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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-20-989848 October 20, 1998 Minutes of the Town Council meeting held October 20, 199$ 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, Joseph L. Weddle, Pauline G. Mitchell, Charles W. Stewart, Jr. Absent: W. Edgar Hale Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager David N. Quesenberry, Ast. to the Town Manager John J. Hawley, Town Engineer Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk Visitors: J. R. Schrader, Press Paul Dellinger, Press Robert Dye Boy Scout Troop 249: Matthew R. Beasley Jamie Steger Chase Coble Bradley Long Hugh Huff, III Daniel Warburton Dan Grubb Todd Hagee Robert Bopp The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilwoman Steger made a motion to adopt certification resolution for the Finance meeting held before Council meeting, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Lane R. Penn -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Abstain Councilman Weddle led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Neblett gave the Invocation. Mayor Johnston welcomed Boy Scout Troop 249 to the Council meeting. Councilman Weddle requested that Executive Session, Consult with Legal Counsel regarding pending litigation of Pulaski properties versus Town rezoning, be added to the agenda. Mayor Johnston requested that the appointment of representatives to Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facilities Authority be added to the agenda under Human Resources. Councilman Neblett made a motion to approve the minutes of October 7, 1998, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried. Oct. 7, 1998 9847 After roll call for Planning Commission, Mr. Quesenberry reviewed the specifics of case # 98-98RZ, a Rezoning recommendation from the Planning Commission that the properties bounded by: Critzer School in the west, the NS railroad to the south and east to Wurno Bridge, and Bob White Boulevard to the north, be rezoned from B-1 and M-1 to R-2. He advised that public comments were mixed with suggestions for leaving the area alone, changing the area to R-2 and changing to B-1. Staff comments were also varied. After extensive discussion, Planning Commission recommended that the B-1 area remain B-1; the M-1 area change to B-2, with the exception of lots 56a, 57, 58 and 59, which remain the same. Councilman Hale made a motion to accept Planning Commission recommendation for Case No 98-98RZ, that the B-1 area remain B-1; the M-1 area change to B-2, with the exception of lots 56a, 57, 58 and 59, which would remain the same, seconded by Councilman Neblett 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. -Aye There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. on motion by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried. C 4 C 1 ~1 October 20, 1998 John Hawley, Town Engineer, updated Council as to the progress and plans for the Calfee Park Athletic Field modernization. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Johnston called for Committee reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE: Chairman Neblett had no report. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: Chairman Penn advised that Committee met today considering new agenda format for Council meetings, Downtown Pulaski Incorporated (DPI) Halloween activities and rehabilitation of the caboose at the Train Station. Robert Dye advised that DPI wants to renovate the caboose at the Train station as a community project, with Economic Development providing supplies and DPI providing the labor. 9849 Chairman Penn advised that committee discussion ensued regarding the request to relocate the recycling Planning center on Route 99 to the lot between Virginia Hardware and the Carpet Man business on Route 99. After Commission discussion, committee referred request to Planning Commission and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett- Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent 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 Committee also discussed street trees in the downtown area and street sweeping with no action taken. In addition, Committee discussed request from Blue and White Cabs to relocate their transmitter to the water tank on Pepper's Ferry Road. Staff has concerns with this request as the tank already has telemetry equipment on it. Staff is to work with Blue and White Cabs for alternative solutions. Chairwoman Steger had no report. CRIME CONTROL: Councilwoman Steger advised that Crime Control met October 14,1998 and advised that Bowl With a Cop will be repeated due to the strong interest. The Canine section of the Police Department will conduct a demonstration in Jackson Park on October 24 from 10-12 a.m. with our Police dog. She also advised that fingerprinting will be conducted at Wal Mart on November 3,1998. FINANCE COMMITTEE: Chairman Weddle advised that committee met 10-20-98 in Executive Session and has no action to report. PLANNING COMMISSION: Councilman Stewart advised that committee held joint meeting with Town Council on October 7, 1998 to Planning consider Planning Commission Case 98-98RZ, which involved rezoning the property between Bob White Commission Blvd. , and Norfolk Southern track extending from Critzer School in the west, to Wurno Bridge in the east. 2 9850 October 20, 1998 Commission recommended rezoning only the M-1 zone to B-2 and excluded lots 56A, 57, 58, and 59 from the rezoning. In addition, a subdivision request from Carroll and Ethel Witt, case 98-98SUB to subdivide their lot was Planning approved. And