Question Presented by the Mayor during Foxfire Village’s Meet the Candidate Forums
“There are many comments, particularly in social media, about the secrets that the village is hiding. Since 99% of the business that the village conducts is public information, what secrets do you believe the village staff and council are hiding?”
Candidate forum .2, on October 23, 2025 – see Video timestamp: 56:39
Foxfire Meet the Candidates Forum 2
Note: The term “secrets” is used here because the mayor herself asked this question at both forums. This language mirrors the mayor’s emphasis on transparency and does not imply any mishandling by the Council or staff.
This question was asked at both candidate forums, during the second forum it was asked of each candidate individually, highlighting its importance.
The Council itself opened the door for this discussion.
Let’s take a closer look at some details that haven’t been part of the public discussion
📂 What the Minutes Don’t Say
Foxfire Village Council – Special Meeting, January 21, 2025
(1 minute 55 seconds)
FOXFIRE VILLAGE COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, January 21, 2025
The official agenda for this meeting listed:
“Enter into Contract with General Contractor for Pool Project.”
However, the official minutes show that no contract was entered into.
Instead, the Council approved a “purchase order” in the name of Formyduval Homes, described as a formality—with no new contract presented or discussed.
What the minutes also don’t explain is why that formality was necessary:
- On November 12, 2024, the Village awarded the pool repair project to a contractor who, at that time, did not hold a valid North Carolina general contractor’s license, as required under NCGS §87-13
- Under North Carolina law, awarding a contract to an unlicensed contractor did not meet the licensing standard outlined in NCGS §87-13, which defines penalties for such actions.
- The January 21, 2025 action appears to have reassigned the work and future payments to a properly licensed entity — but residents were not informed that this change corrected an earlier licensing issue.
This wasn’t just a formality
⚖️ Why It Matters
- The agenda said “Enter into Contract”—but the minutes show only a “purchase order”
- Contracting laws exist to protect taxpayers from liability and unqualified work
- Transparency requires disclosure, not omission
- Residents deserve clarity when important corrections are made
This commentary reflects the author’s interpretation of publicly available records and state law. It is offered in the spirit of open, transparent local leadership and informed community dialogue.
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*** 14 years with no competitive bids
Pool Decision – Minutes from Foxfire Council Meeting 11-12-2024
