1)      Adopted a Cigarette Tax Ordinance, effective July 1, 2010, in the amount of 10 cents per pack. 

2)      Received a request from James Shifflett to lay 11 sewer lines in one (1) ditch for a proposed development between Ramona and Wahnona Avenues.  Council tabled action on this request for further review.   

3)      Received information on VDOT 2011-2016 six year plan public hearings.  Council agreed to send information for the Town of Shenandoah’s wish list for street and drainage improvements.

4)      Received an invitation to the Wall of Honor Ceremony to be held at the State Capitol on May 27, 2010, at 3 p.m.

5)      Authorized rental of the seven (7) toilets needed for the Memorial Day Festival in the amount of $525.

6)      Received April 2010 Town Vehicle gasoline log for review.

7)      Received a thank you letter from the Shenandoah High School Alumni Association for assistance with their annual banquet.  The group awarded scholarships to Page County High School students Meghan Smith ($1200) and Tyler Gray ($500).

8)      Received a newsletter from Choices, which is the Council on Domestic Violence Prevention for Page County.  Website:  www.choicesofpagecounty.org

9)      Received an invitation to the Town of Stanley Homecoming Parade on July 3, 2010, at 6 p.m.  Mayor Lucas and several Council Members will try to participate this year.

10)  Received a copy of an advertisement, published in the Massanutten Villager, the Town partnered with several Town businesses to help draw tourists into Shenandoah.    

11)  Requested work orders:   11^th & Maryland Avenue – water leak;

12)  Heard the County Building Official has advised the County Attorney will not allow him to enter a property in Town with a collapsing 2 story porch.  The Town will pursue other options including discussing the matter with Board of Supervisor Member Jeff Vaughan to determine if the County can adopt an ordinance to assist with these type of dangerous situations.

13)  Heard the Town Budget will be advertised for public hearing on May 25, 2010, at 7 p.m., which will be followed by the regular Town Council meeting.

14)  Town Manager Dovel will contact VDOT regarding a collapsing drain under the road on 11^th Street.

15)  The demonstration for a ditch excavation machine, which the Town has an option to purchase, will take place on Friday, May 14, 2010.

16)  Received the April 2010 Police Report for review.

17)  Hired Andrew Jenkins to fill the wastewater treatment/water supply operator at a salary of $18,500, effective May 17, 2010, contingent upon receipt of Class 4 wastewater and water licenses within two (2) years of employment date and Class 3 licenses within three (3) years of employment date.   

18)  Parks and Recreation News: The exterminator sprayed for bees at Wig-Wam Village Playground at a cost of $75 and once the equipment is sealed, they will spray one more time.; plans include music in the park at Big Gem during late summer or early fall; seed will be planted at Big Gem Park baseball field area as soon as possible; the roadbed will be built up and galvanized pipe installed to keep the water from washing out the graveled roadway; the Big Gem pond will be re-stocked as soon as funds become available; several work orders have been placed with public works for different park projects; bids are being obtained for a paved walking path at the River Park; a Shenandoah Elementary Fifth Grade Class planted white pines at Scout Park; the Shenandoah Beautification Committee planted all the flower pots on 340, First Street, Town entrance signs, and the canoe leading into the River Park.; Thanked the Newport Ruritan Club for volunteering many hours labor to work on the bike trails.    

19)  The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) information will soon be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and comments.

20)  The public works department has started the clearing the lot for the proposed Veteran’s Memorial Park on Virginia Avenue, which will have flags and monuments for all branches of the military.  The park is being paid for by proceeds from the Christ United Methodist Church auction. 

21)  Heard the Clean Water Act will take affect in 2012 and will most likely cause more stringent requirements and possible upgrades to the Town sewer plant.

22)  Agreed to rent an air compressor as needed rather than purchase a new one.

23)  Heard Mayor Lucas and most Council Members plan to attend the VIP luncheon at Stevens Cottage on May 29, 2010, at Noon. 

24)  Heard the Shenandoah Volunteer Rescue Squad has requested the Council’s permission to run calls within Town limits until the issues are resolved with Page County.  Council agreed to research this matter further and consult legal advice.

25)  Carol Lee Strickler, Crime Solvers Board of Director Member, reported their program has helped solve 575,000 cases across the country and paid over $40 million in rewards, resulting in over 112,000 convictions.