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Home My WebLink About06-30-77sozo Minutes of the special meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held June 30, 1977 at 7:00 F. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff, presiding. Councilmen: Arthur L. Meadows, James M. Neblett, Bob J. Clark, John A, Johnston, Andrew L, Graham, Jr ., Blair B. Brookmeyer, C. William Hickam, Jr., William A. House Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Town Treasurer: Roger A. Williams Visitors: J. R. Schrader, The Southwest Times Jane Graham, Radio Station WPW The invocation was given by Councilman Johnston. Mayor Ratcliff stated the purpose of the meeting was to consider, and listen to any comments from any citizens concerning SPECIAL MEETING ON 1977-78 the adoption of the Budget for 1977-78, and if it is the wish of the BUDGET Council, to finalize the Budget at this meeting. Mayor Ratcliff called for comments from any citizen. There were none. Town Manager Marshall stated the Budget for 1977-78 had been corrected on the basis of Council's instructions at the Public CORRECTIONS MADE TO BUDGET Hearing on the 22nd day of June, 1977, and these figures were reflected in the advertisement as well as in the document as presented at this meeting. Councilman House called attention to the total of page 62 which DESIGNATION includes the sum of $10,000 but the line item was omitted. Town OF LINE ITEM IN BUDGET Manager Marshall stated the $10,000 item was for the purchase of a Leaf Machine, and the correction was made. Councilman House moved that the Budget for 1977-78 as revised by the Council be approved, and that appropriations be made theref or. BUDGET APPROVED The motion was seconded by Councilman Clark, and carried on the following recorded vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Blair B. Brookmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye John A. Johnston - aye James M. Neblett - aye June 30, 1977 SUMMARY OF 1977-78 BUDGET GENERAL FUND REVENUES: General Property Taxes $ 311,000.00 Other Local Taxes 513,500.00 Licenses and Permits 193,775.00 Fines and Forfeitures 28,000.00 Revenue from Use of Money & Property 15,906.00 Revenue from Other Agencies 230,130.00 Service Charge for Current Services 131,600.00 Sales of Services and Commodities 5,050.00 Miscellaneous Receipts 24,600.00 Transfer from Other Funds 34.000.00 Total GENERAL FUND REVENUE $ 1,487,561.00 EXPENDITURES: BUDGET Town Council $ 28,557.00 Office of the Mayor 6,650.00 SUMMARY Office of the Town Attorney 8,400.00 Office of the Town Manager 32,214.00 Engineering Department 49,095.00 Building Inspector & Zoning Administrator 13,944.00 Preparation of Tax Assessment 450.00 Office of Town Treasurer 79,919.00 Policing & Investigation 267,598.00 Fire Control and Prevention 115,109.00 Maintenance on Street Parking 1 675.00 Street Signs, Traffic Signs and Signals , 28,728.00 Care and Confinement of Prisoners 2,100.00 Refuse Collection and Disposal 114,643.00 Street Cleaning and Snow Removal 17,470.00 Maintenance of Public Buildings 50,367.00 Street Repairs and Lighting 172,717.00 General Facilities Maintenance 20,791.00 Cemetery Maintenance 11,196.00 Senior Citizen Center 5,250.00 Recreation Program 54,657.00 Contributions and Support 18,771.00 Calfee Park ~ 13,953.00 Parks and Playgrounds 24,775.00 Gatewood Park 14,039.00 Park Beautification 3,400.00 Elections 1,900.00 Planning, Zoning & Extensions 3,628.00 Fixed Charges 125,900.00 Capital Outlay 7,200.00 Debt Service 128,200.00 Social Security Tax 50,038.00 Miscellaneous Functions 13,710.00 Total GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES $ 1,487,044.00 WATER FUND REVENUES: Revenue From Use of Money and Property $ 1,300.00 Service Charges 10,000.00 Sales of Services and Commodities 390,700.00 Miscellaneous Receipts 5.150.00 6021 Total WATER FUND REVENUE $ 470,150.00 ~42~ June 30, 1977 WATER FUND: EXPENDITURES: Administration $ 4,418.00 Source of Supply 36,176.00 