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Hendersonville public meetings in 2024

161 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 16, 2024

Board of Parks & Recreation

Board to consider 2025 dates, LPRF grant, and arcade trailer

The Hendersonville Board of Parks and Recreation will meet on December 16, 2024, to consider approving 2025 meeting dates, a 2025 LPRF grant application, and a video game arcade trailer. They will also receive verbal updates from staff on programs, athletics, special events, parks maintenance, and general operations. Public comments will be heard and the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes will be approved.

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✓ Decided: Parks Board approves agenda and minutes, hears staff updates

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation met on December 16, 2024, and unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the November 18, 2024 minutes. No items were brought forward for approval. The meeting consisted of staff verbal updates on upcoming events, facility renovations, and program statuses, plus a recognition of outgoing board member Lee Peterson.

Tue Dec 10, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on establishing Lakeshore Committee on second reading

The Board will hold a public hearing, consider approving minutes, and act on consent agenda items accepting dedications of rights-of-way and streets. They will vote on second reading of an ordinance creating a Lakeshore Committee, consider first reading of a budget amendment for the Eagle View Project, and authorize a fire department grant application. Appointments to committee positions and brief committee reports are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Indian Lake right-of-way dedication 9-3

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 9-3 to accept the dedication of an unnamed right-of-way in Indian Lake Subdivision, despite concerns from three aldermen. They also unanimously approved accepting completed streets in Millstone and Meadows of Indian Lake, passed the Lakeshore Committee ordinance, and approved the first reading of a budget amendment for the Eagle View Project. Several appointments were made, including Roberson as Capital Projects chair.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution 2024·39 with voting as follows:
9 yea
Collins yea · Evans yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Roberson yea · Skidmore yea · Ward yea · Clary yea
Tue Dec 10, 2024

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee to consider purchase of right-of-way near Drakes Creek Road

The committee will read and discuss Resolution 2024-47, which authorizes the mayor to execute purchase and sale agreements for right-of-way and easements at the juncture of Drakes Creek Road, Avant Lane, Countryside Drive, and Anderson Road, related to the former Drakes Creek Roundabout Project. The purchases would use already-appropriated funds not to exceed $82,000. The committee will also approve the minutes from its November 26, 2024, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee sends right-of-way purchase resolution to BOMA without recommendation

The Public Works Committee voted unanimously to send Resolution 2024-47, approving the purchase and sale of right-of-way near Drakes Creek Road, Avant Lane, Countryside Drive, and Anderson Road, to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) without a recommendation. The resolution is requested to be added to the January 14, 2025, BOMA meeting agenda. The committee also approved the November 26, 2024, meeting minutes unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Dec 10, 2024

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee to consider fire department grant application

The committee is meeting to discuss a resolution authorizing the Fire Department to apply for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The grant would fund new fire hose and regional medical training.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024

Arts Council

Arts Council to discuss logo design and 2025 festival plans

The Hendersonville Arts Council will meet to consider approving a logo design and receive updates on the library exhibit, the 2025 Arts Festival, the website, and the Holiday Open House. No contracts or financial decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Hendersonville Arts Council adopts new logo design

The Hendersonville Arts Council approved a new logo design, with William Clifford to refine it for use. The council also delayed approval of November minutes until January and received updates on upcoming events, including a library exhibit and the Holiday Open House.

Thu Dec 5, 2024

Beer Board

Beer board to consider new permits for Tailgate Brewery, Pickleball Kingdom, Oscar's Taco Shop

The Hendersonville Beer Board will meet December 5, 2024, to consider three new beer permit applications: LGG, LLC dba Tailgate Brewery at 248 Sanders Ferry Road; SJNC Enterprises LLC dba Pickleball Kingdom Hendersonville at 90 Volunteer Dr. Suite 480; and Oscar’s Taco Shop 28 LLC at 202 N. Anderson Lane Suite 105. The board will also discuss an expired CVS beer permit, a prior motion regarding a 30-day threshold for permits, and potential revocation of Exxon-A+-Tigermart’s permit if closed since May 2024. Staff will provide updates on recently released permits and tax payments.

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✓ Decided: Beer Board approves permits for Tailgate Brewery and Pickleball Kingdom

The Hendersonville Beer Board unanimously approved a Special Occasion Beer Permit for Tailgate Brewery Hendersonville, contingent on a state certificate of registration, and a Beer Permit for Pickleball Kingdom Hendersonville, contingent on a city business tax license. The board also approved the agenda as amended and the October 3, 2024 meeting minutes. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

Thu Dec 5, 2024

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

Committee discusses Christmas parade, litter cleanup, and open house

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee will hold its regular meeting on December 5, 2024. They will discuss action items including litter cleanup locations for community service workers, the upcoming Christmas parade on December 8, an open house on December 10, removal of decorations from city hall, and a date change for the January meeting. Verbal updates will cover bridge electrical work, artsy trashcans, gazebo decoration, and the welcome sign.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves agenda, minutes; plans Christmas parade participation

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee met on December 5, 2024, and approved the agenda and the November 7, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. No presentations were made. The committee discussed and planned for the Christmas parade, an open house, city hall decorations, and other beautification projects, but took no formal votes on these items.

Tue Dec 3, 2024

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review site plans for Fortune House restaurant and Redeemer Church addition

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will consider site plans for a new 2,720-square-foot Fortune House restaurant with a drive-thru at 123 Walton Ferry Road and an 11,650-square-foot building addition at Redeemer Church at 177 Bonita Parkway. The Commission will also vote on three resolutions to accept completed streets in the Millstone, Indian Lake, and Meadows of Indian Lake subdivisions. Staff will report on previously approved and pending site plans.

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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Martin, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, December 3, 2024. HPC Minutes 12/03/2024 2 Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty…
7 absent
November absent · Evans absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Martin absent · Silkwood absent · Slatery absent
MOTION by Martin, seconded by Altizer, to approve the Consent Agenda with all staff comments. (1) Fortune House – Site Plan (2) Redeemer Church Building Addition – Site Plan Director Free gave a…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Hasty, to approve the following: (1) Resolution 2024-011: A Resolution recommending acceptance of the completed streets in Millstone Phases 1, 2, and 3…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Hasty, to approve the following: (1) Resolution 2024-011: A Resolution recommending acceptance of the completed streets in Millstone Phases 1, 2, and 3…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
Resolution recommending acceptance of the completed streets in Meadows of Indian Lake Phase 4, Section 1, Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Slatery, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Martin, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery, and…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Hasty, to approve the following: (1) Resolution 2024-011: A Resolution recommending acceptance of the completed streets in Millstone Phases 1, 2, and 3…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
Tue Nov 26, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

First reading of ordinance to create Lakeshore Committee and resolution to amend pay table

The Board will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of Ordinance 2024-21 to establish a special committee called the Lakeshore Committee. A resolution amending the job classification list and pay table will also be read. Other business includes appointing members to standing committees, electing a vice-mayor, and presenting proclamations for former aldermen Lee Peterson and Jim Waters.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024

General Committee

General Committee to elect chair, vice chair, and consider liaison appointments

This is a procedural organizational meeting. The General Committee will elect a chair and vice chair, and consider recommendations for liaison appointments. No substantive business or ordinances are on the agenda.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024

Public Works Committee

First reading of ordinance to appropriate $94,200 for Eagle View Subdivision after default

The committee will read Ordinance 2024-23, which amends the budget to appropriate $94,200 from an escrow account for the Eagle View Subdivision project after the developer defaulted. It will also read two resolutions accepting dedication of completed streets in Millstone Phases 1-3 and Meadows of Indian Lake Phase 4 Section 1. Other agenda items include updates on trash collection, a stormwater penalty matrix, the Maple Row Blvd stormwater improvement project, and a verbal update on traffic light synchronization.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024

Public Safety Committee

Hendersonville Public Safety Committee to elect chair and vice chair

The Public Safety Committee is holding an organizational meeting with no substantive policy items scheduled. The agenda includes only procedural items: electing a chair and vice chair, accepting the agenda, and public comments.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider $94,200 appropriation for Eagle View project after developer default

The Hendersonville Finance Committee will consider Ordinance 2024-23, which appropriates $94,200 from an escrow account to complete the Eagle View subdivision improvements after the developer missed milestones. The committee will also elect a chairman and vice-chairman, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive recurring financial reports (sales tax, hotel-motel tax, investment earnings, stormwater, and PIPP fund).

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

Committee on Committees Meeting

Committee on Committees to decide membership of four standing committees

The Committee on Committees will consider and assign members to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen's four standing committees. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, agenda acceptance, and citizen comments.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board considers settlement agreement with Fire Chief Scotty Bush

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing Ordinance 2024-22 to ratify a settlement agreement between the City and Fire Chief Scotty Bush. The settlement follows a grievance regarding educational attainment pay and the application of city rules.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on ratifying settlement with Fire Chief over pay grievance, amending budget by $42,667

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider Ordinance 2024-22 to ratify a settlement agreement from the Management Review Committee regarding Fire Chief Scotty Bush's grievance over educational attainment pay. The settlement includes a 2.5% retroactive pay increase, a $17,500 cash payment in quarterly installments, and $24,475 in attorney fees. The ordinance also amends the FY2025 budget to appropriate $42,667, which will deplete the general fund surplus and use available fund balance.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to add the Exhibit A-1 lo Ordinance 2024-22. Clary declared the motion carried. Roberson added that neither the grievant or the City admits any liability or responsibility. Attorney Wray added…
9 yea
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea
Tue Nov 19, 2024

Deer Monitoring Committee

Deer Monitoring & Control Committee to discuss 2025 action plan

The committee will review the 2024-25 initiatives and the action plan for 2025 agenda items. Members will also discuss requests from hunters for hunting locations and strategic communications.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

Finance Committee

Finance Committee considers settlement agreement with Fire Chief Scotty Bush

The committee is reviewing Ordinance 2024-22 to ratify a settlement agreement regarding a grievance filed by Fire Chief Scotty Bush over educational attainment pay. The proposal includes a budget amendment to appropriate funds for retroactive pay, damages, and legal fees.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024

Board of Parks & Recreation

Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation meets for updates

The Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive verbal updates from department leadership. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and staff reports.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024

Golf Commission

Golf commission to consider sledding signage and 2025 meeting dates

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission will discuss and potentially approve sledding signage and a letter to the neighborhood, approve the 2025 meeting schedule, receive an update on an easement, and recognize Chairman Maynord. The meeting also includes a note to skip the December meeting.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to consider next steps for Drakes Creek Roundabout Project

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on four resolutions, including next steps for the Drakes Creek Roundabout at the intersection of Drakes Creek Road, Avant Lane, Countryside Drive, and Anderson Road, and final approval of the Norman Creek Phase 3 development plan on 0 Anderson Lane. Other business includes establishing a waste collection incentive program and accepting completed streets in Savannah Phase 8, Section 2. The board will also vote on appointments to the Beautiful Hendersonville, Art Council, Disability Board, and Facilities Naming Committee.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the City should listen to its constituents and several of the speakers are not our constituents. If traffic can be better, it is a good thing. Burgdorf wants the best use of taxpayer dollars. He…
6 yea
Collins yea · Garza yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Clary yea
resolution as it allows citizens to provide input. Without objection, he was added as a sponsor. Sasse expressed that citizens can tip the trash collector if they are doing a good job. He does not…
4 yea
Martin yea · Peterson yea · Skidmore yea · Clary yea
Tue Nov 12, 2024

General Committee

Ordinance creates Lakeshore Committee to study Old Hickory Lake issues

The General Committee will hold first readings of three items: Ordinance 2024-21 establishing a special Lakeshore Committee to advise on Old Hickory Lake and shoreline issues; Resolution 2024-42 amending the job classification list and pay table for Public Works; and Resolution 2024-43 approving next steps for the Drakes Creek Roundabout Project. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting and hear citizen comments.

