# Town Council Regular Meeting April 13, 2026

**Body:** Town of Fletcher — Town Council
**Date:** April 13, 2026 6:00 PM EDT (2026-04-13T18:00:00-04:00)
**Location:** Town Hall located at 300 Old Cane Creek Road Fletcher North Carolina

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375

## Summary

The upcoming Town Council meeting on April 13th will cover a range of topics impacting Fletcher. Discussions are expected around the budget for the next fiscal year, with departments presenting their requests and council members providing initial feedback. A significant portion of the meeting will focus on "Project Blaze," an economic incentive proposal that could bring new jobs and investment to the area – a public hearing will be held on this matter. Additionally, the council will consider selecting a candidate to fill an opening on the Planning & Zoning Board and receive updates from Asheville Regional Airport.

Several key decisions are anticipated, including votes on approving routine financial matters through a consent agenda and a resolution opposing state legislation that could limit local property tax authority. A particularly important item is the consideration of a proposed 115-unit affordable housing development, Birkshire Trace. While no final decision will be made on April 13th, the council will schedule a public hearing for later in May to gather community input on this development.

Citizens interested in the town's financial future, economic development initiatives, or land use planning are encouraged to attend or watch the meeting. The agenda also includes departmental reports providing insights into various town services, and a public hearing regarding economic incentives for “Project Blaze” will be held. Details on upcoming community events like a shred/pill drop event and budget workshops are also included in the meeting overview.

## Agenda

- [Call the meeting to order](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/180)
- [Moment of Silence](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/181)
- [Pledge of Allegiance](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/182)
- [Public Comments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/183)
- [Approval of minutes - corrections, additions or deletions](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/184)
- [Agenda Review Meeting May 4, 2026](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/185)
- [Budget Presentation Meeting May 7, 2026](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/186)
- [Regular Meeting May 11, 2026](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/187)
- [Council Updates](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/188)
- [Consent Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/189)
- [Approval of letter in support of proposed funding to advance passenger rail service along the Western North Carolina Corridor.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/190)
- [Reappointment of John Brandon Olsen to serve another 3-year term on the ABC Board.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/191)
- [Discussion Items](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/192)
- [Presentation from STEAP about the possibility of producing a wall mural in the Town of Fletcher — Karen-Eve Bayne, Director.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/193)
- [Public Hearing on the proposed budget for FY 2026-2027 — Mark Biberdorf, Town Manager.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/194)
- [Town Manager Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/195)
- [Department Reports](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/196)
- [Adjourn](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375/item/197)

## Votes

- Councilmember Keith Reed made a motion to approve the minutes, and it was seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Trevor Lance. — Passed, 4-0
- Councilmember Jim Player motioned to approve the consent agenda, and it was seconded by Councilmember Amber McKinney. — Passed, 4-0
- The town council unanimously selected Leslie Cuevas to serve another term on the Planning Board. — Passed, 4-0
- Mayor Pro-Tem Trevor Lance and Councilmember Jim Player motioned to go into public hearing, and it was seconded by Councilmember Keith Reed. — Passed, 4-0
- Councilmember Jim Player motioned to close the public hearing, and it was seconded by Councilmember Amber McKinney. — Passed, 4-0
- Mayor Pro-Tem Trevor Lance motioned to approve economic incentives for project 'Blaze' and it was seconded by Councilmember Jim Player. — Passed, 4-0
- Councilmember Jim Player motioned to support the express design of key intersections, and it was seconded by Councilmember Keith Reed. — Passed, 4-0

## Documents

- [minutes_2026-04-13.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375?document=7145)
- [minutes_2026-04-13.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375?document=6334)
- [minutes_2026-04-13.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375?document=6088)
- [agenda_2026-06-08.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375?document=8477)
- [agenda_packet_2026-06-08.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375?document=8478)
- [agenda_2026-04-13.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375?document=5769)
- [agenda_packet_2026-04-13.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2375?document=5770)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://fletchernc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/208)
- [CivicClerk](https://fletchernc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/209)
- [CivicClerk](https://fletchernc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/210)