Wednesday, July 28, 2010

LAKEFEST WITH FRIENDS


The 2010 Clarksville Lakefest was one of the best I have been to. The after party was great and I enjoyed spending time with some friends. Included in the picture are my good friends. Bill Chessman and Sal Thomasson.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

COMMENTS FROM GLENN

Just a short note to everyone. I have been asked by many if I plan to keep my blog up now that I was elected to office. Well, the answer is YES. I think this is a great way to keep everyone informed and would hope that you will send me questions or your concerns on the issues that you read here. This is an important tool for me and I would like to here what you think. I know that everyone can not come to every meeting and it can be difficult to find out exactly what is going on in your community, besides by the "you know what I heard" gossip. I was away last month for a little R&R with Linda and the dogs. I could not insert last months' meeting information but I'M BACK and blogging again. Please remember that I changed how I post comments; I will post them but I still will not permit any slander or name calling (but who would do that anyway?). Keep the comments coming so we can get a better feeling of the pulse of Clarksville.

TOWN MANAGER'S INFORMATION 07/20/2010

TOWN MANAGER'S INFORMATION FOR COUNCIL
1. Tourism Assessment
The County Economic Development Office and VA Tourism conducted a two-day Tourism Assessment workshop on June 15 and June 23. A tourism plan for the county will be developed based on the information compiled at the workshops. Tourism dollars are becoming increasingly important to our economy, so it is good that the County is taking a more active role in this effort.
2. Boundary Adjustment
Our attorney is in contact with the Commission on Local Government in regard to the difficulty in getting a meeting scheduled with the County.
3. Public Utilities Planning Grants
We received copies of the Preliminary Engineering Report for the VD1-I grant (Water Projects) that was submitted as part of construction funding request. As you know, there will be a match required for any grant we might be offered. The application to Rural Development for the Wastewater Project will still be submitted, but as reported at the Workshop, they do not have the funding available as originally indicated.
4. ICMA Conference
I was fortunate to receive notice that I have received a scholarship and stipend to attend the ICMA National Conference in San Jose, CA on October 15-20. The Conference will be a great networking and learning opportunity, and I am excited about going.
5. Alliance for Innovation Big Ideas Conference
As a result of networking opportunities from ICM and the VML Insurance Board that I serve on, I have been invited to attend a weekend conference in September sponsored by the Alliance for Innovation. It takes place in Ann Arbor, MI. This conference is only open to 75 participants nationwide.
6. La kefest
The Town crew has worked hard on Lakefest related activities this week. We are expecting a huge crowd again, and we hope the satellite parking effort will alleviate some of the congestion downtown.
7. State Park Marina Project
DCR appears to be making progress on the construction plans for the new marina in the State Park. Construction is expected to start next spring.
8. July 4 Parade
The Ruritans did an excellent job with the Parade. This event will continue to grow and reflect positively on the Town.

COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA 07/06/2010

Council Workshop Agenda
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
7:30 p.m. Town Hall
Council Present: Connie Torres, Carolyn Hite, Bill Nunn, Harold Yuille, Glenn Jurczyk, Christopher Clarke, Mayor Kevin Allgood
Staff Present: Melinda Moran
Kevin opened the meeting and welcomed the Glenn and Christopher as newly elected Council members:
Special Topic: 2010/2011 Committee Assignments
Kevin reviewed Council Committee assignments. Glenn will serve on the Buildings and Grounds and Streets and Sidewalks, and Chris will serve on Budget and Building and Grounds.
1. Budget (Connie Torres, Christopher Clarke)
A. Budget Request
Melinda reported that Richard Elliott and Ike Bowen are evaluating a surplus truck to determine if it will meet the Public Utility Department's needs as discussed last month.
2. Buildings and Grounds (Christopher Clarke, Glenn Jurczyk)
A. Oakhurst Cemetery
The need for updating and revising rules and regulations for Oakhurst Cemetery to address plantings and mowing impediments was discussed last month. Melinda commented that the Town Hall staff has not yet located any formal rules and regulations governing the Cemetery, and that it is very time consuming to research our minutes because they are not indexed.
B. Housing Rehab Project
Melinda reported that that our application was not approved for the current round of funding, and that we would work with the PDC to amend the application if necessary to increase its chance of receiving funding in the next cycle.
3. Personnel (Carolyn Hite, Connie Torres)
A. COPS Grant
Melinda reported that an application for funding for an additional officer was submitted.

4. Streets & Sidewalks (Bill Nunn, Glenn Jurczyk)
A. Drainage Repair
VDOT must approve the contract with J. Harmon Saunders before he can proceed with the drainage repair in front of Strum & Co.
B. Parking Space Painting
Melinda reported that the parking space painting was nearly completed. and the total cost would be somewhat higher than the original estimate due to the need for two coats of paint. Bill commented that using a base coat and final coat would hold up much longer.
5. Utility Committee (Bill Nunn, Harold Yuille)
Melinda commented that due to the lack of availability of Rural Development funding, the Utility Committee should review the Planning Grant and prioritize the repairs. improvements, and upgrades and discuss a feasible timeframe for moving forward.
6. Recreation (Harold Yuille!Carolyn Hite)
7. OTHER
A. Boundary Adjustment
The County's attorney has acknowledged to our attorney that the delayed response to our submittal of information is his fault.
B. Solid Waste Collection
As discussed last month, Melinda recommended that Council establish an ad hoc committee to review this issue.
C. Yard Sale Signs
Carolyn commented that the Town should require that yard sale signs be removed after 20 days.
D. VML Newly Elected Official's Conference
Glenn commented that he would be attending this conference later this month. Chris was planning to attend but would not be able to due to a scheduling conflict.
E. Tape Recording of Meetings
Glenn commented that he would be tape recording meetings so he could review and catch any details he misses.
F. Surplus Vehicles
Chris asked if the Town had considered looking for vehicles from companies that have declared bankruptcy.
G. Work Zone Safety
Glenn commented that the Town crew should have put out some cones behind the truck when they were working on a manhole on 4th Street last week.