HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-83September 27,1983 ~~~~
IKinutes of the Regular Meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held September 27,
1983, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.
There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliffe, presiding
Councilmembers: John A. Johnston, Pauline G. Mitchell, C.E. Boyd, Jr.
Andrew L. Graham, Jr., Ira S. Crawford, Alma H. Holston,
Glen K. Aust
Absent: Earl D. Cabaniss
Also present: Garnett Moore, Town Attorney
Dan McKeever, Acting Town Manager
Ruth. A. Harrell, Clerk
Visitors: J. R. Schrader and Eric Randall of the news media
B. C. Wampler
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Tracy and daughter, Chanda
William McMillan
Gary Hancock
Charles Bushong
Mrs. Billy Hickam
Mrs. MacGill
Vickie Futrell
Mark Batterson
Mrs. Clarence Burton
Ronnie Powers
Dan Bell
The invocation was given by Councilman Boyd.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 6, 1983, and the minutes of
the Special Meeting of September 9, 1983, were approved after correction.
Mayor Ratcliffe read and presented a Resolution to Chanda Tracy, honoring
heron winning the title "Little Miss Virginia".
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski has been the home town of many who have
been crowned winners of beauty pageants, and by so winning have brought
RESOLUTION honor not only to themselves but also to the citizens of the Town of
LITTLE MISS Pulaski; and
VIRGINIA WHEREAS, on August 6, 1983, at Springfield, Virginia, Chanda Lynette
Tracy, the five and one-half year old daughter of Billy Franklin Tracy
and Inex N. Tracy, was crowned "Little Miss Virginia", the first Little
Miss Virginia from Pulaski, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, all the other Pulaskians who have won state honors have been
praised by Pulaski, but none have thrilled the people of the Town more than
Chanda's accomplishment. Chanda was thrilled, but worried because the other
seventeen contestants did not win a crown; and
WHEREAS, in addition to winning a crown, Chanda Tracy won an entry fee
to the National Pageant to be held in June, 1983, and other valuable pri2es,
including the pageant Crown, necklace, trophy, banner, and septre.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on this 27th day of September, 1983, that:
The Council of the Town of Pulaski desires to recognize Chanda Tracy's
accomplishment which has come to here so early in her life, and to further
congratulate her on being "Little Miss New River Valley" for being an active
Sunday School member; upon her participation in gymnastics, swimming, dancing
and music studies.
The Council will follow her reign as "Little Miss Virginia" and look with
great anticipation to her participation in the National Pageant.
The Council does further desire to congratulate her parents, grandparents,
and godparents for all their efforts and training given to Chanda, and wish
for Chanda and her family all the best things in life and for future success
in the years. to come.
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Council directs..that this Resolution and copies of. newspaper articles be
made a permanent record of this meeting and that a suitable copy of the
Resolution be prepared and delivered to Chanda and her parents.
ADOPTED This 27th day of September, 1983, by recorded vote of Council
as follows:
John A. Johnston - Absent Andrew L. .Graham, Jr. - Aye
Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye .Ira S. Crawford - Age
Earl D. Cabaniss - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye
C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye
LOAN Mr. B. C. Wampler, President of Pulaski Furniture Corp., addressed
REQUEST
Pulaski
Furniture
Council regarding the request for loan they have made from the Town and County
to renovate the facilities formerly owned by Coleman Furniture. He further
stated this was a business loan that would be repaid with interest. This loan
will add a considerable amount to the tax base of the Town and County. The
loan shows that after we consider some loss of interest that it would result in
a net savings to the Town in excess of $450,000. They plan to start production
in early Spring of 1984. 300 people are expected to be employed in early 1984
and by the end of 1984, this employment should exceed 400 people. Based on
economy, this employment figure should go higher. Mr. Wampler requested an
enthusiastic, cooperative effort and if this, in Council's judgment, is not
possible, he requested Council not to make the loan. Mr. Wampler further stated
the Board of Supervisors passed the Resolution. He further requested action on
this matter as soon as possible. Mr. Wampler stated a committment was necessary
for them to proceed, and that Pulaski Furniture's financial status is very sound.
