I.  Roll Call

II.  Pledge of Allegiance

III.  Approval of Agenda

IV.  Special Items

V.  Public Hearing

       (none at this time)

VI.  Approval of Draft Minutes

• June 14, 2010 Regular Council Meeting
• June 21, 2010 Special Council Meeting
• July 1, 2010 Reorganizational Meeting

VII.  Approval of Consent Agenda 

• Miscellaneous Resolutions & Proclamations
  • (none at this time)
• Miscellaneous Action
  • Review and consideration of approval in allowing Town Manager to accept Wallerstein's Fellow Scholarship and allowing Town Manager to engage in the research work on his own time.
• Departmental Monthly Report
  • Community Development
  • Community Partnership for Revitalization
  • Finance Department
  • Fire Department
  • Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
  • Police Department
  • Public Works Department
  • Wastewater Department
  • Water Department

VIII.  Hearing of Citizens

(none at this time)

IX.  Old Business

A.  Approval for Thompson and Litton to Prepare Memorandum of Agreement

-  Review and consideration of approving Thompson and Litton, Engineering Services, to prepare a Memorandum of Agreement to conduct the engineering work in accordance with the Town's current Engineering Services Agreement to design the grading, rail siding, storm water management, and erosion control for the entire Cox Industrial site.

 

B.  Uptown Project Update

-  Assistant Town Manager presenting an update on the Uptown Project.

X.  New Business

A.  Draft "Resolution by the Rocky Mount Town Council Acceptance of Summit Drive"

-  Review and consideration of approval of draft resolution by Rocky Mount Council in order for the Virginia Department of Transportation to accept section of road as defined on Summit Drive to be maintained by the Town and eligible for financial support from the Virginia Department of Transportation under the Urban Maintenance System.

 

B.  Draft "Resolution by the Rocky Mount Town Council Seeking Action by the General Assembly and Governor to Prohibit all Predatory, Usurious Lending Practices in the Commonwealth of Virginia"

-  Review and consideration of approval of draft resolution that would lend support with other Virginia localities to prohibit all predatory, usurious lending practices in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

C.  Draft "Town of Rocky Mount Supplemental Appropriation Resolution for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011" (Byrne Justice Grant)

-  Review and consideration of approval of draft resolution for Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services award to Town of Rocky Mount's Police Department a Byrne Justice Assistance Grant with a local cash award, with grant to be used for supplies to improve public safety.

 

D.  Draft "Town of Rocky Mount Supplemental Appropriation Resolution for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011" (School Resource Officer for Franklin County High School

-  Review and consideration of approval of draft resolution for Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services award to Town of Rocky Mount's Police Department for a School Resource Incentive Grant with a local match for School Resource Officer to be used to serve Franklin County High School with existing police personnel.

 

E.  Draft "Town of Rocky Mount Supplemental Appropriation Resolution for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011" (School Resource Officer for Franklin County Middle School)

-  Review and consideration of approval of draft resolution for Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services award to Town of Rocky Mount's Police Department for a School Resource Incentive Grant with a local match for School Resource Officer to be used to serve Franklin County Middle School with existing police personnel.

XI.  Committee Reports

A.  Public Facilities & Special Events Committee

-  Review and consideration of recommendation from Committee regarding removal of tree at Farmers' Market.

XII.  Other Matters, Concerns and Rise 'N Shine Appearances

A.  Referrals to Planning Commission from Rocky Mount Town Council

B.  Council Members Appearing with Town Staff on Rise 'N Shine

XIII.  Closed Meeting and Action

• Section 2.2-3711(A).1 - Discussion, consideration or interviews of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining or resignation of specific public officers, appointees or employees of any public body (Planning Commission appointment).

XIV.  Adjournment