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Home My WebLink About05-18-939258 May 18, 1993 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held May 18, 1993, at 7:00 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, Andrew L. Graham, E. G. Black, Jr., Alma H. Holston, Robert N. Glenn Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager Robert J. Lyons, Asst. Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Paul Dellinger, News Media Bill Warden Melvin Chrisley The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gary C. Hancock. Councilman J. R. Schrader led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman D'Ardenne gave the Invocation. Following the roll call, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1993, were approved as submitted on motion made by Councilwoman Holston, seconded by Councilman Crispin and carried. Mayor Hancock welcomed visitors to the Council Meeting with a special welcome to Mr. Thomas Combiths, our new Town Manager. Mayor Hancock asked that Council keep Vice Mayor Schrader in their prayers in the loss of his Father. Mayor Hancock advised that a public hearing was scheduled for this meeting on Planning Commission Case No. 93-26CU, a request by Melvin and Rhonda Chrisley for a conditional use to expand Woody's Restaurant, 1211 Lee Highway. PUBLIC HEARING WOODY'S Mr. Lyons reported that the location of Woody's Restaurant is zoned COND. 8-1 (local business district} and the proposed expansion requires a USE conditional use. The expansion includes a patio and horseshoe pit. Since Woody's Restaurant was in operation prior to the adoption of the Zoning Code in 1987, it did not require approval of a conditional use. Mr. Lyons also reported that Woody's is proposing to construct a 10 ft. fence at the northern end of the building. Woody's proposes to allow customers to take food and alcoholic beverages from the restaurant outside onto the patio. J f] May 18, 1993 9259 Mr. Chrisley used a map to illustrate his plans. In answer to inquiry, Mr. Chrisley advised that a wooden fence would be built and the playing of horseshoes would cease at 10:00 p.m. Mr. Lyons stated that the Planning Commission reviewed Mr. Chrisley's application on May 10 and recommended approval of the application as submitted. As there were no further comments from the public, at 7:07 p.m., the public hearing was closed. Councilman Glenn made a motion that reading of Ordinance No. 93-13 Permitting an Expansion of Use Defined as a Conditional Use at Woody's Restaurant at 1211 Lee Highway be waived, seconded by Councilwoman Holston, and carried. Councilman Glenn made a motion that Ordinance No. 93-13 be adopted, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried on the following recorded vote: ORDINANCE 93-13, CONDITIONAL USE, ADOPTED Charles D. Crispin - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent Roy H. D'Ardenne - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee Reports. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Schrader Chairman J. R./had no report. FINANCE COMMITTEE UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Graham reported that the Utilities Committee had met May 4, 1993. The Committee entered executive session to discuss a legal matter regarding the water purchase agreement. WATER FUND Chairman Graham advised that the Finance and Utilities Committees met on May 15, 1993, and reviewed a water fund study prepared by staff. The preliminary meeting reviewed the study and Town Council and staff will be having additional meetings regarding the water fund. PEPPERS Chairman Graham advised that information had been distributed FERRY regarding Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority and he urged Town Council to read this information. Also included with this information was a copy of Peppers Ferry's budget. The cost of treating our wastewater has not increased. Chairman Graham further reported that it is planned that the Peppers Ferry bonds will be refinanced. The five proposals are on file in the Town Manager's office. Chairman W. H. Schrader was absent. 9260 May 18, 1993 Mayor Hancock stated he understood that the budget would be in the hands of Town Council by Friday, and the first budget work session will be held Monday, May 24th, 7:00 a.m. Additional sessions will be Wednesday, May 26 and Friday, May 28 at 7:00 a.m. TRAIN Mayor Hancock advised that the train station was also discussed in STATION the May 15 meeting. He felt it was the general consensus of Council that we finish this project. There is money still in the account that will be sufficient to take care of the remainder of the interior work plus the concrete pad around the station. Landscaping work would still need to be done. Council will need to address several questions raised, 1) disposition of the bus station building, 2) and we are also looking into the status of the extension of the trail into Town. Tanks have been removed at the station and we are still waiting for a final report from the State Water Control Board. Mayor Hancock also stated that with Town Council's authorization, he would appoint a committee to come back to Council with some input, particularly on the use of the bus station building. Councilman Graham stated he would like for the committee to be all inclusive - what to do with the filling station, someone from Town staff contact the State Water Control Board, and give Council a total cost picture and then the Town could get the whole thing done instead of piece meal. Chairman Graham also suggested that Mayor Hancock put a time limit on the committee to bring suggestions in within 30-60 days. Councilman Crispin requested that the cost estimate be an all up cost including Town labor so at least we know how much cost went into the project even though it is the Town's property and Town labor would be used. PUBLIC OPERATIONS Chairwoman Holston had no report, however, she stated a Public Operations Committee meeting would be scheduled. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Glenn had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT PULASKI Mayor Hancock advised that a letter had been received from Mr. THEATRE Joseph Morgan asking that the Town share in the cost of making temporary repairs to the roof of the Pulaski Theatre building. This request was referred to the Finance Committee for their review. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT May 18, 1993 9261 Mr. Combiths reported that on May 31, Memorial Day, the Town Offices will be closed. Mr. Combiths stated that June 5 is the due date for all real estate taxes. WATER RATE Mr. Combiths advised that on Tuesday, May 25, 7:30 a.m., Mr. Bill Aden of Draper Aden will make a presentation to Mayor and Town Council on the research that they have done on water rates state-wide and to have a question, answer and research time together. Mr. Combiths stated he felt fortunate to be in Pulaski and working for the community. He was impressed with newspaper articles regarding a Wytheville business that will be moving to downtown Pulaski and also Mr. Stallard of C & P Telephone Company advised that there were a lot of places they could have put their facility but they chose Pulaski because of the high caliber of people in the community and being such a lovely community. Also, Mr. Combiths stated that the Governor School received an excellent evaluation for its faculty, the courses, etc. MAIN Mayor Hancock stated that the Main Street will be having a special ST. day on May 29 and invited all of Council to attend. It will be an "all in one" ribbon cutting for Main Street. Thanks will be extended to Mr. Roscoe Cox for all he has been able to do on Main Street. C&P Mayor Hancock advised that Mr. Stallard of C & P had stated they were very impressed with Pulaski and the work force here which was one reason they decided to extend their hours and add 30 new jobs. Mayor Hancock stated that we appreciate Mr. Stallard's efforts and also the efforts of Senator Boucher. ECON.DEV. Councilwoman Holston stated that on May 26, the Director of the Department of Housing & Community Development, Secretary of Economic Development and someone from the Governor's Office along with Teresa Lynch, Main Street Director, will be in Pulaski. This group will also visit the Industrial Park and will have lunch at the train station at 12:15 and visit the stores in downtown Pulaski. Councilman Glenn advised that breakfast will be served on May 29 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. in his office on Main Street. ENTERPISE Mayor Hancock advised that the Town and County can seek Enterprise ZONE Zone designations. Mr. Lyons stated that Delegate Baker will be forwarding us information on the Enterprise Zones which will be shared with Town Council when received. Councilwoman Holston advised that only two towns were named Pulaski and Giles, and if we pass everything we are definitely in. PEAK CREEK Councilman Glenn advised that citizens on East Main Street had made a request that a footbridge be constructed across Peak Creek to the First Street parking lot from behind the C & P building. This request referred to the Public Operations Committee. 9262 May 18, 1993 At 7:30 p.m., Councilman Glenn made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman Slack and carried. APPROVED: Attext: `t ..J~1 lerk of Council 1