Lebanon Town Council Regular Monthly Meeting Town Hal I, Lebanon, Virginia Monday, June 13, 2022 6:00 P.M.  Council Members Present:  Nelson A. "Tony" Dodi, Mayor DeAnna C. Jackson, Vice- Mayor A.Doyle Fields, Council Member ScottJ. Gilmer, Council Member Mary J. Stanley, Council Member M. Elijah Leonard, Council Member W. Bradley Lambert, Council Member Andrew R. Shortt, Town Manager Kevin D. Tiller, Town Attorney A. Diane Nunley, Clerk of Council Richard Eric Deskins, Chief of Police  Staff Members Present:  I. II. III. IV.  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dodi. Prayer: James Nunley Pastor Cedar Pointe Baptist Church  Pledge of Allegiance Edit for items not on the agenda:  Mr. Leonard requested to add under Old Business Meals & Lodging Tax.  Upon motion made by Ms.. Jackson, seconded by Ms. Stanley, the agenda as amended was unanimously approved. The vote was as follows: Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, Aye; Mr. Edit and approve minutes from the 05/09/22 regular council meeting and 05/23/22 reconvened Upon motion made by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Lambert, the minutes from the 05/09/22 regular council meeting, 05/23/22 reconvened council meeting was unanimously approved. The vote was as follows: Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, Aye; Mr. Gilmer, Aye; Ms.  Gilmer, Aye; Ms. Stanley, Aye; Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr. Lambert, Aye.  V.  council meeting.  Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr. Lambert, Aye.  Stanley, Aye;  VI. Approve accounts payable and capital assets for the month of May:  Upon motion made by Mr. Gilmer, seconded by Mr. Fields, the accounts payable for the month ofMay was unanimously approved. The vote was as follows: Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, Aye; Mr. Gilmer, Aye; Ms. Stanley, Aye; Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr. Lambert, Aye.    VII.  Public Hearing to Consider:  property located at 396 Fields Avenue in a R-1 Single Family Dwelling District  Adopt an Updated Town ofLebanon Zoning Map Planning Commission Members Present: Tim Coleman, Vice- Chairman R.D. Snead, Member DeAnna Jackson, Member Leonard Kegley, Member Andrew R. Shortt, Member Planning Commission Members Absent J.S. Easterly, Jr., Clerk  A. The Town Council recessed from regular session, 6:04 P.M. B. Mr. Coleman opened the Public Hearing: 6:04 P.M.  C.  Mr. Shortt advised that the new updated zoning map includes Gardenside, Homestead, Colony Park change to R-2 for the Townhouses and a few other changes approved  Planning Commission.  by the  D. Mr. Snead requested to add all the Town Street names to the map.  E. No one spoke in opposition concerning the updated Town ofLebanon Zoning Map. Upon motion made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Kegley, the Planning Commission unanimously voted to approve the updated Town ofLebanon Zoning Map as that all the Street Names within the Town are added to the Map. The vote presented contingent Coleman, Aye; Mr. Snead, Aye; Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Kegley, Aye; Mr. Shortt, was as follows: Mr.  Aye.  VIII. Mayor Dodi closed the public hearing, 6:08 P.M.  IX. X.  The Town Council returned to regular session, 6:08 P.M. Mr. Coleman recommended on behalf oft the Planning Commission to Upon motion made by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Leonard, the Town voted to approve the Town ofLebanon Zoning Map contingent added to the Town Map. The vote was as follows: Ms. Jackson, upon Aye; Mr.  ofLebanon Zoning Map contingent upon all the Street Names are added approve to the the Town updated Town  Map. Names are  all the Council Street unanimously  Gilmer, Aye; Ms. Stanley, Aye; Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr. Lambert, Aye. Fields, Aye; Mr.    XI. Public Hearing to Consider:  Budget 2022-2023 A. B. C.  The Town Council recessed from regular session, 6:09 P.M. Mayor Dodi opened the public hearing: 6:09 P.M.  No one spoke in favor or opposition concerning the 2022-2023 Budget.  XII. Mayor Dodi closed the public hearing, 6:09 P.M.  Mayor Dodi advised that after the public hearing for the 2022-2023 Budget, the Town will need to wait at least seven days to approve the 2022-2023 Budget.  