1 00:00:09,170 --> 00:00:10,280 [clears throat] 2 00:00:10,280 --> 00:00:41,190 >> Can we have a moment of silence? 3 00:00:41,200 --> 00:00:41,960 Mama? 4 00:00:41,960 --> 00:00:43,800 >> Okay, and uh and the mayor would like us 5 00:00:43,800 --> 00:00:48,150 to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. 6 00:00:48,160 --> 00:00:49,200 I pledge allegiance 7 00:00:49,200 --> 00:00:50,560 >> to the flag 8 00:00:50,560 --> 00:00:52,720 of the United States of America, 9 00:00:52,720 --> 00:00:55,360 and to the republic for which it stands, 10 00:00:55,360 --> 00:00:58,760 one nation under God, indivisible, with 11 00:00:58,760 --> 00:01:15,470 liberty and justice for all. 12 00:01:15,480 --> 00:01:18,440 » Edits or minutes to the agenda? 13 00:01:18,440 --> 00:01:19,960 >> Edits or changes to the agenda? 14 00:01:19,960 --> 00:01:21,480 >> Uh changes? 15 00:01:21,480 --> 00:01:22,960 >> No. 16 00:01:22,960 --> 00:01:29,440 Additions, changes to Okay. Then uh the mayor would like um a motion to 17 00:01:29,440 --> 00:01:31,920 approve the amended agenda as written. 18 00:01:31,920 --> 00:01:34,120 >> I move to approve the 19 00:01:34,120 --> 00:01:38,750 agenda and minutes as written. 20 00:01:38,760 --> 00:01:40,000 All in favor? 21 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,040 >> I. 22 00:01:41,040 --> 00:01:44,920 >> Is the um Is it being televised? Live? 23 00:01:44,920 --> 00:01:47,520 Okay. I just had a text that somebody 24 00:01:47,520 --> 00:01:49,160 didn't see it, so. 25 00:01:49,160 --> 00:01:50,960 It's following that. It's a little bit 26 00:01:50,960 --> 00:01:59,030 delayed. Got you. 27 00:01:59,040 --> 00:02:02,080 » Oh, uh I'm sorry. I second. 28 00:02:02,080 --> 00:02:04,920 >> Lisa Lisa second. 29 00:02:04,920 --> 00:02:07,680 >> I'll second. All then all in favor. All 30 00:02:07,680 --> 00:02:08,399 in favor? 31 00:02:08,399 --> 00:02:18,550 >> I. 32 00:02:18,560 --> 00:02:19,320 » Okay, 33 00:02:19,320 --> 00:02:21,760 so with the awards and recognitions 34 00:02:21,760 --> 00:02:23,240 tonight, we actually have awards and 35 00:02:23,240 --> 00:02:25,040 recognitions tonight. 36 00:02:25,040 --> 00:02:27,400 More recognitions. 37 00:02:27,400 --> 00:02:29,720 We are recognizing our 38 00:02:29,720 --> 00:02:32,000 It says in here 2016 summer interns, but 39 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,400 they are 2026 40 00:02:33,400 --> 00:02:36,546 >> They're a long time. 41 00:02:36,546 --> 00:02:36,959 >> [laughter] 42 00:02:36,959 --> 00:02:38,680 >> This is 2026. 43 00:02:38,680 --> 00:02:39,680 >> Mine says 2026. 44 00:02:39,680 --> 00:02:41,080 >> Yeah, mine says 2026. 45 00:02:41,080 --> 00:02:43,720 >> Oh, well, mine says 2016. Okay, I'm not 46 00:02:43,720 --> 00:02:44,600 sure why. 47 00:02:44,600 --> 00:02:45,160 >> Okay. 48 00:02:45,160 --> 00:02:47,480 but anyway, our 2016 summer 49 00:02:47,480 --> 00:02:49,880 interns. And 50 00:02:49,880 --> 00:02:50,959 Well, 51 00:02:50,959 --> 00:02:52,600 we've had some great summer interns this 52 00:02:52,600 --> 00:02:54,720 year and we've got a 53 00:02:54,720 --> 00:02:55,760 Um 54 00:02:55,760 --> 00:02:56,480 >> Oh, it does say. 55 00:02:56,480 --> 00:02:57,280 >> Uh 56 00:02:57,280 --> 00:02:59,160 just a certificate and 57 00:02:59,160 --> 00:03:01,560 a pin here for each of them. 58 00:03:01,560 --> 00:03:03,080 Uh they're still here for another two 59 00:03:03,080 --> 00:03:04,920 weeks, so we still have them for a 60 00:03:04,920 --> 00:03:06,000 little bit. 61 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:08,120 Um but as I call your name, if you want 62 00:03:08,120 --> 00:03:10,320 to meet the mayor, if you want to 63 00:03:10,320 --> 00:03:12,640 actually come up here or actually in the 64 00:03:12,640 --> 00:03:13,360 front here. 65 00:03:13,360 --> 00:03:13,720 >> Sure. 66 00:03:13,720 --> 00:03:16,959 >> Um and Tiffany, would you come on 67 00:03:16,959 --> 00:03:17,760 >> I see my name. 68 00:03:17,760 --> 00:03:18,640 >> Get some photos? 69 00:03:18,640 --> 00:03:19,280 >> Yes. 70 00:03:19,280 --> 00:03:20,920 >> Okay, I'll stand at the podium and the 71 00:03:20,920 --> 00:03:22,640 mayor will 72 00:03:22,640 --> 00:03:36,830 present you with the certificate and 73 00:03:36,840 --> 00:03:38,680 It's going to start squealing if I don't 74 00:03:38,680 --> 00:03:41,760 turn that one on. Okay, there we go. 75 00:03:41,760 --> 00:03:44,120 Okay, and is Quania here? Okay, Quania 76 00:03:44,120 --> 00:03:45,400 Woodford. 77 00:03:45,400 --> 00:03:49,000 Um and just to read the the first one. 78 00:03:49,000 --> 00:03:51,160 Uh it says to all to whom these presents 79 00:03:51,160 --> 00:03:52,880 shall come greetings. Be it known that 80 00:03:52,880 --> 00:03:54,760 Kunaya Woodford is hereby recognized for 81 00:03:54,760 --> 00:03:56,320 dedicated and valuable service to the 82 00:03:56,320 --> 00:04:00,480 town of Crewe during the summer of 2026. 83 00:04:00,480 --> 00:04:03,200 Uh through diligence, initiative, and uh 84 00:04:03,200 --> 00:04:05,120 commitment to public service, she made 85 00:04:05,120 --> 00:04:07,200 meaningful contributions to the third 86 00:04:07,200 --> 00:04:09,440 annual Crewe Airfest, Heal Crewe 87 00:04:09,440 --> 00:04:11,480 program, and other projects. 88 00:04:11,480 --> 00:04:13,040 Her efforts supported the preservation 89 00:04:13,040 --> 00:04:14,360 of Crewe's history, strengthened 90 00:04:14,360 --> 00:04:15,760 community programs, and advanced the 91 00:04:15,760 --> 00:04:17,760 work of the town. In recognition of 92 00:04:17,760 --> 00:04:19,640 these contributions and with the sincere 93 00:04:19,640 --> 00:04:21,640 appreciation of the town council, staff, 94 00:04:21,640 --> 00:04:23,640 and citizens of Crewe, this commendation 95 00:04:23,640 --> 00:04:26,720 is presented on the 3rd of August, 2026. 96 00:04:26,720 --> 00:04:28,680 Presented with gratitude for service 97 00:04:28,680 --> 00:04:30,280 well rendered. 98 00:04:30,280 --> 00:04:33,138 So, let's all clap it to Kunaya here. 99 00:04:33,138 --> 00:04:39,350 >> [applause] 100 00:04:39,360 --> 00:04:41,240 » Thank you. 101 00:04:41,240 --> 00:04:43,640 >> Okay, and is Lexi here? Lexi is not 102 00:04:43,640 --> 00:04:46,680 here, but Lexi Martin uh is uh an intern 103 00:04:46,680 --> 00:04:48,120 and her 104 00:04:48,120 --> 00:04:50,680 um uh contributions include front-end 105 00:04:50,680 --> 00:04:52,760 customer service, finance assistant, and 106 00:04:52,760 --> 00:04:54,240 other projects. So, let's all give a 107 00:04:54,240 --> 00:04:56,063 round of applause to Lexi. 108 00:04:56,063 --> 00:05:02,990 >> [applause] 109 00:05:03,000 --> 00:05:07,040 » And uh John Bolcher is not here. He 110 00:05:07,040 --> 00:05:08,520 actually drives each day from uh from 111 00:05:08,520 --> 00:05:12,080 Chesterfield. So, uh so good for him. Um 112 00:05:12,080 --> 00:05:14,040 uh but his uh contributions include 113 00:05:14,040 --> 00:05:16,040 historic preservation efforts, oral 114 00:05:16,040 --> 00:05:18,560 history planning, document digitization, 115 00:05:18,560 --> 00:05:20,480 and other projects. And part of that uh 116 00:05:20,480 --> 00:05:22,960 document digitization, he's uh he's been 117 00:05:22,960 --> 00:05:24,560 uh working diligently in the uh in the 118 00:05:24,560 --> 00:05:27,120 attic or uh the uh the second floor 119 00:05:27,120 --> 00:05:31,360 um uh organizing uh uh and and um 120 00:05:31,360 --> 00:05:32,840 helping to preserve some of the uh some 121 00:05:32,840 --> 00:05:35,600 of the old documents. So, good good work 122 00:05:35,600 --> 00:05:37,160 for him. Let's give uh John a round of 123 00:05:37,160 --> 00:05:37,983 applause. 124 00:05:37,983 --> 00:05:40,909 >> [applause] 125 00:05:40,919 --> 00:05:43,480 » Eli Skinner, he's here. 126 00:05:43,480 --> 00:05:47,360 Uh Eli's work uh involves uh um railroad 127 00:05:47,360 --> 00:05:49,880 museum strategic planning, uh map 128 00:05:49,880 --> 00:05:52,880 organization, Hill Crew planning, and 129 00:05:52,880 --> 00:05:54,680 downtown crew projects and other 130 00:05:54,680 --> 00:05:57,800 projects. So, let's give give Eli a 131 00:05:57,800 --> 00:06:00,254 round of applause. 132 00:06:00,254 --> 00:06:05,830 >> [applause] 133 00:06:05,840 --> 00:06:11,840 » And finally, Seth Kendall could not be here this evening, but Seth's work 134 00:06:11,840 --> 00:06:13,400 involves 135 00:06:13,400 --> 00:06:15,320 some of the department logo design as 136 00:06:15,320 --> 00:06:17,480 part of our rebranding effort. 137 00:06:17,480 --> 00:06:20,480 The working with Quanah on the third 138 00:06:20,480 --> 00:06:22,440 annual Crew Airfest and other projects. 139 00:06:22,440 --> 00:06:25,799 So, let's give Seth a round of applause. 140 00:06:25,799 --> 00:06:26,880 >> [applause] 141 00:06:26,880 --> 00:06:30,760 >> Okay, and those are interns this year. 142 00:06:30,760 --> 00:06:34,480 >> I'd like to say thank you to them. They were a wonderful group of young 143 00:06:34,480 --> 00:06:36,520 people and a big help. I served on 144 00:06:36,520 --> 00:06:38,280 several committees where they were there 145 00:06:38,280 --> 00:06:41,160 and I was very impressed. So, keep up 146 00:06:41,160 --> 00:06:44,240 the good work. You have great futures. 147 00:06:44,240 --> 00:06:46,200 >> And you guys are free to go if you want 148 00:06:46,200 --> 00:06:47,600 or free to stay 149 00:06:47,600 --> 00:06:49,080 and listen to the rest of the meeting 150 00:06:49,080 --> 00:06:51,520 depending on what your 151 00:06:51,520 --> 00:06:54,350 wants are. 152 00:06:54,360 --> 00:06:55,480 Okay. 153 00:06:55,480 --> 00:06:59,849 Perfect. 154 00:06:59,859 --> 00:07:00,800 » [laughter] 155 00:07:00,800 --> 00:07:02,720 >> We won't hold it against you. 156 00:07:02,720 --> 00:07:07,360 >> I also gave the interns today a lunch at at my house and I hope they 157 00:07:07,360 --> 00:07:09,160 enjoyed it and 158 00:07:09,160 --> 00:07:10,880 No, thank you. 159 00:07:10,880 --> 00:07:13,160 Okay, very [laughter] good. 160 00:07:13,160 --> 00:07:14,520 I think everyone here has also had the 161 00:07:14,520 --> 00:07:16,234 kale salad. 162 00:07:16,234 --> 00:07:17,360 >> [laughter] 163 00:07:17,360 --> 00:07:32,470 >> Okay, so next up on the agenda, let me 164 00:07:32,480 --> 00:07:41,070 » Do we have any public comments? 165 00:07:41,080 --> 00:07:46,190 Okay. 166 00:07:46,200 --> 00:07:48,480 And Council, do you have any questions 167 00:07:48,480 --> 00:07:52,390 about the bills? 168 00:07:52,400 --> 00:07:57,270 Okay. 169 00:07:57,280 --> 00:08:00,480 Yes, different board. 170 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:03,400 >> Uh so, with the town manager's report, 171 00:08:03,400 --> 00:08:05,480 um if Council 172 00:08:05,480 --> 00:08:08,320 wants to follow along, it's 173 00:08:08,320 --> 00:08:10,640 there. Uh just um 174 00:08:10,640 --> 00:08:15,000 big things this month. 