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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held December
6, 1988, in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building.
There were present: Playor Gary C. Hancock, presiding
Council Members: James M. Nei~lett, Alma H. Holston, Mary Lo!i Co
penhaver, James R. Neighbors, Andrew L. Graham, W. H. Schrader, Jr., lra
S. Crawford
Visitors: Dee Lindsey, Bob Thomas, Jessica Clarke oi' th~~
news media
Ed Aust
Virlen Christley
Andy McCready
The invocation was given by Councilman Neblett.
On motion made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilpezson
Holston, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 1988, and
the minutes of the special meeting of November 17, 1988, were approved
as recorded.
Mayor Hancock advised that as advertised, next on agenda was the
annual taxi cab hearing on the issuance of certificates for 1989.
•rnere were no comments received from the public.
During calendar year 1988, the Town approved 21 certificates for
operations of taxicabs to Blue & White Cabs - 13, Deluxe Cabs - 5, and
'im Dandy Cabs - 3
The applications received for 1989 are as follows: Blue & White
Cabs - 13, Deluxe Cabs 5 and Jim Dandy Cabs 3.
Councilperson Copenhaver made a motion that in accordance c,itii
Section 2G-38 of the Town Code, the Town of Pulaski issue 21
certificates of operation of taxicabs for calendar year 1989, seconded
by Councilman Graham and carried on r.he following recorded vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye
Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye
Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Ab~~•nt
James R. Neighbors - Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye
Councilperson Holston made a motion that in accordance with Section
26-38 of the Town Code, the Town of Pulaski issue certificates for
operation of taxicabs to the following applicants
Blue & White Cabs - 13
Deluxe Cabs - 5
a Dandy Cabs - 3
Motion seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried on tl-~e
following recorded vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye
Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye
Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Absent
James R. Neighbors - Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye
Mayor Hancock then adjourned the public hearing. There being no
comments from the public, Council Committee Reports were then given.
8458 UTILITIES COP4MIT`T'EE
Chairman Neblett had no report.
PUBLIC& PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Chairman Neighbors had no report.
PUBLIC OPERATIONS COI~iMITTEE
Chairman Graham had no report.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairman Schrader had no report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairman Crawford advised-that committee had met.
SIDEWALK One item discussed was a sidewalk next to Episcopal Church on Ma
Street at parking lot. Committee agreed that rather than making
sidewalk asphalt we would put in a sidewalk beside of the Glenn building.
Chairman Crawford so moved that sidewalk be installed as part of the
Town's project, rather than just asphalt. Motion seconded by Councilman
Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye
Alma H. Hnlsr~n - Ave W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Ave.
Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Absent
James R. Neighbors - Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye
EMPLOYEES Chairman Crawford
bonus program. Section
for a sick leave bonus
leave between November
who qualify for no sick
$100.00.
stated the committee discussed the sick leave
11-7 of the Town's Personnel Policey provides
for those employees who have not used any sick
1, 1987 and October 1, 1988. We had 39 employees
days. In October, 1987 Council set the bonus at
Chairman Crawford sa moved that $3,500 from General Fund
Unappropriated Surplus and $400 from Water Fund be appropriated to
Account No. 1201-501001, $200, 1213-501001 $100; 1225-501001 $100;
7104-501001 $500; 4102-501001 $800; 3102-501001$1000;
3101-501001 $800 and 186-501001 $400 and be approved for expenditure
fund the sick leave bonus program. Motion seconded by Councilman
Neblett 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 J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Absent
James R. Neighbors - Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye
MAIN STREET Chairman Crawford stated the committee h,
PROGRAM decorations. The Pulaski Main Street Program
decorations, however, since we could not have
the annual Christmas Parade, Town Manager was
examples back to committee for their review.
~d discussed our Christmas
requested we change our
the new decorations up at
requested to bring banner
This project put on hold until after banners viewed and total cost.
determined.
