Notable Revenues

• Conservative budget, including increases in revenue projections and expenditures in most departments
• Operating millage rate of 122 mills (4 mill increase)
• Capital millage of 4.2 mills for 2012 General Obligation Bond (New Centre Park and Town Hall acquisition and renovation)
• No fee increase is planned for planning and zoning permit, garbage, or business license;  increase recreation participation fees by $10 effective with winter sports
• 1.5% increase on volume charges for water and sewer to offset 2.5% increase from Two Rivers
• The Enterprise Fund to reimburse the General Fund quarterly for certain shared expenses based on established ratios and $100,000 to reduce due to liability from prior years

Notable Expenditures

•  2.1% cost of living increase for town employees; 0.9% for salary adjustments (longevity)
• 1% increase in Retirement System rates and 5% increase in health insurance

Administration Department

• Replace computer server (shared with Recreation and Police) and phone system
• Work with Economic Development Board to complete a Market Study
• On-line bill pay for business license
• Engage major projects consultant for paving and Armory projects

Development Services Department

• New Planner position (October 1 start)
• Complete 5-year update of Comprehensive Plan 2022
• Implement GIS Program (with Street & W/S)
• Review and change procedures and forms to improve building and zoning permit and land development processes

Fire Department

• New permanent full-time positions (2) (October 1 start)
• Purchase turn-out gear (MASC grant) and replacement radios

Legislative Department

• Tablets for Council
• Continuing education

Municipal Court

• Move operations to “old” Town Hall, 114 Bethel Street
• Professional services of Judge Howell

Police Department

• New Training Officer (October 1 start)
• CAD Software
• Lease purchase three replacement vehicles
• Advanced training
• Complete renovations at Rescue Squad for records storage

Recreation Department

• New full-time Park Assistant
• Create policies addressing use of Recreation facilities and Town resources, e.g. special events and facility rental policies
• Provide administrative support for Gallery 120 and assist with special programs such as the summer youth art program and First Friday events
• Support Live Well Clover activities and programs
• Parking lot improvements at Clover Community Center

Streets and Sanitation Department

• New Driver position
• Work with York County on Quinn Road resurfacing project (Park Place subdivision)
• Purchase new Christmas decorations
• Lease purchase leaf machine

Water and Sewer Department

• Complete CDBG Lift Station and SRF improvements at Calabash WWTP; consider projects for future grants/low interest loans
• Rehabilitate Old N. Main Water Tank
• New Master Plan
• Develop and implement Inflow & Infiltration testing using smoke machine
• Review and update rate study and pretreatment plan
• Establish guidelines and project goals for Replacement & Rehabilitation Fund and Capacity Fee Fund and strategy to reimburse General Fund from prior year debt

Hospitality Tax

• Main Street Landscaping Contract
• Chamber of Commerce agreement for tourism work
• 21st annual St. Patrick’s Festival, Butts Cookoff and Music Frenzy, and Fall Festival
• Special Events:  Movies in the Park, amphitheater and seasonal/holiday programs

Capital Projects

• Complete New Centre Park Phase 2 Construction
• Complete renovations of old Town Hall for use by Municipal Court
• Improve parking lot in historic district
• Armory renovations