175 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:16,280 Uh 176 00:08:16,280 --> 00:08:19,400 yeah, we received a So, with the um 177 00:08:19,400 --> 00:08:20,680 if you'll recall, we were a little bit 178 00:08:20,680 --> 00:08:23,640 late in applying for the Department of 179 00:08:23,640 --> 00:08:24,960 Aviation 180 00:08:24,960 --> 00:08:26,200 um 181 00:08:26,200 --> 00:08:29,320 uh uh grant for the Airfest last year, 182 00:08:29,320 --> 00:08:32,520 and apparently Department of Aviation ran out of money. They were 183 00:08:32,520 --> 00:08:34,880 able to scrunch together 4,800 instead 184 00:08:34,880 --> 00:08:37,080 of the full 10,000 for us for last year. 185 00:08:37,080 --> 00:08:38,760 Uh so, we went ahead and applied very 186 00:08:38,760 --> 00:08:40,520 early this year for next year's Airfest. 187 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:43,080 So, we do have that uh that full 10,000 188 00:08:43,080 --> 00:08:45,316 for next year already. 189 00:08:45,316 --> 00:08:45,839 >> [snorts] 190 00:08:45,839 --> 00:08:48,200 >> Um 191 00:08:48,200 --> 00:08:50,040 let's see, the project management team 192 00:08:50,040 --> 00:08:53,200 meetings continue for the facade grant. 193 00:08:53,200 --> 00:08:55,600 Uh 194 00:08:55,600 --> 00:08:58,950 the 195 00:08:58,960 --> 00:09:01,000 What else is 196 00:09:01,000 --> 00:09:03,880 critical? Um 197 00:09:03,880 --> 00:09:05,680 Oh, uh for the uh for the park signs, we 198 00:09:05,680 --> 00:09:10,790 received the uh the bids uh for the um 199 00:09:10,800 --> 00:09:12,800 uh the wayfinding sign that we uh we 200 00:09:12,800 --> 00:09:15,720 have on uh the highway. We're going to have that 201 00:09:15,720 --> 00:09:18,240 replaced, but um VDOT is actually or uh 202 00:09:18,240 --> 00:09:20,480 yeah, VDOT's putting a uh sidewalk in 203 00:09:20,480 --> 00:09:22,760 that general area. So, we've decided to 204 00:09:22,760 --> 00:09:24,400 hold off on replacing that one 205 00:09:24,400 --> 00:09:27,800 wayfinding sign um until 206 00:09:27,800 --> 00:09:31,280 VDOT tells us to either put it on or 207 00:09:31,280 --> 00:09:33,800 that may require going through the same 208 00:09:33,800 --> 00:09:36,160 permit pro- permitting process we are 209 00:09:36,160 --> 00:09:37,720 going through with our current um 210 00:09:37,720 --> 00:09:39,520 signage. So, we're going to hold off on 211 00:09:39,520 --> 00:09:42,720 that one, but get the other park signs 212 00:09:42,720 --> 00:09:44,560 replaced. 213 00:09:44,560 --> 00:09:47,630 Um 214 00:09:47,640 --> 00:09:50,630 Let's see. 215 00:09:50,640 --> 00:09:51,560 Oh. 216 00:09:51,560 --> 00:09:53,120 Big news, the Board of Supervisors held 217 00:09:53,120 --> 00:09:54,240 a public hearing and approved our 218 00:09:54,240 --> 00:09:56,680 boundary line agreement. So, we're 219 00:09:56,680 --> 00:09:57,440 um 220 00:09:57,440 --> 00:10:00,400 So, I believe Eric is is filing that 221 00:10:00,400 --> 00:10:02,680 with the court, and so town should grow 222 00:10:02,680 --> 00:10:05,000 a little bit in the next uh 223 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:07,320 coming weeks. 224 00:10:07,320 --> 00:10:09,200 Um 225 00:10:09,200 --> 00:10:11,160 Some of the interns, John especially, 226 00:10:11,160 --> 00:10:13,800 who is not with us, is um 227 00:10:13,800 --> 00:10:17,000 working on the oral history project with Jackie 228 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:19,840 in her capacity as the library director. 229 00:10:19,840 --> 00:10:21,680 Um 230 00:10:21,680 --> 00:10:23,960 And several improvements at the at the 231 00:10:23,960 --> 00:10:25,760 library park this month. 232 00:10:25,760 --> 00:10:27,520 Uh 233 00:10:27,520 --> 00:10:30,880 The Friends of the Library have donated 234 00:10:30,880 --> 00:10:33,200 funding for a pergola, which was 235 00:10:33,200 --> 00:10:35,680 installed. And next to the pergola is 236 00:10:35,680 --> 00:10:38,200 the shed for the library of things and 237 00:10:38,200 --> 00:10:39,880 used by crew cares, and that one was 238 00:10:39,880 --> 00:10:42,400 paid for by the VFH Y grant that we 239 00:10:42,400 --> 00:10:43,760 received. 240 00:10:43,760 --> 00:10:45,760 We also have a new fence installed 241 00:10:45,760 --> 00:10:46,960 around the playground. The old one was 242 00:10:46,960 --> 00:10:48,680 getting a little dangerous there, so we 243 00:10:48,680 --> 00:10:51,200 went ahead and replaced that. And there 244 00:10:51,200 --> 00:10:53,360 was a basketball size hornet's nest in 245 00:10:53,360 --> 00:10:55,280 one of the crepe myrtles 246 00:10:55,280 --> 00:10:57,320 between the sidewalk and and the 247 00:10:57,320 --> 00:11:00,400 playground there, so that was removed. 248 00:11:00,400 --> 00:11:02,000 I think Tiffany watched that one being 249 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:04,000 removed in the in So. 250 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:05,000 >> I saw that as well. 251 00:11:05,000 --> 00:11:05,880 >> It's huge. 252 00:11:05,880 --> 00:11:07,760 >> Yeah, massive massive hornet's nest that 253 00:11:07,760 --> 00:11:10,839 we decided, you know, it's a 254 00:11:10,839 --> 00:11:12,200 good good to remove that. But, that's 255 00:11:12,200 --> 00:11:13,880 it. Anyone have any comments, questions, 256 00:11:13,880 --> 00:11:15,240 concerns 257 00:11:15,240 --> 00:11:16,880 on that? Okay. 258 00:11:16,880 --> 00:11:17,440 Thank you. 259 00:11:17,440 --> 00:11:19,480 >> Not on that, but 260 00:11:19,480 --> 00:11:20,000 I have 261 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:20,360 >> Sure. 262 00:11:20,360 --> 00:11:22,120 >> a constituent question. 263 00:11:22,120 --> 00:11:23,040 Um 264 00:11:23,040 --> 00:11:24,320 And it comes from our friend Kathy 265 00:11:24,320 --> 00:11:24,880 Clark. 266 00:11:24,880 --> 00:11:25,480 >> Mhm. 267 00:11:25,480 --> 00:11:27,480 >> And she would like to know 268 00:11:27,480 --> 00:11:30,320 um if we have made any progress on 269 00:11:30,320 --> 00:11:32,640 deciding how to handle that bamboo issue 270 00:11:32,640 --> 00:11:34,760 that they have around there and if and 271 00:11:34,760 --> 00:11:37,480 when we might start taking steps to rid 272 00:11:37,480 --> 00:11:38,600 it 273 00:11:38,600 --> 00:11:40,160 >> Sure, I believe we said at the last 274 00:11:40,160 --> 00:11:42,400 meeting that if she wants to remove it 275 00:11:42,400 --> 00:11:43,760 from her 276 00:11:43,760 --> 00:11:46,160 side because you know 277 00:11:46,160 --> 00:11:47,840 the town never planted bamboo as far as 278 00:11:47,840 --> 00:11:48,800 I know. 279 00:11:48,800 --> 00:11:52,520 Um, it's 280 00:11:52,520 --> 00:11:54,520 we can't remove it from the public side. 281 00:11:54,520 --> 00:11:55,600 Well, we 282 00:11:55,600 --> 00:12:01,750 it would be 283 00:12:01,760 --> 00:12:04,480 uh, just not 284 00:12:04,480 --> 00:12:05,520 there would be no point in trying to 285 00:12:05,520 --> 00:12:06,720 remove it from the public side because 286 00:12:06,720 --> 00:12:08,280 it's such an invasive 287 00:12:08,280 --> 00:12:09,760 um, plant. 288 00:12:09,760 --> 00:12:11,120 If it was not also removed from the 289 00:12:11,120 --> 00:12:13,040 public side from the private side. So, 290 00:12:13,040 --> 00:12:14,560 as soon as she's ready to remove it from 291 00:12:14,560 --> 00:12:17,520 the private side we can we can work with 292 00:12:17,520 --> 00:12:19,320 her and public works on removing it from 293 00:12:19,320 --> 00:12:20,400 the public side. 294 00:12:20,400 --> 00:12:22,120 >> How much real trouble is it to take it 295 00:12:22,120 --> 00:12:23,880 all down? 296 00:12:23,880 --> 00:12:26,400 In this situation. 297 00:12:26,400 --> 00:12:29,840 >> On the private side we we 298 00:12:29,840 --> 00:12:32,160 >> Removing bamboo is not a not an easy 299 00:12:32,160 --> 00:12:33,680 process. 300 00:12:33,680 --> 00:12:35,000 >> Yeah, it depends on the bamboo. I'm 301 00:12:35,000 --> 00:12:37,040 sorry, but there are different kinds of 302 00:12:37,040 --> 00:12:39,240 bamboo and there are some bamboos where 303 00:12:39,240 --> 00:12:42,600 you have not a big problem to 304 00:12:42,600 --> 00:12:44,560 get rid of them and they are the 305 00:12:44,560 --> 00:12:48,240 invasive type. So, which type is it? 306 00:12:48,240 --> 00:12:49,600 >> It's the invasive 307 00:12:49,600 --> 00:12:51,320 >> It's very invasive and it's 308 00:12:51,320 --> 00:12:53,400 in fact it's it's been spreading 309 00:12:53,400 --> 00:12:54,720 in different parts of town. 310 00:12:54,720 --> 00:12:56,839 >> I don't I don't recall her having to 311 00:12:56,839 --> 00:12:58,640 remove hers first. 312 00:12:58,640 --> 00:13:00,720 And then we would do the public side 313 00:13:00,720 --> 00:13:02,880 from the last meeting. So, 314 00:13:02,880 --> 00:13:05,280 >> And and I can't remember to be clear 315 00:13:05,280 --> 00:13:06,160 either way. 316 00:13:06,160 --> 00:13:07,400 >> Yeah, I just know she's been here like 317 00:13:07,400 --> 00:13:08,400 four meetings. 318 00:13:08,400 --> 00:13:08,600 >> Yeah. 319 00:13:08,600 --> 00:13:10,760 >> We have a situation that obviously isn't 320 00:13:10,760 --> 00:13:13,120 the best for public side. 321 00:13:13,120 --> 00:13:15,480 And it's being produced from the private 322 00:13:15,480 --> 00:13:17,839 side is it not? It'd be somewhat at our 323 00:13:17,839 --> 00:13:20,080 benefit to get rid of it. Cut it all 324 00:13:20,080 --> 00:13:23,280 down. Buy some primer tool. And kill 325 00:13:23,280 --> 00:13:24,560 everything. 326 00:13:24,560 --> 00:13:27,240 I was just wondering cuz and here's I 327 00:13:27,240 --> 00:13:30,120 mean it's it's going to keep coming up. 328 00:13:30,120 --> 00:13:33,000 It's going to keep getting brought here. 329 00:13:33,000 --> 00:13:34,480 You know, and she took the time to text 330 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:36,480 me and ask me on her behalf if I would 331 00:13:36,480 --> 00:13:37,800 ask that question. So, I want to make 332 00:13:37,800 --> 00:13:40,520 sure that I did. 333 00:13:40,520 --> 00:13:42,560 If we can maybe 334 00:13:42,560 --> 00:13:44,480 councils agreement look into what it 335 00:13:44,480 --> 00:13:46,000 would take to 336 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,080 get rid of it. 337 00:13:47,080 --> 00:13:47,480 >> Holiday 338 00:13:47,480 --> 00:13:48,600 >> Both sides 339 00:13:48,600 --> 00:13:50,200 and it's it's a blight. Let's just get 340 00:13:50,200 --> 00:13:50,480 rid of it. 341 00:13:50,480 --> 00:13:52,920 >> Yeah. It will require I mean if you 342 00:13:52,920 --> 00:13:54,400 really want to get rid of it 343 00:13:54,400 --> 00:13:55,520 >> Mhm. 344 00:13:55,520 --> 00:13:57,400 >> earth excavation. 345 00:13:57,400 --> 00:13:58,080 >> Really? 346 00:13:58,080 --> 00:13:59,560 >> Yes. 347 00:13:59,560 --> 00:14:01,760 >> What did they do down there 348 00:14:01,760 --> 00:14:03,680 by the creek on East Manor? 