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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-21-78~.~~ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held November 21, 1978 at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Vice-Mayor Andrew L, Graham, Jr. presiding in the absence of Mayor Ratcliff. Councilmen: Arthur L. Meadows, William A. House, James M. Neblett, Jr., C..E. Boyd, Jr., Robert M. Wallace, John A. Johnston Absent: Councilman Blair B. Brockmeyer. Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R.,Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Visitors: Jane Graham, WPUV Radio Station Dave Vascek, The Southwest Times Charles Hite, Roanoke Times Approximately 25 citizens The invocation was given by Councilman House. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 6, 1978 were approved as recorded. Vice Mayor Graham advised that the Council would hear the public at this time. Forest Gregory of Mt. Olivet Road advised Council he was present to find out what had happened to the water line which they had hoped would have been installed by September of 1978. Mr. Gregory reported that wells in the Mt. 'Olivet section have gone dry and CITIZENS people are having to haul water. OF MT . OLIVET Town Manager Marshall advised that the Town had received SECTIO~ PETITI N no official notice that the grant would be approved for this project, C OUNC I1~ FOR WATER and he felt it would be February or March of next yeax., at the very SERVICES earliest, bef ore such approval is received. H. C. Quesenberry, another resident of the Mt. Olivet section, stated sometime ago a request was made to the Town for a water line to his property, approximately 2500 feet, which would serve approximately i twelve (12) houses. Town Manager Marshall advised this would c ome under the Town policy, based i on a fifty-fifty proposition, if the cost of such installa- tion could be amortized over a ten year period, and that an estimate on this could be updated. November 21, 1978 634.0 Mrs. Kidd, from the same section, asked Council to have guardrails installed on the dangerous curve of Mt. Olivet Road GUARDRAIL and Altoona. Town Manager .Marshall advised the Town was consider- F OR MT . OLIVET RD. ing sinking posts and using the wire method at this location, as the guardrails were so expensive. Bill Norris, Engineer for the Coleman Furniture Corporation, appeared before Council and requested a Resolution by Council of intent f oward the clearing and reconstruction of the lower Peak Creek channel from Duncan Avenue Bridge, East to the Norf olk and Western Bridge, for the purpose of providing the FIA a solid reason for having the Peak Creek program run at an .035 channel coefficient and using RECONSTRUCTION OF LOWER US GS data of the 7690 CFS discharge. PEAK CREEK PETITION Mr. Norris stated that after discussing this approach with Councilman Johnston, a desire was expressed to wait on completion of the Economic Impact Study, and at first this appeared to be TOWN TO reasonable, but after reviewing the Winchester Study, it appeared that if the impact study were to show little economic impact on Pulaski, as the result of the flood insurance programs, action would be initiated to adopt the program with no further study of the engineering data on the flood plain. Mr. Norris stated it was felt CONTACT that a study of both the economic impact and engineering data be CONGRESSMAN WAMPLER & initiated, and the requested Resolution would be basis to assure SENATOR BYRD the Federal Insurance Administration of intended action whereby significant results would be obtained. As a final point, Mr. Morris stated that the Council should be concerned with the Peak Creek lower channel in view of the town's liability for damages sustained from flooding which would be prevented by the clearing and reconstruction of said Channel. ,Mr. Norris stated the town's Liability is based on Paragraoh 18 of the 1958 Design Memorandum for the lower channel maintenance.- Also, the fact that the higher coefficient assigned by the Corp on the lower channel due to the obstructions, establishes that up stream flood will result from the congested channel. Mr. Norris stated he was requesting the Resolution of Intent in order that he could work through Congressman Wampler's office and the FIA toward obtaining a reasonable evaluation of the flood potential of Peak Creek in downtown Pulaski.' November 21, 1978 6~~ 4 After some discussion of this request, Councilman Johnston moved that the Land and Buildings Committee and Town Manager Marshall get in touch with Congressman Wampler and Senator Byrd on this matter and bring back a report to Council. Motion was seconded by Council- man Neblett, and carried on the following vote: Blair B.".Brookmeyer - Absent William A.,House - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye C. E. Biyd, Jr. - Aye John A. Johnston, - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Council heard a complaint from Mrs. Roop relative to the odor ODOR ~ problems which she maintains is still bad in the area of the Sewage PROBLEM SEWER Treatment Plant. PLANT D. L. Merrill, a resident of the Claytor Lake Area, asked if Council would have to meet the deadline of January 1, 1979 relative NO DECISION to upgrading the present Sewage Treatment Plant or going to the Regional TO BE MADE ON SEWER Plant, and later in the meeting while giving his report, Town Manager PLANT BY 1/1/79 Marshall advised him that he did not believe the Town, at this time, would have to make a decision by January 1, 1979. I Polly Mitchell, who stated she was representing a group of citizens who preferred not to come bef ore Council, questioned several CITIZEN members of Council as to why they changed their vote regarding Town COMMITTEE RE: CHANGE personnel (Town Manage: and Chief of Police) at an October meeting from IN VOTE OF COUNCI~.MEN that cast in July, 1978. FOR TO N MGR . & CHI CHILDRESS Vice-Mayor Graham interrupted this question session and advised REAPPO NTMENTS Mrs.. Mitchell that Council had voted on this matter and he felt there were other things which the Council should be doing for the best interest ~ of its citizens; and the questions only create headlines for the press. Mr. Graham advised Mrs. Mitchell that she could contact each Councilman individually and he felt each would be glad to give her his reasons. Councilman Wallace presented a petition from seventeen (17) APPLET}t E residents of Appletree Street, for an extension of the street, and ST. EX~'. REQ. RE moved that it be referred to the Street Committee. Motion was seconded TO STRE T COMMITIT E by Councilman House, and carried. In the absence of Councilman Brookmeyer, Councilman Johnston BROCK ER'S read a letter from Mr. Brookmeyer to the Mayor and Members of Council LETTER E: CHILDR S' relative to the Chief of Polices ability in directing the Police ABILITY IN DIREC G POLIC EPT. 4 ~ November 21, 1978 Department. Mr. Brockmeyer's letter contained the following recommenda- tions for operational changes within the Pulaski Police_Department: 1. Establish a screening committee composed of civilians and law enforcement officers to review all incoming applications. BR OCKMEYER LETTER 2. Require psychological testing for all applicants after the CONTINUED initial interview period with the chief. 3. Provide empathy training for all officers, including dispatchers. 4. Develop a viable procedure for the .dissemination of follow-up information to the victims of Criminal acts. Councilman Johnston moved that the letter and recommendations contained therein be ref erred to the Public Safety Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Meadows, and carried. Vice-Mayor Graham advised that it appeared the Town may now have a solution regarding its Sewage Treatment Plant, and called on Town Manager Marshall to report on this for the benefit of those REPORT present. OF TOWN Town Manager Marshall reported that the Town has over the Last MANAGER several years expended a considerable amount of both grant and local ON SOLUTION funds in attempting to get a complete facili ty plan for the expansion TO SEWAGE of the Sewage Treatment Plant facility, and it would appear that a TR. PLT. solution may be close from a cost standpoint as to whether the Town EXPANSION will go to high level phosphorous removal or pumping to the Regional Plant. Mr. Marshall stated that in recent weeks a scope of work has '-, been received from Wiley & Wilson, Engineers, that would allow the town to phase the completion of the plan; however at the end of Phase I we will be able to determine which is the most cost effective route to follow and the Council will be able to make. the decision without Phase II if high level phosphorous removal or regional is the best cost wise. Mr. Marshall stated he had been advised by phone that the State Water Control Board will approve the total cost of $16,920 for both phases, and he felt that Council should approve the scope of work in Phase II at the amount estimated.. That should the Town proceed to Phase II to complete the Facility Plan and that the total of $16,920 is the maximum that the Engineers can expect to receive. Mr. Marshall .further stated that questions November 21, 1978 633 will probably be asked by the State Water Control Board staff and by EPA and the answers and information should have already been generated and paid for once. Theref ore, no additional payments will be made beyond the $16,920.00., Councilman Johnston moved that the Town Manager be authorized to contact Wiley & Wilson and advise them that they may