MINUTES TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF SHENANDOAH September24, 2024  CALLTO ORDER: The Shenandoah Town Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Clinton O. Lucas, Jr. presiding.  The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance  ATTENDANCE:  Council Members present were: Mayor Clinton O. Lucas, Jr.; Vice Mayor William Kite; Council Members Denise Cave; I. Michael Lowe; Richard Pierce; and Christopher Reisinger.  Council Members absent were: Councilman Fox and Angie Schrimscher, Town Clerk.  Other Town Officials present were: Charles Jenkins, Town Manager; Paul Davis, Police Chief; Citizens present were: Freddie Kite, Gary Taylor (Red), Jennifer Morris, Diane Shifflett, Bob Zirkle, Carol Sue Zirkle, Brittaney Sutherland, Melissa Smith, and Brenda Haggett.  Media Representatives: None AWARD PRESENTATION  Mayor Lucas presented the Community Enhancement awards - the: second quarter winners were James and Carol Lam and the third quarter winners were. Jason and Melissa Smith. Each oft the  winners were presented with gift cards to local restaurants.  RECEIVING OF VISITORS None during this period  SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting Minutes held on September 10, 2024, as presented.  A motion was made by Councilman Lowe, seconded by Councilman Pierce, to approve the  Members Vote was as follows: YEA: Vice Mayor Kite Councilwoman Cave Councilman Lowe Councilman Pierce Councilman Reisinger  NAY: None    2  Regular Meeting Town Council Minutes  September 24,2024  ABSTAIN: Mayor Clinton O. Lucas, Jr. ABSENT: Councilman Fox VOTE: Unanimous in favor ofmotion APPROVAL OF BILLS  A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kite, seconded by Councilwoman Cave, to approve the bills, dated September 24, 2024, in the Combined Accounts Disbursements Warrants #42385-  #42426 in the amount ofs $192,303.13, as presented. Members Roll Call Vote was as follows: YEA: Vice Mayor Kite Councilwoman Cave Councilman Lowe Councilman Pierce Councilman Reisinger ABSTAIN: Mayor Clinton O. Lucas, Jr. ABSENT: Councilman Fox VOTE: Unanimous in favor of motion TREASURER'S REPORT  NAY: None  A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kite, seconded by Councilman Lowe, to approve the September 20, 2024 Treasurer's Report, submitted by Treasurer Christl Huddle, in the amount  of $2,028,267.22, as presented. Members Roll Call Vote was as follows: YEA: Vice Mayor Kite Councilwoman Cave Councilman Lowe Councilman Pierce Councilman Reisinger ABSTAIN: Mayor Clinton O. Lucas, Jr. ABSENT: Councilman Fox VOTE: Unanimous in favor of motion CORRESPONDENCE  NAY: None  #1- Received a special event application from Shenandoah Pentecostal Holiness Church fora Trunk or Treat event they would like to hold at their church on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from    3  Regular Meeting Town Council Minutes  September 24,2024  5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Their church is located at 300 Shenandoah Avenue, Shenandoah, VA A motion was made by Councilwoman Cave, seconded by Vice Mayor Kite, to approve the special event application from Shenandoah Pentecostal Holiness Church's Trunk or Treat for  22849  Saturday, October 26, 2024. Members Vote was as follows: YEA: Vice Mayor Kite Councilwoman Cave Councilman Lowe Councilman Pierce Councilman Reisinger ABSTAIN: Mayor Clinton O. Lucas, Jr. ABSENT: Councilman Fox VOTE: Unanimous in favor of motion  NAY: None  #2- Received a memo from Christl Huddle stating on September 10, 2024 Council approved the purchase ofa 2024 Ram Pickup truck for the Public Works Department to be paid from ARPA 2nd Tranche unallocated funds. The memo asked Council to please allocate $38,204.00 to ARPA AI motion was made by Councilman Lowe, seconded by Councilman Reisinger, to approve the allocation of $38,204.00 for the purchase ofa a 2024 Dodge RAM pickup truck for the Public  2nd Tranche for the truck purchase.  Works Department to. ARPA 2nd Tranche, for the truck purchase.  Members Roll Call Vote was as follows: YEA: Vice Mayor Kite Councilwoman Cave Councilman Lowe Councilman Pierce Councilman Reisinger ABSTAIN: Mayor Clinton O. Lucas, Jr. ABSENT: Councilman Fox VOTE: Unanimous in favor of motion  NAY: None  #3-) Received ai memo from Town Manager Charlies Jenkins regarding a tree in the Town's right of way at 412 Fifth Street, He noted the Town received bids from Junior's Tree Service LLC to remove the tree and leave the stump for $2150.00, or they can grind the stump for an additional $500.00. Town Manager Charlie Jenkins stated the only other bid received was from    4  Regular Meeting Town Council Minutes  September 24, 2024  Dinges Tree Service in the amount of $2300.00 to only remove the tree, they would not remove the stump. Town Manager Charlie Jenkins suggested to leave the stump. He added the money for A motion was made by Councilman Lowe, seconded by Councilman Reisinger, to approve to have. Juniors Tree Service LLC remove the tree and leave the stump ini the Town's right of way  this would come from the Utility Reserved for Contingencies fund.  at 412 Fifth Street for $2150.00. Members Roll Call Vote was as follows: YEA: Vice Mayor Kite Councilwoman Cave Councilman Lowe Councilman Pierce  NAY: Councilman Reisinger  ABSTAIN: Mayor Clinton 0. Lucas, Jr. ABSENT: Councilman Fox VOTE: Unanimous in favor of motion  #4-Received a Public Notice from Carol Gaunt, Director of] Elections regarding the November 5, 2024 Elections in Page County. In-person, early voting for Page County voters will be available beginning Friday, September 20, and ending Saturday, November 2 at the County Administration Building, Lower Level, 103 S. Court St, Luray, VA Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays, October 26 and November 2, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. There will also be ballot dropboxes available in the Early voting room and also on the General Registrar'soffice on the Ist floor. Dropboxes will also be available at all regular polling places #5- Received a flyer regarding Virginia Poll Workers needed. Apply today to work upcoming elections. Poll Workers, also known as Officers ofl Election, are an essential part of early voting and Election Day. Working at a polling location is a chance to give back to your community. Help keep elections safe, secure, and accessible to everyone. Apply to be a poll worker today.  on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.  WATER AND SEWER  (Chair Kite, Councilwoman Cave, and Councilman Lowe)  Chair Kite informed Council we received a water and sewer tap applications from Blue Stone Designs LLC: for their new construction located on the corner of Fourth Street and. Junior An motion was made by Vice Mayor Kite, seconded by Councilman Reisinger, to approve the water and sewer tap applications for Bluestone Designs LLC for their new construction located  Avenue.  on the corner of Fourth Street and Junior Avenue.    5  Regular Meeting Town Council Minutes  September 24, 2024  Members Vote was as follows: YEA: Vice Mayor Kite Councilwoman Cave Councilman Lowe Councilman Pierce Councilman Reisinger  NAY: None  ABSTAIN: Mayor Clinton O. Lucas, Jr. ABSENT: Councilman Fox VOTE: Unanimous in favor of motion  Town Manager Charlie Jenkins informed Council the pipe boring for 340 to Virginia Avenue  was completed. He noted they are currently waiting to do laterals. STREETS & PUBLICI PROPERTY (Chair Fox, Vice Mayor Kite, and Councilman Lowe) Nothing during this period. POLICE, SAFETY & JUDICIAL  (Chair Kite, Councilman Lowe, and Councilman Reisinger)  Police Chief Paul Davis stated that K-9 trouper Hannah is scheduled to be euthanized due to Police Chief Paul Davis stated that the Shenandoah Town Officer involved in the accident was not at fault. He added the Police car is in the body shop and is working with the insurance  declining health.  adjuster to get the car fixed. TAXATION & FINANCE  (Chair Pierce, Vice Mayor Kite, and Councilman Fox)  Chair Pierce noted the auditors will be at the Town Office on Thursday to work on the 2023-  2024 Audit.  PARKS & RECREATION  (Chair Reisinger, Councilman Lowe and Pierce)  Chair Reisinger stated he met with! Brennan Welch and noted he has installed five bat houses at The River Park and five bat houses at Big Gem Park. He added Brennan Welch supplied a map  to let people know where the bat houses are located.    6  Regular Meeting Town Council Minutes  September 24,2024  INDUSTRIAL, ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT & PROCUREMENT  (Chair Cave, Councilmen Lowe and Pierce)  Chair Cave stated the Business After Hours event on September 19, 2024 was a success. Chair Cave thanked Councilmen Reisinger and Lowe and Town Manager Charlie Jenkins for coming  out to the event. Chair Cave would like to have the event set up once a year.  COMMUNITY SERVICE  (Chair Kite, Councilwoman Cave and Councilman Pierce)  Councilwoman Cave inquired about the fall quarter date for Fire Prevention Week.  Town Manager Charlie Jenkins stated he will look into this.  Chair Cave stated that the Shenandoah Fire Department's 1st Annual Roaring Bash at the  Speedway turned out very well. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE  (Chair Pierce, Councilwoman Cave, Councilmen Lowe and Reisinger)  Police Chief Paul Davis stated one oft the Officers will be off duty for 10 days, causing the  department to be short staffed next week. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None during this time. NEW BUSINESS None during this time. TOWNI MANAGER'S) REPORT  Town Manager Charlie Jenkins stated on Fifth Street and Maryland Avenue, the culvert bottom isc corroding. He noted he checked with VDOT to see ifthey would bei interested inj purchasing  the cement and ifs so, the Town would add it to the culvert.  MAYOR'S REPORT  Waymie Comer did a great job with the Tour on First Street, noting 32 visitors came for the  event.    7  Regular Meeting Town Council Minutes  September 24, 2024  YEA: Vice Mayor Kite Councilwoman Cave Councilman Lowe Councilman Pierce Councilman Reisinger  NAY: None  ABSTAIN: Mayor Clinton 0. Lucas, Jr. ABSENT: Councilman Fox VOTE: Unanimous in favor of motion  APPROVED:  ATTESTED:  William Kite, Vice Mayor  Angela Schrimscher, Town Clerk