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Indian Trail honors inaugural Citizens Academy graduates; donates stage to local nonprofit
Summary
The council and staff recognized graduates of the inaugural eight‑week Citizens Academy, presented certificates and took a group photo; the council also approved donation of a portable stage to the Lante Foundation and showed a First Responders Day video produced by a town intern.
Indian Trail officials recognized the town's inaugural Citizens Academy cohort and presented certificates to participants after an eight‑week program designed to give residents and business owners a closer look at municipal departments and operations.
Staff described the program as an eight‑week series that covered administration, finance, public works, parks and recreation, planning and zoning, engineering, and public safety. The program filled 20 initial seats and included hands‑on activities such as equipment demonstrations and station tours. Council and staff congratulated the participants and posed for a group photo.
During the meeting the council also approved donating a portable stage to the Lante Foundation (a 501(c)(3)), a local nonprofit that produces community musicals. Town staff confirmed the foundation's nonprofit status and that the agreement was reviewed by the town attorney.
The meeting included the showing of a First Responders Day video produced by an intern; council members commended local fire departments, the sheriff's office, emergency medical services and public works for their service. No formal action was needed on the Citizens Academy recognition.
Selected graduates named during the ceremony included Brenda Allen, Ronnie Johnson, Gary Petrie and Richard Sayer; staff said many more graduates were recognized during the ceremony.
