Andrew R. Shortt

The meeting primarily focused on discussions held during a closed session, pertaining to prospective business or industry and legal issues. Following the closed session, the council voted to proceed with preliminary steps concerning a G.O. Bond to finance prospective businesses.

The Lebanon Town Council meeting addressed several key issues, including a public hearing for a variance in property subdivision on Park Avenue, which was ultimately approved. Other key discussion points included service recognition, a reimbursement loan resolution, an annual Thanksgiving dinner for residents, food truck vendor fees, a crosswalk light installation on Pittston Road and Main Street, lighting near Lebanon Middle School, an RFP for IT services, pre-audit fees, legal fees for the Northrop Grumman case, and the purchase of light poles for the Downtown Streetscapes. A closed session was held to discuss prospective business or industry and legal issues. A proposal to relocate the county trash site was also discussed.

The council meeting involved discussions on various topics, including landscape beautification plans for town entrances, requiring collaboration with VDOT for state funding. Updates were provided on the Marcella Keith property sale, the Decker property renovations, and negotiations for the McGlothlin and Hanson properties. An options contract for the Hanson property was approved. The council also addressed nuisance properties, a CASA request, and lighting issues at a crosswalk following an accident. A new Planning Commission member was appointed, and the January council meeting date was changed. A closed session was held to discuss personnel and legal matters.

The Lebanon Town Council meeting addressed several key issues. A public hearing was held to consider a rezoning application from New Peoples Bank, which was ultimately denied following a recommendation from the Planning Commission. An Urban Archery Ordinance was approved with amendments. A pre-construction agreement for a gymnasium and athletic facility was approved, and negotiations were authorized with The Lane Group for engineering services on the Downtown Revitalization project. Funds were transferred to LGIP Funds, and bank accounts were closed and funds deposited into the General Fund Account. The council approved the Employee Christmas Dinner location, discussed a new Planning Commission member, and authorized the Town Manager to represent the town at a delinquent tax sale. In closed session, an employee salary adjustment was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign contracts for National Pools and an Options Contract on the Russell Theater. A parade theme and marshal were selected, and the town agreed to accept the Lebanon Cannery Building. A discussion took place regarding an AEP Downtown Light Proposal, and a Bicentennial update was provided.

The council meeting involved a comprehensive financial review presentation, discussions on accounts payable and capital assets, and a review of pool and tap engineering service proposals. The council also discussed revised gym floor plans and held closed sessions to discuss legal issues and personnel matters. A report was given on a utility violation and the need for flood insurance at various town locations. The meeting concluded with the scheduling of the next meeting.