TOWN OF GROTTOES  TOWN COUNCIL WORKSESSION AGENDA  July 8, 2024 6:00 P.M.  CALLTO ORDER. - MAYOR PLASTER 1. FY23-24 Budget Amendment 2. Lil Gus's parking  3. Discussion on Shreckhise kill permit    TOWN OF GROTTOES TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA  July 8, 2024 7:00 P.M.  CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR PLASTER ROLL CALLING - DEPUTY CLERK WHETZEL  WELCOME CITIZENS  APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MEETINGS OF JUNE 10, 2024 AND THE: SPECIAL  CALLED MEETING ONJUNE 17, 2024. RECESS REGULAR MEETING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING  ***  1. Rezoning request for block 523 lots 18-26 from R-1 to B-1  Speaking FOR Speaking AGAINST Council Comments  PUBLIC HEARING:  2. Shentel Franchise Agreement Presentation Speaking FOR Speaking AGAINST Council Comments 3. 2023-2024 Budget Amendment Speaking FOR Speaking AGAINST Council Comments  ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RETURN TO REGULAR MEETING  ***  PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND CLAIMS (PUBLIC COMMENT)  REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES:    1. Finance - Council member Raynes, Chair a. ACTION - Approval of Financial Reports b. ACTION - Approval of the FY23-24 Budget Amendment. 2. Water and Sewer - Council member Bailey, Chair  3. Ordinance, Health, and Property - Council member Kohl, Chair a. ACTION - Consideration of the Shentel Franchise Agreement b. ACTION - Consideration of the rezoning request for block 523 lots 18-26  from R-1 to B-1  4. Streets and Street Lights - Council member. Justis, Chair  5. Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities - Council member Chittum, Chair  6. Special Events - Council member Leeth, Chair  7. Personnel, Fire and Police Protection - Mayor Plaster, Chair  STAFF REPORTS: 1. Town Manager 2. Town Attorney 3. Treasurer  4. Assistant to Town Manager 5. Police Chief 6. - Public Works  7. Parks and Tourism Director  NEW BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS  1.1 David Bradley discussion on fence placement  ADJOURN    RULES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS  Persons wishing to speak at thel hearing must sign-up prior to the start ofthe meeting. The Comel/Commision/Pond willl hear up to 3 speakers from each side (FOR/AGAINST). Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, whether speaking on behalfo ofag group or as an individual.  Repetitive testimony is discouraged.  All comments shall be directed to the Town Council. Debate is prohibited. Mayor/Chairman shall have the authority to end aj presentation that violates these rules.    June 10", 2024  A work session of the Town Council of the Town of Grottoes was held on Monday, June 10,  2024, at the Grottoes Town Hall, Grottoes, Virginia.  CALL TO ORDER 6:06 p.m.  Mayor Plaster called the work session of. June 10, 2024, oft the Grottoes Town Council to orderat ATTENDANCE: Council Members present: Mayor Jo Plaster, David Raynes, Joshua Bailey, Other Town Officials present were: Town Attorney Michael Helm, Town Manager Stefanie McAlister, Deputy Clerk Jennifer Whetzel, Treasurer Rhonda Danner, and Police Chief. Jason Mayor Plaster stated that a motion would need to be made to go into closed session. At 6:07 pm Council member Leeth made a motion to go into Closed Session per Closed Session pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)7 for consultation with legal counsel and 2.2-3711(A)1 for discussion ofi individual personnel. Motion was seconded by Council member. Justis and carried by a vote of 6-0, voting recorded as follows: CHITTUM - AYE; BAILEY - AYE; RAYNES- AYE; KOHL - AYE; LEETH- AYE; JUSTIS - AYE, to go into closed session. At 7:13 p.m. a motion was made by Council member Leeth to adjourn from closed session, seconded by Council member Justis, and carried by a vote of 6-0, voting recorded as follows: CHITTUM - AYE; BAILEY - AYE; RAYNES -4 AYE; KOHL - AYE; LEETH AYE; JUSTIS Mayor Plaster reopened the meeting and read the following certification of the closed session "to the best of our knowledge that only public business matter lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under section 223711A)subpangraph 7 and section 2.2-3711(A)1 of the Code of Virginia, as only public business matters that were identified in the motion by which a closed meeting were heard, discussed, or considered in the closed meeting". Deputy Clerk Whetzel takes roll call, E. Chittum; SO certified, J.I Bailey; SO certified, J.. Justis; sO certified, J. Plaster; sO certified, D. Raynes; SO certified, T. Leeth; SO certified, M. Kohl, sO certified.  Eddie Chittum, Tim Leeth, Jim Justis, and Michael Kohl.  Sullivan.  -AYE.  At7:15 p.m. Mayor Plaster adjourned the work session.  ATTEST: Deputy Clerk  Mayor    June 10, 2024  A regular session of the Town Council oft the Town of Grottoes was held on Monday, June 10,  2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Grottoes Town Hall, Grottoes, Virginia.  CALLTO ORDER  Mayor Plaster called the regular session of. June 10, 2024, oft the Grottoes Town Council to order ATTENDANCE: Council Members present: Eddie Chittum, Joshua Bailey, Jim Justis, Mayor Jo Other Town Officials present: Attorney Michael Helm, Town Manager Stefanie McAlister, Deputy Clerk Jennifer Whetzel, Treasurer Rhonda Danner, and Police Chief Jason Sullivan.  at' 7:18 p.m. Mayor Plaster asked for aroll call.  Plaster, David Raynes, Michael Kohl, and Tim Leeth.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  On motion by Council member Raynes, seconded by Council member. Justis, and carried by a vote of 6-0, voting recorded as follows: CHITTUM - AYE; BAILEY - AYE; LEETH - AYE; RAYNES - AYE; KOHL - AYE; LEETH - AYE the Council approved the minutes oft the At 7:20 pm the Regular Meeting of the Town Council was recessed by Mayor Plaster and the  meetings on May 13, 2024. Public Hearing ensued. Public Hearing  Manager McAlister discussed the Shentel Franchise Agreement whereas Shentel would like to provide cable television in town across their fiber network that is already in place. One bid came in later than the advertised due date. After discussion it was advised by Mayor Plaster that the ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING AND RETURN TO REGULAR MEETING Mayor Plaster adjourned the public hearing and returned to the regular meeting at 7:25pm PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND CLAIMS (public comment)  bid would need to be resubmitted.  Scott Sacra spoke regarding the FY 24/25 budget. He expressed his conçerns about raising utility Nadina Pupic stated she has lived in Grottoes for 10 years. Last year when the town decided on demolition of the town pool, she and other community members began attending meetings and voicing their conçerns. Inl November of2023 they established a non-profit and formed the Grottoes Pool Preservation Foundation, in December 2023 they filed state corporation paperwork  rates and the 5%i increase for town employee salaries.    and obtained an EIN, in order to obtain a classification ofa 501c3 they had toj pay a $600 fee develop their mission and articles ofincorporation. They completed all oft this by March 2024. The IRS advised that the timeline for approval ofthis could take 6-9 months to obtain but would be dated retroactively back to March 2024. Since they did not want to wait that long to start fundraising, they have held 3 successful fundraisers in town totaling $10,233.66. They also have received aj pledge of $10,500.00 from al local business owner. Since they do not want to wait in the IRS to approve their 501c3 and go after larger donations and corporate sponsorships, they have requested the help of The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County and they have agreed to be their fiscal agent until their status with the IRS is complete. Their group meets every first Tuesday oft the month at 6pm at Grottoes Town Hall. Berkley Wentz spoke next, she is the Secretary ofThe Grottoes Pool Preservation Foundation. She wanted to thank everyone for the support they have been receiving over the last several months. Lots of local businesses and residents have donated such as Flowers by Rose, Wendy Filler Tax, Ye Olde Coffee House, The Long Acre Farm, Victoria Semeov Art, which are all businesses in Grottoes, Muddy Feet for their banner on Dogwood Ave., Ace Hardware for hosting their grill raffle and donating 20% of their proceeds to the foundation. She also thanked  the residents of Grottoes for donations and support. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMMITTEE:  FINANCE Approval of Finançial Reports: Council member Raynes made a motion, seconded by Council member Leeth and carried by a vote of 6-0, voting reçorded as follows: CHITTUM- AYE; BAILEY - AYE; JUSTIS- AYE; RAYNES- - AYE; KOHL - AYE; LEETH-AYE, to Approval ofFY24-25 Annual Budget and Fee Schedule: Council member Raynes, made a motion to approve the fiscal year 2024-2025 annual budget and fee schedule. Council member Council member Bailey made ai motion to amend that motion to reduce pay raises for employees from 5% and 15% for police officers to 3.5% for everyone, and to use the savings from that reduction to offset the amount ofutility service rate increase. Council member Chittum seconded the motion and carried a vote of4-2, voting recorded as follows: LEETH-N NAY; KOHL- NAY; RAYNES - NAY; JUSTIS-I NAY; BAILEY - AYE; CHITTUM- - AYE; the motion There was a vote on the original motion and carried a vote of3-3, Voting was recorded as follows: CHITTUM - NAY; BAILEY-N NAY; LEETH -NAY; RAYNES- AYE; KOHL- AYE; JUSTIS - AYE This was a tie. Mayor Plaster cast a vote to break the tie. MAYOR Council member Leeth made a motion to reduce pay raises for employees from 5% and 15% for police officers to 3.5% and to leave utility service rate increases as presented. Council member Council member Kohl made a motion to amend that motion to ai reduction in employee raises from 5% to 3.5% while keeping a 15% pay increase for police officers. The vote on the  approve the financial reports for the month of May 2024.  Justis seconded the motion.  failed.  PLASTER - NAY; The motion failed. Bailey seconded the motion.    amendment was 3-3 and recorded as follows: BAILEY - NAY; CHITTUM - NAY; RAYNES NAY; LEETH-A AYE; KOHL - AYE; JUSTIS - AYE. This was a tie. Mayor Plaster cast a vote to break the tie. MAYOR PLASTER - AYE. The motion to amend the motion was passed.  WATER AND SEWER - no report  ORDINANCE, HEALTH, AND PROPERTY - Council member Kohl made a motion to set the date for the joint public hearing for rezoning for July 8, 2024 seconded by Justis, voting was recorded as follows: KOHL - AYE; JUSTIS - AYE; CHITTUM- AYE; BAILEY - AYE; STREET AND STREET LIGHTS - Council member Justis said they will bei installing the 4-  LEETH-AYE; RAYNES -A AYE, vote carries 6-0. way stop signs on Forest Avenue around the 17th of. June. PARKS, RECREATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES no report  SPECIAL EVENTS - Council member Leeth said the Memorial Day ceremony went well. He stated the Grottoes Party in the Park is this Saturday, June 15th, there will be 3 food vendors along with several beer & wine vendors and bands. Grottoes Cardinals games have begun. PERSONNEL, FIRE. AND POLICE PROTECTION- - Mayor Plaster said interviews would be taking place ini the coming weeks for the vacancies ini the Public Work Department.  STAFF REPORTS  TOWN MANAGER. Manager McAlister touched on her staff report regarding the WWTP study. She stated the 1S1 Lagoon has never been cleaned and the 2nd Lagoon has not been cleaned in 22 years. An Engineering report was done by Mangrum, and they stated that sludge needs to be removed from the second lagoon this summer and that would cost around $350,000. It would need to be done again in the summer of2025 which would be an additional $400,000. An engineer report along with a UV Disinfection System would be an additional $35,000 & $110, 000 as stated by Mangrum. If we upgrade, DEQ regulations may change, which will end up costing more. Mangrum's1 report stated that the current WWTP could handle a maximum of 368  more connections before it was at capacity.  ATTORNEY. No report. end of the month.  TREASURER. Treasurer Danner said she will finish the final requests for the 2021 audit by the ASSISTANTTO TOWN MANAGER. A written report was provided. There were no additional  comments from staff and no questions or comments from Council members.    