April 2026 Minutes

The regular monthly meeting of the Mayor and the Board of Commissioners was held on April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the Town Hall, 107 Main Street, Stovall, North Carolina.

Mayor Jeffrey G. Stovall present and presiding.

Board Members Present

Commissioner Barker, Commissioner Hughes, Commissioner Rivenbark, and Commissioner Sneed

Administrator Present

Janet C. Parrott

Clerk Present

Ummala Rowley

Police Chief Present

Craig Williams

Guest

McGill Associates, Robert Miller (Principal/Raleigh Office Manager), Dale Schepers (Financial Services Analyst)

Mayor Stovall called the meeting to order and began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation

Commissioner Sneed spoke an opening prayer.

Mayor’s Update

Mayor Stovall informed the board that he is meeting with Administrator Parrott and Commissioner Hughes to work on the 26-27 town budget. He also noted that Stovall Shaw Elementary is hosting a career day from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and that he and one of the commissioners will attend.

Mayor’s Coin

Mayor Stovall recognized Allen Nelson, a board member of Granville County Crime Stoppers and the Granville County Planning Board, and a member of the Wake Electric Corporation Board of Directors. He also noted that Allen was a member of the Stovall Fire Department and is devoted and the kind person who makes a difference in our Stovall Community.

Sewer/Water System Asset Inventory Intervention/Assessment and Asset Management Regulations

Mayor Stovall recognized Robert Miller and Dale Schepers of McGill Associates, who presented on the Water and Sewer Systems Asset Inventory and Assessment. The McGill Associates reported recommendations for a regular program to replace portions of the infrastructure annually. The board will make upcoming budget decisions regarding the report's recommendations.

A motion was made by Commissioner Hughes and seconded by Commissioner Rivenbark to adopt the Sewer System. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Commissioner Sneed and seconded by Commissioner Hughes to approve the adoption of the Water System. Motion carried unanimously.

Police Report

Chief Williams gave an activity report for the Stovall Police Department for the month from March 10, 2026, to April 14, 2026.

Activity was as follows:

· 577 Miles of patrol

· 4 Citations

· 6 Reports

· 0 Arrest

· 7 Warnings

Chief Williams informed the board that citizens reported issues with traffic and speeding. He also mentioned that he is in the process of hiring a new officer.

Water Report

Commissioner Rivenbark presented the water report and stated that Oxford billed the town for 989,000 gallons of water; Stovall bills customers for 628,237 gallons; the difference is 360,763 gallons; there was no March flushing; and there were no water breaks.

Approval Minutes

A motion was made by Commissioner Barker and seconded by Commissioner Rivenbark to approve the minutes of March 10, 2026. Motion carried unanimously.

Old Business

Mayor Stovall addressed the board, stating that there was no old business to address.

New Business

Crime Stoppers Donation Request

Mayor Stovall informed the board that Crime Stoppers requested a $100.00 donation from the Town for the FY 2027 Budget to help expand it.

A motion was made by Commissioner Barker and seconded by Commissioner Hughes to approve a $100.00 donation to Crime Stoppers.

Heavy-Duty Truck on Street Roads Ordinance

§ 5-14 OPERATING AND PARKING OF COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND CONSTRUCTION TRUCKS AND VEHICLES WITHIN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND ON TOWN STREETS.

A motion was made by Commissioner Barker and seconded by Commissioner Hughes to approve the readopting of Section 5-14, Operating and Parking of Commercial, Industrial, and Construction Trucks and Vehicles within Residential Areas and on Town Streets.

No Public Hearing

Administrator Parrott informed the board that the public hearing was canceled on March 26, 2026.

Commissioner Vacancy Seat

Mayor Stovall informed the board members that the commissioners need to be careful and intentional about board procedures in the future.

Mayor Stovall asked the board members to grant permission for Commissioner Sneed to add the Commissioner Vacancy Seat to the agenda.

A motion was made by Commissioner Sneed and seconded by Commissioner Barker to approve adding to the Agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Stovall mentioned that two candidates have submitted their resumes and asked the board members to grant permission for Commissioner Sneed to request copies of their cover letters and resumes for the board members' review.

A motion was made by Commissioner Sneed and seconded by Commissioner Barker to request and approve the making of copies of the cover and the resume letters. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Stovall called for a recess. A motion was made by Commissioner Barker and seconded by Commissioner Hughes to approve recess. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Commissioner Barker and seconded by Commissioner Sneed to approve out of recess. Motion carried unanimously.

Tiana Royster won by a vote for the two-year term of the Commissioner Vacancy Seat by a vote of 3 to 1. Votes in favor of Tiana Royster were cast by Commissioner Barker, Commissioner Hughes, and Commissioner Sneed. Votes in favor of Doug Lunsford were cast by Commissioner Rivenbark.

Public Comment

Mayor Stovall recognized Tiana Royster, who introduced herself, expressed her concerns about fairness and public perception, and asked the board to publicly state the reason for its selection after the vote. Mrs. Royster informed the board that she could be a good candidate, as she would bring local insight, dedication to the town, and a commitment to the Stovall community.

Mayor Stovall recognized Tonya Sneed, who introduced herself and expressed her concerns about the board members, emphasizing that they need to work and support one another.

There being no further business, Commissioner Hughes made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Barker. Motion carried unanimously.

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Jeffrey G. Stovall, Mayor Date

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Ummala Rowley, Town Clerk Date