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TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA
TOWN OF CLIFTON FORGE, VIRGINIA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024, 7:00 P.M.
CLIFTON FORGE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
547 MAIN STREET
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
Minutes Council Meeting August 13, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes for August 13, 2024.
PRESENTATION FROM ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Kim Halterman presenting the state of the school system
PRESENTATION FROM WILLIAM ATHERHOLT
Wall That Heals
ACTION ITEMS
1) Department Reports
Code Enforcement
Police Department
Public Works
Library
Water Plant
Fire Department
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the reports as submitted and written.
2) Appeal from Kristen and Ron McConnell
To consider an appeal from Kristen and Ron McConnell regarding the ARB’s decision for a request to paint a mural on the fountain side of the building located at 511 Main Street
3) Resolution
To consider approval of a resolution to appropriate funds submitted by Columbia Gas for 50 percent of cost of paving on Vulcan Street
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
Resolution
To consider approval of a resolution from Glenn R. Perry requesting the Town of Clifton Forge grant the Clifton Forge Shrine Club a resolution to conduct the annual Fall Foliage Festival to be held on October 18th , 19th , and 20th , 2024, with Town setup on Thursday, October 17th , 2024, after 5:00 p.m.
(Glenn Perry has requested to speak)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
Letter of Request
To consider a letter of request from Michael Foster for the closure of Ridgeway Street between Roxbury Street and Commercial Avenue for Jack Mason’s Tavern to host the Clifton Forge Craft Beer Fest, scheduled to be held October 5th , 2024. The time of closure requested is from 10:00 a.m. until approximately 9:00 p.m. Mr. Foster would also very much appreciate it if they could use the Town’s stage.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.
6) To read and acknowledge the letter of appreciation regarding the VML/VRSA event.
7) To read and acknowledge the letter of appreciation to the Public Works Department from Mary Ellen Plitt
UPDATE FROM PARKS AND TRAILS COMMITTEE
MANAGER’S COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
NEW BUSINESS IF APPLICABLE
CLOSED SESSION
The Council for the Town of Clifton Forge will go into closed session for the following reasons:
1. Pursuant to subsection A.6 of Section 2.2-3711 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, for the purpose of discussion of the investment of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved, where, if made public initially, the financial interest of the Town would be affected, relating to potential investments of the Town in Town Economic Development Authority development projects, and
2. Pursuant to subsection A.3 of the same section of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Town, specifically relating to three projects on Main Street in Clifton Forge.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING EVENTS
Historic Masonic Theatre
Sam Bush September 20, 2024, 7 p.m.
Tour the Theatre September 21, 2024, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Arts Community Celebration September 21, 2024, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Movie: Bob Marley: One Love September 28, 2024, 7 p.m.
