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Home My WebLink About06-05-90June 5, 1990 8741 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held June 5, 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, W. H. Schrader, Alma H. Holston, Robert N. Glenn Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Don E. Holycross, Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Madelyn Rosenberg of the news media Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hurst Mrs. Betty Steger Stan Crigger John Hawley Ms. Thelma Powers The invocation was given by Councilman Graham. 1 Councilwoman Holston made a motion that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 15, 1990, and minutes of the public hearing held May 15, 1990, be approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried. A Resolution endorsing the County of Pulaski Hazardous Materials Emergency Response was presented. Councilwoman Copenhaver so moved that reading of the Resolution be waived, seconded by Vice Mayor Neighbors and carried. Councilwoman Holston so moved that 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 Robert N. Glenn - Absent RESOLUTIC~lhereas, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, Title 333 mandated the formation of Local Emergency Planning Committee whose primary-task was development of a Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan for local adoption; Whereas, the County of Pulaski organized the Pulaski Local Emergency Planning Committee as a cooperative effort among the emergency responders, affected industry, and local government; Whereas, the Pulaski County Local Emergency Planning Committee had 8742 June 5, 1990 developed a Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan for Pulaski County including the Towns of Dublin and Pulaski; Whereas, the Virginia Emergency Response Council has approved this plan as meeting the requirements of the federal statute. Therefore, be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski adopts the Pulaski County Hazardous Materials Emergency Response. AMBULANCE In hearing from the public, Mr. Stan Crigger made a request for REQUEST funding of $7,300 from the Town toward the purchase of a crash rescue vehicle. Total cost of the vehicle is $51,918. A hardship grant of $36,500 has been obtained from EMS toward purchasing this vehicle. T County has made a donation of $7,300. During the Council budget work sessions, this request will be reviewed. NUISANCE Council next discussed the nuisance abatements on Walnut Avenue and ABATEMENT Pierce Avenue. Bids have been received from Meade Contracting in the total amount of $15,725 and Copeland General Contracting $9,850 for the demolition of these two buildings that have been declared nuisances. In discussing the Pierce Avenue building, Mr. Terwilliger reported that we can bring an action to try to compel the owner to bring the building down, however, it could be very time consuming. We could take the route of taking down the building and placing a lien against the property or seek a judgment against the corporate assets, if there are any corporate asset. The Town would then be owner of property which has a culvert going through it which is apparently in very poor shape. Mr. Terwilliger stated that there is some case authority to support the theory of Town assuming ownership of abandoned property. He further stated that he would not state that we could do this. Councilman Neblett so moved that the low bid from Copeland be accepted, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader. REFERRED TO FINANCE Councilman Graham made a substitute motion that this matter referred to the Finance Committee for their recommendation, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee Reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett had no report from the Utilities Committee, however, in representing the Countywide Recreation Committee, he made a RECREATIONmotion that we accept the Recreation Committee's recommendation, seconded by Councilwoman Copenhaver. As much as $60,000 will be coming to the Town. Recreation budget is proposed at $140,000. There would be a coordinator for the western part of the County and a coordinator for the eastern part of the County. $20,000 would be contributed to the Town for the Town's. responsibility to coordinate the western section of the County. $20,000 would also be contributed toward the maintenance of the facilities that would be used by the western portion of the County. Also, $40,000 would be available to offset officiating cost which would June 5, 1990 X743 be split between the two sections. The remaining $20,000 would be used for equipment, trophies, etc. 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 Robert N. Glenn - Absent PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chairwoman Copenhaver had no report. FINANCE COMMITTEE ANDITORS Chairman Neighbors reported the committee had met on June 1st. They discussed the appointment of auditors for the next three years, and so moved that we enter into contract/agreement with John McLeod and. Associates, the current auditors, for an additional three year term. Price range is estimated 513,000 - $15,000. Motion 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 - Absent Chairman Neighbors reported that the committee reviewed the street lighting proposal from Appalachian. An updated cost has been received A~COfor additional lights on Bob White Blvd., South Washington Avenue and an additional light on Crestline Drive. Mr. Holycross reported that an updated cost for three areas had been received -Dora Highway, originally 59,500 - revised estimated is $6,971 plus 5315 for some upgrading of fixtures. The original estimate for Bob White Blvd. was $4,500 - revised estimated is $5,337 and the original estimate for South Washington was 54,200 and the revised estimate is $3,327. The total of the three originally was $18,200 and the revised estimate for the three is $15,950. There is approximately $40,000 still in the bond account for street lighting improvements. Chairman Neighbors so moved that Appalachian Power Co. be authorized to make these installations, seconded by Councilman Neblsett and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye z 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 BRIDG~ Chairman Neighbors stated the committee had discussed a proposal frpm the engineering firm of Schwartz & Associates to do some design services for the deck replacement on the Route 99 bridge. It is a fairly complicated proposal and Town Attorney will be asked to review this document before we ask the Finance Committee or Council to take any action. We would like to do this project this fall using highway 8746 June 5, 1990 At 4:51 p.m. Councilman .Glenn arrived at meeting. At 5:41 p.m. Council returned to regular session and waived reading of the Certification Resolution on motion made by Vice Mayor Neighbors, seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried. Vice Mayor Neighbors made a motion that Certification Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: RESOT U'TTON eDOpZ~EP 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 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. Vice Mayor Neighbors made a motion that public hearing on the PURLh~ proposed 1990-1991 budget be scheduled for June 19, 1990, at 7:00 p.m.,_ HE~RI~TG seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. At 5:45 p.m. Councilman Neblett made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried. APPROVED: t.~ • G~~ Mayor Attest: C erk of Council