349 00:14:03,680 --> 00:14:06,800 >> know. Um I mean you can cut it down. 350 00:14:06,800 --> 00:14:10,310 >> They were using at one at 351 00:14:10,320 --> 00:14:10,840 » Yeah. 352 00:14:10,840 --> 00:14:12,120 >> Manor. 353 00:14:12,120 --> 00:14:14,080 >> East Pennsylvania now East Manor and 354 00:14:14,080 --> 00:14:15,440 Pennsylvania. Yeah. 355 00:14:15,440 --> 00:14:17,880 >> Yeah, in between Manor and Pennsylvania. 356 00:14:17,880 --> 00:14:19,160 >> It's back. It's back. That's right. It's 357 00:14:19,160 --> 00:14:21,080 behind your place. Yeah, it's down the 358 00:14:21,080 --> 00:14:22,120 hill behind my house. 359 00:14:22,120 --> 00:14:23,520 >> Yeah. 360 00:14:23,520 --> 00:14:23,800 >> Is it 361 00:14:23,800 --> 00:14:24,680 >> Uh so 362 00:14:24,680 --> 00:14:26,920 >> Is it threatening a structure? 363 00:14:26,920 --> 00:14:27,320 >> What? 364 00:14:27,320 --> 00:14:28,040 >> No. 365 00:14:28,040 --> 00:14:28,760 >> Theirs or yours? 366 00:14:28,760 --> 00:14:29,120 >> No. 367 00:14:29,120 --> 00:14:30,680 >> I have no idea. I haven't gone out to 368 00:14:30,680 --> 00:14:32,640 look at it. 369 00:14:32,640 --> 00:14:34,000 >> Not that I'm aware of. 370 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:37,190 >> Where's the bamboo at? 371 00:14:37,200 --> 00:14:40,080 » I believe it's behind the property on 372 00:14:40,080 --> 00:14:42,880 Walnut. Is the bamboo that she is 373 00:14:42,880 --> 00:14:44,000 Uh 374 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,200 Walnut. 375 00:14:45,200 --> 00:14:49,230 >> Where's that at? 376 00:14:49,240 --> 00:14:52,080 » So, across from the library. 377 00:14:52,080 --> 00:14:53,160 >> Okay. 378 00:14:53,160 --> 00:14:55,280 The little diagonal that goes down the 379 00:14:55,280 --> 00:14:56,280 >> Yeah. 380 00:14:56,280 --> 00:14:58,000 >> And it's 381 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,480 on the left side if we're leaving from 382 00:14:59,480 --> 00:14:59,839 here. 383 00:14:59,839 --> 00:15:03,720 >> Right. And if the bamboo itself is 384 00:15:03,720 --> 00:15:05,920 near the alley behind the behind the 385 00:15:05,920 --> 00:15:08,390 property. 386 00:15:08,400 --> 00:15:09,720 » Okay. 387 00:15:09,720 --> 00:15:11,240 You know, I don't know somebody that I 388 00:15:11,240 --> 00:15:13,720 don't went down there and looked at it. 389 00:15:13,720 --> 00:15:14,760 Just look at it. 390 00:15:14,760 --> 00:15:18,400 >> Yeah, she's been three meetings and then 391 00:15:18,400 --> 00:15:19,040 this one. 392 00:15:19,040 --> 00:15:23,390 >> So, she she 393 00:15:23,400 --> 00:15:24,440 » That's what I thought. 394 00:15:24,440 --> 00:15:25,000 >> Yeah. 395 00:15:25,000 --> 00:15:26,320 >> here in the alley. 396 00:15:26,320 --> 00:15:28,440 >> Now, the uh the town does keep the uh 397 00:15:28,440 --> 00:15:34,310 the um public side cut and 398 00:15:34,320 --> 00:15:35,000 » Well, 399 00:15:35,000 --> 00:15:36,840 >> we'll follow up. I'll follow up with her 400 00:15:36,840 --> 00:15:38,160 and and have that discussion. 401 00:15:38,160 --> 00:15:40,560 >> But, we don't normally clear out things 402 00:15:40,560 --> 00:15:41,800 on private property. 403 00:15:41,800 --> 00:15:44,350 >> Correct. 404 00:15:44,360 --> 00:15:45,560 If we 405 00:15:45,560 --> 00:15:45,920 >> Yeah. 406 00:15:45,920 --> 00:15:49,360 >> That That opens up a whole can of worms. 407 00:15:49,360 --> 00:15:51,280 >> That down there on Pennsylvania, 408 00:15:51,280 --> 00:15:52,880 somebody went there and cut down cuz the 409 00:15:52,880 --> 00:15:54,360 police department got tired of people 410 00:15:54,360 --> 00:15:56,360 hiding in the bamboo and doing whatever 411 00:15:56,360 --> 00:15:58,240 they were doing in there. So, when it 412 00:15:58,240 --> 00:16:00,640 suits the town, 413 00:16:00,640 --> 00:16:02,240 we do it. And I'm not saying that we 414 00:16:02,240 --> 00:16:04,360 should. I'm asking a question that was 415 00:16:04,360 --> 00:16:06,240 asked of me. So, I'm passing it on. 416 00:16:06,240 --> 00:16:07,880 >> I'd like to stop having it come up at 417 00:16:07,880 --> 00:16:09,480 every meeting if we can kind of put some 418 00:16:09,480 --> 00:16:10,600 sort of resolution to it. 419 00:16:10,600 --> 00:16:11,960 >> Well, then it's then it then it needs to 420 00:16:11,960 --> 00:16:14,200 just become a yes or no and a definite 421 00:16:14,200 --> 00:16:17,320 yes or no. Either we will or we won't. 422 00:16:17,320 --> 00:16:18,600 Or it's going to continue coming up 423 00:16:18,600 --> 00:16:20,240 along with our other issues. And as a 424 00:16:20,240 --> 00:16:22,240 property owner, 425 00:16:22,240 --> 00:16:23,680 that's allowed. 426 00:16:23,680 --> 00:16:25,280 But, we'll we'll just move forward for 427 00:16:25,280 --> 00:16:28,240 right now. I just wanted like I said, 428 00:16:28,240 --> 00:16:29,360 I promised her that I would ask the 429 00:16:29,360 --> 00:16:30,480 question that was asked. 430 00:16:30,480 --> 00:16:31,800 >> Okay. Thank you. 431 00:16:31,800 --> 00:16:33,360 >> I have wrote it down for myself, too, to 432 00:16:33,360 --> 00:16:35,920 ask about it. 433 00:16:35,920 --> 00:16:38,320 >> Um in terms of police report, uh because 434 00:16:38,320 --> 00:16:40,839 the meeting is a week early this month, 435 00:16:40,839 --> 00:16:42,960 um and because the 436 00:16:42,960 --> 00:16:44,280 um 437 00:16:44,280 --> 00:16:46,320 police report is based on the monthly 438 00:16:46,320 --> 00:16:49,200 data, and the monthly data wasn't we 439 00:16:49,200 --> 00:16:51,440 didn't have the full month's data until 440 00:16:51,440 --> 00:16:53,880 this weekend, um the police report will 441 00:16:53,880 --> 00:16:56,640 be included in next month's uh report. 442 00:16:56,640 --> 00:16:58,839 Uh and that should read mayor's report, 443 00:16:58,839 --> 00:16:59,680 but uh 444 00:16:59,680 --> 00:17:01,040 if the mayor has a report 445 00:17:01,040 --> 00:17:01,880 >> Um 446 00:17:01,880 --> 00:17:04,319 not right now. I'm still working on 447 00:17:04,319 --> 00:17:05,839 everything and trying to learn 448 00:17:05,839 --> 00:17:07,520 everything. 449 00:17:07,520 --> 00:17:09,360 Have a little patience with me, please. 450 00:17:09,360 --> 00:17:12,120 >> Absolutely. And uh town attorney? 451 00:17:12,120 --> 00:17:13,800 >> Uh I don't have anything particularly to 452 00:17:13,800 --> 00:17:15,079 report at this time other than what we 453 00:17:15,079 --> 00:17:17,240 will be discussing in closed session and 454 00:17:17,240 --> 00:17:18,920 have to discuss any questions if you 455 00:17:18,920 --> 00:17:20,439 have them. Close 456 00:17:20,439 --> 00:17:24,160 >> Sounds good. Uh committee reports? 457 00:17:24,160 --> 00:17:27,230 >> Okay. 458 00:17:27,240 --> 00:17:29,440 So, 459 00:17:29,440 --> 00:17:30,440 we're talking about the committee 460 00:17:30,440 --> 00:17:31,080 reports? 461 00:17:31,080 --> 00:17:31,400 >> Mhm. 462 00:17:31,400 --> 00:17:32,440 >> Just going down the list. 463 00:17:32,440 --> 00:17:36,280 >> Okay, the finance committee. 464 00:17:36,280 --> 00:17:39,950 >> Nothing to share at this time. 465 00:17:39,960 --> 00:17:41,400 » Personnel committee? 466 00:17:41,400 --> 00:17:44,120 >> Nothing right now. 467 00:17:44,120 --> 00:17:44,880 >> Okay. 468 00:17:44,880 --> 00:17:47,320 Community development? 469 00:17:47,320 --> 00:17:49,560 >> Currently not 470 00:17:49,560 --> 00:17:50,320 existing. 471 00:17:50,320 --> 00:17:51,200 >> Okay. 472 00:17:51,200 --> 00:17:52,880 >> Does the committee not exist, or a chair 473 00:17:52,880 --> 00:17:53,920 does not exist? 474 00:17:53,920 --> 00:17:55,080 >> The committee doesn't exist. 475 00:17:55,080 --> 00:17:55,880 >> Both. 476 00:17:55,880 --> 00:17:57,440 >> Okay. 477 00:17:57,440 --> 00:17:59,320 >> Uh infrastructure 478 00:17:59,320 --> 00:17:59,800 committee? 479 00:17:59,800 --> 00:18:01,120 >> Nothing right now. 480 00:18:01,120 --> 00:18:02,600 >> Okay. 481 00:18:02,600 --> 00:18:05,200 Then we got the economic development 482 00:18:05,200 --> 00:18:05,720 committee? 483 00:18:05,720 --> 00:18:07,720 >> Uh nothing from economic development. 484 00:18:07,720 --> 00:18:09,880 >> Okay. The planning commission? 485 00:18:09,880 --> 00:18:11,440 >> The planning commission, I do need to 486 00:18:11,440 --> 00:18:13,080 set a a meeting date. Uh they will be 487 00:18:13,080 --> 00:18:15,840 meeting uh soon. Uh there are some 488 00:18:15,840 --> 00:18:17,840 legislative changes that uh there are 489 00:18:17,840 --> 00:18:19,040 some changes that came down from the 490 00:18:19,040 --> 00:18:20,760 legislature that um 491 00:18:20,760 --> 00:18:22,600 we need to make uh with our zoning 492 00:18:22,600 --> 00:18:24,920 ordinances. So, that'll be 493 00:18:24,920 --> 00:18:26,920 >> the one that in a moment of insanity I 494 00:18:26,920 --> 00:18:28,680 volunteered to be on? 495 00:18:28,680 --> 00:18:29,640 >> I believe so. 496 00:18:29,640 --> 00:18:30,237 >> Okay. 497 00:18:30,237 --> 00:18:32,080 >> [laughter] 498 00:18:32,080 --> 00:18:33,800 >> Well, please keep me posted. 499 00:18:33,800 --> 00:18:36,070 >> Will do. 500 00:18:36,080 --> 00:18:39,160 » And then the temporary water committee? 501 00:18:39,160 --> 00:18:40,040 >> No. 502 00:18:40,040 --> 00:18:40,920 >> Temporary. 503 00:18:40,920 --> 00:18:43,520 >> I have a I do have a follow-up from my I 504 00:18:43,520 --> 00:18:45,000 stuck it in there during the water 505 00:18:45,000 --> 00:18:46,640 committee last time. 506 00:18:46,640 --> 00:18:49,640 I did get a report that there's a 507 00:18:49,640 --> 00:18:52,800 recurring use and some miscommunication 508 00:18:52,800 --> 00:18:56,720 about the water that was taken from the 509 00:18:56,720 --> 00:18:57,280 uh 510 00:18:57,280 --> 00:18:59,320 hydrant up at the train station that I 511 00:18:59,320 --> 00:19:01,240 brought up at the last meeting. 512 00:19:01,240 --> 00:19:05,000 But, I'm hoping that we are have going to have some better 513 00:19:05,000 --> 00:19:06,920 contract management and follow-up going 514 00:19:06,920 --> 00:19:08,360 forward in the future. 515 00:19:08,360 --> 00:19:10,240 That somebody just doesn't show up and 516 00:19:10,240 --> 00:19:13,040 start pumping water and wasting water 517 00:19:13,040 --> 00:19:16,000 without us being aware that it's coming. 518 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:17,640 And if we have a contract, I think we 519 00:19:17,640 --> 00:19:19,160 should know when they're coming and that 520 00:19:19,160 --> 00:19:20,920 they should be organized and we should 521 00:19:20,920 --> 00:19:22,920 be aware and on top of it. 522 00:19:22,920 --> 00:19:25,640 >> To clarify, um the town did not have a 523 00:19:25,640 --> 00:19:27,040 contract with this company. The railroad 524 00:19:27,040 --> 00:19:28,560 had a contract with 525 00:19:28,560 --> 00:19:31,080 uh them and um so it was uh 526 00:19:31,080 --> 00:19:32,680 miscommunication between the railroad 527 00:19:32,680 --> 00:19:34,440 and the company with whom they 528 00:19:34,440 --> 00:19:35,240 contracted. 