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Minutes of the regular meeting o~ the Pulaski Town Council meeting held I
April 5, 1988, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building.
There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding
Council Members: John A. Johnston, Robert N. Glenn,
Andrew L. Graham, James M. Neblett,
James R. Neighbors, W. H. Schrader,
Ira. S. Crawford, Mary Lou Copenhave
Town of Pulaski
Planning Commission: Dr. A. W. Anneski, William T. Smith,
Jr., W. H. Schrader, Roy D'Ardenne,
David Warburton, Joe Weddle
Town of Pulaski
Planning Commission
Absent: Andy McCready
Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney
D. E. McKeever, Town Manager
Anne Burgess, Assistant Town Manager
John Hawley, Town Engineer
Rebekah Corso, Acting Clerk
Visitors: Dee Lindsey, Jessica Clarke, Bob Thomas
of the news media
Doug Phelps, Main Street, Inc. Project
Manager
Vicki Rhett
Charles Maus
John Olver
Jim Murphy
11 area citizens
The invocation was given by Vice Mayor Neighbors.
April 5, 1988
Councilman Neblett made a motion to appoint Rebekah Corso, Acting
Clerk, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried.
Councilman Neblett made a motion that the minutes of the regular meeting
of March 15, 1988, be approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman Glenn
and carried.
Vicki Rhett, Junior Warden of the Christ Episcopal Church, addressed
Council regarding the new Town parking lot to East Main Street. Expressed
concern and requested that the Church be allowed to review and make comments
on the plans for the parking lot and landscaping to assure them that the
beauty of the historic architectural church and accessability of the parish
hall is maintained.
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Mrs. Rhett was advised that the funds were available for the parking
lot and the landscaping, and Council saw no problems with the church reviewing
the plans before they are finalized as the plans will also be reviewed
by the Main Street Design Committee and approved by the Architectural Review
Board before Council takes action.
CABLE TV Mr. Paul Bachow, Better Entertainment Cable, addressed Council in
regard to their recent rate increase.
Mayor Hancock requested Vice Mayor Neighbors to preside over this
portion of the meeting.
Mr. Bachow stated this cable system was built some 30 years ago and
to date they had .spent over $800,000 upgrading the Pulaski system. A lot
has been done to benefit the community. Things the Federal Government has
directed them to try to do, to offer the most varied programming, and to
reach the most amount of people.
Councilman Glenn expressed his concern that the citizens had no choice
and felt the company was making a mistake.
Vice Mayor Neighbors stated the complaints he had received were from
people on fixed incomes who could not afford the .increase, would have to
have the cable removed from their homes, and felt this was a shame.
Feeling from the public was that the tier was being forced on the
subscribers who did not want it.
Vice Mayor Neighbors offered the suggestion that the people be offered
an option.
Vice Mayor Neighbors thanked Mr. Bachow for addressing Council and
expressed hope that they would ,look at the problem futher,to see if there
was something that could be done.
D. E. McKeever informed Council that Congressman Boucher was on a
committee that reviews cable legislation and they are presently holding
public hearings. Felt now was the appropriate time to draft a letter.
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Mr. .Terwilliger .was instructed to draft a letter, .based on the. '84 .legislation
and .have for Council's .review at their .next .meeting.
Doug Phelps, .Main Street Project Manager, requested that Council be
interviewed by the_Main Street .Resource .Team on April 19 in order for the .Team
to gaijiinsight into what issues the. local project should address during its term.
Mr. McKeever advised. the interview .had .been scheduled on the. night. of a
regular Council .Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Charlie .Maus, PFRWTA, stated the start up problems with the. pump station
.had been a long and drawn out process .mainly because there .has been a lot of res-
PEPPERS ponsible people involved. Prior to the last Authority .meeting, it .was .decided
FERRY
VIBRATION to disassemble one of the shafts to .determine if it .was assembled properly, which
PROBLEM there .was one joint out of alighment, which .was corrected, but did not solve the.
problem. Olver, Inc. decided before they .went any further to .have the. whole
system analyzed by an independent specialist in the. area. Mr. .Maus stated he worked
Inc 1 on Olocarting a specialist. Specialist was located a Virginia Tech and
has completed his study. Included in the agreement was that all the work
was to be done and a satisfactory pump station turned over to the Authority
without additional cost to the Town or Authority.
