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AGENDA
Wytheville Town Council
Monday, November 13, 2006
7:00 P.M.
Wytheville Municipal Building
150 East Monroe Street
Wytheville, Virginia 24382
A.
CALL TO ORDER—MAYOR TRENTON G. CREWE, JR.
B.
ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM—MAYOR TRENTON G. CREWE, JR.
C.
INVOCATION—COUNCILMAN JUDSON LAMBERT
D.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—BOY SCOUT PACK 91 WEBELOS DEN
E.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 23, 2006
F.
CITIZENS’ PERIOD
G.
OLD BUSINESS—TOWN MANAGER C. WAYNE SUTHERLAND, JR.
H.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1.
2.
I.
Budget and Finance
a.
Request of Agape Food Pantry for reimbursement of real estate taxes
b.
Authorization for the Treasurer to utilize legal services in the collection
of delinquent real estate taxes
c.
Update regarding existing Community Center
Public Works
a.
Agreement with Wythe County for the bulk sale of water
b.
Regional water study to be performed by Mount Rogers Planning
District Commission
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
1.
Resolution commending the Virginia Association of Master Swimming
J.
K.
APPOINTMENTS
1.
Notification of appointments to the Wytheville Recreation Commission to fill
the expiring terms of Dr. Christopher Pile and Mr. Paul Stanley (terms expire
12/31/06)
2.
Notification of appointments to the Wytheville Industrial Development
Authority to fill two unexpired terms created by member vacancies (terms
expire 12/12/2008), the expired terms of Mr. Tom Green and Mr. Steve Irvin
(terms expired 12/12/2005), and the expiring term of Mr. William H.
Mutschler, Jr. (term expires 12/12/06)
OTHER BUSINESS
1.
L.
Setting a date for a public hearing to consider renewing the Certificates of
Public Convenience and Necessity during 2007 for Premier Taxi Service,
LLC and City Cabs of Wytheville, LLC for the operation of taxicabs, and
LifeCare Medical Transports, Inc. and Guardian Ambulance Service for the
operation of public vehicles
ADJOURNMENT
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WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA INFORMATION
Meeting Date:
Monday, November 13, 2006
Item Name:
Committee Reports
Item Number:
H-1
Subject:
Budget and Finance
SUMMARY:
The Budget and Finance Committee will report on the following matters:
a.
Request of Agape Food Pantry for reimbursement of real estate taxes
b.
Authorization for the Treasurer to utilize legal services in the collection of
delinquent real estate taxes
c.
Update regarding existing Community Center
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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
1.
This week, our Committee received a letter from Mr. Bob Ballard who is the vice
chairman of the Agape Food Pantry which is located at 1355 West Spring Street.
The Agape Food Pantry is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to
provide food products to those persons in need in Wythe County. The Agape
Food Pantry occupies a space that is leased from Mr. George and Mrs. Helen
Keck for $1 per year. They had a purchaser’s agreement to buy the property for
$10 in April, 2006, but since this property was owned by private persons on
January 1, 2006, it is still subject to real estate taxation. The Agape Food Pantry
has asked for reimbursement of the tax paid for the current year’s taxes which
equal $125.12. After reviewing this matter, it is the belief of our Committee that
the Agape Food Pantry provides a valuable service to the community, and our
donation to them in an amount equal to their real estate taxation is worthwhile. As
such, it would be the recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee that
we make a donation in the amount of $125.12 to the Agape Food Pantry.
2.
Wythe County Treasurer Sam Crockett is currently considering negotiating with a
law firm located in Richmond to collect delinquent real estate taxes. Both Wythe
County and Wytheville have made these efforts in the past which has resulted in
a significant collection of delinquent taxes. Treasurer Crockett has expressed his
willingness to Town Treasurer Mike Stephens to collaborate on these collection
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efforts. Town Treasurer Mike Stephens feels that this is an effective way for the
Town to collect its delinquent taxes and would recommend that we collaborate
with the County on this activity. The attorneys will gather information from both
treasurers and give notices to property owners concerning their delinquent taxes.
If these notification efforts are not effective, they will subsequently take other
legal actions in an effort to collect the taxes. Once the tax is collected, the
attorneys will retain twenty percent of the collected fees.
