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Home My WebLink About09-15-98September 15, 1998 Minutes of the Town Council meeting held September 15, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor John A. Johnston Council Members: James M. Neblett, Lane R. Penn, Jeffrey S. Worrell, Bettye H. Steger, W. Edgar Hale, Joseph L. Weddle, Pauline G. Mitchell Absent- Excused: Charles W. Stewart, Jr. Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager David N. Quesenberry, Ast. to the Town Manager Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk Visitors: April Quesenberry Meghan Linkous Willie Hale Kellie Wheeling Jamie Smith Teresa Boyd Kendra Leonard Bernadette Altizer Robert Dye J. R. Schrader, Press Paul Dellinger, Press The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p. m. by Mayor Johnston. Councilman Neblett led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Penn gave the Invocation. Following roll call, Councilman Penn made a motion to approve the minutes of September 1, 1998, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried. Mayor Johnston welcomed students from Pulaski High School present at the meeting. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Johnston called for Council Committee Reports. 9839 1 9840 PFRWTA Sept. 15, 1998 UTILITIES COMMITTEE Councilman Neblett advised that Peppers Ferry Wastewater Treatment Authority met 9- 10-98 and discussed several items including pump station permit for the Town with no action taken. Water- Chairman Neblett advised that Utilities Committee met 9-15-98 and discussed Draper Case Knife Mountain and Case Knife Road water projects. Ongoing research is being conducted into Draper Mtn funding and Council will be informed of updates. Town Manager advised that funding for Case Knife is definate but funding for Draper Mountain is dependent on Rural Development Loan. PUBLIC OPERATIONS CO MITTEE• Chairman Penn had no report. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE• Chairwoman Steger advised that Committee had not met, but research is being compiled regarding yard sales and noise ordinances and Committee hopes to meet before the next Council meeting. Councilwoman Steger advised that Crime Control met 9-9-1998. She reported that Anthony Akers is planning a Back to School Bash for the students. Mrs. Steger also advised that she attended a Tourism seminar organized by Rick Boucher for all of southwest Virginia. Attendance was high. Comprehensive information was gained for future use. FINANCE COMMITTEE: Chairman Weddle advised that Committee met 9-15-98 and discussed 4 items in Executive Session with no reportable decision at this time. PLANNING COMMISSION: Joint Session with Council. Mr. Quesenberry advised that Commission met for a worksession September 14, 1998, continuing revisions to the Zoning Ordinance. The Commission will join Council on October 7, 1998 at 7:00 p.m., in Joint Session to hear Planning Commission Case No. 98- 98RZ, the rezoning of the south-side of Route 611 from Critzer School to the Wurno Bridge from Bl/Ml to R-2. Two other cases will be discussed by Commission after the i 2 Sept. 15, 1998 9841 HUMAN RESOURCES: Chairman Hale advised that Committee met 9-15-98 and discussed appointments to several committees. Committee recommends that: Committee Apts. Ken Fleenor be re-appointed to the Boazd of Zoning Appeals. BZA Gerald Clark be appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals to replace Eugene Nuckols with term ending October 13, 2000. Ec . Dev Rebecca English be appointed to the Economic Development Boazd. Agency on Aging Pauline G. Mitchell be re-appointed to the Agency on Aging with Bettye H. Steger re-appointed as Alternate. Motion carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye W. Edgaz Hale -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Bettye S. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Absent Councilman Hale advised that Committee also discussed personnel policies with no action taken. SAFETY COMMITTEE: Councilman Penn advised that information has been received for review regarding costs of early retirements versus long term disability claims with a meeting planned for the near future. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Johnston advised that Council had received a request to plant a tree at the Train Station in memory of Buddy Kirkner. After discussion, Councilman Penn made a motion to approve request, with the stipulation that staff be involved in choosing location, and type of tree, seconded by Councilman Worrell and cazried. Mayor Johnston advised that for scheduling purposes, the October 7, 1998 Council meeting needs to be held at 6:00 p.m. and conclude with the 7:00 p.m. Joint Session with Planning Commission. ~1 3 Tree planted Train Static 9842 Sept. 15, 1998 Meetings Councilman Neblett made motion to change the October 7, 1998 Council meeting to begin at 6:00 p.m., 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 S. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Absent Mayor Johnston advised that Council has discussed setting a new policy on Council meetings, with one meeting a month being a regular Council meeting and one meeting reserved for Committee Worksession. After discussion, Councilman Hale made a motion that the regular Council meeting be held at 7:00 p.m. and the second meeting be reserved for Committee Worksession beginning at 6:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Weddle. Councilman Neblett made a substitute motion that the regular Council meeting be held at 7:00 p.m. and the second meeting be reserved for Committee Worksession beginning at 5:00 p.m., seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye W. Edgar Hale - No Lane R. Penn - No Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - No Bettye S. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Absent Mayor Johnston reminded Council that the Virginia Municipal League meets in Roanoke for the annual Conference October 4,5 and 6, 1998 in Roanoke and encouraged participation. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Mr. Terwilliger requested that a formal vote be taken regarding adoption of Ordinance 98-22, changing section 2-21 of the Town Code setting meeting times for regular Town Council sessions. Ord 98-22 After discussion, Councilwoman Steger made a motion to adopt Ordinance 98-22, changing section 2-21 of the Town Code setting meeting times for regular Town Council sessions: a) Regular meetings of the Council shall be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Municipal Building, unless changed by the Council, and b) Special meetings of the Council shall be held at such times and places as the Council deems appropriate, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: 4 Sept 15, 1998 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 S. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewazt, Jr. -Absent TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Combiths advised that work is continuing on Calfee Park and is on schedule and on budget. He advised that Town Newsletter is in progress. He also advised that a letter has been sent to the state requesting follow through in completing the New River Trail extension. Mayor Johnston suggested that Council members consider networking and sharing information with surrounding azeas at the VML session in Roanoke on October 4,1998. Mr. Combiths advised that he had received a note of appreciation to the Public Works and Engineering departments for work completed on Twin Oaks. He also advised that the time limit for the nuisance abatement on Randolph Ave and Fourth Street has run out and that the next step is a court order. In addition, he advised that the 2nd Street ROW behind Jefferson School has been cleared. Mayor Johnston inquired about the brush problem that has been discussed at previous meetings? Mr. Combiths advised that Mr. Vest at the County PSA advised that PSA is addressing the problem and plans some public information education through newspaper azticles and the use of the public TV channel. Councilwoman Steger advised that she has had several calls regazding trees and brush obstructing signs in the Town, and inquired who would handle this problem? Mr. Combiths advised that Public Works has a program in place to rectify this problem and that he will pass the comments on. There being no further business, at 7:50 p. m. Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried. 9843 5 9844 Oct, 7, 1998 Minutes of the Town Council meeting held October 7, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor John A. Johnston Council Members: James M. Neblett, Lane R. Penn, Jeffrey S. Worrell, Bettye H. Steger, W. Edgar Hale, Joseph L. Weddle, Pauline G. Mitchell, Charles W. Stewart, Jr. Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager David N. Quesenberry, Ast. to the Town Manager Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk Visitors: Michael Dowell J. R. Schrader, Press Paul Dellinger, Press The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilwoman Steger made a motion to adopt certification resolution for the Finance Meeting held before Council meeting, 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 S. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Absent Councilman Hale led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Worrell gave the Invocation. Councilman Stewart arrived at 6:03 p.m. Following roll call, Cou~ilwoman Steger made a motion to approve the minutes of September 15, 1998, seconded by Councilman Weddle, and carried with the following changes: Councilman Penn led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Neblett gave the Invocation. Mr. Terwilliger requested that continuation of executive session be added to the agenda. Rec Dave Hart, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced Barbara Barnette to Council, advising that she had Dept . been hired for the Senior Center Director position. Council welcomed Ms. Barnette to the Town staff. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Johnston called for Council Committee Reports: TJTILITIES COMMITTEE• Chairman Neblett advised that committee did not meet, however, work is ongoing on Case Knife and Draper Mountain water problems. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMTTTFF• Chairmat- Penn had no report. 1