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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-93February 2, 1993 9219 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held February 2, 1993, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding Council Members: Charles D. Crispin, J. R. Schrader, Jr., Roy H. D'Ardenne, W. H. Schrader, Jr., Andrew L. Graham, E. G. Black, Jr., Alma H. Holston, Robert N. Glenn Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Robert J. Lyons, Acting Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Paul Dellinger, News Media Henderson Randolph The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hancock. ~' Councilman Crispin led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation was given by Councilman D'Ardenne. Following the roll call, Councilwoman Holston so moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 19, 1993, be approved as submitted after corrections, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried. As there were no comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee Reports. PUBLIC AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS Chairman J. R. Schrader advised that the Personnel Committee had met with full Council on January 25, 1993, and entered Executive Session to discuss the appointment of Town Manager. The Personnel Committee also met on February 1, 1993, with the full Council invited. Chairman Schrader reported that a job analysis graduate class from Radford University will be reviewing the Town's job descriptions, interviewing Town employees and writing revised job descriptions. At the end of the semester, the revised job descriptions will be provided to the Town. Chairman Schrader reported that the Personnel Committee entered executive session, under section 2.1-344 (A1) to discuss A} appointments to replace former Town Manager Don Holycross on the Pepper's Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority and New River Resource Authority; and B) Town Manager recruitment. Chairman Schrader stated that the Town's seats on the Pepper's Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority are held by John Johnston 9220 February 2, 1993 and the former Town Manager Don E. Holycross. The alternate member is Councilman Andrew Graham. GRAHAM The Personnel Committee recommended, and Chairman Schrader so APPT. moved, that Councilman Graham be appointed to the Pepper's Ferry seat TO vacated by Mr. Holycross and Acting Town Manager Robert J. Lyons be PEPPERS appointed to the alternate member seat, seconded by Councilwoman Holston FERRY and carried . Lyons Chairman Schrader stated that the Personnel Committee recommended, Alt, and he so moved, that the Town Council recommend to Pulaski County that Acting Town Manager Robert J. Lyons be temporarily appointed to the New LYONS River Resource Authority, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried. APPT. NRRA Chairman Schrader stated that after the Town completes the selection of Town Manager, the Town will also solicit residents from the Town who would be interested in serving on the Authority. After reviewing the list of interested citizens, the Town will recommend several nominations to the County for their further review and appointment. Mayor Hancock stated that several interviews had been scheduled for Town Manager position. He further stated that all the work of the Personnel Committee and of all Council Members was appreciated. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman W. H. Schrader had no report, however, he stated that the committee had several items to review and Mr. Lyons will schedule a Finance Committee meeting. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Graham reported that a tentative meeting had been scheduled for 7:00 a.m. February 16 regarding the sewer corrosion study. All Council Members were urged to attend. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairwoman Holston had no report, however, the Public Operations Committee is scheduled to meet at 4:00 p.m. on February 3. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Glenn had no report. Mayor Hancock inquired about the trash going up to Brookmont, with Mr. Lyons reporting that the Town Attorney is working on the complaints received regarding Altoona Street. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock had no report. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT February 2, 1993 9221 Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT WATER Mr. Lyons reported that the Virginia Department of Health has assessed the Town and each Virginia waterworks operations with a Waterworks Operation Fee of $1.50 for each water service connection. This money will be used to assist localities in complying with the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. This is a one-time assessment for the period of October, 1992 - September, 1993, and shows up on the water bills as "State Tax". These monies will be forwarded to the State when received. RIGHTS-OF Mr. Lyons advised that the Town has two Wytheville Community WAY College civil engineering students who are performing a right-of-way survey for us. This basically involves looking at undeveloped rights- of-way in the Town, determining if there are any utilities present and if Council has taken any previous action, and then actually coming up with a recommendation on whether the Town might consider closing the right-of-way. Once the information is gathered, Council will review to see if we might get some of these off the Town rolls and into private property owners. Mr. Lyons reported that the interns are completing the project for a civic engineering class and are not paid by the Town. POLICE Mr. Lyons stated an additional Police car had been purchased from Pulaski Motors for staff. The price was $1,000 below the state contract price and funds were available. Mr. Lyons further reported that in observance of President's Day, the Town Offices will be closed on Monday, February 15, 1993. NRVPDC Councilman D'Ardenne advised that in the New River Valley Planning District Commission minutes, it is noted that a steering committee has been meeting in regards to the Defense Conversion Plan that is being sponsored by the EDA. This group of elected officials as well as administrative officials from the Army and Hercules are putting together an economic development strategy. This is of interest to Council in that it affects many of our citizens. Councilman D'Ardenne requested that the administrative staff contact the Planning District Commission for copies of the steering committee's minutes, as the steering committee is working under their jurisdiction. COUNCIL Mr. Terwilliger clarified that under 2.1-344 Al when interviewing candidates for chief administrative officer, prior to any closed session for the purpose of interviews, Town Council must announce in open meeting that such executive or closed meeting shall be held in a disclosed or undisclosed location within 15 days thereafter. Mayor Hancock announced that within the next 15 days, the Town Council would be conducting interviews for the position of Town Manager. At 4:14 p.m. Vice Mayor Schrader made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried. APP VED: ~~~ ~ ~~~ Ma or ATTEST: Clerk of Council