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Raeford council hears nonprofit funding requests totaling $69,000; prospective veterans group told to apply for nonprofit status
Summary
At a Feb. 18 special meeting, Raeford nonprofit representatives asked the City Council for $69,000 in combined funding for maintenance, fuel and program costs; a prospective veterans group was advised to obtain nonprofit status and be added to the March agenda.
The Raeford City Council on Feb. 18 heard brief presentations from four local nonprofit organizations seeking a total of $69,000 in city support as part of the upcoming budget process.
Representatives outlined their requests: the Raeford-Hoke Museum sought $22,000 for maintenance; the Children’s Developmental Center requested $30,000 for maintenance and upkeep; the Hoke Rescue Squad requested $12,000 to address increased fuel costs and upkeep of its vehicles; and the Literacy Council requested $5,000 to support an online program and supply needs. Each group thanked the council for prior support and asked that their requests be considered during budget deliberations.
A community member, Hal Nunn, asked whether his group, Vets for Vets of Hoke County, could be included in city budgeting. Council members advised him to complete nonprofit registration and said he would be placed on the March council meeting agenda once that step is finished.
No formal allocations or votes on funding were taken during the special meeting; council members indicated the requests would be reviewed as part of the regular budget process. The meeting closed on a motion to adjourn by Councilwoman Jackie McLean, seconded by Councilman Ricky Sandy; the motion carried unanimously.
Attendance recorded in the minutes included Mayor John K. McNeill, III; Councilmen Ricky Sandy, Charles Allen, Johnny Boyles, Wayne Willis; Councilwoman Jackie McLean; City Manager Dennis Baxley; City Attorney Regina Sutherland; City Clerk Kelly Chapman; Chief of Police Marc Godwin; and Major Ray Crumpler.
