HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-15-929158 September 15, 1992
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held
September 15, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the
Municipal Building.
There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding
Council Members: J. R. Schrader, Jr., Roy H. D'Ardenne,
W. H. Schrader, Jr., Andrew L. Graham,
Elbert G. Black, Jr., Alma H. Holston,
Robert N. Glenn
Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney
Don E. Holycross, Town Manager
Robert Lyons, Asst. to the Town Manager
Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk
Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Rick Lindquist, News Media
Henderson Randolph
Garland Bruce, 1988 Peppers Ferry Road
Mrs. Cline
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hancock.
Vice Mayor W. H. Schrader led the Pledge of Allegiance with the
Invocation being given by Councilman Glenn.
Following the roll call, Councilwoman Holston so moved that the
minutes of the regular meeting of September 1, 1992, be approved as
submitted, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried.
', PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hancock advised that first on the agenda was a public hearing
'GRANT to receive public comment on the Town's 1992 Community Improvement Grant
i Application (CIG} for the Critzer Sewage Pump Station Replacement.
Mr. Lyons reported that the Critzer Sewage Pump Station was
constructed by Pulaski County in 1971 and annexed by the Town in 1988.
It is located near Warden Spring Road and behind Critzer School. It
serves Renfro's Newbern Road Plant, Long-Airdox, APCo, Critzer School
and residential areas in Twin Oaks and along Bob White Boulevard. The
present capacity is 400 gallons/minute and has an average flow of
210,144 gallons day.
Mr. Lyons stated that we would like to apply for approximately
$160,000 to replace the pump station with two factory-built above ground
automatic sewage pump stations, with a capacity of 850 gallons/minute
and replacement of three sections of sewer line.
There being no comments from the public, at 7:05 p.m. the public
hearing was adjourned.
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Councilman J. R. Schrader so moved that reading of Resolution No.
92-21 authorizing the Town Manager to sign and submit the appropriate
documents to apply for 5160,000 of Virginia Community Development Block
Grant funds for the Critter Sewage Pump Station Replacement be waived,
seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried.
Councilman Graham made a motion that Resolution No. 92-21 be
adopted, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried on the following
recorded vote:
RESOLUTION N0. 92-21
ADOPTED
Charles D. Crispin - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Aye
J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye
Roy H. D'Ardenne - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye
W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye
Mr. Lyons stated that we should submit the application by September
30 and Housing Community and Development will give us a response by the
first week in November.
ST.LIGHTSFrom the public, Garland Bruce, Peppers Ferry Road, along with Ms.
Cline, addressed Council with the request for street lights on Peppers
Ferry Road (in the area of Twin Oaks, up the hill back toward Memorial
Drive).
Mr. Holycross will have the area reviewed by the Engineering
Department and a cost estimate prepared. Mr. Bruce will be notified
when the Public Operations Committee meets to review this request.
There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock
called for Council Committee Reports.
PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS
Chairman J. R. Schrader had no report. Mr. Holycross stated that we
had received very good applicants far the position of Director of Public
Works. By the end of this week, Mr. Holycross should be in a position
to make preliminary contact with the selected applicants to be
interviewed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairman W. H. Schrader advised that the Finance Committee had met
jointly with the Utilities Committee and deferred to Utilities Chairman
Graham for their report.
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
GRANT Chairman Graham reported that the Finance and Utilities Committees
had met this date. They reviewed the grant application for the Critter
SEWER Sewage Pump Station Replacement. Mr. Graham stated that the status of
CORROSthe sewer corrosion pilot study was discussed and we have 515,000 in the
budget for this study and staff recommends that they proceed with this
study at a cost of $12,500.
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Chairman Graham advised that the Town Manager had met with the
WATER & Farmers Home Administration (FmHA} on September 8, 1992, to discuss
SEWER funding options for the Town's water and sewer improvements. Chairman
Graham stated there is a possibility there will be some grant funding
available for sewer and water improvements. The Town Manager will
report back at a later date on this possibility.
Chairman Graham stated that the FmHA might possibly make a simple
interest loan for these improvements.
FILTRATION Chairman Graham reported that at the water filtration plant, it wa
PLANT intended that fluoride be injected into the raw water prior to
treatment. However, due to the effectiveness of the new treatment
process, the plant has been removing the fluoride. Although the Town's
raw water injection point was in compliance with the Health Department
regulations, the Town is working with the Health Department to move the
injection point to the settled, treated water.
