Four Oaks board approves administrative items, police storage building purchase and November payables

At its Dec. 16 meeting, the Four Oaks Board of Commissioners approved a set of administrative and departmental items by unanimous votes, including the 2025 regular meeting schedule, a 401(k) match recruitment and retention schedule, purchase of a police storage building and concrete pad, and the November payables.

Police Chief Stephen Anderson presented a quote and photos for a storage building and concrete pad intended to house a Gator, equipment and files; he said the mayor favored the purchase but asked the board to wait a few weeks to see whether the town could acquire the adjacent house and garage instead. Commissioner Mike Hines moved to approve the storage building purchase and concrete pad; Commissioner Carles Surles seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Michael Bradley reported sewer readings remain high and said the county commissioner is investigating a meter issue on the county side. Bradley also commended public works staff for street and sanitation work. Planning & Zoning Administrator Mike Cook read his department report and noted Carol Allen is now full-time as Planning & Zoning/Permit Administrative Support Specialist. Commissioner Mike Hines highlighted the financial report and moved to approve the November payables; Commissioner Tony Capps seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: The approvals keep routine town operations funded and moving; the police storage purchase addresses immediate equipment and records storage needs, while the county meter issue in the sewer system may require coordination with county officials. The minutes show the board handled these administrative matters without recorded dissent.