The five hundred and eighty-fourth session of the board of Aldermen, Village of Alamance

June 22nd, 2026

7:00 p.m.

Present: Mayor Tichy, Mayor Pro Tem Isley, Alderman Crouse, Alderman Andrews, Alderman Tichy, Alderman Hunt, Alderman Cass

Absent:

Invocation: Invocation given by Alderman Crouse

Approval of Agenda: Mrs. Folwell states she needs to add a Budget Amendment to New Business. Alderman Tichy makes a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Alderman Crouse. Motion carries 6-0.

Approval of May 18^th, 2026, Meeting Minutes: Alderman Isley makes a motion to approve the May 18th, 2026, meeting minutes, seconded by Alderman Crouse. Motion carries 6-0.

Approval of June 10^th, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes: Alderman Andrews makes a motion to approve the June 10^th Special Meeting Minutes, seconded by Alderman Crouse. Motion carries 6-0.

Mayor Tichy requests a motion to go into Public Hearing for the Floodplain Protection Regulations General Ordinance Section 14.2. Alderman Tichy makes a motion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Isley. Motion carries 6-0.

Mrs. Folwell states that FEMA issued regulations for non-coastal flood areas. The Village of Alamance has until August 21^st to comply and needs to adopt floodplain management measures that meet the standards of the National Flood Insurance Program. Mayor Tichy requests a motion to approve the ordinance as submitted. Mayor Pro Tem Isley makes a motion, seconded by Alderman Isley. Motion carries 6-0. Mayor Tichy requests a motion to go out of the Floodplain Regulation Public Hearing and back into General Session. Alderman Andrews makes a motion, seconded by Alderman Isley. Motion carries 6-0. Mayor Tichy requests a motion to go into Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget. Mayor Pro Tem Isley makes a motion, seconded by Alderman Isley. Motion carries 6-0.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget: Given by Misty Folwell, Town Administrator:

  General Fund Appropriations: $1,010,100

  Revenues were adjusted using historical trends to more accurately reflect anticipated collections.

  Property tax rate remains $0.14 per $100 valuation.

  Water Rates:

• Inside customers: 5% increase
• Outside customers: 8% increase

  Flat water and sewer base rate increased from $11 to $12.

  Capital Outlay budget includes $100,000.

  Additional funding allocated for Parks & Recreation improvements.

  No major street projects are planned during the fiscal year.

  Solid Waste fees were adjusted to better match contractual costs and replacement of garbage carts.

  Snow removal contract will be rebid after unusually high expenditures during the previous winter.

  Village continues to maintain one of the lowest tax rates in Alamance County.

  Total Enterprise Fund Budget: $575,539

Mayor Tichy requests a motion to return to General Session. Alderman Hunt makes a motion, seconded by Alderman Tichy. Motion carries 6-0. Mayor Tichy requests a motion to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget. Mayor Pro Tem Isley makes a motion, seconded by Alderman Hunt. Motion carries 6-0.

Public Comment: **No Public Comment**

OLD BUSINESS

ORC Report: Given by Mr. Arnold Allred

Mr. Allred states the collection system is working well.

Distribution: TTHM samples were all within limits. E.M. Holts bar screen is currently at the shop, waiting for Jerry Warren to install it.

Engineer Report:  Given by Mr. Trenton Novelli

Heritage Glen Phase 5C.2: Mr. Novelli states there is no additional progress. Birch Pump Station: Work is scheduled to start in the coming weeks. Signed contracts for the force main have been received and turned into the state. The contractor has been authorized to move forward. Materials are being ordered. CITGO Plan Review: Mr. Novelli has received the next submission. There were a couple of minor comments; once fixed, they will approve the plans as noted. Cardinal Lane Storm Drainage: Warranty work has been completed. Just waiting for vegetation; with the lack of rain and high temperatures, that will be an ongoing task.

NEW BUSINESS:

Budget Amendment:

Mrs. Folwell states that a transfer within the General Fund would decrease miscellaneous by $1,000 and move it to Finance, increasing it to $31,000. Using Fund Balance, an increase of $7,000 to Contractual Services/Water, an increase of $12,000 to Contractual Services/Sewer, and an increase to Water/Sewer Revenue of $19,000. Alderman Andrews makes a motion to approve the Budget Amendment, seconded by Alderman Cass. Motion carries 6-0.

Audit Contract:

Mrs. Folwell states that the Village will use Stout Stewart McGown and King for this year’s audit. They have submitted the contract for $17,225. Mayor Tichy requests a motion to approve the Audit Contract with Stout Stewart McGown and King. Mayor Pro Tem Isley makes a motion, seconded by Alderman Cass. Motion carries 6-0.

TextMyGov Contract: Mrs. Folwell informs the board that TextMyGov is a new messaging system to communicate and send out mass messages to the residents in the Village. It is about $1,200 cheaper than Everbridge and offers much more. Mayor Tichy requests a motion to approve the TextMyGov contract as presented. Alderman Hunt makes a motion, seconded by Alderman Tichy. Motion carries 6-0.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

** NO PUBLIC COMMENT**

OTHER BUSINESS:

Mayor Pro Tem Isley asks if the Village has received additional quotes for the roof. Mrs. Folwell informs the board that two quotes have been received, with a couple of hundred dollars difference, and that she intends to present both proposals to the board at the July meeting.

Alderman Andrew makes a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Tichy. Motion carries 6-0.

Mayor Tichy_______________________________________________________

Hannah Quigley, Clerk_______________________________________________