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Home My WebLink About04-15-979689 April 15, 1997 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held April 15, 1997, at 7:00 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, W. Edgar Hale, Joseph L. Weddle, Pauline G. Mitchell, Gerald E. Bolen Also Preserrt: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager David N. Quesenberry, Assistant to the Town Manager Patricia Pendergrast, Acting Clerk Visitors: Dee Ann Lindsey and Paul Dellinger, News Media Ruth Harrell Ronald G. Vaughan Valencia Johnson The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnston. Councilwoman Mitchell led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Hale gave the Invocation. Patricia Pendergrast was appointed Acting Clerk upon motion by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Hale and carried. The roll call was taken. Councilwoman Mitchell made a motion that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 1997, be approved with one correction, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried. As there were no comments from the public, Mayor Johnston called for Council Committee Reports. UTILITIES CONIlVIlTTEE: Chairman Neblett had no report for Utilities but he did report on the Downtown Pulaski, Inc. Committee. The new Revitalization Historic Pulaski Downtown market analysis is out. This analysis was provided at no cost to the Town by VPI. He also advised that ducks for the Depot Days Duck Race will go on sale May 1st, 1997. Ducks may be purchased through downtown merchants for $1.00. PUBLIC OPERATIONS CONIlVIlTTEE: Chairman Penn had no report. ORDINANCE CONIlVIITTEE: Chairwoman Steger had no report for Ordinance Committee, but did report on Community Crime Awareness. She advised that many calls have come in from surrounding areas requesting information on how to start up a similar group. Carl Paschal is the new Crime Prevention Officer for the Town. HUMAN RESOURCES CONIl~IITTEE: Chairman Hale had no report. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: VIlQG Councilman Stewart advised that Mr. Charles Bird joined the commission as its newly appointed ~SSION member. Ms. Becky Corso, Secretary, has resigned from employment by the town and ~~ Administration is requested to find a replacemerrt secretary prior to the May meeting. April 15, 1997 PLANNING The Planning Commission considered and approved case 97-70SUB a request by JSK Ox'MISSION Construction to subdivide Pepper's Ferry Meadows Subdivision Lot 1 into Lots lA and 1B. The affected lot is bordered by Peppers Ferry Road. Lot 1B driveway will be open on to Brook Drive and Lot lA onto Pepper's Ferry Road. No action is required by Council Councilman Stewart advised that two citizens from that area expressed concern about drainage in the area if the lots were subdivided. The Town Engineer will address their concerns. Councilman Stewart advised that Mr. George Berryman's request that the position of a plot on a 5- Plamm~g unit apartment building on Elkins Ave., be rotated, facing it toward Draper Mountain instead of Commission ~~ Terrace School was approved. The building will be reduced to 4 units. No action is required by Council. Councilman Stewart reported that Mr. Chris Dux of Columbia PulaskiCommunity Hospital Hospital requested a special "Medical Zone" for the area containing and surrounding Columbia Pulaski re:Zone Community Hospital. The Commission intends to collect information regarding localities that have such a zone and then to have a working session to consider this matter. Finance Committee: Chairman Stewart had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Johnston advised that an Irrtergovemmerrtal meeting will beheld Apri129, 1997 in Dublin. More details will be passed on to Council when received. Mayor Johnston advised that the Texas Rangers season begins June 18th. Mayor Johnston reminded Council to complete and turn in their choices for VML Policy Committees. TOWN ATTORNEY' S REPORT: UDAG 1\'>i'. Terwilliger advised that the Hoopes foreclosure was bid in by NationsBank for $54,833. An ~pp~ accounting report will be forthcoming to Council by the next meeting. FORFQ~)6. TOWN MANAGER' S REPORT: Mr. Combiths gave a projects update and informed Council that the engineering design on the Pierce Ave. Pump Station has been completed. In addition the design for Twin Oaks drainage is 50% complete. He advised that the landscaping at the Municipal building and the flower bed maintenance is being bid out. He also advised that the use of the Dora Highway dump site is averaging 60 visits a week, with approximately 50% being Town use and 50% County. Mfg t~M11MMNihN twIMMMN N11 re~pNve sasi~ re~r~ldng ~» New River Trail, Ceunellw®ttian Bteger advised Clean i7p Day will begin this ~aturda Jackson Park Gazebo to clean the northside of Town. Saturday, April 26 islscheduled to lean the southside of Town. She advised that the Dora Highway dumpsite will open early at 8:00 a.m. and close at 2:00 p.m. on those two days. She reminded everyone to drive especially carefixlly on these two days as the crews will be out in force. Mayor Johnston stated an executive session on the following items had been requested: 1. 2.1-344 (Al). Consultation with legal counsel with regard to discussion of personnel matter regarding specific individual with regard to petition for investigation of the Town Police Department. ~, 2. 2.1-344 (A3 & A7) acquisition of real estate regarding the Trail. 3. 2.1-344 (A3 & A7) acquisition of real estate with regard to Pulaski Theatre. 4. 2.1-344 (A3 & A7) acquisition of real estate regarding the Train Station annex project. 9690 .,~ 9691 April 15, 1997 2.1-344 (A7) Consult with legal counsel regarding back taxes owed by a specific taxpayer. In reference to Item 1, Mr. Terwilliger reported that this petition is not covered under the Freedom of Information Ad. If the Council warrts to discuss specific allegations or complairrts of specific individuals, that is proper. But a general petition for an investigation into a department with no specific complaint, is not covered under Freedom of Information Act. Councilwoman Mitchell stated that she thought an investigation should be conducted and clear the Police matter once and for all. Further, she asked if a background check had been made on the Chief of Police prior to employment. Mr. Combiths stated that a background check was conducted prior to his employment. Councilman Stewart so moved that Council enter executive session on Items 2 through 5, deleting item 1, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: 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 At 7:30 p.m., Council entered Executive Session. At 7:53 p.m. Council returned to regular session and adopted Certification Resolution on motion made by Councilwoman Steger, 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. Stewart -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Gerald E. Bolen -Aye 1 ~~~ Mayor Johnston suggested that he write a letter to petitioners explaining feelings of Council and let Council read prior to mailing. Councilman Stewart stated we do have a petition from a good many citizens, and their feelings should be addressed. Councilman Stewart so moved that a letter be written and sent to the petitioners, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. At 7:55 p.m. Councilman Neblett made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman Penn and so carried. Attest: ~- A ting Clerk of Council APPROVED: Mayor ,/