HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/12/949419 Aprill2, 1994
Minutes of the special meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held
April 12, 1994, at 5x15 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal
Building.
There were presents 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 Presents Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney
Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager
Robert J. Lyons, Assistant Town Manager
Patricia Pendergrast, Acting Clerk
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hancock.
Mr. Crispin so moved that Patricia Pendergrast be appointed
acting Clerk of Council, seconded by Mr. J. R. Schrader and so
carried.
Mayor Hancock stated that before Council was the Ernst & Young
Water Study Recommendations.
WATER Mr. W.H. Schrader made a motion that Ordinance No. 94-5, Setting
ORD. Forth the Charges for Water Service, be adopted as presented to
94-5 Council, seconded by Mr. D'Ardenne.
Mr. Graham made a substitute motion that Ordinance No. 94-5,
Setting Forth the Charges for Water Service, be adopted as presented
to Council, except for paragraph C & D, the recommendation regarding
consolidated flows, seconded by Mr. Crispin.
Mr. Graham and Mr. Crispin read statements outlining their
thoughts regarding the Ernst and Young proposal. Copies attached.
Mr. Glenn commented that he feels that the surcharge to out-of-
Town consumers is too high. He feels that we are hindering
development of lands surrounding the Town limits. He favors a small
surcharge, but feels the current one is too high.
Mr. Crispin agreed with Mr. Glenn.
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Mr. W. H. Schrader stated that he will vote against the
substitute motion.
The substitute motion to adopt Ordinance No. 94-5, Setting forth
the charges for water service, omitting the section regarding
consolidated flows, failed on the following recorded vote:
Charles D. Crispin - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye
J. R. Schrader, Jr. - No E. G. Black, Jr. - No
Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - No Alma H. Holston - No
W. H. Schrader, Jr. - No Robert N. Glenn - No
The original motion to accept as proposed, Ordinance N o. 94-5,
setting forth the charges for water service, passed on the following
vote:
ORD. 94-5 ADOPTED
Charles D. Crispin - No 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
TRAIN
STATION Mr. D'Ardenne made a motion that the agenda be amended to
include information regarding the Train Station dedication, seconded
by Mr. Glenn, and so carried.
Mr. Combiths Informed Council that they have before them, an
updated schedule of events, including the price of the Train
tickets. Staff needs clarification as to where a 10~ rebate,
provided by the Roanoke Chapter of the National Railway Association,
from these ticket sales was to go. Mr. Eddie Hale has indicated that
he would handle these sales, but would like 5~ of the sales to go to
him, and the remaining 5~ to the Town.
Council expressed the opinion that all proceeds go back to the
Town, with the proceeds possibly used to acquire a plaque to honor
those people who have donated funds to the Train Station restoration.
Staff also needed clarification as to the profits from the duck
contest to be held that day. Council said to allow P.M.I. to retain
the profits from this endeavor.
Mr. Combiths then drew Council's attention to a letter received
from Norfolk Southern advising the Town that they will provide the
exhibit car on June 11.
The Mayor advised that he is trying to work out a schedule
change that would allow the dedication ceremony to be held in the
morning before the train departed for Glade Springs, to enable local
people who may ride the train to witness the dedication.
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TRAIN STATION, cont.
Mr. Graham inquired if a decision has been made as to who will
inhabit the Train Station, when it is completed?
The Mayor responded that the Chamber will be on one end and the
Museum on the other. The Town has had several offers of displays
that could be donated to the Town. It may be possible to have
exhibits that change during the year. Decisions will have to be made
at a future date.
EMPLOYEES' Mr. Terwilliger requested a motion that the agenda be amended to
W-2's consider a motion to authorize the Town Manager to execute agreements
with employees, whereby the Town agrees to pay the interest and back
due taxes for the incorrect W-2's.
Mr. D'Ardenne made a motion to amend the agenda to include this
motion, seconded by Mrs. Holston, and so moved.
Mr. D'Ardenne made a motion that the Town Manager be authorized
to execute agreements with employees, whereby the Town agrees to pay
the interest and back due taxes for the incorrect W-2's, seconded by
Mrs. Holston, and so carried on the following vote:
Charles D. Crispin - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye
J. R. Schaader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye
Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye
W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent Robert N. Glenn -Absent
Mrs. Holston made a motion that the meeting be adjourned,
seconded by Mr. Black, and so carried.
APPROVED:
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Mayor
Attest:
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Patricia Pendergrast
Acting Clerk of Council