JULY, 2000

Mayor Keith W. Clarke called the regular meeting of the Lawrenceville Town Council to order July 11, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. with the following present:

Mayor Keith W. Clarke; Council members: Joyce D. Bland, H. B. Brockwell, Jr., William E. James, John J. Miller, Jr., Michael F. Moorman, and Robert F. Pecht, III; Town Attorney, W. C. Outten, Jr.; Town Manager, C. J. Dean; Town Clerk, Alice B. Talbert; citizens and the press.

Absent: Wilbur Hardy

Mrs. Talbert opened the meeting with prayer.

Roll was called. A motion was made by Mr. Pecht to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, suspend the reading and file. This motion received a second by Mr. Brockwell and voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, James, Miller, Moorman and Pecht.

WELCOME

Mayor Clarke welcomed Mr. Miller back on Council and welcomed Mr. Dean as the new Town Manager.

There was no Code Enforcement Report due to illness of Mr. LeBlanc.

CITIZENS CONCERN

Ron Vetere of 601 Windsor Avenue asked to address Council concerning quality of life issues on Windsor Ave. Mr. Vetere stated large vehicle (trucks and buses) traffic, noise from vehicles and speeding as major concerns. Rachel Lewis of 604 Windsor Avenue and Anne Rylands of 603 Windsor Avenue both stated that they felt the heavy traffic of large trucks was causing damage to their homes and the speeding made it unsafe for children. After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Clarke asked Mr. Vetere to meet with the Police Committee and Chief Pond. Mayor Clarke stated that the Town is concerned about these issues and steps have been taken to correct problems.

ANIMAL CONTROL

Patricia Bowen of Second Avenue stated that her 10-year-old cat had been killed by pit bulls and asked what was being done to control dogs. Harold Parrish stated that he would like for Council to draw up a leash law to be studied. Mr. Moorman stated he felt dog issue was a legitimate concern and Council needed to respond to it.

Mr. Outten, Town Attorney, stated that he had received copies of animal control ordinances from surrounding towns and cities. Mr. Outten explained that there is more involved than just adopting a leash law, and he would present a report at the August meeting.

Due to Mr. LeBlanc’s illness, Mr. Outten had not been able to meet. A report on code enforcement civil penalties will be presented at the August meeting if Mr. LeBlanc is able to return to work.

Mr. Pecht stated that as this was the last financial statement for the fiscal year he would like to point out that this was the first full year of debt service on the new sewer plant and the first full year of operation with the new system. Mr. Pecht also stated that water sales were up. Mr. Pecht reported that the financial statement would be in a new layout next month. The finance committee will be meeting to go over the new layout.

FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANT REQUEST

Mr. James stated that the fire department had received a 50/50 grant to purchase a defibrillator. The fire department was asking for $7,217.50 as their part. After a discussion, a motion was made by Mr. James and seconded by Mr. Miller to approve the expenditure of $7,217.50 for the fire department local share to purchase a defibrillator. Voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, James, Miller, Moorman and Pecht.

Mr. Brockwell reported that an updated copy of the equipment report would be sent out to each member by the next meeting. Mr. Brockwell stated that the following items needed to be classified as surplus: Worthi Air Compressor, Smith Air Compressor, 90 Ford Garbage truck, 79 International Garbage truck, 82 Chevrolet Garbage truck, 92 Ford police car, 94 Ford police car and 2 blowers. A motion was made by Mr. Brockwell to declare the above items as surplus. This was seconded by Mr. Moorman and voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, James, Miller, Moorman and Pecht.

Mrs. Bland stated that she had received a request from the cemetery trustees to have the rest of Oakwood Park Cemetery marked off. Mrs. Bland stated that the cemetery committee would meet and report back at the August meeting.

Mr. Moorman presented updates on the next construction phase of the downtown improvement project. A meeting will be held on July 18^th to discuss the Courthouse Area project.

The following reports were in the packets: Town Manager, Police, Personnel and Safety.

Mr. Mooman made a motion and seconded by Mr. Brockwell to pay the bills as presented in the amount of $47,124.46 and charge to the proper accounts. Voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, James, Miller, Moorman and Pecht.

RESOLUTION – DOUG POND

Mayor Clarke presented a Resolution and asked that Council adopt in recognition of Douglas Pond for his service as Town Manager and Chief of Police for the past 7 years. A motion was made by Mr. James and seconded by Mr. Miller to adopt said resolution. Voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, James, Miller, Moorman and Pecht. Mayor Clarke read the resolution and presented it and a key to the Town to Mr. Pond

Mr. Pond thanked Council and stated that he felt this was a good time to divide the duel role and that the Town was in a good position to go forward.

Mr. Brockwell reminded Council that the on August 4^th the World Series Fast Pitch Softball would be in town. He asked that everyone come out and support this event.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A motion was made by Mr. Pecht and seconded by Mr. Miller to go into Executive Session for legal contractual matters and a legal matter. Voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, James, Miller, Moorman and Pecht.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION

After a discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Moorman and seconded by Mr. James to return to regular session. Voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, James, Miller, Moorman and Pecht.

CERTIFICATION

A motion was made by Mr. Moorman certifying that no matters were discussed other than that stated in the motion and no action was taken. This received a second by Mr. Miller and voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, James, Miller, Moorman and Pecht.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

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