John Olver stated it had been difficult to find an expert in this
magnitude of a vibration analysis. In a normal design of a pump station,
Over works closely with Gould Pumps out of New York. Olver's Structural
Engineers did the analysis, we designed the columns and as I understand
it, what has happened is a two-fold problem; one is you have a vibration
that has been set up in the pump station that normally you don't have,
it is a natural frequency, the frequency of the structure that supports
the bearings matches the pumps, so therefore, they hum and vibrate. We
looked for an expert that would be unbiased. Gould Pumps had their experts
in and we considered them biased, since they manufactured the pumps and
they had looked at our supports and had no problem with them in the design
process. We found one, Dr. Al Wicks, in the Mechanical Engineer Department
at Virginia Tech. His speciality is rotating objects. As agreed with
the Authority, we, Olver, Inc. would pay for his cost but would stay away,
only supply the information he desired. We did not converse with him other
than to provide him information, we did not travel with him, nor did the
Authority go with him to the pump station. Stated a copy of Dr. Wick's
report, stamped draft, had been forwarded to Mr. McKeever. In basic, he
has concluded two things, one, (referred to Table, Figure II) dot on vertical
axis shows existing connection where the existing support has a
frequency/vibration, the dash line is your maximum pump range. In simple
terms the system hums and vibrates because that frequency of the structure
is at the same frequency as the pump system. It is a natural occurring
thing in rotating objects, it's beautifully matched, it sets right in the
middle or down at the lower end of what the pump station runs at, so what
we had to do, and the pump station works fine, we just backed it up and
don't allow it to run in the area that it vibrates. This is not the solution
to the problem. Solution is to take it up in the far dot (referring to
drawing) on the curve, where it says proposed connection fixed and by changing
the support, only how the supports are connected, which indicates the supports
are designed correctly, that the connection that no one realized, is the
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point of the .problem. .Referring to Figure I, Mr, Olver indicated the beam
connected to the concrete floor that.has,a clip angle that. is bolted down
and attached to the beam and the beam goes up and attaches to the. bearings
which are attached to the shaft. System to be changed and each one of
the supports are now doing to have a base plate welded to it, as shown
in drawing, will have gout put on it and will be regouted and drilled into
the floor, that. will change the natural frequency. None of the structural
members will be changed, no cross basing will be added; just a rework of
the pin connection. The one issue not resolved is the shafts do not meet
the specifications on one item only, half critical torque speed (speed
of rotation). Dr. Wick's feels this might be a problem, but until further
analysis is completed, we won't know. Stated Olver, Inc. had never insisted
to date that they take the shafts out. We first wanted to analysis the
problem. Feels the solution is going to be looking at a shaft replacement
or retribution or_ whatever is equitable .and the Authority can agee to,
after we make the attachement. Keep in mind the two things to protect
you and us and. the Authority is that you have a retainage out on the contract
and a performance bond, neither or which have been called. Mr. Olver is
optomistic that we are near a solution. Included the pump station does
work and is safe and secure, just can't operate at the lower ranges,
therefore, does not work at the full range that it was designed and you
don't have the full pump station you paid for.
Councilman Johnston inquired if Gould had accepted this as a solution.
Mr. Olver stated this was a variation of Gould's cross-bracing, but
did not know if this proposal was acceptable to Gould.
Councilman Graham asked when Olver thought the problem would be resolved.
Mr. Olver stated he hoped at the next Authority meeting on April 7,
they would have direction as to where to go. If we can obtain concurrence
from Gould, we can do the structural changes starting in another two weeks
or so. Then we will bring English Construction back and they will have
to certify a vibration test, which has not occurred yet. We will make
the corrections, do the vibration test, if everything works fine the only
remaining issue is the half torque speed of the shaft, and felt this would
be settled with a monetary issue.
