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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-17-78~~~~ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held October 17, 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, William A. House, Robert M. Wallace, Andrew L. Graham, Jr., Blair B. Brockmeyer, C. E. Boyd, Jr., Arthur L. Meadows Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Town Attorney: A~:an Groseclose Visitors: Dave Vacsek, Southwest Times Charles Hite, Roanoke Times Beverly Winston, Radf ord Radio Station H. R, Coake, Roger Williams, Mrs. Anne Wallce, C. William Hickam, Jr. The invocation was given by Councilman Graham. The minutes of October 3, 1978 were approved as recorded. C. William Hickam, Jr., brought to the attention of Council SCHOOL CROSS the fact that the crosswalk on Route 11 for children going to Pulaski WALK NEEDS REPAIR County Middle School was in need of being painted. Mayor Ratcliff called for Committee reports. Councilman Graham stated that Town Manager Marshall had met with officials of the State Water Control Board that day and EXECUTIVE SESSION there appeared to be some Legal questions which Council should NECESSARY discuss and an executive session would be called as soon as the Town Attorney arrived. Councilman Brockmeyer advised a petition had been received from residents on Fayette Street, Howard Street and Case Knife Road RESIDENTS to the Town Council for services of the Pulaski TV Cable Company. PETITION FOR TV CABLE The matter was turned over to Town Manager Marshall with the recommenda- SERVICE tion that a letter be written. In a recreation matter, Councilman Boyd stated he felt that since the days are getting shorter - day light time - that the LIGHTS AT lights at Central Gym should be cut off earlier, certainly when the CENTRAL GYM TO BE CUT OFF courts are not being used and this would save the Town some money. EARLIER It was the consensus of Council that lights at these courts be dis- continued October 29, 1978 and that some notice of the discontinuance be given t® the public. October 17, 1978 s3~~ Councilman Wallace reported that a request had been received from residents of Overton Drive for curb and gutter for that street. OVERTON DR. Mr. Wallace stated that under the Town's pol icy for curb and gutter this RESIDENTS AGREEABLE TO can be done on a "share in cost" basis, and that the residen ts are agree- COST BAS FOR CURB able to this policy. GUTTER Councilman Wallace also reported he had looked at the situation on Apple -Tree Street as requested by residents on Elizabeth Street, and inasmuch as one resident had asked that he be contacted be- PARKING SITUATION fore any action is taken, the matter is still pending. It appeared that ON APPLETREE the request had arisen in order that more parking could be accomplished STREET for Apple Tree Street, and Councilman House stated this appeared to be a parking situation and the Town does not provide parking on the streets. Councilman Johnston advised the Land & Buildings Committee FLood is still looking into the Flood Plain Map matter; correspondence is still PLAIN M~~ being received relative to this and it was hoped a peport could be made to Council at its first meeting in November. Councilman House had no report.- Councilman Boyd adY'ia ed there was no report for the Pollution & Sanitation Committee, inasmuch as they were awaiting the completion DUMPS R SURVE of a survey throughout the town, and it was hoped to have this inf orma- INCOMp~ETE tion by the next meeting of Council. It was suggested by Councilman Boyd that when Council con- sidered the appointment of persons to the various Council Committees, MORE that some publicity be given to this in an effort to obtain more citizen CITIZEN INP input on these Committees. Mr. Boyd suggested that perhaps the Town REC FOR .R. Manager could bring to the Council some suggestion or information as to CO IL COMM TEE how to approach this effort. !``I I i ORDINt~ CE RE:TOM 'S DR IVE, IN REF . 0 PLANK COMM. NG Councilman Meadows had no report. Councilman Meadows stated that back in the summer the Ordinance Committee presented an Ordinance concerning a variance for the expansion of Tom's Drive-In as well as other exceptions to the ordinan ce. Mr. Meadows advised that inasmuch as these people are asking for some action on their request, he felt Council should bring the matter up todate. October 17, 1978 6324 Town Manager Marshall read the Ordinance, as it had been presented in the prior meeting, and Councilman Meadows moved that it be ref erred to the Planning Commission for the necessary action of a public hearing. Motion .was seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried. Councilman Neblett had no report. Councilman Graham reported that the Town Manager and staff had met with some of the staff of the State Water Control Board EXECUTIVE earlier that day concerning the Sewage Treatment Plant expansion, SESSION RE: LEGAL MATTER and it was ,suggested that Council discuss certain legal matters con- cerning this project. Councilman Graham moved that Council go into executive session to discuss a legal matter, in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia. Motion was seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried. At 7:40 P. M. Council went into executive session. REGULAR At 8:10 P. M. Council returned to regular session and SESSION Mayor Ratcliff declared Council to be again in regular session. Councilman Graham moved that Council authorize the Town Manager to write a letter to.the State Water Control Bc~d asking r ASK WATER that the NPDES Permit now pending bef ore the Water Control Board CONTROL BD. TO WITHDRAW be withdrawn. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and PENDING NPDES PERMIT 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 AND John A. Johnston - Aye James M. Neblett,Jr.Aye Councilman Graham moved that Council authorize the Town Manager to write a letter to the Virginia State Water Control Board ASK FOR PERMIT ' FOR HIGH LEVEL applying for a permit to discharge effluent from a high level PHOSP . REMOVAL FOR SEWAGE phosphorous removal treatment plant. Motion was seconded by Council- TR . PLT . man Brockmeyer, 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 moved that Council hold a Special Council meeting on October 24, 1978 at 4:00 P. M, for the purpose of SPECIAL COUNCIL considering inf ormation received from the Consulting Engineers MEETING Wiley & Wilson concerning the Facility Plan. Motion was seconded by Councilman Wallace, and carried. October 17, 1978 s~ Q Mayor Ratcliff advised that the Council had held a two-hour session with Town Manager Marshall on Monday, discussing many of the facets and functions of the job of the Town Manager and as a result of this TOWN M(~. meeting, it seems to be the consensus of opinion that our Town Manager JOB DISC-~ CUSSED and Town Council has an understanding with one another, and we hope that WITH J .E . MARSHALL this is going to provide healthy relations for the Town, the Council and DURING EXECUTIVE its citizens. Mayor Ratcliff stated no action was taken in the executive SESSION session. f Councilman Wallace attempted to make a motion, and then Councilman Neblett moved that "we extend the Town Manager's contract to July 1, 1980". Motion was seconded by Councilman Wallace. Following this motion Councilman Wallace stated he favored the extension to be retroactive to July 1, 1978; and a vote of confidence EXTEND.., was given to Town Manager Marshall. The recorded vote was as follows: C ONTRA~'~ FOR TO MGR. Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - No William A. House - Aye TO JUL~ 1980 Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - No Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M. Neblett,Jr. - Aye Mayor Ratcliff stated the vote is not a total vote of confidence ~ in light of past perf ormances, but he thought it was a vote of faith that we can build an organization for the Town citizens. Town Manager Marshall stated he was certainly moved by the vote of the Town Council and most appreciative of same; that his responsibility is to the Council and assured them that he would continue to do the very best job he could for the people of this Town and this Council, that his abilities allowed him to do. Town Manager Marshall advised Council was aware of the $100,000 PAYMENT TO BE note of the Town due January 28, 1979, and at the moment it was hoped a MADE ON TQ NOTE IN I Payment could be made on same in November as the tax tickets would be NOVEMBER I, mailed on October 20, 1978. Town Manager Marshall advised that pursuant to the action of Council at its last meeting in approving of the water purchase contract between Pulaski County Service Authority and the Town of Pulaski for water service to the Newbern Heights area, the Public Works department NECESSt~ Y ARRAN(_iI Tc~S proceeding to make the necessary arrangements to turn the meter around BEING DE TO CO T in the master metering box on Slaughterhouse Road and also investigating TO COUI~ Y WATER October 17, 1978 6~,~6. the possibility of purchasing a double check valve assembly to be installed in the line. Mr. Marshall also reported letters had been mailed to all customers on the line to be served by the new arrangement advising them that the pressure may increase to the point where it might be advantageous for them to purchase and have installed pressure reducing valves. Mr. Marshall stated the letter.. to these customers indicated that the change over would be made Monday, October 30, 1978. It being felt this would give them ample time to make their arrangements for installing pressure valves. Town Manager Marshall staged that with regard to the complaints from residents on Dora Highway concerning the Jim Dandy Body Shop, copies of his memorandum to the Chief of Police and copy POLICE REPORT ON JIM DANDY of Lt. Burnett's investigation had been furnished to tine members BODY SHOP ON DORA of Council. Mr. Marshall stated he felt this should be discussed HIGHWAY further with the Town Attorney. Town Manager Marshall stated a trailer application had PUBLIC HEARINGbeen received from Mrs. Oakley Cole to place a house trailer between TO BE ADV . ON MS.OAKLEY 15th and 16th Street on Randolph Avenue, and the Town Engineering COLE REQ. FOR TRAILER Department is conducting their investigation. Mr. Marshall re- PERMIT IN NOVEMBER commended the application follow the usual process of being advertised for a public hearing at the next regular meeting of Council. Councilman House moved the trailer application be advertised for public hearing on the first regular meeting in November. Motion was seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried .° At 8:45 P. M. Councilman Neblett moved that Council go into EXECUTIVE executive session on a persofinel matter. Motion was seconded SESSION by Councilman House, and carried.', At 10:06 P. M. Council returned to regular session and Mayor REGULAR Ratcliff declared Council to again be in regular-session. SESSION Mr. Leo Ginsbury from Macgill Village inquired about the MACGILL VIL. streets in Macgill Village. Council stated that they would try and STREETS get an answer from the Attorney as soon as possible. October 17, 1978 At 10:20 P. M. Councilman House moved that Council adjourn. ADJOURNMEI'~T Motion was seconded by Councilman Meadows and carried. APPROVED: J ATTEST Clerk of ouncil 1 `~ 6 3 2'7