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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-18-78~s~s1 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held July 18, 1978 at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff, presiding. Councilmen: Blair B. Brookmeyer, Robert M. Wallace, John A. Johnston, Andrew L. Graham, Jr., C. E.Boyd, Jr., Arthur L. Meadows, William A. House, James M. Neblett, Jr. Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Visitors: Jane Graham, WPUV Radio Station Charles Hite, The Roanoke Times & World News Viki Futrell, Southwest Times Approximately 25 citizens The invocation was given by Councilman Johnston. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 5, 1978 were approved as recorded. Mayor Ratcliff welcomed the visitors and advised the first item on the agenda was a public hearing on the Flood Plain Management ordinance as it relates to the Flood Insurance. Program for the Town of Pulaski. Mayor Ratcliff advised, that Town officials have been working with the Federal Administration Insurance Agency and the Corps of Engineers relative to this matter, and a public nearing will be hela by Council on the 24th of July, 1978, at which time Mr. Nicholas Lally of the Federal PUBLIC Administration Insurance Agency, will be present. Mayor Ratcliff advised HEARING ON FLOOD that Mr. Lally has indicated he will present information regarding the PLAIN ORDINANCE program other than that which appears in the guidelines. Mayor Ratcliff suggested that interested persons should plan to attend the meeting on Monday, ,July 24th, after which the Town will make some effort to come to some conclusion about the matter.. Mayor Ratcliff advised the Council would be glad to hear anyone who wished to speak on the Flood Plain matter. Bill Norris, an industrial engineer for Coleman Furniture Corporation, advised Council that the Corps of Engineers apparently had COLEMAN used the wrong location ..for a flood gauge in determining the Town a FURN. ENGR. HEARD flood zone. Mr. Norris stated that an extensive investigation of the data .presented on the Flood Insurance Study for the Town of Pulaski, 662 July 18, 1978 dated February 1978, had been made by Coleman Furniture Corporation which resulted in accumulating data from the: Department of Highways, Commonwealth of Virginia, Records Section and Hydrological Section; United States Geological Survey, Marion and Richmond offices; United States Soil Conservation Service and previous reports prepared on Peak Creek by the Corps of Engineers, and that the end result of their investigation is the discovery or technical discrepancies in the Federal Insurance Study. Mr. Norris stated these discrepancies are in the area of channel roughness coefficiencies (Manning Valve of "N" TECHNICAL Value), and in the flood flow and elevation data. Mr. Norris DISCREPANCIES IN FED. INS. presented to Council a report and subsequent proposals outlining STUDY the discrepancies which were determined by their investigation. Mr. Norris stated the subsequent proposals presented in this report presents a concept which would provide the Town of Pulaski the option to preserve its economic stability and greatly`improve its situation as to potential flood hazards. Councilman Brockmeyer moved that the report be accepted as presented by Coleman Furniture Corp oration. Motion was seconded COLEMAN FURN. CO. by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following vote r REPORT ACCEPTED Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Je. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett,Jr.- Aye RE: DISCREPANCIES Councilman House stated the report submitted by Coleman IN DETERMIN- Furniture Corporation substantiates much of the thinking of the Council ING FLOOD ZONE and the reason for the meeting on July 24th is to look further into the matter and with the report in hand the Council will be in a better situation to make a decision.;- Joe Shumate of Coleman Furniture stated that since the discrepancies have been identified, felt this would give the Town sufficient information to ask for a continuation of the deadline date of August 1st. Councilman Johnston moved that the Town Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper document for adoption by the Town MOTION FOR Council, establishing a moratorium on the issuance of building MORATORIUM & CONTACT WILEY & permits in the Town's flood hazard areas; that the firm of Wiley & WILSON TO REP. TOWN Wilson, Engineers, be contacted to see if they could use the informa- July 18, 1978 tion submitted by Coleman to gain time for the Town, funds for said Engineering firm not to exceed $4500.00 