MINUTES TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF SHENANDOAH August27,2024  CALLTOORDER: The Shenandoah Town Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Clinton 0. Lucas, Jr. presiding.  The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance  ATTENDANCE:  Council Members present were: Mayor Clinton 0. Lucas, Jr.; Vice Mayor William Kite; Council Members Lynn Fox; I. Michael Lowe; Richard Pierce; and Christopher Reisinger.  Council Members absent were: Councilwoman Cave  Other' Town Officials present were: Charles Jenkins, Town Manager; Paul Davis, Police Chief Citizens present were: Robert. Zirkle, Sue Zirkle, Brittaney Sutherland, Jennifer Morris, Melissa  and Angie Schrimscher, Town Clerk.  Smith, Diane Shifflett, Brenda Haggett and Jennifer Eppard.  Media Representatives: None AWARD PRESENTATION None during this period. RECEIVING OF VISITORS None during this period  August 13,2024) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES  A motion was made by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilman Reisinger, to approve the  Regular Meeting Minutes held on August 13, 2024, as presented.  Members Vote was as follows: YEA: Vice Mayor Kite Councilman Fox Councilman Lowe Councilman Pierce Councilman Reisinger ABSTAIN: Mayor Clinton 0. Lucas, Jr. ABSENT: Councilwoman Cave  NAY: None    2  RegularMeeting Town Minutes  August27,2024  VOTE: Unanimous in favor of motion APFROVALOFBILIS  Amotion was made by Vicel Mayor Kite, seconded by Councilman Fox, to approve the bills, dated August 27, 2024, in the Combined. Accounts Disbursements Warrants #42157-#42213  in the amount of$80,883.18, as presented. Members Roll Call Vote was as follows: YEA: Vice Mayor Kite Councilman Fox Counciman Lowe Councilman Pierce Councilman Reisinger ABSTAIN: Mayor Clinton 0. Lucas, Jr. ABSENT: Councilwoman Cave VOTE: Unanimous in favor of motion IREASURERSREPOKT  NAY: None  A motion was made by Councilman Lowe, seconded by Councilman Fox, to approve the August 27, 2024 Treasurer's Report, submitted by Treasurer Christl Huddle, in the amount of  $2,153,730.24, as presented. Members Roll Call Vote was as follows: YEA: Vice Mayor Kite Councilman Fox Councilman Lowe Councilman Pierce Councilman Reisinger ABSTAIN: Mayor Clinton O. Lucas, Jr. ABSENT: Councilwoman Cave VOTE: Unanimous in favor of motion CORRESPONDENCE  NAY: None  #1-7 Town Manager Charlie Jenkins noted the Town Council had been given the' Town Charter A motion was made by Councilman Fox, seconded by Councilman Reisinger, to approve the  changes and could approve them ift they desired.  Town Charter changes. Members Vote was as follows:    3  RegularMeeting Town Minutes  August27,2024  YEA: Vicel Mayor Kite Councilman Fox Councilman Lowe Councilman Pierce Councilman Reisinger ABSTAIN: Mayor Clinton O. Lucas, Jr. ABSENT: Councilwoman Cave VOTE: Unanimous in favor of motion  NAY: None  #2-Received al Memo from Brenda Haggett regarding the Shenandoah Beautification Committee's need for a truck to water plants around' Town. Brenda Haggett stated she purchased at truck and had to get the truck road worthy and it has cost her over $1800.00. Brenda Haggett stated since she now has a truck to water plants, she will need additional funding to buy live flowers, shrubs, and trees. She added prices on these have increased significantly over thej past few years. Brenda Haggett noted she will also need to purchase a pump for the water tank. Brenda Haggett is asking for $1500.00 or more for these purchases. Brenda Haggett informed the Council the money the Town donated earlier this year will go to replacing broken or wom After as short discussion, Council unanimously decided to revisit the request from Brenda #3-Received a' Thank You letter from the Strickler Family for the donation in honor ofRobert #4-Received a' Thank You Letter from the Congregation ofFields United Methodist Church for  decorations for fall, Christmas, spring and Fourth ofJuly.  Haggett until the spring. Strickler.  