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Home My WebLink About02-28-969557 February 28, 1996 SIC~iALS, Mr. Combiths stated that we are looking at the spring of 1997 to construct new signals on 5th BR~U'ES Street and Madison Avenue; and also a signal upgrade at Edgehill Drive and Route 99. Additionally, in the spring of 1997, reconstruction is to begin on the Jefferson Avenue bridge by the Virginia Department of Transportation and in 1998, the Washington Avenue and Randolph Avenue bridges. Council discussed the rerouting of traffic and it was suggested that possibly a foot bridge could be installed while bridges are being constructed. Also, Mr. Combiths has been in contact with the Superintendent of the Railroad concerning crossing repairs. Mr. Combiths will keep Town Council updated on these items. At 7:20 p.m. on motion made by Vice Mayor Schrader, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne, Council went into Executive Session under 2.1-344 A7, three matters -consultation with legal Counsel regarding two existing UDAG loans (E. Sergeant Hoops and Charles Travis); a proposed UDAG loan; personnel matter under Al regarding a specific individual and A3, acquisition of sewer line easements. 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. -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye At 7:42 p.m. Council returned to regular session and adopted Certification resolution on motion made by Vice Mayor Schrader, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and 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. -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Mayor Graham advised that he regretted to announce the resignation of Councilman John W. Stone ~~ effective February 29, 1996, due to Mr. Stone's responsibility of day to day operations of nine RESIQ~IS hotels which include the states of MD, TN, VA, and WV. and may soon include other states. Mayor Graham stated that Mr. Stone had made a contribution to the Council in Economic Development, and that we would miss him. Mr. Stone stated it had been a pleasure to work with Council. And he wished the Town well and if he could be of service in a limited function, he would be glad to do so. Councilwoman Steger made a motion that the resignation of John W. Stone be accepted effective February 29, 1996, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and 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. -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Councilman D'Ardenne stated it had been a real pleasure to have Mr. Stone on Council and we had learned to rely very much on his business experience. Mr.Stone has made a great contribution to the Town. At 7:45 p.m. Council adjourned on motion made by Councilwoman Steger, seconded by Vice Mayor Schrader and carried. APPROVED: Attest: Mayor ~- Cl rk of Council 1 1 February 28, 1996 Minutes of the special meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held February 28, 1996, at 7:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Andrew L. Graham, Jr., presiding Council Members: John A. Johnston, Bettye H. Steger, W. H. Schrader, Jr., Roy H. D'Ardenne, 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 and Paul Dellinger, News Media The meeting was called to order by Mayor Graham. Councilman D'Ardenne led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Johnston gave the Invocation. The roll call was taken. SPECIAL Mayor Graham advised that the u ose of the s ecial m MEETING PIP P eating of Town Council was an executive TO CONSIDER session to consider vacancy on Town Council created by Mr. John Stone's resignation. VACANCY ON Mayor Graham requested the Town Attorney ascertain with the Attorney General if our Charter COUNCIL conflicts with state law. We have a Town employee that is circulating petition for election to Town Council and the Town Charter says if a Council Member, he/she cannot be compensated while an employee. The Town Attorney was requested to make a report to Council. Mayor Graham also requested the Town Attorney to review to determine if there would be any conflict of interest in fully perfomung the responsibilities of the Council. At 7:05 a.m. Councilwoman Steger made a motion that Council go into Executive Session under 2.1-344 Al, personnel matter, to discuss specifically named individuals regarding the vacancy for Town Council. Motion seconded by Councilman Black and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D' Ardenne, Jr. -Aye John W. Stone -Absent W. Edgar Hale -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye At 7:40 a.m. Council returned to special session and adopted Certification Resolution on motion made by Vice Mayor Schrader, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D' Ardenne, Jr. -Aye John W. Stone -Absent W. Edgar Hale -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Mayor Graham stated that Council was considering several citizens for the Council vacancy and Council will meet again on Friday, March 8, 7:00 a.m. to further discuss who Council will ask serve the unexpired term of Councilman John Stone. A vote will betaken at a later Council ~. meeting. `\ At 7:43 a.m., Council adjourned on motion made by Councilman D'Ardenne, seconded by Vice Mayor Schrader and carried. APPROVED: ~~.'cu~ „~ Mayor ~'_Pr~kT of Council 9558