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| Athens Town Council
Minutes December 1, 2009
Recorder Geiger called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. All members were present: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, Richardson and Smith.
The minutes of the November 3, 2009, were approved as amended on a motion of Hodges and second by Manzo.
There was no quorum present at the November 17, 2009 Council meeting. The prepared report of the meeting was approved on a motion of Campbell and second by Richardson
Agenda: * The Agenda was approved as printed.
Citizen Input: * No citizens were present.
Employee Reports: * No employees were present.
Old Business: * Skate Park—Campbell reported that further information had been received concerning the required meeting for obtaining funds. Kelly Hendrick stated that 10 to 20 individuals need to be present. Community Connections will send two employees and a facilitator to the meeting.
New Business: * The planning Commission report concerning property set backs has been tabled for further refinement. * Suddenlink Tax—the first reading was held.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: * Geiger made the motion that the Mayor has authority to appoint a substitute crossing guard. Manzo seconded the motion which carried. * Recycling Report—4240 pounds of recycling were collected in November including 115 pounds of aluminum, realizing $52. No overtime hours were incurred.
Bills were approved on a motion of Smith and second by Campbell.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder
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| The Athens Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on November 17th, 2009 at the Athens Town Hall.
Members present were Campbell, Geiger and Richardson. All other members of the Council were absent. Also present were Missy Cole and Terry Choate.
As there was no quorum present, a meeting was not conducted.
The Council listened to Missy Cole and Terry Choate and told them how to proceed with the projects that they had questions about. Cole was asked to write a letter to Council to consider further input on her project. Choate was asked to get a building permit.
Campbell and Geiger perused the current Town bills. They agreed that they should be approved. Richardson concurred. Bard will be asked to review the bills and if she approves they will be paid.
________________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor
________________________________________ Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
| Athens Town Council
Minutes October 20, 2009
Recorder Geiger called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, and Smith. Richardson was absent. Officer Lowe was also present.
The minutes of the October 6, 2009, were approved on a motion of Bard and second by Hodges.
Agenda: * The Agenda was amended to include correspondence from the PMCCC as well as Region I and Village Profile under new business.
Citizen Input: * No citizens were present.
Employee Reports: * Officer Lowe gave his monthly report. A copy of this report is attached to these minutes. He conducted a speed log on Vermillion Street and WV Route 20 with no significant speeding noted. The report stated that he had written 5 warning citations and 25 traffic citations. A discussion was held concerning the speed over the limit at which citations should be given. Council members present felt that over ten miles per hour over the limit should be cited. Further discussion will be held regarding speed. Council does not want Athens identified as a speed trap, but is also deeply concerning about citizen safety. Officer Lowe was asked to obtain bids on painting the police cruiser. $3018.60 has been spent on the cruiser to date.
Old Business: * Skate Park-Funding issues are being addressed.
New Business: * No Planning Commission report was available. * Region I sent information concerning a block grant for energy efficient building, EECBG grants,
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: * Members received a copy Revenues and Expenses for September as well as Bank Balances for the same period.
The payment of bills was approved on a motion by Campbell and second by Geiger.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder
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| Athens Town Council
Minutes October 6, 2009
Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Members present were: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, Richardson and Smith. Others present were Michell Berkey, Jack Fredeking and Michael Sizemore.
The minutes of the September 15, 2009, meeting prepared by Manzo, were approved as amended on a motion of Hodges and second by Smith.
Agenda: * The Agenda was amended to place grant applications under new business and New Town Hall under old business.
Citizen Input: * Michell Berkey, school coordinator for the Safe Routes to School grant, gave a progress report. October 7th is National Walk to School Day. Pedometers will be given to walkers and those wishing to keep track of their miles as well as being a reward. The safety patrol is progressing although more youth are needed. Berkey reported that the Town Maintenance Crew has been extremely helpful with signage and other requests to them.
Employee Reports: * Officer Lowe will give his September monthly report at the next Council meeting.
Old Business: * Skate Park-Campbell will talk with Beth Sizemore about possible funds.
New Business: * Mark Parsell recommended a raise of $1 per hour for the maintenance employee who has completed his probationary period. Richardson so moved, Geiger seconded the motion and Council approved. Bard made the motion to approve the raise retroactive to the completion of the 90 days probation. Hodges seconded the motion which carried.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: * Geiger reported junk vehicles at 120 Caldwell Street. She will contact Donnie Lucas as to the proper procedure for removal.
The payment of bills was approved on a motion by Campbell and second by Geiger.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
| Athens Town Council
Minutes September 1, 2009
Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Members present were: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Manzo, Richardson and Smith. Hodges was absent.
The minutes of the August 18, 2009 meeting were approved as amended on a motion of Bard and second by Manzo.
Agenda: * The Agenda was amended to place Budget prioritization under new business.
Citizen Input: * There were no non-elected citizens present.
Employee Reports: * Officer Lowe was not present for his August monthly report.
Old Business: * Skate Park-Richardson will complete preliminary CAD type drawings that may be used for fund raising.
New Business: * Bard presented information pertaining to the prioritization of budget items. A discussion was held and this will be an agenda item for the September 15th Council meeting. Sources of money need to be investigated as well as Town fees and water and sewer rates.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: * The Employee picnic will be held September 8th at the Bard residence-rain or shine. Richardson made the motion to pay for the meat out of Town funds. Bard seconded the motion which passed. Consensus of Council was that any comments should be general and not directed to specific employees.
The payment of bills was approved on a motion by Smith and second by Campbell.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
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| Athens Town Council
Minutes August 18, 2009
Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Members present were: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo and Richardson. Smith was absent. Mark Parsell, Donna Lester, Jim and Dorothy French, Scott and Lisa Hale were also present.
The minutes of the August 4, 2009 meeting were approved as amended (the Town Crew not Paul Hodges took the street signs to Sexton Signs) on a motion by Hodges and second by Richardson.
Agenda: * The Agenda was amended to include Mark Parsell, Town Maintenance Supervisor.
Citizen Input: * Donna Lester from Colonial Life asked to make a presentation to Town employees about the nine products that she has available. Council consensus was to allow her presentation. She left materials for the Council to peruse.
Employee Reports: * Mark Parsell came before Council with information concerning the purchase of a new Town maintenance department vehicle. After giving various options, on a motion of Hodges and second by Geiger, Council approved the purchase of a Ford F150 truck from Shelor Motors in Christiansburg.
Old Business: * Skate Park-No reported activity.
New Business: * Town Hall clean-up-Richardson suggested that the Town Crew move the boxes from the attic to the Council Room for employees, Elizabeth Owen and Rhonda Thomason to look through. A dumpster will be obtained at a later date to complete the clean-up.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: * The Employee picnic will be held September 8th at the Bard residence-rain or shine.
