AGENDA

TOWN OF CHILHOWIE COUNCIL MEETING

December 11, 2003

7:00 P.M.

A.        Invocation – 

            Pledge of Allegiance

            Roll Call

B.        Approval of the Regular November 13, 2003 meeting minutes.

C.                 Citizen Time - 5 minute maximum per citizen.

7:30 p.m.   Public Hearing on a proposed Dog and Cat Ordinance

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:

1.      Finance/Personnel Committee Updates

Next Scheduled Meeting – December 11, 2003

a.                   Possible Refinancing of current debt – Davenport

b.                  Update on Revised Personnel Policies

2.      Building and Grounds Committee

Next Scheduled Meeting – 

a.   Drainage problem on Greenway

b.   Update on H.L. Bonham Regional Development and Tourism Center Project

      c.   Food Pantry

d.   Animal Control

            -           Skunk Trapping

            -           Update on Dog and Cat Ordinance

e.   Review Zoning Board of Appeals

3.       Water and Sewer Committee Updates

Next Scheduled Meeting – April 8, 2004  

a.       Update on Water Zoning Project and Leak Detection.

b.      Update on authorized projects:

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DECEMBER 11, 2003

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-         Update on Water Line Installation at Green Hill

-         Update on engineering on Route 762 Water Extension Project

-         Update on engineering on Grosses Creek Water Project

-         Update on bid process for Sanders Ave Sewer Project for

Bi-year funding

-         Update on engineering for backflow valve at Love’s Mill

c.       Smoke Testing – Projected Schedule

4.      Recreation, Arts, & Tourism Committee Updates

a.                   Festival Ordinance Update

b.                  Recreational Activities Report

5.      Sanitation, Streets, Lights & Technology Committee Updates-

Next Scheduled Meeting January 8, 2004

a.       Wireless Broadband Internet

b.      Entrance to Post Office

6.      Old High School Committee Updates – Next Meeting

a.       Update from OHS committee meeting – OHS Renovation

7.      Fire & Police Committee Updates

Next Scheduled Meeting – April 8, 2004  

a.       Update of implementation of abandoned vehicles plan

b.      Grants-Received or Pending

c.       Request by CFD for Town to co-sign on purchase of fire trucks

d.      Mutual Aid Agreement

OTHER COUCIL BUSINESS.

8.      Consideration of appointments to the Chilhowie Planning Commission.

The term of Roy J. Love expires December 31, 2003 . 

D.  Any Other Council Business

E.  Adjournment

  Information

The following reports and/or information items are in the folder on the table before you:

1.                  Chilhowie Police Department Monthly Report – November, 2003

2.                  Mileage report – November, 2003

3.                  Building permits report - November, 2003

4.                  Certificate of Achievement – Platinum Star Member of VML Insurance Programs-for Members that either have no claims during the year or reports all claims within three days from the date of injury.

Note:  Scheduled Standing Committee Meetings are listed.  Committee meetings may be called as necessary.