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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held
January 2, 1991, at 4:00 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
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 and Paul Dellinger - news media
J. B. Warner
The Invocation was given by Mayor Hancock.
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On motion made by Councilwoman Holston, seconded by Councilman
Glenn, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18,
1990, and the minutes of the special meeting of December 21, 1990, were
approved as recorded.
As there were no comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for
Council Committee reports.
PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Chairwoman Copenhaver had no report, however, Mr. Holycross stated
a Personnel Committee meeting was scheduled for January 8, 1991, at 4:00
p.m.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairman Neighbors had no report, however, Mr. Holycross stated a
Finance Committee and Utilities Committee meeting had been scheduled for
January 10, 1991.
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
RT. 11
WATER LINE Chairman Graham had no report, but asked for an update on the
contract for the Route 11 water line and tank. Mr. Holycross stated
there were several issues involved in this - the bond fund, the
conditional use that will be considered by the Council at its next
meeting. We are trying to get an extension from the two low bidders.
The bid documents stated that the contract would be awarded within 30
days. We do not think there will be a problem in getting an extension
from the two low bidders. If there is a problem, we will come back and
schedule an emergency meeting of Council.
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ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairman W. H. Schrader absent.
PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Co-Chairwoman Holston and Co-Chairman J. R. Schrader had no report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Hancock had no report.
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Mr. Terwilliger stated that before Council was an ordinance
rezoning certain lots in the vicinity of Dora Highway and Pierce Avenue.
This ordinance should have been formally adopted in February, 1990. In
reviewing the file on Pierce Ave., the staff noticed that there was no
formal ordinance. The change itself was voted on February 6, 1990, but
the formal ordinance was not adopted. No further advertisement is
needed.
Vice Mayor Neighbors made a motion that reading of the ordinance be
waived, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried.
Vice Mayor Neighbors made a motion that ordinance be adopted,
seconded by Councilwoman Copenhaver.
Councilman Crispin questioned B-2, General Business, and what kind
of business could go in. Mr. Terwilliger stated that basically the
difference is commercial. Commercial type establishments. At time of
rezoning, Council had the possibility of going from M-2, Light
Industrial, to B-2 which is commercial type of businesses. It was also
considered going down to residential.
Motion then carried on the following recorded vote:
REZONING ORDINANCE
ADO~~D Charles D. Crispin
J. R. Schrader, Jr.
Mary Lou Copenhaver
James R. Neighbors
- Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye
- Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent
- Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye
- Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye
TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA
ORDINANCE N0. 91-1 Ordinance Rezoning Certain Lots Along
and in the Vicinity of Pierce Avenue,
Specifically Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 6A, 8,
9, 10, 11 and 11A of Block 175, Section
26; and Lots 3, 4, and 7 of Block 174,
Section 26; and Lots 1A, 1, 2 and Part of
3, and Part of 27 in Block D, Section 23
WHEREAS, after notice as required by law, the Town Council and the
Town Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 19, 1989 on
the possible rezoning of certain lots along and in the vicinity of
Pierce Avenue; and,
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WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the Planning Commission
formally recommended to the town Council that Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 6A, 8, 9,
10, 11, and 11A of Block 175, Section 26 be rezoned from B-2 General
Business to R-2 Residential; that Lots 3, 4 and 7 of Block 174, Section
26 be rezoned from B-2 General Business to R-2 Residential; and that
Lots 1A, 1, 2, part of 3, and part of 27 in Block D, Section 23 be
rezoned from M-2 General Industry to B-2 General Business.
WHEREAS, after due consideration of the information before it as
evaluated by appropriate zoning standards, the Town Council finds that
the rezoning classifications recommended by the Planning Commission are
reasonable and suitable for the lots in question.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PULASKI, VIRGINIA, sitting in regular session on January 2, 1991, that
the property listed as Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 6A, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 11A of
Block 175, Section 26 and Lots 3, 4, and 7 of Block 174, Section 26 be,
and hereby are, rezoned from B-2 General Business to R-2 Residential;
and that Lots lA, 1, 2, part of 3, and part of 27 in Block D, Section
23, be, and hereby are, rezoned from M-2 General Industry to B-2 General
Business. The Town zoning administrator is directed to mark this change
and the date on the Master Zoning Map for the Town of Pulaski and said
is hereby amended to incorporate this change.
This ordinance is effective upon adoption and is adopted by
recorded vote of the Town Council, on the 2nd day of January, 1991.
Mr. Terwilliger reported that he and the Town Manager had been
making some changes on the grievance procedure as required by the state.
This revision will be submitted to the Personnel Committee for their
review.
VML VA's TOWN MANAGER' S REPORT
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P1ZOGRAPd Mr. Holycross stated that information had been received from the
Virginia Municipal League on a Virginians to Virginians Program being
established. The program will pair local governments from different
regions of the state for one year and is similar to the international
Sister Cities program. This program will attempt to promote better
unity and understanding among the local governments from different
regions of the state. Visits will be exchanged once a year and they
will also meet or dine together on VML Legislative Day and at the VML
Annual Conference.
Mr. Holycross felt that the discussion of common problems would be
beneficial and sometimes it is felt that other parts of the state don`t
understand, appreciate, or recognize that we exist, and he felt this was
one way to begin to counteract that perception. It is difficult at this
point to put a dollar amount to this project.
Councilwoman Holston so moved that the Town participate in this
program, seconded by Councilwoman Copenhaver.
Councilman Crispin stated he felt more information was needed and
that the entire Council and staff did not need to attend the meetings.
Motion then carried on the following recorded vote:
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Charles b. 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
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MFT~RS Mr. Holycross reported that the Town is current now on all of the
water meters that were defective, including the 2 inch meters that wer
replaced. Also, we have had a number of main breaks over the last
couple of weeks due to the weather.
Council Members stated they were impressed with the employees'
newsletter and felt it was a very good idea. Council also expressed
appreciation to Mr. Lyons for handling complaints.
At 4:20 p.m. Councilman Graham made a motion to adjourn, seconded
by Vice Mayor Neighbors and carried.
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