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Home My WebLink About07-16-969b06 July lb, 199b Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held July 16, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Andrew L. Graham, Jr., presiding Council Members: John A. Johnston, Lane R. Penn, Bettye H. Steger, W. H. Schrader, Jr., W. Edgar Hale, James M. Neblett, Pauline G. Mitchell, Charles W. Stewart. Also Present: Frank Tervvilliger, Town Attorney Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager Robert J. Lyons, Assistarrt Town Manager Patricia Pendergrast, Acting Clerk of Council Visitors: J. R. Schrader and Paul Dellinger, News Media Mary Lee Duncan Joyce E. Bell Jacob A. Blevins Ronald G. Vaughan William Bartlett The meeting was called to order by Mayor Graham. Councilman Penn led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Johnston gave the invocation. Councilman Schrader made a motion to appoirrt Patricia Pendergrast Acting Clerk of Council, seconded by Councilman Hale and so carried. Following the roll call, Councilman Penn so moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 2, 1996, be approved as submitted, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried. Next on the agenda were commenrts from the public. Jacob Blevins inquired as to progress on the Peak flooding on Peak Creek. Creek Mr. Combiths replied that Town Council recently approved a resolution to have the Corps of Engineers conduct a reconnaissance study. This study will not be ready for at least a year. Also a Hazard Mitigation Program by the Department of Emergency Services is being considered. No action can betaken until these studies are completed. Mr. Blevins stated that he had been told by Congressman Boucher's secretary that grant funds were available if applications were filed. Mr. Combiths stated that staff would contact Congressman Boucher's office and get information on these funds. As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Graham called for Council Committee Reports. L]TII.ITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Johnston reported that the Utilities Committee met earlier in the day and continued ongoing discussions regarding sewer service. When a definitive action can betaken, Council will be advised. Also discussed were several citizen complaints from Crestline Drive, and South Washington Ave. regarding volume problems with utilities. Studies are being made to see what can be done to correct these problems. The Committee is also studying projects that were reported in the Draper Aden study, and various methods of exuding sewer service along Route 11, near the hospital. FINANCE CONIlVIlTTEE: Chamber Chairman Schrader had no report, however, he informed Council of a request by the Chamber of of Commerce for a donation for their annual August auction. He made a motion that the Town Commerce Manager be authorized to find a suitable item to donate to the auction, seconded by Councilman Penn, and carried on the following recorded vote: 9607 July 16, 1996 John A. Johnston -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye James M. Neblett -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye OCrT1TI~'EES APR~INT~ HUMAN RESOURCES: Chairman Hale advised this committee met this morning in executive session to discuss personnel matters related to committee appointments and a matter regarding a specific individual. The Human Resources committee recommended the following people for committee appoirrtmerrts: CONIlVIlTTEE NAME EXPIRES Joint Governmental Electronic Village Steering Com. Charles W. Stewart New River Valley Planning District Commission Charles W. Stewart 6-30-1998 New River Valley Economic Development Alliance James M. Neblett New River Valley Development Corporation Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. New River Valley Council of Leaders W. Edgar Hale Town of Pulaski Planning Commission Charles W. Stewart Co-Terminus Agency on Aging (Effective October 1, 1996) Pauline G. Mitchell 9-30-1997 Alternate Bettye H. Steger 9-30-1997 Housing Board of Adjustment & Appeals James Logan 7-17-2001 Thomas G. Powers 7-17-2001 Dr. John W. Knarr 7-17-2001 Councilman Johnston made a motion to accept the committee appointments recommended by the Human Resources Committee, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye James M. Neblett -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye John Hawley designated. as Acting Public Works Drector Mr. Hale also advised that the Human Resources Committee recommended that Town Engineer, John Hawley, be designated as Acting Public Works Director while Mr. Mike Jenkins recovers from surgery, and that Mr. Hawley receive a temporary pay increase of 4% during this acting period, effective July 16, 1996, and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye James M. Neblett -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye PUBLIC OPERATIONS: Chairman Penn advised that Public Operations met this afternoon with a lengthy agenda, resulting in the following action: Mr. Doug Steger made a presentation on the landscaping plans for the Town, and will report back to the Committee with his plans. Ms. Lucas' complaints regarding 1015 Jackson Avenue have bean addressed and she is satisfied with the Town's response. Ms. Grouse's request to have the Town patch her driveway was denied. The Town will be repairing a drainage pipe at Commerce Street and Peak Creek. Mr. Ken Anderson has requested relief from the 50/50 cost share for new curb and gutter on Westwood. The Assistant Town Manager will poll the homeowners for their comments and report back to Council. 