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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-78635 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held September 21, 1978 at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff, presiding. Councilmen: James M. Neblett, Jr., John A. Johnston,, Andrew L. Graham, Jr.,;Robert M. Wallace, Blair B.,Brockmeyer, C. E. Boyd, Jr., Arthur L. Meadows, William A. House Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Town Attorney: Alan Groseclose Town Treasurer: Roger A. Williams Visitors: Jane Graham, WPW Radio Station Charles Hite, Roanoke Times Steve Austin, SouthwestTimes Approximately 20 citizens David Moore, State Air Pollution Control Office, Radf ord Virginia The invocation was given by Councilman House. The minutes of the regular meeting of September 5 and special meeting of September 12, 1978 were approved as recorded. As had been. advertised in the local newspaper, Council held a public hearing on the trailer application of James G. Hill to place a mobile home on Case Knife Road.; No one appeared against this application and Mayor Ratcliff called on Town Manager Marshall for a report. Mr. Marshall advised that an investigation disclosed there is an existing house on the lot, which contains 1.39 acres, on which the J .G .HI~L TRAILk: applicant plans to place the mobile home. Mr. Marshall stated Town water APPLICATION i APPROVED is available in the area and a sewer line would be installed within the next six months under the sewer line extension Grant Program; however, Mr. Hill states he has obtained permission from the Health Department f or a septic tank should Council approve his trailer application. Mr. Marshall further stated that Mr. Hill indicated his reason for placing the mobile home on this lot is to be near his Mother, who lives in the house located on the lot, so he can take care of her. Based on the past practices of the Council and in light of the residential zoning require- ments, Town Manager Marshall recommended that the permit be denied. Mr. Marshall stated, however, that inasmuch as this appears to be a hard- ship case, Council's alternative might be to approve the application con- ditioned upon it being only for a one-year period, subject to review by the Council at any time. 63~V September 12, 1978 Councilman Neblett moved that the recommendation of the Town Manager be accepted and the application of Mr. Hill approved for a one-year period with the understanding that only Mr. Hill will reside in the trailer. Motion was seconded by Councilman Meadows, 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 Mayor Ratcliff states Council at this time hear the public. Odell Ratcliff, a Realtor, stated he was present in the hope of hearing an answer by the Council as to whether the present sewer system for the Town will be updated, or whether the Town will go to REALTOR FAVORS TOWN GOING TO the regional system; that he favored going to the regional plant, and REGIONAL SEWER PLANT if the Council studied all the aspects of the present treatment plant he felt Council would agree that it would be "folly" to patch up this system. Mayor Ratcliff stated the plan was not to patch up the present system, but there would be all new equipment. Council heard complaints from Mrs. Roope and Mrs. Hill, who live on Dora Highway, relative to the odors and fumes that come from the sewage treatment plant, and who also stated they felt this COMPLAINTS to be a health hazard. ON PRESENT SEWAGE TR. At this point of the meeting Council heard complaints from PLANT ON DORA HIGHWAY Bill Brewer and Charlie Quesenberry regarding odors in the area of the BLP Corporation Plant in the east end o_ Town. At the request of Town Manager Marshall the State Air Pollution office in Radford had been asked to make a study of the emissions from STATE AIR the BLP Corporation and David Moore, a Chemist for the Air Pollution POLLUTION CONTROL Board reported that tests or "runs" made in the area reflect no REPORT ON BLP"FUMES" evidence of the three pollutants. Mr. Moore also stated EPA had conducted "runs" at five such plants and they had found no evidence of the three pollutants. Councilman Graham reported the Utilities Committee has been EXECutiVE considering what course the Town desires to establish regarding the SESSION RE:SEWAGE Sewage Treatment Plant expansion request to the State Water Control TR . PLT . September 12, 1978 6 Board, and there appeared to be a legal question which must be determined. Councilman Graham moved that Council go into Executive Session to discuss a legal question. Motion was seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried. At 8:35 P. M. Council reconvened and Mayor Ratcliff declared 1 Council to again be in Regular Session. Councilman Graham moved that Mayor Ratcliff and Town Manager Marshall appear at the meeting of the State Water Control Board in MAYOR AND Virginia Beach on September 26th and state .the position of the Town of MANAG TO A D pulaski, to be for high level phosphorous removal with discharge to MEETI IN VA.'