yea
Burgdorf yea · Martin yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea
motion to postpone any action taken by the ad-hoc committee until BOMA receives word that the City's applications for grants at TDOT and GNRC have been determined and to include the Capital Projects…
7 yea
Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Clary yea
Tue Jul 25, 2023

General Committee

Council to vote on public meeting rules, police grant, and board changes

The General Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to public meeting rules to comply with new state laws, acceptance of a Violent Crime Intervention Fund grant for the police department, and amendments to city board structures. The committee will also vote on a resolution to apply for a safety grant and correct a clerical error in job pay tables.

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Tue Jul 25, 2023

Public Works Committee

Hendersonville Public Works to consider accepting Wynbrooke Phase 6 streets and grant applications

The Public Works Committee will consider three resolutions: accepting completed streets in Wynbrooke Phase 6, authorizing Parks and Recreation to apply for a BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Place grant for Volunteer Park improvements, and authorizing a property conservation grant for security cameras. They will also receive updates on trash collection, waste services contract extension, limb and brush collection, light synchronization, and the Sanders Ferry Greenway.

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Mon Jul 10, 2023

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Public hearing on adding auto service and repair to Triangle Final Development Plan

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to amend the Triangle Final Development Plan to allow auto service and repair as a permitted use on Parcel 057.00. They will also consider a site plan for a warehouse at 1200 Avondale Road, a revised parking reduction for Floor & Décor on Indian Lake Blvd, and an amendment to the Jackson Townhomes site plan. Several staff-approved projects are listed for information.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves warehouse and retail site plans

The commission approved site plans for the Crain Wallace Warehouse and a revised parking request for Floor & Décor. A site plan amendment for Jackson Townhomes was denied. The commission also approved a sign revision for Southview Professional Plaza and a street acceptance resolution.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION BY Silkwood, seconded by Altizer, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of July 10, 2023. Altizer, Coker, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, and Silkwood voted aye…
2 abstain
Evans abstain · Evans abstain
MOTION BY Longmire, seconded by Hasty, to approve the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2023. Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, and Silkwood voted aye. Nay: None
1 abstain
Coker abstain
MOTION BY Silkwood, seconded by Martin, to approve the following Consent Agenda, with all staff comments as listed below: Southview Professional Plaza Sign Revision (Wyncrest Sign). Altizer, Coker…
2 abstain
Evans abstain · Evans abstain
Mon Jul 10, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

Soccer coalition seeks height variance for Drakes Creek Road buildings

The Hendersonville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a continued appeal by Catalyst Design Group on behalf of Tennessee United Soccer Coalition for a variance via conditional use permit to the building height at 1332 and 1334 Drakes Creek Road (Volunteer Park). The meeting includes a public hearing and appeal consideration. Other agenda items are roll call, approval of June 5 minutes, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: BZA defers decision on building height variance for Tennessee United Soccer Coalition

The Board of Zoning Appeals deferred a request for a building height variance at Volunteer Park until August 7. The request sought to increase the height from 35 feet to 47.5 feet at 1332 & 1334 Drakes Creek Road.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Duhl to approve. Second by Jay
3 yea · 1 absent
Duhl yea · Jay yea · Ames yea · Guthrie absent
Motion by Duhl to adjourn the meeting. Second by Jay
1 yea
Planner Don Ames yea
Wed Jul 5, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

No agenda available for zoning appeals meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approves fence permit and defers soccer dome height request

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a conditional use permit for a privacy fence at 113 Lake Vista Drive. A request to increase the building height for a soccer dome at Volunteer Park was deferred to the July 10 meeting pending more information on drainage and line of sight.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Duhl to approve. Second by Jay
3 yea
Duhl yea · Jay yea · Guthrie yea
Motion by Duhl to defer until July 10 meeting with a request for more information on the line of site/drainage. Second by McDonald. Amendment by Jay to include drainage report. Amendment died for…
3 yea
Guthrie yea · Duhl yea · Jay yea
Motion by McDonald to adjourn. Second by Duhl
1 yea
Planner Don Ames yea
Sat Jul 1, 2023

Board of Parks & Recreation

Hendersonville Parks Board to review new leagues, benches, and events

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation will meet to discuss park project updates, including hours for Mary's Magical Place, and consider new business items such as a site map for the Pour Taste Sumner & Wine Festival, a Greenway Storyboard Trail, and drafts for Experience Ball Hockey and Southern Select Mustangs Box Lacrosse. The board will also consider benches in honor of Tom Battle and Harry Fuqua, and a pickleball league. Annual financial and disciplinary reports for the Tennessee United Soccer Club will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Parks Board approves new special hours for Mary’s Magical Place

The Board approved a 90-day trial for updated special abilities hours at Mary’s Magical Place. Several new sports tournaments and community projects, including a storyboard trail and memorial benches, were also approved.

