MINUTES Spencer Board of Aldermen Strategic Planning Session March7, 2024  The Town of Spencer Board of Aldermen meti inr regular session to conduct a Strategic Planning Sessioni ini the Hilda B. Palmer Board Room att the Spencer Town Hall on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at  6:51 p.m.  Present were: Mayor Jonathan Williams  Mayor Pro Tempore Patti Secreast Alderman Steve Miller Alderman Andrew Howe Alderwoman Erin Moody Alderman Rashid Muhammad Alderwoman Patricia Sledge  Also present were: Town Manager Peter Franzese, Town Clerk Annal Kanode Ward, Finance Officer Heather Kann, Public' Works Director. Joel Taylor, Fire Chief Michael Lanning, Planner Kyle Harris, Planning & Zoning Administrator Steve Blount, Special Projects Manager. Joel Morris, UNC Leadi for NC  Fellow Ryan Ledbetter, and Police Chief Michael File. MPAI Intern Skye Allan attended viaz Zoom. Mayor Williams called the meeting to order. WELCOME & PROCESS REVIEW  Town Manager Franzese reviewing the Strategic Planning Session process. Town staff reviewed the  following 2023 priorities and provided updates:  Infrastructure, facilities, and properties  Parks and Recreation coordination and staffing Strategic acquisition and use of property o Implement parks and recreation masterplan Community Planning and Development Explore zoning changes to support growth impacts Focus on affordable housing (CDBG program) Promote downtown business Police: Proactive public safety strategy Fire: Expand staff, facilities, and equipment Community Outreach & Involvement Enhance community engagement Community information signage Ensure al high level of customer service Retain and develop staff  Public Safety  Staff Excellence    COMMUNITY COMMENTS  Leslie Talbot: potholes and broken sidewalks, needing to listen to older citizens, Mayor will be here later due to roundtable; kick off closer to 8:45 a.m.  WRAP-UP ANDI PREVIEW OF FRIDAY  RECESS  Alderman Rashid Muhammad moved to recess the meeting until Friday, March 8, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in the same location. Mayor Pro Tempore Secreast seconded the motion, which carried unanimously  witha vote of6-0.1 The meeting stood recessed at 7:55 p.m.  Approved by:  Attest:  b27k  lelrklak Annal Kanode Ward, Town Clerk  Jonathan Williams, Mayor  / OF SPENN  SEAV H CARO