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Mon Jun 29, 2026

Meeting

Red Springs Board to consider budget amendments

The board will meet to discuss and potentially approve two budget amendments. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approved two budget amendments for electric and fire departments

The Red Springs Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Budget Amendment #2026-06-29-01 to adjust the Electric Department budget and Budget Amendment #2026-06-29-02 to recognize insurance proceeds for the Fire Department. In closed session, the board denied all of Ms. Willie Mae Cobb’s lawsuit demands. The board also directed the Rescue Squad to vacate the town building by July 1.

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AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026 AT 7:00 PM. I. CALLED TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Board Approval for the Budget Amendments – (1) BA#2026-06-29-01 (2) BA#2026-06-29-02 B. Closed Session for Personnel V. ADJOURN
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SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026 The Red Springs Board of Commissioners met in Special Session, Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Board Room. Present: Mayor Caroline Sumpter; Mayor Pro Tempore Ronnie Patterson, Commissioners: Murray McKeithan, Chris Edmonds, Ellion McQueen, Town Manager Shanelle Harris, Town Clerk Barbara McColl, and Finance Director Kasey Davis Absent: Commissioner Duron Burney and Attorney Antoine Marshall (Via Phone) CALLED TO ORDER: Mayor Caroline C. Sumpter Called the Meeting to Order at 7:00 pm. INVOCATION Commissioner Murray McKeithan performed the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Sumpter asked the board for a motion to approve tonight’s Agenda. Commissioner Ellion McQueen made a motion to Approve the Agenda and Mayor Pro Tempore Ronnie Patterson second the motion and all in favor of approving the agenda raise your hands all three Commissioners present: Ellion McQueen, Murray McKeithan, and Ronnie Patterson, and the motion passes unanimously. BOARD APPROVAL FOR (1) BUDGET AMENDMENT - BA#2026-06-29-01 Finance Director Kasey Davis explained to the board the justification for the action of the Finance Director Kasey Davis explained to the board the justification the actions of the (1) Budget Amendment#2026-06-29-01 to amend the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and to appropriate funds in the Electric Department. She explained that the revenues and expenses were reduced in [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Meeting

Red Springs Board to discuss FY 2026-2027 budget proposal

The Mayor and Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider and discuss the budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-2027. The session includes a discussion on the proposal and next steps, followed by an executive session.

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✓ Decided: Red Springs adopts FY 2026‑2027 budget ordinance after 3‑2 vote

The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2026‑2027 Budget Ordinance. After an initial motion failed, a vote was taken with three commissioners in favor and two opposed, and the ordinance was declared passed. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were taken.

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NOTICE OF A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONER. OF THE TOWN OF RED SPRINGS, NORTH CAROLINA FOR THE TRANSACTION OF IMPORTANT BUSINESS June 16, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to North Carolina Code Section G.S. § 160A-71 (3) the undersigned Mayor has called a special meeting of the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of Red Springs, to be held on Tuesday, June 16" , 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to be held in the Board Room at Town Hall, 217 South Main Street, Red Springs, North Carolina, for the purpose of the discussing the following: ® SPECIAL MEETING FOR MAYOR AND THE BOARD OF RED SPRINGS ~ To consider and discuss: Budget Proposal For FY-2026-2027 (1) Discussion of FY 2026-2027 Budget Proposal and Next Step e EXECUTIVE SESSION * ADJOURN A COPY OF THIS NOTICE SHALL BE POSTED AT THE TOWN HALL ONE HOUR AFTER THE NOTICE IS SIGNED, PURSANT TO NORTH CAROLINA CODE G.S. § 160A-71 (3). A COPY OF THIS NOTICE SHALL BE MADE A PART OF ‘THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF RED SPRINGS, NORTEL CAROLINA CODE G.S. § 160A-71 (3). ACOPY OF THIS NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE NON-SIGNING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, AND THE METHOD OF THE PROVISION OF SUCH NOTICE SHALL BE NOTED IN THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONER AT THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING, PURSUANT TO NORTH CAROLINA CODE G.S. § 160A-71 (3). Barbara McColl, Town Clerk Town of Red Springs
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THE RED SPRINGS BOARD OF COMMISSIONER’S BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 6:30 P.M. The Red Springs Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Board Room for a Budget Workshop Meeting. Present: Mayor Caroline C. Sumpter; Mayor Pro Tempore Ronnie Patterson, Commissioners: Murray McKeithan, Chris Edmonds, Ellion McQueen, and Duron Burney Staff: Town Manager Shanelle Harris, Town Clerk Barbara McColl, and Finance Director Kasey Davis, Human Resource Manager Shanita Street, Lieutenant Michael Brown, and Electrical Contractor Otis Flowers CALLED TO ORDER: Mayor Caroline C. Sumpter opened the Budget Workshop Meeting and Called the Meeting to Order and welcomed everyone in attendance. INVOCATION Commissioner Chris Edmonds performed the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATIONS A. Budget Workshop for FY 2026/2027 The Governing Board held a Budget Workshop Meeting to adopt the final FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance. Town Manager Harris stated that the budget was reasonable and attainable for the following year and discussed the following items to the board and audience for the adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget: 2 % Cost Of Living Adjustment for staff and staff gave up positions and some equipment for COLA to be affordable and would not impact the fund balance and the budget, the Splashpad Attendants, all new personnel positions, no increases to taxes or fee schedule is not included in the b [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 2, 2026