Council  XIII. Public Request:  Spero Health-Valerie Reynolds  Valerie Reynolds, Facility Administrator for the Norton and Lebanon  stated that  from Russell County. She introduced the Spero Health team members Offices, Dr. Crowder from she is Kentucky, Lora Tiller used to work for Dr. Yousufin Lebanon, David Hayden and Edward Littlejohn. Mayor Dodi advised that at the last Town Council meeting some citizens concerned about another suboxone clinic coming to Lebanon. He advised that Lebanon was a population of around 3500 people currently within the Town there are five or more suboxone has clinics which is a concern of why the Town would need SO many clinics. Ms. that Spero Health isj just not a suboxone clinic, work with behavior health, integrate Reynolds health advised for patients, Counselors on site, case management, Nurse Practitioner on site and jobs. Ifthey are homeless, they help them get housing and help them Medicaid. help patients get that in other areas they have received full support from the Towns. She get advised that She advised worked for VDOT here in Lebanon, he fell offt the back ofat truck and became addicted her brother which were prescribed by Dr. Bailey. Therefore, she stated that is very special tol her that to opioids might be able tol help prevent someone from this situation. Ms. Reynolds advised that she housing, aj job and their family back. Mayor Dodi questioned ifal get back on their feet, get all times. Dr. Crowder advised that he is a Medical Director from Physician would be on site at stated that he has been with Spero Health for ten years and Medical Prestonsburg Director for Kentucky, the advised that they have Physicians and Nurse Practitioner on site that treatment for patients that have opioid addictions and patients with provide He advised that methamphetamine is more of a problem in Kentucky methamphetamine than advised that Spero Health is a large corporation with multiple sites therefore opioids. Dr. Crowder  team are very compassionate about what they do tol help other people  her and her he assisted addictions.  medication past year. He  provider through telehealth plus the Lebanon Office will be 5:001 PM. He stated that they are full on addiction provides treatment for Hepatitis C and that there is not a treatment to treat it because it cost around $25,000-$26,000 a year to treat facility  they can pull a Health within Spero 40 miles willing  open 5-days a week from 8:00 AM to aj patient with Hepatitis C.  practice. He advised that    Andrew Mays-Fall Festival  Andrew Mays owner oft the Merc on Main advised that his youngest son has cancer therefore he & his wife would like toj plan a fall festival to raise money for St. Jude's Research advised that they would like to plan for the event to be at the Town Park in the grassy Hospital. area for He Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. He plans to request an vendors to set up at the fall festival to raise money for St. Jude's. Mr. Leonard advised entry from  fee that he  would like to partner with them for this event.  Upon motion made by Mr. Lambert, seconded by Ms. Jackson, the Town Council voted to approve for Andrew Mays to use the Lebanon Town Park fora a Fall Festival unanimously for. June 2022, from 9:00 AM to 4:001 PM. The vote was as follows: Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, 10, Mr. Gilmer, Aye; Ms. Stanley, Aye; Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr. Lambert, Aye.  Aye;  Rocky Hill-Gods Rock Stars  Rocky Hill stated that he and his wife started a special needs program called Gods Rockstars. advised that they are non-profit. He stated that the program provides different sports such as He softballbaseball, basketball, floats forj parades and even aj prom for the kids. Mr. Hill stated that Amanda Cook's son Preston is involved with his group therefore Amanda advised him that Lebanon recognizes August 22, 2022, as SMA Awareness. He requested to use the Lebanon Ballfield August 21, 2022, to play ball at 6:00 PM: for a couple hours and use the shelter and splash pad. Mr. Lambert expressed his appreciation for Mr. Hill's organization tol within our area. Mr. Hill stated that with little Preston Cook the doctors said he wouldn'tsurvive help  the kids  much less walk but at the Prom he stood for the first time.  