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Home My WebLink About07-06-43gi ' ~~~ Council Minutes Pulaski, Va., July 6, 1943 The Council of the Town of Pulaski met in monthlp session tonight at 7:30 at the ~:ayorts office. PRESENT There were present: Mayor A. T. Eskridge, presiding; Lottie R. Runion, clerk; A. W. Gatewood, Director of Public Works, and Roby K. Sutherland, Attorney, and Councilmen: J. K. Harrison, 0. P. Jok'dan, L. E. Whitesell, J. E. Bunts, F. A. Seagle, ~. L. James, G. C. Hall and A. M.Bushong. Abs9~nt: None. The minutes of the ~peciat meeting held on June ~, ~IINQT ES 1943 were read and approved. The regular bills and payrolls for the month of BILLS & June were audited, approved and ordered paid. Said bills are PtiYROLLS given at the conclusion of these minutes. ~[. C. Pierce submitted the police report for the POLICE month of June, which was ordered filed. REPORT The following building permits, coming within BUILDING PERMiITS the requirements of the ordinance, were granted: To J. N. Dobyns for repairs and maintenance to front of building on the east side of Washington Ave., between 3rd and 4th 00 streets N. to cost ~. 0`1~~; R. V. Bowman for frame garage on the east side of Hic~ry Ave., near. ~ ~ Lafayette St., N. E. to cost ~75.OO,r -,.subject to governmental approval. The application of G. M. ~deMillan for one-story frame dwelling on the east side of Peirce Ave., near Calfee Field to cost X200.00, was approved, subject to governmental regulations. This action taken upon the recommendation of Councilmen T. L. James and G. C. Hall, to whom the matter was referred Ott '- `ah~ June meeting of the Council.. CURFEW Envoy D. W. Search, representing the Ministerial Association, appeared before the Council, asking for the passage of a Curfew law, and on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, action was deferred for further consideration. Thos. Flemming, Scout Commissioner, appeared BICYCLE TRAFFIC before the Council asking for the passage of regulations relative to bicycle traffic in the town. On alotion duly made seconded and unanimously passed, action was deferred for 464 PETITION 2nd St. ~C Floyd Ave. PETITION Spruce St. PETITION Va. Oak ~`looring Pant Section SOUTH- WEST CORP. LIN E LICIIdSE TAX BUYING MOTOR VEHICLES Council minutes Conttd. further consideration. Pulaski, Va., July 6, 1943 A petition was presented by citizens on 2nd Street, South and F1oydAve., asking for street improvements. Due to governmental restrictions on construction, on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, this matter was held over for the duration. A petition presented by residents of that section of S~rruce Street between Jackson and Stuart avenues, on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously passed, was referred to the street committee for investigation and report. A petition signed by certain housekeepers of the southeast section of town, requesting the Council to take steps to dispose of t~ dust and soot coming from the boilers of the Virginia Oak Flooring Company, was presented. After some discussion, this matter was laid on the table. On motion duly made, seconded .and unanimously passed, A. W. Gatewood, director of public works, was directed to locate the South~uest corporate line on the ground and place markers at intervals along the line. ~n motion of J. E. Bunts, seconded by J. S. Harrison, the following ordinance rer~uiring the payment of a license tax on persons, firms and corporations engaged in the buying of motor vehicles was passed by a majority vote: AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE PAYMENT OF LICENSE TAX 0~ PERSONS, FIRMS AND CORPORATIONS ENGAGED IN THE BUYING OF MOTOR VEHICLES. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski that every person, firm or corporation who shall engage in the business of buying motor vehicles in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, resident or non-resident, not paying a merchant's license shall, for the privilege of doing such business, pay an annual license fax of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars, 0150:`'40}~ not pro~~~t~d~. (contd} 1 1 f] '' ~s~ l Council 'minutes Contd. rulaski, ~a., July 6, 1943 The license taxes herein provided for shall be for the year 1943 and alI subsequent years. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an emergency is declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in force from its passage. Attest: p Clerk of Council Approved: July 6, 1943 ayor ORDINANCE Upon the recommendation of the ~flayor and the ~6AP5- SUB- ordinance committee, on motion duly made, seconded and unanimously DIVIS~ONS passed /the fo~lloa~ing ordinance requiring approval by the Couneil of maps and plans of Sub-divisions, etc., was adopt~d.The ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE APPROVAL BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, OF ALL SUB-DIVISIONS AND RE-SUB DIVISIONS OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LI~ITB OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA. ~l BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Pulasl~i, Virginia, that all owners or proprietors of any land within the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, or contiguous thereto,.aub- dividing such land into Streets, Alleys, Roads and Lots or Tracts shall submit all plats, maps and replats to the Town council for approval; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that no such plats, maps or replats shall be filed for record or recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the County of Pulaski unless and until the same shall have been first approved by the Council of the Town of Pulaski. 1 This Ordinance shall be in force from the date of its passage. Approved July 6, 943 Attest: ~dayor ~~ aJL.,: ~ ~s~....:.M-~ Clerk of Council (conttd) ~4ss Council Minutes Contd. Pulaski, Va., July 6, 1943 RESIGNA- The resignation of C. W. Bushong, Town Treasurer, TION OF C. W. one,account of health condition, was submitted. On motion BUSHONG~ TOy~ of J. E. Bunts, seconded by F`. A. Seagle, the resignation TREASURER was unanimously accepted, with and expression of regret. The Mayor was directed to appoint a committee to investigate the several applicants, and report at the August meeting of the Council, when action will be erito name a successor. The committee appointed was: G. C. Ha,91.;'x 0. P. Jordan, Jr., and J. K. Harrison to act with the Mayor. ADJOURN- There being no further business, the Council I~~NT adjourned at 9:30 P. M. ATTEST u.~w~- C erk of Council. Approved: _~dayo ddmin stration Department C' A. T. ~skridge,~g3~or,- -~ - _ - _ _ _ _ -~ 125.00 C. W. Bushong, Treasurer - - - - - - - - - - 225.00 Lottie R. Runion Clerk & Stenographer - ~ - - 130.00 A. W. Gatewood, irector of Public Works - - 275.00 Roby K. Sutherland, Attorney - - - - - - - - 25.00 R. P. Runion, Collector - - - - - - - - - -- 35.75 Maggie Poindexter, Janitor - - - - - - - - - 12:00 Walter Cockerham, Fireman - - - - - - - -- 1.00 J. K. Harrison ( 2 meetings) - - - - - - - - 10.00 0. P. Jordan, Jr." " - - - - - .. - - 10.00 L. E. Whitesell " " - - - - - - - - 14.00 J. E. Bunts " " - - - - - - - - 10.00 F. A. Seagle " " - - - - - - - - 10.00 T. L. James " " - - - - - - - - 10.00 G. C. Hall " " ------ -- 10.00 A. ~. Bushong " " - - - - - - - - 14.00 E. P, Whitman, Postmaster - - - - - - - - -.. 31.00 The C. & p. Telephone Company - - - - - - -- 1.20 Appalachian Electric Power Co. - - - - - - - 10.88 OZ V. Tilley-------------- -- 295.00 Southwest Publishing Co., Inc. - - - - - --- 44.80 Virginia Mutual Insurance Agency, Inc. - --- 11.67 Partin-Reamer Hardware Co., Inc. - - - - = - 1.25 F.~. Ryan~--------------- -- 3.75 l~rs. J. C. Roseberry - - - - - - - - - - - - 5.88 F'. PorterLiveley-~----------- -- 6.98 B. A. Smith~Bros. -~---_-~-- -- - 2.50 ~ 1,323.86 ' ~~~cont ~ d) 46'7 Council Minutes Contd. Pulaski, Va., July 6, 1943 Water Department H. C. Jackson Supt. - - - - - - - - - Frank White, Caretaker - - - - _ _ _ _ Appalachian Electric Power Co. - - - - The Yathieson Alkali Works, Inc. - - - The Mathieson Alkali Works, Inc. - - - B. D. Smith~Bros. ---------- B. D. Smith&Bros. ---------- Harrison-Hancoek Hardware Co., Inc. - Pulaski Printing Co. - - - - - - - - - Pulaski Lumber Co., Inc. - - - - - - - Frost Service Station - - - - - - - -- The C. & P. Telephone Co. - - - - - -- Street Department Coleman Furniture Corp. - - - - - - -- Wysor Motor Corp. - - - - - - - - - -- Pulaski Motor Co. Inc. - - - - - - -- Harrison-Hancock ~ardware Co., Inc. -- Whiting0ilCo. ------------ Rutherford-Everett Pontiac Co. - - - - Pulaski Lumber Co., Inc. - - - - - - - DavisLumberCo. ----------- Appaiachian Electric Power Co. - - - - ReDairin~ Culvert on Maple Ave. S. ~. County of Pulaski - - - - - - - - - --~ 28.00 Trinkle & Dobyns - - - - - - - - - - - Pulaski Lumber Co., Inc. - - - - - - - Virginia Oak Flooring Co. - - - -- - - Di tto -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Di t to - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- Laughon Lumber Co. - - - - - - - - - - Ditto---- ------------- Di t to - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- GemCityJunkCo. ----------- Aust Glass Works - - - - - - - - - - - Wysor Motor Corp. - - - - - - - - _ -_ Police Department ~ 192.50 55.00 60.36 19.00 15.23 8.50 .55 8.74 5.80 1.07 . 