JULY 10, 2001

Mayor Keith W. Clarke called the regular meeting of the Lawrenceville Town Council to order on July 10, 2001, at 7:30 p.m. with the following present:

Mayor Keith W. Clarke; Council members: Joyce D. Bland, H. B. Brockwell, Jr., Wilbur Hardy, John J. Miller, Jr., Michael F. Moorman and Robert F. Pecht, III; Town Attorney, W. C. Outten, Jr.; Town Manager, C. J. Dean; Chief of Police, Douglas R. Pond; Town Clerk, Alice B. Talbert; citizens and the press.

Absent: Council member: William E. James.

Roll was called.

Mr. Hardy opened the meeting with prayer.

PUBLIC HEARING – WATER/WASTEWATER ORDINANCES

As this time had been advertised for a Public Hearing on the proposed Water and Wastewater Ordinances, Mayor Clarke declared the Hearings open and asked if any citizens present wished to speak on either ordinance. As no one asked to speak a motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Mr. Brockwell and seconded by Mr. Hardy. The motion carried by all ayes.

PUBLIC HEARING – CLOSING UNDEVELOPED STREETS

Mayor Clarke stated that this time had also been advertised to receive public comment on the closing of two undeveloped streets. Mayor Clarke declared the Public Hearing open. Michael Redman stated that he had petitioned for the closing of a section of Maple Street between Third Avenue and Second Avenue in order for him to have a lot large enough to build on. Dennis Watson stated that he had petitioned for the closing of a section of Walnut Street that adjoins his property. As no one else asked to speak a motion was made by Mr. Hardy and seconded by Mr. Brockwell to close the Hearing. This motion was carried by all ayes.

Mayor Clarke stated that the next step would be the appointment of three viewers to look over the property and report back at the August meeting.

Mayor Clarke stated that the new IDA Director, Sherry Ramsey was to be at our meeting but was unable to attend due to the death of her husband this morning. Mayor Clarke expressed the sympathy of the Town to Mrs. Ramsey and family.

Mr. Pecht gave an overview of the end of the fiscal year financial statement.

The Fire Report and Personnel Report were in the packets.

Mr. Hardy reported that Jake, our K-9, was improving and would be going to Richmond next week for training.

Mr. Dean reported that the police car recently replaced had a bad transmission and he would like to have it declared surplus so that it could be sold. A motion was made by Mr. Brockwell and seconded by Mrs. Bland to declare the car surplus and to advertise for sale. This motion was carried by all ayes.

MOSCA DESIGN APPROVAL

Mr. Moorman made a motion to accept the quote of $2,146.80 from Mosca Design for 6 wreaths, 10 garlands and 12 bows to decorate the new poles on Hicks Street the same as the other poles in Town. Mr. Brockwell seconded this motion. Voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, Hardy, Miller, Moorman and Pecht.

INCENTIVES IN ENTERPRISE ZONE

Mr. Moorman stated that he had met with Sherry Ramsey and asked her to compare our incentives to individuals or businesses investing in the Enterprise Zone. She reported that they compared favorable with others she had seen. Mr. Moorman stated that he did not recommend changing ours but would like to have the following items done: (1) Check with the banks to see if they are still interested in the Loan Program; (2) Notify all merchants of our incentives; (3) Be helpful to anyone who wants to locate in Town; (4) Provide the IDA with a listing of all business properties for rent or sale.

ST PAUL’S MEETING

Mr. Hardy reported that he, Mr. Brockwell and Mr. Dean had met with St. Paul’s concerning the run off. It was decided that VDOT should also be involved in solving the problem. Mr. Dean and St. Paul’s are to meet with representative from VDOT to discuss the problem.

ADOPTION OF WATER/WASTEWATER ORDINANCES

Mr. Brockwell made a motion to adopt the Water and Wastewater Ordinances as presented. Mr. Moorman seconded the motion. After a discussion the motion was carried by the following voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, Hardy, Miller, Moorman and Pecht.

VIRGINIA BLOOD SERVICES

Mrs. Talbert reported that a request had been received from the Virginia Blood Services asking that the Town co-sponsor with Brunswick County to hold a community blood drive. The first would be October 15 and would be at the Brunswick County Government Building. The next would be in the spring and would be held possibly at the firehouse. After a discussion, Mr. Miller made a motion to co-sponsor with the county . This was seconded by Mr. Brockwell and carried by all ayes.

PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

A motion was made by Mr. Hardy and seconded by Mr. Miller to pay the bills as presented and charge to their proper accounts. Voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, Hardy, Miller, Moorman and Pecht.

The Street Committee was asked to meet and look into changing the garbage pick up fees and report back at the August meeting.

CODE ENFORCER

Mr. Moorman questioned the code enforcer’s time and expenses and wanted to know why more was not being done. Mr. Miller stated that he and Mr. Dean had met and discussed the matter and are working on the matter.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mayor Clarke stated that there was a need for an Executive Session to discuss a legal contractual agreement. A motion was made by Mr. Brockwell and seconded by Mr. Hardy to go into Executive Session for a legal contractual matter. This was carried by all ayes.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION

After a discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Brockwell and seconded by Mr. Miller to return to Regular Session. This carried by all ayes.

CERTIFICATION

A motion was made by Mr. Brockwell certifying that no matters were discussed other than that stated in the motion and no action was taken. This was seconded by Mrs. Bland and carried by all ayes.

ADJOUNMENT

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

___________________MAYOR ATTEST:_________________