WISE TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, July 23, 2024; 7:00 P.M.  WISE MUNICIPAL BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 501 WEST MAIN STREET - WISE, VIRGINIA 24293  MINUTES  MEMBERS! PRESENT: Ben Conway Jeffery Dotson Robin Dotson Caynor Smith, Jr.  MEMBERS ABSENT: Teresa Adkins, Mayor  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION: Councilman Jeffery Dotson provided the invocation.  Lieutenant Christopher Kent of the Wise Police Department led the Pledge of Allegiance.  AGENDA CHANGES: CONSENT CALENDAR:  Town Manager Laura Roberts advised that there were no changes to the agenda.  Caynor Smith, Jr. made a motion to approve the consent calendar, which included the minutes of the June 25, 2024 regular Council meeting and the July 10, 2024 special-called Council meeting, the June 2024 Police, Water Plant, Fire Department, and Recreation Specialist Reports, and the July 2024 Planning Department and Special Events Reports. Robin Dotson seconded the motion  that passed 4-0. PUBLIC EXPRESSION:  Regina Gibson, on behalf of the Health Wagon, requested approval to place banners on Town- owned properties and the marquee sign located at Big Glades in advertisement of the Davey's Back to School Shuffle event to bel held on August 1,2024 at the Shelcy Mullins Sr. Fairgrounds. Following a brief discussion, Caynor Smith, Jr. made a motion to approve signage placement at the specified locations to advertise the event. Jeffery Dotson seconded the motion and the vote  was recorded by roll call:  Ben Conway Jeffery Dotson Robin Dotson Caynor Smith, Jr.  "Aye" "Aye" "Aye" "Aye"  CLOSED SESSION:  On ai motion made by Robin Dotson and a second by Caynor Smith, Jr., the Wise Town Council  moved to convene: into closed meeting for the purpose of and including:  Real Property - Discussion or consideration of the acquisition ofreal propertyfor aA public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, as permitted by Virginia Code $2.2-3711  (A)(3).    Minutes ofthe Wise Town Council Meeting  July 23, 2024 OPEN SESSION: motion that carried 4-0.  Page 2of5  Caynor Smith, Jr. made a motion to reconvene in open session. Jeffery Dotson seconded the  CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION- CM RESOLUTION#). 2024:  Sarina Collins, Town Clerk/Treasurer, read Closed Meeting Resolution #9, 2024, "Resolving and certifying that to the best ofeach member's knowledge (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting to which this certification resolution applied, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed, or considered' by the  Town Council oft the Town of Wise," and the vote was recorded by roll call:  Ben Conway, Vice-Mayor Jeffery Dotson Robin Dotson Caynor Smith, Jr.  "Aye" "Aye" "Aye" "Aye"  PUBLICHEARING- ORDINANCE #8, 2024:  Town ManagerLaura Roberts informed thei rezoning ofthree parcels ofp property located on Norton Road would allow mixed residential and business use, enabling Cavalier Housing to convert unused space into business properties. Following a brief discussion, a public hearing was held on "AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WISE, VIRGINIA AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE TOWN OF WISE, VIRGINIA TO RECLASSIFY THE ZONING DISTRICT OF THREE PARCELS OF PROPERTY ON NORTON ROAD FROM R-B MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENCE ZONE TO B-2 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT". There being no one from the public audience wishing to comment, Vice- Mayor Conway closed the public hearing. Councilman Smith moved to adopt Ordinance #8, 2024.  Robin Dotson seconded the motion with the vote recorded by roll call:  Ben Conway, Vice-Mayor Jeffery Dotson Robin Dotson Caynor Smith, Jr.  "Aye" "Aye" "Aye" "Aye"  PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE #9,2024:  Aj public hearing was held on "AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WISE, VIRGINIA AMENDING SECTION 1, PARAGRAPH H, SUBPARAGRAPH 5 OF THE 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE TOWN OF WISE, VIRGINIA TO INCLUDE AN. ADDITIONAL PARAGRAPH SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN. APPLICATION TOTHE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SMART SCALE PROGRAM". There being no one from the public audience wishing to comment, Vice-Mayor Conway closed the public hearing. Robin Dotson made ai motion to adopt Ordinance #9, 2024. Caynor Smith, Jr.  seconded the motion. The vote was recorded by roll call:    Minutes ofthe Wise Town Council. Meeting  July 23, 2024  Page3of5  Ben Conway, Vice-Mayor Jeffery Dotson Robin Dotson Caynor Smith, Jr.  "Aye" "Aye" "Aye" "Aye"  RESOLUTION #19,2024:  Town Manager Laura Roberts informed two bids for sidewalk construction along Lake Street were received, with Jones Road and Bridge, Inc. submitting the lowest bid. She added the sidewalk would be constructed from the intersection of Hurricane Road to Virginia Avenue. Following a brief discussion, Caynor Smith, Jr. moved to adopt "A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WISE, VIRGINIA AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ALONG LAKE STREET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF HURRICANE ROAD TO VIRGINIA AVENUE". Jeffery Dotson seconded the motion with the  vote recorded by roll call:  Ben Conway, Vice-Mayor Jeffery Dotson Robin Dotson Caynor Smith, Jr.  "Aye" "Aye" "Aye" "Aye"  RESOLUTION #20, 2024:  Caynor Smith, Jr. made a motion to adopt "A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WISE, VIRGINIA REAPPOINTING KELLY SORAH TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION". Robin Dotson seconded the motion and the vote was recorded by roll call:  Ben Conway, Vice-Mayor Jeffery Dotson Robin Dotson Caynor Smith, Jr.  "Aye" "Aye" "Aye" "Aye"  RESOLUTIONP1.1DA:  Robin Dotson moved to adopt "A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WISE, VIRGINIA REAPPOINTING TERESA ADKINS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION". Councilman Smith seconded the motion. The vote was recorded by roll call:  Ben Conway, Vice-Mayor Jeffery Dotson Robin Dotson Caynor Smith, Jr.  "Aye" "Aye" "Aye" "Aye"  RESOLUTION #22,2024:  Caynor Smith, Jr. made a motion to adopt "A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THETOWN OF WISE, VIRGINIA RECOMMENDINGTHE: REAPPOINTMENT OF TOMMY ROBERTS TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS". Councilman Jeffery Dotson seconded  the motion with the vote recorded by roll call:    Minutes ofthe Wise Town Council Meeting  July 23, 2024  Page4ofs  Ben Conway, Vice-Mayor Jeffery Dotson Robin Dotson Caynor Smith, Jr.  "Aye" "Aye" "Aye" "Aye"  ORDINANCE#IO. 2024:  Town Clerk/Treasurer Sarina Collins provided delinquent tax lists as of. June 30, 2024, pursuant to Virginia Code $58.1-3924. She advised the adoption of Ordinance #10, 2024 would authorize the publication of delinquent tax lists, which would be scheduled for September 2024. There being noi further discussion,. Jeffery Dotson made ai motion to adopt"ANORDINANCE: OF THETOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WISE, VIRGINIA, ADOPTING THE PROCEDURES FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE TAXES AND DELINQUENTS AS PROVIDED IN VIRGINIA CODE SECTIONS 58.1-3921 AND 58.1-3924, REQUIRINGPREPARATION AND SUBMISSION C OF CERTAIN LISTS AND DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION THEREOF". Robin Dotson  seconded the motion and the vote was recorded by roll call:  Ben Conway, Vice-Mayor Jeffery Dotson Robin Dotson Caynor Smith, Jr.  "Aye" "Aye" "Aye" "Aye"  APPOINTEE REPORTS (Informational Purposes Only)-A Acknowledgment of] Receipt: Caynor Smith Jr. made ai motion acknowledging receipt oft the following appointee reports: 1. Cumberlands Airport Commission regular meeting from June 20, 2024 2. Economic Development Authority regular meeting from February 8, 2024 3. Economic Development Authority regular meeting from June 13, 2024  Jeffery Dotson seconded the motion that carried 4-0.  COUNCIL COMMENT:  Caynor Smith, Jr. stated thei recently held Chillin' & Grillin' event was as success. He also provided abrief update regarding recent work completed at the Town of Wise Sports Complex. Jeffery Dotson requested feedback from Council on including a drone show in the upcoming Centennial Celebration. Dotson was advised to obtain pricing information for further  consideration. STAFF COMMENT:  Town Manager Laura Roberts requested Council approval to hold aj joint meeting with the Town of Wise Planning Commission at the August 27, 2024 regular Council meeting. She noted the purpose of the meeting was to discuss a Conditional Use for the Food Truck Incubator project. Roberts also noted the Employee Picnic would be held at Arrowhead Park on July 31, 2024.    Minutes ofthe Wise Town Council. Meeting  July 23, 2024 ADJOURNMENT:  Page5of5  There being no additional discussion by the Wise Town Council, Caynor Smith, Jr. made a1 motion  to adjourn the meeting. Robin Dotson seconded the motion that passed 4-0.  Cw Hus Teresa Adkins, Mayor  Pana $ Colimy Sarina F. Eollins, Town Clerk/Treasurer