Red Springs public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners met for their monthly meeting, approving a consent agenda and allocating funds to two nonprofits. They received presentations on the town audit and water asset inventory assessment, then entered closed session for personnel matters before adjourning.
- Approved consent agenda including releases/refunds, November 1 minutes, and 3 budget amendments
- Heard town audit report for year ended June 30, 2022 from S. Preston Douglas Associates
- Received Water Asset Inventory Assessment results from WithersRavenel
- Approved $2,900 for Palmer Prevention, Inc. and $2,800 for Red Springs Historical Museum Foundation
- Entered closed session for personnel matters
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners approved a $7,181,373 grant resolution for water/sewer infrastructure improvements, held a public hearing on a sewer improvement project, and approved speed tables on Coppedge and East 5th Streets. The board also made committee appointments and discussed a pay increase for two mosquito sprayers, but took no action on it.
- Approved $7,181,373.00 grant from DEQ via American Rescue Plan for water/sewer infrastructure
- Public hearing held on FY2016 CDBG sewer system improvement project
- Approved 1 speed table on Coppedge Street and 2 on East 5th Street
- Approved committee board appointments
- No action taken on pay increase for two certified mosquito sprayers
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners met on October 4, 2022, and took several actions. They tabled a request for a speed table on Coppedge Street until the next meeting, approved funding contracts for the Chamber of Commerce and Robeson County Disaster Recovery Coalition, appointed new Planning Board members, and voted to offer Antoine G. Marshall the town attorney contract. They also tabled a pay increase for two mosquito sprayers.
- Tabled speed table on Coppedge Street until next meeting
- Approved funding contracts for Chamber of Commerce and Robeson County Disaster Recovery Coalition
- Appointed Debra Graham as Planning Board chair, Chris Locklear and Johnny Robertson as members
- Voted to offer Antoine G. Marshall the town attorney contract
- Tabled pay increase for mosquito sprayers Steven Henderson and Jorja Logan
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda, supported a high school homecoming parade, approved contracts for the library and BART program, and discussed a $950,000 grant for industrial park land and downtown improvements. The board also entered closed session for personnel matters and approved a pay raise for one employee while tabling two others.
- Approved Red Springs High School Homecoming Parade on October 7, 2022, with road closures from 3-4 pm
- Approved $8,000 contract for McMillan Memorial Library and $1,000 for BART Program
- Discussed $950,000 grant for Industrial Park land purchase and downtown streetscape improvements
- Approved 3% pay increase for Chris Hicks for passing certified operator exam
- Tabled pay increases for Steven Henderson and Jorja Logan until next meeting
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting on August 2, 2022. They approved a lease agreement for the Rescue Squad building, accepted policy updates, and added one part-time Fire Department position. A motion to give the Rescue Squad a $10,000 lump-sum payment failed on a tie-breaker, but the board approved paying the squad's ambulance insurance and releasing the remaining funds. The board also approved donating land for 3D-printed houses and entered a closed session for attorney and personnel matters.
- Approved lease agreement for Rescue Squad building
- Rejected $10,000 lump-sum payment to Rescue Squad (tie-breaker vote against)
- Approved paying Rescue Squad's ambulance insurance and releasing remaining funds
- Approved donated land near Tom Cope's Park for 3D-printed houses
- Added one part-time Fire Department position (motion for two failed)
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting, approving the consent agenda and entering closed session for attorney and personnel matters. They heard a presentation on a potential 3D-printed home project for homeless and veterans, and postponed recognition of former employees.
- Approved consent agenda including releases/refunds and June 13, 21, 24 minutes
- Heard proposal from ETI CEO James Freeman for 3D-printed concrete homes with NC State and Habitat for Humanity
- Entered closed session for attorney and personnel reasons
- Public input: speed bumps on 5th Avenue, water/sewage issues
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners approved the FY2022/2023 budget with changes including a 5% probationary increase for new employees, a $15/hour minimum for lower-paid staff, and a $1/hour COLA. Education raises and certification raises were not included. A workshop on merit increases and the Fire Department is scheduled for July 11, 2022.
- Approved FY2022/2023 budget with 5% probationary increase for new employees
- Set lower-paid employees to $15/hour
- Instituted $1/hour Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
- No education or certification raises
- Scheduled workshop on merit increases, policy, and Fire Department for July 11, 2022
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held a recess budget meeting to continue discussions on the FY2022/2023 budget. They reviewed and made recommendations on several budget items, including employee pay raises, a Juneteenth event allocation, and fire department positions, but did not vote on the budget. The meeting was recessed to June 24, 2022, for final approval.
- Juneteenth Event budget changed to $1,500
- All employees below $15/hour to be raised to $15/hour
- 5% merit raise policy change to be brought before board
- Full-time custodian position recommended to split into two part-time positions
- Flora McDonald budget recommended at $4,000; two part-time Fire Department positions voted 4-2
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the FY2022/2023 budget with no public comments, then approved consent agenda items including budget amendments. They voted to move forward with plans for a fence at 8th Avenue Park, an obligor resolution for five police cars, and a $2,000 budget amendment for Juneteenth events. They also scheduled a budget workshop for June 13 and a budget approval meeting for June 21, and placed a freeze on employee raises until the budget is settled.
