Council Connection: 11.4.24 Meeting Recap

Council Connection: Recap from Forest City Board of Commissioners Meeting November 4, 2024

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1. Travis Keever from Gould Killian CPA Group presented the FY24 Audit report. The group issued an unmodified, or 'clean,' opinion on the Town’s financial statements as of June 30, 2024, indicating that the statements are fairly stated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
2. Chief LeRoy presented information on the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Grant, which funds efforts by law enforcement agencies, local governments, community organizations, schools, and nonprofits to reduce traffic crashes across the state. The FCPD plans to apply for this grant to hire and equip officers dedicated to the Town’s traffic needs.
3. Council approved a budget amendment to the general fund to allocate funds from the Carolina Foothills Foundation’s storm relief donation for purchasing a swift water rescue boat and equipment for the fire department.
4. Council approved the 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting schedule(opens in a new tab).
5. Council was presented the FY26 budget calendar.