Mayor Shiela Williams called the meeting to order and Commissioner Weaver offered invocation.  Tracy Sullivan, Town Clerk called the roll.

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT

Commissioner Jenkins, Commissioner Hamm and Commissioner Weaver.  Town Administrator, Robert Masters was also present.

Robert Masters reviewed the 2009/2010 Budget with the Board and Public.

PUBLIC HEARING

Mayor Williams opened the public hearing for public comments on the 2009/2010 Budget.

Michael Page – Was concerned that the Town would not be able to met budget if the Town did not raise rates to meet costs.  He also stated that he would be interested in volunteering for the parks and recreation committee.

Cynthia (last name unknown) – She asked if the Town could collect fines for traffic violations written by our officers.

There were no further comments from the public therefore Mayor Williams closed the Public Hearing.

NEW BUSINESS

a. Commissioner Weaver made the motion to adopt the 2009/2010 Budget as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jenkins. The motion carried.

b. Commissioner Weaver made the motion to approve the Electric, Water, Sewer, Garbage and Recycle rate increases effective for the utility billing on July 1, 2009.  Commissioner Hamm seconded the motion.  The motion carried.

c. Commissioner Hamm made the motion to add Commissioner Randy Weaver as an authorized check signer.  Commissioner Jenkins seconded the motion.  The motion carried.

d. Commissioner Jenkins made the motion to approve the 2009-04 Budget Amendments.  Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion.  The motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Commissioner Weaver made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Hamm seconded the motion.  The motion carried.