The Finance Committee recommended, and Vice Mayor Schrader so moved
that Town Manager be given authorization to submit application for the
Farmers Home Administration Loan for Town's water and sewer
improvements, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried.
SLUDGE Councilman Glenn inquired if Town Engineer was looking into the
alum sludge situation as to the disposal of it, as if the Town wished to
participate at the airport, they may want to go ahead and get in line on
this. Mr. Holycross reported that information had been shared with the
Town Engineer.
PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Chairwoman Holston advised that the Public Operations Committee had
met September 14 and considered the Joint Countywide Recreation
JOINT Commission Agreement. The proposed agreement will enable the Commission
RECREAT. through June 30, 1994, to coordinate and operate a youth sports program.
Additionally, the proposed agreement requires standardization of the
equipment and joint purchasing. Funding may be withheld for any
jurisdictions who are not participating in the purchasing requirement.
Chairwoman Holston stated the Public Operations Committee
recommended, and she so moved, approval of the proposed Joint Countywide
Recreation Agreement, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne.
Councilwoman Holston made a motion that reading of the Joint
Countywide Recreation Agreement be waived, seconded by Councilman W. H.
Schrader and carried.
Councilman Graham stated paragraph 11 was still a little confusing
in that it states the County shall serve as fiscal agent and shall
supervise the recreation coordinators who are engaged by the Commission
until June 30, 1994. Councilman Graham stated the youth program was
working very well and believed that with one recreation coordinator,
quality of recreation could be maintained, and we would not have
duplication.
Chairwoman Holston stated we have two coordinators as Pulaski
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County has one and the Town has one coordinator.
Mr. Halycross stated the intent of the Commission is to coordinate
programs throughout the County so that approximately the same level of
programing at the youth level is being provided throughout the County.
There is one coordinator who is currently employed by the Commission and
is on the payroll of Pulaski County. This coordinator is basically
supervised by the Commission and Pulaski County. When we went to the
Countywide program, it did not reduce the programing that the Town was
providing. It provided additional funding to support the operations of
the programing. The Tawn has one coordinator who is responsible for
programing both youth and adult sports in Town. Contract language in
paragraph 11 is intended to apply to the current one person who is
employed directly by the Commission.
Contract to be amended to read coordinator rather than
coordinators.
Vice Mayor Schrader asked if the four present members would need to
be appointed. Mr. Holycross advised that the concept under the
agreement establishes a date by which Council would appoint and then
rotate those positions so that only two of them would be reappointed
each year, but it does establish a term. Possibly the Personnel
Committee would review these appointments.
Motion to approve the proposed Joint Countywide Recreation Agreement
carried on the following recorded vote:
RECREATION
AGREEMENT Charles D. Crispin - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Aye
APPROVED 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
Chairwoman Holston also reported that the second health screening
had been held which was very successful, with approximately 150 persons
participating.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairman Glenn had no report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
MONUMENT Mayor Hancock advised that Cathy Coble had advised that her
grandfather, Thomas Jefferson Wallner, was the founder of Wallner
Hosiery Mills (Virginia Maid) and Acme Dye and a monument had been
placed behind the mill in his honor by employees of the mill. Renfro
has requested that this monument be moved as they are expanding. The
Wallner family have offered this monument to the Town. It is estimated
the cost to move the monument would be $300 to $500.
Vice Mayor Schrader so moved that the Town accept this gift and it
be placed on suitable property in the Town, seconded by Councilwoman
Holston and carried.
Councilman Graham made a motion that the Mayor and Town Manager
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solve the problem on location of the monument, seconded by Councilman J.
R. Schrader and carried.
Mayor Hancock advised that a seminar on Strategic Development of
Western Virginia: An Investment in Tomorrow, would be held in Roanoke on
September 29. Mayor Hancock hoped that the Town could have some
representatives from the Council at this seminar as he felt it would be
most beneficial.
Mr. Holycross stated that the next joint County, Dublin, Town
meeting would also be held on September 29, 7:00 p.m.
