Hendersonville public meetings in 2025

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Hendersonville Board of Parks and Recreation will consider several items for approval, including the 2026 board meeting schedule and rental fees for baseball/softball turf fields. Additional proposals involve a football event, a visit from LST 325, and the World Bass Championship. The board will also receive verbal updates from staff and public comments.

• Baseball/Softball Turf Field Rental Fees – Andy Gilley
• 2026 Parks Board Meeting Dates – Andy Gilley
• Football 4 The Cure – Jameson Wharton
• LST 325 Visit – Ken Rupp
• World Bass Championship – Brian Bird

The Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved several items, including a football fundraiser location change and fee waiver, a 2026 LST 325 ship visit, the World Bass Championship, the 2026 meeting dates, new turf field rental rates effective Jan 1 2026, and a high‑school hitting clinic. All motions passed with an 8‑0 vote. No public comments were recorded.

• Approved Football 4 The Cure location change and fee waiver (8-0)
• Approved LST 325 ship visit in 2026 pending Corps approval and fee waiver (8-0)
• Approved World Bass Championship for 2026 with alcohol map and nonprofit donation determination (8-0)
• Approved 2026 Parks Board meeting dates (8-0)
• Approved new turf field rental rates effective 1/1/2026 for all turf fields (8-0)
• Approved Hendersonville High School hitting clinic on Jan 3 (8-0)

Lakeshore Committee

The Lakeshore Committee will meet to discuss its work plan. The primary action item is the review of a draft resource guide.

• Review of Draft Resource Guide

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will read and adopt several ordinances that create new impact fees, establish credits for those fees, and permit partial payments on property taxes. A resolution will replace the 2009 credit‑card policy with a new purchasing card policy. The committee will also discuss property tax bills for 1455 and 1473 Center Point Road and a demand from Sumner County for reimbursement of unpaid Adequate Facilities Tax.

• Ordinance 2025-25 – amends the Hendersonville Clary Municipal Code, Title 20 to establish impact fees
• Ordinance 2025-26 – amends the Hendersonville Clary Municipal Code, Title 20 to establish credits for assessed impact fees
• Ordinance 2025-23 – amends the Hendersonville Skidmore Municipal Code, Title 20 to establish impact fees
• Ordinance 2025-24 – amends Title 5, Municipal Finance and Taxation to allow acceptance of partial property‑tax payments
• Resolution 2025-45 – creates a new purchasing card policy to replace the July 14, 2009 credit‑card policy

The committee forwarded three impact‑fee ordinances and three related ordinances to BOMA with neutral recommendations, and forwarded a partial‑payment property tax ordinance to BOMA with a positive recommendation. It also approved a new purchasing‑card policy for the city and agreed to pay the outstanding taxes on two donated properties totaling just under $1,000. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda acceptance (3-0)
• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-25 to BOMA with neutral recommendation (3-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-24 (partial tax payments) to BOMA with positive recommendation (3-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 2025-45 purchasing‑card policy to BOMA with positive recommendation (3-0)
• Agreed to pay under $1,000 in taxes for 1455 and 1473 Center Point Road
• Approved motion to adjourn (2-0)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Hendersonville Board will approve the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt two proclamations honoring Chief Scotty Bush and Annette Hunter. It will also consider Ordinance 2025-22, which rezones 3.82 acres at 311 and 313 East Main Street and 102 Maple Drive from Office Planned Development to General Commercial Planned Development. The Board has moved to defer final action on the ordinance to obtain an updated list of uses and a revised site plan.

• Proclamation recognizing Chief Scotty Bush
• Proclamation recognizing Annette Hunter
• Approval of November 18, 2025 Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting minutes
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-40 and 2025-41 dedicating streets in Durham Farms and Anderson Pointe
• Deferral of Ordinance 2025-22 (rezoning 3.82 acres at 311/313 East Main St and 102 Maple Dr) to the Dec 9 meeting

The Board unanimously amended the agenda to consider a settlement with Nearwater Development and approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved several development projects, waivers and a park grant, each with an 8‑0 vote. No ordinances or resolutions were adopted at this meeting.

• Agenda amendment to consider Nearwater settlement approved (unanimous)
• November 18, 2025 BOMA minutes approved (unanimous)
• Curtis Crossroads project approved (8‑0)
• Bally Creek Subdivision approved (8‑0)
• Hendersonville Parks 2025 LPRF Grant approved (8‑0)
• Cherokee Woods waiver (fire rebuild, setback deviation) approved (8‑0)
• Mansker Farms waiver (setback deviation, final plat) approved (8‑0)
• Staff‑level projects (Forest Park amendment, Highland Acres final plat, Hispanic Baptist Church final plat) approved

General Committee

The General Committee is reviewing ordinances to establish city impact fees and credits. The body is also considering resolutions to waive tree bank and sign permit fees for qualifying nonprofits.

• Ordinance 2025-25 and 2025-23: Establishing impact fees for the City of Hendersonville
• Ordinance 2025-26: Establishing credits for assessed impact fees
• Resolution 2025-43: Waiver of payment into the tree bank fund for qualifying nonprofits
• Resolution 2025-44: Fee waiver for temporary sign permits on city property for qualifying nonprofits
• Discussion regarding city requests to demolish vacant houses

The General Committee approved its agenda and the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously voted to send two tree‑bank related resolutions and three impact‑fee ordinances to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen with either a positive or neutral recommendation. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Sent Resolution 2025-43 to BOMA with positive recommendation (unanimous)
• Sent Resolution 2025-44 to BOMA with positive recommendation (unanimous)
• Sent Ordinance 2025-26 to BOMA with positive recommendation (unanimous)
• Sent Ordinance 2025-25 to BOMA with neutral recommendation (unanimous)
• Sent Ordinance 2025-23 to BOMA with neutral recommendation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Arts Council

The Arts Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive verbal updates on several community projects. The session includes a period for public comments.

• Update on History Wall
• Update on Arts Festival
• Update on Sculpture Project
• Update on Film Festival

The council accepted the meeting agenda and corrected the minutes from the October 13 and November 10 meetings, each with unanimous approval. The History Wall project was also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Accepted agenda as offered (unanimous)
• Approved October 13 minutes correction (unanimous)
• Approved November 10 minutes correction (unanimous)
• Approved History Wall project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Beer Board

The Hendersonville Beer Board will review and vote on three beer permits for Merrol Hyde Magnet School, Tiki Taka Bar & Grill, and K‑Town BBQ & Hotpot. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the November 6 minutes and a discussion of the January meeting date. Public comments and chairperson updates are scheduled before adjournment.

• Merrol Hyde Magnet School – Special Occasion Beer Permit (128 Township Drive)
• Tiki Taka Bar & Grill – Beer Permit (240 Innovation Way)
• K‑Town BBQ & Hotpot – Beer Permit (261 Indian Lake Blvd, Suite 350)
• Discussion on January’s meeting date

The board unanimously accepted the agenda and approved the November 6, 2025 minutes (4‑1 vote with one abstention). It unanimously approved a special‑occasion beer permit for Merrol Hyde Magnet School’s Hootenanny, a beer permit for Tiki Taka Bar & Grill conditional on obtaining a business license, and a beer permit for K‑Town BBQ & Hotpot. The board also unanimously voted to cancel the Jan 1, 2026 meeting and reschedule it to Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 at 6 p.m.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (4‑1, 1 abstain)
• Approved Merrol Hyde Magnet School special occasion beer permit (unanimous)
• Approved Tiki Taka Bar & Grill beer permit, conditional on business license (unanimous)
• Approved K‑Town BBQ & Hotpot beer permit (unanimous)
• Cancelled Jan 1, 2026 meeting and set new date Jan 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. (unanimous)

Hendersonville Planning Commission

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will review a consent agenda that includes a final plat for Curtis Crossroads (eight new lots) and a preliminary plat for BallyCreek Subdivision (five one‑acre lots). It will also discuss the concept plans for the city’s $3.5 million Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant, which requires a $2.6 million land match and $900,000 from the city’s PIPP Fund. Additional items include the final development plan for the TBN Millenia Cottages project and several staff‑level project approvals and pending items.

• Curtis Crossroads – Final Plat: 8 new lots on 244 Curtis Crossroads (4.96 acres), SR‑1 zoning
• BallyCreek Subdivision – Preliminary Plat: 5 residential lots on 0 Stop Thirty Road (5.21 acres), Estate Residential zoning
• Hendersonville Parks LPRF Grant – Concept Plans for multiple parks; $3.5 million grant with city match of $2.6 million land value and $900,000 PIPP funds
• TBN (Millenia Cottages) – Final Development Plan revision, request for parking waiver, and changes to unit counts and site layout
• Staff‑level approvals: Forest Park FDP amendment (1685 Saundersville Rd), Highland Acres Lot 88 final plat (101 Cranwill Dr), Hispanic Baptist Church final plat (251 Rockland Rd)

The commission approved the Hendersonville Parks 2025 Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grant concept plans, which involve a $3.5 million state grant and a city match of $3.5 million. The consent agenda items, including the BallyCreek Subdivision preliminary plat and the Curtis Crossroads final plat, were approved. The Cherokee Woods Section 6 Lot 12 setback deviation final plat was approved. The Mansker Farms Phase 18 Section 1 setback deviation final plat was deferred to the January 6, 2026 meeting. All votes were unanimous (8‑0‑0).

• Approved Hendersonville Parks 2025 LPRF Grant Concept Plans (8-0-0)
• Approved BallyCreek Subdivision preliminary plat (8-0-0)
• Approved Curtis Crossroads final plat (8-0-0)
• Approved Cherokee Woods Section 6 Lot 12 setback deviation final plat (8-0-0)
• Deferred Mansker Farms Phase 18 Section 1 setback deviation final plat to Jan 6 2026 (8-0-0)
• Accepted meeting agenda (8-0-0)
• Accepted November 4 2025 meeting minutes (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Hendersonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and decide on a conditional‑use appeal (BZA-006949-2025) for a pastor’s office on the property behind the Seventh‑day Adventist Church at 103 Maple Dr. It will also hear a variance appeal (BZA-006910-2025) from Wayne Clark to add a carport at 115 Fairways Drive. In addition, the board will vote on approval of its own by‑laws before adjourning.

• Conditional‑use appeal for a pastor’s office at 103 Maple Dr (adjacent to 118 Anderson Ln)
• Variance appeal to add a carport at 115 Fairways Drive in the Scottish Highlands subdivision
• Approval of Board of Zoning Appeals by‑laws

The board approved a conditional use permit for Hendersonville Christ Methodist Church to convert a nearby parcel into a pastor’s office, with signage and parking restrictions. It also approved a variance allowing an additional 88 square feet to an existing carport at 115 Fairways Drive. The board adopted new bylaws and elected its officers. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved conditional use for Hendersonville Christ Methodist Church pastor’s office with signage and parking limits (All Aye)
• Approved variance for Wayne Clark to add 88 sq ft to carport at 115 Fairways Drive (All Aye)
• Approved Board of Zoning Appeals by‑laws (All Aye)
• Elected Don Ames as Chairperson (All Aye)
• Elected Dale Duhl as Vice‑Chairperson (All Aye)
• Elected Ty Jay as Secretary (All Aye)
• Approved agenda addition for officer vote (All Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (All Aye)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Hendersonville Board will hold a public hearing and second reading on Ordinance 2025-22, which rezones a 3.82‑acre parcel at 311 and 313 East Main Street and 102 Maple Drive from Office Planned Development and Suburban Residential Low Density to General Commercial Planned Development and adopts the New Maple Glen Comprehensive Development Plan. The board will also adopt resolutions dedicating streets in Durham Farms Phase 3/4 and Anderson Pointe, and consider a pavement management plan resolution. Additional agenda items include proclamations, committee reports, and routine minutes approval.

• Ordinance 2025-22 rezoning 3.82 acres at 311/313 East Main St and 102 Maple Dr to General Commercial Planned Development
• Approval of the New Maple Glen Comprehensive Development Plan
• Resolution 2025-40 dedicating streets in Durham Farms Phase 3, Section 31, and Phase 4, Sections 33‑34
• Resolution 2025-41 dedicating streets of Anderson Pointe
• Resolution 2025-42 approving a pavement management plan for the city

The Board unanimously approved an amendment to Ordinance 2025-22, changing the northern access to a right‑in‑only configuration. A motion to defer the ordinance to the December 9 meeting failed 2‑10. The Board also unanimously accepted Resolutions 2025-40 and 2025-41 and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Unanimous approval of agenda (no vote count given)
• Unanimous approval of October 28, 2025 minutes (no vote count given)
• Unanimous approval of Resolution 2025-40 (dedication of Durham Farms streets)
• Unanimous approval of Resolution 2025-41 (dedication of Anderson Pointe streets)
• Unanimous approval of amendment to Ordinance 2025-22 (right‑in‑only northern access)
• Motion to defer Ordinance 2025-22 to Dec 9, 2025 failed 2‑10

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to review updates on trash collection and light synchronization. The body will also discuss traffic and parking matters, including a traffic study for Drakes Creek and a streetlight at 1704 Stop Thirty Road.

• Drakes Creek Traffic Study
• Streetlight 1704 Stop Thirty Road
• Creekwood Subdivision traffic and parking
• Facilities Assessment and Plan verbal update
• Light Synchronization verbal update

The Public Works Committee approved the October 28, 2025 minutes with one abstention. It decided to keep the streetlight at 1704 Stop Thirty Road in place. The committee moved the Drakes Creek traffic study to the Capital Projects Committee and unanimously approved revised lane‑width recommendations for Creekwood Subdivision. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (Alderman Martin abstain)
• Decided to leave streetlight at 1704 Stop Thirty Road as is (no vote recorded)
• Moved Drakes Creek traffic study discussion to Capital Projects (unanimous)
• Approved Creekwood Subdivision lane‑width recommendation: 10' lanes each side with 3' walkway (unanimous)
• Requested Sanders Ferry boardwalk railing be placed on next agenda (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Golf Commission

The commission will discuss financial results, golf shop operations, and maintenance updates. Members are expected to approve the 2026 meeting schedule and a winter cart path policy.

• Approval of 2026 meeting dates
• Approval of Winter Cart Path Policy
• Preliminary discussion on golf cart purchases
• Review of October 2025 financial results showing a cash balance of $288,672
• Public Works List update

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the October 20 minutes without opposition. It also unanimously approved the 2026 meeting schedule. Finally, the commission voted to limit golf carts to cart paths during the winter months of December through February.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• October 20 minutes approved unanimously
• 2026 meeting schedule approved unanimously
• Restrict golf carts to cart paths Dec 1–Feb 28 approved unanimously

Lakeshore Committee

The Hendersonville Lakeshore Committee will hear presentations from the Drakes Creek Watershed Foundation and the city police chief. It will discuss a proposed letter to the Building Owners and Managers Association about Greenway accessibility. The committee will also review its work plan, including the Lakeshore Cleanup Day report and Mayor Clary’s Army Corps meeting update.

• Presentation by Bryan Miller, Drakes Creek Watershed Foundation
• Presentation by James L. Jones, Chief of Police, Hendersonville Police Department
• Proposed letter to BOMA regarding Greenway accessibility
• City’s Lakeshore Cleanup Day report
• Mayor Clary’s Army Corps meeting update

The Lakeshore Committee approved the meeting agenda and the October 9 minutes, both unanimously. They voted to send a letter to BOMA supporting funding for the proposed greenway project, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved October 9 minutes (7-0)
• Approved sending letter to BOMA supporting project funding (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review a finance report. The agenda includes a request from the Chamber of Commerce.

• Finance report regarding a request from the Chamber of Commerce
• Approval of October 9, 2025 minutes

The Industrial Development Board approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting and the October 2025 financial report, both unanimously. It also unanimously approved a $9,000 grant to the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce for economic and community development programs. A resolution thanking JoAnna Blauw for over 20 years of service was also passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Oct 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved October 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved $9,000 grant to Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Passed resolution thanking JoAnna Blauw for 20+ years of service (unanimous)

Arts Council

The Arts Council will consider the Sculpture Project as an action item. The council will also receive verbal updates on the Christmas Parade, History Wall, and Arts Festival.

• Sculpture Project (action item)
• Verbal update on Christmas Parade
• Verbal update on History Wall
• Verbal update on Arts Festival

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the sculpture project as a council initiative, directing members to research locations, mediums, and costs. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. Minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting were not available and will be considered at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved sculpture project as council project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

The committee will review action items regarding city installations and holiday preparations. Discussions include the Christmas parade and various beautification projects at City Hall.

• Cupola installation
• Mini murals for traffic control cabinets
• Christmas parade on Dec. 7
• History wall at City Hall
• No Trash November business litter cleanup

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee approved the meeting agenda and the October 2, 2025 committee minutes, each with a unanimous vote. No other formal votes were taken; members discussed upcoming projects such as cupola installation, a prototype mural, the December 7 Christmas parade, a history wall, garland installation, and moving storage from the Batey House. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 11:08 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Beer Board

The Hendersonville Beer Board will consider a special occasion beer permit for Dilya and Knight Inc., doing business as Jolly Ollie's Pizza, located at 82 New Shackle Island Road. The board will also discuss the October 21, 2025 HPD alcohol compliance checks. Standard agenda items include acceptance of the agenda, approval of October 2, 2025 minutes, public comments, verbal updates, and chairperson comments before adjourning.

• Special Occasion Beer Permit for Dilya and Knight Inc. DBA Jolly Ollie's Pizza, 82 New Shackle Island Road
• Discussion of 10/21/25 HPD alcohol compliance checks

The board unanimously accepted the meeting agenda and the October 2, 2025 minutes. It then unanimously approved a special‑occasion beer permit for Dilya and Knight Inc. (Jolly Ollie's Pizza) to serve alcohol at the Smashville Volleyball Tournament. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved special‑occasion beer permit for Smashville Volleyball Tournament (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Hendersonville Planning Commission

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will review several site plan applications, including Southview Professional Plaza Lot 3 (SP-006912-2025) and the TBN (Millenia Cottages) Final Development Plan (DP-006913-2025) with a requested parking variance. The commission will also consider site plan amendments for Futbol5, the HPD K9 Building, and Rockland Storage Yard, as well as resolutions accepting completed streets in Anderson Pointe and Durham Farms. Staff-level projects will be discussed, and public comment is limited to agenda items.

• SP-006912-2025: Southview Professional Plaza Lot 3 – Site Plan (1209 Saundersville Road)
• DP-006913-2025: TBN (Millenia Cottages) – Final Development Plan with parking variance request (645 E Main Street)
• SP-006952-2025: Futbol5 – Site Plan Amendment (Field Lighting) (240 Innovation Way)
• SP-006916-2025: HPD K9 Building – Site Plan (3 Executive Park Dr)
• SP-006915-2025: Rockland Storage Yard – Site Plan (286 Rockland Rd)

The Hendersonville Planning Commission approved several development site plans and related waivers, including a 30‑day deferral for the Millenia Cottages project. It also adopted four resolutions accepting completed streets in Anderson Pointe and Durham Farms. All actions were passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Accepted meeting agenda (9-0-0)
• Accepted October 7 minutes (8-0-1)
• Approved Southview Professional Plaza Lot 3 site plan (8-0-1)
• Granted 30‑day deferral for TBN Millenia Cottages FDP (9-0-0)
• Approved Futbol5 field‑light waiver for 70‑ft lights (8-1-0)
• Approved HPD K9 Building site plan and metal‑material waiver (9-0-0)
• Approved Rockland Storage Yard site plan with partial sidewalk waiver (9-0-0)
• Approved four resolutions accepting completed streets in Anderson Pointe and Durham Farms (9-0-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider three appeal cases. These include requests for a community residence, a home-based hair salon, and a structure variance.

• Case BZA-006866-2025: Conditional use permit for a community residence at 106 Elnora Drive
• Case BZA-006890-2025: Conditional use permit for a natural hair salon at 105 Glen Oak Court East
• Case BZA-006910-2025: Variance for a carport addition at 115 Fairways Drive

The board moved two agenda items to the top and approved the meeting agenda. It approved a conditional use permit for a natural‑hair salon at 105 Glen Oak Court East with a fence requirement and no front‑yard signage. It denied a conditional use permit for a small community residence at 106 Elnora Drive. It deferred a variance request for a carport addition at 115 Fairways Drive to the next meeting.

