MINUTES TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF SHENANDOAH PUBLIC HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BUDGET APRIL 22, 2025 The Shenandoah Town Council held a public hearing on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Clinton O. Lucas, Jr., presiding. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. ATTENDANCE: Council Members present were: Mayor Clinton O. Lucas, Jr.; Vice Mayor William Kite; Denise Cave; Lynn Fox; Brenda Haggett; I. Michael Lowe; and Chris Reisinger. Council Members absent were: Town Manager Charlie Jenkins Other Town Officials present were: Angela Schrimscher, Town Clerk, and Rodney Hensley, Captain of Police. Citizens present were: None. Media Representatives: There were no media representatives present at this meeting. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lucas opened the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. He stated the purpose of this Public Hearing is to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget for the Town of Shenandoah. He noted each member received a copy of the proposed budget for review. He also stated the proposed budget was advertised in a local newspaper, and a copy has been on display in the Town Office for the public to review. Mayor Lucas inquired ifthere was anyone present to speak for the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget? No one present spoke for the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget. Mayor Lucas inquired if there was anyone present to speak against the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget? No one present spoke against the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget. The proposed Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget includes increases in the following rates and fees: $1.00 increase on refuse, from $13.50 to $14.50 effective July 1, 2025, no increases were made in the personal property tax or business license rates. There being no further questions or comments, Mayor Lucas closed the public hearing at 7:03 p.m. and noted the Council plans to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget at their meeting on May 13, 2025. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kite, seconded by Council Member Reisinger, to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Members vote was as follows: YEA: Vice Mayor Kite NAY: None. Council Member Cave Council Member Fox Council Member Haggett Council Member Lowe Council Member Reisinger ABSTAIN: Mayor Lucas ABSENT: None VOTE: Unanimous in favor of motion. APPROVED: ATTESTED: Clinton O. Lucas, Jr., Mayor Angela Schrimscher, Town Clerk