The payment of bills was approved on a motion by Geiger and second by Campbell.
Council members received a copy of the Revenue and Expense by Fund for the year ending June 30, 2009, July Revenue and Expense by Fund by for July, and Bank Balances for July.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
| Athens Town Council
Minutes August 4, 2009
Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Members present were: Geiger, Hodges, Richardson and Smith. Bard, Campbell and Manzo were absent. Elizabeth Muldoon, Jim and Dorothy French, Scott and Lisa Hale and Officer Lowe were also present.
The minutes of the July 21, 2009 meeting were approved as amended (few grammatical errors) on a motion by Hodges and second by Smith.
Agenda: * The Agenda was approved as printed. Geiger made the motion to table Wellswood Annexation until more Council members were present. Council consensus was to take information from individuals concerning annexation, but a decision would not be made until a later date.
Citizen Input: * Jim French reported that he had purchased the property listed in the Ordinance Annexing Wellswood in 1990. He gave an impassioned plea to omit the parcels and sub-parcels that he owns from the proposed annexation. Lisa Hale read a letter to Council. She had a question about their business on their property and sees no benefit whatsoever to them by annexation. Dorothy French and Scott Hale made additional comments asking that the annexation not occur for them.
Employee Reports: * Officer Lowe asked that his monthly report for July be deferred until it can be typed and printed. He spoke about the Crown Victoria that will become the new town police car.
Old Business: * Skate Park-No reported activity.
New Business: * Bard and Parsell walked the sidewalks on Vermillion Street from the post office to Pauley Street. They divided the sidewalk into areas of needed repair, numbering from one to five. Building and Utility Systems, LLC were asked to bid on sections, but instead gave a bid for the entire project of $51,156. Richardson will speak with Mark Parsell, Town Maintenance Supervisor and ask him to develop a sidewalk replacement plan for the Town of Athens. This plan will be executed by the Town Crew.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: · 3060 pounds of recycling were picked up in July with an additional 125 pounds of aluminum (which was sold for $27.40). The total collected was 3185 pounds. The fuel cost was $25 and no hours were accrued in overtime. · Geiger is concerned that the fire hydrants have not been pressure checked or flushed in a number of years. She will investigate the situation and come before Council with results.
The payment of bills was approved on a motion by Smith and second by Hodges.
Council members received a copy of the July recycling report. A copy of this report is attached to the minutes. A copy of July adjustments was also received.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
| Athens Town Council
Minutes July 7, 2009
Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Members present were: Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, Richardson and Smith. Bard was absent. Officer Lowe was also present.
Oaths of office were administered to newly elected Mayor Richardson and Council Members Hodges and Manzo by Recorder Geiger.
The minutes of the June 16, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Hodges and second by Smith.
Agenda: * The Agenda was approved as printed.
Citizen Input: * Only elected citizens were present.
Employee Reports: * Officer Lowe gave his monthly report for June. He explained how he had worked over the holiday for the Highway Safety Program. This included a Road Check where several warning tickets and citations were given. A ticket recipient will begin Community Service in lieu of a fine. The Concord C-Lions swimming team is having a fund raiser and will include money to obtain stuffed bears for the Town. These animals will be given to children in any trauma situation involving the police. A copy of his report is attached to these minutes.
Old Business: * Skate Park-No reported activity. Geiger will speak with Delegate Frazier on the status of available money for the Park. New Business: * Wellswood Annexation—Several property owners in the Wellswood area have requested annexation. These are properties found on Tax Map #32A, 1.1-1.2-1.4-1.5-1.7-1.9. Property owners 38 and 38.2 are not interested in annexation at this time. Hodges made the motion to explore the possibility of annexation. Manzo seconded the motion which was approved by Council.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: * Suddenlink Franchise Agreement-The Town was notified that the agreement had expired in April. Upon checking with neighboring municipalities, Council found a large difference in compensation. Richardson will follow up on the new information and attempt to get a new Suddenlink Franchise Agreement.
The payment of bills was approved on a motion by Smith and second by Manzo.
Council members received a copy of the June recycling report. A copy of this report is attached to the minutes and May adjustments.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
| Athens Town Council
Minutes June 16, 2009
Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Members present were: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Richardson and Smith. Manzo was absent. Others present were Elizabeth Muldoon and Robert Elsaid. Officer Lowe was also present
The minutes of the June 2, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Smith and second by Hodges.
Agenda: * The Agenda was amended to include the selection of an engineering firm for the completion of the Old Athens Road water line.
Citizen Input: * Robert Elsaid requested a waiver to allow four renters in a home rather than the three permitted by Town Ordinance. Smith studied the Ordinances and found no means for such a waiver. Elsaid was to approach the homeowners to write a letter requesting four occupants in their rental home.
Employee Reports: * Officer Lowe requested permission to participate in the Highway Safety Program. This will be hours beyond his commitment to the Town and be paid out of the Program funding. Geiger made the motion seconded by Richardson and approved by Council to permit Officer Lowe’s participation in the Highway Safety Program. He was asked to include these hours in his monthly reports. The first suggested dates are July 3-4-5, 2009. Officer Lowe also reported a B & E at the Athens School. He located the suspects and retrieved all stolen items. The suspects are juveniles.
Old Business: * Skate Park-No reported activity. The gravel on the property is to be used in the sewer line being completed on East Concord Street.
New Business: * The canvass of the election was held by Council as a whole. The election results were certified and accepted on a motion of Hodges and Smith.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: * There was no further Business.
Geiger moved adjournment to Executive Session for the purpose of salary discussion with a second by Bard and approval by Council. The Council meeting was resumed on a similar motion.
The payment of bills was approved on a motion by Smith and second by Campbell.
