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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-78s~13 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held June 6, 1978 at 4:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliffe, presiding. C®uneilmen: C. William Hickam, Jr., Andrew L. Graham, Jr., James M. Neblett, Jr ., Blair B. Brockmeyer, William A. House, John A. Johnston, Arthur L. Meadows Absent: Councilman Bob J. Clark Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Town Treasurer: Roger A. Williams Councilmen-elect:: Bob Wallace & C. E._ Boyd, Jr. Visitors: J. R. Schrader, The Southwest Times Jane Graham, WPW Radio Station Charles Hite & Rodger Streitmatter, Roanoke Times & World News Joel Burchett Jill Sandidge Obel Ratcliffe Several other unidentified citizens The invocation was given by Councilman Johnston. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 25, 1978 were approved as corrected. Joel Bur chett appeared before Council and asked what action Council had taken on the Dog Leash ordinance, and if no action has been taken, what plans Council had for the matter in the future. Councilman Meadows, as Chairman of the Ordinance Committee, reported that the Committee had met, but that there was no recommendation to JOEL BURCHETT the Council at that time. Mr. Meadows stated Town Attorney Moore DOG LEASH LAW and Town Manager Marshall are making efforts to obtain more information on this subject as well as looking into the legal aspects involved NO REPORT OF in a leash ordinance. Mr. Burchett stated his young daughter was ORDINANCE bitten several weeks ago by a stray dog, and he had also read of such COMMITTEE situations, and asked that Council take some action as soon as possible on the matter. Mr. Meadows stated that if there is a dog that is a nuisance, he could call the County Dog Warden. Jill Sandidge stated she felt the time has come that something must be done about this situation. Mayor Ratcliff stated Council is committed to look into this and it will take time because this is a difficult situation. How- ever, the Ordinance Committee. is working on it. 6214 June 6, 1978 Rodger Streitmatter, Bureau Chief of the Toanoke Times - New River Bureau, stated they were concerned about the Town's policy with regard to their being notified of all meetings of the Town Council, as outlined in the Freedom of Information Act, amended by the 1977 General Assembly. Mr. Strettmatter stated their representative, Charles Hite, learned he had not been notified of two budget work sessions held by Council, and brought this FREEDOM OF matter to the attention of both Town Manager Marshall and INFORMATION Town Attorney Moore, who were of the opinion that the Freedom of Inf ormation Act did not require a governing body to notify ACT, DISCUSSED citizens of all meetings. Mr .Streit~na,tter stated it was their RELATIVE TO opinion that the law requires notification of any assemblage of three or more members of a nine-member governing body for purposes of COUNCIL MEETINGS discussing matters relating to the exercies of official functions. Mr. Streitmatter said they receive the cooperation of other Boards and governing bodies in the area, including committee meetings where there are more than three members,. and asked Council to con- Sider their request. Mayor Ratcliffe stated he had talked with the Town Attorney regarding this, but that it has not been fully determined, and if it is felt that we must notify you, then we will do so. Obel Ratfliffe; a local Real Estate Dealer, advised that he was concerned about the Flood Plain Insurance=Program; that he understood there was a deadline as to when the Town must make PUBLIC MEETING JUNE 13TH RE: their decision on it, and he also had some questions he would like FLOOD PLAIN INSURANCE to have answers to. Mayor Ratcliffe advised Mr. Ratcliffe that there PROGRAM ' would be an information public meeting in the Council Chambers on June 13th at 7:00 P. M. on this Program, at which time there will be representatives from the Corps of Engineers who will be in position to answer questions on the Program. Howard Sadler stated he had attended Councils meeting sometime ago along with Mr. Regis relative to the installation LIGHTS AT of lights on the tennis courts and basketball court behind the TENNIS CTS. County Administrative Building, and inquired as to the status of DISCUSSED this installatior.