TOWN OF GARLAND BUDGET PLANNING SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, APRIL: 27,2021 7:00 PM  The Budget Planning Session of the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Garland was held virtually  via GoToMeeting on Thursday, April 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM.  The following members of the Board of Commissioners were present virtually:  Austin Brown Eddie Bronson, Jr. Carolyn R. Melvin Barbara A. Peterson Jo A. Strickland  Also present virtually: Mayor Winifred H. Murphy, Town Clerk/Finance Officer Pamela Cashwell and  Mrs. Emily' Williams of the Sampson Independent.  ADMINISTRATIVE  Mayor Winifred H. Murphy called the budget planning session to order at 7:00 pm and thanked  everyone for attending the budget planning session tonight.  QUORUM  Mayor Winifred H. Murphy called the roll and established there was a quorum present.  BUDGET PLANNING  Mayor Murphy recognized Town Clerk/Finance Officer Pamela Cashwell to begin discussions on budget planning with the entire board for the 2021/2022 budget. Clerk Cashwell noted she had met with every committee and discussed budget planning for their respective departments. A budget planning worksheet was provided and reviewed in detail with board members which contained the budget expenditures that each committee requested. (See attached). Clerk Cashwell noted administration and streets decreased their departmental expenditures significantly in light of the different requests and needs of the town. The General Fund budget currently has $36,900.00 that hasn'tbeen allocated. Clerk Cashwell noted the Safety Committee didn'tmake: any decisions regarding police coverage or the $26,000.00 request from the Garland Fire and Rescue Department, Inc. Discussion continued regarding the many different needs for the use of the unallocated funds and no decisions were made. The Water/Sewer fund was discussed and as presented has a balanced budget. The Powell Bill fund was reviewed and discussed and as presented has al balanced budget.  1    Clerk Cashwell reminded board members she is statutorily required to present a proposed balanced budget for fiscal year 2021/2022 to the Board by June 1, 2021. She encouraged them to review the budget worksheet sO they can make some final decisions on the proposed budget at the next budget Clerk Cashwell provided copies of the current fee schedule along with recommendations for board members to consider. (See attached). Board members weren't in favor of any rate/fee increases at Board members scheduled the next Special Meeting and Budget Planning Session for Tuesday, May  planning session.  this time.  5th, 2021 at 7:00 pm. ADJOURNMENT  Budget Planning Session adjourned at 8:11 pm.  Pamela Cashued Pamela Cashwell, Town Clerk/Finance Officer  BOARD. APPROVED: hPlh Winifred Mill Murphy, Mayor'  2