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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-05-786~4'~ Minutes of the reorganizational and regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held July 5, 1978 at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff, presiding. Councilmen: C. William Hickam, Jr., Andrew L. Graham, Jr., Blair B. Brockmeyer, John A. Johnston, William A. House, Bob J. Clark, Arthur L. Meadows, James M. Neblett, Jr. Also present: J. E. Marshall, Town Manager Becky Plott, Acting Clerk of Council Garnett $. Moore, Town Attorney Robert M. Wallace, Councilman-elect C. E. Boyd, Jr „ Councilman-elect Roger Williams, Director of Finance Visitors: J. R. Schrader, Southwest Times Jane Graham, WPUV Radio Station Charles Hite, Roanoke Times Approximately 35 Town citizens The invocation was given by Councilman Graham. Councilman Neblett moved that Becky Plott be appointed as Acting Clerk of Town Council. Seconded by Councilman Meadows, and so carried. Council was advised the Town had received the Abstract of Votes cast in the May 2, 1978 Election. On motion of Councilman Meadows, seconded by Councilman Hickam the reading of the Abstract of Votes case in ABSTRACT the Town of Pulaski Municipal Election held May 2, 1978 were dispensed OF VOTES with; along with oaths of the Mayor and two new Ct~uncilmen and, further MAY they be accepted and entered into the minutes of the Town Council as ELECTION an Abstract of Votes in the Municipal Election for the Town of Pulaski held May 2, 1978 and the members so elected be seated. The motion carried on the following recorded vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye f~ William A. House - Aye Bob J. Clark - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye 6248 July 5, 1978 I s VOTES cast in the County/r~o f P1xlaeki _ - ,Virginia, '¢~ c~(cc'tioii held on _ - -- --~'~X-~----- --- --_, 19__'x$__, ;;~ Toxa oS Pulaski -Mayor Number of Challenged Total Votes Votes Total Votes Received Received Included Names of C:andidate~s (In .Writing) (In Figures) In Total rya ona ~. ~iata2.tY~~ ____ _ Cane 'Thouaana bra xmarea sib-ii.pe 1.~z6s~ o Jags Het? ~ - ------- --- ~-~ ( 1 -> ,- --_ ( -) «%e, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerl< of the Cir- c~~ Court of the election on -- Me.~__2 __. _ , 19.E-_, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Totes cast at said election and do therefore determine and declare that the follouring received _ the greatest number o f votes cast in said election: Rsymc~nd F RatalifPe (his Thoua«anci Two Rta~Brsd 8ixtp-t3tro 1, 265. n for the o$ice of l~por --_-- _ --- -- - Given. uredcr our iulnds this ~~ day o f -..-- ~ ~ ---..--,, 19_ 78 -+C.,- x.-~Lt>t,(,;/ r~~~-~-_ Chairman ~ 1/- ~~~~ Member ~f A copy testes s '--~~° 1J~~- ~ ~ Secretar t ~ ELECTORAL ~~ ,r .~ ° r _r•° ~~^''` ! ~ Secretary, Electoral Board BOARD ~- csEAi.~ ~ ` `~ July 5, 1978 ~~~J ACT OF VOTES cast in the Count / 0 1't.aski. _ Vir inia, y rty.. f ----- - - ------- -----~ she GenerA]. election held on ~-~~ _, 19 ZF3 , FOR -~- Tortt~ oY' Pulaski -Member Town Counall Number of Challengepd Total Votes Votes Total Votes Received leceived Included Namies of Candidates (In Writing) ~ (In Figures) In TMaI Va_rren Js~~~eY Bain Fire 13uadrscl Se~enty.~ine -- (------~~'Q-----) -~--- ClarenCO $~ Boyd, Jr. __ Sven Hwldred Eightp-aeveA -- (--..787 --) - 0 - Blair Brug)~ Brorka-eger _ _One Thousand One Hundred Sa_vent~»~ine 1 I7g__ } 0 _Y Babe J. Cla ~~k Five Itmdreti Fig~ttq-~teQen_ - - `----5~7 ----) - _ a- ~- C. Willia*!Hioksm, Jr. Ss Hundred Thi~rt~four- -- 63 0 Pauline (~. Mitohell Six Hundred 3i~ctq-six b66 } - -- o James M. ~ bl®tt, Jr. -- ~-_- __ Six Hundred Sixt seven _ Y- --- r 667 0 Robert M. Ka7lane One Thousand F3ft~. nine - {1,_Q'59 _ ) 0 - ~, - -_-- .., We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination o f the official records deposited tcith the Clerk o f the Cir- cuit Court o the election on MaY 2 f -___, l9 ~ , do hereby ccrti f y that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes cast at said election and do therefore determine and declare that the following reeeit~ed the greatest number o f votes cast in said election: Blair Bru~ BroQkmegsr One Thoua~nd Ons Hundred 3enen~q-nine 1,279 0 Robert M. i~ellace One Thousand P't"tq-nine. 1,059 0 Clarence B.