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Mon Nov 11, 2024

Arts Council

Hendersonville Arts Council to discuss 2025 Arts Festival and library showcase

The Arts Council will meet to review updates on the 2025 Arts Festival and a holiday open house. The body will also discuss a website update and an artist showcase at the library.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

Committee to discuss community cleanup, holiday events, and beautification projects

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee is discussing routine beautification action items, including a community litter cleanup review, a plant sale with Sumner County Master Gardeners, wreaths, City Hall decoration dates, an Open House on Dec. 10, and the Christmas Parade. Verbal updates cover bridge electrical work, artsy trashcans, gazebo repairs, welcome signs, and art on bridges and steps. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Committee partners with Master Gardeners for plant sale

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee approved a partnership with the Sumner County Master Gardeners for a plant sale on April 12, 2025, at Memorial Park. They also decided to decorate City Hall on November 22, 2024, and reviewed the success of the community litter cleanup. No other formal votes were taken.

Mon Nov 4, 2024

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider senior living complex at 1000 Berkley Ave

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request by National Healthcare Corporation to rezone 15.88 acres at 1000 Berkley Avenue for an amended Comprehensive Development Plan (Willowbrooke Phase 2) allowing a 169-unit independent living facility for seniors. Other agenda items include a Walmart #1376 remodel site plan, final plats for Millstone and Stonecrest phases, and a preliminary plat for Berry Hill Phase 2 Section 3.

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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Slater, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of Monday, November 4, 2024. HPC Minutes 11/04/2024 2 Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Martin…
7 absent
October absent · Evans absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Martin absent · Silkwood absent · Slatery absent
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Altizer, to approve the Consent Agenda with all staff comments. (1) Berry Hill Phase 2 Section 3 – Preliminary Plat (2) The Cages – Site Plan (3) Millstone Phase 6 –…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Altizer, seconded by Martin, to approve the request of applicant to defer Willowbrooke Phase 2 CDP to the February HPC meeting. Altizer, Hardwick, Hasty, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery, and…
1 nay
Evans. None abstained nay
MOTION by Altizer, seconded by Hasty to approve waiver request for all colors as presented for Walmart #1376 Remodel. Hardwick and Hasty voted aye
6 nay
Altizer nay · Evans nay · Martin nay · Silkwood nay · Slatery nay · Coker. None abstained nay
MOTION by Altizer, seconded by Hasty, to approve the following: (1) Resolution 2024-010: A resolution recommending acceptance of the completed streets in Savannah Phase 8, Section 2, Hendersonville…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Altizer, seconded by Hasty, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery, and…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Altizer, to approve the Consent Agenda with all staff comments. (1) Berry Hill Phase 2 Section 3 – Preliminary Plat (2) The Cages – Site Plan (3) Millstone Phase 6 –…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Altizer, seconded by Martin, to approve the request of applicant to defer Willowbrooke Phase 2 CDP to the February 4, 2025, HPC meeting. Altizer, Hardwick, Hasty, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery…
1 nay
Evans. None abstained nay
MOTION by Altizer, seconded by Hasty, to approve Walmart #1376 Remodel waiver request. Hardwick and Hasty voted aye
6 nay
Altizer nay · Evans nay · Martin nay · Silkwood nay · Slatery nay · Coker. None abstained nay
MOTION by Altizer, seconded by Silkwood, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 8:15 PM. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery, and Coker voted aye. None…
5 absent
JEFF COKER absent · KEITH L. FREE absent · MPA absent · AICP absent · Planning Director absent
Mon Nov 4, 2024

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider three variance requests on Grapevine Road, Fountain Brooke, La Vista

The Hendersonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and consider three variance requests. Each request seeks relief from setback requirements for residential improvements: a detached garage, an enclosed porch, and a carport.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

Board of Parks & Recreation

Parks Board to review event and field usage requests

The Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to approve several event requests and field usage applications. The meeting also includes verbal updates from parks and recreation staff.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024

Public Works Committee

Hendersonville proposes $4,000 annual waste collection incentive program

The Public Works Committee is reviewing resolutions to accept new street dedications and establish a performance reward program for waste collection crews. The body will also receive updates on trash collection and light synchronization.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Public hearing and final vote on rezoning for Wyncrest Commercial Plaza at Saundersville and Wyncrest

This meeting includes a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance to rezone 4.84 acres from residential to commercial for the Wyncrest Commercial Plaza. The board will also consider the second reading of the Safe Neighborhoods Ordinance to set a default 25 mph speed limit on residential streets. Additionally, resolutions for development plans at Futbol5 and Norman Creek Phase 3 will be read. Appointments to several boards are also on the agenda.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance 2024-18 with voting as follows:
8 yea
Collins yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Martin yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Clary yea
Ordinance 2024-18 as amended with voting as follows:
7 yea
Collins yea · Garza yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Skidmore yea · Clary yea
Mon Oct 21, 2024

Golf Commission

Golf Commission to review clubhouse items and seasonal closures

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission will meet to approve minutes from September, discuss public comments, and vote on items including clubhouse updates and a closure day in early November. The agenda includes updates on an easement and a letter from the mayor regarding sledding signage.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

Deer Monitoring Committee

Deer Monitoring Committee to discuss 2024-25 initiatives and BOMA presentation

The Deer Monitoring Committee will review 2024-25 initiatives including a deer dashboard, USDA survey results, accident reports, and carcass removals. They will also discuss a request from hunters for places to hunt and plans for a presentation to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen covering the deer workshop, herd survey, pamphlet, and website.

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Mon Oct 14, 2024

Arts Council

Arts Council to consider Holiday Lights Contest, approve minutes

The Hendersonville Arts Council will hold a regular meeting on October 14, 2024. The only action item is a discussion of the Holiday Lights Contest. The council will also vote on minutes from August and September meetings and receive verbal updates on the 2025 Arts Festival, website updates, and the Holiday Open House.

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Thu Oct 10, 2024

Industrial Development Board

Board to hold public hearing on $8M bond for Dynamic Property Management project

The Industrial Development Board will hold a public hearing and consider a preliminary bond resolution for up to $8 million in revenue bonds for the Dynamic Property Management TN, LLC project. The board will also consider a funding request from the Chamber of Commerce for tornado relief. Other items include approval of minutes and a financial report.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

Public Safety Committee

Committee to discuss reducing residential speed limit to 25 mph

The Public Safety Committee will consider Ordinance 2024-16, the Safe Neighborhoods Ordinance, which would lower the default speed limit in residential areas from 30 mph to 25 mph. The committee will also approve minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting. No other major decisions are on the agenda.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

General Committee

Committee to consider parking reduction for Futbol5 sports complex at 240 Innovation Way

The General Committee will hear two resolutions: one amending the Futbol5 Comprehensive Development Plan to reduce required parking from 220 to 174 spaces, and another approving the Norman Creek Phase 3 Final Development Plan at 0 Anderson Lane. The committee will also approve September meeting minutes and hear citizen comments.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

First reading of Safe Neighborhoods Ordinance to review residential speed limits

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a first reading of Ordinance 2024-16, which would amend city code to review and address speed limits in residential areas. The consent agenda includes three resolutions accepting dedication of completed streets in Durham Farms phases 2-4. The board will also consider rescheduling the December 24, 2024 meeting.

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Thu Oct 3, 2024

Beer Board

Beer Board reviews event permits and business applications

The Hendersonville Beer Board is meeting to discuss committee business regarding several local establishments and events. The board will review requests from Half Batch Brewing, Operation Rose, Thai Orchid, Mercado Latino, and Trattoria La Caverna.

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Thu Oct 3, 2024

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

Committee to discuss Beautification Awards, litter cleanup, and bridge projects

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee will review action items including the Beautification Awards deadline, community litter cleanup on Oct. 19, bridge electrical work, wreath decorations, and welcome sign landscaping. Verbal updates will cover litter awareness, bridge pressure washing, and gazebo completion.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Heritage Park concept plan with $3.38M state grant

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two continued items: a parking reduction request from Futbol5 Investment Group at 240 Innovation Way, and a rezoning of 74.9 acres by JLR Property Holdings LLC at Caldwell Drive. They will also review a concept plan for Heritage Park (119 East Drive) funded by a $3.38 million state grant, plus several development and site plans.

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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Longmire, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, October 1, 2024. HPC Minutes 10/01/2024 2 Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty…
6 absent
Martin absent · September absent · Evans absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Silkwood absent
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Altizer, to approve the Heritage Park Concept Plan with all staff comments. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Silkwood, and Coker voted aye
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Hardwick, to approve the Futbol5 CDP Amendment with all staff comments. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Silkwood, and Coker voted aye
1 nay
Evans. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Altizer, to defer per applicant the JLR Caldwell Dr – PDP with public hearing to remain open. Altizer, Evans, Hasty, Longmire, and Coker voted aye
2 nay
Hardwick nay · Silkwood. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Hasty, to approve the Norman Creek Phase 3 FDP with all staff comments. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Silkwood, and Coker voted aye
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Hasty, seconded by Altizer, to approve the Sumner County Health Department at Hendersonville with all staff comments. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Silkwood, and Coker voted aye
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Altizer, seconded by Hasty, to group and approve the following: (1) Resolution 2024-07: A resolution recommending acceptance of the completed streets in Durham Farms, Phase 2, Section 27…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Altizer, to approve the Heritage Park - Concept Plan with all staff comments. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Silkwood, and Coker voted aye
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Hardwick, to approve the Futobol5 - CDP Amendment with all staff comments. Altizer, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Silkwood, and Coker voted aye
1 nay
Evans. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Altizer, to defer per applicant the JLR Caldwell – PDP and to keep public hearing open. Altizer, Evans, Hasty, Longmire, and Coker voted aye
2 nay
Hardwick nay · Silkwood. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Hasty, to approve the Norman Creek Phase 3 - FDP with all staff comments. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Silkwood, and Coker voted aye
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Hasty, seconded by Altizer, to approve the Sumner County Health Department @ Hendersonville Site Plan with all staff comments. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Silkwood, and Coker…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Altizer, seconded by Silkwood, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 8:02 PM. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Silkwood, and Coker voted aye. None voted…
6 absent
Martin absent · JEFF COKER absent · KEITH L. FREE absent · MPA absent · AICP absent · Planning Director absent
Tue Sep 24, 2024

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee to consider reducing residential speed limit to 25 mph

The committee will hold the first reading of Ordinance 2024-16, which would lower the default speed limit on local residential streets from 30 to 25 mph and authorize traffic-calming measures. It will also consider three resolutions accepting the dedication of completed streets in Durham Farms Phase 2, 3, and 4. Updates on trash collection performance and light synchronization are scheduled as discussion items.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

First reading of rezoning for 4.84 acres at Saundersville & Wyncrest to general commercial

The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on ordinances, including a rezoning for a commercial plaza, compensation for board members, final budget adjustments, and a permit policy for private outdoor activities in city parks. A presentation from the Deer Herd Monitoring and Control Committee is also scheduled.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance 2024-18 on first reading with voting as follows:
8 yea · 5 nay
Collins yea · Garza yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Clary yea · Burgdorf nay · Dixon nay · Garton nay · Goodwin nay · Waters nay
Mon Sep 23, 2024

Board of Parks & Recreation

Board to consider ball hockey program, dodgeball tournament, and crow study

The Board will vote on several items for approval, including a research study on American crows, a ball hockey program proposal, a middle school dodgeball tournament, and site maps for Bearpaw Lacrosse and Sumner Fest. They will also receive verbal updates from recreation and parks staff and hear public comments.

