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Town Council Meeting August 4, 2005
Meeting convened by Council President, Donna Turner.
Present: President, Donna Turner, Vice President, Mary McCarthy, Council Member, Norman Pinder, Town Manager, Royden Powell, Town Attorney, Steve Kehoe and Norma Robinson, Acting Secretary.
Review of the previous minutes: A motion was made by Mary McCarthy to accept the minutes with one correction that the previous records state the Council to accept the URS proposal for the update of the comprehensive plan pending the receipt of the county Grant money.
Appearances: None
Business: Royden Powell presented a letter for the 34th Annual Artisan’s Festival sponsored by the Centreville Rotary along with a copy of the ad previously placed by the Town Council. After discussion whether to place the ad or not, a motion was made by Norman Pinder that the Town Council place an advertisement again this year. The motion was 2nd by Mary McCarthy and accepted by all. Donna stated before the ad is placed the names of the President, Vice President and Council Member will need to be rearranged from last year’s ad. Mr. Powell presented a request from the Eastern District Church School to have a parade in the town on Thursday, August 18, 2005 beginning at 11:30 a.m. After further discussion, Mr. Pinder made a motion that the request not be granted due to the short timing, the time of day, interruption in traffic on a weekday, public safety and as mentioned by lieutenant Gene Teat, having to call in extra officers and pay overtime. The motion was 2nd by Mary McCarthy and all were in agreement. Mr. Pinder asked the town manager to notify the Eastern District Church School. Mr. Powell presented copies of the bids for Construction at Ridgeview. He stated on bid was from Mike Davidson Excavating in the amount of $158,706.25 and the other bid from C.S Tarbutton in the amount of $105,830.00. Mr. Powell recommended the council accept the lower bid from C.S. Tarbutton. Mr. Pinder asked what this bid covered. After mentioning what was covered Royden stated he has spoke with Bozek to clarify this project proposal as the proposal does not cover the storm water management. He replied that after reading the original Public Works Agreement, the storm water management was not a part of the agreement, but he has talked with Mr. Bozek to come to some agreeable terms. Norman moved that we accept the Proposal from C.S Tarbutton, 2nd by Mary McCarthy who also asked that Mr. Powell keep the Council up to date on the settlement or outcome of the storm water management agreement. All were in favor. Mr. Powell presented the Audit Bid and stated that there was only one proposal which came from Beatty Satchell. After further review of the proposal, Mary McCarthy moved that we accept the proposal from Beatty Satchell for audit Services for fiscal year 2005-2006 pending a written agreement prepared by the Town Manager with Council concerns, they accept the proposal for the 1st year contingent upon performance and that they are bound by the price for the 2nd year. Mr. Powell read a letter of invitation to the Council for the Q.A.C Regional County of Governments meeting with the County to be held Wednesday, September 21, 2005. It was stated that Mr. Pinder would attend and possibly Mr. Powell if he was available.
Announcements: The announcements were read by President, Donna Turner. Mrs. Turner also recognized the one year anniversary of the Town Manager, this coming week, August 9th.
Reports: Lieutenant, Gene Teat, gave his report for the Police Department. He stated that vandalism has slowed down. He also mentioned that the Police Department received their first report of identity theft. He said people should be more careful about just throwing their personal information in the garbage but it should be destroyed or shredded. Attorney, Steve Kehoe stated he has called George Fabula about the Penn Station property and he should hear from them by this coming week. Mary asked Steve if he would remind Tom Sperl about the Public Works Agreement for North Brook due to the town by the end of this month. Royden stated the town office has reconciled all water bills. He reported that the work has been completed on the manhole behind the Acme. Royden stated that the connection of the water main from North Liberty to Ridgeview went well yesterday. He stated that the fire hydrants will be incorporated into the plant of work. Citizens: Mary McCarthy ask what was the status with the State Highway in regards to the red lights at Food Lion and request to reduce the speed limit on the North and South ends of Town. Mr. Powell suggested a work session with Council and the State Highway. He stated he will contact S.H.A for a work session for Monday, August 29, 05. Mr. Pinder reminded Council that the $5000 budget set for council to accept bids needs to be amended to $10,000.00.
Citizens: Mary Roby reminded council to let the citizens of North Brook know about meetings concerning the North Brook trail. Donna stated Mr. Sperl is requested to have his plans completed by August 31, 2005 and present them to the Parks Board at their next meeting September 6, 2005 and than presented to the Councils’ meeting, Thursday, September 15, 2005.
There being no further business Donna Turner moved that the meeting be adjourned, 2nd by Norman Pinder, all were in favor.
Respectfully Submitted Norma Robinson, Acting Secretary
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