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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-56~~ ti~~~ Council Minutes Cont'd Pulaski, Va., March 6, 19~'~ . The minutes of the regular monthly meeting of the Town Council of t the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, held on the 6th day of March, 1956, at 4 p.m. in the municipal offices. There were present: Mayor C. V. Jackson, 3presiding Councilmen: C. T. Brookman, I. R. Carper, 0.0. Crowell, W. A. Larson M. E. Lester, J. R. Martin. Absent: W. M. Farmer and W. F. White, Also ,present: Town Manager Julian F. Hirst Clerk Audrey E. Kingrea Visitors: Billy B. Flint Evelyn S. Hall Phillip M. Sadler Rev. Charles D. Davis The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Rev. Charles D. Davis of the First Baptist Church. Mr. Phillip M. Sadler, Chairman of the Town Planning Commission advised Council that the Commission had studied the preliminary draft of the zoning ordinance and that they would complete their work on it as soon as possible. On motion of I. R. Carper, seconded by W. A. Larson, it was unanimous],y RESOLVID, that inasmuch as the County Planning Commission has not ~ given the Subdivision Ordinance any further consideration, that the Town Council carry out its action of January 17, 19561 In the matter of Peak Creekcwnership, the Council was asked to give thought as to whom the Town should employ to represent it in the deter- urination of the ownership of the creek, and an attorney would be appointed at the next regular meeting. The question of financing of water connection fees was, on motion of I. R. Carper, seconded by W. A. Larson, referred to the Water Committee for recommendation. Councilman Carper, Chairman of the Annexation Committee reported on the suggested changes in the annexation line,l~ut no final decision on annexation was forthcoming at this meeting. By agreement of the Council members present a special meeting was called to be held on Monday night, February 27 at 7 p.m., for the purpose of discussing the items to be included in the sewerage improvement bond issu8 • a Council Minutes Cont'd ~~« _~ Pulaski, Va., March 6, 19~' Councilman Brookman suggested that a letter from the Council be written to Councilman Farmer who is confined to Mountain Home Hospital at Johnson City, Tennessee, due to illness. Counci]man 0. 0. Crowell stated that it was the recommendation of the Sewer Ccamnittee that a sewer line be constructed on Dublin Road just outside the corporate limits to serve a motel proposed to be built by Fred A. Jackson. On motion of W. A. Larson, seconded by I. R. Carper, it was unanimously RESOLVED,_that a sewer line be constructed just outside of the corporate limits across property owned by Fred ~. Jackson, which property is situated on Sproul Branch west of Dublin Road. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the money for said construction be appro- ' priated from the Sewer Extension Fund. It was the sense of Council that the Town Attorney be asked ' to prepare, the deeds for the municipal building and the Barnett property at the earliest possible moment. Mr. W. A. Larson reported on recommendations of the Recreation Committee,with respect to the use of Calfee Park. On motion of I. R. Carper, seconded by W. A. Larson, it was unanimously -RESOLVED, that recc~nmendations of the Recreation Committee be adopted and considered as the policy of the Town in the operation ~; of Calfee Park during 1956. 1. That theTown Recreation Department have general supervision and control over the conduct of activities and use of facilities at the Park. 2. The Town Manager is authorized to negotiate with the Pulaski' Phillies organization for the purchase by the Town of equipment belonging to the ball club which purchase may be used to offset the outstanding account of th~all club. Before final action is taken t _ on this Council authorization of any definite arrangement would be necessary.- ~.~,.._ i~J-~~ Council Minutes Cont•d Pulaski, Va., March 6, 1957 3. The Town Recreation Department will operate the concession stand at all activities in the park. -4. On all activities conducted in the park at which an admission is charged, or at which donations are collected from spectators, the policy of the admission tax as previouslyestablished by the Council will be in effect with there being a minimum charge of $10.00 for each event or occasion of•paark use. In addition, there will be a charge of $ 15,00 for all activities-wherein the field lights are used. These above charges will not be made on events in which the ticket gates are not opened to the public. It will be in order for theTown to require deposit of the minimum field use charge and the minimum light charge in advance of the activities. 5. The recommendation of the Director of Recreation is approved that no softball or short diamond baseball be permitted on the main baseball diamond. On motion of I. R. Carper, seconded by W. A. Larson, it was unanimous]y RESOLVED, that two trees on LaGrange Street-and one tree on Lake Street be removed at the expense of Mr. A. A. McNew. On motion of C. T. Brookman,-seconded by 0. 0. Crowell, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that an exchange of property with Mr. Foy Aust be worked out and brought back to Council for ap~Oroval. On motion of ~. R. Carper, seconded by 0. 0. Crowell, it was unanimouslry RESOLVED, that the Town petition the Pulaski County Board- of Supervisors for the removal of the road through the dump site from the State SecondarySystem. On motion of W. A. Larson, seconded by I. R. Carper, it was unanimous],y RESOLVED, that $500 ~e appropriated from the Water Fund for survey and marking of boundaries in the Raines Hollow area. On motion of W. A. Larson, seconded by L-R. Carper, it was unanimously RESOLVID, that the sum of $40,000 from the Water Fund be appropriated and invested as follows: Council Minutes Cont*d ~~~r~fl Fa/1~;,., a .J Pulaski, Va. March 6, 196 $10,000 -Government Bonds $10,000 -Peoples Naational Bank $10,000 -Pulaski National Bank $10,000 -First Federal Savings & Loan Association. 1 The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Approved: ~_J I~ Attest: Clerk -