Friday, March 26, 2010
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT
I would like to thank everyone who has called me or wrote letters on my behalf to our local papers. I would also like to thank the Mecklenburg Sun and the South Hill Enterpise for there follow up story's on Ms. Moran and Ms. Torres comments told to the editor of the Enterprise. Also I have included and posted below the Clarksville Schedule of the Budget Hearing for 2010/2011. If you have time I suggest you listen in, they are open to the public.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
SOUTH HILL PAPER ARTICLE RESPONSE
Thanks South Hill Enterprise for printing my “ignored by council” letters and your post followup. At this time, I will comment on remarks made by Ms. Moran and Ms. Torres.
It was a well spent $600 for the “planning commission training” as it allowed me the information needed to head the committee in completion of the Comprehensive Plan. As stated in my resignation letter (dated and submitted on Mar. 10th) this was my goal and purpose as Chairman of the Planning Commission. That purpose has been fulfilled and at more than a $50,000 savings as noted by the Budget Committee. Congratulations to Ms. Davenport for her new appointment. I would recommend that she and everyone serving on the Planning Commission take this valuable training course. If elected, this training will also benefit my input as a council person.
It was a well spent $600 for the “planning commission training” as it allowed me the information needed to head the committee in completion of the Comprehensive Plan. As stated in my resignation letter (dated and submitted on Mar. 10th) this was my goal and purpose as Chairman of the Planning Commission. That purpose has been fulfilled and at more than a $50,000 savings as noted by the Budget Committee. Congratulations to Ms. Davenport for her new appointment. I would recommend that she and everyone serving on the Planning Commission take this valuable training course. If elected, this training will also benefit my input as a council person.
Friday, March 19, 2010
ELECTION COMMENT POSTING
Just to let you bloggers know. I'm changing my position on comments due to the ELECTION SEASON. I will post any and all comments even if it is signed anonymous .I'm doing this as a way to open communications up with the people in this community. You can now read the comment that was sent to me today on my budget recommendation that I posted yesterday. I will also answer your questions (if needed) as I did with this person. Lets keep it going remember "IT IS YOUR TOWN AND YOUR OPINION COUNTS"
Thursday, March 18, 2010
IGNORED BY COUNCIL
I sent two letters to the Town Council to be read into record at their regular meeting held on March 16, 2010 as I was unable to attend. The first letter was to the budget committee who asked for community input. Second was my resignation as Chairman from the Planning Commission. Both letters were either ignored or unimportant to Council business, though action was required.MY resignation letter was given to Town Hall on March 10th,2010 I am posting them as follows and will send them to the newspapers for non-bloggers.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESIGNATION
Date: March 10, 2010
To: Clarksville Town Council
Re: Planning Commission
Mayor Allgood,
Please accept my thanks and resignation from the Planning Commission effective this date. It has been a pleasure to serve my community and the Council on this Commission.
When I asked to be appointed to the commission my intent was to help update the Town Comprehensive Plan. The Council has now adopted the plan and it has been reviewed by the Town attorneys. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve my community in this capacity.
Thank you
Glenn R. Jurczyk
107 Dan Circle
Clarksville, VA 23927
(434) 374-0581
cc: Wendy Fields, Town Clerk
Melinda Moran, Planning Commission Secretary
To: Clarksville Town Council
Re: Planning Commission
Mayor Allgood,
Please accept my thanks and resignation from the Planning Commission effective this date. It has been a pleasure to serve my community and the Council on this Commission.
When I asked to be appointed to the commission my intent was to help update the Town Comprehensive Plan. The Council has now adopted the plan and it has been reviewed by the Town attorneys. I thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve my community in this capacity.
Thank you
Glenn R. Jurczyk
107 Dan Circle
Clarksville, VA 23927
(434) 374-0581
cc: Wendy Fields, Town Clerk
Melinda Moran, Planning Commission Secretary
BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS
Budget Committee
C/O Connie Torres
Date: 3/16/10
Hi Connie,
I wanted to get my input to you in case I’m not there tonight.
1) I would like to see the lodging / food tax raised to 5.5 %. This is a pass thru tax and I do not believe that it would effect tourism at all.
2) I would like to see the Town employees get a cost of living increase this year
3) I would like to see the duties of the Police secretary and Town halls part time help split or shared if you like. After all we have 7 full time and 1 seasonal officers on staff. That’s 1 officer for every 195 people living in Town. That’s a very high ratio and all calls still go thru 911 (They should be able to do their own paper work.)
4) I think we should think about the current funding of the officer we supply for the drug task force. Fuel and overtime are way over. We need new funding options
Well thanks for your consideration and hard work
Glenn R. Jurczyk
107 Dan Circle
Clarksville Va.
374-0581
C/O Connie Torres
Date: 3/16/10
Hi Connie,
I wanted to get my input to you in case I’m not there tonight.
1) I would like to see the lodging / food tax raised to 5.5 %. This is a pass thru tax and I do not believe that it would effect tourism at all.
2) I would like to see the Town employees get a cost of living increase this year
3) I would like to see the duties of the Police secretary and Town halls part time help split or shared if you like. After all we have 7 full time and 1 seasonal officers on staff. That’s 1 officer for every 195 people living in Town. That’s a very high ratio and all calls still go thru 911 (They should be able to do their own paper work.)
4) I think we should think about the current funding of the officer we supply for the drug task force. Fuel and overtime are way over. We need new funding options
Well thanks for your consideration and hard work
Glenn R. Jurczyk
107 Dan Circle
Clarksville Va.
374-0581
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Election Time is Here Again
Please follow this Blog. I will be Blogging on issues that come up during this election. I would hope that all citizens get out on May 4th, and vote! Do you want to help get rid of these empty store fronts? May I suggest that you look at Chris Clark. He has ideas that this present Council has not even begun to think of. Talk to any store owner in Town or restaurant owner and ask them this question "what has this Town done to help you?" I think you will be surprised at their answer. Also another great choice is Carolyn Hite. Now here is a women that has asked the questions, and stood up for all citizens. Ms. Hite is not a "yes" person (need I say more) and she only wants the best for this community. I guess that just leaves me. I think my record speaks for itself. I still believe in transparency and being accountable for one's actions. Maybe the "3rd time" running will be the charm. So here we go again, three seats and three people. If you want excitement and change"VOTE". Remember to stay tuned to this BLOG and thanks for taking the time to read it.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
THINGS IN THE WORKS
Council Workshop Minutes Tuesday, March 2, 2010 7:30 p.m. Town Hall
Council Present: Linda Davenport, Connie Torres, Carolyn Hite, Bill Nunn, Weston Gupton, Harold Yuille, Kevin Allgood
Staff Present: Melinda Moran, Clarence Moore
Kevin opened the meeting and thanked everyone for attending on a cold and snowy night. Clarence invited Council to step outside to look at the Town's recently purchased VDOT surplus dump truck before it is put in service. The truck appears to be in very good working order, and the Public Works crew did a good job cleaning it up.
1. Budget (Connie Torres, Linda Davenport)
A. Annual Report
Final copies of the Annual Report were distributed. Melinda commented that the Budget Committee intends to t;:nhance and improve this report moving forward, but feel that it provides some valuable information for the public.
B. Budget Preparation
The Public Input session will occur at this month's Regular Meeting.
2. Buildings and Grounds (Linda Davenport, Weston Gupton)
A. Housing Rehab Planning Grant
Melinda reported that the Management Team met on February 26 at the Town Hall with a project manager from DHCD. The boundary lines for the two phases ofthe project were discussed. The grant can pay for demolition of structures if the building inspector condemns them.
B. Town Owned Buildings
Regional Library Director Leigh Lambert asked will be on the agenda for the Regular Meeting this month to update Council on the Library and their future needs.
C. Fill Dirt
Weston commented that the dirt piled up at the Cemetery needs to be pushed over and smoothed out, and the dirt behind the Community Center should be removed.
3. Personnel (Carolyn Hite, Connie Torres)
4. Streets & Sidewalks (Weston Gupton, Bill Nunn)
A. Streets and Sidewalks
Melinda reported that B&B has submitted the drainage plans to VDOT to correct the flooding problem at Strum & Co. The PDC is assisting with the permitting and procurement process required by VDOT.
5. Utility Committee (Bill Nunn, Harold Yuille)
A. Planning Grants
Town Staff is still working with Dewberry to compile data for the Rural Development planning grant to look at town-wide sewer needs.
Wiley & Wilson staff is working with us on the two Health Department planning grants for storage, hydrology, and water audit issues. One of the activities that had to be procured from a consulting firm is Leak Detection Analysis. The grant pays for $6,300 of this cost. The company that W&W is recommending will analyze 24,550 feet of waterline for $5,450. They will do the entire water distribution system for $10,000. The Town would have to provide the $3,700 difference. Bill commented that it makes sense to do a system-wide analysis while the consultants are mobilized. The information will be used to pinpoint where line replacements and repairs are most needed. This item will be a budget amendment at the Regular Meeting this month.
B. Glen Edwards Townhouse Construction
Melinda reported that Dewberry found a plat in their archives that indicates an easement for the waterline in question existed, but because it was not recorded, we can not prove that it exists. Carolyn commented that she would like to go perform her own search at the Clerk's office. Bill commented that the Town should review all of the service area to determine areas that might not have a duly recorded easement.
