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Canton board approves event co-sponsorships, a $4,000 budget vehicle transfer and legal representation
Summary
At the Sept. 12 meeting the board approved co-sponsorships for the Pigeon River Garden Club Scarecrow Trail, Canton Merchant Association Trick-or-Treat Main Street, and the Chestnut Chase 10K; it also approved a $4,000 vehicle-related budget amendment and a representation agreement with Cranfill Sumner following closed session.
The Town of Canton board on Sept. 12 approved several event co-sponsorships, a small budget amendment to record a vehicle transfer and a Representation Agreement for legal services after a closed session.
Co-sponsorships approved: - Pigeon River Garden Club Scarecrow Trail and Fall Festival (Nov. 2, 2024). Ms. Marty Yates said the Garden Club expects about 50 participants and requested use of the town train; motion to approve by Alderman Hamlett, second by Alderwoman Mull; vote: all in favor. - Canton Merchant Association Trick-or-Treat Main Street (Oct. 31, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.). Ms. Jeanne Forrest presented an application including bouncy houses, food trucks, a DJ, hayrides, a car show and contests; the board approved the co-sponsorship (motion by Alderwoman Mull, second by Alderman Hamlett; vote unanimous). - Chestnut Chase 10K (Nov. 10, 2024; rain date Nov. 17). Recreation Director Sam Dunbar said about 60 participants ran last year, the park would be closed for the event and reopen at noon; EMS and Fire would be on site. The board approved the co-sponsorship (motion by Alderwoman Gail Mull, second by Alderman Shepard; vote unanimous).
Budget amendment: - The board approved a $4,000 budget amendment to transfer accounting for a vehicle previously purchased by the Police Department and now assigned to the Filter Plant. Finance Officer Walker said a check from the Water and Sewer fund will be issued to the town and credited back to the general fund for audit purposes. Motion by Alderwoman Proctor, second by Alderwoman Mull; vote unanimous.
Legal representation: - After a closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(3),(4) and (5), the board approved a Representation Agreement for Cranfill Sumner to provide legal services to the town (motion by Alderwoman Mull, second by Alderman Shepard; vote unanimous).
The board did not take action on the Camp Hope bids at this meeting; Walker said three bids had been received and that an award would be made soon.