POLICE DEPT. Chairman Crawford stated a problem had been experienced in our
Police Department computer system in that the State Police has changed
their computer system which required us to change our system. Wt~ i-~eed
to enter into a lease/purchase agreement with Governme-nt Leasing Co. for
new system. Cost is $3,379, however, a new appropriation is not
required as $4,000 has been budgeted for lease/purchase. Old lease will
be cancelled.
Chairman Crawford moved that the Town Manager and Chief Of Poli
be authorized to execute the agreement, seconded by Councilman Schra
carried on the following recorded vote:
and
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- A e Andrew L. Graham Y
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James M. Neblet Y
Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye
Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Absent
James R. Neighbors - Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye
Chairman Crawford stated the Public Operations Committee has
STREET recommended that Bank Street be paved at an approximate cost of 59,900.
Committee discussed using Amco paving which doubles the life of asphalt
but it will not be used to pave Bank St. as a street with more tratfic
would be more suitable for test. Bank St. will be paved in the spring
program.
SEWER Chairman Crawford stated the committee discussed the Hickman Sewer
problem on Prince Street. Two bids were received to correct this
probl+~M~ *1~~~hett - 58387 and Early - $8598.85. Both contractors bid an
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alternative bid which was offered to Mrs. Hickman 18 months ago which is
installing a septic holding tank and a pump and pumping sewage back up
to the Prince St. sewer line. Alternative low bidder is Alfred Hughett
with $2,842.85 and it was agreed that we share this cost 50/50 with
property owner.
Chairman Crawford so moved that alternate bid be awarded to Hiighetr.
and the Town split the cost 50/50 with the property owner, seconded by
Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote:
James ti. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye
Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye
Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Absent
James R. Neighbors - absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye
Chairman Crawford advised that two bids were received on the Longview Co-
urt water line; Hughett $6739.64 and Early $7,705.64, and so moved that
WATER bid be awarded to Hughett for $6,739.64, seconded by Councilperson Copen-
haver 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 J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Absent
James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
Chairman Crawford advised the committee had discussed the Rt.11
water line study and Dewberry and Davis can do this study on the Rt. 11
WATER loop and tank and make recommendations for changes in .pressure zones for
$5,000. Pulaski County has agreed to pay $1.,000 of this cost.
Chairman Crawford so moved that current contract with Dewberry and
Davis be amended to reflect this work and cost, seconded by Councilman
Neblett 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 J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Absent
James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
A Finance Committee meeting was scheduled for December 7, 1988,
with full Council invited to review health insurance for Town employees.
Considerable discussion follo~~ed regarding the health insurance as
it is a major problem due to its increased cost.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Hancock advised that we need to make a decision on the
repairs that are needed at the cemeteries.
Cemetery Trustees will be requested to meet, and therx meet with the
entire Council to review.
Mayor Hancock advised he and Mr. McKeever were working on the
legislative agenda for 1989 and these will be reviewed with Delegat-
Dobyns and Senator Bird. Council will meet with Delegate Dobyns o~z
December 20t1i prior to the Council Meeting.
A copy of the legislative package will be forwarded to Senator
Bird.
Mayor Hancock advised a ribbon cutting would be held 3:30 p.m.
Friday, December 9 for the Volvo GM access road and Council invited to
attend.
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Mr. Terwilliger advised a resolution had been prepared suppo.rt~ng
zoning for Pulaski County. Councilman W. H. Schrader ..moved that reading
of the resolution be waived, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and
carried.
Councilman W. H. Schrader made a motion that resolution be ado~~ted,
seconded by Councilman Neighors 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 - dye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Absent
James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S: Crawford - Aye
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ZONING
December 6, 1988
RBSOLpTIOIJ
SUPPOR?ING ZONING
FOR POL~iS1Ci COQNTY
NHEREAS, the Soard of Supervisors of Pulaski County,
Virginia, is gathering data for the evaluation of a proposed
zoning ordinance for all or part of Pulaski County, Virginia;
and,
IIHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski has recently done a
comprehensive update of its Land Use Plan and its Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinances; and,
1~8REAS, it is clearly to the benefit of the citizens of
both incorporated and non-incorporated areas of the County i.f
land uses and zoning regulations were harmonious and compatible
without undue regard for corporate boundary lines; and,
1~ERS, the Town Council feels that cooperatian between the
Town Council and the Board of Supervisors would promote the
orderly control of land use and result in residential,
agricultural, commercial, and industrial development in the
entire County of Pulaski, Virginia;
~~ ~R~, ~ IT R~O~I/1a by the Town Council of the
Town of Pulaski, Virginia, that the Town Council supports the
efforts of the Board of Supervisors in developing a comprehensive
Land Use Plan and a suitable Eoninq Ordinance for the County of
Pulaski, Virginia; and, in furtherance of this effort, offers its
cooperation and assistance in making any proposed County Plan and
Ordinance compatible with the existing Town Land Use Plan and
Ordinance.
The Town Administration is directed to convey this offer of
cooperation to the County.
This Resolution is adopted this _~a._. day of December, 1988,
by recorded vote of the Town Council as follows:
Mr. Terwilliger had an ordinance changing due date of personal
property tax and clarifying collection of penalty, interest and costs.
Councilperson Copenhaver so moved that reading of the ordinance be
waived, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried.
Councilman Neblett so moved that ordinance be adopted, seconded by
Councilperson Holston and carried on the following recorded vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye
Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye
TAXER Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Absent
James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
ORDINANCB
CHAEGING DOE DATE OF lER8011AL PROPER?Y TAX
AND CLARIFYING COLLBR'?ION OF PBNALTY, IlltiaEB? AHD COSTS
BS IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia, sitting in regular session on December 1 _, 1988, th
the Town Code be, and hereby is, amended for those sections of
the Finance and Taxation provisions dealing wit2~,the due date of
returns, due dates for the payment of taxes, penalties and
interest on late payments, and court costs and, attorney's fees.
The amendments are in the form attached hereto and made a part
hereof. The Town Manager is authorized and directed to assign
appropriate section numbers for current and future editions of
the Town Code.
These changes are effective as of January 1, 1989.
This Ordinance is adopted by recorded vote of the Town
Council
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Mr. Terwilliger advised he had cittE~nded a Local Attorney' s Meeting in
Richmond and one session was devoted to economic development. Two of
the three speakers brought up dealings the Town of Pulaski had with
Pulaski Furniture and Magnox ventures. We are pleased to know we a.re ar,
example of how to have a successful project.
Councilman Graham requested that the Finance Committee take an~~t.her
look at the water connection fees.
REPORT OF TOWN MANAGER
Mr. McKeever advised that Rhonda Christley, Woody's Restaurant, haci
requested that a dance hall permit issued November 17, 1987, be a~ne~~ded
to permit dances for New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Independenc~r Lea
Halloween and Christmas Eve. The y'
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nightssent permit authorizes dancing on
DANCE. HALL PERMIT
AMENDED Councilperson Copenhaver made a motion that permit be amended Frith
the following stipulations. If the holiday falls on an already approved
day (Wednesday, Friday or Saturday, only one dance is permitted and
Sundays should be excluded. Motion seconded by Councilman Schrader and
carried.
P4r. McKeever advised that the Town had again won the Pedestrian
Protection Award from the American Automobile Association.
At 4:40 p.m. Councilperson Holston made a motion that Council go
into Executive Session on an Economic Development matter and a legal
matter, 2.1-344 (A6and A4), seconded by Councilman Schrader and carried.
At 5:22 p.m. Council returned to regular session on motion made by
Councilman Neighbors, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried.
Councilman Neblett made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by
Councilperson Holston and carried.
Attest:
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C1 rk of Council.
APPROVED:
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.Mayor
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