Columbia public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Aldermen
The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the July 1, 2023 meeting minutes and four water/sewer downward adjustments. The Board reviewed a proposal for a ZIP Line attraction but stated they cannot commit town funds to the project.
- Approved July 1, 2023 Board of Aldermen Meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved water/sewer downward adjustments for Lakayla Hill Melton ($85.83), Maxine Canton ($1,536.38), Inez Swain ($20.36), and Twin Oakes ($1,845.12) (unanimous)
- Deferred June and July Law Enforcement Reports
Board of Aldermen
The Board approved the 2023-24 Budget and a resolution to accept a $7,080 ARP Sewer Improvement Grant. A resolution was unanimously adopted to oppose the NCDOT's plan to close and remove the Fonsoe Street Bridge. The Board also approved a $24,398.20 budget amendment to balance the water/sewer fund.
- Approved resolution to accept $7,080 ARP Sewer Improvement Grant (unanimous)
- Approved Sales Tax Certification Form (unanimous)
- Approved 2023-24 Budget as presented (unanimous)
- Approved $24,398.20 budget amendment to balance water/sewer fund
- Adopted Resolution Opposing Closure and Removal of the Fonsoe Street Bridge (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board voted to demolish a condemned building at 923 Railroad Street and apply the cost as a tax lien. The Board also accepted a $20,000 flooding grant for Bridge Street and approved an audit contract. A public hearing for the 2023-2024 budget was held with no comments offered.
- Approved Consent Agenda including water/sewer adjustments for Marilyn McClese ($15.00), Sandra Owens ($81.61), and GSM Properties ($120.29) (3-0)
- Approved demolition of structure at 923 Railroad Street with costs applied as a tax lien (unanimous)
- Accepted $20,000 Albemarle RC&D grant for Bridge Street flooding engineering (unanimous)
- Approved audit contract with Jeff Best, CPA for $18,750 (audit fee), $6,188 (financial statements), and $2,062 (other fees) (unanimous)