the Town's donation of$100.00 in honor ofOwen Strickler. (Chair Kite, Councilwoman Cave, and Councilman Lowe)  WATER AND SEWER  Town Manager Charlie Jenkins stated the Public Works Crew had two repairs on the South side Town Manager Charlie Jenkins stated they are still trying to track water loss. He noted Rockingham County supplied ai meter device to use on the waterlines to track how much water is  ofTown.  used verses how much water is flowing that direction. STREETS & PUBLIC PROPERTY (Chair Fox, Vice Mayor Kite, and Councilman Lowe)  Town Manager Charlie Jenkins stated on Third Street and Virginia Avenue a large portion ofthe retaining wall was removed. Hei noted one layer ofblock was laid down to hold the dirt back and al handrail will need to be added at the steps. Town Manager Charlie Jenkins noted leftover pipe    4  Regular Meeting Town Minutes  August27,2024  from the sewer stair project will be used. He also noted fittings will be ordered and Public Works  will lay blocking down to support the area. POLICE, SAFETY & JUDICIAL  (Chair Kite, Councilman Lowe, and Councilman Reisinger)  Police Chief Paul Davis stated the Town of Shenandoah and the Sheriff's Office have reached a verbal agreement for the Sherriff's Office to continue with animal control services for the Town. Police Chief Paul Davis stated the Police Department applied for a grant of$12,500.00 to install four FLOCK cameras in certain areas of Town. The cameras will be used to detect license plates  ofstolen cars, kidnapping, and amber alerts within the Town, (Chair Pierce, Vice Mayor Kite, and Councilman Fox)  TAXATION & FINANCE  Town Manager Charlie Jenkins stated the USDA will look at household incomes in a specific project area. He added the USDA will do ai micro shot of a particular street to see what median  household income is for the affected area, PARKS & RECREATION (Chair Reisinger, Councilman Lowe and Pierce) None during this period.  INDUSTRIAL, ECONOMIC! DEVELOPMENT & PROCUREMENT  (Chair Cave, Councilmen Lowe and Pierce) repair the 2000 GMC pickup truck.  Town Manager Charlie Jenkins asked Council ift they would like to decide on whether or not to After al brief discussion, the Council decided not to repair the 2000 GMC pickup truck. Council instructed Town Manager Charlie Jenkins to source estimates for a new truck.  COMMUNITY SERVICE 124 Corcoran Avenue. PERSONNEL  (Chair Kite, Councilwoman Cave and Councilman Pierce)  Chair Kite suggested giving out the Community Enhancement Award to James and CarolLam at  (Chair Pierce, Councilwoman Cave, Councilmen Lowe and Reisinger)  Ar representative from Virginia Retirement System came into the office and spoke to a few  employees about their retirement plans. UNFINISHED BUSINESS    5  Regular Meeting Town Minutes  August 27,2024  None during this period NEW BUSINESS None during this period. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT None During this period. MAYOR'S REPORT None during this period  FOR THE GOOD OF THE TOWN  Brenda Haggett briefly spoke about planning for new plants for the Town Beautification  Committee.  Diane Shifflett thanked the' Town for adding safety signs at the railroad.  Diane Shifflett commended Brenda Haggett for all the hard work she has done on the Brittany Sutherland spoke about parked cars blocking the view oft the intersection on Brittany Sutherland inquired about locating a camping trailer on her property. Town Manager Charlie Jenkins stated he will need tol look into the Town codel before making a decision. Jenny Eppard spoke about having a question or a conçern about the motion given by the Town Counçil. Jenny Eppard stated ifsomeone in the audience could request that the person should be  Beautification Committee.  Shenandoah Avenue and Second Street.  able to explain it. ADJOURN  There being no further discussion, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Kite, seconded by  Councilman Fox, to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m.  Members Vote was as follows: YEA: Vicel Mayor Kite Councilman Fox Councilman Lowe  NAY: None    6  RegularMeeting Town Minutes  August: t27,2024  Councilman Pierce Councilman Reisinger  ABSTAIN: Mayor Clinton 0. Lucas, Jr. ABSENT: VOTE: Unanimous in favor of motion  APPROVED: ahb Clinton 0.]  ATTESTED:  Orhselh Angela Schrimscher, Town Clerk  Lucas,lt/Mayorc