# 2025.06.17 Woodfin Town Council Meeting

**Body:** Town of Woodfin — Woodfin Town Council
**Date:** June 17, 2025 4:58 PM EDT (2025-06-17T16:58:51-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167

## Summary

**Woodfin Town Council Meeting Recap: June 17, 2025**

The Woodfin Town Council held its regular meeting on June 17, 2025, focusing on fiscal updates, storm recovery efforts, and zoning changes. The council approved the agenda and the consent agenda, which included the approval of minutes from the May 20, 2025, meeting, the tax collection report for the period ending April 2025, and Ordinance 2025-11 amending the General Fund and Stormwater Utility Fund Budgets for FY 2024-2025. The consent agenda also covered the approval of the annual audit contract with Ray, Bumgarner, Kingshill, & Assoc., P.A., amendments to the Town’s Cash Flow Loan Agreement, updates to purchasing and conflict of interest policies, a resolution to set a public hearing for the closure of Crescent Avenue, and the disposal of a surplus Public Works vehicle. All consent items were passed with a 5-0 vote.

Town Manager Shannon Tuck provided a report on Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts, noting that public assistance applications for parks are ongoing and engineering work for roads and culverts is underway. She reported that the transition to the state’s SMART program for debris removal is delayed, and a Long-Term Recovery Plan list developed with FEMA will be shared with the council. Tuck also noted that the Town Hall is hosting Beautification Days from July 1-6, and that final budget work is complete. In the police department, Jamie McCandless was named Acting Sergeant, and recruitment efforts are progressing well.

The council held a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-08, which updates the stormwater fee structure. Projects & Facilities Director Adrienne Isenhower presented data showing increases in impervious surface area for both residential and commercial properties since 2020. The proposed ordinance establishes a tiered-flat fee system with a per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) rate of $5.44 for properties above 21,000 square feet. During the hearing, Ronnie Lunsford asked about action against those who have not paid past stormwater fees. The council approved Ordinance 2025-08 with a 5-0 vote.

The council also considered Ordinance 2025-09, the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. Finance & Budget Director Sheri Powers presented a recommended budget with projected revenue of $7,990,721 and expenditures of $8,214,932 for the General Fund. The budget maintains the current ad valorem tax rate of $.33 per $100 of taxable property value. Key funding areas include $15,000 for Roy Pope Park, $176,000 for Public Works Facility paving, $92,673 for Police Department vehicles, $6,500 for a TextMYGov community messaging platform, $24,497 for salary adjustments, and $192,572 for Silverline Park restrooms. The town received $7,790,708 in FEMA grant revenue and related expenditures for the General Fund. No public comments were recorded for this item, and the council approved the budget with a 5-0 vote.

Planning Director Ricky Hurley presented Ordinance 2025-10, a zoning text amendment to Chapters 46 and 54 regarding landscape and open space requirements. The amendment adds standards for street trees, buffer yards, and vehicular use area planting for multi-family projects with five or more units and non-residential construction of 5,000 square feet or more. It also includes provisions for preserving existing trees, prohibiting excessive pruning, and expanding the prohibition of speculative grading to all zoning districts. During the hearing, Walt Brewer asked clarifying questions about tree planting. The council approved the ordinance with a 5-0 vote, with the condition that the term "green space" replace "open space."

The final public hearing addressed Ordinance 2025-12, a zoning map amendment for property at 317 and 99999 Ventana Drive. The request, submitted by Troy Shriver on behalf of property owner Philly Capital Partners, LLC, involves rezoning 1.25 acres from Community Shopping District to R-21 Residential District and 0.18 acres from R-21 Residential District to Community Shopping District. Staff and the Planning Board of Adjustment recommended approval, finding the change consistent with the *Woodfin Together* comprehensive plan. No public comments were recorded, and the council approved the rezoning with a 5-0 vote.

Regarding the ABC Board, Chair Jackie Craig presented an annual report, and Council Members Elisabeth Ervin and Ken Kahn participated in a Q&A session. The council requested that the ABC Board increase their reporting frequency to once every four months. The meeting concluded with the council adjourning into executive session to consult with an attorney and consider personnel matters. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 pm.

