Yanceyville Council approves ARP policies, buys rescue truck and clears sale of town property

The Town of Yanceyville Town Council on May 2 approved a set of administrative policies tied to American Rescue Plan Act (ARP/CSLFRF) funds, authorized purchase of a used rescue truck, and voted to sell 1818 NC Highway 62 N for $525,000.

The council voted unanimously to adopt five ARP-related policies presented by Town Attorney Lee Farmer: a Record Retention Policy for ARP/CSLFRF documents; Non-Discrimination Policy Recitals; a Policy for Allowable Costs and Cost Principles for ARP/CSLFRF expenditures by North Carolina local governments; a Conflict of Interest Policy applicable to town contracts and subawards supported by federal financial assistance; and an Eligible Use Policy for expenditure of ARP/CSLFRF funds by the Town of Yanceyville. Each motion passed on voice votes with all members recorded as voting “yes.”

Council also confirmed the purchase of a 1995 Freightliner rescue truck from the Snow Camp Volunteer Fire Department for $8,500. Councilman Brian Massey made the motion to purchase; Councilman Keith Tatum seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Following a closed-session discussion of real estate and attorney-client consultation under G.S. 143-318.11, the council voted unanimously to approve an offer of $525,000 for the sale of 1818 NC Highway 62 N and directed the Town Manager and Town Attorney to proceed with closing.

Votes at a glance:
- Adoption of amended agenda: motion by Mayor Pro Tem Odessa Gwynn; second by Councilman Keith Tatum; outcome unanimous.
- Consent agenda (April 4 minutes): motion by Mayor Pro Tem Gwynn; second by Councilman Tatum; outcome unanimous.
- Record Retention Policy (ARP/CSLFRF): motion by Councilman Keith Tatum; second by Councilman Brian Massey; outcome unanimous.
- Non-Discrimination Policy Recitals: motion by Councilman Keith Tatum; second by Councilman Brian Massey; outcome unanimous.
- Policy for Allowable Costs (ARP/CSLFRF): motion by Councilman Brian Massey; second by Councilman Keith Tatum; outcome unanimous.
- Conflict of Interest Policy (federal-funded contracts/subawards): motion by Councilman Keith Tatum; second by Councilman Brian Massey; outcome unanimous.
- Eligible Use Policy for ARP/CSLFRF funds: motion by Councilman Keith Tatum; second by Councilman Brian Massey; outcome unanimous.
- Purchase of 1995 Freightliner rescue truck ($8,500): motion by Councilman Brian Massey; second by Councilman Keith Tatum; outcome unanimous.
- Approval of sale of 1818 NC Highway 62 N for $525,000 and direction to proceed with closing: motion recorded as made by Councilman Brian Massey; second as stated in the minutes; outcome unanimous.

What happens next: Town staff will proceed with the property closing and will implement the newly adopted ARP/CSLFRF policies as part of grant administration and recordkeeping. The approved truck will be acquired per the motion. The council did not record any dissent on the items above.