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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-80Minutes of the regular meeting of the pulaski Town Council held October 21, 1980 at 7:00 P. M. in the Council chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliffe, presiding. Councilmembers: James M. Neblett, Jr., Alma H. Holston, Arthur L. Meadows, Andrew L. Graham, Jr., C. E. Boyd, Jr., Robert M. Wallace, Pauline G. Mitchell, John A. Johnston Also present: H. R. Coake, Assistant Town Manager Gladys R. Dalton, Clerk Gam ett S. Moore, down Attorney Roger A. Williams, Treasurer Visitors: Doug Waters & Dave Vascek of the media Mr, and Mrs. Bill Hager The invocation was given by Councilmember Neblett. APPROVAL OF The minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 1980 and Special MINUTES meeting of October 16, 1980 were approved as recorded. As there was no comment from the public, Mayor Ratcliffe called for the Committee reports of Councilmembers. Councilmember Johnston reported the Utilities Committee had met and the Committee felt a report should be made to the Council regarding their findings in terms of installing water distribution facilities. Councilmember Johnston stated, the Town has a contract with the County which provides that the Town has the first opportunity to provide water lines within a one mile are of the town corporat limits. He TOWN TO further stated there has been received from the New River Valley Planning REPLY TO District Commission A-95 notification that the County plans to install NEW RIVER water distribution facilities within the Brookmont area which is within PLANN. DIST.the one mile limit, and in accordance with the contract, no negotiations A-95 have occurred with the County which would allow the County to proceed QUESTIONN- with this project. AIRE Councilmember Johnston advised that in response to a notification of intent to apply for federal/state assistance by Pulaski County for a water distribution system in the Brookmont area, it is the recommendation of the Utilities Committee that we reply to the New River Valley District Planning Commission A-95 questionnaire and inform them that the Town of Pulaski requests a conference on this application, and so moved. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd, and carried. -, ,, October 21, 1980 Councilmember Johnston stated he might mention the Council had discussed the proposed Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority User Agreement, and it was felt the Council was brought more up to date and made aware of what this entails, also might mention for the minutes that the Council has studied it, but no formal action has been taken by Council as to what steps will be taken. Councilmember Boyd moved that the Town of Pulaski representatives REPRESENTATIVE on the Peppers Ferry Authority advise the Peppers Ferry Authority TO ADVISE BRD. OF TOWN'S Board that the Users Agreement, revised August 19, 1980, be revised to POSITION ON USER AGREEMENT exclude the Radford Pumping Station and its force main from the Peppers Fetty Authority ownershipq operation and maintanance; that the Town Council of Pulaski feels that no further action should be taken by the Peppers~Ferry Authority until the Users Agreement has been resolved. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, and a discussion followed. In the discussion some members of Council opposed the pump station being funded jointly because they felt the Pulaski citizens should not be expected to help pay for it - that the pump station serves Radf ord DISCUSSION residents and the Pulaski citizens should not have to help pay for it. OF USER Councilmember Johnston stated the User Agreement provides that each AGREEMENT locality is responsible for its usage and Pulaski could lose money if the Town experienced unexpected high rainfall which would increase the number of gallons going through the treatment plant. He further stated "we might be proving a point that will end up costing us more. In the original agreement, Pulaski will be helping to pay for the Radf ord Pump Station, but other localities would be paying more than their share". The following vote was taken on Councilmember Boyd's motion" *John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Ays'..- ~ Arthur L, Meadows - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Abstained Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E, Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M, Neblett, Jr. - Aye *Councilmember Johnston stated he voted "AYE", hoping to get some talks or negotiations going. Councilmember Johnston stated that in continuing the discussion for TOWN TO FILE providing water service and trying to extend the town's system to those PREAPPLICATION FOR OTHER people who need it, the Community Development Block Grants program with PROJECTS FOR TOWN CITIZENS HUD provides for 100% grants, and it was the feeling of the Committee October 21, 1980 that preapplications for several projects should be made in this connection, to be co sidered for development. Councilmember Johnston read a Resolution indicating the town's desire to submit preapplications for certain projects, and moced the adoption of the Resolution. 