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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-82loss Minutes of -the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held February 2, 1982; at 4:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliffe, presiding. Councilmembers: Pauline G. Mitchell, C. E.-soya, Jr., Andrew L. Graham, Jr., GLen K. Aust, Alma H. Holston, James M. Neblett, Jr., John A. Johnston Absent: Councilman Robert M. Wallace Also present: H. R. ~ oake, Town Manager Gladys R.,Dalton, Clerk Garnett S: Moore,, Town Attorney Roger A. Williams, Treasurer ' Visitors: Dee Lindsey ~ Southwest Times George Shadroui - Roanoke Times The invocation was given by Councilman Graham. MINUTES APPROVED Minutes of the regular meeting of January 19, 1982 and Special Meeting of January 28, 1982 were approved as recorded. As there was no one from the public to be heard, Mayor Ratcliffe called for Committee reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Johnston advised the Committee had met and will be meeting again soon relative to some business concerning the sewage DRAWINGS OF treatment plant, but no report could be made at this time. Councilman FORCE MAIN IN ENGR. OFF. Johnston advised drawings were now available of the force main between Pulaski and Dublin for those who wished to view them, and that a schedule will be forthcoming on the costs involved, as well as a Payment Time Schedule for the Town of Pulaski, Councilman Johnston advised that this Council had discussed raises for both Councilmembers and the Mayor, and moved that the MAYOR'S SALARY TO Council for the Town of Pulaski raise the salary for its Mayor to BE RAISED TO $300/MO $300.00 a month, beginning July 1, 1982. Motion was seconded by JULY 1,'82 Councilman 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 - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye ACTION ON Town Attorney Moore advised that the minutes show that on RAISE FOR August 5, 1980 action was taken and approved by Council that Town COUNCILP~N AUG. 8,'80 Council salaries increase as of July L, 1982, from $100.00 per month r, ICI 1 I to $200.00 per month for those members who are eligible. 70fi6 F ebruary 2, 1982 RECREATION COMMITTEE Chairperson Mitchell advised there was no report for the Recreation Committee. Councilmember Mitchell advised that compensation for Auxiliary Policemen has been discussed on several occasions,and it was her feeling that when these persons are called on to serve, they should be paid so much COMPENSATION FOR AUXILIARYa mile to and from work. Councilmember Mitchell moved that the matter be POLICEMEN REF. TO referred to the Finance and Safety Committee for report to Council. Motion FINANCE COMM. was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. COUNCILMAN BOYD Mr. Boyd advised the Planning Commission did: not .meet during the month of January, therefore, there was no report to the Council. Mr. Boyd advised Mr. Jones of the State Water Control Board, had been NEW CROSS contacted relative to a new cross section study, and this should be ready SECTION STUDY FLDDD AREA after the first of March for consideration of the Flood Plain matter. Councilman Boyd advised it was planned to contact the Funeral Homes USE OF BACKHOE AT CEMETERY relative to the use of the Backhoe in the cemeteries. Councilman Boyd advised that plans are ready to go on the Downtown Renovation between Jefferson Avenue and Washington Avenue, and asked that DOWNTOWN RENOVATION this be placed on the agenda for March 2, 1982, and it was hoped the ON AGENDA FOR NI®RCH Downtown Renovation Committee and Land and Building Committee could then 2, 1982 make a report to Council. Mr. Boyd also advised it had been determined there is concrete under the blacktop on Main Street, and this will cost considerably to tear up - these cost figures will be a part of the report to Council, and it was hoped bids could be let by April 1st. Councilman Boyd stated the Land and Building Committee had completed its work on this and suggested that any future matters be referred to the Street Committee. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Graham reported the Finance Committee met and considered EXECUTIVE SESSION the "Cash Management"program, and there was a legal matter which Mr. NEEDED FOR CASH N~MT. Williams would like to discuss with Council in Executive Session. PROGRAM Chairman Graham reported the Committee recommended the purchase of a portable radio for the police Department and five battery packs for ~o~~ February 2, 1982 portable radios, at a total cost of $1462.50. Mr. Graham stated this item was included in the budget as a Revenue Sharing item in Account ~k406.2 - Police Department Portable Radio Equipment. APPROVE PUR. Councilman Graham moved the approval of the purchase of a OF RADIO EQUIPMT. $1462.50 portable radio equipment in the amount of $1462.50 as previously budgeted in Revenue Sharing Account ~~406.2 - Police Dept. Portable Radio Equipment. Motion was seconded by Councilman 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 - Absent Alma H.,Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Chairman Graham reported the Finance Committee considered the purchase of a typewriter for the second Floor Receptionist and Secretary to the various Department Heads, and it was the TYPEWRITER recommendation of the Committee that $975,.00 be appropriated to FOR SECOND FLOOR RECPT. Revenue Sharing Account ~~405.1 - Office Machines - from unapporpriated Revenue Sharing Surplus, and so moved. Motion was seconded by Council- APPROVE PUR. man 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 - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Aust said there was no report, and that the Committee would be meeting on Monday, Feb. 8, 1982. POLLUTION & SANITATION COMMITTEE No report. Councilmember Holston asked for a report on the widening of Ward EASEMENTS NEC. Lane, a matter which she brought to the attention of Council in FOR WIDENING OF WARD LANE October of 1980. Town Manager Coake advised that to widen Ward PROPERTY OWNERS OBJECT Lane it would be necessary to do so on the Left side as there were houses on the right side of the Street, and property owners. on the left side would have to grant an easement for widening the street as well as for re-setting telephone poles, all of which they had ref used to do. Councilmember Holston also brought to the attention of Council CHARITY BALL the financial status of the "Long Way Home" drama, and advised there TO RAISE FUNDS FOR "LONG WAY was a Charity Ball being held at Radf ord College this weekend to raise HOME" DRAMA funds for the drama. 