Altavista Fire Department

The meeting included discussions and actions on several topics, including a request for a Christmas parade, a marketing program update, and storm water drainage issues on Main Street. Council also discussed a Habitat for Humanity street closure request and received updates on the Bedford Avenue Waterline Project and the WWTP EOP -- PCB Remediation. The council convened in closed session to discuss prospective candidates for appointment to the Altavista Economic Development Authority and matters concerning a prospective business or industry. Following the closed session, the council reappointed a member to the Altavista Economic Development Authority and approved incentive packages for Sensata/Schrader and BGF Industries. Additionally, the council convened in another closed session to discuss personnel matters.

The agenda includes recognitions and presentations of personnel changes and resolutions for Small Business Saturday and Planning Month. The council will discuss the AEDA proposal, WWTP Electrical Upgrade Bid, CARES Act Funding, School Zone Speed Cameras, and Park Signs and Memorials. New business includes an AOT Request for POP Up Funds. Reports will be given by the Town Manager and departments. A closed session is scheduled to discuss prospective candidates for employment and the acquisition or disposition of real property.

The council meeting addressed several key issues, including a presentation regarding the placement of a "Blessing Box" on town property and a request from DAWN to relocate to the old Altavista EMS building. Discussions were held regarding the tennis courts at Bedford Avenue Park, with a motion eventually passing to resurface the courts. The FY2019 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan were presented for first reading, and a public hearing was scheduled. The Altavista Chamber of Commerce's requests for TGIF events and a beer garden were approved. Additionally, the council discussed and took action on the EMS Building deed acceptance, AVOCA's request for town employee status, and an ACTS route deviation policy.

The agenda includes the approval of the agenda, recognitions and presentations, public comments, and a consent agenda covering the approval of minutes from previous meetings, acceptance of monthly financial reports, use of parks for the "Gus the Bus" program, and delinquent utility account write-offs. Public hearings are scheduled for the FY2018 Budget and Capital Improvement Program, rezoning, text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Cross Connection Control Ordinance, and a Comprehensive Plan Update. New business includes a Trade Lot Agreement Revision and a Classification/Compensation Study. Reports from the Town Manager and various departments will be presented, along with informational items and matters from the council, followed by a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or disposition.

The meeting included discussions on the FY2019 Budget/CIP, Chamber of Commerce UBD Beer Garden and TGIF requests, EMS Building deed acceptance resolution, Bedford Avenue Tennis Courts, AVOCA's request for Town employee status, ACTS Route Deviation policy, and 7th Street Sidewalk reimbursement. The council also received reports from the Town Manager and various departments, and discussed prospective candidates for appointment to town boards and commissions, acquisition or disposition of real property, and a prospective business or industry.