JANUARY 11, 2005
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, Meg Tibbs, Kenneth Jennings, Tracy Meisenbach, Richard Adams, and Stacey Hailey Council members
Bill Gillespie, Town Manager
Laurie C. Francis, Clerk/Treasurer
Mike Crews, Public Works Director
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 11, 2005 regular meeting of the Brookneal Town Council with the following addition: 1) Report from the Finance and Planning Committee
MINUTES
Upon motion by Richard Adams, seconded by Meg Tibbs and unanimously carried, Council approved the December 14, 2004 minutes.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Treasurers report was 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 15, 2004 to January 11, 2005 in the amount of $21,623.56.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chief Ricky Cousins suggested that council ask each non-profit group that uses the community building at no charge to purchase a table or two for the community building. Chief Cousins also suggested that a plate could be placed on each table indicating which group had donated it.
POLICE REPORT
Chief Ricky Cousins presented council with a new use of force policy.
Councilman Kenneth Jennings made a motion to approve the Brookneal Police Departments Use of Force Police.
The motion received a second from Richard Adams and was unanimously carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT
Motion was made by Richard Adams to accept the 03/04 Fiscal Year Audit as presented by the Town’s Auditors at the January 11, 2005 Finance and Planning Committee Meeting.
The motion received a second from Meg Tibbs and was unanimously carried.
APPROVAL OF WATER CUTOFF POLICY
Upon motion by James Nowlin, seconded by Stacey Hailey and unanimously carried council approved the water cut off policy as presented.
APPOINTMENT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Mayor Phyllis Campbell appointed Council Member, Meg Tibbs to chair the Finance and Planning Committee.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM FINANCE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
- AUTHORIZATION TO PAY OFF NOTE AT BANK OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Motion was made by Kenneth Jennings, seconded by Richard Adams and unanimously carried authorizing the Town Manager to pay off the $120,000.00 note held by the Bank of Charlotte County and to leave the $120,000.00 Certificate of Deposit held by the Bank of Charlotte County in place.
- AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR USDA GRANT
Meg Tibbs made a motion authorizing the Town Manager to apply for a USDA Grant to purchase a backhoe and bullet proof vest. The motion received a second from Tracy Meisenbach and was unanimously carried.
ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
Council Member Meg Tibbs nominated James Nowlin for Vice Mayor. Council Member Kenneth Jennings seconded the nomination.
Being no other nominations were received, Mayor Campbell called for a vote.
Voting was as follows:
Mr. Adams Aye Mr. Nowlin Aye Ms. Tibbs Aye
Mr. Hailey Aye Mr. Jennings Aye Ms. Meisenbach Aye
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Mayor Campbell reminded the Council of the Work Session scheduled for January 22, 2005 at the Central Virginia Community College, Brookneal from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW POLICE OFFICER
Chief Cousins introduced the Brookneal Police Department’s newest police officer, Samuel Edmonds of South Boston.
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Meg Tibbs, seconded by James Nowlin, Mayor Campbell announced that the January 11, 2005 Council meeting was adjourned.
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Laurie C. Francis, Phyllis Campbell,
Clerk/Treasurer Mayor
