1) Presented July 2010 Community Enhancement Award to Kevin Shifflett for new siding, windows, doors, and gutters at his apartment building located at 511 Third Street.

2) Heard from the Shenandoah Indians, who are raising funds to rebuild Veteran’s Memorial Stadium, that the Indians do not plan to play any games at the stadium until other fields are ready for the youth leagues.  Shenandoah Recreation League Members were advised to write an agreement between themselves and the Shenandoah Indians; stating the children will come first and until other fields are ready for use in the Big Gem Park, the Indians will not be using the stadium and fields.  The Town may have to also sign this document to ensure it stays in place even when members of the other organizations change. 

3) Fifth District Board of Supervisor Member Jeff Vaughan stated he does not plan to attend every Council meeting, unless requested, but is always willing to respond to the Town or citizens and can be reached by email at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by telephone at 540-652-6110.  He also noted if anyone ever wanted to address the Board of Supervisors, they should call their Clerk, Regina Miller, to be placed on the agenda prior to the meeting.  He then reported the following:  He feels local governments should be run the same as a business and believes the tax payers will be pleased with tax rates set by the County. The County had to cut funding for gravel for the Towns. Also, they cut some funding for the Sheriff’s Department and are planning more cuts in the future.  The County feels it is in survival mode now with its budgets and do not plan to add other items at this point.; the County is working to have the landfill be self sufficient and not continue to lose money; he believes the previous board wasted a lot of money on attorney, engineering, and consultant fees, but the new board is putting an end to this wasteful spending; Regarding the Shenandoah Rescue Squad – there is a group of citizens (Ikey Rosazza, Jackie Smoot, Eddie Vaughan, and Mike Sullivan) who have volunteered their time to act as mediators and are getting the issues resolved so the Shenandoah Volunteer Rescue Squad can be running again.  Everyone is working together now since the egos on both sides have been taken off the table and he believes everyone will be happy with the results.  He noted for the past few years neither the County staff nor the Rescue Squad were approaching the situation or disagreements in a professional manner, but finally everyone is working together now and it seems to be working well with both attorneys being taken out of the picture too.; The property maintenance code will be discussed at an upcoming meeting between the County and the appointed representatives of the Towns of Stanley and Shenandoah (Luray has been invited, but declined the offer at this point.) and he believes the County will adopt the code for use on a county-wide basis.  If adopted, each time a Town uses the County Building Official for property maintenance inspections, there would be a fee.; VDOT will hold a meeting with the County regarding long-range planning and the County has several problem areas, but plan to include as much as possible in their communications with VDOT about what is needed to improve the County’s road system.; County Administrator Mark Belton is scheduled to return from military service on October 18th.; The County is working to amend its sign ordinance to reflect the needs of Page County businesses, which he believes should include some allowances for electronic signs with a changing face to include scrolling messages.  The County will address the location of signs, fees, and the types of signs allowed.  He suggested the Council also consider reviewing the Town’s sign ordinances to assist business promotion and retention and allowing electronic signs as well.; The Board of Supervisors is pursuing all options for a County office building, including using Grove Hill Elementary School for the time being.; The Board is concerned about the closure of the Stanley Library and feels Shenandoah may be next due to the cost of running them.

4) Heard the new water line to serve residents along River Road should go in by the spring of next year.  It was noted water was the only utility being installed at this time, which is being paid for by North American Phillips.   

5) Clarified the cannon wheels have been removed but not sent away for repairs yet, as they are awaiting another price quote first.  The wooden handles will be removed and repaired as well.  The repairs are expected to cost approximately $2,300. 

6) Reviewed the draft of a drought plan, which is a requirement of the Department of Environmental Quality.  Council did not have any objections to the plan as presented.

7) Received an invitation to the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet on November 3, 2010, at Big Meadows Lodge in the Shenandoah National Park.  The event begins at 6:15 p.m. and is $50 per person.  More information may be obtained by visiting www.LurayPage.com

8) Received an invitation from Valley Health to attend a special presentation of the Community Health Needs Assessment on October 1, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the Town of Luray meeting room.  RSVP to Mary Zufall at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

9) Received a report on the 2010 Main Street Cruz Ins, which were organized by Shenandoah Heritage Center and sponsored by Shenandoah Gym; Shenandoah Pharmacy; Pioneer Bank; and Page Valley Bank.  Christ United Methodist Church allowed use of their picnic tables for the events.; Local organizations raised thousands of dollars by food sales, bake sales, and 50/50 ticket sales.; Next year’s Cruz Ins are scheduled for April 29th; June 3rd; July 8th; August 12th; September 16th and October 7th and the sponsors are Richard’s Auto Salvage; Shenandoah Machine Shop; the Coffee Pot; Richard Strickler; May’s Garage; and Shenandoah Pharmacy.  Also the Annual Memorial Day Cruz In will be held on May 27th.  There are no registration fees for any of the Cruz Ins.  The Council thanked all the volunteers who work to make these Cruz Ins so successful and to the sponsors of the events.   

10)  Agreed to request the railroad paint the tunnel on Maryland Avenue.

11) Heard 10 residents, living in the area brought into Town by the boundary line adjustment, have been surveyed regarding connecting to Town water and sewer.  The results are 4 residents want and need water and/or sewer service, while 4 others did not want or need it at this time, and 2 others said maybe.  Everyone’s main concern was paying the connection fees, but some residents really need the service and are willing to pay it.  It was noted the Town cannot accept payments on these connection fees.   

12) Parks and Recreation News:  Reminded everyone of the invitation only auction being held at Christ United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 2nd as half the proceeds will go towards the construction of the Veteran’s Memorial Park.

13) Expressed a safety concern for the old Wrangler (Casey Jones) building on Virginia Avenue and noted it needs to be demolished or repaired ASAP. 

14) Heard the Town sewer plant had several pieces of equipment break down and it will cost over $11,000 for the repairs.  The Town will turn everything into the insurance company to determine if they will pay for the replacements, but if not, the Town will have to absorb theses costs. 

15) Council agreed to check with other localities and then make a determination on when Halloween should be observed this year as it falls on a Sunday.  (NOTE:  Council has now decided Halloween will be observed on Saturday, October 30th)

16) For the Good of the Town: 

1. Greg Vaughan requested assistance with increasing water pressure for his home and for his neighbors.  He suggested several options for the repairs needed to solve the low water pressure problems currently being experienced.  Council agreed to review this matter further. 

2. Diane Shifflett thanked Chief Monteleone for his assistance at her residence last week.  She reported her neighbor has moved two posts where the property was surveyed and appears to be planning a new fence which may be in violation of site distance requirements if it were to be erected; only 3 children got off the bus at her neighbor’s apartment and it appears they may be in compliance now with the regulations for babysitting.