Councilman Graham stated is review he understood that the vibration
test was supposed to have been conducted prior to completion of the pump,
but was never made under Olver's supervision and inquired if this was true.
Mr. Olver stated this was correct, it was an error. Included they
got them back to do it and the test did not pass. They did not vibrate
when installed, only after they were tightened down.
Mr. Maus stated this has not been presented to the Authority, but
based on what he has seen so far, and after further review, he would recommend
that we pursue this approach with our recommendation being made to the
Town for joint concurrence.
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~~. 'phere we re no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock advised
the next item on the agenda was~two public hearings;' the first'be'ing to
gather citizen input concerning a Comprehensive Revision of the Sub-Division
Ordinance.
Roll call of Council and the Planning Commission was then taken.
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE
PUBLIC HEARING
CONDITIONAL USE
APPLICATION
There were no comments for or against the Comprehensive Revision of
teh Sub-Division Ordinance.
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Mayor Hancock then proceeded to call to order the second Public Hearing
with regard to the Murphy Conditional Use Application for a 4-Unit Apartment
Building on 4th Street N.E.
Mr. McKeever stated the proposed apartment building was permitted
as a conditional use, provided the development was compatible -with the
neighborhood. Planning Commission has been supplied with data to determine
capability which has been forwarded to Council for~revew:
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There were no comments for or against the Murphy Conditional Use
application for a 4-unit apartment building.
At 5:10 The Planning Commission adjourned to another room to discuss
their recommendation to Council.
As there were no further comments from.,the public, Mayor Hancock called
for Council Committee Reports..
UTILITIES COMMITTEE ,
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Chairman Johnston advised taht Peppers Ferry had a work session on
.the budget and have made ..certain recommendations to the Town. It was his
understanding that the Town is ,still analyzing this information to determine
what impact it will have on the Town's budget hearings later in the spring.
Thought it looked, good in terms of the Town not ,being required to consider
raising„sewer funds.
PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE ,
APPOINTMENTS TO
INDUSTRLAL
DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
APPOINTMENT TO
GRIEVANCE
PANEL
Chairman Neblett moved that E. C. Gibson and Frank Vass be re-appointedto
a 4 year term on the Industrial Development Authority, seconded by Councilman
Neighbors and carried.
Chairman Neblett advised there was still a vacancy on the Industrial
Develoment Authority.
Chairman Neblett moved that Arnold Altizer be appointed to the Grievance
Panel, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried.,
PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Chairman Neighbors advised that Committee had met on March 23, 1988
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and discussed several items.
The stone walls in the Town need repair and several of these walls
are not on the Town right-of-way, therefore, the Town cannot make the
necessary repairs. The stone steps at Calfee were discussed and it was
felt that the Town crews could handle these repairs.
Chairman Neighbors stated the property owners would be encouraged
to make the necessary repairs on the stone walls.
County has some concerns over some of the alley in the Town, as far
ALLEYS
as picking up trash. Director of Public Works has looked at the alleys
and has determined that there is one alley that needs repairs. This
information has been forwarded to the County Administrator for review.
Property owner at 832 Lee Highway has requested the Town pave his
DRIVEWAY
PAVEMENT driveway. We have found that the Town does have a major easement into
this road area. Felt it would be in the Town's best interest to do some
type of road repair.
HERITAGE Stated Committee had received complaints concerning noise and litter
BUICK behind Heritage Buick. Heritage had agreed to put up a barrier when the
conditional zoning was approved. Heritage has been contacted and indicated
they would begin construction in the spring.
D. E. McKeever stated the re-zoning was approved with Heritage offering
good intention to install a barrier. In last correspondence in February,
Heritage informed the Town that when spring arrived they would construct
a wood fence. We have asked for a schedule as to when they will start
the improvements.
