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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-07-84February 7, 1984 `5"15 rlinutes of the Regular fleeting of the Pulaski Town Council held February 7, 1984, 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. Pitchell, James t2. Neblett, C. E. Boyd, Jr., Ira S. Crawford, Alma H. Holston Absent: Andrew L. Graham, Jr,, Glen K. Aust Also present: Garnett Moore, Town Attorney D. E. McKeever, Town Manager Ruth A. I~arrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Eric Randall of the News Media Lincoln Baugh Vickie Futrell Tlieda Farmer Alan Groseclose Jack Gill Clyde Garrison Jerry Shumate 5 area citizens The invocation was given by Councilman Neblett. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 17, 1984, were approved as recorded, PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Ratcliffe advised that on the agenda as published, now was the ECONOMIC STIM. GRANT APPLI, time and place for the public hearing on the Economic Stimulus Grant appli- cation regarding construction of a shell building located between the ex- isting Coleman Furniture and Pulaski Furniture buildings to the East of Madison Avenue for use in the furniture manufacturing process as an Economic Stimulus Grant. Project is located in the 100-year flood plain. Pdo one spoke for or against this application. Mr. Jerry Shumate questioned what the level of the flood plain is, and he was advised by Mayor Patcliffe that it depended upon the location and this information was available through the Town's Engineering office. Mr. McKeever stated it would be one of the buildings tying Coleman Furniture and Pulaski Furniture together. Due to councilmember being delayed for meeting, Mayor Ratcliffe called for Committee reports before proceeding with hearing the public. UTILITIES COMMITTEE PERSONtdEL COP~Il`4ITTEE Chairman Johnston advised that in Play 1983, Council appointed P4r. D. E. BRD. OF DIR. McKeever to the Board of Directors for the Pdew River Regional Criminal Justice NR REGIONAL CRIMINAL Training Center, fie felt it appropriate to remove Mr. Mcl~eever, and so moved JUSTICE JOE WMS. to appoint Joe 4dilliams, Chief of Police, to this position, seconded by Councilperson Mitchell, and carried on the following recorded vote: I~ i~ February 7, 1984 +{ John A. Johnston - Aye- Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Absent Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Absent NRV DEVELOPt~NT Chairman Johnston stated that in October 1982, Council appointed Messrs. CORP. Earl Cabaniss, Wayne Carpenter, Roy D'Ardenne and Bob Wallace to the Pdew River Valley Development Corp., a non-profit development corporation set up by the P1ew River Valley Planning District Commission for small businesses. Since Mr. Cabaniss is no longer a member of Council, Chairman Johnston moved that Councilman James Neblett be appointed as the elected governmental official to this corporation, seconded by Councilperson Holston, and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Absent Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Abstain Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E, Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen F:. Aust - Absent At 4:14 p.m. Councilman Boyd arrived at meeting. PFRWTA BIDS Chairman Johnston gave an update on PFRWTA advising that bids were opened MAIN PULASKI PUMP STATION on the Main Pulaski Pump Station, contract 4A. The lowest bid was $700,000 less than engineering estimates. EnglisYi Construction Co., Altavista, VA, with a bid of $2,282,963 was the loco bidder. Contract 2 is 96% completed; 3A is 93% completed; contract 3B is over 50% completed and contract 5 is 37% completed, Mayor Ratcliffe advised that the Town is collecting revenue each month to pay for engineering and other phases of the project as we go along, and it is entirely possible that at the end of construction, we may not have to call on the people of Pulaski for a bond issue. Mayor Patcliffe further commended Mr. Garnett Moore on his success in securing all ttie easements for this project. RESOLUTION Mr. Moore presented and read resolution accepting the low bid of English LOW BID ENGLISIi CONS. Construction Co, and to recommend to the Peppers Ferry Authority that the COM. Authority award a contract for this project. Chairman Johnston made a motion to adopt resolution as read, seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Absent Pauline G. Mitchell.- Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Absent RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, as a member of the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority, is required to construct the Pulaski Main Pump Station (Contract 4A) force main line from said Pump Station to the Dublin plant and to pay the cost of design, right of way and construction; and February 7, 1984 ~~ ~~% WHEREAS, the Pulaski Main Pump Station designated Contract 4A - Pulaski Main Pump Station Job t1o. 10338, was let for bids which have been received and were opened on the 18tYi day of January, 1984, (a copy of said bid tabulation attached hereto for informational purposes); and WHEREAS, English Construction Company of Altavista, Virginia, with a bid of $2,282,963.00, was the low bidder for the con- struction of the aforementioned Contract No. 4A; and WYiEREAS, it is necessary for the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, to accept the low bid of English Construction Company and to recommend to