Angier alcohol board adopts FY2026–27 budget, sets $200,000 aside for potential second location

The Town of Angier Board of Alcohol Control on May 29 approved its Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget, voting 3–1 to adopt the spending plan with amendments that eliminate distributions to the municipal town and set aside $200,000 for a possible second location.

General Manager Maggie Sandrock presented the proposed budget and the accompanying Budget Message. During discussion the board identified a factual correction in the Budget Message: the count of full‑time employees was changed from two to three. Member Tim Thompson moved to approve the Budget Message with that correction; Member Dennis Gilby seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

During the main budget discussion, Sandrock and Finance Officer Gianna Cramer described the proposed allocations for retained working capital, building maintenance and security, supplies and equipment. Contract Accountant Laura Smith joined the meeting by Zoom at 5:05 p.m. to answer technical questions about budget development and supporting calculations.

Member Dennis Gilby moved to approve the FY2026–2027 budget with two amendments: reduce Distributions to Municipal Town to $0, and increase the funds retained for a second location to $200,000. Member Brent Surles seconded the motion. The board recorded the motion as carried by a vote of 3 Aye, 1 Nay.

The board concluded business and adjourned at 5:52 p.m. following a unanimous procedural motion to close the meeting.

What changed: The approved budget eliminates a distribution line item to the municipal town (reduced to $0) and formalizes a $200,000 reserve for planning or acquiring a potential second location; the Budget Message was corrected to reflect three full‑time employees. No other vote details or individual yes/no votes by member were recorded in the minutes.