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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-908718 April. 17, 1990 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held April 17, 1990, 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, 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 J. B. Warner Don Crispin Jeff Worrell Kyle Scharhag Polly Mitchell Henderson Randolph Beverly Ratcliffe Mr. and Mrs. Dan Meadows Mr. and Mrs. W. Hurst Jake Blevins Mrs. John Schrader Rod Laymon Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Grubb Shirley Jesse Romona O'Dell Jean Dye Mr. and Mrs. Claud Kirkland 29 area citizens The Invocation was given by Vice Mayor Neighbors. Prior to coming into regular Council Meeting, an Executive Session was held on an economic development matter under 2.1-344 A5 on motion made by Councilman Graham, 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 Robert N. Glenn - Absent Vice Mayor Neighbors so moved that reading of the Certification be waived, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that Certification Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilwoman Copenhaver and carried on the follow- CEI~I'IF1Ct1TTON RF~OLiTlIOrI ADOFTID April 17, 1989 ing 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 - Absent Gary C. Hancock - Aye 8719 CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION 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 certifica- tion by this Pulaski Town Council that such executive meeting was con- ducted 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 session were heard, discussed or considered by the Pulaski Town Council. On motion made by Councilman Graham, seconded by Vice Mayor Neighbors and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 1990, were approved as recorded. Mr. Jeff Worrell, owner of property on Draper Avenue that was damaged due to a sewer line blockage, addressed Council advising that the Town's insurance carrier had denied the claim as they stated the blockage was due to a wire and a towel in the line. The insurance carrier further advised that the Town was not at fault. This matter referred to the Finance Committee for their review. Mr. J. B. Warner addressed Council regarding the status of the proposed shopping center on Memorial Drive. Mr. Warner understood there was a new developer now involved. mgr~r,a1 Mr. Holycross introduced Mr. Jim Price, Wyatt Development Co., drive Inc., Aiken, South Carolina. They are acquiring a financial interest in ~1Opp'this project and will be the controlling partner in this project. They °~' anticipate moving dirt in May.. Primary tenant will be Wal-Mart. Mr. Warner, Mrs. Ramona O'Dell, Mr. Don Crispin, Mrs. Polly Mitchell and Mr. Ralph Grubb also rendered questions regarding the proposed shopping center. Mr. Terwilliger stated that conditional zoning attaches to the land and not to the individual who owns the land at the time the conditional zoning is passed. Mr. Terwilliger stated that building permit must be obtained within one year of the original site plan approval, however, there is a provision within the last 90 days of that year, an extension can be granted. It was Mr. Terwilliger's understanding that no such extension had been asked for. Mr. Holycross presented and explained the revised plan that has been submitted by Wyatt Development. He displayed plan that was 8720 April 17, 1990 approved last June and also the revised plan that has been submitted by ~~ the new developer, and explained the differences. It was felt this plan ~pp~ was in conformance with the original plan as there were no significant ~ changes. All proffers attached and included in the ordinance that was approved by Council stick with the property and would be required as part of this development. Mr. Terwilliger stated that language from the code says substantial conformity for the purposes of changes after the approval of conditional zoning means conformity that leaves a reasonable margin of adjustment the final engineering data, conforms with general nature of the development and he felt it was clear that this does. Specific uses, general layout depicted by plans, profiles, elevations and other demonstrative materials presented by the applicant. General layout is the same on the lot, the materials are virtually the same and all the proffers are the same. This all appears to fall into the language of the code section. The Council concurred that the revised site plan was in substantial conformity with the original site plan. Mr. Holycross stated the 1.7 acres (outparcel) will be included in the project. Other items brought to Council's attention from the public: ~1[TISA~ (1) Mrs. Inis Hurst, Pierce Avenue, stated that the 60 days granted to the Witt's will end April 30 and nothing had been done as yet. Mr. Holycross advised that the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals had granted this 60 days to come up with a plan to deal with the building in question. A report is due at the Board's May meeting. (2) Mrs. John Schrader, Pierce Avenue, informed Council of a large hole (possibly a well) located on this same property which is very dangerous. Mr. Holycross will look into this matter. (3) Mrs. Polly Mitchell advised that S. Madison had recently been repaved and gravel is needed at driveways. She stated that the stone had been removed. Mr. Holycross will look into this request. ~~ (4) Mrs. Jean Dye requested that Peakland Rd. be paved. This request placed in the Public Operations Committee for their review. (5) Mrs. Shirley Jesse requested that English Forest Road be posted with "no thru traffic signs" as construction traffic is very heavy. Town Engineering will review this request. (6) Mrs. Ramona O'Dell expressed concern over width of Mashburn Ave. ~'~ and asked that cars not be allowed to park on