Our Committee agrees that we should make every effort to collect delinquent
taxes and would recommend that Town Treasurer Mike Stephens be authorized
to collaborate with Wythe County and the law firm of Linebarger Goggan Blair
and Samson, LLC in these collection efforts.
3.
We thought it may be helpful to give citizens an update on several matters
relating to the new Community Center. First, the construction is going very well
and interior finishes are being installed throughout the building. Even though the
building has made remarkable progress, there is still no definite date when we
can expect to occupy the new facility. Secondly, we would note that a couple of
months ago, we publicly advertised for proposals from interested organizations to
lease the existing Community Center facility. Our hope was that we could find
some organization who would desire to lease the entire facility. We did, in fact,
receive two proposals from organizations, though neither of these expressed an
interest in leasing the entire facility. Since that time, we have been contacted by
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two other organizations who have expressed an interest in leasing the facility. We
think it is worthwhile to extend the deadline for the receipt of proposals for at least
another thirty days. Finally, we have heard some concerns with regard to the date
when the existing Community Center will be closed. As we mentioned previously,
we do not have a firm date as to when we can occupy the new facility, and,
therefore, the existing Community Center will remain open until we occupy the
new facility. We will make every effort to give thirty days notice to the public prior
to closing the existing Community Center. Obviously, there has to be some period
of transition from the old facility to the new facility, and we want to assure
everyone that we are going to accommodate everyone’s needs as best we can.
Jacqueline K. King
John W. Jones, Jr.
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WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA INFORMATION
Meeting Date:
Monday, November 13, 2006
Item Name:
Committee Reports
Item Number:
H-2
Subject:
Public Works
SUMMARY:
The Public Works Committee will report on the following matters:
a.
Agreement with Wythe County for the bulk sale of water
b.
Regional water study to be performed by Mount Rogers Planning District
Commission
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
1.
Over the past couple of months, both Committees of the Council have reviewed a
draft agreement between the Town of Wytheville and the County of Wythe that
provides for the bulk sale of water to Wythe County. Wythe County is currently
installing a water line along Chapman Road that will terminate at a point east of
Mark IV Honda where it will become connected to the Town’s water line. At this
connection point, a meter vault has been set, and there is a water line extending
from this meter box serving Progress Park. The water line that Wythe County is
constructing will also serve as a transmission main for the delivery of water to
Wytheville from the newly constructed treatment facility on New River. All of the
water line work that has been performed by the Town and the County allows the
exchange of water between the two systems. The agreement that is being
considered this evening is the same agreement that was adopted by the Council at
the Joint Governing Bodies meeting two weeks ago. Subsequent to that adoption,
Rural Development has asked that it be amended to the extent that it provides that
the agreement shall have the same term as the loan proceeds to construct the line.
Again, both Committees have reviewed this amendment, and it would be the
recommendation of the Public Works Committee that we adopt the revised
agreement between the Town and Wythe County providing for the bulk sale of
water.
2.
We thought it may be helpful to give the Council and the town citizens an update on
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a study being performed in the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission area to
assess existing water supplies and to project the needs for water in the future. Last
year’s General Assembly adopted a law that requires all counties, cities, and towns
to participate in a regional study to establish a comprehensive water supply planning
process for the development of local, regional, and state water supply plans. The
purpose of this study, which is being administered by the State Water Control Board,
is to ensure that there is adequate and safe drinking water throughout Virginia, to
ensure that all efforts are taken to protect the state’s water supply resources, and,
finally, to encourage alternative water sources and the potential for regional water
sources that will serve more than one jurisdiction.
The Mount Rogers Planning District Commission solicited proposals from
engineering firms who were capable of performing this type of assessment and
have, subsequently, employed Draper Aden and Associates from Blacksburg. One
of the first steps that will be taken by the consulting engineers is to determine, to the
extent possible, all water supply resources within the planning district area. The
consulting engineers anticipate that this process will require two to three months to
complete. Once this phase of the study is completed, each community water system
that is identified by the consulting engineers will be required to estimate the
quantities of water that they will need in the future. These future estimations will be
categorized into broad areas such as residential use, commercial use, and industrial
use, etc. At each stage during the development of this water study, each governing
body within the Mount Rogers Planning District Commission will make all of the
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engineering data available to the public and will hold public hearings to solicit any
comments citizens may have about the planning document. We would anticipate
that there would be sufficient engineering data available within the next three to four
months to hold the initial public hearing. As that time becomes closer, we will advise
the Council.
