Columbia, North Carolina

[skipped page]Page 47 of Book 25 Resolution in Opposition to Proposed Limits on Landing Blue Crabs; Motion by Alderman Owens to accept All approved. Donna Combs presented the Tax Collector’s Report 21.80% v 25.25% same time last year. Budget & Fiscal -Monica Mauffray report new employee has stated Juliana Owens, 10 fund rev. 24% v 36% exp. 30 fund rev. exp. 38% v 32% exp. Ordinance update, Alderman Owens reported meetings postponed until after elections. Manager’s report; Purchased 3 vehicles for $34,500.00. Waiting for Fire Department’s contract to be returned. Railroad street speed bump results was majority wanted them to be installed. Attorney’s Report: None Alderman comments; Mayor Owens discussed trash in front of Woodgate Appt. board asked town manager to call the manager of the facility to discuss. Announcements: Holiday Veterans Day Nov. 11 office closed and Thanksgiving Holiday office closed Nov. 27 & 27. With no additional business a motion by Alderman Mastronardo, Mayor Owens adjourned the meeting. This the 21'' day of November, 2025. “Mayor Sandra S. Owens ATTEST: Monica N Mauffray, Clerk

TOWN OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ALDERMAN Ms. Mr. Ms. Mr. Ms. Mr. A. B. by ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Monica N Mauffray, Clerk & Town Manager Sandra S Owens, Mayor Will Crowe, Town Attorney Bryan Owens, Mayor Pro-tem Clydette Overton Hal Fleming Lynda Mastronardo David Davenport Town of Columbia Board of Alderman Meeting The Town of Columbia Board of Aldermen are scheduled to meet in regular session at 7:00 pm, Monday July 6, 2026, at the Town’s Conference Room, 103 Main Street, to act upon the following business: Call to Order Mayor Sandra S. Owens Consent Agenda — All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be enacted one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately: D. =mQamm 1. Minutes of the June 1, 2026 Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting 2. Minutes of the recessed June 29, 2026 meeting 3. Tax Discoveries — none 4. Tax Releases — none 5. Tax Refunds — none 6. Water/Sewer upward adjustments Erica Glass $68.00 Columbia Garage $93.12 7. Water/Sewer downward adjustment GSM (leak) $230.04 Maria Topete (pool) $79.31 Marvin Silva (pool) $234.77 Sonny VanDorpe (incorrect billing) $747.90 Pablo Arce (incorrect billing) $1,033.07 Zena Skinner (leak) $283.82 Public Comment Period - Each speaker is allowed to address the Board for three minutes. The mayor has the option to limit the number of spokesmen for each group or [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Page 61 of Book 25 TOWN OF COLUMBIA BOARD MINUTES May 4, 2026 The Town of Columbia Board of Aldermen met in regular session at 7:PM, Monday, May 4, 2026 in the meeting room of the Columbia Municipal Building. Aldermen attending were Bryan Owens, Lynda Mastronardo, Clydette Overton, David Davenport and Mayor Sandra Owens presided; Alderman Hal Fleming was absent. Mayor Owens Called the meeting to order and asked Alderman Overton to pray. Upon motion of Alderman Mastronardo the board voted unanimously to accept, the Consent agenda was approved. This included: 1. Minutes of the April 6, 2026 Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting 2. Tax Discoveries – none 3. Tax Releases – none 4. Tax Refunds – none 4. Water/Sewer downward adjustments Silverio Flores (leak) $175.40 Christopher Purvis (leak) $399.99 Inez Swain (leak) $377.11 5. Water/Sewer upward adjustment Mayor Owens announced the Public Comment Period and invited remarks from those attending the meeting; Jean Lambert-Made note that the agenda wasn’t on the website and it needs to be. She also continues to have concerns about the approved CAMA plans for the Harbor Town Ferries project, she thinks the boat slips will be too small. Ms. Lambert indicated she has been documenting when the boats come in and would like the Town to add to the records that are being recorded the width (beam) of the boats. Tim Nelson-Concerned about string lights still being on the building. Law enforcement report- Sheriff [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Page 59 of Book 25 TOWN OF COLUMBIA BOARD MINUTES April 6, 2026 The Town of Columbia Board of Aldermen met in regular session at 7:7PM, Monday, April 6, 2026 in the meeting room of the Columbia Municipal Building. Aldermen attending were Bryan Owens, Lynda Mastronardo, Hal Fleming, David Davenport and Mayor Sandra Owens presided; Alderman Clydette Overton was absent. Mayor Owens opened the floor up to Public Hearing for CDBGI funding with NCDWI. Cole Williams with McDavid & McDavid Assoc. proceeded with the public hearing. Mr. Williams asked for motion to proceed with submitting an application on behalf of the Town for WWTP improvements to include; clarifiers, oxidation pump, electrical improvements and miscellaneous items in the amount not to exceed $3 million. Motion by Alderman Mastronardo and All approved. Closed public hearing. Mr. Williams also asked for a motion to proceed with a separate grant to help with replacing water meters with AMI meters, motion by Alderman Owens and All approved. Mayor Owens Called the meeting to order and asked