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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-878248 July 21, .1987 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held July 21, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Gary 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 Rebekah Corso, Acting Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey, Bob Thomas, Andy McCready Jim Blevins Jake Blevins Mr. and Mrs. Powers Tie invocation was given by Councilman Neblett. Tracy Wimmer of the news me Councilman Neblett made a motion that Rebekah Corso be appointed as Acting Clerk, seconded by Councilman Crawford and carried. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 7, 1987, were approved as submitted on motion made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Glenn, and carried. In hearing from the public, Mr. Jacob Blevins addressed Council regarding the Peak Creek Flooding problem. Mr. McKeever advised that as previously presented to Council, there are three optio for making some slight reductions in the flood plain and these are to widen the creek to feet, 80 feet or 100 feet. Reports indicate that to properly. construct a 60 PEAK CREEK foot channel the cost would be approximately $749,000. Alternatives listed in the repor report.deals primarily with not placing riprap in the channel, cost drops to $301:,000.. ~~ ,He furtsher , stated an~~i u~d~tdrmined cost is the a.i~nual maintenance cost fior making ~ep.afsito the channel because riprap was not there. Other expenses would include the relocation of four gravity sewers, a sewer force main and the overflow from newly constructed sewage pump station. By widening the creek to 60 feet at mile marker 8.22 you would have a reduction of flood plain of 1.3 feet. Widening would also require moving some Appalachian utility poles. There could still be property damage in the 100 year flood after construction. Mr. McKeever further stated he did not believe that government funds were .available to do this project as the Corps of Engineers have been looking at this problem since the 1950's and have declined to initiate the project because of cost of repairs versus the amount of property damage. Corps states the project has to be cost effective. He stated that it might be feasible once the annexation occurs to go outside the corporate limits and do grub work since this might improve the flow of water from corporate limits to the bridge. Mr. McCready stated that grubbing could give some significant impact to area and this is also~~the first step to widening the creek. Mr. Blevna advised his property is in the Town limits and the Town needs to channel past his property to existing Town limits. Mr. McKeever is to report back to Council on the cost and time period for cl 'ng the creek bed to existing Town limits; and also, the cost for grubbing the creek from present corporate limits to proposed annexed limits. Mr. McKeever advised that the Town has received a request from Foodette concerning ENCROACHMENT 5 ft. encroachment onto Town right-of-way on Monte Vista Drive to accommodate relocation of gas pumps. Mr. Powers has requested the encroachment and a memorandum from the Engineering Department analyzing the effects of the encroachment was distributed to Council. Councilman Glenn made a motion that Town Attorney prepare ordinance granting encroach- July 21, 1987 8249 ment and Town Manager to advertise for four weeks, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee Reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Johnston had no report. PUBLIC AND PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE POINTMENTS Chairman Neblett made a motion that Terry Cob ];e !arid~~'Frai~kie Gilbert be appointed to the Grievance Panel, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. Chairman Neblett made a motion that Stacy Dalton be appointed to the Recreation Commission as Youth Member for one year term, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairman Neighbors advised that as previously announced, a request had been made to STREET GATEW. he Board of Supervisors to close Route 712, Gatewood Road, due to the numerous problems being experienced. The County has proposed that a gate be put on Route 712 with walk in traffic allowed. Councilman Glenn made a motion that Town Manager draft a letter to Mr. Morgan, Count Administrator, accepting the County's proposal, seconded by Chairman Neighbors and Carrie Mayor Hancock requested that Mr. McKeever set up a time for the Finance Committee and Public Operations Committee to make site visit to Mathews Court. The Town is present in the process of installing sewer lines in this area. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Crawford advised that the Finance Committee had met on July 13, 1987. ANNEX. Councilman Crawford moved that $2,064.27 be appropriated to account ~1~1224-503002, General Fund Unappropriated Surplus to provide funds for payment of legal bill from Mays:.&' Va],entine for annexation and be approved for expenditure , ~ i~econdd.dvby Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye W. H. Schrader - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver -Aye REUSE Chairman Crawford stated that the Town should be receiving funds back at the OF be innin of UDAG g g year 1988 under the UDAG grant. Council needs to set guidelines and rules FUNDS for reusing this money on economic development in the Town. Mr. McKeever was requested to set a meeting of full Council to~dis~uss rules and regulations and procedures for hand 11eng~these UDAG funds. A letter listing specific guidelines was distribuhed' for Council review. FISHNIC Chairman Crawford made a motion that Town proceed with a Fishnic at Gatewood Park at a $1,150.00. seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye W. H. Schrader - Aye Andrew L. Graham - No Ira S. Crawford - No James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver -Aye A tentative date of September 17 has been set for the