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Home My WebLink About02-18-979671 February 18, 1997 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held February 18, 1997, at 7:00 p .m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor John A. Johnston, presiding Council Members: Joseph L. Weddle, Lane R. Penn, Bettye H. Steger, W. Edgar Hale, James M. Neblett, Pauline G. Mitchell, Charles W. Stewart Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Paul Dellinger, News Media Michael Sandidge Keith Asbury The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnston. Councilman Hale led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Neblett gave the Invocation. Following the roll call, Councilman Penn made a motion that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 4, 1997, and the minutes of the special meeting held February 11, 1997, be approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. Mayor Johnston advised that Resolution No. 97-5, Resolution of Support of Vision 2020, was NRVPDC before Council. Councilman Weddle reported that the New River Valley Planning District had ~~~ conducted a study and a strategic plan has been developed for this area. Councilman Weddle felt 97-5 that Council would want to become a part of this process. Vision 2020 Councilman Neblett made a motion that Resolution No. 97-5 be adopted, seco Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: Joseph L. Weddle -Aye W. Edgar Hale Lane R. Pin -Aye James M. Neblett Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell Charles W. Stewart lded by Councilman - Aye - Aye - Aye - Aye Mayor Johnston welcomed Government studerrts Michael Sandidge and Keith Asbury to the meeting. As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Johnston called for Council Committee Reports. Mayor Johnston advised he hoped to have committee assignmerrts by the next Council Meeting. UTILITIES COMMITTEE: Mayor Johnston advised the Utilities Committee had no report. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COl~Il~IITTEE: Chairman Penn advised that prior to the Council Meeting, Public Operations Committee met and BEAiT1TIEICA'IZON Mr. Doug Steger informed the committee of plans for Route 99 and Route 11. On February 25th at 6:00 p.m. the committee will meet for further information. Mr. Steger hopes to have a lighting plan, Rt. 11 and Rt. 99 signs and he will also have recommendations for types of trees. Mr. Steger also intends to work on the planter in front of the municipal building, have soil tested and bring in a cost. ORDINANCE COMbIlTTEE: ORDINAL' Chairwoman Steger advised the Ordinance Committee met February 11 and reviewed the hospital ~ uses and sign criteria for churches in the Town's zoning ordinance. The committee considered two options. One option was to create a medical district and allow backlite signs by right; and option /~ f, 1;. February 18, 1;97 9572 Zoning Ordinance two was to amend the RO zone to allow larger and more than one sign for each business as a conditional use and to allow backlite signs by right. REFERRID It was the recommendation of the committee that this matter be referred to the Planning ~ per. Commission for their review. ~SSION Chairwoman Steger advised that staff had recommended to amend Article 4, Section 3.9.5 of the Town's zoning ordinance to permit flexibility in lot sizes to accommodate planned housing developments and smaller lots than currently provided in the Town's zoning ordinance. It was the recommendation of the committee to refer to the Planning Commission this item for their consideration and recommendation back to Council. Ordinance Committee recommendation to refer the above two matters to the Planning Commission for their consideration and recommendation back to Town Council carried on the following recorded vote: Joseph L. Weddle -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye James M. Neblett -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye CRIME CONTROL REPORT: Councilwoman Steger reported that the Community Crime Awareness group met last Wednesday. Reports were given from the different committees. Councilwoman Steger reported that this is an outstanding group of young, professional people working on the needs for children and youth. The group is still looking for a place for the youth to skate. Also, the seniors would like a place inside to walk. Central gym is open every other Saturday night and Dublin Lions Club comes up and cooks for the young people. Volunteers are helping with these programs and it seems to be growing. They are still trying to find a way to bring the children from Fairlawn area and Dublin area into the Cerrtral gym. Councilwoman Steger reported this is a very working organization and she was very pleased to represent Council on this particular Community Awareness as it is a very good thing for our Town and County to have. FINANCE CONIl~IITTEE: Mr. Combiths reported that the January monthly financial report to Council had not been distributed but it is hoped to have this report out by the end of the week. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: VICE SC~IRADERChainnan Hale read a letter of resignation from Vice Mayor Schrader. Vice Mayor Schrader MAYOR thanked everyone for their cooperation and help. The resignation was effective immediately. Vice RESIC~iS mayor Schrader advised he had new opportunities and responsibilities in his work and it was increasingly difficult to devote the time that is necessary to serve the Town well. Chairman Hale stated it was with much regret that Council accept this resignation, and he respected Mr. Schrader's thoughts and guidance, and his leadership in finance will be missed. Chairman Hale wished Mr. Schrader the best of luck in his future endeavors. Mr. Schrader also stated in his letter that he hoped sometime in the future he would be able to serve the Town again. Chairman Hale advised that Council would now have 45 days to appoint Mr. Schrader's replacement. This appointment will be discussed in closed session after our next Council Meeting on March 4th. The committee may discuss the position of Vice Mayor at that time. The Mayor will have some rearranging as to committee members and chairs. Mayor Johnston stated that Vice Mayor Schrader had contributed a great deal to this Council in terms of financial information and interest. His loss will be one that we all feel. PLANNING COMMISSION: 2 9673 February 18, 1997 WA,~ Councilman Stewart advised that Planning Commission Case No. 97-69CU, the Town of Pulaski is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a water booster pump station on Fierce Avenue, per, and so moved that this request be referred to the Planning Commission for their review and STATION recommendation. Motion seconded by Councilman Neblett and carved on the following recorded PIII~ Ave. refer~e~ to Plan Cam. Joseph L. Weddle -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye James M. Neblett -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye H~III NAME Councilman Neblett reported that he had met today with the Main Street people and the name has (IIA~ID been changed as of today and will be Downtown Pulaski Inc. Also, there were four new board ~ ~ members appointed. PULASI~ INO' MAYOR' S REPORT: Mayor Johnston inquired if Statement of Economic Interest and Oath of Office had been received and filed for Joseph L. Weddle with Clerk answering yes. J~E(~I ~~ Mayor Johnston welcomed Councilman Weddle to the Council. Councilman Weddle has worked WII~')m on the Planning Commission for a number of years. Mayor Johnston also advised Council TO O~iJDK,'II, ~~ Members would do anything they could to assist Councilman Weddle. Mayor Johnston reported that Council is planning aWork/Planning Session beginning on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday, February 21 and 22 in Roanoke. A lot of important items will be discussed. Mayor Johnston advised we had been in contact with the Jubal Early Camp # 1691 of the Sons of PROQ~AMATION the Confederate Veterans and we have been asked to help them commemorate a Confederate ~~,~ History and Heritage Month. Mayor Johnston read a Proclamation commemorating Confederate HISTORY & History and Heritage Month. Mr. Combiths reported an application for permit to utilize Jackson HII2ITAGE Park in April has been received. Also, their representations had expressed interest in attending the ~H, next Council Meeting to give Council a presentation. TOWN ATTORNEY' S REPORT: Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Combiths reported that in capital budget next year we will probably need to add a new roof for the Senior Center. Also, the new phone system will go on line March 16th. It is felt this is a very good investment. SANTTATION Mr. Combiths will also bring back a recommendation regarding the trash disposal site on Dora IbRA ~• Highway; screening the area, and look into a speed limit sign that is not visible on Route 99. Other speed limit signs will be reviewed by proper committee and report brought back to Council. Mr. Combiths reported that staff realizes that we need to do a Town wide inventory of our traffic signage and compile needs. At 7:38 p.m. Councilman Neblett made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried. VID: • ~, Attest: Mayor Qerk f o ~~~~1 3 1