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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-949489 September 6, 1994 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held September 6, 1994, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Andrew L. Graham, Jr., presiding Council Members: John A. Johnston, John W. Stone, Bettye H. Steger. Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr., W. Edgar Hale, Alma H. Holston, Elbert G. Black, Jr. A1so~Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager Robert J.. Lyons, Assistant Town Manager Ruth A: Harrell, Clerk Visitors: J. R. Schrader, Jr. and Paul Dellinger, News Media Bill Manning Asa Atkins Jim Talbert Ralph Marshall Earl D. Akers Claude Newman Tom Hawley Diane Hutchinson Donald Hubble W. T. Worrell Rudolph & Loretta Elkins Rev. A. H. Daniels Jo Ann Trail Suellen Trail Bob Ingram Ronald G. Vaughan Valencia Johnson Lynne Roark Henderson Randolph Betty King Marie Harrell Rick Mansell Nick Glenn Thomas Douthat Joe Morgan J. B. Cruise Paul & Doris Etzel Jeff Worrell September 6, 1994 John W. Carney, Jr. Sam Akers Allen H. Worrell Donia Eley Karen Graham Debbie Jonas Marlis Flynn 11 additional citizens The meeting was called to order by Mayor Graham. Councilman Johnston led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Stone gave the Invocation. 9490 Following the roll call and welcome by Mayor Graham, Councilman D'Ardenne so moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 1994, be approved after correction, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. PUBLIC Mayor Graham advised that first on the agenda was a public hearing HEA~egarding Pulaski County's appeal of the conditions placed by the Architectural Review Board on the Veterans Memorial project. Mr. Lyons advised that the ARB had reviewed an application by Pulaski County for the Veterans Memorial at the Courthouse that included three black marble memorials for those killed in action, a white marble memorial for prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action, three black marble benches and three white marble benches. The memorials will be 3 feet high. The old courthouse bell will be displayed near the Main Street entrance in a 4-foot clear Plexiglas cube surrounded by a m'a'tching fence. The base will be native stone to match. Gray brick pavers will be used on the walkway. Mr. Lyons stated the Department of Historic Resources in Richmond and Roanoke both reviewed this project although the review was not required. They provided comments in stating they felt the design was a fine concept and compatible with the Courthouse. When the Architectural Review Board reviewed this matter, they unanimously approved the certificate of appropriateness subject to the following conditions: 1. Replace the T-shaped flag pole with a straight flag pole 2. Delete the bell from the site; 3. Eliminate the sidewalks connecting the flag poles with the existing walks on either side of the Courthouse. Mr. Lyons stated that after the ARB's decision, the County has filed an appeal to Town Council as provided in the Historic Ordinance 9491 September 6, 1994 PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE _ PULASKI COUNTY COURTHOUSE regarding these conditions. Mr. Lyons reported that the Town Council has the ability to reverse, affirm or modify in whole or in part, the ARB's decision. Mr. Joe Morgan, County Administrator, using pictures, illustrated what the County would like to do at the Courthouse. Mr. Morgan stated that in 1990, they suffered the fire at the Courthouse and there are some things of architectural quality that the community can be proud of. To date, the Board of Supervisors have obligated a little over five million dollars toward bringing the Courthouse facility up to date and keeping it here in Town as a vital part of the downtown. Examples of the black and white marble for the two 8' long benches and paving stone were shown. Mr. Morgan stated the sidewalk intended would connect the areas to the border sidewalk along the Appalachian Power building and Dr. Mansell's building. These sidewalks each are 384 sq. ft. and contain two benches. Mr. Morgan requested that these sidewalks be approved as they would offer people an alternative in just coming out the door onto Main Street without having to cross the grass. Using the picture, Mr. Morgan showed where the flags would be placed on two six foot angled poles on the flag pole to the right when facing the Courthouse. Mr. Morgan requested that the bell would be an attraction to people who could not get into the Courthouse, and it would probably be better if it were put somewhere permanently rather than be moved around. Councilman Stone stated that it had been suggested that the bell could be damaged by seepage of water that would come up through the stone. Mr. Morgan advised that they had talked about the best way to preserve the bell, it could be shined and the brass is o.k. The Plexiglas would protect the bell, but there could be some moisture or seepage around the Plexiglas next to the stone. Councilwoman Steger questioned the Plexiglas subjected to vandalism, with Mr. Douthat advising that the biggest abuse would be exposure to sun and it would eventually fade or turn yellow. It would be more durable than glass. Councilman Black questioned the effect the walkways would have on the trees with Mr. Morgan advising that no trees would have to be taken down. With the landscaping plan, it is recognized that on the west side, there