City Council regular meeting — February 24, 2026

Vice-Mayor Mosley said that this is the consideration of appointing members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. Barbara Philip has resigned as a member of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, thus an unexpired term until September 1, 2028. In addition, Rita Lee has resigned, thus leaving an unexpired term until September 1, 2026. In accordance with Resolution No.25-194 adopted by City Council on August 26, 2025, “notwithstanding any pre-existing established terms of membership, all members of the advisory boards listed below [Affordable Housing Advisory Committee was listed] whose terms expired while their respective board or commission has been suspended, or whose term will expire before June 30, 2027, will receive an extension of their term until June 30, 2027.” The following individuals applied for these vacancies: Will Duncan, Joel Henderson, Mike Holmes, Michael Edward Pesant and Mark Whyman. The Chair and staff liaison of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee recommended Mike Holmes and Michael Pesant.

Vice-Mayor Mosley said that this is the consideration of appointing a member to the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (TDA). Matthew Lehman’s term, as owner/operator of hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts with more than 100 rental units, resigned, thus leaving an unexpired term until August 31, 2027. The following individuals applied for the vacancy: Dexter Hazel, Kyle Highberg and Colin McBeath. The Chair and staff recommend appointing Kyle Highberg to fill Mr. Lehman’s seat.

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Background: Vendor Outreach Efforts: 1. City Wide Facilities Solutions, Spartanburg, SC, $28,500 2. Asset Commercial Services, Asheville, NC, $31,140 3. Esther & Mays Group, LLC, Charlotte, NC, $48,300.00 4. Gracious Cleaning Company, LLC, Gastonia, NC., $129,600 5. Hadasah, LLC, Cherryville, NC, $84,480 6. Harper Cleaning Group, Swannanoa, NC, $62,400 7. Raynetta And Company Enterprise, LLC, Asheville, NC, $76,381.20 8. SYMPL, LLC, Charlotte, NC, $56,000 Committee(s): Pro(s): Con(s): Fiscal Impact:

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Background: Vendor Outreach Efforts: French Broad Paving, Inc. of Marshall. NC $2,745,113.30 Tarheel Paving and Asphalt, Inc. of Hendersonville, NC $2,808,316.13 APAC-Atlantic, Inc., Asheville Division of Asheville, NC $3,667,867.71 Committee(s): Pro(s): Con(s): Fiscal Impact:

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Director of Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities Chris Corl said that this is the consideration of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Fees and Charges Manual to increase fees at Aston Park Tennis Center, and approval of an associated budget amendment of $12,100 account for additional anticipated revenue. Background: Vendor Outreach Efforts: Committee(s): Pro(s): Con(s): Fiscal Impact: When Mayor Manheimer asked for public comments, none were received. Mayor Manheimer said that members of Council have previously received a copy of the two ordinances and they would not be read.

Vice-Mayor Mosley said that this is the consideration of appointing a member to the Audit Committee. Deb Evenchik (CPA or CPA-retired seat) resigned as a member of the Audit Committee, thus leaving an unexpired term to May 1, 2026. In accordance with Resolution No.25-194 adopted by City Council on August 26, 2025, “notwithstanding any pre-existing established terms of membership, all members of the advisory boards listed below [Audit Committee was listed] whose terms expired while their respective board or commission has been suspended, or whose term will expire before June 30, 2027, will receive an extension of their term until June 30, 2027.” The following individual applied for the vacancy: Randall Chris Hall. The Chair and staff liaison of the Audit Committee recommended appointment of Randall Hall.

Vice-Mayor Mosley said that this is the consideration of appointing a member to the Board of Adjustment. Elliot Smith’s term as a regular member of the Board of Adjustment is not eligible to continue serving since Board of Adjustment member appointments from the City of Asheville must be City residents, thus leaving a vacancy January 21, 2029. The following individuals applied for the vacancies: Joseph Fitzgerald, Billy Bruce Johnson Jr. and Michael Edward Pesant. The Chair and staff recommend appointing Billy Johnson Jr. to a regular seat to fill the vacancy left by Elliot Smith.

Vice-Mayor Mosley said that this is the consideration of appointing a member to the Multimodal Transportation Commission.. Jared Wheatley is no longer eligible to serve as the ex-officio, non-voting seat reserved for the Planning & Zoning Commission representative, thus leaving an unexpired term until August 14, 2026. In accordance with Resolution No.25-194 adopted by City Council on August 26, 2025, “notwithstanding any pre-existing established terms of membership, all members of the advisory boards listed below [Multimodal Transportation Committee was listed] whose terms expired while their respective board or commission has been suspended, or whose term will expire before June 30, 2027, will receive an extension of their term until June 30, 2027.” The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended appointment of Jonathan Anzolitto.

Vice-Mayor Mosley said that this is the consideration of appointing members to the Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC). Sandra Frempong (28805 representative), Dane Barrager (at-large representative) and Jo Taylor (28804 representative) resigned thus leaving three unexpired terms until July 1, 2026. In addition, Jaik Smith (at-large representative) resigned, thus leaving an unexpired term until July 1, 2027. In accordance with Resolution No.25-194 adopted by City Council on August 26, 2025, “notwithstanding any pre-existing established terms of membership, all members of the advisory boards listed below [Neighborhood Advisory Committee was listed] whose terms expired while their respective board or commission has been suspended, or whose term will expire before June 30, 2027, will receive an extension of their term until June 30, 2027.” The following individuals applied for the vacancies: Janet Canfield, Rose Forbes, Lindsey Jordan Johnson-White, Emily Palumbo, Lukas Ray and Richard Austen Wallace. Councilwoman Roney, liaison for NAC, suggested leaving one at-large seat open since the Committee is not meeting. The Chair of the Commission provided a summary of strengths and considerations on each applicant.

Vice-Mayor Mosley said that this is the consideration of appointing members to the Public Art and Culture Commission. Rachel Hanson and Pete Perez have resigned, thus leaving two unexpired terms until June 30, 2026. In accordance with Resolution No.25-194 adopted by City Council on August 26, 2025, “notwithstanding any pre-existing established terms of membership, all members of the advisory boards listed below [Public Art& Culture Commission was listed] whose terms expired while their respective board or commission has been suspended, or whose term will expire before June 30, 2027, will receive an extension of their term until June 30, 2027.” The following individuals applied for the vacancies: Stacy Anderson, Timothy Fischer, Joanna Gollberg, Christopher Knox Herndon, Will Hornaday, Kimberly Hundertmark, Courtney McCann, Althena Olszewski and Rigel Tim Pawlak. The Chair recommended appointing Stacy Anderson and Kimberly Hundertmark.

Vice-Mayor Mosley said that this is the consideration of appointing a member to the Sustainability Advisory Committee.. Margaret Chandler has resigned, thus leaving an unexpired term until December 31, 2027. The following individuals applied for the vacancies: Luisa Cajamarca, Robert Campbell, Tynesha Renee Carden, Gregory Cooper, Elizabeth Ecki and Coleman Christopher Enloe. The Sustainability Advisory Committee and staff recommended appointment of Elizabeth Ecki or Tynesha Carden.