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Wed Sep 18, 2024

Capital Projects Committee

Committee to review draft 10-year transportation capital improvement plan

The Capital Projects Committee will hold a work session to discuss the 2025-2035 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan draft. The public may comment on the draft during the meeting. The committee will also approve minutes from July 11, 2024.

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews 2025-2035 transportation plan draft

The Capital Projects Committee held a work session to discuss the draft 2025-2035 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan, with presentations on public survey results and project prioritization goals. No formal decisions were made; the agenda was approved, but the July 11, 2024 minutes were deferred to the next meeting. A resident commented on traffic studies and specific road concerns.

Tue Sep 17, 2024

Deer Monitoring Committee

Deer Monitoring & Control Committee to discuss 2024-25 initiatives and BOMA presentation

The committee will meet to review reports and address old business regarding 2024-25 initiatives and a presentation to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA). The agenda includes a period for public recognition.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024

Golf Commission

Golf Commission to discuss sledding signage and course improvements

The Golf Course Commission will meet to approve sledding signage and review updates regarding the clubhouse roof and a Public Works review. The body will also discuss the Golf Course Improvement Listing.

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✓ Decided: Golf commission approves no-trespassing sign copy

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission unanimously approved the copy for a proposed no-trespassing sign restricting golf course access to registered players. The commission also received reports on course repairs, financial results, and projected cash balances, but took no other formal action.

Tue Sep 10, 2024

General Committee

Rezoning of 4.84 acres for commercial plaza at Saundersville and Wyncrest up for reading

The General Committee will consider a resolution to name the Sanders Ferry Greenway after former Alderman Pat Campbell and an ordinance to rezone 4.84 acres at the intersection of Saundersville Road and Wyncrest Way from suburban residential to general commercial planned development for the Wyncrest (Moon Nursery) Commercial Plaza. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from the August 13 meeting and hear citizen comments.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves rezoning for luxury tree nursery, sends to BOMA

The General Committee unanimously approved moving Ordinance 2024-18 to the BOMA for a rezoning of 4.84 acres at Saundersville Road and Wyncrest Way from SR-1 to GC-PD for a Moon Valley Nurseries tree nursery. The motion included a recommendation to prohibit loose soils, mulch, and straw. The committee also deferred Resolution 2024-33, naming a greenway section after Pat Campbell, back to the Facilities Naming Committee for their October meeting.

Tue Sep 10, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to consider second reading of stormwater ordinance and first reading of budget amendment

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and vote on several items including second reading of a stormwater management ordinance to comply with state permit requirements, first reading of a budget amendment for final fiscal year adjustments, and resolutions to establish a private outdoor fee-based activity permit in city parks and to apply for a property conservation grant. Ceremonial proclamations and approval of previous meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] There was a majority vote of eleven (11) to zero (0) to two (2) approving the changes to the minutes with voting as follows: MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 PAGE4
11 yea
Burgdorf yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Clary yea
[context] There was a majority vote of eleven (11) to zero (0) to two (2) approving the minutes as amended with voting as follows:
11 yea
Burgdorf yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Clary yea
Mon Sep 9, 2024

Arts Council

Hendersonville Arts Council to elect officers

The Hendersonville Arts Council will meet to elect officers and review minutes from August 12, 2024. The body will also receive verbal updates on strategic planning, the website, and the Arts Festival.

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✓ Decided: Arts Council adopts slate of officers, combining treasurer and secretary roles

The Hendersonville Arts Council held a routine committee meeting with no public comments or ordinances. The council adopted a slate of officers by acclamation, which includes combining the treasurer and secretary roles with Philip serving as both. The August meeting minutes were not approved and will be reviewed next month.

Mon Sep 9, 2024

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider church's request for parking on adjacent lots

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit from Center Point Church to use two adjacent SR-1 Suburban Residential lots at 1000A Center Point Road and tax map 160 008.00 for additional vehicular parking. No variances or other business are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approves church parking conditional use permit

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a conditional use permit for Center Point Church to use adjacent lots at 1000A and 1008 Center Point Road for additional parking. The approval is restricted to parking only, and any other future uses would require a separate application. The motion passed unanimously.

Thu Sep 5, 2024

Beer Board

Beer Board to consider 9 event permit applications and updates

The Hendersonville Beer Board will review and vote on nine event permit applications for various organizations, including Bearpaw Lacrosse Events, Half Batch Brewing (multiple events), Jaksh 1 Inc., Holidayfest of Sumner County, Rancho Cantina LLC, and the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce. The board will also discuss updates on Texas Roadhouse's officer/director change, Middle TN Highland Games site map, Historic Rock Castle alternate site plan, and non-renewal letters.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

Committee to discuss beautification awards, gazebo planting, and bridge electrical work

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee will consider action items including Beautification Awards for September, gazebo area planting, bridge electrical work, wreath rework, and banners/brackets. They will also receive verbal updates on litter awareness, welcome sign landscaping, and an open house/art show. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves agenda, minutes; discusses beautification projects

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee met and approved the agenda and the September 5, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. No presentations were made. The committee discussed ongoing beautification projects, including gazebo area improvements, bridge work, banners, wreaths, litter awareness, and welcome sign landscaping, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

Tue Sep 3, 2024

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review rezoning for 74.9-acre residential development

The Hendersonville Planning Commission is considering several rezoning requests and development plans. Key items include a large residential project on Caldwell Drive and a parking reduction request for a sports facility.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Wyncrest commercial rezoning recommendation

The Hendersonville Planning Commission recommended approval of the Wyncrest (Moon Nursery) Commercial Plaza rezoning and land use change, and approved several site plans and plats. Two development plans were deferred at the applicant's request. The commission also approved a parking calculation interpretation for indoor batting cages.

🗳️ How they voted (11 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, September 3, 2024. HPC Minutes 09/03/2024 2 Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick…
8 absent · 2 nay
None. None Abstained nay · August absent · Coker absent · Evans absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Martin absent · Silkwood absent · Slatery voted aye absent · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Martin, to group and approve with all staff comments the following projects: (1) Hendersonville Jim’N Nick’s – Site Plan (2) Rio Bravo – Site Plan Altizer, Evans…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Slatery, to defer the Futbol5 CDP Amendment per the request of the applicant the with the Public Hearing being reopenned. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Martin…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Altizer, to defer the JLR Caldwell Drive PDP with Public Hearing being reopened. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery, and Coker voted aye
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Hardwick, seconded by Coker, to approve the Mansker Farms Phase 19 Section 1A with condition of transferring Lots 8 and 9 from Woodbridge at Mansker Farm at front of development to the City…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Silkwood, to approve the Freehill Lot 4C Site Plan with landscape buffer waiver and all staff comments. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery, and Coker…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Altizer, to approve Director Free’s Interpretation of the Batting Cages Parking Calculation. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery, and Coker voted aye
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Altizer, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Martin, Silkwood, and…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Altizer, seconded by Slatery, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Martin, Silkwood, and…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Martin, to group and approve with all staff comments the following projects: (3) Hendersonville Jim’N Nick’s Site Plan (4) Rio Bravo – Site Plan Altizer, Evans…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Slatery, seconded by Martin, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 10:48 PM. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery, and Coker voted aye. None voted nay…
6 absent
Hasty absent · JEFF COKER absent · KEITH L. FREE absent · MPA absent · AICP absent · Planning Director absent
Tue Aug 27, 2024

Public Works Committee

Committee to consider adopting private outdoor fee-based activity permit in city parks

The Public Works Committee will consider two resolutions: one to adopt a Private Outdoor Fee-Based Activity (POFA) permit and policy in city parks, and another authorizing the parks department to apply for a Property Conservation Grant. The committee will also receive verbal updates on trash collection, traffic light synchronization, the Sanders Ferry railing bid, and residential speed limits.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves park activity permit and grant application resolutions

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved two resolutions: one to adopt a private outdoor fee-based activity permit and policy in city parks, and another authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for a Property Conservation Grant. The committee also discussed trash collection improvements, light synchronization progress, and a railing bid, but did not recommend moving forward with the only bid received for the Sanders Ferry railing project.

Tue Aug 27, 2024

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider first reading of FY25 budget amendment

The Hendersonville Finance Committee will hold a first reading of Ordinance 2024-15, which amends the FY2025 budget to reflect final-year adjustments based on actual revenues and expenditures from the closed FY2024. The committee will also receive reports on sales tax, hotel-motel tax, investment earnings, the stormwater fund, and the Public Safety, Infrastructure, Parks & Paving (PIPP) fund. The meeting includes approval of the July 23, 2024 minutes.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends budget amendment with $17K deer surveys

The Finance Committee unanimously recommended Ordinance 2024-15, a budget amendment for FY2025, to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The amendment includes true-ups for projects, flood-related items, and additions for the Heritage Park grant, traffic signal, police pay, and $17,000 for two deer surveys. The committee also approved the agenda and minutes.

Tue Aug 27, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Hendersonville Board to vote on property tax rates and board compensation

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider ordinances to fix real and personal property tax rates and establish compensation for certain board members. The meeting also includes a first reading of an ordinance to update the Storm Water Management Ordinance for state permit compliance.

