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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-11-86~~~ i March 11, 1986 Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Pierre Thomas of the news media Philip Sadler Mike Williams Roy D'Ardenne Barbara Manuel The invocation was given by Councilman Neblett. Councilman Neighbors moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 1986and the minutes of the special meeting of February 24, 1986, be approved as submitted. seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried. PUBLIC Mayor Hancock stated that as published, now was the time for the public HEARING hearing regarding the closing of a portion of East Street. Vice Mayor Neighbors CLOSING A presided over this portion of the Council Meeting, and advised this closing PORTION OF EAST had been requested by West Point-Pepperell, Inc. Mr. Sadler stated it would STREET be a.n asset to West Point-Pepperrell, Inc. to close this street for further development in this area. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held March 11, 1986, 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, James M. Neblett, C. E. Boyd, Jr., James R. Neighbors, Ira S. Crawford, Mary Lou Copenhaver, Glen K. Aust/ Also present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney D. E. McKeever, Town Manager Anne Burgess, Assistant to the Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk No one spoke from public spoke .for or against the closing of this street.' Councilman Neblett moved that viewers be appointed, seconded by Councilperson VIEWERS APPOINTED Copenhaver, and carried. Councilman Aust moved that Messrs. James Gemmell, Dan Bell, and Dennis Turman be appointed as viewers. Town Manager to ask any established realtor to serve as alternate if one of the appointed viewers is unable to serve. Motion seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried. 1 Mr. Terwilliger advised that Council was in receipt of resolution which RESOLUTION APPROV. ISSUE. OF BONDS PULASKI COUNTY INDUSTRIAL AUTH. approves the issuance of bonds by the Pulaski County Industrial Authority to Brandywine, Inc. The local governing body has to concur in the issuance of the bonds. They are using the Brandywine Technologies until the sale is completed since Magnox is a registered name but until it is sold to them, they have no right to use the name. Councilman Boyd made a motion that resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Absent Ira. S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE Town of Pulaski, Virginia WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Authority to the County of Pulaski, Virginia (the Authority), has considered the application of Brandywine Technologies Incorporated, A Delaware corporation (the "Company") requesting the issuance of the Authority's industrial development revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 (the "Bonds") to assist in the financing of the Company's acquisition, construction and equipping of a manufacturing facility (the "Project") to be located in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. at 720 Commerce Street, Pulaski, Virginia 24301, and has held a public hearing thereon on February 27, 1986; and, WHEREAS, Section 103(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, provides that the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which any facility financed with the proceeds of industrial development bonds is located must approve the issuance of the bonds, and Section 15.1-1378 of the Code of Virginia requires that the governing body of the jurisdiction in which a facility March 11, 1986 ~~~~ to be financed with industrial development bonds is located concur in the adoption of an inducement resolution therefor when an industrial development authority from another jurisdiction proposes to issue such bonds; and WHEREAS, the Project is to be located in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. (the "Town") and the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") constitutes the governing body and the highest elected governmental unit of the Town; and WHEREAS, the Authority has requested that the Council approve the issuance of the Bonds and concur in the adoption by the Authority of its February 27, 1986 inducement resolution relating to the Project and the Bonds (the "Inducement Resolution"); and WHEREAS, a copy of the Authority's Inducement Resolution, a certificate of the public hearing, and a Fiscal Impact Statement have been filed with the Council; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA 1. The Council approves the issuance of `the Bonds by the Authority for the benefit of the Company, as required by Section 103(k) and Section 15.1-1378 of the Virginia Code, to permit the Authority to assist in the financing of the Project, and concurs in the adoption of the Inducement Resolution by the Authority a.s required by Section 15.1-1378 of the Virginia. Code. 2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds does not constitute an endorse- ment to a prospective purchaser, of the Bonds of the creditworthiness of the Project or the Company. 