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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-01-92November 23, 1992 9193 Charles D. Crispin - Absent 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 1 At 6:41 p.m., Councilman Glenn made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried. APPROVED: f~ ~~ Mayor Attest: e ~ G. Acting Clerk of Council= 9194 December 1, 1992 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held December 1, 1992, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were presents Nayor 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 J. Lyons, Asst. to the Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Paul Dellinger, News Media Chuck Talley, APCo Marvin Eanes Verlin Chrisley James E. Aust, Sr. Herman Largen Randolph Eley John Hawley The meeting was called to order by Nayor Hancock. Councilwoman Holston led the Pledge of Allegiance with the Invocation being given by Councilman Black. Following the roll call, Councilwoman Holston so moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 17, 1992, be approved after correction on page two (changing the name of Councilman J. R. Schrader to Councilman W. H. Schrader), and the minutes of the special meeting of November 23, 1992, be approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried. Mayor Hancock advised that the first item on the agenda was the annual taxicab public hearing, and as he was currently involved in a legal matter involving one of the taxi companies, he excused himself from participating in the hearing. ANNUAL TAXICAB Vice Mayor W. H. Schrader called the public hearing to order. Mr. PUBLIC Holycross stated that as required under Chapter 8, Article VII, Section FEARING 8-208 of the Town Code, a public hearing had been scheduled for the purpose of determining the number of public vehicles, taxicabs, and for- hire cars for which certificates shall be issued during the calendar year 1993, and for the purpose of determining to which persons such certificates shall be issued. For calendar year 1993, we have received three applications for taxicab certificates: ANNUAL TAXICAB PUBLIC HEARING, Cont. Verlin Chrisley (Blue and White/Deluxe Cabs) 12 James Edward Aust (Jim Dandy Taxi Service) 12 Herman Gene Largen (City Cabs of Pulaski) 10 Blue and White/Deluxe Cabs 12 Jim Dandy Cabs 10 22 1 Ordinance Committee Chairman Glenn excused himself from participa- ing in the Ordinance Committee because of potential conflict of interest. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that this matter be put into the Ordinance Committee for review and recommendation back to Council at the next meeting. Motion seconded Councilman Black and carried. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee Reports. PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS December 1, 1992 9195 Mr. Holycross advised that for calendar year 1992, the Town approved 22 certificates for the operation of taxicabs as follows, provided that any individual certificate would not be issued by the Town until that vehicle was inspected by the Police Department: Mr. Largen felt that he needed the requested 10 permits because a lot of people were not getting the transportation that they need. He felt that people had to wait for transportation. He also felt that he was fully qualified for the permits. Mr. Chrisley felt that people are not waiting for long periods of time. Also, Mr. Chrisley stated that he owned all the rights to City Cabs Inc. Mr. Aust stated that they had built the taxi service up from three cars and they were getting more customers every day and have a very minimum waiting time. Mr. Eley, attorney for Mr. Largen, felt that some additional service may be necessary and that the company that Mr. Largen was proposing was a new company and had nothing to do with any previous issue. There is still some civil litigation pending between Mr. Chrisley and Nr. Largen involving the sale, and unpaid money owned to Hr. Largen by Mr. Chrisley. At 4:09 p.m., Vice Mayor Schrader closed the public hearing. Chairman J. R. Schrader had no report other than interviews are continuing for the position of Director of Public Works. FINANCE COMMITTEE 9196 December 1, 1992 Chairman W. H. Schrader had no report. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Graham had no report. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairwoman Holston had no report. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Glenn had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock had no report. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT CABLE TV Mr. Terwilliger stated a letter had been received from Adelphia Cable on the increase in cable rates. He stated that under the existing franchise and cable law of 1984, the Council does not have any right to regulate the rate increase at this time. Comments from Council or as individuals may be sent to the FCC. Under the new act, the FCC has 180 days in which to formulate the regulations and rules, and until these are formulated we do not have any idea to what extent, if any, that we are going to be allowed to do any rate regulations. If we are allowed any, it is limited to the basic rate structure and not on the upper tiers. Regulations may or may not affect the equipment installation. We have to wait and see. Councilman D'Ardenne advised that the Supervisors had approved the franchise for county and asked if this was accurate, and public hearing conducted? Mr. Terwilliger a franchise for outside the Town limits bu authority within the Town. Pulaski County Board of the cable company for the it it was accurate, was a reported that the County had t Council was the franchising Mr. Terwilliger stated there should be a franchise for Pulaski County as well as Towns of Dublin and Pulaski. The Town of Pulaski franchise is not up for renewal until 1996. In our franchise, the Town has reserved the right that in the event the federal law changes, then the Town would have the right to go back and regulate the rates. If the FCC gives us that authority, we do not have to wait until the ten years are up. Upon inquiry from Councilman Graham, Mr. Holycross is to ascertain when cable will be available in the annexed area. TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE TREE GRANT Mr. Holycross reported that the Town has received a grant award in the amount of $3,300 for the planting of trees in Jackson Park and along Sixth Street, N.W. The grant, which is from the GreenVirginia December 1, 1992 TREE GRANT, Cont. Foundation, will be matched with $3,300 from current Town appropriations. 