Upon motion made by Mr. Lambert, seconded by Mr. Leonard, the Town Council voted to approve for Rocky Hill with Gods Rockstars to use the ballfield plus any other unanimously facility they request ifavailable at: no charge. The vote was as follows: Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, Aye; Mr. Gilmer, Aye; Ms. Stanley, Aye; Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr. Lamber, Aye. James Nunley Pastor at Cedar Pointe Baptist Church expressed his appreciation for the Town Council in making decisions regarding the Town. He expressed appreciation for Spero Health attending the meeting to share information regarding their facility. He stated that his concern the number of Suboxone Clinics within the Town as well as Spero Health's location near the was Tara Null stated that she is a licensed profession counselor and certified substance abuse counselor in the State of Virginia that has worked for a local Health Care Facility that medication assistance treatment to individuals who have addiction disorder for the provides She stated that there is a drug problem in our area which everyone is affected it. past She six years. that treatment is just not taking medication but medication is designed tol help by alleviate advised withdrawal symptoms SO the individuals can focus on their mental health to return to a normal life. She stated that she speaks with al lot ofindividuals with assault treatment with several other providers within the Town, those individuals do not receive the proper treatment needed such as drug screening, pill count, individual counseling or group counseling to hold them their actions. She stated that she is not against this type oftreatment, and it can be responsible successful, for people can recover from drug addiction. Ms. Null stated her concern was from the number of and providers within the Town and lack oft these providers following State Laws.  Hut and possible issues ifs someone was denied medication or care.  Play    Randy Burke stated that he and his wife are very compassionate about addicts. He stated that the best thing is to help individuals stop before it becomes aj problem. He stated that when he was in substance abuse counseling that he was told you cannot get high or overdose on Suboxone but that is not true. Mr. Burke stated that he did not like what these treatment facilities was doing to our people. He stated that people come from West Virginia, Kentucky plus your police receive several calls from issues at the addiction treatment facilities. Mr. Burke requested ift the Town allowed these facilities just for the income they bring to the Town. He presented the Town Ordinance that was approved by the Town on February 25, 2004, concerning Suboxone Clinics. He stated that he loved the Town therefore he didn't want the existing Suboxone Clinics here Tara Dye from Cleveland advised that she had some questions for the Spero Health group. She questioned what is the percentage rate ofs substance abuse individuals that have full recovery. Dr. Crowder advised that its according to the individual. Some it will be a long treatment for them to fully recovery because this issue didn'thappen overnight. He explained the process for which patients are treated. Ms. Dye questioned their success rate. Dr. Crowder stated that most after completing the program continue to stay clean. Ms. Reynolds advised that she had one patients mother who completely turned her life around and is now getting her kids back. Ms. Dye advised that she has an office near the methadone clinic at Claypool Hill area and lost two patients due to traffic accidents involving individuals coming from the methadone clinic. She stated her concerns with this clinic being next to the Play Hut in the event of someone being denied Eddie Hall, Lebanon Resident, expressed his concerns with the location being near the the number of Suboxone Clinic within the Town and with School Buses backed up in front Play oft Hut, the Wanda Burke, Lebanon Resident, stated that the only thing that leads to full recovery is. Jesus Christ. She advised that when you hear someone say they have been on Suboxone for and now just starting to wean them off. She advised that she loves all the individuals with 10-years addiction and has met thousands within the past fifteen years. She advised that Mark Mero will be in Town September 14 and 15, 2022, with Community night on September 15, 2022, at 7:00. Ms. Reynolds advised that Spero Health would like to be part ofthis event. Ms. Burke stated that Scott Hughes, Town Resident, stated that he is a career nurse that suffers from an alcohol addiction which stated that his treatment isj just water. He: stated that his wife was a career nurse also who became addicted to narcotics by a local physician