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. This Resolution is adopted this 11th day of March, 19$6, by recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. Mayor Hancock advised Ms. Manuel that Council did not anticipate taking any action on Cablentertainment at this meeting. Mr. Terwilliger stated he was requesting the Ordinance Committee discuss this after the Council Meeting in Executive. Session. Hefurther advised he had a tentative meeting scheduled with Mr. McCarthy to negotiate some terms. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Johnston advised that project 4A is approximately 907 completed and 4B is making good progress also. Peppers Ferry books have been audited as of Pe ers 228/86 and they are working on a budget for next year. Also, Peppers Ferry PP Ferry approved the general concept of the garbage compaction plant on 12 acres of buffer zone at the Peppers Ferry project for Pulaski County and the City of Radford. Councilman Crawford stated Peppers Ferry was. working on formulas now to establish various user fees for the participants. The Town of Pulaski apparently still has a problem with I & I. Initial rates will be based on that flow. Councilperson Copenhaver asked if the Gramm-Rudman Act would affect the Peppers GRAMM- RUDMAN Ferry monies. Councilmen Johnston and Crawford did not believe so, but will pass ACT this question on. Mr. McKeever advised that already budgeted. funds were impacted as well as non-budgeted funds. The Act states across the board 4.67 out of everything will be taken on March 1st. It would appear that 4.67 of money budgeted for wastewater treatment construction plants would be eliminated. It is how EPA deals with their 4.67 March 1 reduction. They can do it through grant monies or they could do it by not filling personnel vacancies. Each agency is responsible for how they are going to deal with the 4.67 reduction. Mr. McKeever felt it could have some impact, but did not know what it is yet. Mr. McKeever advised that last fall we applied for a grant from the State Water Control Board that was specifically aimed at correcting I & I problems in our lines. We ~~s Resolution appointing H. W. Huff to Cemetery Trust March 11, 1986 were not awarded the grant, but we identified about $50,000 of work to raise manholes and at some date before we go on line, this Council will have to adopt an ordinance that prohibits roof drains from going into the sewer system. It was Council's feeling that we should work on this so we will be ready when we go on line. Mr. Phil Delano will be invited to the next Utilities Meeting to discuss the I & I problem and the projections. Mr. Delano will also meet with Mr. McKeever this Friday. POLLUTION AND SANITATION COMMITTEE Chairman Glenn had no report. PERSONNEL, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett presented resolution reappointing Mr. H. W. Huff, Jr, to the Pulaski Cemetery Trust Fund, and so moved that this resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Boyd and carried. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING H. W. HUFF, JR. TO THE TOWN OF PULASKI CEMETERY TRUST FUND WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, did previously appoint H. W. Huff, Jr. as a Trustee of the Town of Pulaski Cemetery Trust Fund, to a three year term which expired on March 1, 1986, or until his successor was appointed and duly qualified; and, WHEREAS, said H. W. Huff, Jr. has served with distinction and is willing to continue to serve as a Trustee of said Trust Fund; and NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in regular session on March 11, 1986, does hereby reappoint H. W. Huff, Jr. to serve as a. Trustee of the TOWN OF PULASKI CEMETERY TRUST FUND for a term of three years, that is until March 1, 1989, or until his successor is duly appointed and qualified. This Resolution is effective upon its adoption and is adopted this 11th day of March, 1986. Chairman Neblett stated that last year, we authorized to have one student for a one year period of time on the Pulaski Recreation Commission, and so moved that Christopher H. Bushong be appointed to the Recreation Commission, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried. RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHRISTOPHER H. BUSHONG TO THE TOWN OF PULASKI RECREATION COMMITTION Resolution appointing Chris Bushong to Recreation Comm . WHEREAS, The Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, did previously appoint Edwin Paul Cox as a member of the Town of Pulaski Recreation Commission as a non-voting member, for a term of one year, which expired on January 21, 1986, or until his successor was appointed and duly qualified; and WHEREAS, CHRISTOPHER H. BUSHONG has indicated a willingness to serve on the Town of Pulaski Recreation Commission; and, NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia., sitting in regular session on March 11th, 1986, does hereby appoint CHRISTOPHER H. BUSHONG, to serve as a non-voting member on the Town of Pulaski Recreation Commission for a term of one year, that is until March 11, 1987, or until his successor is duly appointed and qualified. This Resolution is effective upon its adoption and is adopted this 11th day of March, 1986. March 11, 1986 ~~~ LAND, BUILDINGS AND STREETS COMMITTEE Chairman Boyd had no report, but stated the Christmas lights need to be removed. Mr. McKeever advised we have to use the fire truck to remove these lights and at present, the ground is too soft. Chairman Boyd further requested status of traffic light on Bob White Blvd. and Memorial Drive. Mr. McKeever stated they were scheduled to start in the spring and he would check with the State Department of Highways and Transportation. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE Chairman Neighbors had no report, however, advised that citizens on Dora Highway had requested that we investigate extending Bob White Blvd. from the traffic light on Rt. 99 to Dora Highway. This matter referred to the Street Committee for their review.. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Crawford advised that committee met on March 5, 1986. He stated. the Senior Center had requested a contribution toward the purchase of a new van. Total cost of van is $14,947.32 and they are requesting a contribution of $1,600.00 toward the purchase of this van. VAN-Senior Center Chairman Crawford stated this van could be used for other purposes for the Town. Chairman Crawford moved that $1,600.00 be appropriated to account No. 7109- 7005, Senior Center Motor Vehicle and Equipment, from General Fund Unappropriated Surplus a.s contribution for purchase of the Senior Center Van, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn. - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Tractor- Chairman Crawford advised the committee had discussed the mowing operations Recreatio of the Town. The mowing of the highways is reimbursable from state funds, however, the mowing of parks is not. Our present tractor is a 1977 model and it is in bad shape. This tractor can be replaced at an approximate cost of $7500 and the Recreation Department has about one-half of this money in their funds. The one we have now could be used at Calfee Park. Chairman Crawford moved that $4,000.00 be appropriated to account No. 7104- 7005, Recreation Motor Vehicle and Equipment, from General Fund Unappropriated surplus to purchase a new tractor, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Street Chairman Crawford advised committee had discussed the street sweeper which sweeper, is in bad need of major repair or replacement at a cost of approximately $100,000. $30,176.78 was spent on street sweeping in 1983-84; $26,144.10 was spent in 1984- 85, and already this year we have spent $2,480.98 for repairs. Committee discussed alternative ways to get our streets cleaned and have talked to a representative from Clean-A-Lot and are considering the possibility of contracting out to have the downtown area., Rt. 99 and Rt. 11 cleaned by using this service. Committee is recommending to Council to authorize the Town Manager to do this on a two week trial basis and report back to Council with recommendations. Service would also include blowing off sidewalks. Chairman Crawford advised that Sovran Bank has requested permission I ~~V March 11, 1986 pave the alley down to Foy Aust new parking lot while they are paving the new parking lot behind their building. Councilman Crawford so moved that this permission be granted, seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried. Appreciation wa.s expressed to Sovran Bank for improving this area around the bank. Chairman Crawford advised the committee discussed next year's budget and the possibility of collecting next year's taxes twice a year. Committee also discussed the reassessment of property. Mr. McKeever advised that in collecting taxes twice a year, we would need to act as quickly as possible after the budget is approved so tickets could be printed. The committee still has this under study. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE As Chairperson Copenhaver was absent at committee meeting, Councilman Glenn BEAUTIFICA- reported that inquiries had been received regarding an ordinance that would require TION property owners to clean up their property. He advised that if property owners are violating the Property Maintenance Code or Nuisance Ordinance, they can be COMPREHEN- SIVE PLAN cited. Complaints should be routed to the Town Manager's Office or to the Building Inspector's Office. Mayor Hancock stated we needed to keep the downtown area looking as good as it possibly can. He further stated the Beautification Committee is very enthusiastic about their upcoming projects. He encouraged Council's and public comments and suggestions regarding the downtown area,. Councilman Glenn advised the committee had also discussed the Comprehensive Plan, and introduced Mr. Roy D'Ardenne, Chairman of the Historic District Zoning Subcommittee. Mr. D'Ardenne gave an update regarding the zoning ordinance for the historic district. He stated that zoning has a noticeable effect on economic development. He recommended that the Virginia Certified Local Government Program be used as 1 HISTORIC a guideline for the development of this zoning ordinance. DISTRICT ZONING Ms. Burgess briefly spoke on the Virginia Certified Local Government Program. SUBCOMMITTEE She stated this is almost the only source of money that will be available to local REPORT governments in the future. Mr. D'Ardenne stated that serving on the committee were: Anne Burgess, Assistant to the Town Manager, Nick Glenn, representing the Ordinance Committee, Rocky Schrader, frp, the Planning Commission, Gene Nuckols, property owner, David Wine, property owner and Downtown Renovation Committee, Mike Williams, Southwest Times and Roy D'Ardenne, from the Planning Commission. Serving in an advisory capacity are Tom Douthat, Frank Terwilliger, and Dave Rundgren.Mayor Hancock expressed appreciation to Mr. D'Ardenne for all his work and efforts on this committee and also to the committee. Appreciation was also expressed to Ms.Burgess for her efforts. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Chairman Aust had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock stated he was pleased with the excellent turnout for the trip to Richmond for the .signing of the Charter. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report, however, requested an Executive Session under GRAMM- RUDMAN ACT 2.1-344 (A6), a legal matter. REPORT OF TOWN MANAGER Mr. McKeever had distributed information on how the Gramm-Rudman Act impacts federal funding to state and local governments. The primary and most direct impact on the Town would be the loss of revenue sharing funds. Perhaps an indirect effect will be the 4.6 reduction in grant monies that are presently available. Also distributed was information on federal tax reform that is taking place and how changes in the tax code may affect the ability of local governments to sell municipal bonds. We have previously adopted a resolution that has been sent to both Senators March 11, 1986 ~v~J Warner and Trible concerning the changes and a response has been received from Senator Trible and it appears there are discussions now that rather than reducing it, they may put a per capita limit on it. Council will be kept informed of changes. Mr. McKeever illustrated by a map the portion of Loving Field that is being considered being offered for sale. Councilman Boyd moved that we advertise the 5.5 acre plot of property located at Loving Field for sale. The Town will reserve the right to refuse any and all bids. Motion seconded by Councilman Glenn, and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye PROPERTIES .Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye TO BE ADVERT. James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye FOR SALE C. E. Boyd Jr - A e Gl K A 1 • y en ust - Aye Mr. McKeever distributed report of our insurance consultant. He requested Council to read this report and perhaps a meeting of the Finance Committee might be in order to discuss some of the recommendations given. Mr. McKeever requested an Executive Session under 2.1-344, (Al) to discuss a personnel matter, and (A2) to discuss a real estate matter. Councilman Boyd made a motion that Council go into Executive Session, seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried. At 5:02 p.m. Council went into Executive Session. At 6:09 p.m. Council returned to Regular Session on motion made by Councilman Neighbors, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. Ordinance Committee Chairperson Copenhaver moved that they meet Wednesday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m., full council invited to attend, on a legal matter, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. Councilman Boyd moved that Town be authorized to put up for bid and get appraisalson Town owned property on State Street across from Town Shop. The Town will reserve the right to refuse any and all bids. Motion seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. Mr. McKeever to obtain appraisals for the property at Loving Field and the above property.. At 6:11 p.m. on motion made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Neighbors, Council adjourned. APP VED: C:- Mayor ATTEST: C1 rk of Council