is one tree (lit up with Christmas lights) which will grow to a much larger size and they would plan to remove this tree and replace it with another one at some point and time. Mr. Donald Glenn stated that much of the business district in the town has been designated as a historic area. The Courthouse is in the September 6, 1994 9492 COURTHOSUE, Cont. center of this area. In order to maintain and improve the historic appearance of the Town, different offices, shops, business owners, property owners must apply to the Architectural Review Board when they are planning exterior changes such as signs, building renovations, etc. Property owners have tried to follow these guidelines that are offered by the ARB. Sometimes hollowing this guidance has been at an additional cost to the property owner. The County Board approved the war memorial to be located on the front lawn of the old Courthouse, however, that is not in accordance with guidance from certain agencies. The New River Valley Preservation League and the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Historic Resources did not give a firm approval that they thought that this was good. Mr. Glenn felt a precedent was being established that it is not mandatory to comply with the suggestions of reviewing agencies. This precedent can affect the authority of the local Architectural Review Board. Mr. Glenn suggested that the Town Council approve the recommendations of the ARB. Mr. Glenn stated that there was a rumor that all of the County veterans are pushing this memorial and want it. This is not correct. A petition with 364 signatures Nanted the County Board to give further consideration to this. 75 to 85 veterans opposed this memorial. Mr. Bill Manning, representing Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, addressed Council stating they had discussed this appeal and they support the County Board of Supervisors in their design of the memorial, support the memorial being built in front of the Courthouse and they want the memorial built. Mr. Manning stated they had attended many meetings of the County Board of Supervisors when the design and the memorial location were approved. Members of the Architectural Review Board were present and they raised no objections to the design. Mr. Manning felt there had been ample time for everyone to object to any part of the design before it came before the County Board of Supervisors for approval. Mr. aouthat drew the design as part of the Architectural Review Board and he did not see any conflict in the historic design of the Courthouse. Mr. Manning stated they were in complete support of the County Board of Supervisors on their design and the location of the memorial. They also felt that Town Council should not be put in a position to where they may have to make a decision against another governing body. Mr. Manning urged Town Council to reject the Architectural Review Board's request and to let the County Board of Supervisors, who have already approved this, with the approval of the citizens on the referendum for the Courthouse, go ahead and build this monument as designed. Mr. Tom Hawley, representing American Legion Post 7, advised Council that they support the County Board of Supervisors in the location and design as is of the memorial. Mr. Hawley stated that Town Council had created the Architectural Review Board when the historic 9493 September 6, 1994 Courthosue, Cont. ordinance was adopted. He understood Council's reluctance to overrule the Architectural Review Board, but he encouraged Council to listen to+ the arguments and then-vote their conscience. Mrs. Jane Wysor stated that Town Council created the ARB and appointed its members to advise the Council and former members of the Council when the area was designated to be in the national historic trust. It would be logical to vote for the ARB recommendation. She felt that the Architectural Review Board should be dissolved if Council did not accept their recommendations. Mr. Jim Talbert stated he would appreciate it if they would go ahead and build a memorial and build it exactly like it has been approved, three different times, and get started on it. Mr. Charles Crumbley, former Town Council Member, stated that the proposed memorial to honor the heros of Pulaski County is a very laudable project. He felt that this matter is of concern to all t-he citizens of Pulaski County. And the design and location of this memorial is at present in dispute. Mr. Crumbley stated that the design of this memorial should reflect the deepest respect of the citizenry and be established in a sense of dignity. He recommended a course of action suggested by Mr. Henderson in forming a committee of the three bodies that have the most concern. Councilwoman Holston asked if anyone could appeal the action of the Architectural Review Board, with Mr. Lyons stating that the historic ordinance grants someone who comes to the ARB the right to appeal the decision. This is what the County has chosen to do. Councilwoman Steger asked the status of Mr. Glenn who spoke, if he was a veteran with Mr. Glenn responding that he was a veteran with rank of Lieutenant Colonel, regular army. At 4:37 p.m. Mayor Graham closed the public hearing. Councilman D'Ardenne read a prepared statement, copy of which is included with the permanent file copy of these minutes, advising that no one has indicated they do not want a memorial. Councilman D'Ardenne served the Town of Pulaski as chairman of the Historic District Ordinance