William B. Weisiger
H. Judson Lambert
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WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA INFORMATION
Meeting Date:
Monday, November 13, 2006
Item Name:
Ordinances/Resolutions
Item Number:
I-1
Subject:
Virginia Association of Master Swimming Resolution
SUMMARY:
Enclosed is a resolution commending the Virginia Association of Master Swimming. Mr.
B. J. Hansen advised that the House of Delegates and the Senate adopted a joint
resolution, and he requested that the Town Council adopt a similar one.
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WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA INFORMATION
Meeting Date:
Monday, November 13, 2006
Item Name:
Appointments
Item Number:
J-1
Subject:
Recreation Commission
SUMMARY:
The terms of Dr. Christopher Pile and Mr. Paul Stanley on the Recreation Commission
will expire December 31, 2006. Dr. Pile is eligible for reappointment but Mr. Stanley is
not eligible. The Recreation Commission will make a recommendation to the Council
and the appointments can be made at the December 11, 2006, Council meeting.
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WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA INFORMATION
Meeting Date:
Monday, November 13, 2006
Item Name:
Appointments
Item Number:
J-2
Subject:
Wytheville Industrial Development Authority
SUMMARY:
As you may be aware, there are several vacancies on the Wytheville Industrial
Development Authority. Two of the vacancies are for the unexpired terms of Mr. Jimmy
Smith and Ms. Nancy Hawk. These terms will expire December 12, 2008. Also, the
terms of Mr. Tom Green and Mr. Steve Irvin expired December 12, 2005, and they are
continuing to serve until their successors are appointed. Additionally, the term of Mr.
William H. Mutschler, Jr. will expire December 12, 2006, and he is not eligible for
reappointment. Therefore, at the November 27 or December 11 meetings of Council,
these appointments will need to be made. To date, no applications have been received
for appointment to this committee.
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WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
AGENDA INFORMATION
Meeting Date:
Monday, November 13, 2006
Item Name:
Other Business
Item Number:
K-1
Subject:
Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity
SUMMARY:
Section 7-113 of the Code of the Town requires that the Council conduct an annual
hearing for the purpose of determining the number of taxicabs or public vehicles for
which Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity shall be issued during the next
calendar year. There are several matters that are reviewed by the Council in the course
of renewing a certificate and those include condition of the vehicle, appropriate liability
insurance, and other general requirements. Guardian Ambulance Service, Incorporated,
LifeCare Medical Transports, Incorporated, City Cabs of Wytheville, LLC and Premier
Taxi Service, LLC, have been notified by mail as prescribed in the Town Code. To meet
the publication requirements for the public hearing, the earliest the public hearing could
be conducted would be December 11, 2006. During the public hearing, we will present
the inspection report by the Police Department. Enclosed are the companies’
applications and proof of liability insurance.
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APPLICATION TO OPERATE PUBLIC VEHICLES
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE WYTHEVILLE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2006, AT 7:00 P.M.
Members present:
Trenton G. Crewe, Jr., Jacqueline K. King, John W. Jones, Jr., H. Judson
Lambert
Members absent:
William B. Weisiger
Others present:
Town Manager C. Wayne Sutherland, Jr., Assistant Town Manager
Stephen A. Moore, Town Clerk Sharon P. Hackler, Town Attorney Robert
P. Kaase, Police Officer Chris Irvin, Justin Harmon with Wytheville
Enterprise, Dale Hartley, Gerald Holt, Linda Holt, Police First Sergeant
Joel Hash, Police Sergeant Dewey Clemons, Patrol Officer John
Claypool, Chief Harry Ayers, Patrol Officer Heath Hyatt, Investigator
Wade Whisman, Patrol Officer Joe Posillico, Fire Engineer Kathy
Anderson, Captain Rick Arnold
RE: CALL TO ORDER, QUORUM, INVOCATION, PLEDGE
Mayor Crewe called the meeting to order and established that a quorum of Council members
was present. The invocation was given by Vice-Mayor King followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
led by Councilman Jones.