Chairman Neighbors stated it was planned to remove the fence around
the parking lot on First Street and it is in the bond issue to have this
parking lot paved.
A. J. Smith has contacted the Town about a drain that ran under his
building on Dora Highway, that has collapsed. ~+le are presently trying
to determine who's responsiblity this is. We are having a hard time trying
to determine who installed the drain. Mr. Bill Aden, who's father previously
owned the building, indicated that his father had installed the drain.
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Town Engineer has been asked to work up an estimate for repair in this
area.
Mr. Duke, Jim's Steak House, has a problem with water running across
Dora Highway into his parking lot. The Town has ditched the road on the
opposite side, and there does not appear`to be any water now running across
the road.
Signs in the Municipal Parking Lot have been changed to create more
parking for visitors.
Problem with a drain on Commerce Street is presently being repaired.
~ BEAiJTIFICATION
Southwest Times has been notified about the trash behind their building.
They have been asked to clean this area up.
Trash problem on Rte. 99 across from the shopping center. discussed.
The Public Works Department has cleaned this property up several times
and we are presently trying to work something out to keep this corridor
clean. Director of Public Works suggested that the Town have a 25 foot
right-of-way, so-that we can go in and trim the bank.
It appears that some of the wooden display ramps at Pulaski Motors
are out over the sidewalk. Also the sidewalks need to be cleaned of gravel
and debris. Staff was instructed to contact Pulaski Motors concerning
these problems.
Property owner at First and Pierce Avenue was contacted regarding
trash blown up against his fence and was asked to correct this problem.
Stop sign on Monta Vista Drive and Newbern Road was discussed. Residents
are complaining about vehicles traveling at excess speeds. A yield sign
is being installed to see if this slows the traffic down.
At 5:18 p.m. the Planning Commission made the recommendation that
the Comprehensive Revision of the Sub-Division Ordinance be approved.
Also the Murphy ConditionalUse Application for a 4-unit apartment building
be approved.
Dr. Anneski informed Council that Mr..D'Ardenne had abstained from
voting on the Murphy Conditional Use Application as he and Mr. Don Murphy
work for the same company.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairman Crawford advised that the Finance Committee had met on March
29, 1988. One topic of discussion was the flower fund. Stating the donations
to the flower fund have grown smaller and this year the flower project
was put out to bid.
Chairman Crawford moved that $6,045.00 be appropriated to Account
Number 1227-5617 from General Fund Unappropriated Surplus and be approved
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for expenditure, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried on the following
recorded vote:
John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye
Robert N. Glenn - Aye W. H. Schrader - Aye
Andrew L. Graham - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye
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Chairman Crawford advised that a formal request had been received
for a loan under the UDAG Policy. Committee felt that other UDAG communities
should be contacted to see what their criteria is and what problems they
have encountered. Staff was instructed to do so.
Chairman Crawford advised the Committee had discussed aerial survey
and topographic mapping of the Town. Bids have been taken on the aerial
AERIAL surveying and topographic mapping, with $2,000 included in the budget and
SURVEY the mapping to be included in the budget for next year. Low bidder was
Carolina Aerial, for the actual aerial survey of $735.00, however, an
additional $2,500.00 is needed to have a surveyor survey points within
the Town in order to tie the aerial survey in.
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Chairman Crawford moved that $2,500.00 be appropriated to Account
Plumber 1225-7016 Professional Services from General Fund Unappropriated
Surplus and be approved for expenditure, seconded by Councilman Glenn and
carried on the following recorded vote:
John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye
Robert N. Glenn - Aye W. H. Schrader - Aye
Andrew L. Graham - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye
Chairman Crawford advised that a bill from Mays & Valentine had been
ANNEXATIO~deceived in the amount of $5,310.26 to cover annexation and voting rights
COST billing. Stated that the U. S. Justice Department has to approve each
annexation.