Mr. Wampler advised there would be a guarantee on this loan; Council would draw
up a contract with them with certain stipulations to protect the Town's money,
and if at anytime, they violate those conditions of contract, the loan could be
called immediately. Their auditors are Ernst & Whinney.
Mr. Moore stated at this point he had not been able to get around both the
State Constitution and charter provision on an outright loan basis.
Councilman Graham suggested Council work through our Parking Authority on
a purchase/lease agreement with Pulaski Furniture.
Mr. McKeever advised that we had looked at the Economic Stimulus Grant as
PUBLIC
HEARING
ECONOMIC
STIMULUS
GRANT
a possible alternative to the loan. This grant is similar to the Urban Develop-
ment Action Grant in that the money being sought has to be directed toward the
creation of jobs. This money becomes available following the receipt of the
$557,500 Community Development Grant for Cool Springs. The Town originally
requested $700,000 but was only awarded $557,500 and $142,500 in grant money
is still available. Forms should be submitted immediately and it would proba-
bly be mid November before we have an answer.
Mr. McKeever further stated if we found it was legal to provide the money
to the Parking Authority, it would be the Staff's recommendation that we try to
receive this Grant of $142,500 and then supplement it with whatever Town money
that was necessary. Mayor Ratcliffe stated we would try to work through the
Parking Authority on this matter.
Mr. McKeever advised that it was a requirement of the Grant that the Town
hold a deed, or a temporary deed, to some of the property.
Mayor Ratcliffe advised this was the time and place for a public hearing on
the Economic Stimulus Grant for rehabilitation of the Coleman Furniture Plant.
A public hearing must be held to obtain the views of citizens on community dev-
elopment, economic development and housing needs and provide citizens an adequate
opportunity to participate in the development of the application.
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September 27, 1983 ~~~~~
NIrs~Vickie Futrell of the Chamber of Commerce .stated she supported this
Economic Stimulus Grant.
Councilperson Mitchell made a motion that Town Manager be authorized to pursue
application on Economic Stimulus Grant in the amount of $142,500 for the development
of industrial development, seconded by Councilperson Holston.
Mr. Mark Batterson of the New River Valley Planning District Commission stated
he could not say whether the Town would get this grant, but that it looked favorable.
The application has to be in by 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 3, and he intends to
handcarry to Richmond.
Dr. Johnston arrived at meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Recorded vote on Councilperson Mitchell's motion carried as follows:
John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye
Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Abstain*
Earl D. Cabaniss - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye
C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye
Councilman Crawford abstained as he is a member of Management
at Pulaski Furniture Corp.
Resolution
WHEREAS, the Virginia Economic Stimulus Grants Program is administered by
RESOLUTION the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for one hundred
ECONOMIC
STIMULUS Percent (100%) direct grants to local units of government and,
GRANT WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia is desirous of
filing a proposal which will apply for $142,500.00 of Virginia Economic
Stimulus Grant funds for the rehabilitation of Coleman Furniture which is
to be acquired by Pulaski Furniture and as a private share the Pulaski Furni-
ture Corp. will provide the amount of $8.7575 million dollars in private
funds to acquire the property and rehabilitate the existing furniture opera-
tion and an addition one (1) million dollars will be solicited through the
Federal Government's Urban Development Action Grant Program for the same
rehabilitation.
WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski has solicited public participation through
a properly advertised public hearing and has considered this participation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI,
meeting in regular session on this 27th day of September, 1983, that the
Town Manager is hereby authorized to sign and submit all appropriate infor-
mation necessary to constitute a proposal for Virginia Economic Stimulus
Grant funds for said project.
Councilman Boyd made a motion that we put on our agenda for October 4, 1983,
that Council vote on whether we will or will not loan Pulaski Furniture $200,000,
seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried.
