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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-84I ~~~ April 17, 1984 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held April 17, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. Hercules Request to close Vine & Plant Sts. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliffe, presiding Councilmembers: John A. Johnston, C. E. Boyd, Jr., Andrew L. Graham,Jr., Ira S. Crawford, Alma H. Holston, Glen K. Aust Absent Pauline G. Mitchell, James M. Neblett Also present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney D. E. McKeever, Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee A. Lindsey and Eric Randall of the News Media Tom McCarthy Patsy Whitaker Mr. Cox Vicki Futrell J. R. Whitehurst 5 area citizens The invocation was given by Councilman Aust. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 2, 1984, and Special Meeting of April 9, 1984, were approved as recorded. The request by Hercules, Inc. to close a section of Vine Street and all of Plant Street was discussed. Councilman Johnston expressed concern of the possible environmental impact that situation may have on residents in area, in the placing of ponds too near residences in the area. He questioned if Hercules could give strong assurance that ponds would not go in. Mr. McCarthy advised that Hercules could put ponds in whether the road was closed or not. He further advised that the Mayor had talked with Hercules with regard to their intentions, and there are no intentions with regard to the street that will remain open to put ponds close to that area which would place them close to the Gravely home. The back. property may lend itself to this but not next to the unidentified street. Miss Whitaker and Mr. Cox again expressed opposition to closing of this street; stating it would devalue their property and they had no security that ponds would not be put in. Councilman Boyd made a motion that a portion of Vine Street which lies between Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 in Block 5 of the T. W. Kersey Subdivision and all of Plant Street be closed in public interest and due to the upkeep and main- tenance of this street, seconded by Councilman Grahm, and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston Pauline G. Mitchell James M. Neblett C. E. Boyd, Jr. By written statement frog would have voted "No" to - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye - Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye - Absent Alma H. Holston - No - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye n Councilperson Mitchell, she advised she this motion, had she been in her seat. Councilperson Holston stated that since motion stated public interest, she was voting N,o. Mayor Ratcliffe advised that next on the agenda was the Contract with the County concerning sewage treatment. Mr. McKeever advised this contract is now being reviewed by the County and they have not made a determination on it yet. April 17, 1984 ~~~~ Mr. J. R. Whitehurst, Division Manager of Appalachian Power Co., addressed Council in support of good government. Mrs. Vicki Futrell advised Council that "We have it Made in Virginia" promotion would be kicked off Monday, April 23. The first official function will be Thursday April 26, 1984, 6:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge with featured guest Dr. Betty Diener. Council was invited to attend; and Mayor Ratcliffe will write joint proclamation with Town of Dublin and Pulaski County officially proclaiming April 23 through June 1 "We Have it Made in Virginia" observance. As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Ratcliffe called for Council Committee reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Chairman Johnston advised the County had discovered some breaks in their lines running from the High School and White Motor Co. through the Critzer Pump Station to our treatment plant. These lines will be T.V.'ed to locate possible breaks. The Town has a line in this area running from Long Airdox to the Critzer Pump Station, approximately 1,200 feet of clay pipe and some of it is cast iron pipe. To T.V. our line of clay piping, cost would be $1,098. Smoke test would be made of line on 4/17/84. Lines to Chairman Johnston made a motion to authorize Town Manager and Town Engineer be TV'ed using their best judgment and that of our Engineer, Mr. Olver, if some of line To Sew- does need to be looked at by the crew in the area, that we authorize them to spend age Plant some money from sewer fund, from $1,000 and $1,500, 90G/f t., seconded by Councilman Boyd and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Paulien G. Mitchell -Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Body, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Chairman Johnston requested guidance in selection of replacement for Mr. Bane's position. Councilperson Holston moved that we advertise in local newspapers for Director Advertising of Recreation. Motion died for lack of a second. Dir. of Recreation Councilman Boyd felt we should properly advertise as we had with other positions. Councilman Graham advised Recreation Committee had met and they. have requested they have some input in this matter. Councilman Boyd made a motion that Town Manager be authorized to do the proper advertising in local newspapers and magazines which he thinks is appropriate for the vacancy of Town Recreation Director, with closing date of May 18, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Recreation Commission Chairman is to be invited to sit in on the selection of the Director of Recreation, with Council .making the final decision. Councilman Graham moved that Town Attorney prepare proper resolution reappointing Messrs. E. C. Gibson and Frank Vass to the Industrial Development Authority, seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye ~~~ j April 17, 1984 POLLUTION AND SANITATION COMMITTEE Chairperson Mitchell absent. RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett absent. LAND AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Chairman Boyd had no report. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Graham had no report, however, suggested we have a committee talk with the Board of Supervisors regarding the sales tax problem. SALES Chairman Graham made a motion that Councilmen Aust, and Boyd, Mayor Ratcliffe TAX and Mr. McKeever contact the Board of Supervisors and discuss this, seconded by Councilman Johnston, and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Mayor Ratcliffe will set up date for this meeting. Mr. McKeever advised our audit should be delivered this week. STREET COMMITTEE Contract awarded STREET PAVING Chairman Crawford advised that Council had bid tabulation for the 1984 street paving project for the Town. Bids were received April 13, 1984, from Adams Construc- tion Co., H. D. Crowder & Son, and APAC, Inc the low bidder. with APAC, Inc. of Danville, VA being Chairman Crawford made a motion that contract be awarded to APAC, Inc. at $29.40/ ton seconded by Councilperson Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye ~., Mr. McKeever advised paving will be done from traffic medium on Route 11, North, all the way to the Town limits. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairperson Holston presented Council with a Resolution honoring the Pulaski Chess Teams where they won first in the State of Virginia, and moved adoption of Resolution as presented, seconded by Councilman Johnston and carried on the following recorded vote: Chess Team John A. Johnston - Aye Resolution 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 Councilperson Mitchell and Councilman Neblett stated they would have voted "Aye" had they been in their seats. Chairperson Holston wanted Resolution to be presented as we did last year, where it was presented individually to team players. Councilman Johnston is to determine actual number of team players to be honored. Mr. McKeever is to notify Councilperson Holston when number is received. Chairperson Holston scheduled an Ordinance Committee meeting, to be held jointly with the Personnel Committee, on May 8, 1984, at 5:00 p.m. to review the Mobile Home Ordinance and the Personnel Policy. R F C(1T.TTT T(1TT WHEREAS, on the weekend of March 3, 1984, the Virginia Chess Federation did sponsor the Virginia State Scholastic Chess Championships at Norfolk, VA and, April 17, 1984 ~~~~ WHEREAS, area chess teams from Northwood Elementary School, The Pulaski Middle School, Critzer Elementary School, and Pulaski County High School competed in said tournament and succeeded in winning 39 of sixty-one trophies awarded, with Northwood Elementary School winning the primary competition, and Pulaski Middle School and Critzer Elementary School being co-champions in the elementary section, and Pulaski Middle School's eighth graders taking first place in the junior high section with their sixth graders taking second place, and Pulaski County High School taking first place in the senior high section; and; WHEREAS, Pulaski area teams have now won nineteen straight team championships in the state; and, WHEREAS, the participation of each Chess Team Player, Coach and Staff Member is worthy of honor, not only for the successes achieved, but also for the hard work and effort that was involved in their competition; and, WHEREAS, the participation by these teams involved a fine performance by all involved as ambassadors and representatives of the Pulaski area, bringing credit to the Town of Pulaski and this area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia., meeting in Regular Session on April 17, 1984, that it wishes to and hereby does express its congratulations to the Teams, Players, Coaches and Staff Piembers for their very fine performance in the aforesaid Virginia State Scholastic Chess Championships and it thanks them publicly for their representation not only of their schools but also of all citizens of the area. ADOPTED THIS 17th DAY OF APRIL, 1984. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Chairman Aust had no report, however, a meeting has been scheduled Thursday to meet with Town Attorney on the Peddler's Ordinance and this will be presented to the Peddler's Committee. REPORT OF TOWN MANAGER Mr. McKeever advised the proposed Airport Commission Budget was presented AIRPORT at the March 20, 1984, meeting, and as a reminder this must be approved by BUDGET Council. Mr. McKeever further advised the Landfill was inspection on March 22, 1984, and received an unsatisfactory rating. The major reason for the unsatisfactory LANDFILL rating was the breakdown of Town's equipment during this time. All items addressed have been completed or are being completed, by April 30th. Mr. McKeever stated we had correspondence from John Olver providing a recalculation of acceptable levels of total dissolved solids (TDS) and chlorides which will be permitted to be discharged into Peppers Ferry facility. The recal- culation is based on start-up figures as opposed to the maximum flow of 2.611 MGD. As such, the pounds per day available to Hercules should be based on start- up figures. Councilman Graham moved this subject be referred to the Utility Committee, seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried. Mr. McKeever advised Clean-Up Week has been scheduled to begin April 23, 1984, and run through May 5, 1984. Mr. McKeever advised he had obtained the energy cost at Calfee Park for F/Y 1983-84 as follows: Electricity August - February $3,515.09 Phone August - February 623.02 Other costs are manpower, maintenance and building and ground improvement. During baseball season, electricity runs approximately $1,000/month. ~V~6 April 17, 1984 Mr. McKeever stated the Town Engineer has determined the property owner for undeveloped land on the north side of Peak Creek along Dora Highway. We will communicate with the owner in order to obtain permission to make creek channel improvements. We are also communicating with the Norfolk and Western Railroad concerning land surrounding their trestle. Mr. McKeever also advised we were in the process of advertising vacancies on Town Committees/Commissions. Public Hearing on mobile home application of Kenneth E. Meadows to place a mobile home at 1026 Garner Avenue was discussed and date of May 15, 1984, was decided upon, however, Council did not take action on scheduling this public hearing. At 8:30 p.m., Councilman Graham made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Crawford and carried. APPROVED: ay ATTEST: Clerk of Council