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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-83November 1, 1983 ~~ ~~ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held November 1, 1983, at 4:00 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, James M. Neblett, C. E. Boyd, Jr., Andrew L. Graham, Jr., Ira S. Crawford, Alma H. Holston, Glen K. Aust Also present: Garnett Moore, Town Attorney D. E. McKeever, Acting Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey of the news media Thornton G. Wampler Thomas J. McCarthy, Jr. Vickie Futrell The invocation was given by Councilman Graham. Mayor Ratcliffe welcomed visitors to meeting. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 18, 1983, and Minutes of Special Meeting of October 17, 18, and 22, 1983, were approved as recorded. Mr. Thomas J. McCarthy, Jr. Counsel, Pulaski County. Industrial Development Authority, presented and read a Resolution to be adopted by Pulaski Town Council concurring with the Inducement Resolution adopted on October 7, 1983, by the Industrial Development Authority of Pulaski County related to the financing of a furniture manufacturing and warehouse facility, Pulaski Furniture. Councilman Graham made a motion to adopt Resolution as presented, seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye James M. Neblett - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Abstain Alma H. Holston - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Councilman Crawford abstained as he is a member of Management of Pulaski Furniture Co. Resolution of The Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia WHEREAS, on October 7, 1983, the Industrial Development Authority of Pulaski County (the Authority) adopted an inducement resolution (the INDUSTRIAL Inducement Resolution) authorizing the issuance of its bonds to finance, DEVELOP. among other things, the acquisition and renovation by Pulaski Furniture AUTHORITY Corporation of a funiture manufacturing and warehouse facility (the Facility) RESOLUTION located within the boundaries of the Town of Pulaski, Pulaski County, _ _ Virginia (the Town); and PULASKI FURN. WHEREAS, the Town has created an industrial development authority pursuant to the Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act of Virginia (the Act); and WHEREAS, under Section 15.1-1378 of the Act, the concurrence of the Town Council of the Town (the Council) with the Inducement Resolution is required as a condition of the financing of the Facility by the Authority; and r III III ~J WHEREAS, a copy of the Inducement Resolution has been filed with the Council; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA: 1. The Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, hereby concurs with the Inducement Resolution adopted on October 7, 1983, by the Industrial Development Authority of Pulaski County, relating, among other things, to the financing of a furniture manufacturing and warehouse facility located within the boundaries of the Town and County of Pulaski, to the extent required by Section 15.1-1378 of the Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act of Virginia, to permit the Authority to assist in the financing of the Facility. ~~~;~~ November 1, 1983 2. Concurrence with the Inducement Resolution, as required by Section 15.1-1378, does not constitute. an endorsement of the Bonds or the credit- worthiness of the Company, but, as required by Section 15.1-1380 of the Act,. the Town shall not be obligated to pay the Bonds or the interest thereon or other costs incident thereto except from the revenues and moneys pledged therefor, and neither the faith or credit nor the taxing power of the Town shall be pledged thereto. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. ADOPTED this 1st day of November, 1983, by recorded vote of Council. Mayor Ratcliffe advised that as published this was the time and place for PUBLIC HEAR- scheduled public hearing on the Community Improvement Grant application for ING- Comm. Cool S rin s ro ect. There were no comments from the Impr. Grant p g p ~ public, for or against, Application the locating of the water/sewer lines in the flood plain area, or any alterna- Cool Springs tives for location. Councilman Neblett moved that Acting Town Manager be authorized to proceed with grant,. 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 James M. Neblett - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Ratcliffe called for Council Committee Reports. NOMINATING COMMITTEE UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Johnston advised that the Personnel Committee had reviewed the Personnel Policy Manual. Mr. Moore will review this policy with changes that have been made. Mr. Moore advised an Ordinance should be prepared adopting this policy with. indication in Ordinance that certain minor changes may be made by adoption of an appendix to it. Chairman Johnston further requested Council's suggestions to this manual before next Council Meeting. Councilman Graham made a motion to put the Personnel Policy Manual on agen- da for next meeting for consideration, seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried. POLLUTION AND SANITATION COMMITTEE Chairperson Mitchell had no report.. RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett had no report. LAND AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Chairman Boyd had no report,. however, requested that Mr. McKeever have the grass pulled out of the walk on Main St. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Graham advised the Finance Committee had met on October 25, 1983. Chairman Graham moved that $700.00 be appropriated from the General Fund Unappropriated Surplus to Account No. 1102-7002, Furniture and Fixtures, for Clerk of Council typewriter, seconded by Councilman Boyd and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham Jr. -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye s, November 1, 1983 ~4 V " I i ~l ~J Chairman Graham moved that this $700.00 and previously budgeted Revenue Sharing Expenditure Account 106-7002.02, $1,000.00, Furniture and Fixtures, for a $1,700.00 typewriter for the Clerk of Council be approved for expenditure, seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Chairman Graham moved that previously budgeted Revenue Sharing Expenditure, Account 106-7002.01 Furniture and Fixtures in the amount of $800.00 be approved for expenditure to purchase a typewriter for the Treasurer's Office, seconded by Council- man Boyd and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Chairman Graham advised that in the budget, we have $7,000 to purchase a new unmarked police vehicle. The Town Manager and Police Department have determined that they wish to change appropriation from purchasing a police vehicle to purchase radio equipment and install a generator. Mr. McKeever advised we needed to install a generator and radio base station to insure radio contact and we are in need of a new radar unit. Chairman Graham advised the base station and antenna would cost $2,500, and $2,500 for the outside generators. Chairman Graham moved that $5,000.00 of previously budgeted Revenue Sharing Account 106-7005.02 Motor Vehicle and Equipment, be reappropriated to Account 106-7003 Communication Equipment for the purchase and installation of a base station at the Municipal Building and be approved for expenditure, seconded by Councilperson Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Chairman Graham moved that $1,600.00 of previously budgeted Revenue Sharing Account 106-7005.02 Motor Vehicle and Equipment originally budgeted for an unmarked police car be reclassified for the purpose of purchasing a new radar unit for the Police Department, and approved for expenditure, seconded by Councilman Boyd and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Councilman Aust moved that $6,000.00 be appropriated to Account No. 3201-7006, Training Center Grant for the Fire Department, to purchase two (2) used house trailers to convert into four (4) classrooms and approve for expenditure. Councilman Boyd stated the concern the Finance Committee had was the upkeep and maintenance on these two trailers. Councilman Aust advised that water and sewer were already at trailer site, with Councilman Graham advising we were not utilizing the Armory for training now. After considerable discussion, motion was seconded by Councilperson Mitchell and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Ay.e Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - No Ira S. Crawford - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye t~rJ~1 November 1, 1983 Councilman Boyd requested that Mr. McKeever check with Chief Hall to see if there are suggestions of a fee being charged for some of the Fire training that we are involved in, as we are the hub for the fire training in .Southwest Virginia. He further stated he felt we should be reimbursed for some of the expenditures that we are incurring on this training. Chairman Graham stated that Finance Committee had discussed tables for the National Guard Armory and Town Manager is to secure additional information before replacing these tables. Chairman Graham advised that the YMCA had made a request for utility tax exemption. YMCA REQUEST Councilman Boyd made a motion that we do not grant exemptions from FOR UTILITY utility taxes to the YMCA, with a letter being sent to the YMCA on this TAX EXEMPT. DENIED decision, seconded by Councilman Aust, and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye STREET COMMITTEE Chairman Crawford had no report,. however, advised that they do have several pending projects which they hope to have resolved by the next Council Meeting. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairperson Holston had no report, however, stated a letter had been received from Mr. Sidney Clower advising that the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors had been requested by the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce and the Pulaski I~ I II~ ~~J PTEDNDLEgER~S & Merchant's Council to consider instigation of a program to regulate peddlers ~E~DpKS T and itinerant vendors. The Board is of the opinion that any action which it BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS I Flood Plain 1 takes on this matter should be harmonious with actions taken by the two town councils. Mr. McKeever advised he was not in receipt of letter, however, he had dis- cussed this with Mr. Clower. They are working together on determining fee struc- ture, those allowed and those exempt. Fee will probably be increased commensu- rate with what the county creates. Mr. McKeever further stated that hopefully it can be brought back to Ordinance Committee this month. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Chairman Aust had no report, but wanted to compliment the Public Works Department on work done on Alum Spring Road and bridge. REPORT OF TOWN ATTORNEY Mr. Moore presented and filed with the Council a certified copy of the Order dated October 31, 1983, entered in the Circuit Court of Pulaski County appoint- ing Mr. Ernest T. Painter and Mr. R. David Warburton for another term to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Councilperson Holston moved that the order be received and filed, seconded by Councilman Boyd and carried. Mr. Moore requested an Executive Session regarding land purchase, Peppers Ferry and N & W Railway. REPORT OF TOWN MANAGER Mr. McKeever distributed copies of maps illustrating Flood Plain changes 1978 versus 1983. There has been a slight decrease in the actual level of the water, and boundaries of flood plain have significantly dropped. Much of the property has been changed from floodway to 100 year flood. This makes a signi- ficant change in terms of new construction or remodeling property. Before the ~j~'~ November 1, 1983 1 ~:.~1 Urban Development Action Grant can be approved, we have to be certified onto the Flood Insurance Program. Mr. McKeever advised he is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and HUD to try to resolve and hasten their decisions. A sample ordinance will be sent to Mr. McKeever and Town Attorney Mr. Moore will review, and before ordinance can be adopted, public hearings have to be held. GATEWOOD Mr. McKeever advised we had been in contact with the United States Forest RESERVOIR Service in reference to a special use permit where we impound water at Gatewood Reservoir. There is approxiamtely 52 acres where we impound water up onto U.S. Forest Service property. The permit was first issued in February, 1961, at no charge, and in March, 1983, we were notified that through the Federal Land Policy and Management Act that the Federal government was now going to charge us for the use of this property. The first year the charge will be approximately $813.00 with. no guarantee that this charge will remain .the same. The regulation changed states that a state or local government is exempt from paying any charges "excluding municipal utilities and cooperatives whose principal source of revenue from the authorized use is customer charges." Two alternatives which may qualify the Town for a full or partial fee waiver: 1) Land exchange-the Town would exchange land worth an equal value to that owned by the Forest Service where water is impounded. This would mean that the Town now owns the land where the water is impounded and. would never have to pay a fee; or 2) Special Account - the Town would create a special account whereby the revenue earned is returned to maintain the facility. This may qualify the Town for full or partial fee waiver. BRIDGES/ Councilman Johnston moved that this be referred to the Land and Building STREETS Committee, seconded by Councilperson Holston and carried. Mr. McKeever further stated that the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation has advised that they will soon be selecting a consultant for engineering information concerning the replacement of the West Main Street Bridge, Johnson Street Bridge and the Altoona Street Bridge. This study could begin as early as January, 1984. They offered an alternative to replacing the Johnson Street Bridge. They suggest abandoning the Johnson Street Bridge and constructing a connecting right of way between Main Street and Johnson Street, with federal funds used to construct this connector. Councilman Boyd moved this subject be referred to the Street .Committee, seconded by Councilman Aust and carried. Mr. McKeever advised that the Annual Virginia Municipal League meeting would be held Wednesday, December 7, 1983, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hotel Roanoke. Council was reminded to forward their registration forms to Mr. McKeever. Councilman Boyd moved that a public hearing to consider the application for TAXI CAB permits for license for taxi cabs for the year 1984 be scheduled for the Regular HEARING SCHEDULED Council Meeting on December 6, 1983, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. Mr. McKeever stated the Town Offices would be closed Friday, November 11, 1983, in observance of Veterans Day. Councilman Boyd made a motion that Council go into Executive Session under Section 2.1-344 of the Code of Virginia, for the purpose of a legal matter and a personnel matter, seconded by Councilman Aust and carried. At 5:40 p.m. Council went into Executive Session. At 6:25 p.m., Council returned to Regular Session. NEW RIVER Mayor Ratcliffe advised the Town Engineering Department had prepared a topogra- VALLEY AIRPORT Phical map of a section of the runway of .New River Valley Airport that is unsafe for landing certain types of aircraft. A copy of drawing will be sent to Bill Weddle, Director of FAA in Washington, and if they do not give financing this year, ~U~;~~ November 1, 1983 the participating towns and cities should do the repairs. Mayor Ratcliffe asked if Council were willing to pay their proportional share of this repair. Council felt it would need to know total cost, matter investigated fully and then be brought back to Council. At 6:27 p.m., Councilperson Holston made motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilperson Mitchell, and carried. APPROVED: Attest: ,~.~c ~- .,~.~ Clerk of Council Mayor 1