$EAC~ak Creek at the present plant site. 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. Boyc, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilman Graham moved that a staff report of the progress of the Town's I & I Study - Facility Plan, be placed on the agenda. Motion I&I STUDY TO BE was sec nded by Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried. PLACED ON AGE~iDA Councilman Graham reported that Hogan and Gatewood Dams have DAMS recently been inspected under the National Dam Safety Program. INSP~;CTED Councilman Brockmeyer reported that the Recreation Commission will REC . SSION TO ME meet at 7:30 P. M. on September 25th to discuss seasonal programs under tecreation levels. Councilman Brockmeyer stated he had asked the Town Manager to put on the agenda the subject of the Police Department, and this appeared BROCK under "Pending Projects". Councilman Brockmeyer further stated that ASKS CO IL TO VOTE, Council at its July meeting when department heads were being considered for TOWN MGR. & CHIEF ~' reappointment, voted the job status of Chief H. B. Childress as a "pending POLIC E WITHIN 13 T matter", and reappointed Town Manager Marshall for a six month term - TWO WEEKS to expire December 31, 1978. Councilman Brockmeyer asked Council to vote at its next meeting on the job tenure of Chief Childress and Town Manager Marshall. As Chairman of the Street Committee, Councilman Wallace reported several calls had been received relative to trees and low hanging branches STREET COMM. R; ORTover sidewalks. Several Councilmen stated they had received calls relative ON THE to the repairs to Bertha Street, which repairs are being held up because i E of delayed shipments of asphalt. Also complaints had been received from residents of Birch Street relative to the condition of the street caused s ~ ~ ~ September 12, 1978 by installation of the sewer lines by the Contractor. Councilman Johnston reported the Land and Building Committee had met and discussed the report from Wiley & Wilson in regard to the Flood Plain Map, a study authorized by the Council, and it is the recommendation of the Committee that our Consulting Engineers, Wiley & Wilson, present this map to the Federal Government for acceptance as the Town COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS FLOOD of Pulaski official Flood Plain Map. Councilman Johnston moved that PLAIN MAP RE: FLOOD INS. Council authorize our Engineers, Wiley & Wilson, to submit the Flood PROGRAM Plain Map, as presented to Council by Wiley & Wilson, to the Federal Insurance Administration, and that they accept this as the official Flood Plain Map for the Town of Pulaski. Motion was seconded by Councilman Boyd. At tfi-is point Joe Shumate of Coleman Furniture Corporation urged Council to put this matter back in the hands of Wiley & Wilson, J. SHUMATE ASKS COUNCIL or someone else; that his Engineers had determined the Consulting RECONSIDER FLOOD PL. MAP Firm did not have the additional data on the design of the lower channel of Peak Creek-when making their report to Council. Mr. Shumate stated he felt this data could be used to shwa that a hunt red year flood could be contained entirely within the creek channel, and that there is enough evidence to get the Town out of the Floow Plain. ALAN GROSECLOSE AND There was further urging on the part of H. W. Huff, Jr. and H .W .HUFF , JR . URGES COUNCIL Howard Sadler that Council reconsider, and that this additional data TO RECONSIDER FLOOD PL.MAP be considered. Alan Groseclose suggested that a committee of interested citizens, Councilmen and Consulting Engineers meet and see what information Mr. Shumate has and see if it is feasible. Mr. Groseclose stated he felt the industries should have some impact on this question. Councilman