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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05-82"759 Minutes of the regular Meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held October 5, 1982 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliffe, presiding Councilmembers: C. E. Boyd, Jr., John A. Johnston, Andrew Graham, Jr., Alma H. Holston, Ira S. Crawf ord, Glen K. Aust, Earl D. Cabaniss, Pauline G. Mitchell Also present: H. R. Coake, Town Manager Gladys R. Dalton, Clerk Garnett S. Moore, Town Attorney Roger A. Williams, Finance Director/Treasurer Visitors: Dee Lindsey and George Shadroui of the news media Mrs. Howard R. Imboden John Columbus Bill Norris Vicki Futrell Five area Citizens-Pondlick Hollow The invocation was given by Councilman Boyd. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 16, 1982 and Special Meeting of September 24, 1982 were approved as recorded. A request from Vicki Futrell, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, for a twelve months lease of space on the first floor of the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Municipal Building, was referred to the Land and Building Committee and LEASE RE~ UEST Finance Committee, for consideration and recommendation to the Council on motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilman Crawf ord, and carried. Council heard from residents from Pondlick Hollow who had petitioned the Town to extend the water Line to their homes. RESOLUTION DEATH OF At this time Mayor Ratcliffe welcomed Mrs. Howard Imboden and HOWARD IMHODEN John Columbus, and Town Attorney Moore read the Resolution wlich Council had adopted earlier in the year expressing its sorrow and concern upon the death of Former Mayor Howard R. Imboden. The framed Resolution and Roses were presented to Mrs. Imboden. Mayor Ratcliffe called for Committee reports. PERSONNEL AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chairman Johnston advised it would be necessary to appoint and re-appoint members to the various committees of Council due to the fact their terms had expired. Councilman Johnston stated these persons had been contacted and agreed to serve. Alan Groseclose's term on the '72~~ October 5, 1982 Parking Authority expired August 6, 1982 and:the recommended that Frank Terwilliger be appointed for a five year term to replace Alan Groseclose. He further advised that J. B. Brillheart, whose term on the Board of Zoning Appeals will expire October 13, 1982, be reappointed for another term of five years. Councilman Johnston advised other vacancies would be considered at the next meeting of Council, and moved that Town Attorney Moore prepare the proper Resolution and order to the Judge of the Pulaski Cou my Circuit Court, for these appointments. Motion was searnded by Councilman Boyd, and carried. _. Councilman Johnston moved that Council go into Executive session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter in accordance with Section 2,1-344 of the Code of Virginia. Motion seconded by Council-man Graham, and carried. At 4:30 P.M. Council went into Executive Session. At 5:00 P.M. Council returned to Regular Session. RESIGNATION Roger Williams Councilman Johnston read to Council a letter of Resig- nation from Roger A. ~Williams,~Finance Director/Treasurer, in which Mr. Williams stated a desire to devote more time to his Business-Dee's Corner, but advised he would remain with the Town until a replacement is found. Councilman Johnston moved that Council accept Mr. William's resignation, with regret, for his years service to the Town; that his date of resignation be given to the Council by the Town Manager after he 'has reviewed the situation and that the Town Manager begin a selective process to fill the position. Motion was seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston -Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Ira S. Crawf ord -Aye Earl D.'Cabaniss -Aye ALma H. Holston. -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. -Aye Glen K. Aust -Aye Councilman Boyd moved that Town.. Manager Coake chec with Auditors relative to validating the records of the Treasurer's office bef ore the date is settled on. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Mitohell. Town Attorney Moore advised an audit of the Treasurer's office is a normal procedure and Councilman Boyd and Councilwoman i Mitchell withdrew their motion and second. ~ t~ October 5, 1982 ~~M,,1 At this time Mayor Ratcliffe advised that three Town of Pulaski Citizens had been selected and contacted regarding a citizens CITIZENS advisory committee to develop a Consolidation agreement between the ADVISORY COMMITTEE Town, Pulaski County and the Town of Dublin. Those agreeing to serve were William L. Tate; Robert A. Hudson, and C. W. Hickman, Jr. Councilman Boyd moved that those persons so named be appointed to represent the Town of Pulaski on the Advisory Committee. 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. Crawf ord -Aye Earl D. Cabaniss -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. -Aye Glen K. Aust -Aye Councilman Johnston suggested the three Members be given a copy of the Study and meet with the Town Council bef ore meeting with the Nine Member Committee, and Council Members were in agree- ment with this suggestion. As a member and on behalf of the last Consolidation Committee, Councilman Boyd thanked the Council for their action on this matter. Councilman Boyd ~aoved that Mayor Ratcliffe write a letter to that Consolidation, including Town Manager Coake, thanking them for their services Motion was seconded by Councilman Aust, and carried. Motion was made by Councilman Crawf ord, seconded by Councilman Boyd that a letter be written Justice Alex M. Harman thanking him for Otis services on this Committee. Motion carried. POLLUTION AND SANITATION COMMITTEE Chairperson Mitchell had no report, other than she understood from the Town Engineer that the settlement ponds and leachate should be completed soon. RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairman Cabaniss had no report. LAND AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Chairman Boyd had no report for the Land and Building Committee. Councilman Boyd advised Council would need to hold a public haying on the Townhouse Ordinance and moved that the next meeting of Council be held on October 21, 1982 at 7:00 P.M. and that a public hearing be held at that time on the Townhouse Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried on the following vote: ~ICr"Jr'~ October 5, 1982 John A. Johnston -Absent Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell-Aye Ira S.:Crawf ord -Aye Earl D. Cabaniss -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. -Aye Glen K. Aust -Aye Councilman Boyd moved that Council's regular meeting on November 2nd, be rescheduled for November 1, 1982 at 4:00 P.M. due to Election Day on November 2nd. Motion was seconded by Councilman Crawford and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston -Absent Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Ira S. Crawf ord -Aye Earl D. Cabaniss -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. -Aye Glen K. Aust -Aye Councilman Boyd reported tha the resignation of John TOWN PLAN- R. Powers and Louise D. Settle as members of the Town Planning Commission NING COMM. RESIGNATIONS had been received and accepted by the Commission and moved that Town Attorney Moore prepare a proper Resolution conveying the Town's appreciation to these Members for their services. Motion was seconded by Councilman Crawf ord and carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE Councilman Graham moved that the following expenditure REVENUE be approved from previously budgeted Revenue Sharing Funds, Account SHARING FUNDS ~~106-9340 Downtown Improvements, in the amount of $70,500.00. Motion was seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston -Absent 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 Chairman Graham moved that the expenditure from previously budgeted Revenue Sharing Funds, Acct. ~k105-5408 Veh. & Powered Equipment Supplies, in the amount of $10,000.00 be approved. Motion was seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston -Absent Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell-Aye Ira S. Crawf ord -Aye Earl D. Cabaniss -Aye Alma H. Holstn -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. -Aye Glen K. Aust -Aye Chairman Graham moved that $5,175.50 be appropriated to account ~k106-3002 Prof. Services from Revenue Sharing Unapproporiated Surplus. Motion was seconded by Cmncilman Boyd, and carried on the following vote:' John A. Johnston -Absent Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Ira S. Crawf ord -Aye Earl D. Crawf ord -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. -Aye Glen K. Aust -Aye October 5, 1982 ~~~~ Chairman Graham advised the C ommittee also discussed repairs to the Armory roof and Boiler repairs; Sewer Digeste^Top Repair status and Financial report for 1982-83 status. STREET COMMITTEE: Chairman Crawf ord had no report ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairperson Holston had no report, and asked Town Attorney Moore to present an Ordinance to make it unlawful for a non-handicapped operator of a motor vehicle to park in a parking space reserced for the handicapped and to provide penalty for violation thereof. Town Attorney Moore read the ordinance and on motion of Chairperson Holston, seconded by Councilman Cabiness, the following Ordinance was adopted. (Copy placed with Minutes) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE 'to make it unlawful in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, HANDICAPPED f or a non-handicapped operator of a motor vehicle to park in a PARKING parking space reserved for the handicapped; and to provide a penalty for violation thereof. BE IT ORDAINED by Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia meeting in Regular Session on this 5th day of October, 1982, that: SECTION I- Parking in Space Reserved for Handicapped (a) It shall be unlawf ul for a non-handicapped operator of amotor vehicle to park in s parkinding space clearly marked "reserved for the handicapped," on public property, or at privately owned shopping centers and business offices. (b) Summons for such offense may be issued by police officers and other unif ormed employees of thepolice department of the Town in the same manner and under the Town's procedure for summons issued in the Town for other non-moving traffic offenses. (c) Upon conviction of a violation under this ordinance, the person committing the violation shall be subject to a fine not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage. ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 1982, by recorded wte of Council as follows: John A . Johnston -Absent Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Earl D. Cabaniss -Aye C. E. Boyr, Jr. -Aye Andrew L.Graham, Jr. -Aye Ira S . Crawford -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye Glen K. Aust -Aye PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Chairman Aust had roreport, bit advised painting of Fire truck had been completed, and applicants for the Police Chief job would be interviewed fiver the weekend. Mayor Ratcliffe thanked the members of Council for their support during his Presidency of the Virginia Municipal League. `~~~4 October 5, 1982 REPORT OF TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Coake advised the petition from residents of Pondlck Hollow area to extend the water line to their homes; and petition from residents of the Twin Oaks Subdivision to extend sewage collection facalities to this subdivision, should be referred to the Utilities Committee. Councilman Boyd so moved, seconded by Councilwoman Mitchell, and carried. Town Manager Coake advised that the Ordinance Committee would be reviewing a request from the Virginia Municipal League to provide assistance in preventing any restrictions on the existing right of localities to impose Meals and Transient Occupancy Taxes. On Motion of Councilwoman Mitchell, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried, the VML/VACO Land Use Task Force recommendations were referred to the Land and Building Committee. On Motion of Councilwoman Holston seconded by Councilwoman Mitchell the request from Mr. Mansell to operate a Dance Hall at Sands Restaurant was denied on the following vote: John A Johnston -Absent Pauline G. Mitchell-Aye Earl D, Cabaniss -Aye C.E. Boyd, Jr. -Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Ira S. Crawf ord -Aye Alma H. Holston -Aye Glen K. Aust -Aye 1 Councilwoman Mitchell moved that G. E. Boyd be in an advisory capacity on the Consolidation Nine Member Study Committee, and that Dan Macgill be asked to serve as alternate.. Motion was withdrawn. Councilwoman Mitchell named that C. E. Boyd be in an Advisory Capacity on the Nine Member Study Committee, and later withdrew her motion. At 6;30 P.M. on motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Crawford, and carried, Council adjourned. ATTEST: Clerk of Council APPR VED or Ratcli