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Aberdeen board approves slate of routine measures: audit firm, road closure for 'Odin’s Arena,' pickleball courts and grant application
Summary
The Aberdeen Town Board unanimously approved the consent agenda including bond actions, accepted an auditor for FY24‑25, approved a temporary road closure for the Oct. 25 “Odin’s Arena” fundraiser, authorized paving four new pickleball courts, and approved staff to submit a $250,000 matching grant application for auditorium improvements.
At its Aug. 11 work session the Aberdeen Town Board approved a series of routine and project-specific actions by unanimous vote.
Consent agenda and bonds: The board approved multiple consent agenda items, including Resolution #25‑11 releasing a performance bond for Sandy Springs Phase 3A (sidewalks) in the amount of $183,882.53 and Resolution #25‑12 accepting surety for Martin Farms Phases 1A.2 and 1B in amounts of $333,085.00 and $274,840.63, respectively. The consent agenda also included approval of an easement with Duke Energy Progress, approval of the 2024 Local Water Supply Plan, a revision to the town’s encroachment agreement, and an amendment to the town’s personnel policy (Resolution #25‑14). The board approved a budget amendment to reflect revenue and expenditure adjustments related to GASB 87 lease recognition (General Fund increase of $180,000).
Auditor selection: Finance Director Butch Watson recommended Misty D. Watson, CPA, PA, as the auditor for fiscal year 2024‑2025. The board approved the selection and the audit engagement letter (standard LGC‑205 contract).
Special event road closure: Planner Lindy Lamielle described a request to temporarily close Sycamore Street (Main to South) on Oct. 25, 2025 from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a private fundraiser Strongman competition called “Odin’s Arena.” Police Chief Brian Chavis told the board he was comfortable with the proposed public‑safety setup. The board adopted the ordinance authorizing the closure.
Parks projects and other capital work: Manager Paul Sabiston proposed constructing four paved pickleball courts where the old Rescue Squad building stood for an estimated $72,000–$78,000 (estimate excludes lighting). He proposed funding from contingency and excess sales‑tax receipts; the board approved the paving contract. Director Adam Crocker reported parking‑lot paving at Aberdeen Lake Park is nearly complete and staff are seeking additional bids for playground surfacing. The consent agenda included approval of parking lot repairs at Aberdeen Lake Park not to exceed $108,775.20 funded from Powell Bill funds and fund balance.
Grant authorization: The board authorized staff to submit a $250,000 matching grant application to the Moore County CVB One Time Project Fund for improvements to the town auditorium, noting the facility’s 700‑seat capacity and potential to attract visitors.
Administrative notes: The board directed the clerk to investigate the sufficiency of annexation petitions for a 0.36‑acre parcel at 425 Glasgow Street and a 35.5‑acre parcel adjacent to US 15‑501 (Resolutions #25‑15 and #25‑16). The board then entered closed session under N.C.G.S. 143‑318.11(a)(3) and (a)(6) and, after returning, adjourned the work session.
All motions noted during the session were recorded as carried unanimously, 5‑0.
