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- FY2025'26 budget ordinance and tax rate: Approved 3'1 (see separate article). Council Member Barber voted no; one member was absent.

- Indian Trail Complete Street CIP ordinance amendment: Approved unanimously. The amendment reassigns state SIF grant funds and increases project allocations to support design, right-of-way and streetscape work (separate article).

- Manager salary adjustments: Council approved a 6.2% increase retroactive to July 1, 2024, and a 3% increase retroactive to August 2024. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

- Consent agenda (approved unanimously): Included routine consent items and an added consent item described in council discussion as \"settlement for condemnation case, Town of Indian Trail v. DVC Contracting LLC, 24 CVS 1874.\" Council discussed adding that settlement to the consent agenda and then approved the amended agenda and the consent agenda.

- Appointments to boards and committees (all motions approved unanimously): Judith Silberquitt appointed to ABC Board (seat 3, term to 06/30/2028); Steven Dotson to Parks & Rec (seat 2, term to 06/30/2028); Roderick Watts to Parks & Rec (seat 3, term to 06/30/2027); Sydney Sandy and Cynthia Wiley and Shamira Ali to Planning & Zoning (terms to 06/30/2028); Philip Rapp and Alan Mosley to Stormwater Committee (terms to 06/30/2028).

- Change of next meeting date: Council approved moving the next meeting from Tuesday to Thursday of the affected week (date discussed but not specified in the verbal record used here); motion passed.

Where the transcript named a vote tally or an explicit roll-call statement, that information is reflected above. Several actions were routine and approved without extended discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 12, 2025, Town Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A summary of formal council actions at the June meeting: budget ordinance adopted (3'1); Complete Street CIP amended (unanimous); manager salary adjustments approved (unanimous); consent agenda, including condemnation settlement, approved (unanimous); multiple board appointments confirmed.","taxTitle","Indian Trail, Union County, North Carolina","taxId",53176,"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},6533254,"Residents press council on gun violence and graduation recognition; police report shows 4,272 calls in May",662,654000,1316000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3795592-b1260c0eb6fc9dc54c0c9db04b436246&start=654&end=1316","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3795592-b1260c0eb6fc9dc54c0c9db04b436246/thumbnail_654000.jpg","/articles/6533254/Indian-Trail/Union-County/North-Carolina/Residents-press-council-on-gun-violence-and-graduation-recognition-police-report-shows-4272-calls-in-May","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6533254-3906c0f7bd7df8a26419e0262abe83bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151503&Signature=X1IYREKiHClCMweyvZx6q5LjRIIqlv8kzi9GglgLmxBiQUPUUnj1q6EsIZ~0SYXjIZdRMt71G0V-OOZQDwuqa8nFpF3Svj8LDtcHOKtyrmk2GaKkRpVY9tatZWz4YqqX-72W3KHtp2kG5TMDgpGfBNDGi18HeAX2xnUCrsn4uwy6fFcyYRTbwCabC-yWKeGnb5nOtFR-CsyALCXeZ2KB5jYo97f3SA~dakrKpLrwwZ07iwerkVLp-eOYpotXFftBIJBdNf49CxwX1Z6A-x6DGh5-cMS7KgxDtJD2C0DQwKwugLsDxTgOdANRr0G~gXmBMIMzYcPfYftaKNXD2zr~6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Speakers during public comment pressed the Town of Indian Trail council to act on gun violence and to help families grieving recent deaths. The council also received a monthly law enforcement report showing more than 4,200 calls for service in May.

Tina Sykes Mosley, founder of Marcus Mothers Advocating for Real Change and Unwavering Support, described recent local events and called for tougher accountability. \"Together we stand for justice, accountability and protection of our community,\" Mosley said, and urged the council to use its platforms to raise awareness and help secure funds for anti-violence work.

Leslie Stanfield, who said her 17-year-old son Christopher died in a car crash, asked the council to appeal to the Union County Schools board to allow families of deceased students to be recognized at graduation and to provide a symbolic place in the ceremony for students who could not walk the stage.

Following public comment, Captain Morris of the town's law enforcement unit delivered monthly statistics for May: 4,272 total calls for service, 281 reports taken, 152 alarms, 183 911 hang-ups, 172 business checks, 66 follow-ups, and 1,935 preventative patrols. Investigations were assigned 34 new felony cases and closed 93; the department made five felony charges, executed 19 search warrants and recovered two stolen motor vehicles with an estimated recovered property value near $80,000, Morris said.

Council remarks during the meeting reflected public frustration and support for stronger accountability. One councilor said law enforcement and the courts are increasing scrutiny of parents when juveniles have access to unsecured firearms; another criticized the school system for what she described as insufficient recognition for students who died prior to graduation.

No formal action on policy or funding for the advocates' requests was taken at the meeting; speakers asked the council to consider support and to use council channels to raise awareness and funding.","At public comment the founder of a local victim-support group urged accountability for juvenile offenders and parental responsibility; a bereaved mother asked the council to ask the school board to honor her late son at graduation. The town's law enforcement captain reported 4,272 calls for service in May and highlighted investigative activity.",{"_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},6533259,"Council amends Indian Trail Complete Street CIP to advance design, utility and streetscape work; state grant allocation increases",1447,2498000,3945000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3795592-b1260c0eb6fc9dc54c0c9db04b436246&start=2498&end=3945","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3795592-b1260c0eb6fc9dc54c0c9db04b436246/thumbnail_2498000.jpg","/articles/6533259/Indian-Trail/Union-County/North-Carolina/Council-amends-Indian-Trail-Complete-Street-CIP-to-advance-design-utility-and-streetscape-work-state-grant-allocation-increases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6533259-60300495f01325ea285c4f3507d67099/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151503&Signature=Tyvw1sgg-WRAtTHZ-K60Tu5q9b3ubuY76mjuvPs74DCwtPKsGg71z4S6gkIX-hl5pDqE-LtToHx10AMWmVyrl3wMbtX5TTgnY-UZJR5KoI41mbt2C6nureUUEZkWFjApArOlJkY7hKUX88z9rpLrb2SU0so2IOosjfTg9oKZOKIwNnImep-BAig0TmYE44xGrYCyjUlruGZzy-9stWGiNA20QvwvcLvIIE21BdCPhgyKwGXFZKHkZ3y5m4DNeVYLlEHVthADGXqGuzfHj1w3dGoEA~4x~zlf~~RbB-cqdNnK317pzlLe9UCwtkAjDS1osJ6EbMKouL64RsDORN4pBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Indian Trail council unanimously approved an amendment to the Complete Street capital improvement project (CIP) ordinance to accelerate design, right-of-way acquisition and related streetscape and utility work for the downtown Complete Street effort.

