Clifton Forge Town Council Meets May 8, 2012   COUNCIL AGENDA TOWN OF CLIFTON FORGE, VIRGINIA 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012 CLIFTON FORGE PUBLIC LIBRARY 535 CHURCH STREET CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARING Consideration of the request of Gerald Franson to purchase town owned property Map C0240-01-011-008A, located at 717 Pine Street for the sum of $1,000. First Reading: Authorize sale of lot located at 717 Pine Street PRESENTATIONS Water Plant Award Presentation Masonic Theatre—John Hillert VDOT—Update on Route 166—Susan Hammond Code Enforcement Process—Don Ford CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes April 24, 2012 Recommendation: Approve minutes from April 24, 2012. COUNCIL ACTIONS 2. Second Reading: Ordinance Amending Sec. 82-290, Chapter 32, Article VI Church Street and Ridgeway Street in its entirety will be added to the existing list of streets where it is unlawful to park against the flow of traffic in the Town. Recommendation: Adopt ordinance 3. Second Reading: Ordinance to Authorize sale of 6 properties on West Ridgeway Chartwell Partners, LLC is requesting to purchase 6 contiguous lots of town owned property Map C0230-01-024-0490 through Map C0230-01-024-0540, located on West Ridgeway Street. Recommendation: Adopt ordinance UPCOMING EVENTS Mark Newcomb Presentation—May 10, 2012 Mark Newcomb, a well-known local and regional floral designer will make a presentation in the Armstrong Room at the Clifton Forge Public Library on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 6 PM. Refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Library. Public Information Hearing Re: Clifton Forge Residential Historic District, May 14, 2012 On Monday, May 14, 2012 the staff of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources will host a public information hearing beginning at 7 PM in the Armstrong Room at the Clifton Forge Public Library. The purpose of the meeting is to present and explain the nomination process and results of historic district designation, hear public comments, and answer questions. Pre-K Story Time—May 17, 2012, 11 AM until noon Pre-K story time will be held in the Armstrong Room and will be open to preschool children in the community. The program will include book reading and music. Alleghany Highlands Triathlon—May 19, 2012 The 4th annual Alleghany Highlands Triathlon to be held on May 19 will include at 5K run, 2 mile paddle, and 13 mile bike ride. The event will begin at 8 AM and end at 4 PM at the YMCA, with a picnic, music and socializing afterward. This year, the event will join the 26th annual Great Greenbrier River Race on April 28th and the 37th annual Lexington Road & River Relay on May 5th to form the 2012 Appalachian River Race Series. Masonic Amphitheatre Dedication Ceremony—May 25, 2012 A dedication ceremony will be held at the Masonic Amphitheatre site on Church Street on Friday, May 25, 2012 from 4 PM – 6 PM. The event will include student, Amphitheatre supporters and donor recognition, music and food, along with tours of the completed Amphitheatre. Presentation in honor of Jewish-American month—May 31, 2012 A presentation honoring Jewish-owned businesses and Jewish professionals in Alleghany County in the 19th and 20th centuries will be held in the Armstrong Room at the Clifton Forge Public Library on Thursday, May 31 at 7 PM. Refreshments will be served. Grand Opening of the Amphitheatre—Saturday, June 23, 2012 The grand opening of the Amphitheatre will be held from noon until 7 PM. The day will include a few opening speeches and a variety of entertainment throughout the day. Admission is free as a thank you to the community. COUNCIL COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION – Pursuant to Section Chapter 2.2-3711 A-7 Legal and A-3 Real Estate

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