Committee and was a charter member and Chairman of the Architectural Review Board until his election to Town Council. Councilman D'Ardenne favored building a Veterans Memorial in Pulaski County; agreed with the actions of the ARB to make the Veterans Memorial compatible with the downtown historic district. He felt they also deserve our thanks for a job well done; and deplored the hoopla created by a few members of our community who have tried to make more of this situation than it really deserves and hope sincerely what is best for all of Pulaski will prevail -- the compatibility of the Veterans Memorial with the downtown historic district. September 6, 1994 9494 COURTHOUSE, CONT. Councilman D'Ardenne advised he would vote to approve the Veterans Memorial with the conditions stipulated by the Town of Pulaski Architectural Review Board, and so made this a motion. Motion seconded by Councilman Hale. Councilman Stone stated he was a veteran of the Vietnam War, however, serving in the Vietnam War had little to do with the sidewalks, the bell and the flag poles. In looking at the pictures, the bell is not going to distract from how tall the building is, he sees the bell but it does not become a focal point. He did not agree that the bell became a focal point. His main concern was that the bell would be damaged by moisture. Messrs. Morgan and Douthat have addressed this issue and have given us their opinion that there will be no damage to the bell sitting on the ground, or the stone that it will be displayed on, or sitting on the floor of the Courthouse. In terms of the flag poles, as Councilman Stone was in the Navy, he liked the yardarm. He did not feel that the yardarm would distract. Councilman Stone stated that the ARB had been commissioned to give their best efforts and he commended them for doing this. He felt this issue goes further than the changes they have recommended. He did not see the intrusions or obstructions or that the sidewalks are going to carve up all the valuable landscape. Councilman Stone made a substitute motion that Council approve the plan that has been originally submitted and ask the Board of Supervisors to move ahead with the project. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Holston. Councilwoman Holston stated that she approved of the memorial being on the Courthouse lawn. Councilwoman Holston's husband served in World War II. She felt this issue had been blown out of proportion - things have been said and feelings have been hurt. She felt that tfie Board of Supervisors and the architect had put a lot of effort and time into this. She understood the memorial would not be any higher than the fence and the only thing you would see when driving down the street would be the flag poles. Councilwoman Holston stated she would vote to approve Councilman Stone's motion for the County Board to go ahead with their memorial as they see fit. Councilman Johnston had no particular problem with any of the changes recommended by the Architectural Review Board or the original plan. His problem was that we had asked a group of Town citizens to act on Council's behalf in an Architectural Review Board and he felt these people were well qualified and that they have served well. He felt we had asked them to make recommendations after being long thought out and he felt that they had done this. He appreciated the things they have done in the past although not always agreed with them. He felt for him to depart from his support of this group now would send a bad message, therefore, he would vote to support the Architectural Review Board. 9495 September 6, 1994 COURTHOUSE, Cont. Mayor Graham stated he was grateful for the service the Architectural Review Board provides the Town but Council must never forget that you are elected by the people and you don't give up the authority and this is understood in all committees. He felt that Council would be voting on what is best for the Town. Mayor Graham urged Council to approve the design of the Veteran's Memorial as submitted by the Board of Supervisors, without restrictions, listing the following reasons: 1) Board of Supervisors believe the design of the memorial is proper; 2) proper that the memorial be constructed on the lawn of the old courthouse; 3) it is essential that the County and Town governments work in harmony; 4) Board of Supervisors is anxious for construction to begin; 5) plans have been developed over a long period of time; 6) plan incorporates ideas of our citizens; 7) and the Board of Supervisors believe the plans are a fitting historic and architecturally appropriate Veterans Memorial for this historic site to honor the Pulaski County men and women who have served our country. Mayor Graham further stated that he appreciated what the Architectural Review Board did for the Town. Councilman D'Ardenne stated that he understood the Architectural Review Board approved the submission from the County with the exception that three conditions were opposed. He asked the Town Attorney if~ Council approves the Architectural Review Board recommendation for those conditions, that will not stop the County from proceeding with the development of the memorial project. Mr. Terwilliger advised that he had in his packet the same letter that Councilman D'Ardenne had from the County Attorney which recites that the staff gave him that understanding that the rest of the project could proceed other than those three elements. Mr. Terwilliger disagreed with the staff on this, and his opinion was that since this was a unified application that the higher application rises and falls together unless by agreement that something else is done. Mr. Terwilliger felt you either have a Certificate of Appropriateness with whatever conditions are put forth. He has not seen any Certificate of Appropriateness issued for any particular element and he did not think that anything had treen asked for in that regard. Right now, he thought there was one proposal in front of the Town Council. The Town Council can put conditions on it the same as the Architectural Review Board did and whether or not they are the same conditions that the Architectural Review did. Bnless the Town Council agrees that the project can go forward, then he thought basically no, with the remedy that we have in our statute. Any person aggrieved may appeal to the Circuit Court of Pulaski County and there will be a hearing to see whether or not the actions of the Ttiwn Council are arbitrary and capricious. Whether its own ordinance was followed and whether the September 6, 1994 9496 COURTHOUSE, CONT. action was arbitrary and capricious, the elements are in your package as to what is in the ordinance, and Councilman D'Ardenne, as former Chairman of the ARB would be very familiar with those general considerations that are listed in the Council packet. Councilman D'Ardenne asked if Council wanted the County to qo forward with the stipulation that the conditions imposed by the ARB be followed, then a proper motion from Council would be to say that we approve the Veterans Memorial project going forward with the conditions as imposed by the ARB. Mr. Terwilliger stated this was the original motion that was made, but a substitute motion would take precedence. Councilwoman Holston stated that if the project was approved without these three items imposed, if we do that we will be sitting here meeting after meeting just talking about these three items that they want to do. She would rather see it voted today and over with. Vote then taken on substitute motion: John A. Johnston - No Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - No John W. Stone - Aye W. Edgar Hale - No Bettye H. Steger - No Alma H. Holston - Aye W.H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent E. G. Black, Jr. - No Councilman D'Ardenne amended original motion that the County Board of Supervisors be authorized to proceed with the Veteran's Memorial Project with the understanding that they accept the recommendations imposed by the ARB. Motion carried on the following recorded vote: RECONIlKENDATIONS OF ARB ACCEPTED: John A. Johnston - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye John W. Stone - No W. Edgar Hale - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Alma H. Holston - No W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Councilman D'Ardenne so moved that if the County decides to appeal Council's decision, the Town building officials can still issue a building permit for the remainder of the project, seconded by Councilman Hale and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye John W. Stone - No W. Edgar Hale - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Alma H. Holston - No W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye At 5:12 p.m., a five minute recess was taken. As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Graham called for Council Committee Reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE 9497 September 6, 1994 Chairman Johnston reserved his comments until after hearing from the Town Manager and Assistant Town Manager on project we have recently been working on. FINANCE COMMITTEE COUNT In the absence of Chairman Schrader, Councilman Stone advised that PULASK~he Finance Committee had met August 25 and September 1. At the August FEST 25 meeting, funding request for Count Pulaskifest was discussed. The Finance Committee recommended a contribution in the amount of $1,500 for the 1994 Count Pulaskifest to be held on October 15. Motion carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye John W. Stone - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye Bettye H. Steger - No Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent E. G. Black, Jr. - No DONATI~i Councilman Stone advised that a request had been received from DENIED ulaski Middle School for funding for their football program. •Since the Town already funds the Recreation Department's football program and no funds were budgeted for this request, the Finance Committee recommended that the Middle School's request respectfully be declined. Councilman Stone advised that an updated Main Street financial report for FY 1993-94 was distributed. ECONOMIC Councilman Stone advised that an Economic Development Plan was DEV. reviewed by the Finance Committee at their meeting on September 1. PLAN Councilman Stone worked on thin plan with Town business leaders. Members of the committee helping to put this plan together were recognized: Debbie Jonas, Rev. A. H. Daniels, Paul Etzel, Jim Vivian, Mark Wigginton and Councilmen D'Ardenne and Eddie Hale. Councilman Stone reviewed this plan and stated the business leaders feel the plan developed is the proper step for moving Pulaski forward in its economic development. Councilman Stone made a motion that Council adopt the Economic Development Plan in its entirety and in addition to this, requested funding for this program be supported from the UDAG Funds at $100,000 a year for five years. •Motion did not receive a second. Mayor Graham