NOVEMBER, 2000

 

Mayor Keith W. Clarke called the regular meeting of the Lawrenceville Town Council to order on November 14, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. with the following present:

 

Mayor Keith W. Clarke; Council members: Joyce D. Bland, H. B. Brockwell, Jr., Wilbur Hardy, William E. James, Michael F. Moorman and Robert F. Pecht, III; Town Attorney, W. C. Outten; Town Manager, C. J. Dean; Lawrenceville Planning Commission Members: Woodrow Packer, Cynthia Pecht and Cheryl Robertson; Town Clerk, Alice B. Talbert; citizens and the press.

 

Absent: John J. Miller, Jr.

 

Mr. Hardy opened the meeting with prayer.

 

Roll was called.  A motion was made by Mr. Moorman and seconded by Mr. Brockwell to approve the minutes as received, suspend the reading and file.  This was carried by all ayes.

 

                        JOINT PUBLIC HEARING – SPECIAL USE PERMIT

As this time had been advertised for a Joint Public Hearing with the Lawrenceville Planning Commission to receive public comment on a request from Daysey Jean’s Cafe, Inc. for a special use permit for music and dancing at 100 Meredith Street, Mayor Clarke declared the hearing open.

 

Mr. Harold R. Jones of 108 N Main Street stated that he lived approximately 25 yards from the Daysey Jean’s and he felt the noise, trash and traffic would cause a problem.  Mr. Jones stated that he had no problem with a business improving itself, but it should not impose on the citizens.  He asked that Council not approve the special use permit.

 

Mr. V. Earl Stanley of 308 S Main Street echoed the sentiment of Mr. Jones.  He stated that conditions have not changed since the zoning was established and he was not in favor of the special use permit.

 

Mr. Gary Day, owner of Daysey Jean’s Cafe, stated that he did not want to disrupt the neighborhood, he was trying to create a profit.  It was not his intention to harm the neighborhood or Town.

 

                                    PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

As no one else asked to speak, a motion was made by Mr. Hardy to close the Public Hearing.  This received a second by Mr. Brockwell and carried by all ayes.

 

Mr. Dean, Zoning Administrator requested that the Planning Commission be given time to discuss the matter and report back at the December meeting.

 

The Housing Code Enforcement Report was in the packets.

 

                                    TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT

Mr. Outten stated that he had been asked to draft a proposal to handle noise on the streets with jake brakes also a part of the ordinance.  Copies of the proposed ordinance will be given to members with the minutes and will be on the agenda in December for discussion.

 

                           B & B CONSULTANTS – HIGH ST PROJECT

Mr. Dean stated that a contract with B & B Consultants to continue providing engineering for the High Street Grant had been received and reviewed by the Town Attorney.  After a discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Brockwell to approve the contract with B & B Consultants as presented.  This was seconded by Mr. Hardy and voting aye:  Bland, Brockwell, Hardy, James, Moorman and Pecht.

 

 

 

                                             FINANCE REPORT

Mr. Pecht reported that the Audit had been received and members each had a copy.  Mr. Pecht asked members to review the audit and the finance committee would be meeting with the auditors before the December meeting.

 

                        FIRE DEPARTMENT SLATE OF OFFICERS

Mr. James stated that the slate of officers for year 2001 for the fire department was in the packets.  A motion was made by Mr. James and seconded by Mrs. Bland to approve the slate as presented.  This carried by all ayes.

 

                                    TEA21 GRANT UPDATE

Mr. Dean reported that the Transportation Board would be voting on the TEA21 Grant this Thursday.  Mr. Dean was asked to check into the possibility of some type of holders for flags either in the new sidewalks or on the light poles.

 

Mr. Hardy stated the water/wastewater committee had met briefly before Council.  The new water plant is still waiting on parts.

 

Mr. Brockwell reported that the safety meeting report was in the packets with a list of employees that participated.

 

                                                            AIDS RIDE

Mr. Pecht reported that  a request had been received from the Aids Ride for use of the airport.  This has been approved by the airport commission.  A motion was made by Mr. Pecht and seconded by Mr. Brockwell to approve the request.  This carried by all ayes.

 

                                                PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

A motion was made by Mr. James and seconded by Mr. Brockwell to pay the bills in the amount of $72,720.15 and charge to the proper accounts.  Voting ayes: Bland, Brockwell, Hardy, James, Moorman and Pecht.

 

                                    FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUEST

Mayor Clarke reported that the fire department had requested that the Town pay the total charge for the defibrillator in the amount of $13,332.37 and then be reimbursed by their grant.  The Town had approved paying the amount of $7,217.50.  A motion was made by Mr. Moorman and seconded by Mr. Brockwell to pay the additional amount of $6,114.87.  Voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, Hardy, James, Moorman and Pecht.

 

                                                VETERANS DAY

Mayor Clarke reported that he had attended the Veterans Day ceremony over the weekend.  This was a well attended, nice event.  Mayor Clarke also went to Totaro Elementary for National Education Week.

 

There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Brockwell and seconded by Mr. Moorman to adjourn.  This was carried by all ayes.

 

 

 

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