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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-87July 7, 1987 8245 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held July 7, 1987, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock presiding Councilmembers: John A. Johnston, Robert N. Glenn, Andrew L. Graham, James M. Neblett, James R. Neighbors, W. H. Schrader, Ira S. Crawford, Mary Lou Copenhaver Also present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney D. E. McKeever, Town Manager Anne Burgess, Assistant Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey, Bob Thomas, Tracy Wimmer of the news media Andy McCrady The invocation was given by Councilperson Copenhaver. EMPLOYEES Mr. McKeever introduced 'new~Town~employees, Rebekah Coreso, second floor Secretary Receptionist, and Tom Compton, Building Inspector. New Police Officers Ervin Barr, Milton Franklin and Robert Smart were introduced by Chief of Police E. J. Williams. In answer to inquiry from Councilman Graham, Mr. McKeever stated that in regard to the 5~ reduction goal set for the department heads on the F/Y 1987/88 budget, a quarterly report will be provided to Council. Upon motion made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 16, 1987, and minutes of the public hearing held June 23, 1987, were approved as submitted. In hearing from the public, Mr. Andy McCrady requested that two items be included in the proposed bond issue. He felt flood control of Peak Creek and lighting project on Rt. 99 were essential and should remain in bond issue. As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Johnston advised that a public hearing was held and rates established for septage haulers. Also, low flows are still being experienced (between 2.5 and 4 mgd). The Pulaski County Public Service Authority has requested that the boundaries of its service area be extended to include the Newbern Area. Revisions will probably be made in the next revision of the User Agreement. septage rates are $25.00/load up to 1,200 gallon and then $2.50 per 100 gallon thereafter. Also, a testing program has been set up. PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE CEMETERY Chairman Neblett made a motion that John T. Bolen be reappointed to the TRUST Cemetery Trust for a three year term; that David Warburton be appointed to the PLAN. COMM. Planning Commission; and that Robbie Gardner be appointed to the Grievance Panel. Motion seconded by CouncilmanNeighbors and carried. GRIEVANCE PANEL PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairman Neighbors had no report. Mayor Hancock advised he was in receipt of a letter requesting that alley ALLEY be paved from the Trinity Lutheran Church. This alley will be surface treated as this is the Town's custom in treating alleys. Mayor Hancock will communicate this to the Church. FINANCE COMMITTEE COUNT Chairman Crawford advised that committee had met on July 1st. He stated PULASKI DAY that Martha Kelly, chairing the Count Pulaski Day Celebration, had addressed the committee advising they could not get a million dollar liability insurance 8246 COUNT PULASKI DAY C EL EB . July 7, 1987 policy for their celebration. Finance Committee recommended, and Chairman Crawford so moved, that one million dollar liability insurance policy be waived and accept $500,000 policy, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. Chairman Crawford moved that $500.00 be appropriated to account ~~1101- 503011, Promotion and Development from General Fund Unappropriated Surplus to fund a donation to the Count Pulaski Day Celebration Committee, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye MATHEWS COURT COMPUTER GENERATOR James R. Neighbors - Aye W. H. Schrader - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver -Aye The committee also discussed the street problems in Mathews Court and estimates have been prepared to repair or bring streets up to standard. Discussed was the possibility of including work in Mathews Court in our bond issue. It is felt there is other responsibility for these streets other than the Town. Town Attorney to advise committee on whatever recourse there might be on this matter. Chairman Crawford advised there are some negotiations going on that will affect the bond issue. The interest rates seem to be stabilized and they are recommending Mr. McKeever move forward on the bond issue, but at the same time continue the negotiations that are underway. Chairman Crawford stated that in 1988, the Town will be receiving some UDAG funds that will need to go back into the economic development within the Town. Policy decisions will need to be made in the very near future. Chaiiman Crawford advised we are doing some financial analysis of the computer operations. Town Manager is to provide additional details on this subject, continuing to use the County's computer or the Town purchasing a computer. The