2026-08-03 - Town Council
Summary
Only four members attended (John Byrum, Robin Moon, Jackie Edwards, Berkley Alcorn; Mike McAlpine and Keith Leonard absent); Town Clerk Ree Goodson was also absent and the minutes are signed by Finance Officer Linda Hunt. Byrum proclaimed Fall Litter Sweep for September 12-26, and Council picked Cline's Christmas parade float number 8 (Moon/Alcorn) and approved a $15,465 Creative Playscapes quote for urethane topcoat on the playground (Edwards/Alcorn). Council unanimously amended the budget (Moon moved, Alcorn seconded) because of the state revaluation moratorium: the tax base reverts from $657,006,471 to $397,500,885, the revenue-neutral rate language is removed, current ad valorem falls from $284,000 to $188,000 and sales tax rises from $1,737,000 to $1,833,000, leaving the $2,367,600 total and 5-cent rate unchanged. Brock Hall reported a $4,825 termite bait-station quote from Bug Out ($723 a year after), and Council asked for a second quote. Final FY 2026 net revenue was about $1,058,150, up roughly 9.5%; July income was $176,818 (7.5% of the new budget). The next meeting was confirmed for Tuesday, September 8.
Summary written from the official minutes posted on midway-nc.gov; no video or transcript exists.
Issues discussed: FYE 2027 Budget, Town Park Development
Official Minutes
Official minutes posted by the town (PDF text); page headers removed, otherwise unaltered.
MINUTES OF MIDWAY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 3, 2026,
AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT MIDWAY TOWN HALL, 426 GUMTREE
ROAD, MIDWAY, NORTH CAROLINA
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilor Robin Moon gave the invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the opening gavel.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor John Byrum called the meeting to order.
Councilors present were: John Byrum, Robin Moon, Jackie Edwards and Berkley Alcorn. Absent: Mayor
Pro Tem Mike McAlpine and Councilor Keith Leonard. Town Manager Brock Hall, Finance Officer Linda
Hunt and Town Attorney Jim Lanik were present. Absent: Town Clerk Ree Goodson.
Each Councilor had been furnished an agenda prior to the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Councilor Jackie Edwards, seconded by Councilor Robin Moon, Council voted unanimously
to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2026 Town Council Regular meeting.
PUBLIC ADDRESS
There were none.
ADOPT AGENDA
On motion by Councilor Robin Moon, seconded by Councilor Berkley Alcorn, Council voted unanimously
to adopt the agenda as presented.
PROCLAMATION – FALL LITTER SWEEP – SEPTEMBER 12-26, 2026
Mayor John Byrum read the Proclamation proclaiming September 12 through September 26, 2026, as
Fall Litter Sweep and encouraged citizens to take an active role in making their communities cleaner.
PROCLAMATION
FALL 2026 LITTER SWEEP
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation organizes an annual Fall statewide
roadside cleanup to ensure clean and beautiful roads in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the FALL LITTER SWEEP roadside cleanup encourages local governments,
communities, civic and professional groups, businesses, churches, schools, families, and individual citizens
to participate in the N. C. Department of Transportation clean up by sponsoring and organizing local
roadside cleanups; and
WHEREAS, Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, Department of Transportation employees, Public
Safety – Division of Adult Corrections inmates, community service organizations, businesses, churches,
schools, and environmentally concerned citizens conduct annual local cleanups during FALL LITTER
SWEEP and may receive certificates of appreciation for their participation; and
WHEREAS, the great natural beauty of our state and clean environment are sources of great pride
for all North Carolinians, attracting tourists and aiding in recruiting new industries; and
WHEREAS, the FALL LITTER SWEEP cleanup will be a part of educating the children of this
great state regarding the importance of a clean environment to the quality of life in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, I, John Byrum, Mayor of the Town of Midway does hereby proclaim September 12-
26, 2026, as “FALL LITTER SWEEP” time in Midway and encourage citizens to take an active role in
making their communities cleaner; and
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Town of
Midway this the third of August in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six.
Adopted this the 3rd day of August, 2026.
COMMITTEE REPORT
There were none.
