MINUTES LOUISBURG TOWN COUNCIL MARCH 17, 2022 The Town Council met on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 7:30 PM at Town Hall. Mayor Christopher Neal and Council Members Betty Wright, Emma Stewart, Bobby Dickerson, Mark Russell, Tom Clancy and Silke Stein were present. Mayor pro tempore Betty Wright welcomed everyone and opened the March 17 Special Called Town Council meeting. INVOCATION Following the roll call, mayor pro tempore Betty Wright gave the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Following the Invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States was recited by everyone. STRATEGIC PLANNING DISCUSSION Lee Padrick presented a Power Point presentation reviewing strengths, weaknesses, and goals as determined in the Economic Development Plan developed in 2018. Council Members discussed the Economic Development over the 4 years and discussed where they would like to see the Town of Louisburg in 5 years forward. This meeting was an information gathering event. Council Members discussed specific projects that they would like to see completed within the next 5 years as well as discussing ideas of what could become projects and goals for the Town of Louisburg during this time. It was decided that the Council would meet again with Mr. Padrick on April 20, 2022 in Town Hall formalize a 5-Year Economic Development Plan for the Town of Louisburg. COUNCIL COMMENTS No additional comments were made by Council Members since the meetir g was a discussion format. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Neal. Submitted oni Reguw Lori Rogers, Tempéyary Town Clerk