committee is considering a portable generator at a cost of approximately $2,200 as we have spent $1,500 repairing the present generator. Town Manager AUTOMOBILE to ascertain if there is a surplus unit available. The committee also discussed the need for an automobile for Administrative Staff. Town Manager also to bring recommendation back to Committee on this purchase. _' ~; ~'' ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairperson Copenhaver advised that the Ordinance Committee had meet and were briefed on the Personnel Policy. Two more additions will be distributed this week for Council's review. Chairperson Copenhaver called an Ordinance. Meeting following the Council Meeting to start reviewing the Land Use Plan and the recommendations which have been made by the Planning Commission. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock thanked the committee for the very successful July 4th FOUNTAIN celebration. We also had a very nice dedication of the fountain which was moved back into Jackson Park. Sally Cole Nelson and Dr. Fred Cole, Jr. made funding available to restore the fountain in memory of their Father, Fred Cole. Mayor Hancock requested an Executive Session on a real estate matter. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT CHAMBER Mr. McKeever advised a copy of resolution had been distributed as adopted OF COMMERCE by the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce supporting the Town in applying to the Virginia Main Street Program. WATER A letter has also been received from Jefferson Mills requesting the deadline 1 C July 7, 1987 be extended to August 1st as they must do some reconstruction to get spring ~~ street be closed and will be coordinated with the N & S, Local news media and public safety agencies. Eastern Utilities is continuing with their analysis of the Town's I & I problem. A partial listing of the top five locations of rainfall induced infiltration and top five locations of constant infiltration were given. Smoke 8247 testing has been completed. Eastern Utilities is continuing to specifically identify the sources. Councilman Graham expressed desire to start making repairs to lines immediately. A resolution was presented supporting an addition to the Pulaski County Health Care center. Councilman Neighbors made a motion to waive reading of the resolution, seconded by Councilman Schrader and carried. Councilperson Copenhaver made a motion that resolution be adopted, seconded water out of sewer system and into the storm water system. This extension has been granted. RAILROAD Norfolk-Southern railroad has agreed to make the necessary repairs to the crossings on Main Street and 3rd Street. This project will require that the RESOLUTION 1 GARBAGE DISPOSAL rl 1 by Councilman Neblett and carried. RESOLUTION SUPPORT. AN ADDITION TO PULASKI COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER WHEREAS, the Pulaski Health Care Center is applying to the Virginia State Department of Health to add 30 beds to its existing health care facility; and WHEREAS, upon due inquiry, the Town Council has determined that there is a public need for the addition of said beds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED b.y the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in regular session on the 7th day of July, 1987, that said Council should and hereby does, support the efforts of the Pulaski County Health Care Center to expand its existing health care facility, and does hereby encourage the Virginia State Department of Health to grant its application to add 30 beds to said facility. This Resolution is effective upon adoption, and is adopted by unanimous vote of the Town Council. Mr. McKeever distributed a letter from Joe Morgan, County Administrator, regarding a public hearing on the 14th of September at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisor's Room concerning residential refuse collection, dumpster rental and special refuse collection rates. Councilman Glenn felt it would be beneficial to Council to give this matter further review prior to the public hearing date to answer concerns of the citizens. Mr. Terwilliger offered to read the contract to ascertain what the Town has control over. Definitions of the terms used were also requested. Mr. McKeever requested an Executive Session to consider a legal matter and a personnel matter. Councilman Glenn also requested an Executive Session for a personnel matter. Councilman Neighbors made a motion that Council go into Executive Session on a personnel matter under 2.1-344 (Al), a legal matter (A6) and a real estate matter (A2), Motion seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. At 4:45 p.m. Council went into Executive Session. At 5:40 p.m. Council returned to regular session. At 5:40 p.m. Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried. APP ED: ATTEST: - / 7/~ `c ~-~i~'c'c".~ Mayor Qlerk of Council h: