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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-12-88July 12, 1988 8385 At a regular Municipal filection held for the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, on May 10, 1988, the following officers were elected with terms to begin July 1, 1988. Mayor Gary C. Hancock - two year term; Mary Lou Copenhaver, Alma H. Holston, James R. Neighbors, John R. Schrader, Jr., Councilmembers to serve four years. Ira S. Crawford, Andrew ~. Graham, Jr., James M. Neblett, Jr., W. H. Schrader, Jr., Councilmembers to serve two years. The Mayor-elect and the Councilmembers-elect having duly qualified before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Virginia as provided by Section IX of the Town of Pulaski Charter of 1948, and the Charter amendment approved by the 1986 Legislature, a meeting was held this 12th day of July 1988, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding Councilmembers: James M. Neblett, Jr., Alma H. Holston, Mary Lou Copenhaver, James R. Neighbors, Andrew L. Graham, Jr., W. H. Schrader, Jr., John R. Schrader, Jr., Ira S. Crawford Also Present: Francis Terwilliger, Town Attorney D. $. McKeever, Town Manager Brigitte M. Kirkner, Acting Clerk Visitors: Honorable Justice Alex M. Harman Honorable Delegate J. Robert Dobyns Rev. Richard Bethune Mr. Nick Glenn Mrs. Doris Schrader Mrs. J. R. Schrader, Sr. Mr. Andy McCready Dee Ann Lindsey and Bob Thomas of the news media The invocation was given by Rev. Bethune. Mayor Hancock appointed Brigitte M. Kirkner as Acting Clerk of Council at this time. Mayor Hancock asked the Clerk if she had received the "Abstract of Votes" cast in the Town of Pulaski Municipal filections held on May 10, 1988, and was advised by the Clerk that she had received same, and upon his request, the Clerk read from the Abstract of Votes the following: For Mayor of the Town of Pulaski, Gary C. Hancock. For Council - James M. Neblett, Jr., Alma H. Holston, Mary Lou Copenhaver, James R. Neighbors, Andrew L. Graham, Jr., W. H. Schrader, Jr., John R. Schrader, Jr., Ira S. Crawford. 8386 July 12, 1988 As no one requested that the Clerk read the entire Abstract of Votes, Councilman Neblett made a motion that the Abstract of Votes be received and recorded as part of the minutes of this meeting, seconded by Councilperson Copenhaver and carried. ABSTRACT OF VOTES cast in the County/~it,~~if- prri. a ~u T , Virgini at the Genera 1 election held on May 10 , 19 8 8 , FUR MAYOR-- TOWN OF PULASKI Names of Candidates i Total Votes ~ _,~ . Received Qn Figures) 3g3 1,044 1 A We, the undersigned. Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk •of the Circuit Court of the election on ' Mav 11 , 19 88 , do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes cast at said election and-do therefore determine and declare that the following receiv- ed the greatest number of votes cast in said election: Gary C. Hancock for the office of Mayor - Town of Pulaski Given under our hands this 1 1 day of May ~ 1 y 88 . Chairma A copy ~esre: ELECTORAL BOARD (SEAL) i Vice Chairman Secretary ~ ~ ~ ~ Secretary, Etectorat Board July 12, 1988 8387 ABSTRA CT OF VOTES cast in the County/'L~t,~ of P u 1 a s k i , Virgin ia, at the G ~ ~ e r a 1 election held on May 10 , 19 8 8 , FOR MEMBER TOWN COUNCIL- TOWN OF PULASKI Total Votes Received Names of Candidates (In FiYurea) Mary Lou Copenhaver gpg Alma H. Holston John A. Johnston Pauline G. "Polly" Mitchell James R. Neighbors John R. "J.R." Schrader, Jr. Allen Powers 787 735 740 830 1,042 1 We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the election on Mav 1 1 , 19 88 , do hereby certify that the above is a true correct Abstract of Votes cast at said election and do therefore determine and declare that the following reativ- the greatest number of votes cast in said election: Mary Lou Copenhaver ~ John R. "J.R."Schrader, JR. Alma H. Holston James R. Neighbors for the office of Member Town Council-Town of Pulaski Given under our hands this 1 1 day of Mav , 19 88 . ''"' ~ ~~"~'i~ Chair+tian Vice Chainrtran A copy tesle: Secr~lary ELECTORAL BOARD ~ ~ ` (SEAL) ~-- ~ Secretary, Electoral Board 8388 July 12, 1988 ABSTRACT OF VOTES cast in the County/C;ft~6 of Pu 1 a s k i ,Virginia, at the S p e c i a 1 election held on May 10 ~ 19 88 FOR MEMBER TOWN COUNCIL- TOWN OF PULASKI (For unexpired terms to end June 30, 1990) Names of Candidates Ira S. "Pete" Crawford Andrew L. Graham. JR. .T.M_ ".Tim" NPblett, Jr. _ W.H. "Rocky" Schrader,Jr. Total Votes Received (In Figures) 696 830 7S5 891 f We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of th Circuit Court of the election on May 1 1 , 19 88 , do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes casf at said election and do therefore determine and declare that the following receiv- ed the greatest number of votes cast in said election: Ira S."Pete" Crawford W.H. "Rocky" Schrader, Jr. Andrew L. Graham, Jr. J.M. "Jim" Neblett, Jr. for the office of Member Town Council- Town of Pulaski Given under our hands this 1 1 day of Ma y , 19 88 , Chairman ~-- Vice Chairman A copy res~e: r Secrets ELECTORAL BoAR~ ~ Secretary, Electoral Board (SEAL) July 12, 1988 8389 OATHS OF Mayor Hancock inquired of the Clerk if she had received OFFICE copies of the Oaths of Office taken before the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and was informed that she had received same. Councilman Neblett made