II. Pledge of Allegiance (Mayor Raynor)

III. Approval of the Agenda

IV. Oaths of Office

IV.A. Mayor R. Max Raynor

IV.B. Commissioner Will Chandler

IV.C. Commissioner Maxine Holley

IV.D. Commissioner William Neighbors

V. Nomination and Election of Mayor Pro Tempore

VI. Department Reports

VI.A. Police

VI.B. Human Resources

VI.C. Parks and Recreation

VI.D. Fire

VI.E. Planning/Zoning

VI.F. Cultural Arts

VI.G. Electric

VI.H. Public Works

VII. Public Hearing (Mayor Raynor)

VII.A. CDBG-I Program Closeout (David Gale, WithersRavenel)

VIII. Items for Discussion (Mayor Raynor)

VIII.A. Consider approval of CDBG-I Program Closeout public hearing minutes (David Gale, WithersRavenel)

VIII.B. Consider approval of Mr. Hampton Whittington's reappointment to the Johnston County Economic Development Advisory Board representing the Town of Benson (Angie Thornton)

VIII.C. Consider approval of Advisory Board Appointments (Angie Thornton)

VIII.C.1. Planning

VIII.C.1.a. Charlie Harper -- ETJ

VIII.C.1.b. Heather Eide -- Resident

VIII.C.2. Cultural Arts

VIII.C.2.a. Linda Peacock -- Resident

VIII.C.3. Board of Adjustment

VIII.C.3.a. Casey Hall -- Resident

VIII.C.3.b. Jean Casanave -- Resident

VIII.D. Consider approval of Purchase Orders over $30,000 (Calla Godwin)

VIII.D.1. United Power Solutions, Intl. -- Transformer -- $65,000

VIII.E. Consider approval of the 2026 Regular Board Meeting and Holiday Schedules (Calla Godwin)

VIII.F. Consider approval of contract with Wetherill Engineering for water line replacement (Jay Murray)

VIII.G. Consider approval of contract with ECS Southeast, LLC for Phase 1 on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade (Jay Murray)

IX. Closed Session

IX.A. N.C. General Statute 143.318.11(a)(6): to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, or conditions of employment of a public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee, except when the individual in question is a member of the city council or other public body or is being considered to fill a vacancy on the city council or other public body.

IX.B. N.C. General Statute 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.

IX.C. N.C. General Statute 143.318.11(a)(3): to consult with an attorney retained by the Board in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of a claim, judicial action, mediation, arbitration, or administrative procedure.