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After-school program proposed for Jan. 1, 2025; residents press council on FEMA, solar and shelter needs
Summary
Community Development staff proposed launching an after-school program Jan. 1, 2025, while residents questioned FEMA disaster designation, animal shelter needs and solar power procurement; the council and departments said staff will pursue funding and return with details.
Crystal Martin, representing Community Development, told the council staff is collaborating with Parks & Recreation and other partners to start an after-school program on Jan. 1, 2025, and said the department is exploring funding options for the effort.
During the public-comment period, Angela Booker asked why FEMA had not designated Wilkes County as a disaster area after recent storms; no immediate response or formal action was recorded in the minutes. Kathy Agan described unmet needs at the local animal shelter; later in the meeting the council approved a $30,000 allocation to help the shelter through year-end. Alvin Jones questioned why the Housing Authority was being asked for information, and Roger Harper raised why the city had not pursued solar power for municipal use.
City staff and councilmembers also reported that WCCP plans to request additional funding in the coming year and that the Economic Development/Main Street director distributed information about upcoming community events. The acting administrator reported an $8,000 election cost.
What happens next: Community Development will continue to seek funding for the after-school program and bring implementation details back to council; the $30,000 emergency shelter allocation will be tracked and reported in subsequent finance updates.
