Town Council approved final reading of the budget on June 26, 2018.
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
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