Council members received a copy of the May Revenue and Expenses by Fund report, the May Account balances, and water reports for April and May.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder
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| Athens Town Council Minutes June 2, 2009 Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Members present were: Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, Richardson and Smith. Bard and Campbell were absent. Officer Lowe was also present The minutes of the May19, 2009 meeting as prepared by Councilwoman Bard were amended and approved on a motion by Hodges and second by Richardson. The paragraph on OPEB liability was deleted and changed to include information from our accountant concerning this matter (This is the amount the Town is required to pay for all employees under the PEIA retirement system.) Agenda: • The Agenda was approved as printed. Citizen Input: • There were no citizens present. Employee Reports: • Officer Lowe gave his monthly. He has given a number of tickets for various offenses as well as a few warning tickets. Several individuals have been arrested, and he is pursuing warrants for others. A copy of his report is attached to these minutes. • Michael Sizemore, Sewer Plant Manager, sends word that a portable generator is required for all lift stations by the DEP. The Town needs to purchase such a generator. Geiger made the motion to approve the purchase of an appropriate generator with the price approved by the Mayor. Richardson seconded the motion which carried. Old Business: • Skate Park-No reported activity. • New Town Hall-No written response has been received by the Architect concerning the cessation of the contract with complete payment to made of work done. Richardson made the motion to terminate the contract. Manzo seconded the motion which was approved unanimously by Council. • SRTS—Bids are due on May 28th with the opening date of June 12th as reported by K. Crowe of Stafford Consultants. • OPEB-Our accountant recommends the following: “…recommend that the Town not pay the OPEB liability, but it will continue to show the liability on its financial statements.” Manzo made the motion to accept the accountant’s recommendation on a temporary basis to be revisited in the future. Hodges seconded the motion which passed with Richardson opposing the motion. • The first Ordinance reading of Articles 603.02 and 607.02 are to be advertised. • Ordinance Articles 303, 103.02 and 103.06 are suspended at the present time. New Business: • Rahall High Speed Broadband Initiative-On a motion by Smith and second by Hodges, Council approved the Resolution presented by Region I. A copy of that Resolution is attached to these minutes. • Council approved the poll workers for the Town Election on a motion by Hodges and second by Geiger. Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: • Manzo reported that the work on the sewer line down East Concord Street has begun. • Richardson reported that we need to complete/link the water line on the Old Athens Road. • Ambrose Tessmer of East Concord Street has complained to Town workers. Geiger will write a letter explaining the proper procedure to her about complaints. • Manzo asked that we think about annexation for several houses on South State Street. He also expressed concern about the condition of the Sweet Shop building. • Hodges is concerned about the house on the left corner of North State Street as the road makes a sharp bend. John David Smith’s home is across the street. Hodges asked that Council take a look at the house. • Recycling-The May recycling totaled 3719 pounds with 179 pounds of aluminum. The fuel cost was $15 and $35.80 was realized from aluminum. Geiger moved adjournment to Executive Session for the purpose of salary discussion with a second by Smith and approval by Council. The Council meeting was resumed on a similar motion. The payment of bills was approved on a motion by Smith and second by Geiger. Council members received a copy of the March Adjustments, the April Revenue and Expenses by Fund report, the April Account balances, the April recycling report and salary information. The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m. ___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
| Minutes May 5, 2009 Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Members present were: Campbell, Geiger, Manzo, Richardson and Smith. Bard and Hodges were absent. Officer Lowe was also present The minutes of the May 5, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Richardson and second by Campbell. Agenda: • The Agenda was approved as printed. Citizen Input: • There were no citizens present. Employee Reports: • Officer Lowe gave his monthly. He has given a number of tickets for various offenses as well as a few warning tickets. Several individuals have been arrested, and he is pursuing warrants for others. A copy of his report is attached to these minutes. Old Business: • Skate Park-Richardson and Campbell met with Doug Skaff, a developer, concerning the Skate Park. The consensus of Council is to pass on the Skate Park tour that we had considered requesting make a stop here. • SRTS—No news. • New Town Hall-No floor plan decision was made. Council wants to wait until all members are present. Council asked the Mayor to speak with our present architect and ask that the architect suspend work until further notice. He is to bill us for current charges. • The first Ordinance reading of Articles 603.02 and 607.02 was deferred until proper advertising can be completed. • Ordinance Articles 303, 103.02 and 103.06 remain tabled until legal assistance is obtained. New Business: • Annexation-Manzo reported that we may have an access through the cemetery. • Athens Town Park-Geiger reported a discussion with Sharon Johnson from the Park Committee. She made the request that a charcoal grill be placed in the Park. The grill will be donated at no charge to the Town. Council approved the grill on the basis that it will be removed if problems develop. Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: • Richardson asked that Council peruse the proposed Mercer County Ordinance 101, Building Construction Code. Each member received a copy of the proposed Ordinance. A public meeting will be held on May 13th. • Richardson also stated that the sewer line down East Concord Street needs to be repaired and replaced. • Geiger reported that the Election for Council will be held on June 9th. The early voting dates will be May 30th and June 6th. • Recycling-3380 pounds of recycling were collected in April as well as 178 pounds of aluminum. The fuel cost was $20 and 2 ½ overtime hours were accumulated. The payment of bills was approved on a motion of Campbell and second by Geiger. Council members received a copy of the March Water Report and the April recycling report. The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m. ___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
| Athens Town Council
Minutes April 21, 2009
Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Members present were: Campbell, Geiger, Manzo, Richardson and Smith. Bard and Hodges were absent. Sharon Johnson was also present representing the Town Park Committee.
The minutes of the April 7, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Richardson and second by Manzo.
Agenda: * The Agenda was approved as printed.
Citizen Input: * Sharon Johnson announced that Saturday, May 2 will be clean-up day at the Town Park at 10 a.m. Council approved a Resolution prepared by Tom Bone concerning the clean-up. Geiger will prepare the Resolution on Town letterhead. After the signatures are in place, the Resolution will be hung on the bulletin board at the Athens Post Office. A copy of the Resolution is attached to these minutes. Geiger made the motion to purchase mulch for the Park from Roland’s Nursery. Manzo seconded the motion which was approved. The Elizabeth Robertson family will donate a tree to the Park in her memory, which they will also have planted.
Employee Reports: * There were no employees present. Officer Lowe’s report from the last Council meeting was distributed. Council will take action on the listed requests at the May 5th meeting. A copy of that report is attached to these minutes.
Old Business: * Skate Park-Campbell reported that Delegate John Frasier acknowledged receipt of the letter requesting funds. Frasier stated that a reply will be forthcoming. Campbell received information on an ARC Skatepark Demo Tour. She, along with Shane Ellison, will prepare equipment cost estimates to submit.
New Business: * Laying the Levy-On a motion of Smith and second by Manzo the levy was laid and approved by Council.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: * Richardson asked that each Council member complete and return the form sent by Marshall Campbell regarding Concord University’s Strategic Planning.
Smith made the motion to approve the bills. Campbell seconded the motion which carried.
Council members received a copy of the April police report, revenues and expenses by fund for March and bank balances for March.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
| Athens Town Council
Minutes April 7, 2009 Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members present were: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, Richardson and Smith. Officer Lowe was also present. The minutes of the March 17, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Bard and second by Manzo. Agenda: * The Agenda was approved as printed.
Citizen Input: * There were no citizens present.
Employee Reports: * Officer Lowe had to leave on a call.
Old Business: * Skate Park-Campbell reported that she has sent a letter to Delegate John Frasier concerning the Park. A copy of the letter is attached to these minutes.There are some possibilities of grants concerning the Park. New Business: * There was no new business.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: * Recycling totals for March were: 4800 pounds of recyclables and 235 pounds of aluminum. The money received for the aluminum totaled $47. The cost for March for recycling was $10 for fuel as well as 5 hours overtime.