Tue Jun 27, 2023

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider new purchasing policy and budget amendment guidelines

The Hendersonville Finance Committee is meeting to consider two resolutions: one adopting a new comprehensive purchasing policy and another establishing guidelines for budget amendments. The committee will also receive sales tax and hotel-motel tax reports. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

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Tue Jun 27, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on final budget, tax rate, and hotel tax hike

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and second reading votes on the FY 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, and a hotel privilege tax increase from 2.75% to 4%. Other items include amending job pay tables, regulating tobacco/vapor products, and authorizing a Safe Haven Baby Box agreement.

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✓ Decided: Board approves annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2023-2024

The Board approved the annual budget and tax rate with several amendments, including the creation of an ad hoc committee for the Exit 8 project. Other key actions included updating the Hotel Privilege Tax and approving a newborn safety device agreement. The Board also updated city job classifications and pay tables.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the majority vote rules because the original was part of a larger motion. If the whole motion was wished to be amended a two-thirds majority vote would be necessary. It was noted that a clerical…
6 yea
Garza yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Clary yea
Ordinance 2023-11. The vote was as follows:
8 yea
Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
motion to approve Burgdorfs amendment (with language substituted from the preceding vote) to amend Ordinance 2023-11. The motion passed with a majority vote often (10) to three (3) with voting as…
10 yea
Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
Ordinance 2023-11 which adds to the ad hoc committee's job to find other options for Exit 8 including design MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 2023 PAGE6 changes, reduce Exit 8 project to $3.8…
4 yea
Burgdorf yea · Martin yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea
to approve the amendment with voting as follows:
8 yea
Collins yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Clary yea
Tue Jun 27, 2023

Public Works Committee

Committee to consider accepting Durham Farms streets, trash contract timeline

The Hendersonville Public Works Committee will vote on Resolution 2023-25 to accept the dedication of completed streets in Durham Farms, Phase 2, Section 26. They will also discuss the trash collection contract timeline and an update on trash service, review the FY24 paving list, and receive verbal updates on limb and brush collection, mid-year budget amendment for paving, light synchronization, and the Sanders Ferry Greenway.

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Mon Jun 26, 2023

Capital Projects Committee

Capital Projects Committee to vote on re-engaging Exit 8 design and land acquisition, and awarding Rugby bathroom site work with $170,000 in hotel funds

The Hendersonville Capital Projects Committee will consider two action items: re-engaging in design and land acquisition for the Exit 8 project per the FY24 budget, and awarding construction of site work for the Rugby Project (bathrooms, sidewalks, apron) with an additional $170,000 from the Hotel/Motel Fund. The committee will also discuss future project planning.

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Tue Jun 13, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on budget, trash fee, hotel tax, and court costs

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and vote on several ordinances, including the annual budget and tax rate for FY 2024, a $251 garbage collection fee, a hotel privilege tax replacement, and revised court costs. The meeting also includes appointments to the Arts Council and Deer Herd Committee.

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✓ Decided: Board approves FY 2023-2024 budget and increases tax rate

The Board approved the annual budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, including a tax rate increase. Other actions included updating court costs and the hotel privilege tax. A proposed trash fee ordinance failed to pass.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to lock in the $156.00 trash fee for five (5) years. Peterson and Burgdorf agreed to incorporate their amendment into Clary's motion and remove the language "and disposal" throughout the…
6 yea
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Peterson yea · Clary yea
motion to amend Ordinance 2023-12 by reducing the proposed trash fee from $251.00 to $156.00 for one (1) year and remove the language "and disposal" throughout the ordinance except in reference to…
7 yea
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Peterson yea · Clary yea
motion to amend Ordinance 2023-12 by reducing the proposed trash fee from $251.00 to $156.00 for one (1) year and remove the language "and disposal" throughout the ordinance except in reference to…
5 yea
Burgdorf yea · Dixon yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Clary yea
motion to amend Ordinance 2023-11 by increasing the tax rate from $.7580 to $.9187. There was discussion. There was a majority vote nine (9) to three (3) to approve the amendment to Ordinance 2023-11…
9 yea
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea
motion to amend Ordinance 2023-11 by increasing the tax rate from $.7580 to $.9187. There was discussion. There was a majority vote nine (9) to three (3) to approve the amendment to Ordinance 2023-11…
10 yea
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
Tue Jun 13, 2023

General Committee

Committee to consider pay table changes and all-inclusive playground grant

The Hendersonville General Committee will consider two resolutions: one amending the city's job classification list and pay tables, and another authorizing a grant application for an all-inclusive playground at Sanders Ferry Park. They will also discuss a code of conduct. The agenda includes approval of the May 9, 2023 minutes.

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Tue Jun 6, 2023

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Public hearing on adding auto service to Triangle development plan

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to amend the Triangle Final Development Plan to allow auto service and repair as a permitted use on Parcel 057.00. The commission will also consider preliminary plats for Millstone Phases 6 and 7, several site plans including Floor & Décor and Jackson Townhomes, and a discussion of Tailgate Brewery building improvements.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission denies Jackson Townhomes landscaping amendment

The commission approved site plans for Floor & Décor, Grounds Guys, and McCarroll Heating & Air. A landscaping amendment for Jackson Townhomes was denied, and a request to add auto repair use at The Triangle was deferred.

