Attendees

✓ Mayor Olivia Dawson (Mayor)

✓ Mayor Pro-tem James Malloy (Mayor Pro-tem)

✓ Commissioner Bill George (Commissioner)

✓ Commissioner William Rivenbark (Commissioner)

✓ Commissioner Michael Pearsall (Commissioner)

✓ Commissioner Myra McDuffie (Commissioner)

✓ Present: 6/6

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS

#2

UNANIMOUS

#3

UNANIMOUS

#4

UNANIMOUS

#5

UNANIMOUS

#6

UNANIMOUS

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Olivia Dawson.

#2

Invocation

The invocation was given, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

#3

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved with the removal of Item 6B.

#4

Approval of Consent Agenda

The consent agenda was approved.

#5

Special Requests/Presentations

Employee recognitions and departmental updates were presented.

#6

Public Forum

Citizens addressed the Board on various topics.

#7

Public Hearing

A public hearing was held on the FY 2026-2027 budget.

#8

Items from Manager

The Town Manager presented updates on current projects and discussed speed limit reductions and stop signs.

#9

Items from Attorney

The attorney had no items for open session.

#10

Items from Mayor and Board of Commissioners

The Board discussed various topics, including appointments and funding requests.

Public Comments

3 speakers

Robert Kenan · Topic: Use of digital sign for American Red Cross blood drive

Request approved

Martha Daniel · Topic: Concern about political campaign float in Christmas parade

Board acknowledged oversight and assured steps would be taken to prevent it in the future

Julie Rowland · Topic: Concerns about Westside Trail construction and unleashed dogs

Staff committed to investigating and addressing issues