December, 2002

 

Mayor Keith W. Clarke called the regular meeting of the Lawrenceville Town Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on December 10, 2002, with the following present:

 

Mayor Keith W. Clarke; Council members: H. B. Brockwell, Jr., Wilbur Hardy, William E. James, Michael F. Moorman and Robert F. Pecht, III; Town Attorney, W. C. Outten, Jr.; Town Manager, C. J. Dean; Fire Chief, Robert Peebles; Anne Gordon Greever of Hunton & Williams; Town Clerk, Alice Talbert and the press.

 

Absent: Council members: Joyce D. Bland and John J. Miller, Jr.

 

Mr. Hardy opened the meeting with prayer.

 

Roll was called.

 

                                                PUBLIC HEARING

As this time had been advertised for a Public Hearing on a proposed reapportioning ordinance, Mayor Clarke opened the Public Hearing.  Mayor Clarke stated that it was necessary to change our voting districts due to the change in our population as reported in the 2000 census. Copies of the proposed Ordinance and map showing the proposed districts were available along with a copy of the Mayor’s Committee Report on Redistricting.  Mayor Clarke introduced Anne Gordon Greever of Hunton & Williams.  Ms. Greever and Mr. Outten assisted the Mayor’s committee in developing the proposed ordinance.  Ms. Greever explained the process in general and the governing legal requirements to Council.  After the redistricting ordinance is adopted, it must be submitted to various state agencies and also submitted to the federal Department of Justice.  Only after approval from the Justice Department can the ordinance be used in the election of Town Council members. As no citizens asked to speak, a motion was made by Mr. Brockwell to close the Public Hearing.  This was seconded by Mr. Hardy and carried by all ayes.

 

                        APPROVAL-ADJUSTING ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES

A motion was made by Mr. Brockwell to adopt the proposed Ordinance Reapportioning Representation in the Town Council of the Town of Lawrenceville, Virginia by Adjusting Election District Boundaries as presented.  This received a second by Mr. Hardy.  The following roll call vote was taken: Voting aye: H. B. Brockwell, Jr., Wilbur Hardy, William E. James, Michael F. Moorman and Robert Pecht, III. Absent: Joyce D. Bland and John J. Miller, Jr.  There were no nay votes, the motion carried. 

 

                                    APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES

Mr. Brockwell made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, suspend the reading and file.  This was seconded by Mr. Pecht and carried by all ayes.

 

 

 

                                    COMMERCIAL GARBAGE

Mr. Dean reported that he had talked with the County and if we have commercial garbage pickup there will not be any tipping fees.  Mr. Dean is waiting on a quote and will have a report at the January meeting.  Mr. Moorman asked that the finance and personnel committees meet after the quote is received.

 

                                    VDOT REPORT ON TRAFFIC LIGHT

Mr. Dean stated that he had contacted VDOT concerning the Town installing a traffic light at the intersection of Fifth Ave. and Hwy. 46.  VDOT did not recommend the Town installing a light as this would be going against their studies and also the Town would be liable for any accidents that happen there.

 

                                                FINANCIAL REPORT

Mr. Pecht reported that Council had a copy of the financial statement before them and they would need to destroy the one in the packet and replace with the new one.

 

 

                                                CHRISTMAS BONUS                                  

A motion was made by Mr. Moorman to pay the Town employees a Christmas bonus same as last year.  This was seconded by Mr. Brockwell and carried by all ayes.

 

Mayor Clarke commended the town crew on the good job done cleaning up after the snow and ice storm.

 

                                                COURTHOUSE PROJECT

Mr. Dean reported that the Courthouse project plans would be going before the Transportation Board on the third Thursday of December (19th).

 

                                                SAFETY MEETINGS

Mr. Brockwell stated that safety meetings are being held for the town employees.  Mr. Brockwell also commended the crew on the good job done after the storm.

 

Mr. Pecht asked that a report be given at the January meeting concerning the rental properties in town.

 

Mrs. Talbert reported that 6 people donated blood at the blood drive on Nov. 19th.

 

                                                PAYMENT OF BILLS

Mr. Hardy made a motion to pay the bills as received in the amount of $19,295.94 and charge to the proper funds.  This was seconded by Mr. Brockwell and carried by all ayes.

 

Mayor Clarke asked that the item, request from radio station, under new business be moved to the January meeting.

 

                                                ADJOURNMENT

Being no further business to come before Council, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. James and carried by all ayes.  Mayor Clarke wished everyone a Merry Christmas and thanked them for their work during the year.  The meeting was adjourned.

 

 

 

___________________________MAYOR

 

 

 

___________________________ATTEST