May Town Council Regular Meeting 05/19/2026 06:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

ROLL CALL

AGENDA ADOPTION

GUEST SPEAKERS

1.Phillip Sheehan owns the property next to the Town Hall. Jim King is his surveyor. They would like for the Town to consider bypassing the County's health requirements of square footage for sewer and water so the property may be split and sold separately. Documentation attached for board review.

COMMUNITY FORUM

APPROVAL OF LAST MEETING’S MINUTES

2.See attached

OLD BUSINESS

3.Road Signage-

Stop signs, road signs. Last conversation Mayor Guy was going to ride the City limits to assess how many new signs Stop or Street were required so Amie could order.
4.Town of Ruth Sign-

David has asked Amie to bring Town Sign discussion back to the forefront. She is working to review/revisit with Shytle, update renderings, and has initiated contact with a couple other sign companies to have them render options for review. This is happening around budgeting, as well as street revitalization based on needs.
5.Lighting and Security-

David has noticed vagrancy and littering, feels cameras would help deter both. Amie will pick this project back up again as soon as budget proposal is finished. This is a layered project with many tenacles and open contacts for each.
6.Duke Power Pole Leases-

David has asked Amie to follow up on Pole Lease discussions with Duke Power for decorative purposes. Amie has reached out to Duke and will hopefully have feedback by the meeting.
7.Street priority assessment-

Amie is working with potential contractors for street resurfacing; needs assessment phase will begin soon.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

8.Proposed Fire Tax Increase-

Fire tax proposed increase from Rutherfordton Fire Department is from $0.11 per $100 valuation to $0.14 per $100 valuation. Our recent tax valuation is ($54,578,038) which computes to $76,409.25. Previous rate $60,035.84; difference of $16,373.41.
9.Annual Municipal Legal Contract-

See attached
10.Audit Contract and Engagement letter-

See attached
11.Financial Reports-

See attached

NEW BUSINESS

12.Rails to Trails ground enhancements-

David has some suggestions of flower options for Rails to Trails embankment.

ADJOURNMENT

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