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✓ Decided: Board defers vote on paying board members; approves tax rate, stormwater ordinance

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted 6-5 to defer Ordinance 2024-12, which would establish compensation for members of certain boards, after concerns about financial and tax details. They unanimously approved the property tax rate ordinance (2024-13) and the stormwater management ordinance (2024-14) to comply with new state permit requirements. The board also approved extending Golf Course Commission terms (2024-09) and a resolution amending the job classification list and pay table.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance 2024-12 with voting as follows:
6 yea · 5 nay
Burgdorf yea · Dixon yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Garton nay · Garza nay · Goodwin nay · Roberson nay · Clary nay
Tue Aug 20, 2024

Deer Monitoring Committee

Deer panel to discuss aerial survey costs and program timing

The Deer Monitoring & Control Committee will discuss an aerial survey program proposed by USDA APHIS Wildlife Services at a cost of $8,500 per survey (with a 5% increase for March surveys), but the first survey likely won't occur until late March 2025 due to equipment availability. Other new business includes reviewing a recent deer workshop, website communications, and the relationship between hunters and homeowners.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024

Board of Parks & Recreation

Board to vote on Sanders Ferry Greenway naming and several park event approvals

The Hendersonville Board of Parks and Recreation will consider approval of the Sanders Ferry Greenway naming, along with multiple special event requests including trail walking, a pony party, Alzheimer's awareness, and a youth football game. Also up for vote are new tennis and pickleball rental guidelines, bench installations, and designated veteran parking spots. The board will also receive updates from program coordinators and approve site maps for upcoming festivals.

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✓ Decided: Parks Board approves greenway naming, benches, and rental guidelines

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation approved all agenda items unanimously, including naming a greenway section after former Alderman Pat Campbell, installing three memorial benches, and adopting new tennis and pickleball rental guidelines. The board also approved several special events, including a nature walk, miniature ponies at a birthday party, and a church football game.

Mon Aug 19, 2024

Golf Commission

Golf Commission to review Country Hills Golf Club maintenance needs

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates, including a semi-annual review of Country Hills Golf Club facilities. The review identifies numerous interior and exterior maintenance and repair items, such as damaged windows, HVAC units, paving, doors, and bathrooms. No decisions or votes on specific expenditures are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Golf commission hears July finances, sod repairs; no votes taken

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission met on August 19, 2024, and approved the agenda and prior minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports on course repairs and July financial results.

Thu Aug 15, 2024

Public Works Committee

Public Works Committee to consider Ordinance 2024-14 updating storm water rules for state permit

The Public Works Committee will discuss and may recommend Ordinance 2024-14, which would replace Hendersonville's storm water management code (Title 18) to comply with the new Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Small MS4 Permit. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, minutes, and public comment.

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Tue Aug 13, 2024

General Committee

City to apply for $4,000 safety grant for employee protection gear

The Hendersonville General Committee will decide whether to authorize an application for the Public Entity Partners "Safety Partners" Grant, which offers up to $4,000 in matching funds for employee safety equipment and training. The city’s Administrative Services Department will work with departments to identify eligible purchases, including protective clothing, safety shoes, and OSHA training.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves grant application and job classification changes

The General Committee unanimously approved Resolution 2024-28 to apply for a Public Entity Partners Safety Partners grant (50/50 match up to $4,000) for safety items like boots for Parks Maintenance Workers. They also unanimously approved Resolution 2024-30, which amends the job classification list and pay table, creating a Communications Manager and Communications Coordinator, and moving the Administrative Assistant II under the Communications Manager. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no citizen comments.

Tue Aug 13, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

First reading of property tax rate ordinance and board compensation changes

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include first readings of ordinances to amend the municipal code for golf commission terms, to set compensation for board members, and to fix the property tax rate. The board will also vote on a resolution to apply for a grant and appoint a committee member.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $100/month compensation for certain board members

The Board approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-12, establishing $100 per month compensation for members of certain boards (Parks and Recreation, Golf Course, Beer Board, and Zoning), with a 9-4 vote. The Board also unanimously approved a property tax rate ordinance (2024-13) that is revenue neutral due to increased appraisals, and approved a resolution to apply for a Safety Partners grant. Eddie Roberson was appointed to the Management Review Committee.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance 2024-12 with voting as follows:
9 yea · 4 nay
Collins yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Skidmore yea · Clary yea · Burgdorf nay · Dixon nay · Sasse nay · Waters nay
Mon Aug 12, 2024

Arts Council

Arts Council to discuss Beautiful Hendersonville collaboration

The Hendersonville Arts Council is meeting to address a collaboration with Beautiful Hendersonville. The body will also receive updates on strategic planning, the website, and the Arts Festival.

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✓ Decided: Arts Council agrees to co-host holiday open house at City Hall

The Hendersonville Arts Council voted unanimously to co-host a holiday-inspired open house at City Hall with Beautiful Hendersonville. The council also approved the agenda and June 2024 minutes, and discussed strategic planning, a community survey, website progress, and a second arts festival in 2025. No ordinances or resolutions were put forward.

Wed Aug 7, 2024

Facilities Naming Committee

Committee considers naming Sanders Ferry Greenway for former Alderman Pat Campbell

The Facilities Naming Committee will consider a request to name the new Sanders Ferry Greenway after former Alderman Pat Campbell. The Parks Director suggests naming one of the greenway's bridges instead, citing recent community calls for naming after other individuals. The committee must apply criteria from Ordinance 2021-53, which generally requires a five-year waiting period for individuals (Campbell died in 2021, making an exception necessary). The committee will also discuss Roy Orbison naming opportunities and elect officers.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends naming Sanders Ferry greenway after Pat Campbell

The Facilities Naming Committee unanimously approved a motion recommending that the Sanders Ferry greenway (Main Street to Mallard Point) be named, either in whole or in part, after deceased Alderman Pat Campbell. The committee also urged the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to include Campbell's full name in the naming and to decide whether the entire greenway or just a segment should be designated. Additionally, the committee tabled further action on Roy Orbison naming opportunities pending more research.

Tue Aug 6, 2024

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on Falcon Ridge plan amendment reducing lot sizes, increasing open space

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request by AMH TN Development LLC to amend the Falcon Ridge Final Development Plan at 800 New Shackle Island Rd. The amendment would reduce minimum lot sizes from 6,490 to 6,000 sq ft, increase open space from 16.42 to 29.21 acres, and eliminate side-loaded garage requirements while keeping the total at 103 lots. Also on the agenda are staff-level approvals for Hendersonville High School dugout improvements, a Saundersville Industrial Park lot resubdivision, and a State Farm exterior color change, plus several pending projects.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION by Martin, seconded by Slatery, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, August 6, 2024. HPC Minutes 08/06/2024 2 Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty…
8 absent
July absent · Coker absent · Evans absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Longmire absent · Martin absent · Silkwood absent
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Altizer, to approve the Falcon Ridge FDP Amendment with condition developer pay $1000 per home for paving of the Rugby Field parking lot and with all staff comments…
18 nay
Altizer nay · Coker nay · Evans nay · Hardwick nay · Hasty nay · Longmire nay · Martin nay · Silkwood nay · Slatery. None abstained nay · Altizer nay · Coker nay · Evans nay · Hardwick nay · Hasty nay · Longmire nay · Martin nay · Silkwood nay · Slatery. None abstained nay
MOTION by Slatery, seconded by Martin, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 8:16 PM. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, and Slatery voted aye…
5 absent
JEFF COKER absent · KEITH L. FREE absent · MPA absent · AICP absent · Planning Director absent
Thu Aug 1, 2024

Beer Board

Hendersonville Beer Board to review seven business applications

The Beer Board will meet to conduct committee business regarding seven specific entities. The board will also discuss the non-renewal of beer permits and closed businesses.

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✓ Decided: Beer Board approves five special occasion and regular beer permits

The Hendersonville Beer Board approved five beer permit applications, including special occasion permits for Marble Fox Brewing and Middle Tennessee Highland Games, and regular permits for Tutti da Gio, Cheeky Pete's Tavern, and Half Batch Brewing. No action was taken on Hidden Melodies due to no applicant appearing. The board also discussed procedures for non-renewed beer permits and directed follow-up for September.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Farina, Karen Dixon-Liaison Others Present: Sam Gilbert-Historic Rock Castle, Ryan Mercurio-Tutti da Gio, Eric Brody-Cheeky Pete's, John Eibl-Marble Fox Brewing, Jake Kearney-Mid TN Food…
5 yea
Rose Bleich yea · Andy Kaczmarek yea · Timothy Manion yea · Dave Moomy yea · David Pigna yea
Thu Aug 1, 2024

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

Committee discusses beautification awards, gazebo cleanup, and banner projects

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee will consider beautification awards with winners due August 19, discuss cleanup and painting at the gazebo area, and review plans for reworking wreath lights and banners. The meeting also includes updates on litter awareness, welcome sign landscaping, and codes.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves $400 welcome sign landscaping, plans awards

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee approved a $400 landscaping project for the welcome sign on West Main St., to start in the fall. They also discussed beautification awards, gazebo cleanup, bridge painting, and wreath repairs, but no other formal votes were taken.

Mon Jul 29, 2024

Board of Parks & Recreation

Parks board to vote on NFL flag football venue change and new storybook trail book

The Board of Parks and Recreation at a special called meeting will consider two approval items: a venue change for NFL Flag Football, presented by a Civitan representative, and the addition of the book "Josef's Big Dream" to the Storybook Trail. The meeting includes public comments and routine procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Parks board approves NFL Flag Football venue change to soccer fields

The board unanimously approved moving the NFL Flag Football Tournament from rugby fields to four soccer fields at Drakes Creek Park, with Civitan donating $1,500 to each soccer club for maintenance. The board also approved adding the book 'Josef's Big Dream' to the Storybook Trail. Both motions passed 8-0.

Tue Jul 23, 2024

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider property tax rate ordinance and receive financial reports

The Hendersonville Finance Committee will discuss Ordinance 2024-12, which sets the real and personal property tax rate for the city. The committee will also receive reports on sales tax, hotel-motel tax, investment earnings, and the stormwater fund. Approval of minutes from three prior meetings is also on the agenda.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024

Board of Parks & Recreation

Board to consider annual soccer club report and multiple event approvals

The Board of Parks and Recreation will receive an annual financial and disciplinary update from Tennessee United Soccer Club and vote on approvals for several community events, including Yoga in the Park, a Christmas softball tournament, a 5K/10K race, a food truck festival alcohol sales map, NFL Flag Football, two pickleball tournaments, and a bluegrass festival. Staff will also provide verbal updates on programs, athletics, special events, and parks maintenance.