who is no longer in business. He stated that individuals must desire to be better before they can overcome their addiction. Dawn Smith, Local Resident, stated that she was. here as an advocate for all the kids. She advised that the Spero Health seems to be a full-treatment facility but some oft the other clinics started out with the same goal but then guidelines are not followed as time passes. She may have questioned how we as a community can stop these problems before it becomes an issue. Ms. Smith stated that she doesn't want these clinics in the Town. She advised that businesses these clinics have customers that are scared oft the people that are patients at these clinics. close  much less another one.  medication.  location in the mornings.  this is just Mark Mero's event.  to    Larry Hughes, Local Resident, presented the Town Ordinance that was approved several years ago at a' Town Council meeting which he attended and also spoke regarding Suboxone Clinics. Mr. Hughes questioned ift this Ordinance was still in effect. Mayor Dodi advised that the Town Council will seek legal counseling regarding this Town Ordinance. Mr. Hughes stated that ifthis ordinance is still valid these Suboxone Clinics would be in violation at the current locations. Mayor Dodi thanked each person for attending the Town Council meeting and spoke plus thanked Spero Health for attending the meeting as well. He advised that the Town would follow State guidelines. He stated that the Town Council shared the concerns that was spoken tonight. He stated that it is very difficult to explain the need for even one Suboxone Clinic much less six or seven. Mr. Leonard stated that he was completely against another Suboxone Clinic coming to the Town. Mr. Leonard advised that it is not about the money to the Town Council for the clinics because the gross sales for all oft them last year only had a total of $739,000 which the Town received $1,963.00 in Business License Tax. He advised that the location for the new clinici is only next to an established business that provides pediatric treatment, speech therapy, occupation therapy and soon physical therapy. He stated the Town partners with drug task force, and stated that Suboxone was the second most commonly illegal sold drug in Russell County next they to Ms. Jackson questioned the period most patients are treated by Suboxone. Dr. Crowder stated it has al lot to do with each patient, maybe how bad they are addicted or how long aj period they have been addicted. Ms. Jackson questioned how patients can sell Suboxone. Dr. Crowder advised that Spero Health requires a drug test to make sure the patients are using it correctly and pill count, ifthe patients don'tp participate, they deny their prescription. Dr. Crowder advised that he used to be a pediatric physician but after losing a close friend to an overdose that he left his career. He: started working with drug addiction even taking aj pay cut because oft the great he had for drug addiction patients. David Hayden with Spero Health advised that he is from passion a small town in Kentucky, he stated that hel has personally saw the damage caused by addiction and also the benefit that treatment can have on individuals. He advised that not all oft their receive medication some only counseling. Mr. Hayden stated that they require all oft their patients toa attend counseling plus they do not prescribe excess amounts ofi medication. Amy Chapman, local business owner, questioned what method of protection Spero would provide for other businesses within that building. Mr. Hayden advised that they weed out patients that are Rebecca Rose, local business owner, stated that she already had customers that stated seel Dr. Gregory who is located near a Suboxone Clinic that quit going to his office due they the scared of the Suboxone Clinic patients plus lots oftraffic. She advised that she cannot afford being to lose customers plus the location is really bad. Ms. Rose advised that now: she never locks her car doors but after the clinic is opened, she will lock her car doors plus her shop. Ms. advised that some oft the offices are all ladies. She is not scared plus she stated these Reynolds same are at Wal-Mart, churches other places within our Town. She advised that sO Suboxone that you never know that they are because it allows them to function many normal. people Valerie on Reynolds husband advised that his wife didn't have to work therefore ifhe thought she was in danger at her job he would never allow her to work. Mr. Reynolds requested the public  methamphetamine  patients  not there for the right reasons.  