Minutes Spruce Pine' Town Council Monday, April22,2024  A meeting oft the Town Council was held on April 22, 2024. Present were Mayor Phillip Hise and Council Members Wayne Peight, Rocky Buchanan, and. Jackie Rensink. Staffi in attendance included Darlene Butler, Crystal Young, Brooke Peterson, Mayor Phillip Hise called the regular meeting to order at 5:301 PM. Rocky Buchanan gave the invocation. Jackie Rensink led  and Officer Sale. Others attended, including Town Attorney Chad Donnahoo and' Tim Kearns.  CALLTOORDER thel Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  Jackie Rensink moved to approve the agenda as presented. Rocky Buchanan seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mayor Hise adding the approval for the closed session minutes on April 8, 2024. Town Manager Darlene  Butler noted Larry McKinney was absent due to ai family emergency.  APPROVALOEMINUTES  Rocky Buchanan moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 8, 2024. Jackie Rensink: seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Wayne Peight moved to approve the minutes of the public hearing meeting of April 8, 2024. Rocky Buchanan seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Jackie Rensink moved to approve the minutes oft the Mayor Hise moved to enter into closed session, citing NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(3)-1 To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order toj preserve the attorney-client privilege. Crystal Young, Tim Kearns, and Officer Sale Council Member Rocky Buchanan moved to resume open session. Jackie Rensink: seconded that motion, which carried unanimously. Noa action was taken by the council during closed session. Crystal Young, Tim Kearns, and Officer Sale  closed session of April 8, 2024. Wanye Peight seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.  CLOSED SESSION departed thel board room. RETURNTO OPEN SESSION returned to thel board room. PUBLICCOMMENT  * Tim Kearns began with thanking the council for doing a good job. He expressed his concern for the untarped dump trucks driving through town on upper street. Hel brought material from the trucks that fall out and are along some of thes sidewalks. Hei is concerned fort thes safety of vehicles and people falling, especially with upcoming festivals in the downtown area. He discussed having communication with Quartz Corp about this issue and the trucks takinga Finance Officer Crystal Young held a discussion oft the proposed: 2024-2025 general fund, noting that the budget is balanced with $2,941,813 in total revenues. She disbursed three packets of supporting documents. Said reports are Crystal discussed there are currently only two open revolving loans that are being paid, Riddle and Cox. Crystal provided aj packet of documentation for the council's consideration for outside agency requests. Said documents are attached to these minutes. Crystal noted this can be discussed at the first meeting in Crystal discussed the water and sewer rate increase options for the upcoming year. She gave the council two options andj provided the council with supporting documentation. Said report is incorporated! by Crystal is meeting with Duke Energy to discuss some savings options on utilities.  different route. DISCUSSIONITEMS  incorporated by reference and attached to these minutes. Crystal recommended: a 3% COLA.  Crystal also discussed a decrease inl Main Street budget, due to salaries.  May.  reference and attached to these minutes.    ACTIONAGENDA  Crystal discussed thes stormwater assessment andj planning project - capital project ordinance. Mayor Hise requested amotion to adopt the ordinance. Jackie Rensink moved to adopt the ordinance. Wayne Peight seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Said ordinance is incorporated by reference and attached to these minutes. Crystal noted there willl be a grand opening for the pool on May 24, 2024. Ribbon cutting will be held at 11, maybe hike the new hiking trail, anda a free pizza lunch willl be provided at noon. Also, free admission for the pool willl be Town Manager Darlene Butler advised the council that the: zoning request change fort thel Mitchell House had no public rejections. The proposed change willl be from R-3 High-Density Residential to M-1 Medical Arts, which is far more adequate for that type of property. There are two parcels located at' The Mitchell for rezoning. Attorney Donnahoo pointed out to the council there are numerous aspects to consider before voting. The council discussed reasons to accept the change, some of those beingi it is consistent with the current land use plan. Also, itg gives the current land owner al broader scope of what they can do with the land, due to less restrictions with M-1. Especially for possible future expansions. Wayne Peight made a motion to: accept the zoning request change. Jackie Rensink Town Manager Darlene Butler requested to table The Greens zoning request change, due to there being another Town Manager Darlene Butler discussed the Special Event permit applications that were submitted for the" Third Thursday Main Street events. She noted how much effort Main Street Director Spencer Bost has put into the event. She discussed Homeplace Brewery will pay a table fee to be able tos serve alcohol for the Beer Garden event. Their staff will manage the serving ofalcohol and payments. There will be signage for this designated area. There will also be other booths and vendors during the event from 5-81 PM.. Jackie Rensink made a motion to approve the Town Manager Darlene Butler updated the council on Friday May 3, 2024 at 11 AMi is the kickoff meeting for the streetscape project, which will involve a walk through with WithersRavenel. Itis open if any council member would Darlene Butler updated the council on the Stormwater Project, regarding a virtual meeting with WithersRavenel discussing a preliminary contract that willl be presented tot the council. High Country Council of Governments began Darlene Butler met with Moriah Dean with Dogwood Health Trust today - April 22, 20241 to discuss the request for ane extension on the grant fort the pedestrian bridge. August 2024 was the final date, but Moriah Dean did not see an Darlene Butler noted that Wayne Peight had brought to her attention aj portion oft the sidewalk downtown near the Fox and Fig that needed repairing. A contractor quoted aj price of$ $800 and will be repairing as soon as his schedule Council member Rocky Buchanan noted that the dumpster roll offf for the Marcus residence will not be possible, per Tracy at McKinney Garbage. Town Manager Darlene Butler noted that therel have been white good work orders put Council member Wayne Peight noted ai few local citizens who utilize the PineLine have requested a small shelter on Greenwood across from Highway 19Ein: as small grassy area. Town Manager Darlene Butler noted that they will probably start going all the way to Brad Ragan for thes summer, but will reach out to Shelia atl Mitchell County  given.  seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. parcel that will need to be included.  application. Wayne Peight seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.  TOWNMANAGER  like to attend.  GIS mapping last week with Public Works. issue with pushing out that date for ay year.  allows.  MAYOR/COUNCIL REQUESIS/COMMENTS  in, therefore they are making progress. Transportation for clarification.  Council Member Rocky Buchanan discussed the updated flashing caution light on 226.  ADIOURNMENT  With no further business, Jackie Rensink moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 PM. Wayne Peight seconded the motion.  