529 00:19:35,240 --> 00:19:37,040 >> did the But whose water is it is what 530 00:19:37,040 --> 00:19:38,040 I'm saying? 531 00:19:38,040 --> 00:19:39,840 >> Uh ultimately they paid for it. So it 532 00:19:39,840 --> 00:19:40,800 was But now though 533 00:19:40,800 --> 00:19:41,600 >> Ultimately they did. 534 00:19:41,600 --> 00:19:42,000 >> Right. 535 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,640 >> saying is 536 00:19:43,640 --> 00:19:45,520 there is a chance that that would not 537 00:19:45,520 --> 00:19:46,680 have occurred. 538 00:19:46,680 --> 00:19:47,920 Especially the stuff that they dumped 539 00:19:47,920 --> 00:19:49,680 all over the ground. 540 00:19:49,680 --> 00:19:52,120 So I'm just saying that if they're going 541 00:19:52,120 --> 00:19:54,800 to be using town resources, I would 542 00:19:54,800 --> 00:19:56,920 expect that we have some town follow-up 543 00:19:56,920 --> 00:19:58,120 is all I'm asking. 544 00:19:58,120 --> 00:19:58,960 >> Is it 545 00:19:58,960 --> 00:19:59,360 >> In 546 00:19:59,360 --> 00:20:02,080 >> follow-up with it, is it difficult to 547 00:20:02,080 --> 00:20:04,440 put some measuring device on 548 00:20:04,440 --> 00:20:05,040 >> That would be 549 00:20:05,040 --> 00:20:07,400 >> those hydrants? 550 00:20:07,400 --> 00:20:10,840 Or some way to meter them where 551 00:20:10,840 --> 00:20:11,880 um 552 00:20:11,880 --> 00:20:13,640 you know, if anybody in you know, in 553 00:20:13,640 --> 00:20:14,880 that particular instance you had a 554 00:20:14,880 --> 00:20:16,240 company that they've done it the same 555 00:20:16,240 --> 00:20:17,920 way the same time year after year after 556 00:20:17,920 --> 00:20:19,240 year and they somebody with the 557 00:20:19,240 --> 00:20:21,240 railroad's always paid. 558 00:20:21,240 --> 00:20:23,240 This time it sounded like maybe somebody 559 00:20:23,240 --> 00:20:25,440 with the railroad forgot or wasn't 560 00:20:25,440 --> 00:20:28,600 experienced or didn't understand. 561 00:20:28,600 --> 00:20:31,840 But how can we Is there a way to um 562 00:20:31,840 --> 00:20:32,760 >> To meter the hydrants? 563 00:20:32,760 --> 00:20:34,440 >> Put a cap on it and just say, "Hey look, 564 00:20:34,440 --> 00:20:35,680 when you open it there's going to be 565 00:20:35,680 --> 00:20:37,840 this." And then have the guys ride by 566 00:20:37,840 --> 00:20:39,400 there each month and just look at it and 567 00:20:39,400 --> 00:20:40,160 just 568 00:20:40,160 --> 00:20:41,440 when it's been used. 569 00:20:41,440 --> 00:20:45,160 >> It's possible. I would recommend because 570 00:20:45,160 --> 00:20:47,800 we have the application out for the uh 571 00:20:47,800 --> 00:20:49,600 CDS funding 572 00:20:49,600 --> 00:20:51,320 uh that is um 573 00:20:51,320 --> 00:20:53,960 has been approved by um 574 00:20:53,960 --> 00:20:56,720 uh Congressman McGuire and 575 00:20:56,720 --> 00:20:57,920 All right, for the uh for the for the 576 00:20:57,920 --> 00:21:00,680 water meters that 1.3 million for water 577 00:21:00,680 --> 00:21:02,600 meters uh and it's 578 00:21:02,600 --> 00:21:05,080 I think the the next step it I believe 579 00:21:05,080 --> 00:21:06,600 think through the House Finance 580 00:21:06,600 --> 00:21:08,480 Committee and next step is, you know, 581 00:21:08,480 --> 00:21:09,480 budget. Um 582 00:21:09,480 --> 00:21:11,320 >> Correct. We can get one of those put in. 583 00:21:11,320 --> 00:21:12,760 >> Correct. Right. 584 00:21:12,760 --> 00:21:13,760 >> If they don't get If they don't get 585 00:21:13,760 --> 00:21:15,954 hacked like the other seven states. 586 00:21:15,954 --> 00:21:18,230 >> [laughter] 587 00:21:18,240 --> 00:21:20,240 » Yeah, that's true. 588 00:21:20,240 --> 00:21:21,320 >> There's something to be said for real 589 00:21:21,320 --> 00:21:23,159 people checking real meters, I guess. 590 00:21:23,159 --> 00:21:23,680 >> [laughter] 591 00:21:23,680 --> 00:21:26,560 >> I don't disagree. 592 00:21:26,560 --> 00:21:27,640 >> That's all I had with that. 593 00:21:27,640 --> 00:21:28,280 >> Okay. Thank you. 594 00:21:28,280 --> 00:21:30,200 >> Thank you. 595 00:21:30,200 --> 00:21:32,840 >> And then we have new business, say USDA 596 00:21:32,840 --> 00:21:35,400 resolution. 597 00:21:35,400 --> 00:21:38,000 >> Okay, thank you. Uh if council will turn 598 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:41,040 to the USD USDA resolution, um it's a 599 00:21:41,040 --> 00:21:42,280 requirement for moving forward with the 600 00:21:42,280 --> 00:21:43,960 CDBG funding for the community center 601 00:21:43,960 --> 00:21:46,680 renovations. Actually got this on um 602 00:21:46,680 --> 00:21:49,360 Friday afternoon as I was finalizing the 603 00:21:49,360 --> 00:21:50,800 packets. So, 604 00:21:50,800 --> 00:21:52,840 here it is. Um 605 00:21:52,840 --> 00:21:53,960 uh 606 00:21:53,960 --> 00:21:56,040 basically it says uh the governing body 607 00:21:56,040 --> 00:21:57,720 consists of seven council members, 608 00:21:57,720 --> 00:21:59,920 mayor, and duly called meeting 609 00:21:59,920 --> 00:22:02,800 um with quorum, resolved that 610 00:22:02,800 --> 00:22:05,400 um it's basically just a requirement of 611 00:22:05,400 --> 00:22:07,480 USDA for 612 00:22:07,480 --> 00:22:08,680 um 613 00:22:08,680 --> 00:22:10,600 for the renovation of the community 614 00:22:10,600 --> 00:22:13,240 center project. 615 00:22:13,240 --> 00:22:14,920 >> Who's going to be project manager on 616 00:22:14,920 --> 00:22:16,160 that? 617 00:22:16,160 --> 00:22:17,400 Is something going to be Is the scope of 618 00:22:17,400 --> 00:22:19,560 work going to be laid out in front? 619 00:22:19,560 --> 00:22:21,680 And you guys say, "Okay, this is all the 620 00:22:21,680 --> 00:22:22,880 things that are going to be done." Is 621 00:22:22,880 --> 00:22:24,280 there going to be somebody 622 00:22:24,280 --> 00:22:26,800 with the subs or the contractors that or 623 00:22:26,800 --> 00:22:28,040 we're going to handle the hiring of the 624 00:22:28,040 --> 00:22:29,920 contractors and they just give us the 625 00:22:29,920 --> 00:22:31,280 financing and they pay for it? 626 00:22:31,280 --> 00:22:31,920 >> [clears throat] 627 00:22:31,920 --> 00:22:34,160 >> Or do they have a hand in the actual 628 00:22:34,160 --> 00:22:35,960 >> So, there are federal procurement uh 629 00:22:35,960 --> 00:22:37,240 requirements that we have to uh we have 630 00:22:37,240 --> 00:22:38,320 to follow. 631 00:22:38,320 --> 00:22:41,280 Um and the first one um will need to go 632 00:22:41,280 --> 00:22:45,520 through the procurement process on they told me on Friday that we need to 633 00:22:45,520 --> 00:22:47,880 actually hire an architect uh or an 634 00:22:47,880 --> 00:22:49,640 architectural firm to approve the plans 635 00:22:49,640 --> 00:22:52,520 and such. Um which we will probably be 636 00:22:52,520 --> 00:22:54,360 utilizing as long as it's allowable, 637 00:22:54,360 --> 00:22:56,040 utilizing the 638 00:22:56,040 --> 00:22:57,440 um 639 00:22:57,440 --> 00:23:00,280 uh on-call contract that uh CRC has with 640 00:23:00,280 --> 00:23:03,400 Hill Studio. Austin Hill Studio knows us 641 00:23:03,400 --> 00:23:04,960 and we we're working with them on 642 00:23:04,960 --> 00:23:05,760 several other things. 643 00:23:05,760 --> 00:23:07,000 >> But the actual project will have a 644 00:23:07,000 --> 00:23:08,960 project manager like a 645 00:23:08,960 --> 00:23:10,680 and a contractor that's going to do the 646 00:23:10,680 --> 00:23:11,960 work, is that right? 647 00:23:11,960 --> 00:23:14,400 >> So, the 648 00:23:14,400 --> 00:23:15,840 and I don't want to get too ahead of 649 00:23:15,840 --> 00:23:16,880 myself 650 00:23:16,880 --> 00:23:18,400 um because like I said there are 651 00:23:18,400 --> 00:23:21,680 procurement uh uh requirements, but 652 00:23:21,680 --> 00:23:23,600 the only company I've been able to find 653 00:23:23,600 --> 00:23:26,360 to do underneath uh there's only one 654 00:23:26,360 --> 00:23:28,560 company that has the skill that I've 655 00:23:28,560 --> 00:23:29,720 been able to find, but again we'll go 656 00:23:29,720 --> 00:23:30,480 through the 657 00:23:30,480 --> 00:23:33,680 uh requirements um to do that uh um 658 00:23:33,680 --> 00:23:36,360 to do everything under there. Um 659 00:23:36,360 --> 00:23:38,440 they'll be handling that and then we'll 660 00:23:38,440 --> 00:23:39,880 um 661 00:23:39,880 --> 00:23:41,120 be looking at our next steps for the uh 662 00:23:41,120 --> 00:23:42,560 for the roof. 663 00:23:42,560 --> 00:23:43,800 And then 664 00:23:43,800 --> 00:23:46,640 any interior uh changes. 665 00:23:46,640 --> 00:23:48,880 The biggest things are underneath the 666 00:23:48,880 --> 00:23:51,640 building to level it off and to 667 00:23:51,640 --> 00:23:53,200 >> stabilize 668 00:23:53,200 --> 00:23:55,080 >> And I know this is bringing the attorney 669 00:23:55,080 --> 00:23:56,680 out in me, but do you review these 670 00:23:56,680 --> 00:23:58,040 contracts or do you review these 671 00:23:58,040 --> 00:23:58,720 contracts? 672 00:23:58,720 --> 00:24:00,720 >> I'll review when they're submitted to me 673 00:24:00,720 --> 00:24:02,680 and requested requested review. 674 00:24:02,680 --> 00:24:04,480 >> Thank you, that's what I mean. 675 00:24:04,480 --> 00:24:07,920 >> Okay. So, um all I need is just a um 676 00:24:07,920 --> 00:24:10,480 motion to approve the uh resolution. 677 00:24:10,480 --> 00:24:12,720 >> I move. 678 00:24:12,720 --> 00:24:16,470 >> Second. 679 00:24:16,480 --> 00:24:17,560 » All in favor? 680 00:24:17,560 --> 00:24:20,470 >> I. 681 00:24:20,480 --> 00:24:21,240 » Opposed. 682 00:24:21,240 --> 00:24:23,240 >> All opposed? 683 00:24:23,240 --> 00:24:24,320 >> Okay. 684 00:24:24,320 --> 00:24:26,320 Motion carries. 685 00:24:26,320 --> 00:24:28,160 >> Motion carried. 686 00:24:28,160 --> 00:24:30,120 >> Okay, thank you. Um next step on the uh 687 00:24:30,120 --> 00:24:32,920 on the agenda is the Parks and Community 688 00:24:32,920 --> 00:24:34,400 Committee. 689 00:24:34,400 --> 00:24:36,120 Um 690 00:24:36,120 --> 00:24:40,240 and uh if Council will turn to that 691 00:24:40,240 --> 00:24:41,800 So, the current Community Development 692 00:24:41,800 --> 00:24:43,480 Committee has no members as you know, we 693 00:24:43,480 --> 00:24:45,280 mentioned earlier and the Infrastructure 694 00:24:45,280 --> 00:24:48,440 Committee charge is somewhat vague. Um 695 00:24:48,440 --> 00:24:50,480 there's also been uh significant 696 00:24:50,480 --> 00:24:53,160 discussion on Parks and Recreation. 697 00:24:53,160 --> 00:24:56,080 Uh so and and a committee uh can help 698 00:24:56,080 --> 00:24:57,760 oversee operations in parks and 699 00:24:57,760 --> 00:24:59,320 recreation and recurring community 700 00:24:59,320 --> 00:25:00,680 projects. 