1 Regular Council Meeting
Monday, November 9, 2009
The Appomattox Town Council held a regular council meeting on Monday, November 9, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the Appomattox Municipal Building, 210 Linden Street, Appomattox, Virginia with Mayor Harvey presiding.
Members present: Bryan J. Baine, N.H. “Jimmy” Mayberry, John T. “Plicky” Williams, Karl E. Carter, and Jennifer Jamerson-Scruggs. Absent: C. Lewis McDearmon, Jr.
Others: Derek Norfield, Carlton Duck, Stephanie James, Duffie Taylor, Mary Lou Spiggle, Chad Millner, Benny Harvey, Ben Harvey, Lucy Harvey, Mary Frances Carter, Rev. Ernie Lucas, Samuel E. Carter, Bart S. Van Nieuwenhuise, Town Manager and Roxanne W. Paulette, Town Clerk.
Mayor Harvey called the meeting to order and welcomed the guests.
Rev. Ernie Lucas gave the invocation.
On a motion by Councilmember Mayberry, seconded by Councilmember Jamerson-Scruggs, Council voted to adopt the consent agenda of November 9, 2009 as presented. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Public Comments – Mary Lou Spiggle – 129 Pine Street, Appomattox, Virginia – Spoke to Council regarding the Town Visioning Process being scheduled on Wednesday nights. Wednesday is a normal church night and it is difficult to attend a visioning process meeting on the same night. She asked for consideration to change the night or even include a Saturday meeting in the process.
Sam Carter – 307 Morton Lane, Appomattox, Virginia – Congratulated Council on another successful Railroad Festival. It is economically beneficial to the Town as well as provides fellowship for the community. Without the Town’s support it would not be as successful. He thanked Council and congratulated them again for a job well done.
Mayor’s Comments – Mayor Harvey responded to some of the questions presented to him regarding the Visioning Process. The Wednesday nights were chosen because of the location being available. Mayor Harvey would speak to staff regarding a daytime or Saturday meeting. The survey is available at the Appomattox Town Office, 210 Linden Street for any out of town residents who may to complete one. All surveys are due back to the Town Office by November 20, 2009.
Appearances – None
Unfinished Business – None
New Business – On a motion by Councilmember Mayberry, seconded by Councilmember Jamerson-Scruggs, Council voted to approve the expenditure of $28,950.00 for the Industrial Park Pump Station. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
2 Regular Council Meeting
Monday, November 9, 2009
Council discussed the possibility of cancelling the November Workshop meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2009. If there is no agenda material for the meeting by Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Council gave consensus to cancel the meeting. Notice will be properly given if the meeting is cancelled.
Appointments to Board, Commissions and Committees – The Clerk reported that one application had been received for the Board of Zoning Appeals. The application will be submitted in December 2009 for consideration.
Pending Matters – none
Council Concerns – Mr. Mayberry asked for an updated on the SBR remedial progress. Mr. Van Nieuwenhuise responded that progress continues on the plant.
Mr. Williams asked for the projected opening date of Wal-Mart. Mr. Van Nieuwenhuise responded in the spring of 2010.
Mr. Williams also asked if there were any developments with the Museum of the Confederacy. Mr. Van Nieuwenhuise replied that the two attorneys (Town & MOC) are working on the language for the memorandum of understanding.
Mr. Van Nieuwenhuise, Town Manager reported that he had obtained the necessary signatures for the purchase of the hydraulic equipment for the 2010 Dump Truck at the cost of $8,800.00.
Mr. Van Nieuwenhuise also reported that he had received a request for a bon-fire event on November 19, 2009 at 6:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Appomattox Triangle Shopping Center. The event meets all the requirements of the burning ordinance.
Mayor Harvey reminded Council of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on November 13, 2009 for the Teen Center on Church Street and November 20, 2009 for the Antiques and More of Appomattox on Atwood Street hosted by the Appomattox County Chamber of Commerce.
On a motion by Councilmember Jamerson-Scruggs, seconded by Councilmember Mayberry, Council voted to adjourn at approximately 7:45 p.m. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Roxanne W. Paulette Clerk
Paul D. Harvey Mayor