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. Arthur L. Meadows Alma H. Holston James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye - Aye - Aye - Aye RESOLUTION RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grants Program adminis- tered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development provides for one hundred percent (L00%) direct grants to local units of government, and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, is FOR FED. FUNDS desirous of submitting a preapplication and application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for Community Development Block Grant Projects: 1. Cool Springs Water Distribution System, 2, Brookmont Water Distribution System, 3. Pinnacle Street Railroad Grade Crossing. `~ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF Pulaski, meeting in regular session on this the 21st day of October, 1980, that the Town Manager, or his authorized representative, is hereby authorized to file a preapplication and application for said grant. Councilmember Mitchell reported the:- Recreation Committee met and found that the Loving Field complex is just about completed; however, REC. COMM. due to the cost for cutting the trees, lacked about $1,000.66 for the ASKS FOR APPROP. OF grading, but feel it is well worthwhike to go ahead and finish the $1,000.00 TO COMPLETE grading and seed it later. `There followed a discussion as to whether LOVING FIELD GRADING to appropriate the additional $1,000 for this project which has increased TIE VOTE in the original appropriation by this amount. Councilmember Graham DISCUSSION stated he would like for the Town Manager to give Council a report on MAYOR BREAKS TIE VOTE & APPROPRIATION GRANTED C the figures involved, as well as a plan of the project. Councilmember Wallace moved that $1,000.00 be appropriated from the Recreation budget for grading of the Loving Field complex. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Neblett, and the following vote was taken: John A. Johnston - No Pauline G. Mitchell - Yes Robert M. Wallace - Yes C . E . Boyd , Jr . - No Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - No Arthur L. Meadows - No Alma H. Holston - Yes James M. Neblett, Jr. - Yes Mayor Ratcliffe broke the tie vote with a vote of "Yes'', and motion carried. ., => , ` October 21, 1980 Councilmember Mitchell reported members of the Bass Masters Club met with the Recreation Committee, and they were upset that the boats have been pulled out for the winter. They asked that the boats be made avail- BASS MASTERS able for fishermen until the first of January and reopened the first of CLUB REQ. GATEWOOD BFl LEPT OPEN March for the remainder of the year. Councilmember Graham pointed out that the bathhouse facilities would have to be kept open and it would be expensive to heat the concrete block houses, and that was the reason for closing the facilities for the winter months. Council- member Mitchell stated it was felt that the boats could be rented until ten o'clock P. M. and from that time on they could use their own boats if they wished, for the year with the exception of closing for the months of January and February. Councilmember Graham moved that the Recreation Committee bring in RECREATION COMM. TO BRING IN a financial statement as to what it will cost the Town to keep the STATEMENT OF COST. facilities open ten months and closed two months of the year. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Johnston, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - No Arthur.L. Meadows - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - No Councilmember Mitchell advised that local hunters have asked that camping facilities be kept open from the first of November to the 15th HUNTERS WANT TO USE CAMPING of December, which would end the deer season. SITE AT GATEWOOD Councilmember Graham advised it was necessary to winterize these buildings and they were not constructed for h=ating, and it would be necessary to have a study to see what it will cost for this type operation. Councilmember Mitchell advised it was recommended by the Committee COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS that the camping area be kept open from November 1 thru December 15, OPEN FROM NOV. TO DEC. 1980 for the hunters, and so moved. Motion was seconded by Councilmember 15TH Neblett. OBJECTIONS Councilmember Wallace stated he was at the Committee meeting , and & DISCUSSIONS he agreed with Councilmember Graham - that it would not be feasible, and that a study should be made regarding the heating of the bath= houses. Councilmember Johnston advised that a report from the Recreation Director should be made to Council. Councilmember Graham made a substitute motion: That the subject SUBSTITUTE MOTION betabled until Council receives a financial report from the Finance CARRIES October 21, 1980 Director and Recreation Director along these lines. Motion was seconded received a complaint from the Parent-Teachers Organization at Claremont School ragarding the hazardous conditions existing on Ward Lane and Newbern Road. He advised that the Town is in contact with the property CONTACTS RELATIVE owners in an effort to have the spruce trees trimmed, or cut out, to allow TO REQ. OF CLAREMONT better vision. Also, Mr. Coake had contacted the School Board concerning PTO BEING MADE & the possibility of making Ward Lane one-way traffic, and it was hoped REPORT TO BE MADE to have a report for Council at its next meeting. Councilmember Wallace also reported that the residents of Plant GRANT N~NEY Street have been inf ormed that the Town hopes to get some grant money to FOR PLANT ST. BRIDGE improve the crossing near that street because the work done by the Norfolk & Western Railway 'Company was not satisfactory. 