REGULAR BUSINESS
CLINE’S FLOATS – CHRISTMAS PARADE – FLOAT SELECTION
Mayor John Byrum asked the Council for their preferences on which float to select for the Christmas parade
from the options provided in their packet. After a brief discussion from Council, Council decided to select
Cline’s Christmas float number 8.
On motion by Councilor Robin Moon, seconded by Councilor Berkley Alcorn, Council voted unanimously
to select Float Number 8 for the Christmas Parade.
CREATIVE PLAYSCAPES – QUOTE FOR PLAYGROUND TOPCOAT RESURFACING
Town Manager Brock Hall discussed with the Council the need for topcoat maintenance on the urethane
surfaces of the playground. Mr. Hall said a quote for the work was obtained from Creative Playscapes. He
said to complete the maintenance work, the playground must be closed for three days. The weather must
be warm also to ensure proper curing.
Mr. Hall said Park staff have requested to have the work completed after Labor Day once school is back in
session to minimize the impact on park operations.
On motion by Councilor Jackie Edwards, seconded by Councilor Berkley Alcorn to approve the quote from
Creative Playscapes for urethane topcoat maintenance in the amount of $15,465.00 and authorize staff to
coordinate completion of this project.
AMENDMENT TO BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 – BUDGET ORDINANCE NO. 27-
01
Town Manager Brock Hall stated as previously discussed, the property revaluation moratorium had no
direct impact on the Town’s adopted budget. Mr. Hall said the budget was prepared in anticipation of such
a moratorium. Revenue projections were sufficiently conservative and no changes to the total overall
budget calculations are proposed.
Mr. Hall said it was recommended by the NC League of Municipalities, however, that any reference to the
updated tax levy be addressed in the form of a budget amendment.
Mr. Hall said staff proposes the following amendments to the adopted budget ordinance:
• Ad Valorem tax levy base value changed from $657,006,471 to $397,500,885
• Removal of the revenue neutral tax rate
• Change Ad Valorem projection from $284,000 to $188,000
• Change Sales Tax projection from $1,737,000 to $1,833,000
TOWN OF MIDWAY, NC
ORDINANCE NO. 27-01
AMENDMENT TO TOWN OF MIDWAY ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
ORDINANCE NO. 26-02 AMENDED AUGUST 3, 2026
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Midway, North Carolina, at a regular
meeting on the 1st day of June 2026 at 7:00 p.m. that the following departmental expenditures and
anticipated fund revenues, together with certain restrictions, are adopted.
Section I.
General Fund Appropriations
The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for operation of the Town government
and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July l, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
Budget
FYE 6/30/27
Governing Board $63,600.00
Administration $578,000.00
Public Safety $80,000.00
Public Works $545,000.00
Parks & Recreation $995,000.00
Planning & Zoning $39,000.00
Community & Economic Development $67,000.00
Total General Fund Appropriations $2,367,600.00
Section II.
Anticipated General Fund Revenues
The following revenues are estimated to be available in the General Fund for the fiscal year
beginning July l, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
Budget
FYE 6/30/27
Ad Valorem Taxes
Taxes - Ad Valorem - Current $188,000.00
Taxes - Ad Valorem - Prior $3,000.00
Motor Vehicle Tax $23,000.00
Penalties & Interest $800.00
Discounts -$2,500.00
Refunds $0.00
Total Ad Valorem Taxes $212,300.00
Other Taxes and Licenses
Sales and Use Tax $1,833,000.00
Solid Waste Disposal Tax $3,500.00
ABC Revenue $18,000.00
Other $0.00
Total Other Taxes and Licenses $1,854,500.00
Intergovernmental
Utility/Franchise Taxes $140,000.00
Total Intergovernmental $140,000.00
Other Revenue
Investment Earnings $150,000.00
Pavilion Rental $10,000.00
Gazebo Rental $800.00
Other (SCIF/Directed Grants) $0.00
Permits and Fees $0.00
Tap Fee and Capital Recovery $0.00
Total Other Revenues $160,800.00
Total Recurring Revenue $2,367,600.00
Fund Balance Appropriated $0.00
Total General Fund Revenues $2,367,600.00
Section III.
