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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-01-76~..~.Jx1 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held November 1, 1976 at 4:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff, presiding. Councilmen: Blair B. Brockmeyer, William A. House, Andrew L. Graham, C. William Hickam, Jr., Arthur L. Meadows, James M. Neblett, Absent: Councilmen John A. Johnston & Bob J. Clark Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Glad~ts R..Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Visitors: Jane Graham, WPW Radio Station J. R. Schrader, Southwest Times Mr. J. A. Shoda, Pulaski TV Cable System The invocation was given by Councilman Graham. Consideration was given to the minutes of the October 19th CONSIDERED MINUTES & APPROVED SAME WITH AMENDMENT meeting, as recorded, and suggested amendments. Councilman House moved that the minutes of October 19th be accepted, as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried. Mayor Ratcliff advised that Council would be glad to hear the public at this time. Town Manager Marshall stated that he thought all members BICENTENNIAL REPORT ACCEPTED & MADE PART OF COUNCIL RECORDS of Council had by now received a copy of the Bicentennial Report prepared and presented by Jane Graham, and should any member of Council have any questions, Miss Graham was present and would be glad to comment. Mayor Ratcliff and members of Council complimented Jane Graham for her work on the report, and Councilman Neblett moved that the minutes of Council show that Council is of the opinion it was a job well done, and was accepted to be made a part of the Council records. The motion was seconded by Councilman Meadows, and carried. Mayor Ratcliff called for the reports from the Council Committees . Councilman Hickam passed to Councilman Meadows in order HICKAM PASSED TO MEADOWS that Chairman Meadows might bring the report of the Ordinance Committee with reference to a xequest from the Pulaski Cable TV System for a rate increase, as well as hear from Mr. Shoda of the Cable System, who was present. 1 J ~_~ ~ ti~ "-J F,N ADOPTION OF Councilman Meadows reported that the Ordinance Committee RESOLUTION & ADDENDUM November 1, 1976 had met and considered the TV Cable rate increase, especially those dealing with commercial rates which received much opposition, and it was felt these have been rectified. Mr. Meadows called on Town Attorney Moore to present to the Council a Resolution and Addendum setting out the new schedule of rates. Town Attorney Moore read the Resolution and Addendum, and on motion of Councilman Meadows, seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried on the following recorded vote, the following Resolution and Addendum was adopted; C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Biair B. Brockmeyer - aye John A. Johnston - absent William A. House - aye Bob J. Clark - absent Arthur L. Meadows - aye James M. Neblett - aye FOT CABLE TV RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Continental CATV of Virginia, Incorporated, a RATE subsidiary of Action Corporation, owners of Pulaski CATV Franchise, has heretof ore petitioned the Council of the Town of Pulaski, INCREASES Vir ginia, for authorization to increase certain rates now charged by the Pulaski TV Cable System; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing at 7:00 o'clock P, M, on the 19th day of October, 1976, upon the proposed rate in- crease and has thereafter given mature consideration to the petitioner's request; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Town has determined that the rates requested are fair and reasonable and are designed to meet necessary costs of the service, including a fair rate of return on the nett evaluation of the properties devoted to the said sy~te~m. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on this 1st day of November, 1976, that: Action Corporation, owners and operators of the Pulaski TV Cable System be, and they are hereby authorized to charge and collect rates not to exceed the scheduled rates which are attached hereto and designated "Schedule 1.2" to be attached to the Franchise agreement in place of the present "Schedule 1.1", which "Schedule 1.2" shall remain in effect until changed or modified in accordance with the standards set out in Section 14 of the Franchise Agreement or other applicable provisions of said franchise or regulations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of "Schedule 1.2" be transmitted to the Action Corporation, Pulaski Office for their authority to increase rates, and that CATV give due publicity thereto. "Schedule L.2" shall become effective on November 1st, 1976. ADDENDUM & SCHEDULE 1.2 follows on next page r~'~~". t„~,Jr,~v.Jl November 1, 1976 (ADDENDUM) "SCHEDULE 1.2" SCHEDULE OF RATES OF THE PULASKI TELEVISION SYSTEM, SUBMITTED AS "SCHEDULE 1.2" PURS UANT TD SECTION 14 OF THE PULASKI COMMUNITY TELEVIS ION FRANCHISE Approved and authorized by th e Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, on November 1, 1976, to become effective November 1, 1976 Installation charges Monthly Service Charles 1. For Single TV outlet (a) Aerial installation (new or original) $ 20.00 $ 7.00 (b) Aerial installation where cable in house 10.00 7.00 (c) Underground, new or original where ditching is by TV Co., addit. 