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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-17-82f.~~~ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held August 17, 1982 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliffe, presiding. Councilmembers: John A. Johnston, Andrew L. Graham, Jr., Ira S. Crawford, Alma H. Holston, Glen K. Aust, Pauline G. Mitchell. Absent: Councilman C. E. Boyd, Jr., and Earl D. Cabaniss Also present: H. R. Coake, Town Manager Gladys R. Dalton, Clerk Garnett S. Moore, Town Attorney Roger A. Williams, Treasurer/Director of Finance Visitors: Dee Lindsey and George Shadroui of the news media Phil Sadler and Rev. Andy Sales Janet Johnston and Richard Slaughter The invocation was given by Councilman Graham. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Ratcliffe advised that the first business on the agenda. Community was a public hearing concerning a Community Improvement Grant and called Improvement Grant on Town Manager Coake for details. Town Manager Coake advised that the application the Town proposes to submit is~similar to applications formerly submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and that HUD now gives the funds to the State (Virginia Housing and Community Development) to award the grants to the localities. Mr. Coake advised the Town will submit an application and not a preapplication, and there were three possible grant projects for which the Town might make application: (1) Cool Springs Water Distribution System; (2) Additional water lines in Brookmont Community, and (3) the sewer interceptor line to the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Coake advised further that the purpose of the public hearing was to obtain the views of citizens on community development and housing needs, and provide citizens adequate opportunity to participate in the development of any revisions, changes, or amendments to the application. Janet Johnston and Richard Slaughter urged Council to consider the fact that housing is a problem in Pulaski, and to take this need into con- sideration in making application for a grant. Town Manager Coake advised that comments from the public should be received and evaluated and at the September 7th meeting of Council further consideration will be given to this. August 17, 1982 r-~~~~" Phil Sadler and Rev. Andy Sales appeared before Council relative to securing space for the newly organized Free Medical Clinic for the County of Pulaski. Council was advised that the Clinic would only be open one night each week from 6 to 9:30 P.M. and would need space for storing drugs and equipment, as well as awaiting .room and six treatment spaces. Mr. Sadler stated other sites had been investi- gated, but it was felt the basement of the Municipal Building to be an ideal site. Council was also advised that a similar Clinic has been established in Christiansburg and many citizens from Pulaski are taking advantage of this service. Councilman Johnston moved that this request for space be re- ferred to the Land and Building Committee for study and recommendation to Council. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Mitchell, and carried. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Johnston reported that the Utilities Committee had met once since the last meeting of Council and part of the discussion was taken up with the grant application which was presented tonight at Council's meeting; and part of the discussion was taken up with a report to the Committee on the progress being made on Peppers Ferry. He advised that a financing schedule of the proposed local shares and construction date had been received from Peppers Ferry; however, these estimates are engineering estimates, but they do give some idea of what is being done. Councilman Johnston further reported that financing has been discussed with the Investment Bank Corporation; that Radford will be heavily committed to Peppers Ferry; also some decisions must be made by Pulaski and the possibility of applying for funds under the State application presented tonight was discussed. He stated a half million dollars in federal funding is available and there are plans for taking bids in September. Councilman Graham requested that he be relieved as Alternate for the Town on the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority, and moved that Town Manager Coake replace Councilman Graham as Alternate on the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority, and that his term as Alternate for Mayor Ratcliffe run concurrently with that of Mayor Ratcliffe. Motion was seconded by rye) ~~ Augus t 17 , 1982 Councilwoman Holston, .and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Ira S. Crawford -Aye Earl D. Cabaniss -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. -Aye Glen K. Aust -Aye Mayor Ratcliffe stated the present representatives for the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority are Councilman Johnston and Mayor Ratcliffe, set up on October 16, 1979. He further stated it had been the impression these terms were for only two years, but now find the term of office is for four years. He advised that on May 10, 1981 Council reappointed him for another two year term expiring December 31, 1982, and for an additional two year term to expire December 31, 1984. However, Councilman Johnston's term has expired and he should be reappointed for a four year term to expire on December 31, 1985. Town Attorney Moore presented a Resolution reappointing Council- man Johnston, and Councilman Aust moved the adoption of the Resolution as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Holston, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye. Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Ira S. Crawford -Aye Earl D. Cabaniss -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. -Absent Glen K. Aust -Aye RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski did by formal Resolution reappoint John A. Johnston to the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority to serve the present term and decided to make his reappoint- ment at this time a matter of record of Council, and to appoint him for an additional term of four (4) years, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on this the 17th day of August, 1982, that Councilman John A. Johnston be, and he is hereby named one of its two members of the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority for a present term of four (4) years, beginning January 1, 1982 and expiring on December 31, 1985, or until his successoris appointed and duly qualifies. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that he Clerk of the said Council is directed to notify the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority of this appointment and the expiration date hereof. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. Adopted this 17th day of August, 1982. Councilwoman Mitchell moved that Ira S. Crawford be appointed Alternate to the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority. Councilman Crawford declined the appointment, and motion was withdrawn. August 17, 1982 r~ ) t ~G~~J Councilwoman Holston moved that Council nominate Glen K. Aust as the second Alternate to the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority. Motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Ira S. Crawford -Aye Earl D. .C.abaniss -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. -Absent Glen K. Aust -Aye FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Graham reported that the Finance Committee met and considered items the Treasurer should be authorized to reimburse the Geneeal Fund from Revenue Sharing Funds, and moved that the Treasurer be authorized to reimburse the General Fund from Revenue Sharing Funds for the following expenditures through June 30, 1982; as follows: Account ~~400.2 Loving Field $ 3,000.00 Account ~k400.5 Police Cars 14,191.80 Account X6405.2 Paddle Boats 1,405.00 Account X6406.2 Police- Portable Radios 1,46C.00 Account X6408.0 Regional Sewer Plant 8,570.00 Account X6408.5 Recording & Telemetering Equip. 100.00 Account #408.9 Portable Water Pump 1,190.00 Chairman Graham _ $ 29,916.80 stated it was he recommendation of the Finance Committe e, and so moved that Account X641 01-7002 Furniture and Fixtures in the amount of $800.00 be approved for expenditure as previously budgeted to purchase. a typewriter for Secretary in the Police Depatment. Motion was seconded by Councilman Aust, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Ira S. Crawford -Aye Earl D. Cab aniss -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. -Aye Glen K. Aust -Aye Chairman Graham suggested that Council hold a dpecial meeting at twelve Noon on Friday, August 20, 1982, for the purpose of considering the Treasurer's annual tax report which was not completed as of that time. Councilman Graham moved that Council hold a special meeting on August 20, 1982 at 12:00 Noon for considering and acting on the annual tax report of the Treasurer. Motion was seconded by Councilman Aust, and carried. STREET COMMITTEE Chairman Crawford had no report. ~4~~1(` August 17, 1982 ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairperson Holston reported that the Ordinance Committee met prior to the Council meeting and discussed proposed amendments to the Town Zoning Ordinance, one in particular being an amendment to include Townhouses. She advised there appears to be approximately eight revisions which should be considered and that Town Attorney Moore advised at the last meeting of Council that only one amendment be made to include all revisions. She reported that the Ordinance Committee recommended, and so moved, that Town Attorney Moore study and review these proposed revisions.to the Zoning_iOrdinance and that he prepare the proper papers to amend the Zoning Ordinance to include Townhouses. Motion was seconded by Councilman Crawford, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Ira S. Crawford -Aye Earl D. Cabaniss -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. -Absent Glen K. Aust. -Aye PUBLIC SAFETY Chairman Aust had no report. Council discussed briefly the necessity for purchasing a generator for the Poli:~ce Department in cases of emergency, and directed Town Manager Coake to check on the purchase of one from State Surplus Store in Austinville, and report to Council the cost of same as well as the necessity of purchasing such equipment. REPORT OF TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Moore reported there were legal details to discuss with Council in an executive session regarding the contract with the County for providing fire protection and contract for furnishing water to the Public Service Authority for Mt. Olivet Section of the County. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Town Manager Coake advised that an application had been re- ceived from Patsy Kent to place a mobile home at 526 South Washington Avenue, and recommended that it be placed on the agenda for a public hearing on September 7, 1982. Councilman Graham so moved, seconded by Councilwoman Holston, and carried. August 17, 1982 ~~~j~ Town Manager Coake advised that the smoke testing program as recommended in the Infiltration/Inflow study to eliminate downspout water into the sewer system is now underway, and the Commerce Street Sewer will be completed shortly.. At 8:50 P.M. Council went into Executive Session. At 10:17 P.M. Council returned to regular session. Town Attorney Moore presented and read to Council a Contract between the Town of Pulaski, the County of Pulaski, and the Pulaski County Public Service Authority, in which the Town agrees to sell surplus water not to exceed 30,000 gallons per day to the County and Authority for service to the Mt. Olivet Community of the County, together with Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute , the Contract. Councilman Johnston moved that the Resolution be adopted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute.. the Contract on behalf of the Town. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Holston, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Ira S. Crawford -Aye Earl D. Cabaniss -Absent Alma H. Holston -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. -Absent Glen K. Aust -Aye RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Town Manager and Utility Committee has this day presented to the Council a contract between the Town of Pulaski, the County of Pulaski, and the Pulaski County Public Service Authority, in which the Town agrees to sell surplus water not to exceed 30,000 gallons per day to the County and Authority for service to the Mt. Olivet Section of the County under the terms and conditions of the contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, meeting in regular session on this 17th day of August, 1982, that The aforementioned contract this day filed with the Council in its present form between the Town and County of Pulaski, and the Pulaski County Public Service Authority, for the above stated purposes, be, and the same is hereby, approved. That the contract shall be presented immediately to the County for its approval. Town Attorney Moore presented to Council a contract between the Town and the County of Pulaski wherein the County agrees to pay the Town of Pulaski for answering certain fire calls in the County of Pulaski, and Resolution authorizing the May and Clerk to execute the said Contract. Councilwoman Holston moved the adoption of the Resolution authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute daid contract for fire service to the County of Pulaski. Motion was seconded by Councilman ~ August 17, 1982 ~~~~~ Aust, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Earl D. Cabaniss -Absent C. E. Boyd, Jr -Absent RESOLUTION Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Ira S. Crawford -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye Glen K. Aust -Aye WHEREAS, the Town ..Manager and Safety Committee has this day presented to theCouncil a contract between the Town of Pulaski, and the County of Pulaski, and under the terms therein set out agrees to answer certain fire calls in the Pulaski County for which the County agrees to pay the Town of Pulaski, Virginia the sum of Two hundred twenty-five ($225.00) dollare for each call. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, meeting in regular session on this 17the day of August, 1982 th at The aforementioned contract this day filed with Council in its present form between the Town and County of Pulaski, for the above stated purposed, be, andthe same is hereby, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Raymond F. Ratcliffe, Mayor, shall execute the contract on the part of the Town and Gladys R. Dalton, it Clerk, shall attest same. That the contract shall be presented immediately to the County for its approval. At 10:20 P.M. Councilman Aust moved that Council adjourn. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Holston, and carried. APPROV D: r ~" ayor at 1' fe ATTEST: Clerk of the Council ~~ J 1