• Moved BZA-006910-2025 & BZA-006890-2025 to top of agenda – approved (unanimous)
• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes – approved (unanimous)
• Adjusted public‑hearing speaker time to four minutes – approved (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for 105 Glen Oak Court East salon with fence and no front‑yard signage – approved (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for 106 Elnora Drive community residence – denied (unanimous)
• Deferred variance request for 115 Fairways Drive carport addition to next meeting – deferred (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting – approved (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will discuss zoning revisions and a specific rezoning request for the New Maple Glen Comprehensive Development Plan. The body will also review budget adjustments for the 2026 fiscal year and several personnel-related resolutions.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-22 to rezone 3.82 acres at 311 and 313 East Main Street and 102 Maple Drive to General Commercial Planned Development
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-19 regarding revisions to the City Zoning Ordinance
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-21 to reflect final-year and department adjustments to the 2026 fiscal year budget
• Resolution 2025-38 establishing a fee exemption for certain lot merger applications
• Resolution 2025-39 authorizing a limited cash-out policy for unused employee sick hours

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the October 14 minutes. It then approved five amendments to Ordinance 2025-19, including an artistic‑signature sign provision (10‑1 vote) and changes to sign‑height, use‑change, and abandonment rules (unanimous or 10‑1 votes). All votes were recorded as carried by Mayor Clary.

• Agenda approved as amended (unanimous)
• October 14, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• First amendment to Ordinance 2025-19 adding artistic‑signature signage approved (10‑1)
• Third amendment to Ordinance 2025-19 (replace 13.8.3 language) approved (unanimous)
• Fourth amendment to Ordinance 2025-19 (changes to 13.8.5, 14.3.5, 16.3) approved (unanimous)
• Fifth amendment to Ordinance 2025-19 (abandonment of non‑conforming signs) approved (10‑1)
• Proclamation for Veterans Day Parade Day added to agenda (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Hendersonville Public Works Committee will consider three resolutions: accepting dedication of completed streets in Durham Farms Phase 3 (Section 31) and Phase 4 (Sections 33 and 34), accepting dedication of completed streets in Anderson Pointe, and approving the city's Pavement Management Plan. The meeting also includes updates on trash collection, light synchronization, and other ongoing projects. All items are scheduled for discussion at the October 28, 2025 meeting.

• R2025-40: Resolution to accept dedication of completed streets in Durham Farms, Phase 3 Section 31 and Phase 4 Sections 33 & 34
• R2025-41: Resolution to accept dedication of completed streets of Anderson Pointe
• R2025-42: Resolution to approve the City of Hendersonville Pavement Management Plan
• Trash Collection Update (informational)
• Light Synchronization (verbal update)

The committee approved three resolutions: dedication of streets in Durham Farms Phase 3 & 4, dedication of streets in Anderson Pointe, and adoption of a Pavement Management Plan. All three motions were moved by Alderman Roberson, seconded by Alderman Skidmore, and passed unanimously. The committee also approved the prior meeting minutes and adjourned unanimously. No other decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates or pending discussion.

• Approved September 23, 2025 Public Works Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-40 accepting dedication of Durham Farms streets (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-41 accepting dedication of Anderson Pointe streets (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2025-42 adopting Pavement Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to consider approval for several sports organizations and youth turf field fees. The meeting also includes verbal updates from department coordinators and directors.

• Youth Turf Field Fees
• HIHA Travel Teams request
• Tennessee Premier Girls Fastpitch request
• Ball Hockey Womens Boot Camp request

The Hendersonville Parks & Recreation Board voted 7-0 to approve the Tennessee Girls Fastpitch tournament partnership, the Ball Hockey Bootcamp program, and the installation of a Jay and Zeke memorial bench. All three motions were passed with unanimous support. No public comments were recorded.

• Approved Tennessee Girls Fastpitch tournament partnership (7-0)
• Approved Ball Hockey Bootcamp program (7-0)
• Approved installation of Jay and Zeke memorial bench (7-0)

Deer Monitoring Committee

The Deer Herd Monitoring & Control Committee will consider approval of the minutes from its June 17, July 15, July 29, and September 16, 2025 meetings. It will also discuss upcoming action items, including updating the Deer Dashboard, conducting social‑media outreach about the EHD outbreak, following up on the directory, and planning next steps for the committee. Public comments and chair remarks are scheduled before the meeting is adjourned.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of July 29, 2025 special called meeting minutes
• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Deer Dashboard / Quarterly Posting

The Deer Monitoring and Control Committee approved its agenda and the September 16th minutes by acclamation. Members voted unanimously to extend the meeting by 15 minutes. A motion to cancel the November and December meetings was approved by acclamation. The meeting was then adjourned by acclamation.

• Approved agenda (by acclamation)
• Approved September 16th minutes (by acclamation)
• Extended meeting by 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Canceled November and December meetings (by acclamation)
• Adjourned meeting (by acclamation)

Golf Commission

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission will review the Country Hills Golf Course financial results and operations, hear updates on deer activity, discuss an easement along Saundersville Road, receive project updates on bunker renovation and tree work, and consider cash balance projections, a Hole #12 update, and a public works list update.

• Financial results presentation for Country Hills Golf Course
• Easement discussion for Saundersville Road
• Project updates: bunker renovation and tree work
• Cash balance projections
• Hole #12 update regarding nearby resident concerns

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the September 15 minutes. After a public comment about dogs chasing deer on the course, the commission decided to turn the matter over to the Hendersonville Police Department for investigation. No other actions were formally decided at this meeting.

• Agenda approved unanimously (motion by Danny Bell, seconded by Rob Plenger)
• September 15 minutes approved unanimously (motion by Danny Bell, seconded by Rob Plenger)
• Referred dog‑on‑course complaint to Hendersonville Police for investigation

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee approved Resolution 2025-36, accepting the FY 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant totaling $245,757 with a 90/10 federal‑local cost share. The committee also adopted Ordinance 2025-17 to increase city court costs as required by state law. Members discussed an Automatic Aid Agreement with Gallatin Fire Department and chose to retain the existing Mutual Aid Agreement while monitoring call volume. A motion to bypass the two‑week BOMA agenda rule was also approved.

• Resolution 2025-36 – accept FY 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant ($245,757 total; 90% federal, 10% local share)
• Ordinance 2025-17 – amend City Court Section 3‑302 to increase court costs per state mandate
• Discussion of Automatic Aid Agreement with Gallatin Fire Dept; committee kept current Mutual Aid Agreement and will monitor calls for one year
• Motion to bypass the two‑week BOMA agenda rule approved unanimously
• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and agenda

The Public Safety Committee accepted its agenda and approved the September 9, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It then approved Resolution 2025‑36, which accepts the FY2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for a collaborative multi‑agency project to be administered by the Hendersonville Fire Department, pending Board approval under Ordinance 2002‑12. The meeting was adjourned at 5:17 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑36 accepting FY2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will vote on second readings for a zoning ordinance revision and a budget ordinance adjusting the Fire Chief's compensation. The board will also consider a resolution to update the fund balance policy and accept a federal firefighting grant.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-19: Zoning Ordinance revisions
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-16: Fire Chief Scotty Bush vacation compensation
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-21: 2026 fiscal year budget adjustments
• Resolution 2025-34: Update Fund Balance and Reserve Policy
• Resolution 2025-36: Accept FY2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved Ordinance 2025-16, which compensates Fire Chief Scotty Bush for excess vacation carryover, with a 10‑to‑3 vote. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-21 to adjust the City’s 2026 fiscal‑year budget and approved Resolution 2025-34 to revise the Fund Balance and Reserve Policy. Earlier motions to move Ordinance 2025-19 after Resolution 2025-36, to approve the meeting agenda, and to approve the September 23 minutes all passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-16 (vacation compensation) – vote 10 aye, 3 nay
• Approved Ordinance 2025-21 (2026 budget adjustments) – unanimous vote
• Approved Resolution 2025-34 (Fund Balance and Reserve Policy update) – motion carried
• Moved Ordinance 2025-19 after Resolution 2025-36 – unanimous vote
• Approved October 14 agenda – unanimous vote
• Approved September 23 minutes – unanimous vote

General Committee

The General Committee will discuss a rezoning request for the New Maple Glen Comprehensive Development Plan and several resolutions regarding city personnel and policies. The body will also discuss a request for the city to demolish vacant houses.

• Ordinance 2025-22: Rezoning 3.82 acres at 311 and 313 East Main Street and 102 Maple Drive to General Commercial Planned Development
• Resolution 2025-35: Amending the Job Classification List and Pay Table
• Resolution 2025-37: Establishing protocols for Safe Haven Baby Box surrenders
• Resolution 2025-38: Fee exemption for certain lot merger applications
• Resolution 2025-39: Policy for employees to cash out a portion of unused sick hours

The General Committee approved Ordinance 2025‑22 to rezone 3.82 acres at 311 and 313 East Main Street and 102 Maple Drive to General Commercial Planned Development and sent it to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) with a positive recommendation. The committee also approved Resolutions 2025‑35, 2025‑37, and 2025‑38 with positive recommendations and Resolution 2025‑39 with a neutral recommendation, all sent to BOMA. A request to demolish vacant houses was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑22 rezoning 3.82 acres (311/313 East Main St & 102 Maple Dr) – sent to BOMA with positive recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑35 amendment to Job Classification List and Pay Table – sent to BOMA with positive recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑37 media release protocol for Safe Haven Baby Box surrenders – sent to BOMA with positive recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑38 fee exemption for certain lot merger applications – sent to BOMA with positive recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑39 accrued sick‑time cash‑out policy – sent to BOMA with neutral recommendation (unanimous)
• Deferred request to demolish vacant houses to next meeting (unanimous)

Arts Council

The Arts Council will meet to review the September 8, 2025 minutes and provide verbal updates on several initiatives. Discussions include the council's strategic plan and its relationship with the Planning Commission.

• Strategic Plan update
• HAC Relationship with Planning Commission
• Art at City Hall
• Festival Update
• Beautiful Hendersonville News

The council unanimously accepted the meeting agenda. It also approved the September 8, 2025 minutes with one abstention from Phillip Fryman. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Agenda accepted (unanimous)
• September 8, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Lakeshore Committee

The Lakeshore Committee will review its work plan, which includes creating a resource guide and holding a property owners meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers and Mayor Clary. It will also discuss a lakeshore cleanup event organized in partnership with the Cumberland River Compact.

• Committee Work Plan – develop a resource guide
• Committee Work Plan – property owners meeting with Army Corps of Engineers and Mayor Clary
• Lakeshore Cleanup Event – partnership with Cumberland River Compact (event link provided)

The committee approved its agenda by a 7-0 vote. It also approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent. No public comments were received.

• Agenda approval – approved unanimously (7-0)
• September 11, 2025 minutes approval – approved unanimously (7-0)
• Adjournment – approved unanimously (7-0)

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board will consider authorizing the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds Series 2025 with a principal amount not to exceed $5,493,740. The bonds would fund the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 74,480 square foot facility at 324 Freehill Road for Dynamic Property Management TN LLC.

• Approval of June 12, 2025 minutes
• Finance Report
• City Report
• Resolution authorizing $5,493,740 in bonds for 324 Freehill Road facility
• Public Hearing: None

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. The financial report for June‑September 2025 was also unanimously approved. The board unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the execution of a bond agreement and promissory note with Regions Bank for the Dynamic Properties Management issue. Ms. Blauw announced her resignation effective December 31, 2025.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report for June‑September 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to accept bond issue and authorize execution of bond agreement with Regions Bank (unanimous)

Hendersonville Planning Commission

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Maple Glen Holdings LLC's request to rezone 3.82 acres at 311 and 313 East Main Street and 102 Maple Drive from Office Planned Development and Suburban Residential Low Density to General Commercial Planned Development, and to approve a Comprehensive Development Plan for the property. The commission will also consider a consent agenda of final and preliminary plat submissions, including Campbell Crossing, Falcon Ridge Phase 1‑4, and multiple Millstone phases. Staff‑level projects such as the Forest Park FDP amendment and other approved amendments will be reviewed. The meeting concludes with standard agenda items and adjournment.

• Rezoning of 3.82 acres at 311/313 East Main St and 102 Maple Dr to GC‑PD and CDP approval (Maple Glen Holdings LLC)
• Final Plat approval for Campbell Crossing subdivision at 1468/1490 Saundersville Rd (12 residential lots)
• Preliminary Plat submission for Falcon Ridge Phase 1‑4 at 800 New Shackle Rd (103 single‑family lots)
• Preliminary Plat submissions for Millstone Phase 8, Phase 9 Section 1, and Phase 9 Section 2 at Parcel 146 004.00
• Staff‑level approved FDP amendment for Forest Park (1685 Saundersville Rd)

The commission approved the final plat for Campbell Crossing (7-1 vote). It approved a zoning change for New Maple Glen CDP from O‑PD and SR‑1 to GC‑PD (8‑0). The commission approved the Jim’N Nick’s mural site‑plan waiver (8‑0) and denied the JLR Caldwell Dr preliminary plat (2‑6). It also approved the Falcon Ridge and Millstone preliminary plats on the consent agenda (8‑0).

• Approved Campbell Crossing Final Plat (7-1)
• Approved New Maple Glen CDP rezoning to GC-PD (8-0)
• Approved Jim’N Nick’s Mural Site‑Plan waiver (8-0)
• Denied JLR Caldwell Dr Preliminary Plat (2-6)
• Approved Falcon Ridge Phase 1‑4 Preliminary Plat (8-0)
• Approved Millstone Phase 8 Preliminary Plat (8-0)
• Approved Millstone Phase 9 Section 1 Preliminary Plat (8-0)
• Approved Millstone Phase 9 Section 2 Preliminary Plat (8-0)

Disability Board

The ADA Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on the ADA Grievance Committee. The board will also review a high-level overview of completed projects.

• Approval of March 6th, 2025, meeting minutes
• Update on ADA Grievance Committee
• Overview of completed projects

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee will meet to address various city aesthetic projects and events. The body is reviewing action items related to public art and city decorations.

• Beautification Awards scheduling
• Mini murals
• Banners library
• Banners/flags/cupola/ORB bridge dedication on Oct. 21
• Art Display at City Hall

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee accepted the meeting agenda and approved the September 4, 2025 minutes, each with unanimous votes. No other formal actions were voted on; the committee discussed upcoming projects such as mini murals, library banners, and a community cleanup. The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m. by unanimous vote.

• Accept agenda – approved unanimously (motion by Robert Cox, seconded by Robbie Borghi)
• Approve September 4, 2025 minutes – approved unanimously (motion by Robbie Borghi, seconded by Robert Cox)
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously (motion by Robert Cox, seconded by Robbie Borghi)

Beer Board

The Hendersonville Beer Board will approve minutes from previous meetings, hear public comments, and decide on three special occasion beer permits for local events. The permits involve Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q, Jolly Ollie's Pizza (Smashville Volleyball Tournament), and Bearpaw Lacrosse Events (Nashville Invitational). The board will also receive verbal updates on a Walgreen’s ownership change, an Exxon Food beer permit, and an alcohol compliance hearing.

• Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q – Beer Permit – 264 E Main St, Hendersonville
• Dilya and Knight Inc. DBA Jolly Ollie's Pizza – Special Occasion Beer Permit – 82 New Shackle Island Road (Smashville Volleyball Tournament)
• Bearpaw Lacrosse Events – Special Occasion Beer Permit – 425 E. Clear Lake Ln., Westfield, IN (Nashville Invitational)
• Verbal update: Walgreen’s change of ownership
• Verbal update: Exxon Food beer permit pickup (9/22/25)

The board accepted the September 4, 2025 agenda and meeting minutes with majority votes. It unanimously approved Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar‑B‑Q beer permit, contingent on a business license. The board postponed the Jolly Ollie's Pizza special occasion permit and unanimously approved Bearpaw Lacrosse Events' special occasion permit, contingent on Parks Board approval.

• Accepted September 4, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2025 Special Called Hearing minutes (5-2)
• Approved September 4, 2025 Beer Board minutes (6-1)
• Approved Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar‑B‑Q beer permit (contingent on business license, unanimous)
• Postponed Jolly Ollie's Pizza special occasion beer permit until 11/6/25 (unanimous)
• Approved Bearpaw Lacrosse Events special occasion beer permit (contingent on Parks Board approval, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet for a workshop to discuss development impact fees. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion regarding Development Impact Fees

Finance Committee

The Hendersonville Finance Committee will vote on Resolution 2025‑34 to revise the city’s fund balance and reserve policy. It will also consider Ordinance 2025‑21 that amends the 2026 budget ordinance and discuss letters to Sumner County about library funds and the adequate facilities tax. Additional items include a discussion of property‑tax payment plans and reports on sales, hotel‑motel, investment, stormwater, and PIPP fund activity.

• Resolution 2025‑34 – update of the fund balance and reserve policy
• Ordinance 2025‑21 – amendment to budget ordinance 2025‑09 for the FY2026 budget
• Letter to Sumner County regarding funds bequeathed to the Hendersonville Public Library
• Discussion of whether the city should allow partial payments or payment plans for property tax bills
• Sales Tax Analysis Report – July 2025 sales tax totals $686,491 (state) and $1,890,744 (local)

The committee unanimously approved Resolution 2025-34 to update the city’s fund‑balance and reserve policy. It also unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-21, amending the 2025‑09 budget to reflect final year adjustments and a $9,000 impact to the General Fund. The committee unanimously recommended sending a response letter to Sumner County regarding the Adequate Facilities Tax demand. A discussion on allowing partial property‑tax payments was held, but no action was taken.

• Approved Resolution 2025-34 to revise fund‑balance policy (3‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-21 amending FY2026 budget (3‑0)
• Recommended sending response letter to Sumner County on AFT demand (3‑0)
• Discussed partial property‑tax payment plan (no decision)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and discuss a plan of services for the annexation of property at 1765 Avant Lane. The board is also considering a rezoning of 32.8 acres at that location and revisions to the city's Zoning Ordinance.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-32 regarding annexation of 1765 Avant Lane
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-18 to rezone 32.8 acres at 1765 Avant Lane and approve the Crestwater Comprehensive Development Plan
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-19 to adopt revisions to the Zoning Ordinance
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-17 to increase city court costs
• Reading of Resolution 2025-33 establishing City Hall Special Event Policies

The Board accepted the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. Later, the Board approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes by an 11‑2 vote, with Aldermen Roberson and Evans abstaining. A public hearing was held on the proposed annexation and rezoning of 1765 Avant Lane, but no vote or decision was recorded.

• Approved September 23, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (11-2, Roberson and Evans abstained)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a resident request for a multi-way stop sign at Indian Lake Road and Lake Terrace Drive. Staff previously determined the intersection did not meet criteria for the stop sign due to traffic volume, though a sight-distance warrant was met. The committee agreed to revisit the issue next month.

• Indian Lake Road at Lake Terrace traffic study
• Traffic and Parking Committee agenda items
• Creekwood Subdivision discussion
• Light Synchronization project update
• Rolling Acres Entrance Signage discussion

The Public Works Committee approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes, extended the school zone and prepared a budget amendment for Indian Lake Road at Lake Terrace, and authorized coordination with TDOT for “Do Not Block” pavement markings on Main Street at Clearview Circle. It also deferred the streetlight issue at 1704 Stop Thirty Road, declined an easement for Rolling Acres entrance signage, and scheduled a review of Creekwood Subdivision traffic‑calming feedback for next month.

• Approved August 26, 2025 Public Works minutes (2-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved school zone extension and budget amendment for Indian Lake Rd at Lake Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved coordination with TDOT for “Do Not Block” markings on Main Street at Clearview Circle (unanimous)
• Deferred streetlight issue at 1704 Stop Thirty Road to next month’s agenda (no vote recorded)
• Declined easement to maintain Rolling Acres entrance signage (no vote recorded)
• Added Creekwood Subdivision traffic‑calming feedback review to next month’s agenda (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to approve several sports leagues, clinics, and event requests. The meeting also includes verbal updates from department coordinators and directors.