Meeting

Board approved cost‑share commitment for $1.5 M Power Up electric conversion grant

The Red Springs Board of Commissioners approved several actions, including a cost‑match commitment for the POWER Up grant that requires a $530,434.28 contribution toward a $1.5 M electric conversion project. The board also approved the Zoning Map Update, releases and refunds, and four splashpad attendant positions, and discussed the FY 2026‑2027 budget with a proposed 2% COLA costing about $50,000. All motions were adopted unanimously.

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TOWN OF RED SPRINGS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES June 2, 2026 The Town of Red Springs Board of Commissioners met for their monthly board meeting on June 2nd , 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Building, Red Springs, NC 28377. PRESENT: Mayor Edward Henderson, Mayor Elect Caroline Sumpter and Commissioners: Mayor Pro Tempore Ronnie Patterson, Murray McKeithan, Chris Edmonds, and Ellion McQueen STAFF: Town Manager Shanelle Harris, Town Clerk Barbara McColl, Finance Director, Kasey Davis, Lieutenant Michael Brown, Sergeant Joshua Johnson, Code Enforcement Darrick McNeill, Electrical & Street Director Aaron Scippio, Electrical Contractor Otis Flowers, Public Service Director Tim Mauldin, and Athletic Superintendent Tony Burnett ABSENT: Commissioner Duron Burney, Human Resource Manager Shanita Street, Public Safety Officer John Ammons, and Police Chief Antoinette Hurtt CALLED TO ORDER: Mayor Edward Henderson Called the Meeting to Order at 7:00 pm and welcomed everyone in attendance. This will be the last Call to Order Meeting for Mayor Edward Henderson. INVOCATION Reverend James Tew performed the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Three persons signed up for the Public Input Session to voice their concerns and gratitude to the board members: Mr. Randy Ivey had concerns about the dogs and cats running lose in his neighborhood, Mr. Emanuel Pittman wanted to expressed his apologies to the Mayor for a misunderstanding at the last [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 18, 2026

Meeting

Red Springs to finalize proposed budget

The town will hold a special called meeting to finalize the proposed budget based on all received input.

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AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Monday, May 18, 2026 @ 6:00 PM. I. CALLED TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Finalizing the proposed budget based on all input. V. ADJOURN
Mon May 4, 2026

Meeting

Red Springs Board approves splashpad staffing and reviews power surge report

The Board of Commissioners approved seasonal staffing for the new splashpad and appointed representatives to the North Carolina Eastern Municipality Power Agency. Members also reviewed a report on a 2025 power surge and discussed potential outsourcing of sanitation services.

