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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-7861~'~ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held March 21, 1978 at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff, presiding. Councilmen: Bob J. Clark, Arthur L. Meadows, C. William Hickam, Jr., James M. Neblett, Jr., William A. House, John A. Johnston, Blair B. Brookmeyer, Andrew L. Graham, Jr. 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 E. L. Early, Director of Public Works H. Clayton Gregory, Supt. of Plants Roger A. Williams, Town Treasurer Mr. and Mrs. James R. Sandidge George Bratton, et als. The invocation was given by Councilman Graham. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 1978 were approved as recorded. Mayor Ratcliff advised that Council would be glad to hear from the public at this time, and Mrs. Jill Sandidge told Council that she favors a leash law for the Town and inasmuch as this is a very controversial issue, suggested to Council that a ref erendum be held to find out how the citizens feel about a leash law. George $ratton, a resident of REQUEST FOR DOG Grove Drive, also asked Council to do something about the dogs, and LEASH LAW REF. TO stated he felt the situation has become a health hazard. Council ORDINANCE COMMITTEE discussed a length the legal steps necessary to get the matter hef ore the public as well as the expense involved in establishing and carrying out a leash law. The possibility of working out a solution to the situation with the County was also discussed. - Councilman Neblett moved that the matter of a leash law for the Town be ref erred to the Ordinance Committee for study and report to the Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman Brookmeyer, and carried on the following 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, Jr. - aye 616 March 21, .1978 At this time Town Manager Marshall read a Resolution honoring H. Clayton Gregory, Superintendent of Plants, whose retirement is effective April 1, 1978. Councilman Neblett moved the adoption of the Resolution, seconded by Councilman Johnston, and carried on the following vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye John A. Johnston - aye William A. House - aye Bob J . Clark - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - aye R 17Cl1T.TTTT(1N ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION HONORING H. CLAYTON GREGORY Upon the retirement of H. Clayton Gregory on the 1st day of April, 1978, twenty-six years of dedicated service to the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, comes to an end. Clayton Gregory came to work as a Filter Plant operator for the Town of Pulaski, on January 28, 1952. During the next fif ten years he worked tirelessly, ever improving his knowledge of plant operations and at the same time lending his experience in electrical work to other departments of the Town. These services, and his innovation of the plan in re-conditioning and repair of water meters, gave to the citizens of the Town an improved operation and unequaled service. Clayton Gregory not only achieved proficiency in his work, but acquired the respect and affection of his supervisors and fellow employees. Upon the death of Robert.."Bob" Coltrane in 1967, Clayton Gregory was appointed Superintendent of the Filter Plant. In further recognition of his ability and experience, in 1976, upon the death, of Hawley Phillips, Superintendent of .the Sewage Treatment Plant, he was appoint- ed Superintendent of Plants. The Town regards the retirement of H. Clayton Gregory as the loss of a dedicated employee and recognizes his outstanding services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, that the Town records its appreciation for the generous and efficient manner in which H. Clayton Gregory has fulfilled his duties during all of his twenty-six years of service to the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, and does further extend to him its best wishes upon his retirement. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Council deliver to him a properly prepared copy of this Resolution as a token of the esteem in which he is held by Town officials and his fellow employees. Town Manager Marshall also presented an engraved plaque to Mr. Gregory. Mayor Ratcliff called for Committee Reports. Councilman Hickam had no report. Town Manager Marshall stated he could now make a report on the REPORT ON CROSSOVER ON RT. 11 AT CLINIC ENTRANCE & PLEASANT DR. crossover situation on Route 11 at the Pleasant Hill crossover and Clinic, a matter having been ref erred to the Street Department, and Councilman Hickam, as Chairman. Mr. Marshall reported that he had met March 21, 1978 6169 with Highway Official Bud Taylor, along with Ronnie Coake on Monday, and viewed the situation. Mr. Taylor pointed out the site distance was too great going south on Route 11; also the grade would not be a safe grade because of the height-and not enough width to make a turning lane. Mr. Taylor suggested that the Town prohobit the "U Turn" at the crossover at the Clinic and use the next crossover just out- side the corporate limits, and he would make an effort to have these improvements - a turning lane - made at the cost of the State Highway Department. The matter is to remain in the Street Committee for further reports to the Council. Councilman Graham had no report. Councilman Brockmeyer had no report on Pollution and Sanitation, but 1 reported that the Winterizing Committee had met and some 150 homes had 150 HOMES IN CO. & been winterized in Pulaski and Pulaski County during the past year. Mr. TOWN OF PULASKI Brockmeyer stated this program is sponsored by the Community Action WINTERIZED UNDER FED. Program. PROGRAM Councilman Johnston stated he had no report, but a Committee meeting had been scheduled for Thursday, and a report would be made later. Councilman House reported that $32,000 had been appropriated for snow removal in January for costs incurred through the second week in March. However, this was not sufficient and several orders of salt $15,000 APPROPRIAT- and labor charges results in an additional request for an appropriation ED FOR ADDL. FUNDS FOR of $15,000. It was the recommendation of the Finance Committee, and SNOW REMOVAL Councilman House, so moved, that the amount of $15,000 be appropriated from Revenue Sharing Funds to Revenue Sharing Expenditure Account ~~4064 for snow removal. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye John A. Johnston - aye Councilman House moved that the Town Treasurer be authorized to re- William A. House - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye James M. Neblett, Jr.- aye imburse:_the General Fund for actual expenditures previously appropriated GEN. FUND REIMBURSED from Revenue Sharing Funds in the following amounts and accounts: FOR ACTUAL EXPENDITURES ~~4064 - Snow Removal $ 24,311.41 ~~4073 - Fire House-Roof Repairs 3,332.33 Total $ 27,643.74 6~ / o March 21, 1978 Motion was seconded by Councilman Meadows, and carried on the f ollow- ing vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye John A. Johnston - aye William A. House - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - aye At the request of Councilman House, Town Manager Marshall ex- plained the Town now has a request for eight (8) additional mechanical garbage collection containers, and when installed would bring the total in operation to forty-five (45). Mr. Marshall explained the 8 MECHANICAL cost of each unit is $535.00 and because of the cash flow, would like GARBAGE COLLECTION to spread the expense. CONTAINERS TO BE PURCHASED Councilman House moved that the Town Manager be authorized to purchase eight (8) mechanical garbage containers as outlined. Motion was seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried on the following vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - aye Bob J. C-lark - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye John A. Johnston - aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - aye Councilman Clark had no report. However, Mr. Clark inquired as to the status of the fire lane ordinance which had been presented FIRE LANES ORDINANCE to Council some time ago. Councilman Meadows had no report. Mr. Meadows stated the Ordinance Committee will meet soon and discuss several matters now pending. Councilman Neblett had no report. Mayor Ratcliff had no report and neither did Town Attorney Moore. Town Manager Marshall reported that at the time of the adoption of the present budget, an item of $8,000 had been included in Revenue TOWN MGR . TO EXECUTE Sharing Funds for a Fire Training Towers and it was the feeling that CONTRACT WITH STATE the State would provide fifty percent matching funds. Mr. Marshall FOR FIRE TOWER FUNDS stated the Town has now received notice from the Commonwealth of Virginia with an attached contract for the construction of Fire Service Training Facilities indicating that they have approved the additional $8,000, making a total of $16,000 for the construction of the fire training tower.. Town Manager Marshall recommended the approval of the $8,000 expenditure from Revenue Sharing Funds as the Town's matching portion March 21, 1978 I ~`~-'`~ of the fire training tower. Mr. Marshall also recommended that the Mayor, Town Manager and Fire Chief be authorized to execute the agreement between the State and the Town of Pulaski in accepting the $8,000 of State's fifty (50%) percent of the construction cost of the tower. [l Councilman Neblett moved that the expenditure of $8,000 from Revenue Sharing Funds be made to Account No. 4060 for the construction of the Fire Training Tower. Motion was seconded by Councilman Meadows, and carried on the following vote: C. William Hickam, Jr - - aye William A. House - aye FIRE TRAINING Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - aye Bob J. Clark - aye TOWER Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye John A. Johnston - aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - aye Councilman House moved that the Mayor, Town Manager and Fire Chief be authorized to execute the contract between the State and the Town of Pulaski. 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 - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye John A. Johnston - aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - aye Town Manager Marshall stated a separate request has been received from T. J. McCarthy, Jr. indicating his desire to have his property: Lots 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40, all of Lots 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45, located parallel to Bob White Boulevard rezoned from classification R-2 to MCCARTHY'S classification B-2. REQ.FOR REZONING Councilman Brockmeyer moved that the request of T. J. McCarthy, Jr. REF . TO PLANNING f or rezoning of his property be ref erred to the Town Planning Commission COMMISSION FOR STUDY & or recommendation, and that the referral be made by a letter of trans- RECOMMENDATION mittal. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hickam, and carried on the f ollowing vote: 0 C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye John A. Johnston - aye William A. House - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - aye Town Manager Marshall reported also that a request from Ronald Aust had been received that his property off of Altoona Street be rezoned M-1 R.AUST from the present classification of R-2, in order that he may be able to REZONING REQ. REF. establish a Trailer Court on Lot 19. Mr. Marshall stated the Trailer TO PLANNING COMMISSION Court application is pending the outcome of the r-ezoning request. 61'2 March 21, 1978 Councilman House moved that the request of Ronald Aust for re- zoning be ref erred to the Town Planning Commission for recommendation and REF . TO PLANNING the ref erral be made by le tter to the Commission. Motion was seconded COMMISSION by Councilman Clark, and carried. Town Manager Marshall asked that at the conclusion of the business session of Council that an Executive Session be held to discuss a personnel matter. At 8:15 P. M. Councilman Neblett moved that Council go into EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session to discuss a personnel and legal matter. Motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carried. At 8:58 P. M. Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Jhnston that Council return to regular session. Motion was carried. At 8:59 P. M. Mayor Ratcliff declared Council to again be in REGULAR SESSION re~u.lar session and inquired if there was other business to come bef ore the body at this time. There being none, at 9:00 P. M. Councilman Clark moved, seconded by Councilman Neblett that Council adjourn. Motion ADJOURNMENT was carried. APPROVED: j~ ~ J l ,, Mayor Ratcliff ATTEST: ~~ Clerk of ouncil 1