• Civitan- Middle School Flag Football League
• HHS Baseball Outfield Sponsorship
• HFUMC Kickball Game
• Smashville Volleyball
• Memorial Bench (Richard Bandy)

The Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved several community event requests, including a Civitan Middle School girls flag football league, a HHS baseball sponsorship, a HFUMC kickball tournament with waived field fees, and the Smashville adult volleyball tournament for 2026 with an alcohol site map. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Civitan Middle School Flag Football (6-0)
• Approved HHS Baseball Sponsorship (6-0)
• Approved HFUMC Kickball Tournament with field fees waived (6-0)
• Approved Smashville Volleyball Tournament for 2026 with site map for alcohol (6-0)
• Approved POFA Football Clinic (6-0)
• Approved Gallatin Ford Softball Game (6-0)
• Approved First Down Training Camp (6-0)
• Approved Memorial Bench at Memorial Park (6-0)

Deer Monitoring Committee

The Deer Monitoring & Control Committee will meet to discuss the results of a deer workshop and how to communicate with citizens. The body will also discuss support requests from city staff.

• Review of Deer Workshop
• Deer committee communications to citizens
• Discussion of support requests from city staff

At the September 16, 2025 meeting, the committee approved the agenda by acclamation, tabled the minutes from the prior meeting by acclamation, and adjourned the session by acclamation. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken.

• Approved agenda (acclamation)
• Tabled previous meeting minutes (acclamation)
• Adjourned meeting (acclamation)

Golf Commission

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission will review recent financial results for July and August, including income and net operating income figures. Members will receive updates on course maintenance, such as completed cart‑path paving on holes 4 and 6. The agenda includes a discussion of Hole #12 and an easement issue along Saundersville Road. No specific approvals are listed in the agenda.

• July 2025 financial results: $181,485 income, $53,526 net operating income
• August 2025 financial results: $201,788 income, $75,497 net operating income
• Completed paving of cart paths on holes 4 and 6
• Discussion of Hole #12
• Discussion of easement along Saundersville Road

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 18 minutes. A resident reported stray golf balls hitting her home, and the commission noted three trees will be removed to help redirect balls. The commission directed Golf Management Group to write a letter to the resident summarizing the response.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed Golf Management Group to write a response letter to Lisa Field Armstrong (no vote recorded)
• Planned removal of three trees on the right side of the 12th fairway to redirect stray balls (part of regular tree management program)

Lakeshore Committee

The Lakeshore Committee will review its work plan and approve minutes from the August meeting. The group will also schedule a stream cleanup event for October 25, 2025.

• Approval of August 14, 2025, meeting minutes
• Committee Work Plan reference guide development
• Stream Cleanup Event scheduled for October 25, 2025

The Lakeshore Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also approved the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting. No public comments were received and no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved adjournment (6-0)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review a proposal to adjust how city court costs are allocated to comply with state law. They will also discuss the Hendersonville Fire Department's automatic aid agreement with the Gallatin Fire Department.

• Ordinance 2025-17: Increase the Municipal Training Education fee forwarded to the state from $1.00 to $2.00
• Discussion regarding HFD on Automatic Aid with Gallatin Fire Department

The committee unanimously accepted its agenda and approved the August 12 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-17, which raises city court costs. The committee agreed to keep the existing Mutual Aid Agreement with Gallatin Fire Department and will monitor call volume for a year before revisiting the issue. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Agenda accepted (unanimous vote)
• August 12 minutes approved (unanimous vote)
• Ordinance 2025-17 to increase city court costs approved (unanimous vote)
• Committee agreed to retain Mutual Aid Agreement with Gallatin and monitor calls for one year
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous vote)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will take a second reading of Ordinance 2025-12 to amend the municipal personnel merit system job classification plan review. It will also take a second reading of Ordinance 2025-15 to set pay criteria for lateral transfers within public safety departments. A resolution (2025-29) will be read to apply for a TDEC Stream and Wetland Grant for public works projects, and a first reading of Ordinance 2025-17 will propose increasing city court costs under state law.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-12 – amendment to Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 2, Personnel Merit System job classification plan review
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-15 – amendment to Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 4-304 approving pay criteria for lateral transfers within public safety departments
• Reading of Resolution 2025-29 – application for the TDEC Stream and Wetland Grant for various public works projects
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-17 – amendment to Title 3, Municipal Court, Section 3-302 to increase city court costs pursuant to state law

The Board unanimously approved the amendment to Ordinance 2025-12, expanding the pay study to include all forms of compensation and benefits. A separate motion to add an ad‑hoc committee to the same ordinance failed 8‑4. The Board also unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-12 on second reading, Ordinance 2025-15, Resolution 2025-29, and Ordinance 2025-17, and approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (11-1, Roberson abstained)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 2025-12 (unanimous)
• Failed amendment to add ad‑hoc committee to Ordinance 2025-12 (8-4)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-12 on second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-15 on second reading (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-29 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-17 on first reading (unanimous)

General Committee

The Hendersonville General Committee will schedule a public hearing for September 23, 2025, regarding the annexation of 32.8 acres at 1765 Avant Lane by owner consent. The committee also discussed rezoning and ordinance revisions for the Crestwater development and changes to the city's Zoning Ordinance.

• Public hearing scheduled for September 23, 2025, on annexation of 32.8 acres at 1765 Avant Lane
• Reading of Ordinance 2025-18 to adopt revisions to the Zoning Ordinance
• Reading of Ordinance 2025-19 to rezoning 32.8 acres at 1765 Avant Lane
• Reading of Resolution 2025-33 establishing City Hall Special Event Policies
• Discussion on semi-truck parking on private property and roads

The General Committee accepted its agenda and prior minutes unanimously. It approved several resolutions and ordinances, sending each to the Board of Municipal Affairs (BOMA) with a positive recommendation; most passed unanimously, three passed by majority vote. The key actions include a public‑hearing resolution, an annexation resolution, and a rezoning ordinance for the 1765 Avant Lane site.

• Accepted agenda – approved unanimously
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes – approved unanimously
• Resolution 2025-32 (public hearing on 1765 Avant Lane plan) sent to BOMA with positive recommendation – approved unanimously
• Resolution 2025-31 (annexation of 1765 Avant Lane) sent to BOMA with positive recommendation – approved by majority (Garza and Collins yes, Dixon no)
• Ordinance 2025-18 (rezoning 32.8 acres at 1765 Avant Lane and Crestwater Development Plan) sent to BOMA with positive recommendation – approved by majority (Garza and Collins yes, Dixon no)
• Ordinance 2025-19 (revisions to city zoning ordinance) sent to BOMA with positive recommendation – approved unanimously
• Resolution 2025-33 (City Hall Special Event Policies) sent to BOMA with positive recommendation – approved unanimously
• Motion to adjourn – approved unanimously

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Hendersonville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a conditional use permit for massage therapy at 112 High Point Anchorage and two variances for accessory structures at 218 Bluegrass Drive. The meeting also includes a review of proposed By-laws.

• Conditional Use Permit for massage therapy at 112 High Point Anchorage
• Variances for carport and walkway at 218 Bluegrass Drive
• Review of proposed Board of Zoning Appeals By-laws

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved its agenda and the July 7 minutes. It granted a Conditional Use Permit for a major home occupation (massage therapy) at 112 High Point Anchorage with specific operating restrictions. It also approved two variances for accessory structures at 218 Bluegrass Drive.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for 112 High Point Anchorage with business‑hour, client, staffing, product, transfer, and parking restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved variances for accessory structures at 218 Bluegrass Drive (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Arts Council

The Hendersonville Arts Council will meet on September 8, 2025, to discuss routine business including approval of prior meeting minutes, public comments, and updates on the Arts Festival Patron Program. The council will also review its strategic plan and consider rescheduling the October meeting.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of strategic planning document
• Discussion on rescheduling October meeting

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. They approved the creation of a council Facebook group to be managed by Sara May Fischer with assistance from other members. The strategic plan was accepted as discussed, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved creation of council Facebook group (unanimous)
• Approved strategic plan as discussed (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee will meet to approve minutes from August, discuss action items like beautification awards and mini murals, and receive verbal updates on projects such as banners, litter cleanup, and school presentations. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions expected.

• Beautification Awards (names due 10/19, photos due 10/22)
• Mini murals project
• Banners for library
• Community litter cleanup

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 7, 2025 minutes. Members also voted to keep City Hall as the committee's regular meeting location. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Kept meeting place at City Hall (vote count not recorded)

Beer Board

The Beer Board will consider special occasion beer permits for two events. The board will also hold a hearing regarding unpaid 2025 privilege taxes for Mercado Latino.

• Special Occasion Beer Permit: Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce for The Taste of Hendersonville (100 Country Club Blvd. St 104)
• Special Occasion Beer Permit: Half Batch Brewing for Durham Farms Harvest Fest (154 Bonita Parkway)
• Hearing for Unpaid 2025 Privilege Taxes: Mercado Latino (771 W. Main St)

The Hendersonville Beer Board unanimously approved a Special Occasion Beer Permit for the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce's Taste of Hendersonville festival and another permit for Half Batch Brewing's Durham Farms Harvest Fest. The board also voted to take no further action on Mercado Latino's privilege tax issue, pending the voluntary return of the permit. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce Special Occasion Beer Permit for Taste of Hendersonville (unanimous)
• Approved Half Batch Brewing Special Occasion Beer Permit for Durham Farms Harvest Fest (unanimous)
• Took no further action on Mercado Latino privilege tax issue, pending permit return by 9/11/25 (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2025 Beer Board Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 71, 2025 Beer Board Special Called Hearing Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2025 Beer Board Agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Beer Board

The Beer Board will conduct hearings regarding alcohol compliance checks for two local businesses. The meeting will also include a period for public comments.

• Alcohol compliance check hearing for Curtis Market at 150 Curtis Crossroads
• Alcohol compliance check hearing for Thornton’s No. 601 at 768 East Main Street

The board unanimously approved a motion to suspend Curtis Market's beer permit for 14 days effective 9/11/25, with an alternative option to pay a $500 civil penalty by that date. No decision was recorded for the Thorntons No. 601 hearing. The agenda was accepted unanimously.

• Suspend Curtis Market beer permit 14 days (unanimous)
• Allow Curtis Market to avoid suspension by paying $500 civil penalty (unanimous)
• Accept September 41, 2025 Beer Board Hearing agenda (unanimous)

Hendersonville Planning Commission

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will consider a request by Century Communities to annex 32.8 acres at 1765 Avant Lane and rezone the property to Mixed Residential Planned Development. The agenda also includes a public hearing on amending subdivision regulations and zoning ordinance, along with several development plan approvals.

• Public hearing: Century Communities annexation and rezoning request for 32.8 acres at 1765 Avant Lane
• Public hearing: Amendments to Hendersonville Subdivision Regulations
• Public hearing: Proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance
• Consent agenda: Preliminary plat for Lincoln Rockland (Parcel 160 066.01)
• Consent agenda: Final plat for Mansker Farms Phase 19 Section 1C (Parcel 144 084.00)

The commission approved the Crestwater Plan of Service, annexation, and Comprehensive Development Plan, including a $3,500 per‑lot voluntary fee, and recommended it to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. It also adopted zoning ordinance text amendments, revised subdivision regulations, and approved the Lincoln Rockland preliminary plat and Mansker Farms Phase 19 final plat. All agenda items, minutes, and the meeting were adopted unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 9:14 PM.

• Accepted agenda (8-0-0)
• Accepted minutes (8-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda – Lincoln Rockland preliminary plat and Mansker Farms Phase 19 final plat (8-0-0)
• Approved Crestwater Plan of Service/Annexation/CDP with recommendation to Board of Mayor and Aldermen (5-3-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments (8-0-0)
• Approved Subdivision Regulations revisions (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss transitioning city employees to state-negotiated medical plans to lower costs for most members. The body will also review a budget amendment for Fire Chief Scotty Bush's vacation carryover and discuss a tax dispute with Sumner County.

• Resolution 2025-30: Authorizing a contract with the State of Tennessee for employee medical insurance plans
• Ordinance 2025-16: Budget amendment to compensate Fire Chief Scotty Bush for vacation carryover exceeding the maximum
• Discussion of Sumner County's request for payment of adequate facilities tax (AFT)
• Discussion of funds bequeathed to the Hendersonville Public Library
• Review of Sales Tax, Hotel-Motel Tax, Investment Earnings, Stormwater, and PIPP Fund reports

The committee removed two agenda items and then approved the amended agenda unanimously. It also approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. The body voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2025-30, allowing the mayor to contract with the State of Tennessee for employee medical plans, and Ordinance 2025-16, authorizing a $38,100 vacation payout for Fire Chief Scotty Bush. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Removed agenda items 3 and 4 (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-30 authorizing state health plan contract (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-16 for $38,100 vacation payout to Fire Chief (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous 3-0)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will discuss a moratorium on applications and permits for high-density residential developments. The meeting also includes public hearings on a 26-acre rezoning on Rockland Road and a rental restriction amendment for Nearwater Place.

• Ordinance 2025-13: Rezoning 26 acres on Rockland Road from Mixed Commercial to Industrial–Planned Development
• Resolution 2025-28: Removing blanket rental restrictions at 220 Nearwater Place
• Ordinance 2025-14: Proposed 9-month moratorium on high-density residential developments
• Ordinance 2025-12: Amendment to Municipal Code regarding job classification plan review
• Resolution 2025-30: Contract for City employees to participate in State of Tennessee medical insurance plans

The Board voted on Resolution 2025-28 to remove the blanket rental restriction from the Nearwater Place Final Development Plan and the motion failed 10‑2, with Evans and Ward voting aye and Burgdorf, Collins, Dixon, Garton, Garza, Goodwin, Martin, Sasse, Skidmore, and Clary voting nay. Earlier, the Board unanimously approved an amendment to the agenda order and later approved an amendment to the August 12, 2025 minutes by an 11‑1 vote, with Dixon abstaining, and then approved the minutes as amended by the same 11‑1 vote. No vote was recorded on Ordinance 2025‑13 during this meeting.

• Agenda amendment to hear Resolution 2025‑28 first approved unanimously
• Amendment to August 12, 2025 minutes approved 11‑1 (Dixon abstained)
• Minutes as amended approved 11‑1 (Dixon abstained)
• Resolution 2025‑28 to amend Nearwater Place plan failed 10‑2 (ayes: Evans, Ward; nays: Burgdorf, Collins, Dixon, Garton, Garza, Goodwin, Martin, Sasse, Skidmore, Clary)
• Ordinance 2025‑13 second reading heard, no vote recorded

Public Works Committee

The Hendersonville Public Works Committee will decide whether to apply for a $250,000 Tennessee Stream and Wetland Restoration Grant (with a $50,000 local match) to stabilize eroding banks at Drakes Creek Park. The project aims to address severe erosion near pedestrian facilities and improve water quality in an impaired stream.

• Resolution 2025-29: Apply for TDEC Stream and Wetland Restoration Grant ($250,000 + $50,000 match) for Drakes Creek Park bank stabilization
• Approval of July 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Trash collection misses reported at 174 for July 14–August 15, 2025
• Postponement of Indian Lake Road at Lake Terrace discussion
• Approval of Arrowhead Drive streetlights where residents had no objections

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes and approved Resolution 2025-29 to apply for a TDEC Stream and Wetland Grant. The committee directed the City Traffic Engineer to re‑examine the request for a multi‑way stop sign on Indian Lake Road and will revisit the issue at the September 23 meeting. Discussion on the Rolling Acres Entrance Sign grant eligibility was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved July 22, 2025 Public Works Committee minutes (unanimous, one absence)
• Approved Resolution 2025-29 to apply for TDEC Stream and Wetland Grant (unanimous)
• Directed City Traffic Engineer to re‑examine Indian Lake Road multi‑way stop sign request (to be revisited Sep 23)
• Deferred Rolling Acres Entrance Sign grant discussion to Sep 23 meeting
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation will meet on August 25, 2025, to approve several event proposals, memorial bench requests, and receive verbal updates from staff. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Federation Angler Event approval
• October Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention event approval
• Catalyst Design Pickleball Tournament approval
• Memorial Benches approval (including Parker Strong)
• Approval of July 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Hendersonville Parks & Recreation Board approved several community requests, including waiving fees for the Federation Angler Event, authorizing ribbons for Domestic Violence Awareness, and supporting a pickleball tournament and new memorial benches. All motions passed with an 8‑0 vote. The board also approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved August 25, 2025 agenda (8-0)
• Approved July 28, 2025 Parks Board minutes (8-0)
• Approved Federation Angler Event and waived fees (8-0)
• Approved Domestic Violence Awareness ribbons on the greenway (8-0)
• Approved Catalyst Design Pickleball Tournament (8-0)
• Approved installation of a fourth Parker Strong memorial bench (8-0)

Golf Commission

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission will meet to review financial results, golf shop operations, and maintenance updates for Country Hills Golf Course. The meeting includes presentations on recent financial performance, operational updates, and items for approval, with no substantive decisions listed in the agenda.

• Review of July 2025 financial results showing $181,485 income and $53,526 net operating income
• Sod work for winter damage repairs
• Easement discussion along Saundersville Road
• Cart replacement and GPS system update review
• Cash balance review of $252,883 as of July 31, 2025

The commission unanimously accepted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously approved a motion asking Public Works to address asphalt and concrete repairs identified in the semi‑annual facilities review.

• Agenda accepted (unanimous)
• July 21 minutes accepted (unanimous)
• Request Public Works to address identified asphalt and concrete repairs (unanimous)

Lakeshore Committee

The Hendersonville Lakeshore Committee will meet to accept the agenda, approve July meeting minutes, and hear a presentation from the Cumberland River Compact and the city’s stormwater coordinator. The committee will also discuss its work plan, including updates to the city website and a property owners meeting.

The Lakeshore Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda (6‑0) and the July 10, 2025 minutes (7‑0). The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous vote (7‑0). No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved adjournment (7-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing a proposal to allow police and fire departments to offer starting pay credit to experienced lateral transfers. The body will also discuss state legislation regarding UTVs on public highways and fire department overtime and manpower.

• Ordinance 2025-15: Proposed 2:1 pay credit for certified lateral transfers in police and fire departments
• Discussion on recently passed state legislature regarding UTVs on public highways
• Review of fire department overtime and manpower shift reports

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-15, which amends the municipal code to set pay criteria for lateral transfers within the department. The committee also approved its agenda, the May 13 minutes, and three SAFER Grant positions. The group will monitor UTV use on public roads and revisit the issue later.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-15 establishing pay criteria for lateral transfers (unanimous)
• Approved three SAFER Grant positions
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet to conduct routine business, hear committee reports, and take first readings of several ordinances and resolutions. The most consequential item is a proposed nine-month moratorium on accepting applications and permits for high-density residential developments.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-12 to amend municipal personnel job classification plan
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-14 imposing a nine-month moratorium on high-density residential development permits
• Resolution 2025-22 approving shared use of city parks and facilities with Pope John Paul II School
• Resolution 2025-23 authorizing application for Public Entity Partners 'Safety Partners' grant
• Resolution 2025-27 accepting completion of private streets in Hunt Club, Phase 11

The Board adopted Ordinance 2025‑14, imposing a nine‑month moratorium on accepting, reviewing, and approving high‑density residential applications, with an amendment adding public schools to the justification (vote 11‑1). The Board also unanimously approved three resolutions: shared use of city parks with Pope John Paul II school, applying for the Public Entity Partners Safety Partners grant, and authorizing Broken Paddle Outfitters to use the city logo. The agenda and minutes were approved without dissent.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑14 (9‑month moratorium) as amended, vote 11‑1
• Amended the fifth “WHEREAS” clause of Ordinance 2025‑14 to add “public schools, and overall quality of life”, vote 11‑1
• Approved Resolution 2025‑22 (shared park use with Pope John Paul II school), unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2025‑23 (authorize safety partners grant application), unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2025‑24 (authorize Broken Paddle Outfitters use of city logo), unanimous
• Accepted the meeting agenda, unanimous
• Approved July 22 2025 meeting minutes as amended, unanimous

General Committee

The General Committee will discuss an ordinance to establish starting pay for lateral transfers in police and fire departments. The body will also consider a resolution to amend a development plan and discuss semi-truck parking.

• Ordinance 2025-15: Pay criteria for lateral transfers within public safety departments
• Resolution 2025-28: Amendment to the Nearwater Place Final Development Plan at 220 Nearwater Place
• Discussion regarding semi-truck parking

The General Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July 22 minutes. It also voted unanimously to forward Ordinance 2025-15 on lateral transfer pay criteria to BOMA with a positive recommendation. The committee unanimously sent Resolution 2025-28 amending the Nearwater Place Final Development Plan to BOMA with a neutral recommendation. A discussion on semi‑truck parking was held, but no action was taken.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• July 22 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Ordinance 2025-15 sent to BOMA with positive recommendation (unanimous)
• Resolution 2025-28 sent to BOMA with neutral recommendation (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Arts Council

The Arts Council will meet to vote on an Ambassador and receive updates on several council initiatives. The body will also review the strategic plan and by-laws.

• Ambassador Vote
• Festival update
• Ambassador Program update
• Arts Council Flyer update
• Strategic Plan and By-Laws updates

The council approved the meeting agenda and the July 14 minutes, both unanimously. They adopted the Ambassador program for the Arts Council with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:42 PM.

• Agenda accepted (unanimous)
• July 14 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Ambassador program adopted (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Capital Projects Committee

The Capital Projects Committee approved a methodology for a 2025-2035 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan and voted to prioritize choke points in the rankings. The committee also approved the minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approved 2025-2035 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan
• Approved methodology and criteria for the plan
• Approved January 13, 2025, meeting minutes
• Walton Ferry / Old Shackle Realignment construction begins February 3, 2025
• Light Synchronization project anticipated to bid in first quarter

The Capital Projects Committee approved several capital projects, including a $2.3 million LED conversion of all NES city streetlights, the Drakes Creek and Stop 30 bridge project with a plain stamped‑concrete aesthetic, and the Cherokee Road culvert contract. All motions were approved unanimously. The committee also adopted an amendment to discuss facility assessment and impact fees and approved the prior meeting minutes.

• Amend agenda to discuss facility assessment and impact fees – approved unanimously
• Approve January 13, 2025 meeting minutes – approved unanimously
• Approve LED conversion project ($2.3 M) and authorize mayor to contract – approved unanimously
• Approve Drakes Creek and Stop 30 bridge project with aesthetic option #1 – approved unanimously
• Authorize mayor to execute Cherokee Road culvert contract ($850,000) – approved unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

The committee is meeting to address action items regarding city beautification and art displays. Members will discuss awards, murals, and the status of planters and litter bags.

• Beautification Awards timeline (8/17, 8/20, 8/26)
• Mini murals
• Art Display at City Hall
• Litter bag orders
• Search for a storage facility

The committee unanimously accepted the meeting agenda and approved the May 1, 2025 minutes. A vote was taken to take the Japanese garden walkway and curbing off the schedule, with the plan to replace it with landscaping fabric and gravel. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Agenda accepted (unanimous)
• May 1, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Japanese garden walkway and curbing removed from schedule

Beer Board

The Hendersonville Beer Board will conduct alcohol compliance check hearings. The board will review compliance for three specific local establishments.

• Compliance hearing for Exxon Food and Fuel at 1082 West Main Street
• Compliance hearing for New Ashes Market at 109 Walton Ferry Road #B
• Compliance hearing for Shell Gas Station-Twice Daily at 267 Indian Lake Blvd.

The board unanimously accepted the August 7 agenda. It voted to suspend the beer permit for Exxon Food & Fuel for 45 days effective 8/8/25. It also approved a 14‑day suspension of New Ashes Market’s beer permit with a $500 civil‑penalty option, and rejected an amendment to reduce that suspension to 7 days (3‑4 vote).

• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Suspended Exxon Food & Fuel beer permit 45 days (unanimous)
• Suspended New Ashes Market beer permit 14 days with $500 civil penalty option (unanimous)
• Amendment to reduce New Ashes Market suspension to 7 days failed 3‑4 (ayes: Rick Fox, Andy Kaczmarek, Dave Moomy; nays: Rose Bleich, Larry Farina, Timothy Manion, David Pigna)

Beer Board

The Beer Board will consider several beer permit applications and special occasion permits. The board will also hold a hearing regarding unpaid 2025 privilege taxes for one business.

• Beer permit application for Exhale Smoke Shop at 634 W. Main St
• Beer permit application for Mi Pueblito Restaurant & Pupuseria LLC at 109 Walton Ferry Road
• Special occasion beer permits for Middle Tennessee Highland Games, Half Batch Brewing, and Holiday Fest of Sumner County
• Hearing for Mercado Latino at 771 W. Main St regarding unpaid 2025 privilege taxes
• Beer permit review for Flavors of India Pande TN LLC at 235 E. Main Street, Suite 310

The Hendersonville Beer Board approved beer permits for Exhale Smoke Shop, Mi Pueblito Restaurant, the Middle Tennessee Highland Games, and several Half Batch Brewing events, as well as the Holiday Fest Pig Fest. The board also approved a beer permit for Flavors of India. The Mercado Latino unpaid privilege tax hearing was deferred to September 4, 2025. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved Beer Permit for Exhale Smoke Shop (unanimous)
• Approved Beer Permit for Mi Pueblito Restaurant & Pupuseria LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Special Occasion Beer Permit for Middle Tennessee Highland Games (unanimous)
• Approved Special Occasion Beer Permit for Half Batch Brewing Pre-Party (unanimous)
• Approved Special Occasion Beer Permit for Half Batch Brewing 8th Anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved Special Occasion Beer Permit for Cars for CASA (unanimous)
• Approved Special Occasion Beer Permit for Holiday Fest Pig Fest (unanimous)
• Deferred Mercado Latino unpaid privilege tax hearing to 9/4/25 (unanimous)

Hendersonville Planning Commission

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will review a request to remove rental restrictions for a townhome development. The body will also consider a new residential subdivision and site plans for a cell tower and a business mural.

• Request to remove blanket rental restrictions at 220 Nearwater Place
• Preliminary plat for a 16-lot subdivision at 155 Caldwell Drive
• Site plan for a mural at 318 Rockland Rd (Nashville Classic Rentals)
• Site plan for a cell tower at 98 Fresh Run Dr (Hendersonville Utility District)
• Site plan for a Wells Fargo ATM at 237 E Main St

The Hendersonville Planning Commission accepted its agenda and July 1 minutes, deferred the JLR Caldwell preliminary plat, and approved three project proposals. It voted 5‑3 to amend the Nearwater Place Final Development Plan by removing the blanket rental restriction. It also approved the Nashville Classic Rentals mural and the 98 Freshwater cell‑tower variances with unanimous votes.

• Accepted agenda (8-0-0)
• Accepted July 1 minutes (7-0-1)
• Deferred JLR Caldwell preliminary plat (8-0-0)
• Approved Nearwater FDP amendment to remove rental restrictions (5-3-0)
• Approved Nashville Classic Rentals mural site plan (8-0-0)
• Accepted variances for 98 Freshwater cell tower (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Deer Monitoring Committee

The Deer Monitoring & Control Committee will hold a special meeting to conduct business regarding deer management. The committee is scheduled to discuss a deer workshop and the process for listing hunters.

• Deer Workshop
• Hunter Listing Process

The Deer Monitoring and Control Committee approved its meeting agenda. It adopted a rule requiring hunters to provide name, city and state, and phone or email in the directory. The committee also voted to extend the meeting twice and then adjourned, all by acclamation.

• Approved agenda (by acclamation)
• Approved mandatory hunter directory entries (by acclamation)
• Extended meeting by 10 minutes (by acclamation)
• Extended meeting by 5 minutes (by acclamation)
• Adjourned meeting (by acclamation)

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Board of Parks and Recreation will review the annual financial report for the Tennessee United Soccer Club. The body is also considering approvals for several events and agreements, including the Sumner County Hot Chicken Festival and a School Park agreement for JPII.

• Annual financial report for Tennessee United Soccer Club
• Approval for Northern Middle TN Fields of Faith
• Approval for Sumner County Hot Chicken Festival
• School Park Agreement for JPII
• Memorial benches for Lynda Evjen, Parker Strong, and Steven Simerka

The Hendersonville Parks & Recreation Board approved the agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It also approved the FCA Fields of Faith event, a Hot Chicken Food Truck Festival, a joint-use agreement with Sumner County Schools (JPII Agreement), and the installation of three memorial benches at city parks. All approvals passed with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved July 28 agenda (8-0)
• Approved June 23 Parks Board minutes (8-0)
• Approved FCA Fields of Faith at Drakes Creek Park (8-0)
• Approved Hot Chicken Food Truck Festival at Veterans Park (8-0)
• Approved JPII Agreement with Sumner County Schools (8-0)
• Approved memorial benches at Memorial Park, Veterans Park, and Sanders Ferry Park (8-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss a letter from Sumner County regarding the payment of the adequate facilities tax. The committee will also review several financial reports including sales tax, hotel-motel tax, and investment earnings.

• Discussion of Sumner County letter regarding adequate facilities tax (AFT) payment
• Sales Tax Analysis Report
• Hotel-Motel Tax Report
• Investment Earnings Analysis
• Stormwater and PIPP Fund Reports

The Finance Committee accepted the July 22 agenda and approved the May 27 meeting minutes, each by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. No substantive policy or budget actions were taken. The committee then adjourned the meeting by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding the Mansker Creek Final Development Plan. The body is also deciding on several resolutions, including the potential relocation of the local post office and a hotel project on Stop 30 Road.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-13 to rezone 26 acres on Rockland Road from Mixed Commercial to Industrial–Planned Development
• Resolution 2025-17 to explore relocating the US Post Office at 105 Imperial Blvd
• Resolution 2025-21 to explore a hotel and conference center on Stop 30 Road
• Resolution 2025-25 to approve the amended Mansker Creek Final Development Plan at 0 Anderson Lane
• Resolutions to apply for a BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Place Grant and a Property Conservation Grant

The Board approved two amendments to the July 22 agenda, then adopted the agenda as amended. A motion to approve the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved first agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved second agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a formal agreement for the shared use of City parks and Pope John Paul II school facilities. The body will also consider the completion of private streets in a residential subdivision.

• Resolution 2025-22: Agreement for shared use of City parks and Pope John Paul II school facilities
• Resolution 2025-27: Acceptance of completed private streets in Hunt Club, Phase 11
• Traffic calming discussion for Creekwood Drive
• RRFB installation at Indian Lake Road and Hud Court
• Updates on Arrowhead streetlights and Rolling Acres entrance signage

The Public Works Committee approved several resolutions and a streetlight project unanimously. Discussion of the Indian Lake Road at Lake Terrace project was postponed to the next meeting, and implementation of Creekwood Drive traffic calming was delayed pending a 30‑day resident comment period. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 24, 2025 Public Works Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-27 accepting private streets in Hunt Club Phase 11 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-22 agreement with Pope John Paul II school for shared park use (unanimous)
• Approved Arrowhead Drive streetlights where no resident objections (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion of Indian Lake Road at Lake Terrace to next meeting
• Postponed Creekwood Drive traffic calming; will issue 30‑day resident comment notice
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

General Committee

The General Committee will review several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposed moratorium on high-density residential developments. The body will also consider a rezoning request for property on Rockland Road and a personnel code amendment.

• Ordinance 2025-14: Proposed 9-month moratorium on high-density residential development applications and permits
• Ordinance 2025-13: Rezoning 26 acres on Rockland Road from Mixed Commercial (MXC) to Industrial–Planned Development (I-PD)
• Resolution 2025-25: Amended Mansker Creek Final Development Plan at 0 Anderson Lane
• Ordinance 2025-12: Amendment to Municipal Code Title 4 regarding Job Classification Plan Review
• Resolution 2025-23: Authorization to apply for the Public Entity Partners “Safety Partners” Grant

The General Committee voted unanimously to send several ordinances and resolutions to the Board of Municipal Appeals (BOMA) with positive or neutral recommendations. Among them, Ordinance 2025-14, which imposes a nine‑month moratorium on high‑density residential applications, was approved with a positive recommendation. All other items, including code amendments, a rezoning plan, a safety‑grant application, logo use permission, a creek‑plan amendment, and a YMCA banner request, also received unanimous approval to go to BOMA. Discussion of semi‑truck parking was deferred to the next meeting.

• Sent Ordinance 2025-12 (code amendment) to BOMA with positive resolution (unanimous, 2-0)
• Sent Ordinance 2025-13 (Rockland Road rezoning) to BOMA with positive recommendation (unanimous, 2-0)
• Sent Ordinance 2025-14 (nine‑month high‑density moratorium) to BOMA with positive resolution (unanimous, 3-0)
• Sent Resolution 2025-23 (Safety Partners grant) to BOMA with positive resolution (unanimous, 2-0)
• Sent Resolution 2025-24 (city logo use) to BOMA with positive resolution (unanimous, 2-0)
• Sent Resolution 2025-25 (Mansker Creek plan amendment) to BOMA with positive recommendation (unanimous, 2-0)
• Sent Resolution 2025-26 (YMCA commemorative banners) to BOMA with neutral recommendation (unanimous, 2-0)

Golf Commission

The Golf Course Commission will review financial results and operations for the golf shop and maintenance. The body will also receive updates on course repairs and infrastructure projects.

• Financial results presentation
• Golf shop and maintenance operations reports
• Sod work and winter damage repairs update
• Easement along Saundersville Road
• Paving schedule 4 and 6

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting, both unanimously. A financial report for June and the fiscal year ending June 2025 was presented, showing income above budget and a cash balance of $206,636. No other actions or decisions were taken.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• June 16 minutes approved unanimously

Deer Monitoring Committee

The committee will meet to review reports from the chair and board liaison. The agenda includes discussions on a deer workshop and a hunter registration spreadsheet.

• Deer Workshop
• Hunter Registration Spreadsheet

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting by acclamation. Members adopted a recommendation to propose, at the next meeting, that a hunter directory include mandatory fields for name, city, state, phone/email, and license status, with all other information optional. The meeting was adjourned by acclamation.

• Approved agenda (acclamation)
• Approved prior minutes (acclamation)
• Adopted recommendation to propose mandatory hunter directory fields at next meeting (acclamation)
• Adjourned meeting (acclamation)

Arts Council

The Hendersonville Arts Council will meet to vote on council leadership. The body will also receive verbal updates regarding a festival, the Ambassador Program, by-laws, and the webpage.

• Council Leadership Vote
• Festival Update
• Ambassador Program update
• By-Laws update
• Webpage Update

The council amended its agenda to add a verbal update on social media, accepted the amended agenda, and approved the June 9 minutes. It also confirmed the council officers: Chair Rene Shepherd, Vice Chair Cemile Logue, Secretary Phillip Fryman, and Treasurer Gene Hively. All motions passed unanimously.

• Amended agenda to add Verbal Update for Social Media Update (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted June 9, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved council officers: Chair Rene Shepherd, Vice Chair Cemile Logue, Secretary Phillip Fryman, Treasurer Gene Hively (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Deer Monitoring Committee

The Deer Monitoring & Control Committee is holding a special called meeting. The body will conduct a work session and discuss new business regarding a deer workshop and the process for listing hunters.

• Deer Workshop
• Hunter Listing Process

Lakeshore Committee

The Lakeshore Committee will review and vote on its 2025 Work Plan. The meeting includes a presentation from Chief Bush of the Hendersonville Fire Department.

• Vote on 2025 Committee Work Plan
• Presentation by Chief Bush, Hendersonville Fire Department
• Proposed creation of a City Website Committee Page
• Proposed digital Resource Guide for residents about Old Hickory Lake
• Proposed meeting with Lakeshore Property Owners and Army Corp of Engineers

The Lakeshore Committee accepted its meeting agenda with a 6‑0 vote. It approved the June 12, 2025 committee minutes by a 7‑0 vote. The 2025 Lakeshore Committee Work Plan was adopted unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted agenda (6-0 vote)
• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (7-0 vote)
• Approved 2025 Lakeshore Committee Work Plan (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a wireless telecommunications tower. The proposal involves moving existing cellular and radio antennae from a water tank to a new pole.

• Request for a 100-foot monopole at 98 Freshrun Dr. (Parcel 169I E 02400)
• Proposal to move AT&T, T-mobile, and Hendersonville Utility District antennae
• Request for conditional use permit on a 0.14 acre lot zoned SR-1 Suburban Residential Low Density

The Board approved its meeting agenda unanimously. It then approved a conditional use permit for Integration Technology, LLC and the Hendersonville Utility District to install a 100‑foot telecommunications monopole at 98 Freshrun Dr. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (Aye: All, Nay: None)
• Approved conditional use permit for wireless tower at 98 Freshrun Dr (Aye: All, Nay: None)
• Adjourned meeting (Aye: All, Nay: None)

Hendersonville Planning Commission

The Commission will consider requests to change land use designations to Industrial Flex and Industrial Planned Development for a property at the West Main Street and Rockland Road intersection. The body will also review a site plan for a Buona Beef restaurant and several development plan amendments.

• Request to change parcel 160 066.01 from Destination Recreational Opportunity Site to Industrial Flex
• Request to rezone parcel 160 066.01 from Mixed Commercial to Industrial Planned Development
• Site plan for Buona Beef restaurant at 261 East Main St
• Request to remove rental restrictions at 220 Nearwater Place
• Amendment to Mansker Creek Final Development Plan at 1220 Center Point Rd

The commission approved several amendments to the General Framework and Final Development Plans, including the Lincoln Rockland FLUTP, Lincoln Rockland CDP, and Mansker Creek FDP. It deferred the Nearwater Place FDP amendment to allow the applicant to refine rental guidelines. The Lakeview Acres Lot 1 setback deviation was approved by a 5‑2 vote. A resolution was adopted to acknowledge completion of streets in Hunt Club Phase 11.

• Approved Lincoln Rockland FLUTP Amendment (7-0-0)
• Recommended approval of Lincoln Rockland CDP (7-0-0)
• Approved Mansker Creek FDP Amendment (7-0-0)
• Deferred Nearwater Place FDP Amendment (7-0-0)
• Approved Lakeview Acres Lot 1 Setback Deviation (5-2-0)
• Approved Alexander Commercial Phase 2 (Buona Beef) Site Plan (7-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-02 acknowledging Hunt Club Phase 11 streets (7-0-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0-0)

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing two grant applications for the Department of Parks and Recreation. They will also receive updates on trash collection, cemetery management, and light synchronization.

• Resolution 2025-18: Application for a $3 million BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Place Grant for turf fields and improvements at Volunteer Park
• Resolution 2025-19: Application for a $4,000 matching grant from Public Entity Partners for security cameras and property protection
• Trash collection update based on reported misses from May 19 to June 13, 2025
• Verbal update on the Beautiful Hendersonville Bridge Façade
• Verbal update on light synchronization

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 27 meeting and two resolutions authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for a BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Place Grant and a Property Conservation Grant. It also approved a motion to continue discussion on the Beautiful Hendersonville bridge facade and to have Centurion submit a bid for the Saundersville Rd and Drakes Creek Rd bridges. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 27, 2025 Public Works Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-18 authorizing Parks to apply for BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Place Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-19 authorizing Parks to apply for Property Conservation Grant (unanimous)
• Approved motion to continue bridge facade discussion and request Centurion bid for Saundersville Rd and Drakes Creek Rd bridges (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Board of Parks and Recreation will consider several approval items including vendor fees and event requests. The meeting also includes verbal updates from department coordinators and supervisors.

• Approval request for Beating the Summer Heat – Charlotte Hollis
• Approval request for Full Count Rhythm Vendor Fees – Brooke/Josh Carman
• Approval request for First Baptist Free Ice Cream Truck – Brian Smart
• Approval request for Blue Bird Feeders – Phillip Williams
• Review of the June 30th Hometown Jam Concert site map

The Hendersonville Parks & Recreation Board approved five community initiatives, each by a 9‑0 vote. The approvals include a summer sun‑safety program, a partnership for free ice cream distribution, a waiver of vendor fees for Full Count food trucks, installation of bluebird nest box trails, and lighting of the Memorial Park fountain for Fragile X syndrome awareness.

