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AGENDA
Town Council Work Session
Tuesday, February 24, 2026: 3:00 PM
C. Michael Haney Community Room: Southern Pines Police Department
450 W. Pennsylvania Ave
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. TOWN MANAGER’S COMMENTS
4. ACTION ITEMS
a. Sandhills Bogeys User Agreement
This is a final draft agreement for the Sandhills Bogeys to operate at Southern Pines Sport Park.
b. Seaboard Station - Train Depot Lease
A presentation will be offered by Kevin Drum regarding his speakeasy concept and a lease allowing for the unfit
and eventual operation will be considered.
c. Budget Amendments: Close Water Treatment Process Modernization Fund and Open Water Treatment Process
Modernization-Phase II Fund
Closing Water Treatment Process Modernization Fund since phase I projects have been completed and
capitalized. Transfer the remaining balance to a new Water Treatment Process Modernization - Phase II Fund to
track phase II of these improvements.
d. Approve Resolution #1145 - Setting a Public Hearing Date for Annexation Petition AX-01-26: 609 Clark Street
Mr. Carter Spencer and Mrs. Annette Spencer are petitioning the Town of Southern Pines for annexation of +/-
1.25 acres of land. Per Resolution #1142 — Directing the Clerk to Investigate a Petition Received Under G.S.
106A-31, the Clerk has certified the sufficiency of the application and the application is ready for a hearing date
to be set.
e. Adoption of Water and Sewer Asset Management Plan (AMP) and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
The Engineering Consultant WithersRavenel has been working to complete two Asset Inventory and Assessment
(AIA) grants. WithersRavenel will present a summary of their work and findings which include an Asset
Management Plan (AMP) and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). To close out the project with the funding agency,
the AMP and CIP must be adopted by Council.
5. COUNCIL UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
a. American 250 Patriots Marker
The Alfred Moore Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) would like to
donate a commemorative plaque at Town Hall. This is an initiative of the national chapter to honor the 250th
anniversary of the United States and to recognize local Patriots of the Revolutionary War. They seek formal
authorization by the Town to submit to the national organization. A chapter representative will attend the work
session.
b. Town Hall Status Report
Staff will update the Council regarding progress on the new Town Hall facility.
c. Admin & Finance Buildings
With the opening of Town Hall in 2026, staff will relocate from the current administration and finance buildings
and they will become vacant. Staff seeks direction from Council on the disposition of each building and whether
to advance any capital projects that were funded for FY 26, but are currently on hold due to this status.
d. FY 2026 Mid-Year Financial Update

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Staff will provide a review of major revenues and expenditures through December 2025.
e. SoPines Sustainovates! Update
SoPines Sustainovates! is a new initiative launched with the FY 25-26 budget. Staff will provide a brief status
update, as we plan to request continued funding for FY 26-27.
f. Planning Department Update
Planning staff will briefly update the Town Council on agenda items coming in March.
6. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
7. ADJOURNMENT
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