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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-776024 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held July 5, 1977 at 4:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff, Presiding. Councilmen: James M. Neblett, C. William Hickam, Jr., Andrew L. Graham, Jr., Blair B. Brockmeyer, John A. Johnston, William A. House Absent: Councilmen Bob J. Clark & Arthur L. Meadows Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R.,Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Visitors: J. R. Schrader, The Southwest Times Jane Graham, WPW Radio Station The invocation was given by Councilman Graham. The minutes of June 22 and June 30, 1977 were approved as corrected. As there was no one present to be heard, Mayor Ratcliff called for reports of Council Committees. COMMITTEE REPORTS - Councilman Hickam had no report. However, he asked Town Manager Marshall for a brief report on the street maintenance REPORT ON program. Mr. Marshall reported crews were busy repairing pot STREET REPAIR'S & holes, digging out so they could shoot asphalt to repair the MAINTENANCE holes. Councilman Graham had no report. Mr. Graham stated he was interested in the Town Manager's Administrative Report relative to the installation of sewer lines in certain areas of the Town PLANS FOR with Federal Grant Funds. Town Manager Marshall stated informa- VARIOUS SEWER tion has been received from the Department of Health indicating INSTALLATION PROJECTS that the plans as submitted for the various projects, namely: FORWARDED TO WATER Caseknife Road, Holly Street, Crestline Drive, First Street, and CONTROL BD . Birch and Russell Streets have been forwarded to the Water Control Board for approval in accordance with State Law requirements. Mr. Marshall further stated that in view of some word on the approval being received in approximately three to four weeks, it is his intention to place the ad in the paper to receive bids back in approximately six weeks and be able to make a recommendation to the Council at that time. July 5, 1977 Councilman Graham further commented that Council had approved the 1977-78 Budget, and granted a five percent increase in wages. Mr. Graham further stated it was his understanding that one Department personnel had already been given their increase. Mr. Marshall stated GRAHAM this had been discussed, and Councilman Graham asked with whom, and COMMENTS ON 5% WAGE Mr. Marshall replied with the Department Head. INCREASE X25 Councilman Brockmeyer stated he had no report from the Pollution and Sanitation Committee, but stated he was interested in, and so moved ~~. TOWN MGR.. that the Town Manager submit a f ormal budget message at the same time TO FURNISH the Council receives its budget next year so the citizens of the Town TO PUBLIC COPY OF can have some input in the plans proposed for the upcoming year for the BUDGET MESSAGE FOR Town. The motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. PROPOSED TOWN BUDGET IN Councilman Graham stated he was concerned about the Recreation F UTUR E Program and the cost to the citizens and asked that it be determined the overall participation in the Recreation Program furnished by the Town. Councilman Graham moved that the Recreation Committee and STUDY TO Administrative Staff make a study of the participation in the Town'S B E MADE OF THOSE Recreation Pro ram to determine who is benefitin BENEFITING g g, and the cost of the IN TOWN'S program to the Town, so the Council will have this inf ormation available RECREATION PROGRAMS for next year's consideration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried on the following recorded vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - aye Bob J. Clark - absent Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - absent John A. Johnston - aye James M. Neblett - aye Councilman Johnston stated he had no report, but that the Town CETA Manager would probably have some inf ormation bef ore the next meeting of APPLICATION RE:SENIOR Council on the CETA application and this could then be discussed. CITIZEN CENTER Councilman House had no report. Councilman Neblett had no report. iJ Mayor Ratcliff advised that he had been asked to serve on a MAYOR joint Committee to discuss the moratorium on City Status. Councilman RATCLIFF Neblett moved, seconded by Councilman Johnston, that Mayor Ratcliff TO SERVE ON CITY serve on the joint committee for Counties and Towns. Motion was STATUS COMMITTEE carried. 60F+U July 5, 1977 Town Manager Marshall reported that a public hearing was advertised in the local newspaper on the application of Clyde R. McM311fan to operate a dance hall at 316 North Madison Avenue, as required by Town Code, for this meeting of Council. Mr. Marshall stated that at this time the building is being used as a storage garage and reports and recommendations from the Building Inspector or the Fire Chief with regard to all of the Building Code being complied with and fire regularions could not be made. However, Mr. McMillian had been requested to furnish the Town with plans re- garding renovation of the area which would include floor plans and materials to be used. Mr. Marshall also stated a matter involving sufficient parking has been discussed and a recommendation CLYDE R . MCMILLIAN has been made to Mr. McMillian on this. He further stated that the REQUEST FOR PERMIT TO Chief of Police had indicated that he was substantially not in OPERATE DANCE HALL opposition to the permit being granted, but pointed out the problems DISCUSSED & STILL PENDING that might be inherent in the parking situation for the business. REQUIREMENTS Town Manager Marshall further stated since there had been TO BE MET BEFORE publication on the public hearing for this meeting and no one has PERMIT IS ISSUED BY appeared in opposition, it was his recommendation to .the Council TOWN MGR . that he be authorized to issue the permit after the requirements of the Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, along with the Fire Saf ety Code, are met and adequate parking is provided including off-street and on-street parking for the dance hall. Councilman Hickam moved that the Town Manager be authorized to issue a permit to Clyde R. McMillian, contingent upon the recommenda- tions of the Town Manager being met. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brookmeyer, and carried on the following recorded vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - aye Bob J. Clark - absent Blair B. Brookmeyer - aye Arthur L, Meadows - absent John A. Johnston - aye James M. Neblett - aye Town Manager Marshall reported that copies of a request from Blue & White Cabs for a rate increase had been furnished to Council along with a copy of a financial report on the Cab Company as of TAXICAB RATE INCREASE March,.1977. Mr. Marshall brought to the attention of Council that PRESENTED TO COUNCIL aPProximately twelve months ago Council authorized a rate increase July 5, 1977 602 in taxi fares, and he has recently talked with Mr. Turman regarding the installation of meters. Mr. Marshall suggested that Council familiarize themselves with the information furnished them, and recommended that the request be referred to the Ordinance Committee for a report to the Council. Councilman Graham so moved, seconded by Councilman Hickam, and carried on a unanimous vote. Town Attorney Moore arrived at the meeting at this time. Town Manager Marshall reported that recently the Pollution and Sanitation Committee and some of the Administrative Staff met with the representatives of the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors regarding the COUNTY TO CONTINUE USE use of the Town's landfill by the County. Mr. Marshall stated as a result OF CLOYD'S MTN. LANDFILL of the Board's Consulting Engineer's report, which indicated a rather high cost per ton, the Board of Supervisors had come to the conclusion that utilization of the Town's landfill was prohibitive and that the County would continue their operation on Cloyd's Mountain for another five years. Town Attorney Moore stated that recently Council authorized him 1 to prepare a deed to the County of Pulaski conveying Lot 32-Block 2 for the sum of $4,000. Mr. Moore presented and read to Council a Resolution carrying out these instructions and authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the deed. Councilman Hickam moved the adoption of the Resolution. RESOLUTION TO SELL LOT The motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the follow- ON W.MAIN TO COUNTY ing vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye John A. Johnston - aye RESOLUTION William A. House - aye Bob J. Cla rk - absent Arthur L. Meadows - absent James M. Neblett - aye WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, by Resolution adopted on June 6, 1977, authorized the sale of Lot 32- Block 2, shown on the Map of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, to the County of Pulaski, Virginia, for the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00). r~ WHEREAS, the deed conveying the of oresaid Lot to`the Council has this day been presented to Council for review and authorization for the Mayor to execute and deliver same to the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, meeting in regular session on this 5th day of July, 1977, that. The Deed this day filed with the Council by which the Town conveys Lot 32 in Block ~~2 as shown on the Map of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, to County of Pulaski, be, and the same is hereby ratified and approved. ~O~Q July 5, 1977 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff shall execute the Deed on the part of the Town and Gladys R. Dalton, its Clerk, shall attest same. That the Treasurer of the Town is authorized to deliver said deed to the County of Pulaski, receive the payment of the $4,000.00 purchase price agreed upon, which sum shall be placed in the General Fund of said Town until further action of said Town. Mr. Moore also reported that Council authorized that a Supplemental Agreement be prepared between the Town of Pulaski and Robert P. Whitman, leasing 16.71 acres of land by the Town to Mr. Whitman, and presented a Resolution carrying out these instructions, along with authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Supplemental Lease Agreement. Councilman Johnston moved the Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - aye Bob J. Clark - absent Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - absent John A. Johnston - aye James M. Neblett - aye RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a supplemental agreement by and between the Town of MAYOR & CLERK pulaski, Virginia, and Robert P. Whitman was this day presented to TO SIGN Council, leasing 16.71 acres of land by the Town to Robert P. SUPPLEMENTAL Whitman, said property lying adjacent to the property now under AGREEMENT lease between the Town and Robert P. Whitman, dated the 1st day LEASING ADDL of August, 1975; ACREAGE TO R.P.WHITMAN NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town AT LOVING of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on this 5th day FIELD of July, 1977, that: The lease this day filed with the Council by which the Town leases an additional 16.71 acres of the Airport land to Robert P. Whitman, under the terms of the Lease of August 1, 1975, be, and the same is hereby ratified and approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff shall execute the lease on the part of the Town and Gladys R. Dalton, its Clerk, shall attest same. Councilman House stated that he had agreed to serve on the New River Valley Planning District Commission through June, 1977, and suggested that Council be giving some consideration to appointing some one in his place. At 4:55 P. M. Councilman Brockmeyer moved, seconded by Council- man Neblett, that Council adjourn. Motion was carried. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor Ratcliff Clerk of`~Council