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BY liALEN U. MCBRIDE -• Rappahannock News Staff Writer
Despite the cold, nearly two dozen stalwart citizens turned out for last Wednesday’s Washington Town Council meeting and public hearing. Vice Mayor Steve Critzer opened the meeting for Mayor Stew Willis who was briefly delayed. During the public hearing a sepcial use permit for Trinity Episcopal Church was approved along with additional applications by the church. Before that, however, the council addressed other business.
Treasurer Louise Van Dort reported that total town assets exceeded $207,000 and progress continues to be made in repairing leaks in the town water system. Only 120 billable gallons of water were lost during October.
Bills totaling nearly $14,000 were unanimously approved for payment, including $3,500 to the town’s auditors for the 1997 audit, approximately $4,700 for a backhoe attachment for the town tractor, and $2,260 against the purchase of Washington Fire and Rescue Company’s new fire truck.
In new business, the town council authorized a • special donation to Company 2 for an onboard ambulance computer that, in conjunction with a 12-lead electrocardiogram, will enable trained personnel to administer “clot busters” to heart attack victims. The computer will also provide an onboard data base for poison, toxic substance and other medical information, as well as time-critical contact with hospital emergency rooms.
Planning Commission
Councilman Critzer reported that the Town Planning Commission reviewed the sign issues raised by the October Architectural Review Board. Commission Chairman John McCarthy and town attorney Frank Reynolds submitted a memo containing proposed amendments to town ordinances relating to size, maintenance, and number of signs for local businesses. 4
The commission will consider the recommendations at its meeting and public hearing next Monday night. Any proposed amendments must be approved by the town council after it holds its own hearings on the issues.
The council also appointed Carolyn Tholand Ward as a new commission member^ Ward is filling a seat vacated by Susan Parrish.
See COUNCIL, Page A8
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