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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-14-99Minutes of the Special Town Council meeting held December 14, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: John A. Johnston, Mayor Council Members: James M. Neblett, Lane R. Penn, Jeffrey S. Worrell, Joseph L. Weddle, Pauline G. Mitchell, Charles W. Stewart Absent/Excused: Bettye H. Steger Staff: John J. Hawley, Acting Town Manager Randolph D. Eley, Jr., Town Attorney David N. Quesenberry, Asst. to the Town Manager Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk Sheldon Ainsworth, Police Department Also Present: Gary Elander Joe Sheffey Michael Dowell Heather Fetrow, Press Paul Dellinger, Press At 7:00 p.m., Councilman Neblett made a motion to enter into Closed Session under 2.1-344 (A1), interviews, appointments, personnel, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Absent Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye At 7:15 p.m., Council returned from Closed Session and adopted Certification Resolution for Closed Session regarding 2.1-344 (A1), interviews, appointments, personnel, on motion by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Absent Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye At 7:16 p.m., Mayor Johnston called the meeting to order. Councilman Penn led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Neblett gave the Invocation. Following roll call, Mayor Johnston introduced the new Town Manager – Gary Elander. Mayor Johnston advised that Council was pleased with its selection and felt that Mr. Elander would be an asset to the Town. Councilman Neblett made a motion, seconded by Councilman Penn authorizing the Mayor and Town Clerk to sign the contract with Mr. Elander and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Absent Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye Mr. Elander thanked Council for their confidence in him. He lauded the community assets in the Town, mentioned the potential for growth in the community and assured Council that he would work for the best interests of the Town. Joe Sheffey, Pulaski County Board of Supervisor, addressed Council and congratulated them on their choice of Mr. Elander for Town Manager. He advised that he has worked closely with Mr. Elander as Town Manager of Dublin and been pleased with the outcome. On behalf of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administration, he pledged to continue to work with Mr. Elander and the Town of Pulaski to accomplish the goals for our area. Michael Dowell, Fine Arts Center Executive Director, commended Council on their choice of Town Manager. He advised that he has worked with Mr. Elander in conjunction with the Fine Arts Center and has seen progress in that direction. He looks forward to working with him in the Town of Pulaski. Mr. Hawley advised that he has known Mr. Elander since his days as an intern with the Town of Pulaski and that he looks forward to working with him. Councilman Penn commended John Hawley for his work as Acting Town Manager and thanked him for his assistance. Next item on agenda was a closed work session on Charter Amendments and consultation with legal Counsel (2.1-344 (A7). Councilman Penn made a motion to enter into Closed Session to consult with legal counsel - 2.1-344 (A-7), seconded by Councilman Neblett. After discussion, Councilman Neblett made a motion to enter into Closed Session to consult with legal counsel – 2.1-344 (A7), seconded by Councilman Hale. After further discussion, Councilman Penn made a substitute motion to not go into Closed Session at this time and to address the issue of taxicabs at this time, seconded by Councilwoman Mitchell and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Absent Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye Mr. Hawley advised that upon review of Blue and White Cabs request for a price increase, it appears that Blue and White appears to be in violation of the Ordinance adopted in 1997. The cab service was supposed to increase their rates in 5 cent increments up to 75 cents and to advise the Treasurer’s office each time they implemented an increase. It appears that they immediately instituted a 75 cent increase after the Ordinance was adopted and have continued with this amount for the last two years. Mr. Hawley recommended that this issue needs to be discussed further and advised that a public hearing on this issue is scheduled for the December 28, 1999 Council meeting. At 7:40 p.m., there being no further discussion of this matter, Councilman Neblett made a motion to enter into Closed Session under 2.1-344(A7), consult with legal counsel, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Absent Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye At 8:15 p.m., Council returned from Closed Session and adopted Certification Resolution on motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Absent Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye There being no further business, Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Penn and so carried.