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION BY Silkwood, seconded by Longmire, to approve the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2023. Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, and Silkwood voted aye. Nay: None
2 abstain
Coker abstain · Coker abstain
MOTION BY Evans seconded by Martin, to group and approve the following Consent Agenda, with all staff comments as listed below: (1) Millstone, Phase 6 — Preliminary Plat; and (2) Millstone, Phase 7…
2 abstain
Altizer abstain · Slatery abstain
MOTION BY Hardwick, seconded by Martin, to approve the requested waiver for front facing doors with brick siding. Coker, Hardwick, Hasty, and Longmire voted aye. Nay: Evans, Martin, Silkwood
1 absent
Altizer absent
MOTION BY Hardwick, seconded by Martin, to approve the requested waiver for reduced number of parking spaces. Coker voted aye. Nay: Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, and Silkwood
4 absent
Altizer absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Martin voted aye absent
MOTION BY Hardwick, seconded by Martin, to approve the requested waiver for increased parking rows in front of the building. Coker, Hardwick, Hasty, Martin voted aye. Nay: Evans, Longmire, and…
4 absent
Altizer absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Martin voted aye absent
MOTION BY Evans, seconded by Coker, to deny the Jackson Townhomes — Site Plan Amendment (Landscaping), to hold Use and Occupancy Permits and deny occupancy for the front phase, and to deny any…
1 abstain
Hasty abstain
MOTION BY Evans seconded by Martin, to group and approve the following Consent Agenda, with all staff comments as listed below: (1) Millstone, Phase 6 — Preliminary Plat; and (2) Eg isons Phase 7…
2 abstain
Altizer abstain · Slatery abstain
MOTION BY Coker to approve the Floor & Décor — Site Plan, with all requested variances and with all staff comments as listed below. Motion withdrawn. doors with brick siding. Coker, Hardwick, Hasty…
2 nay
Evans nay · Martin nay
Mon Jun 5, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to hear fence variance and soccer facility height request

The Hendersonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and consider two appeals. The first is a request for a conditional use permit to place a privacy fence closer to the street than normally allowed. The second is a request for a building height variance for a soccer facility at Volunteer Park.

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✓ Decided: BZA approves conditional use permit for dog training at 132 Elnora Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a conditional use permit for a major home occupation (dog training and boarding) at 132 Elnora Drive. The approval is limited to 13 dogs and is non-transferable, requiring Brittany Bertolli to reside in and own the home.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Jay to approve based on findings of fact 1C for 18 dogs. Seconded by Duhl. Discussion pertaining to the number of dogs. Motion amended by Jay to continue the November 7“ approval, which…
3 yea
Duhl yea · Guthrie yea · Jay yea
Motion by McDonald to adjourn. Second by Duhl
2 yea
All. Kany Simpsob yea · Planner Dale Duhl yea
Thu Jun 1, 2023

Board of Parks & Recreation

Parks board to hear lacrosse donation, Eagle Scout proclamation

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation is meeting to receive a donation check from Hendersonville Lacrosse, present a proclamation for Eagle Scout Ryan Russell, and discuss park project updates. New business includes the Art Council Art Festival and an 'Adopt an Access' program. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and staff reports.

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✓ Decided: Parks Board approves art festival and volunteer adoption program

The Board approved the use of Sanders Ferry Park for a three-day Art Council Art Festival. It also approved a request from the TN Bass Nation High School and Youth Program to adopt Mallard Point for volunteer cleanup. Additionally, the Hendersonville Lacrosse Club donated $6,000 for field lights at Memorial Park.

Tue May 30, 2023

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider FY 2024 budget, hotel tax, and trash tax

The Hendersonville Finance Committee will hold a special-called meeting to discuss and potentially advance the annual budget and tax rate for FY 2024, a hotel privilege tax replacement ordinance, and a trash tax proposal. These items are up for reading or discussion, with no final votes expected at this committee level.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends budget option and hotel tax update to BOMA

The committee recommended a specific budget balancing option and a revised Hotel Privilege Tax ordinance for BOMA's consideration. The hotel tax update is projected to generate approximately $150,000 in additional city revenue.

Tue May 30, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

FY2024 budget, hotel tax, trash fee discussed

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, the hotel privilege tax, and a trash fee or tax. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes scheduled.

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Tue May 23, 2023

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider new purchasing policy and budget amendment guidelines

The Hendersonville Finance Committee will read two resolutions: one to adopt a new 2023 Purchasing Policy and another to adopt guidelines for budget amendments. The committee will also receive verbal updates on the Arts Council Festival, Positive Pay, and investment activity, plus reports on hotel-motel and sales tax. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings.

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Tue May 23, 2023

Public Works Committee

Committee to discuss options for residential trash service

The Hendersonville Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss options for residential trash service, receive updates on trash collection, light synchronization, and the Sanders Ferry Greenway project, and approve the April 25 meeting minutes. The agenda includes a trash collection update with data on reported misses.

