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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-80=oss~1 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held April 1, 1980 at 4:00 F. M, in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliffe, presiding. Councilmen: Blair B. Brockmeyer, Andrew L. Graham, Jr., William A. House, John A. Johnston, James M. Neblett, Jr., C. E, Boyd, Jr., Robert M. Wallace, Arthur L. Meadows 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, Finance Director Visitors: Jane Graham, Rick Kerns and Dave Vascek of the news media Five members of the Sunset Garden Club O. P. Maxwell The invocation was given by Councilman Brockmeyer. In the Minutes of the Pulaski Town Council meeting of March 18, 1980 Councilman Neblett moved that Town Attorney Moore present the necessary Order to the Judge of the Pulaski County Circuit Court appointing Harry L. Biggs to take the place of Earl G. Hill; MINUTES OF MARCH 18TH that R. David Warburton be appointed to take the place of Ernest T. CORRECTED Painter, and to reappoint Harry L. Foglesong for another five year term as members of the Board of Zoning Appeals. The motion was ORDER RECD seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. & FILED RE- APPOINTING Council asked that the minutes of March 18, 1980 be corrected PAINTER AND APPOINTING to show that the Order to the Judge of the Circuit Court should WARBURTON TO BOARD OF request that Ernest T. Painter be reappointed for five years, and APPEALS that R. David Warburton be appointed for a term of five years to begin October 13, 1978 and ending October 13, 1983, to fill the vacancy created by the death of Earl G. Hill. Councilman Neblett so moved, seconded by Councilman House, and carried. Councilman House moved, seconded by Councilman Wallace, that the Order presented by the Town Attorney and entered by the Circuit Court of Pulaski County on the 27th day of March, 1980, reappointing Ernest T. Painter to another term and appointing R. David Warbutton to fill the vacancy, of Earl G. Hill, his term to expire October 13, 1983, be accepted and filed. Motion carried. April 1, 1980 O~QO~r' Councilman Graham inquired relative to the status of the sewer project in the Windsor Circle area. Town Manager Marshall reported that the securing of final easements is the only thing holding up this project. Town Attorney Moore advised that several changes in the easement TOWN ATTY had necessitated the re-writing of same and that all had been signed REPORT ON locally with the exception of one individual, who could be reached without SEWER PROJ. any trouble, and two signatures were needed from the Hospital Corporation. FOR WIND90R Mr. Moore stated when these details are worked out it will be forwarded AVE.(RT.11) to Richmond for execution by the Executor of an Estate. Town Manager Marshall stated it was believed this project could be started by May 1, 1980. Councilman Johnston advised that the ladies present were interested in an entrance sign on Route 11 in which they had actively particupated and they had given to the Town a check from the .Sunset Garden Club several years ago to be applied toward the cost of this sign. Councilman Johnston asked Town Manager Marshall for a report on this project. SUNSET GARDEN Town Manager Marshall advised that the original sketch and plan CLUB APPEAR RE: MONEY for the entrance sign, agreed upon by the group, was found to be too long, GIVEN TOWN FOR ENTRAN- according to State Highway regulations, for the location and this CE SIGN ON RT. 11 necessitated looking for another site. Mr. Marshall stated an area in front of Mrs. Wyatt's house has now been looked at and if certain details concerning this site can be worked out, Mrs. Wyatt has indicated she will give the Town an easement. It was felt this is the best location for the sign. Mrs. DeWitt, one of the members of the Sunset Club, advised that IF TOWN NOT READY TO the entrance sign has been dicsussed for five years and the Town has had SPEND MONEY ON PROJECT the money from their Club for two years. Another member of the Club BY JUNE 1ST MONEY TO BE suggested that the Town return the money to them: and they would deposit RETURNED TO GARDEN CLUB same to their account to bear interest and whenever the sign is installed by the Town, the Club would again give them a check. Mayor Ratcliffe asked that any action be withheld until the new Beautification Committee is established and he was sure they would be looking at the situation and be of some help. Q~~~3 April 1, 1980 Councilman Boyd moved tha if the Town is not ready to spend JUNE 1ST the money donated by the Sunset Garden Club on this sign by June 1st that DEADLINE FOR ENTRANCE SIGN the money be returned to the Club. Motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. fl. P. Maxwell, Council Director of the Pulaski County Anti- Litter Council, stated the Council is sponsoring a county-wide anti- LITTER CONTROL PROGRAM COUNTY- litter drive, and solicited the cooperation of the Town in this WIDE & ASKS SUPPORT OF project. Mr. Maxwell stated merchants and all civic clubs are being TOWN solicited to cooperate in this drive, and it was felt that all should work together to accomplish the goals of his Council. Mr. Maxwell stated the Highway Department is picking up litter from the state routes now, and inquired as to when the Town would start their -~ program. He was advised no date had been published for the Town's Clean-up Week program. Mayor Ratcliffe called for Committee reports. Councilman Graham stated that Town Manager Marshall had provided the Mayor and each Councilman with a statement indicating the Town's STATEMENTS position regarding the sewer line between Fulaski and Dublin. REGARDING THE TOWN'S POSITION RELATIVE TO THE Town Manager Marshall read the statement regarding seuoerage SEWER LINE FROM PULASKI TO THE facilities from the Town of Pulaski to where it connects to the PEPPER'S FERRY AUTHORITY PLANT Dublin Gravity Line. This statement was discussed and some corrections made. Councilman Graham proposed that the Town Maager submit to the Pulaski County the statement as read and corrected, as the basis for negotiations for the sewer line from Pulaski to the Town of Dublin. Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnston, 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 STATEMENT I a. The Town of Pulaski should own and operate the force main from Pulaski to Dublin because it has the majority of capacity that will be pumped to the gravity line. b. The Town is in a much better position to perform the operation and maintenance task by reason of the close proximity to the location of the main and pump stations. The Town has men and equipment available capable of performing the necessary functions as well as having the required experience. SEWER LINE The direction o_ the force main will be evaluated during design with Pulaski County paying any costs in excess of the shortest route. STATEMENTS II CONTINUED N April 1, 1980 The formation of a super authority is not acceptable to the Town for reasons outlined above. os~~q III The Town of Pulaski will give up its option of providing sewer facilities within the one-mile limit, however as funds become available for services in the area, the Town would like to negotiate this with the County. The Town of Pulaski will accept the County's effluent into the main at pump stations or other locations where possible on a contractural basis. V 1 The statement regarding the gravity main from Dublin to the equalization basin was read by Town Manager Marshall, and after certain corrections were made, Councilman Graham proposed that Council submit to the County of Pulaski, the Town of Dublin, the Pulaski County Service Authority, a copy of the statement regarding interceptor from Dublin to the equaliza- tion basin. Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnston, and carri ed on the following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Blair B.;Brockmeyer - Aye Robert,M. Wallace - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye William A. House - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr. - Aye STATEMENT The following is a priority listing of how the Town of Pulaski feesl the gravity main from Dublin to the equalization basin should be owned. PRIORITY: NUMBER ONE The main be owned and operated jointly by the Town of Pulaski, Town of Dublin and County of Pulaski. NUMBER THREE The Town of Pulaski favors the formation of a new Authority to build, own and operate the gravity line. The Authority to be composed of representatives from the Town of Pulaski, the Town of Dublin, County of Pulaski and Pulaski County Sewage Authority. TTTTA?RPT? TT.TII The Town of Pulaski and Town of Dublin own and op rate the gravity main. 066Q~ April 1, 1980 NUMBER FOUR SEWER LINE STATEMENTS The Town of Pulaski own and operate the main. NTTTv1RT,'R 1; TVP The main to be owned and operated by the Pulaski ..County Public Service Authority. RECREATION Councilman Brockmeyer advised the Recreation Committee would COMMITTEE TO MEET meet on April 8, 1980 at 5:00 P. M. to discuss Gatewood Camp site rentals and grounds. Councilman Wallace had no report. Councilman Johnston had no report. poll. & SANIT. Councilman House had no report. COMM. TO MEET Councilman Boyd had no report, but would like to schedule a meeting of the Pollution & Sanitation Committee for Monday, April 14, at 5:00 P. M. Councilman Meadows had no report. RESOLUTION Councilman Neblett advised that Town Attorney Moore had been directed to prepare a Resolution creating a new Beautification Committee for the Town of Pulaski, and called on Mr. Moore to present ADOPTED the Resolution. APPOINTING The Resolution was read by Town Attorney Moore, and on motion MEMBERS TO of Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer, the following Resolution was adopted on the following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye William A. House - Aye COMMITTEE 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 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the terms of the present members of the Beautification Committee has expired and they have not been re-appointed or replaced; and WHEREAS, the Council desires to appoint new members to the Beautification Committee for the Town; NSW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on this 1st day of April, 1980, that those persons whose names are hereinafter set out, be, and they are hereby appointed members of the Beautification Committee for 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: BEAUTIFICATION April 1, 1980 T0: Beautification Committee for Town of Pulaski Va. Term: Term to expire: Robert W. MacAdoo 3 years March 31, 1983 Roger R. Bell 3 years March 31, 1983 Vickie:B. Futrell 2 years March 31, 1982 Ruth D. Nuckols 2 years March 31, 1982 L. E. Dunman 1 year March 31, 1981 Douglas Manuel 1 year March 31, 1981 The Clerk of the 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. Councilman Neblett moved that the new members be notified of their appointment, and that they be notified of anything that is MEMBERS TO BE NOTIFIED pertinent to the Beautification Committee. Motion was seconded by OF APPOINTMENT Councilman Meadows, and carried. Concerning a recent letter from the Finance Director, Mr. 4~ 6.0.6, Williams, relative to new metal licenses plates to replace those now worn 1 out, Councilman House suggested that this be considered as part of the NEED OF NEW Budget Study. Council was in agreement on this. METAL PLATES Town Manager Marshall reported the Committee on Downtown Renovation has scheduled a meeting for April 3rd to consider the pro- posals that have been presented amd interviewed, and it was hoped a TOWN MGR . REPORT ON recommendation can be made to Council at its April 15th meeting. DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT Town Manager Marshall handed to members of Council a draft of the Personnel Rules and Regulations for their consideration, and advised that copies had been furnished to all department heads for their COPY OF PER. RULES & comments. Mr. Marshall recommended this be referred to the Personnel REGULATIONS DISTRIBUTED Committee, Town Manager and Town Attorney. Councilman House moved that it be referred to the Personnel Committee for recommendation to J the Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried. Town Manager Marshall advised it was hoped that the Peak Creek PEAK CREEK project will be underway again by March 31st, and completed within PROJECT the next three weeks. Mr. Marshall advised that as soon as weather permitted, the Town CENTER LINE would begin its center line painting project, both yellow and white, MARKING TO BE DONE throughout the town. QV60~ April 1, 1980 As the Town's representative on the New River Valley Area on Aging, Councilman House reported the Agency is looking for a new NEED FOR NEW EXECUTIVE DIR. Executive Director to take the place of Ms. Mary Lauth, who is Leaving; TO REPLACE MS. LAUTH and that applications are being taken. At 5:25 P. M. Councilman Graham moved that Council adjourn. Motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carri..d. APPROVED: Mayor atc ~~ ATTEST: ~, ~ CG Clerk of e Council ~I 1