701 00:25:00,680 --> 00:25:02,240 So, the proposal here is to merge the 702 00:25:02,240 --> 00:25:03,600 infrastructure and community development 703 00:25:03,600 --> 00:25:06,160 committees and and add parks to the 704 00:25:06,160 --> 00:25:08,240 charge and you can read the read the 705 00:25:08,240 --> 00:25:10,600 charge for yourselves in 706 00:25:10,600 --> 00:25:13,960 there. Um of course the the mayor um 707 00:25:13,960 --> 00:25:16,760 appoints committees. Um but this is here 708 00:25:16,760 --> 00:25:25,310 for council discussion and and feedback. 709 00:25:25,320 --> 00:25:27,600 » So, I guess one of the things 710 00:25:27,600 --> 00:25:31,000 that's going to play heavily into this 711 00:25:31,000 --> 00:25:33,160 is going to be 712 00:25:33,160 --> 00:25:34,600 the ball fields 713 00:25:34,600 --> 00:25:37,360 and the responsibility for that 7 acres 714 00:25:37,360 --> 00:25:41,120 over there that currently is with 715 00:25:41,120 --> 00:25:43,480 the rec association. 716 00:25:43,480 --> 00:25:45,840 Um because really looking through this 717 00:25:45,840 --> 00:25:48,200 >> And the homecoming and Christmas parade. 718 00:25:48,200 --> 00:25:50,910 >> Yeah. Um 719 00:25:50,920 --> 00:25:52,960 but that's even 720 00:25:52,960 --> 00:25:54,720 time framed. I'm more concerned about 721 00:25:54,720 --> 00:25:57,400 the money and the work and the labor and 722 00:25:57,400 --> 00:25:59,600 the constant 723 00:25:59,600 --> 00:26:01,720 fixing up. I I personally don't have a 724 00:26:01,720 --> 00:26:03,240 problem with doing this. I think it'd be 725 00:26:03,240 --> 00:26:05,160 great to have somebody overseeing that 726 00:26:05,160 --> 00:26:06,520 stuff 727 00:26:06,520 --> 00:26:08,960 uh as well as 728 00:26:08,960 --> 00:26:10,800 other problems that we've got in 729 00:26:10,800 --> 00:26:12,480 infrastructure. So, as long as it's a 730 00:26:12,480 --> 00:26:14,280 combination 731 00:26:14,280 --> 00:26:16,160 of all of that, but it's going to take 732 00:26:16,160 --> 00:26:17,880 probably more than just 733 00:26:17,880 --> 00:26:18,568 my partner here. 734 00:26:18,568 --> 00:26:19,040 >> [clears throat] 735 00:26:19,040 --> 00:26:21,440 >> I have a ques- When you say oversee the 736 00:26:21,440 --> 00:26:23,000 use, maintenance, and improvement, does 737 00:26:23,000 --> 00:26:24,920 that mean oversee the people that do 738 00:26:24,920 --> 00:26:25,640 those things? 739 00:26:25,640 --> 00:26:28,360 >> Uh no. Just uh in oversee maybe the uh 740 00:26:28,360 --> 00:26:32,430 the wrong word, but um 741 00:26:32,440 --> 00:26:33,680 monitor 742 00:26:33,680 --> 00:26:37,950 potentially might be a better word or 743 00:26:37,960 --> 00:26:39,320 » Okay. 744 00:26:39,320 --> 00:26:40,680 I still think that could be flushed out 745 00:26:40,680 --> 00:26:42,280 a little just a little bit so everybody 746 00:26:42,280 --> 00:26:43,920 knows their place. You know what I mean? 747 00:26:43,920 --> 00:26:45,320 >> Right. No, I appreciate that. 748 00:26:45,320 --> 00:26:46,480 >> could be sort of sticky. 749 00:26:46,480 --> 00:26:47,560 >> Right. Right. 750 00:26:47,560 --> 00:26:50,750 >> And confusing. 751 00:26:50,760 --> 00:26:52,920 » I think what he means is that there's 752 00:26:52,920 --> 00:26:56,480 somebody who puts everything together. 753 00:26:56,480 --> 00:26:59,200 Kind of like the maintenance 754 00:26:59,200 --> 00:27:00,160 stuff. 755 00:27:00,160 --> 00:27:02,360 Where you have somebody who really puts 756 00:27:02,360 --> 00:27:04,800 everybody together and checks on 757 00:27:04,800 --> 00:27:06,480 everything. And when something is 758 00:27:06,480 --> 00:27:08,400 missing, 759 00:27:08,400 --> 00:27:09,880 just working on all that. 760 00:27:09,880 --> 00:27:11,880 >> Yeah, I get I get her point though. I 761 00:27:11,880 --> 00:27:13,680 mean, 762 00:27:13,680 --> 00:27:15,360 our town staff are going to be the ones 763 00:27:15,360 --> 00:27:16,600 that 764 00:27:16,600 --> 00:27:17,400 >> actually do 765 00:27:17,400 --> 00:27:19,080 >> do all of this stuff. 766 00:27:19,080 --> 00:27:21,920 >> Yeah, but I think yeah, a lot people who 767 00:27:21,920 --> 00:27:24,720 would like to volunteer too to cut the 768 00:27:24,720 --> 00:27:27,520 grass when eventually the town can 769 00:27:27,520 --> 00:27:29,440 provide the lawn mower, 770 00:27:29,440 --> 00:27:30,880 people would do that. 771 00:27:30,880 --> 00:27:32,200 >> No, we're not going to do that though 772 00:27:32,200 --> 00:27:34,480 from a liability standpoint. I'm 773 00:27:34,480 --> 00:27:35,680 speaking specifically 774 00:27:35,680 --> 00:27:37,760 >> Well, they could be coordinate. Yes. 775 00:27:37,760 --> 00:27:39,920 >> Well, that I I like that. 776 00:27:39,920 --> 00:27:41,960 To help coordinate the right. 777 00:27:41,960 --> 00:27:42,840 >> with staff. 778 00:27:42,840 --> 00:27:45,800 >> So, I I appreciate that. So, if we if we 779 00:27:45,800 --> 00:27:48,160 change oversee to help coordinate. 780 00:27:48,160 --> 00:27:48,760 >> Yeah. 781 00:27:48,760 --> 00:27:49,160 >> Okay. 782 00:27:49,160 --> 00:27:51,000 >> Cuz they can listen to go out and and 783 00:27:51,000 --> 00:27:54,400 see if one of the guys says, "Hey, 784 00:27:54,400 --> 00:27:55,480 he doesn't have to come necessarily 785 00:27:55,480 --> 00:27:57,480 directly to you. He can call 786 00:27:57,480 --> 00:27:59,240 whoever and say, 787 00:27:59,240 --> 00:28:00,400 you know, we've got this issue with the 788 00:28:00,400 --> 00:28:01,280 park." 789 00:28:01,280 --> 00:28:03,120 >> Cuz if you gave me that oversee, I'd be 790 00:28:03,120 --> 00:28:04,679 all over it. 791 00:28:04,679 --> 00:28:05,280 >> [laughter] 792 00:28:05,280 --> 00:28:06,160 >> Ask me anything. 793 00:28:06,160 --> 00:28:06,644 >> Yeah, 794 00:28:06,644 --> 00:28:06,680 >> [clears throat] 795 00:28:06,680 --> 00:28:10,350 >> that's what I'm afraid of. 796 00:28:10,360 --> 00:28:11,640 But yeah, we don't want to get too 797 00:28:11,640 --> 00:28:13,960 involved in in staff's 798 00:28:13,960 --> 00:28:15,200 day-to-day stuff. 799 00:28:15,200 --> 00:28:16,800 >> Right. 800 00:28:16,800 --> 00:28:17,360 >> So, 801 00:28:17,360 --> 00:28:18,080 >> That's what I'm saying. 802 00:28:18,080 --> 00:28:20,200 >> I I like the idea. I and I think that 803 00:28:20,200 --> 00:28:21,280 again, it's going to become really 804 00:28:21,280 --> 00:28:23,600 important if we end up moving forward 805 00:28:23,600 --> 00:28:27,760 and talking more with Nottoway Rec Association about 806 00:28:27,760 --> 00:28:29,520 having the responsibility for that 807 00:28:29,520 --> 00:28:32,080 project over there, then it's going to 808 00:28:32,080 --> 00:28:33,560 be 809 00:28:33,560 --> 00:28:35,360 it's a lot of maintenance. It's a lot of 810 00:28:35,360 --> 00:28:37,400 this is old, this is broke, this needs 811 00:28:37,400 --> 00:28:39,200 to be fixed. What do we want to do? What 812 00:28:39,200 --> 00:28:40,920 don't we want to do? And there's going 813 00:28:40,920 --> 00:28:43,280 to need to be somebody to filter that. 814 00:28:43,280 --> 00:28:45,600 >> Right. And and that's part of our the 815 00:28:45,600 --> 00:28:47,320 So, it's coordinating coordinating with 816 00:28:47,320 --> 00:28:48,840 the wreck association, coordinating with 817 00:28:48,840 --> 00:28:51,080 the school for Golubic and and other 818 00:28:51,080 --> 00:28:51,840 facilities. 819 00:28:51,840 --> 00:28:54,560 >> How many 820 00:28:54,560 --> 00:28:57,040 people 821 00:28:57,040 --> 00:28:59,480 are on that committee? Is it just two? 822 00:28:59,480 --> 00:29:02,560 >> Uh so, it could be as many 823 00:29:02,560 --> 00:29:06,120 people as you want. We recommend four 824 00:29:06,120 --> 00:29:07,960 members of the governing body to limit 825 00:29:07,960 --> 00:29:10,400 it to two. Otherwise, we have to then 826 00:29:10,400 --> 00:29:12,960 start taking minutes and and such for 827 00:29:12,960 --> 00:29:13,400 >> cuz it's 828 00:29:13,400 --> 00:29:14,120 >> for meetings. 829 00:29:14,120 --> 00:29:18,560 >> It's well, right now on infrastructure 830 00:29:18,560 --> 00:29:20,880 Councilman Stith is the only member 831 00:29:20,880 --> 00:29:23,040 right now. That would be Oh, that's 832 00:29:23,040 --> 00:29:24,240 right. And 833 00:29:24,240 --> 00:29:26,680 >> Well, we haven't always done the best at 834 00:29:26,680 --> 00:29:28,360 following up on some of Stanley's 835 00:29:28,360 --> 00:29:30,080 recommendations and 836 00:29:30,080 --> 00:29:32,160 questions and issues either. 837 00:29:32,160 --> 00:29:34,880 >> this is a very broad Yeah, that's what I 838 00:29:34,880 --> 00:29:38,120 was large amount of things. 839 00:29:38,120 --> 00:29:39,840 That's what I was 840 00:29:39,840 --> 00:29:49,390 uh concerned about. Um 841 00:29:49,400 --> 00:29:50,800 » It takes three or more for it to be a 842 00:29:50,800 --> 00:29:52,720 meeting according to the 843 00:29:52,720 --> 00:29:54,560 >> Yeah. 844 00:29:54,560 --> 00:29:55,680 >> Three or more for a meeting. Has that 845 00:29:55,680 --> 00:29:56,760 changed recently? 846 00:29:56,760 --> 00:29:58,360 >> Well, it doesn't need to be 847 00:29:58,360 --> 00:29:59,680 The committee doesn't need to be filled 848 00:29:59,680 --> 00:30:00,880 with a bunch of council members. It 849 00:30:00,880 --> 00:30:02,240 needs to be filled with volunteers from 850 00:30:02,240 --> 00:30:02,960 our town. 851 00:30:02,960 --> 00:30:05,880 >> Well, well, good luck with that. 852 00:30:05,880 --> 00:30:07,920 >> And and not not even necessarily from 853 00:30:07,920 --> 00:30:10,440 town. It could be from uh from 854 00:30:10,440 --> 00:30:12,640 interested parties who may you know 855 00:30:12,640 --> 00:30:13,680 >> Yeah. 856 00:30:13,680 --> 00:30:14,720 >> depending on what the nature of this 857 00:30:14,720 --> 00:30:16,280 relationship 858 00:30:16,280 --> 00:30:17,800 the wreck league is, 859 00:30:17,800 --> 00:30:19,560 there are parents and people that want 860 00:30:19,560 --> 00:30:21,160 to be involved, that want to see things 861 00:30:21,160 --> 00:30:22,600 done differently. 862 00:30:22,600 --> 00:30:24,000 They need to be encouraged, just like 863 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,240 they've been down there, to get 864 00:30:25,240 --> 00:30:27,520 involved. And if they get involved, then 865 00:30:27,520 --> 00:30:29,160 maybe there's an opportunity to flesh 866 00:30:29,160 --> 00:30:31,600 that out more. Um and you've got two 867 00:30:31,600 --> 00:30:32,920 different ends of it. You've got the 868 00:30:32,920 --> 00:30:34,440 infrastructure end of it with people 869 00:30:34,440 --> 00:30:36,240 that are interested in getting alleys 870 00:30:36,240 --> 00:30:38,920 cleaned and ditches cleaned out 871 00:30:38,920 --> 00:30:41,000 all of that, as well as the recreational 872 00:30:41,000 --> 00:30:43,360 side. So, 873 00:30:43,360 --> 00:30:44,520 it's going to be like every other 874 00:30:44,520 --> 00:30:45,840 committee. You got to find somebody 875 00:30:45,840 --> 00:30:47,440 that's willing to do the additional work 876 00:30:47,440 --> 00:30:52,120 other than sitting here. That's hard to find. 877 00:30:52,120 --> 00:30:54,200 >> Okay, so everyone's in favor of the idea 878 00:30:54,200 --> 00:30:55,760 with that uh with that change? 