APRIL 2, 2009

 

A Special Called Meeting of the Lawrenceville Town Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. on April 2, 2009, by Council President, Robert F. Pecht, III.

 

ROLL CALL

Roll was called with the following present: Joyce D. Bland, H. B. Brockwell, Jr., Harry S. Holman, Scott E. Martin, Robert F. Pecht, III and Esther B. Sanderson; Town Manager, C. J. Dean and Town Clerk, Alice B. Talbert.

 

Absent: Mayor Douglas R. Pond and Council member Vanessa Y. Jones

 

Mr. Pecht stated that only the two items listed on the Notice to Call a Special Meeting would be discussed. 

 

RESOLUTION – CDBG DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION

The first item for Council was the adoption of a resolution to apply for a CDBG Downtown Revitalization Grant.  Mr. Dean stated that the last Public Hearing was held and gave an overview of the Resolution.  After a discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Brockwell to approve the Resolution as presented in the amount of $738,700 for the Lawrenceville Downtown Revitalization Project.  This was seconded by Mr. Holman.  A roll call vote was taken with the following voting aye:  Bland, Brockwell, Holman, Martin, Pecht and Sanderson.

 

COPS GRANT RESOLUTION APPROVAL

The last item for Council was the approval to apply for a COPS Grant and adoption of a Resolution to apply.  Mr. Dean explained how the grant would provide funds to hire an officer for 3 years; it does not pay for a vehicle or for uniforms and a gun.  After the third year, the Town has to fund the fourth year.  The Police and Personnel Committees have met and recommended applying for the Grant as this would provided and additional officer in case of retirement or the leaving of any of our current police force.  After a discussion, a motion was made by Mrs. Sanderson to approve the Resolution as presented to approve and apply for the COPS Grant.  This was seconded by Mr. Martin.  A roll call vote was taken with the following voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, Holman, Martin, Pecht and Sanderson.

 

ADJOURNMENT

As there was no other matter for Council to consider, a motion was made by Mr. Brockwell and seconded by Mrs. Sanderson to adjourn, this carried by all ayes.

 

 

 

___________________________Mayor

 

 

 

 

___________________________Clerk