April 2008 Minutes

Vice-President Jim Cameron called the meeting to order
Dr. Watts gave the invocation
The March minutes were approved on a motion from Joyce Little, Ron Crawley 2nd.
Jim Cameron gave an updated balance of $xxxxx in the bank account as of 2/28/2008.

Guest
Penny Welling, Director, Stanly County Public Library spoke to the group about the resources available to us as citizens of the county and asked that we help spread the word about the wonderful resources available to us here in Oakboro at our branch of the library.

Dr. Watts introduced Dana Jenkins as the newest member of the ministerial staff at First Baptist in Oakboro.

Old Business/Committee Reports
Jim Cameron asked that we continue to encourage folks to attend our monthly meetings.
Cruise-In: Jerry Crayton mentioned that we had a large turnout in March and made special mention of the Oakboro Police Department doing an excellent job of being visible at this event in order to help keep this a family-friendly event.

Reports
Mayor Little gave a report for the Town of Oakboro and read portions of a letter from the USPS stating that the new post office project is once again back on the “go”.

Oakboro Police Department—Chief Joe Lowder reported that fraud and metal theft continues to be the two biggest problems. Chief Lowder stated that the police department responded to approximately 150 calls in February. Chief Lowder also stated that the department has received approval for two separate grants. One of these being a $9,000 to equipment one of the vehicles with new equipment including a computer and the other grant being a $10,000 grant to go towards overtime and narcotics investigation.

Chamber of Commerce---Lisa Watts stated that the Business After Hours for West Stanly is on track for the April 24th date selected and will be held at the Locust Town Center

Oakboro Fire & Rescue---Jim Cameron gave us a quick rundown of the schedule of events which start as early as 6/20/08 and run through the July 4th Festivities ending on July 5th with a second fireworks display.

New Business/Discussion

Mayor Little read a proclamation declaring Thursday May 1, 2008 as the day the Town of Oakboro will observe the National Day of Prayer at the Main Street Park.

The normal GOBA meeting will directly follow this service at 12:30 at Big John’s Smokehouse.

Announcements
Becky Rowell announced the Tea Party at the Presbyterian Church on April 12th from 11am to 12:30 pm. Proceeds will go to the church restoration fund.
Motion to adjourn was made by Joyce Little with a second by Becky Rowell.