Mayor Ratcliffe stated as published this was the time and place to have a
public hearing on mobile home application from Dorothy Stilwell to place a trailer
at 1006 Melborn St.
Mr. Albert Morefield presented a petition containing 14 signatures against
PUBLIC Placing a mobile home at this location.
HEARING Mr. McKeever advised the mobile home was going to be placed on a lot that is
DOROTHY 1
STILWELL A 347 sq. ft., located in an R-2 Residential Zone. The Town Zoning Ordinance
MOBILE xequires the lot to have a 10,000 sq. ft. area. The lot was sub-divided prior to
HOME
APPLICA. the adoption of the zoning ordinance. Staff feels the application should be denied
because it does not meet the 10,000 sq. ft. area for the placement of a mobile home
or single family dwelling.
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Councilman Boyd made a motion that the application of Dorothy Stilwell
be denied due to the lot not meeting the 10,000 sq. ft. area for placement
of a mobill home or single family dwelling, seconded by Councilman Aust,
and carried on the following recorded vote:
MOBILE HOME
APPLICATION
ROBERT ADAMS
APPROVED
REQUEST FOR
WATER
BROOKMONT
AREA
John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye
Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
Earl D. Cabaniss - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye
C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye
Mayor Ratcliffe stated as published this was the time and place to
have a public hearing on mobile home application from Robert L. Adams
to place a mobile home at 916 Jackson Ave.
Mr: McKeever stated this mobile home would be placed on two lots with
an area of 15,000 sq. ft. located in an R-2 Residential Zone. It is under-
stood that Mr. Adams will purchase the two lots now owned by Mrs. Bertha
Clark once the application has been approved. Town water and sewer services
are available. We received one objection from a lady in West Hyattsville,Md.
Councilman Graham made a motion that mobile home application from Robert
L. Adams to place a mobile home at 916 Jackson Ave. be approved, seconded
by Councilperson Holston, and carried on the following recorded vote:
-John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye
Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
Earl D. Cabaniss - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye
C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye
Mr. Clarence Burton addressed Council regarding obtaining water for the
Brookmont Area, stating they had made numerous attempts to obtain water for
this area.
Mr. McKeever advised this project would cost approximately $60,000
to $70,000 to provide water to the area. It is hopeful that Community
Development money from projects could be used.
Mayor Ratcliffe advised that water had been put into the area through
a Block Grant for this purpose. We have a one mile radius around Town
where we try and serve water. We have to have outside assistance before we
could put water into the area.
Mr. McKeever advised if we do have monies left over from the Cool Springs
project, it must be returned and not applied to another project.
Mr. McKeever will turn this matter back over to the Engineering Depart-
ment to have them rework their cost figures since some lines are already in
this area.
I~
n
Mayor Ratcliffe stated there was a possibility the County would help
WM. MCMILLAN
PROPERTY
14 6th
Street
them.
Mr. William McMillan appeared before Council to show cause why his
building at 14 6th St. should not be condemned and ordered destroyed. Mr.
McMillan stated the nuisance has been corrected to the best of his ability
and he is continuing to work on the building. His plans are to convert
the building into apartments, moving into the first apartment himself.
Mr. Adair Hall, contractor, has also been working on this structure.
Messrs. Moore, Johnston, Graham and Mayor Ratcliffe have toured
this building and to them it was sound and dry. Mayor Ratcliffe further
stated that plans should be made to get the windows back in and painted to
be more attractive.
Mr. Gary Hancock, Mr. Charles Bushong, Mrs. MacGill and Mrs. Hickam
appeared before Council, stating this building is a nuisance, a health ha-
zard and a safety hazard. They do not believe this building is restorable.
Mr. Ronnie Powers, contractor, stated in his estimation it would cost approxi-
September 27, 1983 ~~~~
mately $170,000 to renovate this building according to the code.
Mr. Moore stated that when Mr. McMillan starts working on the inside of the
building, he has to come to the Town and submit a plan and show what he plans to
do. The Building Inspector and Engineer will review this to determine whether
a building permit will be issued.