POLICE CHIEF. A written report was provided. There were no additional comments from staff PUBLIC WORKS. A written report was provided. There were no additional comments from RECREATION AND TOURISM DIRECTOR. A written report was provided. There were no additional comments from staff and no questions or comments from Council members.  and no questions or comments from Council members. staff and no questions or comments from Council members.  NEW BUSINESS  David Bradley is requesting to purchase the alley way behind his house located at 704 12th Street so he may put up a fence and connect it to the neighbor behind him. He stated the neighbor is in agreement and he would have 9 ft gates for access by Public Works. Council decided that statutory requirements would need to be checked and it needs to be researched further. Council member Bailey asked to amend new business toi include an email received from Shreckhise regarding the overpopulation of deer down around the area of Riverside Ave. and Shreckhise. Chief Sullivan stated he has been talking with DWR about this matter and stated that Shreckhise had applied for al Kill Permit today and stated he had spoken with conservation officers, and they recommended al Kill Permit for that area. Council member Bailey asked for it  to be added to the next agenda SO it can be discussed.  Mayor Plaster declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.  Mayor  Deputy Clerk    June 17,2024  A Special Meeting oft the Town Council oft the Town ofGrottoes was held on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.  at the Grottoes Town Hall, Grottoes, Virginia.  CALLTOORDER  Mayor Plaster called the special meeting ofJ June 17, 2024 oft the Grottoes Town Council to order at 6:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE: Council Members present: Eddie Chittum, Joshua Bailey, Jim Justis, David Raynes, Michael Other Town Officials present were: Town Manager Stefanie McAlister, Clerk Tara Morris, and Police Chief  Mayor Plaster requested roll call. Kohl and Tim Leeth. Jason Sullivan. CLOSED SESSION  On motion by Council member Leeth, seconded by Council member Justis, and carried by a vote of6to 0, voting recorded as follows: CHITTUM - AYE; BAILEY- AYE; JUSTIS - AYE; RAYNES - AYE; KOHL - AYE; LEETH - AYE; the Council recessed the meeting from 6:01 p.m. to 6:35 p.m., for a closed meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) subparagraph 1 for matters relating to personnel and subparagraph 5 to discuss a prospective On motion by Council member Leeth, seconded by Council member Justis, and carried by a vote of6to 0, voting recorded as follows: CHITTUM- AYE; BAILEY-/ AYE; JUSTIS A AYE; RAYNES-AYE; KOHL-AYE; Mayor Plaster read the certification oft the closed session, to the best ofy your knowledge that only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under section 2.2-3711(A)I and section 2.2- 3711(A)5 oft the Code of Virginia, as only such public business matters that were dentified in the motion by which a closed meeting called, were heard, discussed, or considered in the closed meeting E. Chittum; sO certified, J.I Bailey; SO certified, J.J Justis; sO certified, J. Plaster; SO certified, D. Raynes; SO certified, M. Kohl; sO On a motion by Council member Leeth, seconded by Council member Raynes, carried by a vote of6t to 0, voting recorded as follows: E. CHITTUM - AYE; BAILEY - AYE; JUSTIS - AYE; RAYNES - AYE; KOHL - AYE; LEETH- AYE; approved contracting with the Berkley Group to assist with the search for the next town manager. On a motion by Council member Leeth, seconded by Council member Justis, carried by a vote of 6t00 0, voting recorded as follows: E. CHITTUM - AYE; BAILEY - AYE; JUSTIS - AYE; RAYNES- - AYE; KOHL - AYE; LEETH- AYE; to approve the contract with Berkley Group for Interim Town Manager services. The Berkley On a motion by Council member Leeth, seconded by Council member Raynes, carried by a vote of 61 to 0, voting recorded as follows: E. CHITTUM - AYE; BAILEY - AYE; JUSTIS - AYE; RAYNES- - AYE; KOHL - AYE; LEETH- AYE; to accept the utility agreement and reallocation of funds into an escrow account not to exceed  business ori industry.  LEETH - AYE; the council returned to open session.  certified, and' T. Leeth; sO certified.  Group advises that. Joe Paxton will be assigned to this work.  $323,400.00.    ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Plaster declared the meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.  Attest Mayor  Clerk    Public Notice Budget Amendment Town of Grottoes FY2023-2024  Finance imb.  The Town Council of the Town of Grottoes, Virginia will! hold ap public hearing on Monday, July 8, 2024, to amend thef fiscal year 2023-2024 adopted! budget. The amendments are to allocate funds received through the federal ARPA-SLFRF program inj prior fiscal years  to approved projects that occurred during this fiscal year.  Revenue from savings: General Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Parks Fund Expenditures: General Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Parks Fund  $157,029.95 $650,718.87 $20,000.00 $15,930.13 $157,029.95 $650,718.87 $20,000.00 $15,930.13  Information related to this budget amendment is available for public inspection at the Town Hall during normal working hours. Comments on the budget amendment may be  made to the Town! Manager att imany-degpoan  7/1    Ord. HealeProp K a.  AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SHENANDOAH CABLE TELEVISION, LLC  AI FRANCHISE FOR  This Uncodified Ordinance shall establish and grant to Shenandoah Cable Television, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company ("Shentel"), a Cable Franchise, pursuant to Virginia  Code $ 15.2-2100, ets seq.  RECITALS:  A. That the following Uncodified Ordinance is hereby adopted:  B. That Shentel intends toi install a Cable System int the public rights of way (defined as lands owned or controlled by the Town of Grottoes, Virginia ("the Town")i in which the Town has aj property interest and only those rights which the Town has the undisputed right and power to grant easements) within the Town for the purpose ofp providing Cable service, the terms and definitions of which are more fully set forth in the Franchise Agreement dated the  day of  2024.  C. That the Franchise is authorized by this Ordinance enacted by the Town Counsel  of Grottoes, Virginia in the manner provided by Virginia Code $ 15.2-2100, et seq.  NOW, THEREORE, BEI IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF  GROTTOES, VIRGINIA AS FOLLOWS:  1. 2. day of_  The Recitals above are adopted and incorporated herein.  The mutual covenants and terms set forth in the Franchise Agreement dated the  2024, by and between the Town of Grottoes, Virginia, a municipal  corporation and Shenandoah Cable Television, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company    ("Shentel") are hereby adopted and made a part ofthis Ordinance, a copy ofs said Agreement is  attached. 3.  The Town reserves the right to enforce the Franchise Agreement, including its  termination should Shenandoah Cable Television, LLC ("Shentel"), fail to meet its obligation or fail to correct any defaults in its performance oft the obligations as set forth in the Franchise  Agreement. 4.  The Town Council has determined the Franchise and the Agreement are in the  best interest of the citizens of the Town.  5. 6.  This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage.  The Mayor and Town Manager, either of whom may act, are hereby authorized to  take any actions reasonably necessary to effectuate this Ordinance.  Ordained this  day of. July, 2024.  Jo Plaster, Mayor, Town of Grottoes  Attest:  Tara Morris, Clerk    Ord WaNn4 + Prop iem. b.  TOWN OF GROTTOES  TOWN COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT PUBLIC HEARING  REZONING REQUEST - BLOCK 523 LOTS 18-26  SUBJECT:  The Town of Grottoes is requesting to rezone from R-1 to B-1 a parcel, Block 523 Lots 18-26, owned by Donna W. Miller. Ms. Miller agrees with the town'srezoning request for the sale of  the lots for a commercial purpose. Current Proposal  To construct ai new business in the town. ZONING AND LOCATION:  The subject property is zoned R-1 (Low Density Residential) and is located east oft the road frontage lots on Augusta Avenue. The subject property is identified as tax mapi numbers 160D4- 6-BLOCK: 523 IOIA3A.KA (shown on the map below in pink).    PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW:  The Planning Commission reviewed the request on May 28, 2024, and recommended to the town  council to hold a joint public hearing for the rezoning request.  STAFF COMMENTS:  Staff! has reviewed the request and feels the rezoning would be appropriate for the requested land  use for these lots and the adjoining B-1 lots.  Submitted by: Tara Morris Assistant to Town Manager    Staff Report #3  Treasurer's Staff Report  July 2024  Audit  Items on the final list have been submitted to our auditors. We are currently tying up loose ends  needed for the FY21 audit. Iwill keep you updated on the progress.  Maximum Investment Sweep Account  For the month ofJune, we have earned $7,475.98 ini interest. The interest rate was 2.40%.  Taxes  The revenue totals below are as of. June 30, 2024: Real Estate: $283,000 Budgeted: 110% Collected $310,368 Personal Property: $87,908 Budgeted: 108% Collected $95,085 Vehicle License Fee: $45,000 Budgeted: 111% Collected $49,770  Utility Billing  Billing Period: 4152024-06152024 Billing Date: 7/5/2024 Due Date: 8/5/2024  Total Billing Amount: $196,803.58 Total Number of Bills Generated: 1387 Difference From Last Billing: +9 Number of Bills Printed: 1016 Number of Bill Emailed: 371 Accounts Payable Date: June 2024 Number of Checks: 98  Total March AP Expense: $135,721.51  -Over-    Business License on. July 1.  Business license renewal letters were mailed 4/1/2024. Business licenses are due yearly Total revenue as of. June 30, 2024: $93,000 Budgeted: 111% Collected $103,588    Staff Report #4  GROTTOES  VIRGINIA  Land Development Staff Report Zoning Permits issued (June 2024)  July 2024  2024 total to date 26 Total Permits 2024 Total Dwellings 7 Single-Family OTownhouse units  3F Permits OSingle-Family OTown houses 1Fence 2Patio/deck  Forest Station - (215 Street) - Construction of the first group of six townhouses is near completion. The road will be paved before the last group on the: street is completed, this was the recommendation from the public works staff and the paving company, sO the road does not get wavy from all the trucks. R-7Zoned area east of Cherry Avenue - Single family residential development continues. The developers are running all service lines and constructing the roads to state standards. This development is not considered a subdivision since the streets are already platted and the developer is following the Shendun Hills Subdivision - The site plan for the subdivision has been submitted, staff has reviewed the plan and responded with ai few changes that need to be made. Rockingham County and VDOT have also reviewed the plans and sent back their responses. Once the changes have been made and accepted Potential Business on Augusta Avenue - The JPH will be held for the rezoning request of the back lots will bel held at this meeting. The location requested tol be rezoned from R-1 to B-1 is in block 523 lots 18-26. The site plan has been submitted for review. Once all departments review the site plan and reply with their responses the developer will then make any necessary changes and resubmit the plans for  town code for zoning and land use.  the approved project will be ready to move forward.  approval.  Respectfully submitted:  Tara Morris, Assistant to Town Manager    Staff Report #5  Grottoes Police Department  Staff Report July 2024 Staffing Chief Sergeant Officer  Authorized 1 1 4  Filled 1 1 4  Vacant 0 0 0  All police department positions remain filled.  Training:  All patrol officers are scheduled to attend the Active Shooter training that the Harrisonburg Police Department is hosting. This training is part classroom and part scenario /skills-based  training oni responding to active shooter situations.  Special Events:  The police department worked security for Party ini the Park. No issues were reported that required Law Enforcement to intervene or assistance from other Emergency Services.  