# Town Council Meeting

**Body:** Town of Fletcher — Town Council
**Date:** September 9, 2024 6:00 PM EDT (2024-09-09T18:00:00-04:00)
**Location:** Town Hall located at 300 Old Cane Creek Road Fletcher North Carolina, 28732

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313

## Summary

The Town Council meeting on September 9th will cover a range of topics impacting Fletcher, from recognizing important community observances like National Recovery Month and World Suicide Prevention Day to discussing potential economic development initiatives. The council will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings, along with routine administrative items like tax refunds. A significant portion of the meeting will focus on exploring options for a farmers market, reviewing a retail recruitment plan to attract new businesses, and researching grant opportunities to revitalize existing retail spaces.

Several key decisions are expected, including a vote on accepting infrastructure improvements in the Sycamore Cottages development into the town's official street system. The council will also be discussing potential height restrictions for the new Town Center project, a topic that could significantly impact the character of downtown Fletcher. Residents will have an opportunity to share their thoughts during the public comments portion of the meeting, and are encouraged to attend or watch online.

Finally, the agenda includes updates from various town departments and highlights upcoming community events like the Fletcher Family Fun Festival on September 21st, as well as dates for future council meetings and seasonal events like the Fall Food Pantry and Halloween celebration. Residents interested in learning more about these initiatives or providing input are encouraged to review the full agenda packet available on the town website.

## Agenda

- [Call the meeting to order at: 6:00 PM](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10343)
- [Moment of Silence:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10344)
- [Pledge of Allegiance:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10345)
- [Presentation of Proclamation(s) for National Recovery Month, & Suicide Prevention Month and then a plaque for years of service to an outgoing Planning Board member by Mayor Blakely](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10346)
- [Presentation of a Proclamation in honor of National Recovery Month.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10347)
- [Presentation of a Proclamation in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day & National Suicide Prevention Month](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10348)
- [Presentation of plaque to Duane Gentle honoring his years of service on the Planning Board.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10349)
- [Public Comments:](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10350)
- [Approval of minutes - corrections, additions or deletions](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10351)
- [Agenda Review Meeting August 5, 2024](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10352)
- [Regular Meeting August 12, 2024](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10353)
- [Council Updates](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10354)
- [Consent Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10355)
- [Tax refunds/releases.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10356)
- [Approval of Resolution R-24-02 accepting infrastructure in Sycamore Cottages into the Fletcher street system.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10357)
- [Discussion Items](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10358)
- [Consideration of establishing a farmers market in Fletcher - Mark Biberdorf, Town Manager](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10359)
- [Retail recruitment plan submitted by Retail Strategies - Mark Biberdorf, Town Manager](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10360)
- [Research on retail rehabilitation grant programs - Mark Biberdorf, Town Manager](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10361)
- [Town Manager Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10362)
- [Department Reports](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10363)
- [August Reports](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10364)
- [Adjourn](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10365)
- [Upcoming Events](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313/item/10366)

## Votes

- Councilmember Keith Reed motioned to approve, and it was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Sheila Franklin. — Passed, 4-0
- Councilmember Trevopr Lance motioned to approve the minutes, and it was seconded by Councilmember Jim Player. — Passed, 4-0

## Documents

- [agenda_packet_2024-09-09.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313?document=4754)
- [agenda_2024-09-09.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313?document=4753)
- [minutes_2024-09-09.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2313?document=4755)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://fletchernc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/47)