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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/94July 19, 1994 9470 There are two other violat billiard operations is not have been put on notice to mention of a conversion of they have also been put on residential purposes. ions in the B-1 zone. In the B-1 zone permitted and both of these establishments cease these operations. Also there was a unit to residential without a permit and notice to cease the use of that building for FIRE DEPTCouncilman D'Ardenne asked the Town Administration to look into the Fire Department Report for the month of June shows training of 22 members of the new RAPP fire department, and that the Fire Department did not charge for training fire departments that are within the State of Virginia. He understood that the fire department at RAPP has contracted out and cannot be considered a governmental body. Councilman D'Ardenne requested that we check to see if we charge for this training. Mr. Combiths reported that he had discussed this matter with Chief Hall and the State designated the Town a regional training facility and an agreement executed several years ago. This agreement states that the Town cannot charge for training. It was clarified that the Town was not actually doing the training; we are just providing the facility. The State also contributes toward the facility. NR TRAIL Mayor Graham requested that Town Council hold a work session on the New River Trail into Pulaski to work out route, etc. At 8:08 p.m., Councilwoman Holston made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Vice Mayor Schrader and carried. APPROVED: 1 ayor Attest: Cle of Council 9469 July 19, 1994 seven months out of twelve months. The Town Manager was requested to write a letter to the Planning Commission in appreciation for the work that they do. MAYOR'S REPORT MUSEUM AT Mayor Graham reported that we are trying to get volunteers to work TRAIN at the museum at the Train Station. Mr. Combiths was requested to STATION prepare a report on policy of opening the station and hours the museum will be open for Council's review. Vice Mayor Schrader stated that some of the funding that we had in the early days of the train station was tied to the museum and content of museum. Mayor Graham stated that he felt sure the Chamber of Commerce would assist in keeping the museum open. Mayor Graham advised of a problem with Bob Dalton, Walnut Avenue, regarding putting a factory built home on his property. Mayor Graham requested that the Town Manager and Town Attorney assist Mr. Dalton in this endeavor. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Taxes - IRS Mr. Terwilliger reported that the settlement agreement on the W-2's W-2's with the IRS has been signed and a check for $30,000 has been forwarded. This deals with the vast majority of the employees. There are ample employees who did not have all their documentation in by the IRS deadline, and the IRS is continuing to talk with us about how we will work those few out. A letter will be going out to the State detailing what happened with the IRS. The State has indicated in the past, that they were going to try to treat us the same way as the IRS. We hope this will hold true. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Combiths reported that the infiltration/inflow program is ongoing and our Engineering Department is making a list of the laterals and manholes. A lot of work has been done on identifying the drainage areas. WATER Regarding the water projects, Mashburn line is just about finished and Engineering has finished the drawings for Pearce Place. Mr. Combiths also reported that three contractors responded to pre-bid conference for Dora Highway project and have made an on-site visf t. Bids are to be opened at 2s00 p.m, July 22, 1994. It is estimated that August 12 will be the construction start date on Dora Highway and and hope to have Dora Highway opened up by October 7. Mr. Combiths reported that at the last meeting, Council had heard speakers regarding the Town's zoning ordinance and billiards, and Council heard one of these tonight with the conditional use permit. July 19, 1994 SEWER REHAB. 9468 for the sewer rehabilitation. The committee recommended that the sewer rehabilitation project be advertised. The advertisement will run on July 31 and bids will be due on August 31. Staff reported that the advertisement does not bind the Town to constructing the project since it reserves the right to reject any and all bids when it is in the Town's best interest.' Mayor Graham stated that the Town must proceed on this sewer rehabilitation. The Town has further negotiating to do with the County. Mayor Graham asked that advertisement also include subject to the final negotiations with the County PSA. Councilman D'Ardenne made a motion that authorization be given to advertise for bid, seconded by Vice Mayor Schrader and carried. Mr. Combiths reported that the Town Engineer was able to move date back from August 31 to August 26. Also, the Engineering Department has finished inspection of 14 of the manholes beyond the Dublin interceptor. Two manholes showed damage. Mr. Combiths also reported that the Assistant Town Manager had finished all the paperwork for the Farmers Home loan. WATER Mayor Graham stated that staff had advised the committee that the Town continues to work on the Bainbridge subdivision water pressure fluctuation problem. Additionally, the Mashburn Avenue water line will be completed this week. Higher pressure will be experienced on Bland Street, the low areas of Mathews Court, Floyd Lane and Macgill Village. Appreciation was extended to Mike Jenkins and the Public Works Department. Vice Mayor Schrader advised that residents experiencing a high pressure problem may obtain a free pressure reducing valve from the Public Works Department. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE ALLEY Chairwoman Holston had no report, but a tentative meeting was scheduled for Thursday regarding alley closings and parking downtown. Further, correspondence has been received from the Town Manager regarding "adopt a street" program. Mr. Combiths advised that we were in the development stages on this and will keep Town Council informed of progress made. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Black had no report. PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman D'Ardenne advised that the Planning Commission had met July 11 and approved the request by Medhat Aboukoura, Ciro's Pizza, Conditional Use request and also the rezoning request by Pulaski Community Hospital. In addition, the Planning Commission approved the 1993 Annual Report and formally submitted it to the Town Council. Councilman D'Ardenne also reported that the Planning Commission met 9467 July 19, 1994 The Finance Committee recommended the adoption of Resolution No. 94-21, and carried on the following recorded vote: RESOLUTION John A. Johnston - Absent Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye ADOPTED John W. Stone - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye UDAG LOAN Bettye H. Steger - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye DAVID WINE Chairman Schrader rep orted that Mr. Wine will employ 29 employees and plans to hire addition al employees. Chairman Schrader advised that the June Financial Report had been received and recapped several lines in the report. Chairman Schrader congratulated the Public Works Department for the installation of the water line in Draper Mountain Estates and Peakland at a tremendous savings to the Town. Public Works and Administration were thanked for this savings. DONATION Chairman Schrader stated that the Finance Committee recommended, FRIENDS and so moved, that a $10,000 donation be made to the Friends of the OF Pulaski Theatre to be taken from the 1993-94 fiscal year budget. Motion THEATRE carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Absent Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye John W. Stone - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Councilman D'Ardenne stated that he felt this donation was money well spent and that the committee was working very delingently to rehabili- tate the theatre. He felt everyone would be proud of the building and it would be an asset to the Town and to Main Street. Vice Mayor Schrader requested that the marquee at the theatre be kept up to date. UTILITIES COMMITTEE I/I In the absence of Chairman Johnston, Mayor Graham advised that the Utilities Committee had met July 12, 1994. At this meeting, the Town Engineer provided an update on the Town's infiltration/inflow program. Terry Nester, Engineering Technician, has been hired and will be working on this program. The TV van has been received to test the lines. Mayor Graham reported that the Utilities Committee had entered executive session to discuss a legal matter related to the sewer rehabilitation. Mayor Graham advised that Draper Aden has completed the final plans July 19, 1994 9466 Bettye H. Steger - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr.- Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye In hearing from the public, Mrs. Polly Mitchell questioned the installation of the water line on Mashburn Avenue, and how the Town came up with the money to do this project suddenly. She was informed this project was funded through a Farmers Home loan. Other projects to loan. Mrs. Mitchell also felt that Mr. Obel Ratcliffe should be recognized for his work on the Gazabo as he was overlooked on Depot Day. Mrs. Mitchell inquired as to when the water leak in her driveway would be repaired. Mr. Combiths will look into this inquiry. As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Graham called for Council Committee reports. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Chairman D'Ardenne advised that the Personnel Committee had met July 12 and July 19, 1994. At the July 12 meeting, the committee looked at the Smoking Policy that Town Council has requested to be constructed and on this same day, the committee met in Executive session on 1) UDAG Application, 2) IRS Settlement, 3) Sewer Corrosion Financing, 4) Negotiations with the rescue squad and 5) legal matter regarding a local industry. SMOKING Chairman D'Ardenne reported that July 19, instructed the Town Attorney be brought back to Town Council and a Council Rules and Procedures and also Personnel Committee have reviewed the back to Town Council. the committee, in their meeting of to draft another smoking policy to Lso they discussed revisions to the committee structure. After the new drafts, they will be brought Chairman D'Ardenne informed Town Council that Councilman Hale had been appointed Vice Chairman of the Personnel Committee. FINANCE COMMITTEE UDAG Chairman Schrader reported that the Finance Committee met July 19, LOAN entering Executive Session under 2.1-344 A5 Economic Development and reviewed Resolution No. 94-21 Authorizing a Loan not to Exceed $225,000 in Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds to Assist David Wine in the acquisition and Renovation of an Existing Commercial Building at 58 North Washington Avenue for the Purpose of Consolidating the Operations of Advanced Health Care, Inc. and Home Pharmacy, Inc. Councilwoman Holston so moved that reading of Resolution No. 94-21 be waived, seconded by Vice Mayor Schrader and carried. 