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Tobaccoville Council appoints Jennifer Stone, approves interlocal pickup pact and other routine measures
Summary
The Village of Tobaccoville Council filled a vacant seat by written ballot, appointed Jennifer Stone, and unanimously approved an interlocal bulk-pickup agreement with the City of King, two PARC committee applications (pending background checks), and several administrative policy changes at its Jan. 8 meeting.
The Village of Tobaccoville Council appointed Jennifer Stone to a vacant council seat and approved a series of routine administrative measures at its Jan. 8, 2026 meeting.
In a written-ballot process to fill a council vacancy, the first round produced a 2-2 tie. After a second written vote, Jennifer Stone received a majority and was selected; the swearing-in will occur at the Feb. 2026 meeting, Administrator Lori Shore said.
The council unanimously approved an interlocal agreement authorizing bulk-item pickup services with the City of King and authorized Administrator Lori Shore to execute the contract. Mayor Pro Tem Carla Hall made the motion to approve the agreement and Council Member Chris Starling seconded; the vote was unanimous.
Council also approved two Park and Recreation Committee (PARC) applications presented by Mayor Mark Baker; the approvals are contingent on successful background checks. Council Member Chris Copeland moved to approve the applications and Mayor Pro Tem Carla Hall seconded; the vote was unanimous.
Other actions included a change to the village deposit policy requiring deposits only when funds on hand reach $500 or more, with moneys maintained in a secure location until deposited; Council Member Chris Starling made the motion, seconded by Council Member Chris Copeland, and the motion passed unanimously. The council voted unanimously to redact a November 2025 motion approving a donation to the Old Richmond Fire Department after a motion by Council Member Chris Copeland and a second by Council Member Chris Starling.
The council approved the agenda as amended and approved the Dec. 4, 2025 regular and closed-session meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda.
The meeting included a monthly financial update presented by Administrator Shore; Mayor Mark Baker reported he performed an internal review of November 2025 records and found no discrepancies.
The council convened a closed session under North Carolina statute 143-318.11(6) to consider the qualifications or performance of an individual public officer or employee, entering closed session at 7:47 p.m. and returning to open session at 8:08 p.m.; no formal action resulting from the closed session was recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
