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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-868128 October 21, 1986 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held October 21, 1986, at 7:00 p.m. and a Joint Public Hearing with the Town Planning Commission in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Councilmembers: Planning Commission Members Present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding John A. Johnston, Robert N. Glenn, Andrew L. Graham, James M. Neblett, James R. Neighbors, W. H. Schrader, Ira S. Crawford, Mary Lou Copenhaver Dr. A. W. Anneski, William T. Smith, Jr., Roy T. Rives, W. H. Schrader, Ben Tate, Roy D'Ardenne, Michael J. Barbour, Tamera Nash Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney D. E. McKeever, Town Manager Anne Burgess, Assistant to the Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Pierre Thomas of the news media Claud Kirkland Joe Weddle Nick Saunders J. C. Warner J. R. Schrader Ralph Grubb 8 area citizens The invocation was given by Councilman Neblett. On motion made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 19$6, were approved as submitted. ',.PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Hancock advised that as advertised, now was the time and place (JOINTLY WITH for a public hearing to be held jointly with the Town Planning Commission PLANNING 'COMMISSION on the issue of conditional zoning. CONDITIONAL Messrs. Joe Weddle, Claud Kirland, Ralph Grubb and J. B. Warner ZONING addressed Council with their concerns regarding this proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance. Statements made included that they agreed with the intent of proposed ordinance but expressed concerns that ordinance could become a spot zoning ordinance; and felt there was not a need for this ordinance. Mayor .Hancock, Councilmembers, Town Attorney and Anne Burgess along with Dr. Anneski and Mr. D'Ardenne from the Planning Commission gave explanations of the ordinance, its purpose and enforcement; and answered concerns that citizens expressed. Conditional zoning has nothing to do with spot zoning and gives Council more control if they do decide to rezone. Citizens were requested to watch advertisements for rezoning requests and make their feelings known to Council.Mayor Hancock expressed appreciation to the Planning Commission on all their hard work on this matter.As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock. called for Council Committee Reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Johnston advised that contract 4B, Wurno pump station, is being built on schedule and completion should be around December 1st. PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS NOMINATING COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Chairman Neblett stated we have a resolution honoring Brooks Leonard, BROOKS LEON.ARI~ Town employee who will retire October 31, 1986, and so moved that this ALLEY OPENING REQUEST resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. (See page 8130) PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairman Neighbors requested a committee meeting be scheduled to review the request for an alley to be reopened between Lagrange and Lake h ~' October 21, 1986 8129 Street on First Street. An Engineering report will be prepared for the committee. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Crawford had no report, however, moved that Council have an Executive Session on a legal matter under 2.1-344 (A6) and also a use of real estate matter under 2.1-344 {A2). ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairperson Copenhaver had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT POLICE Mayor Hancock extended condolence to the family of Officer Bill Surber.. Town OFFICER BILL Attorney was requested to prepare a resolution to be forwarded to his family. Mr. SURBER McKeever advised that on behalf of Council, a donation had been made to the Heart Fund. Mayor Hancock commended the Count Pulaski Day Committee on Count Pulaski Day festivities and also our Town Police Department, Chief Joe Williams. other law enforcement agencies, and Mr. Terwilliger on the excellent manner the Klan parade was conducted. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger presented an Ordinance amending Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance. Councilman Neblett so moved that reading of the ordinance be waived and that ordinance be adopted as presented, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. ORDINANCE ORDINANCE ADOPTED AMENDING EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Counci l of the Town of Pulaski., Virginia, sitting in regular session 8.1-11 of the Town Code be, on the 21st and hereby day of October, 1986, that Section is, amended to read as follows: Sec. 8.1-11. Inspections, monitoring and reports. (a) Inspections. The engineering department may periodically inspect the land-disturbing activity to insure compliance with the approved plan and to determine whether the measures required in that plan are effective in controlling erosion and sediment resulting from the land-disturbing activity. The right-of-entry to conduct such inspections shall be expressly reserved in the permit. The engineering department may request assistance from the district or its cooperating agencies for such inspections. (b) Failure to comply with approved plan. If the engineering department determines that the permit holder has failed to comply with the plan, the engineering department shall immediately serve upon the permit holder, by registered or certified mail to the address specified by the permit holder in his permit application, or by delivery at the site of the permitted activities to the agent or employee of the permittee supervising such activities, a notice to comply. The engineering department may request a recommendation from the District or its cooperating agencies prior to making such determination. Such notice shall set forth specifically the measures needed to come into compliance with such plan and shall specify the time within which such measures shall be completed. If the permit holder fails to comply within the time specified., he may be subject to