Votes at a glance: Jan. 20 Southern Pines work session

At its Jan. 20 work session the Southern Pines Town Council recorded these formal outcomes by voice vote (no roll-call tallies in the transcript):

- Adopted the FY25 audit (motion to adopt audit report). Outcome: approved. - Adopted Resolution 11-43 to modify the capitalization threshold for leases and subscription-based information (with suggested edit to spell out GASB). Outcome: approved. - Adopted Ordinances 31-58 and 31-59, budget amendments to record FEMA disaster-relief revenue and expenses tied to Tropical Storm Chantal. Outcome: approved. - Adopted Resolution 11-42 directing the clerk to investigate an annexation petition received under North Carolina General Statute 168-31. Outcome: approved. - Approved written decisions documenting approvals for the Oaks Major Subdivision (MAPP-5-25) and the Trimble Plant Road PDP (staff noted both were emailed to applicants; neither carried conditions requiring written consent). Outcome: approved. - Adopted Resolution 11-41 acknowledging and adopting the Cape Fear Hazard Mitigation Plan (regional plan needed to qualify for mitigation funds). Outcome: approved. - Adopted Ordinance 31-60 updating the town code on utility late fees and shutoffs (removed the $6 late fee and clarified code language referencing a $100 threshold and appendix-based reconnect fees). Outcome: approved.

Where motions were made, the transcript records voice votes of "aye" with no recorded roll-call counts. Staff will post formal minutes and associated ordinance/resolution texts, and will bring required budget amendments (e.g., Whitehall site) to the February meeting as noted in the work session.