uRtisn Brooke Peterson, Town Clerk  - Absent_  a4Z  Mayor Pro Tem  Member  Ek    Jgékiel  Council Member  B    PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-IN SHEET  Date: 4/09,2024  SPRUCE  Name  Address  Tw KEAPMS 315 PNEAE  287757    Town of Spruce Pine General Fund Proposed Budget 2024/2025  23/24 Budget $500 $1,000 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $5,000 $1,400,000 $0 $20,000 $95,000 $5,000 $325 $201,245 $65,000 $0 $285,000 $80,000 $750,000 $10,000 $1,600 $350 $0 $0 $500 $4,000 $3,240 $26,000 $45,000 $5,000 $5,000 $7,500 $0 3,022,260.00  Proposed  Increase/Decrease 24/25Budget  General Fund Revenue 2017-Taxes 2018-Taxes 2019-Taxes 2020-Taxes 2021-Taxes 2022-Taxes 2023-Taxes 2024-Taxes Payments int Lieu oft Taxes Vehicle Taxes Tax Penalties Privilege License Interest on! Investment Aisc Revenue Utilities Franchise" Tax PowellE BillA Allocation Locals Sales Tax Alcohol/beverage tax Solid Waste Disposal Officers Fee Police! Department Grant Federal Drug Forfeiture Parking/Other Violations Cemetery Plots Office Rental Recreation! Park Revenue Revenue ABCD Distribution Revenue SPF Police Dis Sale ofF Fixed Assets Revolving! Loan Repayments Fund Balance Appropriated Total General Fund Revenue  10-301-17 10-301-18 10-301-19 10-301-20 10-301-21 10-301-22 10-301-23 10-301-24 10-303-00 10-304-00 10-317-00 10-325-00 10-329-00 10-335-00 10-337-00 10-343-40 10-345-00 10-345-01 10-346-00 10-351-00 10-351-01 10-351-02 10-352-00 10-361-00 10-362-02 10-365-00 10-366-00 10-366-01 10-383-00 15-320-00 10-399-00  (500.00) (500.00) 0.00 (1,000.00) (1,000.00) (2,000.00) (1,395,000.00) 1,400,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (81,245.00) (60,000.00) 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (5,500.00) 63,298.00  $0 $500 $1,000 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $5,000 $1,400,000 $20,000 $95,000 $5,000 $325 $120,000 $5,000 $3,000 $285,000 $80,000 $750,000 $10,000 $1,600 $350 $0 $0 $500 $4,000 $3,240 $26,000 $45,000 $5,000 $5,000 $2,000 $63,298 2 2,941,813.00  Bank ofA Americal Purchasing Card Rebate 10-336-00  SPRUCE PINE PROPOSEDI BUDGET: 2024-2025  10F11    GeneralF Fund Expenditures Governing Body Salaries FICA Worker's Comp Travel Miscellaneous Total Governing Body Administration & Finance Salaries Professional: Services FICA Groupl Insurance Retirement Unemployment Ins Workers Comp w/S Admin Fees Telephone & Postage Utilities Travel Building Grounds & Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Auto Maintenance Copier Lease Advertising Auto! Supplies raining Supplies & Materials Contracted: Services Dues & Subscription Insurance/Bonding Miscellaneous Capital Outlay Service Charges TotalA Administration & Finance Elections Elections Total Elections Vehicle Tax Collection Fees Tax Collection! Fees Total Tax Collection Fees  10-410-02 10-410-05 10-410-09 10-410-14 10-410-57  $18,259 $1,321 $55 $1,000 $2,500 23,135.00 $269,174 $84,000 $21,051 $39,894 $35,580 $1,020 $2,216 $280,461 $8,300 $6,500 $3,400 $9,000 $300 $5,000 $2,425 $5,500 $250 $1,000 $17,500 $6,800 $7,300 $21,500 $7,000 $0 $3,800 278,049.00 $3,200 $3,200.00 $5,250 $5,250.00  (482.00) 39.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00  $17,777 $1,360 $55 $2,000 $2,500 $23,692.00 $285,407 $109,000 $21,834 $44,680 $38,987 $1,020 $2,216 $280,461 $8,300 $6,500 $3,400 $11,000 $300 $5,000 $2,425 $5,500 $250 $1,000 $21,500 $6,800 $7,300 $21,500 $7,000 $0 $3,800 $334,258.00  10-420-02 10-420-04 10-420-05 10-420-06 10-420-07 10-420-08 10-420-09 10-420-10 10-420-11 10-420-13 10-420-14 10-420-15 10-420-16 10-420-17 10-420-21 10-420-26 10-420-31 10-420-32 10-420-33 10-420-45 10-420-53 10-420-54 10-420-57 10-420-74 10-420-88  16,233.00 25,000.00 783.00 4,786.00 3,407.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 -0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00  10-430-45  (3,200.00)  $0  10-480-45  0.00  $5,250 $ 5,250.00  SPRUCE PINE PROPOSEDI BUDGET:: 2024-2025  20F11    Économics Salaries FICA Group Insurance Retirement Worker's Compensation Supplies Mains Street Fagade/DEAPGrants Miscellaneous Skate Rink Miscellaneous Economic Request Total Economics Public Buildings & Facilities Utilities Building/Grd. Maintenance Equiprent Maintenance Supplies & Materials Contracted: Services Capital Outlay Total Public Buildings & Facilities Police Department Salaries aparation/ Allowance FICA Groupl Insurance Retirement Supplement Retirement Workers Comp Telephone &F Postage Utilities Travel Buildinge grounds Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Auto Maintenance Auto Supplies Training Supplies &N Materials Drug Program- Supplies Uniforms Canine Program Contracted: Services Dues & Subscription Insurance Miscellaneous Capital Outlay Equipment Lease Gov Crime Comm Grant Drug FundE Expenditures Loan Payment- PatrolVehicles Total Police Department  10-496-02 10-496-05 10-496-06 10-496-07 10-496-09 10-496-33 10-496-51 10-496-52 10-496-57 10-496-58 10-496-59  $69,174 $5,292 $8,715 $7,257 $637 $500 $31,575 $20,000 $6,000 $0 $15,000 164,150.00 $52,500 $27,500 $500 $23,398 $16,130 120,028.00 $603,450 $29,804 $46,342 $95,675 $82,600 $30,102 $11,300 $9,762 $10,000 $2,417 $17,875 $500 $21,000 $32,000 $500 $15,500 $5,000 $6,000 $2,500 $5,500 $350 $21,000 $2,500 $88,000 $350 $0 $21,922 $ 1,161,949.00  (5,331.00) (408.00) 233.00 (373.00) 0.00 0.00 2,925.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 731.00  $63,843 $4,884 $8,948 $6,884 $637 $500 $34,500 $20,000 $6,000 $0 $15,731 $161,927.00 $52,500 $32,500 $500 $23,398 $16,130 $0 $125,028.00 $613,169 $29,804 $46,908 $98,228 $88,985 $29,583 $11,300 $9,762 $10,000 $2,417 $19,875 $500 $21,000 $32,000 $500 $25,500 $5,000 $6,000 $5,000 $5,500 $350 $21,000 $12,500 $100,000 $350 $0 $0 $10,961 $1,206,192  10-500-13 10-500-15 10-500-16 10-500-33 10-500-45 10-500-74  0.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00  10-510-02 10-510-03 10-510-05 10-510-06 10-510-07 10-510-08 10-510-09 10-510-11 10-510-13 10-510-14 10-510-15 10-510-16 10-510-17 10-510-31 10-510-32 10-510-33 10-510-34 10-510-36 10-510-38 10-510-45 10-510-53 10-510-54 10-510-57 10-510-74 10-510-80 10-510-81 10-510-82 10-510-99  9,719.00 0.00 566.00 2,553.00 6,385.00 (519.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10,000.00 12,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (10,961.00)  SPRUCE PINE PROPOSED! BUDGET:: 2024-2025  30F11    Fire Department Supplies & Materials SPVFD Contract Total Fire Department Building Inspections Mitchell Countyl Inspections Total Building Inspections Public Works Salaries Professional: Services FICA Groupl Insurance Retirement Workers com Labor Allocation Credit (streets) Labor Allocation Credit (water) LaborA Allocation Credit (Sewer) Telephone &F Postage Utilities Travel Building/Grnd Maintenance Equipmenti Maintenance Auto! Maintenance luto Supplies Supplies &N Materials Uniform Rental Dues & Subscription Miscellaneous Interest- -UCB Capital Outlay Debt Payment Street Sweeper Total Public Works  10-530-33 10-530-45  $13,500 $158,000 171,500.00 $31,350 $31,350.00 $399,810 $775 $30,586 $69,587 $49,766 $16,015 -$12,045 -$394,295 -$146,035 $2,500 $11,000 $750 $1,500 $12,500 $14,000 $21,000 $20,000 $11,000 $100 $1,500 $0 $100,000 $0 210,014.00  $13,500 $158,000 171,500.00 $31,350 $ 31,350.00  0.00  10-540-45  0.00  10-560-02 10-560-04 10-560-05 10-560-06 10-560-07 10-560-09 10-560-10 10-560-11 10-560-13 10-560-14 10-560-15 10-560-16 10-560-17 10-560-31 10-560-33 10-560-35 10-560-53 10-560-57 10-560-58 10-560-74 10-560-99  6,029.00 0.00 461.00 1,857.00 5,672.