Boyce Town Council Meeting April2,2024  Meeting called to order by Mayor Zack Hudson at7:00 PM  Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Hudson were absent.  Roll call Berkeley Reynolds, Carol Coffelt, Dennis Hall, and Zack Hudson were present. Whitney Maddox and Floyd Approval of Minutes from the March 5, 2024, Meeting - Motion to approve minutes as written by Carol Coffelt, second  by Berkeley Reynolds. No discussion. Passed 4-0.  Reports  Town Administrator: Matt Hoff: (see report)  Zack Hudson asked about when the council can expect an estimated update for outstanding personal property tax bills. Steve will have information for the council later this month. Zack Hudson asked about the singular remaining outstanding! business license. Jayson has spoken to the business owner, who stated he does not doa loto ofbusiness, repeatedly, but he has not rectified the issue. Dennis Hall asked if he collects sales tax, which he does not. Dennis Hall asked about issuance ofal burn permit for the past weekend. Matt Hoff stated that there were none issued. Berkeley Reynolds requested that Matt Hoffa ask Cathy Kuehner to share the current Boyce  job openings on social media. Treasurer: Steve Blakeslee: (see report) Code Enforcer: Jayson Vance: (see report) BVFC: Chief Brian Conrad: Present, no report CCSA: Lee Coffelt: (see report) Planning Commission: David Winsatt: (see report)  The council thanked. Jayson for his service to the Town of Boyce as his last day on the job will be April 6, 2024.  Carol Coffelt confirmed that the amendment to the comprehensive plan that was shared with the council during the March work session was what the planning commission was approving. David Winsatt confirmed. Clarke County's reappraisal of real estate is approximately 30% çomplete. There will be a public hearing on FY2025 budget on April 8, 2024. Real estate tax rates remain the same, but due to the rising composite index  Board of Supervisors: Bev McKay:  personal property rates will be back to pre-covid levels. Short term rentals/Amendment to Comprehensive Plan:  Old/Ongoing Business  Amotion was made by Dennis Hall to pass the amendment to the comprehensive plan and seconded by Berkeley Reynoids. Caroi Coffelt shared concerns about not including accommodations for future bed and breakfast businesses or real estate contract requirements. The council agreed to table this issue until the April Zack Hudson, Matt Hoff, and Steve Blakeslee will meet on April 8 to finalize the proposed budget for FY2025.  work session so that David Griffin can weigh in. Zack will reach out to him accordingly.  Budget input for FY25 was due by 4/1/24  April 20241 Town Council Meeting Minutes- Page 2of2    New Business  Treasurer & Code! Enforcer Resignations  Zack Hudson reviewed the resignations oft the Code Enforcer and thel Treasurer. Ads fort these positions willl be runi int the Winchester Star and thel Northern' VA Daily. Matt Hoff will call Cathy Kuehner to do the corresponding  socialr mediap posts. Any new business:  Spring Clean Up Day- - The council asked Matth Hofft to propose May 6or May 131 to RWB. Once confirmed thisi information willl be puti iti int the newsletter. Zack Hudson will have it put on the sign at Newsletter- - David Winsatt wills start this back up ands send it before the end of the week. Pot Hole Repair- - Berkeley Reynolds requested that Mr. Hoff get proposals for repair oft the pothole concerns on Huntingdon. Avenue and Sharon Drive. The pothole on Sharon Drive was repaired just last Work Session' Tuesday April 30th at6F PM- Zack Hudson asked the council to be prepared to discuss the trash proposals provided int the packet at the work session. The council will also focus ona al list ofi items to discuss with Next Regular Meeting Tuesday! May 7th at7PM att the Town Hall- Mr. Edwin Carter of VDOT will bei in  the fire hall.  year. Mr. Hoff will checkt to seei ifthat worki is warrantied.  Mr. Carter of VDOTa at the Mayr meeting.  attendance. Zack Hudson is also inviting someone from Norfolk Southern Railroad.  Open for Public Comment Meeting: adjourned at7 7:31pm. Respectfully: submitted, DublepuySdo Berkeley Reynolds, Town Council Member  34  April 20247 Town Council Meeting Minutes- Page 2of2