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Asheville City Council

November 18, 2025

Regular meeting

Streets and transitOther City businessPublic safetyHelene recoveryBudget and taxesHousing

What it did

Votes recorded
18
Voted on separately
2
Routine items, one vote
16
Votes that split
1

Why it matters

Regular meetings are where Council votes on laws, the budget, contracts and zoning. Routine items pass together in one vote, called the consent agenda.

The recording

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Agenda Minutes The City's meeting page

Everything on the agenda

From the minutes, in the order the City lists them. Each item's first lines are the minutes' own words.

PROCLAMATIONS

  1. Proclamation proclaiming November 18, 2025, as “Debra d. Campbell Day”

    “Mayor Manheimer read the proclamation proclaiming November 18, 2025, as "Debra D. Campbell Day " in the City of Asheville.”

  2. Joint statement from mayor esther Manheimer, board of commissioners chair amanda edwards, and members of the Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County board of commissioners

    “Mayor Manheimer read the following statement: “Our community's strength comes from our diversity, and we are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring Asheville and Buncombe County remain safe and welcoming places where everyone can grow and thrive.”

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. 16 routine items, passed together in one vote.

PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS

  1. Manager’s Report

    “American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update ARPA Project Manager Kim Marmon-Saxe said the following are the key highlights from her presentation: (1) A robust evaluation and scoring process based on council approved categories and criteria was used to select projects; (2) 32 projects funded for a total…”

PUBLIC HEARINGS

  1. Public hearing to consider an amendment to the Conditional Zoning of 27.05 Acres at 767 New Haw Creek Road for the purposes of amending the Site plan and the proposed 11-18-25: Page 25 conditions to build 49 new single-family housing…

    “Mayor Manheimer said that at the applicant’s request, the public hearing scheduled for October 14, 2025, was moved to October 28, 2025.”

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

  1. Ordinance amending chapter 11 of the code of ordinances to establish a downtown event-based social district pilot program for specified special events taking place in the south slope during calendar year 2026

    “This item was withdrawn from consideration.”

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Resolution adopting the Long-Term Recovery Plan Section 7.2 of the Buncombe County Helene Recovery Plan: Assistant Planning & urban planning

    “Director Chris Collins said that this is the consideration of adoption of a resolution to officially adopt the Long-Term Recovery Plan, Section 7.2 of the unified Buncombe County Helene Recovery Plan, which details the City’s recovery projects. 11-18-25 Page 32 Background:”

  2. Resolution appointing a member to the Planning & Zoning Commission

    “Vice-Mayor Mosley, former Chair of the Boards & Commissions Committee, said that this is the consideration of appointing members to the Planning & Zoning Commission.”

INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND PUBLIC COMMENT

  1. Public comment

    • disappointment on the removal of Jared Wheatley from the Planning & Zoning Commission

Voted on separately

Each of these had its own motion and vote.

  1. Denies the conditional zoning amendment request for the property located at 767 New Haw Creek.

    Passed. Voted no: Sage Turner.

    More from the minutes
    • “He then reviewed the prior conditional zoning and using a map, he showed the proposed amendment.”
    • “The proposed amendment simply acknowledges this fact and makes the site plan comply with the underlying zoning to exit onto New Haw Creek Road.”

  2. Adopts the Long-Term Recovery Plan, Section 7.2 of the unified Buncombe County Helene Recovery Plan, which details the City of Asheville’s recovery projects…

    Passed. Everyone present voted yes.

    More from the minutes
    • What the minutes say it will do: “The purpose of the Helene Recovery Plan is to help the City of Asheville focus its work and prioritize projects.”
    • “Quality Affordable Housing”

Routine items, passed together

The consent agenda: items Council approves in one vote, without separate discussion. A member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

  1. Lets the City Manager execute a Contract amendment with Cavanaugh and Associates, P.A., for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • The money, in the minutes' words: “11-18-25 Page 5 Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Cavanaugh and Associates, P.A., on Contract #92300140, in the amount of $679,650.00, for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project.”
    • “The City of Asheville entered into a three (3) year contract with Cavanaugh and Associates, P.A. for project management services for the Water Resources Department Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project on August 31, 2022.”
    • “The AMI project was delayed several months due to the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene.”

