Minutes of the New Market Town Council Work Session Saturday, October 5th, 2024 9418. John Sevier Road 8:00 a.m.  Council Chambers of the New Market Town Office  On Saturday, October 5th, 2024, the New Market Town Council met in the Council Chambers ofthe New Market' Town Office. The following members were present: Mayor Larry Bompiani, Janice Hannah, Peggy Harkness, Bob King, Daryl Watkins and Peter Hughes. Council member Scott Wymer was absent. Staff members present were ChiefChris Rinker, Savannah Frazier, Teresa Green, JD Fadley, and Amber Mayor Larry Bompiani established a quorum with one member absent. Mayor Bompiani opened the Special Called Work session at 8:05 a.m. Mayor Bompiani thanked all of council and staff for attending the meeting and for taking time from their weekend to At 8:12 a.m., Mrs. Harkness moved to goi into closed session to discuss the acquisition of real property for a public purpose authorized by section 2.2- 3711(A)(3) of the state code. The subject matter is the possible acquisition of real property for 9484 S. Congress Street, New Market, Virginia. Motion seconded by Mr. King, with no further discussion the motion passed with the following 5-0 roll  Smoot.  attend to business.  call vote. Mr. King Mrs. Hannah Mr. Hughes  Aye Aye Aye  Mrs. Harkness Mr. Watkins  Aye Aye  At9:12: a.m., Mr. Watkins made a motion to return from Closed Session and read aloud the following Certification Resolution: With respect to the just-concluded Closed Session and to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under The Virginia Freedom ofInformation Act and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered in the meeting by the Town Council. Mr. Hughes seconded  the motion which passed on the following 5-0 roll call vote:  Mr. King Mrs. Hannah Mr. Hughes  Aye Aye Aye  Mrs. Harkness Mr. Watkins  Aye Aye  As the open work session convened, Mr. Garrison gave a briefoverview oft the agenda and what topics will be discussed during the work session. Mr. Garrison gave the floort to Chief Rinker to discuss potential future policy changes to include an ordinance to give authorization to trespass individuals from private property, and an ordinance to address vape shops in town limits. ChiefRinker explained the reasons for thej policy changes and    engaged in conversation with council members while answering any questions and concerns. ChiefRinker stated he would work on the policies and bring them to council for approval at a later date. Mayor Bompiani called fora 10-minute recess at 9:40 a.m. Mayor Bompiani reconvened the meeting at 9:55 a.m. Mr. Garrison started the project update conversations. The first project discussed was the water tower project to include topics about the increased cost ofthe project, current expenditure off funds, potential increase to the water rate fees due to the lender requirements and the communication planning to inform the citizens. Mr. Garrison gave an update on the Rt. 211 sidewalk project. He stated that we are currently going through the official VDOT approved right ofway process which is the last process before going to bid. He stated hei is hopeful that we will be able to take bids on the project by the end ofthis year. Mr. Garrison and Mr. Fadely gave an update on the new maintenance building, and the final building costs. Mr. Garrison and Ms. Barden gave an update on the community center project. They presented an overview oft the report from Frazier and Associates about the potential uses, and necessary renovations, potential phasing of plans, financial costs and held a detailed discussion with council. Ms. Frazier gave an update on the mural project. Mrs. Green discussed ai few policies that will come before the council soon, per the auditors' recommendations, such as a formal credit card policy, and one to increase our fixed capital asset limit due to increasing costs. Mr. Garrison explained that there are several policies that will be looked at over the next year that need to be updated. Iny wrapping up the work session, council members brought up other items, such as updating the newsletter, potential touch up ofthe Hinkle Press mural, and park equipment upgrades that are needed. Mr. Garrison reminded the council about the opportunities afforded to the community and businesses with an active Economic Development Authority (EDA) and that he is working on that with our attorney and gave a brief  overview ofthe process to create an operating EDA.  Adjournment:  At1 12:05 p.m. Mr. King made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Hannah seconded the motion which carried on a unanimous 5-0 voice vote.  Say ARyrovi Larry Bompiani, Mayor  AA  Alll handouts during the meeting are available with the minutes.