suggested that Council conduct work sessions on the financing of this program. Mayor Graham felt that Councilman Stone and his committee had done an excellent job. Councilman D'Ardenne made a motion that Economic Development Plan September 6, 1994 9498 be approved in its entirety and the funding level be studied by the Finance Committee with recommendation being brought back to Town Council within 30 days. Motion seconded by Councilman Johnston. Councilwoman Holston stated that she felt we could not say that within 30 days we would have everything in the document ready to do, and Council should find out how we would implement this, and start implementing it in stages. Council Members discussed the funding of this program. Mr. Lyons reported that in UDAG funds, there is close to two million dollars. Mayor Graham requested a report from the Town Manager regarding this funding also. Motion then carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye 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. - Absent E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye CHAMBER OF Councilman Stone reported that the Finance Committee had discussed COMM, the Chamber of Commerce contract. Mr. Terwilliger reported that he had provided Council with an Ordinance approving an Occupancy Agreement with the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce dated October 29, 1990. Council authorized the Mayor at that time to execute an agreement. The Chamber of Commerce did not accept or reject the agreement at that time. A 3rd revised version has been submitted for Council's review. Mr. Terwilliger reviewed the changes made. Council Members were asked to review and to contact Mr. Terwilliger should they feel it should be brought back to Council and then to have the Mayor"execute. PMI Councilman Stone reported that the Finance Committee had recommended that PMI funding of $2,600 be released for secretarial support as requested by PMI. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Chairman D'Ardenne requested an executive session under 2.1-344 Al regarding a specifically named individual. AGENCY ON AGING Chairman D'Ardenne so moved that Council reappoint Mrs. Alma Holston as primary representative and E. G. Black as alternate to the New River Valley Agency on Aging, seconded by Councilman Stone and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye John W. Stone - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye 9499 September 6, 1994 W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Absent E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE ALLEYS Chairwoman Holston advised the Public Operations Committee met August 30, 1994 and further reviewed the alley closings. Regarding File No. 1, Bertha Street from Paca Street to Martin Avenue, Public Operations Committee recommended to close subject to the condition that the Public Works Department provide fill material for a driveway. Mr. Brady will be responsible for improving and maintaining the fill material. Chairwoman Holston so moved that reading of Ordinance No. 94-11 Closing a Portion of Bertha -Street Between Paca Street and Martin Street be waived, seconded by Councilman Black and carried. Chairwoman Holston made a motion that Ordinance No. 94-11 be adopted, seconded by Councilman Black and carried on the following recorded vote: ORDINANCE ALLEY John A. Johnston - Aye 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. - Absent E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye ALLEY Chairwoman Holston stated that before Council was Ordinance No. 94- 15 (File No. 8) Laurel Street from First Street SE to Stuart Avenue, and so moved that reading of Ordinance No. 94-15 be waived, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried. Chairwoman Holston so moved that •Ordinance No. 94-15 be adopted, seconded by Councilman Hale and-carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye ORDINANCE John W. Stone - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye ALLEY Bettye H. Steger - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye ALLEY Chairwoman Holston advised that Ordinance No. 94-22, File No. 16, Closing of Extension of Martin Avenue to Cliff Street, From State Street to Cliff Street, Between Blocks 103 and and 104 was before Council. An agreement has been reached between Mr. Vaughan and Mr. Friend. Chairwoman Holston so moved that reading of Ordinance No. 94-22 be waived, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried. Chairwoman Holston made a motion that Ordinance No. 94-22 be adopted, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried on the following recorded vote: ALLEY John A. Johnston - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye ORDINANCE John W. Stone - Aye H. Edgar Hale - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye September 6, 1994 9500 W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye ALLEY Chairwoman Holston advised that File No. 18, Alley West of Randolph Avenue between 12th and 13th Street, that Mr. Trail indicated he is using part of the alley as a driveway and had requested 30 days to allow him to execute an agreement with an adjacent property owner regarding a new parking area. Staff will schedule a Public Operations Committee meeting as soon as Mr. Trail executes the agreement. REC. Mr. Lyons reported that regarding the Downtown Basketball Court, since the County is considering sale of the former Jefferson School, the Town had elected not to pursue this site. Since all of the