Spring Lake Board of Commissioners Highlights

At this Work Session, the Commission focused on problems with vacant properties and received a budget update from the new Finance Director. 13mins

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Monday, July 22nd, 2024
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  • Discussion on amendment to fee schedule for food trucks and vendors. Proposal to increase fees for future months. 
  • Commissioner Palacios discusses the issue of vacant properties and the need for better code enforcement and property maintenance. 
  • Commissioner Palacios reads the nuisance complaint card details and emphasizes the importance of updates and action plans for reported properties. 
  • Discussion on the possibility of a registration program for vacant properties and the regulation of boarded-up properties. 
  • An unknown speaker highlights the issue of long-vacant commercial buildings and the need for follow-through on property maintenance. 
  • Commissioner Palacios revisits the topic of ordinances and their effectiveness in code enforcement. The Mayor suggests a Policy Committee meeting to review and update them. 
  • Commissioner Velociros expresses willingness to assist with policy committee. Discussion about scheduling meetings on the third Wednesday. Various speakers including Unknown Speaker, Commissioner Velociros, and others. 
  • Introduction of new Finance Director, Mr. James Jimmy Overton, and discussion about budget amendments. Mayor Pro Tem Rory and Mr. Overton speak. 
  • Mr. Overton discusses his background and the first budget amendment related to workers' comp premium. Various speakers including Mr. Overton and Unknown Speaker. 
  • Discussion about printed copies of budget documents and the specifics of the workers' comp premium budget amendment. Various speakers including Mr. Overton and Unknown Speaker. 
  • Introduction of the next budget amendment for property and liability insurance. Mr. Overton explains the reallocation of insurance premiums. Various speakers including Mr. Overton and Mayor Pro Tem Rory. 
  • Question about the Local Government Commission (LGC) update and the process for gaining full financial control. Various speakers including Mr. Overton and Commissioner Palacios. 
  • Mr. Overton presents an Excel spreadsheet summarizing the town's revenue, cash, and expenses as of June 30th. He explains that the figures are preliminary and subject to change. 
  • Mr. Overton presents a rough draft income statement for the general fund, highlighting budgeted and actual revenues and expenses. He notes that most departments are under budget, but non-departmental expenses need to be addressed. 
  • The discussion turns to the old BB&T building, which has been in disrepair and off the tax rolls since 2014. The speaker outlines the financial implications and the need for an action plan if the town accepts ownership of the building. 
  • The conversation continues about the old BB&T building, discussing the potential costs and responsibilities associated with taking ownership and the importance of having a clear plan to address the building's condition and impact on the community. 
  • Commissioner Lackman welcomes a candidate for NC House 42 and discusses upcoming events, including the Military Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee meeting and the Spring Lake Veteran of the Year nominations. 
  • Commissioner Chadwick highlights registration for the Pink Diamonds 8th annual walk and community festival. 
  • The Mayor thanks everyone for attending the meeting.