1 Regular Council Meeting
Monday, September 9, 2013
The Appomattox Town Council held a regular council meeting on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 7:30 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, Jr., Mary Lou Spiggle, N. H. “Jimmy” Mayberry, Steven T. “Steve” Conner, Claudia G. Puckette.
Others: Jonathan Watson, Stephanie James, Stacey Wilkes, Bill Gillespie, and Roxanne Paulette.
Mayor Harvey called the meeting to order.
Jonathan Watson, Pastor, Bible Baptist Church led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor’s Comments – Invited citizens to attend the September 24, 2013 Council Workshop to hear a presentation on the formation of the Town’s EDA.
Consent Agenda – On a motion by Councilmember Mayberry, seconded by Councilmember Garrett, Council voted to adopt the consent agenda as presented with the addition on NB #4 – Consideration to change the October 15, 2013 Regular Council meeting to Wednesday, October 16, 2013 and to cancel the Finance & Planning Committee meeting for October 2013. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
New Business – On a motion by Councilmember Mayberry, seconded by Councilmember Spiggle, Council voted to adopt the following resolution:
AMENDMENT TO THE APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION OF THE APPOMATTOX TOWN COUNCIL ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF APPOMATTOX, VA.
Amend Section IV:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 58.1- 3524(C)(2) and Section 58.1-3912(E) of the Code of Virginia, as amended by Chapter 1 of the Acts of Assembly (2004 Special Session 1) and as set forth in Item 503.E (Personal Property Tax Relief Program) of Chapter 951 of the 2005 Acts of Assembly any qualifying vehicle sitused within the Town commencing January 1, 2013, shall receive personal property tax relief in the following manner:
• Personal use vehicles valued at $1,000 or less will be eligible for 100% tax relief; • Personal use vehicles valued at $1,001 to $20,000 will be eligible for 53.5% tax relief; • Personal use vehicles valued at $20,001 or more shall only receive 53.5% tax relief on
the first $20,000 of value; and
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• All other vehicles which do not meet the definition of “qualifying” (business use
vehicles, farm use vehicles, motor homes, etc.) will not be eligible for any form of tax relief under this program.
All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
On a motion by Councilmember McDearmon, seconded by Councilmember Garrett, Council voted to approve the following lease agreements effective November 1, 2013: Country Charm lease of 967 square feet at the depot for $241.75 per month; Arts & Crafts Cooperative lease of 1125 square feet at the depot for $281.25 per month; and the DMV lease of 1120 square feet at the Municipal Building for $500.00 per month. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
On a motion by Councilmember McDearmon, seconded by Councilmember Spiggle, Council voted to adopt the following resolution:
Consideration to adopt a resolution amending the FY 2014 Operating Budget for the Water and Sewer Funds for the North Avenue construction project.
WHEREAS, Section15.2-2507, Code of Virginia, allows that a governing body may amend the budget from time to time
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Appomattox Town Council does hereby amend the FY 2013-2014 Operating Budget of the Water Fund and Sewer Fund to appropriate the funds for construction of the North Avenue project:
Water Fund Expenditures
Capital Improvements
Net Increase in Budget
Water Fund Revenues Use of Reserves
Net Increase in Budget Sewer Fund Expenditures
Capital Improvements
Net Increase in Budget
Sewer Fund Revenues Use of Reserve
$65,558
$ 65,558
$ 65,558
$ 65,558
$ 58,500
$ 58,500
$ 58,500
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Net Increase in Budget
$ 58,500
SECTION XIII: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Town Council of Appomattox, Virginia that the Fiscal Year 2014 budget amendments are hereby adopted, and the monies necessary to fund it are hereby appropriated and shall be certified by the Clerk of Council and maintained as an archive document with the official minutes of the Town Council of Appomattox, Virginia.
Amended this 9th day of September 2013.
Attest:
Roxanne W. Paulette, Town Clerk
All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
On a motion by Councilmember Conner, seconded by Councilmember Garrett, Council voted to change the October 15, 2013 Regular Council meeting to Wednesday, October 16, 2013 and to cancel the Finance & Planning Committee meeting for October 2013. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Town Manager Report – none
Citizen Comments – none
Council Concerns – Mr. Conner apologized for missing the August Workshop meeting.
On a motion by Councilmember McDearmon, seconded by Councilmember Spiggle, Council voted to adjourn at 7:43 p.m. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Roxanne W. Paulette , MMC Clerk
Paul D. Harvey Mayor