Aberdeen board approves consent agenda including $120,000 CVB grant for Old Aberdeen Elementary auditorium

The Aberdeen Town Board approved a multi‑item consent agenda at its Jan. 12 work session that included a visitor‑tax (CVB) matching grant, a developer performance guarantee, and an easement approval.

Chair (Speaker 3) read the consent items: a performance guarantee for infrastructure improvements at Blue's Corner in the amount of $40,906.25; a permanent utility and access easement for PCC Realty Corp, subject to review and approval by the town attorney; and a matching grant of $120,000 from the Pinehurst‑Southern Pines‑Aberdeen area CVB for auditorium renovations at Old Aberdeen Elementary School. The board also considered an amended project ordinance for the Old Aberdeen Elementary School renovation project, listing a total project amount of $450,000 that reflects acceptance of the $120,000 CVB grant and a $120,000 town match already budgeted.

Committee member (Speaker 6) moved to accept the consent agenda "as written" and Committee member (Speaker 5) seconded the motion. After brief discussion about CVB revenue distribution, the board voted and the motion carried.

Chair (Speaker 3) noted that the CVB had increased its distribution rate (from 3% to 6%), which produced more available funds for projects this cycle and placed Aberdeen among the top grant recipients. No roll‑call vote was recorded in the transcript beyond the board indicating "Aye" and that the motion carried.

Action taken: the consent agenda was approved and the referenced grant and ordinance amendment were accepted as presented.