- Approved six budget amendments covering police vehicle repairs, grant proceeds, five new police cars, Juneteenth events, police fundraisers, and capital outlay transfers
- Voted to move forward with plans for a fence at 8th Avenue Park
- Approved obligor resolution for five police department cars
- Approved $2,000 budget amendment for Juneteenth events at Tom Cope Park
- Scheduled budget workshop for June 13 and budget approval for June 21; froze employee raises until budget is settled
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held a recess budget workshop to discuss the FY2022/2023 budget, asking questions and considering changes. The meeting was recessed to continue on Wednesday, May 26, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. No final decisions were made at this session.
- Discussed FY2022/2023 budget with Town Manager and Finance Director
- Board considered potential changes to the budget
- Recessed meeting to May 26, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. for continued budget workshop
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held a recess meeting on May 9, 2022, primarily to discuss personnel matters in closed session. The board voted to enter and then exit closed session, and scheduled a budget workshop for May 16, 2022. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Closed session for personnel matters under G.S. § 143-318.11
- Budget workshop scheduled for May 16, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2022/2023 budget. They went through General Fund expenditures and revenues department by department, including police, fire, streets, sanitation, water/sewer, and electric. No final decisions were made; this was a discussion and review session.
- Reviewed General Fund revenues and expenditures
- Discussed Police and Fire Department budgets
- Reviewed Water/Sewer and Electric Department revenues and expenses
- Reviewed Powell Bill revenues and expenses
- Reviewed debt schedule by department
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners approved an On-Call Engineering Contract for a $3.1 million grant project to design water and sewer line improvements. They also accepted a gift of four lots from property owners and heard a presentation from the Lumberton Housing Authority about the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The meeting was recessed to May 9, 2022.
- Approved On-Call Engineering Contract for $3.1 million water/sewer project
- Accepted gift of four lots from property owners
- Presentation on Housing Choice Voucher Program by Lumberton Housing Authority
- Approved consent agenda including releases/refunds and April 5 minutes
- Held closed session for attorney-client privilege
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting, approving several resolutions and contracts. Key actions included accepting a $3.1M ARPA water/sewer grant, a $3M flood mitigation grant, and applications for $12M in water and $15M in sewer funds. The board also renewed the town attorney's contract and approved a lease agreement with the Red Springs Rescue Squad over two dissenting votes.
- Approved ARP water/sewer grant of $3,100,000 from NC DEQ
- Approved water application for $12,000,000 and sewer application for $15,000,000
- Adopted $3,000,000 Flood Mitigation Grant Resolution for Little Raft Swamp
- Approved Red Springs Rescue Squad Lease Contract (4-2 vote)
- Renewed Town Attorney Tim Smith's contract
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners held a workshop to gather information from the Red Springs Rescue Squad. The squad discussed staffing challenges due to low pay, an active investigation, and certification records. The board also heard concerns about tax dollars and inter-department cooperation.
- Rescue squad has 44 technicians but cannot stay fully staffed due to pay
- Discussion of incident on Daniel McLeod Rd under active investigation
- Town Manager noted rescue member certifications were requested but not received
- Robeson County Emergency Management mentioned grant assistance and out-of-pocket certification costs
- Concern raised about tax dollars funding other departments
Meeting
The Board of Commissioners approved the renewal of an annual audit contract with S. Preston & Douglas Associates, LLP. The board also accepted a Cost Allocation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program to ensure federal financial management compliance.
- Renewal of annual auditor contract with S. Preston & Douglas Associates, LLP
- Acceptance of CDBG Cost Allocation Plan/Financial Management Plan
- Approval of Consent Agenda including February 1, 2022 minutes and one budget amendment
- Presentation regarding plans for the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners met on February 1, 2022, and approved a 6% cost-of-living increase for two retirees on separation allowance, declared a property on East 6th Avenue as surplus for sale, and discussed an Electricities Site Assist report projecting $13,000 in savings. The board also went into closed session for attorney-client and personnel matters.
- Approved 6% COLA increase for retirees Ronnie Patterson and Stevie Joe (vote 4-1)
- Declared LTS 13 14 Rogers on East 6th Avenue as surplus property to sell
- Electricities Site Assist report projects $13,000 savings from Duke Power
- Added closed session for client/attorney and personnel matters
Meeting
The Red Springs Board of Commissioners met and approved the consent agenda, which included releases/refunds, minutes, and three budget amendments. They also discussed the upcoming distribution of new trash cans and a change to roadside trash pickup starting March 1, with sector-based schedules.
- Approved consent agenda including releases/refunds, December 7, 2021 minutes, and three budget amendments
- New trash cans to be distributed in January and February to residential and commercial customers
- Roadside trash pickup begins March 1, with A-sector on Tuesdays and B-sector on Wednesdays
- Whitegoods and brush pickup scheduled for 1st/3rd weeks (A-sector) and 2nd/4th weeks (B-sector)
- Doctor's excuse required for continued curbside assistance