1 Workshop Meeting Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The Appomattox Town Council held a Workshop meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Appomattox Municipal Building, 210 Linden Street, Appomattox, Virginia with Mayor Harvey presiding.
Members present: Timothy W. “Timmy” Garrett, C. Lewis McDearmon, Mary Lou Spiggle, N.H. “Jimmy” Mayberry, and Steven T. “Steve” Conner and Joyce B. Bennett.
Others present: Stephanie James, Cliff Harvey, Lucy Harvey, Benny Harvey, Carlton Duck and Alive TV Crew, Shane Reid, John Reid, Wade Tanner, Stacey Wilkes, Town Treasurer; C. William Gillespie, Interim Town Manager; Roxanne W. Paulette, Clerk of Council.
Mayor Harvey called the meeting to order.
Shane Reid, John Reid and Wade Tanner of Reid Engineering Company, Inc. provided an in depth review of the Preliminary Engineering Report and Environmental Review prepared for the Town of Appomattox regarding the Wastewater Project.
Council gave consensus to forward the ordinance outlining the creation of a Town Planning Commission to legal counsel for review.
Mr. Gillespie reported on the organizational changes and Council provided consensus to move forward with the changes outlined. The Public Works department will begin advertising for the part-time Administrative Assistant. Council would like for the Clerk to visit another locality in Virginia who is utilizing the Logics Software. The general fund would absorb 75% of the cost of the new software and the water fund would fund the other 25%. The Treasurer will present the total software cost and staff recommendation at the regular March meeting.
Committee Updates Finance & Planning – Mr. McDearmon reported the committee met on February 13, 2012 and discussed the following:
➢ An additional funding request from Sheriff Letterman. ➢ The FY 2013 Budget schedule was presented to the committee. ➢ Council presented an MOU to the Appomattox County Board of Supervisors for
the sewer line expansion along 460 West.
➢ An amendment to the Water and Sewer Accounts Receivable Policy ➢ Continued discussion of the Zoning Ordinances
Physical Development – Mr. Mayberry reported the committee met prior to the Workshop meeting and received a Stormwater Management presentation from the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
2 Workshop Meeting Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Staff Updates Town Manager – Mr. Gillespie reported that he had met with Mr. Elder, Utility Director and the Request for Proposals on the Public Works Buildings will be advertised on Sunday, March 4th. The proposals will be presented at the March 27, 2012 Physical Development Committee meeting.
Mr. Gillespie also reported that the committee has not reported completely on the blighted properties.
Treasurer – None
Clerk of Council – None
Council Concerns Mayor Harvey recognized the Water and Wastewater Departments for their recent feature in the nationally recognized TPO Magazine. The Town will present each employee with a plaque for recognition.
On a motion by Councilmember Mayberry, seconded by Councilmember Garrett, Council voted to adjourn at 8:30.m. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Roxanne W. Paulette, CMC Clerk of Council
Paul D. Harvey, Mayor