Filtration and Purification 124,459.00 Transmission and Distribution 83,460.00 Dublin Water System 12,395.00 Accounting, Collecting, Purchasing 21,977.00 Miscellaneous 10,000.00 Fixed Charges 18,000.00 Debt Service 35,176.00 Social Security 7,798.00 Capital Outlay 45,800.00 Total WATER FUND EXPENDITURES $ 399,659.00 SEWER FUND REVENUES: Connection Fees $ 5,000.00 Fees For Dumping Septic Tank Waste ,750.00 Sewer Service Charge 262,500.00 Discount Earned & Other 100.00 BUDGET Total SEWER FUND REVENUES $ 268,350.00 SUMMARY EXPENDITURES: Sewerage System $ 32,848.00 Treatment and Purification 86,209.00 Miscellaneous 20,000.00 Debt Service 55,949.00 Social Security 5,199.00 Fixed Charges 5,000,00 Capital Outlay 52,500.00 Total SEWER FUND EXPENDITURES $ 257,705.00 EQUIPMENT AND STORES FUND This is a memorandum account for operating services for other departments. The amount required is provided in various functions such as Lease of Equipment, Repairs, Gas and Oil, etc. REVENUE SHARING FUND REVENUES: Allocation thru June 30, 1978 Discounts & Interest Previous Allocations Available Total REVENUE SHARING FUND REVENUES EXPENDITURES Public Safety Environmental Protection Public Transportation Financial Administration Advertising Multipurpose & Gen. Govt. $ 183,300.00 10,350.00 20,000,00 $ 213,650.00 $ 21,570.00 46,200.00 78,500.00 4,535.00 ,300.00 61,300.00 i 1 Total REVENUE SHARING FUND EXPENDITURES $ 212,405.00 6~2~ June 30, 1977 The following Ordinance establishing the tax rate on real and personal property subject to taxation within and by the Town of Pulaski, for the year beginning July 1, 1977 was presented to Council by Town Manager Marshall. Councilman Hickam moved the adoption of the ordinance establishing the tax rate. The motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried on the following recorded vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House -"aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye John A. Johnston - aye James M. Neblett - aye ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO FIX THE TAX RATE ON REAL AND ADOPTED PERSONAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION WITHIN ESTABLISHING AND BY THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA, FOR THE TAX RATE OF YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1977 AND ENDING JUNE 30, $1.80/HIINBlED 1978, OR UNTIL OTHERWISE CHANGED BY APPROPRIATE FOR 1977-78 ACTION OF COUNCIL BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in special session on the 30th day of June, 1977, that the Tax Rates for Real and Personal property subject to Taxation, within and by the Town, BE, and Is hereby fixed as follows: (1) The tax rate for the Fiscal year beginning July 1, 1977 and ending on June 30, 1978, or until otherwise provided by the Council, upon real and personal property, and all other property subject to a local tax levy, within and by said Town shall be One Dollar and Eighty Cents (1.80) for each One Hundred ($100.00) or fractional thereof, of assessed value of taxable property. (2) That said tax shall become a part of the general fund of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, and be used for governmental expenditures and obligations of the Town as authorized and directed by appropriate_ action of the Council of said Town. Mayor Ratcliff inquired if there was other business to come before Council. Councilman Brockmeyer moved that at the time the Council NEXT YR. receives the .budget for next year that the budget message is also BUDGET MESSAGE TO BE received by the town citizens. The motion was seconded by Councilman PRESENTED TO CITIZENS Graham. There followed discussion on this procedure, and later Council- man Brockmeyer withdrew his motion and Councilman Graham withdrew his second. At 7:25 P. M. Councilman Graham moved, seconded by Councilman ADJOURN Neblett, that Council adjourn. Motion was carried. APPROV~ J } ~J l ,, ` Mayor Ratcliff ~~ ATTEST ,l ~ ~/ /~,~(_/J / 7~p/ C1er~E of Council