Hendersonville Board of Mayor & Aldermen 7/28/2026

The City of Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a meeting on July 28, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the approval of the 2026 Parks and Recreation system-wide master plan, which outlines future park development and capital projects such as Heritage Park construction and Durham Farms planning. The board also passed a resolution waiving municipal fees for community amenity structures like blessing boxes and little free libraries, addressing prior concerns about fee charges that hindered community efforts. Additionally, the board approved an ordinance adjusting promotional pay for public safety assistant chiefs, with discussions on budget impacts and funding sources. The meeting featured multiple appointments to city boards and committees, and committee reports highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects including pedestrian crossings, streetlight LED conversions, and transportation improvements funded by significant federal grants. The finance committee reported on budget monitoring and upcoming major agenda items, including benefit analyses and facility plans. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects, addressing community service policies, and managing personnel compensation within budget constraints.