~. Town Manager Marshall advised the Town is working with the Power Company on this and it was hoped to have them 615 June 6, 1978 installed within the next few weeks. There followed a discussion relative to the type of light fixtures, etc. that will be installed, and it was determined they would be dusk-to-dawn lights. Councilman Hickam advised that the Engineering Department is HAZARDOUS doing some work on the hazardous intersections in the Town and it INTERSECTIONS was hoped to be able to eliminate one of these intersections. Councilman Hickam also reported that a request had been received STREET COMMITTEE TO STUDY REQ . FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT AT BOB WHITE BLVD. & MEMORAL DR. from Mr. Hudson at Hudson Chevrolet on Bob White Boulevard, concerning the traffic situation at the intersection of Bob White Boulevard and Memorial Drive, and that Mr. Hudson had suggested that "stop" and "caution" lights be installed. Mr. Hickam stated the matter was being referred to the Street Committee. Councilman Graham advised that the Utilities Committee had not met since the last meeting. However, guidelines had been discussed. Mr. Graham inquired of Town Attorney Moore about the town's contract DUBLIN with Dublin and its termination. Town Attorney Moore advised he had WILL ADVISE TERMINATION discussed this with the Mayor and they (Dublin) will give you notice OF WATER CONTRACT as set out in the Resolution, as well as a memo on the County Water Authority. Mr. Graham stated he had been contacted by Mr. Dewey Wilson relative to the water pressure in Newbern Heights, and that Mr. Marshall= had written a letter to Mr. Wilson regarding this situation. Mr. Graham inquired if there was anything further the Town could be doing NEWBERN HGTS on this? Town Manager Marshall stated he did write a letter to Mr. WATER PRESSURE & LETTER Wilson in which it was stated that when the Town's contract with FR . TOWN MGR . Dublin is terminated, it was the intention of the Town of Pulaski to reevaluate the situation to see what is required. Councilman Brockmeyer had no report. Councilman Johnston reported that the Land and Buildings Committee met to study a request from Vance Company for the use of some space VANCE HOME known as the "old Mayor's office" across the street from the Vance Company. CENTER TO LEASE TOWN Mr. Johnston stated a proposal had been submitted to the Vance Company BUILDING on this,and asked Town Manager Marshall to report on same. 626 June 6, 1978 / Town Manager Marshall stated the proposal was a cost estimate, based on the Vance Company doing the work to bring the building uo to a usable level, for the sum of $2400.00 to $2500.00 - these repairs being: repairs and paint to windows; installing carpet; repairs t:o roof cornices and paint; repairs to roof if necessary; panel all walls not paneled on inside; install a drop type ceilin€;; install gas-type hanging heat units, with these items being done and at the expense of the Vance Company. Mr. BASIS FOR Marshall stated t:he proposal included a credit of $50.00 a month CONTRACT for 36 months ($:L800.00) to allow for a part of the work done by WITH VANCE HOME Vance Company, brit would not include any utilities which they must CENTER FOR pay. The propos<~.l also stated that fvr the next twenty-f our months LEAS E OF Vance Company wo~~ld pay to the Town $50.00 per month with the same SMALL BLDG. provisions for utilities, and the Town would, after the first 36 months, assume t'he cost for major repairs such as roof, plumbing, and heating. However, minoe repairs would be taken care of by Vance Company such as leaky plumbing, sewer stip ups, broken windows, and light fixture repairs. Mr. Marshall stated the proposal indicated that at the end of five years the lease would be renogiated, but not necessarily renewed. Councilman Johnston moved that Town Attorney Moore prepare a TOWN ATTY. contractural rental agreement between the Town and Vance Company DIRECTED TO DRAW RENTAL to be voted upon. at a subsequent meeting of Council. Motion was AGREEMENT seconded by Councilman Meadows, 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 -Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr.-Aye Councilman House moved that a public hearing be scheduled for JUNE 22ND June 22, 1978 at: 7:00 F. M. on the Budget for 1978-79, and consider PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET the adoption of an ordinance to increase the tax rate from $1.80/ $100 value to $'..59/$100 value, and also an increase in the garbage collection from $2.00 to $3.00 per month. Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnston, and carried on the following vote: C. Williarn Hickam, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Bob J. Clark - Absent Blair B. F3rockmeyer - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr.-Aye June 6 , 1978 ~~1~ Councilman House moved that a special meeting be scheduled f or SPECIAL MEETING ON BUDGET 6/30/78 Council on June 30, 1978 at 4:00 P. M. and that proper public notice be given at least seven full adys between the date of notice and the date of the public hearing. 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 - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr.-Aye Councilman Meadows reported the Ordinance Committee met on June ORDINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Town Attorney Moore read to Council an ordinance to amend the 1 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE and to amend Article IV, Section 4-2, Maps and Boundaries on the TO AMEND ZONING OxD. Zoning Map to show the new area Business (General) B-2. Councilman FR . RESID. TO BUSINESS Meadows moved the ordinance be accepted, as prepared by Town Attorney CLAREMONT CORP. ET ALS Moore, and adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and 5th and discussed the Leash Law; also the rezoning requests of Claremont Corporation, Thomas J. McCarthy, Jr., Cecil Breedlove and Duane Dalton from R-2 to B-2, and Town Attorney Moore has prepared an ordinance for Council's adoption on this. Mr. Meadows staaed that there was no recommendation on the request concerning Tom's Drive-In at this time. Also, Town Attorney Moore has an ordinance relative to the change in rates for septic tank dumpings in the Sewage Treatment Plant. Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Pulaski; to change certain areas within the Town now zoned as Residential (R-2) to Business (General) B-2, carried on the following vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Abstained Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Bob J. Clark - Absent Blair B.Brockmeyer - Aye Arthur L. Meadows- Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett,Jr.-Aye AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA; TO CHANGE CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE TOWN NOW ZONED AS RESIDENTIAL (R-2) TO BUSINESS (GENERAL) B-2; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE IV, SECTION 4-2, MAPS AND BOUNDARIES ON THE ZONING MAP ORDINANCE TO SHOW THE NEW AREA BUSINESS (GENERAL) B-2 FOLLOWS BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on this the 6th day of June, 1978, that: The Zoning Ordinance regulating certain areas of the Town be, and the same is hereby amended as follows: That certain area which is now zoned for Residential R-2 uses, and described as follows: Continued to next page 618 June 6, 1978 BEGINNING ,~t a point on the present boundary line of Residential (R-2) and Business (B-2) at a point in the eastern line of Gemmell Avenue at a point where the southern line of Thomas Street, Extended, would intersect said eastern line of Gemmell Avenue; thence South 35 deg. 36' West 379 feet to a point; thence North 80 degs. 28' West 116 feet to a point in the eastern boundary line of a 20-f oot alley; thence therewith North 10 degs. 30' East 335 feet to a ppint in the southern line of Thomas Street; thence theeewith South 80 degs. 28' East 268 feet to a point in the eastern boundary line of Gemmell Avenue; thence therewith North 6 degs. 00' East 517 feet to the southern boundary line of Macgill Street; thence North 40 degs. 18' East 443 feet to a point in the western boundary line of Memorial Drive, where the eastern line of Lot 7 of the Macgill Woods Subdivision Survey No. 2 intersects Memorial Drive, which point is approximately 450 feet northwest of the intersection of the western boundary line of Memorial Drive with the northwestern boundary line of Bob White Boulevard; thence with Memorial Drive, South 31 degs. 15' East 205 feet to the present R-2 and B-2 Zone line; thence South 38 degs. 04' West 798 feet to the point of Beginning; and being alI the property included,in the petitions of Claremont Corporation, Thomas J. McCarthy, Jr., Cecil Breedlove, and that recommended by the Pulaski Planning Commission, and Duane F. Dalton; BE, and the same is hereby re-zoned to Business (General) B-2 and such uses permitted in Business General (B-2) as provided in Article IX - Business District B-2 (General). BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT Article IV,,Section 402, be, and the same is hereby amended to change the above described area from Residential R-2 to Business (General) B-2, which amended map shall be deemed to accompany, be, and it is hereby made a part of this Ordinance. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage. Councilman: Graham moved that the agreement with Claremont TOWN TO REVIEW CONTRACT WITH Corporation regarding a six inch water line and the Town's $1500. contri- CLAREMONT RE• 6" WATER bution be reevaluated. Motion was seconded by Councilman House, and LINE carried. Town Attorney Moore read to Council an ordinance to amend Section 29-56 of Chapter 29, Article III of the Town Code, and to re-enact same as Section 29-56.1, establishing fees by_ Resolution ORDINANCE f or septic tank dt~mpings into the Town's Sewage Treatment Plant. ESTABLISHING FEES FOR Councilman Hickam moved the adoption of the ordinance. Motion was SEPTIC TANK DUMPINGS seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried on the following vote: ADOPTED C. Willian- Hickam, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Bob J. Clark - Absent Blair B. E~rockmeyer - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr.-Aye June 6, 1978 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 29-56 OF CHAPTER 29, ARTICLE III OF THE PULASKI TOWN CODE, AND TO RE-ENACT SAME AS SECTION 29-56.1 6219 BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on this 6th day of June, 1978, as follows: Section 29-56.1 Disposal of waste from septic tanks;providin~ fees to be established by Resolution of Town C ourrcc i 1~ Waste from septic tanks and other waste of similar type collected by any person may be disposed of by depositing the' same in the Town's sewer system $~ the sewage treatment plant. Disposal shall be made only at the sewage treatment plant while an operator or attendant is on duty at the plant to supervise the disposal, or at such specific times and days as may be designated by the town manager, if, in his opinion, it becomes necessary to designate definite times and days. ORDINANCE The town manager shall make such rules and: regulations con- RE: SEPTIC trolling such disposal as he feels are necessary for an orderly operation of the plant facilities. TANK FEES Persons who dispose of waste regularly shall, on or by the first day of the month in which they begin using the service of the sewer plant, deposit Sixty-five Dollars with the Treasurer of the Town, for which a book or purchase memorandum will be issued by the Treasurer. Each time a disposal is made the proper fee shall be assessed, charged against and deducted from the book or memorandum prior to accepting the waste for disposal.. The procedure for handling this shall be determined by the town manager. On or bef ore the first day of each succeeding month thereafter in which services are continued, those using the service shall deposit an amount sufficient to raise the deposit to the original amount, and pay in addition any charges made over and above the original deposit required. Fees for services perf ormed by the Town under this section shall be based on or measured by the volume of the waste .and shall be as provided by a schedule of fees established from time to time by resolution of Council.. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage-. On motion of Councilman Meadows, seconded by Councilman Hickam, and carried on the following vote, the following Resolution was adopted: 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 - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr .- Aye RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on this 6th day of June, 1978, that: Fees for waste from septic tanks at the Town Sewage Treatment RESOLUTION plant and other waste of similar type disposed of by depositing the same in the Town Sewer System at the Sewage Treatment Plant shall be FEES FOR as follows: SEPTIC TANK DUMPING 62,2 June 6, 1978 500 gallons or 1,000 gallons or 1,500 gallon's or 2,000 gallons or All over 2,000 g. Plus $7.50 for less portion portion portion sllons each 50~ $10.00 thereof over 500 gals 17.50 thereof over 1000 " 25.00 thereof over 1500 " 32.50 32.50 J gallons or portions thereof This Resolution shall become effective upon July 1, 1978. Councilman Neblett had no report. Mayor Ratcliffe advised the Institute for Municipal Officials REPORT ON will be held in Blacksburg on June 14-16, 1978 in Donaldson Brown INSTITUTE FOR MUNICIPAL Center. Mayor Ratcliffe stated on Wednesday, June 14th, at 3:45 P.M. OFFICIALS IN BLACKSBURG there will be a session on the Freedom of Inf ormation Act, which he felt would be most important. At 5:30 P. M. Town Attorney Moore left the meeting. Town Manager Marshall stated receipt had been acknowledged by the Skyline Soil and Water Conservation District Director of a EROSION & copy of the Town's Erosion and Sediment Contro'~ ,ordinance, and, as SEDIMENT CONTROL ORD. stated in the letter, as technical advisor the District would need RECEIVED BY SKYLINE FOIL thirty days to adequately review and comment on these plans. Mr. & WATER Marshall stated tYia.t if it became necessary, Council could take into consideration an additional fifteen days be inserted in the ordinance. Town Mana€;er`Marshall gave a brief report on a meeting with the Housing AuthoY~ity regarding progress being made on the Housing REPORT ON improvement project on which a Community Development Block Grant HOSUING AUTHORITY was secured:- Emphasis is being placed on improvements in the area IMPROVEMENT PROJECT of owner-occupied residence that can meet the qualifications and criteria. Mr. Marshall stated seven applications have been received. Town Manager Marshall reported that the Town Planning Commiss- PUNNING ion held its publiCc hearing on the request of Tom's Drive-In for COMMISSION RECOMMENDS rezoning on June 'i, 1978 and it was their recommendation that the AREA FOR TOM'S DRIVE- area not be rezoned due to the objections expressed at the public IN NOT BE CHANGED hearing. The Commission also stated it does not want to place a hardship on the business operation at this location and suggested that a review of t:he situation be made to determine if the Town Council could permit the expansion of the existing non-conf orming use without rezoning. June 6, 1978 Town Manager Marshall reported the Town Planning Commission recommended that the request of Marshall Welding Supplies to rezone from B-2 to M-1, Lots 68 thru 70, and portions of Lots 66 and 67, presently zoned B-2, be granted. There being no further business to come bef ore the Council, at 5:37 P. M. Council adjourned on the motion of Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Meadows, and carried. APPROVED: 622 '~ ~~ '~.~ G p.r Ma or Ratclif e ATTEST: ~ O~Jt~~~U ~' ~v Clerk Council 1