• Approved Beating the Summer Heat sun‑safety program (9-0)
• Approved First Baptist Ice Cream free‑ice‑cream partnership (9-0)
• Approved waiver of Full Count vendor fees for food trucks (9-0)
• Approved Blue Bird Feeders nest box trails installation (9-0)
• Approved Memorial Park fountain lighting for Fragile X syndrome (9-0)

Deer Monitoring Committee

The Deer Monitoring & Control Committee will meet to discuss deer management strategies. The agenda includes a review of a USDA report and the process for vetting hunters.

• Review of USDA Report
• Discussion of Deer Workshop
• Review of hunter vetting spreadsheet

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting by acclimation. A public deer workshop was scheduled for August 16, 2025 (with an alternate date of August 9). A follow‑up workshop to review the hunter listing was set for July 10, 2025. The meeting was extended and then adjourned by acclamation.

• Agenda approved by acclimation
• Minutes from prior meeting approved by acclimation
• Deer workshop scheduled for 8/16/25 (alternate 8/9/25) approved by acclamation
• Follow‑up workshop to review hunter listing scheduled for 7/10 approved
• Meeting extension approved by acclamation
• Meeting adjourned by acclamation

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and a second reading for the annual budget and tax rate for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The board will also consider a franchise agreement for a gas utility and budget adjustments for insurance claims.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2025-09 (Annual Budget and Tax Rate FY 2026)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-10 (Franchise grant to Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-11 (Budget amendment for insurance claims and adjustments)
• Consideration of cancelling the June 24, 2025 meeting

The Board voted 9‑4 to adopt an amendment that sets the Piedmont Natural Gas franchise fee at 2% and allows the fee to be changed once per year by ordinance with regulatory approval. The same vote approved Ordinance 2025-10 on second reading with the new fee. A unanimous vote approved an amendment to the budget moving $75,000 from revenue to salaries and benefits for the fire department to fund the SAFER Grant. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 27, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to set Piedmont franchise fee at 2% and allow annual changes (9‑4)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-10 on second reading with 2% fee (9‑4)
• Approved amendment to budget moving $75,000 to fire department salaries for SAFER Grant (unanimous)

General Committee

The General Committee will consider resolutions regarding city personnel rules and a potential development project. The body will also discuss semi-truck parking.

• Resolution 2025-21: Feasibility of a hotel and conference center on Stop 30 Road
• Resolution 2025-20: Amending personnel rules to allow unused vacation leave to transfer to sick leave or the City's Sick Bank
• Discussion on semi-truck parking

The General Committee approved the meeting agenda with an item order change and ratified the May 13, 2025 minutes. A resolution amending personnel rules to allow carry‑over of accumulated vacation leave was adopted unanimously. The board voted to send a neutral recommendation to BOMA regarding a feasibility study for a hotel‑conference center on Stop 30 Road. Discussion of semi‑truck parking was deferred to the next meeting.

• Agenda accepted with item order change (unanimous)
• May 13, 2025 minutes approved (majority vote)
• Resolution 2025‑20 (vacation‑leave carry‑over) approved (unanimous)
• Neutral recommendation to BOMA on hotel‑conference center feasibility sent (majority vote)
• Semi‑truck parking discussion deferred to next meeting
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

Golf Commission

The commission will discuss financial results for the golf shop and maintenance operations. The body is also reviewing a rate survey and an easement along Saundersville Road.

• Financial results for golf shop and maintenance operations
• Review of a rate survey
• Discussion of an easement along Saundersville Road

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. A financial report for Country Hills Golf Course was presented, showing May income and year‑to‑date results. By unanimous consent the commission decided to make junior player rates the same as senior rates, leaving all other rates unchanged. The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes from May 19, 2025 approved (unanimous)
• Junior player rates set equal to senior rates (unanimous consent)

Lakeshore Committee

The Lakeshore Committee will meet to discuss its 2025 work plan. The body will also address public communications regarding member bios and photos for the website and media.

• Discussion of 2025 Work Plan
• Coordination of committee member photos and bios for website/media

The Lakeshore Committee approved its agenda unanimously and approved the May 08, 2025 meeting minutes with name corrections unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 7:05 pm.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 08, 2025 minutes with name corrections (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board will meet to elect officers and review reports. The agenda contains no new business or public hearings.

• Election of Officers
• Approval of April 10, 2025 Minutes

The Industrial Development Board approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting and the financial report for April‑May 2025, both by unanimous vote. The Board also elected John Zobl as Chairman, John Sheley as Vice‑Chairperson, and Bruce Carter as Secretary/Treasurer, each election receiving unanimous support. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report for April‑May 2025 (unanimous)
• Elected John Zobl as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected John Sheley as Vice‑Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Bruce Carter as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)

Arts Council

The Hendersonville Arts Council will meet to vote on council leadership and address community outreach. The body will also receive updates regarding the 2025 Arts Festival and a community survey.

• Council Leadership Vote
• Community Outreach Committee action item
• 2025 Arts Festival update
• Community Survey update

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. It created a Community Outreach sub‑committee to raise funds and promote arts events. The council also deferred the leadership officer vote to allow members time to consider positions. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.

• Approved agenda as provided (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved formation of Community Outreach sub‑committee (unanimous)
• Approved deferment of Arts Council leadership vote (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (unanimous)

Beer Board

The Beer Board will consider four beer permit applications and hold hearings regarding unpaid 2025 privilege taxes for three businesses. The meeting also includes an alcohol compliance check update.

• Beer permit for Flavors of India (Pande TN LLC) at 235 E. Main Street, Suite 310
• Special Occasion Beer Permits for Half Batch Brewing (154 Bonita Parkway) for Durham Farms Corn Hole Classic and Monthaven Sweet Summer Concert
• Special Occasion Beer Permit for Live Love Nashville (1111 Shoreside Drive) for Hometown Jam-Concert in the Park
• Hearing for Mercado Latino regarding unpaid 2025 privilege taxes
• Hearings for Thai Orchid and Trattoria La Caverna regarding unpaid 2025 privilege taxes

The Hendersonville Beer Board approved multiple special‑occasion beer permits, including events for Half Batch Brewing, Monthaven Arts, and Live Love Nashville, all by unanimous vote. The board voted 6‑1 to suspend Trattoria La Caverna’s beer permit for seven business days and impose a $300 civil penalty. A unanimous motion granted Thai Orchid a waiver of any penalty after the owner promised future tax payments. The board also ordered failure‑to‑appear notices for two permit applicants and adjourned the meeting.

• Amended agenda to review Monthaven Sweet Summer Series application – approved unanimously
• Approved Half Batch Brewing permit for Durham Farms Corn Hole Classic – approved unanimously
• Approved Half Batch Brewing permit for Monthaven Sweet Summer Concert Series – approved unanimously
• Approved Monthaven Arts permit for Sweet Summer Concert Series – approved unanimously
• Approved Live Love Nashville permit for Hometown Jam‑Concert – approved unanimously
• Suspended Trattoria La Caverna beer permit for 7 business days with $300 penalty – approved 6‑1
• Granted Thai Orchid no penalty with promise to pay future taxes – approved unanimously
• Ordered failure‑to‑appear notices for Nick Patel and Yorleni Carvajal – approved unanimously

Hendersonville Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan to consolidate three lots into two 0.44-acre lots at 136 and 138 Shivel Drive. The proposal includes two 4,997-square-foot brick buildings for use as contractor offices and storage yards.

• Site plan for contractor offices and storage at 136 & 138 Shivel Dr (SP-006592-2025)
• Site plan for Hendersonville Football Stadium at 123 Cherokee Rd (SP-006282-2024)
• Site plan for Merrol Hyde Magnet School Tennis Court at 128 Township Dr (SP-006530-2025)
• Site plan for Glen Oak Commons Renovation at 104 Glen Oak Blvd Ste 100 (SP-006613-2024)
• Final plat for Forest Retreat Subdivision Lot 2 & 3 consolidation at 700 & 706 West Main St (SUB-006441-2025)

The commission unanimously accepted the meeting agenda and the May 6, 2025 minutes. It then approved the consent agenda, which included the site plan for 136 & 138 Shivel Drive. The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 PM with an 8‑0‑0 vote.

• Accepted meeting agenda (8-0-0)
• Accepted May 6, 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including 136 & 138 Shivel Dr site plan (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property at 105 Ruby Drive. The board will decide if a carport built in violation of setback rules may remain.

• Appeal Case BZA-006369-2025: Request to reduce east side building setback from 10’ to 2’ at 105 Ruby Drive

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from March 3, 2025. It also approved a variance request for 105 Ruby Drive to reduce the required setback from 10 feet to 2 feet, allowing an existing carport to remain. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (3-0, 2 abstain)
• Approved variance for 105 Ruby Drive (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider Ordinance 2025-11 to adjust the 2025 fiscal year budget for insurance claims and other adjustments. The meeting also includes reviews of sales tax, hotel-motel tax, investment earnings, stormwater, and PIPP fund reports.

• Ordinance 2025-11: Budget amendment for insurance claims and other 2025 fiscal year adjustments
• Sales Tax Analysis Report
• Hotel-Motel Tax Report
• Investment Earnings Analysis
• Public Safety, Infrastructure, Parks & Paving (PIPP) Fund Report

The Hendersonville Finance Committee approved its agenda and the May 13 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to forward Ordinance 2025-11, which amends the 2024 budget to cover insurance claims and other adjustments, to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen with a positive recommendation. The committee then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-11 to BOMA with positive recommendation (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (3-0)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing and first reading for the annual budget and tax rate. The meeting includes discussions on budget adjustments for insurance claims and a potential post office relocation.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-09 regarding budget adjustments for insurance claims
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-09 to adopt the annual budget and tax rate for July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-10 to grant a franchise to Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-11 to appropriate funds for insurance claims and budget adjustments
• Resolution 2025-17 to explore the relocation of the US Post Office at 105 Imperial Blvd.

The Board approved the amended agenda and the May 13 meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. A public hearing on the annual budget was continued to June 24, 2025, with no public comments. The Board gave a unanimous first‑reading approval to Ordinance 2025-10, granting a franchise to Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.

• Amended agenda approved (unanimous)
• Agenda approved as amended (unanimous)
• May 13, 2025 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Public hearing on budget continued to June 24, 2025 (no speakers)
• Ordinance 2025-10 (Piedmont Natural Gas franchise) approved on first reading (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding trash collection, PATH LED conversion, and light synchronization. No ordinances or resolutions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Trash Collection Update
• PATH LED Conversion verbal update
• Light Synchronization verbal update

The committee unanimously approved the April 22, 2025 Public Works Committee meeting minutes. No ordinances, resolutions, or project actions were voted on. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Deer Monitoring Committee

The Deer Monitoring & Control Committee will meet to discuss a deer workshop and the process for vetting hunters. The meeting includes a review of a hunter vetting spreadsheet.

• Deer Workshop
• Review of hunter vetting spreadsheet

Hendersonville Planning Commission

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss proposed revisions to the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

Golf Commission

The Golf Course Commission will review financial results and operations for the golf shop and maintenance. The body will also discuss updates regarding a turf area plan, a Saundersville Road easement, and a cart path extension for hole #6.

• Bare/Eroded/Weak Turf Area Plan
• Easement along Saundersville Road
• #6 Cart Path Extension
• Financial results for Country Hills Golf Course

The Golf Course Commission approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Rob Plenger and a second by Tod Burnham, with a unanimous vote. The commission also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting after a motion by Tod Burnham and a second by Rob Plenger. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 21 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Board of Parks and Recreation will consider several event and program approvals. The meeting includes a parks presentation by Griffin Johnson and verbal updates from department leadership.

• TUSC Sponsorship Program
• PuntFactory College Punter Camp
• Frosted Luau at Veterans Park with Andre
• Miles for Missions 5k
• Boat Charter Pickup and Dropoff

The Hendersonville Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved several items, including the TUSC Sponsorship Program, a college punter camp, a Frosted Luau at Veterans Park, a Miles for Missions 5K event, and a boat charter pickup/drop‑off location. Earlier agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved TUSC Sponsorship Program (6-0)
• Approved PuntFactory College Punter Camp (6-0)
• Approved Frosted Luau at Veterans Park (6-0)
• Approved Miles for Missions Sk 5K event (6-0)
• Approved Boat Charter Pickup and Dropoff (6-0)
• Approved May 19, 2025 Board agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 28, 2025 Board minutes (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Hendersonville Finance Committee will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is listed only for discussion.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a reading of Ordinance 2025-09, which adopts the city's annual budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026). The committee will also vote on approving minutes from its April 22 meeting and take public comments.

• Reading of Ordinance 2025-09 adopting the FY2026 budget and tax rate
• Approval of April 22, 2025, meeting minutes

The Finance Committee reviewed Ordinance 2025-09, which adopts the city’s FY 2025‑2026 budget and tax rate. After extensive discussion of various budget line items, salary scenarios, and a proposed trash fee, the committee voted to forward the ordinance to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) with a negative recommendation and to examine it further at a Finance workshop. No other substantive actions were voted on.

• Forward Ordinance 2025-09 to BOMA with negative recommendation (3-0)
• Schedule further review of ordinance at a Finance workshop (3-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider approving the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and discuss complaints regarding Inlet and Clifftop Drive. No ordinances or resolutions are on the agenda.

• Discussion of complaints on Inlet and Clifftop Drive
• Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments opportunity

The committee accepted the agenda and approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes, both with unanimous votes. No ordinances or resolutions were considered. The meeting was adjourned unanimously after a discussion of neighborhood safety concerns.

• Accept agenda – approved unanimously
• Approve April 8, 2025 minutes – approved unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a first reading of the annual budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The body will also consider a new guide for evaluating transportation impacts of new developments. Additionally, the board will elect a member to the Sumner County Resource Authority.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-09: Annual budget and tax rate for July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
• Resolution 2025-16: Adoption of the Traffic Impact Study Guide
• Election of Sumner County Resource Authority Member

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 22, 2025 minutes. A motion to amend Ordinance 2025-09 by adding a $297 trash fee and reducing the tax rate was rejected, with a 1‑12 vote. The Board also unanimously approved a motion to take a break at 8:41 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Failed amendment to Ordinance 2025-09 to adopt $297 trash fee (1‑12 vote)
• Approved motion to take a break at 8:41 p.m. (unanimous)

General Committee

The General Committee will discuss granting a franchise to Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc. and a resolution to explore relocating the U.S. Post Office from 105 Imperial Blvd. The body will also hold a discussion regarding semi truck parking.

• Ordinance 2025-10: Granting franchise to Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.
• Resolution 2025-17: Exploring relocation of U.S. Post Office at 105 Imperial Blvd
• Discussion on semi truck parking

The General Committee unanimously accepted the agenda and approved the April 81, 2025 minutes. A motion for a neutral recommendation on the Piedmont Natural Gas franchise fee was approved unanimously. The committee also approved, unanimously and with amendments, a resolution directing staff to explore relocating the United States Post Office and to provide updates every 60 days after the initial 180‑day period. Discussion of semi‑truck parking was deferred to the next meeting.

• Accept agenda (unanimous)
• Approve April 81, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopt neutral recommendation on Piedmont Natural Gas franchise fee (unanimous)
• Approve resolution to explore post office relocation with amendments (unanimous)
• Defer semi‑truck parking discussion to next meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Arts Council

The meeting is largely procedural, including approval of minutes and public comments. The only action item is a discussion under the Community Outreach Committee. Verbal updates will cover the 2025 Arts Festival and a Community Survey. No specific decisions or financial details are listed.

• Approval of April 14, 2025 minutes
• Community Outreach Committee action item
• Verbal update on 2025 Arts Festival
• Verbal update on Community Survey

The Hendersonville Arts Council meeting scheduled for May 12, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were acted upon; they will be forwarded to the next scheduled meeting.

Lakeshore Committee

The Lakeshore Committee will meet to review its establishing ordinance, introduce members, and elect a chairman and vice-chairman. The committee is tasked with studying issues affecting Old Hickory Lake and its shoreline within city limits.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Review of Ordinance 2024-21 and Resolution 2025-06 regarding committee objectives and membership

Angela Holmes was elected Chair and Jeremy Hatcher elected Vice‑Chair by a majority vote of members present. A motion for monthly meetings on the second Thursday at 6:00 PM was passed unanimously. The committee decided to keep the July meeting on the calendar and will revisit a possible cancellation at the June meeting.

• Angela Holmes elected Chair (majority vote)
• Jeremy Hatcher elected Vice‑Chair (majority vote)
• Monthly meetings on second Thursday at 6:00 PM approved (unanimous)
• July meeting retained on calendar (decision to discuss cancellation at June meeting)

Hendersonville Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a minor amendment to the Falcon Ridge Final Development Plan, removing a 10-foot recess requirement for front-loaded garages and adding a front porch requirement for 50-foot lots. The commission also reviews a Best Buy signage waiver for a blue background on building and monument signs, and a site plan to relocate the Drakes Creek Park maintenance complex to a less visible area. Several staff-level plats and site plans are pending approval.

• Falcon Ridge minor amendment: remove 10-foot garage recess, add front porch for 50' lots and side/rear-entry garages for lots over 80'
• Best Buy at 1018 Andrews Run requests waiver for blue background on building signage (247 sq ft) and blue monument panel
• Drakes Creek Park Maintenance Complex relocation to 131 Conway Twitty Ln with five new buildings, metal siding waiver requested
• Caudill Estates Lot 14 & 15 resubdivision final plat (staff-approved)
• Millstone Phase 7 Section 1 Revision final plat (staff-approved)

The commission accepted the minutes from the April 1 meeting and approved the Falcon Ridge final development plan amendment. It approved two Best Buy waiver requests for signage (building sign with blue substrate and monument sign) and rejected the request for both signs together. The Drakes Creek Maintenance Complex site plan and the meeting adjournment were also approved.

• Accepted April 1 minutes (9-0-0)
• Approved Falcon Ridge final development plan amendment (9-0-0)
• Rejected Best Buy waiver request for both building and monument signs (3-6-0)
• Approved Best Buy waiver for building sign with blue substrate (7-2-0)
• Approved Best Buy waiver for monument sign (9-0-0)
• Approved Drakes Creek Maintenance Complex site plan (9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0-0)

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss a proposed budget and coordinate upcoming community events. Members will review plans for neighborhood beautification awards and a plant sale.

• Proposed Budget
• Neighborhood Beautification Awards
• Plant Sale
• School presentations for litter bags
• Bridge electrical updates

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee approved the agenda and the April 3 minutes unanimously. After discussion, members voted to forgo meetings in June and July. The meeting was then adjourned with all members approving the motion.

• Agenda accepted (unanimous)
• April 3 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Decided not to meet in June and July (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn approved (all approved)

Beer Board

The Beer Board will vote on a beer permit application for Maru Ichi (Nikryo, Inc.) at 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Suite D 100. They will also receive updates on beer privilege tax status, alcohol compliance checks, and the Hendersonville Arts Festival. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.

• Action item: Beer permit for Maru Ichi at 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Suite D 100
• Update: Beer Privilege Tax Status by Annette Hunter/Lance Wray
• Update: Alcohol Compliance Check results
• Update: Hendersonville Arts Festival by Lance Wray
• Discussion of July 3, 2025 Beer Board meeting date

The Hendersonville Beer Board accepted the May 11 agenda and approved the April 3 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved a beer permit for Maru lchi and unanimously voted to cancel the July 3, 2025 meeting. The board then adjourned.

• Accepted May 11, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved Beer Permit for Maru lchi (unanimous)
• Cancelled July 3, 2025 Beer Board meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Hendersonville Board of Parks and Recreation will consider approval of the FY26 Parks Budget, along with several community proposals including the Greenway Project, Eagle Scout Project, and Green Village Recycling Proposal. The board will also receive verbal updates from staff and review FYI items such as the Civic Groups Quarterly Financial Report and Special Event List.