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TOWN OF RED SPRINGS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES May 4, 2026 The Town of Red Springs Board of Commissioners met for their monthly board meeting on May 4th , 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Building, Red Springs, NC 28377. PRESENT: Mayor Edward Henderson, Mayor Pro Tempore Ronnie Patterson, Mayor Elect Caroline Sumpter and Commissioners: Murray McKeithan, Chris Edmonds, Ellion McQueen, and Duron Burney STAFF: Town Manager Shanelle Harris, Town Clerk Barbara McColl, Finance Director, Kasey Davis, Chief of Police Antoinette-Hurtt, Lieutenant Michael Brown, Code Enforcement Darrick McNeill, Electrical & Street Director Aaron Scippio, Electrical Contractor Otis Flowers, Public Service Director Tim Mauldin, Athletic Superintendent Tony Burnett, and Public Safety Officer John Ammons ABSENT: Town Attorney Antoine Marshall and Human Resource Manager Shanita Street CALLED TO ORDER: Mayor Edward Henderson Called the Meeting to Order at 7:00 pm and welcomed everyone in attendance. INVOCATION Commissioner Duron Burney performed the Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION Five concerned citizens signed up for the Public Input Session to speak their concerns to the board: Ms. Renet McQueen, Ms. Debra Duncan, Ms. Mollie Williams, Ms. Sherry McDonald, and Ms. Largirtha Graham. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Edward Henderson asked for the board to entertain a motion for the Approval of the Agenda Mayor Elect Caroline Sumpter made a motion to a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 7, 2026

Meeting

Town approves 2026-2025 sewer system capital improvement plan.

The Red Springs Mayor and Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to adopt the 2026-2025 Sewer System Capital Improvement Plan and implement the 2021 Sewer Asset Management Plan. They will also consider a resolution to seek VUR funding for the wastewater treatment plant, a request for a SUP extension on Parcel #17020101605, and a discussion of the FY 2026-2027 budget. Additional items include reclassifying a recycling attendant position and reviewing splashpad attendant staffing.

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TOWN OF RED SPRINGS, NORTH CAROLINA MAYOR & BOARD OF COMMISSIONER MEETING April 7, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION BY III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG IV. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Board Minutes – April 7th, & 21st , 2026 B. Releases and Refunds C. Staff Reports 1) Town Clerk 2) Finance Department 3) Human Resources 4) Police Department 5) Fire Department 6) Zoning/Code Enforcement 7) Parks & Recreation 8) Streets, Water & Collections, and Sewer 9) Electrical & Buildings and Grounds VII. PRESENTATIONS A. Lupus Awareness Proclamation B. Resolution Honoring Public Power Lineworkers C. April 7th 2025 Power Surge Investigation Report, RGRID Power PLLC D. Juneteenth – Ms. Eva Patterson- Heath E. Boy Scout Project – Mr. Nicholas Strickland VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. Planning Board Vacancy IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Releases and Refunds B. Update from Mayor’s Academy C. Reappointment of Mr. Alton McNeill to the ABC Board D. Request for SUP Extension- Parcel #17020101605 E . Resolution to Apply for VUR Funding for the Wastewater Treatment Plant F. Resolution to Approve and Adopt The 2026-2025 Sewer System Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Implementation of The 2021 Sewer Asset Management Plan (AMP) G. Consideration to Reclassify PT Recycling Attendant to Recycling Attendant/Maintenance Worker H. Splashpad Attendants I. Rescheduling the May Regular Board Meetin [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Meeting

Town to discuss 2026-2027 budget proposal

The Red Springs Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to continue discussion on the FY 2026-2027 budget proposal, which covers departmental needs, solid waste collection, tax collection, and debt service.

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AGENDA SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM. I. CALLED TO ORDER II. INVOCATION III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Budget Proposal FY 2026-2027 – Continuation of departmental needs, solid waste collection, tax collection, and debt service. V. ADJOURN
Tue Mar 3, 2026

Meeting

Red Springs Board discusses FY 2026-2027 budget and budget amendments

The Mayor and Board of Commissioners will discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget and consider two budget amendments. The meeting includes reviews of surplus property requests and shelter operations.