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✓ Decided: Parks Board approves multiple event permits, pickleball programs

The Hendersonville Board of Parks and Recreation approved several event requests, including the Middle TN Food Truck Festival alcohol sales map, NFL Flag Football tournament, Dinkville and Paddle War pickleball programs, and Rock Castle events at Sanders Ferry Park. The board also discussed but did not vote on a proposed monthly 5K/10K race series by U.S. Road Running, deferring it for further clarification. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

Mon Jul 15, 2024

Golf Commission

Golf Commission to review sledding ban enforcement plan and high school rates

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission meets to discuss updates including high school golf team rates, a proposed enforcement plan for banning sledding on the course, equipment purchases, sod repair from sled damage, and a driving range easement. No new votes are listed on the agenda, but the commission will review recommendations from the Public Safety Committee.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024

Capital Projects Committee

Committee to review transportation plan presentation and road projects

The Capital Projects Committee will review a presentation regarding the Transportation Plan, including ranking criteria, delivery timelines, and survey questions. The committee will also discuss several infrastructure items, including roundabouts and road realignments.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024

General Committee

Hendersonville to consider extending Golf Course Commission terms and board pay

The General Committee will review ordinances regarding the extension of Golf Course Commission terms and the establishment of compensation for certain boards. The committee will also consider approving a Sumner County Inmate Services Agreement.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024

Public Safety Committee

Discussion on sledding, UTV use, and motorized vehicles on the Greenway

The Public Safety Committee will discuss police strategies for Country Hills Golf Course regarding sledding. The meeting also includes discussions on UTV use and motorized vehicle use on the Greenway.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Hendersonville considers reducing grocery sales tax from 2.75% to 2.25%

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a second reading of an ordinance to lower the local option sales tax on groceries. The agenda also includes approving a Sumner County inmate services agreement and several board reappointments.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve the June 11, 2024, minutes. There was no discussion. There was a majority vote of ten (10) to two (2) approving the minutes with voting as follows:
10 yea
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Roberson yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
motion to amend failed four (4) to eight (8) with voting as follows:
4 yea
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Martin yea · Sasse yea
Tue Jul 2, 2024

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Proposal to add light manufacturing to the Music City Studios development plan

The Planning Commission will consider a request to add light manufacturing to the permitted uses for the Music City Studios development plan at 157 Molly Walton Drive. This proposal by Lincoln Property Company includes a site plan for five buildings totaling approximately 496,080 square feet. The project would replace the previously proposed media production facility.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION by Longmire, seconded by Altizer, to approve the consent agenda with the following project with all staff comments: (1) Molly Walton Industrial – Site Plan Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Silkwood, to approve the Music City Studios – Molly Walton Industrial – CDP Add Use (Light Manufacturing), with all staff comments. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Altizer, seconded by Slatery, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 7:10 PM. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Silkwood, and Slatery voted aye. None…
5 absent
JEFF COKER absent · KEITH L. FREE absent · MPA absent · AICP absent · Planning Director absent
Mon Jun 24, 2024

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Board will consider a new outdoor activity policy and several event proposals.

The Board of Parks and Recreation is reviewing various event permits and a private outdoor activity policy. Discussion items include yoga in the park, race proposals, and alcohol sales for the Freedom Festival. Department staff will also provide verbal updates on programs and maintenance.

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Fri Jun 21, 2024

Public Works Committee

Hendersonville Public Works Committee to discuss paving and speed limits

The committee will receive verbal updates regarding the FY25 paving list and residential speed limits. Discussion is also planned for trash collection, light synchronization, and sledding at Country Hills Golf Course.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

Deer Monitoring Committee

Discussion on deer-resistant plants and USDA workshops for residents

The committee will discuss promoting deer-resistant plants and fencing. Members will also prepare for a BOMA presentation and address upcoming USDA deer damage workshops.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024

Golf Commission

The commission will consider rates for high school golf teams.

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission is meeting to approve rates for high school golf teams. The agenda also includes updates regarding the Public Works Review List and a Public Safety Commission meeting about sledding.

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Thu Jun 13, 2024

Industrial Development Board

Hendersonville Industrial Development Board: Officer elections and finance reports

The Industrial Development Board will meet to elect officers and approve the May 9, 2024, minutes. The agenda includes finance report requests from TSBDC and Forward Sumner. No public hearings or new business are scheduled for this meeting.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024

Public Safety Committee

Discussion of winter weather at Country Hills Golf Course

The June 11 Public Safety Committee meeting consists primarily of procedural items, including the approval of May 14 minutes. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding winter weather at Country Hills Golf Course.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Hendersonville Board considers annual budget and grocery sales tax reduction

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will review the annual budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. They will also consider a proposal to decrease the local option sales tax on groceries. Other items include library ownership transfers and street dedications.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the City hasn’t increased contributions as a rule, but while there is no decline in alcohol, drugs, and mental health issues, it is hard to justify cutting funding. Roberson stated he was going…
7 nay · 3 yea
Burgdorf yea · Roberson yea · Waters yea · Collins nay · Garton nay · Garza nay · Goodwin nay · Martin nay · Skidmore nay · Clary nay
Mon Jun 10, 2024

Arts Council

Hendersonville Arts Council to review festival updates and strategic planning

The Hendersonville Arts Council will discuss a festival recap and confirm a strategic planning meeting. The council also plans to receive verbal updates regarding finance, the website, and BOMA.

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Thu Jun 6, 2024

Beer Board

Hendersonville Beer Board reviews business items for three local entities

The Hendersonville Beer Board will review committee business regarding Volunteer Equine Advocates, Capital Tacos / Straight Up Hospitality LLC, and Half Batch Brewing. The board also noted the cancellation of its July 4th meeting.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve the Special Occasion Beer Permit for Half Batch Brewing on contingency of receiving approval from the Hendersonville Parks’ Board of the event. Motion: Dave Moomy Second: Larry Farina…
4 yea · 1 nay
Larry Farina yea · Andy Kaczmarek yea · Timothy Manion yea · Dave Moomy yea · David Pigna nay
Thu Jun 6, 2024

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

Committee reviews bridge electrical bids and gazebo cleanup plans.

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee will meet to review action items including bridge electrical bids, a gazebo cleanup and painting project, and decisions on wreath designs and banners. The body will also receive verbal updates on litter awareness, code enforcement, and donated flowers for City Hall. These projects involve maintenance of public areas and city decorations that are visible to residents and visitors.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Hendersonville Planning Commission reviews new East Main Street developments

The commission will consider site plans for the Alexander Commercial Project, which includes a Starbucks and an urgent care facility. The agenda also includes site plan reviews for AutoZone and Chick Fil A, as well as street acceptance resolutions for Durham Farms.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION by Slatery, seconded by Longmire, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, and Slatery voted aye
8 absent
Coker absent · Martin absent · May absent · Evans absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Longmire absent · Slatery voted aye absent
MOTION by Slatery, seconded by Hasty, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 7:11 PM. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, and Slatery voted aye
7 absent
Coker absent · Martin absent · JEFF COKER absent · KEITH L. FREE absent · MPA absent · AICP absent · Planning Director absent
Tue May 28, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on final reading of paramedic pay increase ordinance

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold its regular meeting on May 28, 2024, with a public hearing, proclamations, and several ordinances and resolutions. The most consequential item is the second and final reading of Ordinance 2024-07, which would increase paramedic certification pay for public safety employees from $300 to $500 per month. The board will also take first readings on the FY2024-25 budget and tax rate ordinance and a measure to transfer half ownership of the library to Sumner County.

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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the funds should remain within the PIPP Fund and cannot support the amendment. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MAY 28, 2024 PAGE9 The motion failed three (3) to nine (9) with voting as follows:
9 nay · 3 yea
Martin yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Collins nay · Dixon nay · Garton nay · Garza nay · Goodwin nay · Peterson nay · Roberson nay · Waters nay · Clary nay
Ordinance 2024-08 on first reading, thrice amended, with voting as follows:
10 yea · 1 nay
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Skidmore.- Waters yea · Clary yea · Sasse nay
Ordinance 2024-10 on first reading with voting as follows:
10 yea · 2 nay
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Skidmore yea · Clary yea · Sasse nay · Waters nay
Tue May 28, 2024

Public Works Committee

Hendersonville may apply for a $2 million grant for Volunteer Park improvements

The committee is reviewing resolutions to accept new street dedications in Durham Farms and North Parrish Place. They are also considering authorization for a BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Place Grant application for Volunteer Park. Additionally, the committee will discuss stormwater maintenance policies and receive updates on trash collection.

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Tue May 28, 2024

Finance Committee

Committee to vote on cutting grocery sales tax from 2.75% to 2.25%

The Finance Committee will consider Ordinance 2024-11 to decrease the local option sales tax rate on groceries from 2.75% to 2.25%, exempting groceries from the recent half-cent increase approved by voters. The committee will also discuss Resolution 2024-25 to adopt a 457(b) deferred compensation plan for employees. Several reports on sales tax, hotel-motel tax, investment earnings, and stormwater fund will be presented.

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Tue May 21, 2024

Deer Monitoring Committee

Deer committee discusses incident reporting, USDA workshops, and BOMA presentation prep

The Deer Monitoring & Control Committee will discuss methods to encourage residents to report deer-related incidents such as car crashes, dead deer removal, and property damage. They will also discuss USDA deer damage workshops for residents and continue preparations for a presentation to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA). Old business includes promoting deer-resistant plants and fencing.

Mon May 20, 2024

Board of Parks & Recreation

Hendersonville Parks Board reviews budget and considers program approvals

The Board will review the parks budget and consider approvals for several community programs, including flag football and bike rides. Presentations will also cover survey results regarding Marys Magical Place. Staff members will provide verbal updates on recreation and maintenance.

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Mon May 20, 2024

Golf Commission

Golf commission to review storm damage repairs and competitive rates

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss updates on sled-damaged areas and competitive rate discussions. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions listed beyond the approval of prior minutes.

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Tue May 14, 2024

Public Safety Committee

Hendersonville committee to consider raising paramedic pay from $300 to $500 monthly

The Public Safety Committee will hold its regular meeting, including first reading of Ordinance 2024-07, which would increase monthly paramedic certification pay for public safety employees from $300 to $500. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 9 meeting and hear public comments. The agenda includes only this ordinance and routine items.

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Tue May 14, 2024

General Committee

Hendersonville considers transferring half of library ownership to Sumner County

The General Committee is reviewing ordinances to extend Golf Course Commission terms and transfer the City's interest in the library to Sumner County. The committee will also consider re-appointing the City’s representative to the Sumner County Board of Equalization.

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Tue May 14, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on paramedic pay increase and Durham Farms street dedication

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold its regular meeting on May 14, 2024. The board will consider first reading of an ordinance to increase paramedic certification pay for public safety employees, and a resolution to accept the dedication of completed streets in Durham Farms, Phase 4, Section 36. The agenda also includes a presentation from consultant James Dunn, an executive session on transportation improvements, and a possible appointment to the Historic Zoning Commission.

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Mon May 13, 2024

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to consider FY2025 budget and tax rate

The Finance Committee is considering Ordinance 2024-08, which would adopt the annual budget and set a property tax rate of $0.9187 per $100 of assessed value for fiscal year 2025. The proposed budget includes a new Public Safety, Infrastructure, Parks & Paving (PIPP) Fund funded by a half-cent local option sales tax, estimated at $8.2 million. The committee will also discuss employee pay adjustments, including a 3% cost-of-living increase and a new 17-step pay scale.