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (21,500.00) 0.00  $405,839 $775 $31,047 $71,444 $55,438 $16,015 -$12,045 -$394,295 -$146,035 $2,500 $11,000 $750 $1,500 $12,500 $14,000 $21,000 $20,000 $11,000 $100 $1,500 $0 $78,500 $0 202,533.00  SPRUCE PINEF PROPOSEDBUDGET: 2024-2025  40F11    owell Bill Right of Way Engineering Services Labor Allocation Paving & Resurfacing Equip Maintenance Snow & Ice Removal Drainage & Storms Sewer Curb & Guttering Traffic Control Sidewalks Supplies & Materials Capital Outlay Total Powell Bill Sanitation Contracteds Services Total Sanitation Parks &/ Recreation Salaries FICA Groupl Insurance Retirement Workers Comp Telephone & Postage tilities Travel/Education Building/Grndi Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Auto Maintenance Autos Supplies Supplies &N Materials Contracted Services Purchases For Resale Dues & Subscription Miscellaneous Capital Outlay Brad Ragan PARTF Grant Total Parks & Recreation Library Building/Grnd Maintenance Operations Insurance Capital Outlay Total Library  10-570-03 10-570-04 10-570-10 10-570-15 10-570-16 10-570-18 10-570-19 10-570-20 10-570-22 10-570-25 10-570-33 10-570-74  $6,500 $12,045 $8,240 $3,900 $7,000 $12,700 $500 $3,900 $750 $172,000 $ 227,535.00  0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (114,422.00)  $6,500 $0 $12,045 $8,240 $3,900 $7,000 $12,700 $500 $3,900 $0 $750 $57,578 $ 113,113.00  10-580-45  $92,450 $92,450.00 $127,491 $9,754 $8,696 $6,014 $3,250 $4,022 $22,500 $700 $20,000 $4,800 $1,000 $3,200 $12,500 $5,500 $6,000 $575 $1,500 $10,000 $50,000 297,502.00 $10,397 $99,707 $1,870 $28,465 $ 140,439.00  4,623.00  $97,073 97,073.00 $138,982 $10,632 $8,948 $6,871 $3,250 $4,022 $22,500 $700 $58,843 $4,800 $3,500 $3,200 $12,500 $5,500 $6,000 $575 $1,500 $24,250 $0 316,573.00 $12,397 $99,707 $1,870 $0 $ 113,974.00  10-620-02 10-620-05 10-620-06 10-620-07 10-620-09 10-620-11 10-620-13 10-620-14 10-620-15 10-620-16 10-620-17 10-620-31 10-620-33 10-620-45 10-620-48 10-620-53 10-620-57 10-620-74 10-620-76  11,491.00 878.00 252.00 857.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 38,843.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 14,250.00 (50,000.00)  10-630-15 10-630-45 10-630-54 10-630-74  2,000.00 0.00 0.00 (28,465.00)  SPRUCE PINE PROPOSEDE BUDGET:: 2024-2025  5OF11    RACGrant TRAC Grant Total TRAC Grant Cemetery Grounds Maintenance Dues & Subscriptions Total Cemetery Contingency Loan Disbursements Loan Disbursements Total Loan Disbursements Total General Fund Expenditures  10-635-45  $5,000 $5,000.00 $22,000 $350 $22,350.00 68,359.00 $0  0.00  $5,000 5,000.00 $34,000 $350 34,350.00  10-640-15 10-640-53 10-650-99 15-496-00  12,000.00  0.00  $0  $ 3,022,260.00  2,941,813.00  SPRUCE PINE PROPOSEDE BUDGET:: 2024-2025  60F11    Town of Spruce Pine Enterprise Fund Proposed Budget 2024-2025  2023/2024 $15,000 $2,500 $1,753,000 $1,187,000 $4,000 $2,000 $24,000 $10,000 $5,000 $60,000 $0 $0 $3,062,500  Proposed $15,000 $2,500 $4,000 $2,000 $24,000 $10,000 $5,000 $50,000 $0 $0 $3,318,217  Budget Increase/Derrease 24/25Budget  Water & Sewer Revenue Water &Sewerl Interest Miscellaneous Revenues Chargesf for Water Chargesf for Sewer Water Taps Sewer Taps Penalties Delinquent Account Fees Misc W&S Sales Septic Dumping Fees Transfer In- ARPAF Fund Sale ofF Fixed Assets Retained Earnings Appropriated Totall Water &s Sewer) Revenues Enterprise Fund Expenditures Water & SewerD Debt FederalF Revolvingl Loan SRFL Loan Principal SRFL Loan interest Gen Fundl Loan Prindpal Gen Fundl Loan! Interest Totall Water &s Sewer Debt  30-329-00 30-335-00 30-371-01 30-371-02 30-373-01 30-373-02 30-374-00 30-375-00 30-376-00 30-376-01 30-382-00 30-383-00 30-399-00  0.00 0.00 126,867.00 $1,879,867 138,850.00 $1,325,850 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (10,000.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00  30-660-83 30-660-84 30-660-85 30-660-86 30-660-87  $24,260 $31,663 $6,441 $62,364  0.00 0.00 (358.00) 0.00 0.00  $24,260 $31,663 $6,083 $0 $0 $62,006  SPRUCE PINEP PROPOSED BUDGET: 2024-2025  70F11    Water&s SewerAdminitration Professional Services Admin Costs Postage Travel/Training Equipment Maint Supplies & Materials Plant Operations Contract Software Support Insurance Misc CapitalOutlay Bad Debt Service Charge Total Water & Sewer Administration Water Expense Professional Services Telephone Telemetry Utilities Facilities Maintenance DistSystem Maint Labor Allocation Water Chemical Supplies Dues/Subscriptions Miscellaneous Capital Outlay Emergency Repairs Debt Payment- Water Truck Total Water Expense  30-720-04 30-720-10 30-720-11 30-720-14 30-720-16 30-720-33 30-720-45 30-720-46 30-720-54 30-720-57 30-720-74 30-720-87 30-720-88  $7,500 $280,461 $10,500 $1,500 $500 $18,335 $940,632 $3,000 $32,500 $1,500 $0 $2,000 $4,500 $1,302,928 $11,200 $14,000 $99,000 $7,500 $178,155 $394,295 $96,000 $5,600 $1,500 $131,142 $0 $9,395 $947,787  25,000.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 500.00 3,765.00 40,635.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00  $32,500 $280,461: $12,000 $1,500 $1,000 $22,100 $981,267 $3,000 $35,000 $1,500 $0 $2,000 $4,500 $1,376,828 $12,000 $15,000 $114,000 $10,000 $233,072 $394,295 $100,000 $5,600 $3,110 $50,239 $50,000 $4,700 $992,016  30-811-04 30-811-11 30-811-13 30-811-15 30-811-18 30-811-19 30-811-33 30-811-53 30-811-57 30-811-74 30-811-76 30-811-99  800.00 1,000.00 15,000.00 2,500.00 54,917.00 0.00 4,000.00 0.00 1,610.00 (80,903.00) 50,000.00 (4,695.00)  SPRUCE PINEF PROPOSEDI BUDGET: 2024-2025  80F11    Sewer Expense Professional: Services Telephone Telemetry Utilities Facilities Maintenance Coll System! Maint Labor Allocation Sewer Chemicals Supplies Contracted: Services Dues & Subscriptions Miscellaneous CapitalOutlay Emergency! Repairs- Sewer System Total Sewer Expense Contribution tov Water/Sewer. AIA Grant 30-900-72 Contributiont toF Fund77 Contingency Totall Enterprise Fund Expenditures  30-812-04 30-812-11 30-812-13 30-812-15 30-812-18 30-812-19 30-812-33 30-812-45 30-812-53 30-811-57 30-812-74 30-812-76 30-900-77 30-900-99  $6,000 $13,300 $102,000 $3,000 $103,110 $146,035 $30,000 $70,000 $9,000 $2,000 $109,663 $0 $594,108 $50,000 $105,313 $3,062,500  1,000.00 1,000.00 25,000.00 1,000.00 11,152.00 0.00 5,000.00 7,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 (40,693.00) 50,000.00  $7,000 $14,300 $127,000 $4,000 $114,262 $146,035 $35,000 $77,000 $11,000 $3,000 $68,970 $50,000 $657,567 $34,800 $50,000 $145,000 $3,318,217  SPRUCE PINE PROPOSED BUDGET:2024-2025  90F11    Capital Outlay/New! Items! by Department 2024/2025  Administration &F Finance Printers  Capital New  tORAREROGTIME  Mains Street/Economics Operating Grant lann "Miscellaneous Chamber Mitchell County Animal Rescue Big Brothers, Big Sisters Total Public Works mau ooStock pgompute TOWB Behindi Constructiont Lights ew,tqupmentialer: TommyLiftGate FloorSaw 20-PpeChansaw FordF-250 Intal Total Police New/Poligies &Proce edures Manual acameras OMKENBGRINDN Detectivevehide, Patrol.Vehicles otal Total Powell Bill Total Parks & Recreation kingPath GMCVBAIPPAISTEGN 03tRDAtStopica: amgras-DadRosen Gmeras StroupRoad Riverside RemodeExisting Concession Stand. Sideb bys Side Total Total  $ 34,500.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 76,231.00  15,000.00 16,000.00 5,000.00 5,000,00 5,000,00 32,500.00: 3,000.001 78,500.00  40,000.00 60,000.00 22,500 100,000.00  Paving Amethyst Pine Diamond, &Lynns Street,Smith Roads 57,578.00  57,578.00  9,250.00: 15,000.00 38,843.00 24,250.00. 17,100.00  Water & Sewer Administration  SPRUCE PINER PROPOSEDI BUDGET:: 2024-2025  100F11    Water Department ICAERUCANVDANEEN a Ne Roofinga atv Water Treatmenti Plant GeneratorTranster Switches F-250 otal Total Sewer Department asMonitor sexerlmeCronng. Clarifier.Rehab at Waste Plant OverlookDrive Tanku Road F-250 Total Total  15,600,00 18,388.33 16,250.00 29,91 50,238.33  38,900.00 13,820,00 16,250.00 16,152.00 68,970.00  New Mowing/landscape! Bid Landscaping: Maintenance Building Intersections Cemetery. Library Town! Hall Police Downtown/Clock Park Total Mowing: Cemetery Town! Hall Police Department Downtown Interesections Total  $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $  1,950.00 10,967.00 860.00 1,200.00 855.00 1,615.00 4,835.00 22,282.00 32,720.00 3,360.00 4,480.00 6,790.00 14,560.00 61,910.00  SPRUCE PINE PROPOSED BUDGET: 2024-2025  110F11    COUNCIL CONSIDERATION:  MITCHELL COUNTY TRANSPORTATION - PINE LINE  SHEILA BLALOCK CALLED TO: SEE IF THE TOWN WANTED TO CONTRIBUTE ANY FUNDS FOR FUEL FOR THE PINE LINE. SHE SAID THE FUEL IS RUNNING ABOUT  $80+ A DAY RIGHT NOW. SO AROUND 20K ANNUALLY.    