9465 July 19, 1994 W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye PUBLIC HEARIN41ayor Graham stated that next on the agenda was a public hearing on REZONINCa rezoning request from Pulaski -Community Hospital on behalf of Truman B. and Kathy A. Combiths, et al, to rezone 18.702 acres from R-1 (Residential} to R-0 (Residential-Office). Town Manager Tom Combiths disclosed to Council that he and his immediate family are the owners of this property and they currently have an agreement with Health Trust, Mr. Dux, for the sale of this property. Mr. Lyons advised that the property is generally located east of Pulaski Community Hospital and they have an intent to develop medical office buildings although they have no specific or immediate plans to develop it. The R-0 district is designed for offices which are compatible with residential surroundings. The R-0 district that governs offices requires more review than we typically have for a project. If Mr. Dux came in to develop offices, there is a site plan requirement that does have a basic level of review to make sure it would be compatible with the area. Mr. Lyons stated that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the rezoning as submitted. Mr. Dux stated that they had requested that the property be rezoned as they have in their current fiscal year budget funds to appropriate property. They do not have any detailed plans at this point. And that they already have option on land with the Combiths. Mr. Dux also answered inquiries from Vice Mayor Schrader regarding parcel. Councilman D'Ardenne stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request as submitted, and inquired if Council makes the approval conditional upon the hospital actually acquiring the property, if something fell through, would that not automatically kick back to the previous status of R-1. Mr. Terwilliger stated that he did not feel we could make it conditional. The ownership of the land is irrevelant to the use of the land. This is not offered as a conditional rezoning, it is just offered as a rezoning to R-0. Before Council was Ordinance No. 94-10 Rezoning 18.702 Acres Located at 3010 Lee Highway from R-1 (Residential) to R-0 (Residential- Office). Vice Mayor Schrader so moved that reading of Ordinance No. 94- 10 be waived, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that Ordinance No. 94-10 be adopted, seconded by Councilman Black and carried on the following recorded vote: ORDINANCE 94-10 John A. Johnston - Absent Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye John W. Stone - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye Motion Restated - Salary Increase for Thomas Combiths July 19, 1994 9464 held July 5, 1994, page 4, advising that motion made to go into executive session on a personnel matter was made by himself. On page 8, 1st paragraph, Vice Mayor Schrader stated that a salary adjustment for Town Manager, Tom Combiths, be considered. Vice Mayor Schrader advised that Mr. Combiths had not received a salary adjustment since he was hired. Vice Mayor Schrader so moved that a 4$ salary adjustment, retroactive to Mr. Combiths' anniversary date of May 10, 1994, be approved, with future annual reviews scheduled to coincide with the annual budget, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Absent Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye John W. Stone - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Vice Mayor Schrader so moved that Minutes of the regular meeting of July 5, 1994, as corrected, and minutes of the special meeting of July 7, 1994, be approved as submitted, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. PUBLIC HEARING COND.USE Mayor Graham stated that next on agenda was a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use request from Medhat Aboukoura, Ciro's Pizza, 28 Fifth Street, NW. Mr. Combiths stated this conditional use request had been received to operate three billiard tables at Ciro's Pizza and Italian Restaurant. The subject property is zoned B-2 {General Business) and in the B-2 zoning district, billiard tables require a conditional use. Mr. Medhat Aboukoura advised that he was the owner and manager of Ciro's. Mr. D'Ardenne advised that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of this conditional use. Councilman D'Ardenne stated that he had received a telephone call requesting that alcoholic beverages not be served at Ciro's. Before Council was Ordinance No. 94-9 Permitting the Operation of Three Pool Tables as a Conditional Use at 28 Fifth Street, N.E. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that reading of Ordinance No. 94-9 be waived, seconded by Vice Mayor Schrader and carried. ORDINANCE 94-9 Councilman Black made a motion that Ordinance No. 94-9 be adopted, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried on the following reported vote: John A. Johnston - Absent Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye John W. Stone - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye 9463 July 19, 1994 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held July 19, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Andrew L. Graham, presiding Council Members: John W. Stone, Bettye H. Steger, W. H. Schrader, Jr., Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr., W. Edgar Hale, Alma H. Holston, Elbert G. Black, Jr. Also Present: Dee Lindsey and Paul Dellinger, News Media Medhat Aboukoura Chris & Rebecca Dux Roy E. Jarrett Ronald Vaughan Valencia Johnson Henderson Randolph Polly Mitchell Mary Lee Duncan The meeting was called to order by Mayor Graham. Mayor Graham stated that Council had been in executive session prior to the meeting under 2.1-344 A7 regarding a UDAG application. Vice Mayor Schrader made a motion that reading of Certification Resolution be waived, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. Vice Mayor Schrader made a motion that Certification Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Absent John W. Stone - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr.- Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye Councilwoman Holston led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilwoman Steger gave the Invocation. The roll call was then taken with Councilman Johnston being absent. Vice Mayor Schrader made a correction to the minutes of the meeting