1 Appomattox Town Council
Workshop Meeting February 25, 2020
The Appomattox Town Council held a Workshop meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Appomattox Municipal Building, 210 Linden Street, Appomattox, Virginia with Mayor Harvey, presiding.
Town Council members present were Jonathan D. Garrett, James Boyce, Sr., Mary Lou Spiggle, Timothy W. Garrett, Steven T. Conner and Claudia G. Puckette.
Staff present were Sheriff Donald Simpson, Major Robby Richardson, Daniel Puckette, Christy Torrence, Facilities Director, Jeff Elder; Town Manager, Gary Shanaberger; Town Treasurer, Kim Ray; and Town Clerk, Roxanne Casto.
Mayor Harvey called the meeting to order.
The Appomattox Town Council received an updated from Sheriff Donald Simpson of a few of the changes made within the department since his term began January 1, 2020.
Council Standing Committee Reports – None
Council Comments: Mr. Boyce thanked mayor Harvey for his service as Mayor of the Town of Appomattox.
Mr. Conner stated that the Town is getting blamed for things it is not responsible for.
Mr. Jonathan Garrett advised that the training conducted by the Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, February 22, 2020 was attended by 5 different agencies and 60 members of those departments/agencies.
Mayor Harvey requested Mr. Shanaberger contact Don Jones and/or Laura Dawson regarding the Friday, July 3, 2020 Fireworks/Independence Day events.
Town Staff Reports: Mrs. Ray presented the Treasurer’s Report for January 2020. She also reminded everyone in attendance of the March 1, 2020 deadline for complete the Community Funding Assistance form.
Mr. Elder – none
Mrs. Casto – none
Mr. Shanaberger reported on the following items:
➢ Sam Vance, Town Attorney has received all the information needed to complete the Title Opinion for USDA. The Town is hopeful it will be able to close on the loan in the next few weeks.
➢ The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be hosting an update of the
Smart Scale project on March 3, 2020.
2 Appomattox Town Council
Workshop Meeting February 25, 2020
➢ The Planning Commission will meet on March 3, 2020 to continue review of the
comprehensive plan.
➢ Mr. Shanaberger and Dr. Jeff Garrett will be meeting this week to discuss a training
academy in Appomattox.
Adjournment: On a motion by Mr. Jonathan Garrett, seconded by Mr. Timothy Garrett, Council voted to adjourn at 6:40 p.m. All members present voting aye. Motion carried 6-0.
Roxanne W. Casto Clerk of Council
Paul D. Harvey, Mayor