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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-20-959592 June 20, 1995 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held June 20, 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, W. H. Schrader, Jr., Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr., Alma H. Holston, E. G. Black, Jr. Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Thomas M Combiths, Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Trish Pendergrast, Administrative Secretary Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Paul Dellinger, News Media Mike Jenkins Max Beyer PUBLIC HF~ARIlQG OOTIDITIONAL, ~, iEE Herb Cooley Mary Lee Duncan Richard Jones Teresa Lee John Newberry Artie & Donna Duncan Claude Newman Bill Dalton Jackie Alley, Jr. Keri Lambert Michael Lambert Freda Hoback Dorothy R. Davidson Lewis E. Davidson Glenna. Jones Patricia Davidson Johnny R. Sanders Debra & James Kincaid Janet Ratcliff Rocky Ratcliff Sandra Wilhoit Bobby L. Atkins Teresa Denny The meeting was called to order by Mayor Graham. Councilman D'Ardenne led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Johnston gave the Invocation. Following the roll call, Councilwoman Holston so moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 1995, be approved as submitted, seconded by Vice Mayor Schrader and carried. Mayor Graham advised that first on agenda was a public hearing on a Conditional Use Request by Ernest D. and Teresa J. Lee to operate two pool tables at All Country, 220 N. Washington Avenue. Mr. Combiths reported that the subject property is zoned B-3 (Central Business District) and in the B-3 zoning district, game rooms require a conditional use. The Planning Commission met on June 12, 1995, and recommended approval of Planning Commission Case No. 95-55, request by Ernest & Teresa J. Lee on behalf of Nathan & Barbara Tuck. There were no comments from the public for or against this request. Councilman D'Ardenne made a motion that Ordinance No. 95-19 Approving a Conditional Use to Operate 2 Pool Tables at 220 N. Washington Avenue be adopted, seconded by Councilman Black and carried on the following recorded vote: I 1 June ZO, 1995 ORDINANCE NO. 9519 ADOFI'ID John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Bettye H. Steger -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Pf TRf TC Next on agenda was a public hearing on a Request by the Town of Pulaski to Amend the Town of HEARING Pulaski Zoning Ordinance regarding Detached Single-Family homes; placement of manufactured ~~ homes on permanent foundation; and manufactured Home or House. ORDIN. Mr. Combiths advised that the Town had requester) to amend the Town of Pulaski Zoning Ordinance as an amendment had bean made to State law in regard to manufactured mobile homes in Virginia. The amended Ordinance will allow in the RR (Rural Residential) District placement of manufactured housing. In addition, to accommodate this change in the Zoning Ordinance, Article 11 under definitions will also be amended which will give a specific definition with regard to manufactured home or house. The State law becomes effective July 1, 1995. Mr. Terwilliger advised this Ordinance would bring the Town in conformity with the State law. ORDINANCE I+i0. ADOPTID Councilman D'Ardenne advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request to amend the Zoning Ordinance. Councilman D'Ardenne stated there was concern expressed as the Planning Commission were not sure that the RR designation continues to meet the criteria that was originally established when the Zoning Ordinance was put into place. The Planning Commission asked that the Ordinance Committee take a look at all of the areas in the Town that are currently designated RR to see whether we should maintain that designation or whether we should designate them some other category. There were no comments for or against this request from the public. Vice Mayor Schrader made a motion that Ordinance No. 95-18 Amending Article 4 Section 1 (RR Rural Residential District) of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia Zoning Ordinance be adopted. Motion seconded by Councilman Black and carried on the following recorded vote: 95-18 John A. Johnston -Aye John W. Stone -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Absent W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Public hearings were next on agenda for the closing of alleys. PUBLIC HEARING AT ~ ~, ~~ File No. 1 -Undeveloped alley between Floyd Avenue to Pierce Ave. from 1st Street to 4th treet Mr. Combiths reported that File No. 2. File No. 7. and File No. 8 were being removed from the ~tenda and referred back to the Operations Committee Mr. Combiths stated that Mrs. Holston 305 4th Street SE had no objection to the alley closing and Mr. Davidson, owner of 4B, SB, 6B opposed the closing of this alley. Mr. Combiths adviser) that actions of the Council taken tonight, if in fact it is to close an alley, an ordinance would be adopted and signed by the Mayor. Ordinance would then be recorded in the County Clerk's Office which will in fact quick claim or pass on title of the closed alleys to the adjacent property owners on either side of the alley. If it is a 30 ft. alley, then the alley would be split 15 ft. going to one property owner, and 15 ft. going to the other property owner. Once ordinance is recorded, a copy will be forwarded to the adjoining property owners within 30 days.. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that Ordinance 95-9 Closing of Alley Between Floyd Avenue to Pierce Avenue, from First Street to 4th Street be adopted, seconded by Councilman Black and carved on the following. ORDINANCE NO. 95-9 adopted John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye John W. Stone -Aye W. EdgarHale -Absent Bettye H. Steger -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye File No. 3. Third Street S.E. from Floyd Avenue to Pierce Avenue 9593 9594 June 20, 1995 AT T F',Y C[.OISING P[JI~I.,IC HEARITiG, OONT' D. ORDINANCE NO ADOPTID No one from public spoke for or against this proposal. The Public Operations Committee recommended that Ordinance No. 95-8 Closing of Third Street SE from Floyd Avenue to Pierce Avenue be adopted, and so carried on the following recorded vote: 95-8 John A. Johnston -Aye John W. Stone -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Absent W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye ORDINANCaE NO. 9~-6 ~ppIEp John A. Johnston John W. Stone Bettye H. Steger W. H. Schrader, Jr -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye File No. 4 -Undeveloped Alley from Laurel Street to Pine Street Between Maple Avenue/lst Street S. E. and Jackson Avenue Mr. Ben Porterfield supported closing this alley. The Public Operations Committee recommended and so moved that Ordinance 95-6 Closing of Alley From Laurel Street to Pine Street Between Maple Avenue/First Street SE and Jackson Avenue be adopted. Motion carried on the following recorded vote: File No. 5 -Undeveloped alleys from South Washington Avenue to Rhododendron Lane. No one spoke from the public for or against this closure. The Public Operations Committee recommended closure of this alley and so moved that Ordinance No. 95-7 be adopted Closing of Alley from South Washington Avenue to Rhododendron Lane. Motion carried on the following recorded vote: ORDINANCNCE NO. 95-7 ADOPTID John A. Johnston -Aye John W. Stone -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Absent W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye Roy H. D' Ardenne, Jr. -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye File No. 6 -Undeveloped Alley from Alum Spring Road to Lowmoor Avenue From the public, Mr. Bobby Atkins, 1701 Lowrnoor Avenue, advised he had been maintaining this alley over a number of years, and asked that alley be closed. The Public Operations Committee recommended closure of this alley and so moved that Ordinance No. 95-14 Closing of Alley from Alum Spring Road to Lowrnoor Avenue be adopted and carried on the following recorded vote: ORDINANCE NO. 95-14 John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D' Ardenne, Jr. -Aye ~~ John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Bettye H. Steger -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye AT 1 F;Y N(7T File No. 9 -Second Street S. E. From Floyd Avenue to Pierce Avenue CUJ6ID AT 'THIS TIlyE Kenneth Wyatt, 142 Pierce Avenue, Larry Richardson, and Debra Kincaid expressed that they would like this alley closed. Mr. Mike Jenkins stated that the Town needed to retain ownership of a 50 ft. wide by 75 ft. length piece off of Pierce Avenue for construction of the 1st Street Pump Station. As this language was not covered in Ordinance No. 95-12, it will be brought back to the July 18, 1995, Council Meeting for consideration. 1 File No. 10 -Undeveloped alley between Dora Highway/Maple Avenue and Jackson Avenue from Holly Street to Birch Street June Z0, 1995 9595 Mr. Combiths reported that staff had not received comments regarding this closure. An amendmerrt must be made to Ordinance No. 95-11 as the alley will remain open from 1st Street headed west to block 204 parallel to blocks 3 and 11. Ordinance will be corrected. No commers were received for or against this proposal. AT T FY TK7T ~705ID File No. 11 -Closing of Fourth Street S.E. from Russell Street to Herron Street T 'IfiLS TIME Mr. Terwilliger disclosed a conflict of interest that he had in dealing with this closure as he was doing the title search for the prospective purchase (Duncans) of Lot No. 36 whickr borders this alley. Due to objections at last public hearing on this alley, it was put back into the Public Operations Committee. Mr. Combiths reported that the Operations Committee reviewed this alley and there was not a majority vote. Using an overhead, Mr. Jenkins illustrated the alley closing in question. He did not feel the alley would serve any major purpose other than access to the rear of lots 18, 19 and 20. Mrs. Freda Hoback's property joins the Town$roperty and they have kept it mowed for the past five years. She stated the gate on lot.~6haBd never been opened and the entrance for the tractor to come through was through Mrs. Jones' property at other end. Mrs. Janet Ratcliffe, legal guardian for brother, Doug Whitt, who owns Lots 18 and 19. He is requesting that this alley be closed. Mrs. Ratcliffe advised she was the lender on the property to be sold to the Duncans, and requested that this alley be closed. Mrs. Duncan requested that the alley be closed. `-~~NN.