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Thu May 9, 2024

Industrial Development Board

Board considers restriction waivers for Freehill Business Park

The Industrial Development Board is meeting to review financial reports and business park restrictions. The body will consider requests to terminate specific restrictions on two lots and a project fund.

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Tue May 7, 2024

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review three site plans and two plats

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will consider consent agenda items for the Cove at Old Hickory final plat and Millstone Phase 7 Section 2 preliminary plat, plus site plans for Crowley Tool Office & Warehouse, Grace Apostolic Church, and Grace Place Ministry. A resolution recommends accepting completed streets in Durham Farms Phase 4 Section 36. Staff-level projects approved and pending are also listed.

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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION by Slatery, seconded by Silkwood, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery…
8 absent
April absent · Evans absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Longmire absent · Martin absent · Silkwood absent · Slatery absent
MOTION by Longmire, seconded by Altizer, to approve the consent agenda with the following project with all staff comments: (1) 24-026-001: Cove at Old Hickory – Final Plat (2) 24-028-001: Grace…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Hasty, seconded by Altizer, to approve the Crowley Tool Office & Warehouse – Site Plan, with all staff comments. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery and…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Martin, to approve Resolution 2024-04 to recommend acceptance of the completed streets of Durham Farms, Phase 4, Section 36, Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Longmire, seconded by Altizer, to approve the consent agenda with the following project with all staff comments: (5) 24-026-001: Cove at Old Hickory – Final Plat (6) 24-028-001: Grace…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Hasty, seconded by Altizer, to approve the Crowley Tool Office & Warehouse – Site Plan, with all staff comments. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery, and…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Martin, to approve Resolution 2024-04 to recommend acceptance of the completed streets in Durham Farms, Phase 4, Section 36, Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Martin, seconded by Slatery, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 7:01 PM. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, and Slatery voted aye…
4 absent
KEITH L. FREE absent · MPA absent · AICP absent · Planning Director absent
Mon May 6, 2024

Arts Council

Hendersonville Arts Council to discuss Arts Festival and BOMA updates

The Arts Council will meet to approve previous minutes and receive verbal updates. Discussions include the Arts Festival, BOMA, finance, and the council website.

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Thu May 2, 2024

Beer Board

Alcohol compliance check for New Ashes Market

The Hendersonville Beer Board will conduct an alcohol compliance check regarding New Ashes Market at 109 Walton Ferry Road #B. This follows a November 2023 police report of charges against individuals for selling tobacco or alcohol to under-aged persons.

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Thu May 2, 2024

Beer Board

Hendersonville beer board approves venue permits and waives a city arts festival fee.

The Hendersonville Beer Board reviewed and approved regular and special occasion beer permits for Historic Rock Castle, The Local Spot 2 Inc., and The Rudder. The board also voted to waive the permit fee for a city-run arts festival and continued a hearing on alcohol compliance violations scheduled for May. These actions determine which local venues may legally sell alcoholic beverages at upcoming events or upon opening.

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Thu May 2, 2024

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

Committee to review beautification awards, gazebo, bridge bids

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and take action on several beautification-related items. Action items include announcing beautification award winners due May 21st, discussing a Gazebo Red Day with Shaunna Bolton, and reviewing bridge electrical bids. Verbal updates will cover litter awareness, a Rotary Club bridge cleanup, and a report from Michele Owens.

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Thu Apr 25, 2024

Capital Projects Committee

Committee to review infrastructure plan, transportation plan, and road realignment

The Hendersonville Capital Projects Committee is meeting to take action on an Infrastructure Resiliency Plan, a Transportation Plan presentation, and the Walton Ferry/Old Shackle realignment. They will also discuss several ongoing projects, including roundabouts, Exit 8, signal synchronization, and cost escalation. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and citizen comments.

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Wed Apr 24, 2024

Non-Profit Contributions Committee

Committee to review FY2025 non-profit application packet

The Hendersonville Non-Profit Contributions Committee is meeting to review the FY2025 Non-Profit Application Packet and discuss other business. The agenda includes approval of the April 10, 2024 meeting minutes and public comments. The committee previously made funding recommendations for several organizations, including funding the Sumner County Museum at $2,500 and not funding Tsuru.

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Tue Apr 23, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to consider grant applications for Heritage Park and bike pump track

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider two resolutions authorizing grant applications for park projects: a Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant for Heritage Park and a Recreational Trails Program grant for a bicycle pump track in Veteran's Park. The board will also hear presentations, approve minutes, and receive committee reports.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to postpone failed two (2) to ten (10) with voting as follows:
2 yea
Martin yea · Sasse yea
Resolution 2024-17 with voting as follows:
11 yea
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
Tue Apr 23, 2024

Public Works Committee

Committee reviews grant applications for Heritage Park and a new bike pump track

The Public Works Committee is considering resolutions to apply for state grants for Heritage Park and a bicycle pump track in Veterans Park. The committee will also review the acceptance of completed streets in Durham Farms. Updates regarding trash collection, greenway bridges, and streetlights are also on the agenda.

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Tue Apr 23, 2024

Finance Committee

Committee to consider raising paramedic pay and applying for park grants

The Finance Committee will consider three main items: an ordinance to increase paramedic certification pay for public safety employees from $300 to $500 per month, a resolution to apply for a state grant to fund the Heritage Park Master Site Plan, and a resolution to apply for a state grant to build a bicycle pump track in Veteran's Park. The committee will also receive reports on sales tax, hotel-motel tax, investment earnings, and stormwater funds, and discuss the FY25 budget.

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Mon Apr 22, 2024

Board of Parks & Recreation

Board to approve grants, events, and soccer field rules

The Hendersonville Board of Parks and Recreation will consider approving several event permits, grant applications, and new rules for the soccer turf field. The board will also hear a presentation on a survey for Mary's Magical Place and receive updates from staff.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

Deer Monitoring Committee

Deer committee to discuss TWRA coordination and BOMA presentation

The Hendersonville Deer Monitoring & Control Committee will discuss preparing a presentation for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and improving communication via the city website. The meeting follows public complaints about dangerous deer encounters and questions about whether the committee has adequately coordinated with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

Golf Commission

Golf Commission to review course maintenance, equipment, and building projects

The Golf Commission is meeting to review ongoing maintenance and capital projects at the golf course, including equipment repairs and replacement, bunker renovations, tree work, and updates to the cart barn and maintenance building. They will also discuss bids for a new irrigation pumping system and a clubhouse plumbing issue.

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Wed Apr 10, 2024

Non-Profit Contributions Committee

Committee reviews FY2025 non-profit funding requests totaling $326,173

The Non-Profit Contributions Committee is reviewing the FY2025 application packet, which proposes $326,173 in contributions to quasi-governmental agencies, special agencies, and new applicants. This is a 17.54% increase over the FY2024 original budget of $277,500. The committee will also set the next meeting date and handle other business.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

General Committee

Hendersonville considers grant applications for Heritage Park and Veteran’s Park

The General Committee is reviewing resolutions to apply for state grants for park improvements. These include funding for the Heritage Park Master Site Plan and a bicycle pump track in Veteran’s Park. The committee will also discuss the FY25 budget and state laws regarding Planning Commission votes.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee to discuss FY2025 budget, including paramedic pay and SAFER grant

The Hendersonville Public Safety Committee will discuss the FY2025 budget, which includes a proposed $56.07 million in general fund revenues and $55.95 million in expenditures. The committee previously recommended applying for a SAFER grant to fund new firefighter salaries and discussed increasing paramedic incentive pay from $3,600 to $6,000 per year. The meeting will also consider approval of the March 12, 2024 minutes.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on board appointments, park fees, and ordinance changes

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold its regular meeting on April 9, 2024, to consider several items. They will vote on the second and final reading of an ordinance amending the municipal code regarding board and commission appointments, and on a resolution approving updated parks and recreation policies and fees. The board will also vote on three appointments to city boards and receive committee reports.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to amend the agenda by waiving the two­ week rule and adding Resolution 2024-17, a resolution to apply for the Local Parks and Recreation Fund Grant for Heritage Park, & Resolution 2024-18…
6 yea
Burgdorf yea · Garza yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Skidmore yea · Clary yea
motion to amend failed. There was a majority vote of nine (9) to three (3) to approve the April 9, 2024, agenda as originally presented with voting as follows:
9 yea
Burgdorf yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
Mon Apr 8, 2024

Arts Council

Hendersonville Arts Council to discuss festival and finance updates

The Arts Council is meeting to approve previous minutes and reschedule the May 6th meeting. The body will receive verbal updates regarding the Arts Festival, BOMA, finances, and the council website.

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Thu Apr 4, 2024

Beer Board

The Beer Board will review committee business and tornado relief for the Arts Council

The Hendersonville Beer Board will conduct committee business regarding several local entities. This includes a consideration of tornado relief for the City of Hendersonville Arts Council. The board will also approve the March 7, 2024, meeting minutes and the current agenda.

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Thu Apr 4, 2024

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

Committee to discuss community cleanup and beautification awards

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and take action on community cleanup and beautification awards. Verbal updates will cover bridge cleanup and a report from Michele Owens. The agenda is largely routine with no specific dollar amounts or project details listed.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider adding retail and restaurant uses to The Triangle development

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request by HAB Properties LLC to amend The Triangle Phase 1 Final Development Plan to add Retail Goods Establishment, Restaurant Carry Out, and Quick Service Restaurant to the permitted uses at 593 New Shackle Island Road. The commission will also review a site plan for Firefighters First Credit Union Headquarters and several staff-approved projects.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to pull off Firefighters First Credit Union Headquarters Site Plan. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery, and Coker voted aye
7 absent
March absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Longmire absent · Martin absent · Silkwood absent · Slatery absent
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Longmire, to approve the consent agenda with the following project with all staff comments: (1) Firefighters First Credit Union Headquarters – Site Plan Altizer…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Longmire, seconded by Altizer, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 7:08 PM. Altizer, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery, and Coker voted…
5 absent
JEFF COKER absent · KEITH L. FREE absent · MPA absent · AICP absent · Planning Director absent
Mon Apr 1, 2024

Board of Zoning Appeals

Conditional use permit for daycare at 127 Stadium Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider an appeal for a conditional use permit to operate a daycare at 127 Stadium Drive in the Dockside Neighborhood Zoning district. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and election of officers.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Jay to approve. Second by Guthrie
1 abstain
Bessling abstain
Tue Mar 26, 2024

Public Works Committee

Hendersonville committee reviews updated park program fees and policies.

