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Members worried county approvals leave the town little say over growth and discussed diversifying revenue beyond property tax after a recent amendment vote.
Why it matters: Weaverville lacks ETJ authority and faces possible state tax changes, so intentional growth planning affects future services and revenue.
Urban 3 and the Realtor Association proposed a roughly $36,000 add-on with revenue scenarios and an ROI tool, with the town possibly contributing about $10,000.
Why it matters: The tool would show whether annexations and developments like Maple Trace gain or lose money for the town over the long term.
Council members reported hospital construction progress, DOT interchange work starting around January, and MPO discussions on South Main Street striping.
Why it matters: Hospital and interchange timelines affect local traffic and access.
Finance flagged a coming audit and a resiliency project amendment, while the Community Center reported rentals at 44% of its annual goal.
Why it matters: Sales tax runs above budget, the audit is near, and a negative project balance will need council action soon.
Planning staff said new state laws end enforceable off-street parking requirements January 1, allow no-impact home businesses, and require development fee estimates.
Why it matters: The town must rewrite parking, home occupation and fee rules, with no local choice on parking.
HR presented policy amendments; several members opposed the consensual-relationship provisions while others backed them, and staff will soften the language for a later vote.
Why it matters: The policy would govern supervision of relatives and partners among town employees and set a model for workplace risk management.
Council informally agreed not to buy fireworks as Buncombe County plans a North Buncombe High School show, leaving the downtown festival footprint for later.
Why it matters: It ends a decades-old tradition but cuts costs and reduces fire and traffic safety burdens on staff.
After a DR Horton update and Active Weaverville input, council signaled interest in Options C and D, with the town possibly taking over roads in exchange for sidewalk concessions.
Why it matters: The decision shapes a key east-west walking and biking connection and whether the town accepts private roads and their long-term costs.
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