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Unionville Council approves minutes, payments, new IT contract, dais rebuild, band donation and staff bonuses
Summary
At its Dec. 16 meeting the Unionville Town Council unanimously approved prior minutes, payment of pending bills, a Seedspark/WordPress IT and website contract, a $6,075 dais rebuild contract with Kirkwood Designs, a $6,000 conditional donation to the Piedmont Marching Band, and Christmas bonuses for three staff members; Finance Officer Darrell Baucom reported the town's favorable year-to-date finances.
The Town Council of Unionville approved a slate of routine items at its Dec. 16 regular meeting, including minutes, vendor payments, an IT and website contract, repairs to the dais in council chambers, a donation to the Piedmont Marching Band and staff Christmas bonuses.
Finance Officer Darrell Baucom reviewed the town’s financial report, saying year-to-date income was $278,000 and that recent franchise taxes and sales tax receipts added roughly $59,000 and $6,500, respectively. He reported normal expenses of $123,562 and described the town’s income-versus-expenses position as favorable by about $200,000.
On motions recorded in the minutes, the Council unanimously approved the Nov. 18 public hearing and regular meeting minutes (mover: Commissioner Jaren Simpson; seconder: Commissioner Jeff Broadaway) and approved payment of pending bills (mover: Commissioner Gene Price; seconder: Commissioner Chad Simpson). The minutes show Council directed staff to withhold the final payment to Miles-McClellan Construction until the contractor installs the Knox box and completes yard reseeding.
Clerk Sonya W. Gaddy presented competing quotes for the town’s internal IT support and website hosting; the Council approved a Seedspark and WordPress arrangement at $639.28 per month plus a one-time $600 set-up fee on a motion by Commissioner Gene Price, seconded by Commissioner Jaren Simpson.
Deputy Clerk Melody Braswell presented quotes to resurface the dais in council chambers. The Council approved Kirkwood Designs’ $6,075 proposal to demolish and rebuild the writing surface in red oak with a clear epoxy finish (mover: Commissioner Andrew Benton; seconder: Commissioner Gene Price).
Kristy Dale and Sam Oakley of the Piedmont Marching Band requested assistance to cover unpaid band fees and equipment replacement. The Council approved a $6,000 donation to purchase two baritones on the condition that the band march and play in Unionville’s parade (mover: Commissioner Jeff Broadaway; seconder: Commissioner Andrew Benton). Finance Officer Baucom noted the town previously donated $8,000 in January 2023 and $10,000 in December 2021 for band-related needs.
On personnel matters, the Council approved Christmas bonuses: $500 each for Finance Officer Darrell Baucom and Deputy Clerk Melody Braswell, and $750 for Clerk Sonya W. Gaddy (mover: Commissioner Andrew Benton; seconder: Commissioner Jaren Simpson). Mayor Baucom then adjourned the meeting and extended holiday wishes to attendees.