• FY26 Parks Budget approval (pages 43-51)
• Greenway Project – Kyle Graves (pages 20-26)
• Eagle Scout Project – Lamont Martin (pages 27-31)
• Green Village Recycling Proposal – Cara Kinney (pages 36-38)
• Construction Hike for Hope – Patricia Mason (pages 13-16)

The Hendersonville Parks & Recreation Board approved the FY26 Parks Budget and a series of community projects, all with a 9-0 vote. Approved items included the HHS Black and Gold Day event, the Greenway Project art installation, and the Abominable Sno-Balls food‑truck opening. The board also approved the Eagle Scout Rainbow Bridge, Green Village Recycling Project, Pet Scanners, and the TUSC Summer Program.

• Approved FY26 Parks Budget (9-0)
• Approved HHS Black and Gold Day event (9-0)
• Approved Greenway Project art installation (9-0)
• Approved Eagle Scout Rainbow Bridge (9-0)
• Approved Abominable Sno-Balls food‑truck opening (9-0)
• Approved Green Village Recycling Project (9-0)
• Approved Pet Scanners for dog parks (9-0)
• Approved TUSC Summer Program (9-0)

Finance Committee

The Hendersonville Finance Committee will discuss direction on payment of Hendersonville Library invoices and begin discussions on the FY26 Budget. The committee will also receive reports on sales tax, hotel-motel tax, investment earnings, stormwater, and the PIPP fund. The meeting will begin with approval of minutes from January 28, 2025.

• Discussion: Direction on payment of Hendersonville Library invoices
• Discussion: FY26 Budget
• Sales Tax Analysis Report (to be provided under separate cover)
• Hotel-Motel Tax Report (to be provided under separate cover)
• Stormwater Report (to be provided under separate cover)

The committee unanimously accepted its agenda and approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that the City and County negotiate a new library expense agreement and to pay four specified invoices. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accept agenda (unanimous 3-0)
• Approve January 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous 3-0)
• Recommend new library agreement and payment of four invoices (unanimous 3-0)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous 3-0)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

This regular meeting includes presentations, proclamations, and approval of prior minutes. Two resolutions are up for first reading: one to release deed restrictions on the Bradford-Berry property and another to renew the Handmade Market's use of City Hall grounds. A public hearing is scheduled but no specific items are listed.

• Resolution 2025-14: Release of deed restrictions on Bradford-Berry property
• Resolution 2025-15: Renew Handmade Market's use of City Hall grounds (subject to Board approval per Ordinance 2002-12)
• Recognition of Middle School Student Council Officers
• Proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Children's Mental Health Action Month, and National Day of Prayer
• Approval of April 8, 2025, meeting minutes

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen accepted the April 22 agenda unanimously and waived the two‑week rule for Resolution 2025‑15. A typographical error on page twelve was corrected without objection. The minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Waived two‑week rule for Resolution 2025‑15 (noted by Mayor)
• Corrected typographical error on page twelve (no objection)
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will read Resolution 2025-16 to adopt a Traffic Impact Study Guide for evaluating transportation impacts of new development and land use changes, and Resolution 2025-15 to renew the Handmade Market's use of City Hall grounds. The committee will also receive updates on trash collection, PATH LED conversion, the FY26 budget, and traffic light synchronization.

• Resolution 2025-16: adopt Traffic Impact Study Guide for development review
• Resolution 2025-15: authorize Handmade Market renewal at City Hall grounds
• Trash collection update – overall misses low but some spikes
• PATH LED conversion discussion
• FY26 budget discussion

The Public Works Committee approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted Resolution 2025-16, establishing a Traffic Impact Study Guide to evaluate transportation impacts of new development, with a unanimous vote. It also adopted Resolution 2025-15, renewing the Handmade market’s use of City Hall grounds, also unanimously.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Traffic Impact Study Guide (Resolution 2025-16) (unanimous)
• Authorized Handmade market renewal (Resolution 2025-15) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Golf Commission

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission will vote on the Country Hills 2025-2026 operating budget and hear presentations on financial results, golf shop operations, and maintenance. Updates will also be given on an easement along Saundersville Road, a public works maintenance list, and a request for sledding damages funding.

• Approval of Country Hills Operating Budget 2025-2026
• Easement along Saundersville Road update
• Sledding Damages Fund Request
• Public Works Maintenance List update
• Presentation of Financial Results for March 2025

The commission unanimously accepted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 17 meeting. The commission also unanimously approved the proposed 2025-2026 budget for Country Hills Golf Course and forwarded it to the city’s finance committee. No public comments or presentations were made.

• Accepted meeting agenda (unanimously approved)
• Accepted March 17 minutes (unanimously approved)
• Approved 2025-2026 Country Hills budget and forwarded to finance committee (unanimously approved)

Deer Monitoring Committee

The Deer Monitoring & Control Committee is holding a regular meeting. The only substantive item is a discussion on the vetting process for the deer hunter list. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes total.

• Discuss deer hunter list vetting process

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting by acclamation. It reported that the Deer Dashboard was turned over to the city for refinement. Information needed for a hunter‑listing website was reviewed but no vote was taken. The meeting was adjourned by acclamation.

• Agenda approved (acclamation)
• Previous meeting minutes approved (acclamation)
• Deer Dashboard turned over to city for refinement
• Meeting adjourned (acclamation)

Arts Council

The Hendersonville Arts Council will meet to approve previous minutes and receive verbal updates. Discussions will include the Arts Festival, the council website, and a community survey.

• Approval of March 10, 2025 Minutes
• Update on Arts Festival
• Update on Website
• Update on Community Survey

The council unanimously approved moving the Arts Festival verbal update to Item III on the agenda. They also unanimously approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved agenda change moving Arts Festival update to Item III (unanimous)
• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Industrial Development Board

The Industrial Development Board will consider a bond issue for the Waterview Apartments project and receive a finance report including a request from the Tennessee Small Business Development Center. Other items include approval of prior meeting minutes and reports from Forward Sumner and the city.

• Waterview Apartments bond issue under New Business
• Request from TSBDC under Finance Report
• Approval of October 10, 2024 minutes

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting. It also unanimously approved a motion to limit the board’s 2025 charitable donations to $31,000. The board approved a $7,500 donation to the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and a $15,000 donation to Forward Sumner. The March 2025 financial report was unanimously approved.

• Approved October 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved cap on 2025 donations at $31,000 (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 donation to TSBDC (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 donation to Forward Sumner (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a discussion on the proposed FY26 operating budget, which shows a projected deficit of $831,032 and a use of fund balance. The meeting also includes approval of March 11, 2025, meeting minutes and an opportunity for public comments.

• Discussion of FY26 General Fund budget showing $831,032 deficit
• Approval of March 11, 2025, meeting minutes
• Public comments period

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 11, 2025 minutes. No ordinances, resolutions, or substantive budget actions were decided. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General Committee

The General Committee will discuss the FY26 budget, semi truck parking regulations, and a resolution authorizing a release of deed restrictions on the Bradford-Berry property. They will also consider approval of the March 11, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Reading of Resolution 2025-14 authorizing Mayor to sign a Release of Deed Restrictions Agreement for the Bradford-Berry Property
• Discussion of semi truck parking regulations
• Discussion of FY26 budget
• Approval of March 11, 2025, meeting minutes

The General Committee unanimously approved the agenda and the meeting minutes (with one abstention). It also unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑14, authorizing the mayor to sign a Release of Deed Restrictions Agreement for the Bradford‑Berry property and to forward it to BOMA. No other formal actions were taken; budget items were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 11 minutes with amendment (2 yay, 1 abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑14 to let mayor sign deed‑restriction release (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold second readings of ordinances adopting updated International Fire, Building, and Property Maintenance Codes. They will also consider two tabled ordinances from the previous meeting, including a shopping cart regulation ordinance. A new ordinance requiring registration of vacant commercial and industrial buildings will receive a second reading. Appointments to several city committees are scheduled for votes.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-03 adopting updated International Fire Code
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-04 adopting updated Building and Maintenance Codes
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-05 adopting updated Property Maintenance Code
• Motion to approve Ordinance 2025-06 (shopping cart regulations) tabled from March 25 meeting
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-08 requiring registration of vacant commercial and industrial buildings

The Board approved the agenda as amended, including the removal of Item #8a, by unanimous vote. It also approved the consent agenda items adopting revised International Fire, Building and Maintenance, and Property Maintenance Codes. The Board granted a request to remove the sponsor of Ordinance 2025‑06 and then unanimously deferred both Ordinance 2025‑06 and Ordinance 2025‑07 indefinitely.

• Approved removal of Item #8a (Other Agenda Items) – unanimous
• Approved agenda amendments and adoption of agenda as amended – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda: Ordinance 2025‑03, 2025‑04, 2025‑05 code updates – unanimous
• Approved March 25, 2025, meeting minutes – unanimous
• Granted request to remove sponsor from Ordinance 2025‑06 – without objection
• Deferred Ordinance 2025‑06 indefinitely – unanimous
• Deferred Ordinance 2025‑07 indefinitely – unanimous
• Approved eleven appointments under Items #7, #9, #10 – unanimous

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee will consider action items including Neighborhood Beautification Awards nominations and a plant sale event. They will also discuss litter bag stuffing for schools and planter projects. Verbal updates will cover bridge electrical work, school presentations, community cleanup, May Arts Fest, and cemetery matters.

• Neighborhood Beautification Awards – nominations due 4/13, pictures due 4/16, presented to BOMA on 4/22
• Plant Sale on April 12 at 7:30 a.m. at Memorial Park
• Litter bags stuffed for schools (date TBD)
• Planters (date TBD)
• Approval of March 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee approved the meeting agenda and the March 61 2025 minutes, each with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 61 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Beer Board

The Hendersonville Beer Board will consider a new beer permit for Sake Steakhouse at 261 Indian Lake Blvd and three special-occasion permits for Half Batch Brewing. The board will also receive updates on beer privilege tax status and alcohol compliance checks, and may address show-cause matters.

• New beer permit application for Sake Steakhouse, LLC at 261 Indian Lake Blvd Suite #130
• Special occasion beer permit for Half Batch Brewing – Spring Market at 154 Bonita Pkwy
• Special occasion beer permit for Half Batch Brewing – Middle Tennessee Food Truck Festival
• Special occasion beer permit for Half Batch Brewing – Independence Day Backyard Party
• Update on beer privilege tax status and alcohol compliance checks by staff

The board unanimously approved the agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It granted beer permits to Sake Steakhouse, the Middle Tennessee Food Truck Festival, and the Independence Day Backyard Party (5‑1 vote). The board also voted unanimously to send show‑cause letters to three businesses with unpaid privilege taxes and to issue a show‑cause order to the Shell Gas Station owner.

• Approved Sake Steakhouse LLC beer permit (unanimous)
• Approved Half Batch Brewing special occasion beer permit for Middle Tennessee Food Truck Festival (unanimous)
• Approved Half Batch Brewing special occasion beer permit for Independence Day Backyard Party (5‑1)
• Approved show cause letters for Thai Orchid, Mercado Latino, and Trattoria La Caverna unpaid tax (unanimous)
• Approved show cause order for Shell Gas Station owner/manager (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Hendersonville Planning Commission

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially decide on a site plan for a Valvoline oil-change facility at 268 E Main Street, including a requested waiver to allow overhead service doors to face Mayfair Boulevard due to the corner lot configuration. The agenda also includes final plat approvals for several subdivisions and a site plan for the Hendersonville Football Stadium. Staff have recommended conditions for approval of the Valvoline site plan, with comments from multiple departments.

• SP-006459-2025: Valvoline (Mayfair) – site plan at 268 E Main St seeking waiver to allow overhead doors facing Mayfair Blvd
• SUB-006439-2025: Caudill Estates Lot 14 & 15 Resub at 0 Caudill Dr – final plat
• SUB-006500-2025: Fergusson Acres Lot 2 Amendment at 90 Donna Dr – final plat
• SP-006282-2024: Hendersonville Football Stadium at 123 Cherokee Rd – site plan (pending since 2024)
• Election of officers for the Planning Commission

The commission accepted its agenda (8-0-0) and the March 4 minutes (7-0-1). It approved the Valvoline (Mayfair) site plan and granted a waiver for overhead service doors (7-1-0). Officers for 2025 were elected, naming Tim Altizer as Chairman and Wendy Slatery as Vice‑Chairman (8-0-0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM (8-0-0).

• Accepted agenda (8-0-0)
• Accepted March 4 minutes (7-0-1)
• Approved Valvoline site plan and overhead door waiver (7-1-0)
• Elected Tim Altizer Chairman, Wendy Slatery Vice‑Chairman, Vanessa Silkwood Secretary, Charles Hasty Vice‑Secretary (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:05 PM (8-0-0)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold first readings of six ordinances updating the city's fire, building, and property maintenance codes, and adding new regulations on shopping carts, panhandling, and vacant commercial/industrial building registration. They will also consider resolutions on a decorative street sign replacement grant program, secondary employment for fire department personnel, and a Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System information session for public safety employees. Other items include the appointment of a city judge and discussion of the BOMA summer schedule.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-07 amending Title 9 to regulate panhandling
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-08 requiring registration of vacant commercial and industrial buildings
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-03 adopting revised International Fire Code
• Resolution 2025-13 inviting TCRS to hold a bridge retirement plan information session for public safety personnel
• Appointment of a City Judge

The Board reappointed Russ Edwards as City Judge for the next four years. Three code‑amending ordinances—fire code, building and maintenance codes, and property maintenance code—were approved unanimously. Two proposed ordinances on shopping‑cart regulation and panhandling were unanimously tabled for future consideration.

• Reappointed Russ Edwards as City Judge (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 adopting revised International Fire Code (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-04 adopting revised Building and Maintenance Codes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-05 adopting revised International Property Maintenance Code (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-06 on shopping‑cart regulation (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-07 on panhandling (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet for a workshop to discuss development impact fees. No formal decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Discussion regarding development impact fees

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Hendersonville Board of Parks and Recreation will consider approval of the TUSC Sponsorship Program. The board will also hear verbal updates from recreation coordinators and parks maintenance staff, and receive a special event list and monthly disciplinary report for information. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• TUSC Sponsorship Program – item for approval
• Verbal updates from Recreation Coordinator (Programs, Athletics), Parks Maintenance Superintendent, Assistant Directors, and Parks Director
• Special Event List (Page 63) – for information
• Monthly Disciplinary Report – for information

The Hendersonville Parks & Recreation Board approved eight community events and tournaments, each with unanimous 8‑0 votes. Approved events include the ABC Fishing Tournament, Civitan Tackle Football Tournament, Wow Factor Baseball Showcase, Futbar Soccer sessions, North American Rugby Academy clinics, an Eagle Scout information kiosk project, an Independence Day Backyard Brewing festival, and the SMASH Alzheimer’s Pickleball Tournament. All approvals were recorded with unanimous votes.

• Approved ABC Fishing Tournament (8-0)
• Approved Civitan Tackle Football Tournament (8-0)
• Approved Wow Factor Baseball Showcase (8-0)
• Approved Futbar Soccer with park location and donations (8-0)
• Approved North American Rugby Academy scholarship program (8-0)
• Approved Eagle Scout information kiosk and bench project (8-0)
• Approved Independence Day Backyard Brewing festival (8-0)
• Approved SMASH Alzheimer's Pickleball Tournament (8-0)

Deer Monitoring Committee

The Deer Monitoring & Control Committee will meet to discuss the process for vetting the deer hunter list. The committee will also review a draft of the Deer Dashboard.

• Discussion of deer hunter list vetting process
• Review of Deer Dashboard Draft

The Deer Monitoring and Control Committee discussed and advanced a process to create a list of approved hunters for homeowners, including an application form with requirements like a hunting license, liability waiver, and safety training affidavit. The committee also discussed a potential Wounded Warrior hunt at Country Hills Golf Course, with the chair noting encouraging feedback from the city. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was primarily discussion and planning.

• Approved meeting agenda by acclimation
• Approved minutes from last meeting by acclimation
• Discussed deer dashboard draft; minor changes to be incorporated if possible
• Discussed application form for hunter list; city to work on proposed website
• Discussed Wounded Warrior hunt at Country Hills Golf Course; awaiting info from Hero's Hunt Organization

Non-Profit Contributions Committee

The Non-Profit Contributions Committee will review and make recommendations on FY2026 funding applications from over 40 organizations. Total requested funding is $278,493, an increase of $20,993 (8.15%) from the current FY2025 approved budget of $254,500. The committee will also elect a chairman and vice-chairman and set the next meeting date.

• Review of FY2026 Non-Profit Application Packet with total requests of $278,493
• Quasi-governmental agencies requesting $92,000, including Hendersonville Public Library ($70,000) and Health Department ($12,000)
• Rock Castle requests $30,000 after receiving $0 in FY2025; non-profit special agencies total $183,993
• New applicant Middle TN Workforce Dev requesting $2,500
• Election of committee chairman and vice-chairman

The Non-Profit Committee heard presentations from local non-profits requesting FY2026 funding, including Elevate 50, Rock Castle, Sumner County Museum, Samaritan Association, Grace Place, STARS, Chamber of Commerce, Community Life Bridge, and others. No funding decisions were made; the committee will make recommendations at the next meeting on March 24, 2025. The committee also elected Mark Evans as Chairman and Karen Dixon as Vice-Chairman.

• Elected Mark Evans as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Karen Dixon as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (4-0, Burgdorf absent)
• Adjourned at 5:46 pm (5-0)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen holds a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Topics include revenue projections for the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds, as well as priorities such as a balanced operating budget, debt reduction, infrastructure, paving, and public safety vehicle/apparatus replacement. A potential change to impact fees is also discussed. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of FY2026 General Fund and Special Revenue Fund revenue projections
• Priority of balancing the operating budget and reducing debt
• Infrastructure and paving priorities
• Public safety vehicle/apparatus replacement
• Potential changes to impact fees

Golf Commission

The Golf Course Commission will meet to discuss financial results, golf shop operations, and maintenance operations. The body will also consider items for approval and receive general updates.

• Presentation of financial results
• Review of golf shop operations
• Review of maintenance operations

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and February minutes. Financial reports showed February income was $15,947 under budget due to winter weather, but net operating loss was slightly better than projected. The new irrigation pump passed initial testing, and a bunker reconstruction proposal and draft budget are planned for the April meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will vote on a resolution establishing a policy for secondary employment of Hendersonville Fire Department employees. They will also consider a resolution to invite the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System for an information session on the Bridge State Retirement Plan and establish a voting process. Additionally, the committee will review the top 50 call locations from 2024.

• Resolution #2025-11: policy for secondary employment for Fire Department employees
• Resolution #2025-13: TCRS information session and voting process for Bridge State Retirement Plan
• Review of top 50 call locations for 2024
• Approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (procedural)
• Public comments period

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved Resolution 2025-11, which establishes a policy allowing Hendersonville Fire Department employees to work after-hours events in uniform and use the UTV for a flat rate of $75 per day, with manpower at a minimum of $35 per hour. The committee also unanimously approved Resolution 2025-13, inviting the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System to hold an information session on the Bridge State Retirement Plan and establishing a voting/surveying process. Both resolutions will move to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen with positive recommendations.

• Approved Resolution 2025-11 (firefighter secondary employment policy) unanimously, moving to BOMA with positive recommendation.
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 (TCRS information session and voting/surveying process) unanimously, moving to BOMA with positive recommendation.
• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously.
• Approved the January 14, 2024, Public Safety Committee minutes unanimously.
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:30 PM.

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing, vote on the second reading of a mid-year budget amendment (Ordinance 2025-02), and consider resolutions for a parks grant and transportation capital plan. The meeting also includes a presentation to the family of Don Dallenbach and approval of February 25 meeting minutes.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-02 (mid-year budget adjustment)
• Resolution 2025-05 to apply for Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) Grant for various park projects
• Resolution 2025-10 to provide additional guidance for the 2025-2035 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan
• Presentation of medal to Don Dallenbach’s family from the Sons of the American Revolution
• Upcoming March 25 meeting to appoint a city judge (Mayor Clary nominates Russ Edwards)

The Board approved Ordinance 2025-02, amending the FY2025 budget to include mid-year adjustments and police pay raises. After amendments, the ordinance includes 7.5% raises for Lieutenants and Commanders, 2.5% for Assistant Chief and Chief, 10% for other police officers, and 1% for other benefited employees. The $27,000 for the bridge program research was retained after a tie vote failed to remove it.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 (budget amendment) with police pay raises (unanimous)
• Amended to add 7.5% raise for Lieutenants and Commanders (8-4)
• Amended to increase Commander raise from 2.5% to 7.5% (unanimous)
• Failed to remove $27,000 for bridge program research (6-6 tie)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 for LPRF grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 for Transportation Capital Improvement Plan (10-2)
• Rejected amendment requiring BOMA approval for eminent domain (4-8)
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 opposing state preemption of local land use (unanimous)

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting to read several ordinances that would update the city's fire, building, and property maintenance codes. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a street sign grant program, fire department employment, and local land use decisions.