6. Recreation (Harold Yuille, Carolyn Hite)
7. OTHER
A. Boundary Adjustment
Melinda reported that she and the staff were making progress on the compiling the information requested by the County, and hoped to have the attorneys begin their review at the end of the week following the Workshop.
B. Town Tags
Melinda reported that the Town received Town Tags from the County at the end of last week. The County Treasurer is implementing a new system that unfortunately makes our job more difficult this year. The preprinted tickets could not be segregated by Town and County, so Town staff must go back and forth with the staff at the V A Ave Mall to get the correct tickets or else write new tickets for each vehicle. The Town receives a $1.05 per decal as an Agent's Fee. We might want to consider having the Mall sell both the County and Town Tags next year. Regardless of who sells them, the Town will still receive 50 percent of the revenue from the sale of the tags.
(Since the Town refuses to up date the "Towns Web Site", I will use this blog to try and keep you the citizen in the know.Of course if you want to read about your water quality report from 2008 then by all means click on the web link provided.....Glenn)
Council Present: Linda Davenport, Connie Torres, Carolyn Hite, Bill Nunn, Weston Gupton, Harold Yuille, Kevin Allgood
Staff Present: Melinda Moran, Clarence Moore
Kevin opened the meeting and thanked everyone for attending on a cold and snowy night. Clarence invited Council to step outside to look at the Town's recently purchased VDOT surplus dump truck before it is put in service. The truck appears to be in very good working order, and the Public Works crew did a good job cleaning it up.
1. Budget (Connie Torres, Linda Davenport)
A. Annual Report
Final copies of the Annual Report were distributed. Melinda commented that the Budget Committee intends to t;:nhance and improve this report moving forward, but feel that it provides some valuable information for the public.
B. Budget Preparation
The Public Input session will occur at this month's Regular Meeting.
2. Buildings and Grounds (Linda Davenport, Weston Gupton)
A. Housing Rehab Planning Grant
Melinda reported that the Management Team met on February 26 at the Town Hall with a project manager from DHCD. The boundary lines for the two phases ofthe project were discussed. The grant can pay for demolition of structures if the building inspector condemns them.
B. Town Owned Buildings
Regional Library Director Leigh Lambert asked will be on the agenda for the Regular Meeting this month to update Council on the Library and their future needs.
C. Fill Dirt
Weston commented that the dirt piled up at the Cemetery needs to be pushed over and smoothed out, and the dirt behind the Community Center should be removed.
3. Personnel (Carolyn Hite, Connie Torres)
4. Streets & Sidewalks (Weston Gupton, Bill Nunn)
A. Streets and Sidewalks
Melinda reported that B&B has submitted the drainage plans to VDOT to correct the flooding problem at Strum & Co. The PDC is assisting with the permitting and procurement process required by VDOT.
5. Utility Committee (Bill Nunn, Harold Yuille)
A. Planning Grants
Town Staff is still working with Dewberry to compile data for the Rural Development planning grant to look at town-wide sewer needs.
Wiley & Wilson staff is working with us on the two Health Department planning grants for storage, hydrology, and water audit issues. One of the activities that had to be procured from a consulting firm is Leak Detection Analysis. The grant pays for $6,300 of this cost. The company that W&W is recommending will analyze 24,550 feet of waterline for $5,450. They will do the entire water distribution system for $10,000. The Town would have to provide the $3,700 difference. Bill commented that it makes sense to do a system-wide analysis while the consultants are mobilized. The information will be used to pinpoint where line replacements and repairs are most needed. This item will be a budget amendment at the Regular Meeting this month.
B. Glen Edwards Townhouse Construction
Melinda reported that Dewberry found a plat in their archives that indicates an easement for the waterline in question existed, but because it was not recorded, we can not prove that it exists. Carolyn commented that she would like to go perform her own search at the Clerk's office. Bill commented that the Town should review all of the service area to determine areas that might not have a duly recorded easement.
6. Recreation (Harold Yuille, Carolyn Hite)
7. OTHER
A. Boundary Adjustment
Melinda reported that she and the staff were making progress on the compiling the information requested by the County, and hoped to have the attorneys begin their review at the end of the week following the Workshop.
B. Town Tags
Melinda reported that the Town received Town Tags from the County at the end of last week. The County Treasurer is implementing a new system that unfortunately makes our job more difficult this year. The preprinted tickets could not be segregated by Town and County, so Town staff must go back and forth with the staff at the V A Ave Mall to get the correct tickets or else write new tickets for each vehicle. The Town receives a $1.05 per decal as an Agent's Fee. We might want to consider having the Mall sell both the County and Town Tags next year. Regardless of who sells them, the Town will still receive 50 percent of the revenue from the sale of the tags.
(Since the Town refuses to up date the "Towns Web Site", I will use this blog to try and keep you the citizen in the know.Of course if you want to read about your water quality report from 2008 then by all means click on the web link provided.....Glenn)
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