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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-19-84~~~~ June 19, 1984 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held June 19 1984 at 7:OO p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliffe, presiding Councilmembers: John A. Johnston, James M. Neblett, C. E. Boyd, Jr. Andrew L. Graham, Jr., Ira S. Crawford, Alma H. Holston, Glen K. Aust Absent: Pauline G. Mitchell Also present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney D. E. McKeever, Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey Lincoln Baugh Jim Neighbors Mary Lou Copenhaver Nick Glenn Vicki Futrell John Hager 17 area citizens The invocation was given by Councilman Graham. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 1984, and the minutes of the LINCOLN BAUGH APPEAL OF PLANNING COMM. DECISION special meeting of June 12, 1984, were approved as recorded. Mr. Terwilliger advised that on the subject of Lincoln Baugh's appeal of resubdivision application, sometime ago he was consulted by Mr. Baugh and there might be a conflict of interest that was waived by Mr. Laymon who has represented Mr. Baugh in the past and by Mr. Eley who is representing area people on the other side. This consultation regards the original application filed some time ago. Also, Mr. Eley was unable to attend this session as he had been out of Town until this date and had another commitment at the time of this Council Meeting. Mr. Eley had requested a continuation until next meeting. Councilman Boyd moved this matter be delayed until the July 3, 1984, meeting, seconded by Councilman Crawford and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Absent 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 Mayor Ratcliffe advised that next on agenda was the adoption of the 1984-85 1984-85 BUDGET budget and that a public hearing was held June 12, 1984. There were no recommend- ed changes to the budget from the public. Councilman Neblett moved that Resolution as presented and read by Mr. Ter- williger be adopted approved the 1984-85 budget, seconded by Councilman Boyd. Mr. McKeever advised the significant changes in budget in terms of revenue were 5~ real estate tax increase, a $1.00 increase on refuse rates for residential customers, 47~ increase for commercial customers, and an increase in landfill fees for large trucks of $5.00. This increases our General Fund revenue from $2,457,363 to $2,672,813. Also we made several budget cuts - some contributions to service agencies were eliminated or reduced, eliminated some expenditures in Public Works in that some positions that were vacant were eliminated. This reflects in the General Fund for approximately $30,000 reduction. There were reductions in the Water Fund and increased expenditures for street improvements for sidewalk, curb and gutter. Recorded vote on adoption of Resolution as follows: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Absent James M. Neblett - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Alma H. Holston - No Glen K. Aust - Aye [] L' June 19, 1984 I ~'~i~ A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1984 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1985 WHEREAS, the Town Manager of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia did present to the Finance Committee of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, a pro- posed Town budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984 and ending June 30, 1985; and, Li WHEREAS, said Finance Committee, together with other members of the Town Council, did met and review and revise said proposed budget, and did finalize a proposed budget for said fiscal year, to be used for informational and planning purposes only, pursuant to Section 15.1-160 et. seq. of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended; and, WHEREAS, a brief synopsis of Committee was published as prescr RESOLUTION public hearing to be held on June ADOPTING BUDGET WHEREAS, a public hearing on 1984, by the Town Council meeting said budget as proposed by the Finance ibed by law, together with a notice of 12, 1984, and, said proposed budget was held on June 12, in special session; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, that said proposed budget BE AND HEREBY IS APPROVED as the Budget for the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985, in accordance with Section 15.1-160, et. seq. of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that as in accordance with said Code, this budget is for informative and fiscal planning purposes only, and in no event shall this approval be deemed an appropriation. Moreover, no money shall be paid out or become available to be paid out for any contemplated expenditure unless and until there has first been made an annual, semiannual, quarterly or monthly appropriation for such contemplated expenditure by this Town Council. 1 General Fund Enterprise Funds Internal Services Cemetery Trust Fund Revenue Sharing Fund Grand Total This RESOLUTION shall be effective upon its adoption. ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 1984, by recorded vote of Council. General Fund Enterprise Funds Internal Services Cemetery Trust Fund Revenue Sharing Fund Grand Total TOWN OF PULASKI 1984-85 BUDGET SUMMARY REVENUES EXPENDITURES $2,630,030.00 2,457,620.00 74,753.00 11,500.00 305,120.00 $5,479,023.00 $2,630,030.00 2,457,620.00 74,753.00 2,800.00 281,349.00 $5,446,552.00 Mr. Terwilliger presented an Ordinance changing real estate property tax to .33 for each $100.00 appraised value and personal property tax at $2.75 for each $100.. of assessed value. Councilman Neblett so moved adoption of Ordinance as presented, seconded by ORDINANCE REAL Councilman Graham and carried on the following recorded vote: ESTATE & PERSONAL John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye PROPERTY Pauline G. Mitchell - Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye TAX James M. Neblett - Aye Alma H. Holston - No INCREASE C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye ~6L~~' June 19, 1984 AN ORDINANCE. TO FIX THE TAX RATE ON REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION WITHIN AND BY THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA, FOR THE TAXABLE YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1984 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1984, AND FOR EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, UNTIL OTHERWISE CHANGED BY APPROPRIATE ACTION OF COUNCIL BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on June 19, 1984, that the Tax Rate for Real and Personal Property ORDINANCE subject to Taxation, within and by the Town, BE AND HEREBY IS FIXED as follows: TAX RATE-REAL/ PERSONAL (1) The tax rate for the taxable year beginning January 1, 1984, and ending PROPERTY December 31, 1984, and for each year thereafter until otherwise changed by appro- priate action of the Council, shall be as follows: (a) Upon all real property subject to a local tax levy, within and by said Town of Pulaski, Virginia, shall be at the rate of thirty-three cents ($0.33) for each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional part thereof, of the appraised value of said property. (b) Upon personal property and all other property subject to a local tax levy, within and by said Town of Pulaski, Virginia, and upon all other proper- ty where there are no special tax levies on a specific category of property, shall be at the rate of Two Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($2.75) for each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) of assessed value of said taxable property. (2) That all the Tax raised by the taxes herein imposed shall become a part of the General Fund of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, and be used for governmental expenditures and obligations and for such other lawful purposes of the Town as authorized and directed by appropriate action of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption, according to its terms. ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 1984. Councilman Graham expressed appreciation to Council for their hours spent working on the budget and also the new Council elect. Mayor Ratcliffe Ratcliffe commended Council on their work on the budget and citizens were also commended for their cooperation. NEW RIVER Mr. McKeever advised we were making a contribution this year to the New VALLEY River Valley Airport for operations of $5,543, and also a one time capital AIRPORT BUDGET ex enditure of 4,046 which is our local P $ portion of matching funds for a federal grant that has been obtained to upgrade the runway at the airport, for a total of $9,589. This item is included in the budget. Mayor Ratcliffe stated that mobile home application of Jerry R. Hardy to place a mobile home at 555 Maple Street was postponed from last meeting. Mr. JERRY R. HARDY ~ i McKeever advised objections had been received from citizens on Jefferson Avenue . MOBILE HOME and Council was to review the site of proposed trailer. Councilperson Holston APPLICA. advised back taxes are due on the lot owned by Nannie Reed, and application states this is a friend. Mr. McKeever advised application was contingent on Mr. Hardy purchasing the lot and Mr. Hardy has indicated he is in the process of purchasing the lot. Councilman Aust stated he had received objection from lady across the street. Ms. Cheryl Webb, speaking for Mr. Hardy, advised they had been in touch with owner of lot and they had offered to sell them the lot. No one appeared at meeting to speak for or against this trailer application. MOBILE HOME Councilman Graham made a motion that mobile home application from Jerry R. APPROVED Hardy to place a mobile home at 555 Maple Street be approved subject to Mr. Hardy purchasing the lot, 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 - Aye Alma H. Holston - No C. E. Boyd, Jr. - No Glen K. Aust - No 1 1 ~J June 19, 1984 ~~~ PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Ratcliffe advised that as published now was the time and place to have a public hearing on mobile home application of C. F. Golden to place a mobile home at 287 Mt. Olivet Road. Mr. McKeever advised the lot is approximately two acres, or 87,120 sq. ft. CF GOLDEN The lot is in an R-2 Residential zone with Town water and sewer available. Mr. TRAILER APPLIC. Golden will purchase the lot upon approval of this application. No comments were APPROVED received for or against this application. _~ PUBLIC HEARING E. GROUSE TRAILER APPLIC. APPROVED Councilman Neblett moved that mobile home application from C. F. Golden to place a mobile home at 287 Mt. Olivet Road be approved, seconded by Councilman Aust, and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Absent James M. Neblett - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Absent James M. Neblett - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Mayor Ratcliffe advised that as published now was the time and place to have a public hearing on mobile home application of Eleanor S. Crouse. Mr. McKeever advised that application had been received from Ms. Crouse to place a mobile home at 836 Highland Terrace. The lot is in a R-2 Residential zone with Town water and sewer available. The lot is approximately two acres. There are five trailers in the vicinity. Councilman Graham moved that mobile home application from Eleanor S. Crouse to place a mobile home at 836 Highland Terrace be approved, seconded by Councilman Crawford and carried on the following recorded vote: 1 Mrs. Quillan, Mr. Epperly, Bill Hager and Bill Sutherland. He further requested speed bumps be installed and area policed for speeding. They also requested street lights in this area. Mr. Bill Hager also addressed Council as he is the owner of Child Care Center and he is concerned for the safety of children in this area. Councilman Boyd made a motion this be referred to the Town Manager for review and cost at his convenience before bringing to proper committee, seconded by Council- petition to pave an alley that is located directly parallel that lies between Dora ALLEY Highway to the north and First St. S.E. to the south. In attendance also were Mr. DORA HGW. and Mrs. McGraw, Mrs. James Gemmell, Mrs. Cruise, Mrs. Gallimore, Mr. and Mrs. Hager, man Neblett. Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye In hearing the public, Mr. John Hager. addressed Council and presented a Councilman Graham made a substitute motion that the Town Manager bring in recommendations at the next Council Meeting, 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 - 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. UTILITIES COMMITTEE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE WOODSON Chairman Johnston presented and read a Resolution reappointing Woodson S. CUNNINGS CEMETERY Cummings Trustee for the Town of Pulaski Cemetery Trust and so moved adoption of TRUST OF Resolution as presented, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: s48 June. 19, 1984 John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Absent 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 RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING TRUSTEE FOR THE TOWN OF PULASKI CEMETERY TRUST WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia on September lb, 1969, did establish by Ordinance a Trust or Trusts for the operation, maintenance and care of certain cemeteries known as Oakwood, Oakwood Annex, and Pinehurst; and WHEREAS, it is the duty of the Town Council to appoint the Trustees to hold this Trust; NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in regular session on June 19, 1984, does hereby reappoint Woodson S. Cummings to serve as Trustee for the aforesaid Town of Pulaski Cemetery Trust for a period of three (3) years, that is, until June 19, 1987. The Town Attorney is authorized and directed to petition the Circuit Count of Pulaski County, Virginia, for approval of the appointment herein made and to ratify the appointments previously made, if he deems such action necessary. The Clerk of Council is directed to furnish. said Trustee a copy of the said ordinance of September 16, 1969. This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 1984. Chairman Johnston presented and read a Resolution reappointing Richard RICHARD A. A. Slaughter to the Pulaski Redevelopment and Housing Authority and so moved SLAUGHTER PULASKI adoption of Resolution as presented, secon ded by Councilman Neblett and carried REDEV. & on the following recorded vote: HOUSING John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MEMBER OF THE PULASKI REDEVELOP- MENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia did previously appoint Richard A. Slaughter to serve on the Pulaski Redevelop- ment and Housing Authority, to serve until February 15, 1984, or such time as his successor was duly appointed; and, WHEREAS, said Richard A. Slaughter is willing to be reappointed to said Authority; NOW THEREFORE, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in regular session on June 19, 1984, does hereby reappoint Richard A. Slaughter to serve on the Pulaski Redevelopment and Housing Authority until June 19, 1988, or until his successor is duly appointed . and qualified . This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. Adopted this 19th day of June, 1984. Chairman Johnston advised there were vacancies on Town Commissions and Committees that needed to be filled and would appreciate any input on the part of the Council in filling these vacancies. Chairman Johnston moved that the Treasurer be authorized to reimburse the General Fund for actual expenditures through June 19, 1984, appropriations from Revenue Sharing Funds in the following amounts: June 19, 1984 l V~9 Account No. Description Amount 106-7003 Communication Equipment (Police Dept.) $ 301.10 106-9340 Downtown Improve (Street Lights) 3,596.95 106-7014.02 Street Improvements (Paving) 55,000.00 Total $58,898.05 Motion seconded by Councilman Boyd and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Abstain Pauline G. Mitchell - Absent Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Councilman Graham did not take part in discussion of this motion. POLLUTION AND SANITATION Chairperson Mitchell absent. RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett advised they were still researching Recreation Director and this will be forthcoming in the near future. LAND AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Chairman Boyd had no report. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Graham requested Mr. McKeever to give briefing on the Beautification BEAUTI- Program. Mr. McKeever advised we had been working with a flower firm in reference FICATION to flower planting and maintenance on Rt. 99 at Duncan Bridge, Rt. 11 and Washington Avenue, concrete planters Downtown, Jackson Park and Main Street (Courhouse) and places on Rt. 11. The firm will weed, plant, fertilize, inspect and maintain these flower beds. The Town will provide watering when required. This program has been coordinated through the Town's Beautification Committee. Councilman Graham moved that an additional appropriation of $1,200 be made to Account 5313-5403, Beautification, from General Fund unappropriated surplus to cover the cost of flower planting and maintenance, seconded by Councilman Neblett 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 - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Mr. McKeever advised that audit bids had been received from Didawick & Phibbs, $6,900, Parker & Updedrove $8,890, Deloitte, Haskins & Sells $9,000, and Ernest & Whinney $14,000. He further advised that Didawick and Phibbs were the low bidder and they have significant municipal experience. Chairman Graham moved that the proposal for audit service from the firm of Didawick & Phibbs be accepted in the amount of $6,900 for 1983-84, 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 - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Chairman Graham moved that the Town Manager be authorized to sign contract in the amount of $6,900 for audit, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. STREET COMMITTEE Chairman Crawford had no report. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairperson Holston presented an Ordinance closing a portion of Third Street as requested by Pulaski Furniture Co. and so moved adoption of this ordinance, seconded by Councilman Boyd and carried on the following recorded vote: ~wo June 19, 1984 John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Absent Ira S. Crawford - Abstain James M. Neblett - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Abstain ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION ', OF 3RD ST. AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF THIRD STREET IN THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA WHEREAS, Pulaski Furniture Corporation, a Virginia Corporation, did appear by its attorney, Thomas J. McCarthy, Jr., before the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, meeting in regular session on June 5, 1984, in furtherance of its application for the closing of a portion of Third Street, N.E., in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, pursuant to Section 15.1-364, et. seq. of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this application at said meeting of June 5, 1984, there having been advertisement for said hearing in accordance with said statute; and WHEREAS, one Myron R. Aust, a co-owner of the only adjacent property affected by this closing, did appear at said hearing and did voice his approval for said closure on behalf of himself and his wife, Diane H. Aust; and WHEREAS, the evidence did show that no other property owners would be affected by this closing and that said closing would have a beneficial effect for the Town of Pulaski in that it would encourage the development of otherwise unusable property within the town limits; and WHEREAS, upon consideration of all of the evidence heard, it is the finding of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski that it in the public interest to close that portion of Third Street, N.E. encompassed by said petition; NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski Virginia, meeting in regular session on June 19, 1984, that it is in the public interest that the following described portion of Third Street, N.E. lying and being in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, be closed, abandoned and vacated, and that is is hereby closed, abandoned and vacated. The property so closed, abandoned and vacated is that portion of Third Street, N.E. having an area of 11,486.6 square feet as shown on a certain map entitled "Plat Showing Survey of the Por- tion of Original 3rd Street N. Right of Way, for: Pulaski Furniture Corporation, lying in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia", dated March 26, 1984, and prepared by R. Lloyd Mathews, Registered Surveyor, Dublin, Virginia. A copy of this plat is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to close or alter the right of way of State Route 99. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption. Adopted this 19th day of June, 1984. Chairperson Holston presented and Mr. Terwilliger read an Ordinance and Resolution regarding section 16-65 of the Town Code and decal to be used for Town licensing purposes. Councilman Boyd moved the adoption of Resolution and Ordinance, seconded by Councilman Neblett 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 - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1984-85 TOWN OF PULASKI DECAL DECALS -TOWN Be it resolved by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski LICENSING sitting in regular session on June 19, 1984, that the Decal to be used for Town licensing purposes pursuant to Chapter 16, Article VI of the Code of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, shall include a drawing of the Jackson Park Gazebo, and shall be in a form substantially the same as Exhibit "A" hereto. The Town Manager and Treasurer are hereby authorized to arrange for the printing and distribution of these decals. This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. i ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 1984. June 19, 1984 ~'js~~ ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1b-65 II OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA ORDINANCE DECALS WHEREAS, Section 16-65 of the Code of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, TOWN at present reads in part as follows: LICENSING "Decal. A license on paper or other appropriate material which can be attached on the inside of the windshield of a motor vehicle, and which bears an appropriate serial number, the seal of the town, and such other lettering approved by council, which shall be colored white upon a black field or black upon white, in the appropriate year to coincide with the colors used by the State". WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski has considered such language and deems it appropriate to change the definition of "Decal" contained in said Code; NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski sitting at regular session on June 19, 1984, that Section 16-65 of the Code of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, insofar as it defines the word "Decal" be, and hereby is, amended to read as follows: Decal. A license on paper or other appropriate material which can be attached on the inside of the windshield of a motor vehicle and which bears an appropriate serial number, or such