Alderman Owens to pray. Upon motion of Alderman Fleming the board voted unanimously to accept, the Consent agenda was approved. This included: 1. Minutes of the March 2, 2026 Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting 2. Tax Discoveries — none 3. Tax Releases — none 4. Tax Refunds Matt Arvis $11.34 5. Water/Sewer downward adjustments Mideast Housing (leak) $2,377.11 Michael Bonilla (leak) $69.96 Venus Alexander (leak) $74.76 Teresa A [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Page 56 of Book 25 TOWN OF COLUMBIA BOARD MINUTES March 2, 2026 The Town of Columbia Board of Aldermen met in regular session at 7:PM, Monday, March 2, 2026 in the meeting room of the Columbia Municipal Building. Aldermen attending were Clydette Overton, Lynda Mastronardo, Hal Fleming and Mayor Sandra Owens presided; Alderman Bryan Owens was absent. Mayor Owens Called the meeting to order and prayed. Motion by Alderman Overton to closed 2019 CDBG-NR program all approved unanimously. Motion by Alderman Mastronardo to fill vacant seat with David Davenport all approved unanimously. Upon motion of Alderman Fleming the board voted unanimously to accept, the Consent agenda was approved. This included: 1. Minutes of the February 17, 2026 Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting 2. Tax Discoveries — none 3. Tax Releases — none 4. Tax Refunds — none 5. Water/Sewer downward adjustments 2 customers incorrectly charged penalty $5.28 Barbara Spencer/Rental rev. penalty pd on time $15.00 Mike & Lisa Nagle — leak $171.39 Michael Sisco — Leak $90.84 Eagle Mart #2 — Leak $244.45 Inez Swain — Leak $92.22 6. Water/Sewer upward adjustment Mayor Owens announced the Public Comment Period and invited remarks from those attending the meeting. Tim Nelson noted Christmas lights should be turned off. Jean Lambert talked about Facebook post had interesting comments surrounding the Town of Edenton’s grant. She attended workshop at the library surrounding Economic Development & Planning, COG Region [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Page 53 of Book 25 TOWN OF COLUMBIA BOARD MINUTES February 17, 2026 The Town of Columbia Board of Aldermen met in regular session at 7:PM, Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in the meeting room of the Columbia Municipal Building. Aldermen attending were Clydette Overton, Bryan Owens, Lynda Mastronardo and Mayor Sandra Owens presided; Alderman Hal Fleming was absent. Mayor Owens Called the meeting to order and called on Alderman Overton to pray. Upon motion of Alderman Overton the board voted unanimously to accept, the Consent agenda was approved. This included: 1. Minutes of the January 5, 2026 Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting 2. Tax Discoveries — none 3. Tax Releases — none 4. Tax Refunds — none 5. Water/Sewer downward adjustments 63 customers reversed cutoff fee $945.00 DAC reversed penalty $1,161.80 Michelle Heckstall/leak $68.14 Clydette Overton/reversed penalty $3.64 Kisha Norman/reversed bill $48.89 6. Water/Sewer upward adjustment Mayor Owens announced the Public Comment Period and invited remarks from those attending the meeting. Dianne Bryant, Cemetery Road, concerned about her property taxes are too high, the board asked Ms. Bryant to come to the office with her paperwork and the tax staff would help to make sense of what she had. With no additional comments the Public Comment Period was closed. Law enforcement report; Sheriff Kevin Sawyer; January, 2026 report was handed out to the board. Sheriff reported 3 investigations, 1 criminal summons, | order for arrest an [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Page 50 of Book 25 TOWN OF COLUMBIA BOARD MINUTES January 5, 2026 The Town of Columbia Board of Aldermen met in regular session at 7:PM, Monday, January 5, 2026 in the meeting room of the Columbia Municipal Building. Aldermen attending were Clydette Overton, Hal Fleming, Bryan Owens and Mayor Sandra Owens presided; Alderman Lynda Mastronardo was absent. Mayor Owens Called the meeting to order and called on Alderman Owens to pray. Upon motion of Alderman Overton the board voted unanimously to accept, the Consent agenda was approved. This included: Minutes of the December 1, 2025 Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting 1. 2. Tax Discoveries — none 3. Tax Releases — none 4. Tax Refunds — none 5. Water/Sewer downward adjustments Tyrrell Elem. School $1,837.03 Issac Alvarez $15.00 Shamari Spencer $15.00 Leon Howard $116.90 Jennifer Scott $15.00 6. Water/Sewer upward adjustment Mayor Owens announced the Public Comment Period and invited remarks from those attending the meeting. Jean Lambert stated she was very interested in the economic development for the town and is glad to see the Town Ordinances being reviewed. With no additional comments the Public Comment Period was closed. Audit presentation by Jeff Best CPA, copies were given to each board member. Harbor Towns Ferries projects update; Chris Morris with R A Chesson handed out plans and discussed the 3 phases for the project. Mr. Morris asked for an approval to proceed with the plans, motion was made by Alderman Owens [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]