The Public Works Committee will read Resolution 2024-16 to approve updated policies and fees for city park programs and leagues, which take effect August 1, 2024. The changes apply to sports leagues, tournaments, and facility rentals used by residents and local organizations. The committee will also receive verbal updates on trash collection operations, the Sanders Ferry Greenway project status, and traffic light synchronization progress.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

FY2025 budget workshop: revenue, priorities, paving, safety vehicles

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is holding a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, including revenue projections and spending priorities. Topics include a balanced operating budget, debt services, paving, public safety vehicle replacement, public works equipment, trash collection, technology enhancements, and no new positions. Changes to the PIPP program and potential impact fees are also on the agenda.

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Tue Mar 26, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on rezoning 6.59 acres on Innovation Way for commercial use

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2024-03 to rezone 6.59 acres at 240 Innovation Way from Industrial to General Commercial, Planned Development, and approve the Futbol5 development plan. The board will also consider mid-year budget adjustments, a trash collection bid from Waste Pro, a FEMA SAFER grant application, and board reappointments. A motion to reconsider Resolution 2024-08 (EcoPort) may be taken from the table.

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🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to amend the agenda by taking Resolution 2024-08 from the table. There was a majority vote of eleven (11) to two (2) with voting as follows:
11 yea
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
motion to renew Resolution 2024-08 to consider MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 26, 2024 PAGE2 and discuss as the first item under Ordinances and Resolutions. There was a majority vote of eleven (11)…
11 yea
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
motion to defer until the vote on the proposed amendment was taken. Burgdorf agreed, Goodwin concurred, and the motion was withdrawn. There was a majority vote of eleven ( 11) to two (2) with voting…
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 defer was declared failed with a four (4) to nine (9) with voting as follows:
4 yea
Burgdorf yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Skidmore yea
motion to approve Resolution 2024-08 as amended was declared failed six (6) to seven (7) with voting as follows:
6 yea
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Sasse yea
[context] The vote on the amendment to the amendment was declared failed six ( 6) to seven (7) with voting as follows:
6 yea
Collins yea · Garza yea · Martin yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea
Ordinance 2024-03 with voting as follows:
8 yea
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Clary yea
motion to amend with voting as follows:
9 yea
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson Roberson yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
[context] The motion was declared failed four (4) to nine (9) with voting as follows:
4 yea
Collins yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Skidmore yea
[context] The motion was declared failed five (5) to eight (8) with voting as follows:
5 yea
Collins yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Skidmore yea
motion to amend Resolution 2024-15 with voting as follows:
12 yea
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
Mon Mar 25, 2024

Board of Parks & Recreation

Board considers approval for the Foodies of Nashville Crawfish Boil 2024 event

The Hendersonville Board of Parks and Recreation will review staff updates on recreation programs, athletics, special events, and park maintenance. The board will also consider approval for the Foodies of Nashville Crawfish Boil 2024 event. Remaining agenda items cover routine administrative reports and public comment.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

Deer Monitoring Committee

Deer committee to finalize pamphlet, discuss deer-resistant landscaping rules

The Deer Monitoring & Control Committee is meeting to finalize an educational pamphlet about deer and discuss action items for 2024, including a proposal to require builders to use deer-resistant and native plants for 50% of plantings in new construction. The agenda also includes reports from the chair and board liaison, and a public comment period. Prior minutes note the pamphlet was approved subject to revisions, and a direct mailer was deemed too costly at nearly $30,000.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024

Golf Commission

Golf Commission reviews Country Hills Golf Club finances and facility repairs

The Hendersonville Golf Commission is reviewing the financial performance of Country Hills Golf Club for the fiscal year through February 2024, including income, expenses, and cash flow. The agenda also includes a semi-annual facility review identifying needed maintenance and repairs at the clubhouse and grounds.

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Thu Mar 14, 2024

Industrial Development Board

Industrial Development Board discusses Chamber of Commerce tornado relief

The Industrial Development Board will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce Tornado Relief. There are no new business items or public hearings scheduled for this meeting.

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Tue Mar 12, 2024

Public Safety Committee

Committee to vote on applying for FEMA SAFER grant to add firefighters

The Public Safety Committee will consider Resolution 2024-15 to apply for a FEMA SAFER grant to increase fire department staffing. The grant would cover 100% of costs for three years, after which the city would assume funding. The committee will also discuss paramedic pay and approve prior meeting minutes.

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Tue Mar 12, 2024

General Committee

Rezoning for Wyncrest Commercial Plaza and board appointment updates

The General Committee will consider rezoning 4.84 acres at Saundersville Road and Wyncrest Way to create a new commercial plaza. The committee will also review an ordinance regarding the process for appointing members to city boards and commissions. A discussion on the planning notification process is also scheduled.

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Tue Mar 12, 2024

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing a new contract for city trash collection.

The committee is considering Resolution 2024-14 to accept a bid from Waste Pro of Tennessee, Inc. for the city's trash collection. This follows the expiration of the current contract on June 30, 2024. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a communication plan for the new service.

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Tue Mar 12, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to consider impact fees, budget amendments, and appointments

The Board will hold a public hearing and consider two ordinances on first reading. One ordinance would establish impact fees for the city, and the other would amend the current fiscal year budget. The Board will also consider the reappointment of a member to the Municipal Board of Zoning Appeals and hold an executive session on a lawsuit involving Fire Department staff.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to table with voting as follows:
7 yea · 5 nay
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Roberson yea · Waters yea · Clary yea · Burgdorf nay · Martin nay · Peterson nay · Sasse nay · Skidmore nay
Tue Mar 12, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board discusses ordinance establishing new development impact fees

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is considering Ordinance 2024-02 to establish impact fees for the City of Hendersonville. The proposed ordinance would require developers to pay fees for capital improvements, specifically targeting park improvements as determined by a study from Tischler-Bice.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024

Arts Council

Arts Council to discuss Beautiful Hendersonville projects

The Hendersonville Arts Council will meet to receive reports from the Treasurer and committees. The body will discuss the Beautiful Hendersonville Holiday Open House Project and the Beautiful Hendersonville Project.

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Thu Mar 7, 2024

Beer Board

Beer Board to consider tornado relief for local businesses

The Hendersonville Beer Board will review tornado relief considerations for Puckett’s Hendersonville LLC and V.F.W. – Post 9851. The meeting also includes notifications regarding alcohol compliance status and corporate officer updates for GPM Southeast and Costco.

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Thu Mar 7, 2024

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

Committee to discuss Artsy Trash Cans, bridge painting, and community cleanup

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including the treasurer's report, several beautification projects, and the budget. Items on the agenda include the purchase and design of Artsy Trash Cans, pressure washing and painting the bridge and gazebo, banners, a community cleanup on April 6, school litter awareness, and landscaping at the welcome sign on the west side.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning and use changes for two properties

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider requests to amend The Triangle Final Development Plan to add retail and restaurant uses at 593 New Shackle Island Road, and to rezone 4.83 acres at 1065 Saundersville Road from Suburban Residential to General Commercial Planned Development, with a corresponding land use plan amendment. The commission will also review a site plan for Elliott Electric Supply at 217 Innovation Way and receive updates on several staff-level projects.

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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION by Hasty, seconded by Silkwood, to approve the consent agenda with the following project with all staff comments: (1) Elliott Electric Supply– Site Plan Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Evans, to approve The Triangle Phase 1 – FDP Add-Use (Restaurant, Carry Out, and Restaurant, Quick Service), with all staff comments and without Retail Goods…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Longmire, to approve the Wyncrest Commercial Plaza – FLUTP Amendment, with all staff comments. Coker voted aye
12 nay
Evans nay · Hardwick nay · Hasty nay · Longmire nay · Martin nay · Silkwood. None abstained nay · Evans nay · Hardwick nay · Hasty nay · Longmire nay · Martin nay · Silkwood. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Hasty, to deny the Wyncrest Commercial Plaza – CDP, with the following findings of fact: (1) Traffic concerns. (2) The proposed planned development will be detrimental to…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Evans, to approve The Triangle Phase 1 – FDP Add-Use (Restaurant, Carry Out, and Restaurant, Quick Service), with all staff comments and without Retail Goods…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Hasty, to deny the Wyncrest Commercial Plaza – CDP, with the following findings of fact: (4) Traffic concerns. (5) The proposed planned development will be detrimental to…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Evans, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 8:47 PM. Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, and Silkwood voted aye. None voted nay…
6 absent
Altizer absent · JEFF COKER absent · KEITH L. FREE absent · MPA absent · AICP absent · Planning Director absent
Tue Feb 27, 2024

Public Works Committee

Hendersonville considers new development impact fees

The Public Works Committee will review Ordinance 2024-02 to establish impact fees for new developments in the city. The committee will also receive updates on trash collection bids and several infrastructure projects.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024

Finance Committee

Hendersonville Finance Committee to review mid-year budget adjustments for FY2024

The Hendersonville Finance Committee is meeting to consider Ordinance 2024-05, which amends the city's FY2024 budget to reflect mid-year adjustments, including increased revenues and expenditures. They will also discuss a resolution to apply for a FEMA firefighter grant, along with updates on health insurance, sales tax, hotel-motel tax, investments, and stormwater. The agenda includes several reports to be provided under separate cover.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on TBN Music City rezoning, new commercial zone

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and second reading vote on Ordinance 2024-01 to rezone 32.37 acres for the TBN Music City development, including a preliminary plan that retains the Conway Twitty house. They will also consider first reading of a rezoning for a Futbol5 commercial project, resolutions on a solid waste facility, employee programs, hazard mitigation, planning fees, a FEMA firefighter grant, and reappointments.

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🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the facility will no be a bubble and will not exceed 35 ft. in height. Collins inquired as to when the lights in the parks are turned off. Her concern is in winter when daylight is shorter, no…
7 nay · 4 yea
Collins yea · Garton yea · Roberson yea · Clary yea · Burgdorf nay · Garza nay · Goodwin nay · Martin nay · Peterson nay · Sasse nay · Skidmore nay
[context] There was then a vote on the amendment which passed seven (7) to four (4) with voting as follows: MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2024 PAGES
7 yea · 3 nay
Burgdorf yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Collins nay · Peterson Skidmore nay · Clary nay
motion to approve Resolution 2024-08 failed five (5) to six (6) with voting as follows:
6 nay · 5 yea
Collins yea · Garton yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Burgdorf nay · Garza nay · Goodwin nay · Martin nay · Skidmore nay · Clary nay
motion to approve Resolution 2024-12. There was discussion with Peterson opposing the reduction in fees. There was a six (6) to five (5) vote to approve Resolution 2024-12 with voting as follows:
6 yea · 5 nay
Collins yea · Garza yea · Martin yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Clary yea · Burgdorf nay · Garton nay · Goodwin nay · Peterson nay · Skidmore nay
Mon Feb 26, 2024

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Parks Board will review park project updates and several new business applications.

