October 14, 2003

The regular meeting of the Lawrenceville Town Council was called to order at 7:30p.m. on October 14, 2003, by Mayor Keith W. Clarke with the following present:

Mayor Keith W. Clarke; Council members: Joyce D. Bland, H. B. Brockwell, Jr., Wilbur Hardy, John J. Miller, Jr., Michael F. Moorman, Woodrow Packer and Robert F. Pecht, III; Town Attorney, W. C. Outten, Jr.; Town Manager, C. J. Dean; Supt. Of Public Works, Randy Lynch; Administrative Assistant, Wanda Johnson; Town Clerk, Alice B. Talbert, and citizens.

Mr. Hardy opened the meeting with prayer.

Roll was called.

Mayor Clarke stated that during the recent hurricane a lot of people did a lot of hard work. He reported that a lot of good planning had been done by our people before the storm in getting the town ready. Our crews were on alert and ready to go. Town crews were out on Friday and continue to the present time in getting up brush and debris. The town’s rental of a generator for the water plant made it possible to provide water without interruption. Mayor Clarke stated he was proud of the work done and it was appreciated.

A motion was made by Mr. Hardy and seconded by Mr. Miller to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, suspend the reading and file. This carried by all ayes.

Mr. Dean reported that the final details had still not been finalized on the Brooks Crossing and Knobs Hill utility line projects.

In the packets given to Council, Mr. Dean included a report on the preparation plan done before Hurricane Isabel for the water treatment plant, the wastewater plant and for the streets department. Mr. Dean also included a report on improvements needed for the future.

Mr. Pecht gave an overview of the financial statement.

Mr. Packer reported that the fire department had answered 33 calls in September.

Mr. Hardy stated that Officer Clary had completed training with our other officers and will be taking over his own shift.

Mr. Brockwell reported that the two pickups and old garbage truck that had been advertised for bids would be re-advertised.

The County is working on a CDBG grant for the Green Acres development near the Jr. High School. Mr. Dean has received a letter from a group of citizens between First Baptist Church and the Jr. High asking that sewer service be available if the grant goes through. These citizens are currently on the town water system.

Mr. Pecht stated that Council had a copy of the airport bills in the amount of $12,436.37. $10,452.79 was for general operating cost and $1,983.58 was for capital cost. A motion was made by Mr. Brockwell and seconded by Mr. Hardy to pay the airport bill as presented. This motion carried by all ayes.

A motion was made by Mr. Hardy and seconded by Mr. Pecht to pay the bills presented to Council in the amount of $54.126.98 and charge to the proper accounts. This motion carried by all ayes.

Mrs. Talbert reported that flu shots would be given on November 10^th from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. The shots are for employees only.

The town, fire department and chamber will again be hosting a Halloween parade on October 31^st for children ages 12 and under. Mr. Brockwell made a motion to fund in the amount of $100 as done in the past. The motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and carried by all ayes.

The town will be having another Movie on Main Street on November 7^th. Lilo and Stitch will be shown at 7 p.m. The movie will be held in the firehouse is the weather is bad.

The Chamber, Lions Club and Town will be hosting a Christmas Parade on December 12^th at 7:30 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Brockwell and seconded by Mr. Miller to allow Santa to ride on the fire truck. This motion carried by all ayes.

Mr. Brockwell reported that the Lions Club will be having a Halloween haunted house at Elm Acres from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

A discussion was held on the possibility of changing the November meeting as it falls on Veterans Day but council decided to leave the meeting as scheduled.

There being no further business to come before Council, a motion was made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Packer to adjourn. This carried by all ayes.

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