used to  people are  Spero Health a chance in the community.  give    Angie Carpenter, local business owner, stated that her business is located near a Suboxone Clinic and a Pharmacy. She stated that several patients have been in her business while waiting on their prescription and stole merchandise. She advised the best way to help is prevention.  XIV. Recess: 7:25 P.M. XV. Adjourn: 7:45 P.M.  XVI.  Enter closed session: 7:48 P.M.  A. Upon motion made by Mr. Gilmer, seconded by Ms. Stanley, the Town Council unanimously voted to go into closed session under Code Section 22-3711(A)0)0)0) for the purpose to discuss personnel, acquisition or sale of property and legal advice issues. The vote was as follows: Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, Aye; Mr. Gilmer, Aye;  Ms. Stanley, Aye; Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr. Lambert, Aye.  B. Upon motion made by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Ms. Jackson, the Town Council unanimously voted to return to regular session. The vote was as follows: Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, Aye; Mr. Gilmer, Aye; Ms. Stanley, Aye; Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr.  Lambert, Aye.  C. A. Diane Nunley, Clerk of Council, presented the Roll Call Vote:  Virginia Code, 1950, Section 2.2-3712(D)  Do you certify that to the best of your knowledge, (1) the Town Council in its' closed session; only discussed public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under this Chapter and (2) that only such public business matters as were identified ini the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed, or considered in the meeting by the Town Council. Any member oft the Town Council who believes that there was a departure from the requirements of clauses (2), shall state prior to the vote, indicating the substance ofthe departure that, in (1)and their The roll call vote was as follows: Mayor Dodi, Aye; Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, Aye; Mr. Gilmer, Aye; Ms. Stanley, Aye; Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr. Lambert, Aye; Mr. Shortt,  SO  judgment, has taken place.  Aye; Mr. Tiller, Aye. Adjourn closed session: 9:33 P.M.  XVII.  XVIII. Upon motion made by Mr. Fields, seconded by Mr. Lambert, the Town Council  voted tol hire Bradley Osborne for the Water Plant Operator position at the discussed unanimously The vote was as follows: Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, Aye; Mr. Gilmer, Aye; Ms. salary. Upon motion made by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Ms. Jackson, the Town Council voted to make a request for Virginia Attorney General to give an opinion on the unanimously Town Ordinance on drug treatment facilities and the ability oft the Town generally legally to on the through the zoning or otherwise medical facilities specializing in drug addiction treatment. regulate  Aye; Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr. Lambert, Aye.  Stanley,  XIX.    Roll Call vote as follows: Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, Aye; Mr. Gilmer, Aye; Ms. Mayor Dodi advised that he and Mr. Tiller would meet to move forward through the Local Upon motion made by Mr. Gilmer, seconded by Mr. Leonard, the Town Council  Aye; Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr. Lambert, Aye.  Stanley,  Senator to make this request to the Virginia Attorney General.  XX.  voted to acquire the Deel property that is adjacent to the Lebanon Town Hall for unanimously the negotiating price of$15,000 the property is off Central Avenue. The vote was as follows: Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, Aye; Mr. Gilmer, Aye; Ms. Stanley, Aye; Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr. Lambert,  Aye.  XXI. Town Managers Report  Mr. Shortt presented choice of colors from Southern Corrosion to paint the water tanks. Town Council agreed using Rain Forest Green. Mr. Shortt advised that Southern Corrosion The tos start this year with the Quillen Tank. Mayor Dodi requested Southern Corrosion Mr. Shortt advised that Jim Porter with AEP plans tol be in Lebanon on Wednesday to him concerning the downtown lighting project. Mr. Shortt advised that at this point: retrofit meet with of existing fixtures $29,599.00, poles and fixtures $182,096.00 which totals $211,695.00 Mr. Shortt presented some highlights regarding the Town ofLebanon audit.  