revocation of the permit; furthermore, he shall be deemed to be in violation of this chapter and, upon conviction, shall be subject to the penalities pro- vided by this chapter. (c) Adherence to approved plans and specifications. Upon receipt of a complaint of a substantial violation of this chapter, the town may, in conjunction with or subsequent to a notice to comply as specified in subsection (b) above, issue an order requiring that all or part of the land-disturbing activites permitted on the site be stopped until the specified corrective measures have been taken. Where the alleged non- compliance is causing or is in imminent danager of causing harmful erosion of lands or sediment deposition in waters within the watersheds of the Commonwealth, such an order may be issued without regard to whether the permittee has been issued a notice to comply as specified in subsection (b) above. Otherwise, such an order may be issued only after the permittee has failed to comply with such a notice to comply. The order shall be served in the same manner as a notice to comply, and 8130 October 21, 1986 shall remain in effect for a period of seven (7) days from the date of service pending applications by the town or permit holder for appropriate relief to the Circuit Court of Pulaski County. Upon completion of corrective action, the order shall immediately be lifted. Nothin in this section shall prevent the town from taking any other action specified in 8.1-12. This ordinance is effective upon adoption and is adopted this 21st day of October, 1986, RESOLUTION BROOKS S. WHEREAS, Brooks S. Leonard became an employee of the Town of Pulaski LEONARD in the Public Works Department on September 7, 1976, and continued RESOLUTION his dedicated service to the Town of Pulaski until his retirement on October 31, 1986. Brooks S. Leonard came to work for the Town of Pulaski, Department of Public Works in the Street Department. In 1977 he was transferred to the Water and Sewer Department, where he has remained until his retire- ment. WHEREAS, during his ten years and one month of service, Mr. Leonard provided very loyal and useful service, often over and above his normal duty hours; and, WHEREAS, the unselfish service rendered by Mr. Leonard has been an inspiration to all that have known and worked with him, but he found it was in his best interest to retire. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski,. Virginia, meeting in regular session on October 21, 1986, wishes to publically recognize Mr. Leonard's lasting contribution to the people of the Town and hereby thank him for his may years of service and kindnesses by which so many have known him, and wishes for him much happiness and many leisure hours during this retirement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be recorded as part of the minutes of this meeting and that the original thereof be delivered to Mr. Leonard. ADOPTED this 21st day of October, 1986. TOWN M.ANAGER'S REPORT Mr. McKeever stated that ISO Commercial Risk Services, Inc. had conducted a survey of our water distribution system and fire protection services to evaluate INSUR_41NCE whether our insurance ranking would be lowered for insurance purposes. Rating has improved from a 6 to 5. As the Town continues to improve its water system and fire equipment, this rating may again improve. Councilman Glenn advised that on point certification of credits that were assigned to the community, out of a possible 100, we picked up 57.61. If we go from a class 5 to a class 4 only requires us to go over 60~. To make this goal, it would save the Town government considerable money in insurance premiums on fire insurance. Ifwe could go to a 4 rating, home owner rates would also be reduced. Mr. McKeever advised a draft of the Historic District ordinance had been distributed. This ordinance has being recommended to Council from the Planning Commission and they are requesting a joint public hearing be held. PUBLIC HEARING Councilman Johnston made a motion that public hearing be scheduled for Decem SCHEDULED 16, 1986, 7:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. Mr. McKeever reminded Council that regular meeting for November 4 has been rescheduled to November 5, 1986, 4:00 p.m. By October 29th, those Councilmembers wanting to go on bus tour on November 3 with Commission on Local Government, should notify Mr. McKeever. Schedule of activities is as follows: ANNEXATION 8:30 a.m. - bus tour of the area 10:30 a.m. - oral presentations presented by Town and County at Appalachian Auditorium 8:00 p.m. - Commission on Local Government will hold a public hearing at Pulaski Middle School October 21, 1986 8131 Mr. McKeever advised that on agenda were documents we were prepared to offer for adoption in reference to the housing grant. Questions from Richmond have been raised about the program design, therefore,- this matter withdrawn from agenda. It will require that a special council meeting be held prior to October 30th. Councilman Crawford advised that he had received requests from several citizens concerning changing-Halloween night on .October 31st as there .is a Cougar football game and homecoming is scheduled for this night. Mr. McKeever will coordinate with the County and bring back recommendation to the special council meeting. Mr. McKeever advised that leaf pick up schedule should be published this week. Councilman Neblett seconded the motion made by Councilman Crawford to go into Executive Session and motion then carried. At 7:55 p.m. Council went into Executive Session. At 8:30 p.m. Council returned to Regular Session on motion made by Councilman Glenn, seconded by Councilman Crawford and carried. CH.A.~IBER OF Councilman Crawford made a motion that for the year 1987 the Town Council waive COI~IERCEthe $900.00 rent for the Chamber of Commerce for rent of the office space on the 1987 RENT first floor of the municipal building, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried WAIVED on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye W. H. Schrader - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver -Aye At 8:32 p.m. Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. APPROVED: Mayor ATTEST: -~-c~L ~ Clerk of Council