Mr. Macy, Building Inspector, will make periodic checks to see how things
are being done.
Mr. Moore further stated we were dealing with two different points; one is
whether it is a nuisance (health or fire, and whether the Health Department
would pass it) and if it is not occupied, then if he does what he has done, clean
all the weeds up, new coping around, paint,. removing dangerous items. Mr. McMillan
is not expected to keep this building so that everyone's children can stay away.
This is the responsibility of a parent. He must submit a plan to go forward with
his plans. Mr. McMillan can close this building up and secure it so there will be
no health hazard and it can sit there until it is to be occupied or developed.
Mr. Dan Bell, realtor, stated that any structure of this sort in a residential
area has to be a factor in the eyes of the buying public. Property buyers decline
to buy in this area basically due to this structure.
Representatives of 6th Street area and Mr. Bell requested a time limit be set
on this property as to when it would be brought up to standard.
Mr. McMillan will meet with Town Manager and Town Engineer to review his
plans and if they are acceptable, they will be brought back to Council.
Mr. Moore stated he did not feel that we could legally tear this building down.
Councilman Boyd stated the purpose of this meeting was to vote on condemning
the property or not condemning the property, making the motion that we proceed
with our original action at the last meeting to do away with property, seconded
by Councilman Crawford, did not carry on the following recorded vote:
John A. Johnston - No Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - No
Pauline G. Mitchell - No Ira S. Crawford - Aye
Earl D. Cabaniss - Absent Alma H. Holston - No
C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye
Councilman Boyd made a motion that Mr. McMillan be given 30 days to come up
with a plan to renovate the property and bring it up to standard and turn it over
to our Acting Town Manager, seconded by Councilperson Mitchell and carried.
Mayor Ratcliffe called for Council Committee Reports.
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
Chairman Johnston had no report.
RESOLUTION Mr. Moore presented and read a Resolution reappointing H. W. Huff to the
APPTS. TO Cemetery Committee, John E. Sadler to the Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals,
VARIOUS J, R. Schrader to the Parking Authority and William "Bill" Scott to the Parking
COMMITTEES
Authority.
Councilman Boyd moved adoption of Resolution as presented, seconded by Council-
man Graham and carried on the following recorded vote:
John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye
Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
Earl D. Cabaniss - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye
C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye
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September 27, 1983
Resolution
WHEREAS, certain vacancies have occurred by expiration of terms,
resignation, or otherwise, and have not been filled in the membership
of certain committees and authorities, namely; the Parking Authority,
Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Trustees of the Cemetery Trust
Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to appoint or reappoint, as the case may
be, members to the aforementioned Committees and Authority,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia, meeting in regular session on the. 27th day of September, 1983,
that those persons whose names are hereinafter set out, be, and they
are hereby appointed or re-appointed, as the case may be, as members
of the Town Committees and Authority, etc., designated, for the terms
indicated and to expire upon the date set opposite their names or until
their successors are appointed and duly qualify:
T0: HOUSING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS Date of Expira-
ticn of term
John E. Sadler (Realtor) reappointed to
serve a term of 5 years July 17, 1988
T0: PARKING AUTHORITY
J. R. Schrader - reappointed to a new term August. 6, 1988
of five years
William "Bill" Scott reappointed for a term August 6, 1988
of five years
T0: BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR CEMETERY
H. W. Huff - re-appointed for a term of March 1, 1986
of three years
The Clerk of said Council is directed to notify the above persons of their ,
appointment and the expiration of their terms.
This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
VACANCY ON
COUNCIL
Mr. Moore advised that new appointed councilman replacing Councilman
Cabaniss would fill the unexpired term of Councilman Cabaniss.
Councilman Boyd made a motion that we advertise in newspapers to let people
know we do have an opening on Council, and let people know exactly how to apply
for this position, writing letter to Mayor Ratcliffe expressing their wishes.
Applications must be received by October 10th. Motion seconded by Councilman
Crawford and carried.
