June 10, 2003

 

Mayor Keith W. Clarke called the regular meeting of the Lawrenceville Town Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on June 10, 2003, 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 Manager, C. J. Dean; Supt. of Public Works, Randall Lynch; Administrative Assistant, Wanda Johnson; Chief of Police, Douglas R. Pond; Town Clerk, Alice B. Talbert, citizens and the press.

 

Absent: Town Attorney, W. C. Outten, Jr.; Councilman: John J. Miller, Jr.

 

Mr. Hardy opened the meeting with prayer.

 

Roll was called.

 

                                                APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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

 

                                       REPORT ON CDBG GRANTS

Mr. Dean reported that 4 houses on High Street and 3 on Goodrich/Davenport had been removed.  An additional 2 houses on High will be coming down within the next month.

 

                                                UPDATE ON YMCA

Mr. Dean gave an update on the progress of the YMCA committee.  The first meeting with Jake Lasley of the South Hill YMCA had 14 in attendance.  The YMCA is interested in offering soccer and in holding dances for youth ages 7-14.  Two committees were formed and Mr. Lasley asked the committees to assist in finding an employee to help run the soccer program.

 

                                                CABOOSE UPDATE

Mr. Dean stated that he had talked with a representative of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and they are interested in the caboose but need to have it moved to a location near Brunswick Ice and Coal.

 

                                    APPROVAL OF FY03-04 BUDGET

Mr. Pecht reported that the proposed budget had been revised.  The town garbage truck had been paid off and the amount of $6,420 had been removed from the budget.  After a discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Pecht and seconded by Mr. Hardy to adopt the FY03/04 Budget with change.  This motion carried by all ayes.

 

Mr. Pecht gave an overview of the financial statement.  Mr. Moorman asked that a list of the Virginia Resources Authority bond expenditures be prepared for Council.

 

                                                COURTHOUSE SQUARE PROJECT

Mr. Dean stated that the Courthouse Square Project was to be finished by the last Friday in June.

 

The fire, personnel and police reports were in the packets.

 

                                    TREE CUTTING AT TOWN OFFICE

Mr. Dean reported that the town crew had cut down the magnolia tree in front of the Town Office.  A discussion was held on whether to trim or cut down the three trees on the side next to Church Street.  A motion was made by Mr. Moorman and seconded by Mr. Brockwell to remove the three trees.  This motion carried by all ayes.

 

Mr. Dean stated that the town needed to advertise for a water tank maintenance contract.  This is something that has to be done every 5 years and requires no council action.

 

                                    NO FAULT PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE

Mr. Dean had received a memorandum from VML concerning our No Fault Property Damage.  VML is now offering two options on when coverage is offered.  After a discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Moorman to check with VML and ask for an extension and put on the agenda for the July meeting.  This was seconded by Mr. Brockwell and carried.

 

                                                RELAY FOR LIFE

Mrs. Talbert reminded Council of the Relay for Life to be held June 20, starting at 7 p.m. 

 

                                                CHRISTMAS PARADE

Mrs. Talbert reported that the Chamber of Commerce Downtown Association was planning a Christmas parade to be held on December 12 with a grand illumination at 6:30 and the parade at 7 p.m.  A planning meeting will be held on June 19th at 5:30 in the town meeting room for everyone interested in helping.

 

                                                CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Mrs. Talbert stated that the Town would be presenting it’s third movie on Main Street on July 11.  Christmas in July will be the theme and the movie is “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.”

 

                                                            PAYMENT OF BILLS

Mr. Hardy made a motion to pay the bills as presented and charge to the proper accounts.  This was seconded by Mr. Brockwell and carried by all ayes.

 

                                                REAPPOINTMENTS

Mayor Clarke stated that it was time to reappoint the Clerk, Town Manager, Town Attorney and Town Sergeant.  A motion was made by Mr. Brockwell to reappoint Alice B. Talbert as Clerk, Chief Douglas R. Pond as Sergeant and W. C. Outten, Jr. as Town Attorney for the period 7/1/03 to 6/31/05; Reappoint C. J. Dean as Town Manager for the period 7/1/03 to 6/31/04.  This motion was seconded by Mr. James and carried by all ayes.

 

                                    DISTRICT TOURNAMENT GAMES

Mr. Brockwell reminded Council of the district tournament for Angels, Ponytails, Belles and Debs to be held June 27 – July 2 at the Lawrenceville ballpark

 

                                                ADJOURNMENT

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

 

 

_________________________MAYOR

 

 

_________________________ATTEST