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Tue May 23, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on FY2024 budget, tax rate, and $251 garbage fee

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold first readings on the FY2024 budget and tax rate, a $251 garbage collection fee, and court cost changes, plus a second reading on a FY2023 budget amendment. They will also vote on appointments to the Deer Herd Committee and consider other board nominations. The agenda includes presentations and approval of prior meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board rejects $251 garbage collection fee and defers annual budget

The Board voted down a proposed $251 fee for domestic garbage collection and scheduled a special Finance Committee meeting to discuss the FY 2024 budget. Members approved budget adjustments for park maintenance and a fleet replacement schedule for public safety. A resolution to update the job classification list and pay table was also passed.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to defer Ordinance 2023-12
7 yea
Dixon yea · Garton yea · Goodwin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea
motion to approve Ordinance 2023-12. There was no discussion. The motion failed four (4) to seven (7) with voting as follows:
4 yea
Dixon yea · Garton yea · Roberson yea · Clary yea
[context] The amendment failed by a vote of five (5) to six (6) with voting as follows:
5 yea
Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
Thu May 18, 2023

Industrial Development Board

Industrial Development Board annual meeting: officer elections and funding requests

The Hendersonville Industrial Development Board is holding its annual meeting to elect officers for the coming year. The board will also consider requests for financial assistance from the TSBDC, the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Forward Sumner, and will review the minutes from its December 8, 2022 meeting. No public hearings or other business items are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Industrial Development Board approves $43,000 in donations to local organizations

The Board approved three separate donations to the TSBDC, the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Forward Sumner. Members also re-elected the current slate of officers and authorized the Secretary/Treasurer to investigate new investment options for board funds.

Tue May 16, 2023

Finance Committee

Hendersonville Finance Committee to consider FY 2024 budget and tax rate

The Finance Committee will read three items: Ordinance 2023-11 adopting the annual budget and tax rate for FY 2024, Ordinance 2023-12 imposing a $251 garbage collection fee, and Resolution 2023-20 approving a job classification and pay schedule. The committee will also discuss vehicle, hotel/motel funds, and insurance costs. The proposed budget includes a property tax rate of $0.7580 per $100 of assessed value and a 6% cost-of-living adjustment for employees.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends FY2024 budget and new trash fee to BOMA

The Finance Committee voted to recommend the annual budget and tax rate for FY2024 to BOMA. The committee also recommended an ordinance to establish a $251 fee for garbage collection and a resolution for a new job classification and pay schedule.

Tue May 9, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on dissolving Beautiful Hendersonville nonprofit, folding it into city

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold second and final readings on two ordinances: one to restructure Beautiful Hendersonville, Inc. by terminating its nonprofit status and moving its finances under city control, and another to amend the FY2023 budget to account for a $500 donation and $275,000 in insurance proceeds for windstorm repairs. The board will also consider appointments to the Arts Council, Golf Commission, Personnel Board, and Deer Herd Committee, and receive a presentation on a pay study.

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✓ Decided: City reorganizes Beautiful Hendersonville, Inc. and adjusts 2023 budget

The Board approved the restructuring of Beautiful Hendersonville, Inc. to move its finances under City purview. Two ordinances were passed to adjust the 2023 fiscal year budget, including a $6,000 addition for storm-related tree removal. The Board also approved several appointments to the Arts Council, Golf Commission, and Personnel Board.

Tue May 9, 2023

General Committee

Committee to vote on job reclassifications and pay table changes

The General Committee will consider Resolution 2023-19, which amends the job classification list and pay table for Public Works and Parks departments. The meeting also includes discussion of the Compensation & Classification Pay Study. The agenda is not purely procedural.

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Tue May 2, 2023

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review multiple site plans including Tesla EV station and Dutch Bros coffee

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will consider several site plans, including a new Dutch Bros coffee shop, parking lot additions on Campus Drive, and a Tesla electric vehicle charging station. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a consent agenda.

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✓ Decided: Approved parking lot site plans for Campus Drive with conditions

The Planning Commission approved several site plans for parking lot additions on Campus Drive, including a 5-3 vote for four lots and an 8-0 vote for 111 Campus Drive after requiring sidewalk construction and payment-in-lieu of curb and gutter. A Tesla EV charging station site plan was also approved unanimously. One initial motion for 111 Campus Drive failed 3-5 before a revised motion passed.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION BY Altizer, seconded by Martin, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 9:13 p.m. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Slatery, and Silkwood voted aye. Nay…
2 absent
ICP absent · Planning Director absent
Mon May 1, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to hear appeal for dog training/boarding permit at 132 Elnora Drive

The Hendersonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider an appeal for a conditional use permit for a major home occupation (dog training and boarding) at 132 Elnora Drive. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of minutes from February 6, 2023, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: BZA approves conditional use permit for dog training at 132 Elnora Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a conditional use permit for a major home occupation involving dog training and boarding. The approval is limited to 13 dogs and is non-transferable, requiring Brittany Bertolli to reside in and own the home.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Jay to approve based on findings of fact 1C for 18 dogs. Seconded by Duhl. Discussion pertaining to the number of dogs. Motion amended by Jay to continue the November 7“ approval, which…
3 yea
Duhl yea · Guthrie yea · Jay yea
Motion by McDonald to adjourn. Second by Duhl
2 yea
All. Kany Simpsob yea · Planner Dale Duhl yea
Mon May 1, 2023

Board of Parks & Recreation

Hendersonville Parks Board to review budget, camp proposals, and Mary's Magical Place hours

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation will meet to approve minutes and discuss park project updates, new program proposals, and a parks budget discussion. The board will also consider reserving pavilions and hours of operation at Mary's Magical Place.