~ Bagd, Jr. - Seven Hundred F_Ciaty--~+~v~ta 787 {I James M. Nablett, Jr. S~x Hu~dred ~Rixty-aew+an -- - f~67 ------- o -~ f or the office o¢ Member 01i~1 ©u;iCi Given undt?7F our hands this 3rd, day of -~ _________, lg 78 ,~ y~ ~ ~ - --- ----_-_ Chairrnan ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ -=~~~----~~~ ~ ----- bfeml~er 'oPy tests: ( ` ~ ~ - ~ ~ ----~~=--~= -~- - ~ ~- - Secretary ~~~ ~ I ELECTORAL so `~ ~. Secretary, Electoral Board 6250 July 5, 1978 Mayor Ratcliff welcomed the visitors. He stated this was REORGANIZATIONAL the reorganizational meeting of the Town Council. MEETING Town Attorney Moore conducted the swearing in ceremonies NEW COUNCILMEN for the new mayor, Raymond Ratcliff and two new councilmen, Robert Wallace TOOK SEATS and C. E. Boyd, Jr. Mayor Ratcliff paid tribute to Bob J. Clark by presenting him with a plaque for his services to the Town and Council for the COUNCILMAN CLARK GIVEN PLAQUE past four years and again thanked Mr. Hickam for his services and FOR HIS SERVICES loyakty to the Town during his term of office with the Council. At 7:31 P. M. Councilman Brockmeyer moved that Town Council EXECUTIVE SESSIONgo into executive session to discuss a personnel matter. Seconded by Councilman Johnston, and carried on the following recorded vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr., - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C."E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M. Neblett,Jr.-Aye At 8:11 P. M. Councilman Neblett moved Council return to regular session. Seconded by Councilman Meadows, and so carried. At 8:12 P. M. Mayor Ratcliff declared Council to be in regular REGULAR SESSION session with the next item of business being the election of a vice- mayor for the Town Council to serve for the 1978-80 term. Councilman Boyd nominated Andrew L. Graham, Jr. Seconded A . L . GRAHAM, JR . NOMINATED FOR VICE MAYOR by Councilman Brockmeyer. Councilman Meadows moved the nominations be closed for Vice-Mayor. Seconded by Councilman House and the election was carried on the following recorded vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye William A. House - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye James M. Neblett,Jr.-Aye Mayor Ratcliff called for the reappointment of the Department DEPARTMENT HEAD APPOINTMENTS TOWN MANAGER CONTRACT FOR SIX MONTHS Heads for the Town by Council with the first being that of the Town Manager. Councilman Graham moved that the Town Manager's contract be extended for a period of six months. Seconded by Councilman Boyd. There being no discussion the following votes were cast: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye Robert M. Wallace - No John A. Johnston - Aye William A.,House - Nr~ C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - No James M.Neblett,Jr.- No The vote was canvassed by the Acting Clerk of Council and the TIE VOTE Mayor was advised of the tie vote. July 5, 1978 "~~~ Mayor Ratcliff voted for (Aye) the 6 months extension of the contract stating the reappointment of the Town Manager had been a subject of discussion on several occasions and noted the division of Council on the matter. He further added it was unf ortunate that this body had come to this point without taking prior action, if action was required. He noted the general consensus of opinion of citizens is that there is some dissatisfaction with the Town Manager, theref ore, this is the basis for his vote. He further added the Town Manager should have the opportunity to evaluate the situation and be given so me reasonable explanation of the action taken by Town Council. This will also allow Council time to re- evaluate the situation with=the Town Manager. On motion of Councilman Graham, sew onded by Councilman Johnston, CLERK it was .moved that Gladys R. Dalton be reappointed as Clerk of Town REAPPOINTED Council for ;two years (1978-80), and carried on .the following recorded vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr.-Aye On motion of Councilman Brockmeyer, seconded by Councilman CHIEF OF Johnston it was moved that H. B.-Childress be reappointed as Chief of POLICE H.B. CHILDRESS Police until August 31, 1978. There being no discussion the following REAPPOINTED UNTIL 8/31/7&~ote was recorded: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye Robert,M. Wallace - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye William A. House - No C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Arthur L.Meadows - No James. M.Neblett,Jr.-No Councilman Wallace stated he was confused as to the meaning of the motion and asked for clarification as to the meaning of the extension date. Did it mean he could be reappointed for a longer period of time after this date or would he be terminated? Town Attorney Moore advised since there was some discussion vote voided after the vote was taken the previous vote would be voided. The following new votes were cast for the extension of the Police Chief's reappointment until August 31, 1978: NEW VOTE Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - No CAST Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - No Arthur L. Meadows - No John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett,Jr- No The Mayor was advised of the tie vote. Mayor Ratcliff voted against (no) the reappointment date stateing he did not feel proper TIE VOTE BROKEN thought had gone into this matter by Council members. He then called BY MAYOR ~F.+~~ July 5, 1978 for a new motion to be made. There being none, moved to the re- appointment of the Fire Chief . Councilman Johnston moved that W. A. Hall be reappointed W.A.HALL FIRE Fire Chief for the next two years. Seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer CHIEF REAPPOINTED and carried on the following recorded vote: Andrew h.. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye .James M.Neblett,Jr. Aye Mayor Ratcliff advised Council the next appointment would be that of Director of Public Works. LEROY EARLY, Councilman Brockmeyer moved that Leroy Early be reappointed DIR . OF PUBLIC WORKS REAPPOINTED f or another two years as Director of Public Works.' Seconded by C. E: Boyd, Jr. and carried on the following recorded vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett,Jr.- Aye The next appointment Mayor Ratcliff called for was that NED B . BANE of the Director of Recreation. REAPPOINTED DIR. OF RECREATION Councilman Meadows moved that Ned B. Bane be reappointed for another two years as Director of Recreation. Seconded by Council- man House and carried on the following recorded vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - No Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett,Jr. - Aye Mayor Ratcliff called for tie appointment of the Town Attorney. G.MDORE Councilman Neblett moved Garnett Moore be appointed Town APPOINTED TOWN ATTORNEY Attorney for two years. Seconded by Councilman House and carried on the following recorded vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett,Jr. Aye Mayor Ratcliff stated the next appointment was that of Town TREAS . -FINANCE DIR . REAPPOINTED Treasurer-Director of Finance. Councilman House moved that Roger A. Williams be reappoint- ed as Finance Director for two years. Seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following recorded vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye William A. House -Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett,Jr. Aye July 5, 1978 Mayor Ratcliff distributed the list of Stand Committees of Town Council for 1978-1980, as follows: ~~~~ Chairman Committee Members C Recreation Public Utilities Streets F inanc e Drdinance Public Safety STANDING Pollution, Sanitation, Land='-Building - Parks - COMMITTEES Cemetery Public & Personnel Relations OF COUNCIL Brockmeyer Boyd - Graham - Johnston Graham Neblett - Wallace - Johnston Wallace :~ohnston - House - Boyd House Graham - Neblett - Meadows Meadows Wallace - House - Brockmeyer Neblett Meadows - House - Boyd Boyd Neblett - Wallace - Brockmeyer Johnston Graham - Meadows - Brockmeyer House Meadows - Graham - Neblett REPRESENTATIVES OF TDWN ON: District Planning Commission Graham- Town Planning Commission Meadows Life Saving Committee Neblett Recreation Commission Brockmeyer Retirement Committee Meadows New River Valley Airport Commission Ratcliff Area Agency on Aging House- MINUTES Minutes of the June 20, 22, and June 30 ,1978 meetings were APPROVED approved as recorded. :Mayor Ratcliff stated now was the time to hear the public on 1 matters they wish to bring bef ore Town Council. HEAR THE Several citizens made comments regarding the dog leash law, PUBLIC recreational spending for the coming year, and the possibility of limiting the time held for executive sessions. The following committee reports were given by Council. Mr. Graham, Chairman of the Utilities Committee advised Town COMMITTEE Council the Committee was planning to hold a meeting for July L0, 1978 REPORTS at 5:00 P. M. Councilman Brockmeyer had no report. Councilman Wallace had no report. Councilman Johnston had no report. He asked Town Attorney Moore to present the Resolution and Deed of Exchange prepared for the Town re- garding the exchange of 2.905 acres of land between Lyman Ltd. and the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. be adopted, Councilman Johnston moved the Resolution/and Deed of Exchange ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION be accepted and signed when the Clerk of Council returns. Seconded by AND DEHD OF EXCHANGE Councilman Graham and carried on the following recorded vote: LYMAN LTD. Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye William A. House - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye James M. Neblett,Jr.-Aye 6254 July 5, 1978 R FC(1T.TTTTl1TT WHEREAS, the Land, Building and Parks Committee has this day presented to the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, an exchange deed between the Town of Pulaski and Lymand, Ltd., by the terms of which the Town agrees to convey a 2.905-acre tract to Lyman, Ltd., shown as Parcel "B" on a map made a part of said deed, and Lyman, Ltd., conveys therein to the Town-a 2.905-acre tract lying to the west and south thereof and shown as Parcel A"A on the afore- said map; and WHEREAS, the deed sets out certain terms upon which the RESOLUTION parties agree, including the use by the Town of a street or boundary across said Parcel "B" bounded by adjacent property now owned by the Town; and RE: LYMAN LTD. WHEREAS, the Council of the Town is of the opinion that the exchange of land is advantageous and beneficial to the Town and does hereby so'find; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on this 5th day of July,, 1978, that: The Exchange Deed referred to above and this day filed with the Council between the Town and Lyman, Ltd. for the exchange of certain parcels or tracts of land, Be and the same is hereby ratified and approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Raymond F. Ratcliff, Mayor, shall execute the Exchange Deed on the part of the Town, and Gladys R. Dalton, its Clerk, shall attest'same. The Attorney for said Town is directed to take the necessary steps to conclude the exchange of property and to cause the Exchange Deed to be recorded, when he is assured that the deed conveys to the Town the fee simple, marketable title to said real estate described therein. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption. money was paid out by either party in the exchange of property. Councilman House had no report. on June 27, 1978 and discussed several items of business which included ORDINANCE COMMITTEE the Cross-connection and Backflow Prevention ordinance, the Dog Leash REPORT Law, and the variance of the ordinances, particularly the one dealing with Tom's Drive-In. He asked the Town Attorney to present to Council Councilman Johnston asked that the minutes show that no Councilman Boyd had no report. Councilman Meadows reported the Ordinance Commit-tee had met 1 the ordinances prepared by his office which needed action by Town Council. Town Attorney Moore presented a Resolution to Town Council COUNCIL ADOPTS which terminated the water-contract between the Town of Pulaski and the RESOLUTION TERMINATING Town of Dublin. WATER CONTRACT WITH DUBLIN Councilman Meadows moved the Resolution be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Johnston, and carried on the following recorded vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr.-Aye July 5, 1978 nFCl1T TTTTf1N ~~~~ WHEREAS, the Water Committee has this day presented to the Council a contract between the Town of Dublin and the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, by the terms of which the parties agree to terminate the water ~xurchase agreement between the Town of Dublin and the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, dated December 31,'1964, and the Supplemental Agreement dated December 4, 1974, subject to the conditions therein stated; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, meeting in regular session on this Sth day of July, 1978, that;: The contract this day filed with the Council in its present RESOLUTION form between the Town of Dublin and the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, for termination of the two agreements set out above, Be, and the same DUBLIN WATER is hereby, approved. CONTRACT BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Raymond F. Ratcliff, Mayor, shall execute the contract on the part of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, and Gladys R. Dalton, its Clerk, shall attest same. Town Attorney presented a Resolution terminating the water contract between the Town of Pulaski, the County of Pulaski, and the Pulaski County Public Service Authority.. Councilman Graham moved the Resolution be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried on the following recorded vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B.,Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett,Jr.- Aye RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Water Committee has this day presented to the Council a contract between the Town of Pulaski, the County of Pulaski, and the Pulaski County Public Service Authority, by the terms of which the parties declared certain paragraphs contained in the existing water contract dated the 20th day of February, 1973, between the parties, PUL. CiDUNTY null and void and to re-affirm and continue in full force and effect all other conditions, covenants and stipulations therein contained; WATER NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of CONTRACT Pulaski, meeting in regular session on this 5th day of July, 1978, that: The of orementioned contract this day filed with the Council in its present form between the Town and County of Pulaski, and the Pulaski County Public Service Authority, for the above stated purposes, Be, and the same is hereby, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Raymond F. Ratcliff, Mayor, shall execute the contract on the part of the Town and Gladys R. Dalton, its Clerk, shall attest same. That the contract shall be presented immediately to the County for its approval. It was noted that the Town had received a copy of the Resolution adopted by the Town of Dublin terminating their contract with the Town of Pulaski for the water. service. 