HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-81Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held
February 17, 1981 at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal
Building!
There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff, presiding.
Councilmembers; C. E. Boyd, Jr., Alam H. Holston, Glen K. Aust,
Andrew L. Graham, Jr., Robert M. Wallace,
John A. Johnston, James M. Neblett, Jr.,
Pauline G. Mitchell
Also present: H. R. Coake, Town Manager
Gladys R. Dalton, Clerk
Garnett S. Moore, Town Attorney
Roger A. Williams, Treasurer
Visitors: Dee Lindsey, Doug Waters and Jane Graham of the news media
William A. House, Fred Karnas, Edward Cousins, Obell
Ratcliff, and others.
The invocation was given by Councilmember Graham.
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1981 were approved
as recorded.
As Council's representative to the New River Valley Agency on Aging,
Mr. William A. House introduced Mr. Fred Karnas, Executive Director of the
Agency on Aging. Mr. Karnas advised Council th at in anticipation of Federal
cuts in the funds which have been available to the Agency, his appearance bef ore
Council was to request financial assistance for the Agency in the amount of
$1200.00 to be used to match federal aid in order to maintain, as nearly as
N .R .VALLEY
AGENCY ON possible, the services which the Agency has been providing for the elderly
AGING REQ.
$1200. in the New River Valley. Mr. Karnas gave a detailed report of the activities
FROM BUDGET
of the Agency, and asked Council to consider the request in making up their
budget for the coming fiscal year.
As Chairman of the Senior Citizen's Committee, Obell Ratcliff advised
SENIOR Council his Committee has taken steps to promote a project which has been in the
CITIZEN
COMM. Committee's planning for some time. Mr. Ratcliff stated that what the Committee
PROMOTE
GAZEBO had in mind would be in line with the changing of times brought about by the
FOR PARK
tremendous increase in gasoline prices and other transportation costs, all of
which would mean less traveling of individuals seeking entertainment. Mr. Ratcliff
stated the Town needed some local entertainment - a center of attraction - and
that the members of that Committee had given much thought to development and
construction of a Gazebo in Jackson Park in front of the Municipal Building. Mr.
F ebruary 17, 1981
Ratcliff stated the Park is owned by the Town and of course the Town Council
would have to approve such a project, as well finance a portion of the
operational expenses. Mr. Ratcliff recalled that a Bandstand had once
been in the Park many years ago and the Town had employed Mr. A. U. Fine
to direct a Band and concerts were held in the Park, being enjoyed by all
the Town citizens, and it was the Committee's feeling that a similar project
could be undertaken whereby local Bands, or talents could use the Gazebo
and give the citizens of the town some entertainment locally.
Councilmember Neblett moved the request be referred to the Land
LAND & BLDG and Buildings Committee of Council for a report to the Council at its next
COMM. TO
STUDY REQ. meeting relative to the approach the Council should take. Motion was
FOR GAZEBO
seconded by Councilmember Wallace, and carried.
Councilmember Johnston reported the Utilities Committee has been
laboring over the business of the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater
Treatment Authority as it pertains to the Town of Pulaski and advised
that another meeting will be held the 19th in Blacksburg with the group
GUARANTEES to work some more on the plans. He advised the User Agreement, as proposed,
FOR FINANCING
PEPPERS FRY has been looked at; however, no rules and regulations by which the Authority
& USER AGR.
MUST BE will be operating have been furnished and it was the feeling of the town's
ACCEPTED
representatives to wait until this has been submitted. There are plans which
will be submitted at the meeting on Thursday. Councilmember Johnston advised
that at the present time certain guarantees will have to be made by the
Town of Pulaski to insure short-term financing. The short-term financing discussed
so far is $1,130,000. He stated that after the meeting on Thursday a special
Council meeting may have to be called for the adoption of a Resolution on these
guarantees.
Councilmember Mitchell reported that Recreation Commission and the
5-YEAR PLAN
FOR REC.
