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Home My WebLink About04-14-98April 14, 1998 Minutes of the special meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held April 14, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of 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, W. Edgar Hale, 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: J. R. Schrader, Press Suellen Smith W. J. Smith, Jr. Charles D. Stafford Kristin Smith Erin Yoder Frances Viars David East Roy David Warburton The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Weddle led the Pledge and Councilman Neblett gave the invocation. Following roll call, motion was made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Weddle to add an Executive Session 2.1-344, A7, Consult with legal counsel, to the agenda and to move 7C, regarding Resolution 98-14 to item B2, of the Finance Committee report, and carried on unanimous vote. 9787 First item on agenda was presentation of a plaque to Mr. William T. Smith, Jr., by Mayor Johnston and Mr. Roy David Warburton for twelve dedicated years of service and AWARD PLANNING leadership on the Town of Pulaski Planning Commission. COMMISSION Next on the agenda was consideration of Planning Commission Case No. 98-89RZ, rezoning two lots on Cedar Lane from R-2 to R-R, and Ordinance 98-5. P L AN N I N G COMMISSION Mr. Quesenberry stated that Mr. Chinault, owner of the lot in question had presented his cue to the Board of Zoning Appeals in December and to the Planning Commission in January. Both Committees recommended approval. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Neblett to approve Ordinance 98-5, Rezoning Two Parcels on Cedar Lane, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: P L AN N I N G COMMISSION James M. Neblett -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye Gerald E. Bolen - No Next item on agenda, was consideration of Planning Commission Case No. 98-91CU PLANNING from the Fraternal Order of Police to conduct "bingo" and other fundraising activities at COMMISSION 53 E. Main Street and Ordinance 98-6. Mr. Quesenberry informed Council that the Fraternal Order of Police seeks a building to hold fundraising events. The building conforms to all requirements specified by law and there were no negative comments. 1 9788 April 14, 1998 ORDINANCE After discussion, Councilman Penn made a motion to adopt Ordinance 98-6, approving a 9 8 - 6 conditional use for the Fraternal Order of Police to conduct fundraising activities at 53 East Main Street, seconded by Councilman Neblett and cazried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Chazles W. Stewart -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Gerald E. Bolen -Aye RESOLUTION Next item on agenda was consideration of Resolution 98-15, authorizing the issuance of 9 8 -1 5 General Obligation Bonds and the Issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, and providing for the sale, form, details and payment of the note and authorizing certain related actions. Mr. Combiths advised that these bonds are to be used to make improvements to water, sewer and other public facilities, including Calfee Pazk. He informed Council that the financing will beaz an interest rate of 4.26 % per annum, and unless paid sooner, is due and payable in 3 yeazs. The Town has the ability to pre-pay the loan without penalty, with 30 days written notice. After discussion, Resolution 98-15, Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds and the Issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, and providing for the sale, form, details and payment of the note and authorizing certain related actions, was adopted on motion from Finance Committee and cazried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye W. Edgaz Hale -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye Gerald E. Bolen -Aye CRIME CONTROL REPORT: Councilman Steger advised that Anthony Akers' Youth Group will be working on the Draper Mountain Overlook. She also advised that Big Sisters/Big Brothers is being organized in our area. She advised that the walking trail at Dora Highway Park is in progress with early May being the tazget for opening. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: Chairman Stewazt advised that committee met on April 14, 1998 and recommends RESOLUTION adoption of Resolution 98-14, Town of Pulaski Industrial Pazk Covenants and 9 8 -14 Re ulations and carried on the following recorded vote: INDUSTRIAL g ' DEVELOPMENT James M. Neblett -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye Gerald E. Bolen -Aye Mr. Stewart further advised that committee recommends accepting Pulaski County's FIRE counter-offer of $25,000 for fire protection and 5% extra over the next five years and directing Town Attorney to draw up a contract to that effect, and cazried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Gerald E. Bolen -Aye 2 April 14, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: L_~ Councilman Stewart advised that Planning Commission met on April 13, 1998 and recommended that Planning Commission Case No. 98-92CU, a request for a conditional use permit from Retirement Unlimited, Inc., to modify a room at the Pulaski Retirement Community for the purpose of providing rehabilitative services to residents of the facility, be duly advertised and a public heazing conducted. Also Committee, with Council's approval, would like to proceed with study and rewriting of Zoning Ordinance. Chairman Hale advised that Human Resources committee met April 14, 1998 and couNCIL recommends that Lane Penn, James Neblett, Claude Yelton and Robert Gazdner be C 0 MM I T T E E S appointed to a Council appointed Safety Committee to make recommendation to Council for possible improvements and potential efficiencies in our safety departments and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Chazles W. Stewazt -Aye Committee recommends the following reappointments to the Economic Development E C O 1~OM I C Boazd: Pat Gooch, Flo Stevenson, Katy Kirk, Rev. A.H. Daniels, A. J. Smith, Jr., J. R. DEv Schrader, Pam Surber, Sybil Atkinson, Ted Hodge; appointment of Tom Wallace to fill the Treasurer's position on the Economic Development Board until expiration of term, 6-30-00; and appointment of Dr. James Lovelace to the panel of doctors for Workmen's Compensation and so cazried. W. Edgar Hale -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Gerald E. Bolen - No 9789 Committee also recommended adoption of Ordinance 98-7, amending the position classification plan to include the position of Assistant Chief Waterworks Operator and carried on the following recorded vote: O R D I N A N C E James M. Neblett -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewazt -Aye W. Edgaz Hale -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Gerald E. Bolen -Aye EMPLOYEES Committee also recommends to Council that Compensatory Time for 28 day cycle employees be raised to 130 hours and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Gerald E. Bolen -Aye Councilman Bolen made motion to cancel the May 5th Council Meeting due to Council MEETING s elections, and move the May 19th meeting up to May 12, 1998 at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Hale and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewazt -Aye MAYOR'S REPORT: W. Edgaz Hale -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Gerald E. Bolen -Aye Mayor Johnston reminded Council that the Joint Intergovernmental meeting will be held April 30, 1998, and any items for agenda should be submitted to Town Manager. He also 3 9790 April 14, 1998 advised Council that VML meeting will be held May 8, 1998 in Wytheville. Council members wishing to attend should turn in application to Town Manager's office. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT: CHARTER Mr. Terwilliger advised that the Town Charter changes have passed the General Assembly and have been signed by the Governor. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Combiths advised Council that the state has appropriated $20,000 bi-annually for the next 2 years, for Calfee Park. DONATIONS Mr. Quesenberry recognized Hugh Hill, Manager of the Holston River Quarry for donating 100 tons of crusher run and 50 tons of #10 crusher run gravel for the Dora Highway Walkway. At 7:50 p.m., on motion from Councilman Weddle and seconded by Councilwoman Steger, Council entered Executive Session under 2.1-344 (A-7) to discuss the County Recreation Contract with Attorney and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Gerald E. Bolen -Aye At 8:07 p.m., Councilman Stewart made motion to adopt Certification Resolution, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: W. Edgar Hale -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Gerald E. Bolen -Aye James M. Neblett -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye At 8:08 p.m., Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Penn, and so carried. 4