The Board of Parks & Recreation will discuss park project updates and review various new business items, including community event proposals. Staff reports from recreation and maintenance departments will also be presented.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

Deer Monitoring Committee

Deer committee to finalize brochure, discuss 2024 actions

The Hendersonville Deer Monitoring and Control Committee will meet to finalize an educational brochure discouraging deer feeding, review operating protocols, and discuss action items for 2024. The meeting follows a December session that was cut short due to disruptions.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

Golf Commission

Golf commission to review January losses and snow damage to course

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission will meet to discuss the January 2024 operating results for Country Hills Golf Course, which showed a net operating loss of $40,269 due to winter weather. They will also review damage to the 13th hole caused by sledders and consider updates to the plan to prevent such damage. The agenda includes standard items like minutes, citizen comments, and old business.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

General Committee

City discusses impact fees, rezoning, and storm damage permit waivers

The General Committee is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions including new development impact fees and a rezoning request for 240 Innovation Way. The body is also considering a resolution to waive certain permit fees for properties damaged by the December 9, 2023 tornado.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

Public Safety Committee

Public Safety Committee discusses fire grant and snow operations

The committee will discuss the Hendersonville Fire Department applying for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). Members will also discuss Hendersonville Police Department operations at Country Hills Golf Course during snow events.

public-safetyfire-departmentpolice-departmentgrantssnow-operations
Tue Feb 13, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board discusses Westlake zoning, police nomination, and street dedications

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a nomination for Chief of Police and a resolution regarding completed streets in Durham Farms. The meeting also includes a recognition of Fire Chief Scotty Bush and various committee reports.

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Mon Feb 12, 2024

Arts Council

Hendersonville Arts Council to meet February 12

The Arts Council will meet to review officer and committee reports. The agenda includes updates from the Festival Committee and BOMA.

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Thu Feb 8, 2024

Industrial Development Board

Industrial Development Board meeting scheduled for February 8, 2024

The board will meet to review finance, city, and Forward Sumner reports. The agenda is primarily procedural with no new business or public hearings scheduled.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss Futbol5 rezoning and several site plans

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will consider a rezoning and land use amendment for Futbol5 at 240 Innovation Way. The meeting also includes reviews of multiple site plans and resolutions regarding completed streets in Durham Farms.

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🗳️ How they voted (10 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, January 2, 2024. Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, and Silkwood…
7 absent
January absent · Evans absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Longmire absent · Martin absent · Silkwood absent
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Martin, to approve the consent agenda with the following project with all staff comments: (1) Sentry Steel – Site Plan Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Hardwick, seconded by Silkwood, to approve the Futbol5 – FLUTP Amendment, with all staff comments and the finding of fact: (1) Conditions affecting the area have changed to a sufficient…
2 nay
Evans nay · Hasty. None abstained nay
MOTION by Hardwick, seconded by Coker, to approve the Futbol5 – Comprehensive Development Plan, with all staff comments, condition of outdoor fields not used until noon on Sundays, and the following…
1 nay
Evans. None abstained nay
MOTION by Hasty, seconded by Silkwood, to approve the Jen-Hill Construction Detached Addition – Site Plan, with all staff comments. Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, and…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Hasty, to approve the Little Sunshine’s Playhouse – Site Plan, with all staff comments. Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery, and Coker voted aye
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Martin, to approve the consent agenda with the following project with all staff comments: (2) Sentry Steel – Site Plan Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Hardwick, seconded by Silkwood, to approve the Futbol5 – FLUTP Amendment, with all staff comments and the finding of fact: (1) Conditions affecting the area have changed to a sufficient…
2 nay
Evans nay · Hasty. None abstained nay
MOTION by Hardwick, seconded by Coker, to approve the Futbol5 – Comprehensive Development Plan, with all staff comments, condition of outdoor fields not used until noon on Sundays, and the following…
1 nay
Evans. None abstained nay
MOTION by Longmire, seconded by Martin, to adjourn the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting at 8:13 PM. Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, Silkwood, Slatery, and Coker voted aye. None…
5 absent
JEFF COKER absent · KEITH L. FREE absent · MPA absent · AICP absent · Planning Director absent
Mon Feb 5, 2024

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider gun shop permit and multiple variances for accessory building

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and consider two appeals: a conditional use permit for a gunsmithing home occupation at 332 Crooked Creek Lane, and a request for a conditional use permit plus three variances for an accessory structure at 100 Timberline Drive. The board will also elect officers.

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Thu Feb 1, 2024

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

Hendersonville committee to discuss litter cleanup, murals, welcome sign

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving the January minutes, hearing the treasurer's report, and discussing a litter bag order. They will also cover several community projects, including a trash can pickup, a community cleanup date, a school litter awareness presentation, a west-side welcome sign, a mural, and the monthly newsletter.

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Thu Feb 1, 2024

Beer Board

Hendersonville Beer Board reviews several liquor license applications

The Beer Board will meet to consider business applications for Go Outdoors Drakes Creek TRS, LLC, Hendersonville Rotary Foundation, Lili Bella’s Dessert Night, and Half Batch Brewing. The meeting also includes the election of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024

Public Works Committee

Hendersonville Committee reviews street acceptances and trash collection bids

The Public Works Committee is reviewing Resolution 2024-06 to accept completed streets in Durham Farms. The committee is also receiving updates on trash collection bidding, the Saunders Ferry Greenway, and various infrastructure projects.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to vote on Westlake rezoning, energy code, tornado repair funds

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and second reading votes on several ordinances, including the Westlake rezoning (Ordinance 2023-26), adoption of a revised energy code (2023-27), and tornado-related budget appropriations (2023-28). They will also consider first reading of a rezoning for 32.37 acres at 0 Music Village Boulevard and several resolutions, including waiving beer permit fees for tornado-damaged properties. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] There was a seven (7) to six (6) majority vote on Collin's amendment with voting as follows:
7 yea
Collins yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Martin yea · Roberson yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
[context] There was a seven (7) to six (6) majority vote with voting as follows:
7 yea
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Roberson yea · Waters yea
motion to take a five-minute break at 8:40 pm. There was a ten (10) to three (3) vote on the original motion as twice amended with voting as follows:
10 yea
Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Waters yea · Clary yea
Ordinance 2024-01 by adding the addendum included in the January 9th, 2024, BOMA Agenda Packet on pages 692-697 and adding language to number 4 stating "Following substantial completion of the…
11 yea
Burgdorf yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Waters yea
motion to amend Ordinance 2024-01 by adding the addendum included in the January 9th, 2024, BOMA Agenda Packet on pages 692-697 was voted on. There was a majority vote of twelve (12) to one (1) with…
12 yea
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garton yea · Garza yea · Goodwin yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Roberson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea · Clary yea
Mon Jan 22, 2024

Board of Parks & Recreation

Board of Parks & Recreation discusses upcoming events and annual reports

The Board will review park project updates and several new business items including a kayak race, spring carnival, and lacrosse clinic. The meeting also includes reviews of annual reports from various local sports leagues.

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Thu Jan 18, 2024

Public Works Committee

Hendersonville holds workshop on trash collection contract options

The Public Works Committee is conducting a workshop to discuss the city's trash collection contract. The discussion will cover service levels, costs, and potential add-on service options.

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Thu Jan 18, 2024

Capital Projects Committee

Committee to discuss various infrastructure and community projects

The Capital Projects Committee will meet to discuss several upcoming projects. Discussion topics include traffic improvements, greenway development, and new facility projects.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024

General Committee

Hendersonville General Committee reviews rezoning for TBN Music City development

The committee is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions, including a major rezoning request for 32.37 acres at 0 Music Village Boulevard. Other items include permit fee waivers for tornado-damaged properties and the naming of a new dog park.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024

Finance Committee

Committee to consider $1M budget amendment for tornado repairs

The Finance Committee will consider Ordinance 2023-28, which would amend the FY2024 budget to appropriate $1,000,000 for repairs to city property damaged by the December 9, 2023 tornado. The city expects $700,000 in insurance reimbursement and $300,000 in FEMA reimbursement to offset the cost.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

Board to consider Westlake rezoning, tornado recovery ordinances

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2023-26 to establish Westlake Zoning Districts and text amendments. They will also consider ordinances and resolutions related to tornado recovery, including budget appropriations, permit fee waivers, and a sign grant program. The meeting includes presentations on HolidayFest, Festival of Lights Awards, and Small Business Administration tornado impacts.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to amend Ordinance 2023-26 to accept the original Planning Commission recommendation before it went to General Committee with the exception of removing the reclamation facility text was…
8 yea
Burgdorf yea · Collins yea · Dixon yea · Garza yea · Martin yea · Peterson yea · Sasse yea · Skidmore yea
that the impact of the traffic would be significant. If this amendment passes, the plan will be to send it back to the Planning Commission to consider these two items on February 6th, 2024, to come…
2 yea
Garza yea · Clary yea
Mon Jan 8, 2024

Arts Council

Hendersonville Arts Council to review festival and by-law updates

The Arts Council will meet to receive updates on the Arts Festival, city by-laws, and financial reports. The body will also discuss art installations at City Hall and a sculpture display.

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Thu Jan 4, 2024

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee meets January 4, 2024

The committee will review the December 7, 2023, meeting minutes and receive a treasurer report. Discussion items include community disaster clean up and the removal of City Hall Christmas décor.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

Hendersonville Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear rezoning, development plan requests

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several development-related items, including rezoning requests, a preliminary development plan, and a final plat. The most consequential items are a request to rezone 32.37 acres for a project called TBN Music City, and a request to rezone 1.85 acres at 110 Taylor Industrial Drive from Industrial to General Commercial. The commission will also vote on officers and receive a year-end report from the planning director.

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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION by Hasty, seconded by Silkwood, to accept the Hendersonville Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, and…
7 absent
December absent · Coker absent · Evans absent · Hardwick absent · Hasty absent · Longmire absent · Martin absent
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Altizer, to approve the consent agenda with the following project with all staff comments: (1) Bellsford Landing Phase 1 – Final Plat Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Hasty, to approve the Glen Oak Commons Retail – FDP Add- Use (Recreational Training School), with all staff comments as listed below. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Hardwick, seconded by Altizer, to approve the TBN Music City – Preliminary Development Plan, with all staff comments and listed findings of fact. Altizer, Hardwick, Hasty, and Silkwood…
8 nay
Coker nay · Evans nay · Longmire nay · Martin. None abstained nay · Coker nay · Evans nay · Longmire nay · Martin. None abstained nay
MOTION by Hardwick, seconded by Altizer, to defer the 110 Taylor Industrial Drive – FLUTP Amendment and rezoning (I > GC) for 30 days and reopen the Public Hearing by request of the applicant…
2 nay
None. Evans abstained nay · None. Evans abstained nay
MOTION by Silkwood, seconded by Martin, to approve the Center Point Liquor Wall Mural – Site Plan, with all staff comments. Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick, Hasty, Longmire, Martin, and Silkwood…
2 nay
None. None abstained nay · None. None abstained nay
MOTION by Coker, seconded by Altizer, to approve the consent agenda with the following project with all staff comments: (2) Bellsford Landing Phase 1 – Final Plat Altizer, Coker, Evans, Hardwick…
1 nay
None. None abstained nay