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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-19-95September 19, 1995 9620 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held September 19, 1995, 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, John W. Stone, Bettye H. Steger, W. H. Schrader, Jr., Alma H. Holston, E. G. Black, Jr. Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney John Hawley, Acting Town Manager Barry Matherly, Economic Development Director Patricia Pendergast, Acting Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey & Paul Dellinger, News Media Max Beyer Janis Burke Valencia Johnson Ronald G. Vaughan Joyce Bell Andy McCready The meeting was called to order by Mayor Graham. Councilwoman Holston led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilwoman Steger gave the invocation. Councilman Schrader so moved that Patricia Pendergast be appointed Acting Clerk of Council, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. Following the roll call, Councilwoman Holston so moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 5, 1995, be approvers as submitted, seconded by Councilman Black and carried. Barry Matherly, Economic Development Director conducted a Public Hearing on the Virginia Enterprise Zone Application. PUBLIC HEARING ~. Andy McCready stated that he thinks the Town should adopt local ordinances abating ENTERPRISE ollution control w meet and r clin ut ment to be co etitive with the Co He also ZONE p ~ p ~' g ~ p ~ ~'~ requested that the boundary zone be extended to the east to include the former McCready Lumber site, now occupied by Henderson Hardwoods. Mr. Matherly than reported on Count Pulaski Day plans and a meeting on the Train Station/ Museum/Dora Highway Complex. He advised that Count Pulaski Day will beheld October 7, 1995, on Main Street. New ideas for this year include that all food vending will be provided by local restaurants and civic goups, in a food court type atmosphere. He advised that a Committe was formed to try to develop the Train Station area more fully, with the first meeting held today. The Community Design Assistance Center from Virginia Tech is providing assistance in this plan. Mrs. Betty Steger is Co-Chair, and Mr. Matherly is Secretary/Treasurer. Councilman Stone requested that Mr. Matherly incorporate the number of visitors to the Museum into his reports, perhaps on a monthly basis. Councilwoman Steger stated that the times the Museum is open need to be posted. Mr. Andy McCready inquired into the progess of the New River Trail Extension. Mayor Graham advised that the latest information is that everything is on schedule with a construction date scheduled for Spring of 1996. Ms. Joyce Bell spoke to Council about sex discrimination she feels she has been experiencing with the Town of Pulaski. EMPL~ yor Graham advised that this problem is a Personnel matter and Council does not discuss these matters in public, and that Council does not have any questions. He advised that Ms. Bell should talk to the Town Manager or the Town Attomey. 9621 September 19, 1995 EMPLOYMENT Joyce Bell Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney, stated for clarification, that he routinely advises Town Council not to discuss matters in which there is threatened litigation involved, and not to discuss Personnel matters involving specific individuals. This is the general standing policy. There being no further commerrts from the public, Mayor Graham called for Council Committee Reports. UTILITIES COMNIITTEE Chairman Johnston had no report, however, he advised that the Utilities Committee would be meeting prior to the next Council meeting. They are still working on trying to come up with some parameters for issuing a permit to Magnox for inclusion in our sewer system. FINANCE CONIlVIlTTEE Chairman Schrader advised that the Finance Committee met on September 13, 1995 and took up several items. Before Council was Ordinance No. 95-29, amending the method of payment and authorization of Town obligations. ORDINANCE 95-29 The Finance Committee recommended, and so movers, that Ordinance No. 95-29 be adopted. Motion carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye John W. Stone -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Absent W. Edgar Hale -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye The Finance Committee recommended, and so moved, amendment of the Contract with CONTRACT Specialized Data Systems for the purchase of four additional personal computers. Motion carried AMENDMENTS on the following recorded vote: SDS John A. Johnston -Aye John W. Stone -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye ORDINANCE 95-31 Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Absent W. Edgar Hale -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye The Finance Committee recommended, and so moved, that Ordinance No. 95-31, bringing the Town's cellular phone tax ordinance in line with the state code, be adopted by Council. Motion carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye John W. Stone - No Bettye H. Steger -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Absent W. Edgar Hale -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye HABITAT Councilman Schrader so moved, that water & sewer connection fees be waived for Habitat for Humanities project at 627 Maple Street, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye John W. Stone -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye Mr. Schrader left the meeting at 7:40 p.m. HUMAN RESOURCES CONIl~~TITEE Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Absent W. Edgar Hale -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye APPT. TO In the absence of Chairman D'Ardenne, Councilwoman Holston reported that the Human PLANNING Resources Committee met prior to this Council meeting, and so moved that Charles D. Stafford be COMMISSION September 19, 1995 APPOINTMENT, CONTD. appointed to the Town Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Matt Olsen. Term to expire February 1, 1998, and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Absent John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader -Absent E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT John Hawley, Acting Town Manager, reported that the September 18, 1995 Planning Commission meeting was adjourned due to a lack of a quorum. The meeting has been scheduled for October 2, 1995 at 7 p.m. PUBLIC OPERATIONS Chairvvoman Holston reported that the Public Operations Committee met with the Ordinance Committee on September 14, 1995. The committee discussed drainage policy amendments. The Town Attorney will prepare additional revisions for future discussions, including that drainage issues are getting their fair share of street mainrtenance monies and CIP. DRAINAGE Chairvvoman Holston advised that the berm was removed today from Bertha Street to eliminate the concentration of storm water down Mrs. Pickerel's steps. Mrs. Holston advised that regarding 4th Street SE, the Public Works Director will advise a property owner that they need to purchase pipe which the Town will install. Once needed culverts are acquired by owners, Public Works will schedule drainage improvements and maintenance on 4th St. STREETS Chairwoman Holston advised that repairs have been made to Peakland Drive and they have installed the sign requested by Reverend Covey. Chairwoman Holston advised that staff has received a petition requesting a new sidewalk on South Washington and this was being reviewed by staff. Mrs. Holston advised that in response to Ms. Brenda Covey Wagner's request to allow two vaults to be buried in the same gravesite, Public Operations Committee recommended that a policy be CEMETERY adopted which would apply to all such requests. Public Operations Committee recommended adoption of Resolution 95-19, carried on the foll owing recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Absent John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Bettye E. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Absent E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Chairwoman Holston advised that Public Works will remove tree limbs within reach of our equipment at Oakwood Cemetery and Pinehurst Cemetery as soon as possible. The limbs in the 20 to 40 ft range will need to be contracted and this will be addressed during the FY 1996-97 CIP. ORDINANCE CONIl~IlTTEE Chairwoman Steger advised that Councilman Schrader has already addressed adopting Ordinance 95-31, amending Ordinance 95-21, to comply with state code regarding cellular telephones. MAYOR' S REPORT PROCLAMAT~yor Graham advised that the Daughters of the American Revolution provided a proclamation for Constitution Week, September 17 - 23, 1995. Mrs. Holston so moved that the Constitution Week Proclamation be approved, seconded by Councilman Black, and carried on the following recorded vote: 9622 9623 September 19, 1995 John A. Johnston John W. Stone Bettye H. Steger W. H. Schrader, Jr -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Abserrt - Aye W. EdgarHale. - Abscet - Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye - Absent E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Mayor Graham reminded everyone that the V.M.L. Conference is coming up October 8 - 10, and encouraged everyone to attend. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. ACTING TOWN MANAGERS REPORT Mr. Hawley gave a projects update. Mr. Hawley stated that no I&I work has bean performed because of work at Dublin Irrterceptor, but that approximately 25,000 feet have been TV'ed at Dublin Irrterceptor. He reported that bids on the Town entrance signs are due 9-22-95. He advised that Public Works and staff have bean working on office space design for the basement, and plans are due to be completed this week. He stated that the tree work at the Cemeteries that can be accomplished by the Town's preserrt equipment is scheduled to be completed by the end of September. Mr. Hawley advised that Public Works has scheduled work to begin on the Entrance sign bases on October 9. Mr. Hawley stated that the Street Sweeper acquisition is proceeding. Dr. Johnston inquired whether staff had made a decision regarding contracting out the street sweeping. Mr. Hawley advised that he would check and provide Council with the information. At 8:03 p.m., on motion by Councilman Johnston, seconded by Councilwoman Holston, and carried on the following recorded vote, Council went into Executive Session under 2.1344 Al and A7, to discuss a personnel matter involving a specific individual and threatened litigation against the Town by Ms. Joyce Bell. John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Absent John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Absent E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye At 8:18 p.m., Council returned to regular session. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that Council adopt the Certification Resolution, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Absent John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Absent E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney stated that since there has been an allegation in public of gender LEGAL discrimination he feels a comment should be made. He advised that Council refrain from public comment due to the threat of litigation and allow Town administration to look into the matter and make further reports as are necessary. At 8:23 p.m., Council adjourned on motion made by Councilman Johnston, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. APPROVED: Attest: ayor Acting Clerk of Council