656 July 5, 1978 Mr. Meadows advised the. citizens of the Town that the DOG LEASH rdinance Committee was workin on an ordinance concerning the dog LAW COMPLICATE g leash law., He noted this was a complicated ordinance to deal with and asked the public to bear with the Committee as they work on the ordinance and prepare one that the citizens and Council could live with in the years to come. Councilman Neblett moved that the next regular Council MEETINGROF .meeting be set for 4:00 P. M, on July 18, 1978. JULY 18th SCHEDULED Town Manager Marshall advised Councilman Neblett this meeting had previously been scheduled and advertised for 7:00 P. M. in order to .hold a Public Hearing. Councilman Neblett withdrew his motion. Mayor Ratcliff advised Council he had received a letter from the Commonwealth of Virginia Division of Legislative Services LETTER FROM requesting views from Pulaski Countil members regarding the adopting VA. LEG. SERVICE RE• CONSOLIDA- ° a resolution (House Joint Resolution No. 8) to .study consolidation TION OF ELECTIONS of the times of general elections in Virginia. One of the proposals being considered is to move municipal elections from May to November to coincide with the general election date. Such elections to be held only in even numbered years.- He asked Council to review the letter and any input they might have regarding this matter. Mayor Ratcliff inquired of the Town Manager to see if he had any contact with Coleman Furniture regarding representatives LTR. REQ. discussing a parking area on Madison Avenue for emergency vehicles. ON PARKING AREA FOR Town Manager Marshall stated he had talked with them and COLEMAN CORP. requested a letter and sketch to show what was being requested. Town Attorney Moore had no report. Town Manager Marshall reported the Town had been working REPORT ON with the Parking Authority in preparing the lot on the corner of PARKING AUTY. LOT ON COR. Jefferson Avenue and West Main Street for off-street parking. There MAIN & JEFF. are still some small items to be done which should be completed in the newt few weeks. July 5, 1978 The Housing Authority was in the process of working on the Housing Rehabilitation project for the Town, starting with at least 62~°! REPORT ON five projects. The work is moving well and appears that there will be HOUSING RE- HABILITATION approximately $25,000 spent on the first seven projects. This project PROJECT- RE: REPAIRS & will be a good program for the citizens of the Town .that are unable to RENOVATIONS financially make the.. necessary repairs and renovations to their homes in order to maintain a minimum standard of living. The Town has been working on the Workman's Compensation with 1 July 18th meeting. At 9:13 P. M. Town Manager Marshall requested an executive Bituminous Casualty. The Town has also contacted Mr. James Lark, who has also been working on a proposal for the Town. Effective July 1, 1978 the Town will have their Workman's Compensation insurance written UTICA MUTUALby Utica Mutual. This has local representation and is written on a TO WRITE voluntary basis and not on an assigned risk. By not being on the assigned risk the Town is able to save on the top of the total cost of TOWN'S 7% because of the charges made by the Cirginia Insurance Rating Bureau. He added this is the best possible route for the Town to take, realizing WORKMAN'S some savings with regard to the overall costs. COMPENSATION Town Manager Marshall reminded Council of a public hearing INSURANCE scheduled for July 18, 1978 regarding an ordinance to establish a Flood Plain Management program as it would relate to the Flood Insurance program for the Town. He further advised Council that Mr. Moore should FLOOD PLAIN PROGRAM TO have the ordinance in draft form within the next several weeks and BE DISCUSSED JULY 18TH furnish Council a copy of the ordinance, should time allow, bef ore the MEETING EXECUTIVE session for a personnel matter. SESSION Councilman House so moved. Seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr.- Aye At 9:35 P. M. Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Johnston, REGULAR moved that Council return to regular session. Motion so carried. SESSION ~~58 July 5, 1978 At 9:36 P. M. Mayor Ratcliff declared Council to be in regular REGULAR SESSION session and inquired if there was any business to come bef ore Town Council. Councilman House moved that Council schedule a Special SPECIAL Council meeting for Friday, July 7, 1978 at 5:00 P. M. for the purpose MEETING JULY 7TH of discussing a personnel matter. Seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried. Councilman Neblett moved that the matter of the appointment H. B. CHILDRESS TO CON- of the Chief of Police be designated as a pending and continuing matter TINUE AS CHIEF and that Chief Childress continue to be Chief of Police for the Town UNTIL FURTHER until further action is taken by Council. Seconded by Councilman ACTION OF COUNCIL Meadows, and carried on the following recorded vote: Anrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows -Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M. Neblett,Jr-Aye At 9:40 P. M. Councilman House moved the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried. APPROVED: ~.; '' CL , '1'?Gf ~ G _ ~ ~ Ma or Ratcliff ATTEST: ,, Acting Jerk o Council