Smith made the motion to approve the bills. Campbell seconded the motion which carried. Council members received copies of the monthly Recycling pick-up report, Year to date Recycling Report, Garbage pick-up comparison since recycling has begun, Adjustments for February (there were a large number due to the need to estimate) and the Water Report for February. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
| Athens Town Council
Minutes March 17, 2009
Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present were: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Richardson and Smith. Manzo was absent. Also present were employees Michael Sizemore and Alvin Hager as well as Timm Boggess, architect and Chris Clark from E. T. Boggess architects. The minutes of the March 3, 2009 meeting were approved on a motion by Hodges and second by Smith.
Agenda: Under Old Business the new police officer was added. Under New Business mowing fees were added as well as Town Auditor.
Citizen Input: * Boggess made his presentation on possible designs for the New Town Hall. The projected cost is $250 per square foot. This will make any of his present designs very expensive. Council had a number of suggestions to be implemented before further discussion. Consensus of the Council is that the design will be too expensive to implement.
Employee Reports: * Sizemore, Sewer Plant Supervisor introduced his associate, Alvin Hager. Hager has earned his Class I license as well as obtaining his CDL driving license. They intend to call a meeting with the Health Department, the University and Town Representatives to examine the problem caused by FOG (fats, oils and greases) created by the University. Hager had prepared a graph showing an immense drop in FOG when the University is not is session. A copy of that report is attached to these minutes. Getting rid of FOG residue is terribly expensive and strains the Town’s Sewer Plant. Council members were invited to this meeting when a date, time and place has been determined.
Old Business: * Skate Park-Campbell reported that she has photos of the Christiansburg Skate Park. Shane Ellison will draw a layout of prospective design. Delegate John Frasier will attempt to help the Town secure some type of funding for the proposed Skate Park.
New Business: * Mowing Fees—Gary Keaton has requested an additional fee of $10 per mowing of the Town’s Parks and properties. On a motion of Richardson and second by Bard the mowing fee was set at $140. The motion carried.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: * Town Wide Yard Sale—On a motion by Richardson and second by Bard, the Town will hold a Town Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 9th. The motion carried.
Campbell made the motion to approve the bills. Geiger seconded the motion which carried.
Council members received copies of the Town of Athens Revenues and Expenses by Fund as well as the Bank Balances for February and the Water Report for January.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
| Athens Town Council
Minutes March 3, 2009 Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All council members were present: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, Richardson and Smith. The minutes of the March 3, 2009 meeting prepared by Council member John David Smith were approved on a motion by Hodges and second by Bard. Agenda: Under Old Business the New Town Hall was added. Under Employee Reports/New Business Oakvale Road Public Service District (ORPSD) was added. Under New Business were police officer and municipal judge as well as the Park Fund at First Community Bank. Citizen Input: * There were no citizens present.
Employee Reports: * Elizabeth Owen and Rhonda Thomason were present
Old Business: * Skate Park-Twelve people met and made preliminary plans. Shane Ellison will take photos of the Christiansburg Park and is able to design a template. Fund raising will not begin until a preliminary design has been formed.
New Business: * Hodges made the motion to offer the police officer job to C. T. Lowe. Campbell seconded the motion which carried.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: * Hodges requested that the remaining parking meters on the Southside of Vermillion Street be removed. Richardson will see that they are removed. Geiger made the motion to approve the bills. Campbell. seconded the motion which carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
| Athens Town Council
Minutes January 6, 2009
Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. All council members were present: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, Richardson and Smith. Also present were Darlene Pennington, Tim Pike and Officer Urps.
The minutes of the December 16, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by Hodges and second by Bard.
The agenda was approved as printed.
Citizen Input: * Tim Pike came to Council to express concern about the one dollar fee when the bill is not present with the utility payment. He pays by electronic transfer rather than the program established by the Town. Council will investigate this situation and make a decision at the January 20th Council meeting. Darlene Pennington, a resident of Lerona, came to Council to express concern about some minors that have apparently been hanging out in Athens. These boys allegedly “jumped” her son, a Pikeview student, near the Athens School campus. She had not reported the incident to the police.
Employee Reports: * Officer Urps gave his monthly report including information he had obtained by counting vehicles and their speeds on various streets within the Town. A discussion was held concerning the speeding situation, and the way pedestrians are affected. Council suggested that Urps begin giving warnings so that traffic will be aware of impending offenses. A copy of his report is attached to these minutes.
Old Business: * Skate Park-A lease will be prepared with the owner allowing the use of the property behind his building and the Town providing designated parking places for the renters on the east side of Caperton Street. The property in question needs to be staked off as do the parking places, and the gas pipe must be examined. A Skate Park committee meeting is anticipated around mid-January.
New Business: * A discussion was held concerning pagers on weekends and holidays. Geiger had a neighbor with a broken water pipe and flooded home on Christmas Day. The page took fifteen minutes to be received. The Town Employees with the pagers will be asked to make the best decision concerning this problem.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: * A letter was received from Jean Beasley requesting a waiver of the Town fee on their garage apartment. They have shut off the water and do not plan to rent the property. No fees will be charged on rental property if the property is not being rented and the owner requests in writing a waiver of this fee. Council members received a copy of the Water Report for November as well as a detailed report of the recycling.
Geiger made the motion to approve the bills. Campbell seconded the motion which carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder
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| Athens Town Council
Minutes December 16, 2008
Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. All council members were present: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo Richardson and Smith.
The minutes of the December 2, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by Smith and second by Hodges.
The agenda was approved as printed.
Citizen Input: * There were no citizens present.
Employee Reports: * There were no employees present.
Old Business: * Skate Park-An agreement is anticipated with the property owner adjacent to the proposed Skate Park. The owner will allow the use of the property behind his building and the Town will provide designated parking places for the renters on the east side of Caperton Street. A committee has been established including Mayor Richardson, Council Member Sally Campbell, Shane Ellison, Tony and Francis Barbery, Shaun Severt and his father and Scottie Byrd. The progress of the committee will be reported after the first of the year.
New Business: * A discussion was held concerning the waiver of sewer fees when swimming pools are filled. When the water is drained from the pools, it must go through the sewer system. Therefore, there will no longer be any waivers on sewer fees to fill swimming pools.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: * Council members are extremely happy with the Christmas lights and appreciate all the hard work of those involved.
Council members received a copy of Revenues and Expenses for November as well as Bank Balances for November.
Smith made the motion to approve the bills. Campbell seconded the motion which carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder
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Minutes December 2, 2008
Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Council members present were: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo and Richardson. Officer Urps and Mike Sizemore were also present. Smith was late.
The minutes of the November 18, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by Hodges and second by Bard.
