1 Appomattox Town Council
Workshop Meeting July 27, 2010
At the Workshop Meeting of the Appomattox Town Council held on July 27, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers, Appomattox Municipal Building, 210 Linden Street, Appomattox, Virginia, there present were Mayor Paul D. Harvey, presiding.
Council members present: Timothy W. “Timmy” Garrett, C. Lewis McDearmon, Jr., Mary Lous Spiggle, N. H. “Jimmy” Mayberry, Steven T. Conner, Joyce B. Bennett.
Also in attendance were: Ronnie Lankford, Nina Beasley, Bill Smith, Stephanie James, Chad Millner, Cliff Harvey, Bill & June Goodrich, Hazel Thomas, Cliff Harvey, Jeff Elder, Carlton Duck, Stacey Wilkes, Town Treasurer and Roxanne W. Paulette, Clerk.
Mayor Harvey called the meeting to order.
Mayor Harvey thanked and welcomed everyone.
On a motion by Councilmember Mayberry, seconded by Councilmember Conner, Council voted to approve the amended petition for Mr. Mark Marston – Tax Map # 64A5-15-28A for an additional duplex to the conditional use permit approved in 2008. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
On a motion by Councilmember Mayberry, seconded by Councilmember Garrett, to refer the request of Mr. Gary Warner, Freedom Ridge, LLC to the Utility Committee for review, requesting a site plan from the requestor with his intentions and any other regulations imposed, inviting Mr. Warner to the committee meeting and we need what he’s going to do in writing. The motion was withdrawn by Mr. Mayberry and Mr. Garrett.
On a motion by Councilmember Mayberry, seconded by Councilmember Garrett, Council voted to refer the request of Gary Warner, Freedom Ridge, LLC to the Utility Committee. The committee will invite Mr. Warner to the meeting to gain more information and a specific written site plan. The committee will report to the entire council. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
On a motion by Councilmember Conner, seconded by Councilmember McDearmon, Council voted to request the assistance of Appomattox County (by letter), specifically Johnnie Roark to perform Zoning Administrator and Subdivision Agent duties for the Town of Appomattox, effective immediately. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Standing Committee Reports Finance – none.
Fire & Safety – none.
2 Appomattox Town Council
Workshop Meeting July 27, 2010
Ordinance – Mr. Conner reported that the committee met on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 to discuss the current Sign and Landscaping Ordinances. The committee will work with Mr. Roark to make the more business friendly. The committee will meet again to discuss the matter further.
Personnel – Mr. Mayberry reported that the committee met on Monday, July 26, 2010 to discuss the job descriptions of the Town Manager and Water and Wastewater Treatment Supervisor.
Street & Property – none.
Utility – none
Staff Reports Ms. Wilkes reported that the auditors will be on site August 9 and 10, 2010. She will be attending a Debt and Debt Management class on July 29 and 30, 2010. More information will be available at the August meeting.
Ms. Paulette presented her written report to Council. Two (2) items to note were the status of the STAG grant apparent low bidder notification letter from WW Associates and the written request by Jamerson Real Estate Inc. to withdrawn an application to vacate a portion of Autumn Lane.
Council Concerns None
On a motion by Councilmember Mayberry, seconded by Councilmember Garrett, Council voted to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Roxanne W. Paulette, CMC
Paul D. Harvey, Mayor