June 08, 1992 Council Regular Minutes

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‘Regular Meeting - June 8, 1992

The regular meeting of the Appomattox Town Council was held on Monday, June 8, 1992 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Spiggle presiding.

Those members present were: R. C. Hubbard, Marvin Mitchell, R. Ll. Bass, W. H. Carson, S. EH. Carter, and H. W. Conner.

-Others present were: Steve Lawson, Iris Mann, Lisa Ellis, Bill Sherrod,

Cheryl Freeman, Barbara Williams, Clerk, Louvenia Wheeler, Karen hilly, Thomas & Brerida Bates, Dennis Gragg, Beckie Nix, Noami Ragland,

Jeff Carwile, Mrs. Collins, Betty Fennix, Quanita Randolph, Dianne Martin, and Bobbie Mulllins, Clerk.

The meeting was opened with a prayer.

On a motion by Mr. Hubbard, seconded by Mr. Carson, Council voted to adopt the Agenda with the following additions: 8. Resolutions;

  1. Kiddie Park; 10. Depot Productions; 11. Chamber of Commerce,

  2. Stephens City, Virginia, 13. Property Committee-Executive Session, and all those present voting aye. Motion carried.

Citizens in the area of Lombardy Street and residents of Dogwood Apartments appeared before Town Council to discuss the problems in that area. Several spoke in regard to foul language, loud music, loitering, speeding and recently the violence that has occured.

After lengthy discussions the Town Council agreed to cooperate with the Sheriffs Department and.the residents of this area to help solve these problems. Several good ideas and solutions were offered such as a "Neighborhood Watch" and an “Apartment Watch" program.

Dennis Gragg, Director, Central Virginia Planning District Commission, appeared before Town Council to request their approval of a Charter Change. Two members are needed to represent the Town on the Commission.

On a motion by Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Carter, Council voted

to approve the Charter Change of Article II, Section 2, each governmental Subdivision which is a party to this Charter Agreement shall appoint two members to the Cammission, one of whom shall be an elected member of the government body and one of whom shall be either the Chief Administrative/Executive Officer or his designated Staff Member and all those present voting aye. Motion carried.

On a motion by Mr. Conner, seconded by Mr. Hubbard, Council voted to appoint the Mayor as the elected member of the Central Virginia Planning District Commission, whose tem of office will be effective July thr June 30, 1995 along with S. E. Carter, whose term expires on June 30, 1996, and all those present voting aye. Motion carried.

Mrs. Beckie Nix, Chamber of Commerce, presented a signed lease for rental of the Depot at $400.00 a month rent. Mayor Spiggle will execute the lease.

On a motion by Mr. Bass, seconded by Mr. Mitchell, Council voted to agree to the Additional Coverage Insurance for General Liability - ; from the Department of Risk Management Commonwealth of Virginiay ‘for - $250.00 and all those present voting aye. Motion carried.

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