Chairman Crawford moved that $5,310.26 be appropriated to account
number 122-3002.12 from General Fund Unappropriated Surplus and be approved
for expenditure, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried on the following
recorded vote:
John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye
Robert N. Glenn - Aye W. H. Schrader - Aye
Andrew L. Graham - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
James r1. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye
Chairman Crawford stated that four bids had been received on street
PAVING
paving with APAC being the low bidder at $113,850.00
Chairman Crawford moved that bid from A.P.A.C. be accepted, seconded
by Councilman Neighbors and carried on the following recorded vote:
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John. A. Johnston - Aye .James R. .Neighbors -Aye
Robert N. C?_er~a~, - Aye W. H. Schrader - Aye
Andrew L. Graham - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye
SEWER Chairman Crawford advised that the I&I Abatement program from Eastern
Utilities was a two phase program with phase I being to smoke test the
system and do flow monitoring to measure where the problems .are and the
second being to identify within the system specifically where the problems
are. Phase II is for Eastern Utilities to do rainfall simulation and dye
testing to find out exactly where hydraulic jet cleaning and closed .circuit
television inspection of the 37,000 linear ft. Total cost would be :$78,580.00
Chairman Crawford moved that Phase II be authorized and Mayor HJancock
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authorized to sign Phase II and $78,580.00 be appropriated from-~z
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Fund '~~~~~-~~~-; ~'-~a c••N~~ ••~ and be approved for :expenditure, seconded by
Councilman Glenn and carried on the following recorded vote:
John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye
Robert N. Glenn - Aye W. H. Schrader - Aye
Andrew L. Graham - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye
Chairman Crawford stated that ownership of the APCo utility extension
APPALACHIAN line should be resolved. Town Attorney felt that Town had never assumed
ownership of this line and had not obtained an .easement. Felt it-was more
cost effective to share in line cost than either a surcharge or metering
charge of the flow. Felt that a meeting of all parties concerned should
be held.
AIRPORT A grant is being filed by the New River Valley Airport Commission
and a local match is required and has been passed on into the 1988-89 budget
with the impact on the Town being a contribution of approximately $15,000.
At the present time we are seeking any comments we would want to respond
on an Intergovernmental Review concerning. does it meet the objectives in
our area and we feel that is does. Town Manager was instructed to respond
that it was not in conflict with our goals and objectives.
Decals for the volunteer rescue squad was discussed. Finance Committee
DECALS-RESCUE sees no problems with supplying decals for the rescue squad but recommended
SQUAD that they be limited. Town Manager was instructed to determine the number
of members on the rescue squad.
Chairman Crawford stated that letters had been sent to people who
owe a total of .$51,117.10 in deliquent taxes. We have collected $12,055.15
DELINQUENT
TAXES to date. Court judgments have been received on $4,335.80, with a court
date pending on $18,354.08. At present we still have $16,432.07 outstanding
that has not been paid and no court date is .set for. We are proceeding
with collections.
Mr. Terwilliger stated that Mr. Cutlip had been contacted by several
of the larger tax payers that have been notified and they are making
arrangements to pay their taxes.
April 5, 1988
of members on the rescue
Chairman Crawford stated that letters had been sent to people who
owe a total of $51,117.10 in deliquent taxes. We have collected $12,055.15
to date. Court judgments have been received on $4,335.80, with a court
date pending on $18,354.08. At present we still have $16,432.07 outstanding
that has not been paid and no court date is set for. We are proceeding
with collections.
Mr. Terwilliger stated that Mr. Cutlip had been contacted by several
of the larger tax payers that have been notified and they are making
arrangements to pay their taxes.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairperson Copenhaver advised that Ordinance Committee had met on
March 29, 1988. Discussed the Sub-Divison Ordinance with changes being
discussed and being incorporated into final draft.
Discussed the Water/Sewer Extension Policy. Mr. Terwilliger is still
working on the draft.
Advised that the Town has been advised by the Department of Housing
and Community Development that a statewide Fire Code had been adopted.
FIRE.' We had the option of adopting this code or allowing the State Fire Marshall
CODE the option of coming to our community to do an inspection.