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Mr. Terwilliger had no report.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
MEETING DATE Mr. Holycross advised that the second meeting in October is
CHANGE scheduled for October 20 and this is also one of the dates of the
Virginia Municipal League Conference. Mayor Hancock stated that the
November 3 meeting is on Election Day and we might combine these two
meetings and meet on the 27th of October, and have both meetings at this
time.
Councilman Graham made a motion that the October 20th meeting and
the November 3rd meeting be rescheduled to October 27th at 7:00 p.m.,
seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried.
NUISANCE Mr. Holycross advised that a question was raised at the last
Council Meeting concerning the property on 6th Street and its
relationship to the Historic District and whether the Historic District
had any influence over whether we could have the building torn down
because it is in such condition that it has been condemned. Mr. Lyons
advised that the property at 14 6th Street, NW. is located in the
Pulaski Residential Historic District. The historic ordinance in the
zoning code does not apply presently to the residential district. Ther
are no special approvals or special requirements regarding the historic
nature of this property for it to be demolished. Mr. Lyons also
reported that it was his understanding that assistance was not available
from the Department of Historic Resources to assist in restoring the
building as they do not get involved in residential rehabilitation.
Mr. Holycross stated that contract had been let on this property
and that Council had previously elected for staff to proceed with the
legal action to get the court's approval and this will be the next step.
Mr. Holycross has discussed this matter with the property owner and
will let him know what process we will be following.
The stone from this building was discussed and Mr. Holycross
reported that the Town intends to retain the stone as there was no
difference in bid price (with or without disposing of the stone).
Councilman D'Ardenne reported that our current historic ordinance,
which covers the downtown area, is very clear in stating that any
condemnation or for safety or health reasons, take precedence over any
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historic zoning. If the building is condemned, there is no way it can
be justified in not tearing it down for historic reasons.
Mr. Terwilliger stated it was not clear whether the Town would have
the right to retain the stone. The Town will have a lien on the
property if we are forced to tear it down and whether the lien extends
to the materials is another question.
Mr. Holycross requested an Executive Session on an economic
development matter to discuss two prospective businesses.
At 7:40 p.m. Vice Mayor Schrader so moved that Council go into
Executive Session under 2.1-344 A5, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and
carried on the following recorded vote:
Charles D. Crispin - Absent
J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye
Roy H. D'Ardenne - Aye
W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye
Andrew L. Graham - Aye
E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye
Alma H. Holston - Aye
Robert N. Glenn - Aye
At 8:15 p.m. Council returned to regular session and waived reading
of the Certification Resolution on motion made by Councilman Graham,
seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried.
Councilman Glenn made a motion that Certification Resolution be
adopted, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried on the following
recorded vote:
Charles D. Crispin - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Aye
J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye
Roy H. D'Ardenne - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye
W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye
Mayor Hancock - Aye
RECOMMENDATIONS, D'ARDENNE
Councilman D'Ardenne had four recommendations from his attendance
at the VML Conference for newly elected municipal officials. He
recommended the following:
1. That Council review the rules and procedures that were adopted
1991 for areas to be clarified and/or improved.
2. That Council review the Town Charter for areas to be clarified and
improved.
3. As suggested by Mayor Hancock, Council proceed with a team-building
workshop with all due haste.
4. Council form an additional committee or task force that focuses on
environmental issues and determine their impact on the Town.
Councilwoman Holston stated that on the first two recommendations,
they had already been put into committee to review. Also, she had
information from VML on environmental issues as she presently serves on
the Environmental Quality Policy Committee.
Mayor Hancock stated that Council generally looks at the Charter
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before the General Assembly meets.
Councilman D'Ardenne stated that Council needed to look at rules
and procedures to see if there was anyway they could be clarified or
improved. Secondly, look at the Town Charter.
Mr. Holycross reported that he recently shared with the Town
Attorney a copy of the Model City Charter, which was produced by the
National Civic League, formerly the National Municipal League. He felt
it was one of the best documents available as it gave suggestions on
charter language, etc. If Council reviews the Charter, Mr. Holycross
will share this Model City Charter with them.
Mayor Hancock suggested that the Ordinance Committee review these
suggestions made by Councilman D'Ardenne.
Town Attorney was requested to provide information on the cable act
which is presently before Congress.
At 8:25 p.m., Councilman Glenn made a motion to adjourn, seconded
by Councilwoman Holston and carried.
APPROVED:
Mayor
Attest:
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erk of Council
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