RE: CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Crewe presented the consent agenda consisting of the minutes of the regular meeting of
October 9, 2006, and the request of the Wytheville-Wythe-Bland Chamber of Commerce to
conduct the annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2006, at 5:00 p.m. and to
close the municipal parking lot. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor King and seconded by
Councilman Jones to approve the consent agenda consisting of the minutes of the regular
meeting of October 9, 2006, and the request of the Wytheville-Wythe-Bland Chamber of
Commerce to conduct the annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2006, at 5:00
p.m. and to close the municipal parking lot. Mayor Crewe inquired if there is any discussion on
the motion. There being none, the motion was approved with the following voting in favor and
there being no opposition: For: Trenton G. Crewe, Jr., Jacqueline K. King, John W. Jones, Jr.,
H. Judson Lambert. Against: None.
RE: CITIZENS’ PERIOD
Mayor Crewe stated the next item on the agenda is Citizens’ Period.
Mayor Crewe noted he would like to recognize Sheriff Gerald S. Holt with Roanoke County to
make a presentation to the Police Department for their reaccreditation. He indicated that,
obviously, there are several of the Town Police Officers attending this meeting. Mayor Crewe
advised that on behalf of the Town Council, he would like to congratulate the Police Department
on what they are about to receive, and he acknowledged that it is extremely hard work that the
whole department has done, and the Council is proud of them. He thanked Sheriff Holt for
attending the meeting. He acknowledged Mrs. Holt and advised that the Council is also glad to
have her attending the Council meeting. Sheriff Holt noted that it is his pleasure to be attending
the Council meeting. He indicated that he is the Sheriff of Roanoke County, which is a few miles
north of Wytheville. Sheriff Holt advised that he is attending the meeting representing the
Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission to recognize Chief Ayers and his staff of
the Wytheville Police Department. He requested Chief Ayers and his staff to come forward for
the presentation. Sheriff Holt noted that this is for the reaccreditation of the Wytheville Police
Department. He stated that the Wytheville Police Department came before the Virginia Law
Enforcement Professional Standards Commission on May 25, 2006, and has met the
requirements set forth by the said Commission, and it is, therefore, certified as a reaccredited
agency of the Virginia Law Enforcement Accreditation. Sheriff Holt advised that he would like to
congratulate the Police Department for all of the hard work they have put into this. He remarked
that they are second to none, and the Town of Wytheville can be extremely proud of the
professionalism that is exhibited by their Police Department. Sheriff Holt noted that the
Commission does recognize the support that any law enforcement agency gets from their
locality, the government, the Town Manager, and the Council. He pointed out that without the
Council’s support, it would be very difficult for any department to accomplish this. Sheriff Holt
indicated that the Council should take credit for assistance with the Police Department. He
advised he is very much impressed just with the rapport he saw waiting for the Council meeting
to begin between the officers and Council personnel coming in and the Town Manager. Sheriff
Holt remarked that with this, it is his pleasure to recognize Chief Ayers and his staff for the
reaccreditation program. Mayor Crewe thanked Sheriff Holt for taking the time to come to
Wytheville for the presentation. Sheriff Holt advised that it was his pleasure to attend the
meeting. Mayor Crewe noted that he is aware that this is no small accomplishment for the team
and the Police Department, and the Town Council congratulates them, particularly on the
reaccreditation. He advised that the first time to achieve the accreditation is tough, but the
second time is tough also. Mayor Crewe indicated that he knows a lot of hard work went into the
reaccreditation, and advised he knows there are a lot of details, files, and recordkeeping that
were examined and very thoroughly questioned. He reiterated that the Council is proud of the
Police Department. Mayor Crewe inquired if Chief Ayers would like to state anything, but noted
he is not required to speak. Chief Ayers stated he would like to thank the Town Council for their
support, and noted he appreciated Sheriff Holt making the long trip to Wytheville to make the
presentation. Chief Ayers noted that he would like to thank the Police Department because
without them doing their job, they would not receive the reaccreditation. He advised that he
would like to thank the team. Chief Ayers noted that Captain Rick Arnold has a few words he
would like to state. Captain Arnold indicated that the main point that he wanted to make with this
reaccreditation is that there were 180 standards and 480 different issues that the Police
Department had to address. He noted the assessment team that came in was very critical of
everything they did, and they only found two things wrong with their files. Captain Arnold
indicated that the Police Department thought this was fantastic because there were other
agencies that were having 20 and 30 things they had to address during their accreditation. He
reiterated that they were happy with only two things being found wrong. Captain Arnold advised
that he would like to recognize Sergeant Clemons and Sergeant Hash for their hard work, as
well as Officer John Claypool. He indicated that they picked Officer Claypool during the last six
or seven months of the program to help run down things for them, and he did an excellent job.