the Peppers Ferry Authority that the Authority award a contract for this project, contingent upon approval by the Virginia State Water Control Board and the U.S. Environ- mental Protection Agency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on this 7th day of February, 1984, that: (1) the aforesaid low bid for Contract 4A in its entirety by English Construction Company of Altavista, Virginia, in the amount of $2,282,963 be, and the same is hereby ACCEPTED and the Town of Pulaski does further recommend to the Peppers Ferry Authority that the Authority award a contract for this project, contingent upon the approval by the Virginia State Water Control Board and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. C (2) The Town understands and agrees that the provisions of Section 2.2 of the User Agreement between the Town of Pulaski and the Peppers .Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority establishes design costs and certain otYier incidental costs in addition to the Contract 4A bid of English Construction Company in the amount of $2,282,963.00, and that in reference thereto it is further understood that the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority and the Town of Pulaski shall develop a payment schedule which will be mutually agreeable to the Authority and the Town for the payment of the local share of construction of the project. (3) It is further understood and agreed that the construction bid applies only to construction and is exclusive of construction management, resident inspection, soil testing and other associated fees which are also due and payable to the Authority by the Town. (4) The Town further gives assurance to Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority that such payments agreed upon are available and that said payments will be made to Peppers Ferry Authority on a timely basis. Sufficient certified copies of this Resolution shall be de- livered to the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage. ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 1984. Mayor Ratcliffe advised that on the agenda was P1r. Lincoln Baugh's request LINCOLN BAUGH'S APPEAL OF TOWN PLANNING COMM. to appeal the decision of the Town Planning Commission on his attempt to sub- divide Lots 7 and 8 of the Chaffin-Steger Subdivision lying in the Northeast section of the Town of Pulaski so that he could build a house on Lot jk7. In hearing from the citizens in this area, Mrs. Pauline Lyons stated the lot was not within zoning restrictions; lot is too small, it would devaluate her property, and it is rental property. Mrs. Betty Shepherd stated she felt it would devaluate her property, it is rental property, and it is not up to zoning standards. Mrs. Rita Slenker stated this would devaluate her property, it is not up to standards of that district, and it is rental property. ~~,~~ February 7, 1984 Mr. Lincoln Baugh addressed Council, stating house he plans to build would be as good or better than those in the ~reaand also it was not known at this time whether it would be rental property as he may sell the house. P4r. Baugh further spoke at length regarding layout of lots, lay of land, and plans for this construction, Pictures of area and copies of letters from area residents advising they had no objections were distributed to Council. Mr, Baugh referred to the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of December 12 and November 14, 1983. Councilman Boyd, a member of the Town Planning Commission, clarified the Planning Commission's November minutes, stating they were misleading the way they were presented, In the original presentation, r1r. Baugh led the Commission to believe there was no opposition in the neighborhood, however, in letters presented to the Commission, they found he did not have adjacent property owners, The adjacent property owners were notified by registered letter. If there had been no objections, there was a possibility they could work it out. The major problem with the resubdivision of Lot 7A is that it contains only 6,960 sq. ft. and it takes 10,000 sq, ft. to meet the zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission felt that it would not be the proper way to resub- divide this particular lot. The Planning Commission recommended that he build on Lot 8, Councilman Boyd further quoted from Town Engineer's memorandum of 11/1/83 Section 25-39, Lots, Frontage - of the Town Code requires each lot to front on a public street with a right-of-way of not less than 30 ft. Northwood and Gateway do not meet this requirement. Since this request is for a subdivision of lots already fronting on this street, it is felt that a variance would be needed for this section. Councilman Boyd further stated nothing would have to be changed if he built his house on Lot 8. Mr. Baugh advised that Lot 8 was not a good lot to build on. Council discussed this subject at length, with Councilperson Holston stating that Mrs. C, N. YYolston is not her mother-in-law; she is a cousin of her husband, LINCOLN BAUGH Councilman Boyd made a motion that this request be denied as it does REQUEST DENIED not meet the subdivision requirements, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - No Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Absent Pauline G. Plitchell - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Alma H. YYolston - No C. E, Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Absent February 7 , 1984 ~~"~~ Councilman Johnston moved that the Industrial Development Authority resolution be placed on agenda, seconded by Councilman Crawford, and carried. Mr. Alan Groseclose presented and read resolution of the Industrial ~, Development Authority concerning application of Jefferson Mills Division of Kahn & Feldman, Inc, for the issuance of the Authority's industrial develop- ment revenue bonds. Councilman Yleblett made a motion to adopt resolution as presented, seconded by Councilman Crawford, 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. - Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye Glen K. Aust - Absent Councilman Graham stated had he been in his seat, he would have voted aye. RESOLUTION IND. DEV. AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Authority of the Town of Pulaski, RESOLUTION Virginia (the Authority), has considered the application of Jefferson ADOPTED Mills Division of Kahn & Feldman, Inc., a Virginia corporation (the Company) for the issuance of the Authority's industrial de- velopment revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000 (the Bonds) to assist in the financing of the Company's ac- quisition and installation of additional machinery and equip- ment at its textile manufacturing facility (the Project) to be located at Valley and First Streets, S.W., Pulaski, Virginia, and has held a public hearing thereon on February 1, 1984; and WI~EREAS, the Authority has requested the Town Council (the Council) of Pulaski, Virginia (the Town), to approve the issuance of the Bonds to comply with Section 103 (k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended; and WHEREAS, a copy of the Authority's resolution approving ttie issuance of the Bonds, subject to terms to be agreed upon, a record of the public hearing and a "fiscal impact statement" with respect to the Project have been filed with the Town Council; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWP1 COUPICIL OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA: 1. The Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Industrial Development Authority of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, for the benefit of Jefferson Mills Division of Kahn & Feldman, Inc., to the extent required by Section 103 (k), to permit the Authority to assist in the financing of the Project. 2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds, as required by Section 103(k), does not constitute an endorsement of the Bonds or the creditworthiness of the Company, but, as required by Section 15.1-1380 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, the Bonds shall provide that neither the Town nor the Authority shall 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 Commonwealth, the Town nor the Authority shall be pledged thereto. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. P4r. Jeff Cotheran with the engineering firm of Dewberry & Davis con- tracted to build Cool Spring tank introduced himself to Council, and ex- pressed appreciation for their selection. ~~~~ February 7, 1984 POLLUTION APdD SANITATION COMMITTEE Chairperson Mitchell had no report. P.ECREATIOPd COP~IITTEE Chairman Pdeblett had no report, however, as a member of the Finance Committee, made a motion that the Town Treasurer be authorized to reimburse the General Fund for actual expenditures through December, 1983, appropriated from Revenue Sharing Funds in the following amounts and accounts: Account No. Description Amount 106-9340 Downtown Improvements 45.00 106-7005..02 Motor Vehicles & Equip.(Police radar) 1,495.00 106-7014.01 Street Improvements 7,874.59 105-7016 Professional Services 3,742.00 TOTAL $13,156.59 I ,I ~J Motion 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. - Absent Ira S, Crawford - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye Glen K, Aust - Absent LAND AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Chairman Boyd stated he was glad to hear that Appalachian Power Co. had issued a work order for the lights on Main Street, and should be com- pleted within 30 days. Mr. McKeever advised we had identified about 20 poles in downtown area; Main Street, Washington Avenue, and Jefferson Avenue. Chairman Boyd made a motion that D4ayor Ratcliffe be authorized to write a letter of commendation to place in Mr. Dan McKeever's personnel file on the work that he has done on the Economic Stimulus Grant that he helped us obtain for the Town of Pulaski; and further that a contribution of $25.00 CONTRIB.TO be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mark Batterson who helped AM, CANCER SOCIETY IN us tremendously with this grant. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, MEM. OF M. BATTERSON and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye James M. Pleblett - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Absent Ira S. Crawford - Abstain Alma H. Holston - Aye Glen K. Aust - Absent Councilmen Graham and Aust stated had they been in their seats, they would have voted aye to this motion. Mayor Ratcliffe stated that Senator Paul Trible had called last week to notify us that grant had been awarded to the Town of Pulaski. Senator Trible also named Mr. McKeever as being a substantial contributor to this LJ effort. Mayor Ratcliffe also stated Councilman Crawford had made a substantial contribution to this effort even though he could not vote. February 7, 1984 ~~ ~~ STREET COrR`1ITTEE Chairman Crawford advised the Street Committee had met and gave an update on the traffic light at Bob White and Memorial Drive. The State has agreed to put this light in for us and pay the total cost, $40,000; however, they cannot do this work until late 1984 or possibly early 1985. The Committee recommended that Mr. McKeever contact local Senators and Representatives to see if they cannot help us speed up the time table to get the State to install the light at an earlier date. The Committee sug- gested that street be widened down from Bob ~~udson's to the Shopping Center to give a turn lane. Chairman Crawford further advised that Committee had been working on the railroad Crossing on Commerce Street. Cost of installing automatic gates and flashing lights would be approximately $135,000 which would be prohibitive; and further the railroad company will not participate in this cost. The committee suggested that Mr. McKeever look into applying for Highway Safety funds to see if this project can be done. Chairman Crawford advised we had had a request from a merchant on Main Street for a reserved parking space in front of their business. The Com- mittee felt this was a problem with the downtown area now and the merchants are the ones that are actually doing the parking on Main Street, and not leaving spaces open for the customer s. Chairman Crawford further stated they would like to see Mr. McKeever talk to the Merchant's Council on this matter. It was the Street Committee's recommendation that this request be denied. Councilman Neblett made a motion to accept ttie Street Committee's recom- mendation and this request be denied, seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried. Chairman Crawford stated we had had our annual street inspection by the State Highway Department and the Town came out very well, with two suggestions being made by the State. 1) that on Rt. 11, we put edge of pavement lines, and 2) they recommended we do something about the cracks in our asphalt. The Town Manager will deal with these two suggestions. ORDIANCE COMMITTEE Chairperson IIolston had no report, however, Mr. Moore presented and I ICMA RESOLUTIOPd read a resolution regarding the International City Management Association ADOPTED Retirement Corporation plan for Town employees. Chairperson Holston made a motion to adopt resolution as read by Mr. Moore, seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried on the following recorded vote: f^j~~~ February 7, 1984 John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Absent Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Absent R E SOLUTIOPJ WHEREAS, the Employer, Town of Pulaski, Virginia, has employees rendering valuable ser vices; and GJHEREAS, the establishment of a deferred compensation plan for such employees will serve the interests of the Employer by en- abling it to provide reasonable retirement security for its em- ployees, by providing increased flexibility in its personnel management system, and by assisting in the attraction and re- tention of competent personnel; and WHEREAS, the Employer has determined that the establishment of a deferred compensation plan to be administered by the Inter- national City Management Association Retirement Corporation will serve the above objectives; and WHEP.EAS, the Employer desires that the investment of funds held under its deferred compensation plan be administered by the ICMA Retirement Corporation, as Trustee, with the understanding that such funds will be held by the ICMA Retirement Trust, a trust established by public employers for the purpose of repre- senting the interests of such employers with respect to the collective investment of funds held under their deferred com- pensation plans; P10GJ, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on this 7th day of February, 1984, that: The Employer adopts the deferred compensation plan, attached hereto as Appendix A, and appoints the ICMA Retirement Corpor- ation to serve as Administrator thereunder; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Employer hereby executes the ICMA Retirement Trust, attached hereto as Appendix B; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Employer hereby adopts the trust agreement, attached hereto as Appendix C, and appoints the ICMA Retirement Corporation as Trustee thereunder, and directs the ICr4A Retirement Corporation, as Trustee, to invest all funds held under the deferred compensation plan through the ICMA Retirement Trust as soon as is practicable; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Town Treasurer shall be the co- ordinator for this program and shall receive necessary reports, notices, etc, from the ICMA Retirement Corporation as Admini- strator, and shall cast, on behalf of the Employer, any re- quired votes under the program. Administrative duties to carry out the plan may be assigned to the appropriate departments. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage. ADDOPTED this 7th day of February, 1984. FED-AID HWY ACT OF 1973 ADOPTED Mr. P4oore presented and read a resolution regarding the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 that provides the State and local officials fix urban area boundaries for the purpose of capital project funding in the various Federally aided highway and transit programs. Chairperson Holston made a motion to adopt resolution as read by Mr. Moore, seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Absent Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Absent February 7 , 1984 ~~~+~? RE S GLUT I Oil 47HEREAS, the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 provides that State and local officials shall fix urban area boundaries for the pur- pose of capital project funding in the various Federally aided highway and transit programs; and WHEREAS, the said Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 further pro- vides that the State Highway Agency develop and periodically update the Federal-Aid Highway Systems on the basis of their anticipated functional usage, in cooperation with local of- ficials; and WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, approved the original functional classification of urban roadways in the Town area on October 21, 1975; and WHEREAS, due to the latest census update, and no additional changes in functional usage, revisions in the functional classifications are not necessary; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in P.egular Session on this 7th day of February, 1984, that: The Council concurs with the 1985-1990 update of the Federal- Aid Urban System in the Pulaski Town area, as developed by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the Town of Pulaski is authorized to sign this resolution certifying same, and the Clerk of Council attest same. ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 1984. FINANCE COP1i1ITTEE Chairman Graham absent. REPORT OF MAYOR Councilman Johnston made a motion that Mayor be authorized to prepare a resolution for our resigning Town Attorney, Mr. Moore, seconded by Council- man Neblett and carried. Councilman Neblett advised that election date for Council is May 1 and made a motion that regular Council Meeting date be changed from May 1st to May 2nd, seconded by Councilman Crawford, and carried on the following re- corded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G, ititchell - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye VA MAID REQUEST WAIVER OF LATE CHARGES ON WATER BILLS REPORT OF TOWN MANAGER Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye Alma YI. Holston - Aye Glen K. Aust - Absent Mr. McKeever stated that Virginia Maid, a Division of International Playtex, Inc., has requested that the Town of Pulaski waive all late penalties concerning its delinquent water bills. In the late summer and fall of 1983, Virginia Maid became aware that it was being charged late penalties for its late paying of their water bill. Virginia Maid's accounting procedure caused part of the problem. When they received the water bill, it was first sent to Mernphis, Tenn, for processing and then onto Dover, Del. where a check was ~~~~ February 7, 1984 finally drawn. This always caused a month's delay in paying the previous month's bill thus the late charges.. In reviewing the letter from Terry Wilkey, Plant Manager of Virginia Maid, he eluded to a communication break- down between Mr. Joseph Cunningham, Virginia Maid Plant Controller and Gary Cutlip, Treasurer for the Town of Pulaski. On October 3, 1983, Virginia Maid was notified in writing of the Town's position in this matter. Virginia Maid has now resolved their internal accounting procedures and we anticipate all payments to be made in a timely fashion. The late penalty has accelerated from approximately $200 in September to $2,400 in January. Late charges amount to $1,486.52. Mr. McKeever advised that the Staff feel that they followed policies as outlined by the Manager and Council and that the penalties were assessed in a proper and legal fashion. Councilman Neblett moved that the penalties assessed against Virginia Maid not be waived, seconded by Councilman Boyd. Councilperson Mitchell made a substitute motion that only the late charges in the amount of $1,486,52 be charged, seconded by Councilperson Holston. After discussion by Council, Councilperson Mitchell withdrew her motion, Councilman Boyd made a substitute motion that this subject be referred to the Finance Committee, with recommendations being brought back to the Council Meeting, seconded by Councilman Pdeblett and carried on the fol- lowing recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L, Graham, Jr. - Absent Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M, Neblett - Aye Alma H, Holston - Aye C. E, Boyd, Jr, - Aye Glen K, Aust - Absent APPALACHIAN 1~4r. McKeever stated that Appalachian Power currently leases parking POWER REQUESTS PERMISSIOPI space situated behind their building on Clain Street owned by A. Dow Owens. TO LEASE PARKING LOT Their current lease will expire in August, 1984, and they have requested ON 1ST ST. that they be permitted to lease the parking lot on First Street behind the Senior Center from the Town. Councilman Boyd made a motion that this matter be referred to the Lands and Building Committee, seconded by Councilman Crawford, and carried. Mr. McKeever advised the Finance Committee had met on January 24. The purchase of a micro computer was discussed and the computer company, Specialized Data Systems will come to the Town on February 15 at 4:00 p.m, to conduct a demonstration of this computer. The Committee also discussed the write off of delinquent taxes from its books that the state code says we can no longer legally collect. Dollar amounts of these taxes will be brought to next Council Meeting. February 7, 1984 ~''j ~~ Mr. McKeever also advised the Town offices would be closed Monday, February 20, 1984, in observance of Washington's Birthday. At 6:12 p.m., Councilman Boyd made a motion to adjourn, seconded by L 1 ~I Councilman Crawford, and carried, Attest: ~.~~ ~~t_ Clerk of Council APPROVED: ` Mayor