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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-86February 24, 1986 ~~~~ Minutes of the special meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held February 24, 1986, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding Councilmembers: John A. Johnston, Rober t N. Glenn, James M. Neblett, C. E. Boyd, Jr., James R. Neighbors, Ira. S. Crawford, Mary Lou Copenhaver, Gl en K. Aust Also present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney D. E. McKeever, Town Ma nager Anne Burgess, Assistant to the Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Susan Saunders of the n ews media Vicki Futrell Past Members of Council ' Andrew L. Graham, Jr. Town Department Heads Robert M. Wallace Joe Williams, Chief of Police William D. Macgill, Jr. Leroy Early, Dir. of Public Works Pauline Mitchell Bill Hall, Fire Chief Earl Cabiness John Hawley, Town Engineer Bill Flint Robert Ratcliffe, Sutp. of Water Eugene L. Nuckols Treatment Plant & Sewage Treatment J. Ralph Martin Plant Frank Marshall Gary Cutlip, Town Treasurer W. S. Cummings Fred Carrico Brigitte Manning, Secretary Ernest T. Painter J. C. Crumbley Jack White The invocation was given by Councilman Aust. I 1~ ij k ,i V3 i~ j~ ~, ~, i~ i ~'I 11 ~i WAIVER OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING i 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 9:00 a.m., on the 24th day of February, 1986, for the purpose r of presentation and signing of a Proclamation honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Town of Pulaski. `' WITNESS our signatures this 24th day of February, 1986. %~~ ~u'c ~r /~J !yam ."a ~:.'.7 y) ~~ _ ~ l ,~~~ ~' ~- f ~~~_ ~~~ ~~~~ February 24, 1986 The purpose of the special meeting was presentation and signing of a proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of the Town of Pulaski. Mayor Hancock stated we had concluded an exciting weekend for Pulaski. We shared our memories of the past yesterday and took a major step to preserve and create a showplace for the treasures of our Pulaski heritage. He further stated this morning is a special day for two reasons. Today is Pulaski's 100th birthday and also we are honored to have present Pulaski leaders who helped through the years to steer a positive and progressive course which was Pulaski's first 100 years. He joined Council in welcoming the past members of Council that were present. Mayor Hancock expressed his appreciation to Vicki Futrell, Chairwoman of the Centennial Committee, the Centennial Committee, Virginia Kelly, Danny Grubb, Roy D'Ardenne, Eloise Vass, Dan McKeever, Anne Burgess, Brigitte Manning, and all those employees and citizens who worked on the Raymond F. Ratcliffe Memorial Museum and the ..special events over the weekend. Mayor Hancock presented and read Proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of the Town of Pulaski. Eouncilman Crawford so moved that Proclamation be received and filed, to be included in the Permanent Minute Book, seconded by Councilman Boyd. Councilman Aust stated all of Council seconds this motion. Motion then carried. _ PROCLAMATION OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA CEIV7.`EN1vIAL CELEBKi~,TIOiQ WHEREAS, on February 24, 1$86, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, was officially incorporated, established, and Chartered; and WHEREAS, said Town of Pulaski has enjoyed a century of continuing growth and prosperity for which its citizens have been and continue to be thankful; and, WHEREAS, the one hundred year anniversary of the founding of the Town of Pulaski is an appropriate time not only for each citizen to reflect upon and be thankful for the rich and colorful history of Pulaski, but also for each citizen to Look forward to a new century in which to reaffirm, rekindle and renew that spirit that makes the Town of Pulaski a unique and desirable place to live; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED by the Honorable Gary C. Hancock, Mayor, acting at the request of the undersigned members of the Town Council, that February 24, 19$6, be and hereby is recognized a.s the Centennial Day of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, and, Be it further Proclaimed that this day should be a day on which to celebrate the prosperity and good fortune enjoyed by the Town's citizens over its first One Hundred Years; and, Be it further Proclaimed that this day should also be and hereby is honored a.s the day on which the Town of Pulaski begins a New Century, with a New Spirit and a determination that this community will continue to grow and prosper and be a fine place in which to live. These things are proclaimed this 24th day of February, 19$6, at a Special Session of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. February 24, 1986 ~ J~3 hn A. J s Robert N. Glenn James M. Neblett Mary Lou Copenhaver 1 C. E. Boyd, Jr. ATTEST: Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk of Council James R. Neighbors I a S. Crawford Glen K. Aust Gary C. ancock, Mayor D. E. McKeever, Town Manager Past Members of Council introduced themselves and gate date of their term. The Town of Pulaski Department Heads also introduced themselves. Mayor Hancock stated the Town is what the past members of Council have made it and the future Councils will keep it in good order. At 9:25 a.m., Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Boyd and carried. APPR VED: Mayor ATTEST: l[- Cle k of Council