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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-15-929202 December 15, 1992 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held December 15, 1992, at 6:.30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Council Members: Also Present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding Visitors: 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 Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Don E. Holycross, Town Manager Robert J. Lyons, Asst. to the Town Manager Ruth'A. Harrell, Clerk Dee Lindsey and Paul Dellinger, News Media Dean Hufford James E. Aust, Sr. Herman Largen Verlin Chrisley Marvin Eanes.• Marvin Andrews The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hancock. Mayor Hancock Yed the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the Invocation. Following the roll call, Councilman Glenn so moved that the minutes of the December 1, 1992, regular meeting of Council and the minutes of the special meeting of December 14, 1992, be approved. as submitted, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried. TAXICABS Mayor Hancock advised that the first item on agenda regards the issuance of taxicab permits. Mayor Hancock and Councilman Glenn excused themselves from this topic. Vice Mayor W. H. Schrader requested that Acting Chairwoman Holston give report and recommendation of the Ordinance Committee. Acting Chairwoman Holston stated that the Ordinance Committee had met twice on this issue and asked Mr. Terwilliger to explain the ordinance that had been prepared. Mr. Terwilliger read the proposed Ordinance No. 92-20 Awarding Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for Taxicab Operations for Calendar Year 1993. December 15, 1992 9203 TAXICABS, CONT. Councilman D'Ardenne so moved that Ordinance No. 92-20 be adopted as read by the Town Attorney, Mr. Terwilliger. Motion was seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried on the following recorded vote: Charles D. Crispin - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Aye ORDINANCE J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye ADOPTED Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye Alma H. Holston - No W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Abstain Councilman D'Ardenne made a motion that the certificates of Blue and White Cabs/Deluxe Cabs be approved to transfer to Herman G. Largen with the understanding that no certificates would be issued until satisfactory proof of the completion of the sale is furnished to the Town Manager. Motion 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, Jr. - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Abstain SIGN In hearing from the public, Mr. Marvin Andrews, 730 Summit Street, requested that a no parking sign be installed in alley from Summit Street to Bluff Street as this alley will not accommodate parking and the alley leads to his driveway. Mayor Hancock stated this alley would be reviewed to see what the Town could do to help this situation. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee Reports. PERSONNEL & PERSONNEL RELATIONS Chairman J. R. Schrader advised that the Personnel Committee had met December 7, 1992, in executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding a specific person and then met in special session on December 14 and appointed Mike Jenkins Public Works Director. Mayor Hancock reported that we are naw receiving applications for the position of Town Manager. The deadline for receipt of applications is January 8. FINANCE COMMITTEE UTILITIES COMMITTEE PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE No Report Mr. Holycross will follow up on the Agency on Aging's request for waiver of hook-up of water and sewer. MAYOR'S REPORT PULASKI Mayor Hancock reported that a Proclamation had been made on Sunday COUGAR a a public ceremony welcoming the Pulaski County High School Cougars home after winning the State Championship in Richmond. ^ 9204 December 15, 1992 The Town Council went on record with a similar oral resolution honoring the Cougars and coaches for the distinction of being number one in Virginia, on motion made by Councilwoman Holston, 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 Mayor Hancock also advised that the performance at the high school of Godspell was one of the most outstanding performances he had ever seen. This performance could easily have been the Barter Theatre or the Virginia Museum Theatre. It was one of the finest performances he had ever attended. There are a lot of talented young people that participated in this program. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT MUNICIPAL Mr. Terwilliger reported that he had attended a seminar on LIABILIT~unicipal Liability and some excellent lectures have been video taped and are available if there is an interest from Town Council. Mr. Terwilliger will furnish the handbook index for Council's review. Councilwoman Holston suggested Council might use this as part of the mini retreat. Mr. Terwilliger stated there might be some interest to the Planning Commission. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Holycross reported that the contract for street paving and STREETS drainage in the Cool Springs in the approximate amount of $108,500 has been awarded to Gallimore Paving of Pulaski County. The contract will be funded out of the Cool Springs Community Development Block Grant ($370,000) that was awarded to the Town. The budget for the street and drainage work was $125,940. It is hoped the Cool Springs project can be completed in the spring. Mr. Holycross reported that in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Town offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25. The offices will also be closed on January 1. LEGISLATIVE Mr. Holycross advised that a meeting had been scheduled with DAY Senator Bo Trumbo and Delegate Tommy Baker on Tuesday, December 29 at 12:45 p.m. at the Golden Corral. Also, other festivities regarding the reopening of the Courthouse are scheduled for this date. NUISANCE Mr. Lyons stated that Mr. Jack Bane owns an apartment building at 200 S. Washington Avenue which suffered heavy damage from fire in HOUSING August. The Fire Chief and the Building Inspector condemned this BOARD building. Mr. Bane appealed the condemnation order to the Housing Board ADJ. & of Adjustment and Appeals and after a series of meetings, the Housing APPEALS Board had granted Mr. Bane an opportunity to either repair the building or to demolish it. Mr. Bane has not met the Housing Board's conditions and at this point we would request the Town Council to authorize the December 15, 1992 9205 DECLARA.Charles D. Crispin - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Aye JUDGMT. 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 TV CABLE In answer to inquiry from Councilman Graham regarding when cable TV would be available in the annexed area, Mr. Holycross stated that we had talked with the cable company, but a little more research is needed as to the requirements of the franchise and also the requirements of the annexation agreement before a report is made to Council. Town Attorney to seek a declaratory judgment against Mr. Bane for the demolition of that property. Councilman J. R. Schrader made a motion that the Town Attorney be authorized to seek a declaratory judgment against Jack Bane for the demolition of a condemned apartment building located at 200 South Washington Avenue. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor W. H. Schrader and carried on the following recorded vote: At 7:05 p.m., Councilwoman Holston left the Council Meeting to attend another meeting. At this time, Mayor Hancock opened the scheduled public hearing to be held jointly with the Town Planning Commission for the purpose of considering a request by Appalachian Power Company for a conditional use for the construction of a new electrical substation. The proposed substation would be located on property currently owned by Appalachian Power near Edens Distributing. The proposed site for the substation is zoned M-1, Limited Industrial, and the substation would require conditional use approval by the Town Council under the regulations for that zoning district. PUBLIC HF~tan~ing Commission Members Present: William T. Smith, Jr., John Sadler, Roy H. D'Ardenne, Joseph L. Weddle, Katy Kirk, Matthew Olsen Others Present: Rebekah Corso, Secretary Visitors: CONDITIONAL USE APCo R. B. Kilgore Don Dent Ron Poff B. C. Jones Mr. Joe Weddle abstained from discussion of this topic and from voting as he is an employee of Appalachian Power Company. Mr. Kilgore stated that the Appalachian Power Company representatives were available to answer any questions regarding their request, or were available for a detailed presentation. There were no comments from the public for or against this proposed conditional use. Councilman Black asked for location of access road to the towers. Mr. Kilgore reported this would be on existing road that they had used 9206 December 15, 1992 APCO, Conditional Use Request earlier, and it would be improved and upgraded. Mr. Terwilliger stated a citizen had inquired if APCo would be giving up the easements they have where their present transmission lines are operated, when they take down their tower, will the easements be given up to the property owners. Mr. Kilgore stated that they would, over a period of time, remove the towers as they would no longer have a use for them. He did not anticipate they would have any need for the easement once the project is completed. Mr. Kilgore will research this more thoroughly. Councilman J. R. Schrader inquired as to how the towers would be taken down. He felt that the Town might be able to use material for foot bridges. Mr. Kilgore stated they would be taken down by the most economical method. Anytime that they remove property, APCo requires that they very closely account for it because it becomes part of the expense of operating. At 7:10 p.m. Mayor Hancock adjourned the public hearing. After discussion by the Planning Commission, Acting Chairman D'Ardenne stated that the Planning Commission will meet January 4, 1993, and a recommendation will be discussed at that time. The matter can then be brought back to Town Council at their meeting on January 5, 1993. At 7:14 p.m. Councilman Graham made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried. ATTEST: APPROVED: ~~ ~ C2~ GOG~~ Mayor ~,~ Clerk of Council