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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-00Minutes of the Town Council meeting held July 6, 2000 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Charles W. Stewart, Jr. Council Members: Lane R. Penn, Dr. Kenneth M. Fleenor, James M. Neblett, E. G. Black, Jr., Bettye H. Steger, Daniel Talbert, Jr., Pauline G. Mitchell, Jeffrey S. Worrell Staff: Gary C. Elander, Town Manager Randolph D. Eley, Jr., Town Attorney David N. Quesenberry, Asst. to the Town Manager Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk Sherry Boyd, Finance Director Herb Cooley Others Present: Stephanie Elkins Barbara Whitaker Wanda Worley Vivian Cox Frances Marshall Oscar Seagle Mickey Seagle Michael Dowell Tina Ratliff, Press Lee Carter, Press Brian Kelley, Press Councilman Fleenor led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Penn gave the Invocation. Following roll call, the Organizational meeting of Town Council was called to order. Mayor Stewart advised that the purpose of the meeting was to seat the Mayor and the newly elected Council members. Mayor Stewart asked the Clerk if she had received the “Abstract of Votes” cast in the Town of Pulaski Municipal election held on May 2, 2000, and was advised by the Clerk that she had received same, and upon his request, read the names of the persons elected and the position filled. As no one requested the Clerk read the entire “Abstract of Votes”, Councilwoman Steger made a motion that the “Abstract of Votes” be received and recorded as part of the minutes of the meeting, seconded by Councilman Black and carried on the following recorded vote: Lane R. Penn - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Kenneth M. Fleenor - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Mayor Stewart inquired whether the Clerk had received copies of the Oaths of Office taken before the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and was informed that she had received same. Next, Councilman Fleenor made a motion to nominate Bettye H. Steger for Vice Mayor, seconded by Councilman Penn. Councilman Black made a motion to close nominations, seconded by Councilman Penn. Councilwoman Steger was then elected as Vice-Mayor on voice vote. Mayor Stewart advised the next item on the agenda was Standing Committee assignments as follows: COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE MEMBERS Finance Kenneth M. Fleenor Black, Mitchell Ordinance Pauline G. Mitchell Talbert, Black Human Resources Bettye H. Steger Fleenor, Black Public Operations James M. Neblett Penn, Worrell Safety Lane R. Penn Steger, Fleenor Utilities Jeffrey S. Worrell Neblett, Talbert There being no further business for the Organizational meeting, Council proceeded into the Regular meeting. Following roll call, Mayor Stewart welcomed the visitors in the audience. Councilman Worrell made a motion to adopt the consent agenda consisting of the minutes of June 20 and 27, 2000, seconded by Councilwoman Mitchell and carried on the following roll call vote: Lane R. Penn - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Kenneth M. Fleenor - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Mayor Stewart congratulated the new Council members on their election and welcomed them to Council. Under Old Business, Councilman Worrell advised that the Public Safety Committee met and discussed a contract between F& W Management and the Town of Pulaski. F&W Management manage Meadowview and Washington Square Apartment complexes in the Town of Pulaski. They have been awarded a HUD grant of $248,097 under the New Approach Anti-Drug program. This program seeks to strengthen law enforcement in public housing projects. F&W Management proposes to enter into an agreement with our Police Department to pay the salaries and fringe benefits of four new positions over a two year period. These officers will be stationed at the complexes, but under the control of the Pulaski Police Department. 70% of their time will be devoted to the complexes and 30% will be spent on other Town needs. Town Attorney Eley advised that no changes have been made to the contract that affected the substance or intent of the agreement since Council received it at the last Council meeting. He recommended that the title of Resolution 2000-19 be changed by deleting the first two lines completely, and replacing them with Approval of a contract for Police Services. The full title to read Approval of a Contract for Police Services between the Town of Pulaski Police Department and F&W Management Corp. Chairman Worrell advised that Safety Committee recommends adoption of Resolution 2000-19, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: Lane R. Penn - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Kenneth M. Fleenor - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Next, Mayor Stewart advised that we have received a letter from Mayor Murray Anderson, of Ashburton, New Zealand, advising that his Chief Executive of Council, Brian Hasell, will be visiting Pulaski on August 7 and 8. Ashburton is our Sister City. Councilman Worrell inquired of Mr. Elander when the Jefferson Avenue bridge is to be complete? Mr. Elander advised that he thinks they are waiting for an inspection from VDOT, but would get the information for Council as soon as possible. Councilman Worrell inquired as to the progress on the building that collapsed last week on Main Street? Mr. Elander advised that the building has been secured and the Town will now pursue action against the property owners to demolish the building or correct the problems. Councilman Fleenor advised that he realized a vote had already been taken, but he would like to request an addition to the minutes of June 20, 2000, second page, after the list of officers administered an oath of office. With Council’s permission, he requested that the Clerk add : Also re-elected to Town Council in May was Councilman James M. Neblett. Due to his absence, he was not sworn in at this time. The Clerk advised that she would add this to the minutes of June 20, 2000. At 7:15 p.m., there being no further business, Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Black and carried.