Meeting Agenda
I. Call Meeting to Order    (Mayor Raynor)
II. Pledge of Allegiance (Mayor Raynor)
III. Approval of the Agenda
IV. Consent Agenda    (Mayor Raynor)
IV.A. Consider approval of March 10, 2026, Work Session Minutes
IV.B. Consider approval of March 19, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
IV.C. Consider approval of November 24, 2025, Special Call Meeting Minutes
IV.D. Consider approval of February 19, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
IV.E. Consider approval of March 14, 2026, Board Retreat Expenses
IV.F. Consider approval of February 10, 2026, Work Session Minutes
V. Department Reports
V.A. Police
V.B. Human Resources
V.C. Parks and Recreation
V.D. Planning and Zoning
V.E. Public Works
V.F. Cultural Arts
V.G. Fire
VI. Public Comment    (Mayor Raynor)
VI.A. Presentation of Proclamation 198-2026 (Mayor Raynor)
VI.B. Presentation of Proclamation 197-2026, Poppy Month (Wanda Moore)
VI.C. Presentation of Proclamation 196-2026 (Mayor Raynor)
VI.D. Presentation of FY 2024/2025 Audit (Jay Sharpe, Town Auditor)
VI.E. Individuals wishing to address the Board are asked to provide their name and address for the record. 
VI.F. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Website Update (Tyler Douglas)
VI.G. Elevate Benson Update (Paul Boucher)
VI.H. Cultural Arts Department Update: Library Relocation Progess (Derrick Barefoot)
VII. Public Hearing (Mayor Raynor)
VII.A. SUP-01-2026 (Tanner O"Quin)
VII.B. SUP-02-2026 (Tanner O'Quin)
VIII. New Business    (Mayor Raynor)
VIII.A. Backflow/Cross-Connection Requirement for Water Service (Calla Godwin/Ray Adams)
VIII.B. Change in the due date and cutoff date for utility bills (Sharon Penny)
VIII.C. Designation of Scott Tart as Deputy Finance Director (Sharon Penny)
VIII.D. Consider approval to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for I-95/I-40 Crossroads of America Economic Development Alliance regional water and sewer project (Calla Godwin)
VIII.E. Consider approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Chicopee, LLC (Magnera) for purchase of elevated storage tank parcel (Jay Murray/Isaac Parker)
VIII.F. Consider approval of March Financial Summary (Sharon Penny)
VIII.G. Consider approval of Budget Amendment (Sharon Penny)
IX. Town Manager Report    (Calla Godwin)
IX.A. Town related events and meeting reminders: 
IX.A.1. May 2 -- Community Day @ Vyas Park 10AM - 2PM
X. Town Attorney    (Isaac Parker)
XI. Board of Commissioners Report    (Commissioners)
XII. Mayor Report    (Mayor Raynor)
XIII. Closed Session
XIII.A. NCGS 143.318.11(a)(5): To establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease.
XIII.B. NCGS 143.318.11(a)(4): To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives that may be offered by the public body in negotiations.
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call Meeting to Order    (Mayor Raynor)
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance (Mayor Raynor)
Subject:
III. Approval of the Agenda
Subject:
IV. Consent Agenda    (Mayor Raynor)
Subject:
IV.A. Consider approval of March 10, 2026, Work Session Minutes
Subject:
IV.B. Consider approval of March 19, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
Subject:
IV.C. Consider approval of November 24, 2025, Special Call Meeting Minutes
Subject:
IV.D. Consider approval of February 19, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
Subject:
IV.E. Consider approval of March 14, 2026, Board Retreat Expenses
Subject:
IV.F. Consider approval of February 10, 2026, Work Session Minutes
Subject:
V. Department Reports
Subject:
V.A. Police
Subject:
V.B. Human Resources
Subject:
V.C. Parks and Recreation
Subject:
V.D. Planning and Zoning
Subject:
V.E. Public Works
Subject:
V.F. Cultural Arts
Subject:
V.G. Fire
Subject:
VI. Public Comment    (Mayor Raynor)
Subject:
VI.A. Presentation of Proclamation 198-2026 (Mayor Raynor)
Subject:
VI.B. Presentation of Proclamation 197-2026, Poppy Month (Wanda Moore)
Subject:
VI.C. Presentation of Proclamation 196-2026 (Mayor Raynor)
Subject:
VI.D. Presentation of FY 2024/2025 Audit (Jay Sharpe, Town Auditor)
Subject:
VI.E. Individuals wishing to address the Board are asked to provide their name and address for the record. 
Subject:
VI.F. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Website Update (Tyler Douglas)
Subject:
VI.G. Elevate Benson Update (Paul Boucher)
Subject:
VI.H. Cultural Arts Department Update: Library Relocation Progess (Derrick Barefoot)
Subject:
VII. Public Hearing (Mayor Raynor)
Subject:
VII.A. SUP-01-2026 (Tanner O"Quin)
Subject:
VII.B. SUP-02-2026 (Tanner O'Quin)
Subject:
VIII. New Business    (Mayor Raynor)
Subject:
VIII.A. Backflow/Cross-Connection Requirement for Water Service (Calla Godwin/Ray Adams)
Subject:
VIII.B. Change in the due date and cutoff date for utility bills (Sharon Penny)
Subject:
VIII.C. Designation of Scott Tart as Deputy Finance Director (Sharon Penny)
Subject:
VIII.D. Consider approval to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for I-95/I-40 Crossroads of America Economic Development Alliance regional water and sewer project (Calla Godwin)
Subject:
VIII.E. Consider approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) with Chicopee, LLC (Magnera) for purchase of elevated storage tank parcel (Jay Murray/Isaac Parker)
Subject:
VIII.F. Consider approval of March Financial Summary (Sharon Penny)
Subject:
VIII.G. Consider approval of Budget Amendment (Sharon Penny)
Subject:
IX. Town Manager Report    (Calla Godwin)
Subject:
IX.A. Town related events and meeting reminders: 
Subject:
IX.A.1. May 2 -- Community Day @ Vyas Park 10AM - 2PM
Subject:
X. Town Attorney    (Isaac Parker)
Subject:
XI. Board of Commissioners Report    (Commissioners)
Subject:
XII. Mayor Report    (Mayor Raynor)
Subject:
XIII. Closed Session
Subject:
XIII.A. NCGS 143.318.11(a)(5): To establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease.
Subject:
XIII.B. NCGS 143.318.11(a)(4): To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives that may be offered by the public body in negotiations.

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