Other Activities:  The flashing Stop signs have been active since June 17,2024. Officers have been monitoring the area and have been issuing warnings and summonses when deemed appropriate.  Respectfully submitted: Jason Sullivan Chief of Police.    Nolo  a  Bjoade eoo)ol0l0m  os  o04 ooo  o    Staff Report #7  Parks & Tourism Staff Report  June 2024 Staffing: Parks & Tourism Director Parks & Tourism Assistant Director Parks Coordinator Park Ranger II Park Rangerl Park Aide  Authorized  Filled 1 2 11 2  Vacant 0 0 0 0 0 0  2 11 2  Park. Aide and Park Ranger Ipositions replace the prior terminology ofTour Guide. Previously, there were. 21 authorized tour guide positions. Siaffw will determine employee numbers once each position type isf filled. With this improved staffing structure, we anticipate needingfewer overall employees. Parks & Tourism generated $110,266.18 ini revenue for the month of. June. This is a $27,515.54 increase from June 2023, which also makes it at new: record high for the month. This increase is mostly from tour admissions  Revenue: and giftshop.  1. The Blue Ridge Heritage Project: As your may recal!, Council approved the construction ofa monument. in Grand Caverns. Park, in thej form ofac chimney. BRHP has recently reconnected with Town Staff to announce its capacity toj finish this project thanks 10 a. successful, although admittedly longer than anticipated, fundraising campaign.. Attached to my: staffreport is the detailed, formal engineered planj for their monument. Once Town: stafffinalize their permitting, we' 'II begin construction. As ai reminder, all materials, planning, and labor are to be covered by BRHP. However, should there be acost-saving service that Town Staff can provide, this will allow their funding to stretch evenj further. I' report back t0 council on this projects progress. Minor Update; Permitting has been submitted with Augusta County and once approved, staff will coordinate with BRHPa and their contractor to begin construction. We are hoping for an early August start.  2. Staffing: The Parks & Tourism Department has just filled two Park Aide positions, which rounds out the final vacancies in the updated staffing model. Staffr retention is one trend that has continued to improve throughout the staffing model's maturation, but Pll continue to closely monitor the department's capacities to assess how effectively business is captured and services provided.    Revenue per Month by Fiscal Year  2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 114,666,02 109,906.75 109,049.62 96,790.05 83,045.02 121,183.39 126,333.08 121,896.53 82,400.00 90,052.60 86,369.02 75,955.14 73,099.04 90,498.86 95,857.62 60,252.18 53,621.00 47,728.97 44,111.49 48,171.93 45,446.76 55,187.46 71,849.43 72,362.94 15,989.60 16,933.85 20,391.97 18,631.61 18,618.06 17,038.43 29,243.19 37,149.92 35,916.00 46,890.09 33,851.06 19,130.58 28,944.34 44,157.10 54,117.45 75,431.34 77,932.89 89,339.00 68,952.85 29,959.89 93,205.09 90,247.33 82,750.64 110,266.18  July August October January March April May June  September 40,864.00 46,500.01 42,753.13 39,037.34 45,294.81 49,867.95 53,129.49 52,043.89 November 29,960.14 35,864.01 31,040.05 35,719.21 28,575.92 45,122.38 45,510.93 48,813.49 December 19,065.81 25,078.17 26,501.92 28,439.56 15,788.80 43,131.17 39,826.13 56,869.12 February 19,589.22 24,394.21 22,570.37 25,357.98 16,009.96 27,089.55 37,269.68 43,610.16  56,393.64 59,677.04 65,301.31 45,428.42 62,606.36 58,972.15  -777.78 55,284.51 66,405.33 77,696.74 69,633.56 50.60 48,287.55 53,997.59 57,678.58 67,238.58  Total 591,826.74 654,971.06 609,864.94 416,466.11 551,599.86 703,926.54 771,272.96 815,567.89  140,000.00 120,000.00 100,000.00 80,000.00 60,000.00 40,000.00 20,000.00 0.00 -20,000.00  July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June  2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024  Total Revenue  900,000.00 800,000.00 700,000.00 600,000.00 500,000.00 400,000.00 300,000.00 200,000.00 100,000.00 0.00  815,567.89  771,272.96  703,926.54  654,971.06 609,864.94  591,826.74  551,599.86  416,466.11  I  2017  2018  2019  2020  2021  2022  2023  2024