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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-98July 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 July 21, 1998 9816 At 7:04, Mayor Johnston opened the Public Hearing regarding undeveloped right-of--ways Public andlor alleys. Hearing alleys Mike Jenkins, Director of Public Works, advised that the Town will retain all utility easements and then reviewed each case individually and took comments from the public. Councilwoman Steger advised that she had received a call from Beulah Hancock of 635 Fourth St., who did not wish to assume responsibility for any additional land. Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney explained that when an alley is closed, it is divided from the centerline to adjacent property owners on each side. The Town does not make a conveyance as such by the terms of the Ordinance, but we quitclaim it to people on either side. File # 1-98, Undeveloped right-of--way from Franklin Ave., to Walnut Ave., between 7th and 8th Street, NE was considered first. Mr. Jenkins advised that a letter and petition with 6 property owners signatures was received against the closing. Mr. Bandy and Mr. Taylor spoke against closing the alley. On motion by Councilman Hale, seconded by Councilwoman Steger, File #1-98, undeveloped right-of--way from Franklin Ave. to Walnut Ave. between 7th and 8th Street, NE will not be closed and so carried on voice vote. File # 2-98, Undeveloped right-of--way from Walnut Ave., to Franklin Ave. between 5th and 6th. St., NE. Mr. Collins and Mr. Rupe spoke against the closing. Ms. Peggy Baker volunteered ~hqt she would accept the land. After discussion, Councilman Stewart made a motion to leave the right of way ope{l, seconded by Councilman Penn. Councilman Weddle made a substitute motion to table this request until further information could be gathered, seconded by Councilwoman Mitchell and carried on vptgg vote. File #3-98, Undeveloped right-of--way from 4th St., NE to Bank St. between Franklin Ave. and Walnut Ave. Ms. Diane Hall, mother of Mrs. Fanning spoke against the closing. Mr. Robert Rupe advised that his dad expressed an interest in the land. 2 9817 July 21, 1998 Councilwoman Mitchell made a motion to direct the Town Attorney to compose an ordinance closing undeveloped right-of--way from 4th St., NE to Bank St., between Franklin Ave. and Walnut Ave., 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 File #4-98, Undeveloped right-of--way shown as Bank St., which runs from Franklin Ave., to Walnut Ave. between Rte 99 and 4th St., NE. Robert Rupe spoke in favor of the closing. No comments were received against. Councilman Hale made motion to request the Town Attorney to prepare an ordinance closing undeveloped right-of--way shown as Bank St., which runs from Franklin Ave., to Walnut Ave. between Rt. 99 and 4th St., NE, 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 H. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Aye File # 5-98, Undeveloped right-of--way from Walnut Ave., to Lafayette (known as Bank Street R-O-W). Mr. Dalton advised that the only concern he had was that he needed use of his driveway. Mr. Jenkins advised that driveway use would not be affected. Councilwoman Steger made a motion to request Town Attorney to prepare an ordinance closing undeveloped right-of--way from Walnut Ave., to Lafayette, (known as Bank Street R-O-W), seconded by Councilman Worrell 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 File #6-98, 433 Riverview Rd. between Altoona St. and Magazine St. No comments were received from the public for or against this closure. 3 July 21, 1998 Councilman Hale made a motion to request Town Attorney to prepare an ordinance closing 433 Riverview Road between Altoona St and Magazine St., 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 H. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Aye File #7-98 Undeveloped right-of--way from 4th St., SE to Stuart Ave. between Baskerville and Graham. No comments were received from the public for or against this closure. Councilman Hale made a motion to request Town Attorney to prepare an ordinance closing undeveloped right-of--way from 4th St., SE to Stuart Ave. between Baskerville and Graham, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carved 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 File # 8-98, Undeveloped right-of--way of Stuart Ave. from its current end west to its intersection with Spruce St., and the undeveloped section of Spruce St. headed north to its intersection with the developed portion of Spruce St. JeffHall spoke for closing this alley. Councilman Neblett made motion to request Town Attorney to prepare an ordinance closing undeveloped right-of--way of Stuart Ave., from its current end west to its intersection with Spruce St., and the undeveloped section of Spruce St., headed north to its intersection with the developed portion of Spruce St., seconded by Councilman Hale 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 File # 9-98, Wilson Avenue right-of--way from current end of Wilson Avenue to Oakland Drive. Mr. Jenkins advised that he had received a letter from Brian Davis requesting the Town either maintain the right of way or close this property. Staffwould like to develop it. 9818 4 9819 July 21, 1998 Councilwoman Steger made a motion to request the Public Works Department to open and develop Wilson Avenue right-of--way from current end of Wilson Avenue to Oakland Avenue, 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 H. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Aye File # 10-98, Undeveloped right-of--way from Oak Lane to Bryant Circle George McMillan spoke for closing this alley. No other comments were recieved. Councilman Neblett made a motion to request Town Attorney to prepare an ordinance closing undeveloped right-of--way from Oak Lane to Bryant Circle, seconded by Councilman Penn and carved 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 During Comments from the Public, Lawrence and Rebecca Tolbert presented Council with a petition to install sidewalk down the length of Memorial Drive from Community National Bank to Hudson Chevrolet. Council requested that staff gather information and return to Council. As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Johnston called for Council Committee Reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE: Chairman Neblett advised that committee met July 21, 1998, discussing options the Town has to service the Case Knife Road citizens, and the possibility of an interim plan to assist with hauling water to the area. Mr. Neblett advised that Pepper's Ferry committee met and discussed potential legal problems related to flooding. 