November 2003

The regular meeting of the Lawrenceville Town Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on November 11, 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, Michael F. Moorman, Woodrow Packer and Robert F. Pecht, III; Town Attorney, W. C. Outten, Jr.; Town Manager, C. J. Dean; Chief of Police, Douglas R. Pond; Town Clerk, Alice B. Talbert; Citizens and the press.

Absent: Council member, John J. Miller, Jr.

The meeting was opened with prayer by Mr. Hardy.

Roll was called.

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

Ann Williams of Windsor Ave asked to speak to Council concerning leaf pick up and pedestrian traffic on Windsor and Belt Road. Ms. Williams stated that the leaf truck goes up the street but does not come back and pick up on the other side. She has to put her leaves in bags to be collected. Ms. Williams also stated that there was a lot of pedestrian traffic on the street between 8 p.m. and 1a.m. seven days a week. She stated that they are loud and leave trash in yards as they walk. Ms. Williams was asked to call the town office when she has leaves to be pick up. Chief Pond was asked to step up patrol on Windsor and Belt during this time period. Ms. Williams thanked Council.

Mr. Outten reported that all easements for the infrastructure projects are in the process of being acquired. Acquiring easements for the Davenport/Goodrich project would begin shortly.

Mr. Dean stated that sealed bids had been received for the Chevy and Dodge pickups with the high bid on the Chevy being $455 and on the Dodge $228. One bid had been received on the vehicle from the Fire Department but was rejected, as it was less than the amount requested from the department. A motion was made by Mr. Brockwell and seconded by Mr. Hardy to accept the high bids of $455 for the Chevy and $228 for the Dodge. This motion carried by all ayes.

Mr. Pecht gave an overview of the financial statement and reported we were even with last year to date.

Mr. Packer stated that the fire department had responded to 23 calls.

Mr. Packer presented the names of the officers for the fire department for 2004. A motion was made by Mr. Packer to accept the officers as presented. This was seconded by Mr. Brockwell and carried by all ayes. The list of officers are as follows:

Chief: Robert Peebles

Deputy Chief: Tracey Powell

Asst. Chief: Joel Dodson

Captain: Charles Hall

Lieutenant: Chad Whitlow

President: Frankie Clary

Vice President: Brad Morefield

Secretary: Timmy Powell

Treasurer: Julian Moore

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

Mr. Hardy reported that the police had apprehended two juveniles involved in several breaking and enterings in Town. Mayor Clarke stated that two individuals, victims, had been to see him and expressed their appreciation for the fine work done by Chief Pond and Officer Moody in breaking the cases.

Mayor Clarke stated that the American flags are in poor shape and asked Mr. Dean to get cost to replace and report back to Council.

The Safety and Airport Reports were in the packets.

Mr. Dean reported that the new water tank should be finished by mid April.

Mrs. Talbert reported that 29 flu shots had been given on Monday.

A motion was made by Mr. Hardy to pay the bills in the amount of $39,537.95 as presented and charge to the proper funds. This was seconded by Mr. Brockwell and carried by all ayes.

Mr. Dean stated that the Christmas Parade, set for December 12, was in need of a sponsor to help with the cost to feed the bands. The parade committee is hoping to have 3 bands participate. A motion was made by Mr. Brockwell to help with the cost in the amount not to exceed $500. This was seconded by Mr. Hardy and carried by all ayes.

Mayor Clarke reported that approximately 300 attended the Halloween parade. The last movie of the year had approximately 50 attending. This was a smaller than usual number as it was held inside due to cold weather, but was enjoyed by all.

Council was given copies of the IDA executive summary. Mr. Moorman stated that the IDA wants feed back from the Town before the December 3rd presentation at SVCC.

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

_____________________________Mayor

_____________________________Attest