879 00:30:55,760 --> 00:30:56,240 >> Yes, please. 880 00:30:56,240 --> 00:30:56,600 >> Okay. 881 00:30:56,600 --> 00:30:57,720 >> Mr. Smith, 882 00:30:57,720 --> 00:31:00,360 what are your thoughts? 883 00:31:00,360 --> 00:31:01,760 Actually, I have a suggestion. 884 00:31:01,760 --> 00:31:03,200 >> Well, 885 00:31:03,200 --> 00:31:04,720 if we can get a lot of people to 886 00:31:04,720 --> 00:31:06,560 volunteer to go down there and cut this 887 00:31:06,560 --> 00:31:08,680 grass, it's going to be difficult to cut 888 00:31:08,680 --> 00:31:10,080 already this year. 889 00:31:10,080 --> 00:31:12,400 >> I agree. Beamer Field looks awful. 890 00:31:12,400 --> 00:31:14,280 >> And they don't understand that they have 891 00:31:14,280 --> 00:31:14,960 a 892 00:31:14,960 --> 00:31:16,640 mower in the shed. 893 00:31:16,640 --> 00:31:19,640 >> They have a Fatboy 60 in zero turn 894 00:31:19,640 --> 00:31:20,560 locked up over there. 895 00:31:20,560 --> 00:31:22,080 >> And they never use it, so 896 00:31:22,080 --> 00:31:24,840 >> They won't even let the coaches use it. 897 00:31:24,840 --> 00:31:26,760 >> Well, what's the problem, the reason why 898 00:31:26,760 --> 00:31:27,760 they won't let them use 899 00:31:27,760 --> 00:31:28,400 >> Can't tell you. 900 00:31:28,400 --> 00:31:29,320 >> Liability? 901 00:31:29,320 --> 00:31:30,320 >> No idea. 902 00:31:30,320 --> 00:31:30,600 >> Oh. 903 00:31:30,600 --> 00:31:32,600 >> Who does it belong to? I got confused. 904 00:31:32,600 --> 00:31:34,240 Oh. 905 00:31:34,240 --> 00:31:36,200 >> Um Beamer Field, 906 00:31:36,200 --> 00:31:37,600 just quite honestly, needs one of you 907 00:31:37,600 --> 00:31:39,040 guys to run over there to look at it 908 00:31:39,040 --> 00:31:40,320 because it's 909 00:31:40,320 --> 00:31:42,360 My understanding from my years on there 910 00:31:42,360 --> 00:31:44,240 is that they are subject to the same 911 00:31:44,240 --> 00:31:45,320 ordinances that 912 00:31:45,320 --> 00:31:45,920 >> Mhm. 913 00:31:45,920 --> 00:31:47,760 >> anyone else is, so 914 00:31:47,760 --> 00:31:49,880 I wrote Bob before I went on vacation, 915 00:31:49,880 --> 00:31:52,280 and it was 916 00:31:52,280 --> 00:31:54,120 >> Mhm. 917 00:31:54,120 --> 00:31:55,880 >> Is that from the table or the ground? 918 00:31:55,880 --> 00:31:57,960 >> From the table to the ground. 919 00:31:57,960 --> 00:31:59,280 And that tall. 920 00:31:59,280 --> 00:32:00,520 The grass has been running in the middle 921 00:32:00,520 --> 00:32:03,720 of Beamer Field all summer. It's not 922 00:32:03,720 --> 00:32:04,320 >> All right. 923 00:32:04,320 --> 00:32:04,640 >> Okay. 924 00:32:04,640 --> 00:32:06,280 >> I will go down there and cut it. All I 925 00:32:06,280 --> 00:32:07,320 need is 926 00:32:07,320 --> 00:32:09,120 permission permission to use the 927 00:32:09,120 --> 00:32:10,920 equipment down there. 928 00:32:10,920 --> 00:32:15,520 If I need to sign off on liabilities, 929 00:32:15,520 --> 00:32:18,040 I will sign a piece of paper or petition 930 00:32:18,040 --> 00:32:19,920 or something. And I'd be okay with doing 931 00:32:19,920 --> 00:32:20,720 that. 932 00:32:20,720 --> 00:32:22,400 >> My husband was offering this, too, to do 933 00:32:22,400 --> 00:32:22,480 that. 934 00:32:22,480 --> 00:32:24,360 >> Well, that's not the liability at this 935 00:32:24,360 --> 00:32:25,480 point. 936 00:32:25,480 --> 00:32:27,680 >> Just to keep it nicely for the town, so 937 00:32:27,680 --> 00:32:29,440 the kids can play there and all that. 938 00:32:29,440 --> 00:32:30,960 >> That's the problem. They can't just play 939 00:32:30,960 --> 00:32:32,880 there. That's private property, and it's 940 00:32:32,880 --> 00:32:34,880 owned by it's managed and leased by the 941 00:32:34,880 --> 00:32:36,400 Rec Association, and they don't want 942 00:32:36,400 --> 00:32:38,040 people just going out there and using 943 00:32:38,040 --> 00:32:38,080 it. 944 00:32:38,080 --> 00:32:39,720 >> Then then enforce the ordinance and make 945 00:32:39,720 --> 00:32:40,160 them clean it up. 946 00:32:40,160 --> 00:32:42,360 >> Yeah, make the rec association do it. 947 00:32:42,360 --> 00:32:44,040 >> a need to have a discussion. 948 00:32:44,040 --> 00:32:44,440 >> Sure. 949 00:32:44,440 --> 00:32:44,720 >> Yeah. 950 00:32:44,720 --> 00:32:45,760 >> about several things. 951 00:32:45,760 --> 00:32:46,440 >> What happened to you? 952 00:32:46,440 --> 00:32:46,840 >> Okay. 953 00:32:46,840 --> 00:32:47,800 >> Well, and 954 00:32:47,800 --> 00:32:50,280 >> Oh, we did. We did have 955 00:32:50,280 --> 00:32:51,760 That's what we need to do here. 956 00:32:51,760 --> 00:32:53,760 >> And that brings us to uh to the uh the 957 00:32:53,760 --> 00:32:55,600 next item in the agenda, which is the uh 958 00:32:55,600 --> 00:32:57,720 park cleanup day. 959 00:32:57,720 --> 00:32:59,720 Um so, we've had significant attention 960 00:32:59,720 --> 00:33:02,120 given to the ballparks uh in the parks 961 00:33:02,120 --> 00:33:03,280 and ballfields in recent months, 962 00:33:03,280 --> 00:33:04,720 including extensive list of work that 963 00:33:04,720 --> 00:33:06,440 needs to be completed. 964 00:33:06,440 --> 00:33:08,280 Uh and many individuals and groups have 965 00:33:08,280 --> 00:33:10,640 expressed interest in assisting. So, 966 00:33:10,640 --> 00:33:13,840 working with the um rec association, 967 00:33:13,840 --> 00:33:16,800 um the proposal is a park cleanup day, 968 00:33:16,800 --> 00:33:19,480 um preliminarily scheduled for Saturday 969 00:33:19,480 --> 00:33:22,200 the 26th of September with a rain date 970 00:33:22,200 --> 00:33:25,760 of Saturday the 24th of October. 971 00:33:25,760 --> 00:33:27,600 Um 972 00:33:27,600 --> 00:33:29,600 basically the uh public works would 973 00:33:29,600 --> 00:33:31,400 compile a list of the many jobs that 974 00:33:31,400 --> 00:33:33,360 need to be done around there. 975 00:33:33,360 --> 00:33:35,000 Uh we would invite and encourage all 976 00:33:35,000 --> 00:33:36,640 local organizations, businesses, 977 00:33:36,640 --> 00:33:38,880 churches, and volunteers to participate. 978 00:33:38,880 --> 00:33:40,480 We specifically emphasize political 979 00:33:40,480 --> 00:33:42,080 campaigns as it's uh close to the 980 00:33:42,080 --> 00:33:44,760 election and getting out there is great 981 00:33:44,760 --> 00:33:45,480 uh uh 982 00:33:45,480 --> 00:33:48,200 um for anyone who's running for a local 983 00:33:48,200 --> 00:33:50,280 or other office. 984 00:33:50,280 --> 00:33:53,240 Um we would assign uh jobs and work 985 00:33:53,240 --> 00:33:54,760 throughout the day. In the evening, have 986 00:33:54,760 --> 00:33:56,800 some sort of a cookout for everyone. 987 00:33:56,800 --> 00:33:59,320 Uh can also invite Tin Can at some point 988 00:33:59,320 --> 00:34:02,400 uh uh during the day and or Snowy or 989 00:34:02,400 --> 00:34:04,960 Richland's truck for the um for around 990 00:34:04,960 --> 00:34:06,320 cookout time. 991 00:34:06,320 --> 00:34:10,040 >> What park are you talking about this at? 992 00:34:10,040 --> 00:34:12,520 You talking about Egbert? 993 00:34:12,520 --> 00:34:14,960 >> The uh the Verenes Memorial Park. 994 00:34:14,960 --> 00:34:16,840 >> Okay. 995 00:34:16,840 --> 00:34:18,720 >> Um and since we're unlikely to have a 996 00:34:18,720 --> 00:34:20,120 chicken festival this year because we'll 997 00:34:20,120 --> 00:34:23,000 be repaving the runway this fall, um we 998 00:34:23,000 --> 00:34:25,480 can also tap into the donors who 999 00:34:25,480 --> 00:34:28,200 normally sponsor chicken festival 1000 00:34:28,200 --> 00:34:29,760 um for sponsoring this community 1001 00:34:29,760 --> 00:34:32,629 project. 1002 00:34:32,639 --> 00:34:35,560 Um so I 1003 00:34:35,560 --> 00:34:37,040 we're just looking for a discussion and 1004 00:34:37,040 --> 00:34:38,679 consensus on this. 1005 00:34:38,679 --> 00:34:40,960 >> I'd like to see what this list of stuff 1006 00:34:40,960 --> 00:34:42,080 in that 1007 00:34:42,080 --> 00:34:43,560 park 1008 00:34:43,560 --> 00:34:45,520 ends up to be. 1009 00:34:45,520 --> 00:34:46,879 That you're going to bring out all these 1010 00:34:46,879 --> 00:34:48,600 people to do stuff. 1011 00:34:48,600 --> 00:34:50,080 >> Okay, well I know that there's a lot of 1012 00:34:50,080 --> 00:34:51,320 painting that Go ahead. 1013 00:34:51,320 --> 00:34:52,879 >> Well, it's regularly maintained by our 1014 00:34:52,879 --> 00:34:53,879 guys. 1015 00:34:53,879 --> 00:34:55,080 >> You talking about 1016 00:34:55,080 --> 00:34:56,919 >> the entirety of the circle, right? The 1017 00:34:56,919 --> 00:34:58,040 park area that's hired 1018 00:34:58,040 --> 00:34:59,360 >> And the ball fields, correct. 1019 00:34:59,360 --> 00:35:00,600 >> The and the ball fields? 1020 00:35:00,600 --> 00:35:00,960 >> Correct. 1021 00:35:00,960 --> 00:35:02,200 >> And touches the ball fields and the 1022 00:35:02,200 --> 00:35:04,000 circle. 1023 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:05,120 Nope. 1024 00:35:05,120 --> 00:35:06,360 >> Okay, other thoughts? 1025 00:35:06,360 --> 00:35:09,320 >> we we already cut everything outside 1026 00:35:09,320 --> 00:35:11,840 those fences, up that side road, the 1027 00:35:11,840 --> 00:35:14,320 back road. We are already doing and 1028 00:35:14,320 --> 00:35:16,760 they're still paying people to take care 1029 00:35:16,760 --> 00:35:18,360 of what little bit of grass there is 1030 00:35:18,360 --> 00:35:20,000 left. 1031 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:22,520 It is not our responsibility. It's not 1032 00:35:22,520 --> 00:35:24,080 the community. Now, if they want to sign 1033 00:35:24,080 --> 00:35:25,560 the paperwork, 1034 00:35:25,560 --> 00:35:27,760 get Norfolk and Southern to bless it, 1035 00:35:27,760 --> 00:35:29,520 and we're interested in taking on the 1036 00:35:29,520 --> 00:35:31,600 responsibility of it with the liability 1037 00:35:31,600 --> 00:35:35,320 insurance and the the the care of it and 1038 00:35:35,320 --> 00:35:37,360 the and keeping everything up to speed, 1039 00:35:37,360 --> 00:35:38,880 great. 1040 00:35:38,880 --> 00:35:40,280 Not a problem. 1041 00:35:40,280 --> 00:35:41,920 But 1042 00:35:41,920 --> 00:35:45,960 I have a problem with this body 1043 00:35:45,960 --> 00:35:48,680 asking the people of the town to go over 1044 00:35:48,680 --> 00:35:50,480 there and take care of something that 1045 00:35:50,480 --> 00:35:51,760 they're supposed to be paying people to 1046 00:35:51,760 --> 00:35:53,720 take care of. 1047 00:35:53,720 --> 00:35:55,560 While at the same time taking advantage 1048 00:35:55,560 --> 00:35:57,960 of the generosity of the town and taking 1049 00:35:57,960 --> 00:35:59,120 care of the biggest part of the grass 1050 00:35:59,120 --> 00:36:00,400 that gets cut around. 