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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-07-00Minutes of the Town Council meeting held March 7, 2000 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, Bettye H. Steger, Daniel Talbert, Jr., Joseph L. Weddle, Pauline G. Mitchell, Charles W. Stewart, Jr. Staff: Gary Elander, Town Manager David Quesenberry, Asst. to the Town Manager Sherry Boyd, Finance Director Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk Others Present: Bradley Grubb, Boy Scout Troop #249 Gunter Schlottman, Boy Scout Troop leader Lee Carter Roy D. Warburton Nick Glenn Charles Stafford John Bolen Kenneth M. Fleenor J. B. Brillheart, Jr. Gerald V. Clark Dan Grubb Gene Nuckols John Nester Elizabeth Webb Mayor Johnston called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Penn led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Neblett gave the Invocation. Mayor Johnston announced two additions to the agenda: Under Presentations, Item d, Planning Commission report; and a Closed Session at the end of the meeting on 2.1-344 A-3, disposition of property. Following roll call, Mayor Johnston recognized the visitors in the audience. The first item on the agenda was a Resolution and plaque honoring Eugene L. Nuckols for his long years of service on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Councilwoman Steger made a motion to adopt Resolution 2000-9, honoring Eugene Nuckols, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye Mayor Johnston also presented a plaque to Mr. Nuckols. Next, Mayor Johnston read aloud a letter to Roy David Warburton thanking him for his many years of service on the Town’s Planning Commission. Mr. Warburton will continue to be a member of the Board, but has stepped down as Chair. The third item on the agenda was Resolution 2000-10, “Operation Spruce Up 2000”. Councilwoman Steger made a motion to adopt Resolution 2000-10, “Operation Spruce Up 2000”, declaring the month of April as Spruce Up month, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye Councilman Stewart reported that Planning Commission held a work session, and discussed the revision of the Town’s zoning regulations regarding creation of a drop site. He advised that Council could hold a public hearing on this matter on March 21, 2,000. Councilman Stewart made a motion to refer to Planning Commission, a request for a rezoning of approximately7 acres behind Heilig-Meyers, Rite Aid, and the Golden Corral from R-2 to B-2, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye Next, Councilman Worrell made a motion to adopt the Consent agenda, consisting of the minutes of February 15, 2000, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye Mayor Johnston advised that before Council was Resolution 2000-5, increased driver safety along interstate 81. After discussion, Councilman Stewart made a motion to adopt Resolution 2000-5, increased driver safety along interstate 81, with the following changes. At the end of the paragraph beginning with “Now Therefore”, delete “in support of this resolution” and replace it with “along I-81, in a call for increased driver safety, responsibility and awareness throughout the year 2000”. Motion was seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye The first item under New Business was a proposed budget calendar for fiscal year 2000-2001. Town Manager Elander reviewed the proposed budget calendar with Council. He then presented the February 26 Planning Session – Draft goals and strategies to Council. After discussion, Councilman Neblett made a motion to adopt the February 26, 2000 planning session draft goals and strategies, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye Next, Mr. Elander advised Council that a Request for Proposals needs to be issued seeking a three year banking services contract. He reviewed the terms of the contract and recommended that Finance Chairman Weddle, along with the Finance Director and Town Manager be appointed to review the proposals when they come in. Councilman Stewart requested the addition of wording in the proposal specifying that the banking services be at no charge to the Town and additional wording under Proposal Contents and evaluation, specifying how much interest the Town’s money would earn and how it would be accrued. Staff was instructed to make the suggested changes and proceed with the RFP. Next, Town Manager Elander advised Council that the Town has received a proposed Agreement for Project Development and Administration of the Ratcliffe Memorial Museum expansion, which sets forth the terms and conditions by which the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Transportation will allocate no more than $156,000 of an estimated $195,000 in phase I of this project. He advised that the Town Attorney has reviewed the document as to form and approved it. He recommended that Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the Town of Pulaski. Councilman Neblett made a motion to adopt Resolution 2000-11, authorizing the Town Manager to execute an agreement for project development and administration of the Ratcliffe Memorial Museum Expansion, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye Next item on the agenda was a request for revenue/expenditure adjustment for fiscal year 2000 budget. Mr. Elander reviewed the changes and requested an appropriation of $96,050. Councilman Penn made a motion to appropriate $96,050 for revenue/expenditure adjustment for fiscal year 2000 budget, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye Under Old Business, the first item was Resolution 2000-12, condemning property. Councilman Stewart advised that the intersection of Newbern Road and MacGill Street has been declared a public safety hazard. Resolution 2000-12 directs the Town Attorney to acquire, through condemnation procedures, the property known as the Dunnivant lot at the intersection of Newbern Road and MacGill Street, for the purpose of public use for the Town of Pulaski. Councilman Stewart made a motion to adopt Resolution 2000-12, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye The next item on the agenda was consideration of Ordinance 2000-02, regulating the riding of bicycles on Town sidewalks, cemeteries and tennis courts. Councilwoman Steger inquired whether changes could be made to the Ordinance specifying certain areas of Town the Ordinance affects rather than the entire Town. She advised that small children like to ride the sidewalks in her neighborhood and in other areas of Town. She does not want to impede this activity. After extensive discussion, Councilwoman Steger made a motion to table Ordinance 2000-02, until the Chief of Police and the Town Attorney can discuss the issue and formulate an opinion, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on voice vote. There being no further business, at 7:52 p.m., Councilman Weddle made a motion to enter into Closed Session on 2.1-344 (A3), disposition of property, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye At 8:03 p.m., Council returned from Closed Session and adopted certification resolution on motion by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Talbert and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye At 8:04 p.m., there being no further business, meeting adjourned on motion by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried.