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Home My WebLink About10-03-95October 3, 1995 Minutes of the regulaz meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held October 3,1995, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Andrew L. Graham, presiding Council Members: John W. Stone, Bettye H. Steger, W. H. Schrader, Jr., W. Edgar Hale, Alma H. Holston, E. G. Black, Jr. Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager Robert J. Lyons, Assistant Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey & Paul Dellinger, News Media Ronald Vaughan Barry Matherly King Chan The meeting was called to order by Mayor Graham. Councilman E. G. Black led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mayor Graham gave the Invocation. Following the roll call, Councilwoman Holston so moved that the minutes of the regulaz meeting of September 19, 1995, be approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman Black and carried There being no comments from the public, Mayor Graham called for Council Committee Reports. UTILTTIES COMIVIlTTEE Chairman Johnston was absent. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Schrader stated that the Finance Committee had met September 29, 1995. The Finance ENTER- Committee recommended approval of the incentives and map for the Enterprise Zone application and PRISE ad°phon of Resolution No. 95-21 authorizing Application for Enterprise Zone Designation. Motion ZONE carried on the following recorded vote: RESOLUTION John A. Johnston -Absent Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Absent NO . 95-21 John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgaz Hale -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye EMS The Finance Committee recommended, and Chairman Schrader so moved that the Town Manager be appointed to the Emergency Medical Services Interim Board. Motion carried. Chairman Schrader reported that the Recreation Commission had formally requested that the Town of RECREATIOI~~~~ Town of Dublin and Pulaski County share in the cost of a cost allocation study of the recreation program. Costs will be shared on a pro-rated basis. The Town's estimated shaze is between $1,000 and $2,000. The purpose of the study is to determine both the direct and indirect costs related to participation and expenditures. The committee requested that the study be expanded from just youth sports to include all recreation programs, including all adult sports and the senior center. After bids aze received, staff will forwazd the final cost estimate to the Finance Committee for a recommendation. Additionally, staff informed the committee that the Town is currently developing plans for an internal departmental assessment of the Town's recreation program. The Director of Parks and Recreation has requested the State Department of Conservation and Recreation examine fees and chazges, facility management and staffing. Chairman Schrader reported that an executive session was held to discuss a legal matter involving an economic development matter. HUMAN RESOURCES CONIlVIlTTEE TREAS . Vice Chairman Hale reported that the Human Resources Committee had met at 7:00 a.m. October 3. OFFICE Following an executive session on a personnel matter, the Human Resources Committee recommended accepting the resignation of Finance Director Max Beyer effective October 1, 1995, and also that Anita Taylor be appointed Acting Finance Director while the Town conducts its Finance Director recruitment. The Town will be advertising this position during October. Applications will be due November 10. 9624 9625 October 3, 1995 Motion then carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Absent John W. Stone -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye Conditional Use Request Beijing Restaurant Dance Hall PLANNING COMNIISSION Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Absent W. Edgar Hale -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Mr. Lyons advised that the Planning Commission, meeting on October 2, continued Planning Commission Case No. 95-59CU, a request by King Chan for a conditional use to operate a dance hall at 307 5th Street. This property is the site of the Beijing Restaurant and is identified as Tax Map No. 072- 140-0000-143A. The subject property is zoned B-2 and the proposed use requires a conditional use. Mr. Chan stated he would operate the dance hall on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. and possibly on holidays. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the dance hall with a condition that the dance hall not be operated after midnight. Councilman Stone and Councilwoman Steger stated that they had received telephone calls from adjoining landowners and neighbors opposing this dance hall. Mr. Terwilliger advised that the primary business at this location is still the restaurant. Mr. Lyons further reported that the floor space is 15' x 15' and the application for conditional use is incorporated into the ordinance. Vice Mayor Schrader made the motion that Ordinance No. 95-30 Approving a Conditional Use to Allow a Dance Hall at the Beijing Restaurant at 307 Fifth Street, N.E. be adopted, seconded by Councilman Black and carried on the following recorded vote: ORDINANCE ADOPTED. John A. Johnston -Absent Roy H. D' Ardenne, Jr. -Absent John W. Stone - No W. Edgar Hale -Aye Bettye H. Steger - No Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye PUBLIC OPERATIONS CONIlVIITTEE CEMETERY Chairperson Holston advised that maintenance at Oakwood and Pinehurst Cemeteries had been completed with additional maintenance to be bid in the Spring of 1996. A joint meeting with the Ordinance Committee is to be scheduled for October 12 or 13th. ORDINANCE COMNIlTTEE Chairperson Steger had no report. MAYOR' S REPORT Mayor Graham advised that before Council was Resolut_o~io. 95-20 concerning Count Pulaski Day. RESOIIJITION Councilperson Holston so moved that Resolution ;,~ 95-20 be adopted, seconded by Councilperson Steger and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Absent John W. Stone -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye Roy H. D' Ardenne, Jr. -Absent W. Edgar Hale -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Mr. Matherly stated that the Governor also had a resolution making October 7 Count Pulaski Day and the State is also observing this day. 1 ~~ Mayor Graham asked that the Town Manager make a report to Council as to the first quarter's revenues compared to 1995-96 budget projections; and also how our expenditures compare to what we projected in our budget. October 3, 1995 9526 Mr. Combiths reported that we were waiting for information from Peppers Ferry to complete the sewer rate study, which should be distributed to Council prior to the next Council meeting. Mayor Graham also inquired as to status of amended budget. Mr. Combiths reported that we have had a small problem with the new computer system and it should be distributed soon. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Combiths reported that Monday, October 9, Columbus Day, would be observed as a Town holiday. Mr. Combiths also reported that Saturday, October 7, would be the 18th annual County Pulaski Day festival. Mr. Combiths gave a project update. The street sweeper was discussed, and Mr. Combiths reported that the Public Operations Director had advised the sweeper had a service life of 10 years. The sweeper is scheduled to be delivered in February, 1996. A loaner will be delivered in October. At 4:28 p.m. Vice Mayor Schrader made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried. APPROVED: J- ,~ l.~ Mayor Attest: Clerk of Council fl