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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03-81January 20, 1981 OLD CARS Herman Largen, t/a Blue & White Cab Company, advised that the old BEING MOVED FR. CAB cars parked back of his Cab stand were being moved from that location. STAND Town Manager Coake advised it was felt the Downtown Renovation Survey has been satisfactorily completed and statements from Babcock & Schmid will be coming in and will be paid. Mr. ~COake also advised that a display of the project recommendations are now on display in Room 104 on the first DOWNTOWN floor of the Building for anyone to view. Mayor Ratcliff commented that RENOV. PLANS the owners of the Vance Building are making plans in their renovation of DISPLAYED IN ROOM that building that will conform to the Downtown Renovation plans. 104 At 8:50 P. M. Councilman Graham moved that Council adjourn. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried. APPROVED: /~ ^r Mayor Ratcli f ATTEST: ~~ ~~~,/ Clerk of the Council Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held February 3, 1981 at 4:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff, presiding. Councilmembers: C. E. Boyd, Jr ., Glen K. Aust, Robert,M. Wallace, James M. Neblett, Jr ., Alma H. Holston, Andrew L. Graham, Jr ., Pauline G. Mitchell, John A. Johnston Also present: H. R. Coake, Town Manager Gladys R. Dalton, Clerk Garnett S. Moore, Town Attorney Roger A. Williams, Treasurer Visitors; Jane Graham and Mike Williams, The Southwest Times Mrs. J. E. Marshall., Melanie Marshall, Rev. Anderson M. Sale, Stella A. Lucadoo The invocation was given by Councilmember Neblett. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 1981 were approved as recorded. Mayor Ratcliff welcomed the visitors, and advised that the Council at this time wished to honor the town's former Town Manager, J. E. Marshall, and called on H. R. Coake to read a Resolution which had been prepared. Councilmember Neblett moved the adoption of the Resolution as CCPUNCIL read; Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd, and carried on the HONORS following vote: J.E.MARSHALL *John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye AND ADOPTS C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye *Councilman Johnston, who arrived at the meeting after the vote was RESOLUTION taken, stated had he been in his seat at the time the vote was taken he would have voted "Aye". A 1: ChT T1T Tl1N Ravaging deases destroy the physical man and in many cases destroy the very oul, but in others, who confront such circumstances with a deep and abiding belief in God and a courage of heroic pro- portions, the spirit never dies but survives this life to live on in eternity. So it was with James E. Marshall who surrendered his physical being on the morning of December 1st, 1980, just ten days before his forty-seventh birthday. His will to live not only sustained him in his last months of life, but for some years, allowing him to perf orm, and to achieve admiration and respect not only among professional peers, but by those with whom he came in contact. James E. Marshall was born in Danville, Virginia, on December 11, 1933, educated in the schools of Virginia and spent all of his pro- fessional life, except for two years in North Carolina, in municipal work in his beloved State of Virginia. He came to Pulaski in October of _,_~i February 3, 1981 1968 as Town Manager, the position he occupied until his death. His activities in governmental work were not confined to Pulaski, but included all of Virginia and extended outside Virginia through his participation in the International City Managers Association. "Pete" Marshall, as most knew him, recognized early in his prof essional life that a good manager must keep abrest with changes and the problems occurring throughout the State and Nation. Thus much of his time was spent in learning of proposals for Legislative change, and in recent years in interpreting and determining the impact of State and Federal regulations on local government. He did not stop at the mere learning of these changes, but also in attempting when and wherever possible to influence changes for what he judged was best for the Town of Pulaski. All of Pete's activities and time devoted to his profession did not prevent him from spending time with and caring for his wife, two children and his parents, all of whom survive him. His guidance J. E. MARSHAL~nd family participation will of course be sorely missed, but he leaves with them a cherished memory of a husband, father and a son who cared. RESOLUTION He is also identified in a like manner to his family with his Church, the First Presbyterian Church of Pulaski. Pete Marshall participated in and was a part of many organizations both within and outside the governmental scope. He was a strong man in his beliefs, and would not retreat when he believed he was right. In solving unpopular issues and debates of controversial nature, he was stern. He would not back down from a "yes" of a "no", even though he knew his position was not well taken by some of those around him, but in all circumstances he was calm and deliberate, and above all Pete Marshall maintained the stature of a gentleman. A resume of the activities of Pete Marshall indicates that he gave far more of himself to the service of the Town of Pulaski than one can reasonably expect from a Town Manager. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on this 3rd day of February, 1981, that: The Council regards the death of James E. Marshall as a grevious loss to the Town and to the State of Virginia, and a personal loss to each person in the Town's organization. It recognizes the dedicated service rendered the Town and its citizens and pays tribute to his memory. The Council desires to record its appreciation for the services and leadership provided the Town and its people throughout the tenure of office of Pete Marshall. He gave of himsdlf so that the general welfare of the Town would be served. The Council records its sorrow upon his death and extends its sympathy to his widow and family in their loss. The Clerk of the Council send a suitably prepared copy of this Resolution to Mrs. Frances Barber Marshall as a token of the esteem in which he was held by Council and the citizens of this Town. Mayor Ratcliff presented the Resolution to Mrs. Marshall. Mrs. Marshall made a brief statement to the Mayor and Council in accepting the RESOLUTION resolution, thanking them for the many courtesies. Rev. Sale, Pastor of PRESENTED First Presbyterian Church, led the group in a short prayer. TO MRS . MARSHALL ~~:' _ - February 3, 1981 Stella A. Lucadoo, who lives at 200 South Washington Avenue in an apartments house owned by Jack Bane, appeared before Council and cited unsafe conditions and need of repairs existing in the building MS. LUCAD00 and advised that efforts to get Mr. Bane to do something about these COMPLAINS conditions had failed. She further advised that this condition had OF REPAIRS been brought to the attention of the Town Building Inspector and State NECESSARY AT Health officials. After some discussion of the matter, Ms. Lucadoo 200 S. WASH. filed a written complaint which was accepted by the Mayor and filed. AVENUE; TOWN Councilmember Wallace moved that the Town Manager contact the MANAGER TO Town Building Inspector to see what can be done; also to ascertain if INVESTIGATE a fire hazard exists, and bxing back a report to the Council. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Holston, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L, Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Robert M, Wallace - Aye Ai ma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M, Neblett, Jr. - Aye As President of the Pulaski Commercial and Professional Association, Edward E. Cousins was present and presented to Council PUL. CO MMERCIAL & PROFESS. a letter in which it was indicated that the Association supported ASSOC. APPROVE OF DOWNTOWN the issue of adopting the renovation plans and study made by Babcock RENOVATION PLAN & Schmidt for the renovation of the downtown area by a vote of twenty= one for, two against and one undecided. Mr. Cousins stated the Association welcomed the opportunity to assist the Town Council as best they could. Town Manager Coake advised that copies of the report and recommendation from the Downtown Renovation Committee regarding the work COAKE STATES PLAN COMPLETE completed and the planning for renovation of the downtown area had been furnished to the Council. Councilmember Wallace moved that Council adopt the "PLAN' as submitted by Babcock & Schmidt as a guideline f a^ the renovation of AND COUNCIL ADOPTS PLAN the downtown area. 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 Glen K. Aust - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye February ~, 1981 Councilmember Johnston reported that he, Mayor Ratcliff and Town UTILITIES REPORT ON PEPP. FRY. Attorney Moore had been meeting with the Peppers Ferry Wastewater Treatment Authority and it was felt some progress has been made; however, he had no report at this time. Councilman Johnston did state they are waiting on material from Richmond and also the Bonding Attorneys, and after the receipt of this inf ormation the User Agreement can be discussed as well as the preliminary financing. Councilman Johnston asked Town Manager Coake to report on the Veterans Hill water line status. Mr. Coake advised that the contract will ppobably be completed within the week or the next, with a surplus of funds. Mr. Coake advised that a request had been received from Jordan's Chapel VETERANS HILL WATER United Methodist Church together with several residents for water services, DIST. COMPLETE, SURPLUS FUND$nd it was planned to extend the water line to serve those persons, using TO BE USED IN EXT.LINE the surplus funds, as part of the Veterans Hill Water Distribution system TO JORDANS CHAPEL grant funds. Councilman :Iohnston moved that the water line be extended to the Jordan's Chapel United Methodist Church, using surplus funds. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following vote: COUNCIL John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye APPROVES Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye USE OF FUNDS Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye FOR EXT. OF C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye LINE TO JORDANS CHAPEL & RESIDENTS Councilmember Mitchell advised that the Recreation Committee and Recreation Commission will be meeting on Monday, February 9, 1981 at 7:00 P. M. Mrs. Mitchell advised Council relative to the many complaints she is receiving regarding poor cable television reception. She also REPORT OF POOR TV stated she had contacted the Cable Company regarding the poor reception RECEPTION & CAUSED she receives and was told they have done all they can to correct this BY CO. TOWER situation as the interference is apparently caused by the Pulaski Cof}nty's tower near the Cable Company's tower on PeakS~ Knob. From a discussion by Council members it appeared poor TV reception is widespread and Mrs. Mitchell stated she would be glad to take calls and refer them to Council. Town Manager Coake was asked to look into the situation also. Councilmember Wallace had no report. February 3, 1981 Councilman Boyd reported the Land & Bui3ding Committee met and discussed the operation and maintenance of Oakwood and Pin'~ehurst Ceme- teries. As background information, he reported the actual cost for operation and maintenance for the two cemeteries for 1980 was $9,588.73 and 1981 (estimated costs) would be $11,343.05. The actual revenue received from the sale of cemetery plots for the year 1979, 1980 and estimated for 1981, amount to $3,310.00; The amount of interest earned on the Cemetery Trust Fund for the same period was $14,221.06, COMMITTEE REPORT which amount is left in the Trust Fund to build the fund. The balance ON OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF of this Fund as of January 1, 1981 was $71,113.75. Mr. Boyd stated TWO CEMETERIES: by opening the new section of Oakwood, there would be 8,033grave OAKWOOD & PINEHURST spaces for sale, and 1,000 spaces in Pinehurst Cemetery; and based on the average sales per year for the two Cemeteries since 1971, Oakwood would last 188 years and Pinehurst 167 years. It is estimated that to let the Trust Fund stand until it can carry the cost of the operation and maintenance would be year 2006. Mr. Boyd stated the Committee recommended that the ratio 25/75 be continued to determine the perpetual care for each grave space sold; that the Trust Fund remain as is until it reaches $100,000, at which time the Treasurer is to notify the Land and Buildings Committee for a recommendation to the Council. Mr. Boyd stated the Committee also recommended, and he so moved, that the following prices for grave spaces apply to include perpetual COUNCIL ADOPTS care: Old Section Oakwood Cemetery, $25.00 to $100.00 each; New RATES FOR GRAVE SPACES FOR OLD Section Oakwood Cemetery - $200.00 each; Old Section Pinehurst AND NEW PORTIONS OF OAKWOOD & Cemetery $5.00 to $50.00 each; And New Section Pinehurst Cemetery - PINEHURST CEMETERIES $150.00. Motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Atrsent Glen K. Aust - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilman Boyd Advised that any recommendation to Council ACTION ON BLDG. PERMITS regarding the issuance of building permits for buildings on streets ON STREETS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN which have not been dedicated to the town is being withheld pending DEDICATED WITHHELD legislation now in the General Assembly. February 3, 1981 Councilman Graham had no report. Councilman Aust, the newly appointed Councilman to replace Arthur L. Meadows, and Chairman of the Ordinance Committee; advised that the Ordinance Committee had been instructed by the Council to consider an WITHHOLD ordinance for the control of dogs, but after having met with County ACTION ON DOG ORD. Officials it was thought best to withhold any action on an ordinance at this time. Mr. Aust stated it appeared from his file that the Town Council had considered some Fire Lane regulations. Councilman Aust moved it be ORD. COMM. TO STUDY referred to the Ordinance Committee for further study. Motion was FIRE LANE REGULATIONS seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. Mr. Aust also reported the file showed Council was considering an TAX RELIEF ELDERLY & ordinance for tax relief for the elderl PRECIOUS y; and a proposed ordinance dealing METALS with the sale of precious metals, which would be held in abeyance until ORD . WITHHELD General Assembly action. Councilmember Holston had no report. Councilmember Neblett advised the Nominating Committee hoped to have a recommendation for Council at its next meeting relative to NOMINATING COMM. TO naming other persons to the Downtown Renovation Committee. REPORT NEXT MEETING Council agreed to have the New River Valley Agency on Aging N.R.V.AGENCYappear before them at some future meeting and present their requests ON AGING ON AGENDA for their next years operations. Town Attorney Moore advised that Resolutions have been prepared for the Bank of Speedwell, First Federal Savings & Loan Association of New River, Bank of Virginia and the Virginia National Bank, indicating RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED TO those persons who can sign checks, notes, etc. for the Town, and the FURNISH FOUR LOCAL BANKS Banks re uire the si nature of those CERTIFIED q g persons so designated. SIGNATURES Councilman Graham moved that the Resolutions of Bank of Speedwell, First Federal Savings & Loan Association of New River, Bank of Virginia and Virginia National Bank, authorizing Roger A. Williams, Town Treasurer; H. R. Coake, Town Manager; Raymond F. ratcliff, Mayor, and Gladys R. Dalton, Clerk of Council, whose signatures shall be certified to said Banks and that no checks, drafts, notes or order drawn against said bank shall be valid unless signed or countersigned as set forth in said Resolutions, be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Johnston, ~ - ~t RESOLUTION February 3, 1981 and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Absent Robert M. Wallace - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. Glen K. Aust Alma H..Holston James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye - Aye - Aye - Aye RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on the 3rd day of February, 1981, that: The Bank of Speedwell is hereby designated a depository of the Town of Pulaski and that the funds so deposited may be withdrawn aupon a check, draft, note or order of the said Town. Be It Further Resolved that all checks, drafts, notes, or orders drawn against said accounts be signed by any two of the following: Name• Title: /s/ R oger A. Williams Town Treasurer / s / H . R . Coake Town Manager /s/ Raymond F. Ratcliff e Mayor /s/ Gladys R. Dalton Clerk of Council whose signatures shall be certified to said bank, and that no checks, drafts, notes or order drawn against said bank shall be valid unless signed as aforesaid. Be It Further Resolved, that said Bank of Speedwell is hereby authorized and directed to honor and pay any .checks, drafts, notes or orders, so drawn, whether such checks, drafts, notes or orders be payable to the order of any such person signing and/or countersigning said checks, drafts, notes or orders, or any such persons in their individual capacities or not, and whether such checks, drafts, notes or orders are deposited to the individual credit of person,so signing and/or counter- signing said checks, drafts, notes or orders, or to the individual credit of any of the other officers or not. Be It Further Resolved that where it becomes necessary to transfer funds from an account within said bank to another account in the same bank, or to transfer funds to any account in the name of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, in another bank, then such transf erals may be ordered or directed by either the Treasurer-Finance Director, or the Town Manager, and in such case the transferal order may be signed by either of the aforesaid, the Treasurer-Finance Director of the Town Manage. This Resolution shall continue in force and said Bank may consider the facts concerning the holder of said offices, respectively, and their signatures to be and continue as set forth in the certificate of the Clerk or accompanying a copy of this resolution when delivered to said Bank or in any similar subsequent certificate, until written notice to the contrary is duly served on said bank. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto affixed my name as Clerk of Council, and have caused the corporate seal of said corporation to be hereto affixed, this 3rd day of February, 1981. /s/ Raymond F. Ratcliffe, Mayor Seal Gladys R. Dalton, Clerk of Council February 3, 1981 R RS(1T.i1TT(1N BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on the 3rd day of February, 1981, that: The First Federal Savings & Loan Association of the New River Valley is hereby designated a depository of the Town of Pulaski and that the funds so deposited may be withdrawn upon a check, draft, note or order of the said Town. Be it Further Resolved that all checks, drafts, or orders drawn against said ccounts be signed by sny two of the following: Name: /s/ Roger A. Williams /s/ H. R. Coake /s/ Raymond F. Ratcli /s/ Gladys R. Dalton whose signatures shall drafts, notes or order signed as of oresaid. Title: Town Treasurer Town Manager ffe Mayor Clerk of Council be certified. to said bank, and that no checks, drawn against said bank shall be valid unless Be It Further Resolved, that said First Federal Savings & Loan Association of the New River Valley is hereby authorized and directed to honor and pay any checks, drafts, notes or orders, so drawn, whether such checks, drafts, notes or orders be payable to the order of any such RESOLUTION person signing and/or countersigning said checks, drafts, notes or orders, or any such persons in their individual capacities or not, and whether such checks, drafts, notes of orders are deposited to the individual credit of person so signing and/or countersigning said checks, drafts, notes or orders, or to the individual credit of any of the other officers or not. Be It Further Resolved that where it becomes necessary to transfer funds from an account within said bank to another account in the same bank, or to transf er funds to any account in the name of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, in another bank, then such transf erals may be ordered or directed by either the Treasurer-Finance Director or the Town Manager, and in such case the transferal order may be signed by either of the aforesaid, the Treasurer-Finance Director of the Town Manager. This Resolution shall continue in force and said bank may consider the facts concerning the holder of said offices, respectively, and their signatures to be and continue as set forth in the certificateil of the Clerk or accompanying a copy of this resolution when delivered to said Bank or in any similar subsequent certificate, until written notice to the contrary is duly served on said bank. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto affixed my name as Cle rk of Council, and have caused the corporate seal of said corporation to b e hereto affixed, phis 3rd day of February, 1981. /s/ RAYMOND F. RATCLIFFE, MAYOR SEAL /s/ GLADYS R. DALTON, CLERK OF COUNCIL February 3, 1981 R F.S(1T.TTT'T(1N RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski., Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on the 3rd day of February, 1981, that: The Bank of Virginia is hereby designated a depository of the Town of Pulaski and that the funds so deposited may be withdrawn upon a check, draft, note or order of the said Town. $e It Further Resolved that all checks, drafts, notes, or orders drawn against said accounts be signed by any two of the following: Name: Title: /s/ Roger A. Williams Town Treasurer /s/ H. R. Coake Town Manager /s/ Raymond F . Ratcliffe Mayor /s/ Gladys R. Dalton Clerk of Council whose signatures shall be certified to said Bank, and that no checks, drafts, notes or order drawn against said bank shall be valid unless signed as aforesaid. Be It Further Resolved, that said Bank of Virginia is hereby authorized and directed to honor and pay any checks, drafts, notes or orders so drawn, whether such checks, drafts, notes or orders be payable to the order of any such person signing and/or counter- signing said checks, drafts, notes or. orders;, or any such persons in their individual capacities or not, and whether such checks, drafte, notes or orders are deposited to the individual credit of person so signing and.or countersigning said checks, drafts, notes or orders, or to the individual credit of any of the other officers or not. Be It Further Resolved that where it becomes necessary to transfer funds from an account within sAid bank to another account in the same bank, or to transfer funds to any ~.ccount in the name of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, in another bank, then such transf eral may be ordered or directed by either the Treasurer-Finance Director, or the Town Manager, and in such case the transf eral order may be signed by either of the aforesaid, the Treasurer-Finance Director or the Town Manager. 1 .: _ ~ ' ~' This Resolution shall continue in force and said Bank may consider the facts concerning the holder of said offices, respectively, and their signatures to be and continue as set forth in the certificate of the Clerk of accompanying a copy of this resolution when delivered to said bank or in any similar subsequent certificate, until written notice to the contrary is duly served on said bank. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto affixed my name as Clerk of Council, and have caused the corporate seal, of said corporation to be hereto affixed, this 3rd day of February, 1981. / s / RAYMOND F . RATCLIFFE , Mayor 8 EAL /s/ GLADYS R. DALTON Clerk of Council February 3, 1981 R FC(1TTTI'"T l1 TT BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on the 3rd day of February, 1981, that: The Virginia National Bank is hereby designated a depository of the Town of Pulaski and that the funds so deposited may be with- drawn upon a check, draft, note or order of the said Town. Be It Resolved that all checks, drafts, notes, or orders drawn against said accounts be signed by any two of the following: Name: Title: /s/ Roger A. Williams Town Treasurer /s/ H. R. Coake Town Manager /s/ Raymond F. Ratcliffe Mayor /s/ Gladys R. Dalton Clerk of Council whose signatures shall be certified to said bank, and that no checks, drafts, notes or order drawn against said bank shall be valid unless signed as of oresaid . RESOLUTION Be It Resolved, that said Virginia National Bank is hereby authorized and directed to honor and pay,~.ny checks, drafts, notes or orders, so drawn, whether such checks, drafts, notes or orders be payable to the order of any such person signing and/or countersigning said checks, drafts, notes or orders, or any such persons in their individual capacities or not, and whether such checks, drafts, notes or orders are deposited to the individual credit of person so signing and/or countersigning said checks, drafts, notes or orders, or to the individual credit of any of the other officers or not. Be It Further Resolved that where it becomes necessary to transfer funds from an account within saa.d bank to another account in the same bank, or to transfer funds to any account in the name of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, in another bank, then such transferals may be ordered or directed by either the Treasurer-Finance Director, or the Town Manager, and in such case the transferal order may be signed by either of the aforesaid, the Treasurer-Finance Director, or the Town Manager. This Resolution shall continue in force and said Bank may consider the facts concerning the holder of said offices, respectively, and their signatures to be and continue as set forth in the certificate of the Clerk or accompanying a copy of this resolution when delivered to said Bank or in any similar subsequent certificate, until written notice to the contrary is duly served on this bank. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto affixed my name as Clerk of Council, and have caused the corporate seal of said corporation to be hereto affixed, this 3rd day of February, 1981. /s/ RAYMOND F. RATCLIFFE Mayor Seal /s/ GLADYS R. DALTON Clerk of Council