June 11, 2002

Mayor Keith W. Clarke called the regular meeting of the Lawrenceville Town Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on June 11, 2002 with the following present:

Mayor Keith W. Clarke; Council members: Joyce D. Bland, H. B. Brockwell, Jr., Wilbur Hardy, William E. James, Michael F. Moorman and Robert F. Pecht, III; Town Manager, C. J. Dean; Acting Town Attorney, Joe Whitby, Jr.; Police Chief, Douglas R. Pond; Supt. Of Public Works, Randy Lynch; Jennifer Brockwell, Office Intern; Town Clerk, Alice B. Talbert; and the press.

Absent: Council member John J. Miller, Jr. and Town Attorney, W. C. Outten, Jr.

Mr. Hardy opened the meeting with prayer.

Roll was called.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

On a motion by Mr. Moorman, the minutes of the previous meeting were approved as received, the reading suspended and filed. This received a second from Mr. Brockwell and carried by all ayes.

PHOTO OF TOWN

Mr. Dean showed a photo of the town taken from a postcard. Mr. Dean stated that he was trying to get the date of the photo and that the press was going to run an article to try to help learn the date taken. Copies of the photo will be available if anyone wishes to purchase a copy.

NEW WATER TANK SITE PLAN

Mr. Dean showed the site plans to be presented to the County for a conditional use permit needed for the new water tank. The tank to be financed by the Tobacco Grant funds is to be on the south side of the new town shop.

A letter has also been received by Mr. Dean concerning possible easement for a gas line on the shop property. More information would be presented later.

FORMAL ADOPTION OF BUDGET

Mr. Pecht made a motion to formally adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 02/03 as presented. Mr. Moorman seconded this motion and voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, Hardy, James, Moorman and Pecht.

IDA AND TOWN MEETING

Mr. Dean reported that the IDA would like to meet with Mr. Clarke, Mr. Outten and the water/wastewater committee. After a discussion, Mr. Dean was asked to get with Mr. Outten and set up a time for the meeting.

The Fire and Police reports were in the packets.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Mr. Brockwell stated that a list of property and equipment owned by the Town was in the packets. Mr. Brockwell asked that Council look over that list and contact Mr. Dean if any one had any questions.

SAFETY TRAINING

Mr. Brockwell asked that a list of all safety training done over the year be included with the packets next month.

Mr. Pecht reported that two events had been held at the airport and both went well. A report on the airport budget would be discussed at the July meeting.

PAYMENT OF BILLS

A motion was made by Mr. Hardy and seconded by Mr. James to pay the bills as presented in the amount of $59,620.29 and charge to the proper funds. Voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, Hardy, James, Moorman and Pecht.

RELAY FOR LIFE

Mrs. Talbert reminded Council of the Relay for Life to be held June 21 and 22.

PROCLAMATION

Mayor Clarke reported that he had received a proclamation from Mrs. E. N. Doyle and the Class of 1938 in an effort to save the old Lawrenceville Primary School building. The Town has been involved in trying to save the building Mayor Clarke read the proclamation and it will be filed with the minutes.

SAVE THE CABOOSE

Mr. Dean reported that the citizen effort to save the caboose is going in the right direction. The VFW Ladies Auxiliary is purchasing the paint and things are moving on to get it painted and possibly moved.

RICHMOND TIMES ROAD TRIP

Mayor Clarke stated the Bill Lohman of the Richmond Times had been invited to stop in Lawrenceville on their road trip on US 58. Mayor Clarke stated that they were interested in the ballpark, old Courthouse, the Museum and St. Paul’s College. They will be coming on June 12 to take pictures and then on June 17 to talk with citizens.

ARTBANK PRE-INDEPENDENCE BLOCK PARTY

Council was reminded of the ArtBank Pre-Independence Day Block party to be held on June 28.

MOVIE ON MAIN STREET

Jenny Brockwell stated that she was interested in having a “Movie on Main Street” and asked Council to help underwrite the project. Miss Brockwell gave a presentation on the project she would like to undertake. Mr. Brockwell stated that he had talked with Jenny and was interested in the possibility of have additional movies. Mr. Moorman asked that she find out the cost of a screen with a frame rather than a tarp that would have to attached. Mayor Clarke said he felt this was a wonderful idea and has merit. Miss Brockwell was asked to check on a date and possible rain date and to check with Virginia Power on the lights on the Courthouse side. Mr. Brockwell made a motion to proceed with the project, at a cost not to exceed $600, with the approval of Mr. Dean and Chief Pond. This was seconded by Mr. James and voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, Hardy, James, Moorman and Pecht. Mr. Brockwell thanked Jenny for her work.

APPROINTMENT OF TOWN MANAGER

A motion was made by Mr. James and seconded by Mr. Moorman to reappoint Mr. Dean as Town Manager for the period July 1, 2002 – June 30, 2003. Voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, Hardy, James, Moorman and Pecht.

MEMBERS TO BE SWORN IN

Mayor Clarke reminded Council members reelected in May that they need to be sworn in by August.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A motion was made by Mr. Brockwell to go into Executive Session for a legal matter. This was seconded by Mr. Moorman and carried by all ayes.

REGULAR SESSION

After a discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Moorman to return to Regular Session. This motion was seconded by Mr. Brockwell and carried by all ayes.

CERTIFICATION

A motion was made by Mr. Moorman to certify that no matters were discussed other than that stated in the motion and no action was taken. Mr. Brockwell seconded the motion and voting aye: Bland, Brockwell, Hardy, James, Moorman and Pecht.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

__________________________MAYOR ATTEST:__________________