1 the Ordinance Committee for report. Councilmember Boyd reported that the Planning Commission met on October 16, 1980 to consider the request of Mr, and Mrs. Bill Hager to PLANNING operate a Child Care Center in an R-2 Residential District, and it was COMM. RECOMDS. CHILD CARE the recommendation of the Commission that in accordance with Section UNIT TO HAGERS 12-4 of the Town Zoning Ordinance titled "Uses Not Provided For" that by Councilmember Wallace, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L, Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - No Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilmember Wallace advised that at the last meeting Council Councilmember Wallace advised that at the last meeting he suggested REQ. FOR REDUCTION that the $2.50 parking fine be reduced to $1.00, and this was referred to OF FINE & CONSIDER FUTURE PERMITS a special use permit should be granted to the Hagers; also, that the Commission will study the ordinances for Child Care Centers, and make a recommendation to the Council regarding action needed to be taken to regulate the location of future centers. `1 Councilmember Boyd moved that Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hager be granted permission to operate a Child Care Center in an R-2 District, subject to the requirements of the Department of Health & Welfare, and the Planning Commission to look into this for future centers. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Holston. ry October 21, 1980 There was discussion relative to whether the neighbors had been contacted and it was brought out that only the Hagers had contacted the neighbors and there was no objections to the Center. Town Attorney Moore stated he was of the opinion that this was TOWN ATTY. _ SPECIAL USES PERMIT to come under "Special Uses" such as the Town had granted permission in another case last year, where the Town would set certain conditions for the operation; and further, that the Hagers will have to comply with the State laws pertaining to their operations. The followong vote was taken on Councilman Boyd's motion: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye C . E . Boyd , Jr . - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilmember Boyd moved that the Loving Field property, LEASE ON LOVING FIELD LAND TO BE ADVERTISED which will expire December 31, 1980, be advertised in the local news- paper on November 2nd and November 9th, 1980 for bids to be submitted by December 8, 1980 at 2:00 P. M. in the Town Manager's Office. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Wallace, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H.,Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye DALE JONES TO COME TO PULASKI Councilmember Boyd reported that Mr. Dale Jones of the State Water Control Board will be in Pulaski on November 10th and if any member of Council would like to sit in on the meeting, please advise. Councilmember Boyd brought up several items for discussion: BOYD MAKES REPORT ON OTHER ITEMS 1) An increase in utility bills for July, 1980; That 97.1% collections had been made for auto tags; 3) A report of Lt. Back of the Police Department, and also a recent break-in on Main Street, and asked the Safety Committee to take a look at this. Councilmember Graham reported that a letter from Mr. Williams, TREASURER RECOMMENDS ACCOUNTS BE WRITTEN OFF' AS SUGGESTED BY AUDITORS Finance Director, indicates that the auditors have recommended that utility accounts receivable balances should be written off in order to better state the town's financial status, and clear the bookkeeping records. Mr. Williams recommended that the following entries - Utility Accounts balances uncollected thru May, 1980 - be written off: October 21, 1980 Dr. Cr. 1. General Fund A. Garbage Accounts Receivable, March 1970 $ 3,519.82 Reserve for Garbage Accts. Rec. Mar. 1970 $ 3,519.82 B. Reserve for Garbage Accts. Rec. Feb. 1970 $ 1,226.83 Garbage Accounts Rec. Feb. 1970 $ 1,226.83 2. Water Fund A. Reserve for Water Accts. Rec. March 1970 $ 11,511.81 Water Accts. Rec. March 1970 $11,511.81 B. Reserve for Water Accts. Rec. Feb. 1970 $ 17,179.82 Water Accts. Rec. Feb. 1970 $17,179.82 3. Sewer Fund LIST OF A. Reserve for Sewer Accts. Rec. March 1970 $ 9,769.09 Sewer Accts. Rec. Feb. 1970 $ 9,769.09 ACCOUNTS TO B. Reserve for Sewer Accts. Rec. Feb. 1970 $ 1,439.87 BE WRITTEN Sewer Accts. Receivable Feb. 1970 $ 1,439.87 OFF Councilmember Graham moved that Mr. Williams, Finance Director, be authorized to transfer these accounts from "active" to a "dormant" account and efforts be continued to collect same'. 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 Councilmember Graham stated Co & Schmid to come up with a plan for Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye uncil approved the contract with Babcock Downtown improvements. There is $50,000 in the current budget to cover this - David Brewster of the firm of Babcock & Schmid has done extensive work on this project and bills APPROVE are now coming in for payment and the Town Treasurer will be paying these EXPENDITURE OF DOWNTOWN bills for this study. Councilmember Graham moved the approval of the ex- RENOVATION BILLS - penditure of Account ~~403.2, Street Blacktop, in the amount of $50,000 APPROVE from Revenue Sharing Funds as previously budgeted. Motion was seconded by EXPENDITURE OF BLACK TOPPING Councilmember Neblett, and carried on the following vote: ACCOUNT FR. REV. SH. FUNDS John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline 'G .Mitchell - Ay e Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilmember Graham advised that the heating system in the Municipal Building is in need of service. Assistant Town Manager Coake advised contact has been made