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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-02-97September 2, 1997 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held September 2, 1997, 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 John Hawley, Acting Town Manager David N. Quesenberry, Asst. to the Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: J. R. Schrader and Paul Dellinger, News Media J. B. Wamer David Mitchell Two citizens The meeting was called to order by Mayor Johnston. Vice Mayor Steger 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 held August 19, 1997, be approved as submitted, seconded by Vice Mayor Steger and carried. Registered speaker Mr. J. B. Wamer preserrted a petition to Town Council requesting the Town Rl~~ Council to rezone their subdivision (landowners and residents of either Oakhurst Avenue, RIFT Whitethom Avenue or Heatherwood Avenue) R-1. Their certificate of subdivision certified this development to be single family dwellings. After discussion, Councilman Neblett made a motion that this request be referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation at the Town's request, seconded by Councilman Bolen and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Lane R. Penn -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye Gerald E. Bolen -Aye pUg,J~ Next on agenda was a public hearing regarding a request from Findlay Industries for a conditional ~ use permit for expansion of business at 1040 East Main Street. OOND. USE Mr. Quesenberry advised that Findlay Industries would assemble cabinets for trucks, both Volvo - GM and Peterbuilt. This facility is currently zoned B-2 (General Business District). Total area of the building is 52,000 square feet. The sprinkler system will have to be tested and serviced as required by the Fire Prevention Code. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 11 and recommended approval of the conditional use permit to Council. Mr. Mitchell, Plant Manager, was in attendance and answered questions regarding their operation from Council Members. No one from the public spoke for or against this proposal. Before Council was Ordinance No. 97-14 Permitting Findlay Industries to Perform as Conditional ORD.97-14 use at 1040 East Main Street. Councilman Stewart made a motion that Ordinance No. 97-14 be ADOPTID adopted, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye W. Edgar Hale - Abserrt Lane R. Penn -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye Gerald E. Bolen -Aye 9722 9723 September 2, 1997 There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Johnston called for Council Committee Reports. UTILITIES CONIlVIlTTEE: Chairman Neblett had no report, but reminded Town Council of Count Pulaski Day to be held October 4. It is hoped "Miss Teen Virginia and Miss Virginia" will be in attendance. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COIVIlVIITTEE: Chairman Penn advised that Public Operations Committee met August 26. The committee discussed private boats being users at Gatewood Reservoir and did not feel they were a hazard at GA~~OD this time. The following current policies should be continued: - No boats with petroleum powered motors, or holds that could transport contaminants into the impoundment. - Private boat users pay a launch feel comparable to rental rates of Town boats and abide by the same rules and regulations. - Boats are inspected by park personnel for safety equipment. Chairman Penn advised this was our drinking water and would be protected. Committee did not recommend changes at this time regarding boats on Gatewood. Chairman Penn advised that the Town Engineer had informed them that hours would be reduced to DORA ~• 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays at the Dora Highway compound. PSA has removed 90% of the tires at the compound. Chairman Penn stated that the private property at the irrtersection at Macgill Street and Newbern SZREET Road had underground tanks that have not been removed, and the Town would not take ownership of the property because of the unknown contamination. Chairman Penn advised that the County had referred cat cor-trol issues to the Town as the County ordinance did not cover cat control. Chairman Penn reported that the Town's current drive through window in the Finance Departmerrt ~~~ Dom, is closed because of equipment failure. Cost to replace is estimated at $6,000 to $8,000. The Town is looking at alternatives for providing a drive through window service through its currern banking service agreement with Community National Bank. ORDINANCE CONIlVIlTTEE: ZpNING Chairwoman Steger reported that the Ordinance Committee met August 26 and discussed the ', pRp~Ep proposed hospital sign on Route 11. The current zoning provision, under which the hospital falls, ', ~pTTpl, does not allow the desired sign to be placed. Signage requirements for the hospital's zone may not SIQV be changed which rules out obtaining a variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals. The committee's decision was to change the R-O and B-1 sign requiremenrts, addressing such issues as back lighting, light intensity, minimum and maximum sizes and the number of signs allowed on a property for all zoning districts. The Town Attorney was instructed to draft a recommendation for Council to send to the Planning Commission for study and a public hearing. Chairwoman Steger read Resolution No. 97-25 Referring to the Planning Commission Proposed Changes to Sign Regulations for R-O and B-1 Zoning Districts. Chairwoman Steger so moved that Resolution No. 97-25 be adopted, seconded by Councilman Neblett. Council discussed this resolution with concerns of placing an item in a zone that would not otherwise be allowed and the feeling this was spot zoning. Other concerns were also expressed. It was felt that Columbia Pulaski Community Hospital is a good corporate citizen. Motion failed on the following recorded vote: r~rloN Farb James M. Neblett -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Lane R. Penn - No Joseph L. Weddle - No Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - No Charles W. Stewart - No Gerald E. Bolen - No 2 0 Septanber 2, 1997 Mayor Johnston stated that the Town Manager would be informed of this vote and asked that he contact the hospital with this decision. Chairwoman Steger requested that Council Members advise her of any concern they would like the Ordinance Committee to review. Chairwoman Steger stated that the Town does not have an ordinance pertaining to cats. Councilman Stewart advised that he would like to see all residerrts sign up for trash pickup. Town Attomey to check ordinance on this suggestion. Mayor Johnston advised that he had received several calls regarding water cutoffs. This month, 80 WATFR cutoffs were made. Mayor Johnston stated that we need to review our procedures. The Utilities ~~ Committee will look into this process. A survey of the neighboring towns will be made on their procedures. Councilman Stewart brought to Council's attention the condition of property at 510 Stuart Ave. Mr. Hawley stated that staff was working on this lot. FINANCE CONIlVIlTTEE: Chairman Stewart had no report. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Chairman Hale was absent. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Johnston had no report. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Mr. Terwilliger had no report, however, he requested an executive session under 2.1-344 (Al) personnel matter involving a specific individual and also (A7) consultation with legal counsel concerning the Jonas UDAG loan. Councilwoman Mitchell gave a report on the activities of the Agency on Aging. TOWN MANAGER' S REPORT: In giving the project update, Mr. Hawley advised that bid packages were going out on Pierce Avenue pump station. Bid date is October 3. Mr. Hawley also stated that an alley closing list will be submitted on September 12. Rights of way are included in this listing. Mr. Hawley advised that the Town Attorney had a court day of October 17 for the condemnation proceedings for the sanitary sewer line for Peakland across the Mark Alan property. Councilman Penn brought to staff's attention that on the street paving, they are paving around parked cars, Summit Street and Mt. Olivet. Home owners were not notified regarding the paving. ice Mayor Steger stated it was nice to have Mr. Hawley as the Acting Town Manager. At 5:05 p.m. Council entered Executive Session under 2.1-344 (A3) two matters regarding land acquisition for public purposes; (Al) personnel matter regarding a specific individual; and (A7) consult with legal counsel regarding the Jonas UDAG loan on motion made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent 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 5:30 p.m. Council returned to regular session and adopted Certification Resolution on motion made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Lane R. Penn -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye 9724 3 9725 Sepgember 2, 1997 Bettye H. Steger -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye Gerald E. Bolan -Aye Mr. Terwilliger reported there had been a request made to the Town from Community National OOLONY OF Bank on behalf of Debra and Gordon Jonas who operate the Colony of Virginia Ltd. They are VA UDAG establishing a banking relationship with Community National Bank who proposes to substitute itself with the Town's UDAG loan to pay off NationsBank and to do some additional improvements to the building. The Town would not change its position and any new money would go behind the Town but they are asking they be given the same arrangement that NationsBank now has with the same dollar amounts and this would be part of Council's approval. We can use the necessary documents to prepare and execute the necessary documentation to approve this. Councilman Stewart made a motion that Council authorize the Town Attorney to proceed with the paperwork that is required to do so, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett -Aye W. EdgarHale -Absent 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 5:31 p.m. Council adjourned on motion made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried. APPROVED: l Mayo Attest: ~ ~~ ~-~ Clerk of Council ~~ n ~~~ 4