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The April meeting of Glasgow Town Council was routine in nature. There were no presentations, nor proclamations.
Tonya McFaddin gave a report from Parks and Recreation, noting the Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Concerned Citizens was successful in spite of rainy conditions. There were about 60 students in attendance. She noted plans are moving forward for the Rockin’ the Gorge music events with the first one scheduled for June 15, with Late Night Stumblers. There are several big sponsors this year, with $4,000 in donations thus far.
Carolyn Bradley gave an update on the farmers market and the upcoming Spring Vendor Event scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Applications and fees are coming in from various vendors, and a list of those was given to Council members. There will be approximately 20-25 vendors. She noted the regular market will begin the weekend of May 3–4.
Public Works reported the chain link fence at the playground has been repaired and cadets from VMI helped spread wood chips there as well. Mowing season has begun, and the old Ferris Zero Turn was sold.
It was also noted a new culvert has been installed at 4th and Catawba.
Councilman Tom Camden reported a change in the meeting times for the Planning Commission to the third Thursday at 4 p.m. They previously met on Wednesdays.
Interim Town Manager Jon Ellestad reported he has been in communication with Roger Nelson concerning the moving of the batteau to Glasgow. They are working to resolve some issues before that can happen.
The Rockbridge Area Health Center will be bringing both their health and dental units to town in the next few months.
The town has hired Carolyn Breeden as financial specialist. Ellestad expressed appreciation to Cynthia “Sissy” Steelman who has performed the duties of two positions for the past two and a half months, while learning the software system herself. She is currently helping train Breeden. Ellestad is also working on the town’s budget for the next fiscal year.
