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Home My WebLink About07-07-98 July 7, 1998 Minutes of the Town Council meeting held July 7, 1998, at 4:00 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, Jeffrey S. Worrell, Bettye H. Steger, W. Edgar Hale, Joseph L. Weddle, Pauline G. Mitchell, Charles W. Stewart Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney David N. Quesenberry, Asst. to the Town Manager Patricia Pendergrast Visitors: J. R. Schrader, Press Paul Dellinger, Press Dan Grubb Gerald Bolen Mr. and Mrs. William Worrell Marcia Worrell Tara Worrell Reverend David G. Coffey, Jr. R. Glenwood Lookabill Boy Scout Troop # 249 members: Daniel Warburton Bradley Grubb John Whitman Archie Boothe, Scout Master The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m., by Mayor Johnston. Daniel Warburton, Bradley Grubb and John Whitman, members of Boy Scout Troop #249, led the Pledge of Allegiance and Reverend Coffey gave the Invocation. 9808 Mayor Johnston asked the Clerk if she had received the "Abstract of Votes" cast in the Oaths of Town of Pulaski Municipal Election held on May 5, 1998, and was advised by the Clerk Office Recd & that she had received same, and upon his request, the Clerk read from the Abstract q~ Filed votes the following: For Mayor of the Town of Pulaski, John A. Johnston; For Council - Bettye H. Steger, W. Edgar Hale, Lane R. Penn and Jeffrey S. Worrell. Abstract of Votes were accepted. R. Glenwood Lookabill administered an oath of office to the officers elected at a regular Municipal Election, held for the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, on May 5, 1998. These officers were elected with terms to begin July 1, 1998: Mayor John A. Johnston -two year term; Bettye H. Steger, W. Edgar Hale, Lane R. Penn and Jeffrey S. Worrell, Councilmembers to serve four years. 1 9809 July 7, 1998 New Council Thereupon, the newly elected officials were seated. Members seated Mayor Johnston advised aVice-Mayor would now be elected for the 1998 - 2000 term. Councilman Penn nominated Bettye H. Steger for Vice-Mayor for the 1998-2000 term, seconded by Councilman Neblett. Councilman Hale made a motion to close nominations for Vice-Mayor and carried on voice vote. Vice- On motion made by Councilman Penn, seconded by Councilman Neblett, Bettye H. Mayor Steger was elected Vice-Mayor and carried on the following recorded vote: elected Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Worrell -Aye Mrs. Steger -Abstain Mr. Hale -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye Committee Mayor Johnston advised that the next item on agenda was the Standing Committees Assignments assignments as follows: COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN COMMITTEE MEMBERS Finance Weddle Hale, Penn, Mitchell, Neblett Ordinance Steger Worrell, Mitchell, Hale, Stewart Human Resources Hale Neblett, Worrell, Weddle Public Operations Penn Weddle, Steger, Stewart Utilities Neblett Steger, Stewart, Mitchell, Worrell There being no discussion on appointments to Committee, Mayor Johnston then appointed Committee Chairperson and members as listed. Councilman Hale made motion to adjourn the Organizational Meeting, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on voice vote. Following roll call, the following additions were made to the agenda: Under Executive Sessions - Section. 2.1-344 (A3) concerning land acquisition for Public Purposes, 2.1-344 (A7) Consult with legal counsel regarding contractual negotiations with another government ,and 2.1-344 (Al) personnel matter regarding specific individual (2). 1 r_ i 2 ~' July 7, 1998 Councilwoman Steger made a motion to approve the minutes of June 16, 1998, seconded by Councilman Neblett and so carried. Mayor Johnston commended Gerald E. Bolen, outgoing Councilmember for his service to the Town and requested that Resolution 98-22 be considered for adoption. Councilman Neblett made a motion that Resolution 98-22, honoring Gerald E. Bolen be adopted, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried on the following recorded vote: Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Hale -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mr. Worrell -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye ~1 Mayor Johnston also presented a plaque to Mr. Bolen recognizing his dedication and service to the Town of Pulaski. 9810 Res 98-22 Next item on agenda was Resolution 98-23 -approving the agreement establishing the Res 98-23 Town's participation in the New River Criminal Justice Training Academy and authorizing the Representatives of the Town of Pulaski on said Board to take such action as maybe necessary to effectuate said agreement. After discussion, Councilman Penn made a motion to adopt Resolution 98-23, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried on the following recorded vote: Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Hale -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mr. Worrell -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye Next item on agenda was Public Comments. Councilwoman Steger recognized Mr. Archie Boothe for his and Scout Troop #249's assistance with Clean Up Days campaign in the Town of Pulaski and their participation in this Council meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Next item on agenda was Committee Reports: Utilities Committee Chairman Neblett had no report. Public Oaerations Chairman Penn had no report. 3 9811 July 7, 1998 Ordinance Committee Chairwoman Steger had no report. Finance Committee Chairman Stewart advised that committee met on July 7, 1998 at 3:30 p.m., to discuss membership in the Virginia Headwater Regional Industrial Authority (Commerce Park) and authorization for the Mayor to sign the Fire Services Agreement with the County. Finance -~ Councilwoman Steger made a motion to authorize Mayor John Johnston to sign the Fire authorize Services Agreement with the County, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the Mayor sign following recorded vote: fire services agreement Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Hale -Aye with County ~• Penn -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mr. Worrell -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye PlanninS Commission Councilman Stewart advised that the Planning Commission is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. on July 13, 1998 in a work session, followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Witt request to place a manufactured home and subdivision request from the Town of Pulaski to subdivide the Pulaski Business Park. Human Resources Chairman Hale advised that Committee met July 7, 1998 and discussed appointment of apt . NR Joseph Weddle to the New River Planning District Commission as his term expired June Planning Commission 30, 1998 and the appointment of Donna Broadstreet to Economic Development Board to and replace retiring member C.E. Boyd. This term will end June 30, 2001. Ec. Dev Bd Councilwoman Steger made a motion to appoint Joseph Weddle to the New River Planning District Commission and Donna Broadstreet to Economic Development Board, seconded by Councilman Penn and so carved. Chairman Hale advised that the Town Manager's evaluation was also discussed. Safe Councilman Penn advised that Committee met 7-6-98 with Fire Chief Hall and Police Chief Cooley. The Committee plans to meet again in a few weeks and evaluate and compile information to present to Council. 