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Home My WebLink About11-10-878296 November 10, 1987 Minutes of the special meeting of th® Pulaski Town Council held November 10, 1987, at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding Councilmembers: John A. Johnston, Andrew L. Graham, James M. Neblett, James R. Neighbors, Mary Lou Copenhaver, Ira S. Crawford 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 A. J. Smith Lauren Summers Nancy Sexton Bowman Carole Pratt Hi Nicely Becki Gunn Senator Daniel W. Bird, Jr. Mayor Hancock advised the purpose of the special meeting was to make an announcement which would have a positive impact on the economic future of our Town. VIRGINIA MAIN Mayor Hancock read a news release whereby Governor Baliles had advised that STREET PRG~;L::~,~ the Town of Pulaski had been selected as one of the five Virginia communities to participate in the Virginia Main Street Program for-the coming three years. AMwCenttoy, ~ Mew~tnG ,~ OFFICE Gr 't+E UAi+Y:~R TOWN OF PUI.ASKI P.O. Box 660 Pulaski, Virginia 24301 (703) 980-1000 PRF..SS RF7_,EASE It is my great pleasure to call this special meeting of the Town Council for the purposes of making an announcement which I believe will have a positive impart on the economic; future of our Town. PLJLASKI IS Clot THE MJVE , I am pleased to announce that Governor Gerald Baliles has advised us that the Town of Pulaski has been selected as one of five Virginia communities to participate in the Virginia Main Street Program for the rominq threes years , The Virginia Main Street Program, affil.iatc~d with the National Main Street Program anti the National Trust far Historic Preservation, is designed to promote downtown revitalization within the context of historic preservation, We are Pxtremely pleased anti honored to have been selected by the Governor and the Virginia Department of Housing and Cocamunity Develop- ment. The track record of the program has been very impressive, The five Virginia localities which have participated in the program for the past year have enjoyed significant returns ,In other Main Street communities, the program has resulted in 163 net new businesses, 503 net new jobs and y8 ,6 million in new private investment. believe that our participation in the program will be the catalyst for future revitalization etzorts in our town, and that; Pulaski will realize the significant benefits which other Virginia corcununties have enjoyed over the past year, Past efforts towards economic and physical revitalization of the 'T'own have included State and Nar.ionai rerc>gnition of the Historic; C:ommerr.ial I)isrrict and nomination t.o the state and national registers fir an Historic Residential District; the administration of two Urban Development Act ion Grants at a tonal of. q:3 mill. ion ; a 3 700 , 000 hour ing rehabilitation proiect; several beautification projects; and the current band issue which will provide g4 million for several. l.onq awaited impr-overceents throughout the 'Town . These s ignif icant steps prcwide a sound foundation to guarantee the success of thr_ Main Strc~r. Program here in Pulaski. November 10, 1987 The Co~uacil is aware that to remain eranomically vital rFquires a concentrated erfort to retain and rec;ruit b~~siness which wi.i.l, in turn, r :~trengthFn our industrial base, Furthermore, in ordr~r• to have a healthy ' ana well-balanced economy, continue>us etrorts must be made to strengthen the Town's service anti retail sNctors, The Main Street Program will.. be the vehicle for continued and significant improvements in thPSe areas. The Main StrP.Pt drsivnatl~n is yet anotnar imprnvenwnr t„ Pulaski 's quality or lire initiated by o~u 'Town Council. They have worked hard to improve the community and the results are bFginninq t.u shr,w, The support. and rooperarion of the t>>isinPSS community, civic organizations and l.ex;al prof ess ionals as wFa11 as the renewed enthusiasm of the Merchants Association have made the 'Down's selection to this program a rea]_ity, Pt1T~A.SKI IS (kl THF: MOVE:. Although the Main Street Program wi.l_1 not provide a "cure" roe al.l. i]_l.s, it is a comprehensive prcxxram which wil.i Link past er:torts with future improvements and provide contin,~ous momentum towards the revitalization of. our community, Tr,e progxam's :tcx~r point approach has proven to be successful in many communities across the nation and P~iLaski should be proud to have been chosen as a worthy rommunit.y, We extend cur thanks to Governor B~111 ~s , Ayair, .i want to thank the members of Count: it roe their di:L igenc:e and clear vision that have made this announcement possible, I also want to thank Delegate Bob Dobyns, Senator Danny Bird and Congressman Rick Boucher for their cooperation, support and tireless efforts to assist their friends here in Pulaski. Their efforts have assisted in turning our dream into a reality. • ~~'~`~ Cary ancock, ~Yo The ~Cm.un~cil was honored to have in attendance Senator Daniel W. Bird, Jr. who advised that that this honor confirms that Pulaski is one of the finest totJ'tis $d97 in the Commonwealth. He further stated that they were proud of each outstanding memb r of Council and Mayor Hancock for contributions they have made on behalf of the itizens of Pulaski. Further, it was through the efforts of Delegate Bob Dobyns that this selection was de possible and appreciation was expressed to him. It was believed that Pulaski was the only locality west of Richmond that received this award. Councilperson Copenhaver stated a special thanks should be given to Town Manager, ~ L Assistant Town Manager and Mayor for their hours spent on the application. Appreciation wasjexpressed by Mayor Hancock to Dan McKeever, Anne Burgess and Lauren Summers for all their: work. At 8:17 a.m. Councilman Neblett made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried. APP OVED: Mayor ATTEST: ~- Clerk of Council (Waiver on next page) 3298 November 10, 1987 WAIVER OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING We, the undersigned, duly elected members of the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, hereby waive notice of a Special Meeting of said Council at 8:00 a.m. on the 10th day of November, 1987, for the purpose of Eco~.a~.'c .~sLS~eo.•r.,u~ /)')gfye-Ri And, any other business that may legally come before the Council. WITNESS, our signatures, this 10th day of November, 1987. 1