for doing this work. Motion was seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer. H. W. Huff, Jr. and Joe Shumate objected to a moratorium and recommended that'the Town ask for a delay; stating they felt the Engineering firm would be needed to work on this, but felt that a moratorium would be detrimental to the Town. Councilman Johnston :. ~~~r~~ stated a moratorium of possibly thirty days would give the Engineering firm time to make a study. and report; Councilman Johnston then stated CITIZEN that no action be taken on the moratorium at this time, but that the OBJECTION TO MORATORIUM Town Attorney be instructed to prepare such a document. Councilman House at this time offered to make a substitute motion regarding that portion of Councilman Johnston's motion relative SUBSTITUTE to securing the services of Wiley & Wilson, and Councilman Johnston MOTION TO CONTACT stated he would be glad to split the motion if the Councilman seconding WILEY & WILSON his original motion was agreeable. Councilman Brockmeyer was agreeable. Councilman Johnston moved that Council employ the Engineering firm of Wiley & Wilson, the fee not to exceed $4500.00, to make a study and recommendation on the subject naa under consideration by the Town. Motion-was seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried on the follow- ing 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 Councilman House suggested that the other portion of Councilman Johnston's first motion be considered at the meeting on the MORATORIUM TO BE 24th. Town Attorney Moore gave a report on the time involved in the DISCUSSED ON THE 24TH preparation of these documents and legal ramifications. Councilman Johnston then stated the other portion of his motion not be considered at this time. As there were no other persons present who wished to speak, Mayor Ratcliff called for Committee reports.. COMMITTEE Councilman Graham reported that the Utilities Committee had REPORTS again met and discussed the request from residents of the Gallimore Subdivision on Alum Spring Road r garding their water system. Mr. 6264 July 18, 1978 Graham stated the problem involved in constructing a water line to this subdivision had been discussed at length, and moved that the Town Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary papers to amend the present AMEND ONE-MILE BOUNDARY ORD. one mile boumdary in the Gallimore Subdivision area for the purpose TO ALLOW FOR WATER SERVOCE of negotiations regarding the acceptance or accepting of the Gallimore TO GALLIMORE SUBDIVISION Subdivision therefrom, and that the Town Manager be instructed to write these persons advising them of this action. Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnston, and carried on the following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. -Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E.rBoyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr.-Aye Councilman Graham reported that .the Committee has dis- cussed the water pressure problem in Newbern Heights subdivision WATER PRESSURE NEWBERN HGTS. and it was hoped a report can be made to Council soon on this. DISCUSSED- There is also a pressure problem on the water line on Taylor Street, ALSO TAYLOR ST . WATER and Councilman Graham mov ed that the water line on Taylor Street PRESSURE be put on the agenda and a revised statement of costs be furnished Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried. Councilman Brockmeyer had no report. Mr. Brockmeyer called RECREATION a meeting of the Recreation Committee for Thursday, July 27th, at COMMITTEE TO MEET 5:00 P. M. Councilman Johnston had no report. Reporting for the Finance Committee, Chairman House stated APPROPRIATION the necessity of approving certain funds for certain projects, and FROM REV . SHR . FUNDS moved that the amount of $79,385.00 be appropriated from Revenue Sharing Funds to Revenue Sharing Expenditure Accounts, as follows: Account ~~4021 - Street Blacktop $ 37,000.00 ~~4038 - Sidewalk,Curb & Gutter 5,000.00 ~k4041 - Pumping Station Screen,(Shelter) 4,000.00 ~~4045 - Radio Equip. Fire Dept.