Captain Arnold advised that Sergeant Hash was the focus point during the whole four years
because while they were all doing other things, he and Sergeant Hash would converse with
each other during the four years about the files they needed to work on, and Sergeant Hash set
up the files and the folders and started collecting the information that was going to need to be
put into the folders when they did what they had to do. Captain Arnold remarked that for this,
they are going to recognize Sergeant Hash, and he is now a First Sergeant for the department,
which became effective last Wednesday. He noted one of First Sergeant Hash’s main duties is
to continue with the professional standards, and he will also be supplementing the supervision
of evening shift. Mayor Crewe congratulated First Sergeant Joel Hash. He also expressed his
congratulations to the entire department. He noted that the Council appreciates the Police
Department’s efforts. Mayor Crewe inquired if anyone else would like to speak. He noted that
the Town Council is very proud of the Police Department. Mayor Crewe reiterated that he knows
what kind of hard work this was and he saw some of the inspections, some of the questions that
were asked, some of the things that they were looking at, and some of the things that went
through going in and out of headquarters. Chief Ayers advised that he would also like to thank
the other Town departments. He stated that he knows the Engineering Department did a lot of
signs, as well as the Town shop, and everyone did a lot of things for them. Mayor Crewe noted
that it was everyone working together, and stated that the Council appreciates the hard work.
Chief Ayers reiterated his thanks to the other Town departments. Sheriff Holt indicated he would
like to echo Captain Arnold’s comments about only two standards that needed some
adjustment. He remarked that this is highly unusual for any department going through the audit
to only have two standards that need attention. Sheriff Holt pointed out that this is very, very
unusual. He indicated that his department went through accreditation for the American
Correction Association for their jail this past April, and he noted he thinks that out of 480+
standards, they had 16 they had to do some adjusting on. Sheriff Holt advised that this is pretty
much normal, but for some reason, the Town of Wytheville really shined like a star. Mayor
Crewe thanked Sheriff Holt for his comments and noted that the Council is proud of the Police
Department. He reiterated his thanks to the Police Department and asked them to keep up the
hard work. Mayor Crewe thanked Sheriff Holt for attending the meeting.
Mayor Crewe inquired if there were others who wish address the Town Council during Citizens’
Period. There being none, he proceeded with the agenda.
RE: OLD BUSINESS
Under Old Business, Town Manager Sutherland reported the following:
1.
The Public Works Committee will not meet on Tuesday, October 24, because
Councilman Weisiger is out of town. The Budget and Finance Committee will meet on
Thursday, October 26, of this week.
2.
Next Monday evening, the Joint Governing Bodies will meet, and it is Wythe County’s
turn to host the meeting this year.
RE: BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Councilman Jones, reporting for the Budget and Finance Committee, reported that for the past
two meetings of Council, they have had a representative of the Friends of the Library who has
been present to express concerns about funding problems which have resulted in the local
library being closed on Mondays. He remarked that Wythe County met with representatives of
the library board to seek a solution to the current problem. Councilman Jones advised that as
they have indicated earlier, this topic will be addressed at the Joint Governing Bodies meeting
next Monday evening, but it does appear that a method of dealing with the problem has been
determined. He noted that the Town of Wytheville, along with the Town of Rural Retreat and the
County of Wythe, will make cash contributions that will equal the required amount of funds that
was identified by the library board to open the facility on Mondays. Councilman Jones explained
that the amount of funding required of the Town of Wytheville will be approximately $500 to be
combined with funds from the County and Rural Retreat. He stated that Wythe County has
advised it will make the exact calculation of funds required from each governing body, and it
would be the Budget and Finance Committee’s motion that the Council approve payment to the
library provided that the final determined number is $500 or less. A motion was made by
Councilman Jones and seconded by Vice-Mayor King that the Council approve payment to the
library provided that the final determined number is $500 or less to help keep the WytheGrayson Regional Library open on Mondays. Mayor Crewe inquired if there is any discussion on
the motion. There being none, the motion was approved with the following voting in favor and
there being no opposition: For: Trenton G. Crewe, Jr., Jacqueline K. King, John W. Jones, Jr.,
