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Home My WebLink About03-03-98March 3, 1998 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held March 3, 1998, at 4:00 p. m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor John A. Johnston, presiding Council Members: James M. Neblett, Lane R. Penn, Bettye H. Steger, Charles W. Stewart, Joseph L. Weddle, Pauline G. Mitchell, Gerald E. Bolen Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager David N. Quesenberry, Asst. to the Town Manager Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk Visitors: Paul Dellinger, Press J. R. Schrader, Press J. B. Warner Nellie Warner The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnston at 4:00 p.m. Councilman Stewart led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilwoman Steger gave the Invocation. Following roll call, Councilman Neblett made a motion to adopt certification resolution, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Hale -Absent Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye Mr. Bolen -Aye Mr. Stewart requested that items 8a and 8b on the agenda, be moved to l0e on the agenda. Councilwoman Steger made a motion to approve minutes of February 17, 1998, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried. Mayor Johnston advised that first on agenda was 2nd Public Hearing for the Case Knife Road Community Development Block Grant. Mr. Combiths advised that the required newspaper notice for this public hearing was not advertised and there would be no public hearing tonight. This hearing will be rescheduled. Mr. Penn inquired whether changes could be made in the application process for scheduling of Planning Commission cases. Mr. Terwilliger advised that changes can be made by amending the Zoning Ordinance. After discussion, Councilman Weddle made a motion to refer this item to Ordinance Committee, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried. Chairman Neblett had no report. P11BL1C OPE ATinN OMMITTFF• Chairman Penn had no report. 9769 1 9770 Budget Amendment Planning Commission March 3, 1998 Chairwoman Steger had no report. Chairwoman Steger had no report. FINANCE COMMITTEE: Chairman Stewart advised that Committee met on March 3, 1998, and presented a draft copy of the Pulaski Business Park development standards for comments. Committee also reviewed a draft proposal for an RFP for a contemplated bond issue of $1,000,000 that will be considered at the next committee meeting. Committee recommended that staff proceed with the RFP process. Executive sessions were held on 2 potential UDAG applications and two personnel matters were discussed. Committee reviewed figures concerning the assessed value of the Town and setting effective tax rates. Staff presented a proposed 1997-98 Budget amendment. Concluding the session was examination of potential architects fees for work on Calfee Park. Committee recommends to Town Council that staff advertise Public Hearings for amendments to 1997-98 budget amendments. Councilman Stewart advised that Planning Commission Case # 98-90RZ, a request from the Daniel Group to rezone 35 acres at the corner of Memorial Drive and Pepper's Ferry Road from R-0 and R-1 to B-1 Conditional, needs to be referred to Planning Commission Councilman Penn made motion that Case # 98-90RZ be referred to Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Neblett and so carried. Councilman Stewart advised that Planning Commission will also discuss Case # 98- 91CU, arequest from the Fraternal Order of Police for permit to conduct bingo and other fundraising activities in the store known as "Something Fishy" located at 53 East Main Street. Councilman Stewart made motion that Case # 98-91CU be referred to Planning Commission, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried. Mr. Combiths requested that the next to last sentence in the first paragraph on the Finance Bond Committee Report stating "RFP for a contemplated bond issue of $1,000,000 that will be considered at the next committee meeting", be changed to a future committee meeting. Councilman Weddle asked whether a site plan had been received on Case 98-90RZ, and if not, would site plan be received in time for the legal ads for the Public Hearing? Discussion ensued, with Town Attorney advising that if no site plan is received, Planning Commission has the option of refusing application. Councilman Penn asked if the company can submit a site plan and still not reveal their intended use for the property? Town Attorney advised that the company can submit a site plan without specific identities of the tenants being revealed. Councilman Stewart stated that based on the Town Attorney's advice, that he would be involved in discussion and voting on this matter, even though he is an adjoining property owner. The Town Attorney does not feel there is a conflict of interest because r~ I ~' ~i ~~ L_~ 2 March 3, 1998 9771 1 ,1 Councilman Stewart has no ownership interest in the property that is the subject of the rezoning. In Chairman Hale's absence, Councilman Neblett advised that committee met March 3, planning 1998 in executive session on 2 personnel matters. He advised that following approval of Commission a certification motion for the executive session, Committee recommended that Nick Appointment Glenn be appointed to the Planning Commission to fill the current vacancy left by retiring member John Sadler, Jr. and carried on the following recorded vote: Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Penn -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye Mr. Hale -Absent Mr. Weddle -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mr. Bolen -Aye Councilwoman Mitchell advised that New River Valley Agency on Aging met March 2, 1998 for the quarterly meeting and are requesting from the Town of Pulaski $2,221, which is an increase of $106. Mrs. Mitchell provided a report summarizing services provided to Town of Pulaski Senior Citizens. MAYOR'S REPORT• Mayor Johnston had no report. TOWN ATTORNEY' REPORT• Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANA ~F.R'S RF.PnRT• Mr. Combiths advised that the Town is having difficulty with its computer program for Town decals, which may necessitate presenting an ordinance amending the date Town decals are due. More information will be forthcoming. Councilman Stewart advised that he asked staff to invite our representatives to an on-site N. R. Trail inspection of our proposed New River Trail Extension. Councilwoman Steger advised that because of recent concerns from the public regarding School traffic at the school, she went to Critzer School on Friday, February 27, did a traffic traffic study, and spoke with parents asking for suggestions. She advised that she spoke with the police officer on duty, and asked him if there might be retired police officers who might have an interest in traffic control, perhaps as auxiliary police officers. Mr. Terwilliger advised that the state does allow for traffic control people, who have no law enforcement functions other than traffic control. Councilwoman Steger wanted the public to know that Council is interested in this matter and is exploring its options. Mr. Combiths advised that he would pursue this with the Chief of Police and advised that staff is exploring the options for that area. At 4:29 p.m., Council entered Executive Session under 2.1-344 (A1), Personnel matter specific individual, on motion made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman `Meddle and carried nn the following recorded vote: 3 9772 March 3, 1998 Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Hale -Absent Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye Mr. Bolen -Aye At 4:30 p.m., Councilman Hale arrived at meeting. At 4: 54 p.m., Councilman Hale left the meeting. At 4:55 p.m., Council returned to regular session and adopted certification resolution on motion made by Councilman Stewart, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried on the following recorded vote: Mr. Neblett -Aye Mr. Hale -Absent Mr. Penn -Aye Mr. Weddle -Aye Mrs. Steger -Aye Mrs. Mitchell -Aye Mr. Stewart -Aye Mr. Bolen -Aye At 4:56, Councilman Neblett made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried. 1 4