1 Minutes ofTown Council Meeting March 13, 2018 Glasgow Public Library Council Members Present: Sonny Williams, Andy Ryan, Mike Turner, Andrea Bradley, Also Present: Town Manager Bill Rolfe, Mayor Ruby Clark, Town Attorney Tommy Simons, Town Sgt. Poole, Town Treasurer Steven Drasye, Sgt. Angel Poole Greg Hartbarger, Monica Dock Absent: Sr. Admin. Assistant Jane Higginbotham Guests Present: Billy Walker, Lisa Perry with The News-Gazette; Chris Flint; Robert The Pledge of Allegiance and a brief! prayer were. led by Mayor Ruby Clark. Mayor Ruby Clark called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Humphreys,Jr. Public Comment: A. Billy Walker asked Town Council for leniency regarding his unoccupied property at 709 gth Street. Mr. Walker stated he has had financial difficulties through the years and did not intentionally intend for the property tol bei ini the poor shape it is in now. Town Manager Bill Rolfe asked ift there was any resolution in sight. Mr. Walker stated that Spring 20181 hei intends on moving the vehicles offt the property. Town Attorney Tom Simons informed Mr. Walker of the two (2) certified letters he had already received stating hel had had thirty (30) days to provide a written plan to Town Council to rectify the situation and bring the property into compliance. Town Attorney Simons asked Mr. Walkerifhe objected to the Town tearing the building down. Mr. Walker stated no and that he would remove his personal property stored in the building by Fall 2018. Councilor Monica Dock and other Council members objected to this timeframe. Mr. Walker agreed to August 1, 2018 tol have all his personal property removed from the building. Mr. Walker agreed any personal property remaining after August 1, 2018 would be considered abandoned. Review of Minutes: Motion by Mike Turner and Seconded by Andrea Bradley to approve the minutes for Regular Council Meeting February 13, 2018. Carried unanimous voice vote. Consideration of] Bills: other bills that may come up. Carried unanimous voice vote. Motion by Sonny Williams and Seconded by Monica Dock to pay all bills listed and any 2 Police Report: Town Sgt. Angel Poole stated she had 32 calls for service; 861 miles; six (6) citizen assists; one (1) warrant; eight (8) traffic summons; two (2) warnings; ten (10) business checks. Sgt. Poole stated she has obtained the annual federal permit for: shooting buzzards. Treasurer Report: Town Treasurer Steven Drasye gave Revenue and Expense Report as of February 28. 2018. Mr. Drasye stated the major General Fund revenues that will come due the last two (2) quarters oft the fiscal year consist of the business tax licenses and the motor vehicle taxes, Mr. Drasye stated that included ini the expenditures for the Water Fund expenditures are the two (2) semi-annual loan payments to the Virginia Resources Authority (VRA), totaling $162,536. Commitee/Commision Reports: None. Old Business: A. Abandoned/Unocupied Property Update. Town Manager Bill Rolfe discussed each property on the list. Councilor Greg Hartbarger recommended a work session to further discuss these properties. A work session was scheduled for B. Sewer Rehab Project Update. Town Manager Bill Rolfe stated bids were received and opened on March 1, 2018. Town Manager Rolfe stated the winning bids were C. RFP for Recreational Services Update. Town Manager Bill Rolfe stated that six (6) RFP's had been received for recreational services. Town Manager Rolfe stated he and Mayor Ruby Clark will interview the firms selected on Tuesday, D. Proposed Ordinance for Use of Golf Carts Update. Town Attorney Tom Simons stated he would provide an ordinance and move forward with public input if Town Council sO desired, Councilor Sonny Williams asked ifthe ordinance would include Gators. Town Manager Bill Rolfe stated it goes by horse power. Councilor Andy Ryan asked about riding lawn mowers on streets. Councilor Greg Hartbarger stated he did not feel a need for this. Mr. Hartbarger stated he felt the streets are: narrow and would be an additional burden on law enforcement. E. Business Owner Request to Purchase Town Property Update. Councilor Greg Hartbarger stated he spoke with Chris Rowsey regarding lots owned by the Town of Glasgow on Kanawha Street in Block 165, behind 1033 Rockbridge Road, recently purchased by Mr. Rowsey. Councilor Hartbarger stated Mr. Rowsey offered $3,000 for the lots. Town Council stated the property is worth a lot more than that. Councilor Sonny Williams suggested putting all FEMA property on the market. Aj public hearing would. have to be scheduled regarding the sale of Thursday, March 15,2018 @ 5:30F PM at the Library. sent to USDA RD: for approval. March 20, 2018. Council agreed to table this item until the April 10, 2018 property Mr. Rowsey is interested in purchasing. 