# 2025.09.16 Woodfin Town Council Meeting

**Body:** Town of Woodfin — Woodfin Town Council
**Date:** September 16, 2025 5:09 PM EDT (2025-09-16T17:09:24-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160

## Summary

**Woodfin Town Council Meeting Recap – September 16, 2025**

The Woodfin Town Council convened on September 16, 2025, for its regular meeting, focusing on routine administrative approvals, public input regarding community infrastructure and safety, and updates on post-Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The council began by approving the agenda and a consent agenda that included the minutes from previous meetings. The session featured significant public commentary on greenway projects and fire safety, followed by a detailed report from Town Manager Shannon Tuck on recovery progress and town operations.

During public comment, Wilson Sims, a resident of 303 Ava Lane, raised extensive concerns regarding the Greenway projects. He questioned the lack of a new agreement with Buncombe County, the transparency of funds from the 2016 bond referendum, and the specific budgets for the Beaver Dam and French Broad Greenways. Sims also requested an audit of Greenway finances and asked whether yearly objectives had been clearly stated. Following this, Eleanor Floyd addressed fire safety issues, citing a recent incident where emergency responders struggled to access a property due to narrow roads. She urged the council to review and uphold existing safety regulations regarding road widths and property maintenance, while also highlighting traffic volume concerns on Maryland Road raised by the Planning & Zoning Board.

Town Manager Shannon Tuck provided a comprehensive update on recovery efforts and town administration. Regarding Hurricane Helene, Tuck detailed the complexities of the FEMA reimbursement process, noting that many applications were denied due to definitions of "maintained property." Progress on debris removal in the Sunny Ridge area was highlighted as a priority, alongside plans for restoring Silver Line Park and Riverside Park. The council was informed that the Buncombe County recovery plan, including Woodfin’s 17-page section, was available for public comment. Other administrative updates included the town owning the Taylor Street property free and clear, the implementation of dashboard cameras in police vehicles, and the planned launch of a TextMyGov system.

On new business, the council considered a rezoning request for a 0.47-acre property on Goodman Road, moving it from Mountain Village to R10 Residential District to accommodate a double-wide manufactured home. While document summaries indicated a recommendation for approval, the meeting transcript summary states that the council decided not to take action at this time. Instead, the council encouraged residents to review the plan and scheduled a follow-up discussion for the next meeting. The council also agreed to promote the Woodfin section of the Buncombe County Recovery Plan and encourage citizen feedback, emphasizing the importance of ensuring Woodfin’s voice is heard in the broader county planning process.

No specific follow-up actions were explicitly agreed upon by individual members or staff during the meeting beyond the scheduling of the next discussion on the Goodman Road rezoning. The primary impact of this meeting for residents is the availability of the Woodfin section of the Buncombe County Recovery Plan for public review and the decision to defer the Goodman Road rezoning vote. Residents are encouraged to review the recovery plan on the county website and attend future meetings to stay informed on these ongoing matters.

## Agenda

- [Meeting Call to Order](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/19440)
- [Consent Agenda- Staff Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/21676)
- [Approval of the Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/19441)
- [Approval of the August 19, 2025, regular and closed session meeting minutes.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/21677)
- [Consent Agenda - Staff Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/19442)
- [Approval of the August 27, 2025, Town Council & PBOA joint training meeting minutes.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/21678)
- [Public Comment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/19443)
- [Approval of the tax collection report for the period ending July 2025: July 2025 Tax Collection Report, Vehicle Tax Collection Report, Vehicle Tax Refunds Pending.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/21679)
- [Approval of Round 3 Disaster assistance Cash Flow Loan.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/21680)
- [Public Comment – The public is invited to attend this meeting in person or view this meeting on YouTube Live: https://youtube.com/@townofwoodfinnc1104? si=JHD6vCmOzTqwfUKx. All documents related to agenda items not published on the website may be viewed in advance of the meetings in person at Town Hall, 90 Elk Mountain Rd, Woodfin.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/21681)
- [Presentations & Reports](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/21682)
- [Town Manager Report – Shannon Tuch, Town Manager](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/19444)
- [ABCCM Update - Sheryl Olsen, ABCCM Senior Site Coordinator](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/19445)
- [Adjournment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/19448)
- [New Business](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/21683)
- [Public Hearing-Staff Report-Consideration of Ordinance 2025-18, a request to rezone 0.47 acres located at 99999 Goodman Road from Mountain Village (MV) to R-10 Residential (R-10). The applicant is Casey Whitfield on behalf of property owner Monica Chene Flannigan. The property can be identified in the Buncombe County tax record as PIN 9731-20-8406. - Ricky Hurley, Planning Director.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/19446)
- [Review of the Town of Woodfin excerpt from the Buncombe County Helene Recovery Plan. – Staff Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/19447)
- [Shannon Tuch, Town Manager.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160/item/21684)

## Votes

- Council Member Kahn made a motion to approve the agenda. Vice Mayor Ervin seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 4-0. — Passed, 4-0
- Vice Mayor Ervin made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Kahn seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 4-0. — Passed, 4-0
- Council Member Kahn made a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-18 to approve the rezoning of 0.47 acres from Mountain Village District to R-10 Residential District as shown on Exhibits A & B and find that the request is reasonable, is in the public interest, is consistent with the Town of Woodfin Comprehensive Plan, and meets the development needs of the community in that the request: 1. Uses the Future Land Use Map to guide development decisions (1.1.1), 2. Promotes fiscal responsibility by encouraging growth in areas with existing services over other areas (1.2.6), and 3. Makes government decision-making accessible and transparent to all residents (4.4.3). Council Member Thornton seconded the motion, which passed unanimously,4-0. — Passed, 4-0

## Video & Transcript

- Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnVRK5Fip2Y
- Transcript: https://sunshinemeetings.org/transcript/797/segments

## Documents

- [agenda_2025-09-16.html](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160?document=14285)
- [minutes_2025-09-16.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160?document=14287)
- [presentation_2025-09-16.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1160?document=14286)

## Sources

- [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnVRK5Fip2Y)