The five hundred and seventy-ninth session of the board of Aldermen, Village of Alamance

December 15, 2025

7:00 p.m.

 

Present: Mayor Tichy, Mayor Pro Tem Isley, Alderman Hunt, Alderman Crouse, Alderman Tichy, Alderman Cheap

 

Absent: Alderman Andrews

 

Invocation: Invocation given by Phil Cheap

 

Approval of Agenda: Alderman Tichy makes a motion to approve the Agenda, seconded by Alderman Hunt. Motion carried. 5-0

 

Approval of November 17th Regular Meeting Minutes: Alderman Tichy makes a motion to approve the November 17th Regular Meeting Minutes, seconded by Alderman Isley. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Swearing in of Elected Officials: Town Clerk, Hannah Quigley, Swears in Elected Officials

‘I, Ken Cass, do solemnly swear that I will support and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and the Constitution and Laws of the State of North Carolina not inconsistent therewith, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office as Alderman, so help me God.”

 

‘I, Dale Hunt, do solemnly swear that I will support and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and the Constitution and Laws of the State of North Carolina not inconsistent therewith, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office as Alderman, so help me God.”

 

‘I, Donald Tichy, do solemnly swear that I will support and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, and the Constitution and Laws of the State of North Carolina not inconsistent therewith, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office as Mayor, so help me God.”

 

Public Comment:

 

OLD BUSINESS

Engineer Report:  Given by Mr. Trenton Novelli

Street Repair for FY 24-25: Will complete paving work when dates can be organized with good weather conditions. Cardinal Lane Drainage Issue: Mr. Novelli states they will be widening the road by 4ft instead of 3ft, like originally discussed. All piping has been installed, and the contractor is completing the final clean-up. The contract will undergo a one-year warranty for the seeding. Heritage Glen Phase 5C.2: Construction ongoing. Utilities still need to be certified. Mr. Novelli stated he had reached out to the contractor, who told him they would get back to him. Water Quality: Ongoing. They are figuring out their next course of action. Birch Street Pump Station: Currently in the design phase. CITGO Plan Review: Awaiting final submission for approval. Engineering Specifications: Refining and adjustments are still required. Once complete, Mr. Novelli recommended to the council that the Village of Alamance Standard Specifications be adopted for future developments. Picnic Shelter: Funding not acquired through the last funding cycle. Funding has been submitted for the next round of funding cycles, closing on December 31^st, 2025. Council has the option to continue waiting and evaluating funding or to move forward with the project.

 

ORC Report: Given BY Mr. Arnold Allred

Birch Pump Station: Everything is working well. Generator was serviced 1^st week of December.

Pond Pump Station: Everything is working well. No problems.

NC 62 Pump Station: Generator was serviced 1^st week of December. Antifreeze hose fixed. Everything is working well.

Distribution:

TTHM results came back, and everything is good, no problems. Chlorine switchover started in December and will continue through April. The water system’s state inspection went well.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Audit for FY 24-25: Presented by Patricia Rhodes with Stout Stuart McGowen & King

Mrs. Rhodes states that once the Audit is approved by the local government, the village will receive the approved final Reports. At this meeting, Mrs. Rhodes presents the ‘Preliminary Audit Reports.’

Financial Highlights

Net Position:

Net Position Government Activities: $5,556,536

Net Position Business-type Activities: $4,520,808

Total Net Position: $10,077,344

Fund Balance:

$4,164,655

General Fund:

$15,000 in increased revenue.

Net Change in Fund Balance:

$62,000 increase.

Total assets for Water/Sewer Fund:

$4,625,720

Village of Alamance, North Carolina schedule of Findings and Responses for the Fiscal Year ended June 30^th, 2025:

NO FINDINGS

Mrs. Rhodes states that during audit preparation, there were no issues or disagreements with Village management and no difficulties carrying out the audit.

 

Dates for 2026 Board Meetings:

All Regular Meetings are held at the Village of Alamance Town Hall at 7:00 pm.

January 26^th, 2026, February 23^rd, 2026, March 23^rd, 2026, April 27th, 2026, ***May 18^th, 2026, June 22^nd, 2026, July 27^th, 2026, August 24^th, 2026, September 28^th, 2026, October 26^th, 2026, **November 16, 2026, **December 21^st, 2026,          *** ß NOT the 4^th Monday.

Mayor Tichy requests a motion to adopt the dates as mentioned. Alderman Tichy makes a motion. Seconded by Alderman Crouse. Motion carries 5-0.

 

Public Comment Policy:

Mayor Tichy asks the board to review the Public Comment Policy over the next month, discuss, and draft a policy to be adopted by the board at the next meeting.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Sherry Ford, 3968 S NC 62, asks if there is a Personal Policy in place for the Village.

 

Naydine Sharpe, 4432 S NC 62, presents Phil Cheap with a plaque thanking Mr. Cheap for his time serving on the Board of Aldermen for the Village of Alamance.

 

Phil Cheap, 4312 S NC 62. Thanks, Mayor Don Tichy, for asking him to run 4 years ago; he says he has enjoyed the last 4 years and hopes he has made a difference. Mr. Cheap Thanks, Everyone.

 

Alderman Crouse makes a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Alderman Cass. Motion carries 5-0.

 

 

 

 

 

Mayor Tichy_______________________________________________________

 

Hannah Quigley. Clerk_______________________________________________