• Ordinance 2025-03: Adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code and 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
• Ordinance 2025-04: Adoption of revised Building and Maintenance Codes
• Ordinance 2025-05: Adoption of revised Property Maintenance Codes
• Ordinance 2025-06 & 2025-07: Amendments to municipal code regarding shopping carts and panhandling
• Resolution 2025-07: Establishment of a Decorative Street Sign Replacement Grant program

The General Committee approved recommendations for several ordinances and resolutions to move to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA). Notably, Ordinance 2025-08, which would require registration of vacant commercial and industrial buildings, was recommended with a positive recommendation. The committee also recommended updates to fire, building, and property maintenance codes, and a panhandling ordinance, while sending shopping cart and fire department secondary employment items with neutral recommendations.

• Approved agenda and February 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 2025-03 (International Fire Code) to BOMA (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 2025-04 (Building and Maintenance Codes) to BOMA (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 2025-05 (Property Maintenance Codes) to BOMA (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 2025-06 (Shopping Carts) to BOMA with neutral recommendation (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 2025-07 (Panhandling) to BOMA (unanimous)
• Recommended Ordinance 2025-08 (Vacant Commercial/Industrial Building Registration) to BOMA (unanimous)
• Recommended Resolution 2025-07 (Decorative Street Sign Replacement Grant) to BOMA (unanimous)

Arts Council

This is a largely procedural meeting with no action items on the agenda. The council will approve the February 10, 2025 minutes and receive verbal updates on the Arts Festival, website, logo status, and community survey.

• Approval of February 10, 2025 minutes
• Verbal update on Arts Festival
• Verbal update on Website
• Verbal update on Logo Status
• Verbal update on Community Survey

The Hendersonville Arts Council met on March 10, 2025, and unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. The council fully approved all submitted logos and discussed plans to have the city host its website internally, with a one-page site to be drafted. The council also discussed ongoing efforts for the 2025 Arts Festival, including sponsorship and vendor recruitment, and the transition of the community survey to a new platform.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously.
• Approved the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting as written.
• Fully approved all submitted logos.
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously at 7:40 PM.

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee is meeting to discuss coordination of a litter cleanup with Sumner County Health Department, planning a community cleanup event on March 29, and scheduling elementary school presentations for March 17 and 24. The committee will also consider distributing litter bags and booklets to schools and discuss gravel for the Japanese garden.

• Litter cleanup with Sumner County Health Dept. (Charlotte Hollis)
• Community cleanup event scheduled for March 29 – committee sign-up
• Elementary school presentations during weeks of March 17 and 24
• Distribution of litter bags, booklets, and handouts to schools
• Discussion of gravel for the Japanese garden

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February 6, 2025 minutes. The main focus was planning the March 29 community cleanup, with two-hour volunteer shifts, supplies provided, and locations to be submitted by March 13. The committee also discussed school presentations, a Japanese Garden gravel project, and grant applications.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously
• Set March 13 as the deadline for Kathy to receive cleanup location maps from Charlotte Hollis
• Discussed, but did not decide, adding a police escort for busy roads during the cleanup
• Discussed, but did not decide, adding another layer of timbers to the Japanese Garden gravel project
• Noted that the Lowe's grant application includes the Japanese Garden project
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m.

Beer Board

The Hendersonville Beer Board will hold a meeting on March 6, 2025, to consider three beer permit applications. Items include a new beer permit for KiKi's Kitchen and special occasion permits for the Hendersonville Arts Council's Arts Festival and Half Batch Brewing's St. Patrick's Day Party. The board will also receive updates on beer privilege tax status and alcohol compliance checks.

• New beer permit for KiKi's Kitchen at 260 W. Main Street, #201, Hendersonville, TN (applicants Raymond & Chanthachone Graves)
• Special occasion beer permit for Hendersonville Arts Council for Hendersonville Arts Festival at Sanders Ferry Park
• Special occasion beer permit for Half Batch Brewing for St. Patrick's Day Party at 154 Bonita Parkway, Hendersonville
• Notifications on beer privilege tax status and alcohol compliance check

The Hendersonville Beer Board approved a beer permit for Kiki's Kitchen, a special occasion permit for the Hendersonville Arts Festival with the fee waived, and a special occasion permit for Half Batch Brewing's St. Patrick's Day Party. The board also discussed unpaid beer privilege taxes and pending alcohol compliance cases, with no decisions made on those items.

• Approved beer permit for Kiki's Kitchen (unanimous)
• Approved special occasion beer permit for Hendersonville Arts Festival, fee waived (unanimous)
• Approved special occasion beer permit for Half Batch Brewing St. Patrick's Day Party (unanimous)
• Approved March 6, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (6-0, Manion abstained)

Disability Board

The Hendersonville ADA Board will meet to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, approve minutes from September 2022, and receive verbal updates including the introduction of an ADA coordinator and the ADA Transition Plan Action Log. No formal action items are scheduled.

• Election of chairman and vice-chairman
• Approval of September 20, 2022 meeting minutes
• Introduction of ADA Coordinator
• Update on ADA Transition Plan Action Log
• Verbal update on Ordinance 22-04

Hendersonville Planning Commission

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider multiple applications from In-N-Out Burger to add "Restaurant Quick-Service" and remove "Gas Fuel Station" from allowed uses on a final development plan at 100 N Anderson Lane. The commission will also vote on a final plat to reduce the front setback from 60 to 20 feet and a site plan that includes a drive-thru porte-cochere and a waiver for reduced building glazing (30.6% on East Main Street, 12.2% on N Anderson Lane). Other agenda items include a site plan for Donna Dr Cottages (three single-family homes at 90 Donna Drive) and a new Subway restaurant at 226 New Shackle Island Road. Staff-approved and pending projects are also reported.

• In-N-Out Burger: public hearing to change allowed uses on Indian Lake Center Final Master Plan Phase IV outparcel #3 to include quick-service restaurant and remove gas fuel station
• In-N-Out Burger: final plat to reduce front minimum building setback on East Main St from 60 ft to 20 ft
• In-N-Out Burger: site plan for 3,860 sq ft restaurant with 81 parking spaces, drive-thru stacking for 26 vehicles, and a glazing waiver request
• Donna Dr Cottages: site plan for three 1,500 sq ft single-family homes on a 0.34-acre vacant lot at 90 Donna Dr (zoned Multi-Family Residential)
• New Shackle Island Subway: site plan for a new Subway restaurant at 226 New Shackle Island Rd

The Hendersonville Planning Commission approved a fast-food restaurant use, site plan, and final plat for an In-N-Out Burger at 100 N Anderson Ln, replacing a former fuel station use. The approval includes a caveat that the project reverts to prior zoning if it fails the traffic study or outstanding staff comments. The commission also approved the Donna Dr Cottages site plan and deferred the New Shackle Island Subway exterior revisions to the April 1st meeting.

• Approved In-N-Out Burger add use, site plan, and final plat at Indian Lake Center Phase 4 (8-0)
• Approved Donna Dr Cottages site plan with brick and hardie board (6-2)
• Deferred New Shackle Island Subway exterior revisions to April 1st HPC meeting (6-1-1)
• Accepted meeting agenda (8-0)
• Accepted February 4th meeting minutes (7-0-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use appeal for a child daycare center as an accessory use at 103 Rebecca Drive, requested by Kimberly Osorno. No variances or other business are on the agenda.

• Conditional use appeal BZA-006369-2025 for a child daycare center at 103 Rebecca Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a conditional use permit for a child daycare center at 103 Rebecca Drive, with limits of 12 children, 4 employees, and hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The approval followed a public hearing and a motion to discuss with staff. The board also approved the agenda and the February 3, 2025 minutes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 3, 2025 minutes (2-0-1, Jay abstained)
• Approved conditional use for daycare at 103 Rebecca Drive with 12 children max, 4 employees max, hours 7AM-5PM (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss and consider Resolution 2025-05 to apply for a $6.6 million Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant for park improvements, and Resolution 2025-10 providing guidance for the 2025-2035 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan. The committee will also receive updates on trash collection, traffic projects, and the mid-year budget.

• Resolution 2025-05 to apply for $6.6M LPRF grant for park projects (Drakes Creek, Sanders Ferry, Veterans Park, etc.)
• Resolution 2025-10 to guide 2025-2035 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan
• Trash collection update showing consistent reduction in missed collections
• Discussion on stop control at Settlers Way and McKain Crossing
• FY25 mid-year budget review

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved two resolutions: one to apply for a state LPRF grant for parks projects (with a $2M city match), and another to guide the 2025-2035 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan. They also discussed several updates, including a traffic study recommendation to remove a stop control at Settlers Way and McKain Crossing, and a decision not to move forward with a proposal for LED lights and wind turbines at parks.

• Approved Resolution 2025-05 to apply for LPRF grant for parks projects (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 for Transportation Capital Improvement Plan guidance (unanimous)
• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to move forward with LED/wind turbine proposal for parks (no vote recorded)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board will hold a first reading of Ordinance 2025-02 to amend the current fiscal year budget with mid-year adjustments. Also on the agenda is Resolution 2025-06 to amend the Lakeshore Committee's membership and duration. A presentation on Countywide Cleanup Day is scheduled, and the board will receive and file an Infrastructure Resiliency Plan.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-02 (budget amendment for FY 2025)
• Resolution 2025-06 (amending Lakeshore Committee membership and duration)
• Presentation on Countywide Cleanup Day by Kathy Paschal
• Receive and file Infrastructure Resiliency Plan
• Approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board approved an amended budget ordinance on first reading that includes pay increases for police officers through sergeants (5%), lieutenants (3.75%), and commanders/chiefs (1.25%), plus a 1% COLA for all employees. It also added $27,000 for a study on a TCRS retirement 'bridge' supplement for public safety employees. The amendment to delete higher-rank raises and fund only the study failed 3-10. The ordinance passed unanimously as amended.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 (budget amendments) on first reading, including police pay raises and $27,000 for a retirement bridge study (unanimous)
• Rejected amendment to delete police lieutenant/commander raises and fund only the study (3-10)
• Approved Resolution 2025-06 amending Lakeshore Committee membership and duration (unanimous)
• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (11-2, with Garton and Garza abstaining)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved motion to break for five minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to call the question (9-4)
• Adjourned at 9:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Hendersonville Board of Parks and Recreation will vote on a mid-year budget amendment for parks, consider a boat dock and fishing pier relocation, and review several event approvals including a grass volleyball event, pickleball clinics, and a barbecue vendor. The board will also hear updates from department staff and consider a book approval and a 2025 LPRF grant application.

• Parks Mid-Year Budget Amendment (Andy Gilley, Page 22-27)
• Boat Dock/Fishing Pier Relocation (Andy Gilley, Page 20-21)
• Grass Volleyball Event – Daniel Phillips (Page 6-8)
• Dinkville Pickleball Clinics – Landon Hallam (Page 9-12)
• Andre's Barbecue – Andre Hathaway (Page 13-18)

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation unanimously approved a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LPRF) grant application for ADA improvements across six parks, including rebuilding the concessions building at Drakes Creek Park and adding an inclusive playground at Sanders Ferry Park. The board also approved a grass volleyball tournament, pickleball clinics, a BBQ food truck at Veterans Park, a storybook trail book, boat dock relocations, and a mid-year budget amendment. All votes were 9-0.

• Approved LPRF grant application for ADA improvements at six parks (9-0)
• Approved grass volleyball tournament in May with proceeds to Grace Place (9-0)
• Approved Dinkville pickleball clinics on Tuesdays at Veterans Park (9-0)
• Approved Andre's BBQ food truck at Veterans Park with 7% donation (9-0)
• Approved 'The Home' book for storybook trail at Heritage Park (9-0)
• Approved boat dock relocation to Mallard Point and Memorial Park (9-0)
• Approved mid-year budget amendment including new field groomer and bridge replacements (9-0)

Deer Monitoring Committee

The Hendersonville Deer Monitoring & Control Committee will meet to discuss the vetting process for the deer hunter list and review a draft of the Deer Dashboard. The agenda also includes reports from the chair and board liaison, as well as a public comment period. No votes or decisions are specified.

• Discuss deer hunter list vetting process
• Review Deer Dashboard Draft
• Reports from committee chair and board liaison
• Public comment period (max 10 minutes total)

Golf Commission

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission will hear presentations on January financial results, golf shop operations, and maintenance. Members will also receive an update on the pump system installation and new public works inspection items. The commission may approve previous meeting minutes and take public comments.

• January financial results: 642 rounds played, total income $26,543, net cash flow -$66,192
• Update on installation of new irrigation pumping system (ongoing, previous $106,862 payment)
• Review of golf shop and maintenance operations
• New public works inspection items (details not specified)
• Approval of January 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission unanimously approved a motion to request the city include reimbursement for sledding damage restoration in the 2025-2026 budget, after a prior mid-year request failed. The commission also approved a memorial bench for the Wheeler family, subject to design and location approval by Golf Management Group. Financial reports showed January net operating loss of $53,961, with 642 rounds played, and noted the new irrigation pump system installation is complete with a March 4 start-up date.

• Approved meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved January 21, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Unanimously agreed to request city reimbursement for sledding damage in 2025-2026 budget
• Unanimously allowed Wheeler family memorial bench, subject to Golf Management Group approval

Public Safety Committee

The committee will discuss multiple public safety topics including homelessness, street parking, fire department call volume from senior living facilities, nuisance wildlife feeding, fire re-inspections, repeat police responses, and vape shops. No ordinances or resolutions are scheduled for action—the meeting is entirely discussion-based.

• Discussion: Homelessness
• Discussion: Street parking
• Discussion: Fire Department call volume from Senior Living Facilities/Health Care Facilities
• Discussion: Residents feeding wildlife creating a nuisance and danger to domestic pets
• Discussion: Vape Shops

The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to send two interlocal mutual aid agreements to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen with a positive recommendation. The agreements authorize the mayor to enter into mutual aid assistance with Shackle Island Volunteer Fire Department and Number One Volunteer Fire Department. The committee also discussed but took no formal action on several other topics, including fire department call volume at senior living facilities, fire re-inspection fees, repeat police calls, homelessness, vape shop regulation, and wildlife feeding.

• Approved adding discussion on mutual aid agreements to the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the January 14, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sending both interlocal mutual aid agreements to BOMA with positive recommendation (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing, vote on the second reading of Ordinance 2025-01 restructuring police field training, and consider the first reading of Ordinance 2025-02 for mid-year budget adjustments. Several resolutions are also on the agenda, including park field use policy, street dedication, and traffic signal improvements.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-01 amending police department field training responsibilities
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-02 amending the 2025 fiscal year budget for mid-year adjustments
• Resolution 2024-48 adopting amendment to the Revised Field Use Policy in City Parks
• Resolution 2025-02 accepting dedication of completed street in Waterford Village
• Resolution 2025-03 authorizing traffic safety improvements with flashing yellow arrows

The Board unanimously approved Resolution 2025-08 and Resolution 2025-09, authorizing the mayor to enter into one-year mutual aid agreements with Shackle Island Volunteer Fire Department and Number One Volunteer Fire Department. An amendment to extend the agreements to two years was withdrawn. The Board also approved several other items, including a police field training ordinance and a traffic signal resolution.

• Approved Resolution 2025-08, mutual aid agreement with Shackle Island Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09, mutual aid agreement with Number One Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-01, repositioning field training responsibilities in Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-48, revised Field Use Policy in City Parks (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02, accepting street dedication in Waterford Village (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03, flashing yellow arrows on traffic signals (9-2, Dixon and Goodwin nay)
• Approved January 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Withdrew Ordinance 2025-02 from agenda (sponsor Clary)

General Committee

The General Committee will hold first readings of two resolutions: one to make the Lakeshore Committee permanent and increase its membership from five to nine, and another to create a Decorative Street Sign Replacement Grant program. The committee will also discuss possible changes to restrictions on funds in the tree bank. They will also approve meeting minutes from January 15, 2025.

• First reading of Resolution 2025-06 to amend Lakeshore Committee membership and duration (making it indefinite, expanding from 5 to 9 members)
• First reading of Resolution 2025-07 to adopt a Decorative Street Sign Replacement Grant program
• Discussion on updating restrictions on tree bank funds, including potential spending on private property

The General Committee approved a motion to send Resolution 2025-06 to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) with a positive recommendation, amending the Lakeshore Committee's membership from twelve to between five and nine members, with BOMA appointing five or six and the Mayor appointing the rest. The committee also deferred Resolution 2025-07, the Decorative Street Sign Replacement Grant Program, to the next meeting in March. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural items and a discussion about tree bank fund restrictions.

• Approved motion to send Resolution 2025-06 to BOMA with positive recommendation (unanimous)
• Deferred Resolution 2025-07 to next meeting in March (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 14, 2025 minutes (2-0)

Arts Council

The council will vote on minutes from November, December, and January meetings. Members will also hear verbal updates on the Arts Festival, website, logo status, a community survey, and a change in staff liaison. No action items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of November 11, 2024 minutes
• Approval of December 9, 2024 minutes
• Approval of January 13, 2025 minutes
• Verbal update on Arts Festival
• Verbal update on Logo Status

The Hendersonville Arts Council approved its agenda and minutes from three prior meetings, and discussed updates on the Arts Festival, website, logo, and community survey. No formal action items were voted on beyond routine approvals and the creation of a Patron sponsorship level for the festival.

• Approved amended agenda moving Art Festival to next item (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 11, 2024 as written (unanimous)
• Approved Dec 9, 2024 minutes with Gene Hively removed from present list (unanimous)
• Approved Jan 13, 2024 minutes with Gene Hively added as second for agenda (unanimous)
• Approved creating Patron level of festival sponsorship (unanimous)

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

The committee will discuss litter cleanup locations, a gazebo garden, a community litter cleanup on March 29th, and a mural. Verbal updates include bridge electrical, school programs, an April plant sale, and beautification awards.

• Litter cleanup locations for community service workers
• Gazebo garden planning
• Community Litter Clean Up on March 29th
• Mural discussion
• April plant sale and Beautification Awards

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee met on February 6, 2025, and approved the agenda and the January 2, 2025 minutes (with an amendment to add Patti Link to members present). No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on discussions about litter cleanup locations, the gazebo garden project, bridge electrical invoice, community cleanup day, murals, and other beautification projects.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Jan. 2, 2025 minutes, amended to add Patti Link to members present

Beer Board

The Hendersonville Beer Board will discuss permit applications for two local establishments. The board will also receive updates regarding alcohol compliance checks and beer privilege tax status.

• Permit application for Keke’s Breakfast Café at 209 Indian Lake Blvd.
• Special Occasion Permit for Historic Rock Castle at 139 Rock Castle Lane for the Sumner Songwriter Series and Folk ‘n Bluegrass Fest
• Update on Oscar’s Business Tax and 2025 privilege tax payment
• Discussion on whether retail liquor stores require a local Beer Permit
• Review of alcohol compliance check status and beer privilege tax status

The Hendersonville Beer Board unanimously approved a beer permit for Keke's Breakfast Cafe at 209 Indian Lake Blvd. and a special occasion beer permit for Historic Rock Castle for the Sumner Songwriter Series & Folk 'n Bluegrass Fest. The board also discussed unpaid privilege taxes and upcoming alcohol compliance hearings, with no public comments.

• Approved beer permit for Keke's Breakfast Cafe (unanimous)
• Approved special occasion beer permit for Historic Rock Castle (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda and minutes (unanimous)

Hendersonville Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a concept plan for a pump track at Veterans Park (140 Scotch St), funded by an 80% TDEC grant and 20% donations. They will also consider a final plat for a four-lot subdivision at 300 Walton Ferry Rd, site plans for Farmers Bank (197 Indian Lake Blvd) and Futbol5 (240 Innovation Way), and a resolution accepting completed streets in Waterford Village. Several staff-approved projects are also listed for informational purposes.

