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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-90_~ September 18, 1990 8811 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held September 18, 1990, 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., Mary Lou Copenhaver, James R. Neighbors, Andrew L. Graham, W. H. Schrader,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, Southwest Times Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Warner Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Montgomery Mrs. Polly Mitchell Mr. Bill Martin Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hurst Mrs. Virginia Kirkland Mr. Purdue Mrs. Frazier Officer Frank Thompson Chief E. J. Williams Mrs. Betty Steger 3 Area Citizens [: The Invocation was given by Mayor Hancock. On motion made by Councilwoman Copenhaver and carried, the minutes 4, 1990, and minutes of the special approved as submitted. Holston, seconded by Councilwoman of the regular meeting of September meeting of September 7, 1990, were POLICE Mrs. Betty Steger, registered speaker, gave an exciting progress report on the Neighborhood Watch Program. Through Mrs. Steger's efforts, as well as Officer Frank Thompson and Chief Williams contribution, this program has been very successful in her area and is being brought into other neighborhoods in the Town. Also, McGruff Houses are being designated for the safety of our school children. Mayor Hancock expressed appreciation to Mrs. Steger for her positive contributions in improving our Town. ZONING Registered speaker J. B. Warner, representing Concerned Citizens for Planned Progress, addressed Council with the suggestion of Town meetings being held every three months to address issues that citizens wanted to discuss. He also stated that the zoning ordinance was not valid, the Town does not have a comprehensive plan, and the zoning map was not updated. Further, he requested that 140' up on west side of Peppers Ferry Road be graded and right of way obtained for future 8812 September 18, 1990 ZONING building of sidewalk for shopping center. Mr. Warner also brought up the subject of the proffers and them being accepted by the developer of the shopping center. The suggested Town meetings referred to the Public Relations Committee of Council, however, it was pointed out that the public was invited to attend all of the council meetings. Co-Chairwoman Holston advised that the Public Operations committee had viewed the requested sidewalk on Peppers Ferry Road but it was the consensus of the commit that it could possibly create a hazardous situation on this road. Af further discussion, the motion was made by Councilman Crispin that th matter be referred back to the Public Operations Committee, seconded Councilman Glenn and carried. Mr. Holycross reported that all proffers that were approved and accepted by the Council in approving the conditional zoning would still be in place. These conditions were not submitted to developer for his acceptance or denial - those were the conditions that were established when the extension was granted. The developer has no choice but to comply with these conditions. Mr. Holycross does not have the authority to waive the .conditions, they run with the land and the zoning. The developer automatically has to comply with those proffers and requirements. He does not see any problem with how the project is going forward. Mr. Terwilliger stated that language in developer's letter is satisfactory from a legal standpoint. The conditions as put forth by the Town Council in the original ordinance and the conditions of the extension are valid in his opinion. Mr. Bill Martin, Hickory Ave., addressed Council with the complaint WATER of his increased water bill. Mr. Martin stated he was billed for 17,000 gallons of water and he did not use this amount. Mr. Purdue and Mrs. Frazier, also living on Hickory Ave., were in attendance and they had experienced an increase in their water billings. Mr. Holycross was requested to review these complaints and if necessary, refer them to Utilities Committee. Mr. Polly Mitchell, Prospect Ave., reported tha correction needs to be made in computer as error was found in reporti her using 900,000 gallons of water. As no further comments were received from the public, Mayor Hancock asked for Council Committee Reports. PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE HOUSING BD. Chairwoman Copenhaver made a motion that Erin Wiggington be ADJUST. & appointed to the Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals to fill APPEALS existing vacancy with term to expire July 17, 1993. Appointment effective September 18, 1990. Motion seconded by Vice Mayor Neighbors and carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Neighbors had no report, however, requested that a meeting be scheduled. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Graham had no report. September 18, 1990 8813 PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT ZONING Councilman W. H. Schrader reported that that the public hearing on PH the Walter Gravely request to operate a junk car storage, crushing and recycling business on Dora Highway should be rescheduled, and so moved that this joint public hearing on Conditional Use Application #90-9CU be rescheduled for October 2, 1990, at 4:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Crispin and carried. ZONING He also reported that Commission had heard a request by Lucas pg Construction and Development, Inc. to rezone a parcel of property on Bob White Blvd. from R-1 Residential to B-2 General Business so as to allow the development of businesses such as a convenience store, financial institution, offices and other purposes. Property is located on the north side of Bob White Blvd., between Hillcrest Drive and Newbern Road. Councilman Schrader so moved that a joint public hearing be scheduled for October 16, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. seconded by Vice Mayor Neighbors and carried. Councilman Schrader also stated the Commission had approved the ALLE~treet name "McMillan Lane" for the alley off Commerce Street. The alley naming impacts two residences who have indicated their approval of the street name. Councilman Crispin expressed concern about Critzer School being across from area asking to be rezoned on Bob White Blvd. as this is a very busily traveled road. He would like to see some provisions made to assure that the children are protected in the event that something is built that would attract children. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman W. H. Schrader had no report. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MAIN STREE~o-Chairwoman Holston stated that the committee had met and reviewed Downtown Improvement Proqram. The PMI Project Manager had highlighted each element of the Landscape and Public Improvement Plan and estimated project costs. Another meeting is recommended to discuss funding of the projects. The deadline to expend the Downtown Improvements Bond is December 22, 1990. Mr. Holycross will look up cost of preparing this report as requested by Councilman Crispin. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report, however, he requested an Executive Session on 3 legal matters. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT CENSUS Mr. Holycross reported that we had filed a formal objection to the U. S. Census Bureau on the 1990 census count. We have objected to the census count in two census blocks. It appeared they missed a portion of x$14 Sept. 18, 1990 the Washington Square Apartments as well as Pulaski Village. It is estimated they missed approximatley 102 units. The Southwest Times was requested to run ads on persons missed. LANDFILL Mr. Holycross stated that a preliminary geotechnical evaluation had (WYTHE) been received on site 39 for the proposed Wythe County/Bland County landfill. This site is 4.5 miles from the Town's raw water intake. Core drillings were made on the site and the preliminary information indicates that the site is suitable for a landfill but the suitability is based upon depth to bedrock, soil composition and level of ground water. The preliminary report indicates the site has approximately 5 years of life as a landfill. The 20 acres of the site draining into Peak Creek have been eliminated from consideration as usable acreage. It has been recommended that an evaluation be made of the other remaining site #2. If they decide to pursue site #39, the next step would be an extensive boring program on the site to determine direction and flow of the ground water, the depth to bedrock, the structural integrity of the bedrock and the actual usable acreage on the site. Mr. Holycross will attend the next public meeting scheduled for October 2, 7:00 p.m. and report back to Council. Mr. Holycross reported the Fire Prevention Parade is scheduled for Thursday, October 11, 6:30 p.m. Mr. Holycross reported that we had closed this date on the FmHA N&W loan for the train station. This will reimburse the General Fund for TRAIN some of the expenditures on the train station. STATION MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock reported that he would be attending the Governor's Rural Economic Development Conference on September 21. He also attended the first meeting of the Commission on Population Growth and Development in Richmond. VML had nominated Mayor Hancock to this Commission. At 8:26 p.m. Councilman Crispin so moved that Council go into Executive Session on 3 legal matters under 2.1-344 A7 and a personnel matter A1, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried on the following recorded vote: Charles D. Crispin - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye At 9:15 p.m. Council returned to regular session and waived reading of the Certification Resolution on motion made by Vice Mayor Neighbors, seconded by Councilman W.H. Schrader and carried. As required by legislature, no smoking signs have been posted in the elevator and at cashiers in Treasurer's office. They will also be posted in Council Chambers. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that Certification Resolution be adopted, seconded by Vice Mayor Neighbors and carried on the following recorded vote: September 18, 1990 Charles D. Crispin - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. S chrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Gary C. Hancock - Aye RESOLUTION ADOPTED CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION 815 WHEREAS, the Pulaski Town Council has convened an executive meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmation recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and, WHEREAS, 52.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by this Pulaski Town Council that such executive meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the PULASKI TOWN COUNCIL hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the executive meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Pulaski Town Council. At 9:20 p.m. on motion made by Vice Mayor Neighbors, seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried, Council adjourned. APPROVED: yor Attest: Clerk of Council