NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

OF PROPOSED BOND ISSUE

BY THE TOWN OF BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA

 

 

The Council of the Town of Big Stone Gap, Virginia (the "Council") will hold a public hearing on Resolution 11-2018 being a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation and Water Revenue Bonds of the Town of Big Stone Gap in a principal amount not to exceed $361,000.  The general purpose for which the bonds are to be issued is to finance the cost of improvements to the Town’s existing Big Cherry Dam, including access road and security improvements as part of the Town’s System, and to pay the cost of issuing the bonds. The public hearing, which may be continued or adjourned and at which persons may appear and present their views on the proposed bond issue, will be held at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, before the Council in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, located at 505 East Fifth Street South, Big Stone Gap, Virginia. 

Authorized by Stephen L. Lawson, Town Manager

 TOWN OF BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA

 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

 

 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS                               

505 E. 5TH STREET, SOUTH            

BIG STONE GAP, VIRGINIA                    May 8, 2018                                              6:30 pm

 

 

1.         Call to Order and Roll Call. 

 

Mr. Johnson, Mayor

Mr. Lawson, Town Manager

Mr. Robbins, Vice-Mayor

Mr. Hamm, Chief of Police

Mrs. Bailey, Councilwoman

Mr. Bledsoe, Town Attorney

Mr. Bloomer, Councilman

Ms. Hall, Town Clerk/Treasurer

Mr. Gilley, Councilman

 

Mr. Hughes, Councilman

 

Ms. Lyke, Councilwoman

 

 

2.     INVOCATION by Rev. Brad Stapleton of the East Stone Gap Methodist Church.

 

3.     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

4.     ADOPT OR AMEND THE AGENDA

 

5.     PUBLIC HEARING – Resolution 11-2018 Bond Resolution for USDA – Rural Development Funding for Big Cherry Road Access and Security Improvements

 

6.     COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS

 

7.     GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

a.       Approval of minutes of Council Workshop Meeting of April 3, 2018.

Recommended Action:  Approve as presented.

b.      Approval of minutes of Regular Council Meeting of April 10, 2018.

Recommended Action:  Approve as presented.

c.        Departmental Reports for the month of April, 2018.

Recommended Action:  Received and filed.

d.      Treasurer’s Report for March, 2018

      Recommended Action:  Received and filed. 

 

8.     TOWN ENGINEER’S REPORT

 

 

           9.    TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT

a.       Proclamation – Nail Girl

b.      Proclamation – Sisterly Chic

c.       Proclamation – Austin Power Sports

d.      Proclamation – This and That

e.       Budget Amendment

f.        Projects Update

 

         10.    COMMITTEE REPORTS

         a.   Human Resources Committee

         b.   Planning Commission

 

11.    COUNCIL COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION

 

12.    CLOSED SESSION – In accordance with VA Code 2.2-3711(A)(1) for the discussion, consideration, or interview(s) of prospective candidate(s) for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, evaluation, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body.

 

         13.    ADJOURNMENT

           

 

 

                                                Authorized by Judy C. Hall, CMC, Town Clerk/Treasurer

 

BIG STONE GAP MUNICIPAL BUILDING                                          Monday, May 7, 2018      

                        COUNCIL CHAMBERS                                                                                                      5:30 P.M.

                                                                                                                                                                

 

 

 

 

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

 

                                                                                                                                                           

1.        Call to Order and Roll Call.

 

Mr. David Gibson, Chairman                          Mr.  Mark Lester

         Mr. John Morrissey, Vice Chairman               Mr. Greg Kress

Mrs. Freda Bishop                                          Mr. Lorenzo Rodriquez            

         Mr. Charlie Beverly                                         Mr. Phil Robbins, Council Representative

Ms. Wendy Dillon                                           Mr. Matthew Bright, Planning Administrator

        

        

 

 

2.        Determination of Quorum

 

 

3.        Citizen Comments

 

 

 

4.      Old Business

        

a.    Proposed Update of Animals and Fowl Regulations

b.    Regulation of Smoking in Public Parks

 

 

5.      New Business

 

a.    Approval of Minutes

b.    Operation of Pawn Shops in the Town of Big Stone Gap

 

 

 

6.      Adjournment

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

The Budget/Finance/Audit Committee of the Big Stone Gap Town Council will meet on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Town Hall – Council Chambers, located at 505 E. 5th Street, South, Big Stone Gap,VA.

 

The purpose of the meeting is to review the proposed FY19 Budget

 

The meeting is open to the public.

 

                             Authorized by Judy C. Hall, Town Clerk/Treasurer

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

The Public Utilities Committee of the Big Stone Gap Town Council will meet on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 11:30 AM at the Town Hall – Council Chambers, located at 505 E. 5th Street, South, Big Stone Gap, VA.

 

The purpose of the meeting is to review the utility rates for the FY19 Budget.

 

The meeting is open to the public.

 

                             Authorized by Judy C. Hall, Town Clerk/Treasurer