  2. Signs a contract with Bullington Construction Inc. for the Tropical Storm Helene Guardrail Repair contract, and further authorizing the City…

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • What the minutes say it will do: “The award of this contract will allow for the replacement/repair of approximately 2,700 linear feet of guardrail and any needed posts and end sections to provide safety to the traveling public.”
    • The money, in the minutes' words: “A 15% contingency of $27,440 is planned, which, with the bid total of $182,936, results in a maximum budget amount of $210,376.”
    • “The storm damaged or destroyed approximately 2,700 linear feet of guardrail, along with numerous posts and end sections”

  3. Signs a contract with Appalachian Paving and Concrete Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2026 Utility Cut Concrete Repair project.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • What the minutes say it will do: “This program is an enterprise fund that is supported by the participation and work generated by partner agencies (Current members: Metropolitan Sewerage District, Dominion Energy, City of Asheville Water Resources, and City of Asheville Stormwater Division, future potential member: Duke Energy).”
    • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Appalachian Paving and Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $314,675.00 for the Fiscal Year 2026 Utility Cut Concrete Repair contract.”

  4. Changes the contract with Responder Support Services for counseling services to employees and their families, for $224,749.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • What the minutes say it will do: “The requested amendment will allow time for HR to develop an updated RFP while ensuring no disruption in services to employees and families utilizing counseling services.”
    • The money, in the minutes' words: “The amendment will extend the contract through 3-31-26 and increase the total contract amount by $43,500 to for a total amount of $224,749.”

  5. Approves, after the fact, a contract with Amendment with First Due for a record management system for the Asheville Fire Department to expire December…

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to ratify the amendment of a contract with First Due in the amount of $80,797.50 (total contract amount with amendment is $113,715.00) for a record management system to expire December 31, 2025.”

  6. Changes the contract with Teague, Campbell, Dennis & Gorham LLP for external legal services for employment law matters.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • The money, in the minutes' words: “Action Requested: Adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to amend the contract with Teague, Campbell, Dennis & Gorham LLP to add $31,000.00 for external legal services for employment law matters.”

  7. Applies for grants in the North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) - Disaster Relief…, and accepts it if awarded.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • What the minutes say it will do: “The program is designed to reduce future flooding and transportation disruptions by investing in both structural (e.g., drainage upgrades, culvert replacements) and non-structural (e.g., relocation, elevation) mitigation strategies.”

  8. Applies for grants in the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) - Helene…, and accepts it if awarded.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • What the minutes say it will do: “The program funds capital projects to repair, renovate, or replace damaged infrastructure that is ineligible or denied for FEMA Public Assistance.”

  9. Lets the City Manager execute the full and fair disposition of city-owned real property at 99999 Wilmington Street to the N.C. dept…

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • “As part of the I26 improvement project the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking to condemn a 0.387 acre property situated at 99999 Wilmington Street in Asheville, NC, with the Parcel Identification Number (PINNUM) 963856154, and otherwise known as Parcel 67 on NCDOT’s TIP #I-2513B.”

  10. Approves, after the fact, the execution of a lease with TPI Land Investment LLC at 599 Tunnel Road, Asheville, N.C…

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

  11. Resolution authorizing the sole source purchase with kmstrup Water Metering, inc., fo large customer meters in Connection with the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • “Aclara was selected as the preferred responsive provider for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project.”
    • “The AMI project included retro-fitting existing large meters, rather than replacement of those large meters.”
    • “It is necessary to standardize the large customer meter manufacturer and type, to ensure compatibility with the AMI system and operational efficiency.”

  12. Lets the City Manager execute a contract NHM Constructors for the Construction of the Airport Road Sidewalk project.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • What the minutes say it will do: “This project will construct just over a half-mile of sidewalk along Airport Road (SR 3526) from the south Walmart Driveway to Hendersonville Rd (US 25).”

  13. Signs a contract with Universal Security Guard Association Inc. for security presence at City buildings, garages and Parks.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

  14. Changes the contract with Frank L. Blum Construction Company, in Association with W.C. Construction… for the construction of the McCormick Field improvements, and further authorizing the City…

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

    More from the minutes
    • “The project is currently in its final phase, with completion planned by April 2026 in time for the Tourist baseball’s 2026 season.”

  15. Applies for grants in the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, and accepts it if awarded.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

  16. Monthly municipal property tax refunds or releases per N.C. gen. stat. sec. 105-381.

    Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.

The plain-language lines are written by fixed rules from each item's official title, which is on each decision's page. Every vote the minutes record is listed; procedural motions, like approving the minutes or adjourning, are left out.