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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16-98June 16, 1998 Minutes of the Town Council meeting held June 16, 1998, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor John A. Johnston, presiding Council Members: James M. Neblett, Lane R. Penn, Bettye H. Steger, Charles W. Stewart, W. Edgar Hale, Joseph L. Weddle, Pauline G. Mitchell Members Absent: Gerald Bolen Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager David N. Quesenberry, Asst. to the Town Manager Sherry Boyd/Neidigh, Finance Director Freda O'Neal, Acting Clerk Rosetta Cox, Secretary Jeff Worrell, Councilman Elect Visitors: Lee George Jeanne Whitman Frances Viars Barbara McFall Paul Dellinger J.R. Schrader The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Johnston. Councilman Penn led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Neblett gave the invocation. At this time Councilman Neblett made a motion to appoint Mrs. Freda O'Neal as ~,pting Clerk, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried. Following roll call, the following addition was made to the agenda: Councilwoman Steger asked that the Senior Center van be discussed during Unscheduled Business. Councilwoman Steger made a motion to approve the minutes of June 2, 1998, seconded by Councilman Penn and so carried. 9802 9803 June 16, 1998 Mayor Johnston opened the Public Hearing on a Conditional Use Permit submitted by the Public Randolph House to allow the Head Start Program to locate in the west wing of their Hearing facility. Mr. Quesenberry advised that the Engineering Department had no problems with the request. Four conditions such as a sprinkler system, were required by the Fire Marshall. Another condition was adequate fencing and adult supervision for the children. Mr. Quesenberry stated that he had received a memo from Duane Cox at the Filter Plant stating that there were several potential hazards on the lot, should a child wander that way. Mr. Quesenberry also stated that the Town had plans to fence the Filter Plant property with a six foot fence. A motion was made by Councilman Penn to approve Case # 98-94CU, a request by the Randolph House to allow Head Start to locate in `the west wing of their'facility, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: a.:, Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Hale -Aye " Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -No Mr. Stewart -Aye Mr. Bolen -Absent .:sG.t= Next on the agenda was a request of right-of--way encroachment by Christ Episcopal Encroachment Church to install a handicap ramp on Town owned'parking lot located behind 144 N. Washington Avenue, - :. i i ... Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Steger, seconded by Councilman Penn to approve the right-of--way encroachment request by Christ Episcopal Church to install a handicap ramp on Town owned parking lot located behind 144 N. Washington Avenue and so carried on the following recorded vote: Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Hale -Aye Mr. Penn -xAye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye ~• ~! ~ Mr. Bolen -Absent At this time, Mayor Johnston asked for comments from the Public. There being none, the meeting continued with Committee Reports. Utilities Committee Chairman Neblett had no report. Public Oaerations 2 June 16, 1998 Chairman Penn reported that the Public Operations Committee met on June 11, 1998. Regarding curb and gutter, he stated that if the Town replaced it's seventy six miles of curb and gutter, it would cost the Town approximately $3,800,000.00 or $193,000.00 per year over a twenty year period. He stated that Public Works is presently working on Bertha Street and asked that residents give the Public Works Department a chance to complete this work. Councilman Penn stated that the Friends of the Pulaski Theatre had requested an alley closing beside the Theatre. This request will be addressed at a later date. Safety Committee While Councilman Penn had the floor he included his report on the Safety Committee meeting on June 8, 1998. He stated that he had met with Fire Chief, Jeff Hall, who advised that a Town wide fire prevention plan had been implemented for businesses, commercial and those residences who had requested it. He stated that Pulaski has one of the best ISO ratings in the area. Crime Reuort 1 Chairwoman Steger had no Crime Report. Finance Committee Chairman Stewart reported on the Finance Committee meeting held on June 11, 1998 to discuss the 97-98 budget amendments. It was the recommendation of the Finance Committee to adopt Resolution #98-21, regarding the 97-98 Budget Amendment. Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye C Mr. Hale -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mr. Bolen -Absent Next was the adoption of Resolution #98-20 adopting fiscal year 98-99 Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. Councilman Stewart stated that he felt the budget was incomplete because a consultant had not been contacted to advise the Town on the level of education, salary and general requirements of the computer technician position Sherry Boyd-Neidigh, Finance Director, stated that there was a tremendous need to employ a computer technician for the whole Town, not just the Finance Department. She stated that she had contacted schools in the area seeking their advice on salary, level of education, etc. and had been assured that the salary we are offering is in a good range. She stated that this position would be posted in-house first. 