(charger) ,385.00 ~k4047 - .Landfill seeding & Drainage 10,000.00 ~~4060 - Fire Training Tower ,500.00 ~~4061 - Truck replacement Public Works 13,000.00 ~k4067 - Chemical Feeders 2,500.00 ~~4075 - Salt Storage House 7,000.00 $ 79,385.00 Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following 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 18, 1978 ~~ Councilman House further reported that the Town has received a payment of $6,184.00 in Anti-recession Fiscal Assistance Funds. However, ANTI-RECESS-there is some question as to whether .this payment is correct, as the last innal Funds inf ormation received indicated that the Town was not entitled to these funds because of the low unemployment rate in this area. Further in- vestigations are being made. Councilman House reported the Town is in need of operating funds on a short-term basis again and will need to borrow $50,000.00 for 192 days, with the right of anticipation, to become due January 26, 1979. Mr. House stated this note would not anticipate requirements FINANCIAL f or either of the bond payments due September 1, 1978 in the amount of REPORT ON BORROWING $100,000.00 and $65,000.00 due on January 1, 1979. The loan would allow OF MONIES for the fluctuations in revenues normally occuring during this period. The increases in revenue approved by the budget will be realized beginning September-, 1978 and should be able to analyze the financial situation more clearly at that time. Mr. House stated the last loans carried an interest rate of 4%, but it appears the new rate will be 5%. Mr. House stated, with Council's approval,.he would get with the Finance Director to see what can be done about securing money at a lower rate of interest, and report back to the Council. Councilman Boyd asked what consideration had been given to ASK CONSIDERAbilling the taxpayers twice a year instead of once, rather than pay TION BE GIVEN TO BILLING 4% on loans, and stated he felt Council needed to look for some TAXPAYERS TWICE A YEAR solution to this financial problem. RATHER THAN PAY INT. ON Councilman House advised that by the first of February of 1979 BORROWED MONIES with the additional income authorized by Council there will be funds to solve this problem. Mr. House also stated there will be bonds coming due between now and then and the Town will have-to borrow to pay them, but this could be paid back by February, 1979. It was also explained that the Town depends on the taxpayer list being prepared by the County Commissioner of Revenue, which is furnished only once a year. Councilman Meadows had no report.. Councilman Neblett had no report. 6216 July 18, 1978 Mayor Ratcliff urged the members of Council to attend the meeting on Monday, July 24th, at 2:00 P. M, Councilman Johnston moved that this be a special call meeting on July 24, 1978 at 2:00 JULY 24TH CALL MEETING P. M. for the purpose of hearing and considering details on the REFLOOD PLAIN MGMENT. Flood Plain Management Ordinance for the Town of Pulaski, and such ORDINANCE other business as may come bef ore the Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman Wallace and carried on the following 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 Town Attorney Moore had no report, other than the Ordinance LEASH LAW Committee was still working.. on the leash law and encountering more ORDINANCE/ problems because of the changes in the legislation. Mr. Moore handed GALLIMORE SUBDIVISION to the Town Manager the papers which had been prepared in his office PAPERS TO TOWN MGR. concerning the Gallimore Subdivision matter. Town Manager Marshall handed to members of Council a proposal on vacation and sick leave for Town employees. He stated VACATION & SICK LEAVE it was the same proposal which he had submitted to Council on several PLAN GIVEN TO COUNCIL occasions bef ore, and suggested that they .review this and invited the whole Council to go over this, or refer it to the proper committee, or both. Town Manager Marshall advised that it would be necessary for the Mayor and Members of Council to meet with the Water Control COUNCIL TO MEET WITH Board staff relative to the Town's Step I Facility Plan Addendum, WATER CONTROL BD. which was the supplemental study on the Town's sewage treatment plant STAFF expansion. Council decided to meet with the Water Control Board in Roanoke on August 1, 1978 at 7:30 P. M. After some discussion of a resolution adopted by the General Joint Assembly at its last session (House/Resolution No. 8) to study con- solidation of the times of general elections in Virginia, Councilman COUNCIL TO OPPOSE Boyd moved that ;Council go on record as opposing House Joint Resolution CONSOLIDATION OF TIMES FOR No. 8 as it relates to municipalities, and that municipal elections GEN. ELECTIONS IN VIRGINIA remain separate from the national and.. state elections. Motion was 1 I~ seconded by Councilman Johnston, and carried on the following vote: July 18, 1978 ~~~ / 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 8:40 P. M. Councilman Graham moved that Council adjourn. Motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carried. APPROVED: ~ r / J !". yor Ratcliff ~,i ,. ATTEST: cr--~~ G~`~L~i ,~ ~ ~/ i `/ ~ ~, r yam./ Clerk of G~uncil