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Broadway commissioners approve motions including $25,000 support for Watson Lake dam FEMA grant needs
Summary
The Town of Broadway Board of Commissioners voted unanimously at its April 28 meeting on a series of routine and project-related items, notably authorizing support of up to $25,000 to satisfy FEMA grant requirements for the Watson Lake dam rehabilitation project.
The Town of Broadway Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on several items at its April 28 meeting, including a pledge of up to $25,000 to support FEMA grant needs tied to the Watson Lake dam rehabilitation.
Key votes at a glance
• Approval of April agenda as amended (added closed session to consult with the town attorney). Motion: Commissioner Teresa Kelly; second: Commissioner April Collins. Outcome: carried unanimously.
• Consent agenda (March minutes, March paid bills report and March financials). Motion: Commissioner Jim Paschal; second: Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Beal. Outcome: carried unanimously.
• Watson Lake dam rehabilitation — board authorized support of additional funds up to $25,000 to complete FEMA grant needs for the State of North Carolina. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Beal; second: Commissioner Teresa Kelly. Outcome: carried unanimously.
• Resolution approving temporary closure of Oakland Avenue for La Flor Bridal Shop grand opening on May 3, 2025, 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Motion: Commissioner April Collins; second: Commissioner Lynne Green. Outcome: carried unanimously.
• Change May 2025 board meeting date from the fourth Monday (Memorial Day) to Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Motion: Commissioner Teresa Kelly; second: Commissioner Lynne Green. Outcome: carried unanimously.
• Motion for Mayor Donald Andrews to respond on behalf of the town to pending House and Senate bills at the North Carolina General Assembly to express concerns about municipal impacts. Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Beal; second: Commissioner Lynne Green. Outcome: carried unanimously.
• Motion to enter closed session under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-318.11(a)(3) (attorney-client privilege). Motion: Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Beal. Outcome: carried unanimously.
• Motion to adjourn. Motion: Commissioner Jim Paschal; second: Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Beal. Outcome: carried unanimously.
Minutes record each motion as "carried unanimously." The minutes do not record the roll-call votes by name beyond the recorded movers and seconders; no board member votes against or abstained according to the minutes.
The board did not adopt ordinances, award contracts, or pass budget appropriations beyond the authorization to support grant needs up to $25,000 for the Watson Lake project.
