Press release from city of Asheville:
The action agenda is intended to provide the reader with an overview of the council meeting and any decisions that were made. For detailed information on this meeting, please either view the video of the meeting or the minutes of the meeting – both which can be found at http://www.ashevillenc.gov/council/meeting_materials.htm. This agenda does not provide action on ceremonial or non substantive matters.
THIS ACTION AGENDA IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. Authority to carry out actions related to any council decision should be obtained through normal departmental procedure.
Please call the City Clerk’s Office at 259-5601 if you have any questions.
Present: Mayor Esther E. Manheimer, Presiding; Vice-Mayor Sheneika Smith; Councilwoman Sandra Kilgore; Councilwoman S. Antanette Mosley; Councilwoman Kim Roney; Councilwoman Sage Turner; Councilwoman Gwen C. Wisler (remote); City Manager Debra Campbell; City Attorney Brad Branham; and City Clerk Magdalen Burleson
ITEM AND SUMMARY
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a lease with Citizens Fuel for two dumpsters and a storage building on a City-owned parking lot at 9999 Biltmore Avenue. Adopted Unanimously
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract with USS ISS Agency, Inc. for new hire background investigations. Adopted Unanimously
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a license agreement with DukeNet Communications LLC. to continue operating fiber optic equipment on City-owned property at 166 Reservoir Road. Adopted Unanimously
Resolution authorizing the City to apply for a grant, and sign all necessary documents if awarded, from the U.S. Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement and Mental Health and Wellness Act Grant 2022 for a wellness coordinator position in the Asheville Police Department. Adopted Unanimously
Resolution amending the 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule to include a worksession to discuss American Rescue Plan Act funding allocations on Monday, April 25, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Banquet Hall at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, located at 87 Haywood Street. Adopted Unanimously
Manager’s Report – (1) Update on Restructuring Boards & Commissions; and (2) Update on Community Reparations Project. Heard Updates
Public hearing to consider the conditional zoning of multiple properties located at 427 Broadway Street from Neighborhood Corridor District to Neighborhood Corridor District/Conditional Zone. Motion to Continue to 5-24-22 Adopted Unanimously
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