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1) Presented October 2009 Community Enhancement Award to Letter Perfect for improvements made to their property at 700 Tenth Street.
2) Received a letter from VDOT explaining the regulations for paving and how the Town can avoid milling and repaving areas of water leaks if they can be contained to a 4’x4’ area or less.
3) Agreed to accept a parcel of property on Tenth Street to be used as a park area in honor of the Leon Smith family. (The Smith heirs have stated they will have the deed prepared and present it to the Town in the future.)
4) Received a letter from Grace House giving some more information about the home and listing their Board of Directors.
5) Mayor Lucas and some Council Members will participate in the Luray Christmas Parade on December 1, 2009, at 6 p.m.
6) Council Members regrettably declined the offer to ride in the Stanley Christmas Parade on December 5, 2009, at 3 p.m., due to church plays and other commitments.
7) Received the October 2009 Town vehicle gasoline log for review.
8) Received information regarding a Job Fair being hosted by Congressman Cantor on November 23, 2009, at 10 a.m. at the Germanna Community College Daniel Technology Center, 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper, VA. More information may be obtained at http://cantor.house.gov/jobfair
9) Received the October 2009 Police Report for review.
10) Declined an offer to purchase the Rest Haven Cemetery from the new owner.
11) Work Orders: Water leak on Fifth Street – request Elkton’s listening device to find it and repair before winter; water leak on Second Street near Sheila Bentley residence; trees from 500 Second Street need to be trimmed that are hanging over side walk across from fire hall; Need live 6 foot or taller Christmas Tree for Big Gem Park; demolish metal storage shed behind Town Hall and sell scrap metal.
12) Agreed to take down flags across from Town Hall for the winter. Town flag will need to be replaced soon as it is getting worn.
13) Approved $400 for concrete work needed on North Third Street in front of a house owned by Tim Williams. Mr. Williams will also pay $400 for this project to be completed.
14) Authorized purchase of a new 2010 Charger Police car to replace one of the older units. A $1,500 police grant will go toward this purchase.
15) Received Town budget reports through October 2009 for review.
16) Approved $575 for straw to finish up the future ball field area at Big Gem Park.
17) Parks and Recreation News: Alice Pence has volunteered to be the Big Gem Bike Trail Coordinator and will hold volunteer trail work days on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until Noon; Alice Pence has also agreed to chair a celebration committee to hold events at Big Gem Park throughout the year; there will be a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at Big Gem Park on December 11th from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.; boys basketball signups are going well with a deadline of November 24th and forms are available at Town Hall.
18) Council authorized giving a regular community service award to volunteers for our Town.
19) Heard High Speed Link repaired the Town website at no cost and everything appears to be working properly now.
20) Heard Town officials will contact the Town Attorney to finalize the questions on the draft agreement between the Town and RBNS for the internet equipment and service.
21) Heard Tina Sumpter could not find grants to support a seminar to promote business through technology in the community. However, she is requesting use of the Page County Economic Development Authority’s grant software to determine if there are other avenues that have not been explored yet.
22) Will request the Town Grants Administrator to search for grants to restore the 103 year old building that now houses the Parks and Recreation Department. The old pumps and other equipment could be restored to show visitors how it was formerly used if grant funding could be obtained to restore this historic structure.
23) Reported over 500 train excursion passengers and crew visited Shenandoah on Sunday, November 8, 2009. The Shenandoah Crafters held their 42 Annual show on First Street and the crafters and local businesses were pleased with the increased sales; train passengers were served meals by the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Members, which was a great fundraiser for them; the transit authority provided a trolley bus to transport passengers around Town; and Councilman Jenkins provided hay rides as well. Councilman Comer rode the train from Roanoke to Shenandoah and handed out brochures and maps of the Town; Councilman Pierce and Councilman Sampson greeted the passengers and welcomed them to Shenandoah. Mayor Lucas also greeted passengers and helped sell raffle tickets to benefit Relay for Life during the day. Town employees provided a variety of essential services throughout this time. Photographs of the event were taken by volunteers Amos Thomas, Kirk Comer, and Joyce Fluharty. Mayor and Council Members thanked everyone involved for making this event so successful for the Town. |
