October 8, 2002

 

Mayor Keith W. Clarke called the regular meeting of the Lawrenceville Town Council to order on October 8, 2002, 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, John J. Miller, Jr., Michael F. Moorman and Robert F. Pecht, III; Town Attorney, W. C. Outten, Jr.; Town Manager, C. J. Dean; Supt. Of Public Works, Randall Lynch; Chief of Police, Douglas R. Pond; Office Assistant, Wanda E. Johnson; Town Clerk, Alice B. Talbert, and the press.

 

Mrs. Talbert opened the meeting with prayer, after which roll was called.

 

Mayor Clarke thanked Council, the Supervisors, private citizens and business people for their support in the effort to keep the prison open.  Mayor Clarke stated that Southside Virginia showed unified cooperation in working together and was a force to reckon with.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mrs. Bland to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, suspend the reading and file.  This carried by all ayes.

 

                                                PUBLIC HEARING

As this time had been advertised for a Public Hearing on the adoption of the new codified Code of Lawrenceville, Mayor Clarke declared the meeting open.  As no citizens asked to speak, a motion was made by Mr. Brockwell to close the Public Hearing.  Mr. Miller seconded the motion and it carried by all ayes.

 

A motion was made by Mr. James and seconded by Mr. Hardy to adopt the Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code for the Town of Lawrenceville.  This motion was carried by all ayes.

 

                                                CODE ENFORCEMENT

Mr. James reported that the Code Enforcement Committee had met before Council and discussed the procedures for enforcing the number of person living in a dwelling.  Mr. Dean is to update the procedures.

 

                                                COURTHOUSE SQUARE

Mr. Dean stated that bids for the Courthouse Square project had been received and opened.  Castle Heights Construction Company, Inc. was low bidder.  The Transportation Board will have to approve the bid before construction can begin and they will not meet until the third Thursday in November.  Mr. Moorman made a motion to award the contract to Castle Heights.  Mr. Brockwell seconded the motion and it carried by all ayes.

 

                                                JR. HIGH PUMP STATION BIDS

Mr. Dean reported that the Jr. High Pump Station had been mandated by DEQ for updating and bids had been received.  All the bids were higher than expected.  The low bidder has revised his bid to $74,700.  This work would be paid with bond money.  After a discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Moorman to award the contract to the low bidder, Biggs Construction Company for the work at the pump station.  This was seconded by Mr. Brockwell and carried by all ayes.

 

                                                            FEES FOR ZONING

A list of request and application fees was given to Council. In our zoning ordinance a charge can be placed on zoning permits and applications, Mr. Dean asked that Council  approve the summary of fees as presented.  A motion was made by Mr. Moorman and seconded by Mr. Brockwell to adopt the summary of fees and to post in the Town Office.  This was carried by all ayes.

 

                                                TRAFFIC STUDY BY VDOT

Mr. Dean reported that a copy of a letter from Mr. Goodman of VDOT was in the packets concerning our request for a traffic study at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Route 46.  Mr. Goodman stated in the letter that a traffic signal was not recommended at this time.  After a discussion, Mr. Dean was asked to find out, at no cost, what the cost would be for the Town to install a light.

 

The new Brunswick Chamber of Commerce directories were given to Council members.

 

Mr. Pecht gave an overview of the financial statement.

 

Mr. Hardy reported that Assistant Chief Newcomb had received an award for DUI enforcement at a recent banquet in South Hill.

 

Mr. Brockwell thanked Council for their survey on needs for the Peebles Park.  The Property Committee had met and gone over the surveys and need more time to consider cost before making a recommendation.

 

Mr. Dean was asked about the level of our water supply.  Mr. Dean stated that the Great Creek Watershed had saved us.  Without it we would have been in trouble.

 

                                    AIRPORT BILLS AND REPORT

Mr. Pecht explained the airport bills for the last fiscal year.  The Town’s share came to $12,900.69.  Mr. Pecht gave Council copies of a summary of plane operations showing the number of plane operations at the airport in 2001 and 2002.  Also a copy of a Resolution from the IDA was in the packets supporting the Lawrenceville/Brunswick County Airport as a positive economic impact on the county and surrounding communities.

 

                                                        FLU SHOTS

Mrs. Talbert reported that flu shots would be given to employees and Council members on October 28th at no charge.  If spouses would like to get a shot at this time the cost is $10.00.

 

                                                PRESERVATION ON OLD SCHOOL

A letter from the Class of 1941 and Class of 1952 was included in the packets in support of the preservation of the old Lawrenceville High School

 

                                                PAYMENT OF BILLS

A motion was made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. James to pay the bills as presented and charge to the proper accounts.  This carried by all ayes.

 

                                                ACTIVITIES IN OCTOBER

Mayor Clarke reminded Council of the Taste of Brunswick Festival and the St. Paul’s homecoming football game on October 12th.

 

Mr. Brockwell stated that the Lion’s Club would again be having a Halloween Haunted House from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on October 29,30,31 and Nov. 1st and 2nd at Elm Acres.

 

The Town and the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Halloween Parade on October 31st with hot dogs and drinks at the firehouse.

 

                                                EXECUTIVE SESSION

A motion was made by Mr. Miller to go to Executive Session for a legal matter and possible property acquisition.  This was seconded by Mr. Brockwell and carried by all ayes.

 

                                                RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION

After a discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Moorman and seconded by Mr. Brockwell to return to regular session.  This motion carried by all ayes.

 

                                                CERTIFICATION

A motion was made by Mr. Moorman and seconded by Mr. Brockwell to certify that no matter were discussed other than these stated and no action was taken.  This carried with a roll call vote as follows: Voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, Hardy, James, Miller, Moorman and Pecht.

                       

 

                                         ECONOMIC  IMPACT STUDY

A motion was made by Mr. Moorman to hire Morris Wells to assist Mr. Dean with an Economic Impact Study for the Town of Lawrenceville at a fee not to exceed $2,000.  Voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, Hardy, Miller, Moorman and Pecht.  Voting nay: James.

 

 

                                                          ADJOURNMENT

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

 

 

 

   

_____________________________MAYOR

 

 

 

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