H. Judson Lambert. Against: None.
Councilman Jones also reported that by now, everyone should have received their real estate
and personal property tax tickets for the year. He remarked that as the town citizens will note,
the tax tickets this year are slightly different than those they have received from the Town in
prior years, but resemble the tax tickets issued by Wythe County. Councilman Jones stated that
this year, for the first time, the Town contracted with a private vendor to print the tax tickets, and
this service also provides a return envelope for taxpayers if they should desire to use it. He
remarked that the Committee would note that the Town’s tax rate remains the same as it was
the previous year. Councilman Jones explained that Town taxes are due on or before
December 15. He noted that any citizen who has not received their tax tickets should contact
the Treasurer’s Office. Mayor Crewe remarked that he knows the Town has heard from some
citizens who received their tax tickets, but advised he is unsure if the Town has heard from
anyone who has not received their tax tickets. A copy of the Budget and Finance Committee
report is attached and made part of these minutes. (Attachment).
RE: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Councilman Lambert, reporting for the Public Works Committee, stated now that autumn has
finally arrived and the leaves are turning and starting to fall, the Town has had several inquiries
with regard to its annual leaf collection program. He advised that though the vast majority of
leaves have not yet fallen, Town forces began last week to collect leaves at curbside as they
are deposited. Councilman Lambert noted that, obviously, over the next several weeks, the
volume of leaves that will be collected will increase, and the collection efforts will be oriented to
a street-by-street collection. He remarked that with regard to the leaf collection program, the
Committee thinks it is important to remind town citizens about the policies of leaf collection.
Councilman Lambert noted that in the leaf collection program that will be occurring over the next
few months, citizens should rake leaves up to the side of the street, but not onto the edge of the
street. He explained that the accumulation of large quantities of leaves in the street tends to
create traffic hazards. Councilman Lambert advised that the Committee would also remind
citizens that on some days, there are large volumes of brush and debris at curbside beyond
leaves, and sometimes Town crews may be a day or two behind in collecting all of these
wastes. He noted that any citizen who has specific questions should contact the Town Office.
Mayor Crewe requested that anyone who has questions to please let the Town know. He
indicated that, again, he has seen a lot of leaves piled in the street. Mayor Crewe noted that the
Town is trying to remind people to take the leaves to the curb but not out into the street.
Councilman Lambert also reported that the Committee thought it may be helpful to give the
Council an update on activities of the New River Regional Water Authority. He noted that the
Authority has continued to move forward on the construction of a four million gallon per day
water treatment facility at Austinville. Councilman Lambert indicated that the new treatment
facility will process water that is drawn from the New River and will provide water to Wythe
County, Carroll County and the Town of Wytheville. He explained that over the summer, the site
for the facility has been acquired, and there are only a few remaining easements that need to be
obtained. Councilman Lambert remarked that the Authority has received a loan of $13,900,000
from the Virginia Resources Authority that will be used for the development of these new water
treatment facilities. He stated that this past week, the Authority interviewed firms who will
perform all of the computer and other monitoring systems that will be required in the new facility.
Councilman Lambert indicated that the new water treatment facility will necessarily need to have
lines of communication with all pump stations, storage tanks, and the Wytheville Water
Treatment facility. He noted that currently, it is anticipated that advertisements for the
construction of the new water treatment facility will be issued on November 5, and, at present, it
is anticipated that the bids for the new water treatment facility will be opened December 19.
Councilman Lambert indicated that the construction of the new facility will require twenty to
twenty-four months once the contract is awarded. He stated that at this time, there are no
additional actions that need to be taken by the Council, but the Committee did want to provide
the Council with an overview of the progress to date. A copy of the Public Works Committee
report is attached and made part of these minutes. (Attachment).
RE: APPOINTMENT – RECREATION COMMISSION
Mayor Crewe stated the next agenda item is to consider the recommendation of the Recreation
Commission for an appointment of a youth member. He noted that the Recreation Commission
recommends the appointment of Benjamin Irvin to a one year term that will expire September
30, 2007. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor King and seconded by Councilman Jones to
appoint Benjamin Irvin as a youth member to the Recreation Commission for a one year term.
Mayor Crewe inquired if there is any discussion on the motion. There being none, the motion
was approved with the following voting in favor and there being no opposition: For Trenton G.
Crewe, Jr., Jacqueline K. King, John W. Jones, Jr., H. Judson Lambert. Against: None.
