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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-82JF. `'~i~ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held May 5, 1982, at 4:00 P. M, in the Council Chambers in the Mubicipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliffe, presiding. Councilmembers: C. E. Boyd, Jr., Alma H. Holston, Robert M, Wallace, G}.en K. Aust, Andrew L. Graham, Jr}, Pauline G. Mitchell, James M. Neblett, Jr., John A. Johnston Also present: H. R. Coake, Town Manager Gladys R. Dalton, Clerk Roger Williams, Treasurer Visitors: Mike Williams, Southwest Times George Shadroui, Roanoke Times Ira S. Crawf ord, Councilman-elect Terri:. Johnson-Rupe Eugene Nuckols, Billy Smith, Bill Elmore, and Tom Cox, Members of the Downtown Renovation Committee The invocation was given by Councilman Boyd. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 20, 1982 were approved as recorded. Terri Johnson-Rupe, representing the Pulaski County Office on Youth, appeared bef ore Council and presented a detailed report on the activities of the Youth Program and made formal request for funds in the amount of $500.00 toward the locality's match for the Office of Youth FY 82-83 budget. Mayor Ratcliffe advised Ms. Johnson-Rupe this request would be considered when Council discusses the 1982-83 budget for the Town. Mayor Ratcliffe advised tl~tCouncil would hear the public at this time. Robert E. Alley stated he was present to find out what the Street Committee had recommended regarding the improvements on Overton Drive. Chairman Wallace advised that it was discussed in the C ommittee, and it was agreed the Town had some responsibility in the matter; however, Mr. Alley had refused to assume any share in the cost of the improvements.. Councilman Neblett moved that improvements on Overton Drive be ref erred back to the Street Committee for a report and recommenda- tion,as well as costs involved, to the Council. Motion was seconded by Countilman Boyd, and carried. May 5, 1982 William Elmore, a member of the Downtown Renovation Committee, stated that it appeared there was money available for improvements to one-half of Main Street between Jefferson and Washington Avenues, and asked that Council consider renovating the whole block rather than a portion thereof . Eugene Nuckols, another member of the Downtown Renovation Committee, advised that four members of the Committee were present to support Mr. Elmore's request that Council consider renovating the whole block, and hoped that Council would move along as soon as possible so property owners will know what to expect. Also, it was: hoped the whole block could be done at one time so there would be only one time for tearing up the street. ~~~r~ Councilman Boyd, as Chairman of the Land and Buildings Committee, and a member of the Downtown Renovation Committee, reported that $85,000 was in the town's budget for 1981-82, and that alternate plans DOWNTOWN RENOVATION have been prepared by the Engineering Department, and it is the hope of the Committee that the whole block between Jefferson and Washington Avenues can be renovated at one time. Councilman Boyd gave a detailed breakdown of the cost estimate for the entire block between Jefferson and Washin=gton Avenues, in the amount of $155,082.75. On behalf of the Downtown Renovation Committee and the Land and Building C ommittee, Councilman Boyd stated $85,000 had already been committed, and asked Council to take into consideration the $70,000 needed to complete the job all at one time; stating the project was scheduled for completion December 30, 1982, and it was hoped to start work in May. He further advised that the Contractor will work with the property owners and merchants relative to the renovation work. In making this request Councilman Boyd advised Council that in August, 1979 the sum of $84,966 was spent for dredging Peak Creek and charged~~to Account 900-934.5, which was intended for use in renovation of the downtown area. He asked that Council appropriate $70,000 from Revenue Sharing to be used for the renovation of the entire block. Mr. B oyd asked that Council look at this and act as soon as possible. Councilman Graham, as Chairman of the Finance Committee, advised that there is $64,000 in Revenue Sharing funds and the C ommittee has found means for increasing this to $70,000. It was also the feeling of the Committee that renovation should go ahead as soon as possible. ~~~~ May 5, 1982 Councilman Wallace moved that the Council vote on the Plan for the entire block today, for a total cost of $155,082.75. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline .G. Mitchell - N~s~ Robert M. Wallace - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Andrew L,. Graham, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James M.. Neblett,. Jr. -Aye Robert Glenn inquired as to the, status of the Consolidation Study, and was advised by Mayor Ratcliffe that the Committee will make a report on it sometime in the future, but he could ntc ay if it will be made public. As had been advertised in the local newspaper, Council held a public hearing-on the application of Golda Dyer to place a mobile home at 809 Fourth Street, N. E. Mayor Ratcliffe called on Town Manager Coake for a report. Mr. Coake advised' the map shows two lots - li and 12 - each containing 7500 sq. ft. each, and located in R-2 zone, also water and sewer is available. Mr. Coake advised that objection had been received from property owners in-the area, and a petition was received from nine property owners and two renters, total of eleven opposing the appli- cation. Ruth Boyd was present and advised that sheuas one of the signers of the petition opposing the application because she felt it would de-value property in the area. Councilmember Holston advised that she had been asked by Mrs. Dyer to represent her. Mrs. Holston advised there is a trailer in the vicinity, and she felt that a trailer on these lots would be better than the condition which now exists - the property owner does not keep the lots cleaned - and she felt a trailer would be better than the present situation. She further stated Council a pproved a trailer across Newbern Road, so the area has two trailers already and Mrs . Dyer is 'now asking for a third . It was the consensus of the Council that "Council needs to take a look at the Trailer Ordinance". Councilmen Neblett moved that the application be ref erred to the Land and Building Committee to take a Look at it, and invite the other members of Council to go along. Motion was seconded by Council- _~ member Mitchell, and carried, with Councilmember Holston voting "NO". May 5, 1982 UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Johnston advised that the digester at the Sewage SEWER = HILL TERRACE LJI Treatment Plant is under repairs at a cost of $7500.00 and it was felt the decision of the Committee to repair the digester top rather than purchase a new digester at the price of $80,000 was the best solution. '71~~ Councilman Johnston advised the Committee considered a two-year old request for sewer on Hill Terrace, but because there were problems this had been delayed. He further stated there would be three connections involved in the six inch 320 ft. sewer line, plus labor, making a total cost of $29000.00 - one-half of which these parties will pay, plus connection fee of $150.00. Council- man Johnston moved that $1450.00, approximately the town's share of the costs, be appropriated from Sewer Fund unappropriated surplus to Account No. 700-701.3 - Sewer Main Extension, and that Council approve this work be done so these people can have the service. Motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye C. E.Boyd, Jr. - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. -Aye RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairperson Mitchell advised there was no report for the Recreation Committee. Ms. Mitchell did bring to Council's attention a dituation which occurred on Ninth Street between Prospect and Jefferson Avenues regarding trash pick-ups during the Clean-up~Program, as well as the failure to pick-up trash at several residences on Prospect Avenue. Mayor Ratcliffe advised that the situation on Ninth Street appeared to be a personal matter, and there was no reason the Town should become involved. Also, that the Town had picked up over 600 loads of trash in this years Clean-up Program; whereas, last year only 200 loads were picked up. Councilman Johnston advised that he felt the Public Works should be commended, and so moved, that the Town Manager write a i i letter to the Public Works from Council commending them on a "job well done". Motion was seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, and carried. ~~ ~6 May 5, 1982 STREET COMMITTEE Chairman Wallace advised he had received a request from Steve Vardo, 1920 Columbia Drive for a guardrail on Columbia Drive, and this was turned over to Town Manager Coake to be handled administratively. Councilman Wallace inquired as to the status of the Commerce Sewer under Pending Projects, and was advised by Town Manager that no complaints had been received recently regarding this situation, and it was hailed the situation was much improved. However, Mr. Coake advised the Town hoped to take care of this during 1982-.with ARC funds. LAND AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Chairman Boyd advised that the Committee has made its report earlier in the meeting on Downtown Renovation, and he added that "NO WORK WILL BE DONE ON THE COURTHOUSE~~ LAWN, OR ANY PRIVATE PROPERTY, ONLY ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY" Councilman Boyd advised that he felt a better sidewalk should be made to the entry to the Voting Place, because of the present slope of sidewalk to the entry door. Councilman Boyd moved it be referred to the Land and Building Committee for recommenda- tion and cost estimate for any change. Motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Graham stated there was $45,000 in the budget this year for biacktopping, and the low bid for the proposed black- topping was from John A. Hall & Company, Inc, of Roanoke, in the amount of $29,32 per ton. Councilman Graham moved that Town Manager Coake be authorized to sign the contract with John A. Hall & Co. Inc., Roanoke, and that $45,000 be approved for expenditure as previously budgeted to Account 932.1 Public Works Blacktop. Motion was seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - A~Q. Andrew.L.Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Glen K, Aust - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye ALma H. Holston F Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye May 5, 1982 Councilman Graham moved that the Treasurer be authorized to reimburse the General Fund from Revenue Sharing Funds for the following expenditures: Account ~~4003 ~k4012 ~~4080 • ~k4091 ~~4093 ~~4051 i ~~~ Advertising $ 9.26 Fire & Utility Trucks 289,37 Regional Sewer Plant 12,855.00 Consolidation Study 11,119.26 Community Action 500.00 Office Machines 965.00 $ 25,737.89 Motion was seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G, Mitchell - Aye Robert M. Wallace -.Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr.- Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr., - Aye Glen K~ Aust - Aye Alma H.,Holston - Aye James M, Neblett, Jr, - Aye Councilman Graham moved that $600.00 be approved for expenditure [. from Revenue Sharing Fund Account ~~407.9 - Gatewood Electric Motors. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following vote: John A...dohnston F Aye Pauline G, Mitchell- Aye Robert M. Wallace -Aye C . E . Boyd , Jr . - Aye Andrew,L, Graham, Jr, - Aye Glen K, Aust - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James M, Neblett, Jr, - Aye Councilman Graham moved that $1,500,00 be approved for ex- penditures as previously budgeted to Account #900-932.1 Public Works Radio equipment. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Holston, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Robert M, Wallace - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Alma H, Holston - Aye James M, Neblett, Jr, -Aye Councilman Graham advised that Council had discussed increasing ~ _. GATEWOOD RENTAL RATES INCREASE camping rates at Gatewood as well as rental fees for paddle boats at the Reservoir, and moved that the rate for camping be increased from $3.50 to $4.50 per night, and rental on paddle boats be 75C per one- half hour and $1.50 per hour. Motion was seconded by Councilman Wallace, and carried on the following vote: John A.. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Glen K, Aust - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M, Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilman Graham moved that the Treasurer be authorized to issue a check to the Gazebo Fund in the amount of $496.49 as per the instructions received from the Pulaski County Chamber of ~~ -,~ May 5, 1982 Commerce for funds donated to the Jackson Park Fountain in 1978, to be used for the construction of the Gazebo. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew,L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Glen K, Aust - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H.,Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. -Aye Councilman Boyd moved that $35,000 be approved for ex- penditure as previously budgeted to Account ~~900-934.0 Downtown Improvements; that $50,000.00 is restricted to this use and will be used in 1981-82 budget year, and the remaining cost of $70,082.75 to be included in the 1982-83 budget to complete this project, and that authority be given to Town Manager Coake to sign the contract with H. T. Bowling of Radf ord for the Downtown Improvement work. Motion was seconded by Councilman Wallace, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye ORDINANCE COMMITTEE No report. POLLUTION & SANITATION COMMITTEE No report. SAFETY, PERSONNEL, ETC. COMMITTEE No report. RJaPORT OF MAYOR No report. REPORT OF TOWN MANAGER: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. -Aye 1 Town Manager Coake advised that the period for nominations for Virginia Municipal League Policy Committee members has been extended to Msy 14th due to slow response for nominations. At 6:00 P. M. Councilman Graham moved that Council go into Executive Session on ,personnel matter. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried. May 5, 1982 11ti9 At 6:35 P. M;~Council returned to Regular Session, and on motion of Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Boyd, adjourned at 6:36 P. M. APPROVED: I~~ / ~ ~~ i ~,~ ~; yo Ratcliff ATTEST: Clerk of t Council