P.O. Box 858 Spruce Pine. NC 28777 (828)765-9033  MITCHELL COUNTY CIAMBER OF GOMHERCE  To: Spruce Pine Town Council From: Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce Date April, 16, 2024 Re: Budget Request for FY 2024-25  On behalf of the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce, I would like to request funding from the town of Spruce Pine for FY: 2024-25. We are asking for funding in the amount of $5,000. We intend to focus on serving and promoting the businesses of Mitchell County over the coming We have included a projected budget for your review. The Chamber will host the annual Mineral and Gem Festival in August. This year the festival will bei in the old Food Lion building. This festival drives many toursits and tourism dollars into downtown Spruce Pine during the week oft the festival. From gem merchants staying in the areal hotels to the festival patrons who go downtown for al bitet to eat or to do some shopping, the Mineral and Gem show is an While this is a one week event, we will continue to promote the businesses oft the town of Spruce Pine and all of Mitchell Countyyear-round. Your support of the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce is much appreciated and we look forward to our continued partnership.  fiscal year. You can help us achieve that goal through your support.  economic driver for the town and beneficial for its businesses.  Ify you have any questions, please reach out to us.  Sincerely,  Gene Self, President Casl  Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors    Financial Projection A $ 20,000.00 $ 80,000.00 $ $ 750.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 42,500.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ $ 12,000.00 $ $ 7,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 187,250.00 $ 600.00 $ $ 3,000.00 $ 200.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 50.00 $ 8,000.00 $ $ 55,000.00 $ 2,400.00 $ 500.00 $ 6,589.00 $ 75,088.00 $ 800.00 $ 500.00 $ 720.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 9,500.00 $ 950.00 $ 800.00 $ 400.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 181,297.00 $ 5,953.00  Chamber 2023-24 Income Budget Membership Mineral and Gem Income Donations Shirley! Hise Scholarship Town and County Funding EDC Funding Special Events Income (dinner) TDA Tourism Grant- Framed Ads at VC Chamber Sponsorships Grants Band of Oz Misc Incomeleimursements Money from Mayland (advertising) Money from framed and" TV ads Expense Budget Local Advertising (WTOE and News Journal) Charitable Contributions Gifts (guests, board, benevolence etc) Insurance Interest or Bank Service Charges Legal and Acct (required! byN MOA) Meals and Entertainment Mineral and Gem Copier Lease (1 more year) Office Supplies Payroll Tax Payroll Postage (POI Box rental(124) and stamps) Printing Phone ($100/month) (only2 2 phones) Computer services Shirley Hise Scholarship Special Event Expense (Dinner) Band of Oz Sales Tax Misc Payroll" Tax Electricity Insurance Internet  Dues & Subs Membee(98), Canva(119yr), Google(48), MailChimp(80), Newspaper(30) microsoft)  Payroll (2 weekend employees at Visitor Center)  Overage/Deficit    Cbratngs 4eara 1984 MCAR  April 15,2024 Crystal Young City of Spruce Pine PO: Box 189 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Dear Crystal,  2024 fiepig,lwinakine  Thank you for the opportunity to once again submit our budget request for Mitchell County Animal Rescue for the fiscal year 2024-2025. We are grateful for the strong partnership that exists between the City of Spruce Pine leadership and MCAR and look forward to working closely again this year to make a difference for animals and the people who love them. Your support of our programs makes such a difference. Each year we strive to offer as many programs as our budget will allow including: adoptions, intake of stray and surrendered pets, lost and found, cruelty investigation assistance and prosecution assistance, low-cost or free spay/neuter programs, low-cost rabies clinics, pet food banks and community education. In2 2023, MCAR cared for 1,044 animals in need and 180 of those were from the Spruce Pine area. From assisting in the catching of stray animals, to answering calls for dogs hit by cars in the city limits or assisting police with animal pick-ups, we are proud to work with you. Costs related tol basic veterinary care, insurances, staffing, supplies and utilities continue to rise. Last year, you partnered with us in the amount of $2,500. We respectfully request an increase of funding to $4,000 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Ihave included a copy of our budget for this year for your Thank you for your consideration of our 2024-2025 request. Please contact us if you have any  review and consideration.  questions. Best Regards, J Amber Lowery Executive Director  Cc: Susan Spruill - MCAR Board President; Brette Barron MCAR Board Treasurer    2024 MCAR Budget INCOME PogamSenicaslhsone.  2024Budget:  Notes  Adoption Fees $ 22,000 Reclaimed Pets/Rescue Pull S 1,000 Cardboard Carriers $ 450 Carrier/Cage/frapl Rental $ 200 DTags 200 Microchipping Rabies Prevention Clinics $ 8,000 Services (nail clipping, etc) $ 700 SNAPI Income $ 2,000 Surrender & Disposal $ 700  Total Program/Services Income Contributions  $ 35,250  $5Fridays $ 2,000 new (S2k: = $38/wk) Benvity Fund $ 2,000 Corporate/Business Donations $ 7,500 Dog Bank Donations $ 2,500 expand #ofl locationsi in: 2024 End of Year Appeall Letter $ 16,000 Foundation Donations $ 3,200 Giving Circle Donations $ 3,500 Giving Tuesday_ $ 7,000 Individual Donations I not online $ 59,000 Mid-Year Appeal Letter $ 8,000 Online Donations Facebook $ 20,000 Online Donations Website/NFG $ 22,500 Penland School Studios Donation $ 7,500  Total Contributions. Special Funds Income  S 154,700  Adoption Prep $ 5,000 Have Mercy Fund $ 10,000  Building & Grounds Maintenance! Fund $ 46,000 Earmarked fors septic Community Care Spay/Neuter Fund $ 4,500  Total Special Funds Event Income Spayghetti Paws int the Park Other  65,500  Total Program/Services; Contributions & Speçial Funds S 255,450  Total Spayghetti $ 73,500 Total Paws int the Park $ 9,000 Valentine! Surf & Turf $ 1,500 Pet Thanksgiving Artf for Animals/TRAC Studio Tours $ 2,000 Event Merchandise Sales & Onsite Donations $ 1,400 Mica Fundraiser for MCAR $ 2,000 new Other Event Income Total Other Event Income $ 5,000  1    Total Event Income Grants  34,400  Grants Carried Over Smeikel! ASPCAI Emergency Grant NC Vet Medical Association! Greater Good CFWNC PetCo $ 2,580 carryover CPPI Doggies on Catwalk Onshore Foundation Reynolds Fund Windgate Foundation Dogwood' Trust  Phillips Family Foundation $ 9,977 carryover- still need to wrap van  Total Grants. Government! Funding  $ 12,557  Mitchell County Funds $ 105,328 Avery County Retainer $ 6,600 Contracled amount Town of Spruce Pines 2,500 Town of Bakersvilles 500 Employee Retention Credits 60,528 Ear marked for 2024 payroll  Mitchell County- Urgent Needs Funding $ 13,501 Carryover for MCARI Building & Ground fund  Avery County Care Reimbursement,  Total Government Funding, Other Income  S 188,957  Animal Cruelty Restitution- court ordered $ 3,400 They owe approx. $3400. 2024 could bef final year.  