1051 00:36:00,400 --> 00:36:02,000 >> I agree on that. 1052 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,440 >> And and I and I'm speaking from 1053 00:36:03,440 --> 00:36:05,200 experience. 1054 00:36:05,200 --> 00:36:07,600 Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. 1055 00:36:07,600 --> 00:36:09,640 It is not I mean 1056 00:36:09,640 --> 00:36:15,200 I I can't see it. If you want Now, work in 1057 00:36:15,200 --> 00:36:16,880 the in the Hagood, work in the Veterans 1058 00:36:16,880 --> 00:36:19,040 Memorial, great. That's our property. 1059 00:36:19,040 --> 00:36:19,880 That's something that we take 1060 00:36:19,880 --> 00:36:22,040 responsibility for and we manage and 1061 00:36:22,040 --> 00:36:25,880 take care of. Railroad Park, same thing. 1062 00:36:25,880 --> 00:36:28,760 But to go into those ball fields and and 1063 00:36:28,760 --> 00:36:30,360 take care of deferred maintenance and 1064 00:36:30,360 --> 00:36:31,640 stuff that should have been taken care 1065 00:36:31,640 --> 00:36:33,440 of the whole time, no. 1066 00:36:33,440 --> 00:36:35,585 >> Okay, so this would be a collaborative 1067 00:36:35,585 --> 00:36:36,240 [clears throat] 1068 00:36:36,240 --> 00:36:38,520 between us and the rec association. 1069 00:36:38,520 --> 00:36:40,240 >> Then as soon as you show me the rec 1070 00:36:40,240 --> 00:36:42,720 association coming up there and doing 1071 00:36:42,720 --> 00:36:43,400 anything. 1072 00:36:43,400 --> 00:36:44,520 >> Showing interest. 1073 00:36:44,520 --> 00:36:46,720 >> Because the fair grounds are getting cut 1074 00:36:46,720 --> 00:36:49,000 by the two coaches who have held travel 1075 00:36:49,000 --> 00:36:51,000 ball practices over there and they pay 1076 00:36:51,000 --> 00:36:53,760 them to use the fields. 1077 00:36:53,760 --> 00:36:57,080 Derrick Collier and Blake uh Lewis have 1078 00:36:57,080 --> 00:36:58,800 been taking care of the ball fields 1079 00:36:58,800 --> 00:37:01,080 themselves. Our guys have been cutting 1080 00:37:01,080 --> 00:37:03,040 the parking lines, the up the street 1081 00:37:03,040 --> 00:37:05,480 beside it, and the street behind it. All 1082 00:37:05,480 --> 00:37:07,080 they had left to take care of was 1083 00:37:07,080 --> 00:37:08,680 Beamer. 1084 00:37:08,680 --> 00:37:10,280 And outside of the ball fields 1085 00:37:10,280 --> 00:37:11,560 themselves, right over there, look at 1086 00:37:11,560 --> 00:37:11,920 it. 1087 00:37:11,920 --> 00:37:13,760 >> Okay. And this is more than cutting 1088 00:37:13,760 --> 00:37:16,360 grass and such. This is painting the uh 1089 00:37:16,360 --> 00:37:18,160 facilities, cleaning the uh 1090 00:37:18,160 --> 00:37:22,120 >> All things that for 75 to 100 years have 1091 00:37:22,120 --> 00:37:23,560 been taken care of by the rec 1092 00:37:23,560 --> 00:37:26,080 association. 1093 00:37:26,080 --> 00:37:29,520 >> Okay. And so your position, Shawn, is 1094 00:37:29,520 --> 00:37:33,080 then to if the town were to take it over 1095 00:37:33,080 --> 00:37:35,520 and the town would be 1096 00:37:35,520 --> 00:37:37,960 open to taking it over, 1097 00:37:37,960 --> 00:37:39,160 we 1098 00:37:39,160 --> 00:37:40,840 you're you would then be in favor of 1099 00:37:40,840 --> 00:37:42,280 something like this. 1100 00:37:42,280 --> 00:37:43,760 >> If if 1101 00:37:43,760 --> 00:37:45,920 we can work there's I've had several 1102 00:37:45,920 --> 00:37:47,920 organizations approach me 1103 00:37:47,920 --> 00:37:50,160 about wanting to utilize those fields in 1104 00:37:50,160 --> 00:37:51,960 ways that the town of Blackstone doesn't 1105 00:37:51,960 --> 00:37:53,920 allow their stuff to be done. 1106 00:37:53,920 --> 00:37:55,360 Those gates in Blackstone are locked at 1107 00:37:55,360 --> 00:37:56,800 dusk every night 1108 00:37:56,800 --> 00:37:59,160 unless it's the rec on there. I've had 1109 00:37:59,160 --> 00:38:01,360 multiple people come and say they would 1110 00:38:01,360 --> 00:38:04,040 love to run a wooden bat league, or they 1111 00:38:04,040 --> 00:38:06,520 would come love to come do a kickball 1112 00:38:06,520 --> 00:38:08,520 league, or they would love to come do 1113 00:38:08,520 --> 00:38:10,520 all sorts of numerous things that could 1114 00:38:10,520 --> 00:38:13,640 be done and it's not allowed. 1115 00:38:13,640 --> 00:38:14,840 >> Okay. So that's a yes? 1116 00:38:14,840 --> 00:38:16,920 >> So if we if we 1117 00:38:16,920 --> 00:38:18,120 sit down and negotiate [clears throat] 1118 00:38:18,120 --> 00:38:20,440 to gain control of the parks, 1119 00:38:20,440 --> 00:38:23,280 then I would be in favor of us assisting 1120 00:38:23,280 --> 00:38:24,760 or just taking it over and getting done 1121 00:38:24,760 --> 00:38:26,400 what needs to get done. 1122 00:38:26,400 --> 00:38:28,120 But I'm not in favor of the town taking 1123 00:38:28,120 --> 00:38:29,880 up the slack over the organization that 1124 00:38:29,880 --> 00:38:30,800 that's 1125 00:38:30,800 --> 00:38:32,160 these their stuff. 1126 00:38:32,160 --> 00:38:35,160 >> Okay. I ask because I'm I 1127 00:38:35,160 --> 00:38:37,000 am planning on going to the Rec 1128 00:38:37,000 --> 00:38:39,040 Association board meeting in a week and 1129 00:38:39,040 --> 00:38:39,880 a half two weeks. 1130 00:38:39,880 --> 00:38:40,480 >> Okay. 1131 00:38:40,480 --> 00:38:44,760 >> Um so if I present that at the 1132 00:38:44,760 --> 00:38:46,280 board meeting that the town would like 1133 00:38:46,280 --> 00:38:49,560 to take over the lease on that. 1134 00:38:49,560 --> 00:38:52,640 Is it am I speaking out of turn? 1135 00:38:52,640 --> 00:38:54,520 >> Not for me. I mean the rest of council. 1136 00:38:54,520 --> 00:38:55,080 >> Okay. 1137 00:38:55,080 --> 00:38:57,200 >> It is a liability. 1138 00:38:57,200 --> 00:38:58,200 It's a place that you have to spend 1139 00:38:58,200 --> 00:38:58,560 money. 1140 00:38:58,560 --> 00:38:59,920 >> Yeah, but it's a place we can actually 1141 00:38:59,920 --> 00:39:00,080 rent. 1142 00:39:00,080 --> 00:39:01,960 >> Right. I I like that because then our 1143 00:39:01,960 --> 00:39:04,360 kids what we still have here have a 1144 00:39:04,360 --> 00:39:06,240 place where they can do something. 1145 00:39:06,240 --> 00:39:08,960 >> this for this forever so just say yes. 1146 00:39:08,960 --> 00:39:11,560 >> I I'm I'm fine with it. 1147 00:39:11,560 --> 00:39:15,080 >> Okay. So So that is plan A and then if 1148 00:39:15,080 --> 00:39:18,440 not we can collaborate with them where 1149 00:39:18,440 --> 00:39:19,720 on on this where they would be 1150 00:39:19,720 --> 00:39:22,480 responsible for you know the ballparks 1151 00:39:22,480 --> 00:39:24,000 on that day. We would be responsible for 1152 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:25,480 everything else on that day but the 1153 00:39:25,480 --> 00:39:27,160 community can you know 1154 00:39:27,160 --> 00:39:28,400 >> I would have no problem. 1155 00:39:28,400 --> 00:39:31,040 >> Okay. Perfect. Everyone good with that? 1156 00:39:31,040 --> 00:39:31,280 >> Yes. 1157 00:39:31,280 --> 00:39:33,080 >> Okay. Thank you. 1158 00:39:33,080 --> 00:39:36,960 Um next up is this is a fun one. A youth 1159 00:39:36,960 --> 00:39:38,920 representative on council. So during the 1160 00:39:38,920 --> 00:39:40,440 uh the most recent uh General Assembly 1161 00:39:40,440 --> 00:39:42,880 session uh the General Assembly um 1162 00:39:42,880 --> 00:39:44,680 allowed for 1163 00:39:44,680 --> 00:39:46,160 um 1164 00:39:46,160 --> 00:39:48,600 a youth representative as a non-voting 1165 00:39:48,600 --> 00:39:51,120 member for public bodies. 1166 00:39:51,120 --> 00:39:52,080 Um 1167 00:39:52,080 --> 00:39:54,080 uh it According to the uh legislation 1168 00:39:54,080 --> 00:39:56,160 the individual has to be between 15 and 1169 00:39:56,160 --> 00:39:57,880 17 years old at the time of appointment 1170 00:39:57,880 --> 00:40:00,640 and a resident of the locality. 1171 00:40:00,640 --> 00:40:04,840 Um so this is um a proposal to 1172 00:40:04,840 --> 00:40:06,600 appoint a youth member. 1173 00:40:06,600 --> 00:40:07,760 >> Yes, yes, and yes. 1174 00:40:07,760 --> 00:40:09,320 >> Yeah, I think it's wonderful. 1175 00:40:09,320 --> 00:40:10,080 >> Yes, yes, I think it's 1176 00:40:10,080 --> 00:40:11,040 >> Okay. 1177 00:40:11,040 --> 00:40:12,760 Um so 1178 00:40:12,760 --> 00:40:14,720 I've I've got a I got an application in 1179 00:40:14,720 --> 00:40:16,640 there. What I would if council uh 1180 00:40:16,640 --> 00:40:19,640 approves this, I'll um 1181 00:40:19,640 --> 00:40:21,880 work with the with the school system. 1182 00:40:21,880 --> 00:40:22,720 Uh 1183 00:40:22,720 --> 00:40:25,040 >> Do you want the motion and and approve? 1184 00:40:25,040 --> 00:40:27,320 >> Uh yes, if I could. 1185 00:40:27,320 --> 00:40:27,840 >> Mhm. 1186 00:40:27,840 --> 00:40:28,520 >> Like that? 1187 00:40:28,520 --> 00:40:30,000 >> Someone want to make It's written there 1188 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,760 for you. 1189 00:40:30,760 --> 00:40:31,480 >> Well, we're ready. 1190 00:40:31,480 --> 00:40:32,280 >> I lost it. 1191 00:40:32,280 --> 00:40:34,840 >> It's option one, right? 1192 00:40:34,840 --> 00:40:36,600 I move to direct staff to prepare an 1193 00:40:36,600 --> 00:40:37,040 ordinance 1194 00:40:37,040 --> 00:40:38,640 >> to direct staff to prepare an ordinance 1195 00:40:38,640 --> 00:40:40,200 establishing a youth representative to 1196 00:40:40,200 --> 00:40:42,200 the Crewe Town Council using the 1197 00:40:42,200 --> 00:40:43,960 eligibility requirements, application 1198 00:40:43,960 --> 00:40:45,360 process, and appointment schedule 1199 00:40:45,360 --> 00:40:46,880 presented with the applications due 1200 00:40:46,880 --> 00:40:49,880 September 4th, 2026 at 12:00 noon and 1201 00:40:49,880 --> 00:40:51,720 appointment by council at its September 1202 00:40:51,720 --> 00:40:53,640 14th, 2026 meeting. 1203 00:40:53,640 --> 00:40:55,720 >> Second. 1204 00:40:55,720 --> 00:40:57,640 >> All in favor? 1205 00:40:57,640 --> 00:41:00,830 >> Aye. 1206 00:41:00,840 --> 00:41:01,920 » And I hope I was loud and clear and 1207 00:41:01,920 --> 00:41:02,200 everyone 1208 00:41:02,200 --> 00:41:05,870 >> All opposed? 1209 00:41:05,880 --> 00:41:07,680 » Nope, you're fine. Absolutely. I can I 1210 00:41:07,680 --> 00:41:09,000 can make it script for you, too. 1211 00:41:09,000 --> 00:41:09,560 >> Oh, yes, sir. 1212 00:41:09,560 --> 00:41:11,480 >> Okay, thank you. 1213 00:41:11,480 --> 00:41:13,040 Um 1214 00:41:13,040 --> 00:41:14,880 Under old business, 1215 00:41:14,880 --> 00:41:17,470 um 1216 00:41:17,480 --> 00:41:20,960 let's hold item 12A until after closed 1217 00:41:20,960 --> 00:41:21,600 session. 