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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-900 8 7 2 4 MAY 2, 1990 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held May 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, Robert N. Glenn Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Don E. Holycross, Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Ann Lindsey, Madelyn Rosenberg and Mike Sheets of the News Media Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Hurst Mr. Jimmy Webb Mr. Jeff Worrell 2 area citizens The invocation was given by Vice Mayor Neighbors. On motion made by Councilwoman Holston, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 17, 1990, were approved as recorded. For the information of citizens concerned with the status of Witt property on Pierce Avenue, Mayor Hancock stated the Housing Board. of Adjustments and Appeals would meet May 3, 1990, and they were invited meeting. BEAUTIFICA Mr. Jimmy Webb, representing the Beautification Committee, TION addressed Council with the request for funding remaining in the 1989-90 budget as they wish to work on the flower beds. Mr. Holycross will meet with the Finance Committee to work on this request. Mr. Jeff Worrell again addressed Council with regard to his claim for damages to his property on Draper Avenue due to a blocked sewer line. The Finance Committee met on April 25 and reviewed this matter. On-site employees of Public Works have again confirmed that the blockage SEWER was due to a towel and a wire being put into the system. There was no CLAIM evidence of roots in the line. Town Attorney felt the Town would be liable if the Town had put the towel and wire in the line, but the Town did not introduce the articles that caused blockage. Finance Committee Chairman Neighbors reported that the claims had been denied by the Continental Insurance Company. Chairman Neighbors made a motion that Council deny the claims of the three individuals that filed for damages, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried on the following recorded vote: DENIED James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Absent May 2, 1990 Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye 8725 There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee Reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett reported that the committee had met April 30, 1990, with Mr. Jim Griffith of C & P Telephone Co. regarding the 30 year franchise that expires in June. The terms of the new franchise will need to be advertised and bids sought for the franchise. It was the consensus of the committee that we proceed with the ordinance process. water Chairman Neblett advised the committee discussed the adjustment to rate ater rates that are approximately 5 cents off on out of Town rates. his matter will ~e reviewed by the Ordinance Committee and adjustment made to ordinance. Chairman Neblett also reported that the superpulsator was not working as yet. Contractors are still making adjustments. Water meters were discussed and 250 meters have been ordered to replace broken meters. PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chairwoman Copenhaver had no report, however, she stated that several appointments would need to be made in the near future. FINANCE COMMITTEE NRV AIRPC~airman Neighbors reported that the Town had received a request from the New River Valley Airport for contribution of 57,618. for the rehabilitation of the runway. This item was not included in our present budget as it was felt they would not receive their money this fiscal year. It was felt this payment could be made after July 1 and could be included in our upcoming budget. FINANCE Chairman Neighbors advised the committee discussed status of our unappropriated surplus. Town Treasurer reported that tax tickets would go out the first of May and business licenses were coming in. This would mean an increase in our cash flow. Also, the status of the seNer fund does not look very good. Chairman Neighbors also reported that initial audit proposals had been received and two firms will be interviewed. They are McLeod and Company and Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates. Information will be brought back to committee. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairman Graham reported that committee had met and discussed the following concerns: MASHBUR~ AVE. 1. Parking on Mashburn Avenue - A letter will be written to residents on Mashburn Avenue requesting that they use their driveways to park as this street is very narrow. If this problem is not 8726 May 2, 1990 resolved, we might possibly have to restrict parking to one side of the street. ~~omplaint received of truck through traffic on English Forest Rd. ~' It was felt this traffic was due to paving of streets in area and a letter of explanation will be sent to Mrs. Jessee. -3 ~' Request to pave Peakland Road was reviewed. This paving would not be highway eligible as it is only 18 ft. wide. A listing of streets needing paving is being identified and Peakland will be added to this list. HIQ~ORY3. Committee reviewed complaint of Mr. Martin that with the recent AVE. installation of a ditch, they cannot get into their driveway. Mr Hawley had explained at the time of the installation of the ditch, that Mr. Martin would be unable to use the driveway. At that time Mr. Martin stated that he would use the back entrance. Committee felt there was nothing further to be done. HABITAT4. Committee informed that 100 tons of gravel had been privately donated to Habitat and the Town will furnish labor to spread this gravel. 5. Committee requested that a copy of the Kellerco traffic study on Main Street be distributed to full Council and a work session be scheduled. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman W. H. Schrader was absent. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock had no report. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT ~' PULASI~ ~~ Mr. Holycross presented copy of proposed contract with Pulaski Baseball, Inc., holders of the Appalachian League franchise for the Pulaski Braves, for the use of Calfee Park for the 1990, 1991, and 1992 baseball seasons. Councilwoman Holston made a motion that the Town Council authorize the Town Manager to execute the proposed contract with Pulaski Baseball, Inc., 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. - Absent Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Mr. Holycross presented a Resolution stating that any money that the Town would receive from the Department of Waste Management, Division