Town of Mineral
Post Office Box 316
102 E. First Street
Mineral, VA 23117
540-894-5100
Email: mineral@louisa.net


Minutes of Town of Mineral Council Meeting
7:00 p.m.
February 12, 2007


  1. Roll Call

    2. PRESENT:Brooks Besley, Pam Harlowe, Edwin Keller, Roy McGeHee, Roy Payne, William Thomas and Bernice Wilson-Kube. STAFF: Ti-Lea Downing, Willie Harper and Jack Maus.
    Public Present:Jason Rice, Jimmie Dodd, Ed Kube, Janice Abercrombie, Edwin Jarvis, Dorie Simpson and Jacylin O'Laughlin with the Central Virginian

  2. Invocation was given by Pam Harlowe.

  3. Public Comments

    4. There were no public comments

  4. Adopt Agenda (add or take away items at this time)

    5. Add potential litigation & personnel under closed session

  5. Approval of December regular meeting minutes

    6. William Thomas made a motion to approve December Minutes. Roy McGeHee seconded the motion. Motion passed 6/0 with None voting in the negative.

  6. Approval of January 2007 bills to be paid

    7. Roy Payne made a motion to approve January bills to be paid. Pam Harlowe seconded the motion. Motion passed 5/1 with Bernice Wilson-Kube voting in the negative. Mrs. Wilson-Kube disagreeing with the attorney matters pertaining to the Jarvis matters.

  7. Town Attorney's report

  8. Town manager's report

  9. Standing Committee Reports:

    10. Beautification / Anti-Litter Committee: The committee met this month and compiled items that they wish to do this year for beautification. Different ideas have been discussed to do around town.

    Cemetery Committee: Brooks Besley just wanted to get more information pertaining to the light. Mr. Besley was wonderning about the time frame to evaluate it. The Town Manager stated that they were experimenting with different locations to find the best spot to charge the solar panel for the light. The question was asked pertaining to the entrance sign. The Town manager informed Council that the sign is still a work in progress. The Town manager gave an update on this situation. The Council requested more information for the next meeting.

    Economic Development Committee: No Report

    Personnel Committee: Applications are being reviewed for the clerk's positions available. Mr. Thomas appreciates the follow up information for the retirement program. Mr. Thomas feels that this would be a great benefit to our employees. Mr. Thomas asked that this item be added to the budget for review.

    Police & Legal Matters Committee: The Mayor asked if Roy McGehee had noticed anything pertaining to the signal. Mr. McGehee state that he noticed the new light is helping with the problem of vehicles that need to turn but is also causing the traffic to back up at times.

    Streets Committee: No report.

    Walton Park Committee: The study will be taking place in the spring. Roy McGehee stated that he would like to see the old barn removed.

    Water & Sewer Committee: No report

  10. New Business:

    11. A. Meeting between Town of Mineral and Town of Louisa This was discussed and Council believed this to be a good idea. The Town Manager was asked to get two dates from the Town of Louisa Council to set up a meeting pertaining to the corridor between Mineral and Louisa.

    B. Sewer Flow Evaluation Program There has been water going into the sewer system that does not need to be going through this system. The proposal is that the three parties (Louisa County, Town of Louisa, Town of Mineral) go together and figure out where this water is coming in. Roy Payne made a motion to enter in with the other two participants to measure the flow evaluation Brooks Besley seconded the motion. Motion passed 4/2 with Pam Harlowe and Roy McGeHee voting in the negative.

  11. Old Business:

    12. A. Satian project committee report Mr. Payne felt they had a good meeting with Mr. Thomas, Julia Skare, Sarkis Satian, The response that Mr.Payne and Mr. Thomas received did not reflect all issues discussed. The public hearing will be postponed until this information is obtained. Draper Aden will be contacted about the matters that were previously discussed. No recommendation at this time. Mr. Payne would like to get together with Mr. Harper and Mr. Thomas to draft a letter to Sarkis Satian. All requests and concerns presented by others were discussed during the committee's meeting with the developer and his engineer.

    B. Ordinance Changes Chapter 2 Mrs. Wilson-Kube asked that Mr. Harper view the last page to agree with the budget time table. Mr. Harper stated that a working document can be given in March, but there are numerous appeals and other topics that have not been submitted. Change this document to read that the working copy of the budget be submitted as of April instead of March. William Thomas made a motion to change the date that the annual budget will be distributed seconded by Roy Payne Motion passed 7/0 with None voting in the negative. Bernice Wilson-Kube made a motion to adopt the ordinance chapter two with changes William Thomas seconded the motion Motion passed 7/0 with None voting in the negative.

  12. Closed Session:

    13. Roy Payne made a motion to go into closed session for personnel and potential litigation pertaining to 2.2.- 37 11 A1 & 2.2. -37 11 A7. Brooks Besley seconded the motion. Motion passed 7/0 with None voting in the negative.

    Roy Payne made a motion to return to open session. Brooks Besley seconded the motion. Motion passed 7/0 with None voting in the negative.

The following certifies that only what was announced was discussed.
Edwin Keller / yes
Brooks Besley / yes
Roy Payne / yes
Pam Harlowe / yes
Bernice Wilson-Kube / yes
William Thomas / yes
Roy Payne / yes

William Thomas made a motion to adjourn. Roy McGeHee seconded the motion.

Minutes have not yet been approved.