1218 00:41:21,600 --> 00:41:24,390 >> Okay. 1219 00:41:24,400 --> 00:41:27,120 » And that, I believe, is it for 1220 00:41:27,120 --> 00:41:33,670 continuing business at this time. 1221 00:41:33,680 --> 00:41:36,200 And then just uh informational items for 1222 00:41:36,200 --> 00:41:37,680 uh council. Remember that there is a 1223 00:41:37,680 --> 00:41:41,720 special election in addition to um 1224 00:41:41,720 --> 00:41:43,800 the election, and that is for 1225 00:41:43,800 --> 00:41:48,360 council member uh Estes is seat. 1226 00:41:48,360 --> 00:41:50,520 Um and that deadline, I believe, is the 1227 00:41:50,520 --> 00:41:51,600 14th. 1228 00:41:51,600 --> 00:41:53,200 >> 16th. 1229 00:41:53,200 --> 00:41:54,240 Okay. 1230 00:41:54,240 --> 00:41:56,040 Um as mentioned last time, the uh Share 1231 00:41:56,040 --> 00:41:58,560 the Air campaign uh will likely be uh 1232 00:41:58,560 --> 00:42:00,840 presenting at the September meeting. Uh 1233 00:42:00,840 --> 00:42:02,680 the state legislators, after some 1234 00:42:02,680 --> 00:42:04,480 schedule um 1235 00:42:04,480 --> 00:42:06,840 dueling, uh we uh 1236 00:42:06,840 --> 00:42:08,920 looks like we can probably get both of 1237 00:42:08,920 --> 00:42:10,360 them at the October meeting. We tried 1238 00:42:10,360 --> 00:42:11,640 for the September meeting, but 1239 00:42:11,640 --> 00:42:14,480 apparently the Senate 1240 00:42:14,480 --> 00:42:18,280 has some sort of a retreat. And then 1241 00:42:18,280 --> 00:42:20,600 whatever committee Delegate Ware is on 1242 00:42:20,600 --> 00:42:23,040 also has a retreat during our 1243 00:42:23,040 --> 00:42:24,880 September meeting. So, looking for 1244 00:42:24,880 --> 00:42:25,920 October. 1245 00:42:25,920 --> 00:42:28,480 The VML conference and Mayor's 1246 00:42:28,480 --> 00:42:30,440 Institute, I once again I strongly 1247 00:42:30,440 --> 00:42:33,800 recommend anyone to attend that. 1248 00:42:33,800 --> 00:42:35,760 will be uh 1249 00:42:35,760 --> 00:42:37,840 beginning on October 10th and October 1250 00:42:37,840 --> 00:42:41,320 10th and 11th is generally the the 1251 00:42:41,320 --> 00:42:43,320 Mayor's um 1252 00:42:43,320 --> 00:42:43,960 uh 1253 00:42:43,960 --> 00:42:46,960 Institute. And then the 10th through 1254 00:42:46,960 --> 00:42:48,800 whatever that Tuesday is 1255 00:42:48,800 --> 00:42:50,760 I'm sorry, the 11th through that Tuesday 1256 00:42:50,760 --> 00:42:53,200 uh will be the VML conference. 1257 00:42:53,200 --> 00:42:55,320 Um and 1258 00:42:55,320 --> 00:42:57,800 I think it's in Norfolk this year. 1259 00:42:57,800 --> 00:42:59,880 So, if anyone wants to attend that, let 1260 00:42:59,880 --> 00:43:03,200 me know and we'll get you registered. 1261 00:43:03,200 --> 00:43:05,760 Um and then just in terms of events, uh 1262 00:43:05,760 --> 00:43:07,080 remember that there is a primary 1263 00:43:07,080 --> 00:43:08,600 election tomorrow. I think for both 1264 00:43:08,600 --> 00:43:09,760 parties. 1265 00:43:09,760 --> 00:43:10,080 Maybe. 1266 00:43:10,080 --> 00:43:10,640 >> Yes. Yes. 1267 00:43:10,640 --> 00:43:12,040 >> Both parties, okay. 1268 00:43:12,040 --> 00:43:13,480 Uh so, be sure to go out and vote if you 1269 00:43:13,480 --> 00:43:15,680 haven't, if you so desire. 1270 00:43:15,680 --> 00:43:18,960 Um and then August 7th is the National 1271 00:43:18,960 --> 00:43:20,280 Night Out. Blackstone is hosting this 1272 00:43:20,280 --> 00:43:22,560 year. Um last time Blackstone hosted, uh 1273 00:43:22,560 --> 00:43:24,720 it lasted about 20 minutes before a big 1274 00:43:24,720 --> 00:43:26,400 storm came in and 1275 00:43:26,400 --> 00:43:27,760 um so, we'll 1276 00:43:27,760 --> 00:43:30,000 see what happens this year. 1277 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,920 One of the interns is also working on a 1278 00:43:31,920 --> 00:43:34,160 college send-off ice cream social. So, 1279 00:43:34,160 --> 00:43:36,680 that's really geared towards um anyone 1280 00:43:36,680 --> 00:43:38,640 who wants to come, but those who are 1281 00:43:38,640 --> 00:43:40,360 going off to college, back to college, 1282 00:43:40,360 --> 00:43:42,040 off to college for the first time, uh 1283 00:43:42,040 --> 00:43:43,680 that's going to be here on August the 1284 00:43:43,680 --> 00:43:45,800 13th beginning at 1285 00:43:45,800 --> 00:43:47,320 4:00 p.m. 1286 00:43:47,320 --> 00:43:49,320 So, everyone come out for some ice cream 1287 00:43:49,320 --> 00:43:51,320 and wish our college students well. The 1288 00:43:51,320 --> 00:43:53,640 idea there is to, you know, let all the 1289 00:43:53,640 --> 00:43:55,040 college students go off with happy 1290 00:43:55,040 --> 00:43:56,800 thoughts and happy memories of the town 1291 00:43:56,800 --> 00:43:58,320 of Crewe, so that maybe when they 1292 00:43:58,320 --> 00:44:00,160 graduate they'll think about coming back 1293 00:44:00,160 --> 00:44:01,400 here. 1294 00:44:01,400 --> 00:44:04,960 And then the town pancake etc. supper is 1295 00:44:04,960 --> 00:44:10,830 every fourth Thursday. 1296 00:44:10,840 --> 00:44:13,830 » Is it pancakes or something? 1297 00:44:13,840 --> 00:44:15,520 » It was pancakes last 1298 00:44:15,520 --> 00:44:17,600 >> something that this is pancakes. 1299 00:44:17,600 --> 00:44:18,520 >> Fried chicken. 1300 00:44:18,520 --> 00:44:20,360 >> Oh, fried chicken this time. Oh, that'll 1301 00:44:20,360 --> 00:44:25,990 be good. 1302 00:44:26,000 --> 00:44:28,680 » Do we have any public comment? 1303 00:44:28,680 --> 00:44:31,600 >> Let me write it down. Fried chicken. 1304 00:44:31,600 --> 00:44:33,160 >> No. 1305 00:44:33,160 --> 00:44:34,120 Okay. 1306 00:44:34,120 --> 00:44:35,080 Uh so 1307 00:44:35,080 --> 00:44:36,040 You're fine. 1308 00:44:36,040 --> 00:44:42,240 So, some 1309 00:44:42,240 --> 00:44:45,280 announcements or personal privilege? 1310 00:44:45,280 --> 00:44:47,200 >> I have one. 1311 00:44:47,200 --> 00:44:48,600 I got a flat tire 1312 00:44:48,600 --> 00:44:49,120 >> Oh my god. 1313 00:44:49,120 --> 00:44:50,771 >> ago right here 1314 00:44:50,771 --> 00:44:51,400 >> [laughter] 1315 00:44:51,400 --> 00:44:54,080 >> on Carolina and Officer Hardison stopped 1316 00:44:54,080 --> 00:44:56,640 and helped me along with a town resident 1317 00:44:56,640 --> 00:44:58,960 Darius and I don't know his last name. I 1318 00:44:58,960 --> 00:45:01,240 want to say thank you publicly. I think 1319 00:45:01,240 --> 00:45:04,200 Officer Hardison is in Kosovo right now. 1320 00:45:04,200 --> 00:45:05,360 He said he was being 1321 00:45:05,360 --> 00:45:07,280 >> Right. He's uh I 1322 00:45:07,280 --> 00:45:09,200 believe he's has he left already? Okay. 1323 00:45:09,200 --> 00:45:10,920 He uh he's he's he's 1324 00:45:10,920 --> 00:45:11,600 >> Yeah, I told him I would do it and he 1325 00:45:11,600 --> 00:45:12,200 said, "Well, I'll have to watch you from 1326 00:45:12,200 --> 00:45:13,600 Kosovo." Okay. I just wanted to let him and Darius who whatever your last 1327 00:45:13,600 --> 00:45:14,640 name is you're 1328 00:45:14,640 --> 00:45:16,520 I just wanted to let him him and Darius 1329 00:45:16,520 --> 00:45:18,000 who whatever your last name is you're 1330 00:45:18,000 --> 00:45:20,400 wonderful. There was another man I who 1331 00:45:20,400 --> 00:45:23,480 came to help. It was an ordeal. 1332 00:45:23,480 --> 00:45:25,440 >> So, uh and and just to add on to that uh 1333 00:45:25,440 --> 00:45:27,600 Officer Hardison uh is in the in the 1334 00:45:27,600 --> 00:45:30,800 military and has is gone for the next 1335 00:45:30,800 --> 00:45:32,840 year, I believe. So, 1336 00:45:32,840 --> 00:45:34,560 >> we'll um we'll be a little short-staffed 1337 00:45:34,560 --> 00:45:36,200 with uh with police. 1338 00:45:36,200 --> 00:45:38,280 Um but, wish him the best. 1339 00:45:38,280 --> 00:45:39,720 >> Yes, very helpful. 1340 00:45:39,720 --> 00:45:41,640 Yeah, what you said eventually there is 1341 00:45:41,640 --> 00:45:44,440 coming somebody else in 1342 00:45:44,440 --> 00:45:46,320 for that eventually. 1343 00:45:46,320 --> 00:45:50,640 >> Um we are keeping his position open per 1344 00:45:50,640 --> 00:45:51,600 legal requirements. 1345 00:45:51,600 --> 00:45:54,150 >> Yes. 1346 00:45:54,160 --> 00:45:56,520 I have something. Um of course, school 1347 00:45:56,520 --> 00:46:00,200 starts back this month and on August 1348 00:46:00,200 --> 00:46:02,960 10th, there is a block party 1349 00:46:02,960 --> 00:46:05,920 at the complex. So, it'll be right there 1350 00:46:05,920 --> 00:46:07,520 in between the intermediate and the 1351 00:46:07,520 --> 00:46:10,200 middle school. So, bring your family. 1352 00:46:10,200 --> 00:46:11,840 It's always a lot of fun and it's always 1353 00:46:11,840 --> 00:46:14,640 very crowded. It's going to be 5:00 to 1354 00:46:14,640 --> 00:46:20,510 7:00. 1355 00:46:20,520 --> 00:46:22,440 » Very good. 1356 00:46:22,440 --> 00:46:27,510 >> Summer scares at the library this month. 1357 00:46:27,520 --> 00:46:29,800 A preview for Halloween, I guess you 1358 00:46:29,800 --> 00:46:30,332 could say. 1359 00:46:30,332 --> 00:46:33,550 >> [laughter] 1360 00:46:33,560 --> 00:46:35,720 » Very good. 1361 00:46:35,720 --> 00:46:36,400 Ann? 1362 00:46:36,400 --> 00:46:37,400 >> Nothing for me. 1363 00:46:37,400 --> 00:46:38,320 >> Sean? 1364 00:46:38,320 --> 00:46:40,000 Stanley? 1365 00:46:40,000 --> 00:46:40,880 >> Stanley. 1366 00:46:40,880 --> 00:46:41,960 >> Nothing? 1367 00:46:41,960 --> 00:46:42,520 >> No. 1368 00:46:42,520 --> 00:46:43,520 >> Okay. And Rick? 1369 00:46:43,520 --> 00:46:44,600 >> No. 1370 00:46:44,600 --> 00:46:47,440 >> Okay. How was your your conference? 1371 00:46:47,440 --> 00:46:49,280 How was your conference? 1372 00:46:49,280 --> 00:46:49,920 >> It was good. 1373 00:46:49,920 --> 00:46:51,320 >> Good. 1374 00:46:51,320 --> 00:46:52,720 Very good. 1375 00:46:52,720 --> 00:46:54,720 Okay. At this time the uh the mayor um 1376 00:46:54,720 --> 00:46:56,680 needs a motion to go into closed session 1377 00:46:56,680 --> 00:46:58,120 pursuant to Virginia Code Section 1378 00:46:58,120 --> 00:47:01,510 2.2-3711A1. 1379 00:47:01,520 --> 00:47:02,720 Um 1380 00:47:02,720 --> 00:47:04,960 uh appointees of uh of the governing 1381 00:47:04,960 --> 00:47:07,040 body um specifically architectural 1382 00:47:07,040 --> 00:47:09,000 review board. A three discussion of 1383 00:47:09,000 --> 00:47:10,680 acquisition disposition real property 1384 00:47:10,680 --> 00:47:13,000 for public use. A seven consultation 1385 00:47:13,000 --> 00:47:13,960 with legal counsel pertaining to 1386 00:47:13,960 --> 00:47:16,560 probable litigation. And A8 consultation 1387 00:47:16,560 --> 00:47:17,880 with legal counsel regarding specific 1388 00:47:17,880 --> 00:47:20,800 legal matters requiring legal advice. 1389 00:47:20,800 --> 00:47:21,560 >> So moved. 1390 00:47:21,560 --> 00:47:23,240 >> Motion by Davis. 1391 00:47:23,240 --> 00:47:25,400 Second by Rick. 1392 00:47:25,400 --> 00:47:27,280 Um sorry. Um Payne. 1393 00:47:27,280 --> 00:47:28,320 Um 1394 00:47:28,320 --> 00:47:28,960 All in favor? 1395 00:47:28,960 --> 00:47:29,560 >> Aye. 1396 00:47:29,560 --> 00:47:31,520 >> All opposed? We are 1397 00:47:31,520 --> 00:47:32,760 >> We're in closed session. 1398 00:47:32,760 --> 00:47:35,480 >> We are in closed session.