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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-89November 21, 1989 8642 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held November 21, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding Council Members James M. Neblett, J. R. Schrader, Jr., Mary Lou Copenhaver, James R. Neighbors, Andrew L. Graham, W. H. Schrader, Jr., Alma H. Holston, Ira S. Crawford Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Anne Burgess, Interim Town Manager. Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Madelyn Rosenberg of the News Media Mr. Nick Glenn Mrs. Inis Hurst Mrs. John Schrader Mr. Lewis Davidson Mr. Woodrow Hurst Mr. Kenneth Epperly 2 area citizens The invocation was given by Councilman Neblett. The first item on agenda was Executive Session which began at 6:30 p.m. on a personnel matter, under 2.1-344 A1, an economic developm®nt matter and two property matters A3 and A5, on motion made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Vice Mayor Neighbors and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H . Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye At 7x00 p.m. Mayor Hancock called the regular meeting of Council to order. First on agenda was the adoption of Certification Resolution covering the Executive Session held prior to the Council Meeting. Councilwoman Holston so moved that reading of the resolution be waived, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried. Councilwoman Copenhaver made a motion that Certification Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Gary C. Hancock - Aye 8643 RESOLUTION ADOPTED November 21, 1989 CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION PULASKI TOWN COUNCIL WHEREAS, the Pulaski Town Council has convened an executive meeting on November 14, 1989, following a Personnel Committee meeting for the purpose of discussing candidates for the Town Manager position and also on this date pursuant to an affirmation recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and, WHEREAS, 52.1-3.44.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by this Pulaski Town Council that such executive meetin were conducted in conformity with Virginia law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Pulaski Town Council hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the executive meeting to which this certification resolution applies and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Pulaski Town Council. On motion made by Councilwoman Holston, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 7, 1989 and the special meeting of November 9, 1989, were approved as recorded. DUMPSTER Registered speaker, Mr. Nick Glenn, asked permission to place a REQUEST dumpster for construction debris on Main Street as they will be remodeling their offices. He felt they would need the dumpster approximately 3-5 days and it would utilize one and one-half car spaces. Council referred this request to the Ordinance Committee. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hancock advised that next on agenda was a public hearing to STREET gather citizen comments regarding the closing of a portion of Second CLOSING Street SW off Bertha Street. Ms. Burgess advised that this street has never been developed, and in fact its steep slope prohibits it development. The area is adequately served by other roads. Department Heads do not see any problem with closing this street. Councilman Neblett moved that 2nd Street, S.W. be closed and that all necessary easements be reserved prior to deeding the property to adjoining land owners, seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader. Councilman Graham made a substitute motion that 2nd Street S.W. be closed and that all necessary easements be reserved prior to deeding the property to adjoining land owners, reserving alley, and Town Attorney to prepare ordinance, seconded by Councilwoman Copenhaver and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye In hearing from the public, Mrs. Inis Hurst, Mr. Lewis Davidson, Mr. Woodrow Hurst and Mrs. John Schrader spoke in opposition to Jr.'s November 2.1, 1989 8644 ZONING Used Cars moving to the corner of Pierce Avenue and Dora Highway. ?hey stated this was a junk yard, cars were being towed in, building in use had only one beam holding it up, and all available space was used. These residents had previously presented a petition to Council to have this land rezoned. Mayor Hancock advised that a letter had been sent to Jr.'s Used cars telling them they are not permitted to have a junk yard or a salvage yard in this location based on our zoning. They are allowed to run an automobile repair shop in this zone, but any damaged vehicles undergoing repair would have to be in an enclosed area. If they are using used car parts from the automobiles, these automobiles must also be in an enclosed area. Mr. Terwilliger stated this is a M-2 zone with a B-2 behind it. The zoning administrator has given a reasonable interpretation of the ordinance that we can't prevent the sale of used cars at this location under the zoning, however, no junk car/storage yard can be put here. Moreover, in the definition we have for running retail/repair establishments, the new zoning ordinance as adopted specifies that the vehicles being repaired have got to be within an enclosed building. The Town's Building Inspector must also inspect the building in use and a certificate of occupancy must be obtained. ZONING In giving a report from the Planning Commission, Councilman W. H. Schrader reported they had held their regular monthly meeting on November 13 to review a rezoning request, #89-7RZ, for the East side of Pierce Avenue, from 1st Street to 3rd Street, from B-2 to R-2. Councilman Schrader moved that a public hearing be held with the Planning Commission and Town Council on December 19, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett had no report, except the new plant is progressing very well. Ms. Burgess advised the plant should be completed by the middle of December. AD HOC RECREATION COMMITTEE RECREA. Councilman Neblett reported they had met with the County Board of Supervisors and representatives from the Town of Dublin and School Board. At present they have nothing to report, but will meet again the first of January. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman W. H. Schrader had no report. PUBLIC AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE TOWN MGR. Chairman Neighbors moved that a Special Meeting be scheduled Monday, November 27, 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of introduction of the new Town Manager and any other further business that may come before the special meeting, seconded by Councilwoman Copenhaver and carried. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE 8645 November 21, 1989 TWIN OAKS Chairman Graham advised that committee had met November 14, taking DRAIN-a field trip and reviewing several problem areas. One area viewed was AGE the drainage problem at Twin Oaks and it was found this problem was on private property and in a natural watershed area. Committee felt we should not undertake this project to correct drainage as it was very costly. Committee asked that the Town Manager write a letter to these residents, explaining the Town's position. CURB Committee viewed the requested curb cut request off Rt. 99 at CUT Kroger or taking the median out completely. A 50 ft. median removal would cost an estimated $290.69. Chairman Graham so moved that this curb cut be made, seconded by Councilman Neighbors. Ms. Burgess advised that the Staff did not recommend that this be done because of the traffic in the area. Councilman Crawford stated he felt we were creating an extremely dangerous situation. Motion then carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - No Ms. Burgess advised that a traffic study was available of this area which was prepared by Kellerco and it is currently in Public Operations Committee. KERSEY Chairman Graham stated the drainage problem at Kersey Bottom was BOTTOM reviewed and ditch behind Mr. Steele's house has been cleaned out. DRAINAGE Chairman Graham reported that the drainage problem on Paca Street PACA was viewed and it was felt that a culvert pipe would correct the ST. Problem. Ms. Burgess and Councilman J. R. Schrader will visit Mr. and DRAIN.Mrs. Grubb to advise that they should furnish the pipe. Chairman Graham advised he had received a complaint about the wa tank overflowing. Ms. Burgess advised we are trying to obtain some prices on the altitude valve which is broken. We are also investigating taking this tank out of service. It is monitored manually at the water plant. Dewberry and Davis has been asked to make a recommendation on this. WATER Ms. Burgess is to bring back to Council the number of water meters METERSthat have been corrected. FINANCE COMMITTEE FINANCE Chairman Crawford stated the committee had met November 13, 1989. They reviewed a request from the Dublin Library to purchase some of the old light poles we have, and the committee recommended that we do not sell these light poles and if at all possible, use them at the train station. MAIN Chairman Crawford stated the Pulaski Main Street, Inc. Board of ST. Directors had requested adjustments in salaries and wages for the staff, ~pL, and he so moved that $1,031 be appropriated to Account No. 1208-1001 Main Street Program, Salaries and Wages from General Fund Unappropriated November 21, 1989 8646 Surplus, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye BRIDGE Chairman Crawford stated the Finance Committee had again reviewed the Montgomery County historic bridge, and this matter is to be dropped at this time. TRAIN Chairman Crawford reported that they had discussed the feasibility ST. of planning air conditioning for the train station. It was felt that a heat pump would be the most cost effective. Two 5 ton units would cost approximately $19,000 to install, and committee in agreement to plan air conditioning for the station. EMPLOYEE Chairman Crawford stated the mileage allowance of 17 cents per mile MILE that the Town is currently paying was reviewed and so moved that the AGE mileage allowance be raised from 17 center per mile to 20 cents per mile, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye WATER Chairman Crawford stated the committee discussed the water rates that are charged between the County and the Town. We have a long standing contract that .calls for the water to be transferred between governments at 70 cents per thousand. Recent usage of water from the County was charged at a higher price and the Finance Committee recommended that 1) we pay the bill that we now have from the County for water purchased at the rate as called for by our current contract of 70 cents per thousand gallons; 2) a detail of abnormal costs incurred while the County was furnishing the Town with water be obtained and these costs be paid; and 3) the cost of the interconnection of $2,300 be subtracted from settlement. It was further recommended that we get together with. the County very shortly to negotiate new water rates. MAYOR'S REPORT CHAMBER Mayor Hancock reported that he was in receipt of letter from Billy OF Smith, President Elect of the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce COMM. thanking the Town for office space for this past year. The requested that the Town waive the rent for 1990. This matter referred to the Finance Committee. WATER Mayor Hancock stated Sam Campbell, Attorney for Carolyn Hager, owner of laundry on Bob White Blvd., had contacted him regarding a dispute with the Town on water and sewer rates that were charged. The sewer rate has been resolved, however, they would like to meet with the Utilities Committee to review the water rates. A meeting was called for Monday, November 27. Mr. Campbell and Ms. Hager will be invited to this meeting. 8647 November 21, 1989 TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. REPORT OE TOWN MANAGER POLICE Ms. Burgess reported that the Town has received a grant in the GRANT amount of $13,629 for the purchase of six portable Police radios and a double deck recorder. Ms. Burgess advised that the State Director of the Virginia Main MAIN Street Program and the Program Associate with the National main Street STREET Center were in Pulaski on November 16 and 17 to review progress toward our three year program of work. Overall, no major problems or concern were cited and they felt emphasis in the third year should be placed on facade improvements, financial incentives to private property and business owners, recruitment and service to enhance existing business. Ms. Burgess reported that bids were opened November 17 regarding PROPERTYthe purchase of a small strip of land next to the Villa Beauty Salon on Newbern Road. There was only one bid received. Councilman Neighbors so moved that low bid of $900 from Ken McCrary be accepted, seconded by Councilman Crawford and carried on the following recorded votes James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Ms. Burgess reminded Council of the joint meeting with Pulaski County and Town of Dublin on Tuesday, November 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors meeting room. Ms. Burgess advised that the Town Offices would be closed on November 23 and 24th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. Councilman J. R. Schrader reported that we have a trash problem continuing to exist on Route 99. Ms. Burgess and Mayor Hancock will talk with the businesses concerned. At 8:07 p.m., Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried. APPROVED: ayor Attest: ~uc~ ~ • ~JVMAt-~ Clerk of Council [l