plan paint the  water tank behind the Holiday Inn ifp possible next year.  Mr. Shortt advised that currently the Town ofLebanon's 10-inch main water line that feeds whole Town plus the Duty Tank which feeds the County water has a major water leak which the ruffly is losing 100 to 150 gallons ai minute. He stated that this line goes under the four there is not any casement pipe around it. He advised that this project is that the whole Town plus the County would be out ofwateri ift the line top priority blew advised that after speaking with VDOT: it could take five to six weeks to totally receive the out. He permits to bore under the four lanes therefore his thoughts and the water and sewer necessary are to go by Scott Gilmer's house and tie in at Bonanza. Mr. Shortt advised that he receiveda supervisors quote for the boring approximately 400: feet from Boyd's Construction at $625.00 a foot totals $250,000.00. He advised that he received three quotes for the pipe but the the pipe available is CMC for the amount of$119,210.00 for 2600: foot of 10-inch only one that has Gilmer requested that Mr. Shortt move forward with the permits. Mr. Lambert requested pipe. Mr. that Shortt check with JABO and Lee Supply Company for pricing and availability oft the 10-inch Mr. pipe. Mr. Gilmer requested the Town start on the Bonanza side ini the event there are obstacles that would prevent the Town Employees from providing this work for this project. Upon motion made by Mr. Lambert, seconded by Ms. Stanley, the Town Council voted for Mr. Shortt to purchase the 10-inch PVC Pipe but not to exceed the amount unanimously The vote was as follows: Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, Aye; Mr. Gilmer, Aye; Ms. of$120,000.  due lane and to the fact  which  Aye; Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr. Lambert, Aye.  Stanley,    Mr. Shortt requested the Town Council pleasure regarding a Town Surplus Auction. requested a list of the potential surplus items for the Finance Committee to review. Mr. Gilmer  XXII. Fire Department Report  Mr. Brad Cook presented the monthly fire department report. Mr. Cook advised that Department election was tonight, and. John Michael McCoy is the new. Fire Chiefeffective the Fire 2022. He advised that as ofi now he would be Assistant Vice Chief. He advised that purchased the ladders for the fire truck at a price of$ $1,300.00 with about a six-month they turnaround have period. He advised that to ship the ladders the price is $786.00. The Town Council the shipping charge rather than sending someone to pick them up. Mr. Cook Lion Gear for the amount of$19,484.00, next is the best more like a Cadillac presented quotes for amount $21,866.00, next ist the Globe Gear with price increase is $20,300.00. plan Gear for the that Witmer would honor the first quote for Globe Gear ifl he ordered  July 1,  agreed to pay Mr. Cook stated today in the amount of  $18,615.20. He advised that Witmer is the only Mr. Leonard advised that at the last council Witmer. Mr. Leonard advised that he was companies. Mr. Cook advised that  company that provider Globe Gear in this area.  advised that he had one for Globe Gear, Lion meeting Gear and they requested three quotes. Mr. Cook Cook advised that he was working to receive another received from another quote this morning. Mr. advised that in: future purchases he would recommend on getting three quotes from different Mr. Gilmer  quote  a different company other than  expecting a quote from Witmer and two other no one in this area sells Globe Gear but Witmer.  companies.  Upon motion made by Ms. Stanley, seconded by Mr. Lambert, the Town Gear. The vote was as follows: Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, Stanley, Aye; Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr. Lambert, Aye.  voted to approve the first quote from Witmer in the amount of $18,615.20 Council unanimously  for four sets ofGlobe  Aye; Mr. Gilmer, Aye; Ms.  Mr. Cook advised that he met with Lonzo Lester with the County concerning the digital and analog radios. Mr. Lester stated that hei is proposing to the  to purchase of  for the EMS and Fire Departments within the County in the amount of County purchase radios advised that Mr. Lester is proposing an additional $15,000.00 to the Fire $502,000.00. Mr. Cook Council discussed ordering the Police Departments radios through the Department. The Town  cost.  