9197 Mr. Holycross further reported that the funds will be used to purchase and plant 24 trees in Jackson Park and an additional 20 trees along the Sixth Street Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Jefferson Avenue. In Jackson Park, 12 crabapple trees will be planted to replace the diseased elms located along the First Street boundary of the park; and 12 Bradford Pear trees will be planted along the southern boundary of the park to screen the park from the railroad tracks and the shopping center. Alon$ the Sixth Street Boulevard, 20 Kousa dogwood trees will be planted to replace the severely-pruned trees in that area. Mr. Holycross stated that because the diseased elms in Jackson Park present a continual maintenance problem for Appalachian Power, APCo will remove the elms in preparation of the new trees. The specifications will require the new trees to have a minimum caliper of 2-inches to 4-inches. With this grant, the Town will have received $8,850 in grant money over the last two years for the planting of trees; and will have planted 77 new trees in the community. Councilwoman Holston advised that she was in receipt of Small Business Administration and Natural Resources Development grant information that came to Pulaski Hain Street. This information was given to Mr. Lyons. DEPT. OF Mr. Holycross stated that the Federal Highway Administration has TRANSdirected the Virginia Department of Transportation to review and update the functional classification of all roads and streets within the Commonwealth. Under the classification systee, all streets with the Town are classified within one of the following categories: 1. Urban Principal Arterials (Route 11 and Route 99) 2. Urban Minor Arterials (Hob White Boulevard, Memorial Drive, Peppers Ferry Road, Dora Highway, Randolph Avenue, 3rd Street Downtown, Main Street Downtown) 3. Urban Collectors (Valley Street/Valley Road, Commerce Street, Altoona Street, Case Knife Road, Mount Olivet Road, and Alum Spring Road) 4. Local Street (All others not specifically listed above) Hr. Holycross stated that the Town Engineer has reviewed the reclassi- fication as prepared by VDOT and has found it to be consistent with the current classification of the above streets. RESOLU. Before Council was Resolution No. 92-28 which would concur with the Virginia Department of Transportation's functional classification of the streets and highways within the Town. Councilman J. R. Schrader so moved that reading of Resolution No. 92-28 be waived, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried. 9198 December 1, 1992 DEPT. OF TRANSPORATION RESOLUTION, Cont. Councilwoman Holston made a notion that Resolution No. 92-28 be adopted, seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader 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 - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Mr. Holycross requested an Executive Session on an economic development matter regarding prospect that has not announced an intention, 2.1-344 AS and two personnel matters on two specifically named individuals 2.1-344 Ai, with Councilman Graham requesting legal advice from counsel, 2.1-344 A7, and on motion made by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried on the following recorded vote, Council went into Executive Session: Charles D. Crispin - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye At 4:22 p.m., Council went into Executive Session. At 5:17 p.m., Council returned to regular session and waived reading of the Certification Resolution, on motion made by Councilman Glenn, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried. Councilman Glenn made a motion that certification resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried on the following recorded vote: Charles D. Crispin - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye I TOWN MANAGER At this time, Mr. Holycross submitted his letter of resignation RESIGNS which read as follows: "It is with mixed feelings that I hereby submit my letter of resignation, to be effective as of January 22, 1993, from the position of Town Hanager for the Town of Pulaski. I am leaving to accept the position of Town Manager for the Town of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Atlantic Beach is on a barrier island that is part of the southern outer banks. It is an opportunity for professional development as a manager of a resort community. It is also an opportunity to be the first manager of Atlantic Beach. I have enjoyed working with the current and previous Town Councils and I thank you for the opportunity to serve the residents of Pulaski. Lori, Jeffrey, and I will have fond memories of Pulaski, the mountains, and the friends that we leave behind. We sincerely wish each of you and December 1, 1992 9199 MR. HOLYCROSS RESIGNS, Cont. the community the very best in the future." Hayor Hancock stated that it was with deep regret that Council received this letter of resignation, and on a personal level, received with considerable sadness. Mayor Hancock also stated that Council had grown very fond of Don and that he had done an outstanding job in Pulaski. Council could understand his desire to move up in the world of public administration. Mayor Hancock stated that Atlantic Beach is very fortunate as they will get an outstanding Town Manager. lytr. Holycross was wished the best in this new undertaking and continued success in the future. Councilman Graham also expressed that Mr. Holycross was a good manager and that he and the Town would miss him. At 5:23 p.m. Councilman D'Ardenne made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried. APPROVED: G~ ~G~ Mayor Attest: ~• Clerk of Council 1 9200 December 14, 1992 Minutes of the special meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held December 14, 1992, at 7:45 a.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, 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 J. Lyons, Asst. to the Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Paul Dellinger, News Media Mr. and Mrs. Mike Jenkins Tommy Hodge John Hawley Jeff Hall Tom Compton Joe Williams Mildred Bolen Mayor Hancock welcomed visitors to the special Council Meeting. Following the roll call, Councilman Glenn so moved that Council go into Executive Session on a Personnel Matter, specifically named individual, under 2.1-344 A1, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried on the following recorded vote: Charles D. Crispin - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Aye EXECUTIVE J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black - Aye SESSION Roy H. D'Ardenne - Aye Alma H. Holston - Absent W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent Robert N. Glenn - Aye At 7:53 a.m., Councilwoman Holston arrived at meeting. At 8:05 a.m., Council returned to special session and waived reading of the Certification Resolution on motion made by C ouncilwoman Holston, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that Certification Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried on the following recorded vote: