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“I am 83 years old, and I’ve been a resident of Clayton my entire life,” Creech said, describing efforts to restore the house her father purchased in 1943 and plans to create a community garden on the property. She said the family had been given 60 days and asked the council for more time to complete restoration work.

A town official responding during public comment said the public hearings on condemnation of several properties scheduled for that night would be canceled to give property owners additional time to contact the inspections department and discuss restoration plans. The official said staff would take a copy of Creech’s letter and follow up with her.

Mayor Jody M. McLeod also addressed Creech and expressed the council’s support and pride in the family’s efforts; staff committed to follow up about next steps with the inspections department. The meeting record does not show a formal vote to extend any enforcement deadlines; the immediate action recorded in the public record was the cancellation of the public hearings scheduled for that night so staff and owners could confer.

Creech said restoration work is underway — the barn has been repaired and a bond has been posted — and that her daughter, Cassandra Creech, is coordinating rehabilitation plans while living out of state. Town staff asked the family to meet with inspections to develop a plan for restoration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clayton Town Council Meeting - April 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","An 83‑year‑old Clayton resident asked the council for more time to restore a family home facing demolition; town officials canceled public hearings on multiple condemnations for the night to allow owners to consult with inspections staff and work on restoration plans.","taxTitle","Clayton, Johnston County, North Carolina","taxId",52052,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6051724,"Clayton honors two officers with life‑saving awards and issues several proclamations",1049,510000,1559000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442455-45195b1b1a9aafdb7e1c573e24754df7&start=510&end=1559","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442455-45195b1b1a9aafdb7e1c573e24754df7/thumbnail_510000.jpg","/articles/6051724/Clayton/Johnston-County/North-Carolina/Clayton-honors-two-officers-with-lifesaving-awards-and-issues-several-proclamations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051724-1d3ccda4ac4c51e0284cade7ebdd0fd2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163972&Signature=IRE28rHh3IvW9fQoREIyLlLNaUPVvYkflkL4AEvHj7eeLU4RuSyGtDDDZnIwUKLItUiY08lYZVrrg-x0EH4XSo4uCe25OeUX2HCIImtRr8NP8BIwm3YRwqKi-x1n5yTPcS~VgKF1I8o-AAa2tpw~GdkE6xW2BzQ8K25XkvGfxL8701lyCQHkTW3IBkwTzF62JjkBJ1SvfH8~gmt3b4hqY4joOTPBAjUSQ8OjmkCzINQ6D5IUco50-nzSWpw6PYcAWwodUDxLs6jmKgtkzAwQZFUvyuL~LR2mI2yvznwAyhk7Vn2XXTad34OBpMPNiKMr7ep1OD0wk-BWW1rX7fe-vA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clayton Town Council recognized two Clayton police officers with departmental life‑saving awards and issued multiple proclamations for library workers, linemen, Arbor Day and autism awareness during its April 7 meeting.

Police Chief Greg Tarr introduced Corporal Brandon Pope and Traffic Officer David Barber and described a February rescue in which the two officers pulled an 11‑year‑old child from a pond. \"Because of their actions, I believe they saved the life of this 11 year old,\" the chief said as he presented departmental life‑saving awards.

Chief Tarr said the dispatch came through Johnston County 9‑1‑1 reporting a domestic disturbance; a bystander later reported two people struggling in a pond. Corporal Pope entered the water without his ballistic vest to reach the children and became stuck in mud while trying to keep the 11‑year‑old above water. Officer Barber arrived quickly, entered the water and helped bring the child and others to shore. The chief told the council that other officers responded after hearing the call for assistance over department radios.

Council members then presented proclamations: Mayor Jody M. McLeod proclaimed April 2025 as National Library Workers Day in Clayton, April 18, 2025 as National Lineman Appreciation Day, April 7 (noted in the proclamation text) as Arbor Day, and April 2, 2025 as World Autism Day with April 2025 recognized as Autism Awareness Month. Council member Anderson tied the autism proclamation to the rescue account earlier in the meeting.

Several community groups and departments were named in the proclamations: the Clayton Public Art Advisory Board (in a separate earlier presentation about the Clayton Sculpture Trail), Hope Club Eleventh Memorial Library (library proclamation), Clayton Electric Department (linemen proclamation), Clayton Parks and Recreation (Arbor Day), and the Chi Xi Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta sorority (autism awareness proclamation).

The proclamations are ceremonial actions recognizing the contributions of library staff, linemen, parks staff and advocates for autism awareness; none were recorded as formal ordinance or budgetary actions in the meeting record.","The Clayton Town Council presented departmental life‑saving awards to two officers who rescued an autistic 11‑year‑old from a pond and issued proclamations for National Library Workers Day, National Lineman Appreciation Day, Arbor Day and Autism Awareness Month.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6051730,"Clayton council adopts startup budget to decommission two pump stations",60,1595000,1655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442455-45195b1b1a9aafdb7e1c573e24754df7&start=1595&end=1655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442455-45195b1b1a9aafdb7e1c573e24754df7/thumbnail_1595000.jpg","/articles/6051730/Clayton/Johnston-County/North-Carolina/Clayton-council-adopts-startup-budget-to-decommission-two-pump-stations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051730-6190966e31aa2b1ecc5dfdf546eaa35d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163972&Signature=Dv4kbqmvHU99xjltbDU~M-t5lyuBko1ntMvuMYRO-lae6p55ILILiQUUSTlSdp3VqyO6xX2xb4N1RYhh7voik576q6aYhbZ63iIO765O8D5My1tBQO3RmypBju507bCR2y5eBVXIOyDXGYKJLttl~MwpK286vlS8QtLa-7Yvm3X2SZuaLZbWxNpeMJReX-75HhYbHt7NDHtKHdG6T8QzBHvYoD0IuOqr2XNx4rR~ws-vBqMHNYYagTVn27Grbd2qswqArR~Pf17ZIXYP83iBrgtSpxxm63uZicxuXxrAGBE5TFRmhthpMAKp6yhr-tHSzRyHY7CqG4ummOoMMp~ncA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clayton Town Council on April 7 adopted a capital budget ordinance to provide startup funding for the decommissioning of the Starmount and Liberty West Main Street pump stations.

The funding, Finance Director Robert McCall told the council, will cover professional services and easement costs needed before the town puts the project out for bid. “Tonight, we're asking council to approve [a] capital budget ordinance, to provide startup funding for the decommissioning of the Starmount and Liberty West Main Street pump stations,” McCall said.

The council considered the ordinance under old business. After McCall’s presentation, a council member moved to adopt “ordinance 20 20 five-four-one”; another council member seconded. The measure was approved by voice vote. No roll-call tally was recorded in the public transcript.

Town staff said the funding is intended to cover preliminary work — including professional services and securing easements — before the town moves to solicit bids for the construction work. Council members did not request additional details during the brief discussion on the item.

The ordinance directs staff to proceed with preliminary procurement and property work necessary to decommission the pump stations and to bring future updates to council as the project progresses.

Council members and staff expect the project to be publicly bid in a later phase; a timeline for bidding and construction was not specified in the meeting record.","The Clayton Town Council adopted a capital budget ordinance to provide startup funding for decommissioning the Starmount and Liberty West Main Street pump stations; funding will cover professional services and easement costs ahead of a planned bid process.","actionData","errors"]

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Clayton postpones condemnation hearings after resident asks for more time to restore family home

Clayton honors two officers with life‑saving awards and issues several proclamations

Clayton council adopts startup budget to decommission two pump stations