The agenda was corrected from the Second Reading of Ordinances: Article 603.02 and 607.02 to the First Reading of these Articles.
Citizen Input: * There were no citizens present.
Employee Reports: * Officer Urps gave his monthly report. A copy of his report is attached to these minutes. There was a lengthy discussion held concerning speeding within the Town limits. Several sites were suggested to Urps where speeding is evident, and he should patrol more frequently. Sizemore led a discussion on the proposed Christmas lights. He reported that apparently AEP in Roanoke marked the connection request for the Christmas lights as being completed when it was not. Hodges will contact AEP to see if any progress can be made. The Christmas lights will be hung with at least the three that were connected last year lighted. All lights are completed on the part of the Town.
Old Business: * Skate Park-Richardson spoke with the adjoining property owner to the site where the proposed Skate Park will be built. The Town will designate parking places for the renters of the adjoining building in exchange for the use of the property behind the building. The property owner is considering the Town’s request.
New Business: * There was no new business.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input: * The Town Crew had to deal with a break in the raw water line which was fixed rapidly as well as sewer problems on East Concord Street during the Thanksgiving break.
Council members received a list of employee phone numbers as well as the Town pager numbers for use in emergencies and on weekends. Council also received a list of adjustments for October as well as a recycling report.
Campbell made the motion to approve the bills. Geiger seconded the motion which carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
___________________________________ _____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder
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Minutes November 18, 2008
Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. All council members were present: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, Richardson. and Smith..
The minutes of the November 4, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by Hodges and second by Manzo.
The following item was added to the agenda under New Business: employee Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts as well as municipal judge.
Citizen Input: * There were no citizens present.
Employee reports: * There were no employees present.
Old Business: * Skate Park-No response has been received from the 10-28-08 letter to the Fire Department. Campbell will gather a committee of local youth and Mayor Richardson. They will also consult with the owner of the Skateboard Store in the Mercer Mall. Richardson will check on available space at the designated site.
New Business: * The Planning Commission report concerning the revision of Ordinance Articles 603.02 and 607.02 defining mobile homes and survey requirements for building permits was discussed. A first reading of the proposed changes will be held at the December 2nd Council Meeting.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input * The Town of Athens received $47 for recycling the old salt spreader.
Council members received copies of Revenue and Expenses for the month of October, Bank Balances on 10/31/08 and water reports for the months of August, September and October.
Smith made the motion to approve the bills. Campbell seconded the motion which carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
_______________________________________ __________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr. Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder
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| Athens Town Council
Minutes November 4, 2008 Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Council members were present: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, and Richardson. Manzo and Smith were absent. Also present was Officer Urps. The amended minutes of the October 21, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by Richardson and second by Hodges. Bard reported that the cost of the boxwoods in the Athens Minipark was shared by Norm Cole and the Bonner Scholars of Concord University. The following item was added to the agenda under New Business: salt spreader. Citizen Input: * There were no citizens present.
Employee reports: * Officer Urps gave his monthly report, a copy of which is attached to these minutes.
Old Business: * Skate Park-Richardson wrote a letter to Stanley Harvey, Chief and Joe Parker, chair of the Board of the Athens Volunteer Fire Department dated 10-28-08. No response has been received to date. Any Council action will be delayed until the Council meeting on 11-18-08.
New Business: * Geiger reported a conversation with the Ethics Commission concerning asking for names of visitors at Council meetings. There is no law objecting to such a method keeping records of attendance. However, Richardson is uncomfortable with the present situation. Visitors will now have three options: sign in as a speaker and the purpose of speaking, asking as an attendee that their name be listed as an attendee or remaining anonymous.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input * Plans were received from the DOH concerning the improvements on Springs Road, County Route #7. McBrayer said that the project is planned to commence in April, 2009.
Council members received copies of Adjustments for September, and a Recycling Report stating that 3613 pounds were collected. The cost to the Town is $324.40. Campbell made the motion to approve the bills. Geiger seconded the motion which carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. _______________________________________ __________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr. Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
| Athens Town Council
Minutes October 21, 2008 Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Council members were present: Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, and Manzo. Bard and Smith were absent. Also present were Debra Arrington, Treska Dunbar and Jesse Call. The minutes of the October 7, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by Hodges and second by Manzo. The following item was added to the agenda under New Business: BB&T and Town fine schedule. Citizen Input: * Debra Arrington, Relationship Banker, from BBT spoke with Council concerning pre authorized drafts for the monthly municipal billing. Customers may elect to have their bills paid directly to the Town on the fifteenth of each month; customers may also state a limit of funds that may be withdrawn. Richardson made the motion to approve pre-authorized drafts for the Town. The motion was seconded by Hodges and approved by Council.
Employee reports: * There were no employees present.
Old Business: * Skate Park-Campbell reported that Shane Ellison will help wherever needed with the planning and development of the Skate Park. Richardson will write to Joe Parker, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Fire Department with a copy to Stanley Harvey, Fire Chief informing them that we would like to develop a Skate Park on the property beside Caperton Street. Council will await further progress on the Skate Park until a response has been received from Parker.
New Business: * Town fines were discussed. Any adjustment to fines has to be made Ordinance by Ordinance for consideration. Further discussion will be held.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input * There was no other business.
Council members received copies of Revenues and Expenses by Fund for the September, Bank Balances for September and a copy of Town of Athens fines. Geiger made the motion to approve the bills. Campbell seconded the motion which carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. _______________________________________ __________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr. Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
| Athens Town Council
Minutes October 7, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. Council members were present: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, and Smith. Richardson was absent. Also present were Officer Urps, Dr. Greg Aloia, Kenneth Crowe, Kathy Deeb, Shane Ellison and Scotty Byrd. The minutes of the September 16, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by Hodges and second by Bard. The following item was added to the agenda under Old Business: Athens Minipark. Citizen Input: Kenneth Crowe spoke under SRTS. Dr. Aloia spoke under The New Town Hall and Shane Ellison spoke under Skateboard Park. Kathy Deeb spoke concerning the situations at Chaucer Run Apartments. She is having problems with trash, large parties and noise. There is no on-site manager at the apartment complex. The trash problem may have been rectified as raccoons were found in the dumpster. Residents are required to have permits, but non-residents have parties on the grounds and cause disturbances. She has been unable to obtain help from any security agency or towing business to date. Officer Urps has many other responsibilities within the Town, but Council asked that he make an effort to discourage partying until his report to Council in November. Employee reports: o Officer Urps gave his monthly report, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. He has received a laptop from the State of WV to use in reporting. There are some items he needs to make certain the laptop is efficient such as anti-virus. Council asked that he present his requirements for approval. Urps also explained the situations at Chaucer Run Apartments from his perspective.