Town staff said the amendment draws additional state SIF grant funds into phase 1 work and raises the ordinance total to address rising material and furnishing costs. The council approved the amendment by unanimous voice vote.

Town project manager Todd Hunsinger told the council the project team has submitted right-of-way materials and water-and-sewer plans to the North Carolina Department of Transportation and is coordinating utility relocations with multiple providers. \"The county has about $1,500,000 of improvements that they will pay for,\" Hunsinger said, and the town's share for certain stormwater or duct-bank work is about $500,000; together those elements represent roughly $2,000,000 in water/sewer and related work embedded in the larger project.

Staff outlined other cost items: a current streetlight estimate of about $650,000 for roughly 80'90 fixtures, streetscape furnishings (benches, trash receptacles, bike racks) (estimated $60,000), sign relocations (about $200,000) and an allowance for private utility service tie-ins. Hunsinger said the ordinance amendment also includes $100,000 to cover anticipated right-of-way acquisition costs while negotiations and mediations continue with remaining property owners.

The amendment reassigns previously unallocated SIF grant funds, increasing the grant amount shown in the ordinance from $5,000,000 to $7,000,000 and raising the ordinance total (presented in staff materials) from roughly $17,000,000 to about $19,000,000. Staff and councilors noted the figures are estimates and that final contract bids will determine final project cost.

Council members discussed cost escalation, the challenge of buried, unrecorded utilities during construction, and the importance of maintaining experienced staff and consultant continuity. After discussion, a council member moved to approve the amended Indian Trail Complete Street CIP ordinance as presented. The motion passed unanimously.","The council unanimously approved an amendment to the Indian Trail Complete Street capital improvement ordinance to add design, right-of-way and streetscape funds and designate additional state SIF grant dollars; staff estimated project costs near $19 million.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6533264,"Indian Trail adopts FY2025–26 budget, sets property tax rate at 17¢ per $100",717,1743000,2460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3795592-b1260c0eb6fc9dc54c0c9db04b436246&start=1743&end=2460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3795592-b1260c0eb6fc9dc54c0c9db04b436246/thumbnail_1743000.jpg","/articles/6533264/Indian-Trail/Union-County/North-Carolina/Indian-Trail-adopts-FY202526-budget-sets-property-tax-rate-at-17-per-100","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6533264-0a6d372081333c39b1ad9e30c605b398/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151503&Signature=oAY18QLnZd1C-zbn6rjS5STOnTc8hvvw0wsljagm2R3WH-n6FWa7yOPKRbzCYN7i7oQjZe6N6hV3yzvLqVtvc3JMo9qFBf8fPzeulUZ-rct3rIzLTd3ebOGOk9bm8OMz~KAIXQBgeIX70kY49rQKujQIaBzYDMJcPDnT3-~5InqrOHMnUmIOsXQ-7iy-~RCXrZdWQGd4fwEV1VtFr3KiCSL7VhdkFEz4tb-C8QnSphZPkxposiTxT7yD9Vmcs~JZvTVFF8VQRtQMKAO-GckujrUKnMRz34OD45mT1VaGyUvjHLOx6SwWtl4Vj2lkESTOAkitE0kgW2kb3Xa4Kcbxgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Indian Trail council on a split vote approved the FY2025–26 budget ordinance and set the property tax rate at 17 cents per $100 of assessed value.

Town staff reviewed the budget process and recommended adoption as the final step in the town's annual cycle. The council voted 3 to 1 to adopt the ordinance; Council Member Barber recorded the lone \"no\" vote and one council member was absent.

Finance staff said the ordinance legally levies the property tax for the coming fiscal year and establishes anticipated revenues, expenditures, debt service and fee schedules. \"This is our last step in the budget process,\" the staff presenter said while reviewing the ordinance and the schedule used to prepare the budget.

Council discussion focused on the major cost drivers, with members pointing to the sheriff's contract and the town's garbage collection contract as two large, potentially volatile line items. One council member said the garbage contract and the sheriff's contract comprise roughly half the town's budget and warned that contract renewals could increase future costs.

Council members also compared Indian Trail's proposed tax rate with neighboring jurisdictions. A council member noted that, despite a lower tax rate this year, homeowners may pay more because of revaluations that raised property assessments.

Motion and vote: A motion to approve the FY2025'26 budget ordinance with a tax rate of 17 cents per $100 passed 3 to 1. The record shows one council member absent at the vote. No other formal amendments to the ordinance were recorded on the floor.

The council's adoption of the ordinance completes the town's primary fiscal planning step for the coming year; staff said auditors will begin preliminary field work and that spending controls for the close of the current fiscal year are in effect.","The Town of Indian Trail approved a FY2025–26 budget ordinance and set the property tax rate at 17 cents per $100 of assessed value after debate about contracts and rising costs. The measure passed 3–1.","actionData","errors"]

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