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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-76~~ ~ 1~ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held May 3, 1976 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, Bob J. Clark, Arthur L. Meadows, William A. House, Blair B. Brookmeyer, Andrew L.Graham, C. William Hickam, Jr., Mason A. Vaughan - arrived late. Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R.:Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Town Treasurer: Roger Williams Visitors: J. R. Schrader, Jane Graham, Ben Tate and W. A. Haynes The invocation was given by Councilman House. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 20, 1976 were approved as recorded. Mayor Ratcliff welcomed the visitors and stated Council would be glad to hear anyone who wished to speak. It appeared WELCOMED no one wished to speak, and Mayor Ratcliff called for the Committee VISITORS ' °~reports of Council . Councilman Hickam stated he had no report, but under- stood that Town Attorney Moore would present a Resolution for Council's consideration, reappointing members to the Industrial Development Authority later in the meeting. Councilman Graham called Council's attention to the recent letter from Town Manag~~_ Marshall relative to the need for a review of the Town's water rate structure with respect to high volumn users. FINANCE COMM. TO Councilman Graham stated he felt the matter should be ref erred to STUDY TOWN'S WATER RATE the Finance Committee, and that the matter needed some study as well STRUCTURE as some statistical inf ormation. There followed some discussion as to the probable increases which would occur as a result of Town Manager Marshall~s proposal. Councilman Graham moved that the matter be re- ferred to the Finance Committee and other members of Council for a study. 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 - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Blair B. Brookmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Mason A. Vaughan - absent James M. Neblett - aye f "N~P ~~ i May 3, 1976 c-~ ~ '~'~~~ Councilman Brookmeyer had no report. As Chairman of the Finance Committee, Councilman House stated, as has been Council's practice in the past with regards to the handling of Revenue Sharing Funds, it is necessary to make appropriations for five accounts. Councilman House moved that the following amounts be appro- priated from Revenue Sharing Funds to Re~renue Sharing Expenditure Account Numbers, as follows: ~~4032 ~~4038 ~p4040 APPROPRIATIONS ~~4045 ~~4044 RE: REVENUE Street Materials $ 5,000.00 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter 1,000.00 Traffic Signals (Rt.99) 3,156.31 Fire Dept. Radios 1,000.00 Engineering Equipment 1,500.00 $ 11,656.31 SHARING The motion was seconded by Councilman Clark, and carried on the following FUNDS & recorded vote: REIMB. C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Bob J. Clark - aye GENERAL FUND Blair B. Brookmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye James M. Neblett - aye Councilman House moved that the Town Treasurer be authorized to reimburse the General Fund for actual expenditures previously appropriated from Revenue Sharing Funds in the following amounts and accounts: ~~4001 Macgill Village $ ,972.00 ~k4002 Loving Field 5,414.40 ~~4010 Fire Dept. Substation 1,460.40 ~~4014 Accounting & Billing Equip. ,627.21 ~k4032 Street Materials 2,025.47 ~~4037 Audit (Federal Rev. Sh.) 450.00 ~k4038 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter 385.29 ~k4046 Radio Equip. (Fire Dept) 822.15 ~p4047 Landfill Seeding 1,124.61 ~~4049 Central Gym 292.13 $ 13,573.59 The motion was seconded by Councilman Vaughan, and carried on the following recorded vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Blair B. Brookmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye James M. Neblett - aye Councilman Graham suggested that Mr. Williams, the Treasurer TFRS. TO and Finance Director submit these requests for transfer of Revenue Sharing BE Funds in detail to the Council prior to the Council meeting, and give any FURNISHED background inf ormation that is necessary, in order that Council could have TO COUNCILthese figures bef ore them at the time of voting on these appropriations. PRIOR TO MEETINGS f-T~j j' ~~~' c.~ i ~~~~ May 3, 1976 Councilman Vaughan reported that the Land, Buildings and Parks Committee had met and discussed several matters bef ore REQUEST FOR that body, and asked that an executive session be held at the end EXECUTIVE of the Council's meeting in order that a Refll Estate and legal matter as SESSION well as a personnel matter be considered. Mr. Vaughan so moved. The motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carried on the following recorded vote: C. William. Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L, Graham - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Blair B. Brookmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye James M. Neblett - aye Councilman Clark stated he had no report. However, Mr. GOLF RANGE Clark stated the Golf Range at Loving Field would soon be open to the AT LOVING FIELD SOON public and that a schedule would appear in the Southwest Times. TO OPEN Councilman Meadows had no report. Councilman Neblett reported that the Public Safety PUB .SAFETY Committee had met and discussed matters referred to it. Mr. Neblett C OMM . MET & MATTERS stated the Committee has under advisement the parking situation on BEING CONSIDERED some of the streets regarding a saf ety problem, and it is hoped a report can be made soon. Mayor Ratcliff called Council's attention to a recent letter from Town Manager Marshall with a copy of a letter from the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Commission relative to the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Act, Title 21, Chapter 1, Article 6.1 of the Code of Virginia, in which letter it was re- PUBLIC HEARING RE:ORDINANCE quested that the Town respond by letter by June 1, 1976, the Town's ON EROSION & SEDIMENT intentions to proceed with the adoption of an ordinance under this CONTROL program. It was noted that the matter is before the Ordinance Committee and Town Attorney Moore. However, it was felt a public hearing should be held, and Councilman House moved that a public hearing be scheduled for Council's regular meeting of June 1, 1976. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vaughan, and carried on the following recorded vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Blair B. Brookmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye James M. Neblett - aye May 3, 1976 r- . i$ ~' ~-~ L/ ?J''l.J Town Attorney Moore presented to Council a Resolution reappoint- ing E. C. Gibson and Frank R. Vass, Jr. to the Industrial Development Authority of the Town of Pulaski. The reappdnted members to serve a four (4) year term, ending April 13, 1980. Councilman Hickam moved d7e adoption of the Resolution as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vaughan, and carried on the following recorded vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye James M. Neblett - aye 4 FC T1T ~T7TT 71AT WHEREAS, the terms of office of E. C. Gibson and Frank R. Vass, Jr. on the Industrial Development Authority of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, expired on April I3, 1976, and have not been filled; and GIBS ON & VASS WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, REAPPOINTED desires to re-appoint the of orementioned members to the Industrial TO INDUSTRIAL Development Authority of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia; DEVELOPMT. AUTY .NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council- of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on this 3rd day of May, 1976, that The persons whose names are hereinafter set out, be, and they are hereby re-appointed members of the Industrial Development Authority of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, for a term of four years from April 13, 1976, to expire upon the date set opposite their names, or until their successors are appointed and duly qualified: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI Member Expiration of Term E. C. Gibson 4 years April 13, 1980 Frank R. Vass, Jr. 4 years April 13, 1980 The Clerk of said Council is directed to notify the above persons of their appointment and the expiration date of their terms. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption. ADOPTED this 3rd day of May, 1976. Town Attorney Moore reported that he had reviewed Lease No. DOT-FA-76EA-8516 between the Town of Pulaski and Federal Aviation Administration from Town Manager Marshall requesting that it be reviewed. Mr. Moore stated the Lease covers a contract between the Town and the FAA regarding the Remote Communications Outlet operated by the FAA FAA AIRPORT on lands owned by the Town adjacent to and across the road from the LEASE TO BE APPROVED Loving Field softball complex, and required the execution of same by the Town. Councilman Vaughan moved that the Lease be accepted and the Mayor authorized to execute same. The motion was seconded by r - ~1 '~. ~'~~~~ ~~ May 3, 1976 Councilman Meadows, and carried on the following recorded vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - No Mason A. Vaughan - aye William A. House - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye James M. Neblett - aye Town Manager Marshall reported that at the last meeting of Council a public hearing was held on the application of Majella Myers to place a mobile home on Crestline Drive, and was continued until May 3 f or the reason that Mr. Curtis Rupe had objected to the plac- ing of this mobile home. Mr. Marshall stated it now appears that Mr. Rupe has withdrawn his objection and has so stated this to Mrs. APPROVED Myers, and in view of this, Town Manager Marshall recommended that TRAILER APPLIC. OF MAJELLA the application be approved