On the agenda: Black Mountain Town Council Meeting — Flock Camera (Nov 9)

TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN
TOWN COUNCIL

November 9, 2026

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Time: 6:00 PM

Town Hall Council Chambers | 160 Midland Avenue, Black Mountain, NC 28711
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1.

CALL TO ORDER
1.A.

Welcome

1.B.

Pledge of Allegiance

1.C.

Moment of Silence

1.D.

Announcements

1.E.

Ethics Statement
In accordance with the Code of Ethics adopted by the Council, all Council
Members have a duty to conduct the affairs of the governing board in an open
and public manner free of conflicts of interest. Is there any item on the agenda
the outcome of which will have a direct, substantial, and readily identifiable
financial impact for any Council Member, his or her family or close business
associates? Does any Council Member have a financial interest in any public
contract coming before this Council today? There being none, all Council

Members have a duty and obligation to vote.
2.

PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS, SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS

3.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF, COUNCILS, COMMISSIONS & AGENCIES

4.

3.A.

Discussion of Flock Cameras

3.B.

Upcoming Fire Training Event Announcement

3.C.

Preliminary Financial Information FY26-27, Jay Copley, Finance Director

3.D.

Comments from Jamey Matthews, Public Works Director

CITIZEN COMMENTS
Individuals wishing to address the Council are asked to sign in at the entrance to the board
room, indicating the topic(s) or agenda item(s) you wish to discuss, so that the chair may
group speakers according to topic. The chair will recognize individuals requesting to
address the Council. Comments by any one speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes.
If the topic you wish to discuss pertains to a public hearing scheduled for this meeting,
please reserve your comment for the applicable public hearing. Note: Council will not
respond during the citizen comment period.

5.

COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL

6.

COMMUNICATION FROM TOWN ATTORNEY & TOWN MANAGER

7.

CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the consent agenda are considered routine, to be enacted by one motion
without discussion. If a member of the governing body requests discussion of an item, the
item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
7.A.

Adoption of Meeting Minutes- October 2, 8 & 12, 2026 - Wesley Barker, Town
Clerk
Motion: Motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented.

7.B.

Monthly Tax Collector Report - Laurel Mabery, Accountant
Motion: Approve the tax collection report as presented.

7.C.

Resolution to Amend the FY26-27 Budget for FD Insurance Recovery Proceeds James Bingham, Deputy Fire Chief
Motion: Motion to approve the budget amendment resolution as
presented.

7.D.

Resolution to Amend the FY26-27 Budget for FD Reimbursements - James
Bingham, Deputy Fire Chief
Motion: Motion to approve the budget amendment resolution as

presented.

8.

7.E.

Resolution to Amend the FY26-27 Budget for PD Insurance Recovery Proceeds Chris Kuhn, Deputy Police Chief, Steve Parker, Police Chief
Motion: Motion to approve the budget amendment resolution as
presented.

7.F.

Grant Agreement with Buncombe County Tourism and Development Authority
for the Black Mountain Golf Course Restoration & Enhancement Project - Matt
Begley, Recovery & Capital Programs Director
Motion: Motion to approve the resolution and capital project ordinance as
presented.

7.G.

Task Order for Design and Construction Support for the Public Services Building
- Matt Begley, Recovery & Capital Programs Director
Motion: Motion to approve the resolution and capital project ordinance as
presented.

7.H.

Resolution to Authorize Task Order for StRAP Flat Creek Stream Restoration
Project Design - Matt Begley, Recovery & Capital Programs Director
Motion: Motion to approve the resolution as presented.

7.I.

Resolution Authorizing Town Staff to Apply for the NCCF Disaster Relief Fund
Grant Program for Project Management - Matt Begley, Recovery & Capital
Programs Director
Motion: Motion to approve the resolution as presented.

PUBLIC HEARING
The chair will recognize individuals requesting to address the Council regarding the specific
topic of the public hearing. Public hearing comments by any one speaker shall be limited
to ten (10) minutes. The Mayor reserves the right to alter time limits and other rules of
procedure at the beginning of each public hearing.
8.A.

Public Hearing for Text Amendments to Chapter 4 Zoning Regulations, Section
4.4 Provisions Governing All Lots, Section 4.4.2 Lot Access and Section 4.7.11
TND Traditional Neighborhood District (master planned), Section 4.7.11.5
Design Standards to clarify public and private streets. - Michelle Kennedy,
Planning Director
Motion: I move that we approve the proposed text amendments to Chapter
4, Zoning Regulations, Section 4.4, Provisions Governing All Lots, Subsection
4.4.2, Lot Access and Section 4.7, Zoning Regulations by District, Subsection
4.7.11.5, Design Standards, as presented and that the proposed
amendments are consistent with the comprehensive plan and are
reasonable and in the public interest because zoning regulations do not
indicate that either the Town of State is committed to the construction of
roadways and consistently referring to all types of roadways.

9.

CITIZEN COMMENTS
Individuals wishing to address the Council are asked to sign in at the entrance to the board
room, indicating the topic(s) or agenda item(s) you wish to discuss, so that the chair may
group speakers according to topic. The chair will recognize individuals requesting to
address the Council. Comments by any one speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes.
If the topic you wish to discuss pertains to a public hearing scheduled for this meeting,
please reserve your comment for the applicable public hearing. Note: Council will not
respond during the citizen comment period.

10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.A.

Request to Award Service Revolver to Police Chief Steve Parker - Richard Hicks,
Interim Town Manager
Motion: I move that the Black Mountain Police Department be Authorized
to Award Chief Steve Parker His Service Revolver.

12. CLOSED SESSION - NCGS 143-318.11 (A)(3) CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY, ATTORNEYCLIENT PRIVILEGE.
13. ADJOURNMENT