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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-21-82-'j 1 ~ -~~ December 21, 1982 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held December 21, 1982, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of ,the Municipal Building. There were present: Andrew L. Graham, Jr., Vice°Mayor - presiding Councilmembers: John A, Johnston, Alma H. Holston, Ira S. Crawf ord, Glen K. Aust, Pauline G. Mitchell, Earl D. Cabaniss Also present: H. R. Coake, Town Manager Garnett S. Moore, Town Attorney Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk of Council Visitors: Dee Lindsey and George Shadroui of news media G, T, Hurst E . V , Davis Mayor Raymond Ratcliff e Nicky Glenn Two area citizens Mayor Ratcliffe-was welcomed to the meeting and wished a: speedy recovery from has recent surgery. Mayor Ra~liffe wanted to extend holiday greetings to everyone: and also the citizens of Pulaski. Vice Mayor Graham called the meeting to order.: The minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 1982 were approved as recorded. Vice Mayor Graham stated that it was now the time and pace that had been publicized to have a public hearing on the issuance of Taxi Cab Certi- f icates for the year 1983. Mr. Coake stated this hearing is scheduled as required under Chapter 26 PUBLIC of the Taxi Cabs and other Vehicles for Hire Ordinance, for determing the HEARING TAXI number of public vehicles, taxi cabs, and for hire cars for which certifi- CABS , cater should be issued during the calendar year 1983, and for the further purpose of determing to whom the certificates shall be issued. During the calendar year 1982, the Town approved 18 certificates for operation of taxi cabs as follows: Blue & White Cabs 15, Deluxe Cabs 1; E. V. Davis Cabs 1 16 applications for the 1983 year received as follows: Blue & White Cabs 13; Deluxe Cabs 2; E, V. Davis Cabs 1 Mr. Coake recommended that we issue sixteen (16) certificates for operation of taxi cabs for the calendar year 1983. Councilman Aust made motion in accordance with Section 26-38 of the Town Code, the Town of Pulaski issue 16 certificates for the operation of taxi cabs for calendar year 1983, seconded by Councilperson Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: r December 21, 1982 ~~ -~~ 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. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Aye Councilperson Holston made motion that in accordance with Section 26-38 of the Town Code, the Town of Pulaski issue certificates for operation of taxi cabs to the follewing applicants: Blue & White Cabs, Inc.-13 certificates, Deluxe Cabs-2 certificates; and E. V. Davis Cabs - 1 certificate,, seconded by Councilperson Mitchell and so carried on the following recorded 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. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Aye Captain G. T. Hurst, local commander of the Guard unit based at the Pulaski ARMJRY Armory addressed council regarding the condition of the local National Guard Armory. He stated they had no custodial care at the Armory for the last 3-5 years and there is no maintenance work being done. Numerous items were given that needed repair, and/or cleaned. He suggested the Town use inmates from the County Jail to do major repairs, and in a conversation with Sheriff Conner, he agreed to use trustees at the Armory as needed. All that is required is that custodian pick them up, take to Armory, and supervise them. Captain Hurst stated the Armory could make money for the Town instead of costing the Town money.. He also stated he was appearing before Council as a Captain in Army and as a citizen. Vice Mayor Graham questioned Captain Hurst as to his going to the Town Manager first bef ore going to newspaper and Council. Captain Hurst stated that -the: newspaper came to him and he had tried to work through the Town Man ager. Councilperson Mitchell stated this subject had been brought up previously and more money was being. spent. on Armory than revenue received from its use. She also stated that the Armory did need repair and if it was br ought up to par, it could be rented for more. She would like Council to go up and look at the building. Mr. Coake stated that custodian was under supervision of Mr. Ban e, and that he did not spend a full 8 hours per day at the Armory, but his time was spread throughout the week. Councilperson Holston questioned if trustees received pay for their work with Captain Hurst answering that they did not receive pay, but received a day off their sentence. Mr. Cca ke advised that he had discussed this matter at one time and he had requested Captain Hurst to write the inf ormation down that he was concerned about and let him have it. Vice Mayor Graham questioned if Mr. Coake had received a report from the National Guard, with Mr. Coake answering no. ~~''~~ December 21 , 1982 Councilman Aust made motion that we turn this matter over to the Lands and Buildings Committee, they would work with Captain Hurst on this and bring a report back to Council on report ghat Captain Hurst made to Council tonight, seconded by Councilman Crawford, and sa carried. Mr. Nicky Glenn, speaking for businessmen on Main Street, expressed appreciation for the lights between Jefferson and Washington Avenues, and expressed desire for additional lights on rest of main street, Washington and Jefferson Avenues. Mr. Coake advised this would be part of renovation project, with cost of $3.00 more than regular lights. Vice Mayor Graham asked that a report be made to Council on this new