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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-959464 March 21, 1995 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held March 21, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Andrew L. Graham, presiding Council Members: John A. Johnston, John W. Stone, Bettye H. Steger, W. H. Schrader, Jr., Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr., W. Edgar Hale, Alma H. Holston, Elbert G. Black, Jr. Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Tovcm Attorney Thomas M. Combiths, Town Manager Robert J. Lyons, Assistant Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Ann Lindsey and Paul Dellinger, News Media Brenda Conner Dan Bell Margaret Stevens Mary M. Todd Rev. Daniels Mary Lee Duncan David East Ralph Reaves Nicky Collins Karen Graham Dr. Randy Vaughn Allen B. Banes Nannie M. Mottesheard Elmer Mottesheard Macie Knea Carrie Tabor Ralph Tabor Virginia Lyons Susan Lyons Bill C. Raykes Pat Kirkland The meeting was called to order by Mayor Graham. Councilman Johnston led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Stone gave the Invocation. Following the roll call, Councilwoman Holston so moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 1995, be approved as submitted, seconded by Vice Mayor Schrader and carried. PUBLIC Mayor Graham advised that first on agenda was a public hearing on a request by the Pulaski HEARING County Youth Emergency Shelter, Inc. for a Conditional Use for the establishment of a Youth CONi~ITIONAL Emergcecy Shelter for Pulaski County at 231 Randolph Ave. USE YOUTH SHELTER ~'~ Lyons stated that both cases being heard were conditional uses. In the zoning process, this means that a use may be permitted in that zone, however, allows for public comment. It also allows the Town to attach any conditions that it feels might be necessary. Mr. Lyons reported that the Youth Emergency Shelter, 231 Randolph Ave., is proposed for short- term (4-5 days) stays for youths 10 through 17 years old who are in emergency or crisis situations at home. This facility would include an in-take area, counseling area, eating-dining area, living room-study and sluing quarters for 8 or less male and female youths. Mr. Lyons stated that the zoning code does require a conditional use since this is a residential office zoning district. The Planning Commission reviewed this request and proposed a condition March 21, 1995 9465 that a fence be erected along the north and south sides to shied the use from surrounding residential uses. 1n answer to inquiry from Councilman Black, it was reported that this house was the former Vanhoy residence. Mrs. Margaret Stevens, President of the Youth Emergency Board, made a presentation to Council CONDITION detail of what the shelter could accomplish and the need for shelter. Further comments were AL USE made in support for the shelter by Brenda Conner and Dan Bell. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that Ordinance No. 95-3 Approving a Conditional Use for a Youth Emergency Shelter at 231 Randolph Avenue be adopted, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carved on the following recorded vote: ORDINANCE 95-3 ADOPTED John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye In further discussion regarding approval of the conditional use with the condition that a 6-1/2 foot fence be erected on the property's north and south sides to screen the use from the surrounding residences, it was determined that the residence on the north side of the Vanhoy property might not desire the erection of a fence. Councilwoman Steger so moved that motion to adopt Ordinance No. 95-3 be rescinded. Motion 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 -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Councilwoman Holston so moved that Ordinance No. 95-3 be readopted in amended form, with the amendment being to insert the language that the 6-1/2 ft. fence be erected and maintained on the property north and south side to screen the use from surrounding residences unless the adjacent property owner waives the same in writing. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried on the following recorded vote: ORDINANCE 95-3 John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye READOPTED John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye LANGUAGE Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye CHANGE W, H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye At 7:29 the public hearing was closed. Mayor Graham advised that the second public hearing was a request by W. Pat Kirkland, Agent, for Bill C. and Joan P. Raykes, for a conditional use for the operation of new and used car and CONDITION-light truck sales, service and repair, including body or fender repair, but not auto salvage or junk, AL USE on Bob White Boulevard approximately 400 ft. south of the Warden SpringsBob White Boulevard intersection. Mr. Combiths reported that the request originally came to Town Council as a zoning amendment to provide for a car sales in a M-1 zone. Mr. Lyons stated that this property is zoned limited industrial and car and light truck sales requires the conditional use. A revised site plan was submitted and the Planning Commission approved with the condition that an 8 foot solid wood fence be constructed on the property line between the R 2 district. Mr. Lyons reviewed a listing of requested conditions submitted by Dr. Vaughn, advising that the zoning code already requires most of the requested conditions. Mr. White stated that he did have a problem with the fence, however, he felt it was unnecessary. Set backs that are there now, offer a buffer zone. 9566 ORDINANCE N0. 