Red Springs public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners met, swore in new members, and approved several items. The town received $3.1 million for water and sewer projects and a $3 million grant for stormwater improvements to Little Raft Swamp, totaling $6.1 million. The board also approved a new record retention schedule, accepted a police grant, and authorized the town manager to purchase a new truck for the Electrical Department.
- $3.1M state budget for water and sewer projects
- $3M grant for Little Raft Swamp stormwater/flooding improvements
- Approved purchase of garbage truck at $202,550 (low bid)
- Police grant of $24,441 for radios and fingerprint machine
- Approved new state record retention schedules
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and voted to amend the CDBG Infrastructure Grant scope to add nine streets for sewer line replacement. They also reviewed the town's audit results, approved an Obligor Resolution for purchasing the Rescue Building, and set holiday event dates.
- Amended CDBG grant ($1,988,741) to add Malpas, Saratoga, Taylor, Oak, Grantham, Haywood, Jackson, McMillan, and Church streets for sewer work
- Approved Obligor Resolution for purchase of Rescue Building at 208 West Fifth Avenue with loan from Lumber River EMC
- Received audit report from S. Preston Douglas & Associates with no findings noted
- Set Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday closures and event dates (Christmas Tree Lighting Dec 4, Street Festival Dec 11)
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and voted to finalize the purchase of the Lumbee River EMC building on 4th Avenue, paying $15,000 at closing and $100,000 over an 8-year loan. They also approved the December 4th Christmas Parade, accepted the consent agenda, and discussed audit results and fire department personnel in closed session.
- Approved land loan purchase of Lumbee River EMC Building on 4th Avenue: $15,000 at closing, $100,000 over 8 years
- Approved Christmas Parade for Saturday, December 4th, 2021, subject to CDC recommendations
- Accepted consent agenda including releases, refunds, September 7th minutes, and budget amendments
- Audit results delayed pending Local Government Commission clarification
- Discussed Fire Advisory Committee and personnel in closed session
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting, approving a consent agenda, a memorial road name, a Halloween date, and authorizing the town manager and attorney to pursue purchasing the Rescue Building, which is in foreclosure. The board also discussed fair housing grant activities and held closed sessions regarding the Rescue Building.
- Approved memorial road name Kenneth Monroe for Old Shannon Road from Main Street to Highway #71
- Set Halloween observance for Saturday, October 30, 2021, 6-8 p.m., subject to COVID-19 guidelines
- Authorized Town Manager and Town Attorney to investigate and purchase the Rescue Building (in foreclosure)
- Discussed Fair Housing CDBG grant 3rd quarter activities, including mailed booklets and website info
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting, approving the consent agenda including releases/refunds, minutes, and budget amendments. The board heard presentations from the Robeson County Ministers of Justice and the county's Emergency 911 Communication Center, and discussed but took no action on whether to require masks in public buildings due to rising COVID-19 cases.
- Approved consent agenda including releases/refunds, minutes, and budget amendments
- Discussed water/sewer account billing error for account #1781
- Robeson County Ministers of Justice presented their mission and contact info
- Robeson County 911 Communication Center gave overview of dispatch services
- Discussed potential mask requirement in public buildings; no action taken
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting, approving a consent agenda and several items, including making Juneteenth a town holiday, accepting an emergency 911 dispatch contract with Robeson County, and adopting a $150,000 state grant for water infrastructure assessment. The board also heard a presentation on parks and recreation maintenance plans.
- Adopted Juneteenth as a town holiday
- Approved Emergency 911 Dispatch and Communication Services contract with Robeson County
- Accepted $150,000 State Reserve Grant for water infrastructure asset inventory and assessment
- Discussed parks and recreation upkeep and potential hiring for grass cutting
- Presented a proclamation to Red Springs High School student Eddrick Darius James
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners approved the FY2021/2022 budget ordinance, including a budget amendment recognizing $39,715.17 in insurance proceeds for damaged police cars. They also approved donations to three local nonprofits, a new trash truck and pickup schedule, a town mechanic position, and a school resource officer. The Red Springs Rescue Squad request was tabled pending documentation.
- Approved FY2021/2022 Budget Ordinance with amendment recognizing $39,715.17 insurance proceeds for police cars damaged on 5/2/21
- Donated $1,000 each to BART Food Pantry, Robeson County Community Arts Guild, and Robeson County Church and Community Center
- Approved new trash cans and trash truck, with brush/white goods pickup divided into 4 sections (1 per week)
- Approved new Town Mechanic position for Street Department
- Approved School Resource Officer for Red Springs Elementary School; tabled Rescue Squad request until documentation provided
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed FY2021/2022 budget but voted not to adopt it, rescheduling for June 15, 2021. They approved several items including a Juneteenth road closure, reopening town buildings, adopting the American Rescue Plan resolution, and a whistleblower policy. Requests from the Rescue Squad and Robeson County Community Arts Guild were tabled for further information.
- Adopted American Rescue Plan resolution for estimated $970,000 in federal funds
- Approved Juneteenth road closure on Main Street (Hwy 211) between 3rd and 4th Avenue, June 19, 2021
- Voted to open town buildings full-time starting July 1, 2021
- Denied water bill reduction for First Freewill Baptist Church, allowed 12-month payment plan for $775.70
- Tabled budget adoption; next meeting June 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held a recessed budget workshop for the FY 2021/2022 budget. They reviewed changes from the prior session, discussed the Athletic Program Superintendent position, and agreed to add a 3% cost of living raise for town employees. The board also discussed the Red Springs Rescue Squad's budget, with the town manager to meet with them.
- 3% cost of living raise for town employees added to budget
- Discussion of Donell Ferguson/Athletic Program Superintendent position and plans
- Red Springs Rescue Squad budget discussed; town manager to meet with squad
- Auditor handouts distributed for board to fill out and sign
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held a recess budget workshop to review the FY 2021/2022 budget expense worksheet. Town Manager David Ashburn and Finance Director Sharon McFarland discussed each department's budget line-by-line, making minor adjustments and answering questions. The board will continue budget discussions at the next workshop on May 18, 2021.
- Reviewed General Fund Expenditures and Revenues
- Reviewed Powell Bill Fund projected revenues and expenses
- Reviewed Police, Fire, Street, Sanitation, and other department budgets
- Reviewed Water, Sewer, and Electric department budgets
- Scheduled next budget workshop for May 18, 2021
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing regarding the budget filing and publication. The board also reviewed the projected FY2021/2022 budget and discussed responses to the Local Government Commission.
- Approved contract with Tyler Technologies Software Company for the Finance Department
- Approved two budget amendments via the Consent Agenda
- Held public hearing for GS 159-12 Budget Filing and Publication
- Presented projected FY2021/2022 budget for upcoming workshops
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners approved several items, including a $1,158,837.50 bid for sewer line and road repairs, a resolution to update the flood damage prevention ordinance, pay raises for ABC Board members, and the purchase of two police vehicles. They also voted to take over operations of the McMillan Memorial Library and to move forward with planning the July 4th celebration and Christmas parade.
- Approved $1,158,837.50 CDBG bid from KRG Utility Incorporation for sewer line and road repairs
- Adopted resolution to amend Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to comply with NC Chapter 160-D
- Approved $150/month pay raise for ABC Board Chairperson and $125/month for two board members
- Approved purchase of two 2021 Dodge Pursuit Vehicles for $84,000, funded by DOJ asset forfeiture funds
- Voted to take over utilities and operation of McMillan Memorial Library