additional lighting. PERSONNEL AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chairman Johnston advised that the Personnel Committee had met and con- sidered the recommendations made by Treasurer's Department regarding various ~.ax Control/ Accounts jobs and responsibilities in this area. One position needed is a Tax Contra 1/ Payable Clerk Accounts Payable Clerk with this one person having direct responsiblity for collection of taxes. This. is not a new position, but a reclassification of present position. This job classification is not on present budget and it is proposed that we create a position of Tax Control/Accounts Payable Clerk, with a salary not to exceed $8,774 and would include a thorough performance evaluation. Councilman Johnston made the motion that the budget classifica- tion be amended to eliminate the Accounts Payable Clerk and to establish a Tax Control/Accounts Payable Clerk with an annual salary not to exceed $8,774, seconded by Councilman Cabaniss, and so carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell Aye Ear1,D. Cabaniss -Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Ira S. Crawf ord - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Mr. Moore presented a Resolution appointing Mr. Warren D. Vaughan to the Grievance Panel who will replace Mr. S. A. Dewey (deceased)). Mr. Johnston moved that we accept this Resolution, seconded by Councilperson Holston, and so carried by the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell Aye Ira S. Crawf ord - Aye Ear1,D. Cabaniss Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd,Jr. absent Glen K. Aust - Aye 0 1 Deeember 21, 1982 ~~~,J RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a vacancy has occurred in the membership of the Grievance Panel caused by the death of S. A. Dewey, andthe Council desires to appoint a new member to .the Grievance Panel. to replace S. A. Dewey, deceased; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on the 21st day of December, 1982, that the person whose name is hereinafter set out, be, and he is hereby appointed a member of the Grievance Panel for the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, for an indefinite term or until his successor is appointed and duly qualifies: T0: GRIEVANCE PANEL - required under the provisions of the Grievance Ordinance of the Town Warren 0. Vaughan - to replace S. A. Dewey, deceased, f or an indefinite term or until replaced The Clerk of said Council is directed to notify the abo a person of his appointment and of his term. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. ADOPTED this 21st day of December, 1982, by recorded vote of Council as follows: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchel l -Aye Ear1,D. Cabaniss - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent POLLUTION AND SANITATION COMMITTEE Chairman Mitchell had no report. 1 RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairman Cabaniss had no report. FINANCE COMMITTEE Andrew L. Graha, Jr. - Aye Ira S. Crawf ord - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Chairman Graham advised that two new automobiles were in the budget for this year for' Police Department. $4,150 has been received from the insurance EQUIP- Ment & company in payment for a wrecked vehicle and $3,799 was previously appropriated STORES 2 Police from Revenue Sharing to replace the wrecked vehicle. Chairman Graham made the Cars motion to appropriate to Revenue Sharing Account No. 106-7005, Motor Vehicles and Equipment, $4,799 from Revenue Sharing Unappropriated Surplus for the pur- chase of the two police vehicles included in the budget, seconded by Councilman Aust, and so carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston Aye Pauline G. Mitchell Aye Ear1,D. Cabaniss Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. Absent Andrew L. Graha, Jr. Aye Ira S . ,Crawf ord Aye Alma H, Holston-- Aye Glen K. Aust Aye Chairman Graham made a motion to approve for expenditure from Revenue Sharing Account No. 106-7005, $15,800 for the purchase of two police patrol vehicles, seconded by Councilperson Holston,. and so carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. Aye Pauline G. Mitchell Aye Ira S. Crawf ord .Aye Ear1,D. Cabaniss Aye Alma Hr Holston Aye C. E.Boyd, Jr. Absent Glen K. Aust Aye `7t`~r~.4 December 21, 1982 Chairman Graham made motion to appropriate an additional $200 to Account No. EQUIPMENT 3101-7002 Police Department f or'the purchase of a tab trim line file cabinet, & STORES PURCHASE from General Fund, Unappropriated Surplus, seconded by Councilperson Holston FILE CABINET and so carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston" Aye Paulino G. Mitchell Aye Ear1,D. Cabaniss Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. Absent Andrew L. Graham,Jr. Aye Ira S. Crawford Aye Alma H". Holston Aye Glen K. Aust Aye Chairman Graham made motion that we approve for expenditure from Police Department .Account No. 3101-7002 $300 for the purchase of a file cabinet, seconded by Councilperson Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston Aye Pauline G, Mitchell Aye Earl D. Cabaniss Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. Absent Andrew L. Graham, Jr. Aye Ira S. ,Crawford Aye Alma H, Holston- Aye Glen K. Aust Aye Chairman Graham advised that we have in~the budget; Police Department Account No. 3101-7002 Furniture and Fixtures, $300 for the purchase of a camera which will be used for evidence purposes, and recommends we approve PURCHASE for expenditure from Police Department Account No. 3101-7002 Furniture and CAMERA Fixtures $300 for the purchase of a camera for use in the Police Department, seconded by Councilman Aust and so carried on the following recorded 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. Absent Glen K. Aust Aye LAND AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Chairman Boyd absent. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairperson Holston requested that Procurement Procedure be reviewed with the Ordinance Committee. This procedure is currently in rough draft. Council- man Crawf ord made motion that this be put into Ordinance Committee, and brought back at the next Council Meeting, seconded by Councilman Aust, and so carried. STREET COMMITTEE Chairman Crawf ord_had_no report, but wanted to bring to Council's attention that we have not received our year end certified audit report, and due to fact that 6 months has elapsed.. since our Y/E, feels this is a lack of responsibility on Council's part. He stated. that we needed. to follow through to see that we get this report. Vice Mayor Graham .advised that we normally get this around November and auditors advise it should be here sometime next week. ~3e is confident Council will have a copy prior to next Council Meeting. Mr. Moore presented a Resolution opposing Norf olk & S outhern closing of Pulaski Station which was read to Council. Copy of this Resolution, exhibits and letters prepared by the Town Manager be delivered to the proper officials December 21, 1982 I tl~~ of the Norf olk & Southern Railroad, to the elected .officials who represent this area in General Assembly, to the Corporation Commission in Virginia and such other persons Town Manager may elect. Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. Councilperson Holston so moved adoption of said Resolution as read, seconded by Councilman Aust, and so carried on the f olTowing re- corded vote: John A. Jphnston Aye Pauline G. Mitchell Aye Ear1,D. Cabaniss Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. Absent Andrew L. Graham, Jr. Aye Ira S . Crawford Aye Alma H. Holston Aye Glen K. Aust Aye RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Norf olk Southern Railway announcement that they proposed to close the Pulaski Freight Agency sometime in the near future, has come to the attention of the Pulaski Town Council and Officials; and WHEREAS, this proposal is of grave concern to the official body of ,the Town, the industrial and business community as well as to Town citizens. Not only would the closing of the Freight Agency affect the Town of Pulaski, but the entire County and surrounding area; and WHEREAS, one industry official appeared bef ore Council representing his own plant, but also spoke for a number of other corporations. That subse- quent to the above appearance bef ore Council, the Town has received other complaints which are attached to and made a part of this Resolution. Included therein are letters from the County of Pulaski, Administrator Sidney A. Clower, The Honorable J. Robert Dobyns, member of the General Assembly; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, has given serious consideration to the proposal to close the office and finds that it has a moral as well as a legal duty to express its determined and unalterable opposition to your proposal. They do this in the firm belief that the Town would be severely handicapped in attempting to secure additional industry, Keeping the industries which bow use this facility and supply jobs to many people in the area is vital to the Town and the citizens under the present depressed economic conditions; and WHEREAS, the Town further feels that if the Railway does receive authority to close, that the decision to do so will be detrimental to the Railway as well as to the users of the Freight Office facilities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pula, Virginia, meeting in regular session on this 21st day of December, 1982, that: 1. The Town of Pulaski, through its elected officials, unalternably opposes the closing of the Pulaski Freight Office, and feels that it by necessity must pursue every avenue available to prevent the closing. 2. A copy of this Resolution, its exhibits and the letter prepared by H. Ronald Coake, Town Manager, be delivered to the proper officer of the Norfolk-Southern Railway, to the elected officials who represent this area in the General Assembly, to the Corporation Commission of Virginia, and such other persons as the Town Manager may elect. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. ADOPTED this 21st day of December, 1982, by recorded vote of Council. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Chairman Aust had no report. REPORT GF TOWN MANAGER .. Mr. Coake advised that we would be closed December 24 and December 31 in observance of the Christmas and New Year's holiday. A Financial Statement prepared by the Treasurer's Dept. is to be put in ~~~,,'- j,~ December 21 , 1982 Council Members box. Councilperson Mitchell made a motion to refer to Ordinance Committee the subject of minimum cab fares, feeling we should look at again and leave it up to cab company to do what they want to do on minimum rates., Councilman Crawf ord seconded, and so carried. Mr. Moore advised Council that he had secured all of the easements on the Contract ~~3 for the Pulaski Force Main which is part of the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment facilities except one. At 8:15 p.m., Councilman Cabaniss moved that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilperson Holston, and so carried. APPROVED: Vice Mayor, Andrew L. Graham ATTEST: E erk of Council 1 I