Votes at a glance: key actions from Clifton Town Council, Aug. 4, 2020

The following is a concise record of motions taken and roll-call outcomes at the Clifton Town Council meeting on Aug. 4, 2020.

• Approval of Minutes: Vice Mayor Effros moved to approve the July 7 and July 22 minutes; motion approved by roll-call (Hollaway, Effros, Milne, McDonald, Poe, Pline — all Aye). (SEG 006)

• Treasurer’s Report: Mayor Hollaway moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented; motion approved by roll-call (all Aye). (SEG 006)

• Reinvest John Marshall Bank CDs: Mayor Hollaway moved to reinvest three Certificates of Deposit for one year; motion approved by roll-call (all Aye). (SEG 006)

• New Town Check Signator: Mayor Hollaway moved to appoint Councilmember Patrick Pline as the third signator for Town checks; motion approved by roll-call (all Aye). (SEG 006)

• Engage Auditor for FY2020: Mayor Hollaway moved to engage the same auditor at the same price as last year; motion approved by roll-call (all Aye). (SEG 006)

• Council Selection of Vice Mayor: Mayor Hollaway moved to appoint Regan McDonald as Vice Mayor for term through June 30, 2022; motion approved by roll-call with McDonald abstaining. (SEG 006)

• Failed motion to re-hang original banner: Councilmember Poe moved to re-hang a replacement banner with the original wording; motion failed (Poe, Milne Aye; Hollaway, Effros, McDonald, Pline Nay). (SEG 006)

• Planning Commission recommendations (permits approved): Council accepted recommendations to approve Final Use Permits for properties including Henckens (12727 Clifton Heights Lane), Hindersteins (12801 Chestnut Street), home-business permit for Village Timesaver (12714 Chestnut St.), and final use permit for a shed at 12752 Chapel Street; motions approved by roll-call. (SEG 009)

• Harringtons notice (sewer/lot issue): Council approved sending a 30-day letter to Mona and Mark Harrington to remedy an apparent sewer connection/lot-consolidation issue; motion approved by roll-call (all Aye). (SEG 009)

• Pink House HVAC and repairs: Council approved HVAC replacement up to $8,500 and exterior repairs up to $4,000 for the Pink House; motions approved by roll-call. (SEG 012)

• Adopt new banner wording: Councilmember Effros moved to adopt a banner stating “Clifton is committed to racial equality, justice and healing” for 30 days (conditional on VDOT permit) and capped at $500; motion approved by roll-call (Hollaway, Effros, Milne, Poe, Pline Aye; McDonald Abstained). (SEG 015)

• Bluebird trail funding: Council authorized up to $600 for supplies and installation of five bluebird nesting boxes; motion approved by roll-call. (SEG 015)

• Support for dead-end sign on Dell Avenue: Council approved supporting installation if requested; motion approved by roll-call. (SEG 016)

• Affirm additional compensation intent for staff: Council affirmed it desired to increase staff pay for COVID-related work and increased scope; motion approved by roll-call. (SEG 018)

• Adjournment: Councilmember Poe moved to adjourn; motion approved 6–0. (SEG 019)

This summary is drawn from the meeting minutes and roll-call votes recorded in the official meeting record.