1 [1 February 2, 1982 PUBLIC SAFETY, PERSONNEL, ETC. Councilman Neblett reported that Council is: always looking for means of better protection for the employees and in 1980 A Cancer Plan was adopted whereby employees could subscribe and be covered under this Plan by payroll deductions. Mr. Neblett also stated the Committee is looking at an accident and disability policy with Colonial Accident and Life Insurance Company, which appeared to be workable. 7068 COUNCIL Councilman Neblett moved that Plan be adopted, for payroll deductions, APPROVES ACCIDENT & only on a volunteer basis, from the employees. Motion was seconded DISABILITY INS. FOR by Councilman Boyd, and carried on the followiig vote: EMPLOYEES John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew,L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Rgbert M. Wallace - Absent Alma H.,Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilman-Graham advised that after looking over the audit, JOB WELL DONE IN recommended that the Town Manager write a letter to the Treasury TREAS. DEPT. Department thanking them for a "job well dome". Motion was made by Councilman Graham, secon the following vote: John A. Johnston Pauline G. Mitchell Rgbert M. Wallace C. E. Boyd, Jr•. ded by Councilman Johnston, and carried on - Aye Andrew,L. Graham, Jr. - Aye - Aye ~ Glen K, Aust - Aye - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye =? Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye REPORT OF MAYOR: Mayor Ratclif £e brought to the attention of Council House Bill 148 - relating to Drunk Driving, and advised Council had been asked CONSENSUS OF to offer a resolution, on same~i It was the consensus •of Council, COUNCIL IS ENFORCEMENT after some discussion; that Council would like. to see the enf orcement OF LAWS RE: DRUNK DRIVING improved by any additional legislature necessary, and strict enf orce- HB 148 ment of the law regarding drunk driving. Councilman Aust moved that Town Attorney Moore be authorized to draft a Resolution expressing the Council's desire for a strict enforcement of the law regarding drunk driving. 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 Rgbert M. Wallace -.Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett., Jr. - Aye !No action was ,taken by Council on a request from Senator Ray NO ACTION TAKEN ON Garland relative to a Bill for a 3~ tax on heavy vehicles with more .3C TAX on HEAVY than two axles. VEHICLES '~os9 February 2, 1982 REPORT OF TOWN ATTORNEY: As had been requested by Council, Town Attorney Moore read a Resolution expressing its regrets on the death of Howard R. Imboden, f ormer Councilman and Mayor.. Councilman Neblett moved the adoption of the Resolution, as read, and motion was seconded by Councilman Aust, and carried on the following vote: John A.-Johnston Pauline G. Mitchell Rpbert M. Wallace C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Andrew;L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Glen K, Aust - Absent Alma H. Holston , - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. RESOLUTION - Aye _ Aye - Aye - Aye WHEREAS, some men leave behind gootprints in the sands, while others like Howard R. Imboden leave footprints carved.in time by accomplishments made along lif e's pathway. As a young man, Howard Imboden came to Pulaski and except for two short business sojourns in communities not far away, spent the remainder of his life as a citizen of Pulaski, Virginia; and COUNCIL ADOPTS WHEREAS. his primary business interest when he first came to Pulaski was as a newspaperman, and as such purchased and published the RESOLUTION RE• • Southwest Times. However, realizing the importance to a community of other news media, he established Radio Station WPUV, and operated DEATH OF HOWARD both successfully for a number of years; and I. IMBODEN FOR- WHEREAS, realizing the fulfillment of life must encompass , endaavors other than business success, Howard.Imboden turned to MER MAYOR AND other things which were of great interest to most of the citizens of Pulaski, 'one being in those early years a love of baseball. Through his initiative and with the cooperation of business and COUNCILMAN the Pulaski Industrial Baseball League was born and industry, , . flourished. It was the beginning of a new baseball era. Then came the Blue Ridge League, the Appalachian League and then on to full organized professional baseball; and WHEREAS, with ideals, total commitment and energy, Howard Imboden entered the field of government, serving as Councilman and Mayor of the Town. While a Councilman and Mayor, many out- Sta'nding projects were either started or~completdd, giving to Pulaski a Water Treatment Plant and a Sewer Disposal System, both still in use. Town improvements were some of the projects in which Howard took great pride and which labeled Pulaski as a progressive Town, a place for commercial development and a good place to liv e; and WHEREAS, Howard'Imboden's participation in the business and community life of Pulaski from 1927 until 1982, were great in number Any attempt to list them without omitting some would prove futile Suffice it to say, he was a community leader, in business, industrial development, educationa 1 accomplishments, recreation, religious and social lif e, and in fact most every aspect of community endeavors. In his religious life he was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a lay leader, serving as a member of the local offical Board and Board of Trustees. He was a leader and occupied many official positions in the Methodist Holston Conference, a member of the Board of Visitors of Emory and Henry College, Vice-Chairman of the Board that built Asbury Acres, a home for the Aged, in Maryville, Tennessee. To all these he gave not only of his time, knowledge ,and aggressiveness, but substantially of his material possessions. 