Special Meeting May 20, 2025 ShaTaira Bailey 105 S. Long St a * a Telephone: (704) 636-7111 Post Box 339 - Fax: (704) 639-7734 East Spencer, North Carolina www.easitspencer.gov 28039 SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING May 20, 2025, 6:00 PM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MAYOR BARBARA MALLETT INVOCATION ALDERWOMAN HIGH PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR BARBARA MALLETT WELCOME MAYOR BARBARA MALLETT Present: Mayor Barbara Mallett Board Members: Alderman Albert Smith, Alderwoman Deloris High, Alderman Shawn Rush, Alderman Dwayne Holmes, Alderman George Jackson. Town Manager, Michael Douglas, Town Clerk, ShaTaira Bailey. Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Cowan, Town Attorney Thomas Brooke Chief Fewell announced that Officer Lewis and Officer Pompey are now Sergeants. A motion was made to amend the agenda and add Resolution 24-14 as 2A on the agenda by Alderman Holmes; seconded by Alderman Smith. Motion passes unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1. FY2 25-26 Budget The budget message and the proposed budget for FY 2025-2026 was presented to the mayor and board of alderman. The budget was presented to the Council and the public so that the town can have the public hearing on June 2, 2025, during the regular board meeting. Mr. Douglas announced that the proposed budget will be available for the public. Mayor Mallett, Alderwoman High and Alderman Smith had a few questions and comments. Special Meeting May 20, 2025 ShaTaira Bailey 2. Resolution 24-13 Condemnation of property Mr. Douglas explained that Resolution 24-13 is authorizing condemnation of certain property owned by Avenues Unlimited, a partnership; East Spencer First Baptist Church; heirs of Frances H. Johnson; heirs of Mary B. Thompson; heirs of Sanford Hairston and Marian Evelyn Himons. A motion was made to approve resolution 24-13 by Alderman Rush; seconded by Alderman Smith. Motion passes unanimously. 2A. Mr. Douglas explained Resolution 24-14 was for adopting Iredell-Rowan Regional Hazard Mitigation plan. A motion was made to approve resolution 24- 14 by Alderman Holmes. Seconded by Smith. Motion passes unanimously. 3. Manager Comments Mr. Douglas explained that on June 2, 2025, the town will have a public hearing to vote on the proposed FY 25-25 budget. 4. Council Comments Alderman Jackson gave an update on the DC trip with lobbyist. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made to adjourn by Alderman Rush; seconded by Alderman Smith. Motion passes unanimously. Baslan abalit Eaw Bilk Barbara A. Mallett, Mayor ShaTaira Bailey, Town Clerk