2 July 16, 1996 SATTI'I'ATION Staff has suggested a Town owned site on Dora Highway to place roll-off trash containers to dispose of "white" materials. An example of items acceptable for dumping would be mattresses, old furniture, refrigerators, etc.... no batteries, paint cans, garbage or trash. The requested drainage improvements at 612 Pulaski Street will be arranged. ORDINANCE COMNIITTEE: Chairwoman Steger reported that the Ordinance Committee continues its work in trying to clean up the Town. She expressed her appreciation for calls regarding locations that need mowing. She reminded Council that there is a code addressing removal of yard sale signs, political signs, etc., with 7 days removal time. CRIlVIE CONTROL REPORT: Councilwoman Steger had no committee report however, she stated that Councilman Stewart and she attended a VML convention regarding juvenile crime, and that she would be passing information to Chief Cooley. MAYOR' S REPORT: Mayor Graham had no report ,however, he voiced his appreciation to Vice Mayor Schrader for conducting the July 2, 1996 Council meeting. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Mr. Terwilliger reported that before Council was Resolution No 96-27, to install a handicap ramp at 625 Monroe Avenue, in accordance with the plans approved by the Town Engineer. Robert Collins has asked that temporary permission be given to make this installation with the understanding that Council is not bound to make this permanent. After discussion, Councilman Schrader so moved that Resolution No 96-27 be adopted, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: RESOLUITON 9Cr27 ADOFTID John A. Johnston -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye James M. Neblett -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye ~ Mr. Tervvilliger reported that in research of property known as the Medical Arts Building on Lee ~~ Highway, Dr. Bill McGuire advised that it had been determined that the Town of Pulaski Industrial Amy Development Authority (IDA) is the owner of this property. This site was purchased with Industrial Revenue Bonds in the amount of $700,000, that were fifteen years in length, with an automatic renewal clause. The bonds were then paid with rentals from Pulaski Medical Arts, and paid off in full in 1989. IDA holds the title and leases the property to Medical Arts. The Medical Arts partnership is requesting that IDA convey the property to them.. Our IDA has not been active. The Town code requires that the IDA have 7 members. If at the end of each term, if no one is appointed to succeed them, the appointees remain in office. However, several members are deceased or have moved from the area, creating vacancies. He requested that Human Resources committee meet and discuss replacements for the committee. IDA members are appointed by Town Council but cannot be members of Town Council nor can they be Town employees. Also there are some clauses in the lease that Mr. Terwilliger requested be discussed in Executive Session. New Council members were briefed regarding the Industrial Development Authority. TOWN MANAGER' S REPORT: Mr. Combiths gave a projects update, noting that the water break at Holyfield and Memorial Drive WA's is losing 100,000 to 200,000 gallons of water per day. Repair of this leak will not resolve the variance between water billed and water treated, but will lessen the impact. The Towri Manager will look into the inquiry of Councilman Penn regarding the fire hydrant on Memorial Drive. 9608 Councilmembers Stewart and Steger gave a brief report on the VML Conference for new Council members that they attended. 9609 July 16, 1996 At 7:50 p.m., on motion made by Councilman Schrader and seconded by Councilman Penn, Council entered Executive session under 2.1 344, A5, Economic Development matters regarding new UDAG application and existing UDAG loan; and A7, Consultation with Legal Counsel concerning the IDA appointmerrts and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye James M. Neblett -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye At 8:15 p.m., Council returned to regular session and adopted Certification Resolution on motion made by Councilman Schrader, seconded by Councilman Johnston and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye James M. Neblett -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye Mayor Graham -Aye At 8:15 p.m., Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Mitchell and carried. Attest: ___! ~ ~ ~. Acting Clerk of Coun 1 ~~~ Mayor ~J 1 4