95-2 ADOPTED ZONING March 21, 1995 One resident stated that project was in front of his residence and he would be looking at it 24 hours a day. He expressed concern that the lighting would be a problem. Mr. White advised that they planned engineering lighting and did not feel this would be a problem. Mr. Randy Vaughn, representing residents in the area, expressed their opposition to this conditional use. Councilman D'Ardenne felt the staff had done a very good job in addressing the concerns of Dr. Vaughn and the citizens. Councilman D'Ardenne so moved that Ordinance No. 95-2 Approving a Conditional Use for New and Used car and light truck sales, service and repair on Bob White Boulevard 400 feet south of the intersection of Bob White Boulevard and Wardens Springs Road. Motion 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 Roy H. D' Ardenne, Jr. -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Mayor Graham reported that the public hearing concerning Mr. Janey to allow a taxidermy's studio at 821 Newbern Road was canceled due to the Planning Commission tabling the request at their March 13 meeting as no one was in attendance to answer questions from the Planning PUBLIC HEARIN~ommission. TABLED In hearing from the public, Mary Lee Duncan asked that sidewalk at Pulaski Furniture Corp. be repaired. Allen B. Barnes requested that the Town consider bus transportation from the Town to adjoining localities. He also complained of the dust problem at Pulaski Furniture Corp. Mayor Graham stated he felt the Town could not get into this type of business. As there no further comments from the public, Mayor Graham called for Council Committee reports. UTILITIES COMNIlTTEE Chairman Johnston reported that the Utilities Committee met jointly with the Finance Committee on March 14. The committee discussed the Whitethorne Street sewer line. The Engineering SEWER Department has been making a study which is not complete as to specific action. Cost for this line will be $17,000 to $19,000 and at present, Public Works has a full schedule of work so construction date could not be given. Councilman Johnston stated that we would need requests from the people in this neighborhood as to exactly which of the homes want to have ahook-up as he understood there was only one home on this street that desires ahook-up now and that is Mrs. Raykes. Chairman Johnston advised that the Committee discussed a request from Mr. Charles Allison to SEWER assist in extending the sewer line on Peppers Ferry Road to serve a residential lot which will be under construction May 1. Mr. Allison was granted approval for a five lot subdivision on Peppers Ferry Road between Twin Oaks and Beth Scott. In the subdivision application, Mr. Allison agreed to extend water and sewer service to the site. Mr. Allison has remaining two free residential water connections, valued at $800, that were granted in exchange for the site of the Peppers Ferry Road tank. He also has not used four free sewer connections. Mr. Allison had requested that the town swap the $800 water connection fee credit for $800 worth of sewer work to be performed by the Town. The Director of Public Works indicated that this $800 worth of sewer services would involve installing the service connection from the main line installed by Mr. Allison to the property line of the subdivision. The Utilities Committee recommended, and Chairman Johnston so moved, that this swap of services be approved, and carried on the following recorded vote: 1 John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye March 21, 1995 John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Mr. Combiths stated it was felt the Peppers Ferry/Newbem Road water line would take care of our water hammer problems causing low water pressure for Bainbridge residents. Public Works is hoping to have this project scheduled to start the first week of May. SEWER Chairman Johnston advised that the Town had received a request from the developers of the Govemor Floyd's Farm to share in the cost of the water line. The estimated cost is $4,500 and staff had recommended approval. Since this project is FmHA funded the Town can charge this amount to the FmHA loan. The Utilities Committee and the Finance Committee recommended, and Chairman Johnston so moved that the Town share in the cost of the Governor Floyd's Farm water line, and carved on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye FINANCE CONIlVIITTEE Chairman Schrader advised the committee had met on March 14 where a presentation was made by Specialized Data Systems on a computer. Staff will make a trip Friday to look at a system in another location that they have put it. Chairman Schrader stated that prior to tonights meeting, the Finance Committee met. Mr. Michael Larrowe briefed Council on investment instruments. Chairman Schrader reported that the committee was briefed on a possible Community Improvement Grant. Administration has been asked to seek a planning grant, with one particular item being South Washington Avenue area for community improvement grant. Chairman Schrader stated that the committee reviewed Ordinance No. 95-4 allowing for the joint enforcement of Town and County decals, and Finance Committee recommended adoption. Motion carried on the following recorded vote: ORDINANCE John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye N0. 95-4 John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye decals Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye HUMAN RESOURCES Chairman D'Ardenne reported that the committee had met March 10, 11 and 14, 1995 in executive session to discuss Director of Finance recruitment and a specifically named individual. Chairman D'Ardenne so moved that H. W. Huff, Jr. be reappointed to the Cemetery Trust, CEMETERY seconded by Vice Mayor Schrader and carried on the following recorded vote: TRUST John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman D'Ardenne advised the Planning Commission had met March 13, 1995, reviewing the Pulaski County Emergency Youth Shelter Conditional Use Request and the Kirkland/Raykes Conditional Use Request. The Gentry Janey request for a conditional use to allow a taxidermy studio was tabled as no one was in attendance to answer questions and to present the application. 9567 PUBLIC OPERATIONS 9568 March 21, 1995 Chairwoman Holston advised the Public Operations Committee met on March 10 and reviewed the urban construction funds and road projects to be presented to Virginia Department of Highways. At their meeting on March 20, it was determined that Route 99 was the priority project with Peppers Ferry Road being the secondary project. The committee recommended adoption of Resolution No. 95-6, and carried on the following recorded vote: RESOLUTION 95-6 John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye HIGHWAY John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye PROJECTS Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma. H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Chairwoman Holston reported that it will be 4 to 4-1/2 years after we submit this resolution before any work can be done. The importance of 4-laning Bob White Boulevard was discussed, however, it does not qualify for primary road funds from VDOT as it is a secondary road in the County. It was stressed that we should work with the County in trying to upgrade this road. CLEAN UP Chairwoman Holston stated that the committee also discussed Community Cleanup - "Operation WEEK Pulaski Community Pride". The Public Operations Committee recommended proceeding with the May event and the cleanup campaign that will involve the community. Mr. Combiths reported that a resolution would be brought back to Council at the next meeting. Also, Vice Mayor Schrader advised that it was discussed that we would have some type of trash pickup. He felt that we could have one common area where people could bring things to. ORDINANCE CONIl~IlTTEE I TOWN I MEETINGS Chairman Black had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Graham requested that the Town Manager formulate a plan for cleaning Peak Creek where we can provide maintenance in keeping the brush cut down. Town Manager is to bring a plan back to Council. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report, however, he requested an executive session for him to consult with Council concerning an old Community Development Block Grant loan. Vice Mayor Schrader requested an executive session on a personnel matter on a specifically named individual. Mr. Terwilliger also desired to brief executive session on the Town's right to mandate water use. Councilman Johnston so moved that Council go into executive session at the conclusion of the regular session under 2.1-344, two matters under A7 and one matter under A1, 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 -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye TOWN MANAGER' S REPORT Mr. Combiths reported that Town meetings were scheduled for March 28, 7:00 p.m., New River Emergency Building, Lagrange St.; April 11, 7:00 p.m. T. G. Howard Center, Altoona Street; and Apri125, 7:00 p.m. at Pulaski Middle School. Mr. Combiths suggested that the meetings be opened with the Town's accomplishments, goals, and hear input from the citizens. Mr. Combiths gave a projects update. At 8:28 p.m. Council entered executive session. PYlarch 21, 1995 9569 At 8:52 p.m. Council returned to regular 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 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 8:54 p.m. Council adjourned on motion made by Vice Mayor Schrader, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried. APPROVED: T4ayo 1 Attest: Clerk of Council