County at the discounted  XXIII. ChiefofPolice Report  Chief Deskins presented the monthly police report. ChiefDeskins Deskins to submit the USDA Grant Application. Officer Tyler Hart  submit the USDA Grant Application for a Police Vehicle. The Town requested Council approval for him to  approved for Chief  regarding his duties.  presented an update  XXIV. Committee Reports and Recommendations    Mr. Gilmer questioned ift the camera at the park has a DVR system sO they can pull footage on any activity at the parks. ChiefDeskins stated that there was an issue with the camera that required Jacob Musick to assist. The Town Council requested Mr. Shortt check on system. Mr. Gilmer stated that he is still interested in placing rock on the Baptist Church Wall but was waiting for the amount of funds lefti in Urban Maintenance. Mr. Leonard advised that Steffey Construction quoted an estimate of $27,600.00 for the Baptist Church Wall. Mr. Gilmer stated that he reviewed the Town's Financial status several times. He stated that Town Council didn'tincrease the water: rates, there would be a negative of around $75,000.00 ifthe to $90,000.00 in the budget for the water. Mr. Gilmer requested the Town Council members revisit the water rates. Mr. Gilmer advised that the water rates are still short of what inflation has been for the past several years due to the Town Council's concern about raising the rates for the Town citizens. He advised the Mr. Farmer stated regarding VDH Funding, ift the Town's rates are not competitive then VDH would only award loans and not grants because VDH bases their decision on aj percentage ofhow aggressive a Town is on their water rates. Mr. Gilmer advised that he revisited the PER's the distribution side PER: is $2.5: million, the PER for Wastewater Plant is $6.7n million and the PER for the Water Plant is $3.7: million. Mr. Gilmer advised that the Bond payment that the first two years the payment is lower but this fiscal year that amount will balloon back up to $115,000.00. Mr. Gilmer advised that there is a payment to Southern Corrosion for $44,000.00 tank maintenance for the next ten years. Mr. Gilmer advised that Mr. Shortt researched water rates at other localities and the Town ofLebanon is still $10.00 below other nearby Town at the purposed rate increase. The Town Council discussed increasing the any sewer and garbage rates for Town Citizens. Mr. Gilmer advised that by increasing the In-Town water, Residential flat rate for each water, sewer and garbage by $1 which will be a yearly increase of Upon motion made by Mr. Gilmer, seconded by Mr. Leonard, the Town Council voted toi increase the In-Town Residential water, sewer and garbage flat rate by $1 each and the tier rate will increase as proposed. The vote was as follows: Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, Nay; Mr. Gilmer, Mr. Leonard advised that he discussed last year with the finance manager to draw down an average administration fee quarterly from the State Street funds. Mr. Leonard advised that Mr. Shortt advised him during the budget that the administration fees has not been drawn down all for this fiscal year therefore that changes all his monthly reports. Mr. Leonard proposed to at change the payment for the downtown lighting to. AEP from $250,000.00 to $74,557.84 now and afterJuly 1,2 2022, pay the remaining $175,442.16. He advised that this would mean taking $380,000.00 out ofUrban Maintenance for the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget to complete the lighting project plus ifthere are any paving or striping needed. He advised that Ed Osborne had been added to the Street Department and ifnecessary, they could move him back to Water Maintenance. Mr. Leonard advised that they could use ARPA Funds for the Downtown Lighting  the updating  camera  $36 for Town Citizens who use around 3000 gallons a month.  Aye; Ms. Stanley, Aye; Mr. Leonard, Aye; Mr. Lambert, Aye.  Project.    XXV.  Adjourn: 11:29 P.M.  Upon motion made by Mr. Lambert, seconded by Mr. Gilmer, the Town Council voted to adjourn to reconvene on June 20, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. The vote was as follows: unanimously Ms. Jackson, Aye; Mr. Fields, Aye; Mr. Gilmer, Aye; Ms. Stanley, Aye; Mr. Leonard,  Mr. Aye;  Lambert, Aye.  24y9r Nelson A. "Tony" Dodi, Mayof  a A.  Alav  Diane Nunley, Clerk  Minutes recorded by: A. 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