Board of Commissioners Tuesday, January 28, 2025 06:00 PM

Board Members

William Justice, Mayor Pro Tem | Pat Turner, Commissioner Jeffrey Conaway, Commissioner
| Douglas Eckendorf, Commissioner | Joseph Brown, Commissioner
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I.Call to Order/Opening Prayer/Pledge

II.Public Comment

Citizens have an opportunity to address the Board for no more than three minutes per speaker regarding items listed on the agenda.  There is a second opportunity at the end of the agenda for the public to address the Board on items not listed on the agenda.

III.Adoption of Agenda and Consent Items

The Town Clerk respectfully submits to the Board, the Regular Agenda and the below consent items, which are considered to be of general agreement and little or no controversy. These items may be voted on as a single group without Board discussion “or” if so desired, the Board may request to remove any item(s) from the consent agenda and placed for consideration separately.

III.Consent Items:

IV.Appointments/Recognitions/Presentations

  1. a.Appointment to Vacant Mayor Seat
    Presenter: Jon Barlow –Town Manager

    Per the Town Code § 3.3 (C) In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor or commissioner, the board shall by majority vote appoint some qualified person to fill the same for the remainder of the unexpired term.

    Recommended Action: Consider appointment to fill the unexpired mayor term through December 2025.

V.Public Hearing

VI.Business Non-Consent

  1. a.Fire Department – 4th Quarter and 2024 Performance Review
    Presenter: Jacob Randall – Fire Chief

    The Fire Department, through the Center for Public Safety Excellence, completed the Community Risk Assessment/Standard of Cover Certification – BETA testing program. To promote accountability on our journey of continuous improvement, we are committed to remaining transparent about our agency's performance.

    Recommended Action: Receive report.

  2. b.Visitor Center Repair and Maintenance
    Presenter: Jon Barlow – Town Manager

    The Visitors Center located at 203 Church Street has evidence of mold growing on the walls, ceiling, cabinets, HVAC and outlets fixtures.  This condition was originally reported to the Board of Commissioners on September 10, 2024.  This condition has necessitated the need to close the building until the problem can be remediated.

    Recommended Action: Motion to enter into a contract with Green Home Solutions to remediate the mold conditions at the Visitor Center including the replacement of the HVAC system.

  3. c.Monthly Financial Report as of December 31, 2024
    Presenter: Sonia Johnson - Finance Director

  4. d.Future Agenda Topics
    Presenter: Alissa Fender – Town Clerk

    Future agenda items are shared for visibility and comment. In addition, an opportunity is provided for the Board to introduce items of interest and subsequent direction for placement on future agendas.

    Recommended Action: Discuss and provide any guidance

VII.Items Moved from Consent

VIII.Public Comment

Citizens have an opportunity to address the Board for no more than five minutes regarding items not listed on the Agenda.

IX.Manager's Comments

  1. a.Projects Brief

  2. b.November 2024

  3. c.December 2024

X.Board Comments

XI.Closed Session

XII.Adjournment