other identification information as may be required by council, the seal of the town or other such illustration as may be approved by council, and such other lettering as may be approved by council, which shall be colored in contrasting colors so as to be easily readable, or as the Code of Virginia may require, in appropriate years to coincide with the colors used by the State. Except as contined herein, the remaining provisions of said Section 16-65 shall continue as now in effect. This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. Adopted .this 19th day of June, 1984. Chairperson Holston presented a Resolution appointing viewers to make a report to Council regarding an application by Quarto, Inc. to close an alley off Thomas Street. Councilperson Holston moved adoption of Resolution as presented, seconded by Councilman Aust 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 - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye A RESOLUTION APPOINTING VIEWERS RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.1-364 OF THE 1950 CODE OF VIRGINIA APPT. VIEWERS TO MAKE A REPORT TO THE TOWN COUNCIL CLOSING ALLEY REGARDING AN APPLICATION BY QUARTO, INCORPORATED OFF THOMAS TO CLOSE AN ALLEY OFF THOMAS STREET IN THE TOWN OF PULASKI ST. WHEREAS, an application has been received from Quarto, Incorporated for the closure and abandonment of a public alley off Thomas Street in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, Pursuant to Section 15.1-3b4 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and WHEREAS, the Town Council desires further information prior to reaching any decision on said application; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, sitting in regular session on June 19, 1984, that viewers be appointed pursuant to said code section to view said street and alley and report in writing to the Town Council whether in their opinion any, and if any, what inconvenience would result from discontinuing said alley. The viewers hereby appointed, subject to their acceptance, are JAMES GEMMELL, WARREN J. BAIN, AND DANIEL C. BELL. In the event that any of these viewers are unable to serve,. Dennis Turman shall be appointed, subject to his acceptance. A fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be paid for each viewer who services, to be paid by the applicant, Quarto, Incorporated. This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 1984. /~~1.+ June 19, 1984 AT&T Equipment Purchase Chairperson Holston advised Council was in receipt of a Resolution setting forth a general policy for employee medical and hospitalization insurance and requested this be delayed until next Council meeting in order that Council might study it. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Chairman Aust had no report, however, he felt that the Activity Report of the Public Works Department should be made public as many people did not realize how much work this department accomplishes. REPORT OF MAYOR Mayor Ratcliffe advised he was in receipt of a letter from Congressman Boucher advising approved legislation which will provide $157 million in funding to the Appalachian Regional Commission for the 1985 Federal fiscal year. Of this sum, $100 million is allocated to the ARC highway program and the balance is appropriated for ARC's community development projects. Mayor Ratcliffe also advised we had a request to close a road near the 12th Street/Northwood area, signed by Jane Wysor and Helen Glenn. This subject will be reviewed at next Council meeting. REPORT OF TOWN ATTORNEY Mr. Terwilliger advised that Mr. Gerry Atkinson, Clerk of Circuit Court, would be happy to take oaths of office for new members. REPORT OF TOWN MANAGER Mr. McKeever advised that in our March 6 meeting, the recommendation was made to purchase our telephone equipment. Other firms were contacted that now provide telephone equipment and AT & T has the lowest cost. Our present cost per month is $1,115.53. In purchasing system from AT&T: Cost $25,654.85 (July 1, 1984), lease/purchase for 48 months at 11.6 at $670.62 per month, total cost $32,189.b5, and maximum maintenance $177.50 per month. Councilman Graham made a motion that the Finance Committee review and bring recommendations back to Council, seconded by Councilperson Holston. Councilman Boyd made a substitute motion that Town Manager bring in contract to purchase from AT&T the telephone equipment, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried. Mr. McKeever advised that an Institute for New Municipal Officials would be held in Blacksburg July 18 through July 20 for newly elected municipal officials. Any councilmember wishing to attend should notify Town Manager so registration form can be completed. Councilman Crawford requested an update on Ward Lane with Mr. McKeever advising that Appalachian Power was working on getting easement to move pole. Plans are to have this work completed prior to school starting. Mayor Ratcliffe requested update on Commerce Street Sewer. Mr. McKeever advised we were looking at two things, one is the problem with the railraod who has requested a license instead of an easement, and the other thing is that we might be able to relieve some of the problem by removing a plug that was put in a sewer line at First and Washington when line was installed. If we remove plug, it might create a better flow. Mayor Ratcliffe advised a meeting had been held with the Highway Department on the Johnson Street Bridge and some positive action was obtained from them. Most probably, the Altoona Street bridge will be started first. June 19, 1984 t,-~~VJ Mr. McKeever advised the stop light at Bob White Blvd. and Memorial // U Drive has been included in the Highway Department's plan and will most probably be scheduled this year. At 8:20 p.m., Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Crawford and carried. ATTEST: ~. Clerk of Council 1 APPROVED: i. (Ma or