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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-95April 18, 1995 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held April 18, 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, Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr., W. H. Schrader, Jr., W. Edgar Hale, Alma H. Holston Also Preserrt: 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 Kelly J. Lowe, Student Jason Grubb, Student Kay and Gentry Janey Dora Hessie Jon Gohenz Henderson Randolph L. Max Beyer Anita Taylor Donna Stone Jerry K. Stone, Sr. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Graham. Councilwoman Holston led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Johnston gave the Invocation. Mayor Graham welcomed visitors to the meeting. Following the roll call, Councilwoman Holston so moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of Apri14, 1995, be approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried. PUBLIC The first item on agenda was a public hearing on a request made by Gerrtry R. Janey for a H E A R I N G Conditional Use to Operate a Taxidermy Studio at 821 Newbern Road. Cond'1. Use Mr. Lyons reported that this property is zoned B-1 (Local Business) and is iderrtified as Tax Map Request No. 072-101-SA, 6A and 7A. Mr. Janey explained his process and the sanitary steps he takes to prevent odor, etc. There was one objection by mail from Mr. James Shepherd to this conditional use request. Mr. Janey has purchased the building at 821 Newbem Road and his living quarters will be above the taxidermy business. ordinance 9.5-5 adopted The Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use with the condition that all animal parts be stored within a completely enclosed building. There were no commerrts for or against this request from the public. Councilman D'Ardenne made a motion that Ordinance No. 95-5 Approving a Conditional Use for a Taxidermy Studio at 821 Newbern Road be adopted, 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. -Absent As there were no comments from the public, Mayor Graham called for Council Committee Reports. 9573 H[TMAN RESOURCES 9574 April 18, 1995 Chairman D'Ardenne stated the Human Resources Committee had been meeting since September and had conducted interviews on two separate advertisements for a Finance Director. Councilman D'Ardenne was pleased to turn meeting back to Mayor Graham who would introduce Mr. Max Beyer as the Town of Pulaski Finance Director. NII~1 'ICJWN F1NA1~ DIR. IlQIf~IXJC® L. MAX BEYER A1~INI7;D FTIVATKE DIR~CIUR Mayor Graham welcomed Mr. Beyer and gave a brief history of his background which included a Master of Business Administration from Syracuse University. Mr. Beyer advised Council that he appreciated the confidence that had been placed in him, and thanked the Town Manager and staff for working with him. The Human Resources Committee recommended, and Chairman D'Ardenne so moved that Lawrence Max Beyer be appoirrted as Finance Director for the Town of Pulaski, starting May 1, 1995, at a base salary of $38,571, for the standard benefit package, and 40 hours annual leave. Motion 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 SPEC,LAT~ DATA SYSIINE Roy H. D' Ardenne, Jr. -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Abserrt Mr. Beyer advised that he felt Anita had done a real fine job and that he had worked with her during our difficulty with W-2's. Councilman Johnston expressed Council's appreciation to Anita Taylor and her staff for the outstanding job that she had done as Acting Finance Director, stating that the Finance Department was in very good shape. UTILITIES CONIlVIITTEE Chairman Johnston had no report. FINANCE CONMTTEE Chairman Schrader advised that the Finance Committee had met April 11 and entered executive session to discuss contract negotiations involving computer software, banking services and legal matters involving the Rescue Services, Fire protection and a defaulted UDAG loan. The Finance Committee met prior to the Council Meeting and discussed negotiations on the contracts on the software computer and the Finance Committee recommended that the Town Manager and Town Attorney be authorized to negotiate a not to exceed figure of $113,000 for software and associated expenses with SDS (Specialized Data Systems). Motion carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye John W. Stone -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye 1 NRRA Roy H. D' Ardenne, Jr. -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Absent Chairman Schrader thanked Council and staff for all the work that has been done so far to get the software in place. Town Council had been given a letter from the New River Resource Authority regarding compensation of members, however, Mr. Terwilliger believed this was distributed in error by the Authority as the Town of Pulaski is not a member of the New River Resource Authority as our member serves under Pulaski County. PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman D'Ardenne advised that the Planning Commission met April 11 and recommended approval of Planning Commission Case No. 95-56CU, the request by Gerrtry Taney for a conditional use pernut to allow a taxidermy studio at 821 Newbem Road. PUBLIC OPERATIONS CONIl~IlTTEE pF,AK ~~ Chairwoman Holston advised that the Public Operations Committee had met April 17 and reviewed six items. It was reported that the Public Works Director reviewed the plan to remove vegetation along Peak Creek banks. After development of a budget estimate, staff will schedule a meeting 1 April 18, 1995 with the Dora Highway residents to reach an agreement on the language of the easements. Once this is finalized, we will obtain all the necessary easements. Concurrently, the staff will begin the application process for a DEQ permit which usually takes approximately 4-6 months. T~ Chairwoman Holston requester) that the Town Manager give a follow up on the Town Meeting at ~~ the T.G. Howard Center. Mr. Combiths advised that service requests had been written and staff is working on getting items completed that were brought forth at the meeting. Of the 13-14 items brought out, staff has completed a couple. A copy of projects and schedule will be sent to the T. G. Howard Community Center. Chairwoman Holston stated that the Committee had discussed the Count Pulaski Day Festival. Dl~ This event has been organized and planned by a volunteer group in the past. Since these events DAY r wire substantial 1 eq panning and fundraising, staff will be contacting the festival organizers to ensure that the planning is initiated soon. The committee also asked staffto inquire whether there is an interest in combining this event with Depot Day. Mayor Graham advised that Wade Lephew had approximately $1,300 in festival money and that the organization is still incorporated. Councilman Hale reported that Debbie Jonas felt the event was successful last year. He felt that perhaps this should come under the Board of Economic Development. Chairwoman Holston stater) that several requests from citizens had been received to plant gardens on undeveloped Town right of ways. We have asked these property owners to submit a letter requesting that these alleys be closer). We will schedule a public hearing as soon as they are received. Chairwoman Holston advised that the committee had reviewed the Junior Firefighter Program for ~' 16-18 year olds. These youths would not participate in any firefighting activities. They will not ~• respond to fire calls nor be permitted on the fire grounds. The Public Operations Committee recommended approval of the program, however, Town attorney will review this program prior to taking action at the next Council Meeting. Chairwoman Holston advised that the Town is working on a recognition program for volunteers. This might include pictures of them in the newspapers and a pizza party after the volunteers are finished in Jackson Park. ORDINANCE CONINIlTTEE Chairman Black was absent, however, Mr. Tervvilliger stated that the Ordinance Committee would need to meet to amend some of our ordinances to conform with recent legislation of July 1. The Ordinance Committee will need to meet on several occasions during the month of May. Department Heads will be surveyed for their comments also. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Graham reported that the next Town Meeting is scheduled for Apri125, 7:00 p.m. at Pulaski Middle School Auditorium. TOWN MANAGER' S REPORT Mr. Combiths gave a projects update. He also advised that the Manager's Office hoped to have a draft budget by the end of next week and we will try to schedule budget meetings the first week in May. Also, it is hoped that the brochure will be in the Town's hands by Friday. Mayor Graham asked that the Town Manager prepare a story for the news media on the 100 inoperable vehicles we have noted. Under unscheduled business, Councilwoman Steger reported that she had visited the Northwood School Council Meeting. The children now have $149 in their budget. She also attceded Congressman Boucher's Town Meeting on Saturday. Congressman Boucher stressed economic development and tourism and his office will assist Councilwoman Steger to prepare a resolution to 9575 9576 April 18, 1,995 legislators requesting that federal funding not be cut. She will bring this draft resolution back to Town Council. Councilman D'Ardenne stated that the flag in Jackson Park needs replacing and also the procedure to raise and lower the flag be reviewed. It was felt the VFW might be able to do this service for the Town. Councilman D'Ardenne also apologized to Council as he will be abserrt at the Town Meeting on Apri125. Councilman D'Ardenne stated that the citizens appreciate the Town advising them when traffic is to be blocked or water is to be cut off ahead of time. And, they need to know that the Town is taking action. At 7:51 p.m. Councilwoman Steger so moved that Council adjourn, seconded by Vice Mayor Schrader and carried. APPROVED: Mayor Attest: la.vL~~~ C erk of Council [1