Town Council Meeting

Council Agenda Town of Ahoskie October 10, 2023 6:00 P.M. 301 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive A. Call to Order – Mayor Weyling White B. “We ask that all in attendance please set your cell phones to silent or vibrate mode.” C. Invocation – “Anybody wishing to open up the meeting with prayer please contact the Clerk’s office at 332-5146.” D. Pledge of Allegiance E. Roll Call –Town Clerk Jennifer Bracy F. Public Comment – Maximum 3 minutes per person and maximum 15 minutes per topic G. APPROVAL OF AGENDA “If any members know of any conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest with respect to matters on the agenda please so state at this time.” CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes for September 12, 2023, Regular Meeting (Orange, Etheridge) 2. Approval of Minutes for September 29, 2023 Special Meeting (Gold, Etheridge) 3. Budget Ordinance No.2023-2024-8 Ref: National Night Out Wal-Mart Donation (Pink, Etheridge) 4. Budget Ordinance No.2023-2024-9 Ref: Governor’s Crime Commission Grant (Teal, Etheridge) 5. Honorary Proclamation - “Fire Prevention Week” (Purple, Etheridge) AGENDA 1. Recognition of 6 New Employees (Etheridge) a. Streets, Water & Sewer, Parks & Rec, and Fire 2. Vote of Ordinance No. 2023-2024-10 Ref: Ordinance Declaring a Road Closure for 2023 Downtown Ahoskie Event (Green, Etheridge) 3. Discussion and Approval of FEMA’s Assistance for Firefighter Grant (Pink, Etheridge) 4. Discussion and Approval of Funding for New Fire Truck (White, Etheridge) 5. Vote on Resolution No. 2023-2024-6 Ref: Resolution of Retirement for Police Chief Jimmy Asbell a. To be voted on and presented at a later date (Blue, Etheridge) 6. Vote on Amendment to Personnel Policy – Article VI. Employee Benefits Sec. 13 Employee Recognition at Retirement (Yellow, Etheridge) 7. Approval of vacancy to the Historic Commission (White, Bracy) STAFF REPORTS 1. Department Reports o Fire Department (pink) o Police Department (blue) o Public Works Department (green) o Inspections (white) o Zoning and Code Enforcement Department (yellow) o Wastewater Treatment Plant (orange) COUNCIL COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION –PERSONNEL MATTERS – N.C.G.S. Section 143-318.11 (a) (6) ADJOURN