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✓ Decided: Parks Board approves multiple community events and pilot hours for special needs

The Board approved several sports and wellness programs, including a football camp and yoga classes. It also authorized a pilot program for designated special needs hours at Mary’s Magical Place and recommended the parks budget to BOMA.

Mon May 1, 2023

Capital Projects Committee

Capital Projects Committee to discuss Exit 8, signal sync, and multiple road projects

The Capital Projects Committee will consider action items for Exit 8 and receive updates on signal synchronization, the Drakes Creek/Stop 30 intersection, Sanders Ferry Greenway, Firehall #7, Walton Ferry Road/Old Shackle Island Road realignment, pickleball facilities, Rugby bathrooms, and a cost estimate for Stop 30 widening. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public accommodations notice.

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Tue Apr 25, 2023

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to review FY24 budget and ordinance for vehicle purchases

The Hendersonville Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY2024 draft budget, receive updates on a pay study, hotel-motel tax, sales tax, and investment activity, and consider parameters for budget amendments. The committee will also read Ordinance 2023-09, which amends the FY2023 budget to purchase a knuckle boom truck and five police patrol vehicles using FEMA funds. The agenda includes both formal actions and discussion items.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves adjustments to the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget

The committee approved Ordinance 2023-09 to adjust the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget to allow for purchases using an anticipated surplus. Members also reviewed the FY24 draft budget, which includes a 6% cost of living adjustment and 10 police cars.

Tue Apr 25, 2023

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee to review FY24 draft budget and trash collection update

The Hendersonville Public Works Committee is meeting to review the FY24 draft budget, receive updates on trash collection, traffic signals, greenway construction, and other public works items. The agenda includes approval of the March 28, 2023 minutes and several verbal updates.

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Tue Apr 25, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to finalize budget amendment for storm damage repairs

The Board will hold second reading of Ordinance 2023-08 to amend the FY2023 budget, appropriating $275,000 for windstorm repairs to city buildings and parks, offset by insurance proceeds. They will also consider first reading of Ordinance 2023-06 to restructure Beautiful Hendersonville as a city board, and vote on Resolution 2023-17 to exempt signage for a city-sponsored hiring event. Several board and commission appointments are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City reorganizes Beautiful Hendersonville, Inc. under city purview

The Board approved the restructuring of Beautiful Hendersonville, Inc. from a separate non-profit to a city-managed entity. They also designated 'Hendersonville is Hiring 2023' as a city-sponsored event and cancelled two summer meetings.

Tue Apr 11, 2023

General Committee

Committee to review FY2024 budget draft and two ordinances

The Hendersonville General Committee is meeting to discuss the FY2024 budget draft, which proposes $58.8 million in expenditures, and to consider two items: an ordinance to restructure Beautiful Hendersonville, Inc. under city control, and a resolution to exempt hiring event signage from sign regulations. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

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Tue Apr 11, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Hendersonville BOMA meeting agenda with only procedural materials

This meeting agenda contains only a reference to the agenda packet and report documents, with no specific agenda items listed. The board is not shown to be deciding or discussing any concrete matters in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Board approves budget adjustments and new park advertising agreement

The Board approved a first reading of a budget adjustment ordinance and accepted street dedications for Hunt Club. They also authorized a grant application for a community playground and a new advertising agreement for city parks. Ron Hight was appointed to the Arts Council.

Tue Apr 4, 2023

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on Westlake at Hendersonville plan

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on the proposed 'Westlake at Hendersonville' Future Land Use and Framework Plan. The commission will also consider a site plan for a new Whataburger at 164 East Main Street, a final plat for Cherokee Woods Subdivision lots, and a consent agenda item for Smiles by Samantha at 537 East Main Street. A resolution recommending acceptance of completed streets in Hunt Club, Phases 8 and 12, is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Westlake Future Land Use Plan amendment

The Commission approved an amendment to the Westlake at Hendersonville Future Land Use & Framework Plan and authorized several site plans. The Westlake plan aims to reduce residential density in the Dockside District and incentivize redevelopment along the West Main corridor.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION BY Coker, seconded by Martin, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 7:38 p.m. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Slatery, and Silkwood voted aye…
3 abstain
yeff COKER abstain · AICP abstain · Planning Director abstain
🏢 Building at this address: Whataburger
Sat Apr 1, 2023

Board of Parks & Recreation

Parks board to hear suspension appeal, volunteer park proposal, event permits

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation is meeting to approve minutes, hear a suspension appeal, and consider several new business items including a Volunteer Park proposal from TN United, event permits, and quarterly financial reports from user groups. The board will also receive staff reports and updates on park projects.

