REGULAR MEETING – March 08, 2004

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On a motion by Councilmember Bennett, seconded by Councilmember McDearmon, Council voted to adopt the Policy Adoption Statement:

Whereas, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires employers to provide a safe place to work, a place free from hazards that might cause injury, disability or even death.

Whereas, it is the policy of the Town of Appomattox that every employee is entitled to work under the safety conditions possible, Every reasonable effort will be made to promote accident prevention for protection and health preservation.

Whereas, it is our belief that accidents injure people, damage equipment or property, or destroy materials cause needless personal suffering, inconvenience and-expense. We believe that taking common sense precautions can prevent most all accidents.

Therefore, be it resolved that the Town of Appomattox through its appointed |

manager will endeavor to maintain a safe and healthful work place. The Town of

Appomattox will provide safe working equipment, necessary personal protection and in the case of injury, the appropriate first aid and medical services.

On a motion by Councilmember Carson, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, Council voted to send the request of tax exempt status by the Institute for Theonomic Reformation to the Finance Committee for review.. Al] members voting aye. Motion carried.

On a motion by Councilmember McDearmon, seconded by Councilmember Bennett, Council voted to convene in Closed Session, pursuant to Section 2.2- 3711 A,7 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, for the purpose of . consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel. -

Vote: Bennett-aye, McDearmon- -aye, Mayberry-aye, Carson-aye, Mitchell Haye, Lawson-aye.