RE: PLANNING AND ZONING CONFERENCE
Councilman Jones stated he would like to thank the Council for allowing the Planning
Commission members to attend their training on October 8, 9, 10. He noted that the conference
offered excellent sessions. Mayor Crewe remarked that the Council appreciates the Planning
Commission members attending the conference.
RE: VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
Vice-Mayor King noted that the Virginia Municipal League meeting in Virginia Beach was also
good. Mayor Crewe stated that the Council received a lot of good information at this meeting.
RE: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be discussed, a motion was duly made, seconded, and
carried to adjourn the meeting (7:20 p.m.).
Trenton G. Crewe, Jr., Mayor
Sharon P. Hackler, MMC, Clerk of Council
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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
OCTOBER 23, 2006
1.
For the past two meetings of Council, we have had a representative of the
Friends of the Library who has been present to express concerns about funding
problems which have resulted in the local library being closed on Mondays.
Wythe County met with representatives of the library board to seek a solution to
the current problem. As we had indicated earlier, this topic will be addressed at
the Joint Governing Bodies meeting next Monday evening, but it does appear that
a method of dealing with the problem has been determined. The Town of
Wytheville, along with the Town of Rural Retreat and the County of Wythe, will
make cash contributions that will equal the required amount of funds that was
identified by the library board to open the facilities on Mondays. The amount of
funding required of the Town of Wytheville will be approximately $500 to be
combined with funds from the County and Rural Retreat. Wythe County has
advised that it will make the exact calculation of the funds required from each
governing body, and it would be our motion that we approve payment to the
library provided that the final determined number is $500 or less.
2.
By now, everyone should have received their real estate and personal property
tax tickets for the year. As town citizens will note, the tax tickets this year are
slightly different than those they have received from the Town in prior years, but
resemble the tax tickets issued by Wythe County. This year, for the first time, the
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Town contracted with a private vendor to print the tax tickets, and this service
also provides a return envelope for taxpayers if they should desire to use it. We
would note that the Town’s tax rate remains the same as it was the previous year.
Town taxes are due on or before December 15. Any citizen who has not received
their tax tickets should contact the Treasurer’s Office.
Jacqueline K. King
John W. Jones, Jr.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
OCTOBER 23, 2006
1.
Now that autumn has finally arrived and the leaves are turning and starting to fall, we
have had several inquiries with regard to our annual leaf collection program. Though
the vast majority of leaves have not yet fallen, Town forces began last week to collect
leaves at curbside as they are deposited. Obviously, over the next several weeks, the
volume of leaves that will be collected will increase, and the collection efforts will be
more oriented to a street-by-street collection. With regard to the leaf collection
program, we think it is important to remind town citizens about the policies of leaf
collection. In the leaf collection program that will be occurring over the next few
months, citizens should rake the leaves up to the side of the street, but not onto the
edge of the street. The accumulation of large quantities of leaves in the street tends to
create traffic hazards. We would also remind citizens that on some days, there are
large volumes of brush and debris at curbside beyond leaves, and sometimes Town
crews may be a day or two behind in collecting all of these wastes. Any citizen who has
specific questions should contact the Town Office.
2.
We thought it may be helpful to give the Council an update on activities of the New
River Regional Water Authority. The Authority has continued to move forward on the
construction of a four million gallon per day water treatment facility at Austinville. The
new treatment facility will process water that is drawn from the New River and will
provide water to Wythe County, Carroll County and the Town of Wytheville. Over the
summer, the site for the facility has been acquired, and there are only a few remaining
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easements that need to be obtained. The Authority has received a loan of $13,900,000
from the Virginia Resources Authority that will be used for the development of these
new water treatment facilities. This past week, the Authority interviewed firms who will
perform all of the computer and other monitoring systems that will be required in the
new facility. The new water treatment facility will necessarily need to have lines of
communication with all pump stations, storage tanks, and the Wytheville Water
Treatment facility. Currently, it is anticipated that advertisements for the construction of
the new water treatment facility will be issued on November 5, and, at present, it is
anticipated that the bids for the new water treatment facility will be opened December
19. The construction of the new facility will require twenty to twenty-four months once
the contract is awarded. At this time, there are no additional actions that need to be
taken by the Council, but we did want to provide you with an overview of the progress
to date.
William B. Weisiger
H. Judson Lambert
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