~ ~/I~/J Mrs. Reel~etsl~i~advised that she owned lots 20, 21 and 22 facing 4th Street. If she ever warrted to use this lot for anything, she will be blocked in. She also stated that she mowed this property and she couldn't get through the gate as they had it blocked. Also, the Town put a ditch through the alley and there is a paved driveway with a rail around it. She asked how was she going to get through the gate. She did not want the alley closed. Further, she had bean trying to get someone to clean it off. Teresa Denny asked who will maintain the alley if it is not closed. Mayor Graham stated that Council could not solve the neighborhood problem. Chairwoman Holston made a motion that the neighbors work out the problem and let Town Council know what they have worked out. ff it cannot be worked out, the Town Council will take up the matter of closing or opening this alley. Motion seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne and carried. Vice Mayor Schrader stated that a decision needed to be made one way or the other, hopefully at the next meeting of Town Council. Public hearings on alleys then closed. In hearing from the public, Mrs. Mary Lee Duncan requested the status of her water pressure problem. Mrs. Duncan was informed this problem is to be reviewed by the Public Operations Committee and hopefully we will have a report at the next meeting. Mr. Jack Elliott asked question regarding mobile homes. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Graham called for Committee Reports. UTILITIES COMIMTTEE Chairman Johnston had no report, however, as there were several items to review, the Town Manager was requested to schedule a committee meeting. FINANCE COMMITTEE R. ailrman~chrader advised that before Council was Resolution No. 95-14 Approving Commurrity National Bank as Town Depository and Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute a Banking Service Agreement. 6596 June 20, 1995 RF50LUTION 95-14 Chairman Schrader made a motion that Resolution No. 95-14 be adapted, 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 -Absent Bettye H. Steger -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye The adopted Resolution pertains to replacement of operational accounts but not necessarily our longterm investments. )3[JDGIJT Chairman Schrader reported that Tuesday morning, 7:30 a.m., the Finance Committee will meet to review the proposal for long term investment policy. Chairman Schrader stated that several resolutions were before Town Council that are related to the budget. The budget is balanced with no increases to the property taxes; water fund is balanced with a 5% increase in rates; the sewer fund has bean balancers after much controversy with a transfer from general fund with the understanding that we will do an in-depth study of the rates and make them equitable to all users of the sewer and hopefully we can bring this fiord into balance, and pay back the general fiord. Chairman Schrader stated that the budget includes an increase for our employees. Council was commended for this ~deavor as it makes the Town more competitive against other communities and other industries. Chairman Schrader asked that the Town Administration administer this budget wisely, spend the appropriations over 12 months in a manner that will maintain our cash flow, specifically in payments to the contributions and to make our capital expenditures over the 12 month period and not all at one time. He also asked that an effort be made to return a percentage of the budget and that Administration work with the Finance Committee to maybe find a better way to preserrt the budget. Chairman Schrader thanked staff and Council Members for all the time they have put into this budget. RF~OIJ]I'ION 95-12 Chairman Schrader advised that Resolution No. 95-12 Authorizing the Payment of Town Employees' Share of Virginia Retirement Systems Corrtributions by the Town. The Finance Committee recommended adoption of Resolution No. 95-12. Mr. Terwilliger reported that under current VSRS regulations, this is an irrevocable election. Motion then carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardeavie, Jr. -Aye John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Bettye H. Steger -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye 0~~~ Chairman Schrader stated that before Council was Ordinance No. 95-20 Amending the Tax on NO. 95-20 Cigarettes, Cigars, Smoking Tobacco, Chewing Tobacco and Snuff in the Town of Pulaski, CIG.TAX Virginia. The Finance Committee recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 95-20 and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Bettye H. Steger -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye Chairman Schrader stated that before Council was Ordinance No. 95-21 Amending Article V, ORD. 95-21 Chapter 16, Pulaski Town Code, as Amended, to Impose the Consumer Utility Tax on Consumers ~Y~ of Cellular Telephone Service and to Change the Provisions Dealing with Such a Tax on Local Telephone Service. Mr. Terwilliger felt there were some problems with the language of this ordinance and asked that it be brought back to the next meeting of Town Council. ~ , Mr. Terwilliger advised there was a 60 day delay period for gas and electric, however, he did not believe it applied to this service. The Finance Director had asked for a September 1, 1995, effective date. ff there is a problem with this, Mr. Terwilliger will let Council know at the next Finance Committee meeting. June 20, 1995 ORDINANCE N0. 9~ -22 Chairman Schrader advised that Ordinance No. 95-22 Amending Section 10-38 (Vehicle License Due Date) of the Pulaski Town Code was before Council for their consideration. The Finance Committee recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 95-22 and so carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Bettye H. Steger -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye . 95-23 Chairman Schrader advised that Ordinance No. 95-23 Amending the fines for parking violations in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. Staff recommended the effective date be August 1, 1995. This will provide time to review the Parking Study, conduct a public relations and educational program, order ticket books with new rates. After discussion, it was felt that voting on this Ordinance be held off until after the meeting with the County and review of the Parking Study. Mr. Terwilliger stated that some years ago, the County asked the Town to enforce parking in their spaces in the downtown. The effective date will also be reviewed in the July meeting. RESOLUTION Chairman Schrader stated that Resolution No. 95-11 Approving the Budget and Establishing No. 95-11 Appropriations for the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 1995 and Ending June 30, 1995 was before Council. The Committee recommended adoption of Resolution No. 95-11. Councilwoman Holston read a statement which she requested be a permanent part of these Council Minutes stating that she did not have a problem with the budget but with the use of UDAG funds for funding Economic Development, and she must vote "no" on budget adoption. Councilman Black felt very strongly about the budget and he intended to vote "no" due to the fad that he did not approve of the Economic Development fund and from which the resources are gathered. Motion then carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Bettye H. Steger -Absent Alma H. Holston -No W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -No Mayor Graham asked that when purchasing capital goods and/contrads, that these before be PROCURII~IQVT brought Council, particularly if they amount to a certain amount of money and be put on agenda so that they will be included in the minutes. Vice Mayor Schrader spoke with the Town Attorney regarding basically this same matter and if Council appropriates the money and it is left for the administration to use, the department heads have a certain level they can spend up to without the Town Manager's approval and the Town Manager has another level he can approve, but if it is appropriated in your budget and we have given instructions that this money be spent, the Town Manager can spend this money without any further approval of Council. Staff should let Council know how the money is spent. NFI~I ~. Mayor Graham stated that the Alliance of the New River Valley Economic Development have ~,~,. asked the Town of Pulaski to appoint a member of Council to this organization. Vice Mayor APFI'. Schrader so moved that Councilman D' Ardenne be appointed with the alternate being Councilman Stone, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye John W. Stone -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Absent W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye 9597 HUMAN RESOURCES 9598 June Z0, 1995 Chairman D'Ardenne reported that the Human Resources met on June 8, entering into executive session to discuss the Director of Economic Development position. He further advised they would meet Thursday morning at 7:00 a.m. to again discuss this position. Chairman D'Ardenne stated that the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, to discuss the Classification Plan had been canceled. Chairman D'Ardenne shared information with Council regarding the Alliance meeting that was held. This information is on file should Council need to review it further. PLANNING COMMISSION PIYAN ~' Councilman D'Ardenne advised that the Planning Commission had met and did act on the two items reviewed earlier in the Council meeting. He further stressed that the Ordinance Committee ad on RR designation as quickly as possible. Mayor Graham added to the executive session to be held a personnel matter concerning the Economic Development. PUBLIC OPERATIONS Chairwoman Holston advised that Public Operations had met on June 16 and reviewed the alley closings. The committee also reviewed the traffic engineering of Intersection at 5th Street and Washington Avenue. The Public Operations Committee recommended accepting the Town Engineer's recommendations. ~ Chairnvoman Holston stated that the committee recommended approval of the tree removal policy. ~' This policy will be published so that the community is informed. K)LICY Chairwoman Holston advised the committee had discussed Route 710 in regard to Gatewood Dam access. Staff is working to ensure permanent access for the Town. Staff will report back to the Committee after this issue is discussed with the Jefferson Forest Ranger. PARIC~ The Committee also discussed the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Program. A copy of this parking program has been given to the Board of Economic Development and Alliance. A Public Operations meeting will be called to discuss this further and for implementation. SIDBJALK/ Chairwoman Holston stated that the sidewalk and street improvements on 3rd Street between Curb/Gutter Jefferson and Washington was discussed. Mr. Combiths advised that the County is finishing their CO~O~ improvements to the Courthouse and staff is working with the County to complete improvements including sidewalk, pedestrian crosswalk and alley improvements. The Town Manager advised that a portion of the $20,000 in F/Y 95-96 could be used for the 3rd Street sidewalk replacement. Public Operations asked that the Town Manager go back to