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Bryon Scott with Thompson, Price, Scott & Adams Auditing Firm presented the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year annual audit for the Board’s consideration. The Board accepted the audit as presented.
In administrative matters the Board approved Utility Releases ($2,036.20) and Tax Releases ($1,077.94); made a clarification on the Voluntary Shared Leave Policy; approved purchase of 1994 Freightliner Rescue Truck from Union County for $1.00 and declared the 1986 International Equipment Truck as surplus property.
Mayor Womble gave an updated report from Bridget Munger, NC Department of Environmental Quality, on the lake water quality. Water sciences staff reported that results from the study indicated lake conditions did not change from what was observed over the last year. Work that was conducted on the lake focused primarily on identifying the spring locations and collecting water quality information related to flow from the springs. Attempts to quantify groundwater input from the springs was unsuccessful. Currently, staff with the Intensive Survey Branch and Fayetteville Regional Office are discussing options for groundwater monitoring near the lake to help quantify those inputs, as the lake itself saw little change this summer. In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, water quality monitoring in flood stricken area has taken precedent. As a result, this project has been temporarily placed on hold.
The Municipal complex will be closed December 23-27, 2016 for Christmas and Monday, January 2, 2017 for New Year’s. The on-call person will be available in case of water/sewer emergencies.