1 Joint meeting - Appomattox Town Council and
Appomatox County Board of Supervisors January 19, 2017
The Appomattox Town Council and Appomattox County Board of Supervisors held a Joint meeting on January 19, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the American Civil War Museum – Museum of the Confederacy Appomattox meeting room, located at 159 Horseshoe Road, Appomattox, Virginia.
Town Council Members present: Timothy W. Garrett, Mary Lou Spiggle, Steven T. Conner, M. Erin Finch, Claudia G. Puckette, and Mayor Paul D. Harvey.
County Board members present: Sara Carter, Sam Carter, Chad Millner, and Bill Hogan.
Absent: C. Lewis McDearmon, Jr., and Bryan Moody.
Others: Clarence Monday, Linda Lipscomb, Susan Adams, County Administrator; Vicky Phelps, Daniel Puckette, Nathan Harbin and Roxanne W. Casto, Town Clerk.
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Harvey called Town Council meeting to order. Mr. Carter, Chairman called the Board of Supervisors to order.
Mayor Harvey introduced Phillip Jamerson, Teresa Lawson and Nathan Harbin for a presentation of the Courtland Field/Park “Proposed” Project. Mayor Harvey turned the presentation over to Mr. Jamerson.
Mr. Jamerson presented a vision for Courtland Festival Park. Phillip, Teresa, and Nathan having been meeting for some time along with Susan Adams, Jeff Elder and Paul Harvey. This all came from a community vision meeting held back in April/May 2016, started focusing on the Courtland Field and Abbitt Park. Mr. Jamerson read the cover letter from the handout provided to Town Council and the Board of Supervisors.
Dear Supervisors and members of Town Council: I present a citizens group that would like for you to consider working with us to create a multi- faceted festival park at Courtland Field. Research suggests that parks benefit community’s in many ways. There is economic value - direct and indirect income as well as increased property values. There are health benefits – both physical and mental. Finally, there are social benefits as far as civic pride and connecting citizens from diverse backgrounds. Attached is the conceptual design for the festival park, delivery method and budget. Our concept compliments the Experience Appomattox marketing plan that is in place now. If the joint board looks favorably upon our request, we propose to expand our group to include one supervisor, one council members and expect to bring in others as needed for consultation and inclusion. This proposal is the first step in our process, the second step is joint board approval and third is seed money to compete the design. If all goes well, we would like to break ground in April of this year (2017) and have completion by January 2018. We have successfully completed the silent phase of a fundraising campaign and stand ready to put forth the effort to convert Courtland Field into a community showplace that we can all be proud of. We all appreciate this opportunity to present for your consideration.
2 Joint meeting - Appomattox Town Council and
Appomatox County Board of Supervisors January 19, 2017
Mr. Jamerson stated they are hopeful to accomplish a center for cultural arts. Appomattox is known for its history, but we will always have that. It can’t be taken away from us. We are just trying to do something that adds to that. If Floyd County can do it, so can Appomattox.
On a motion by Mr. Garrett, seconded by Ms. Spiggle, Council voted to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
On a motion by Mrs. Sara Carter, seconded by Mr. Millner, the Board voted to also adjourn at 8:15 p.m. All members present voting aye. Motion carried.
Roxanne W. Casto, MMC Clerk
Paul D. Harvey Mayor