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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-90April 3, 199 8713 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held April 3, 1990, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were presents 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, Robert N. Glenn Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Don E. Holycross, Town Manager Anne Burgess, Assistant Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Ann Lindsey and Madelyn Rosenberg of the News Media Mr. and Mrs. W. Hurst Don Crispin Phil Sadler J. B. Warner The invocation was given by Vice Mayor Neighbors. On motion made by Councilwoman Holston, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 1990, were approved as recorded. Mr. Phil Sadler submitted to Council a resolution regarding the Appalachian Power Co. three story building on First Street which has now been vacated that could possibly be obtained for a community building. He indicated the Daily Bread, Share Program, Community Action, Shelter for the Homeless, etc. might utilize this building and asked that Council adopt resolution to try to make this building available. Councilman Neblett so moved that resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader, and carried. A%~C~ RESOLUTION Having been made aware of the efforts of some of our citizens to R~•acquire, prepare and maintain a building for the use of various organizations in our community which contribute to the well being of all our .citizens, and Having been made aware of their efforts to acquire the three-story building on First Street, NW, in the Town of Pulaski belonging to the Appalachian Power Company for this purpose, and Sincerely believing that such a project is feasible and will enure to the benefit of the entire community, the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, encourages such an undertaking and will be ever gratieful to Appalachian Power Company to work with this citizen group to make this building available for this purpose. 8714 April 3, 1990 This statement was approved by unanimous vote of the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, at a meeting held on the 3rd day of April, 1990, and the Clerk was authorized to mail a copy thereof to Mr. J. R. Whitehurst of Appalachian Power Company in Pulaski, Virginia. Mr. Sadler also informed Council that in regard to the Habitat for i~ABITAT Humanity houses, that a rock quarry had been requested to donate the gravel for the road for these houses but as yet they have not confirmed donation. Dedication of the houses is scheduled for April 20th. As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee Reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett had no report. AD-HOC RECREATION COMMITTEE RF~'~ATIC~V Mayor Hancock advised we were requested to appoint four members to a County-wide Recreation Commission. Councilman Neblett requested that this matter be referred to the Personnel Committee for their consideration. PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chairwoman Copenhaver had no report, however, a Personnel Committee meeting with all of Council was scheduled following the Finance Committee meeting on April 5th at 4:00 p.m. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Neighbors advised that the committee had met on March 29. At this time they discussed the Ad Hoc Recreation Commission. Six ~,~~~ members are to be appointed from the County, four members from the Tow of Pulaski and two members from the Town of Dublin. He further stated. that the County Commission would remain in existence. Council discussed the funding for this Commission as there are several questions that need clarification. It was felt the proposed budget was not realistic for the youth program. Mr. Holycross stated the youth program would be included in the upcoming budget as at this point, we can only assume a continuation of existing services. Chairman Neighbors reported that Mr. Holycross was in the process of preparing the budget for the next fiscal year and there are concerns ~JDGEr to be shared with Council. Town Treasurer has reviewed the budget cash versus the projected cash, July, 1989, and compared this budgeted expenditure with June 30, 1990 figure. The General Fund looks like it will hold fairly steady; the Water Fund is down from $173,485 to $148,490; EDA grant of $60,000 may come in this budget year. The Sewer Fund is going from $224,683 to $37,265. The Peppers Ferry Treatment is budgeted at $567,402 and projected $757,082 for a difference of $189,680. We have received a rate decrease from Peppers Ferry and they will look at rates again at their April meeting. April 3, 1990 8715 The committee felt that the new budget should be reviewed prior to Council taking any action on this matter. N&W Chairman Neighbors advised that they had discussed the train station funding which they felt should be placed in a separate fund. HABTTAT Chairman Neighbors advised that committee had reviewed the request from Habitat to waive the hook up fees for water and sewer for the three houses being constructed and so moved that the hook-up fees for water and sewer for the three Habitat for Humanity houses on Bellevue Avenue be waived, seconded by Councilwoman Holston 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 Robert N. Glenn - Aye Chairman Neighbors also reported that the Town's manpower would be utilized to grade the street that these three houses are located on. INSURANCE Chairman Neighbors reported that the committee had also discussed the State Health Insurance Program for the Town's hospitalization insurance. Our current rates are 5168.00/month for employee; 5241.00 employee plus child and 5456 per month for family coverage. The State has 4 programs available with the Comprehensive Program the one most closely aligned with the benefits we currently have. It is hoped we can have this program in effect by July 1st. Mr. Holycross reported the State is under a very tight time schedule. For an effective date of July 1, an Adoption Agreement must be returned to the Department of Personnel and Training as soon as possible. Enrollment forms would then be sent to the Town by approximately April 15. Councilman Neblett made a motion that the Town Manager be authorized to execute the Adoption Agreement for participation in the State program; and that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee (with full Council invited to meeting) for a decision on which of the benefit programs to offer and the level of contribution by the Town. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. A Finance Committee meeting will be held Thursday, April 5 at 4100 p.m. UP BLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairman Graham had no report. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman W. H. Schrader had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock requested an update on the Peak Creek situation. Mr. Holycross reported he had contacted the Water Control Board for an 8716 April 3, 1990 update and they advised they are beginning to take fish samples today and a chemical analysis of the fish should be completed in about two weeks. They also have indicated they are currently working with the property owner to try to get some short term solutions to the runoff problem, however, a decision as to the actual technique for doing this has not been determined as yet. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Holycross had nothing further to discuss, however, requested Executive Session to discuss personnel matter and appointments, under section A1. an ~~ ~'Il`~ Councilman Neblett made a motion that the May 1 meeting of Council DATE be changed to May 2 at 4s00 p.m. due to May 1 being Election Day. Motion seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried. At 4s38 p.m. Council went into Executive Session under 2.1-344 Al a personnel matter and appointments on motion made by Councilwoman Copenhaver, 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 Robert N. Glenn - Aye I ~4~CATION RESOLUTION At 5:12 p.m. Council returned to regular session and waived reading of the Certification Resolution on motion made by Councilman W. H. Schrader, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried. Councilman Neblett made a motion that Certification Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Neighbors 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 Robert N. Glenn - Aye Gary C. Hancock - Aye CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION Pulaski Town Council WHEREAS, the Pulaski Town Council has convened an Executive meeting 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 hereb April 3, 1990 8717 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. JERRY HAYIVES RFSIGNA, Councilwoman Copenhaver so moved, the Pulaski Town Council, at its regular meeting on April 3, 1990, accepted the resignation of Jerry L. Haynes, Director of Public works. The resignation will be effective as of Friday, April 6, 1990, with full benefits continuing through April 30. She stated M~. Haynes has served as the Town's Public Works Director since September, 1986. In September, 1988, he was selected as the first recipient of the Eisenhower-Jennings Randolph International Fellowship Award by the International Public Works Federation. The followship provided him with an opportunity to travel to Japan to study successful recycling programs there. In accepting the resignation, the Council praised Mr. Haynes for his dedication to the town and thanked him for his three and one-half years of service. The Council also authorized Don Holycross, the Pulaski Town Manager, to begin the search process for a new Public Works Director. Motion to accept Mr. Haynes resignation was seconded by Councilman Glenn 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 Robert N. Glenn - Aye At 5:15 p.m. Councilman Neblett made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried. [] ATTEST: ~.~ ~ _ Clerk of Council ,~ APPROVED: Mayor