# Town Council Agenda Work Session + Budget Work Session Meeting- 5:00 p.m.

**Body:** Town of Black Mountain — Town Council
**Date:** May 8, 2025 5:30 PM EDT (2025-05-08T17:30:00-04:00)
**Location:** 160 Midland Ave., Black Mountain, NC, 28711 

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2640

## Summary

The Town Council will hold a meeting on May 8th, primarily focused on preliminary discussions for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. This work session will involve reviewing potential spending priorities and planning for the upcoming fiscal year, setting the stage for more formal budget decisions in subsequent meetings. The agenda also includes a review of the agenda for the May 12th Town Council meeting, ensuring alignment and preparedness.

While no formal votes or decisions are expected during this work session, the discussions will significantly impact how town resources are allocated. Residents interested in understanding the budget process and providing input on community priorities are encouraged to attend or follow the meeting's progress. The Council will be considering various budgetary needs and exploring potential funding options to best serve the community.

For those who wish to learn more, detailed agenda materials and related information are available on the Town of Black Mountain website at www.townofblackmountain.org, and a QR code provides easy access to these resources.

## Agenda

- [CALL TO ORDER](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2640/item/9991)
- [MAY 12, 2025 AGENDA REVIEW](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2640/item/9992)
- [FY 26 BUDGET WORK SESSION](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2640/item/9993)
- [ADJOURNMENT](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2640/item/9994)

## Votes

- After additional discussion, the Council was at a consensus to remove this position from the proposed budget ($65,325). — Passed, 5-0
- Council Member Alice Berry moved to adopt the agenda as presented. — Passed, 5-0
- A consensus was reached by Council to lower this proposed increase from $10 to $8. — Passed, 5-0

## Documents

- [agenda_2025-05-08.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2640?document=8289)
- [minutes_2025-05-08.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/2640?document=8290)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://blackmountainnc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/777)