Councilman Johnston made a motion that Council meet October 17, 1983, at
5:00 p.m. to consider applications for vacancy on Town Council, seconded by
Councilman Graham, and carried on the following recorded vote:
John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye
Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
Earl D. Cabaniss - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye
C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye
Councilman Johnston stated that applications for Town Manager's position
would be reviewed in Executive Session after Regular Council meeting on
October 4th.
POLLUTION AND SANITATION
Chairperson Mitchell stated that item ~~10 on the Landfill report has
been bidded and the project should start soon (Erosion pond reseeded and pond
properly maintained). Items x{'13 and ~~15 have been corrected. Flyash, paint
waste and sewage sludge, etc. have been removed. Mr. McKeever advised there
was not a leak in the pond, as water is coming from a spring in a different
source.
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September 27, 1983
We have a satisfactory rating on the Landfill.
A new type trash can was discussed and Mrs. Mitchell stated there was a lot
of interest in this item.
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Chairman Cabaniss absent.
LAND AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Chairman Boyd advised that the Land and Building Committee had met concerning
Robert Boysaw's request to rent the Central Gym. It is recommended that the Town
not enter into agreement with Mr. Boysaw to allow him the use of the Gymnasium
unless:
A. that he furnishes a public liability insurance policy.
Robert
Boysaw's B. that he provides the Town Manager an outline of the curriculum to be taught
Request to indicating that written materials will be used, the number of students to
Use be taught, and the credentials of all instructors.
Central C. that Mr. Boysaw provide the objectives for the class; indicating what
Gym for benefits the students would receive from attending the class.
Electronic Chairman Boyd made a motion that the request for the use of Central Gym be
Class
denied, unless Mr. Boysaw provides the above three items, seconded by Councilman
Aust, and carried.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairman Graham had no report.
STREET COMMITTEE
Chairman Crawford had no report, however, requested an update on traffic con-
trol on Bob White Blvd.
Mr. McKeever advised we were making contact with the State Engineer in
Christiansburg to do a traffic count.
Mr. McKeever further advised that regarding the poles on Ward Lane, Appalachian
Power wants us to obtain the easements. Mr. McKeever feels we should notify Appal-
achian Power that we are going to widen the road and they will have to remove their
poles.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairperson Holston advised the Ordinance Committee had met September 22, 1983.
ORDINANCES The Committee has an ordinance that needs amended that will hold harmless the
TO BE
WRITTEN Commonwealth of Virginia against any loss or cost to highways and bridges from the
construction of utilities, from $1,000 to $10,000.
Chairperson Holston moved that the ordinance be amended to change sum from
$1000 to $10,000 and Mr. Moore instructed to change the ordinance, seconded by
Councilman Aust, and carried.
Chairperson Holston also advised they had discussed the proposed ordinance
on maintenance of open drainage facilities. This ordinance is the first step
in obtaining the revised map from the Federal Emergency Management Agency out-
lining the changes the Engineering Consulting firm has made in the flood plain.
Mr. Moore will write an ordinance regarding maintenance of open drainage
facilities and present to Council at the earliest date.
Chairperson Holston further stated there are several proposed changes in
Tbran's Zoning Ordinance. These changes were referred to Acting Town Manager
McKeever and Mr. Moore to prepare a report.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Chairman Aust had no report. He advised that 125 people attended the fire
school, with the State providing four trailers for various training activities.
Mr. McKeever advised that the Fire Parade was scheduled for October 13.
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September 27, 1983
This is the same night as the Chamber of Commerce dinner. Mr. McKeever has
requested Chief Hall to .move time to 6:00 p.m. from 7:00 p.m. but to date
it is not known whether Chief Hall can do this.
Councilman Aust complimented Mr. McKeever on his informative Administra-
RESOLUTION
EASEMENT
DENNIS R.
TURMAN
tive Report.
REPORT OF TOWN ATTORNEY
Mr. Moore presented and read a Resolution regarding a water line easement
that Dennis R. Turman requested Council to abandon line.