5 1 July 21, 1998 PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE: 9820 Chairman Penn reported that committee met July 20, 1998 and discussed the disposal site on Dora Highway. After discussion, committee recommended that Council fund an expansion and screening of the current compound to accommodate large item disposal and recycling, and that the Town negotiate with the County an acceptable agreement for the ongoing operation and maintenance and clean up of the compound and bring back such an agreement to the Town for final approval. Also discussed at this meeting was rental of a van for Senior Center trips. Gary Heinline, Program Supervisor for the New River Valley Senior Services, Inc., presented a preliminary proposal for leasing van transportation from Senior Services, Inc. The 12 to 13 passenger van would be leased at a cost of $.50 per mile plus gasoline. All insurance costs and ongoing maintenance of the van would be the responsibility of New River Valley Senior Services, Inc. Committee recommended that staff bring back a draft agreement by and between the Town of Pulaski and New River Valley Senior Services, Inc for a van leasing program to accommodate the Town's Senior trip program. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Chairman Steger had no report. FINANCE COMMITTEE: Chairman Weddle advised that committee met July 21, 1998 and recommends to Council adoption of Resolution 98-2tJ; amending the budget for the Town of Pulaski, Virginia for Res 98-2~ the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998 to account for grant revenues and expenditures 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 Finance Committee recommended that Council authorize the repurchase of Section K, Lot 17, Spaces K,L and M in the Oakhurst Cemetery at a price of $200 per lot and carried on Cemetery 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 Mr. Weddle advised that committee also discussed possible donations to the Chamber of Commerce annual auction. 6 9821 July 21, 1998 Mr. Combiths advised that the state asks Town to certify that funds it receives through the Fire state fire services program was spent for that purpose and requested that Council authorize Town Manager to authorize and execute this agreement. Councilman Weddle made a motion to authorize Town Manager to execute agreement, seconded by Councilwoman Mitchell 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 Ord 98-11 Committee also recommended adoption of Ordinance 98-11, imposing the fee of $20 for bad checks to the Town of Pulaski, 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 PLANNING COMMISSION: Chairman Stewart advised that Planning Commission met July 13 and approved a request from the Town of Pulaski for the subdivision of the Industrial Park. The next work session for Planning Commission is scheduled for July 27, 1998, at which time will also hear Case 98-95SUB, the subdivision to accomodate a double wide manufactured home. Mr. Stewart made a motion to recommend that Council refer case 98-97SUB to the Planning Commission, which is a request from the Estate of Leo Ginsburg; Lynne G. Barr- Executrix; Don Meredith Jr., Agent, for a subdivision of 36.89 acres of the area known as McGill Village, near the intersection of Pepper's Ferry Road and Lynwood Streets, 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 Housing Bd of Appeals Apt. FCUMAN RESOURCES: W. Edgar Hale -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Aye Chairman Hale advised that Human Resources met and discussed in Executive Session under the Code of Virginia, personnel matter regarding a specific individual. With regard to appointments, Human Resources Committee recommends to Town Council that Erin Wigginton be re-appointed for a five year term to the Housing Board of 0 1 r~lI LJ 7 July 21, 1998 Adjustment and Appeals, with her term expiring July 17, 2003, 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 SAFETY COMMITTEE• Councilman Penn had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Johnston had no report. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT• Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Combiths advised that an answer is expected regarding a letter the Mayor has written regarding the status of funds that have been set aside for the New River Trail. Also expected is a letter from Department of Environmental Quality regarding soil testing for the Trail. He also advised Council that it appears that the Washington Avenue bridge will not be completed until mid-September. After discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Combiths would try to set up a meeting between Council and Dan Brugh, Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department of Transportation. Mr. Combiths advised Council that the Virginia Public Transit Authority will be sponsoring an expo on August 11 and 12 in Blacksburg, providing the opportunity to meet other communities to exchange ideas regarding public transit in rural areas. Councilman Neblett made a motion to go into Executive Session on 2.1-344 (Al), personnel matter regarding specific individual, seconded by Councilman Hale 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 9822 8 9823 July 21, 1998 At 8:53 p.m., Council returned from Executive Session and adopted Certification Resolution on motion made by Councilman Weddle, seconded by Councilwoman Mitchell 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 Human Resour Chairman Hale advised that Human Resources Committee recommends setting the Town Manager's salary for FY July 1998-1999 at $62,204 and carried on the following r~bdf did vote: James M. Neblett -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Lane ~. Penn -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. -Aye At 8:55 p.m., meeting was adjourned on motion by Councilman Neblett, secon ~ctt}ncilman Penn and carried. 1 9