Old Business: o SRTS- Kenneth Crowe, PE from Stafford Consultants, Inc. appeared before Council. He explained in detail what the responsibilities of Stafford would be with the SRTS grant. Several of the areas he covered were surveying, easements, meeting with the public and scope of work. Twenty-seven hours are included in the contract for oversight; Crowe felt that over twenty-seven hours, in his opinion, should not be a problem. On a motion of Smith second by Hodges and approval by Council the new contract with Stafford Consultants, Inc. was accepted.
New Business: * Bard presented a temporary report to the Council about the Athens Minipark listing equipment donated, physical help, funding help, planning team and help from the Athens Town Crew.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input * There was no other business.
Council members received copies of Adjustments for the month of August and a Water Report for the month of July. Campbell made the motion to approve the bills. Smith seconded the motion which carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. _______________________________________ __________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr. Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
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Minutes September 16, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. All Council members were present: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, Richardson and Smith. Also present was Louie White of Social Work 309 at Concord University. The minutes of the September 2, 2008 meeting were approved as amended on a motion by Hodges and second by Campbell. The following items were added to the agenda: Athens Womans Club and WV Development Office. Citizen Input: There were no citizens present. Employee reports: There were no employees present. Old Business: o SRTS-a contract has been received from Stafford Consultants, Inc. for the sidewalk project with the grant. Council discussed the contract had several questions and feels the fee is excessive. Geiger will relay this information to Kenneth Crowe, PE at Stafford Consultants.
New Business: * The West Virginia Development grant funds are available. The architect for the new Town Hall will be paid. Council expects preliminary drawings soon. At this point the Council meeting was adjourned to Executive Session on a motion of Richardson with a second and approval by Council. The Council meeting was resumed in similar fashion. Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input * A further discussion was held about the proposed Skate Park. Campbell will contact Shane Ellison to overview the proposed sight and give his comments. If available, he will attend the next Council meeting.
Council members received copies of Revenue and Expenses Fund for the month of August, Bank Balances at the end of August and the proposed Ordinance change for the Street Paving Fee. Smith made the motion to approve the bills. Geiger seconded the motion which carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m. _______________________________________ __________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr. Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
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Minutes September 2, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, Richardson and Smith were present. Bard was absent. Also present were Alvin Hager and Karen Hyatt as well as Officer Urps. The minutes of the August 19, 2008 meeting were approved as amended on a motion by Smith and second by Hodges. Added to the minutes was the receipt of a letter by Francis Barbery concerning a skate board park. The following items were added to the agenda: BB& T presentation, US Department of Agriculture Statement of Budget, Income and Equity annual report and salaries.. Citizen Input: * Karen Hyatt, Assistant Vice-President, Branch Financial Center Leader and Alvin Hager, Relationship Banker spoke to Council regarding our various accounts. They explained the difference between public funds and FDIC funds. Numerous questions were asked and answered. Geiger will attempt to get a better understanding of our CD’s with the Town accountant. All monies in the Banner Fund were transferred into the Operating Fund on a motion by Geiger, second by Hodges and approved by Council.
Employee reports: * Officer Urps presented his monthly report. He requested a letter be sent to Chaucer Run about the accumulation of trash outside the dumpster and also on the hillside. Complaints have been received from citizens along West Broadway, and he has not been able to get the situation under control. A copy of his report is attached to these minutes. Old Business o Stafford Consultants, Inc. was selected as the engineering firm for SRTS. A meeting will be held to discern and approve the fee involved with the engineering.
At this point the Council meeting was adjourned to Executive Session on a motion of Richardson with a second and approval by Council. The Council meeting was resumed in similar fashion. o Future Town Paving Funds were once again discussed. The $3.50 paving fund fee will be redistributed as follows: $2.00 for paving and $1.50 for a building repair and replacement fund. Hodges made the motion seconded by Manzo and passed by Council. A motion was made to raise the out of town garbage by $1.00 monthly by Manzo with a second by Hodges and approval by Council. Richardson will rewrite the Ordinances to effect this change. New Business: * Council approved the report to the United States Department of Agriculture, Statement of Budget, Income and Equity moved by Geiger, seconded by Smith.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input * Hodges once again expressed his concern about the Hooper property. Ownership will be investigated.
Council members received copies of the Water and Sewer Fund proposed Tariffs, a recycling report, July adjustments, and a July water report. Smith made the motion to approve the bills. Geiger seconded the motion which carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. _______________________________________ __________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr. Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
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Minutes August 19, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. All Council members were present: Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, Richardson and Smith. Also present was Mark Stella, Chief of Concord University Police. The minutes of the August 5, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by Smith and second by Hodges. The following items were added to the agenda: sidewalk project, water and sewer rates. Citizen Input: * Stella answered questions and concerns about police issues involving the Town police and the University police. Questions of jurisdiction and ability to ticket were discussed. Officer Urps may request mutual aid at any time. The parking at the University is expected to be adequate and not affect the Town as it has in the past. Stella came on behalf of Dr. Alioa, new president of Concord University to insure a continuation of outstanding relations between the two jurisdictions. The sirens will be tested and the plan is to integrate Pikeview High School in instances of crises.
Employee reports: * No employees were present. Old Business o Four engineering firms have filed information concerning construction of the new sidewalk along Caldwell Street. Hearings will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Bard, Geiger and Richardson will comprise the selection committee.
At this point the Council meeting was adjourned to Executive Session on a motion of Richardson with a second and approval by Council. The Council meeting was resumed in similar fashion. o Future Town Paving Funds were deferred to the September 2nd meeting when more time for discussion will be available. Council members had not surveyed the Town sidewalks as requested at the last meeting. Geiger expressed her views on what sidewalks need to be improved. New Business: * Richardson presented a Community Participation Resolution which was approved by Council. The Resolution was unanimously approved on a motion of Smith and second by Manzo. A copy of that resolution is attached to these minutes.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input * Hodges once again expressed his desire that the New Town Hall also be a community center.
Council members received a copy of the amendment to the Town Handbook concerning work hours, Revenues and Expenses for the month of July and bank balances as of July 31, 2008. (Amended 9-2-08, Francis Barbery letter concerning skateboard parks.) Smith made the motion to approve the bills. Geiger seconded the motion which carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. _______________________________________ __________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr. Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
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Minutes August 5, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. Bard, Geiger, Hodges, Richardson and Smith were present. Campbell and Manzo were absent. Also present were Officer Urps, Mike Sizemore, Sewer Plant Manager, Tom and Chris Bone and Teri Andes from AFLAC. The minutes of the July 15, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by Hodges and second by Smith. The agenda was approved as printed. Citizen Input: * Tom Bone presented the committee plans for improving the vacant lot property owned by the Town of Athens. The first page was the New Town Hall lot beside the post office. The hope is to make it more appealing and inviting. There is a path, benches, and a trellis as well as trees and shrubbery. The approximate cost of materials for the benches and trellis is $350.53. We hope to get help from the Bonner Scholars at Concord University as well as the University 100 students. The Day Report Center as well as citizen volunteers will also be a possibility. The second page are the lots on either side of Caperton Street. A path will be made for Athens School students and shrubbery will buffer the lot along the sidewalk. The Lions Club has pledged $500 to support these projects. Geiger made a motion to approve the Committee plans, seconded by Smith and approved by Council.