Mr. Morgan and suggest that maybe we do the base which might leave us sufficient coverage for the Courrty to come back and lay in a more elaborate Herringbone design sidewalk. The Courrty also inquired about putting in a pedestrian crosswalk treatment such as we have on Main Street from the Courthouse. This would be an expense that we would have to take out of our street eligible funds. This matter will be discussed with Mr. Morgan and brought back to the next Council meeting. Mayor Graham asked for a total picture of this area with regard to curbing, trees, etc. and review this with the Courrty. Chairwoman Holston stated we have an easement for pedestrian traffic for access to Northwood School. Chairwoman Holston stated that before Council was Resolution No. 95-13 Authorizing the Town R1~OIJTITICN Manager to Prepare and execute an Easement Agreement on the Wysor/Glenn Property on 95-13 Northwood Drive, and so moved that this Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Black. and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye John W. Stone -Aye Bettye H. Steger -Absent . H. Schrader, Jr. Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye June Z0, 1995 9599 Mr. Terwilliger advised that the guardrail is sloped and forces children to walk into the path of traffic. The Town has right-of--way but in order to build out because of the slope off the road is such we will have to recontour the land. Even though we have enough space on our own right-of- way to do an actual walkway, we need to get an easement so that we can recontour the land and drain onto their property. Their concern was someone being injured and asked that the Town idemnify them from any injury to anyone resulting from the use of whatever the Town puts in. ORDINANCE COIVIl~IlTTEE Chairman Black had no report. MAYOR' S REPORT TAX Mayor Graham advised that a videoconference BPOL Uniformity: A Taxing Problem would be held Wednesday, July 19, 1995, 9:00 a.m. -noon at New River Community College. Council Members interested in attending should notify Ruth Harrell. Mayor Graham advised that a joint meeting with Pulaski County, Towns of Pulaski and Dublin would beheld Thursday, June 29, 7:00 p.m. at Dublin Library. ~~ Mayor Graham advised that he was still receiving calls from Mr. Arnold on Pinnacle Street with flash floods washing the gravel down. Mayor Graham requested that the Operations Committee review this complaint. Vice Mayor Schrader asked that staff view the Allison Farm for possible clean up. Councilwoman Holston also asked that the house on left as turning on Newbern Road be viewed. Mayor Graham advised that Mrs. Arthur Pickerel, 215 Bertha Street, also has flooding problem in front of her house. Public Operations was asked to look at this also. Mayor Graham stated that a letter had been received from Patrick O'Dell requesting water and sewer. This item referred to the Utility Committee. Mayor Graham reported Council Members on Municipal League Committees, let Ruth know if you plan to attend meetings next Friday. QOtJNCa, Mayor Graham stated that several Council Members had brought up the idea of a Charter Amendment in number of Councilpersons and allow the Mayor to vote. A draft copy has been distributed by Town Attorney. Mayor Graham asked that this item be put into committee. Councilwoman Holston reported that the last time this was in the Ordinance Committee and she thought they had finished with this. Chairman Black stated that Council had voted against this at last review. Councilman D'Ardenne did not believe that Council took action. Ordinance Chairman Black stated that the committee did not recommend it. Mayor Graham asked that an Ordinance Committee meeting be held and asked Clerk to call all Council Members to the meeting and put it on the agenda for July or the first meeting in August. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report, however, requested an executive session on a personnel matter involving a specific individual, consult with legal counsel -sewer line corrosion project and pending litigation, Groseclose versus Town. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Combiths reported that we conduct a public hearing and closing on the Farmers Home Loan at the July 18th meeting. This is the loan for sewer corrosion project. The Finance Office will be closing at 1:00 p.m. on June 30 for year end closeout. The Town Offices will be closed July 4th for Independence Day. 9600 June 20, 1995 At 9:02 p.m. Council entered Executive Session on motion made by Vice Mayor Schrader, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne under 2.1-344 A7, Cable Franchise Agreement, Contract Negotiations, Consult with Legal Counsel/UDAG Loans; pending litigation Groseclose versus Town; Claim for Water Damages; Sewer Line Corrosion Project; Al two personnel matters regarding specific individuals. Motion carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Roy H. D' Ardenne, Jr. -Aye John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Bettye H. Steger -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye At 9:44 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 Roy H. D' Ardenne, Jr. -Aye John W. Stone -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Absent Bettye H. Steger -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. -Aye E. G. Black, Jr. -Aye At 9:45 p.m. Vice Mayor Schrader made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne, and carried. Mayor Attest: erk of Council