1 Appomattox Town Council
Workshop Meeting June 29, 2021
The Appomattox Town Council held a Workshop meeting on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Appomattox Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 210 Linden Street, Appomattox, Virginia with Mayor Conner, presiding.
Town Council present: Aaron Tilton, Nathan A. Simpson, Timothy W. Garrett, James J. Boyce, Sr., Mary Lou Spiggle and Claudia G. Puckette.
Others present: Chad Hodges, Carlton Duck, Alive Media TV; Jeff Westbrook, Times Virginian Newspaper; Jeff Elder, Facilities Director; Gary Shanaberger, Town Manager; Kim Ray, Treasurer; and Roxanne Casto, Clerk
The meeting was also broadcast LIVE on the Town of Appomattox Facebook page and public phone participation through FreeConferenceCall.com was available.
Mayor Conner called to order the Council Workshop meeting.
Discussion Items: Mr. Simpson requested the discussion of water capacity and feasibility of expanding capacity using existing Town wells.
On a motion by Mrs. Puckette, seconded by Ms. Spiggle, Council voted to hold a public hearing to amend the FY 2022 Water Fund budget for the Town of Appomattox by increasing expenditures by $150,000. All members present voting aye. Motion carried 6-0.
Note: Mr. Boyce left the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Council requested an action item on the July 12, 2021, Council Agenda to discuss holding a public hearing on out-of-town water rates.
Council Comments:
Ms. Spiggle reminded everyone of the July 3 Fireman and Fireworks event.
Council Standing Committee Reports: None
Staff Reports: Mrs. Kim Ray, Treasurer provided the Treasurer’s Report for revenues and expenditures though May 31, 2021.
Mrs. Casto, Clerk reminded Council of the Virginia Municipal League Conference planned for October 3 – 5, 2021 in Leesburg, Virginia.
2 Appomattox Town Council
Workshop Meeting June 29, 2021
Mr. Jeff Elder, Facilities Director reported that the Public Works crew would be working 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. the remainder of the week due to the extreme heat.
Mr. Shanaberger provided an update on the following items:
➢ The Town is expecting to receive the American Rescue Plan funding tomorrow and there
is a webinar tomorrow, June 30 as well. Staff expects to learn more about the opportunities to spend these funds.
➢ Work by staff continues on the USDA loan/grant for the Church Street Waterline
Replacement Project.
➢ Staff expects completion of the Request for Qualifications for the engineering and project
management services of the Town Depot exterior renovations.
➢ The July 3rd Fireworks are set for 9:30 p.m. near the Appomattox County High School. ➢ Mr. Fowler begins on July 1 as the part-time Zoning Administrator.
Adjournment: On a motion by Mr. Garrett, seconded by Ms. Spiggle, Council voted to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. All members present voting aye. Motion carried 5-0.
Roxanne W. Casto Clerk of Council
Richard C. Conner, Mayor