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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-05Minutes of the Called Town Council meeting held July 7, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. There were present: Charles L. Wade, Mayor Council: Jeffrey S. Worrell, Dan Talbert, Jr., Bettye H. Steger, Lane R. Penn, Joel B. Burchett, Jr. Absent: John T. Bolen Staff: John J. Hawley, Town Manager David N. Quesenberry, Asst. to the Town Manager Gary Roche, Police Chief Bill Pedigo, Town Engineer John White, Economic Development Director Patricia Cruise, Clerk of Council Others: Eddie Harris Betty Montgomery Oliver Sampler Paul Dellinger, Press Kelly Barker, Press Mayor Wade called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Penn led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Burchett gave the Invocation. Councilman Worrell moved to modify the agenda to include two Closed Sessions under Virginia Code 2.2-3711 (A-5, prospective business and A-7, a specific legal matter). The motion was seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Dan Talbert, Jr. - Aye John T. Bolen - Absent Bettye H. Steger - Aye Joel B. Burchett, Jr. - Aye Following roll call, Mayor Wade advised that the first item on the agenda was a Public Hearing regarding the transfer of approximately 5.2 acres of land adjacent to James Hardie Way located in the Pulaski Business Park to Conmat Group, Inc. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:02 p.m. The first speaker was Eddie Harris, Vice-President of Conrock. He advised that the company wished to expand into Pulaski because the market area is growing and they wanted to grow with Pulaski. From the public, Betty Montgomery welcomed Conrock to Pulaski. There being no further comments from the Public, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:04 p.m. Mayor Wade inquired whether Council had any questions? Councilman Worrell inquired whether this operation was similar to one of their other operations? Mr. Harris replied that it was similar to their operations in Radford, Blacksburg, and Roanoke. Mayor Wade moved on to the site plan review for Conrock. Mr. Quesenberry advised that the Planning Commission met prior to the Council meeting and recommended approval of the request with the addition of trees to the eastern border of the parcel noted as lot 1 on the preliminary site plan. Mayor Wade asked Mr. Harris if the recommendation to add trees to the eastern border posed a problem for him? Mr. Harris stated that it did not. Councilman Talbert asked whether lot 18 was only going to be used for a storm pond access for the site? Mr. Harris advised that at this time, the site was to be used for storm water. Councilman Worrell commented that the plans showed a proposed berm on the northern edge of the property. He inquired who would be responsible for the berm work? Mr. Harris answered that Conrock would be responsible for the berm, adding that they would be planting trees on the other side of the berm for screening purposes. Mayor Wade inquired how close the other Conrock plants were to residential housing? Mr. Harris that the Radford facility was within several hundred feet of housing, but the other sites were within Industrial Parks. Mayor Wade asked whether the close proximity in Radford caused any problems with the community? Mr. Harris answered no. There are strict regulations and inspections are done on a regular basis. Councilman Worrell inquired how quickly the project would begin if Council approved the request? Mr. Harris responded that he would like to start immediately. Councilman Burchett inquired whether they would serve all of Pulaski County or just the James Hardie Company? Mr. Harris responded that Conrock would serve all of Pulaski County. Mr. Eley, the Town Attorney, inquired how soon this would be a permanent facility? Mr. Harris responded within 60 days. There being no further questions, Mayor Wade moved on to Ordinance 2005-31. Councilman Talbert moved to adopt Ordinance 2005-31, Approving a Site Plan for Conmat Group, Inc., and adding the appropriate language from the Planning Commission recommendations, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried on the following recorded vote: Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Dan Talbert, Jr. - Aye John T. Bolen - Absent Bettye H. Steger - Aye Joel B. Burchett, Jr. - Aye Next, Councilman Penn moved to adopt Ordinance 2005-29, Approving Sale of Approximately 5.28 Acres More or Less to Conmat Group, Inc., seconded by Councilman Talbert and carried on the following recorded vote: Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Dan Talbert, Jr. - Aye John T. Bolen - Absent Bettye H. Steger - Aye Joel B. Burchett, Jr. - Aye At 7:12 p.m., Councilman Steger moved to enter into Closed Session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711 (A-5 and A-7), seconded by Councilman Talbert and carried on the following recorded vote: Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Dan Talbert, Jr. - Aye John T. Bolen - Absent Bettye H. Steger - Aye Joel B. Burchett, Jr. - Aye Council returned from Closed Session and adopted the Certification Resolution on motion by Councilman Talbert, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Dan Talbert, Jr. - Aye John T. Bolen - Absent Bettye H. Steger - Aye Joel B. Burchett, Jr. - Aye Councilman Talbert moved to direct staff to schedule a Public Hearing regarding a lease agreement with Hope City Café, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye Dan Talbert, Jr. - Aye John T. Bolen - Absent Bettye H. Steger - Aye Joel B. Burchett, Jr. - Aye There being no further business, Councilwoman Steger moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Talbert and carried.