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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-16-08Minutes of the Town Council meeting held July 16, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. There were present: Jeffrey S. Worrell, Mayor Council: David L. Clark, Larry G. Clevinger, II, Joel B Burchett, Jr., Robert A. Bopp, Morgan P. Welker Staff: John J. Hawley, Town Manager David N. Quesenberry, Asst. to the Town Manager R. D. Warburton, Town Attorney Sherry Boyd, Finance Director Barbara Tate, Community Relations Director Bill Pedigo, Town Engineer Bill Webb, Fire Chief Anthony Meredith, Captain John White, Economic Development Others: Jane Amburn Pamela Austin Amy Lewis Elizabeth Chitwood Don Singleton Marilyn Hitesman James Babb Tom Underwood Janie Hurd Akers Craig Quinn Clark Payne Robert Hiss Lane R. Penn Chasity Stevens Terri Fitzwater Palmore Sally Warburton H. M. Kidd Bill Warden Kevin Litten, Press Melinda Williams, Press Mayor Worrell called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Councilman Clark moved to appoint Dave Quesenberry as Acting Clerk for the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Welker and carried on voice vote. Mayor Worrell introduced the Employee of the Month for July, Officer Robin J. Davis. He read the Press Release aloud and congratulated Officer Davis. He noted that Rob would receive and additional paid day off and be considered for the Employee of the Year Award at the end of the year. The next item on the agenda was a CDBG planning grant for housing. Mr. Hawley advised that the Town was working with the CDBG on a planning grant for housing. He noted that while this was not a public hearing, it was required that the information be provided in a public meeting. He reviewed the information from the DHCD letter dated 6-24-08 (included with official minutes). Mayor Worrell requested that anyone wishing to serve on the management team, to contact the Town Manager. The first meeting was scheduled for Friday, July 19, 2008 at noon at the Municipal Building. From the public, Tom Underwood volunteered to serve. The next item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda. Councilman Clevinger moved to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the minutes of June 17 and 24, 2008; Resolution 2008-20, Appointing Lane Penn to the Housing Authority and Ordinance 2008-14, Rezoning Intersection of Pleasant Hill Drive and Lee Highway. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clark and carried on the following recorded vote: David L. Clark - Aye Joel B. Burchett, Jr. - Aye Larry G. Clevinger, II - Aye Robert A. Bopp - Aye Morgan P. Welker - Abstain Mayor Worrell moved on to Public Operations. The first item was an in service meeting regarding FOIA, COIA protocol provided by the Town Attorney. Mr. Warburton reviewed the Freedom of Information Act and the Conflict of Interest Act. The next item on the agenda was tourism plan. Mr. Hawley advised that Robert Hiss, Pulaski County Administrator, was responsible for compiling the plan. He was present for any questions Council might have. Hr. Hawley suggested that Council review the goals in the plan. He advised that the suggestions made at the last Council meeting had been forwarded to Mr. Hiss for discussion and inclusion into the plan. Following discussion, Councilman Welker moved to direct staff to prepare a Resolution adopting the tourism plan. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burchett and carried on the following recorded vote: David L. Clark - Aye Joel B. Burchett, Jr. - Aye Larry G. Clevinger, II - Aye Robert A. Bopp - Aye Morgan P. Welker - Aye Mayor Worrell move on to the consideration of a citizen request to recognize Mr. Aust’s efforts on Newbern/MacGill Street. Mr. Hawley advised that Mr. Aust had worked for a long time to improve the intersection at Macgill and Newbern Road. Several citizens had requested that he be honored for his devotion by the placement of a bronze plaque in the flower bed. Staff was directed to look into the cost of the plaque and what styles were available and return to Council. Mayor Worrell moved on to bike/scooter safety. Mr. Hawley advised that he had received several emails related to bike/scooter safety issues. He advised that with more people using scooters, traffic problems have arisen. He asked Captain Meredith to explain. Captain Meredith provided information regarding the types of bikes/scooters available. He advised that by state code, Council was permitted to mandate that operators and riders of mopeds and bicycles wear approved helmets at all times while operating such vehicle. Councilman Burchett noted that the problem that he sees is the scooter traveling at a slower rate of speed than the traffic. He hoped that the Town would be able to accept alternative travel, but make it as safe as possible. Mr. Hawley advised that staff would research what other area requirements are and bring the information back to Council at a later date. Mr. Warburton suggested that Council review the current ordinances and draw up a comprehensive ordinance regarding skateboards, scooters, golf carts etc., rather than piecemeal. Discussion also ensued regarding Public Service Announcements for bicycling and scooters and safety orientation events and staff was directed to work on that project. Mayor Worrell moved on to Town staff request for B2 zoning for Washington and Fourth Street, NE. Mr. Hawley advised that included in the packet was a map showing the lots in the area for Washington and Fourth Street, NE that are zoned industrial. Staff suggested that the area should be rezoned to reflect the actual and future best use of this property. Councilman Clark moved to refer the request to rezone lots in Washington and Fourth Street, NE area to the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Clevinger and carried on the following recorded vote: David L. Clark - Aye Joel B. Burchett, Jr. - Aye Larry G. Clevinger, II - Aye Robert A. Bopp - Aye Morgan P. Welker - Aye Mayor Worrell moved on to appointment to Central Pulaski Transportation and Land Use Master Plan. Mr. Hawley advised that former Mayor Wade was the Town representative for this committee. They have requested that a Council representative, a Planning Commission representative and a staff member be appointed. Dave Quesenberry would be the Town staff representative and Kevin Meyer would be the Planning Commission representative, with Tim Clontz as an alternate. Council needed to appoint a Council representative. The committee was to study the area around between Dublin and Pulaski to determine the best growth pattern for our area. Councilman Clevinger moved to appoint Councilman Joel Burchett to the Central Pulaski Transportation and Land Use Master Plan, with Councilman Welker as alternate, seconded by Councilman Clark and carried on the following recorded vote: David L. Clark - Aye Joel B. Burchett, Jr. - Abstain Larry G. Clevinger, II - Aye Robert A. Bopp - Aye Morgan P. Welker - Abstain Next, Mayor Worrell advised of a Called Council meeting for July 29, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. to interview applicants for the open position on Town Council. He asked that the Council submit any questions they had for the candidates. Additionally, he asked that the public submit their questions to a Councilman or the Mayor or to the Town Managers office. Mr. Hawley summarized the process that would be followed on the 29th. Next, Councilman Clark moved to enter into Closed Session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711 (A-7), Consult with Counsel for legal advice – two items and (A-5), Prospective Business. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burchett and carried on the following recorded vote: David L. Clark - Aye Joel B. Burchett, Jr. - Aye Larry G. Clevinger, II - Aye Robert A. Bopp - Aye Morgan P. Welker - Aye Council returned from Closed Session and adopted the Certification Resolution on motion by Councilman Clevinger, seconded by Councilman Clark and carried on voice vote: David L. Clark - Aye Joel B. Burchett, Jr. - Aye Larry G. Clevinger, II - Aye Robert A. Bopp - Aye Morgan P. Welker - Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned on motion by Councilman Clevinger, seconded by Councilman Clark and carried on voice vote.