proceed with Phase I of two phases and at the completion of Phase I this inf ormation be presented to the Council in order that Council may make a decision WILEY & WILSON TO as to the most cost effective method; highlevel phosphorous removal or PROCEID WITH. PHASE I go to the regional facility; that Phase I is not to exceed a cost of RE: SEWAGE $10,300. Further, that should Council proceed into Phase II that the TR. PLT. EXPANSION total cost to complete the Fad lity Plan, answer questions that may be forthcoming from EPA and the State Water Control Board staff and to furnish additional data that will answer their questions, will not exceed $6,620.00; based on the feelings of Council that sufficient data and inf ormation has been developed over a rather extended period of time and should be available quite readily at no additional cost. The total additional grant needed from EPA is $12,690 (757 of $16,920), and the 'i .total town cost not to exceed $4,230 for Phase I & II. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following recorded vote: Blair B. Brockmeyer - Absent William A. House - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett,Jr.- Aye Reporting for the Finance Committee, Chairman House advised there was an item in the fiscal budget for portable radio equipment for REVENUES RING APPROPR IONS the Police Department and moved that the sum of $532.50 be appropriated from Revenue Sharing Funds to Revenue Shari ng Expenditure Account No. 406.2 for the purchase of equipment for the Folice Department. Motion was seconded by Councilman Meadows, and carried on the following vote: Blair B. Brockmeyer - Absent William A. House - Aye Robert,M. Wallace - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye !,I John A. Johnston, - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye I Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. Aye 6 3 ~ 4 November 21 , 1978 A report from Councilman Boyd for the Pollution and REPORT OF Sanitation Committee, (1) waiting on a survey being prepared on the POLLUTION & SANITATION landfill matter; (2) working through the Police Department COMMITTEE regarding conditions of certain properties; and (3) asked tha t Chief Childress include in his monthly report the number of town tags that have not been purchased. Also some comments on the current budget figures. Councilman Boyd moved that a report from Roger Williams, REPORT OF Finance Director-Treasurer, be included in Council meetings. FINANCE DIRECTOR TO BE INCLUDED Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnston, and carried on the IN COUNCIL MEETINGS following vote: Blair B. Brockmeyer - Absent William A. House - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye Arthur L. Meadows -.Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr.Aye Councilman Meadows had no report. Councilman Neblett had no report. Councilman Graham had no report. Town Attorney Moore had no report. Town Manager Marshall advised that Mr. R. V. Davis, Executive L.LOMBARD Secretary of the State Water Control Board, had advised that Mr. TO CONDUCT EIS FOR TOWN Louis Lombard had been assigned to conduct the Economic Impact RE:F LOOD INS. PROGRAM Study for the Town of Pulaski of the proposed flood insurance program. Town Manager Marshall explained that the Town has been receiving complaints from citizens relative to sewer rats, and as a STATE TO ASSIST IN SEWER RAT result of these complaints, the Town will implement a clean-up PROGRAM program within the sewer system througn the use of a special poison mix, with the assistance from the State Department of Health. Town Manager Marshall advised that Council will need to schedule a public hearing for the purpose of determining the number of public vehicles, taxicabs and for hire cars for which certificates TAXICAB shall be issued during the next calendar year, and further, to whom HEARING SET FOR DEC. 19TH such certificates shall be issued. Councilman Boyd Moved that the public hearing be scheduled for December 19, 1978, at 7:00 P. M. for the purpose of determining the number, and to whom such certificates of public convenience and necessity shall be issued. November 21, 1978 6~~~ Inasmuch as there was a conflict in meetings on December 5, 1978, Councilman Neblett moved that Council's regular meeting for December 5, 1978 at 4:00 P.~M. be rescheduled to December 4, 1978 COUNCIL MEETING. at 4:00 P. M. Motion was seconded by Councilman House, anu carried RESCHEDULED on the following vote: Blaid B. Brockmeyer -. Absent William A. House - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye J&ntes M. Neblett,Jr.- Aye At 9:05 P. M. Councilman Neblett moved that Council adjourn. ADJOURNMENT Motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carried. APPROVED: Vice-Mayor raham ATTEST: T ~~' Clerk Council