# Town Council Regular Meeting June 8, 2026

**Body:** Town of Fletcher — Town Council
**Date:** June 8, 2026 6:00 PM EDT (2026-06-08T18:00:00-04:00)
**Location:** Town Hall located at 300 Old Cane Creek Road Fletcher North Carolina

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869

## Summary

**Meeting Overview**
The Town of Fletcher Town Council held its Regular Meeting on June 8, 2026. The session focused on routine administrative approvals, a public hearing regarding the upcoming fiscal budget, and a presentation on community arts initiatives.

**Key Decisions and Votes**
The Council unanimously approved the minutes from previous meetings held in May. The Consent Agenda, which included a letter supporting funding for passenger rail service along the Western North Carolina Corridor and the reappointment of John Brandon Olsen to the ABC Board for a three-year term, was also approved without objection.

The most significant action of the meeting was the approval of Budget Ordinance 0-26-07 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The Council voted to approve the budget with an amendment raising the property tax rate to 30 cents per $100 of assessed value. This increase is dedicated primarily to contracted fire services and to offset projected revenue losses resulting from changes in sales tax. Additionally, the Council designated Councilmember Amber McKinney as the liaison for a new public mural project.

**Discussion Highlights**
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation by Ms. Carrie Bain from the Arts Council of Henderson County regarding a public mural initiative. The proposal suggested using durable vinyl banners to feature local artists, citing examples from Hendersonville. The Council discussed potential themes for the murals, including local music venues, agriculture, historic buildings, diversity, and community activities. The Council expressed enthusiasm for the project’s potential to attract tourists and enhance the community, asking the Town Manager to identify suitable buildings and gauge owner interest.

Regarding the budget, the Town Manager highlighted a 34.7% increase in health insurance premiums and significant rises in personnel expenses due to a new full-time planner position and cost-of-living adjustments. The Council noted concerns about the potential impact of Henderson County’s property tax increase on Fletcher’s sales tax revenue, which informed the decision to adjust the local tax rate. Other discussions included the completion of street resurfacing projects, a transportation survey by the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization, and ongoing talks with Lewis Real Estate Group regarding town center development.

**Community Input**
There were no members of the public signed up to speak during the designated public comment period. Consequently, the public hearing on the proposed budget was closed without receiving public comments.

**Follow-ups and Next Steps**
Several action items were established for the coming weeks:
*   **Mural Project:** Councilmember Amber McKinney will serve as the liaison to coordinate with the Arts Council and Public Works. The Town Manager will contact building owners to identify suitable locations for murals, considering visibility and owner interest.
*   **Budget Implementation:** The Town Manager will continue to manage the approved budget, including capital improvements for police vehicles and Bill Moore Community Park.
*   **Transportation Survey:** Residents and Council members are encouraged to participate in the MPO transportation survey, with a deadline of July 22.
*   **Development Discussions:** The Town Manager will continue discussions with Lewis Real Estate Group and Impecable Development regarding potential retail and mixed-use developments.
*   **Concerts:** The Council will revisit the location for upcoming summer concerts, with a potential shift back to the town park based on community feedback.

## Agenda

- [Call the meeting to order at: 6:00 PM](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8139)
- [Moment of Silence](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8140)
- [Pledge of Allegiance](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8141)
- [Public Comments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8142)
- [Approval of minutes - corrections, additions or deletions](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8143)
- [1) Agenda Review Meeting May 4, 2026](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8144)
- [2) Budget Presentation Meeting May 7, 2026](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8145)
- [3) Regular Meeting May 11, 2026](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8146)
- [Council Updates](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8147)
- [Consent Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8148)
- [4) Approval of letter in support of proposed funding to advance passenger rail service along the Western North Carolina Corridor.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8149)
- [5) Reappointment of John Brandon Olsen to serve another 3-year term on the ABC Board.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8150)
- [Discussion Items](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8151)
- [6) Presentation from STEAP about the possibility of producing a wall mural in the Town of Fletcher — Karen-Eve Bayne, Director.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8152)
- [7) Public Hearing on the proposed budget for FY 2026-2027 — Mark Biberdorf, Town Manager.](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8153)
- [Town Manager Report](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8154)
- [Department Reports](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8155)
- [8) May Reports](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8156)
- [Adjourn](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8157)
- [Upcoming Events](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869/item/8158)

## Votes

- Mayor Pro-Tem Trevor Lance motioned to approve the consent agenda, and it was seconded by Councilmember Jim Player. — Passed, 3-0
- Councilmember Jim Player motioned to go into public hearing, and it was seconded by Councilmember Amber McKinney. — Passed, 3-0
- Mayor Pro-Tem Trevor Lance stated that he would make the motion, and it was seconded by Councilmember Jim Player. — Passed, 3-0
- Mayor Pro-Tem Trevor Lance motioned to close the public hearing, and it was seconded by Councilmember Jim Player. — Passed, 3-0
- Councilmember Jim Player made a motion to approve the minutes, and it was seconded by Councilmember Amber McKinney. — Passed, 3-0

## Video & Transcript

- Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYcReB-crS8
- Transcript: https://sunshinemeetings.org/transcript/1943/segments
- Transcript: https://sunshinemeetings.org/transcript/1944/segments

## Documents

- [agenda_2026-06-08.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869?document=9030)
- [agenda_packet_2026-06-08.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869?document=9031)
- [minutes_2026-06-08.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869?document=9273)
- [minutes_2026-06-08.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2869?document=10854)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://fletchernc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/310)
- [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYcReB-crS8)