Councilman Graham moved that the Resolution abandoning the easement on
the Turman property be adopted, seconded by Councilperson Holston, and
carried on the following recorded vote:
John A.Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye
Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye
Earl D. Cabaniss - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye
C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye
T?FCl1T TTTT(1TT
WHEREAS, an old water line easement is shown on the plat of the
K. E. Harman Subdivision, dated March 28, 1936, and went through the
basement of the Leonard G. Turman home place, but has now been abandoned
and a new water line and easement have been placed at different locations
around said Turman home; and
WHEREAS, Dennis R. Turman, the present owner of Lots 1, 2, and 3 of the
Harman Subdivision, requested Council at its meeting on February 19,
1980, to abandon said line, which request was referred to the Land and
Buildings Committee, and thereafter J. E. Marshall, Town Manager, by
letter dated February 21, 1980, advised Dennir R. Turman that the Town
Attorney was to prepare the proper document for quit-claiming the Town
of Pulaski's rights in easements through that area, including the one
that Turman requested.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia, meeting in regular session on this 27th day of September,
1983, that it does hereby approve the abandonment of the easement here-
inafter described and directs the attorney for the Town to prepare a quit-
claim deed for abandonment of said Town's easement described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the northwestern boundary line
of Northwood Drive, North 59° 38' West 109.7 feet from the
intersection of Northwood Drive and old Route ~fll (old Lee
Highway); thence with the same call and degree 21.0 feet to
a point; thence North 23° 45' East 150.5 feet to a point;
thence South 61° 00' East 14 feet to a point; thence South
18° 20' West 115.0 feet to a point; thence South 30° 15' West
38.0 feet to the point of Beginning; and being shown in red
on a map prepared by the Engineering Department of the Town
of Pulaski and incorporated herein, made. a part hereof, and
recorded herewith, showing the easement. to run across Lots 1,
2 and 3 from the plat of the K.E. Harman Subdivision.
The Mayor shall execute the quit-claim deed when it is completed and
the Clerk of Council shall attest same, and the said deed shall be
delivered to Dennis R. Turman.
Mr. Moore further stated that Electricians, Plumbers, etc. request
that they be given some kind of stamp where they would not have to pay parking
meters where they were working in buildings, etc. while they were at work.
REPORT OF TOWN MANAGER
Mr. McKeever advised that the UDAG Grant requires us to be on the Federal
Flood Insurance Program as does the Economic Stimulus Grant. They are a little
less restrictive than HUD is; they will take a letter of intent from the Council
that Council is interested in getting back on the Flood Insurance Program.
They will allow the beneficiary of the Grant to obtain private insurance for
the interium just as long as their investment is covered. HUD will not allow
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this. In order to be on the UDAG Grant, we have to be on the Federal Flood
Insurance Program, but they will accept a Resolution or letter of intent from
the Council as part of the application process.
Councilman Boyd made a motion that Acting Town Manager Mr. McKeever be
authorized to write a letter of intent with all information needed in this letter
of intent, for us to get back on the Federal Flood Insurance Program, with
assistance from Town Attorney, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried.
Mr. McKeever advised he is in receipt of a petition from Downtown Merchants
Council suggesting that we raise the peddler's license fee to approximately
$200.00. We have begun to prepare a report on different methods of addressing
the problem. Report will be submitted at the earliest date with recommendations
to go to the Ordinance Committee.
Mr. McKeever stated the Gatewood Reservoir monument where a commerative
plaque has been attached has sustained a significant amount of damage over the past
few years from vandals in its present location. Because of the damage that it has
sustained and the potential for further damage, the rock was moved from its pre-
sent location to a more public location in the campground. All the public can
now see it.
Mayor Ratcliffe advised he had given Mr. Moore proposed legislation auth-
orizing the Town sales tax. Mayor of Marion has requested that we review.
At 10:30 p.m. Councilman Graham moved that Council adjourn, seconded by
Councilman Boyd, and carried.
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
0
APPROVED:
or