4 July 7, 1998 Mavor's Report Mayor Johnston advised that Depot/Count Pulaski Day celebration was a success and reminded everyone to attend the remaining Concerts in the Park to be held July 17 and 24th and August 14 and 28th. Town Attorney's Report Mr. Terwilliger advised that before Council was Resolution # 98-25, modifying the terms of a loan not to exceed $135,000 in Urban Development Action Grant Repayment funds to assist Community National Bank in the purchase and renovation at 202 N. Washington Ave., Pulaski, Virginia to allow for the Bank's continued operation and expansion. This modification allows the property to be held in the name of CNB and not CNB Holding, Inc., and CNB would contribute at least $150,000 in equity contribution toward the purchase and renovation of the property. Councilman Neblett made a motion to adopt Resolution 98-25, modifying the terms of a loan not to exceed $135,000 in Urban Development Action Grant Repayment funds to assist Community National Bank in a purchase and renovation at 202 N. Washington Ave., Pulaski, Virginia to allow for the Bank's continued operation and expansion, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Hale -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mr. Worrell -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye Town Manager's Report Assistant to the Town Manager, Dave Quesenberry's report on project updates included railroad permit for water line crossing on E. Main St., Maury Ave waterline survey, storm drain easement on Hopkins Dr., rural development approval for adding water projects to current loan program, NW corner Q~4th St. and Randolph Ave., Business Park progress, New River Trail status, County/'~'own meeting on combined services, demolition of condemned buildings, Bertha St. drainage improvements and Town construction activity. During Unscheduled business, Mayor Johnston welcomed Jeffrey S. Worrell to Council. Councilman Worrell advised that he looks forward to working with Council. Res 98-25 Councilman Penn advised that he thought that an editorial in the paper had inadvertently Recreation misrepresented the situation with the Senior Center van, implying that the Town had erred Sr . Van in accounting and inquired if Council should address this issue. Mayor Johnston responded that the Town Manager was to issue a press release regarding that issue. 9812 5 9813 July 7, 1998 Councilwoman Mitchell advised that she had been contacted by the Agency on Aging regarding renting their van. It was agreed that she and Councilwoman Steger would meet with Agency on Aging and bring information back to staff for review. At 4:45, Councilman Neblett made a motion to enter Executive Session on the following items: 2.1-344 (A3), concerning land acquisition for Public purpose, 2.1-344 (A7) consult with legal counsel regarding contractual negotiations with another government - 2 items, 2.1-344 (Al) 2 personnel matters regarding specific individual, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried on the following recorded vote: Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Hale -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mr. Worrell -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye With consent of the members of the press, the only members of the public present, another executive session item, consultation with legal counsel regarding contract negotiations with Pulaski called was added. At 5:28 p.m., Council returned from Executive Session and adopted Certification Resolution on motion by Councilman Penn, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried on the following recorded vote: Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Hale -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mr. Worrell -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye Mr. Terwilliger advised that previously, Town Council authorized the Town Manager to execute a settlement agreement with Ed Hogston and authorizing the payment of $1000 to obtain the release for any and all claims against the Town, its officers, employees and personnel. The Town Attorney advised that he had been contacted by Mr. Hogston's attorney and based on that correspondence, he asked that Council rescind its authorization to settle this matter and to expend the $1000 payment, and then direct administration to enforce the Town's rights in this matter. Rescind Councilman Neblett made a motion to rescind Council's authorization to execute a authorizatioaettlement agreement with Mr. Hogston, and rescind the $1000 payment authorization, execute and direct administration to enforce the Town's rights in this matter, seconded by agreement Councilman Weddle and carried on the following recorded vote: with Ed Hogston Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Worrell -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mr. Hale -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye I 1 6 July 7, 1998 There being no further business, meeting adjourned on motion by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Hale and so carried. 9814 9815 July 21, 1998 Minutes of the Town Council meeting held July 21, 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, Asst. to the Town Manager Michael Z. Jenkins, Public Works Director Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk Visitors: J. R. Schrader, Press Paul Dellinger, Press Doris Hall Jeff Hall David Pittsenbarger Freddie Dalton Dianne Hall Georgia Saul Walter Taylor Patricia Taylor James Bandy Donald Collins John Meriwether James Lane Randy Sadler Arlene McMillan George McMillan Peggy Baker Lawrence Tolbert Rebecca Tolbert The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Johnston. Councilman Penn led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilwoman Steger gave the Invocation. Following roll call, Councilwoman Steger made a motion to approve the minutes of July 7, 1998, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried. 1