FACILITIES
Recreation Committee met jointly last week and discussed several projects
to be included in capital outlay within the next file years: F or this year,
plans for the completion of the four mini fields at Loving Field; discussed
paddle boats for Gatewood for summer campers; ice skating and skating
facilities in the next five years were some of the ideas the Committees are
thinking about at this time.
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February; 1981
Councilmember Wallace advised that he had been approached regarding
COUNCIL TO the moving of the loading zone on Main Street from the location in front of
'CONSIDERMOVING
ItiADING ZONE ONAlex's Mens Shop and Number One Store to across the street in front of the
MAIN ST.
Ag CLOSE OF Courthouse, inasmuch as it was felt the space was not used enou h to y
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its purpose. Mr. Wallace moved that the Street Committee members meet at
the close of this session to discuss this request. After some discussion,
Mayor Ratcliff asked if it was the wish of the Council for such a meeting,
if so, asked for a second to the motion. Councilmember Neblett seconded the
motion, and carried on a voice vote.
Councilmember Boyd reported the Land and Building Committee met and
several items were discussed, one of which was the renewal of a Lease with
the County for the County Gymnasium known as "Central Gym". Mr. Boyd also
reported that each member of eouncil had been furnished with a copy of a
FINANCE
COMM. TO letter, addressed to Town Manager Coake, from Mechanical Maintenance Service
CONSIDER
ENERGIZING regarding energizing the Municipal Building. Mr. Boyd moved this matter be
MUN . BLDG .
referred to the FinanceCommittee for study and recommendation to the Council.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Holston, and carried.
Councilmember Boyd suggested that inamuch as the Town has a truck
and is athe present time is hauling water to residents of the Mount Olivet
TOWN MGR. area, the Town might also haul water to the residents of Brookmont Community.
TO IAOK INTO
HAULING Council discussed this situation, and Town Manager Coake was asked to look
WATER TO
BROOKMONT at this to see if itwas feasible and report to the Council at the next meeting.
RESIDENTS
Mr. Boyd asked that an Executive Session be held at the conclusion
BOYD ASKS
FOR EXEC. of the meeting on a legal matter,
SESSION
Councilmember Graham had no report.
Councilmember Aust had no report.
Councilmember Holston advised the Town received a "satisfactory"
report from the State on the operation of the landfill for the month of
January, and the new equipment and tire slicer have been received and are in
operation. Mrs. Holston advised that last fall Council agreed to keep the
Landfill open on Saturday mornings for a trial period, and she would like for
the Pollution and Sanitation Committee to meet on March 2nd at 4:30 P. M, to
SATISFACTORY
REPORT ON discuss the possibility of a similar program this spring. The eight (8)
LANDFILL;
CONSIDER dumpsters recently purchased are now in service, and there appears to be no
SAT . AM
OPENINGS problems.
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Councilmember Neblett reported the Saf ety Committee met and
discussed the necessity of purchasing a new pump truck for the Fire Department
NEED FOR in order to comply with State regulations and keep the fire insurance rates
NEW FIRE
TRUCK, & at their current level in town. It was estimated a new pump truck would
FINANCE
COMM. TO cost $75,000., and Mr. Neblett moved that the purchase of the new equip-
MAKE STUDY
& REPORT ment be referred to the Finance Committee. Motion was seconded by Council-
member Holston, and carried.
Councilmember Neblett reported that at the request of Council,
the Personnel and Nominating Committee had considered a list of persons
to be named to aDowntown Renovation Committee for the purpose of advising
Council of the priorities in carrying out the Downtown Renovation Plan
as submitted by Babcock & Schmidt. Mr. Neblett presented the following
NOM. COMM.
RECOMMENDS list: Land & Building Committee Chairman C. E. Boyd, Jr.,; Eugene L. Nuckols,
PERSONS TO
SERVE ON Town Manager Coake, William L. Elmore, Billy R. Smith, Betty Sadler, John R.
DOWNTOWN
RENOVATION powers, Tom Cox, and Ben Tate. Mr, Neblett advised these persons had been con-
COMM. &
REAPPOINT- tatted relative to serving on the Committee. Mr, Neblett moved that Town
ment TO
REDEVELOPMENT Aittorney Moore be directed to prepare a proper Resolution appointing those
& HOUSING
AUTY persons, as listed, ato the Downtown Renovation Committee; also, re-appoint
Mary Lou Steger to the Pulaski Re-Development & Housing Authority, for
another four year term, to expire February 15, 1985. Motion was seconded
by Councilmember Graham, 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. - Aye
Glen K. 'Aust - Aye
Alma H. Holston - No
James M, Neblett, Jr. - Aye
Town Manager Coake read a Resolution re-appointing and appointing
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING members to the Recreation Committee, and on motion of Councilmember
MEMBERS TO
RECREATION Neblett, seconded by Councilmember Boyd, the following Resolution was
COMMISSION
adopted, as follows:
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
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F~bruary~z 1981
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WHEREAS, the terms of certain members of the Recreation
Commission have expired and they have not been re-appointed or replaced;
and the Council desires to re-appoint two members and replace two
members by appointing two new members;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on this 17th day of February,
1981, that those persons whose names are hereinafter set out, be and
they are hereby re-appointed or appointed members of the Recreation
Commission of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, their terms to be for
the years set out and to expire upon the date set opposite their names,
or until their successors are appointed and duly qualify:
T0: Recreation Commission for the Town of Pulaski, Virginia
RECREATION
COMMISSION
Term Term to Expire
APPOINTMENTS
Betty N. Sadler, reeappointed 3 years Jan. 1, 1984
Mason A. Vaughan, Jr. " 3 years Jan. 1, 1984
Cheryl B. Beverly, appointed
to replace Eugene M,Stuart 3 years Jan. 1, 1984
William B. Norris, III, Apptd.
to replace Richard C.McMillan 3 years Jan. 1, 1984
The Clerk of said Council is directed to notify the above persons
of their appointment and the expiration date of their terms.
This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
ADOPTED this 17th day of February, 1981, by recorded vote of
Council.
Councilmember Neblett moved that the pending Fire Lane matter be
FIRE LANE referred to the Ordinance Committee, for an immediate report. Motion was
ORDINANCE
seconded by Councilmember Graham, and carried:
Councilmember Johnston stated he felt the reports furnished by the
Town Manager of the monthly activities of the Police Department, Fire
MO. REPORTS
Department and Building & Zoning Office were exceptionally good,and felt
the public should be made aware of this fine service.
Town Manager Coake advised Council that Poff Construction Company
has approached the Town to learn of Council's reaction to':to the con-
POFF'S REQ. FOR struction of subdized housing at its Carriage Hill complex on Alum Springs
SUBSIDIZED
HOUSING PRESENTRoad. Mr. Coake advised Poff is considering;: construction of 80 units
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under Section 8 Housing, and such a proposal would be subject to an A-95
review before it can be approved for federal funds. It was the consensus
of Council that a survey be made to see if there is a need for this type
housing in the Town.
At 8:35 P. M. Councilman Boyd moved that Council go into Executive
EXECUTIVE
SESSION Session on a legal and personnel matter. Motion was seconded by Council-
member Wallace, and carried.
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Februarys 1981
At 9:27 P. M. Council returned to Regular Session, and Mayor
REGULAR Ratcliff inquired if there was further business to come bsf ore the
SESSION
Council.
Town Manager Coake advised the Town has received a copy of the
ANNUAL Annual Perf ormance Monitoring Report from the Department of Housing and
PERFORMANCE
MONITORING Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grants Program.
REPORT OF
H~ Mr. Coake stated there are several items in the letter in reference
to other projects which the Town might undertake, and recommended
that this be referred to the Utilities Committee to review and make
recommendations to Council. Councilmember Neblett so moved, seconded
by Councilmean Graham, and carried.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:20 P. M. Counilmember Graham moved, seconded by Councilmember
Holston, that Council adjourn. Motion carried.
APPROVED:
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Mayor Ratcli f
ATTEST:
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Clerk of uncil
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