1 I February 2, 1982 ?'U 7U NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on this 2nd day of February, 1982, that: '~] The Council of Pulaski takes this means of recording in its official records for the use not only of those who presently occupy an official position in the Town Government, but also for those who will follow over the years to come, an example of what can be accomplished through the selfless dedication to give of one's self to the cause of good for the equal enjoyment of all. The Council desires to express its admiration and great respect first to a f ormer Town official and then to a man who,was a leader and a "doer" in all fields of community participation, and one who readily deserves the title "Mr. Community Worker". RESOLUTION Howard Imboden will be missed by the Town and by its citizens, and the Council does hereby express its regrets to his family and CONTINUED hosts of friends on Howard's death, but will cherish and remember him for all the many ways he helped make the Town of Pulaski a better place in which people can work and live. Council directs that this Resolution and the "recent publishedc accounts and editorial be incorporated in and made a part of the permanent record of this meeting; that a suitable copy of the Resolution be prepared, framed and presented to his widow, Marie L. Imboden, as a permanent record of their memory of him and the esteem in which he was held by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. That when the Council adjourns this day, it be in honor of Howard R. Imboden - departed. 1 REPORT OF TOWN MANAGER: Town.Manager Coake advised plans for the pump station to be located adjacent to the existing sewage treatment plant and force main PLANS FOR PUMP STA. to Dublin were reviewed by the Utilities Committee and are in the RE:FORCE MAIN IN Engineering office if o ther members of Council wish to see them. ENGRS. OFFICE Town Manager Coake advised the new fire truck has been delivered and is now at the Fire station, and recommended that author ization be granted for.the sale of the 1957 fire truck that is being replaced. COUNCIL Councilman Neblett moved that the Administration be authorized to AUTHORIZES SALE OF FIRFsell the 1957 fire truck. Motion was seconded by Councilman Boyd. TRUC K BY BIDS.. After some discussion the motion and second were withdrawn, and Councilman Neblett moved that bids will be advertised for the sale of the 1957 fire truck. 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 Glen K. Aust - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye 771 February 2, 1fl82 Town Manager Cote advised the Land and Building Committee DOWNTOWN reviewed the plans for the downtown renovation between Jefferson RENOVATION PLANS IN and Washington Avenues, and if the other members of G`ouncil wished ENGR. OFFICE to view them they could be seen in the~Engineering office. Town Manager Coake advised the 1981-82 budget proposed an increase in the Business, ,Professional and Occupational License FINANCE COMM. Tax ordna~tce,;and recommended that this be referred to the TO STUDY • . INCREASE IN Finance Committee. BUSINESS & , PROF. LICENSE Councilman Boyd moved that the .proposed increase in the TAX Business, ,Prof essional and Occupational License Tax be ref erred to the Finance Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Aust, and, ;carried. Town Ma~,ager. Goake advised that a request has been received RESOLUTION from Chairman Louis Barber of the, New River Regional Police RENEW RIVER REGIONAL POLICE Academy, concerning the adoption by Council of a Resolution ACADEMY REF . TO SAFETY COMM. encouraging the incorporation of the Academy. Town Manager Coake recommended this be referred to the Safety Committee. Councilman Aust moved it be referred to the Saf ety Committee, and motion was seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried. At 5:40 P. M, Councilman Graham moved that Council go into EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session on a legal matter, Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried. REGULAR SESSION At 6:05 P. M, Council returned to Regular Session, and Mayor Ratcliffe inquired if there was further business to come bef ore the Council. Councilman Neblett advised that a person in the Police Department was retiring after twenty-eight years of 'service, and moved that the POLICE OFFICERS RETIRING AFTER Captain be given the badge, revolver and bars used by him; that 15 YRS. SERVICE TO BE GIVEN this policy applies any time the subject comes up pertaining to REVOLVER, BADGE & BARS a retiring Police Officer, that badge, revolver and bars are included for fifteen years of service. Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnston, 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 - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye '7 0 7 2 February 2, 1982 Councilman Mitchell advised that in order to clarify the Fire Lane ordinance recently adopted, and state that no one is to park in the Fire Lanes, that they are for loading and unloading only, moved Fire Lane Ordinance ref, the ordinance be referred to the Ordinance-,Committee. Motion was to Ord. Comm. seconded by Councilman Aust, and carried. At 6:10 P. M, on motion of Councilman Boyd, seconded by Councilmentber Mitchell, and carried, Council adjourned. APPROVED : // /,////~J Mayor Ratcliff ATTEST: ^~ /~ ~, / ~.i C 1 erk of e Counc i. l 1