50 .55 ~ 367.80 ~ 75.00 22.20 22.62 11.12 6.65 3.35 2.45 5.00 1.00 $ 149.39 26.05 26.65 14, 70 17.50 .t.40 18.00 2.75 6.00 7.55 4.50 4.00 ~ 157.10 M. C. Pierce, Chief - - - - - - - _ _~ 192.50 L. S. Boothe, Lieut. - - - - - - -. ___ Earl Bouldin, Sergeant - - - - - - - _ Bruce Helton _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ F. M. Ryan-------------- I. H. Sands, Desk Sergeant - - - - - - E. A. Alley-------------- Jos. ~icNed.ey------------- C. G. Blankensl~p--------___ Elizabeth H. Caves - - - - - - - - - _ L. R. Summers, Sheriff - - - - - - _ _ The C. & P. Telephone Co. - - - - - -- Pulaski ~dotor Co., Inc. - - - - - _ -_ Rutherford-Everett Pontiac Co. - - - - Wysor Motor Corp. - - - - - - - - - - Harrison-Hancock Hardware Co., Inc. -- Young Typewriter Co. - - - - - - - - - Martin-Beamer Hardware Co., Inc., - - - Fire Department 148.50 148.50 137.50 137.50 110.00 115.00 115.00 115.00 100.00 95.25 13.62 10.85 1.55 1.50 1.00 1.00 .15 s • A. H. Wygal, Chief - - - - - - - _ _ _~ Appropriation - - - - - - - - - - - -- 0. V. Tilley------------- Appalachian Electric Power Co. - - --- Pulaski Lumber Co., Inc. - - - - - - - Pulaski Hardware Co., Inc. - - - - - _ The C. & P. Telephone Co. - _ _ _ _ __ Frost Service Station - - - - - - - __ Harrison-Hancock Hardware Co., Inc. -- 110.00 60.00 300.00 8.08 6.85 1.15 .fi5 .60 ~ 487.53 4sg Council Minutes Contd. ~gh~nartment Pulaski, Va., July 6, 1943 Appalachian Electric Power Co. - - - - ~ 517.67 ~ 517.6? Sewer Department Pulaski Lumber Co., Inc. - - - - - _ - ~ 10.10 arks ~ 10.10 Sherritt Flag Co. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ~ 20.28 C. L. Dent-------------- 2.25 22.53 Health Department Town of Wytheville - - - - - - - - - - ~ 34 33 Oakwood Cemete~ Garnett~deredith-----------~ 70.00 John Smith-------------- 5.00 Harrison-Hancock Hardware Co., Inc. -- 6.25 nds ~ 81.25 Sanitary Sewer Extension Bond #23 dated June 1, 1927 - - - - - - - - - - X1000.00 Sanitary Sewer Extension Bond #24 dated June 1, 1927---------- 1000.00 ~ 2,000.00 Interest 78 - Interest coupons ~ X25.00 each Street Improvement Bonds, dated June 1, 1927 - - - - - - - - - - ~p1,950.00 31 - Interest coupons ~ X25.00 each S~ait~~y Sewer Extension Bonds dated une 1, 1927 - - - - - - - 775.00 3 - Interest coupons t~ X25.00 eeh Sanitary Sewer Extension Bonds, dated June 1, 1927 - - - - - - - 75.00 5 - Interest coupons ~ X25.00 each Street jmprovem ent Bonds, dated June 1, 1927---------- 125.00 ~ 2,925.00 PAYROLLS Water Denar~tmen_t Labor payroll week ending June 11 - - ~ 215.90 " " n June 18 - - 215.90 n n n " June 25 - - 225.52 n n n n July 2--_ 215.90 ~ 873.22 Street Department Labor payroll week ending June 18 - - ~ 70.00 " " " " June 25 - - 187.00 " " " n July 2 - - 154.50 ~~ 411.50 ~eoairin~ Culvert on Maple Ave. SE. Labor payroll week ending June 11 - - ~ 240;50 " " " June 18 - - 142.75 n ~~ n n June 25 - - 97.50 " " " July 2 - - 65.00 ~ 545.75 (cont~d) 1 1 1 4691 Council Minutes Contd. Pulaski, Va., July 6, 1943 Payrolls contd. Hea~.t~ Denart~nent Labor payroll week ending June 11 - - - - -~ 128.80 n n " rr " June 18 - - a - - - 134.40 June 25 - - - - - 132.40 u n n n July 2__ __ 116.00 P ol ce Department ~ 5 .60 Labor payroll week ending June 25 - - - - -~ 3.75 ~ 3.75 Fire Department Payroll for month ending June 30th for responding to alarms - - - - - - - _ _ ~ 52.00 Payroll for month ending June 30th for attendance at meetings and drills - - - - 31.50 iF RECAFITULATION Administration Department - - - - - - - - ~ 1 323.86 ' Water Department - - - - - - - - - - - -- 367.80 Street Department - - - - - - - - - - _ _ 149.39 Repairing Culvert pn ~daple Ave. S.E. - - - 157.10 Police Department - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ _ 1 444.42 ' Fire Department - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ 487.53 Light Department - - - - - - - - - - - - - 517.67 Sewer Department - - - - - - - - - - - -- 10.10 Parks---------------- -- 22.53 Health Department - - - - - - - - _ _ _ _ 34.33 Oakwood Cemetery---------- --- 81.25 Bond s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2, 000.00 Interest - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 2.925.00 Payrolls: ~ 9,520.88 Water Department - - - - - - - - - - - --~ 873.22 Street Department - - - - - - - - - - --- 411.50 Repairing Culvert on Mple Ave. S.E. - --- 545.75 Health Department - - - - - - - - - _ - _ 511.60 Police Department - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ 3.75 Fire Department - - - - - - - - - - - - - 83.50 2,429.~~ ~11,950.~? 1