Employee reports: * Urps reported about seven incidents of B and E in Athens. Burglary involves entering a residence while B and E would be out buildings or outside the residence. He has attended training classes at MCTEC and Princeton High School. A copy of his report is attached to these minutes.
Old Business o SRTS classified infrastructure ads to find an engineer have been printed and the materials are due by August 11, 2008. The discerning committee for an architect will be Bard, Geiger and Richardson.
At this point the Council meeting was adjourned to Executive Session on a motion of Richardson with a second and approval by Council. The Council meeting was resumed in similar fashion. o Future Town Paving Funds and Employee wages were deferred to the August 19 meeting when full Council participation will be available.
New Business: * Richardson reported a conversation with Town accountant, Jeff Feamster concerning our account practices. The Town has an accrual accounting system which is required by the State. The explanation for that is bills incurred in June will be paid on receipt which may be after the new fiscal year is begun on July 1st. The present budget deadlines required by the State are: June 10-current year budget revision, July 15-unencumbered balance of the Coal Severance Fund and July 31 the unencumbered balance of the General Fund. We will, in the future, complete the unencumbered balance reports at the end of August in order to have accurate figures. As a result of this information the report of unencumbered balance in the General Fund was incorrect in the July 15 Council minutes.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input * Council approved the submitted plan for 10 hour days for the office staff as well as amending the Town Handbook to read: The Town Office is to be opened Monday through Friday. The office will open no later than 7:30 a.m. and will close no earlier than 4 p.m. Office workers will respect these hours. on a motion of Richardson, second by Smith and approved by Council.
Council Members received a copy of the adjustments for the month of June, recycling information and letter, landscaping plans for Town property, and work day hours. Richardson made the motion to approve the bills. Smith seconded the motion which carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. _______________________________________ __________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr. Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
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Minutes July 15, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, Richardson and Smith were present. The minutes of the July 1, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by Bard and second by Hodges. Investments was added to the agenda under New Business. Citizen Input: * There was no citizen input.
Employee reports: * There were no employees present.
Old Business o A final walk-through of the Athens Sidewalk Project is planned with Ed Mason, WVDOT, Mark Parsell and Mary Lu Geiger on July 23rd at 10 a.m.
New Business: * Geiger was distressed that the flags were not out for the 4th of July and other dates have been missed. Richardson put her in charge of the flags and other Council members volunteered to help. |
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Minutes July 1, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. Bard, Campbell, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, Richardson and Smith were present. Officer Urps was also present. Mayor Richardson administered the oaths of office to Recorder Geiger, and Council Members Bard, Campbell and Hodges. Sally Campbell was welcomed to the Council. The minutes of the June 17, 2008 meeting were approved as amended on a motion of Hodges and second of Smith. As was substituted for at in the Planning Commission section and 2007 was substituted for 2008 in the Audit section. Several items were added to the agenda: the Street Paving Funds, updated Fact Sheet and the Municipal Judge. Citizen Input: * There was no citizen input.
Employee reports: * Officer Urps gave his monthly report. He is highly concerned about the skate boarders who are jumping into the streets especially at night while wearing dark clothes. Council ask Urps to check other city ordinances and report back.
Old Business * Fredeking-Stafford has completed the Athens Sidewalk Project. A final walk-through will be planned with Ed Mason, WVDOT, in the near future.
New Business: * Philip Ball has resigned as Municipal Judge due to new employment. Smith made the motion to appoint Mayor Richardson as an interim judge at no salary. Geiger seconded the motion which carried.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input * John David Smith will fill the seat on the Planning Commission vacated by Rodger McKinley.
Council Members received a copy of the Adjustments for the month of May and a revised Town Fact Sheet. Smith made the motion to approve the bills. Geiger seconded the motion which carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. _______________________________________ __________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr. Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
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Minutes June 17, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. Geiger, Hodges, McKinley, Richardson and Smith were present. Bard and Manzo were absent. The minutes of the June 3, 2008 meeting as prepared by Council member Smith were approved on a motion of Hodges and McKinley. Several items were added to the agenda: the audit, work hours, salaries and bills to be turned over for collection as well as street paving statistics. Citizen Input: * There was no citizen input.
Employee reports: * There were no employees present.
Old Business * Fredeking-Stafford is presently completing the Athens Sidewalk Project. The Town will fund any unfinished portion. New Business: * On a motion by Geiger and second by Smith, the bills to be turned over for collection were approved by vote of Council. Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input * There was no further Council business.
Council Members received a copy of the Revenues and Expenses by Fund for May, the Bank Balances for May and the Water Report for May. Geiger made the motion to approve the bills. McKinley seconded the motion which carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. _______________________________________ __________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr. Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
Athens Town Council
Minutes June 3, 2008 The meeting was called to order Tuesday, June 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall, Athens, West Virginia. Council members present were: Mayor Richardson, Hodges, Manzo, McKinley, and Smith. Minutes from the May 20th, 2008, Council meeting were read and approved as presented. The Agenda was approved as presented. Citizen Input: * Citizen, Ms. Elizabeth Muldoon, appeared before Council to request Council’s permission for Ms. Muldoon to work with Town employees obtaining information for her graduate project. A summary of Ms. Muldoon’s project is attached. The project is in partial fulfillment of Ms. Muldoon’s Masters Degree in Environmental Science at Marshall University. On a motion by Council member Hodges, seconded by Manzo, the Council granted their endorsement of Ms. Muldoon’s project.
Town Employee Reports: * Officer Erps presented his police report of his activity, May 6, 2008 through May 31, 2008. A copy of Officer Erp’s report is attached.
Old Business: * Planning Commission Report. A report of the planning Commission, Minutes of their May 5th meeting, was submitted and is attached. The Mayor will consult the regulations regarding the calendar (time frames and notice) for action on the suggestions of the Commission.
New Business: * The Mayor requested Council approve Imre David Pentek, CPA to complete the Town’s audit. On a motion by Council member Manzo, seconded by Hodges, Mr. Pentek, CPA was accepted by Council to complete the Town’s audit.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member Input: * Mayor Richardson presented, and Council reviewed, revenue, expense, and bank balance reports.
Approval of Current Bills: * Bills were reviewed by Council and approved on a motion made by Council member McKinley and seconded by Council member Smith.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. _____________________________________ ____________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr., Mayor John David Smith, Recorder pro tem for Mary Lu Geiger, Town Recorder |
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Minutes May 6, 2008 Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:16 p.m. Members of Council present were: Bard, Geiger, McKinley, Richardson and Smith. Hodges and Manzo, were absent. Also present was Officer Urps. The minutes of the April 15, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by McKinley and second by A Town Park resolution was added to the agenda under New Business as was a resolution to include with the Community Participation Grant. Citizen Input: * There was no citizen input.
Employee reports: * Officer Urps gave his monthly report. He gave his duty report and explained that the aggravated robbery case at the local Gino’s is now under his jurisdiction. A copy of his report is attached to these minutes.
Old Business * Mayor Richardson signed an agreement that awards Stafford-Fredeking the completion of the sidewalk project. Smith made the motion that the remaining sidewalk after the grant funds are expended be paid by the Town. Bard seconded the motion which passed. Geiger will follow up.
New Business: * Bard presented a resolution for the Community Participation Grant. Geiger made the motion to accept the grant which was seconded by Bard and approved by Council. A copy of the resolution is attached to these minutes. Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input * There was no further business.
Council members received copies of the adjustments for March. McKinley made the motion to approve the bills. Smith seconded the motion which carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. _______________________________________ __________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr. Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
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Minutes April 15, 2008 Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. Members of Council present were: Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, McKinley, Richardson and Smith. Bard was absent. Also present were Herman French and Michael Sizemore, Sewer Plant Supervisor. The minutes of the April 1, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by Hodges and second by The agenda was amended to include Christmas Lights and Humane Society under new business. Citizen Input: * Herman French came before Council requesting water to his property on the Old Athens Road. Water presently comes from both ends of the road, but the loop is not complete. French left his name and address. Information concerning main line water extension according to PSC regulations will be sent to him.
Employee reports: * Michael Sizemore reports that the Town saved $4200 by taking sludge to a farm and not taking it to the landfill. 96 tons of sludge will delivered to the farm last year over a four month period. The comment was made that this is serious recycling. This savings covers nearly one-half of the cost of the sludge spreader. Apparently the sludge is good fertilizer without even an odor.
Old Business * A pre-bid hearing on the Athens Sidewalk Project will be held at the Town Hall on April 16, 2008.
New Business: * Geiger made the motion that the Levy be laid. Manzo seconded the motion which carried.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input * There was no further business.
Council members received copies of the Revenue and Expenses for March as well as Bank Balances for the same period of time. McKinley made the motion to approve the bills. Geiger seconded the motion which carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12.m. _______________________________________ __________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr. Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
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Minutes April 1, 2008 Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. All members of Council were present: Bard, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, McKinley, Richardson and Smith. Also present was Officer Urps. The minutes of the March 18, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by Hodges and second by McKinley. The agenda was amended to include ordinance revision under Old Business and insurance under new business. Citizen Input: * There were no citizens present. Employee reports: * Officer Urps gave his monthly report, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. Urps attended a sixteen hour in-service on the new accident reports. More paperwork will be necessary as the Town does not have nor will purchase in the immediate future a laptop computer for the patrol vehicle. All Council questions were answered. Old Business * An extension until June 30, 2008 has been granted to complete the Sidewalk Project. Richardson will be writing a letter asking that the security deposit for Boone Construction be returned to the Town. Geiger will notify Kenneth Crowe, PE of Stafford Consultants that the extension has been granted. * Geiger will begin the process of advertising for the sidewalk construction under the SRTS grant. * Boggess has presented a contract for the approval of the Town for the new Town Hall. The contract will be sent to John Ferguson for his perusal. Bard made the motion that if Ferguson approves or makes changes and the mayor agrees then the contract should be signed. Smith seconded the motion which carried. Smith will expedite the process. * The recycling went well with the exception of the individuals who stole some aluminum cans from the recycling at homes. There were one and on-half tons of recycling. A report is included with these minutes. A follow up letter will be sent to Athens residents. No decision was made as to what to do with out of town recycling. * The following ordinance revisions were made with the first reading: *Articles 303.01 was changed to list articles under definitions *Article 103.06 was changed to add municipal court as well as fines and costs *Article 103.02 was changed to reflect current Council salaries New Business: * Geiger will check on liability coverage with our current insurance. Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input * There will be a Town-wide Yard Sale on May 10, 2008. Lots will be for rent for $10 at the Town Park and the Town lot beside the post office. A letter will be sent to home owners reflecting all pertinent information Council members received copies of the water report for February as well as adjustments for the same period of time. McKinley made the motion to approve the bills. Geiger seconded the motion which carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m. _______________________________________ __________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr. Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
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Minutes February 19, 2008 Mayor Richardson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. All members of Council were present: Bard, Geiger, Hodges, Manzo, McKinley, Richardson and Smith. Also present were Mark Stella, Police Chief Concord University, Officer Tim Wolfe, Concord University, Nola Gum and Paul Orten from Concord University Social Work 309 as observers. The minutes of the February 5, 2008 meeting were approved on a motion by Smith and second by Bard. The agenda was amended to include recycling under Old Business. Citizen Input: * Police Chief Stella reported that in lieu of the Virginia Tech disaster Concord University has installed an emergency siren system. This system is located on top of the Fine Arts Building and the Towers Residence Hall. In the event of a potential shooting or a direct threat, the system will be set off by radio indicating a lock-down of the campus. There will also be e-mails and texting sent at the same time. On March 11, 2008 at 10 a.m. this system will be set off to decide upon tones and regulate all radios involved with the system. There will be a wail as well as a steady and fast tone. An all clear signal will also be determined at this time. Officer Wolfe had prepared a letter to the citizens of Athens notifying them of this procedure on March 11th. Bard moved to have the notices sent out by Concord University. The motion was seconded by Hodges and carried.
Employee reports: * There were no employee reports.
Old Business * Senator Caruth has spoken with Commissioner Mattox
concerning our issue with the Sidewalk Project and Boone Consulting and
Construction going out of business. Mayor Richardson will write a
letter requesting the return of the surety bond, and Geiger will write
the Commissioner requesting an extension until June 30, 2008 to
complete this project.
New Business: * The proposed Ordinance for rental needs to be refined
before it is presented to Council. It is tabled at this time.
Other Business/Mayoral Report/Council Member input * There was no further Council business.
Council members received copies of the Revenues and Expenses MTD by fund as well as Bank Balances as of January 31, 2008. Smith made the motion to approve the bills. McKinley seconded the motion which carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m. _______________________________________ __________________________________ Robert M. Richardson, Jr. Mayor Mary Lu Geiger, Recorder |
| MINUTES from 2007 and 2006 |