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The “New River ” City 10 Robertson St. January 13 , 201 4 Radford, Virginia Meeting Number 9 of Radford City Council, F.Y. 2013-2014 A workshop meeting of the Radford City Council was convened at 6:15 p.m. in Council Chambers, 10 Robertson Street, Radford, VA. The Mayor of the City, Dr. Bruce Brown, was present and presiding. Other members of City Council present were Mr. Cox, Dr. Richard Harshberger, Mr. Keith Marshall, and Mr. Robert Nicholson III. Others present were as follows: Mr. David Ridpath, City Manager Ms. Melissa Skelton, City Clerk Mr. Basil Edwards, Economic Developer Mr. Donald Goodman, Chief of Police Mrs. Patricia Cox, Finance Director The following items were discussed during the workshop meeting:  Audit The regular meeting of the Radford City Council was convened at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 10 Robertson Street, Radford, VA. The Mayor of the City, Dr. Bruce Brown, was present and presiding. Other members of City Council present were Mr. Timothy Cox, Dr. Richard Harshberger, Mr. Keith Marshall, and Mr. Robert Nicholson III. Others present were as follows: Mr. David Ridpath, City Manager Ms. Melissa Skelton, City Clerk Mrs. Gail Cook-DeVilbiss, City Attorney Mr. Donald Goodman, Police Chief Mr. Basil Edwards, Economic Developer The news media was represented by Radford News Journal. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Mayor Brown, an invocation was pronounced by Chaplin James Henegar. MINUTE APPROVALS: On a motion by Mr. Nicholson, seconded by Mr. Marshall, that the minutes of December 9, 2013 are approved as presented. VOTE: AYES: Mr. Cox, Dr. Harshberger, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Nicholson, Mayor Brown NAYES: None-0 PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: Rollover of encumbrances from FY 13 to FY 14 SUMMARY: A public hearing is required for the rollover of encumbrances Mayor Brown opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. No Comment Mayor Brown closed the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Clerks note: Notice of the public hearing has been duly advertised. CITIZENS COMMENTS: Wolly Galla, Chamber President, informed Council that the Chambers is in the process of working on their strategic plan along with setting their calendar of events for the upcoming year. NEW BUSINESS SUBJECT: Consider Appropriation Ordinance 1648.21: $5,411,871 Roll Over Encumbrances SUMMARY: Each year an Appropriation Ordinance is required to “carry over” funds related to expenditures from the previous year. ACTION: Mr. Cox made a motion, seconded by Dr. Harshberger, to place Appropriation Ordinance 1648.21 on its first reading. VOTE: Mr. Cox Yes Dr. Harshberger Yes Mr. Marshall Yes Mr. Nicholson Yes Mayor Brown Yes ACTION: Mr. Cox made a motion, seconded by Dr. Harshberger to dispense with the second and final reading. VOTE: Mr. Cox Yes Dr. Harshberger Yes Mr. Marshall Yes Mr. Nicholson Yes Mayor Brown Yes SUBJECT: Consider Appropriation Ordinance 1648.22: $127,000 Public Works Street Program SUMMARY: This appropriation will expand the asphalt overlay program for F.Y. 2014. ACTION: Dr. Harshberger made a motion, seconded by Mr. Marshall, to place Appropriation Ordinance 1648.22 on its first reading. VOTE: AYES: Mr. Cox, Dr. Harshberger, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Nicholson, Mayor Brown NAYES: None-0 ACTION: Dr. Harshberger made a motion, seconded by Mr. Cox, to dispense with the second and final reading. VOTE: AYES: Mr. Cox, Dr. Harshberger, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Nicholson, Mayor Brown NAYES: None-0 SUBJECT: Consider Appropriation Ordinance 1648.23: $20,000 Veterans Field SUMMARY: This appropriation will provide improvements to the existing field. The project includes reducing the infield area, new backstop and netting. Radford City Schools will provide 50% of the funding. ACTION: Mr. Marshall made a motion, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, to place Appropriation Ordinance 1648.20 on its first reading. VOTE: AYES: Mr. Cox, Dr. Harshberger, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Nicholson, Mayor Brown NAYES: None-0 ACTION: Mr. Marshall made a motion, seconded by Mr. Nicholson, to dispense with the second and final reading. VOTE: AYES: Mr. Cox, Dr. Harshberger, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Nicholson, Mayor Brown NAYES: None-0 CITY MANAGER COMMENT Mr. Ridpath shared that last week’s weather has been challenging, the fluctuating freezing and thawing causing water pipes to freeze and is more wear and tear on the streets. He also mentioned that they are in the beginning phase of the budget development and will have a schedule out to Council shortly. We are trying to wait a bit longer to have full picture of what to expect from the State. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor Brown mentioned they had received a note from the Alderman’s thanking Council and staff for the basket and well wishes for Kenny. He also shared that there was an interesting article in today’s paper about the “Bristol Leaders welcome rail deal”. Clearly there is momentum to move the passenger train from Roanoke, West and Radford would be ideal location and what everyone is being coached to do is ride the bus. If you’re going to Roanoke or to Lynchburg to get on train, the best way to bring that service to you is to use the vehicles of mass transit that we have. I think it behooves us to make the public aware of this and to encourage them to ride mass transit. Mr. Marshall made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15, seconded by Mr. Nicholson. VOTE: AYES: Mr. Cox, Dr. Harshberger, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Nicholson, Mayor Brown NAYES: None-0 ATTEST: _________________________________ Melissa A. Skelton, City Clerk of Council