• Veterans Park Pump Track concept plan with $450,000 total cost (80% grant-funded)
• Patsy Curtis Property final plat subdividing 300 Walton Ferry Rd into four lots
• Farmers Bank site plan at 197 Indian Lake Blvd (36 parking spaces, rear access road)
• Futbol5 site plan at 240 Innovation Way (metal siding waiver requested)
• Resolution 2025-01 recommending acceptance of completed streets in Waterford Village offsite improvements

The Hendersonville Planning Commission approved the Veterans Park Pump Track concept plan, the Futbol5 site plan with a metal siding waiver (7-1), and the Innovation Industrial site plan with a tilt-up concrete panel waiver. It also approved the consent agenda (Farmers Bank site plan, Patsy Curtis final plat) and Resolution 2025-01 recommending acceptance of Waterford Village street improvements. All other items were routine approvals.

• Approved Veterans Park Pump Track concept plan (8-0)
• Approved Futbol5 site plan and metal siding waiver (7-1)
• Approved Innovation Industrial site plan and tilt-up concrete waiver (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Farmers Bank site plan and Patsy Curtis final plat (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 recommending street acceptance in Waterford Village (8-0)
• Accepted meeting agenda and January minutes (8-0, 7-0-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on two conditional use permits and one variance request. These items involve a place of worship, a home occupation, and a setback encroachment.

• Conditional use permit for a church at 102 Creekwood Lane
• Conditional use permit for firearms transfers at 107 General Smith Place
• Variance request for an accessory structure setback at 127 Lake Terrace Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a conditional use permit for a church at 102 Creekwood Lane, approved a major home occupation for firearms transfers at 107 General Smith Place, and approved a variance for an accessory structure at 127 Lake Terrace Drive. All decisions were made with unanimous votes except the variance, which passed 2-0 with one abstention.

• Denied conditional use permit for church at 102 Creekwood Lane (unanimous)
• Approved major home occupation for firearms transfers at 107 General Smith Place (unanimous)
• Approved variance for accessory structure encroachment at 127 Lake Terrace Drive (2-0, Ames abstained)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review Ordinance 2025-02 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025 budget based on actual revenue and expenditure activity. The meeting includes discussions on financial reports for sales tax, hotel-motel tax, and stormwater.

• Ordinance 2025-02: Mid-year budget adjustments including a $1,355,000 increase in Local Option Sales Tax revenue
• Proposed $345,900 expenditure increase for traffic signal at Maple Row @ E. Main
• Proposed $1,100,000 expenditure increase for Walton Ferry / Old Shackle project
• Proposed $100,000 expenditure increase for Stormwater professional services
• Proposed $145,000 expenditure for DCP pedestrian bridges via PIPP Fund

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to forward Ordinance 2025-02, a mid-year budget amendment that includes a 10% pay increase for police and a 1% increase for all other employees, to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen with no recommendation. The committee discussed the police department's 16 vacancies and recruitment/retention challenges, but did not make a final decision on the pay raises. The committee also received the FY2024 audit report, which had no findings, and reviewed monthly sales tax, hotel-motel tax, investment, stormwater, and PIPP fund reports.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved January 14, 2025 special called meeting minutes (3-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2025-02 (mid-year budget amendment with police pay raise) to BOMA with no recommendation (3-0)
• Received and filed FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Adjourned (3-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider three resolutions: amending the park field use policy to allow Tennessee United Soccer Club to use fields during winter shutdown, accepting dedication of a completed street in Waterford Village connecting to Lakeside Park Drive, and authorizing flashing yellow arrows on traffic signals. The committee will also receive updates on trash collection, the Infrastructure Resiliency Plan 2025, and traffic light synchronization.

• Resolution 2024-48: Amendment to field use policy to include Tennessee United Soccer Club as recurring winter shutdown user
• Resolution 2025-02: Accept dedication of completed street in Waterford Village, offsite connection to Lakeside Park Drive
• Resolution 2025-03: Authorize traffic safety improvements with flashing yellow arrows per MUTCD standards
• Trash Collection Update
• Infrastructure Resiliency Plan 2025 update

The Public Works Committee approved three resolutions: an amendment to the city parks field use policy allowing Tennessee United Soccer to use fields on specific dates without annual petitions, acceptance of a completed street in Waterford Village, and authorization for flashing yellow arrows on traffic signals. The committee also approved the Infrastructure Resiliency Plan 2025 methodology and received updates on trash collection and light synchronization.

• Approved Resolution 2024-48 amending field use policy for Tennessee United Soccer (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 accepting Waterford Village street dedication (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 authorizing flashing yellow arrows on traffic signals (unanimous)
• Approved Infrastructure Resiliency Plan 2025 methodology (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Resolution 2025-04, which adopts the 2025-2035 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also consider an ordinance to reorganize field training responsibilities within the police department, a resolution to apply for a FEMA SAFER grant for fire emergency response staffing, and reappointments to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. A presentation of HolidayFest Awards and acceptance of the FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-04 – 2025-2035 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan
• Ordinance 2025-01 – amending police field training responsibilities within Hendersonville Police Department
• Resolution 2025-01 – application for FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant
• Reappointments: Scot Robinson and Clint Cassetty to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals
• Receive and file: FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The Board unanimously approved Resolution 2025-04, adopting the 2025-2035 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan, which ranks projects to improve safety and reduce congestion. The Board also approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-01 to reposition field training responsibilities in the Police Department, and unanimously approved Resolution 2025-01 as amended to apply for a FEMA SAFER grant to fund nine new firefighter positions. No substantive decisions were made on pay disparities between police and fire, which were only discussed.

• Approved Resolution 2025-04, 2025-2035 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-01, repositioning police field training responsibilities (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 as amended, applying for FEMA SAFER grant for 9 new firefighters (unanimous)
• Reappointed Scot Robinson and Clint Cassetty to Board of Adjustments and Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved January 14, 2025 minutes as amended for clarification (unanimous)

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Hendersonville Board of Parks and Recreation will meet to approve several sports programs and events, including semi-pro soccer, fence ads, a bike camp, and food truck Fridays. They will also review annual reports from various athletic organizations and receive updates from staff. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and electing officers.

• TUSC Semi Pro soccer program request
• Fence ads for Civitan
• Middle School State Non-Sanctioned event
• US Baseball Academy Softball Program
• Food Truck Fridays

The Hendersonville Board of Parks & Recreation unanimously approved all eight agenda items, including permits for TUSC Pro Team, Middle School Softball Tournament, US Baseball Academy, Pedal Kids Camp, Music City Disc Golf, Legends of TN FB Camp, and Civitan Field Signs. The board also elected Ken Hesson as Chairman and Jeremiah Bennett as Vice Chairman. No public comments were made, and no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved agenda with removal of item G (8-0)
• Elected Ken Hesson as Chairman (8-0)
• Elected Jeremiah Bennett as Vice Chairman (8-0)
• Approved TUSC Pro Team permit (8-0)
• Approved Middle School Non-Sanctioned Softball Tournament (8-0)
• Approved US Baseball Academy camp at Drakes Creek Park (8-0)
• Approved Pedal Kids Camp (8-0)
• Approved Music City Disc Golf events at Sanders Ferry Park (8-0)

Deer Monitoring Committee

The committee will review a January 14 meeting with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). Members will determine action items for 2025 initiatives and discuss citizen concerns from a November meeting.

• Review of Jan 14 meeting with TWRA
• Determination of Action Items for 2025 initiatives
• Report on citizen concerns from November meeting
• Discussion of committee protocol

The Deer Monitoring and Control Committee met and approved the agenda and prior minutes. The chair read a letter to city staff requesting permission to explore a Wounded Warrior hunt at Country Hills Golf Course and asking for guidance to develop a process for matching approved hunters with homeowners. The committee discussed TWRA's depredation permit updates and a city policy requiring homeowners to drag dead deer to the curb. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved meeting agenda (acclamation)
• Approved minutes from last meeting (acclamation)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 pm (acclamation)

Golf Commission

The Commission will meet to elect a new Chairman and approve minutes from November 18, 2024. Members will receive updates on facility maintenance and infrastructure projects.

• Election of a new Chairman
• Update on pump system installation
• Update on clubhouse repairs
• Update on Public Works inspection items
• Sledding update

The Hendersonville Golf Course Commission unanimously elected Chris Fehrmann as chairman and Kori Langford as vice chairman. They approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting. Financial reports showed December net operating income was $41,858 below budget, and cash balances were $246,156.

• Elected Chris Fehrmann as chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Kori Langford as vice chairman (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 18, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Parks & Recreation

The Hendersonville Board of Parks and Recreation will hold a meeting on January 15, 2025, with standard procedural items (call to order, prayer, pledge, agenda acceptance, minutes, public comments). The only substantive item for approval is an aviation request submitted by Andy Gilley; no details about the request are provided in the agenda.

• Aviation Request – Andy Gilley (item for approval)

The Hendersonville Board of Parks and Recreation unanimously approved a request to allow a helicopter landing at the lacrosse field at Memorial Park for an upcoming film production. The board also approved its agenda and adjourned, all by unanimous votes. No public comments were made.

• Approved January 15, 2025 agenda (8-0)
• Approved helicopter landing at Memorial Park lacrosse field for film production (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:04 p.m. (8-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a special called meeting to discuss the impact of six additional amendment items for the budget amendment in Ordinance 2024-23. These items include appropriations for the Eagle View project, a traffic signal rebudgeting, and a cybersecurity grant, among others. The committee may vote to recommend the amendments to the full Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

• Appropriation of $94,200 from surety funds for the Eagle View project
• Rebudgeting $98,808 for the Rockland Road & Main Street signal project from FY2024
• Transfer of $267,005 from the PIPP fund for the Rockland Road & Main Street signal
• Increase of $300,000 in local option sales tax revenue projection for the PIPP fund
• HPD cybersecurity grant of $45,000 for IT security upgrades

The Hendersonville Finance Committee met and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. No ordinances or resolutions were considered. The committee discussed adding Rockland Road and Main Street traffic signal funding and an HPD cybersecurity grant to the budget amendment in Ordinance 2024-23, with questions about funding sources but no formal action taken.

• Approved January 14, 2025 agenda (3-0)
• Approved November 26, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Discussed adding Rockland Road traffic signal and HPD cybersecurity grant to budget amendment in Ordinance 2024-23 (no vote)

Public Safety Committee

The Hendersonville Public Safety Committee will consider two main items: an ordinance to replace the Police Department's Master Patrol Officer rank with a Field Training Officer program, and a resolution to apply for a FEMA SAFER grant to hire six new firefighters. The FTO program would phase out the MPO rank and save an estimated $111,100 per year. The SAFER grant would cover 100% of costs for three years, after which the city would pay about $600,000 annually for the six positions. The committee will also approve minutes from December 10, 2024.

• Ordinance 2025-01: Reposition police field training to Field Training Officer (FTO) program, phasing out Master Patrol Officer rank; estimated savings of $111,100/year
• Resolution 2025-01: Apply for FEMA SAFER grant to hire 6 firefighters; 100% funded for 3 years, then city cost ~$600,000/year
• Approval of December 10, 2024, Public Safety Committee meeting minutes

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved sending two items to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) with positive recommendations. The first is an ordinance to replace the Master Patrol Officer (MPO) promotion with a Field Training Officer (FTO) program, which would pay officers only while training. The second is a resolution to apply for a FEMA SAFER grant to hire 9 firefighters, covering their salaries for the first three years.

• Approved sending ordinance 2025-01 (FTO program) to BOMA with positive recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved sending resolution to apply for SAFER grant to hire 9 firefighters to BOMA (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 10, 2024 minutes with correction removing Scotty Bush from absent (unanimous)

Board of Mayor & Aldermen

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a second reading of Ordinance 2024-23, which amends the budget to appropriate funds for the Eagle View Project, with a proposed amendment to the caption. They will also consider Resolution 2024-47 approving the purchase and sale of right-of-way near Drakes Creek Road, Avant Lane, Countryside Drive, and Anderson Road. Additionally, the board will appoint a Management Review Committee Chair and Nick Ivey to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Presentations include the 2024 Festival of Lights Winners and a proclamation to Melody Watson.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-23 (Eagle View Project budget amendment)
• Resolution 2024-47 for right-of-way purchase at Drakes Creek Road, Avant Lane, Countryside Drive, Anderson Road
• Appointment of Management Review Committee Chair
• Appointment of Nick Ivey to Board of Zoning Appeals
• Presentation to 2024 Festival of Lights Winners and Proclamation to Melody Watson

The Board approved an amended budget ordinance (2024-23) for the Eagle View Project, Rockland Road traffic signal, and HPD Cybersecurity Grant. A resolution to purchase right-of-way near Drakes Creek Road for a roundabout was amended to use developer fees but failed 5-8. The roundabout project was stated to be dead, and alternative plans are being studied.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-23 as amended (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 2024-23 adding Rockland Road signal and HPD Cybersecurity Grant (unanimous)
• Resolution 2024-47 (right-of-way purchase) failed 5-8 after amendment
• Amendment to Resolution 2024-47 to use developer fees passed 10-3
• Approved 12/10/2024 minutes (12-1, Dixon abstaining)
• Appointed Dixon as Management Review Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Nick Ivey to Board of Zoning Appeals (12-1, Sasse abstaining)

General Committee

The Hendersonville General Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting on January 14, 2025. Items include changes to Main Street landscaping and restrictions on tree bank funds, beautifying city entrances, spending from the General Fund for median aesthetics, replacing decorative street signs, and addressing abandoned commercial buildings. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is entirely discussion items.

• Discussion: Main Street landscaping and possible changes to restrictions on funds in the tree bank
• Discussion: Beautifying the entrances to city
• Discussion: Spending from the General Fund to improve aesthetics of medians
• Discussion: Replacing decorative street signs
• Discussion: Addressing abandoned commercial buildings

The General Committee held a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed potential changes to tree bank restrictions, beautifying city entrances, median landscaping, replacing decorative street signs, and addressing abandoned commercial buildings. No ordinances or resolutions were introduced, and no decisions were made beyond approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes unanimously
• Approved November 26, 2024 minutes unanimously
• Adjourned at 6:53 p.m. unanimously

Capital Projects Committee

The committee will meet to elect leadership and take action on the Transportation Improvement Plan. Members will also discuss light synchronization, impact fees, and the Walton Ferry/Old Shackle realignment.

• Action item: Transportation Improvement Plan
• Discussion: Walton Ferry/Old Shackle Realignment
• Discussion: Light Synchronization
• Discussion: Impact Fees
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman

The Capital Projects Committee approved the methodology and criteria for developing the 2025-2035 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan, which will be reviewed by a third party and then recommended to BOMA for adoption. They also approved an amendment to prioritize choke points in the project rankings, but a motion to remove project #21 failed. The committee also elected officers and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Elected Eddie Roberson as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Bob Garza as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved September 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to switch rankings on #9 and #10 to prioritize choke points (unanimous)
• Approved methodology and criteria for 2025-2035 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan, to be reviewed by third party (unanimous)
• Amendment to remove project #21 failed

Arts Council

The Hendersonville Arts Council will meet to approve minutes from November and December 2024, and receive verbal updates on the library exhibit, the 2025 Arts Festival, the website, a community survey, and the council's logo. No action items with specific proposals or financial figures are listed.

• Approval of November 11, 2024 minutes
• Approval of December 9, 2024 minutes
• Verbal update: Library Exhibit
• Verbal update: Arts Festival 2025
• Verbal updates: Website, Community Survey, Logo

The Hendersonville Arts Council met on January 13, 2025, and unanimously approved a motion to postpone approval of the minutes to the February meeting. No public comments were made, and no substantive decisions were taken; the meeting consisted of updates on the Arts Festival, library exhibit, website, and logo.

• Postponed approval of minutes to February meeting (unanimous)

Hendersonville Planning Commission

The Hendersonville Planning Commission will consider site plans for a new multi-tenant retail building, a temporary kitchen for TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, and a commercial plaza for Moon Nursery. The body will also review several pending final plats and site plans for various local projects.

• McCarroll Retail: Proposed 6,002 square foot multi-tenant building at 700 West Main St
• TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center: Temporary modular kitchen structure at 355 New Shackle Island Rd
• Wyncrest (Moon Nursery) Commercial Plaza: Site plan for 1065 Saundersville Road
• Hendersonville Football Stadium: Pending site plan for 123 Cherokee Rd
• Walmart #1376 Remodel: Pending site plan for 204 N Anderson Ln N

The Hendersonville Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, which included site plans for McCarroll Retail, TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center Temporary Kitchen, and Wyncrest (Moon Nursery) Commercial Plaza, all with staff comments. The commission also elected officers for 2025: Jeff Coker as Chairman, Tim Altizer as Vice-Chairman, Vanessa Silkwood as Secretary, and Charles Hasty as Vice-Secretary. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved McCarroll Retail site plan (8-0)
• Approved TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center Temporary Kitchen site plan (8-0)
• Approved Wyncrest (Moon Nursery) Commercial Plaza site plan (8-0)
• Elected Jeff Coker as Chairman for 2025 (8-0)
• Elected Tim Altizer as Vice-Chairman for 2025 (8-0)
• Elected Vanessa Silkwood as Secretary for 2025 (8-0)
• Elected Charles Hasty as Vice-Secretary for 2025 (8-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property at 127 Lake Terrace Drive. The board will decide if the property owner can reduce a side setback from 10 feet to 9 feet 5 inches.

• Variance request for accessory structure encroachment at 127 Lake Terrace Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals deferred a variance request for 127 Lake Terrace Drive to its February 3, 2025 meeting, allowing homeowners and contractor to provide additional information. The board also re-elected Don Ames as chairman, Dale Duhl as vice-chairman, and elected Ty Jay as secretary. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Deferred variance BZA-006298-2024 for 127 Lake Terrace Drive to Feb. 3, 2025 (all aye, Ames abstained)
• Re-elected Don Ames as chairman (all aye)
• Re-elected Dale Duhl as vice-chairman (all aye)
• Elected Ty Jay as secretary (all aye)

Beautiful Hendersonville Committee

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee will consider action items including litter cleanup locations for community service workers, a thank-you to Cosco for trash cans, removal of decorations from city hall and gazebo, and an opening reception for an art exhibit. Verbal updates will cover bridge electrical, school and community cleanup in March, the April plant sale with Sumner County Master Gardeners, beautification awards, and the May Art Fest with the Arts Council.

• Litter cleanup locations for community service workers
• Thank you to Cosco for providing trash cans
• Remove decorations from city hall and gazebo immediately after meeting
• Opening reception for art exhibit on Jan. 6 at library
• April plant sale with Sumner County Master Gardeners and beautification awards

The Beautiful Hendersonville Committee met on January 2, 2025, and approved the agenda and the meeting minutes unanimously. No presentations were made. The committee discussed upcoming events, including the Arts Festival on May 10-11, school presentations in March, a plant sale on April 12, and beautification awards. No substantive policy decisions were made; actions were limited to approving routine items and planning future activities.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Jan. 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Beer Board

The Hendersonville Beer Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from December 5, 2024. They will elect a chair and vice chair, and hold a hearing for a beer permit application from Oscar’s Taco Shop 28 LLC at 202 N. Anderson Lane, Suite 105. An update on beer privilege tax status will also be provided.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Public hearing and vote on Oscar’s Taco Shop 28 LLC beer permit at 202 N. Anderson Lane, Suite 105
• Update on beer privilege tax status by staff
• Approval of December 5, 2024 meeting minutes

The Hendersonville Beer Board unanimously approved a beer permit for Oscar's Taco Shop 28 LLC, contingent on payment of the $100 privilege tax and receipt of a business tax license. The board also elected Rick Fox as Chair and Andy Kaczmarek as Vice Chair, and accepted the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved beer permit for Oscar's Taco Shop 28 LLC, contingent on $100 privilege tax and business tax license (unanimous)
• Elected Rick Fox as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Andy Kaczmarek as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Accepted January 2, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)