# Town Council Regular Meeting - Jul 28 2025 **Body:** Town of Weaverville — Town Council **Date:** July 28, 2025 6:00 PM EDT (2025-07-28T18:00:00-04:00) **Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833 ## Summary **Town Council Regular Meeting Recap – July 28, 2025** The Town of Weaverville Town Council convened for its Regular Meeting on July 28, 2025, focusing on routine administrative approvals, infrastructure projects, and community updates. The meeting began with the Mayor highlighting concerns regarding extreme heat and recent heat-related emergencies requiring emergency services assistance. The Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and declared no conflicts of interest. A comprehensive consent agenda was also approved, which included the ratification of minutes from previous meetings, confirmation that 99.87% of property taxes had been collected as of June, budget amendments for Police and Public Works departments, the acceptance of a donation from the Lake Louise Preservation Association, the renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding with Buncombe County Schools, and the appointment of Andrew Shelton to the Tree Board. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public comments, where residents voiced strong opinions on local recreational facilities and infrastructure. Several speakers addressed the Town Council regarding the hours of operation for the pickleball courts, with some residents expressing concerns about noise and disruption while others advocated for extended hours to support community engagement. Additionally, public comment focused on stormwater management issues within the Maple Trace subdivision, with residents debating the responsibility for costs and repairs. Concerns were also raised regarding the town’s general approach to planning and development, with speakers calling for a more cautious strategy. In terms of formal decisions, the Council unanimously approved a paving project bid from C&T Paving for $638,941. This contract covers milling, repairing, and repaving up to eight streets, including Park Street, Alaron Drive, and College Crescent. Staff recommended prioritizing Park Street before the start of the school year and utilizing surplus funds to add one additional street and purchase a crack resealer. The Council also discussed a resolution regarding the Maple Trace subdivision, which involves accepting a right-of-way deed to bring streets into the town system. Staff recommended using $21,800 from remaining paving funds for stormwater repairs related to defects discovered during flushing, though the Council requested a specific plan to address these repairs before paving Water Leaf Way. The Town Manager provided several updates, noting the town’s success in securing grants, including a $35,000 grant from the Truist Charitable Fund for tree inventory and replacement, and funding from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina for nature park improvements. Other announcements included the transition to the State Mission Assigned Recovery Task (S.M.A.R.T.) program for debris removal, the scheduling of a financial audit for the week of August 4, and upcoming community events such as a "Salute to Summer" kids party on August 23 and a Summer Stroll on July 30. The Council also received an update on the development of a consolidated Hurricane Recovery Plan, with a draft expected for review at the next meeting. Regarding next steps, the Town Manager stated that a decision on pickleball court hours will be made after further consideration and consultation. A public hearing for zoning text amendments regarding signage and the creation of an R6 zoning district is scheduled for August 25 at 6 p.m. The Planning Board will meet on August 4, followed by a Town Council Workshop on August 19 and a Board of Adjustment Meeting on August 11. No specific follow-up actions were explicitly agreed to by individual members during the public comment period, and no further actions were detailed beyond the scheduled hearings and administrative tasks. ## Agenda - [Consent Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25917) - [June 17, 2025, Town Council Regular Workshop Meeting Minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25918) - [June 23, 2025, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25919) - [FY24-25 Year-End Tax Report, Refunds/Releases](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25920) - [Budget Amendment – Police and Public Works](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25921) - [Board Appointment – Tree Board](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25922) - [Code Amendment - Ch 20 - New R-6 District and Residential Signs – Set PH](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25923) - [Town Manager’s Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25924) - [General Public Comments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25925) - [Discussion & Action Items](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25926) - [Project Bids – Paving Project](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25927) - [Maple Trace – Streets/Stormwater Update and Plan](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25928) - [Helene Recovery Plan – Draft Project List](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25929) - [Quarterly Report – Planning](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25930) - [Quarterly Report – Community Center](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25931) - [Quarterly Report – Finance](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833/item/25932) ## Video & Transcript - Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fbtszg2LhE - Transcript: https://sunshinemeetings.org/transcript/1422/segments ## Documents - [minutes_2025-07-28.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833?document=14452) - [agenda_packet_2025-07-28.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1833?document=14451) ## Sources - [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fbtszg2LhE)