with Mechanical Maintenance, Inc, of Roanoke, and recommended they be employed on a one-time-visit for $825.00; and take a CONTRACT look at it next year to see if the Town should secure a maintenance contract. WITH MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE Mr. Coake stated that according to the agreement with Mechanical Maintenance, FOR ONE-TIME VISIT FOR Inc. when the job is completed the chilled water temperature for the cooling MUN. BLDG. October 21, 1980 system will be raised, and the domestic hot water temperature lowered from 140 degrees to 110 degrees. Mr. Coake stated it was felt the work by this company would prolong the life of the equipment and give better working conditions through out the building. Councilmember Graham moved that the amount of $825.00 be appro- Appropriation priated to Account ~~101-219.5 Repairs to Equipment Municipal Building, of $825,00 to Acct. ~~101- from unappropriated General Fund Surplus, and that Assistant Town 219.5 for MECHANICAL Manager Coake be authorized to sign the contract with the Mechanical MAINTENANCE Maintenance, Inc. of Roanoke. 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 Arthur,L. Meadows - Aye Robert M. ~Ta~Lace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilmember Graham reported that the budget has an item of $1300.00 ;2500 for Tree Trimming, and the cost of the actual work exceeded this APPROPRIATED FOR TREE amount by $1300. It was the recommendation of the Finance Committee, TRIMMING and he so moved, that $1300 be appropriated to Account ~~900-9140 - Tree Trimming, from unappropriated General Fund Surplus, and the Town Treasurer be authorized to expend these funds. Motion was seconded by Council- man Neblett, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - No Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilmember Graham advised that the American Family Lif e Assurance Company has contacted the Town giving a payroll deduction program for cancer care and intensive care supplemental insurance, to COMMITTEE TO be offered to the employees through a payroll deduction program with no LOOK AT AM. FAMILY LIFE cost to the Town other than the administrative payroll costs. Mr. Graham ASSUR. POLICY ON CANCER stated there are several employees who are interested in this type coverage and it allows group discount rates with only five members. Councilmember Boyd asked that the Committee take a look at the Cancer Care policy. Council was in agreement with this procedure. ADOPTION OF Councilmember Meadows reported that at the last Council meeting, ORDINANCE CHANGING REQ. the Town Planning Commission and Town Council held a public hearing FOR OFF-STREET PARKING on the request of Mid-Town Professional Building for an amendment to the Town Zoning Ordinance requirements for off-street parking, and as -~i October 21, 1980 a result of this public hearing, the Town Planning Commission recommended that Section 12-6-5; 12-6-10.1 and 12-6-12 of the Town Zoning Ordinance be amended; The Ordinance Committee considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission and it is the recommendation of the Committee that these changes be made, "and I believe Town Attorney Moore has prepared an ordinance carrying out these recommendations". The ordinance was read by Mr. Moore, and Councilmember Meadows moved the acceptance of the ordinance as prepared and read by Mr. Moore. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Neblett, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Arthur_L, Meadows - Aye ADOPTION Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - No C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye OF An Ordinance to Amend and Re-enact as Amended ORDINANCE Article XII - Special Provisions - Sub- Sec. 12-6-5, 12-6-10.1 and 12-6-12 of Sec. 6, providing Minimum AMENDING Off-Street Parking of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia ZONING BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on this 21st day of October, 1980, that: ORDINANCE Article XII, Special Provisions, Sub-Sec. 12-6-5; 12-6-10.1, and 12-6-12 be amended as follows: RES.. OFF-STREET Sec. 12-6-5: For each medical, dental clinic, or office for accountants, PARKING architects, lawyers, optometrists, insurance and other professional offices having one professional therein, at least five (5) parking spaces shall be provided; and that each such medical, dental clinic or office, etc., having more than one (1) professional shall provide three (3) additional parking spaces (over and above the five) for each processional therein; or shall provide the number of parking spaces required and determined to be necessary under the provisions of Section 12-6-12 of this Article, whichever requires the least number of spaces. Sec. 12-6-10.1: However, in determining the parking spaces and in meeting the required parking spaces in this Article, the Administrator shall take into consideration the availability of public or private parking facilities within the immediate vicinity of said location and in the event there is available parking space, then the requirements of this Article for space shall be reduced on a pro-rata basis to the equivalent number of spaces available to the use in either the public or private parking spaces, or both. Sec . 1 2- 6-12 : Any other commercial building not listed above hereafter erected, converted or structurally altered shall provide one (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of business floor space in the building. Any establishment hereafter erected that serves meals, lunches, or drinks to patrons either in their cars or in the building shall provide one (1) parking space for each one hundred (100) square feet of business floor space in the building; provided there shall be at least one (1) parking space for each serviDg unit. In restaurants a serving unit shall be two (2) stools, one (1) booth, one.:(l) table October 21, 1980 or one (1) walk-up window. For dance halls and recreational areasm one (1) parking space for each one hundred (100) square feet of floor area. Two (2) or more establishments may provide necessary parking space on a single parcel of land. In determining the two hundred (200) square feet of business floor space in the building, the square footage in closets, bedrooms, stairways, locker rooms and any other rooms not particularly used as a part de the business shall be excluded from the total square footage. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage. ORDINANCE Councilmember Meadows advised that other ordinances were dis- COMMITTEE TO MEET cussed by the Committee, and asked that a meeting of the Committee be held on Monday, October 27th, at 5:00 P. M. Councilmember Meadows brought to the attention of the Administration CONDITION staff a street condition existing on the short street off of 16th ©F 16TH STREET Street, North. Mayor Ratcliffe stated he believed the Ordinance Committee sh ould RECREATION AREAS FOR consider recreation areas for large Apartment compleaces. Councilmember APT. COMPLEX Graham moved this be referred to the Ordinance Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Neblett, and carried. Councilmember Holston advised that Leroy Early, Director of REPORT ON Public Works, reported that during the four Saturdays the landfill OPENING OF LANDFILL was kept open on a trial basis, there was a total of thirty-three ON SATS. (33) loads of rubbish, brush, appliances and six tires brought to the landfill. Councilmember Holston also reported it was the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the spring or mid- summer season would be a better time to have the landfillin operation on Saturdays, as it did not appear to be feasible this time of the year. Councilmember Holston advised it was the recommendation of the Pollution and Sanitation Committee that Mr. Early!s recommendation be accepted. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd, and carried. Councilmember Holston also reported that the Committee recommended FIRTY CENT that the Fifty Cent fee for dumping tires at the landfill remain, and so FEE FOR TIRES TO REMAIN moved that no change be made in the present ordinance on this. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Meadows, and carried. Councilmember Neblett, reporting fot the Nominating Committe, advised that it was necessary for Council to name representatives to the New River Valley Agency on Aging - someone not on the Council October~21, 1980 and an alternate who is on the Council. He advised that Mr. Wm. A W.A.HOUSE & House has represented the Town and has been very active in the work J. M. NEBLETT TO REP. TOWN of this Agency, and that he has served as Alternate. The Committee ON AGENCY FOR AGING recommended the re-appointment of Mr. House as representative and J. M Neblett as Alternate, and so moved. Motion was seconded by Council- member Boyd, and Carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilmember Neblett stated he saw no reason for taking the matter of American Family Life Assurance Soc. Cancer insurance to the COUNCIL AGREEABLFCommittee, and if Council so desired, we can give the "green light" FOR GROUP PLAN FOR CANCER INS. tonight, Mr. Neblett stated, personally, he had had this insurance AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE over the years, and it appeared other members of Council also have this insurance. Mr. Neblett stated he would like to see Council go on record as recommending this, and if the employee wants to take this insurance, he can and "Z am sure this inf ormation will be made available to the employees". Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd, and carried. Assistant Town Manager Coake advised that Council's first COUNCIL meeting in November (November 4th) is Election Day, and Council may MEETING RESCHEDULED wish to change the meeting date. Councilmember Neblett moved that BECAUSE OF ELECTION DAY Council's regular meeting on November 4, 1980 be rescheduled to November 3, 1980 at 4:00 P. M. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Meadows, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L, Graham, Jr, - Aye Pauling G, Mitchell - Aye Arthur L, Meadows - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. -Aye Mr. Coake advised that reservations need to be made for the REG. LEGISLAT~ gional Legislative meeting to be held in Roanoke on November 25, MEETING IN ROANOKE ON 1980, and asked those who plan to attend to advise him immediately. NOV . 25TH Mayor Ratcliffe stated that Council has not considered the REQ.FR.DUBLIN request from Dublin ghat Pulaski assist them in handling their sludge. RE:SLUDGE Councilmember Boyd moved that this be ref erred to the Pollution REF. TO POLL. & SANITATION COM and Sanitation Committee until we have a report from the Health i~ ADJOURNMENT October 21, 1980 Department. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Wallace, and carried. At 9:20 P. M. Councilmember Neblett moved that Council adjourn. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Holston, and carried. APPROVED: .~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~:: r_ ~ Mayor Ratcli~l~- ATTEST ~/ ~ ~ ~. Li Clerk of ouncil