James Gainey

The council meeting addressed several agenda items, including the review of police and fire department reports and the formal recognition of April as Fair Housing Month. Key actions included the adoption of a resolution for the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan and approval for the purchase of 12 B Shield speed display signs. The council also authorized the Department of Natural Resources Fishing Rodeo event and established upcoming dates for budget workshops.

The agenda for the regular meeting includes standard procedural items such as the Call to Order, Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and Welcome. Key business items involve the recognition of several local businesses, including Bates Family Affair and Floral Mark-It, alongside a Black History Recognition. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to reviewing and approving updates to several Town Policies (Policy 26-01 through Policy 26-08) covering topics like employee communication, affirmative action, inclement weather procedures, performance evaluations, employment termination, and vehicle safety. The agenda also lists reports from the Town Administrator and the Mayor.

The agenda for this meeting included administering the Oath of Office for the Mayor and three Council members. Key business items scheduled for Council Approval involved the 2024 Audit, approval for the DIG Stem Festival scheduled for May 2026, an application for incidental and accidental insurance coverage for Firefighters, the 2026 Holiday Schedule, and the nomination and election of the Mayor Pro Tem. The agenda also provided time for a presentation from the Community Charter School representative, planning for workshop dates concerning goals, pre-budget talks, and updates, as well as receiving the Administrator's and Mayor's reports.