9804 Public Operations Committee Curb & Gutter Resm98-211 Res 98-20 9805 June 16, 1998 On behalf of the Finance Committee, Councilman Stewart recommended adoption of Resolution #98-20, approving the budget and establishing appropriations and other related matters, and carried on the following recorded vote: Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mr. Hale -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -No Mr. Bolen -Absent Mr. Combiths, Town Manager, stated that there would be a meeting scheduled soon to address the Youth Emergency Shelter with a full report from staff. Council would be informed of the time and date. Planning Commission Planning Chairman Stewart stated that Planning Commission met for a work session on June 8, Commission 1998 at 5:30. Members were assigned specific districts on which to concentrate regarding zoning codes. He reported that Case #98-93, a request from the Randolph House, had been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. He also stated that Case #98-94, a request to subdivide an additional portion of land on Cardinal Drive among the homeowners, had been approved. These lots are currently zoned R-2. If the owners so choose, they may request a hearing at a later date to rezone those lots to R-1. Councilman Stewart also reported that an amendment had been approved to change the name of Fox Street in Peppers Ferry Meadow, to Red Fox Lane, due to an error in the original application. In new business for the Planning Commission, Councilman Stewart reported that Case #98-95, a request from Carroll and Ethel Witt to subdivide a lot on Newbern Road to place a doublewide mobile home, had been received and he requested referral to the Planning Commission for the July 13, 1998 meeting, seconded by Councilwoman Steger, and carried. Councilman Stewart also made a motion to refer to the Planning Commission, Case #98- 96SUB, arequest by the Town far a permit to subdivide two properties totaling 137.37 acres located at the South end of Wurno Road, also known as Pulaski Business Park, for the purpose of subdividing the property for industrial development. Motion was seconded by Councilman Penn and carried. Human Resources Human Resources Chairman Edgar Hale had no report. r-~ ~~ 4 June 16, 1998 9806 Mavors Resort Mayor Johnston's report included an update on the grant which the Town seeks to obtain from the State Department of Planning and Budget, with the help of the New River Planning District Committee. He stated that if approved, the Town would receive $20,000 to help with improvements to Calfee Park. He pointed out that on Friday, June 19, a luncheon would be held in Jackson Park honoring the "Pulaski Rangers," followed by a reception at 5:00 in the ball park. The first game of the season will then take place that evening at Calfee Park. He also addressed the Survey of U. S. Households' Concerns, the first of which was the cost of medical care. The second largest concern was the future of Social Security, and the third was crime. Mayor Johnston reported that United Cities Gas had plans to set up pay locations around Town. Town Attorney's Report Frank Terwilliger reported that there would be an executive session following the regular meeting to address a personnel matter involving a specific individual. Town Manager's Report Tom Combiths report on project updates included Pierce Avenue Pump Station, water line extension, Calfee Park improvements, I/I Hopkins Drive, Duncan Avenue Bridge, street pavings, alley closings, Bertha Street, New River Trail extension, Case Knife Water System status, Draper Mountain Overlook Improvements, County/Town combined services in the tax area and doublewide trailer restrictions on Route 99 and 611. Unscheduled Business Councilwoman Steger expressed the need for a van for the Senior Center. She stated that Recreation this was a "Quality of Life" for the seniors and it should be addressed by Council. She (Sr . van ) stated that the Seniors had been giving money toward a purchase of a van. The Town Manager, Tom Combiths, reported that the money collected for folks taking trips in the van, then goes into a revenue account and at the end of the year, goes into the Town's fund balance. Councilwoman Mitchell stated that the Seniors provide volunteer services for the Senior Center, Share and the Fine Arts Center just to mention a few. She felt that the money for the van should come from the Parks and Recreation budget. 5 9807 June 16, 1998 Councilwoman Steger made a motion to address this issue in more detail at the July 21, 1998 meeting, seconded by Councilman Stewart and carried. At 8:10 p.m. Councilman Neblett made a motion to go into executive session on 2.1-344, A-4, a personnel matter involving a specific individual, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Hale -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mr. Bolen -Absent Executive Session concluded at 8:25 p.m.. Councilman Neblett made a motion to adopt Certification Resolution, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Hale -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mr. Bolen -Absent Councilman Stewart made a motion to excuse Councilman Bolen's absence for the last two meetings due to out of town Dr.'s appointments, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried. There being no further business to conduct, Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried. 6