# March 11, 2024 Town of Black Mountain Town Council Meeting **Body:** Town of Black Mountain — Town Council **Date:** March 11, 2024 5:51 PM EDT (2024-03-11T17:51:04-04:00) **Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517 ## Summary The Black Mountain Town Council convened on March 11, 2024, for a meeting focused on ongoing projects, regulatory updates, and recognizing community achievements. The session included presentations from town staff, public comments from residents, and several key decisions impacting the community. This recap aims to provide a clear overview of the meeting's proceedings for all Black Mountain residents. A significant portion of the meeting centered around preparations for upcoming regulatory changes related to water infrastructure, specifically the Lennon Copper Rule. Town staff provided a detailed update on the requirements for inventorying and replacing lead and copper service lines, emphasizing the town's commitment to compliance. Residents experiencing water issues were directed to contact Council member directly at 777-0281 for assistance. A public meeting to discuss the EPA water line rules is scheduled for April 3rd at Town Hall, providing an opportunity for residents to learn more and ask questions. Beyond regulatory matters, the council addressed several community initiatives. A presentation from the Pickleball Community highlighted strong support for expanding pickleball facilities, with over $25,000 pledged towards the addition of two new courts. The council approved accepting these pledges, pending further guidance on their implementation. In a separate initiative, the Friends of the Black Mountain Library received support for establishing a "Little Free Board Book" library at Town Square, with the town providing assistance and volunteers. Additionally, the council approved a resolution to apply for funding to construct the Ridgecrest Connector Trail multi-use path, demonstrating a commitment to improving recreational opportunities. The council also approved several routine items through a consent agenda, including minutes from previous meetings, tax collection reports, and resolutions related to grant applications for waste reduction/recycling, a bike plan, and passive recreation trail construction. Notably, the council decided to table consideration of flooring improvements and a public Wi-Fi grant for further review at future meetings. A resolution was also passed to apply for construction services for the Veterans Park Streambank Restoration Project, a FEMA-funded initiative. Public comments were an integral part of the meeting. Kat Ochtemeier from the Pickleball Community presented survey results demonstrating significant resident support for expanding pickleball facilities. Judy Repman from the Friends of the Black Mountain Library advocated for the "Little Free Board Book" library, offering partnership and volunteer assistance. B.B. Woodside emphasized the importance of community involvement in town growth, encouraging collaboration between appointed boards and citizen committees. Looking ahead, the council has several key action items. The Pickleball Community awaits guidance on utilizing their pledged funds for court expansion. Town staff will continue working to comply with the Lennon Copper Rule, including notifying residents and developing a replacement strategy. The council will reconvene on March 21st for a special called meeting to evaluate the Swannanoa River Flood Bench project, allowing time for further evaluation and legal review. Budget work sessions are also scheduled to begin on March 21st at 8:30 a.m., providing an opportunity for residents to engage in discussions about the town's financial priorities. This meeting demonstrated a focus on proactive planning, community engagement, and responsible resource management within the Town of Black Mountain. Residents are encouraged to visit the town's website for full meeting minutes and related documents, as well as attend future meetings to stay informed about local government decisions. ## Agenda - [CALL TO ORDER](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7642) - [PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7643) - [CITIZEN COMMENTS](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7644) - [COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF, COUNCILS, COMMISSIONS & AGENCIES](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7645) - [CONSENT AGENDA](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7646) - [Adoption of Meeting Minutes](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7647) - [Monthly Property Tax Collector Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7648) - [Consideration of Budget Amendments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7649) - [Amendment to the 2024 Town Council Meeting Calendar](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7650) - [Approval of 2024 Audit Contract](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7651) - [Call for Public Hearing for Voluntary Annexation of Property Owned by Givens Highland Farms](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7652) - [Call for Public Hearing to Rezone 99999 Francis Avenue from R-1 to OI-6](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7653) - [Resolution to apply for the Section 319 NPS Pollution Control Grant](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7654) - [Resolution to apply for the NCDOT IMD Multimodal Planning Grant](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7655) - [Resolution to apply for the Passive Recreation Lands Grant](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7656) - [Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Use of the Design/Build Delivery Method](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7657) - [Consideration of GROW Trail Free Library Box](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7658) - [Consideration of Pool Pay Rate and Fee Schedule Increases](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7659) - [Consideration of Summer Camp Staff Pay Rate and Hour Increases](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7660) - [Consideration of 204 Portmanvilla Rd. Lien Release](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7661) - [Consideration of Resolution(s) to Enter into a Contract for Construction Services](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7662) - [Consideration of Resolution(s) to Accept Grant Funding and Approve Agreement for Professional Design-Build Services](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517/item/7663) ## Votes - Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve all minutes as presented. — Passed, 4-0 - Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve all minutes as presented. — Passed, 4-0 - Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the audit contract as presented. — Passed, 4-0 - Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to call for a public hearing for voluntary annexation for a parcel known as Buncombe County PIN #0609-56-5118.00000 to be held on Monday, April 8, 2024. — Passed, 4-0 - Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to call for a public hearing to rezone 99999 Francis Avenue (PIN #0609-56-5118.00000) from R-1 (Buncombe County zoning) to OI-6 (office and institutional). — Passed, 4-0 - Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the following resolution. — Passed, 4-0 - Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the following resolution. — Passed, 4-0 - Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the following resolution. — Passed, 4-0 - Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the following resolution. — Passed, 4-0 - Council Member Doug Hay made a motion to approve the following resolution. — Passed, 4-0 - Council Member Alice Berry made a motion to approve the amendment to the Town Council meeting calendar to add FY 24-25 budget work sessions. — Passed, 4-0 - Council Member Doug Hay made a motion to approve the GROW Trail Free Library Box at Town Square. — Passed, 4-0 - Council Member Doug Hay made a motion to approve the following resolution. — Passed, 4-0 ## Video & Transcript - Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnnX915tX9E - Transcript: https://sunshinemeetings.org/transcript/1780/segments ## Documents - [agenda_2024-03-11.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517?document=5357) - [minutes_2024-03-11.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2517?document=5358) ## Sources - [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnnX915tX9E)