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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-80~~~~~. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held February 19, 1980 at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff, presiding. Councilmen: Robert M. Wallace, C. E. Boyd, Jrd., John A.,Johnston, Andrew L. Graham, Jr., Blair B. Brockmeyer, William A. House, Arthur L. Meadows,CCouncilman Neblett arrived at 8:00 P. M.) Also present: J. E. Marshall, Town Manager Gladys R.,Dalton, Clerk Garnett S. Moore, Town Attorney H. R. Coake, Assistant. Town Manager Roger A. Williams, Treasurer Visitors: Rick Kerns, Barbara English & Dave Vascek of the Media Approximately 65 citizens of the Town The invocation was given by Councilman Boyd. Mayor Ratcliff welcomed the visitors and advised that Council had advertised that a public hearing would be held at this time VISITORS WELCOMED for the purpose of considering a proposal which would fix sewer TO PUB. HEARING ON PROPOSED charges for capital improvements of $1,20/1000 gallons, or a SEWER CHARGE INCREASE minimum of $3.60/month, for financing the sewer line from Pulaski carrying waste to the Pepper's Ferry Regional Wastewater Facility at Fairlawn. Mayor Ratcliff stated that Council had asked the Town citizens to come and let the Council have their input in the ~. matter. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 1980 were H. R. COAKE approved as recorded. Mayor Ratcliff called on Councilman Graham to give a run-down on GIVES RUNDOWN the figures developed so far for the funding of the town's piping On F IGUR ES ON FUNDING SEWER of sewerage to the Regional Plant. Mayor Ratcliff stated the PR OJECT figures recently published in the Southwest Times are not necessarily the final figures, but this was the first approach to determining a method by which the funding could be done. Councilman Graham advised that for the next two years the Town would need $189,800 - total engineering costs; and that the total COUNCILMAN GRAHAM REPORTS ON Interceptor cost would amount to $1,683,800. Mr. Graham broke the COSTS OF SEWER PROJECT interceptor figures down as follows: 40% by 1/82 tp 12/82 - $673,520.00; February 19, 1980 a~~$ t 30% by 1/83 to 12/83 - $505,140.00; and 30% by 1/84 to 12/84 - $50,140.00. Mr. Graham stated the discussion tonight was for the purpose of considering a method by which these funds could be raised. Mayor Ratcliff called on H. R. Coake, Assistant Town Manager, to advise those present of possible methods now being considered. Mr. Coake gave the following possible methods: (1) Monthly sewer charge be increased by $1.20/1000 gallons, or ~~3.60 minimum a month; (2) Have a lower sewer rate increase per 1000 gallons which would present a deficit of $600,000.00 in 1984 which would have to be financed at that time; (3) A Bond Referendum to finance the whole amount over the life of the plant, and (4) - Use whatever Revenue Sharing that is available to the Town over the next four years. Approximately twenty-four persons spoke during the public hearing, PUBLIC HEARD ON SEWER some stated they were willing to pay a higher sewer rate, but felt the CHARGE INCREASE Proposed increase too high. There were some who were concerned about PROPOSED senior citizens or people on fixed incomes, as to how they could pay the increase. In a show of hands vote, the majority of those present stated they favored a Bond Referendum that would finance the whole amount over the life of the plant. Lower rates for customers who use large amounts of water were also discussed, as well as concere~ on the part of business men regarding new business or industry coming into the Town . RECESS At 8:40 P. M. Mayor Ratcliff declared the public hearing over and declared a five minute recess. At 8:45 P. M. Council again reconvened, and Mayor Ratcliff asked if there was anyone who wished to bring some other matter before the COMMITTEE Council. There being none, Mayor Ratcliff called for Committee reports. REPORTS Councilman Graham stated Council needed to arrive at a proposal to discuss with the other political subdivisions as to how the Town of Pulaski will fit into the overall plan; that the Council is ready TOWN READY to talk about the situation, and as a proposal, moved that the Town of TO DISCUSS p~laski propose to build, own and operate the interceptor line from & TOWN PROPOSES TO BUILD, the Town of Pulaski to the metering point in the Town of Dublin, and OWN & OPERATE that the Town Manager be authorized to notify the other political sub- LINE TO DUBLIN Q~'S'~~ February 19, 1980 division of this action. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilman Graham further moved that the Town of Pulaski meet with the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors, Public Service Authority, TOWN TO MEET and the Town of Dublin for the purpose of discussing the ownership and C0.& PUB .SERVICE AUTY. RE:SEWER operation of the interceptor sewer line, and further would propose that LINE OWNERSHIP & APPOINTMENT OF the Town of Pulaski discuss with these political subdivisions the BOARD BY SUB- DIVISIONS possibility of a separate Board to be appointed by the governing bodies, and to be operated under this Board. Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnston, and carried on the f „llowing vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A.,House - Aye Blair B.,Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert,M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr. -Aye Councilman Graham stated the Mount Ulivet Community have asked to purchase water from the Town of Pulaski, and at the last meeting TOWN MGR. REPORTS°f Council the Town Manager was asked to report on the availability AVAILABILITY OF of water to them. WATER FOR MT. OLIVET AREA Town Manager Marshall stated water is available. RESOLUTION TO BE Councilman Graham stated Council needed to pass a Resolution that ADOPTED F~ DETAILS OF the Town is willing to give up the one-mile rights as set out in the SALE OF WATER TO COUNTY Resolution to thec-County if they (the County) can get financing for the project; that a discussion be had with Town Council, Town Attorney and the County for the purpose of drawing up the actual agreement for the sale of water. At this point Councilman Graham asked Town Manager Marshall to read a Resolution which had been prepared by Town Attorney Moore, as Mr. Moore had not arrived at the meeting at this time. A discussion followed regarding the "funding period" as it related to the Resolution read by Town Manager Marshall. Councilman "FUNDING" PERIOD Graham moved that Town Attorney Moore and Town Manager Marshall TO BE CLARIFIED IN RESOLUTION FOR SALE OF WATERcontact the County and the Service Authority to clarify the "funding TO COUNTY period", and bring back that inf ormation to:the Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman Wallace, and carried on the following vote: February 19, 1980 Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Blair B.,Brockmeyer - Aye Robert,M. Wallace - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye 0580 William A.,House - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilman Neblett moved that the County be advised that engineering studies indicate that there will be sufficient surplus COUNTY BE water to supply the needs of the Mount Dlivet section subsequent to the ADV IS ID OF WATER negotiations and working out of the contract details for the sale of AVAILABLE FOR MT. water, and any other details necessary. Motion was seconded by Council- OLIVET AREA man Graham, and carried on the=following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brookmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert.M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilman Wallace had no Street Committee report. Councilman Wallace reported that five weeks ago he proposed a change in the street lighting system on Main Street and asked if this might be possible, however no report had been made on this. Mr. Wallace stated he made an investigation of the matter and found that the Town now has 21,000 lumen lights on Main Street and that the same poles can handle pressure lights for better lighting. Mr. Wallace stated that WALLACE REPORT~ven tho the Town has a contract with the Appalachian Power Company ON LIGHTING ON MAIN ST. & this could be changed. TOWN MGR . TO CONTACT APCo. Councilman Wallace moved that Town Manager Marshall write Appalachian Power Company and get a proposal on the cost of increasing the lighting system on Main Street. Motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carried on the following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye * Blair B. Brookmeyer - Absent C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr. - Aye *Councilman Brookmeyer had left the meeting earlier:: Councilman Wallace thanked the Public Saf ety Committee for inviting WALLACE REPORT ON PUB. SAFE~m to its recent meetings and stated he felt all members of Council COMMITTEE should be invited, and for their information reported that it appeared the Committee is reluctant to get involved in the crime situation; it showed a lack of determination to do anything about crime, and it appeared the Committee, Town Manager, and Chief of Police were too complacent; lacked communication, and he felt this is a Commi tee that needs to get moving. February 19, 1980 Q~581 Councilman Johnston had no report for the Land and Building Committee. Reporting for the Finance Committee, Councilman House advised that an additional appropriation was needed for radio equipment for the Fire Department and moved that the amount of $118.10 be ~- FINANCE COMM. RECOMMENDS appropriated from Revenue Sharing Fund surplus to Account ~~4045 - APPROPRIATIONS & SAME MADE Radio Equipment - Fire Department. Motion was seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried on the following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Wll~.am A. House - Aye Blair B.,Brockmeyer - Absent C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert:M. Wallace -.Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr. - Aye Further, Councilman-House moved that the General Fund be reimbursed from Revenue Sharing Funds, the following amounts and accounts: Acct. ~~4037 - Audit $, 1,44Q,00 ~~4077 - Landfill Loader Equip. 37,000,00 $ 38,440.00 Motion was seconded by Councilman Meadows, and carried on the following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Will~.am A.,Hou$e - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Absent C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilman Boyd had no report for the Pollution & Sanitation Committee . Councilman Meadows had no report for the Ordinance Committee. Councilman Neblett had no report for the Public Safety Committee. Mr. Neblett advised that certainly the Committee would invite any who wished to attend the meetings, and would continue to invite Mr. Wallace. Town Attorney Moore had no report. Mayor Ratcliff had no report. Town Manager Marshall reported that the Town's request for financial assistance to improve the intersection of Alum .Springs LEE HSY.& ALUM SPGS. RD. IMPROVEMENTS Road and Lee Highway had been referred to the Urban Division of the REF . TO HIGHWAY DEPT. Department of Highways and Transportation for their inf ormation and comment, and as soon as a decision is reveived by the resident Engineer's office, Council would be advised accordingly. A request f rom Dennis Turman that a 25 ft. wide water line TURMAN REQ .F OR WATER LINE easement through his property at the corner of Northwood Drive and EASEMENT REF . TO COMM. 06582 February 19, 1980 the Service Road paralleling Lee Highway, be abandoned, was referred to the Land and Building Committee on motion of Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. Town Manager Marshall reported the Administration is presently re-writing the original proposed personnel rules and regulations for all PERSONAL RULES & Town employees. Mr. Marshall stated these regulations will be in book REGULATIONS IN PROCESS form and will also contain rules and regulations approved by the Council OF BEING REWRITTEN as well as various policy matters that have been recently adopted. Town Manager Marshall reported a letter has now been received BERNARD BOYD TO CONTINUEfrom the Department Head regarding the request of Bernard Boyd that he WORK UNtil JULY 1,'80 be allowed to continue his employment with the Town after attaining his &TOBE REVIEWED AT 65th birthday, and recommended that his request be granted and reviewed, THAT TIME along with others, in June or July of this year. Councilman Johnston moved that Bernard Boyd be allowed to continue his duties until June or July, subject to a review at that time along with other employees that will come up at that time. Motion was seconded by Councilman Wallace, and carried on the following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brookmeyer - Absent C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert;M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. Aye Town Manager Marshall stated that Peak Creek dredging has been TOWN MGRS. completed from Duncan Avenue Bridge to about 300 feet below the REPORT ON PEAK CREEK Railroad trestle; that approximately 2,500 loa ds of gravel and topsoil DREDGING has been hauled from the creek. It was also reported that work was expected to continue on this project the week of February 18th, and approximately one months work was lost on this project due to bad weather. At 9:45 P. M. Councilman House moved that Council go into Executive EXECUTIVE SESSION Session on a personnel matter. Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnston, and carried. At 9:50 P. M. Councilman Graham moved, seconded by Councilman House, that Council return to regular session. Motion was carried. REGULAR At 9:51 P. M. Mayor Ratcliff declared the Council to again be in SESSION regular session and inquired if there was other business to come before Council. There being none, at 9:52 F. M. Councilman Neblett moved, COUNCIL seconded by Councilman Meadows, that Council adjourn. Motion was ADJOURNS ~~~83 February 19, 1980 carried. APFRtJVED: Mayor cli ATTEST: ~. '~ m Clerk oCouncil 0