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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04-94I 9375 January 4, 1994 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held January 4, 1994, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding Council Members: Charles D. Crispin, J. R. Schrader, Jr., Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr., W. H. Schrader, Jr., Andrew L. Graham, E. G. Black, Jr., Alma H. Holston, Robert N. Glenn Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager Robert J. Lyons, Asst. Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Paul Dellinger, News Media Pete Crawford Ronald Vaughan John Hawley The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hancock. Vice Mayor W. H. Schrader led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman J. R. Schrader gave the Invocation. Following the roll call, Councilwoman Holston so moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 21, 1993, be approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried. PUBLIC Mayor Hancock advised that first on agenda was a public hearing HEAR, regarding an encroachment request by Pulaski Furniture for a utility ENC. Bridge over Madison Avenue. As Pulaski Furniture is a retainer client of Mayor Hancock's law firm, he excused himself from participation in this hearing. Vice Mayor Schrader called the public hearing to order. Mr. Combiths reported that a request had been received from Pulaski Furniture for an air space encroachment over Madison Avenue right-of-way to build a utility bridge. The bridge will maintain a clearance of 16 feet above the existing right-of-way of Madison Avenue and will be located approximately 250 feet north of the intersection of 3rd Street and Madison Avenue. The Town Engineer, Town Attorney and Public Operations Committee have reviewed this request by Pulaski Furniture. A certificate of insurance naming the Town an additional insured and to indemnity and hold the Town harmless for any alleged injury or damage was requested by the Town Attorney. The Public Operations Committee was concerned about pedestrian access and Pulaski Furniture has indicated that pedestrian access if prohibited and that the bridge will be adequately secured to pedestrians. 1 January 4, 1994 Mr. Crawford, Pulaski Furniture Corp., advised that the line would be used for live steam and for utility lines on top of the steam pipe. Mr. Crawford stated that Pulaski Furniture's expansion program is on schedule, and with expansion they plan to hire 110 people, possibly more. fihey hope to be in production by May. Mr. Crawford further stated they would abide by the ordinance. There were no comments from the public for or against the encroachment. At 4:05 p.m. Vice Mayor Schrader closed the public hearing. Councilman J. R. Schrader so moved that reading of Ordinance No. 94-1 Allowing Encroachment by Pulaski Furniture Over Madison Avenue be waived, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. Councilman Graham made a motion that Ordinance No. 94-1 be adopted, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: ORDINANCE ADOPTED Charles D. Crispin - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Mr. Crawford expressed appreciation for the Town's cooperation in their expansion program. DRAINAGE~ir. Ronald Vaughan was in attendance with regard to drainage problem of Mrs. Valencia Johnson, Cliff Street. Mr. Hawley advised that, weather permitting, it is hoped this project can be done during the 2nd week in January. A survey will need to be done and the ditch is being designed. As there were no comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee Reports. PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS Chairman J. R. Schrader had no report. FINANCE COMMITTEE BONDS Chairman W, H. Schrader advised that the refinancing of the 1987 General Obligation Bonds has now been completed and he was happy that Council could make this move for the Town. Chairman Schrader asked that Council be kept informed on progress of recommendations made in the management letter from McLeod and Co. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairwoman Holston stated a committee meeting would be scheduled the first of the week. 9376 9377 January 4, 1994 UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Graham had no report. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Glenn had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock had no report. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT WATER Mr. Combiths reported that the Town has been working on water service in Bainbridge and Draper Mountain Estates. The problem on Draper Mountain has been narrowed down to one area where we have had pressure problems. Pressure readings have been taken with no unusual findings. It has been determined that we have a water hammer problem in Bainbridge. Mayor Hancock requested that letters be sent to the residents of Draper Mountain Estates and Bainbridge on the water situation. Mr. Hawley discussed possible solutions to this water pressure problem. Mr. Combiths reported that a Utility Committee meeting would be held January 6, 4:00 p.m. and an Ordinance Committee meeting January 6, 5:00 p.m. Councilman Graham invited full Council to attend the Utility Committee meeting as utility billing would be discussed. WATER Councilman Crispin asked when the Ernst & Young preliminary report was received, with Mr. Combiths reporting it was received just prior to the holidays. Councilman Graham asked that this document be made available to all Council Members. Mr. Terwilliger advised that right now this document was a working document and protected under the Freedom of Information Act. It is not yet a final document. Mr. Terwilliger advised that if the draft document is distributed to Council, it would became a public document and lose its Freedom of Information Act protection. At 4:25 p.m. Council went into Executive Session under 2.1-344 A5, Economic Development matter and A7 legal advice from Town Attorney based on what Town Council had just heard on motion made by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried on the following recorded vote: C Charles D. Crispin - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye January 4, lyy4 W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye , y:.i 1 ti At 5:00 p.m. Council returned to regular session and waived reading of the Certification Resolution on motion made by Councilman J. R. Schrader, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried. Councilwoman Holston so moved that Certification Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Glenn and Carried on the following recorded vote: Charles D. Crispin - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Gary C. Hancock - Aye Mayor Hancock stated that we hope to have the final report from Ernst & Young available by the next Council meeting. Councilman Glenn commended the Town's crews for their work during the recent snow removal. At 5:03 p.m., Councilman Glenn made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. Attest: ~~ ~. Clerk of Council APPROVED: Mayor ^