Ad Valorem Taxes
An ad valorem tax rate of $0.05 per $100 at full valuation is hereby established as the official tax rate for
the Town of Midway for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The rate shall be levied on the estimated tax
base value of $397,500,885. Revenues are projected at a collection rate not to exceed the latest audited
percentage.
Section IV.
Finance Officer Transfer Authority
The Finance Officer is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund as contained herein under
the following conditions:
a. That the Finance Officer may transfer amounts up to $5,000 between objects of expenditures
within a department or between departments of the same fund with a report being submitted at the
next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council.
b. That the Finance Officer may not transfer any amount between fund accounts nor from
contingency appropriations without prior approval of the Town Council.
c. That the Town Council shall receive a written request for authorization of funds to other agencies.
d. That the Finance Officer shall provide a monthly report of expenditures and revenues.
Section V.
Budget Ordinance Copies
Copies of the Budget Ordinance shall be furnished to the Finance Officer, the Budget Officer, and the Tax
Supervisor of this Town for their direction in carrying out of their duties.
ADOPTED this the 1st day of June, 2026. AMENDED August 3, 2026.
On motion by Councilor Robin Moon, seconded by Councilor Berkley Alcorn, Council voted unanimously
to approve the Amendment to Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 – Budget Ordinance No. 27-01 as
presented.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
TOWN PARK UPDATE
Town Manager Brock Hall provided an update on the playground resurfacing project just approved. Mr.
Hall said staff intends to schedule the urethane topcoat work to coincide with the previously approved
replacement of swing set chains. One set of chains remains on back order. Mr. Hall confirmed he had
spoken with Creative Playscapes on the preceding Friday, and they prefer to complete both tasks
simultaneously. The target window is the week of or the week after Labor Day, contingent on favorable
weather, as the application requires warm, dry conditions.
Mr. Hall said the project will take approximately three days of playground closure while the topcoat cures.
He said that schools will be back in session and Park staff anticipate minimal public impact during that
period.
Mr. Hall also reported that Finance Officer Linda Hunt had recently identified that the Town's existing pest
control contract with Bug Out does not include a provision for termite prevention. Bug Out inspected Town
Hall and the Pavilion and submitted a quote of $4,825.00 for the initial installation of bait stations around
the perimeter of both buildings, with an annual maintenance fee of $723.00 thereafter. Council discussed
the quote, with some Council members expressing that the initial cost seemed high. There was no evidence
of active termites at either facility, and the proposed treatment involves perimeter bait stations with no
drilling or liquid injection into the foundation.
Town Council agreed it would be prudent to obtain a second quote before proceeding. Mayor John Byrum
indicated he knew of another pest control company with which he had positive experience and offered to
provide their contact information to Town Manager Brock Hall. Mr. Hall stated he will gather additional
information and report back to Town Council.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Town Manager Brock Hall provided a financial update. Mr. Hall stated the final figures from fiscal year
2026 placed net revenue at approximately $1,058,150.00, representing roughly a 9.5 percent increase over
the prior fiscal year.
For the current fiscal year, net revenue for the month of July came in at $89,581, which was slightly below
the same time period last year. Mr. Hall stated there were two factors: investment income for July had not
yet been posted but was expected imminently, and a $15,000 payment to Thomas General Contractors for
the previously approved parking lot project was charged in the same period. Mr. Hall said taking those
factors into account, revenues were described as comparable to the prior year, and the Town remained well
within budget after one month of the new fiscal year.
Council was provided copies of the monthly financial reports for June 2026 as follows:
July 2026
Total Income $176,818 7.5% of overall budget
Total Expenses $87,237 3.7% of overall budget
REMINDER – TOWN HALL CLOSED MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2026 – LABOR DAY
Town Manager Brock Hall reminded Council that Town Hall will be closed on Monday September 7, 2026
for Labor Day.
REMINDER – TOWN COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
Town Manager Brock Hall reminded Council that the next Town Council meeting will be held on Tuesday
September 8, 2026 at 7:00pm.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilor Robin Moon, seconded by Councilor Jackie Edwards, Council voted unanimously
to adjourn the meeting.
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John Byrum, Mayor
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Linda Hunt, Finance Officer