Merida's Market/Bonfire $ 1,000  Total Other Income: Total Income Expenses Admin/Overhead,  4,4001 495,764  Accounting $ 750 Bank Charges $ Donor Database $ 3,600 Legal Fees $ 750 Licenses /Website fees /PO Box Merchant Bank Card Fees $ 1,000 Office Supplies including PC upgrades $ 3,000 Online Transaction! Fees 250 Outside Contract Services Payroll Processing! Fees (Intuit)  Advertising $ 2,200 Increased: advertising! budgetf for capital campaign needs Auto Expenses $ 7,300 Fuel + cost ofv wrapping budgeted here  50  Membership! Dues & Subscriptions /Business $ 8,500 Includes increaset for QB8 & costE Better Impact volunteer app  Postage &F Freight/Printing $ 5,000 Increased printing budgel for capital campaign needs  Renovations lImprovements /Maintenance to Building] s 20,000  & Grounds!  Total Admin/Overhead  Si 52,400  2    Insurance  Insurance-Auto (MSA- Cardinal) $ 2,800 New tolal for2 2024, approx. $2747 Insurance-Directors and Officers (CIMA) $ 1,250 Renews ini Dec Insurance-Volunteers (CIMA) $ 900 Liability (Prime Rate Cardinal) $ 2,500 Lifel Insurance (USable Life) - 350 $29.4 40/mo Workers Comp (Liberty Mutual) S 3,025 $3024 billfor2024  Insurance-Commercia: Property/Building (MSA- $ 1,500  Cardinal)  Totall Insurance Septic Repairs Utilities  12,325 $ 40,000  Electricity (Duke) $ 6,500 Gas/Propane (Young's)s 7,000 Telephonelinternet!: $ 5,800  Trashs 1,740 $145/mo 3 21,040 125,765 50  Total Utilities Total Admin/Overhead Event Expenses  Online Transaction Fees $ Wine &V Whiskers  Other Event Expense $ 1,500 Merchandise. etc. Spayghetti $ 175 Janitor services  Total EventE Expenses Staffing  1,725 80  Awards Dinner $ Continuing Ed/ Related" Travels 2,000 Employee Bonuses $ 1,175 Groupl Insurance- Medical, dental, vision $ 30,000  Meals_$ 250  Medical (rabies inoculations, etc.)s 3,000 New! hires need rabies vax +1 titers for Amber, Dylan, Tamara  Payroll Expenses $ 211,000 CoLi increase: 3.5% of$203k = $7105 (SSACOLAor2024wass 3.2  StaffAppreciation Uniforms & Protective Gear $ 500 Unemployment Tax  150 S 248,155  Total Staffing Program Expenses  Animal Cruelty Expenses Free Public SNS Petf food (shelter animais) $ 7,500 Pet Food Bank $ Shelter Cleaning Supplies, etc. 15,500 Shelter Medical Supplies $ 37,000 Increased duet tor newg guidelines SNAPE expenses $ 2,000 Equalt tos SNAPi income Spay Neuter of Shelter pets_s 30,000 Specialty Vet Care Fees $ 12,225 Transport (incf fuel)s 1,000 VetFeess 3,500 S 118,725  Grant funded Grant funded plus donations  Have Mercy Expense $ 10,000 Equal tor Have Mercyi income only fors shelter pets  Total Program Expense  3    Total Expenses  S 494:370  Income minus Expenses (Net Ordinary Income)! S 1,394  4    OMB No. 1545-0047 2022 Opent to Public Inspection 20 Employer identification number 56-1432402 E Telephoner number G Grossn receipts $  Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Unders section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Dor not enter social securityr numbers ont this form asi it mayl ber made public. Go to www.rsgowForms9or fori instructions and thel latesti information.  Form 990 Depariment oftheT Treasury Inlernal Revenue Service Address change Name change Initialreturn Finalr Amendedreturn Tax-exempl status: Website: N/A Partl Summary  For the 2022 calendar year, ort taxy year beginning  2022, ande ending Room/suite  Checkifa applicable: c Name oforganization MITCHELL COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE INC  Doing business as Number ands street( (ar PO. boxifn maili isnotd deliveredtos streeta address) PO BOX 308 Cityor town, statec orp province, country, andz ZIPorl foreignp postal code SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777 501(c)(3) J 501(c)  410,814  Applicationpending F Name anda address ofp principal ollicer:  H(a) Isthisa agroupr relumfors subordinates? Ves No H(b) Area alls subordinates included? Yes No II"No," atlacha alist. Seei instructions H() Group exemptionnumber  (insertr no.) J 4947(a)(1)or  527  Formof organization: Corporation Trust Association Olher  LYearc oll formation: 1984 M Slate ofl legald domicile: NC  Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: TO PROTECT, RESCUE AND CARE FOR ABANDONED AND UNWANTED ANIMALS; TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF SPAY/NEUTER IN REDUCING THE POPULATION OF STRAY ANIMAS; TO PLACE ANIMALS IN LOVING HOMES; AND TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE HUMANE  TREATMENT OF ANIMALS.  2 Checkt this box ift the organization discontinued! its operations or disposed ofr more than: 25% ofi its net assets.  Number ofv voting members of! the governing body (Part) Vi, line 1a) Number ofindependent voting members oft theg governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 5 Total number ofi individuals employed inc calendar year 2022 (Part V,I line 2a) Total number ofv volunteers (estimatei ft necessary) 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part' VII, column (C), line 12 b Net unrelated business taxablei income from Form 990-T, Part!,li line 11 Contributions and grants (Part VI, line 1h) Program service revenue (Part VII, line 2g) Investment income (Part VIll, column (A), lines 3,4 4, and 7d) Other revenue (Part VII, column (A),! lines 5,6 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 12 Total revenue- addl lines 81 through 11 (muste equal Part VI, column (A), line 12) 13 Grants ands similar amounts paid (Part! IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 14 Benefits paidt toc ori forr members (Part! IX, column (A), line4 4) 15 Salaries, other compensation, employeel benefits (Part! IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 16a Professional fundraising fees (Parti IX, column (A), line 11e) b Total fundraisinge expenses (Part) IX, column (D), line 25) 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 111-24e) 18 Total expenses. Addl lines 13-17 (must equal Partl IX, column (A), line 25) 19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from! line 12 20 Total assets (Part) X,I line 16) Total liabilities (Part) X,I line 26) 22 Neta assets orf fundt balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 Partil Signature Block Sign Signalure of officer Here Paid Preparer Firm'sr name Use Only] Firm's address  3 4 5 6 7a 7b Priory Year 383,446 32,295 415,741 191,288 205,373 396,661 19,080 Beginning of Current Year 808,395 2,287 806,108  10 10 10 0 0 Current Year 375,130 35,666 18_ 0 410,814 0 0 214,391 0 326,236 540,627 (129,813) Endofy Year 704,631 28,336 676,295  0  Underp penallies ofp perjury,l declaret that! havee examinedi thisr relurn, including accompanying: schedules ands statements, andiol theb besto olmyk knowledge: andb beliel,i itis true, correct, ando complete. Declaralion dipreparer (othert thand olficer)i isbased on alli informationo ofv whichpreparer has anyk knowledge.  KEITH BECK Keith Beck KEITH BECK, PRESIDENT Type orprintr namea andt tille PrintTypep preparer'sr name Jamie Miller  07/19/2023 Date PTIN  Preparer's signature Jamie M Miller CPA PLLC 30 Fleming Ave Marion NÇ 28752  Date 07-17-2023  Check Firm's EIN Phoner no.  sell-employed P01015022 828-652-6777  Mayt the IRS discuss this return witht thep preparers shown above? Seei instructions For Paperwork Reduction Act! Notice, seet the: separate instructions.  UYes No Form 990 (2022)  EEA    Form 990 (2022) MITCHELL COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE INC Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments  56-1432402 Page2  Checki ifs Schedule O contains ai response or notet to anyl line int this Partl III  L  Brielly describel the organization's mission:  TO PROTECT, RESCUE AND CARE FOR ABANDONED AND UNWANTED ANIMALS; TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF SPAY/NEUTER IN REDUCING THE POPULATION OF STRAY ANIMAS; TO PLACE ANIMALS IN LOVING HOMES; AND TO  EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS. Didt the organization undertake anys significant program services duringt they year which were not listed ont the 3 Didt the organization cease conducting, or make significant changesi in howi ito conducts, any program  prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? services?  