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Home My WebLink About07-16-85July 16, 1985 ~~ ~j Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held July 16, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliffe, presiding Councilmembers: John A. Johnston, Robert N. Glenn, James M. Neblett, Mary Lou Copenhaver, Glen K. Aust Absent: C. E. Boyd, Jr., James R. Neighbors, Ira S. Crawford Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney D. E. McKeever, Town Manager Anne Burgess, Assistant to the Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Eric Randall of the news media Barbara. Manuel, Cablentertainment, Inc. The invocation was given by Councilman Neblett. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 2, 1985, were approved as recorded. In hearing from the public, Ms. Barbara Manuel, Cablentertainment, Inc., addressed Council regarding "Lifetime" program on channel 12. Ms. Manuel was informed that Council had received few negative comments concerning this program and several positive comments had been received. She was further advised that Council did not feel they could make this decision as to changing the program, but they were glad to receive citizens' comments and give results to Cablentertainment, Inc. As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Ratcliffe called for Council.. Committee Reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE PEPPERS FERRY Chairman Johnston distributed progress report of costs. He advised that we were "LOAN~etting close to where we should borrow money to finish the Peppers Ferry project. We are close to the point where Council should authorize Mr. McKeever to discuss with the Finance Director and make some recommendations to Council on a possible loan for completion of Peppers Ferry. A utility committee meeting will be scheduled next week to discuss Peppers Ferry wi John Olver. Mayor Ratcliffe advised that ground breaking ceremony would be held July 30, 1985, at 3:00 p.m. with Governor Robb in attendance, and we are all very proud of this project. FINANCE COMMITTEE Councilman Johnston advised the Finance Committee had met. Several expenditures were REV. approved in the early Spring for various items that came from Revenue Sharing. We need SHAR. to transfer funds from Revenue Sharing to the General Fund. Account No. Account No. Account No. Account No. Account No. Account No. Account No. Account No. Account No. Account No. 106-7001.01 106-7005.01 106-7005.02 106-7007 106-7011.01 106-7014.02 106-7015.02 106-7018 106-7001.04 106-3002 Air Packers for Fire Dept. $ 2,214.70 Motor Vehicles, Fire Dept. 9,516.07 Motor Vehicles (3), Police Dept. 32,106.63 Purchase ADP Equipment, Treasurer Off. 12,699.96 Improvements - Creek cleaning 3,306.37 Street Improvements - Paving 106,613.16 Roof Repairs-Senior Citizens Center 433.54 Town of Pulaski Bicentennial Committee 10.86 Machinery and Equipment, Gatewood 2,337.58 Administrative Services, Architec- 3,544.60 tural Historian $172,783.47 Councilman Johnston moved that the Town Treasurer be authorized to reimburse the General Fund for actual expenditures through July 16, 1985, appropriated from Revenue Sharing Funds in the above manner, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried on the following recorded vote: ty~ ~ ~ July 16, 1985 John A. Johnston - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent James R. Neighbors - Absent Ira S. Crawford - Absent Mary Lou Copenhaver -Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Councilman Johnston advised that low bidder on the land survey at Gatewood in regard to land exchange was W. A. Davis of Dublin with a bid of $6,500. Councilman Johnston moved that $6,500.00 be appropriated to account No. 1224-3002 I GATEWOOD SURVEY CAR POLICE DEPT. Professional Services, from General Fund unappropriated surplus for surveying the land transfer at Gatewood and approve for expenditure, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carr: on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James. R. Neighbors - Absent Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira. S. Crawford - Absent James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Aye CouncilmanJohnston advised we had a Police car that was wrecked several weeks ago and with the insurance check, the Chief has recommended replacing one of the Investigators cars. They need one good car to take on the road. We would add a little money to the insurance settlement and with this money, purchase a good used car Chairman Johnston move that $5,500.00 be appropriated to Account No. 3101-7005, Police Department Motor Vehicles from General Fund unappropriated surplus for the purchase of a used rental vehicle and approve for expenditure, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Absent Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Absent James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Aye GATEWOOD TRUCK Mr. McKeever advised we have in the 1985-86 budget money appropriated for for a pick up truck for Gatewood as they do not have a vehicle. Councilman Johnston moved that $10,000 previously appropriated to Revenue Shari Account No. 106-7005.05 Motor Vehicles and Equipment be approved for expenditure for the purchase of a pick up for the Recreation Department, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Absent Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira. S. Crawford - Absent James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Aye Councilman Johnston advised we needed to transfer money from Revenue Sharing and frog PEPPERS FERRY PAYMENTS COPIER FIRE DEPT. General Fund unappropriated surplus to make payments to Peppers Ferry. Councilman Johnston moved that $49,797.00 be appropriated to Account No. 103-7003, Regional Sewer Plant from Revenue Sharing unappropriated surplus for payments due Peppers Ferry, and approve for expenditure, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Absent Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira. S. Crawford - Absent James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Aye Councilman Johnston moved that $8,455.00 of General Fund unappropriated surplu transferred to Sewer Fund unappropriated surplus for Peppers Ferry payment, seconded by Councilman Neblett and ca rried on the following recorded vote : John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Absent Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Absent James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Aye Councilman Johnston advised we were preparing to have an auction and wanted to sell the Fire Department copier. A copier has been approved in the 1985/86 budget in the amour of $2,000 in Revenue Sharing. Councilman Johnston moved that $2,000 previously appropriated to Revenue Sharing Account No. 106-7002.04, Furniture and Fixtures, be approved for expenditure for July 16, 1985 ~j~ the purchase of copier for the Fire Department, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carr on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Absent Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Absent James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Aye POSTAGE MACH. Councilman Johnston advised that a postage meter is needed in the Treasurer's Office. TREASURER A postage meter is included in the 1985/86 budget and bids have been taken. Councilman Johnston moved that $1,760 in Revenue Sharing Account No. 106-7002.02 Furniture and Fixtures for postage meter. in the Treasurer's Office be approved for expenditure, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Absent Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Absent James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Aye POLLUTION AND SANITATION COMMITTEE Chairman Glenn had no report, however, stated interested members of Council might want to tour New River Valley Airport as it has now been remodeled and is most impressive. PERSONNEL, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett had no report. LAND, BUILDINGS AND STREETS COMMITTEE Chairman Boyd absent. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE Chairman Neighbors absent. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairperson Copenhaver advised the committee had met on July 11, 1985. There - are several items under study in the Motor Vehicles and Traffic Ordinance, with possible changes being worked on by the committee. Fire lanes are also under study for possibly providing loading and unloading zones at the malls. The committee also discussed Personnel Policies which were adopted by ordinance and there are several items in the Policy that need changing which the committee is working on. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Chairman Aust had no report. REPORT OF MAYOR PEPPERS Mayor Ratcliffe advised that Mr. Alan Groseclose had reviewed the N & W easement for FERRY peppers Ferry and deed has not been prepared but N & W did give us a letter of intent. N&W EASEMENT Mr. Groseclose will pursue this in trying to get an easement or deed as soon as possible. The railroad will charge $53,000 for this easement. REPORT OF TOWN ATTORNEY Mr. Terwilliger had no report. REPORT OF TOWN MANAGER Mr. McKeever advised a settlement with Steve Burgdorf, who resigned from the Police Department, has been reached. Mr. Burgdorf has agreed to a $2,000 settlement and has signed a note agreeing to pay $83.33 per month over the next 24 months. Mr. McKeever BURGDORF stated that Mr. Terwilliger advises that Council must be in agreement with this agreement. SETTLE- MENT Councilman Neblett so moved that Council endorse this agreement, seconded by Council- man Glenn and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Absent Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Absent James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Aye ~~ ~j~ July 16, 1985 Mr. McKeever stated in his memorandum of July 12, 1985, Peppers Ferry Financing, figure should be corrected to reflect $53,000 easement cost as opposed to $57,000. At 7:41 p.m., Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: ~~ ~~ Clerk of Council ~~ I~