## Agenda

- [Consent Agenda- Staff Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19485)
- [Approval of the May 20, 2025, regular and closed session meeting minutes.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/21890)
- [Approval of the Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19484)
- [Approval of the tax collection report for the period ending April 2025. Tax Collection Report, Vehicle Tax Collection Report, Vehicle Tax Refunds Pending.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19486)
- [Approval of Ordinance 2025-11 Amending the General Fund and Stormwater Utility Fund Budgets for FY 2024-2025](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19487)
- [Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Audit Contract with Ray, Bumgarner, Kingshill, & Assoc., P.A., Certified Public Accountants](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19488)
- [Approval of Resolution 2025-03 Amending the Town’s Cash Flow Loan Agreement with the State of NC](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19489)
- [Approval of changes to the Purchasing & Contracting Policy and the Town’s Conflict of Interest Policy.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19490)
- [Approval of Resolution 2025-04 setting a public hearing for a request to close a right-of-way known as Crescent Avenue.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19491)
- [Approval of Resolution 2025-05 to Authorize the Disposal of a Surplus Public Works Vehicle](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19492)
- [Approval of Resolution 2025-06 authorizing the Town Manager to accept the State Cashflow Loan for Disaster Assistance Activities Round 2 from the State of North Carolina.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19493)
- [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. Citizens may address the council concerning various topics after being recognized by the mayor and are limited to 3 (three) minutes speaking time.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19494)
- [Presentations & Reports](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/21891)
- [Town Manager Report – Shannon Tuch, Town Manager](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19495)
- [New Business](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/21892)
- [ABC Store Annual Report – Jackie Craig, ABC Board Chair](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19496)
- [ABC Board Q & A - Council Members Ervin & Kahn](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19497)
- [Public Hearing-Staff Report-Consideration of Ordinance 2025-08, a request to Update the Stormwater Fees. -Adrienne Isenhower, Projects & Facilities Director](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19498)
- [Public Hearing-Consideration of Ordinance 2025-09, requesting approval of Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. -Budget Submittal Letter FY26-Sheri Powers, Finance & Budget Director](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19499)
- [Public Hearing –Staff Report- Consideration of Ordinance 2025-10, requesting approval of a zoning text amendment to Chapters 46 and 54 of the Town of Woodfin Code of Ordinances related to landscape requirements. -Ricky Hurley, Planning Director](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19500)
- [Public Hearing –Staff Report- Consideration of Ordinance 2025-12, requesting approval of a zoning map amendment for portions of property located at 317 & 99999 Ventana Drive, and identified in the Buncombe County Tax Record as PINs: 9741-52-0644and 9741-42-5878. The rezoning request is to change 1.25 acres from Community Shopping (CS) to Residential 21 (R21) and 0.18 acres from Residential 21 (R21) to Community Shopping (CS). The project contact is Troy Shriver on behalf of property owner Philly Capital Partners, LLC. -Ricky Hurley, Planning Director](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19501)
- [Executive Session - The Town Council may adjourn to private chambers to discuss legal, personnel, contractual or similar matters protected by the NCGS 143-318.11(a) including subsections: (3) to consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged. (6) To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167/item/19502)

## Votes

- Motion to approve the agenda. — Passed, 5-0
- Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. — Passed, 5-0
- Motion to approve Ordinance 2025-08, the proposed amendment to Chapter 41, Article Vil — Stormwater Management Utility, Subsection 41-45 Rate Structure, to amend the stormwater fee rates. — Passed, 5-0
- Motion to approve Ordinance 2025-09, the Town of Woodfin’s Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget, and find that it is reasonable, is in the public interest, is consistent with the Woodfin Together comprehensive plan and the financial needs of the Town. — Passed, 5-0
- Motion to approve Ordinance 2025-10, requesting approval of a zoning text amendment to Chapters 46 and 54 of the Town of Woodfin Code of Ordinances related to landscape requirements, subject to the following additional condition: that the term green space be substituted for the term open space. — Passed, 5-0
- Motion to approve Ordinance 2025-12, requesting approval of the rezoning of 1.25 acres from Community Shopping District to R-21 Residential District and rezoning of 0.18 from R-21 Residential District to Community Shopping as shown on Exhibits A & B. — Passed, 5-0

## Video & Transcript

- Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16BcqpcXFNo
- Transcript: https://sunshinemeetings.org/transcript/806/segments

## Documents

- [minutes_2025-06-17.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167?document=14384)
- [agenda_2025-06-17.html](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167?document=14279)
- [minutes_2025-06-17.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167?document=14281)
- [presentation_2025-06-17.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167?document=14280)
- [presentation_2025-06-17.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1167?document=14385)

## Sources

- [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16BcqpcXFNo)