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TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN
TOWN COUNCIL
February 25, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Time: 3:00 PM
Town Hall Council Chambers | 160 Midland Avenue, Black Mountain, NC 28711
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. NEW BUSINESS
2.A. Consideration of Budget Amendment- Police - Steve Parker, Police Chief
Motion: Motion to approve budget amendments as recommended.
2.B. Short-Term Repairs of Concession Stand at Veterans Park for Baseball Season -
Richard Hicks, Interim Town Manager
Motion: Staff will discuss this item with Council and Council will take a vote
on proceeding with short-term repairs of the concession stand at Veterans
Park for the upcoming baseball season.
3. CLOSED SESSION - § NCGS 143-318.11(A)(6) : TO CONSIDER THE QUALIFICATIONS,
COMPETENCE, PERFORMANCE, CHARACTER, FITNESS, CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT,
OR CONDITIONS OF INITIAL EMPLOYMENT OF AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC OFFICER OR
EMPLOYEE OR PROSPECTIVE PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE; OR TO HEAR OR
INVESTIGATE A COMPLAINT, CHARGE, OR GRIEVANCE BY OR AGAINST AN INDIVIDUAL
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PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE.
4. ADJOURNMENT
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TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
SUBMITTER: Steve Parker, Police Chief MEETING DATE: February 25, 2026
AGENDA SECTION: New Business DEPARTMENT: Police Department
TITLE OF ITEM: Consideration of Budget Amendment- Police
SUGGESTED MOTION(S):
Motion to approve budget amendments as recommended.
SUMMARY:
This budget amendment is for the BMPD donation contribution line. The original approved
budget amount was $42,000. Due to additional donations received throughout the year, I
am requesting to increase this line, 235-4510-55023, by $30,308.18 (from line 235-0000-
47070), bringing the total to $72,308.18. We have the excess funds from donations
received.
This adjustment will be used to cover fees related to the Tactical Mindset conference and
other community outreach projects. The positive aspect of this expense is that the
conference generates at least $30,000 in revenue, which is reinvested directly into
department community programs.
Account Number Account Description Increase Decrease
235-0000-47070 Contributions/Donations $30,308.18
235-4510-55023 Community $30,308.18
Outreach/Public
Relations Expense
BUDGET IMPACT:
Is this expenditure approved in the current fiscal year budget? N/A- budget amendment to
move monies.
If no, describe how it will be funded. N/A
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. R esolution Budget Amendment_BMPD Donations to Community Outreach
Line_2025.02.25
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__________ made a motion to approve the following resolution. A vote of ___ in favor.
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025–2026 BUDGET
FOR BMPD DONATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. R-26-13
WHEREAS, the Black Mountain Police Department has received donations totaling $30,308.18;
and
WHEREAS, the donations received are recommended to be moved to the Community
Outreach/Public Relations Expense line item; and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget should be amended to recognize and
appropriate the funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Black
Mountain, North Carolina, that the following amendments be made to the annual budget for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2026:
Section 1. Budget Amendments
The following accounts are hereby amended as follows:
Account Number Account Description Increase Decrease
235-0000-47070 Contributions/Donations - $30,308.18
235-4510-55023 Community Outreach/Public Relations Expense $30,308.18 -
Section 2. Effective Date
This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
Adopted this the 25th day of February 2026.
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C. Michael Sobol, Mayor
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Wesley M. Barker, Town Clerk
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TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
SUBMITTER: Richard Hicks, Interim Town MEETING DATE: February 25, 2026
Manager
AGENDA SECTION: New Business DEPARTMENT: Administration
TITLE OF ITEM: Short-Term Repairs of Concession Stand at Veterans Park for Baseball
Season
SUGGESTED MOTION(S):
Staff will discuss this item with Council and Council will take a vote on proceeding with short-
term repairs of the concession stand at Veterans Park for the upcoming baseball season.
SUMMARY:
Staff will discuss this item with Council which will entail what is needed (and costs) in order to
short-term repair the existing concession stand to be ready for the upcoming baseball season
games at Veterans Park. After staff discussion, Council will take a vote on proceeding with
short-term repairs (and cost) of the concession stand at Veterans Park for the upcoming
baseball season based on recommendations provided.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Is this expenditure approved in the current fiscal year budget? No, Council will discuss.
If no, describe how it will be funded. Based on cost estimates, monies can be taken from
existing budgeted funds, or a possible budget amendment to move monies.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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