Town of Shenandoah, Virginia 22849
| Town Council Meeting January 10 2012 |
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1) Presented December 2011 Community Enhancement Award to Carl Simon for improvements made to 102 Kenesaw Avenue.
2) Dick Hostelley presented Council with information on the advantages of Page County becoming an Appalachian Trail Community, which should increase tourism throughout the County. Council adopted a resolution to support Page County receiving the Appalachian Trail Community designation.
3) Voted to recommend Gary Morris be reappointed for another term on the Page County Economic Development Authority.
4) Received information regarding the VML sponsored Local Government Day on February 9th in Richmond with the State Legislators.
5) Received the November and December 2011 Town Vehicle Gasoline Log for review.
6) Received information regarding free GED classes and test at the Shenandoah Community Center. The free classes meet at 9 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday mornings and you may register by attending a class. More information may be obtained by calling 540-843-2823.
7) Received a flyer for the Shenandoah Merchants Association announcing the 2011 Christmas decorating contest winners as follows: First Place, Robert and Gloria Shenk; Second Place, Jill Young/Kevin Olinger, and Third Place, Nancy Karnes. A special mention was awarded to Robbie and Becky Shenk. Visit www.shopshenandoahva.com for more information.
8) Received an invitation from the Disabled Veterans Committee on Housing to attend a free concert by the US Navy’s “Sea Chanters” on February 12, 2012, at 1:45 p.m. at John Handley High School in Winchester, VA. Free tickets are required for the event and may be obtained by calling Robert at 703-626-9027 or visit the website at www.DVCHVets.org
9) Received a letter and information from the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging, which requested donations to their organization. This organization provides support to community members in need. More information may be obtained by visiting www.shenandoahaaa.com
10) Heard celebrations are being planned to commemorate the Town of Luray’s 200th Anniversary. Events begin February 4th from 4 to 8 p.m. in several locations in downtown Luray. The events include fireworks and musical entertainment. More information may be found at www.celebrateluray.com or by calling the Bicentennial hotline at 540-244-8065.
11) Received the December 2011 Police Report for review.
12) Agreed the dedication of the new Veterans Memorial Park should coincide with the annual Memorial Day Festival and the dedication committee could be comprised of 2 members from the Town Council; Library Committee; Auction Committee; Shenandoah VFW; and the DAR.
13) Heard the Town only received one proposal for professional engineering services for the Fourth Street Waterline & Street Improvements project. Based on the amounts of the bid, Council agreed the lack of funding may be an issue. Council may consider rebidding this project to have a comparison price.
14) Received a report of Town accomplishments for 2011.
15) Council is still receiving bids on replacement of the retaining wall at Town Hall.
16) Work Orders for VDOT to repair J Street; Denver Avenue; and Rt. 340 near Dollar General Store.
17) Requested police review regulations for people driving lawn tractors after dark and ensure they have the proper safety reflectors and lights.
18) Authorized a community enhancement award for January 2012, which will be presented at the next Council meeting.
19) Requested the Planning Commission review the Capital Improvement Plan to determine if they have new ideas that may be added. This will need to be completed prior to March budget workshops.
20) Heard 30 foot of sewer line was replaced on A Street due to roots growing in the lines.
21) Parks & Recreation News: There are several geocache locations in Town and several more are planned. Many people look for them while on vacation, sign the log, and exchange items located in them.; Big Gem Park pond fountain lights have been repaired; trees will be trimmed or cut at Wig-Wam Village Playground soon.
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