potential sites have been explored, staff will revisit the site at Randolph Avenue and First Street to determine if the property owners will be interested. BRIDG~hairwoman Holston reported that the Town Engineer was unable to obtain an easement for the Northwood pedestrian bridge. Therefore he has revised the design to allow a pedestrian bridge to be attached to the existing road bridge. It will be a narrow steel bridge and the estimated cost is $2,500. In June, the Town Manager requested that the School Board share in the cost of this project. It is hoped we will shortly have an answer from the School Board. TRAIN STA. Chairwoman Holston stated that a Farmers Market had been scheduled for this fall at the train station. The market had been scheduled to start the previous Saturday, however, no farmers were present. Mr. Combiths is to get a report to Town Council regarding the market. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Black had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Graham expressed concern with the museum and advised that volunteers are needed. Additional work with signs, etc. is needed. NR TRAIL Mayor Graham advised that a certified right of way map was needed for the New River Trail. He asked if surveyors would be hired ar if we would survey internally. Mr. Combiths reported that we did have a preliminary plan. Surveying will require access to other people's property. Councilman Black asked if this acquisition would be done by the Town or if this was part of tie project of the trail and the State pay for it. Mayor Graham reparted there is $183,000 which he understands we can use this portion to secure a certified survey. It was suggested this matter be placed in the Public Operations Committee. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT . Mr. Terwilliger had no report. 9501 September 6, 1994 TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Combiths advised that regarding the awarding of the contract, an Executive Session was requested under 2.1-344, A7, consult with legal counsel sewer corrosion rehabilitation contract negotiations. Mr. Paul Etzel, from the public, addressed Council regarding the Economic Development Plan and thanked Rob Lyons, Tom Combiths, John Stone and Roy D'Ardenne for their interest in our community. He felt that this program would have an important impact on the Town and would better the community. At 6:10 p.m. Council went .into Executive Session under 2.1-344 A1, personnel matter regarding a specifically named individual and A7, legal matter regarding sewer corrosion rehabilitation negotiations on motion made by Councilwoman Steger, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. 'Jo'hnston - Aye 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. - Absent E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye At 6:45 p.m. Council returned to regular session and waived reading of the Certification Resolution on motion made by Councilwoman Holston, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried. Councilman D'Ardenne so moved that Certification Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye 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. - Absent E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Mayor Graham advised that the Town Council wishes to announce that FINANC~s. Mildred Bolen, the Town Finance Director, has submitted her DEPT, resignation effective at 8:30 a.m. today, September 6, 1994. Ms. Bolen has been an employee of the Town of approximately 12 years and has served as Finance Director since 1990. The Council wishes Ms. Bolen success in whatever endeavors she now pursues and thanks her for her years of service to the Town. 0 Councilman D'Ardenne so moved that resignation of Ms. Bolen be September 6, 1994 9502 accepted with regret, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried on the following recorded vote: M. Bolen John Resig A. Johnston - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye . John W. Stone - Aye W. Edgar Hale - Aye Betty e H. Steger - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Mayor Graham advised that the Town Manager is authorized to advertise for a Finance Director. SEWER Councilman Johnston advised that the Town has been working diligently on the Pulaski sewer interceptor rehabilitation. Bids have been received and Engineering and Town Manager recommend, and he so moved, that Aaron J. Conner General Contractor, Inc. be awarded the contract for Alternate #2 project in the amount of $728,112.70, with the proviso that the contract be signed by the Town of Pulaski, representative of the County Board of Supervisors and the PSA who will assume a portion of their agreed upon share of 28.8 with the Town handling the rest of the cost and the contract be put into effect as soon as it is signed by those parties. Motion seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye 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. - Absent E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye FINANCE Councilman D'Ardenne so moved that Anita Taylor be appointed Acting DIR. Director of Finance until position is filled, seconded by Councilman Black and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye 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. - Absent E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye At 6:50 p.m., Councilwoman Steger made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman Black and carried. APPROVED: ayor Attest: ~~ ~~ Cle of Council