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✓ Decided: Parks Board approves TN United soccer proposal and multiple community events

The Board recommended a proposal for an indoor turf facility at Volunteer Park and approved several sports tournaments and community events. Additionally, the Board reduced a player's one-year suspension to two games contingent on an apology letter.

Tue Mar 28, 2023

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider budget amendment for storm damage repairs

The Hendersonville Finance Committee is meeting to consider Ordinance 2023-08, which would amend the FY2023 budget to account for $275,000 in windstorm damage repairs, and Resolution 2023-18, which would revise the city's investment policy. The committee will also receive reports on sales tax and hotel-motel tax, and discuss budget schedule, revenues, insurance, and grant accounts.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approves budget amendment for windstorm repairs

The committee approved a budget amendment to fund repairs for city facilities damaged in the March 3 windstorm using insurance reimbursements. Members also approved a revision to the city's investment policy. Discussions were held regarding February 2023 sales tax and hotel/motel tax analysis and the FY2024 budget schedule.

Tue Mar 28, 2023

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee to consider accepting Hunt Club streets, playground grant, park ads

The Hendersonville Public Works Committee will consider three resolutions: accepting completed streets in Hunt Club Phases 8 and 12, authorizing a KABOOM! playground grant application for Sanders Ferry Park, and authorizing an advertising agreement for city parks. The committee will also receive updates on trash collection, a street light proposal, hazard mitigation, mosquito control, traffic, light synchronization, and the Sanders Ferry Greenway.

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Tue Mar 28, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Hendersonville BOMA meeting agenda contains only procedural materials

This agenda for the Hendersonville Board of Mayor & Aldermen meeting on March 28, 2023, lists only meeting materials—an agenda packet and a report—with no specific action items, ordinances, or discussion topics provided. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate.

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✓ Decided: Board approves revised City Investment Policy

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a resolution to revise the City's Investment Policy. A proposed fleet replacement schedule for Police and Fire departments was sent back to the Public Safety Committee for further review.

Tue Mar 14, 2023

General Committee

Committee to discuss BOMA code of conduct and voting procedures

The Hendersonville General Committee is meeting to discuss the BOMA Code of Conduct and voting procedures. The agenda also includes approval of the February 13, 2023 meeting minutes. The meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at 101 Maple Drive North.

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Tue Mar 14, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Hendersonville BOMA meeting agenda with only procedural materials

This agenda contains only meeting materials—an agenda packet and a Chief Operating Officer report—with no listed action items, ordinances, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with substantive decisions not detailed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Board approves revised city park field use policy and several board appointments

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a revised Field Use Policy for city parks and passed Ordinance 2023-05 and Resolutions 2023-08 and 2023-10. The board also appointed or reappointed four individuals to the Personnel Board and the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.

Tue Mar 7, 2023

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear Westlake land use plan and subdivision rule changes

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the proposed 'Westlake at Hendersonville' Future Land Use and Framework Plan and amendments to the Subdivision Regulations. The commission will also review site plans, preliminary plats, and resolutions on street acceptances, along with staff-approved projects.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves 2023 Subdivision Regulations amendments

The Planning Commission approved updated subdivision regulations and accepted street acceptances for two developments. Several site plans and a preliminary plat were deferred to the April meeting, and the Westlake Future Land Use & Framework Plan amendment was postponed.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION BY Evans, seconded by Martin, to approve the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2023. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, and Silkwood voted aye…
4 abstain
Hardwick abstain · Slatery abstain · Hardwick abstain · Slatery abstain
MOTION BY Coker, seconded by Silkwood, to amend the agenda to move the Subdivision Regulations public hearing to the front of the agenda and to amend the agenda to move Project #23-013-001 (Westlake)…
8 absent
Coker absent · Evans absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Longmire absent · Martin absent · Slatery absent · Silkwood voted aye absent
Wed Mar 1, 2023

Board of Parks & Recreation

✓ Decided: Parks Board recommends new advertising contract and approves several community events

The Board recommended a contract with Social Indoor Advertising for city facilities to the Board of Mayor and Alderman. They also approved several upcoming fundraisers, a half marathon, and a new tournament director. Additionally, the Board updated the event application to include emergency medical provision requirements.

Tue Feb 28, 2023

Public Works Committee

Hendersonville Public Works Committee meets; agenda documents only, no listed items

The Hendersonville, TN Public Works Committee is meeting on February 28, 2023. The agenda consists solely of three PDF agenda packet parts and a placeholder for documents, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. This appears to be a procedural or administrative meeting with no substantive agenda items provided.

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Tue Feb 28, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on mid-year budget adjustments and new 401(k) plan

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold its regular meeting on February 28, 2023, with a public hearing, citizen comments, and votes on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include the second and final reading of the mid-year budget adjustment ordinance, first reading of a code amendment on meeting times and committees, and resolutions to name the courtroom and adopt a 401(k) plan for employees. The board will also vote on appointments to the Beer Board and Beautiful Hendersonville, and consider reappointments to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.

