MINUTES TOWN OF STOKESDALE TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING (BUDGET WORKSHOP) 8325 ANGEL-PARDUE ROAD STOKESDALE, NC27357 APRIL 02, 2024. AT 7:00 PM  In attendance: Mayor Pro Tem Derek Foy; Councilman Jim Rigsbee; Councilman Jimmy Landreth; Councilman Tim Jones; Town Finance/Budget: Officer Kimberly Thacker and  Town Clerk Robbie Lee Wagoner II.  01. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation. Mayor Pro Tem Foy called the meeting to order at 7:00E PM. Mayor Pro Tem Foy led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilman Rigsbee delivered the opening invocation. 02. Review and Adopt the Agenda: April 02, 2024.  Councilman Landreth made a Motion to adopt the agenda as written.  Councilman Rigsbee seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (4-0).  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  03. Citizen's Comments from the Floor (3-Minute Limit per Speaker).  Nocitizens' comments from the floor were presented. 04. Discussion of 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy introduced Finance/Budget Officer, Mrs. Kimberly Thacker. Mrs. Thacker presented the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025.  224    Following this presentation, the Town Council and the Town Staff deliberated upon the proposed budget pertaining to the General Fund of the Town of Stokesdale. Additionally, discussions ensued regarding the proposed budget concerning the Water Comprehensive analysis involved a comparison of the proposed budget for both funds Subsequently, the Town Council and the Town Staff offered feedback regarding 05. Citizen's Comments from the Floor (3-Minute Limit per Speaker).  Enterprise Fund of the Town of Stokesdale. with actual figures from recent fiscal years. potential adjustments to the proposed budget.  Nocitizens' comments from the floor were presented.  06. Council Comments.  Mayor Pro Tem Foy: Expressed his appreciation for everyone who attended the meeting. Expressed his appreciation to the Town Staff for preparing the proposed budget. Expressed his confidence that a good budget would be passed by the Town Councilman Landreth: Expressed his appreciation for the Town'sa ability to successfully operate without charging any resident a property tax, based on the decisions made by current and previous members of the Town Council. Expressed that he is hopeful thata a Councilman Rigsbee: Expressed his appreciation for everyone who attended the  Council in June of 2024.  property tax may never be necessary in the Town.  meeting.  Councilman Jones: Expressed his appreciation for Mrs. Landreth and Mr. Stephenson  for attending the meeting. ANNOUNCEMENIS: 07. Council Announcements:  a) The next regular Town Council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 11,2024, at 7:001 PM inside the Stokesdale Town Hall Council Chambers.  ADIOURNMENT:  08. Adjournment of Meeting.  225    Mayor Pro Tem Foy made a Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:06. PM.  Councilman Landreth seconded the motion.  Mayor Crawford Councilman Landreth YES Councilman Jones Motion carried (4-0). at10:06 PM.  ABSENT YES  Mayor Pro Tem Foy YES Councilman Rigsbee YES  Being no further business to come before the Town Council, the meeting was adjourned  Approved: May 9, 2024.    Derek Foy, Malyor ProTem  ATTEST:  ALCRR Robbie Lee Wagonerl I, Town Clerk  226