conditioned upon the fact that a septic MYERS tank permit is secured and furnished to the Town bef ore the trailer is placed on the lot. Councilman-Neblett moved that the application be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hickam, and carried on the following recorded vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Bob J., .G lark - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye ^ Mason A. Vaughan - aye James M. Neblett - aye Town Manager Marshall reported that since the last meeting of Council inf ormation has been received from Wiley & Wilson, Con- sulting Engineers, that Step I Infiltration/Inflow Study was 92% complete on April 1, 1976, with the cost todate being $82,458.66. INFILTRATION/ INFLOW STUDY Mr. Marshall also stated that since receiving this inf ormation he REPORT: $15,000 COST OVERRUN has again talked with the Consultants, who state that representa- TO BE INCL. IN GRANT tives of the State Water Control Board have assured them that the Town's Grant will be amended to include the overrun cost of approximately $15,000. Also, it was learned that in order to have a complete package the Town must complete the Facility Plan and sub- mit final costs or amendment request to the grant once the Plan has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. No changes of a major nature by EPA are anticipated and it is hoped the amended grant will be submitted and those funds received prior to June 30, 1976. Councilman Graham suggested that the news media get with the Town Manager and have something in the paper for the public re- ~ .~ ,;. o May 3, 1976 c~~`~~ ~~;, REPORT ON THOR OUGH- FARE PLAN STUDY Town Manager Marshall reported that on April 26, 1976 the FAA LEASE ON AIRPORT PROPERTY REF? TO COMMITTEE At this time there was further discussion relative to the regarding the Step I Plan. Pulaski Area Transportation Study met and approved the 1975 and the Year 2000 Socioeconomic Data that was prepared by the Department of Highways as the first element in the updating of the Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Marshall stated the next step in the Study will be network development, after which the Council will be asked to meet with the Committee at which time Council can make recommendations. FAA Lease, which Council had authorized the Mayor to execute earlier in the meeting, and Councilman Graham moved that the motion be reconsidered. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brookmeyer, and carried on the f ollow- ing recorded vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Blair B. Brookmeyer - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye William A. House - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye James M. Neblett - aye Councilman Graham moved that the FAA Lease be ref erred to the 1 Land, Buildings and Parks Committee for study and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meadows, and carried on the f ollow- ing recorded vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye Andrew .L. Graham - aye Blair B. Brookmeyer - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye William A. House - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye James M. Neblett - aye At. 4:55 P. M. Mayor Ratcliff declared the Council, on EXECUTIVE SESSION previous motion of Council, would go into Executive Session at that At 5:38 P. M. Councilman Vaughan moved that Council return and Cemetery Committee, reported that his Committee had met to consider GRAVE the per grave space cost or price in Oakwood and Pinehurst Cemeteries, SPACE COST FOR CEM. and the Committee would like to recommend that the price of $150.00 per LOTS APPROVED REGULAR to Regular Session. Motion was seconded by Councilman Meadows, and SESSION time. carried. At 5:38 P. M. Mayor Ratcliff declared Council back in Regular Session and asked if there was further business to be discussed by the Council. Councilman Vaughan, Chairman of the Land, Buildings and Parks c-~:~- c,.~~,~~ pay May 3, 1976 grave space be established in the Oakwood Annex, and $100.00 per grave space be established in Pinehurst new development section. Further, that the preparation of the ordinance and proper rules and regulations be referred to the Ordinance Committee. As a part of the ordinance and rules, the Committee would recommend that 75% from the sale of lots be placed in the perpetual care trust fund and that 25' be placed in the general fund for operation and maintenance of the cemeteries. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hickam, and upon a roll call vote, the motion was carried. C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye James M. Neblett - aye There being no further business to come bef ore the MEETING Council, Councilman Vaughan at 5:45 P. M. moved that Council adjourn. ADJOURN ED The motion was seconded by Councilman Clark, and carried. APPROVED: i~ /~ Mayor Ratcliff ATTEST : ,~ ,~~~?Q.TC'C,~',/3 ~ it 'ti\i/:~i% ~!l'I ~- - - Clerk of COUnci1