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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-939320 September 21, 1993 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held September 21, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. _ There were present.: Vice Mayor W. H. Schrader, Jr., presiding Council Members: J. R. Schrader, Jr., Andrew L. Graham, _ E. G. Black, Jr., Alma H. Holston, Robert N. Glenn Also Presents Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney ,_ Thomas M: Combiths, Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey, :Paul Dellinger, Edward Sherman, .News Media Chris Dux Kevin Meyer Barry Buckner The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor W. H. Schrader. Councilman J. R. Schrader led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilwoman Holston gave the Invocation. Following the roll call, Councilwoman Holston so moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 7, 1993, be approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. PUBLIC HEARING Vice Mayor Schrader stated that first on the agenda was a public HOSPITAL hearing regarding a request by Pulaski Community Hospital for a COND'L. Conditional Use for the construction of an attached addition to the USE hospital that will house a proposed radiation oncology service at 2400 Lee Highway. Mr. Combiths stated that the Pulaski Community Hospital is proposing an expansion of the existing hospital for a cancer treatment center. The cancer treatment center is also a pending application that the hospital has for a Certificate of Public Need to the Virginia Commissioner of Health. It is believed a final decision on the application is be received in January or February, 1994. The location is zoned R-1 (Residential) and the proposed expansion of the hospital requires a conditional use permit. ~~ I ~~ Mr. Combiths reported that expansion would cover approximately 10,000 square feet and would employ twelve persons or more. Staff has reviewed this conditional use and had no concerns, and no adverse comments have been received from the community. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this request (93-36CU) and the Planning Sept. 21, 1993 9321 Commission recommended approval of the conditional use. Mr. Dux, administrator for the Pulaski Community Hospital, advised that this is a service that is. desperately needed in the New River Valley. He also stated that they appreciate the support they have received from the Town. Councilwoman Holston stated that Town Council needed to approve this conditional use. Upon inquiry from Councilman J. R. Schrader, Mr. Dux reported that they already have their schematic drawings. At this point they do not have working drawings, electrical, etc. After going out to bid, construction should start in approximately one month once the State approves the application. For the record, Mr. Combiths deported that his family is negotiating with Pulaski Community Hospital on the purchase of property owned by his family. After talking with the Town Attorney, they did not feel this was a conflict because this expansion is taking place on site. At 7x06 p.m., Vice Mayor Schrader closed the public hearing. Vice Mayor Schrader advised that the Planning Commission approved the Pulaski County Hospital's application at their meeting on September 13, 1993. Before Council was Ordinance No. 93-25 Permitting an Expansion of Use Defined as a Conditional Use at Pulaski Community Hospital at 2400 Lee Hiqhway. Councilman Glenn made a motion that reading of Ordinance No. 93-25 be waived, seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that Ordinance No. 93-25 be adopted, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried on the following recorded vote: ORDINANCE 93-25 ADOPTED Charles D. Crispin - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Slack, Jr. - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye As there were no further comments from the public, Vice Mayor Schrader called for Council Committee Reports. PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS GREEN Chairman J. R. Schrader reported that the Personnel Committee had Thum~et September 8, 1993. The Committee entered Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter concerning the Green Thumb Program. Mr. Combiths stated that the Town has enjoyed Elizabeth Wszalek for the past several years working as Museum Clerk and paid through the Green Thumb Program. As this is a training program, the time has come that she will have to move on. We have been assured by the Regional Coordinator for Southwest Virginia that she will continue to be gainfully employed in another part of the community. Elizabeth will be with the Town until the end of September. 9322 Sept. 21, 1993 APPTS. The Personnel Committee recommended that Councilwoman Alma Holston NRV AGENC~e reappointed as Town representative and Councilman E. G. Black, ON alternate, to the New River Valley Agency on Aging, seconded by AGING 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, Jr. - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Chairman Schrader stated the committee also discussed appointments to the Beautification Committee and Recreation Commission. After a meeting with the Town Manager and Director of Recreation Chairman Schrader stated he has a list of names which will be discussed later for consideration for appointment to the Recreation Commission, both Town and County. APPT. ARB Chairman Schrader reported that the Planning Commission recommended, and he so moved, that Mr. Matt Olsen be appointed to fill the remainder of Roy D'Ardenne's term on the Architectural Review Board. Motion was seconded by Councilman Black 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, Jr. - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye INSURANCE Councilman Graham stated that he had heard our Town medical insurance is not quite as good as it used to be, and he recommended that the Personnel Committee meet with Town administration, review this matter, and bring a report back to Council. FINANCE COMMITTEE UDAG APPLIC. Chairman Schrader stated that the Finance Committee met on September 10 and September 14. An Executive session was held on May 10 to discuss a UDAG application for a downtown business prospect. Also, it was requested that the Town Manager provide an update on the March supplemental tax billing. Chairman Schrader reported that at the meeting of September 14, representatives from Ernst & Young presented WATER the interim rate recommendations for the Water Fund. It is proposed the water rates be increased 24 percent across-the-board effective October 1, 1993 to June 30, 1994 only. Chairman Schrader stated that Ernst & Young will provide the final report containing recommendations regarding the rate structure in approximately two months. It is anticipated that an adjustment of the rate structure would be effective July 1, 1994. Also, Ernst & Young will be developing recommendations on capital charges and proposed rates for the next five years along with an analysis on the impact on customer classes. Chairman Schrader advised that a public hearing would be held on September 28, 1993, 7x00 p.m. to consider the rate increase and subsequent budget amendment. Sept. 21, 1993 9323 UTILITIES COMMITTEE PEPPERS FERRY Chairman Graham had no report for the Utilities Committee, however, he had distributed a Peppers Ferry Report, highlighting information of particular interest to Town Council. Chairman Graham stated that the Town is still due a considerable amount in construction funds and it is hoped Peppers Ferry can get this reimbursed to the Town within the next month. Also, Chairman Graham reported that Council had received a brochure from Draper-Aden which includes an article on Y test meters. Council Members were urged to read this article. He felt that some of the Town's meters were not accurate. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairwoman Holston had no report. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Glenn had no report. FIRE Mr. Terwilliger stated that the Fire Chief had asked that the Ordinance Committee consider an ordinance to change the burning ban. An Ordinance Committee meeting will be scheduled. MAYOR'S REPORT INDUSTRYVice Mayor Schrader stated a Paoclamation had been prepared declaring September 20-24 as Industry Appreciation Week, and we should thank our industries for what they have done and the impact they have had on our Town and County in providing the base for taxes and employment. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT L1 Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT DATE CHG. Mr. Combiths reported that Council will need to change the October 19th regular Council Meeting date because Members of Council will be attending the Virginia Municipal League Conference during this time. Councilman Graham made a motion that the October 19th meeting be changed to October 26, 1993, at 7s00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. Mr. Combiths reported that the September 28 public hearing will also include a budget amendment which has been duly noticed. POLICE Mr. Combiths reported that the Police Department is currently recruiting for three Police Officer positions. In talking with the Chief of Police, there is a good chance that next week, one of the positions will be filled. The other two positions may need to wait until the Police Academy in the spring. Mr. Combiths was confident with the staffing of the Police Department and they foresee no problems. 9324 Sept. 21, 1993 PARKING Mr. Combiths stated that the Mayor and Council had requested the MAIN staff to continue to work with Main Street merchants on the parking. ST. The merchants supported an additional temporary parking space on the south side of Main Street, in front of Martin's Pharmacy, and an additional two temporary parking spaces tandem between Appalachian and the theatre for customers paying bills at Appalachian and also for carry out service for the restaurant at this location. The merchants felt that we should keep the loading/unloading parking space. Mr. Combiths stated that with Council's permission, we would go ahead and do the proper signage. Councilwoman Holston advised that she would not be at the public hearing on September 28, however, she would leave a written statement for this meeting. Mr. Terwilliger requested an executive session on a personnel matter - specific named individual; a legal matter - New River Resource Authority; and an economic development matter - involving an industry that has not yet announced their plans. At 7:22 p.m. Council went into executive session under 2.1-344, A1, A7 and A5 on motion made by Councilman Glenn,:~seconded by Councilman Black 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, Jr. - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. , -.Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye At 8:01 p.m., Council returned to regular session and waived reading of the Certification Resolution on motion made by Councilwoman Holston, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. Councilman Glenn made a motion that Certification Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilwoman Holsto n and carried on the following recorded votes Charles D. Crispin - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye At 8:03 p.m. Councilman Glenn made a motion that Council Adjourn, seconded by Councilman Graham and carrie d. APPROVED: WALTER RADER, V E MAYOR Attest: ~. C erk of Council