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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-90December 18, 1990 8861 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held December 18, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock Council Members: Charles D. Crispin, J. R. Schrader, Jr., Mary Lou Copenhaver, James R. Neighbors, Andrew L. Graham, Alma H. Holston Robert N. Glenn Planning Commission Members: Dr. A. W. Anneski, Chairman William T. Smith, Jr. Roy D'Ardenne Roy David Warburton Joe Weddle Andy McCready Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Don E. Holycross, Town Manager Robert J. Lyons, Asst. to the Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Rebekah Corso, Secretary Visitors:: Dee Lindsey and Paul Dellinger - News Media William A. Hall, Fire Chief Mrs. William A. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Robbie Cecil Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hall and children Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. Claud Kirkland Mr. J. B. Warner The Invocation was given by Vice Mayor Neighbors. On motion made by Councilwoman Holston, seconded by Councilman Glenn, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 1990, were approved as recorded. Mayor Hancock presented and read a Resolution honoring retiring Fire Chief William A. Hall. Councilwoman Copenhaver so moved that Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Crispin and carried on the following recorded vote: RESOLUTION FIRE CHIEF BILL HALL Charl es D. Crispin - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye 8862 December 18, 1990 RESOLUTION HONORING WILLIAM A. HALL UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE TOWN OF PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, William A. "Bill" Hall joined the Pulaski Fire Department in 1955 as a volunteer; became a full time member in March, 1957; was certified by the state as an instructor in 1960; and became the Town's first full time assistant fire chief in 1963; and, WHEREAS, on February 17, 1964, William A. "Bill" Hall became the Fire Chief of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. Since that time, the Pulaski Fire Department has grown and developed under his leadership a has become recognized as an outstanding department. Chief Hall developed a training program and constructed a regional training facility that is utilized by more than thirty fire departments. He began an educational program in the public schools that has continued for more than twenty years and instituted a program of inspection and consultation of area businesses so that fire prevention was accomplished; and, throughout his term he personally directed the men under his command in fighting countless fires so that the lives and property of the citizens of the area were protected; and, WHEREAS, after more than thirty-five years of service to the Town of Pulaski, Chief Hall has given notice that he wishes to retire; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, that the Town Council should and hereby does recognized the outstanding achievements of William A. "Bill" Hall to the safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Pulaski and on behalf of the Town and its citizens extends its thanks and its best wishes for a well deserved retirement. This Resolution is effective upon adoption as is adopted this 18th day of December, 1990, by unanimous vote of the Town Council of the To of Pulaski, Virginia. Mayor Hancock stated this resolution was presented in sadness because the Town would be losing one of its' most devoted department heads and public servants. Happy, because Chief Hall would be retiring and hopefully enjoy himself more and be with his family more. A plaque honoring Chief Hall was also presented, as well as a key to the Town which was the first key the Council has given. Mayor Hancock expressed appreciation to Chief Hall for the lives he has saved, the property he has saved, and his 35 years of dedicated work for the Town. Mrs. Hall was presented a poinsettia with Council's appreciation in her support of Chief Hall. Chief Hall stated he had the cooperation of all the Councils, Mayors, Town Managers, employees and public. Everyone had done their job and the Fire Department had a good force. Councilman Graham stated that in all his years as Council Member, he had not received a citizen complaint regarding the Fire Department. Next on agenda was a public hearing held jointly with the Town of December 18, 1990 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Pulaski Planning Commission to gather comments on the proposed Comprehensive Plan. Dr. Anneski stated he felt Plan was well prepared. Mr. Claud Kirkland stated he had not had an opportunity to read the plan, but had read an editorial. But it seemed to him we have a very complicated plan. He asked what the plan called for in the way of zoning in the area of Peppers Ferry Road and Memorial Drive. They were concerned about this area as being residential and he hoped Council would look at it as a residential area. He requested that Council read the plan carefully as it was important that we have a good plan for our Town. Mr. Lyons stated the comprehensive plan serves as a flexible document which will guide the town in the future. Specific zoning questions will be administered by the zoning code and it would go through the Planning Commission. Comprehensive plan would not necessarily specify zoning for that area. The land use map serves as a guide. When the 1990 census information is available, we can incorporate this and update the tables in the plan. Mr. McCready, Mr. D'Ardenne and Mr. Smith gave comments regarding the plan. Councilman Crispin stated he had compared plan with the 1984 plan and did not see a significant difference between the two. He did not believe we had accomplished very much from the 1984 plan. He asked how much we paid for the outside consulting work. He felt plan should tell us where we are going. Mayor Hancock stated Council would review the comprehensive plan and would schedule a work session on it. At 7:20 p.m. the public hearing was adjourned. As there were no comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee reports. PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE APPTS. Chairwoman Copenhaver advised the committee had met on December 10, 11, 14 and 18, but at this point there is no report. Councilwoman Holston stated there were appointments to be made. Councilman Graham so moved that Mr. Thomas Douthat and Dr. Richard Mansell be reappointed to the Architectural Review Board for a four year term with term to expire in January, 1995. Also, term clarified for Mrs. Betty Sadler as it will expire in January, 1993. Motion seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried. APPT. Councilman Graham made a motion that Joseph Reed be reappointed to the Recreation Commission for a three year term. Motion seconded by Councilman Crispin and carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Neighbors had no report, however, he requested that the Career Fair program be referred back to the Finance Committee. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Graham advised that Utilities Committee had been WATER Holycross stated that bids were opened on the Rt. 11 water line project. One is for the Rt. 11 waterline extension and the pump station. The 8864 December 18, 1990 apparent low bid for this part of the project is Price Construction with estimated amount of $170,383.88. The other portion of the project is the construction of a one million gallon water tank and the apparent low bid for this project is from Advance Tank in the amount of $359,680.00. Total for two projects is approximately $530,000. We are updating our projections on all of the bond projects and hope to have this shared with the Finance Committee between now and the next Council Meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT CONDITIONAL USF~ouncilman W. H. Schrader was absent. Councilwoman Holston state PUBLIC the Planning Commission had met and considered conditional use HEARING applications for the Town of Pulaski Peppers Ferry Road Water Tank and SCHED. Ridge Avenue Pump Station. They recommended a joint public hearing be held which Town Council scheduled for January 15, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman W. H. Schrader was absent. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Co-Chairwoman Holston and Co-Chairman J. R. Schrader had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock stated that before Council was a Resolution honoring Frank R. Conner. Councilwoman Copenhaver made a motion that reading of the resolution be waived, seconded by Councilman Crispin and carried. Councilman J. R. Schrader so moved that resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried on the following recorded vote: RESOLUTION HONORING Charles D. Crispin - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye FRANK R. J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent CONNER ADOPT. Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye RESOLUTION HONORING FRANK R. CONNER UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF OF PULASKI COUNTY WHEREAS, Frank R. Conner, Sheriff of Pulaski County, Virginia, has announced his retirement from his office at the end of this month; and, WHEREAS, as Sheriff of Pulaski County, Sheriff Conner served the citizens of Pulaski County with dedication and distinction, including citizens residing in the Town of Pulaski; and, WHEREAS, THE Town of Pulaski was especially fortunate that Sheriff Conner supported cooperation between his department and the Pulaski Town Police Department, as shown by the creation of the regional Drug Task Force and the joint participation in State and Federal grant programs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Pulaski, Virginia, that the Town Council should and hereby does recognize the outstanding service that Sheriff Frank R. Conner Town of provided December 18, 1990 8865 to the citizens of the Town and on behalf of the town and its citizens extends its thanks and its best wishes for a well deserved retirement. This resolution is effective upon adoption and is adopted this 18th day of December, 1990 by unanimous vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT APCO Mr. Holycross reported that a new agreement with Appalachian Power will establish new electric service rates for the electric power supplied to the Town. Several weeks ago it was reported that Virginia Municipal League negotiated these rates on behalf of all Virginia municipalities. The new rate schedule will reflect an annual decrease in the rates of approximately 8.5%. These rates will be retroactive to July 1, 1990 and will remain in effect through June 30, 1993. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that the Council authorize the Town Manager to execute the new electric service agreement on behalf of the Town, seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried. 1 CAREER Mr. Holycross reported that a letter had been received from FAIR Delegate Baker announcing that the Career Fair originally scheduled for this fall had been postponed. Over 800 companies from across Virginia were contacted about participating in the fair but most were very pessimistic about the economy and nearly none of them were anticipating additional hiring at this time. The Town had contributed $1,500 toward this effort. Delegate Baker has indicated that more than three-fourths of those funds remain and he has asked us to let him know whether we want our pro-rata share of the balance at this time or whether we want to leave it in a fund for another effort at a Career Fair in the spring. This will be reviwed with the Finance Committee. Mr. Holycross requested an Executive Session on a personnel matter. PLAN. COMM. RECOMM. The Planning Commission returned to Council meeting and Mr. Lyons APPR, reported that they had unanimously voted to recommend approval of the COMP. Comprehensive Plan and all attachments. PLAN At 7:35 p.m. Council went into Executive Session on a personnel matter under 2.1-344 Al on motion made by Councilman Crispin, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: Charles D. Crispin - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye At 8:10 p.m. Council returned to regular session and waived reading of certification resolution on motion made by Vice Mayor Neighbors, seconded by Councilman Crispin and carried. Vice Mayor Neighbors so moved that Certification Resolution be adopted, ----~.~ 8866 Decemember 18, 1990 seconded by Councilman Crispin and carried on the following recorded vote: Charles D. Crispin - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION RESOLUTION Pulaski Town Council ADOPTED WHEREAS, the Pulaski Town Council has convened an executive meeti on this date pursuant to an affirmation recorded vote and in accordant 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 8:11 p.m. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman Crispin and carried. APPROVED: Mayor Attest: ~u~C ~ • -~Ycrilst.u.C Clerk of Council