REGULAR MEETING – November 14, 2005
The Appomattox Town Council met in Regular Session on Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building on Linden Street with Mayor Spiggle presiding.
Members present: Norman H. Mayberry, Marvin Mitchell, Joyce Bennett, John L. Wilson and Steven E. Lawson. Absent: C. Lewis McDearmon, Jr.
Others present: David T. Garrett, Jr., Town Manager, Frank A. Wright, Jr., Town Attorney, Chad Millner, Times Virginian, Jeff Elder, Utility Director, Carlton Duck, Derek Norfield, Zack Smith, News & Advance, Jon Montgomery, Penny Taylor and Roxanne W. Paulette, Clerk.
Mayor Spiggle called the meeting to order.
Mayor Spiggle gave an invocation.
On a motion by Councilmember Mayberry, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, Council approved the consent agenda of November 14, 2005. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
There were no public comments.
There were no appearances.
Standing Committee Reports:
- Street & Property: Mr. Lawson reported that the committee met with Blair Smith in regards to the town office building renovations. Mr. Smith will be back in touch with the committee in December 2005.
Old Business - None
On a motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, Council voted to change the expiration dates of the Town Representatives to the Appomattox Planning Commission to reflect December 31 of their year of expiration. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
On a motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, Council voted to dispense with the request to approve additional holiday time. If it is so designated by the Governor and addressed in the employee handbook, it should be so honored. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
On a motion by Councilmember Lawson, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, Council voted to reschedule the November 22, 2005 Council Workshop meeting to Tuesday, November 29, 2005. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
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November 14, 2005
On a motion by Councilmember Mayberry, seconded by Councilmember Bennett, Council voted to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO AGGRESSIVELY PURSUE TOURISM
Whereas, the Council of the Town of Appomattox desires to aggressively pursue Tourism as a means to enhance the economic stability of our community; and
Whereas, the Town of Appomattox agrees to actively seek a Tourism Director funded by the Town or jointly with the County; and
Whereas, the Town Manager is directed to seek the assistance of Appomattox County in this endeavor; and
Whereas, the Town Manager is directed to at least communicate twice monthly with Town Council and the County Administrator as to the direction of these efforts; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, the Town Manager is hereby approved and authorized to advertise the position of Tourism Director effective January 15, 2006.
Adopted on November 14, 2005. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
On a motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Mayberry, Council voted to declare the 1993 International Garbage Truck, 1987 Ford Garbage Truck and numerous old garbage dumpsters surplus and dispose of at auction or advertise as sealed bid. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
On a motion by Councilmember Lawson, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, Council voted to approve the request to close Main Street at the corner of Lee Street and Church Street for downtown Christmas activities on December 4, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and request VDOT to close the affected streets for the Christmas Parade at 4:00 p.m. on December 4, 2005. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
On a motion by Councilmember Mayberry, seconded by Councilmember Lawson, Council voted to adjourn at 8:28 p.m. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
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Roxanne W. Paulette, CMC Ronald C. Spiggle
Clerk Mayor