January 8, 2008
MINUTES OF THE BROOKNEAL TOWN COUNCIL
7:00 PM – The regular meeting of the Brookneal Town Council
The municipal government of the Town of Brookneal met with the following members present:
Phyllis Campbell, Mayor
James Nowlin, Vice Mayor
Kenneth Jennings, Richard Adams, Tracy Meisenbach, Stacey Hailey and Robert Jean, Council Members
Bobbie A. Waller, Clerk/Treasurer
Mike Crews, Public Works Director, and Interim Town Manager
Ricky Cousins, Police Chief
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Upon motion by Kenneth Jennings, seconded by James Nowlin and unanimously carried, Council approved the agenda for the January 8, 2008, regular meeting of the Brookneal Town Council.
MINUTES
Upon motion by Richard Adams, seconded by James Nowlin and unanimously carried, Council approved the December 11, 2007 Town Council minutes.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Mayor Campbell asked that the January 2008 treasurer’s report be filed for audit.
PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL OF INVOICES
Be it resolved that motion was made by James Nowlin, seconded by Kenneth Jennings and unanimously carried, authorizing the payment of the invoices for the period of December 12, 2007, to January 8, 2008, in the amount of $28,482.53.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ricky Trent, of Nathalie, appeared before Council concerning a water bill he has for the old fire department building he is currently renting from the Brookneal Fire Department. He had a leak, and is requesting an adjustment on his water bill. Ms. Bobbie Waller explained the policy of the one time adjustment to Mr. Trent. She told him that he was entitled to an adjustment on one bill in a 12 month period. She told him she would figure the adjustment and give him a call.
POLICE REPORT
Chief Cousins said that he had had a complaint about trucks parking at Subway/Expressway and other drivers not being able to see around them. He also said that he was told at the Public Safety meeting on Monday night that the County would be going to a new radio system in June of this year.
REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION
Upon motion from Kenneth Jennings, seconded by Tracy Meisenbach, and unanimously carried, Council approved the transfer of appropriation as outlined below by the Clerk/Treasurer:
REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION
To: Brookneal Town Council
Date: January 8, 2008
The following Appropriation Transfer is requested:
General Fund
Category--Expense INCREASE NEW TOTAL
Police—Overtime--01-3101-1002 $ 1,679.11 $ 6,679.11
Category—Revenue INCREASE NEW TOTAL
Court Fines--01-1401-0100 $ 1,679.11 $ 3,679.11
To cover overtime expenses of the Police Department
General Fund
Category--Expense ADD New Total
Legal & Professional—01-1204-3002 $ 252.00 $21,713.50
Category—Expense DELETE New Total
Library—Heating—01-7105-5102 $ 252.00 $ 3,362.00
To cover invoice of January 1, 2008 for Overbey, Hawkins & Wright
General Fund
Category—Expense ADD New Total
Police—Uniforms—01-3101-5410 $ 369.13 $ 2,869.13
Category—Expense DELETE New Total
Police—Telecommunications—01-3101-5203 $ 369.13 $ 2,830.87
To cover Gall’s invoices for the Police Dept.
Respectfully requested by:
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Treasurer
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Date
APPROVAL OF MEETING DATES AND HOLIDAYS FOR 2008
Upon motion by Kenneth Jennings, seconded by James Nowlin, and unanimously carried, Council approved the following meeting dates, budget work session dates, budget timetable and holidays for 2008:
Budget work sessions:
January 25, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
February 12, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (work session before regular Council meeting at 7:00 p.m.)
February 25, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Budget Timetable:
March 11, 2008 Council Meeting—present preliminary budget to Council
April 8, 2008 Council Meeting—present final budget draft to Council
May 13, 2008 Council Meeting—public hearing on the budget
June 10, 2008 Council Meeting—Final Budget approval
Holidays:
January 1—New Year’s Day
January 21—Lee/Jackson/King Day
February 18—President’s Day
May 26—Memorial Day
July 4—Independence Day
September 1—Labor Day
October 13—Columbus Day
November 27 & 28—Thanksgiving
December 24 & 25—Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Meeting Dates:
January 8, 2008
February 12, 2008
March 11, 2008
April 8, 2008
May 13, 2008
June 10, 2008
July 8, 2008
August 12, 2008
September 9, 2008
October 14, 2008
November 11, 2008
December 9, 2008
FY 06/07 AUDIT
Upon motion by Richard Adams, seconded by Kenneth Jennings, and unanimously carried, Council approved the FY 06/07 audit as presented.
ITEMS FROM TOWN COUNCIL
Mayor Campbell thanked everyone who helped with the bloodmobile at the community building on January 7, 2008. It turned out to be a success.
Vice Mayor Nowlin reminded everyone that Day in the Town is coming up soon on May 3, 2008. He wants to make it bigger and better this year. He asked that any ideas and suggestions that you have to please share them with him.
CLOSED SESSION
Upon motion by Robert Jean, seconded by Stacey Hailey, and unanimously carried, Council voted to go into closed session under VA Code 2.2-3711 (A)(3) for the purpose of discussing the disposition of real property.
CERTIFICATION
Mayor Campbell called for a vote certifying that only those items were discussed as allowed under VA Code 2.2-3711 (A)(3) for the purpose of discussing the disposition of real property.
Voting was as follows:
Mr. Jean Aye Mr. Nowlin Aye
Mr. Hailey Aye Ms. Meisenbach Aye
Mr. Adams Aye Mr. Jennings Aye
Mayor Campbell Aye
Upon motion by Richard Adams, seconded by Kenneth Jennings, with Mr. Hailey and Ms. Meisenbach voting against, Council voted to authorize the Interim Town Manager, Mike Crews, to advertise the property located at 536 Cook Avenue for sale for the price of $250,000, and to also authorize him to enter into discussions with any prospective buyer and/or to negotiate terms associated with any letter of intent.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion from James Nowlin and seconded by Stacey Hailey, Mayor Campbell announced that the January 8, 2008, Council meeting was adjourned.
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Bobbie A. Waller Phyllis L. Campbell
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
