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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-02-92June 2, 1992 9113 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held June 2, 1992, at 4:00 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, 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 and Paul Dellinger, News Media Billy Smith Roscoe Cox E. G. Black David F. Belkowitz Mary Lee Duncan The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hancock. Councilman Glenn led the Pledge of Allegiance with the Invocation being given by Councilwoman Holston. Following the roll call, Councilwoman Holston so moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 1992, be approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman Crispin and carried. TRAIN WHIIS'~LFhearin from the g public, Mrs. Mary Lee Duncan asked if the train whistle complaints would be discussed. Council Members expressed that they had received complaints regarding the loudness of the train whistle, especially during the night. This matter referred back to the Ordinance Committee for their review. Councilman Graham expressed that he felt this was a safety item and that we are abiding by the State Code. MAIN ST. Mr. Billy Smith, President, Pulaski Main Street, Inc., introduced Mr. Roscoe Cox, newly hired Pulaski Main Street Project Manager. Mr. Smith gave a brief summary of the past work experience of Mr. Cox and stated he felt he had made a good start in meeting and talking with the merchants on Main Street. Mr. Holycross stated that before Council was resolution No. 92-9 to X9114 June 2, 1992 INDUSTRI~ncur with the Pulaski County Industrial Development Authority's DEV. authorization of the issuance of $2,025,000 in tax-exempt bonds and AUTH. $90,000 in taxable bonds for the benefit of Medical Facilities of America, doing business as the Pulaski Health Care Center, 2401 Lee Highway. The new bonds will allow Medical Facilities of America to refinance its debt on the health care center. Mr. Holycross further stated that the concurrence from the Town is necessary because the facility is located within the Town limits. Mr. David Belkowitz, Attorney with Hirschler, Fleischer, Weinberg, Cox and Allen, representing Medical Facilities of America, was present to answer any questions that the Council had. Mr. Terwilliger stated that the statute states that when the Town has its own Industrial Development Authority, then the Town has to agree before the County's Industrial Development Authority can exercise its powers within the Town limits. In answer to inquiry, Mr. Terwilliger reported that the loan itself from the Industrial Development Authority is not a general obligation on the County. When it is a revenue undertaking, the tax dollars are not involved at all. Councilwoman Holston so moved that reading of resolution No. 92-9 be waived, seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that Council adopt Resolution No. 92-9 to concur with the Pulaski County Industrial Development Authority's authorization of the issuance of $2,025,000 in tax exempt bonds and $90,000 in taxable bonds for the benefit of Medical Facilities of America, seconded by Councilwoman Copenhaver and carried on the following recorded vote: CONCURRENCE Charles D. Crispin - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye RESOLUTION J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye ADOPTED Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James M. Neblett - Absent Robert N. Glenn - Aye Mayor Hancock did not vote or participate in the above matter. (STREETS As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee Reports. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairman J. R. Schrader reported that the Public Operations Committee had met June 1, 1992, at which time the Town Manager reported, assuming that the Town has a normal 4th quarter, we will have an available balance of $217,000 in Highway Maintenance Eligible funds for FY 1991-92. The Public Operations Committee recommended, and Chairman Schrader so moved, that the 1992 Spring Paving Project be funded at $101,000. It would include paving Bob White Boulevard (Rt. 99 to Monte Vista) to four lanes and Bob White Boulevard (Peakland Drive to Wurno Road). Paving is also scheduled for streets in the southeast portion of Town, streets in areas of sewer rehabilitation, water line replacement and the 6th Street, NE curb replacement. The remaining $116,000 will be carried June 2, 1992 9115 over to FY 1992-93 to fund a portion of the Rt. 99 Bridge Redecking program. Motion was seconded by Councilman Crispin and carried on the following recorded vote: Charles C. 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 M. Neblett - Absent Robert N. Glenn - Aye CALFEE Chairman Schrader stated that the Chamber of Commerce had requested PARK permission to conduct a "Business After Hours" mixer for the Pulaski Braves on Wednesday, June 17, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Calfee Park. The Chamber of Commerce proposes to serve beer and wine to invited guests. It is a pre-season event and the park will not host a home Braves baseball game on that evening. The Chamber also advises that the event would meet all Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) regulations. Chairman Schrader reported that the Public Operations Committee did not forward a recommendation for the Chamber's request. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that Council approve the mixer at Calfee Park, seconded by Councilwoman Copenhaver. Chairman Schrader expressed opposition on this issue on moral and religious grounds. He stated he did not condemn or judge people, but would vote no on this issue. Councilman Crispin also stated he objected to alcohol being used on public property. Councilwomen Copenhaver and Holston felt the event last year was very well conducted. Motion then carried on the following recorded vote: Charles D. Crispin - No Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - No W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James M. Neblett - Absent Robert N. Glenn - Aye PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS BEAUTIFICATION Chairwoman Copenhaver made a motion that Melanie Ondich be appointed to the Beautification Committee for a three year term, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Graham had no report. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman W. H. Schrader reported that all of Council met May 21, May 26, May 28, and June 2 to review the proposed budget. On June 2, 9116 JUNE 2, 1992 the Finance Committee entered into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter involving the Hanover Investment project. After exiting Executive Session, the Committee discussed the proposed FY 92-93 budgets for the Sewer Fund, Cemetery Trust Fund, UDAG Fund and Train Station Chairman Schrader reported that the Committee would also meet briefly after the Council meeting. Chairman Schrader stated that before Council was Resolution No. 92- 10. Mr. Terwilliger reported that he had talked with the spokesman for Hanover Investments who had no reservations about Hanover Investments remaining as a guarantor of the new company. Chairman W. H. Schrader so moved that reading of Resolution No. 92- 10 be waived, seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried. Chairman W. H. Schrader made a motion that Resolution No. 92-10 Amending Resolution No. 92-6 that committed to a loan of $160,000 in Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) Repayment Funds to Assist Hanover Investment Properties in the Purchase and Renovation of the Johnston Mobile Home Park be adopted, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried on the following recorded vote: RESOLUTION ADOPTED Charles D. Crispin - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye (UDAG FUNDS- J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye HANOVER) Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James M. Neblett - Absent Robert N. Glenn - Aye ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairwoman Holston had no report, however, the committee will schedule a meeting on the train whistles and also General Assembly items to be discussed with Mr. Terwilliger. MAYOR'S REPORT MAYOR Mayor Hancock recommended to Council that they consider several special meetings of Council as we go into the new Council year to discuss: 1) general background meeting for new Council Members and all of Council to have Mr. Terwilliger discuss Virginia municipal government, duties, powers and responsibilities of Councils and how they operate, etc. 2} schedule a half day on Saturday in conference room and have speakers come in and talk about communications, managing conflict and disagreement, goal setting, etc. which would benefit all of Council; 3) have a similar meeting to review goals that were set at the retreat, update and add any additional goals that we might have. The Council responded that they felt this was a good idea and asked that Mayor Hancock proceed with these plans. Mayor Hancock stated that it was suggested that Council structure could be reviewed, and perhaps elections could be by wards. Also, that the Charter be reviewed again. 1 It was requested that the Ordinance Committee review these June 2, 1992 9117 suggestions and perhaps establish a task force to review. Councilman J. R. Schrader suggested that surrounding jurisdictions meet and have someone like Zerox talk with all of them. SISTER CITY Mayor Hancock read correspondence received from Sister City, Warka, Poland which included names and addresses of high school students. It was suggested that letters be exchanged with local students. Mr. Holycross will provide the local high school with these names and prepare a package of information to be sent to them. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. LANDFILL TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT (WYTHE) Mr. Holycross gave an update on the status of the Wythe County Landfill. He advised that a "Part A" application for Site 40, the site that the Town preferred for the landfill over Site 39, has been submitted to the State. Nothing in the survey for the Part A application indicated that the groundwater was moving toward Pulaski. In fact, the survey indicated that the hydrologic head pushing up from the groundwater was greater than the estimated pressure that would be pushing down from the landfill. Mr. Holycross reported that Wythe County is currently negotiating with private interests for hauling and disposing of the solid waste at a site located outside of Wythe County. The estimated costs for the hauling and off-site disposal are $1/ton less than the estimated costs to develop a landfill site within the County. A decision on the hauling contract may be made within the next 60 days. Mr. Holycross stated that Gateway, previous owner of Site 39, has sold the site. The new owner has announced that it would be willing to sell to someone interested in putting a landfill on the site. However, the County's landfill siting ordinance would require the County's approval for any such landfill. Also, a landfill on that site would require an amendment to the County's comprehensive plan. Mr. Terwilliger was requested to give a legal interpretation regarding the bringing of solid waste from other states into the State. At 4:46 p.m., Councilman J. R. Schrader made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. APPROVED: ~• ATTEST: Mayor l~ - a.~lc.~~ . Cler of Council f~