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TOWN OF RED SPRINGS, NORTH CAROLINA MAYOR & BOARD OF COMMISSIONER MEETING March 3, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION BY III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG IV. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Board Minutes – February 16, 2026 B. Releases and Refunds C. Staff Reports 1) Town Clerk 2) Finance Department 3) Human Resources 4) Police Department 5) Fire Department 6) Zoning/Code Enforcement 7) Parks & Recreation 8) Streets, Water & Collections, and Sewer 9) Electrical & Buildings and Grounds VII. PRESENTATION VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. Permanent Drainage Easement on McMillan Street B. Planning Board Vacancy IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Budget Amendment #2026-03-03-01 B. Budget Amendment #2026-03-03-02 C. Surplus Property Requests D. Discussion of FY 2026-2027 Budget E. Special Events: Street Festival and July 4th Celebration F. Shelter Operations X. ANNOUNCEMENTS Fy 2026-2027 Budget Workshops: March 17th at 6:00pm April 21st at 6:00pm By April 30th , at 6:00pm May 19th at 6:00pm NC Main Street Conference, March 10 – 12th in New Bern, NC Digital Literacy Class, March 17th at 9:00am at the Community Building Retail Conference, March 31st in Charlotte, NC Save the Date: City Vision, May 5-7 in Raleigh, NC Planning Board Training May 5th at the Lumber River Council of Government. XI. COMMENTS XII. CLOSED SESSION - N.C.G.S. §143-318.11 (3) and (6) XIII. ADJOURN
Mon Feb 16, 2026

Meeting

Town of Red Springs to review FY 2024-2025 audit and electric conversion plan

The Mayor and Board of Commissioners will receive a financial audit presentation and an update on the 2012-2031 Long Range Electric Conversion Plan. The board will also discuss a drainage easement on McMillan Street and a Planning Board vacancy.

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944048310452 AGENDA TOWN OF RED SPRINGS, NORTH CAROLINA MAYOR & BOARD OF COMMISSIONER MEETING February 16, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION BY III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG IV. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Board Minutes – January 6, 2026 B. Releases and Refunds C. Staff Reports 1) Town Clerk 2) Finance Department 3) Human Resources 4) Police Department 5) Fire Department 6) Zoning/Code Enforcement 7) Parks & Recreation 8) Water & Sewer, and WTP, WWTP 9) Electrical, Streets, Sanitation, & Buildings and Grounds VII. PRESENTATION A. FY 2024-2025 Audit Presentation by Thompson, Price, Adams, & Co,. P.A. B. Update on 2012-2031 Long Range Electric Conversion Plan VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. Growth Opportunity Development Program B. Permanent Drainage Easement on McMillan Street IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Quarterly Finance Update B. Reaffirming the Code of Ethics Policy Previously Adopted on November 3, 2025 C. Planning Board Vacancy D. Update on Winter Storms Fern and Gianna X. ANNOUNCEMENTS XI. COMMENTS XII. CLOSED SESSION - N.C.G.S. §143-318.11 (3) and (6) XIII. ADJOURN
Tue Jan 6, 2026

Meeting

Red Springs Board of Commissioners to swear in newly elected officials

The Mayor and Board of Commissioners will administer the oath of office to newly elected officials. The board will also consider a budget amendment and discuss dates for the Essentials of Municipal Government course.

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944048310452 AGENDA TOWN OF RED SPRINGS, NORTH CAROLINA MAYOR & BOARD OF COMMISSIONER MEETING JANUARY 6, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION BY III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG IV. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Board Minutes – December 2, 2025 B. Releases and Refunds C. Budget Amendment - #2026-01-06-01 D. Staff Reports 1) Finance Department 2) Human Resources 3) Police Department 4) Fire Department 5) Zoning/Code Enforcement 6) Parks & Recreation 7) Water & Sewer, and WTP, WWTP 8) Electrical, Streets, Sanitation, & Buildings and Grounds 9) Town Clerk VII. PRESENTATION None VIII. ADJOURN MEETING OF CURRENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IX. OATH TO OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO THE NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS The Swearing in of Oath of Office for the newly elected officials X. MAYOR TO CALL NEW BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO ORDER XI. NEW BUSINESS A. Essentials of Municipal Government Course Dates Putting this before the board so that newly elected and those re-elected will have the information. Attending this course also satisfies the ethics requirements for elected officials. Asheville, NC – January 15 – 16, 2026 Wilmington, NC – January 22, 2026 Rocky Mount, NC – February 12 -13, 2026 Greensboro, NC – February 19 – 20, 2026 Chapel Hil, NC – February 26 – 27, 2026 XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS XIII. COMMENTS XVI. CLOSED SESSION – N.C.G.S. §143-318.11 (3) and (6) XV. ADJOURN
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Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$986/mo (198 assisted households · 2025)

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