finally, request to change street names in Macgill Village was approved. Commission He advised that a new application has been received to refer from Town Council to Planning Commission, case 98-101CU, a request from Maria D. Encarnacion for a conditional use permit to convert a residence at 39 Fifth Street to a 6 unit apartment building. Councilman Stewart made motion to refer this case to Planning Commission, seconded by Councilwoman Mitchell and carried. HUMAN RESOURCES: Chairman Hale was not present, however, Mayor Johnston advised that Council needs to formally accept Employee resignation from Town Attorney, Frank Terwilliger. Councilman Neblett made motion to accept resignation from Town Attorney, Frank Terwilliger, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried. Mayor Johnston advised that we have received an original certificate from the Secretary of the Commonwealth providing for the creation of Virginia's First Regional Industrial Facility Authority. This document will be recorded in the minutes of Town Council. Va' s In addition, he advised that representatives need to be assigned to Virginia's First Regional Industrial First Facility Authority. Industrial Councilman Neblett made motion to assign Mayor Johnston and Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager to this authority, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Aye 1 Councilwoman Steger made a motion to file the certificate from the Secretary of the Commonwealth regarding creation of Virginia's Regional Industrial Facility Authority in Town Council's minutes, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried on voice vote. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: Councilman Penn advised that committee hopes to meet within the next month and finalize their report for Council. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Johnston reminded Council that the next Intergovernmental meeting will be held October 29, at 7 p.m. at the Dublin Town Hall and encouraged attendance. He advised that VML has begun an initiative to have the state "make good" on its previous promises in House Bill 599 to fund state aid to cities and towns for law enforcement as originally promised. Recreation Mayor Johnston advised that state officials met with staff regarding the New River Trail. The original path for the trail can no longer be pursued due to "hot spots" in the area. However, the state is pursuing alternate routes and plans to work with the Town closely to complete the Trail into the Town. ~~ 1 October 20, 1998 TOWN ATTOR_NFY'S RFPORT• Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MA_NA FR' FPORT: Mr. Combiths advised Council that the September financial report is in the mail boxes, the Gatewood Reservoir road paving is complete, and the Draper Mountain Overlook is complete. He also advised that the Fire Department would like to participate in fund raising with Food Lion, where a percentage of sales at Food Lion are donated to the Fire Department. At 8:00 p.m., there being no further committee reports, Councilman Weddle made a motion to enter into Executive Session to consult with Counsel concerning Pulaski Properties versus Town of Pulaski rezoning, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Aye At 8;10 p.m., Council returned from Executive Session and adopted Certification Resolution on motion made by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Aye At 8:11 p.m., Councilman Neblett made motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried. 9851 4 9852 November 3, 1998 Minutes of the Town Council meeting held November 3, 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, Charles W. Stewart Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager David N. Quesenberry, Ast. to the Town Manager Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk Visitors: Rod~y Gravely Tim Gravely J. R. Schrader, Press The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Penn made a motion to adopt certification resolution for the Finance meeting held before Council meeting, seconded by Councilman Neblett 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 -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Aye Councilman Penn led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Neblett gave the Irrvocation. Dora Highway Mr. Rodney Gravely addressed Council with concerns regarding the possible relocation of the Dora drop site Highway drop site to the lot between Virginia Hardware and the Carpet Man business on Route 99. He recycling stated that he has been recycling the metals from the Dora Highway site for 2 years, has purchased equipment to facilitate this and is opposed to moving the Dora Highway site. He expressed his fear that someone else would begin recycling the metals which would place a hardship on him. He presented Council with a petition containing 326 names against relocating the Dora Highway drop site. After discussion, staff was requested to speak with the County, do further research, and report back to Council at the next meeting. Councilman Penn made a motion to approve the Consent agenda as written, seconded by Councilman Weddle 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 -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Aye Councilman Weddle made a motion to add Resolution 98-27 to the agenda under New Business, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried. Resolution Mayor Johnston advised that next item on agenda was Resolution 98-27, Endorsing Virginia's First 98_27 Regional Industrial Facility Authority's application for Virginia Industrial Site Development Funds.