fishnic. Chairman Crawford advised the setting of increased water rates needed to be addres WATER Councilman Glenn advised the ordinance as presented would increase water rates by 65~. RATES increase is necessary due to the proposed Randolph Avenue filter plant expansion to a 4 million gallon per day capacity. The Town's water rates are still lower than other localities within the N:ewi.River Valley. It is mandated by the State Health Department that expansion be made to the filter plant facility and it will enhance the economic development of community .and provide water supply for Town citizens for a minimum of 20 years. Councilman Glenn made a motion that reading of ordinance be waived, seconded by 8250 July 21, 1987 Graham and carried. Councilman Glenn made a motion that Ordiannce amending Seciton 29-14 of the Town Code be adopted, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried on the following recorded vote: ORDINANCE John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye WATER RATES Robert N. Glenn - Aye W. H. Schrader - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye Ira S. cRawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver -Aye ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 29-14 OF TEH TOWN CODE, SETTING FORTH THE CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in regular session on July 21, 1987, that Section 29-14 of the Town code b, and hereby is, amended to read as follows: Sec. 29-14. Charges for water service generally. ~'' (a) Consumers other than those subject to the provisions of section 29-15 within~hhe corporate limits of the Town shall pa.y for water purchased from the Town at the following rate: First 3,000 gallons minimum $ 5.80 Next 20,000 gallons .90 per 1000 gallons Next 20.0,000 gallons .82 per 1000 gallons Next 777,000 gallons .75 per 1000 gallons Next 1,000,000 gallons .66 per 1000 gallons (b) Consumers in the same category as subsection (a) above, but who are outside the corporate limits, who purchase water directly from the Town shall pay for the water at the following rate: First 3,000 gallons Next 20,000 gallons Next 200,000 gallons Next 777,000 gallons Next 1,000,000 gallons $11.55 1..82 per 1000 gallons 1.65 per 1000 gallons 1.48 per 1000 gallons 1.32 per 1000 gallons The foregoing rates are effective as of August 1, 1987, and will apply to water furnished on or after that date. It will not apply to water furnished prior to said date, even though they may be billed after said date. I'i~. i.;, ~i A Resolution authorizing the Town Staff to sign the grant agreement of the Economic Development Administration was presented. Councilman Glenn moved that ~J 'EDA RESOLU-reading of the resolution be waived, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried. TION Councilman Neblett moved that resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF EDA GRANT DOCUMENTS WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, has successfully applied to the Economic Development Administration for a grant in the anticipated amount of $600,000.00 for the renovation and expansion of the Town of Pulaski Water Plant to increase the Town's water prdduction to 4.0 million gallons per day, and, James R. Neighbors - Aye W. H. Schrader - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver -Aye WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski has been awarded said Grant; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has approved said project and the acceptance of said grant; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, that the Town Council should, and hereby does, accept the aforesaid $600,000.00 EDA Grant on the terms and conditions contained therein; and, J BE IT FURTEHR RESOLVED that the Town Manager, Daniel E. McKeever, and in His absence, the Assistant town Manager, Anne Burgess, be and hereby are, authorized and directed to execut~sox~.behalf of and in the name of the Town July 21,187 8251 of Pulaski, any and all documents necessary to accept the aforesaid grant, comply;, with the terms thereof, or incident to the renovation and expansion of the water plant. This Resolution is effective upon its adoption and is adopted by recorded vote of the Town Council. ORDINANOE?,'COML~IITTEE ~. '' Chairperson Copenhaver had no report, however, advised that an Ordinance Committee SISTER CITY meeting needed to be scheduled to discuss the Land Use Plan Maps. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock stated that the Habitat for Humanity Group had requested him to write 1 President and Mrs. Carter and ask them if they Might come to Pulaski and work on our Habitat project. In a response from President and Mrs. Carter, they stated they had already scheduled their upcoming visit to North Carolina and thanked the Town for the invitation and to send their'best:'~wishes to C.af~n~il. Mayor Hancock stated that grant money was available through the Sister City International Program to set up' a student exchange program. Mayor Hancock requested that Mr. McKeever wirte for information and submit an application to see if the Town could qualify for this grant money. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger advised that the final chapter of the Personnel Policy Manual STREETS 1 would be forwarded to Mr. McKeever for Ordinance Committee's review. TOWN MANAGER"'S REPORT Mr. McKeever stated that Frank Norris, Resident Engineer, Transportation Department,) had informed us that the request that Rt. 611 be transferred from the secondary system to the primary system had been denied because the study showed it did not meet eligi-;` bility criteria as established by the Transportation Department. He stated he felt this route still needs our continuous attention. Mr. McKeever distributed to Council two brochures for Council's review, (1) Historic Commercial District and (2) Historic Renovation Guide. At 8:14 p.m. Councilman Graham made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. APPROVED: v' Mayor ATTEST: Acti Clerk of Council