House stated he felt Council should get in touch COUNCILMAN with Wiley & Wilson and get this matter cleared up, and suggested the HOUSE ASKS THE MATTER motion be withdrawn. Councilman Johnston withdrew his motion and BE CLEARED UP WITH Councilman Boyd withdrew his second. CON .ENGRS . Mayor Ratcliff stated Council would first have Wiley & Wilson come in and give them more inf ormation and then, if necessary, meet with a committee, as had been suggested. ti; :,; September 12, 1978 s~~fl 9 i Councilman House, as Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported ~~ that the present fiscal year budget carried an item of $7,500.00 for additional equipment for the Treasurer's office. Councilman House moved that Council approve the expenditure of previously budgeted expenditure account ~~401.4 - Accounting & Billing Equipment - in the amount of $7,500. f or the purchase of a reconditioned Burroughs L-5000 machine, compatable to the present accounting equipment in both programs and forms. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following vote: $7,500 APPROPRIATED FOR PU~ f OF ADDL EQUIPMENT FOR TREAS . OFFICE' $37.50 approp for M~L~s Americ8 f unc t ~i~n Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr. Councilman House reported a reception is being planned for Miss America - Kylene Barker, sponsored by the Pulaski WOmaA'S Club in the Miss Pulaski County Pagent, for October 15th at the Elks Club and the Town has been asked to contribute to the cost of this reception. It was the consensus of Council that an amount between $25.00 and $50.00 be appropriated for this function,. Councilman House moved that the - Aye - Aye - Aye - Aye sum of $37.50 be contributed to the reception at the Elks Club for Miss America. Motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, 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 Boyd had no report, but suggested the Police Department POLICE. DEPT. TO CH make a check on persons not having new Town license displayed on their ON LIC~.~ TAGS autos. Councilman Meadows had no report. Councilman Neblett had no report. Councilman Wallace stated that October 11th had been designated as Count Casmir Pulaski Day, and that a Flag and Bust of Count Casmir OCT.~1'1TH Pulaski would be presented to the Town at 2:30 P. M. at the County C OUN PULA Administration Building, on October 11, 1978. DAY CELE TION Mayor Ratcliff reported that a recent letter from Ashburton, PLA New Zealand, Pulaski's Sister City, had indicated a desire on the ~t SIST of Ashburton officials that Pulaski work more closely with them in an CITY CO ICAT exchange of matters, and invited the Pulaski officials to visit Ashburton. ION 6 ~{ 8 September 12, 1978 Mayor Ratcliff recommended that "we share more of our Council functions with them". Town Manager Marshall mentioned the fact that Mayor Ratcliff MAYOR RATCLIFF had been named Fourth Vice-President of the Virginia Municipal League NAMED 4TH VICE PRESIDENT OF at its recent Convention in Norfolk. LEAGUE Town Manager Marshall reported the Annual Fire Parade would be held October 12th, and those who wished to ride in the parade ANNUAL FIRE PARADE must advise him by October:9th and be at the starting point by 6:45 P. M. on the 12th. Town Manager Marshall reported that an application had been J.C.CASSELL received from James Curtis Cassell to place a mobile home on APPLICATION FOR PLACING Highland Terrace, and recommended that the usual procedure be MOBILE HOME followed and a public hearing so advertised. Councilman Neblett so moved, seconded by Councilman House, and carried. Town Manager Marshall reported that the Area Manpower Planning TOWN MANAGER Council had indicated by letter that the Town of Pulaski should TO REP. TOWN AREA MANPOWER have a representative and alternate on that Council. Councilman PLANNING COUNCIL House moved that Town Manager Marshall represent the Town of Pulaski on the Area Manpower Planning Council, and that Roger A~ Williams serve as alternate. Motion was seconded by Councilman Boyd, and ~ carried. Town Manager Marshall stated a new fee schedule had been FEE SCHEDULE FOR DUMPSTERS completed and furnished to the Ordinance Committee on the mechanical garbage collection. At 9:50 P. M. Councilman Graham moved that Council adjourn. ADJOURNMENT Motion was seconded by Councilman Meadows, and carried. APPRO D: , 7 ~ ,I _ ; ~ ~, ~ Mayor Ratcli 1 1 .~ ATTE T : ~ ~~, G~-(il~~ lerk f Council