Terry Hinton

This General Plan Update for the Town of Duncan serves as a roadmap to uphold the town's vision, foster sustainable future growth, and achieve economic sustainability while preserving its historic small-town character. Key strategic areas include adopting appropriate growth management systems for diverse land uses, providing strategic organized growth with a focus on varied housing options and local economic development, developing and maintaining a comprehensive and safe transportation system for all modes, and expanding recreational opportunities through existing parks, birdwatching enhancements, and community-led initiatives. The overarching vision is to cultivate a safe, family-friendly community that promotes economic prosperity and quality affordable housing.

This General Plan Update for the Town of Duncan provides a framework for sustainable future growth and economic stability, guided by a vision to maintain its historic small-town character while offering a safe, family-friendly environment with economic opportunities and quality affordable housing. Key elements include land use planning for residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, and public uses; developing and maintaining a comprehensive transportation system; providing adequate parks and open spaces; and considering public facilities, cost of development, environmental planning, hazard mitigation, and economic development.

The council discussed the swearing-in of a new council member and received a report from the community regarding Earth Day events and business support. The town manager provided updates on street and infrastructure projects, grant management, and equipment purchases. The council deliberated on filling a vacant council seat, reviewed the draft fiscal year 2026/2027 budget, and discussed items for future meeting agendas.

This document presents the Town of Duncan's proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. It includes a comprehensive 6-year financial forecast (FY26-FY31) for the Sewer Utility, detailing revenue analysis, debt service, and reserve contributions. Key objectives are to ensure the utility generates sufficient revenue to cover operational costs, fund identified capital improvement needs totaling $3.331 million, manage project financing, and establish adequate operating, emergency, debt, and capital reserves. The plan proposes rate adjustments to achieve financial stability and sustain long-term service provision.

The agenda included a public hearing regarding proposed increases to Wastewater and Reclaimed Water fees and rates, followed by a regular meeting. Key discussion and action items for the regular meeting involved Resolution 26-02 to modify fees and charges for the Cemetery, Planning and Zoning Fees, Sewer Rates, and Water Fees. Other topics included a bid award for the sale or lease of real property, a review of the FY 2025/2026 Budget, and setting the date and time for the next meeting. The document also contained detailed financial reports for the General Fund, Highway Users Fund, Sewer Utility Fund, General Grant Funds, and Water Utility Fund for the period ending January 31, 2026, along with a check register from January 2026.