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✓ Decided: BOMA approves $184,860 police grant and mid-year budget adjustments

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a state grant for the Police Department and mid-year budget adjustments. The board also adopted a 401(k) plan for city employees and named the City courtroom. Several appointments to city boards were confirmed.

Tue Feb 21, 2023

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to discuss sales tax, hotel tax, and new funds

The Hendersonville Finance Committee will meet to receive updates on sales and hotel/motel tax collections, discuss creating funds for hotel/motel activity and equipment purchases, and consider criteria for budget amendments. They will also hear updates on finance director recruitment, a salary study, and an investment policy update, and will appoint a vice-chair.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee appoints Mark Burgdorf as Vice-Chairman

The committee appointed a Vice-Chairman and approved the meeting agenda and amendments to previous minutes. Several financial reports and proposals, including the creation of new funds and a salary study, were discussed without formal action.

Mon Feb 13, 2023

General Committee

Hendersonville committee to consider meeting time changes, courtroom naming, 401(k) plan

The Hendersonville General Committee is meeting to consider three items: an ordinance changing BOMA and standing committee meeting times starting May 1, 2023; a resolution naming the city courtroom after the late City Judge Curtis M. Lincoln; and a resolution adopting a 401(k) defined contribution plan for city employees. The committee will vote on whether to recommend these items to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

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✓ Decided: City courtroom named the Curtis M. Lincoln Courtroom

The General Committee approved a resolution to name the city's courtroom after Judge Curtis M. Lincoln. A motion to move Ordinance 2023-04 regarding standing committees to SOMA passed 2-1. A resolution to adopt a 401(k) plan for city employees was read but no vote was recorded.

Mon Feb 13, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Hendersonville BOMA to vote on safety plan, street lighting study, budget tweaks

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold its regular meeting on February 13, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. The board will take final votes on an updated occupational safety program and a street lighting study committee, and will consider several resolutions and appointments, including a mid-year budget adjustment and a new investment policy.

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✓ Decided: Board approves mid-year budget adjustments and new city investment policy

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved mid-year budget adjustments, including a $5,000 increase for library hours. They also adopted a new city investment policy and authorized a lease agreement substitution for Vogue Tower Partners VII, LLC.

Tue Feb 7, 2023

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review site plans, plats, and road reconfiguration

The Hendersonville Planning Commission is meeting to consider several development items, including a site plan for a credit union, a preliminary plat amendment for road reconfiguration at Mayfair, a final plat for a housing phase, and a site plan amendment for an assisted living facility. The agenda also includes staff-approved projects and pending items for discussion.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves site plans for credit union and assisted living facility

The Commission approved a site plan for Liberty Federal Credit Union and a final plat for Fountain Brooke Phase 2, Section 3. It also approved a site plan amendment for an assisted living facility that removes a proposed pool and allows a garage encroachment. One preliminary plat amendment was deferred at the applicant's request.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION BY Altizer, seconded by Evans, to approve the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2023. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, and Silkwood voted aye…
2 abstain
Slatery abstain · Slatery abstain
MOTION BY Silkwood, seconded by Slatery, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 7:33 p.m. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Slatery, and Silkwood voted aye. Nay…
1 absent
Hardwick absent
Mon Feb 6, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to hear requests for training facility permit and two setback variances

The Hendersonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and consider three appeals: a conditional use permit for a recreational training facility, and two variances for reduced yard setbacks. The board will also approve minutes from the January 9 meeting.

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✓ Decided: BZA approves recreational facility and partial setback variance

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a conditional use permit for a recreational training facility and a partial rear yard setback variance. A request for a side yard setback variance at 160 East Drive was denied.

Wed Feb 1, 2023

Board of Parks & Recreation

Parks board to review 2023 special events and financial reports

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, a proclamation for an Eagle Scout, and updates on park projects. The board will review annual financial reports from the Mid-State Senior Softball League and Hendersonville Lacrosse, and consider several new event proposals and special requests. Staff reports and an athletic committee report are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Parks Board approves multiple community events and youth sports programs

The Board approved several upcoming events including a 5K walk, a music festival, and an inflatable event. It also authorized an Eagle Scout project for bird houses and benches, and approved elementary cross-country races.

Tue Jan 24, 2023

Finance Committee

Hendersonville Finance Committee to review mid-year budget adjustments and investment policy

The Hendersonville Finance Committee will consider Ordinance 2023-03, which amends the city's FY2023 budget with mid-year adjustments, including a pay raise for the Chief of Operations and increased spending on police vehicles, fire equipment, and paving. The committee will also review Resolution 2023-04 to adopt an investment policy, and receive the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and updates on sales and hotel/motel taxes.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends mid-year budget adjustments and new investment policy

The committee recommended approval of a mid-year budget amendment and a new city investment policy. Members also received the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which contained no findings.

Tue Jan 24, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Hendersonville BOMA to vote on safety plan, streetlight study, market permit

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold first readings of two ordinances: one updating the city's Occupational Safety and Health Program Plan and another creating a committee to study street lighting. The board will also vote on a resolution to allow the Handmade Market to use City Hall grounds, appoint a Beer Board member, elect a Ward 1 Alderman, and discuss committee assignments.