ORDINANCE
ADOPTED
Ordinance Committee recommends the .Fire Prevention Code be adopted.
Councilman Neblett moved to waive reading of the Fire Prevention Code
Ordinance, seconded by Councilman Schrader and carried.
Councilperson Copenhaver moved that the Fire Prevention Code Ordinance
be adopted, seconded by Councilperson Neighbors and carried on the following
recorded vote:
John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye
Rober N. Glenn - Aye W. H. Schrader - Aye
Andrew L. Graham - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye
ORDINANCE
Adopting the Virginia Statewide
Fire Prevention Code
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BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the. Town of PUlaski, Virginia, that
the. Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code be, and .hereby is adopted.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the. Town of Pulaski Fire .Department is hereby
.designated to act as the enforcing agency for the. enforcement of "The Statewide
Fire Prevention Code" duly adopted by the Virginia Board of Housing and Community
.Development under authority 27-97, Code of Virginia.
The enforcement procedures of "The. Statewide Fire Prevention Code" shall. be
instituted by the Fire Official and administered in accordance with teh provisions
set forth in "The Statewide Fire Prevention Code".
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The. Town of Pulaski Board of housing Adjustments and Appeals is hereby
designated. as the. Appeals Board to .hear appeals arising from the. application
of the provisions of "The. Statewide Fire Prevention Code".
The. Fire Official shall establish such procedures or .requirements as may be
necessary for administration and enforcement of this Ordinance. The. procedure
are to be approved by the Town Council or a committee thereof.
This Ordinance shall .become effective upon adoption and is adopted this 5th
day of April 1988, by the recorded vote of Council.
Councilperson Copenhaver advised that the Town has been approached
about using junior volunteers in the Fire Department. Mr. McKeever is
to provide additional information to the Committee for their next meeting.
Councilperson Copenhaver advised tht the Committee had reviewed the
request by Mrs. Foley to place a mobile home in the Cool Springs area.
MOBILE HOME We have looked at the Ordinance again and felt that at this time we should
REQUEST
not tamper with the Ordinance. It was suggested that the mobile home dealers
in the area be written a letter informing them of this ordinance. Mr.
Terwilliger is to notify Mr. Lookabill, Mrs. Foley's'attorney, of the
Committees' decision that it would not be grandfathered and there were
no plans to change the ordinance at this time.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Hancock had no report.
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Mr. Terwilliger informed Council that 16 notices had been sent out
regarding old buildings in the Town that are at the point of being unsafe.
Owners have been notified to correct the problem or the Town will take
action.
Mayor Hancock commended Mr. Terwilliger on the job done in having
these old buildings repaired or torn down.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. McKeever advised he had included for Council's review a letter
from the Auditor of Public Accounts who has reviewed the Town's audit and
finds we have prepared that audit in accordance with the specification
listed by their office.
Mr. McKeever stated that the additional repair work has been completed
to Mathews Court. It is now necessary to send an Ordinance to the Department
of Transportation to include Mathews Court into the highway system.
Councilman Glenn moved that the Ordinance accepting Mathews Court
MATHEWS COURT into the Town's system be adopted, seconded by Councilman Schrader and
carried on the following recorded vote:
John A. Johnston - Aye
Robert N. Glenn - Aye
James R. Neighbors - Aye
W. H. Schrader - Aye
Andrew L. Graham - Aye
James M. Neblett - Aye
Ira S. Crawford - Aye
Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye
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ORDINANCE.
ACCEPTING MATHEWS COURT INTO THE PUBLIC .ROAD SYSTEM OF
THE TOWN OF Pulaski,. Virginia
WHEREAS, a certain 50 foot right-of-way shown and designated as .Mathews
Court on a map entitled "Mathews Court Street Improvements in the Town of Pulaski,
Pulaski County,. Virginia".prepared in August, 1987, by Town of Pulaski
Engineering Department, .has previously .been .dedicated for public use and
offered for inclusion in the Town of Pulaski's public road system; and,
WHEREAS, .said Mathews Court has been inspected by the Town Engineer, and
has .been found to be in suitable condition for inclusion in the Town of Pulaski's
public road system;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED by the. Town Council of the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia, sitting in regular .session on the. 5th .day of April, 1988, that .Mathews
Court as shown on the above-described .map, a copy of which is attached hereto
and .made apart thereof, be, and hereby is, accepted into the Town of Pulaski's
public road system.
This Ordinance is effective upon adoption and is adopted this 5th .day of
April, 1988, by recorded vote of the Council.
Mr. McKeever stated he had included in Council's report an agreement
between the Town and County allowing the County Housing Office to verify
income of persons seeking to rent property that has been rehabilitated
through the Town's Housing Grant. Stating the County had approved this
agreement on March 28, 1988. Fee refered to in Section 3.1 of the agreement
is paid through the grant funds, and recommend the agreement be approved
and the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement.
HOUSING Councilman Glenn moved that the Housing Grant Agreement be approved
GRANT
AGREE- and the Mayor authorized to sign the agreement, seconded by Councilman
MENT Neighbors and carried on the following recorded vote:
John A. Johnston - Aye
Robert N. Glenn - Aye
James R. Neighbors - Aye
W. H. Schrader - Aye
Andrew L. Graham - Aye
James M. Neblett - Aye
Ira S. Crawford - Aye
Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye
EDA Mr. McKeever advised that the Town had received a $600,000 Economic
GRANT Development Administration Grant for the expansion of the Water Treatment
FILTER
PLANT Plant, with one of the conditions of the grant agreement being that we
are under construction by June 21, 1988. The State Department of Health
will not review the plans and specifications for that expansion until
the State Water Control Board approved withdraw rate from Peak Creek.
A lot of discussion have been held with both departments. We are seeking
an extension of the June 21 deadline from the Economic Development
Administration and our conversations with them indicate that a long as
we provide them with plans and specifications on 2 of the 3 contracts by
April 8, 1988 they will consider that a good faith effort to proceed and
won't initiate ay type of adverse action against the Town. Stated the
plans and specifications have been submitted on two contracts, the raw
water pump station and the transmission line. These plans and specifications
are unapproved, as they have not been stamped by the Health Department.
We do not feel this is a concern of EDA as they want to see that we are
proceeding. Would keep Council informed of the proceedings.
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Mr. McKeever advised he also .had three legal matters to review in
Executive Session.
At 6:05 p.m. Councilman Graham made a motion to go into executive
session on legal matters (A6), seconded by Councilman Schrader and so carried.
At 6:30 p. m. Councilman Graham made a motion to return to regular
session, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and so carried.
MURPHY APTS. Councilman Graham moved that the Murphy, Conditional Use Application
CONDITIONAL for a 4-Unit Apartment Building on 4th Street N.E. be approved, seconded
USE APPLIC.
APPROVED by Councilman Crawford and carried on the following recorded vote:
John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye
Robert N. Glenn - Aye W. H. Schrader - Aye
Andrew L. Graham - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye
Councilperson Graham moved that the Comprehensive Revision of the
SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE Sub-Division Ordinance be adopted, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried
ADOPTED on the following recorded vote:
John A. Johnston - Aye James $. ,Neighbors - Aye
Robert N. Glenn - Aye W. H. Schrader - Aye
Andrew L. Graham - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye
ORDINANCE REVISING THE
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF THE
TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA.
BE IT ORDAINED by the. Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia,
siting in xegular session on April 5, 1988, that the Town of Pulaski Subdivision
Ordinance, be, and hereby is, amended and revised, the text of which is hereby
adopted.
THIS ORDINANCE is effective upon adoption and is adopted this 5th .day of
April, 1988, by recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski,
Virg.; ~ ~ a .
(Chapter 25. Subdivisions. .Sec. 25-1 through 25-58)
At 6:32 p.m. Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by
Councilman Glenn and so .carried.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
.Mayor
Acti g Clerk of cil