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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-86April 15, 1986 ~~" Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held April 15, 1986, at 7:00 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 Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Pierre Thomas of the news media Vicki Futrell Hiwatha Nicely B. S. Randolph The invocation was given by Councilman Johnston. Councilman Neblett moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 1986, be approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman Glenn, and carried. PUBLIC Mayor Hancock advised that as published, now was the time and place for the public HEARING HOUS. hearing on the application to Virginia Department of Housing Development for funds GRANT through the Community Development Block Grant to rehabilitate housing units in the Town of Pulaski. Miss Burgess stated this project would mean a lot to the community. Councilman Glenn so moved that resolution authorizing an application for housing rehabilitation funds in the amount of $700,000 under the Department of Housing and 1 Community Development Program be adopted, seconded by Councilman Boyd and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James R. Neighbors -Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HOUSING AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR REHABILITATION HOUSING REHABILITATION FUNDS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski has been made aware that there is grant funding available for the rehabilitation of multi-family and single family residences in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia; NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in Regular Session on the 15th day of April, 1986, that the Town Manager be, and hereby is, authorized to submit application to the Department of Housing and Community Development for Block Grant Program Funds, in the amount of $700,.000.00, to be used for the rehabilitation of multi-family and single family housing within the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. This Resolution is effective upon adoption, and is adopted this 15th day of April, 1986, by recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. PUBLIC Mayor Hancock advised that as published, now was the time and place for the public HEAR HgG_f~earing on application to Department of Housing and Urban Development for funds through NOX the Urban Development Action Grant Program to assist Magnox, Inc. in the purchase of GRANT the Hercules Plant in Pulaski. Mr. Nicely, Hercules, Inc., was present at meeting to answer questions if needed. Mr. McKeever advised that grant required that two public hearings be held. It is necessary to reschedule the May 6, 1986, meeting to May 7, 1986, due to municipal election. Councilman Neighbors so moved that the May 6, 1986, 4:00 p.m. Council meeting date be rescheduled to Wednesday, May 7, 1986, at 4:00 p.m. seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. Councilman Boyd made a motion that second public hearing for UDAG application V~~o April 15, 1986 be scheduled for May 7, 1986, at 4:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Crawford and carried. No one from the public spoke for or against either of the above applications. CHAMBER Ms. Vicki Futrell, Executive Director of the .Chamber of Commerce and Chairwoman OF COMMER oF.f the Centennial Committee, informed Council that Mr. Dan Grubb is the new Chairman CENTENN- of the Centennial Committee. Ms. Futrell has accepted a new position in Blacksburg ial and she expressed her appreciation to Council for their confidence, support and encouragement. She informed Council of the upcoming Centennial events for the remainder of the year and thanked the Centennial Committee, Council, and citizens for their work on the museum and the Centennial Celebration events. Mayor Hancock stated, on behalf of Council, they appreciated the outstanding leadership Ms. Futrell had brought to the Chamber of Commerce and appreciation also expressed for her work on the Centennial Committee. Ms. Futrell was also congratulated on her new position in Blacksburg. As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council committee reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Johnston advised that the Pepper's Ferry budget had not been finalized for the next fiscal year, but they are still working on it. It will be brought to Council when completed. Councilman Neighbors advised we need to identify and correct the I & I problems. The maximum flow at the plant is 2.79 million gallons which exceeds our capacity in Pepper's Ferry. Mr. McKeever stated all the manholes that are taking ground water runoff have been identified and the roof drain locations are identified that are going into the sewage system. It is suspected there is an interceptor on the east part of Town, somewhere near the creek, that is damaged and we are trying to locate. When it rains and the creek rises, our flow for the day also rises. This is a priority project. POLLUTION AND SANITATION COMMITTEE Chairman Glenn had no report. PERSONNEL, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE APPTS. Chairman Neblett presented resolution reappointing Messrs. J. H. White, Billy TO g, Flint and William H. Elmore to the Industrial Development Authority for a term of INDUSTRIAL DEV. four years, and so moved adoption of resolution, seconded by Councilperson Copenhaver .AtUTH. and carried. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia., did previously appoint J. H. White, Billy B. Flint and William H. Elmore as members of the Industrial Development Authority of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, to terms expiring on April 13, 1986, or until their successors are appointed and duly qualified; and, WHEREAS, said J. H. White, Billy B. Flint and William H. Elmore have served with distinction and are willing to continue to serve as members of said Authority; and, WHEREAS, while meeting in regular session on April 15, 1986, the said Town Council by recorded vote, did resolve to reappoint said members; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Counc Virginia, meeting in regular session on April 15, Billy B. Flint, and William H. Elmore be and they members of the Industrial Development Authority Virginia., for a term of four years from April 15, successors are appointed and duly qualified. it of the Town of Pulaski 1986, that J. H. White, are hereby reappointed as of the Town of Pulaski, 1986, or until their April 15, 1986 C.7~~1 This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption, and is adopted this 15th day of April, 1986, L_41ND, BUILDINGS AND STREETS COMMITTEE Chairman Boyd had no report, but stated he had received a complaint from Mrs. CHLORINE IN Umberger on Greenwood Terrace, regarding chlorine in her water. Mr. McKeever stated WATER the line deadends near her home and chlorine goes to deadend and staying in that portion of the line. To correct we should loop line and keep water flowing. Estimated cost to correct this problem is under $2,000. Councilman Boyd moved that this matter be referred to the Finance Committee, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. Chairman Boyd, speaking for the Planning Commission, requested Mr. McKeever and PLAN. Staff to give direction in regard to annexation, as far as getting the Comprehensive COMM. Plan updated and also some of the zoning ordinances, etc. in a prioritized manner so they will know exactly which way to pursue each one of them. The New River Valley Planning District has also submitted a list of items they feel should be done along with the Comprehensive Plan. RECREATION AND PARKS Chairman Neighbors had no report. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Crawford advised the committee had met on April 7, 1986. We have received bids from four contractors to do the street paving. Bids ranged from $101,378 to $108,611, with low bid received from Virginia. Asphalt and Paving Company. This is the same company STREET that did the 1985 paving work. We have added Crestline Drive to the project and we PAVING would like to put in a change order to do the Armory parking lot and we will be reimbursed by the State for the Armory work. Chairman Crawford moved that contract be awarded to the low bidder, Virginia Asphalt and Paving, and be approved for expenditure as previously appropriated to Revenue Sharing Account No. 106-7014.02, 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 Chairman Crawford advised there was one real estate matter that would be taken up in Executive Session. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairperson Copenhaver advised committee met April 15, 1986, and hopefully by the next meeting the Noise Ordinance will be ready to adopt so it can be included in the new Code. PUBLIC SAFETY Chairman Aust had no report, however, advised work had started on Rt. 611 and requested Town Manager to see if we could have passing lane at red lights. Mr. McKeever stated plans call for a protected left turn onto Memorial and a clear lane straight down 611. Chairman Aust stated a lot of towns and cities are honoring their police and firemen for the work that they are doing. The Police and Fire Departments have never had a fatality. He would like to see the Centennial Committee do something to honor our police and firemen. Mayor Hancock will write letter to the Centennial Committee with this request. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock advised that Governor Baliles would visit Pulaski April 17 to make an industrial development tour. We are honored to have the Governor in our county again .and he has shown a lot of interest in our county. Governor Baliles will visit ~~~~ April 15, 1986 the Share Warehouse, Hercules/Magnox, Virginia Maid building and Industrial Park. Invitation extended to Council for the visit to Hercules and to the reception for Governor Baliles at New River Community College. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT N & W STATION Mr. Terwilliger advised that Council was in receipt of his letter to Mr. McKeever CLOSING regarding the final order of the SCC approving the closure of the N & W railway station in Pulaski. He felt this letter was self-explanatory. Councilman Crawford advised that Pulaski Furniture would not pursue this closing further. It was also Mr. McKeever's recommendation that we not pursue this matter any further. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT STREETS Mr. McKeever advised he had written to Gary T. Johnson, Research Director, Governor's Commission on Transportation in the 21st Century, outling what we believe to be critical highway: needs in the Pulaski area. Specifically identified was the widening of Rt. 611 .from Rt. 99 to Rt. 100 to four lanes, and four-laning Rt. 99 from Rt. 611 to the Interstate. We have already reached the levels that they predicted we would reach in the year 2000. Mr. McKeever also questioned the methodology used in identifyingsthe need for construction. Mayor Hancock suggested that a copy of Mr. McKeever's letter be sent to Delegate Dobyns, Senator Bird and representatives on the Economic Development Council. Mr. McKeever advised the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation has HIGHWAY requested ideas for an urban funding project within the Town. Presently, we have two FUNDING projects that are under construction that are urban funded projects; the Altoona Street PROJECT Bridge and the Main Street Bridge. We are responsible for 5~ of the costs. Staff has identified a project that needs to be completed which is the replacement of the traffic signals at Randolph and Main, Jefferson and Main, Washington and Main, Jeffer and Third, and Washington and Third. These signals are anywhere from 20-25 years old and are outdated. They do not allow for efficient movement of traffic. Mr. McKeever requested that Council adopt a resolution requesting the Department of Highways and Transportation consider the funding of this project, recognizing that we are responsible for 5~ of the cost. Councilman Boyd so moved that this resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, it is necessary for a request by resolution be made to the Department of Highways and Transportation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, by the Council of the Town of Pulaski for each project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, at its regular meeting on this 15th day of April, 1986, that: (1) The Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation is hereby requested to establish a project within the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, for replacement of traffic signals for the downtown Pulaski area., namely (1) Randolph & Main Street; (2) Jefferson & Main Street; (3) Washington & Main Street; (4) Jefferson & Third Street, and (5) Washington and 3rd Street. (2) That the Town of Pulaski hereby agrees to pay its share of the cost for preliminary engineering, right of way and construction under the cost formula of 95~ by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation and 5~ by the Town of Pulaski. (3) If the Town of Pulaski subsequently decides to cancel construction or improvements after Commission has initiated the project, the Town of Pulaski shall reimburse the Commission the net amount of all funds expended by the Commission for planning, engineering, right of way acquisition, demolition, relocation, and construction between the date of initiation by the Town of Pulaski and the date of cancellation. ADOPTED this 15th day of April, 1986. April 15, 1986 8~'~ Mr. McKeever advised that at last meeting, Council had voted to close two unopened alleys within the property owned by Hercules, Inc. Councilman Boyd made a motion that ordinance be adopted closing these two unopened alleys, seconded by Councilman Crawford 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 ORDINANCE ORDINANCE CLOSING TWO UNUSED ALLEYS WITHIN PROPERTY OWNED BY CLOSING HERCULES, INC., LYING IN THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA ALLEYS (HERCULES) WHEREAS, a Petition was filed with the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, requesting that two unused alleys lying within property owned by Hercules, Inc., within the Town of Pulaski, Virginia (as shown on the attached plat) be vacated, abandoned, and closed by the Town Council; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly advertised and held on April 1, 1986, at which no opposition was voiced to .the closing of said alley, and, WHEREAS, it appears to be in the public interest to vacate, abandon, and .close said alleys, which alleys are completely within property owned by Herc!E es, Inc. and which alleys exist only on certain town maps and plats, and have new6er been physically opened; i NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski,' Virginia, that the two alleys marked on the attached plat be, and hereby are,'. vacated, abandoned, and closed. ', BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the costs associated with closing these alleys; be itemized and charged to the Petitioner, Hercules, Inc. This Ordinance is effective upon adoption and is adopted by recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. PETITION Mr. McKe^ver advised a petition had been received from residents in the area bf TO 15th and 16th Street, NW, requesting that an alley be opened. It is dedicated ally OPEN ALLEY but it has never been opened. Councilman Crawford made a motion that this petition be referred to the Streets Committee, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. Mr. McKeever requested for the Finance Committee, an Executive Session under ~.l- 344 (42) to discuss a real estate matter. Also a legal matter (A6) and a personnel) matter (Al). Councilman Neighbors made a motion that Council go into Executive Session, secondedby Councilman Glenn and carried. At 7:43 p.m. Council went into Executive Session. 4t 8:13 p.m. Council returned to Regular Session on motion made by Councilman Neblet seconded by Councilman Boyd and carried. PROPERTY Councilman Crawford advised we had advertised a piece of property on State Street SOLD across from Town Shops for sale, and we have received a bid for $10,000 for the property, and s~ moved that Town Council accept this bid and sell the property, 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 At 8:14 p.m. on motion made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Crawford, and carried, Council adjourned. APP VED: ATTEST: ~~ // /f __~~G~ ~l c~4l~.t,~.r-c..- Mayor Clerk of Council