this street. Town Engineering and Public Operations Committee will review this con- cern. Also, she advised there was a used car lot in a man's front yard on Pepper's Ferry Rd. and Orchard Drive. g~~~ Mr. Kyle Scharhag, Manager of the Pulaski Braves, again addressed rarer pA~ the issue of beer sales at Calfee Park and asked that each member of Council explain to him their reasoning behind the request to sell beer at the park being denied. Mayor Hancock stated Council Members were [1 April 17, 1990 8721 free to say anything they wanted to, however, they did not have to ex- plain their vote. Several Council Members stated their feelings on this matter and felt it was in the public's best interest not to have beer sales at Calfee Park. Mr. Jake Blevins asked that the old Aust store building on Dora Highway be torn down or repaired and the Building Inspection will review this old building. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett had no report. PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE ~' Chairwoman Copenhaver moved that J. H. White and William H. Elmore ~• be reappointed to the Industrial Development Authority for four year ~•term, effective April 17, 1990, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried. Chairwoman Copenhaver made a motion that Eddie Hale, William (Peanut) Boadwine, Councilman Jim Neblett and Town Manager Don Holycross ~• be appointed to the County-wide Ad-Hoc Recreation Commission, effective April 17, 1990, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE INSURANCE Chairman Neighbors reported that the committee had met April 5, 1990 and discussed the State Health Insurance that has been made available to the Town. He reported this insurance would run from July 1 to July and rates would be available in the Spring in time to budget and know what the rates will be for the next year. The State has the best rates that are obtainable and are as follows: Comprehensive Plan (comparable to what we presently have): Employee only $124.00; employee +1 $248; family $347. We will also offer the Basic Plan which will offer additional benefits: Employee only $162; employee+l $323 and family $450. The committee recommended that the Town join the State plan effective July 1 and offer the employees the Comprehensive or Basic Plan. .The Committee also recommended that the Town pay the Comprehensive rate of $124.00 per employee to be effective July 1, 1990, which will be adopted prior to July 1st. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE C&P ~.rF'Pr~. Chairman Graham advised the committee had met and discussed the 9- 1-l emergency call system. The County has decided to go with the GALS system for the 9-1-1 and the County should be on-line by February, 1991. He further stated that we should go on line in February, 1991. Mr. Holycross stated that charge for this system would amount to approximately $49,000 and that currently C & P is collecting a fee from our .residents at the rate of $.27 per line per month. Through February, 199Q, approximately $39,037 has been collected. It will take approximately 9 months to collect the remaining $10,000 needed to cover the cost of the system. Also, by delaying implementation until February of 1991, the 9-1-1 emergency numbers can be included in the new phone 8722 April 17, 1990 books that will be distributed in December. Chairman Graham moved that the Council authorize the Town Manager C&P ~'~• to proceed with the implementation of the Enhanced 911 emergency phone ~' system, with a proposed effective date of February, 1991, and that the Town Manager be authorized to sign the application for 9-1-1 service. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. Chairman Graham also reported that the committee made field inspections of drainage problems on Stuart Avenue, 7th Street NE, 5th Street NE, and Well Street. Cost figures have been requested and also i these problems were highway eligible. A report will be brought back to Council. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT ~ Councilman W. H. Schrader reported that the Planning Commission had Q~T7LSSI~1 met on April 9 to further review the Comprehensive Plan and they now have a draft ready to come to Council. The Commission recommended a public hearing be held jointly with the Council, and Councilman Schrader so moved that the hearing be held May 15, 1990, at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman W. H. Schrader had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT STiJDEKI' C~OVERI~`~1T Mayor Hancock stated that we were going to try have a Student 'DAY Government Day where students from Pulaski Middle School will assume the roles of various administrative officers of the Town. He stated we hope to have Council Members as well as Mayor. It was tentatively agreed that we will do this on May 15. Mayor Hancock will work on the time and details. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT C&P `III~IONE Mr. Holycross stated that a request had been received from C & P Telephone to renew their franchise agreement. This is a 30 year franchise that expires this year. Mr. Holycross recommended this request be referred to the Utilities Committee for review. ~ Mr. Holycross advised there had been considerable discussion PARK regarding the cannon in Dora Highway Park. The VFW has expressed interest in displaying this cannon next to their building. Council Members felt the cannon should go back into Jackson Park and perhaps VFW could help restore it. The Downtown Improvement Plan calls for this cannon to be relocated back to Jackson Park. Mr. Holycross requested an Executive Session on a legal matter, 2.1-344 A7. At 8:45 p.m. Council went into Executive on a legal matter on motion made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilwoman Holston, and carried on the following recorded vote: