Cleveland, NC Town Board Meeting 1-10-2022 - Town Clerk Cathy Payne Retires After 28 Years
Tonight marked the official last town board meeting for town clerk/financial officer Cathy Payne who is retiring after 28 years. Payne was officially thanked at the board meeting by three previous mayors, the current mayor, and Nancy Brown. She was also given a plaque in appreciation of her many years of service to the town. Since a new financial officer has not been hired, the board voted that Pat Phifer would fill that position in the interim so that checks can be signed. Phifer, Osborne, and Gabriel can sign checks. Gabriel was added to the town of Cleveland safety deposit box which is currently listed with Payne and Jim Brown. The board approved the amount of $453,000 for the upgrade of the Brevard pump station refurbishment with a 10% contingency. This was approved by all board members. Per board member Gerald Osborne, this will complete the upgrades which have been in progress for eight years. Board members voted unanimously to have the town logo placed on two sides of the w