The Yadenboro Borough Manager told the council on Sept. 11 that the borough has held several meetings with the police and public works unions about upcoming contract renewals and expects to present a proposed structure for council review within a week. “Both are set to expire in December 2025, and we are relatively close finalizing some minor details,” the manager said.

The manager said discussions have been held “along with the finance director,” and that the borough hopes to bring a proposal to council for consideration soon. The council also held an executive session on Aug. 28 and another immediately before the Sept. 11 caucus to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters related to ongoing borough business, the manager said.

Why this matters: Collective bargaining agreements determine pay, staffing and workplace rules for essential services. Presenting a proposed contract structure to the council starts the formal review process that can result in ratification or further negotiation.

Details and next steps: The manager said the borough will present the structure of the proposed agreements for council review “within the next week.” The finance director is participating in the negotiations, and the manager indicated that only “minor details” remained to be finalized. No formal motions, votes or contract adoptions occurred at the Sept. 11 caucus; the manager framed the report as an update and a preview of items to come to the council.

What council members asked for or directed: At the Sept. 11 meeting there was no recorded motion to approve or reject any proposed contract and no vote. The transcript shows the manager’s update was informational; any formal action on the contracts will appear on a future meeting agenda when the proposed agreements are submitted for council consideration.

Context and limits: The manager’s remarks described the current status of bargaining but did not include final contract language, precise monetary figures, or the union’s position. Those details were not specified in the meeting record and will need to be reviewed when formal proposals reach council for action.