a motion that Oaths of Office be received and filed, seconded by Councilman Crawford and carried. Thereupon, the newly elected officials were seated. The Honorable Delegate J. Robert Dobyns advised in his remarks to Council that it is a rare and unique opportunity and DELEGATE Pleasure to speak to them at the beginning of their term of DOBYNS office. He urged Council to know and realize that they are SPEAKS special because the citizens selected them to serve the community. He advised as the local governing body they "are truly on the firing line". He noted that the qualities of a good representative include honesty and dealing honorably with the public, and being good listeners to the people, then they will command respect. Maintaining the status quo is the easiest route but he applauded the efforts in looking to the future and working to improve downtown with such programs as Pulaski Main Street, Inc. In closing, he advised that we have a good community and one that we can be proud of. The Honorable Justice Alex M. Harman reiterated Delegate JUSTICE Dobyns remarks then added Council has a "thankless" job where g~N they may be vilified and cussed and discussed and very seldom SPEAKS receive words of encouragement. He then commended the Council members for choosing to offer themselves to serve at the local level. At this time, Justice Harman administered a ceremonial Oath of Office to the Mayor and Council. He concluded by presenting the Mayor and each member of Council with their Certificate of Election. Mayor Hancock advised a Vice-Mayor would now be elected for the 1988-90 term. Councilman Crawford nominated James Neighbor's for Vice-Mayor for the 1988-90 term, seconded by Councilman Neblett. VICE Councilperson Copenhaver moved that nominations be closed MAYOR and Council elect James Neighbors as Vice-Mayor by acclamation, ELECTED seconded by Councilman Graham and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye John R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - - Aye 8390 July 12, 1988 Mayor Hancock advised the next item on the agenda was STANDING Standing Committee assignments as follows: COMMITTEE ASIGNED Committee Chairsan Committee Members Finance Crawford Graham, J. Schrader, Neblett, Neighbors Ordinance Copenhaver Holston, J. Schrader W. Schrader Personnel & Nominating Neighbors Public Operations Graham Utilities Neblett Copenhaver, Crawford Holston Holston, Neighbors, W. Schrader, J. Schrader Crawford, Graham, W. Schrader Mayor Hancock appointed Committee Chairmen and members as designed on the assignment sheet. Mayor Hancock declared the organizational meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Mayor Hancock called to order the first regular meeting of the new Council. Councilman Neblett moved that Brigitte M. Kirkner be appointed as Acting Clerk of Council for the organizational meeting and the regularly scheduled Council meeting being held and seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried. Mayor Hancock advised that before Council for consideration were the minutes of the last regular meeting of June 23, 1988 and the special meeting of June 30, 1988. Councilman Graham moved that the minutes be approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman W. R. Schrader, Jr. and carried. Mayor Hancock recognized Doug Phelps, Pulaski Main Street, Inc. as a registered speaker at this time. Mr. Phelps addressed Council on the downtown improvements MAIN project. At this time, Mr. Phelps introduced Mrs. Kim Webster, STREET who is a Registered Landscape Architect, who has agreed to donate her work in this project, as far as the placement of trees and recommendations on types of trees in memory of her father-in-law, Mr. James Garfield Webster, a long-time resident of Pulaski. A map indicating PMI Design Committee recommendations for placement July 12, 1988 8391 ' of trees in the Washington Avenue sector was discussed along with the types of trees, low maintenance year round and survivability in an urban setting. The final recommendation to the Town Council for the downtown improvement project will be presented after the PMI Design Committee Meeting on July 29, 1988. Mr. Phelps advised that H & S Construction was the low bidder on this project, and has advised that they will bring in an additional crew to start work on the 200 block of Madison Avenue. A map was presented at this time of the placement of trees, along with recommendations. It was noted that concern to the visual sight line on each corner has been given attention eo vehicular traffic will not be obstructed. Also no pedestrian traffic will be obstructed. Mr. Phelps advised a memo, Construction Clues will be provided for the duration of the project informing downtown businesses and Town Council of the progress of the improvements. Also the PMI will be a clearinghouse for information to the general public regarding the project. Councilman Crawford asked if businesses were going to be asked to give donations for the trees. Mayor Hancock asked if it could be publicized through the news media that citizens donate a tree in memory of someone and possibly have plaques or markers indicating the memorial. Advised this would be a good way to involve the citizens. Mr Phelps stated if it be the wishes of Town Council and Mr. McHeever, PMI would be glad to check into this possibility. As there were no comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee Reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Councilman Crawford had no report. PUBLIC AND PERSONNfiL RfiLATION NOMINATING COMMITTfifi Chairman Neblett had no report. PUBLIC OPERATIONS Chairman Neighbors had no report. FINANCfi COMMITTEE Chairman Crawford had no report. ORDINANCfi COMMITTEE Chairperson Copenhaver had no report. 8392 July 12, 1988 MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock advised he had received correspondence from CEMETERY Dorsey Shelor concerning the Town repurchasing three (3) cemetery LOTS plots now owned by James and Ruth Fisher. The Town maintains the right to repurchase all lots sold. The Bngineering Department has reviewed this request and recommends these lots not be repurchased. Councilman Crawford made a motion these lots not be repurchased, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: James Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye John R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye James Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Mayor Hancock advised Mr. Terwilliger to inform the Shelor's of Councils decision. FOY AUST Mayor Hancock advised Council that he had attended a DAY proclamation signing with Mason Vaughan, Pulaski County Board of Supervisors, at the Pulaski Senior Center honoring Foy Aust for his many years of dedicated service in the Town. It was acknowledged that Sunday, July 17, 1988 will be declared Foy Aus Day upon request of the Pulaski Senior Citizens Center. TOWN ATTORNBY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. McKeever advised that the Town has received a rezoning REZONING request for two vacant lots on Overton Drive, from Robert W. REQUEST Alley. When first received the Town advised Mr. Alley that if his intention is to develop these lots (with apartments} then it may be advisable to proceed with the rezoning request and conditional use permit (required for three or more units) at the same time. Mr. Alley has now informed us he wishes to proceed with the rezoning first. The recommendation is to refer to the Planning Commission for review and the setting of a joint public hearing. Councilman Neblett made a motion that the rezoning request be referred to the Planning Commission for review and the setting of a joint public hearing, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried. Mr. McKeever informed Council on the updated area plan from the New River Valley Agency on Aging for the next two years. This information is being provided as this is an agency funded by the Town. July 12 , 1988 8393 Mr. McKeever advised Council of the notice of a public hearing to be conducted by the Pulaski County PSA on Monday, September 12, 1988 at 9:00 a.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to gather public comment on revised rates for water, PUBLIC sewer and refuse collection services. The PSA proposes a $10.00 HEARING uniform rate for em t PSA P ying all solid waste dumpsters. The Town Attorney should be asked to review this proposal and report at a later date whether it is consistent with our current refuse collection contract. Mayor Hancock asked that the Town Attorney review the proposal and report on his findings of the refuse collection contract. Mr. McKeever reported at this time on the grant repayments. GRANT He noted the Economic Stimulus Grant will be repaid over the next REPAYMENTS seven years in annual installments of $22 872.00 be (PULASKI 13, 1988. The UDAG will be repaid in quarterl ginning July FURNITURE) $79, 40.00 be Y Payments of ginning July 31, 1988 and ending April 30, 1995. Both of these payments are to be segregated into a separate fund. He advised the Town is presently working with local banks concerning the establishment of an economic development loan pool. He advised a report concerning loan pooling will be forthcoming in August. Councilperson Holston asked if any other industry had inquired in reference to receiving these funds. Mr. McKeever advised there have been a number of inquiries but they have been informed no money has been received and the Town is not ready to unveil the loan pooling. Other thinking is to start small for the first year and work out the bugs in the pool of who does what and how it is going to work before broading the base countywide. Mayor Hancock advised Council is still working on a policy for how this money will be utilized. No final conclusions have been made. APCO Mr. McKeever reviewed the correspondence from APCO TWIN OAKS concerning the installation of street lights in the Twin Oaks Subdivision. This project will be the first extension of street lights into the annexed area. Given Council's recent direction, the Town has proceeded to install these lights. Mr. McKeever requested an Executive Session under 2.1-344 (A6), three legal matters. Councilman Neblett moved that Council go into Executive Session on the legal matters, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried. 8394 July 12, 1988 At 5:12 p.m. Council went into executive session. At 6:10 p.m. Council returned to regular session on motion made by Councilman Neblett seconded by Neighbors and carried. COUNCIL MEETING Councilman Neblett moved that the regularly scheduled CANCELLED Council Meeting of July 19, 1988 be cancelled, seconded by Councilman Crawford and carried. AT 6:13 p.m. Councilperson Holston made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried. Appr ved: Mayor Attest: Acting Clerk of Council