3 F. Mohawk Ind. Gift ofTen-Station Fitness Center at Knick Field Update. Town Manager Bill Rolfe stated the fitness stations were ordered and should be received in April. Town Manager Rolfe stated the stations should be installed shortly after being received. Town Manager Rolfe discussed the locations of the fitness G. Music in the Park/Beer Garden Update. Town Manager Bill Rolfe stated he and Mayor Ruby Clark have a contact to bring good bands to the Music in the Park events. Town Manager Rolfe stated he will provide more information at a later Motion by Andrea Bradley and Seconded by Greg Hartbarger to have a beer stations around the track. date. garden at Music ini the Park events. Voice Vote as follows: S. Williams - No A. Bradley - Yes A. Ryan - Yes G. Hartbarger- - Yes M. Turner Yes M. Dock - Yes Motion Carried with majority Yes vote, with one (1) dissenting vote. A. Adopt Resolution to Modify 20177 Taxable General Obligation Note for Sewer Motion by Mike Turner and Seconded by Greg Hartbarger to adopt the Resolution to modify 20171 Taxable General Obligation Note for Sewer Rehab New Business: Rehab Project. Project. Voice Vote as follows: S. Williams - Yes A. Bradley - Yes A. Ryan - Yes G. Hartbarger - Yes M. Turner- - Yes M. Dock - Yes Motion Carried with unanimous voice vote. B. Adopt Resolution for VDOTM Multi-Use Path Project. Resolution for VDOT Multi-Use Path Project. Motion by Mike Turner and Seconded by Sonny Williams to adopt the Voice Vote as follows: S. Williams - Yes A. Bradley - Yes A. Ryan - Yes G. Hartbarger Yes M. Turner - Yes M. Dock - Yes Motion Carried with unanimous voice vote. 4 C. Adopt Resolution of Support for Landmark Group Regarding Skyline Manor Rehab Project. Town Manager Bill Rolfe stated Rockbridge County Supervisors' Motion by Monica Dock and Seconded by Greg Hartbarger to adopt the Resolution of Support for Landmark Group regarding Skyline Manor Rehab approved Skyline Manor as aj revitalization area. Project. Voice Vote as follows: S. Williams - Yes A. Bradley - Yes A. Ryan - Yes G. Hartbarger - Yes M. Turner - Yes M. Dock - Yes Motion Carried with unanimous voice vote. D. Authorization to Sign Zoning Certification, Skyline Tax Abatement Letter, and the Skyline Commitment Letter for Landmark Group Regarding Skyline Manor Motion by Monica Dock and Seconded by Greg Hartbarger authorizing the signing oft the zoning certification, Skyline tax abatement letter, and the Skyline commitment letter for Landmark Group regarding Skyline Manor Rehab. Project. Rehab Project. Voice Vote as follows: S. Williams - Yes A. Bradley - Yes A. Ryan - Yes G. Hartbarger- Yes M. Turner - Yes M. Dock - Yes Motion Carried with unanimous voice vote. Other: A. Proposal by Ecosystem Services, LLC. Town Manager Bill Rolfe stated the proposal is for work related to the grant received by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Town Manager Rolfe asked for authorization to sign the Motion by Andrea Bradley and Seconded by Mike Turner authorizing the signing ofthe proposal by Ecosystem Services, LLC: for work related to the grant proposal. received by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Voice Vote as follows: S. Williams - Yes A. Bradley - Yes A. Ryan - Yes G. Hartbarger - Yes M. Turner - Yes M. Dock - Yes Motion Carried with unanimous voice vote. 5 B. FY'19) Budget. Town Manager Bill Rolfe stated work sessions would need tol be held soon in order tol keep with the proposed budget adoption schedule. A budget work session was scheduled for Thursday, March 29, 2018 @ 5:30PM at the Library. Motion by Mike Turner and Seconded by Andrea Bradley to adjourn. Carried unanimous voice vote. Mayor Ruby Clark recessed meeting at 8:40 PM. 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