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Mayodan retreat sets strategic priorities and frames FY 2026'027 budget outlook
Summary
At a Feb. 16 retreat, Mayodan staff and council reviewed strategic-plan progress, prioritized capital projects including Washington Mills and Town Hall planning, and outlined outreach steps as the town shapes the FY 2026'027 budget.
Town Manager Melody Shuler opened the Mayodan Town Council retreat and framed the session as a review of strategic priorities, staffing needs and the FY 2026'027 budget outlook. Staff presenters, including Lucy Lewis (LFNC fellow) and other town staff, provided implementation updates and tools the town will use in budget development.
Staff reported progress across priority areas including infrastructure, downtown and Washington Mills, parks and recreation, workforce and transparency and community engagement. The presentation said an infrastructure audit is underway and a draft master plan for infrastructure is anticipated for adoption in March 2027; staff also described Washington Mills Park Phase 1 design and engineering, a proposed greenway connection and ongoing planning for a new Town Hall.
Council and staff discussed Capital Improvement Plan priorities, including the Washington Mills building, furnishings for the new Town Hall's council chamber and conference room, and conversion of the current Town Hall to expanded Police Department space once Town Hall relocates. Public Works Director Joey Hudy provided input on street resurfacing prioritization.
Staff presented proposed furnishings for the new Town Hall with estimated costs ranging from approximately $40,415 to $59,290 depending on final selections. Parks staff described potential improvements at Farris Memorial Park, including a natural play space and a mini golf refresh; staff also discussed pursuing potential grant funding through the Duke Energy Foundation's America 250 program.
The retreat combined project-level details with preliminary cost estimates and outreach plans; next steps identified by staff include further design work, grant pursuit where applicable and integration of these priorities into the FY 2026'027 budget process. The meeting adjourned at 5:04 p.m.
