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Home My WebLink About01-02-90January 2, 1990 8668 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held January 2, 1990, at 4:00 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, Alma H. Holston, Ira S. Crawford Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Anne Burgess, Interim Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee N Mr. Ms. Mr. Mr. Mr. Lindsey and Madelyn Rosenberg of the ews Media and Mrs. Don Holycross Chris Henley James A. Shepherd Nick Glenn Don Crispin The invocation was given by Mayor Hancock. On motion made by Vice Mayor Neighbors, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 1989, and special meeting of December 20, 1989, were approved as recorded. ST. COMPLAMs. Chris Henley, registered speaker, addressed Council regarding the condition of Pump House Road, stating the Town had maintained the road for the last 20 years. It is now in such condition that it is unsafe and is causing a hardship on the four families it serves. This road is in the County, however, the Town did carry gravel to this road approximately two weeks ago. Mr. Terwilliger stated a research of deed showed the Town had no responsibility for the maintenance of this road. The Town's maintenance has been done to get to the pump station. Ms. Henley can petition the County for state to maintain road. Councilman Neblett so moved this matter be referred to the Public Operations Committee for their review and a report brought back to Council, seconded by Vice Mayor Neighbors and carried. Several years ago, Mayor Ratcliffe had informed Ms. Henley that the Town did not have to maintain this road. As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee Reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE ~I ~~ 8669 January 2, 1990 Chairman Neblett had no report. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman W. H. Schrader was absent, however, had requested an Ordinance Committee Meeting for Tuesday, January 9th, at 4:30 p.m. PUBLIC AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chairman Neighbors had no report, however, he requested an Executive Session. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairman Graham had no report, however, stated the committee would meet Saturday, January 6 following the viewing of rezoning request on Pierce Avenue to make a field trip to Pump House Road. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Crawford had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock reported the investigation had been completed on the Courthouse fire. Ms. Burgess reported that no traces of arson were COURTHOUSE found. It is suspected that this was an electrical fire which started FIRE in the attic and traveled downward to the first floor. No injuries were incurred. The Town's assistance has been offered to the County. There were 351,000 gallons of water used, 34 hours worked at site and a total of 85 fire fighters from the Town and surrounding areas fought this disasterous fire. Council extended appreciation to all the fire fighters for their assistance. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT N-S Mr. Terwilliger reported that a conversation had been held with attorney for Norfolk-Southern Corp. and a deed has been executed for the train station and is being forwarded this date. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Ms. Burgess reported that a call had been received from Mr. Neikirk of Norfolk-Southern Foundation and he indicated they were trying to push our request for funding through quickly and that they would advise us as soon as possible. Ms. Burgess advised that the ARB has initiated a letter to the County offering their support in any way possible as far as the preservation issues involved with the courthouse, and also to encourage the preservation of the structure. Ms. Burgess reported that a meeting was held with the employees and Council Members on December 28th with the Blue Cross representative, Sam Brown. Questions that employees had were answered. !~I I '~ January 2, 1990 RESOLUTION ADOPTED 8670 INSURANCE Councilman Neblett so moved that resolution setting Town's contribution to employee health insurance be adopted, seconded by Councilman Crawford and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye RESOLUTION SETTING TOWN'S CONTRIBUTION TO EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE INSURANCE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in regular session on January 2, 1990, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia will pay the sum of $120.00 toward the payment of the health insurance premium of each qualified employee. The amount of the Town's payment will remain subject to the Town's right to change or delete such payments in the future. THIS RESOLUTION is adopted this 2nd day of January, 1990, by recorded vote of the Town Council. Also, information has been received on the statewide health benefit program and the associated legislation (HB1116). A public hearing will be held on January 16, 1990 in Richmond. Town Treasurer Gary Cutlip plans to attend and also the Town Manager and/or the Assistant Town Manager. LEGISLATIVE Ms. Burgess stated that a meeting had been scheduled with our new ITEMS Delegate, Tommy Baker, for January 5, 1990, at 4:00 p.m. to review State legislative issues of concern to the Council. Ms. Burgess is to prepare a summary for presentation to Mr. Baker. Ms. Burgess reminded that Council, Planning Commission and staff were to make an on site visit to Pierce Avenue regarding the rezoning request on January 6th at 10:00 a.m. Also, the Recreation Task Force would meet at Dublin Town offices on January 8th. Ms. Burgess requested that a Finance Committee meeting be held to receive audit and also a personnel matter would need to be reviewed. At 4:37 p.m., Council went into Executive Session, on a legal matter as requested by Mayor Hancock under 2.1-344 A7, a personnel matter requested by Vice Mayor Neighbors A7 and a real estate matter A3 as requested by Ms. Burgess, on motion made by Councilwoman Holston, 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. - Absent Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye At 5:18 p.m. Council returned to regular session, and reading of the Certification Resolution waived on motion made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Vice Mayor Neighbors and carried. 8671 January 2, 1990 Councilwoman Copenhaver moved that Certification Resolution be adopted, seconded by Council man 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. - Absent RESOLUTION Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye ADOPTED James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye A Gary Hancock - ye CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION PULASKI TOWN COUNCIL WHEREAS, the Pulaski Town Council has convened an executive meet g on this date pursuant to an affirmation recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and, WHEREAS, 52.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by this Pulaski Town Council that such executive meeting was 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. At 5:20 p.m. Councilman Neblett so moved that Council adjourn, seconded by Vice Mayor Neighbors and carried. APPROVED: U ~~~ ~~~ Mayor ATTEST: Clerk of Council [1