# Weaverville Town Council Meeting July 22, 2024 **Body:** Town of Weaverville — Town Council **Date:** July 22, 2024 6:00 PM EDT (2024-07-22T18:00:00-04:00) **Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884 ## Summary The Weaverville Town Council convened on July 22, 2024, to address a variety of important issues impacting the community. The meeting featured discussions on annexation, road safety, financial matters, and ongoing efforts to improve town services. This recap provides a clear overview of the key decisions made, topics debated, and actions planned moving forward. A significant portion of the meeting centered on a proposed annexation of Maple Trace, a development seeking to become part of Weaverville. While residents largely supported the annexation citing potential tax benefits and a desire for community integration, concerns were raised regarding road standards. Council members engaged in debate about whether to accept the annexation as proposed or require Maple Trace to meet Weaverville's existing road standards. Ultimately, the Council voted preliminarily to proceed with annexation negotiations, allowing for continued discussion and clarification on these crucial road standards. This isn't a final approval but signifies progress in the process. Beyond Maple Trace, the Council addressed several other key topics. Residents living near the watershed voiced concerns about potential impacts of a proposed trailhead on wildlife and increased traffic, while those along Elk Mountain Scenic Highway highlighted serious safety concerns related to speeding and dangerous curves. The Council acknowledged these worries, emphasizing the importance of balancing growth with maintaining quality of life for all residents. A review of town road standards was also initiated, with a planned workshop on September 7th to explore alignment with state Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. This review could lead to changes in how roads are constructed and maintained within Weaverville, potentially impacting future development projects. The Council also approved several financial measures, including $7,500 to fund a grant application aimed at replacing lead service lines – an important step toward ensuring safe drinking water for residents. Budget amendments were also approved, allocating funds towards the recreation complex and supporting a grant application. The Council received a positive financial update, noting a strong tax collection rate of 99.91%, demonstrating the town's financial stability. Throughout the meeting, residents actively participated by sharing their perspectives and concerns. Public comments highlighted a desire for greater transparency in the town manager appointment process, as well as ongoing worries about traffic safety and potential environmental impacts. The Council acknowledged these concerns and committed to addressing them through ongoing discussions and future actions. Looking ahead, several key action items emerged from the meeting. The September 7th workshop on road standards will be a crucial opportunity for residents to learn more and provide input. Staff will also move forward with submitting the lead service line replacement grant application, while negotiations continue with Maple Trace developers regarding road standards. Finally, an after-action review of the recent 4th of July event is planned to identify areas for improvement in future community celebrations. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and participate in upcoming discussions as these matters continue to unfold. ## Agenda - [Public Hearing – Maple Trace Subdivision – Annexation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26913) - [Public Hearing – Maple Trace Subdivision – R-2 Zoning](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26914) - [June 17, 2024, Town Council Special Called Meeting Minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26915) - [June 18, 2024, Town Council Workshop Meeting Minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26916) - [June 24, 2024, Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26917) - [Monthly Tax Report, Refunds/Releases](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26918) - [Budget Amendment – Police](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26919) - [Budget Amendment – Rec Complex](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26920) - [Acting Town Manager’s Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26921) - [General Public Comments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26922) - [Maple Trace Annexation and Related Matters](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26923) - [MSD Update](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26924) - [Water Commitment – Northridge Farms – Request to Modify Condition](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26925) - [Lead Service Line Lind and Replace Program](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26926) - [Annexation and Zoning – 9 Pleasant Grove Road](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26927) - [Quarterly Report – Planning](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26928) - [Quarterly Report – Finance](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884/item/26929) ## Votes - Attorney Jackson reviewed the Consent Agenda items and _Council member Lawrence motioned to approve and adopt the consent agenda as presented. The motion was approved unanimously. — Passed - _Council member Cordell moved to approve and adopt Annexation #2024-2, the Ordinance Extending the Corporate Limits of the Town of Weaverville to the property located at 9 Pleasant Grove Road. The motion was approved unanimously. — Passed - _Vice Mayor Chase moved to approve and adopt the agenda without adjustment. The motion was approved unanimously. — Passed - _Council member Jackson moved that the Town will annex Maple Trace Subdivision and accept its subdivision streets into the Town's public street system upon the following conditions: (1) the HOA must pay the Town $134,000 which is to be applied to the Town's repair of approximately 1200' of Water Leaf Drive to bring it up to Town street standards; (2) once accepted the subdivision streets will be treated like all other Town streets for evaluation and street improvement purposes; (3) the HOA must undertake an assessment of the stormwater drainage system with the resulting video recording to be provided to Public Works for review and the results must either show no defects or identified defects must be repaired by the HOA. The motion was approved unanimously. — Passed - _Council member Lawrence moved to approve the modification to the Northridge Farms water commitment. The motion was approved unanimously. — Passed - _Vice Mayor Chase moved to approve resolution concerning the lead service line find and replacement project in the town of Weaverville. The motion was approved unanimously. — Passed ## Video & Transcript - Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae8vhDgXztk - Transcript: https://sunshinemeetings.org/transcript/1378/segments ## Documents - [agenda_packet_2024-07-22.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884?document=14415) - [minutes_2024-07-22.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1884?document=14416) ## Sources - [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae8vhDgXztk)