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✓ Decided: Mark Burgdorf appointed as Ward 1 Alderman

The Board appointed Mark Burgdorf to the Ward 1 Alderman seat and Andrew Kaczmarek to the Beer Board. The Board also approved an updated Occupational Safety and Health Program Plan and established a special committee to study city street lighting.

Tue Jan 24, 2023

Public Works Committee

Committee to review Waste Pro trash settlement and street dedications

The Hendersonville Public Works Committee will consider two resolutions: accepting streets in Durham Farms Phase 1 Section 1, and authorizing a lease substitution for a cell tower. They will also discuss a settlement agreement and contract amendment with Waste Pro regarding trash collection misses, plus updates on trash collection, no parking signs on Cages Road, light synchronization, Sanders Ferry Greenway, and the Bradford Berry House.

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Tue Jan 10, 2023

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to appoint new Ward 3 Alderman after Edwards becomes City Judge

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider appointing a new Ward 3 Alderman to fill the vacancy left by Russ Edwards, who resigned after being elected City Judge. The board will also hear a presentation on ALICE data from the United Way of Sumner County and consider appointing Andrew Kaczmarek to the Beer Board.

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✓ Decided: Jeff Sasse elected as Ward 3 Alderman

The Board elected Jeff Sasse to fill the Ward 3 Alderman vacancy created by the appointment of Russ Edwards as City Judge. The Board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 13, 2022.

Tue Jan 10, 2023

General Committee

Council to consider updated workplace safety plan and City Hall market renewal

The Hendersonville General Committee will hold its first reading of Ordinance 2023-01, which updates the city's Occupational Safety and Health Program Plan, and Resolution 2023-01, which renews the Handmade Market's use of City Hall grounds. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda includes only these items, with no other substantive business listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends updated safety plan and street lighting study

The General Committee recommended the passage of an updated Occupational Safety and Health Program Plan and the creation of a special committee to study street lighting. The committee also approved the renewal of the Handmade Market's use of City Hall grounds.

Mon Jan 9, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

No agenda available for Hendersonville zoning board meeting

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Board approves conditional use permit for kennel at 125 Walton Ferry Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request for a dog boarding and grooming facility with specific conditions regarding operating hours and fencing. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and maintained current officer positions.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Members
3 yea
Duhl yea · Guthrie yea · Ames yea
Motion by Ames to approve the request with the following conditions: A. Hours of operation can begin at 6AM (not before) B. Solid fence along residential property borders inside the 20’ landscape…
3 yea
Ames yea · Duhl yea · Jay yea
Motion by McDonald to adjourn. Second by Guthrie
1 yea
Planner Don Ames yea
Tue Jan 3, 2023

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear Bellsford Landing open space amendment and subdivision regulation changes

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request by Cages Bend Development, LLC to amend the Bellsford Landing Final Development Plan to revise the open space layout, and proposed revisions to the Hendersonville Subdivision Regulations. The commission will also consider a consent agenda item, development plans, site plans, preliminary plats, and staff-level project approvals. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval and officer elections.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Bellsford Landing and Southern Nurseries site plans

The Planning Commission approved several amendments for the Bellsford Landing development and a site plan for Southern Nurseries. The commission also elected its 2023 officers and deferred proposed subdivision regulation amendments to March.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION BY Coker, seconded by Silkwood, to approve the Bellsford Landing — FDP Amendment (Open Space), Requests 2 and 3 discussed in the Staff Report below, with all staff comments as listed below…
5 absent
Evans absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Longmire absent · Silkwood voted aye absent
MOTION BY Coker, seconded by Silkwood, to approve the Bellsford Landing - FDP Amendment (Open Space), Requests 2 and 3 discussed in the Staff Report below, with all staff comments as listed below…
5 absent
Evans absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Longmire absent · Silkwood voted aye absent
Tue Jan 3, 2023

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee to hear Waste Pro report

The Hendersonville Public Works Committee is holding a special called meeting to receive a report from Waste Pro and discuss related matters. The agenda includes only this report and discussion, with no other substantive items listed.

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✓ Decided: Public Works Committee to determine penalties for Waste Pro service misses

The committee heard resident comments and a presentation from Waste Pro regarding trash collection issues during holidays and inclement weather. The committee decided that city officials and Waste Pro will meet to determine an appropriate penalty for service misses. A resulting agreement will be presented at the January 24th meeting.

Sun Jan 1, 2023

Board of Parks & Recreation

Parks Board to review field permit policy and multiple event proposals

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation is meeting to discuss park project updates, field permit usage policy, and several event proposals including Eagle Scout projects and sports camps. The board will also receive annual and quarterly reports from various sports organizations and discuss the mid-year budget.

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✓ Decided: Parks Board approves new pickleball courts and field usage policy

The Board approved the installation of four pickleball courts at the Senior Center and recommended a new winter field shutdown policy. Several community events and sports tournaments were approved for use of city parks.