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Home My WebLink About11-17-83November 17, 1983 ~~;JJ Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held November 17, 1983, at 5:00 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. Nebelett, 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 and Eric ?~andall of the news media Vickie Futrell The invocation was given by Councilman Boyd. ............ ..._............. ............ . WAIVER OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING 1 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 5:00 p.m., on the 17th day of November, 1983, for the purpose of appointing a Town Manager, and any other business that may legally come before the Council. WITNESS our signatures this 17th day of November, 1983. /_ _ / 5 Mayor Ratcliffe advised we had on the agenda a request to appoint members to an ad hoc committee for a joint study by the Town of Pulaski, Town of Dublin, and the County of-the peddlers itinerant merchant's license. Personnel Chairman Johnston moved-that Councilman Glen Aust be appointed memtaer at large for the Town, and Mr. Marvin "Bud" Webb appointed as citizen representative for this committee, contingent on Mr. Webb obtaining ratification from his employer. Motion was 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 James M. Neblett - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Bovd. Jr. - Ave _ Glen K. Aust - Ave ~ _ ~~ ~'~ November 17, 1983 Mayor Ratcliffe advised this Special Council Meeting was called to consider the appointment of a Town Manager. Councilman Neblett moved that Council go into Executive Session in accordance with Section 2.1-344 of the Code of Virginia on a personnel matter, seconded by Councilman Crawford and carried. Councilman Boyd voted no to this motion. At 5:05 p.m. Council went into Executive Session. At 5:35 p.m. Council returned to Special Session. Councilman Crawford moved that Daniel E. McKeever be appointed to the position of Town Manager for the Town of Pulaski, seconded by Councilman Boyd. Councilman Graham made a motion to close nominations, seconded by Councilman Crawford. Motion failed due to lack of majority on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - No Pauline G. Mitchell - No James M. Neblett - No C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Mayor Ratcliffe asked for further nominations, with Councilperson Holston making a motion nominating John Campbell for the position of Town Manager, seconded by Councilperson Mitchell. Councilman Crawford stated Mr. McKeever had done a super job since assuming the position of Acting Town Manager in August. Councilman Boyd stated Mr. McKeever had showed leadership and was proud of the job he had seen him do while Acting Town Manager. Councilperson Holston stated that Mr. Campbell had more expertise in engineering, finance, and public relations. Councilperson Holston also stated that Mr. Campbell was a planner and had more experience. Councilman Aust stated he had seen Mr. McKeever's leadership and decision making and he felt this has been needed for several years by the Town of Pulaski. Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Alma H. Holston - No Glen K. Aust - Aye Mr. Moore explained that Council would be polled by Clerk asking Council- members Campbell or McKeever and each Councilmember would desig nate how. they would vote. D.E. McKeever Mr. Dan McKeever was appointed Town Manager of the Town of Pulaski by the APPOINTED following recorded vote: TOWN MANAGER John A. Johnston - Campbell Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -McKeever Pauline G. Mitchell -Campbell Ira S. Crawford - McKeever James M. Neblett - McKeever Alma H. Holston - Campbell C. E. Boyd, Jr. - McKeever Glen K. Aust - McKeever Councilman Graham made a motion that it be unanimous, seconded by Councilman Crawford, and so carried. Mr. McKeever stated he hoped he could please all of Council and that we have some direction that we can go in now, and he wanted to take them in that direction. Councilperson Mitchell advised that she could work with either man, and that Mr. McKeever had worked well with her. Mayor Ratcliffe stated we had two outstanding candidates for this position to select from and it had been a difficult task. PEPPERS Mayor Ratcliffe stated that in last Council Meeting, the location change on FERRY Contract 3 was discussed. He is in receipt of confirmation from John Olver that CONT. 3 LOCATION the construction has been started, and there will be a savings, amount. not known CHANGE at this time. The chan e on White Motor Co. g property is being. utilized and route crossing Joe Hardy's property is as originally designed. Mayor Ratcliffe advised he had an inquiry .from Pulaski Furniture officials PULASKI regarding progress on the $57,500 loan since we had the Attorney General's opinion. FURNITURE He was advised that if Town Council could not cooperate in securing the loan, they LOAN PROGRESS would like to know at earliest possible date. Mayor Ratcliffe further stated 1 November 17, 1983 I 'Y1 that Mr. McKeever had been working with the Pulaski Industrial Authority in order to try to bring about a decision from them, and we are pursuing in order to give Pulaski Furniture an answer at the earliest possible date. Mr. McKeever advised that the Governor was going to announce the State Grant before Thanksgiving. At 5:50 p.m. Councilman Boyd moved that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. APPROVED: ayor Att~~t: i i ,~ / Clerk of Council 1