Yes xI No Yes x No  If"Yes," describe theser news services on Schedule O. I"Yes," describe thesec changes on Schedule O.  Describe the organization's program service accomplishments fore each ofi itst threel largest program services, asr measuredb by expenses. Section! 501(c)(3) and! 501(c)(4) organizations are requiredt tor report the amount ofg grants and allocations to others,  thet total expenses, and revenue, ifany, for each program service reported.  4a (Code:  (Expenses $  539,652 including grants of $  (Revenue $  410,812)  MCAR PROVIDES SHELTER AND CARE TO UNWANTED, NEGLECTED, AND ABUSED PETS IN MITCHELL COUNTY. WE STRIVE TO RECONNECT STRAY PETS WITH THEIR OWNERS, VACCINATING THE UNVACCINATED AGAINST RABIES, DISTEMPER/PARVO AND KENNEL COUGH. WE PROVIDE VETERINARY CARE TO THOSE IN OUR SHELTER WHO NEED IT,  AND SPAY OR NEUTER EACH APPLICABLE PET BEFORE ADOPTION.  4b (Code:  (Expenses $  including grants of $  (Revenue $  4c (Code:  (Expenses $  including grants of $  (Revenue $  4d Otherp program: services (Describe on Schedule 0.) (Expenses $ 4e Total program service expenses EEA  including grants of $  (Revenue $  539,652  Form 990 (2022)    P.O. Box 826 828.765.0524  TOE Spruce Pine, NC28777 RIVER toeriverarts.org ARTS JOURNEY OF THE ARTS ARTO OF THEJ JOURNEY Board of Directors Connie. Schulze President Olivier Calas Claire Drennan Jarvis Janeen Long Martha Moore Kem Muller Catherine Reeves Marvin Rogers Staff Kathryn Andree Nealy Andrews Alena Applerose Emily Silver JoAnn Townsend  Crystal Young Finance Officer Darlene Butler Town Manager Town of Spruce Pine Spruce Pine, NC 28777 April8",2024  Dear Ms. Butler, Mr. Mayor and Members of the Town Council,  Thank you for taking thet time to review our funding request. Fort the last 47 years, Toe River Arts has been an integral part of our Spruce Pine community. We have chosen this part oft the world as home because we recognize the value in cool, summer mountain nights spent around thei fire with friends, in sharing and preserving the rich artistic traditions of our rural community, and in the warmth behind every neighbor'ssmile. We may not have the resources ofal large city, but our love for the arts runs deep through our valleys and high across our mountaintops. This organization is vital to Mitchell County and we cannot do all that we do without the support of thei town of Spruce Pine.  On behalf of Toe River Arts, Iwould like to request $5,000 for the upcoming fiscal year from thet town to support Toe River Art's efforts in Mitchell County. Your: support helps fund Mitchell County programs and provides leverage for According toi the 2021 Mitchell County Creative Economy Snapshot*, creative industry sales total more than 5.9 million dollars in Mitchell County. Additionally, creative industry individuals livingi in Mitchell County earned more than 2.7 This year, we will hose 11 exhibitions in our two Spruce Pine gallery spaces. We are currently hosting our 16th annual Blacksmith Exhibition in conjunction with! Spruce Pine Mainstreet's Blacksmith Festival on April 29th, 2023. Local and national blacksmiths are: showcasing work in the exhibition. This year, our. June Studio Tour willt take place Friday, May 315t-June 2, 2024. Our fall Studio Tour willi take place November gth. - 10th, 2024. Our Studio Tour "Meet the Artist" reception is one of our most attended events. This reception is hosted in our downtown Spruce Pine gallery. Every year, our two studio tours bring thousands of visitors and shoppers to our community. In addition to partnering with local businesses during our bi-annual studio tour, we hope to continue to brand the studio tour weekend as a' "can'tmiss event," bringing visitors to our community who will: stay fort the weekend and enjoy everything our community has to Educational programming continues to be an important component of our mission. Over the last year, we have offered more than 60 in school and after school guitar and banjo classes to Mitchell and Yancey County middle schoolers through our Traditional Arts Program for Students (TAPS). TAPS: students performed in front ofal live audience during  matching funds for many of the grants we receive from local, state, and national agencies.  million dollars in 2021.  offer.  "Attachment: Mitchell County 2021 Creative Economy. Snapshot    our Artsi in Education: Showcase in March.  In: 2022, we began at façade update to our building in downtown Spruce Pine. This included an $18,000 expense to stabilize the footers of the building using a newi technology that we hope will last for decades. Additionally, we replaced our storefront windows, a renovation that not only updated our building, but helped with insulating our space. This Spring and Summer, we will continue to improve the façade of our building this year, updating the awning and creating new, more vibrant signage. We hope to work with local business Pittman Signs to install these updates. Wel hope our investments in our building will serve as a catalyst for more merchants to investi in their downtown spaces when they can. Additionally, we are working with the NCDOT to install three highway signs to direct visitors to our galleryi in lam continually blown away byt the commitment of our community to ensuring the arts are ap part ofi its story. Asa Spruce Pine resident and someone who has fallen in love with Mitchell County,lcan'ti imagine living in a more beautiful and friendly place. Thank you fort taking thet time to read about Toe River Arts and the importance ofy your continued  downtown. We hope to have these installed before our. June tour.  support.llooki forward to getting tol know each of you better.  My sincerest gratitude, Nealy Andrews Executive Director    Crystal Young From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments:  Amber' Westall Briggs Director@amyr.org> Friday, April 19, 20242:55PM Crystal Young Darlene Butler  Spruce Pine Library Board: Budget Request Analysis.pdf; 2022.23A Audit.pdf  2024.25 New Budget with signature.pdf 24.25 Budget Cheat Sheet.docx; Pay Study  Hi, Crystal & Darlene. Attached:  1. 24-25 New Budget 2. 22-23 Audit 3. Pay Study 4. Budget Cheat Sheet  This budget request has been adapted based on feedback among our library boards, sO we are requesting a 9.3% increase in salaries, which is the same request from all other library boards. As you will see in the pay study ve attached, our staff salary ranges are well below where they should be, and we are hoping this ask can begin al better, more sustainable and comparable system-wide salary scale. From there, we hope to give standard-of- living percentage increases each year, much like other county/town departments and those will bel budgetary increases that are: manageable and not as large as this ask. However, I think you can see that within the budget disbursements, Ihave also managed to save funds toj prevent such a larger ask, sO the board and If feel this is a Thank you for your time. Should you need anything further from me, please don't hesitate to ask.  good budget request, and we are hopeful. I'm also more than happy to meet inj person.  Have a great weekend, Amber  Amber Westall Briggs, MLS (she, her, hers) Director AMY Regional Library System Avery, Mitchell, & Yancey Counties (828)682-4476  Serving the people of the beautiful Toe River Valley.  Opinions expressed in this message may not represent the policy of my organization. All e-mail sent to or from the. AMY Regional Library e-mail systems is subject to monitoring and disclosure to third parties,  including law enforcement personnel."    SPRUCE PINE PUBLIC LIBRARY FISCAL YEAR 2024/ 2025BUDGET  REVENUES: 1) Projected Carryover 2) Town of Spruce Pine Funds 3) County Funds 4) Copy Machine Receipts 5) Book Fines 6) Memorial Books 7) Miscellaneous Income  $ 5,000 $ 108,030 $ 5,000 $ 2,000 $ 500 $ 500 $ 2,000 $ 123,030 $ 28,418 $ 27,281 $ 1,600 $ 2,500 $ 4,355 $ 6,876 $ 27,900 $ 500 $ 400 $ 1,300 $ 500 $ 9,000 $ 2,500 $ 2,500 $ 3,000 $ $ 400 $ 1,500 $ 2,500 $ $ $ 123,030  TOTAL:  DISBURSEMENTS: 1) Salary, Branch Manager 2) Salary, Associate Librarian 3) Salary, Part-time Page 4) Salary, Janitorial Service 5) Social Security 6) Retirement Benefits 7) Health Insurance (2F Full Time Employees) 8) Unemployment Insurance 9) Worker's Comp. Insurance Policy 10) Library Supplies 11) Copyl Machine Supplies 12) Utilities 13) Telephone and Postage 14) Automation Software and Support 15) Contractual Services 18) Internet Service 19) Tech Support 20) Capital Outlay 21) Contingency Reserve  16) Library Materials (Books, DVDS, Books on CD, Etc.) 17) Insurance (Books and' Valuable Papers Policy)  TOTAL:  Approved by the Spruce Pinel Publicl Library Board the: 18th day ofApril,2 2024r Cal YBloum Spruce Pine Library Board Chairperson )    AMY Regional Library: Pay Study Analysis  Nantahala Regional Library System (comparative library system)  Cherokee County = 29,167 Clay County- 11,309 Grahamcounty-,043 Total population- 48,519 Cost of Living-$38,073 (single adult)  Branch Managers (NOI MLS)- - current salary -$ $28,585-539,708.89 $13.74-$19.09/hr) Full-Time Library Assistants & part time employees-requesting from counties to raiset to! $14/hr.  AMY Regional Library System Yancey County-: 18,757 Mitchell County- 14,963 Avery County- 17,864 Total population- 51,584 Cost of Living- $37,840 (single adult) Associate Librarians - $12.50/hr. Part-time Circulation Assistant - $11.50-$12/hr  Branch Managers (NO MLS)- - current salary - $26,000-532,5001512.50-515.63)  Page- --$10/hr  Comparable County positions:  *data submitted in: 2022 to UNC School of Government Assistant to the County Manager-Salary! Range-- $35,006-545,027 Maintenance Technician--Salary Range-- $30,674-545,027 Entry Level Register of Deeds-Salary Range-- $36,300-545,027    2024-25 Spruce Pine Public Library Budget Changes  Revenues: 2)+$6,060 5)-$1,500 6)+$400 7)+500  Disbursements: 1)+$2,418 (9.3% increase) 2) +$2,321 (9.3% increase)  5)+$247 6)+$609 7)+$974 10)+$100 13)-$500 14)-$1,000 15)-$700 17)+$91 19)+$1,000  Difference in budget from last year's request: $5,460    Exhbit B-6  Aver-Mlichell-Yancey Regional Library Spruce Pine Public Library Budget and Actual Fort the Fiscal Year Ended June. 30, 2023  Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes ini Fund Balance-  Favorable (Unfavorable) Variance S (4.770) (100) (1,386) (1,188) 452 (6,992) (4,688) (11,680) 14,320 100 I (362) 5 (6) 1 4,433 337 1,089 19,918 8,238  Actual $ 5,000 99,707 7,100 614 1,512 2,458 116,391  Budget $ 5,000 99,707 11,870 100 2,000 2,700 2,006 123,383 4,688 128,071 92,286 1,506 100 1,200 1,500 8,500 2,500 500 309 1,600 3,700 10,000 1,870 2,500 128,071  Revenues  County Municipal governments governments direct operating support Municipal governments- indirect. support Gijs and donations Fines Copies Interlibrary loans, lost book charges, other Other sources Appropriaied) find balance Expenditures Salaries and relatede expenses Books and periodicals Memorial books Supplies Techs smpport Utilities Telephone and postage Copys supplies Insurance Internet Contractual services Paiddirectly by Municipality: Mainlenance Building insurance Automation  Memorials Total revenues  Total revenues and others sources 116,391  77,966 1,506 1,199 1,500 8,862 2,495 500 309 1,606 3,699 5,567 1,533 1,411 108,153 8,238 4,697 12,935  Total expenditures  Revenues and other financing sources over (under) expenditures and other financing (uses)  Fund balance July1,2022 June 30, 2023  See auditor'sr report and uccompanying notes.  37    88    Water/Sewer Rate Increase Breakdown.  Option#2  *Over! 500,000 gallons Water Users Water  Sewer Total 26601 28674 $55,275.00 $ 14029 15204 $29,233.00 $ 13087 14381 $27,468.00 $  Previously Billing Rate Annual Increasi  Public Safety Public Safety BRP Total  2075000 1177000 1296000  48,475.00 $ 81,600.00 26,025.00 $ 38,496.00 23,784.00 $ 44,208.00  $1 164,304.00 42,024.00 164,304.00 59,418.00 $265,746.00  $1i increase on minimum High Users $.50 on overages Total *Sibelco (Not included in total)  3980000  53271  53271 $  46,061.00 $ 86,520.00    Town of Spruce Pine Rates Effective 7/1/2023  INSIDEU USER RATES CONSUMPTION (GALLONS)  WATER RATES $15.00 $5.00/1000 gallons $6.00/1000 gallons $8.00/1000 gallons $9.00/1000 gallons $10.00/1000 gallons WATER RATES $35.00 $7.00/1000 gallons $8.00/1000 gallons $10.00/1000 gallons $11.00/1000 gallons $12.00/1000 gallons Town of Spruce Pine Rates Effective 7/1/2024  SEWER RATES $15.00 $6.00/1000 gallons $7.00/1000 gallons $9.00/1000 gallons $10.00/1000 gallons $11.00/1000 gallons SEWER RATES $35.00 $8.00/1000 gallons $9.00/1000 gallons $11.00/1000 gallons $12.00/1000 gallons $13.00/1000 gallons  0-2000 2,001-20,000 20,001-100,000 100,001-500,000 500,000-1,000,000 >1,000,000 0-2000 2,001-20,000 20,001-100,000 100,000-500,000 500,000-1,000,000 >1,000,000  QUISIDEUSEARATES: CONSUMPTION (GALLONS)  INSIDEUSER! RATES CONSUMPTION (GALLONS)  WATER RATES $16.00 $5.50/1000 gallons $6.50/1000 gallons $8.50/1000 gallons $11.00/1000 gallons $12.00/1000 gallons WATER RATES $36.00 $7.50/1000 gallons $8.50/1000 gallons $10.50/1000 gallons $13.00/1000 gallons $14.00/1000 gallons  SEWER RATES $16.00 $6.50/1000 gallons $7.50/1000 gallons $9.50/1000 gallons $12.00/1000 gallons $13.00/1000 gallons SEWER RATES $36.00 $8.50/1000 gallons $9.50/1000 gallons $11.50/1000 gallons $14.00/1000 gallons $15.00/1000 gallons  0-2000 2,001-20,000 20,001-100,000 100,001-500,000 500,000-1,000,000 >1,000,000 0-2000 2,001-20,000 20,001-100,000 100,000-500,000 500,000-1,000,000 >1,000,000 Deposits  OUTSIDEUSERRATES CONSUMPTION (GALLONS)  Inside Outside Water Water & Sewer Delinquent Account Fee Meter Tampering Fee. *Plus actual costs of damages. Hydrant Fee (Monthly) *Plus current volume charge at outside rate. Sewage Discharge Initial Application Fee Annually Fee Domestic Commercial  $100 $150 $200 $50 $100 $50 $2,000 $500 $0.05/gallon 0.07/gallon $25.00: 25.00  $150 $200 $250  Meter Reread (at customer's requèst) (fusage isn'la atl leasto double. theirr normal usage)..: Returned Check/ACH Fee    TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE PROJECT NUMBER SRP-SW-ARP-0041 CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE  SPRUCE PINE: STORMWATER ASSESSMENT & PLANNING PROJECT  BEIT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Spruce Pine that, pursuant to Section 13.2of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the following capital  project ordinance is hereby adopted:  Section 1. The project authorized is the stormwater mapping condition assessment, and master planning oft the Town's Stormwater System. The project will be funded by a NCI DEQ - Division of Water Infrastructure  Grant.  Section 2. The officers oft this unit are hereby directed to proceed with the Section 3. The following amounts are appropriated for the project:  capital project within the terms of the budget contained herein.  Stormwater Mapping & Condition Assessment $ 145,000.00  Stormwater Master Planning Project Management  $ 125,000.00 $ 30,000.00  Total  $ 300,000.00  Section 4. The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this  project:  NCDEQ.Dwi-stormwater Planning Grant  $ 300,000.00  Total  300,000.00    Section 5. The Finance Officer is hereby directed to: maintain within the Streetscape Project Fund detailed accounting records. Any interest ori income generated  byt the Grant shall be listed as restricted assets.  Section 6. The Finance Officer is directed to include a detailed analysis oft the past and future costs and revenues on this capital project in every budget submission made  to the Council.  Section 7. Copies of this capital project ordinance shall by furnished to the Clerk to the Governing Board, and to the' Town Manager and the Finance Officer for  direction in carrying out this project.  Adopted this 22nd day of April, 2024  ATTEST:  CPacckRtugm Brooke Peterson Town Clerk  ly Phillip Hise Mayor    REE  RUC  MORTE AR  /  GRAND RE-OPENING  BRAD RAGAN  PARK  Join us for a ribbon cutting and hike at the park at 11am at the new walking trail. Followed by, a FREE pizza lunch and prizes at the pool  at noon. Pool will be open - h admission that day.  May 24th, 2024 11am - 5pm  Come explore all of the Brad Ragan Park improvements: Pickleball, Tennis, Walking Trail, Dog Park, Playgrounds, Cornhole, Handicapped Swing, Exercise Equipment, Water Slide, and more.    ORDINANCE TO. AMEND THE TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE'S ZONING MAP DB 653 P 123. AND DB 6531 P 688 OF THE MITCHELL COUNTY REGISTRY NOW COMES the' Town of Spruce Pine ("Town"), at a duly called meeting ofits Council on April 22, 2024, with a quorum established, and hereby considers this Ordinance to Amend the Town of Spruce Pine's Zoning Map ("Map") regarding the real properties located at DB 653P 226 PIN #0798-00-67-6269 (Property I) and PIN #0798-00-67-5063 (Property II) (collectively  REGARDING THE REAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT  "Properties").  WHEREAS, Property Ii is owned by Docena Real Estate Investments LLC and Property IIis owned by Spruce Pine Propco Holdings IILLC (collectively "Owners"). The Properties are currently zoned as R-3 High-Density Residential pursuant to the Town's Zoning Ordinance; WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV, Section 41(a) the Town, by and through the Town Manager, initiated the rezoning amendment for the Properties from R-3 to M-1 Medical Arts  District;  WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C.G.S. $ 160D-604(b) and Article IV, Section 42 of the Town's Zoning Ordinance, the Town's Planning and Zoning Board ("Board") met on February 20, 2024 and reviewed and discussed the proposed zoning amendment. The Board voted  unanimously to rezone the Properties to M-1;  WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C.G.S. $ 160D-601(a) and Article IV, Section 43(a) of the Town's Zoning Ordinance, on March 27, 2024 the Town caused to be posted the notice of the legislative hearing concerning the Property'sproposed rezoning in the Mitchell News-Journal; WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C.G.S. $ 160D-602(a) and Article IV, Section 43(c)(1) oft the Town's Zoning Ordinance, on March 27, 2024, the Town caused to be mailed a notice of the legislative hearing concerning the Properties' proposed rezoning by first-class mail, said notice being mailed to the Properties' Owners and the owners of all parcels of land abutting the  Properties;  WHEREAS, pursuant tol N.C.G.S. $ 160D-602(c) and Article IV, Section 43(c)(3) C oft the Town's Zoning Ordinance, on March 22, 2024, the Town prominently posted a notice of the legislative hearing concerning ofthe proposed rezoning on the Properties or on an adjacent public  street or highway right-of-way; and  WHEREAS, pursuant tol N.C.G.S. $S 160A-81,-160D-6IQ) and Article IV, Section 43 ofthe Town's Zoning Ordinance, on April 8, 2024, the Town held al legislative hearing with respect to the Properties' proposed rezoning and no one was present to provide any comments concerning  the proposed amendment.  NOW, THEREFORE, at its regular meeting on April 22, 2024, the Council voted to approve the amendment tot thel Mapi toi rezonei the Properties from R-3toM-1. PursuanttoN.C.G.S. $ 160D-605 and Article IV, Section 43(d), the Council considered the: following:    1.  Plan Consistency Statement. At the April 8, 2023 legislative hearing and at the  April 22, 2024 meeting, the Council was informed that thel Board had voted unanimously to rezone the Property from R-3 to M-1. Prior to the meeting on April 22, 2024, the Council was presented with a copy ofits Land Use Plan ("Plan") in advance ofits meeting. With respect to the Council's determination of the Plan and this amendment: while the Plan does not specifically address this type of zoning, this amendment is consistent with the Plan in updating the Town's zoning ordinances and properly zoning properties based on their proposed and actual uses.  2.  Statement of Reasonableness. In considering the request to rezone the Property, at  its meeting on April 22, 2024, the Town's Attorney informed the Council of the factors listed in N.C.G.S. $ 160D-605(b) and Article IV, Section 43(d)(3) of the Town's Zoning Ordinance and that the Council could consider any oft those factors or any other relevant factors concerning its determination. In considering the factors to support its determination, the Council noted the following: 1) no other properties appear to be negatively affected by the zoning amendment; 2)it is not a large-scale zoning; 3) it is beneficial to both the Owners and all property owners for property to be properly zoned based on the property's proposed and actual uses; and 4) the  amendment broadens the scope of use for the Properties and the Owners' use.  THIS the 22nd day of April 2023.  TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE  G4A  MDugPuusng Brooke Peterson, Town Clerk L  2    Plan Consistency. When adopting or rejecting any zoning text or map amendment, the Town Council shall approve a brief statement describing whether its action is consistent or inconsistent with an adopted comprehensive or land- use plan. The requirement for aj plan çonsistency statement may also be met by a clear indication in the minutes of the Town Council that at the time of action on the amendment the Town Council was aware of and considered the Planning Board's recommendations and any relevant portions of an adopted comprehensive or land-use plan. Ifa zoning map amendment is adopted and the action was deemed inconsistent with the adopted plan, the zoning amendment has the effect of also amending any future land-use map in the approved plan, and no additional request or application for a plan amendment is required. A plan amendment and a zoning amendment may be considered concurrently. The plan consistency statement is not subject toj judicial review. Ifaz zoning map amendment qualifies as a "large-scale rezoning," the Town Council's statement describing plan consistency may address the overall rezoning and describe how the analysis and policies in ther relevant adopted plans were considered in the action taken. Additional Reasonableness Statement for Rezonings. When adopting or rejecting any petition for a zoning map amendment, a statement analyzing the reasonableness of the proposed rezoning shall be approved by the Town Council, This statement of reasonableness may consider, among other factors, () the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area proposed to be rezoned, (ii) thel benefits and detriments to the landowners, the neighbors, andt the surrounding community, (iii) the relationship between the current actual and permissible development on the tract and adjoining areas and the development that would be permissible under thej proposed amendment; (iv) why the action taken is in the public interest; and (v) any changed conditions warranting the amendment. Ifa zoning map amendment qualifies as a large-scale rezoning," the Town Council's statement on reasonableness may address the  overall rezoning.    Z    294.95