10.00 2. For additional TV outlet (a) Install. at time main installation 5..00 (each) 2..00 (b) Install.at other time if special trip made to house for that purpose 7.50 2.00 3. For single TV outlet for former Customer SCHEDULE OF (a) If cable in house 10.00 7.00 (b) If relocaging in house,addl. 7.50 TV RATE 4, For FM - Outlet (a) Same as TV outlets 10.00 2.00 (b) If FM and TV connection INCREASES made at same time 5.00 2.00 (c) FM connection made at later time (each) 7.50 2.00 5. Installation in Motels (a) Where system installed by owner - connection 20,00 7.00 for 1st installation - $2.00 for each addl. set (b) Where system installed by CATV Co. By Contract 6. For hospitals, nursing homes and homes for adults (a) Installation 20.00 7.00 for 1st connection - $1.50 for each outlet 7. Apartments (a) Original installation 20.00 7.00 for lst- $2.00 for each outlet (b) If apartment owner pays, entire monthly bill By agreement with owner LL November 1, 1976 Town Attorney Moore advised that the Ordinance Committee had met and reviewed the proposal for amending the Utility Tax ordinance pertaining to Section 9.1-32 COLLECTION -DUTIES OF SELLER - of said Ordinance. The revised ordinance was read by Mr. Moore and Councilman Meadows moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the f oLlowing recorded vote: #'.' ,~ - C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye .William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham - abstained, Bob J. Clark - absent and did not enter into discussion Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows- aye John A. Johnston - absent James M. Neblett - aye AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT AS AMENDED SEC. 9-32 OF ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 9 OF THE PULASKI TOWN CODE, "COLLECTION - DUTIES OF SELLER" OF UTILITY TAX ORDINANCE ORDINANCE ADOPTED BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, AMENDING Virginia, meeting in regular session on the 1st day of November, 1976, that Section 9.32, Article VI, Chapter 9 of the Pulaski Town Code be UTILITY amended and re-enacted as Section 9.1-32, as follows: TAX Section 9.1-32 - Collection - Duties of Seller. It shall be the duty of every seller in acting as the tax collecting medium or agency for the Town of Pulaski to collect from the purchaser for the use of the Town the tax hereby imposed and levied at the time of collecting the purchase price charged theref or and the taxes collected during each calendar month shall be reported by each seller to the Town Treasurer - Director of Finance. Each seller shall remit the amount of tax shown by said. report to have been collected to the Town Treasurer - Director of Finance on or bef ore the last day of the calendar month immediately following the month in which the tax is collected, together with the name and address of any purchaser who has refused to pay his tax. The required reports shall be in the form prescribed by the Town Treasurer - Director of Finance. The taxi levied or imposed under this ordinance with respect to the 2urchase of any gas or electric service, shall become effective on bills rendered on and after August 1, 1976, and with respect to local telephone service on charges first appearing on bills rendered on August 1, 1976, and thereafter. Town Attorney Moore advised that at the direction of Council he had prepared a Resolution concerning the Bicentennial Celebration. ADOPTION OF Mr. Moore read the Resolution and on motion of Councilman Meadows, OF BICENTENNIAL RESOLUTION seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried on the following recorded vote, the following Resolution was adopted: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Bob J. Clark - absent Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye John A. Johnston - absent James M. Neblett - aye t_~~,~~ November 1, 1976 R F.S (1T.TTTT t1N July 4, 1976, the 200th anniversary of the birth of the United States was celebrated not only by our Nation's Federal Government, but throughout the length and breadth of the Nation, by State and Local Governments, activities sponsored by all the news media, by small and great corporate structures and organizations, and more important than all of ,these, it has been celebrated in the hearts of its citizens. Pulaski County, the Towns of Pulaski, Dublin, Newbern and Snowville, the schools within the County, and many private groups and individuals have by varied programs, events and activities brought to the people of this area an,acute awareness - of the great importance of the American Heritage, its historical, political and social significance, background and traditions, the hardships and sacrifices endured by our ancestors and those leaders who have made it possible for us to Live today in the greatest of all nations. BICENTENNIAL The enduring effect that these celebrations have had upon both young and old have kindled in the young and re-kindled in the old a greater sense of respect, appreciation and loyalty to our Nation and the great truths and principles upon which it was RESOLUTION created and upon which it should be self-evident that, in 1976 and in the years to come, we must accept and adhere to if we are to survive as a great national among a world of nations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on this the first day of November, 1976, that: It takes this means, as one of the participating Govern- mental units, to express to the regularly appointed Commission, its Chairman and members, and to all other organizations and individuals who had any part whatsoever in the many event, its deepest appreciation for making the 200th Birthday celebration of our Nation a memorable occasions for Pulaski, and to further express sincere thanks to the other governmental units and organizations for the great cooperation in the joint endeavors in this year of 1976. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that officials of the Town of Pulaski directed by its Town Manager, prepare a list of the members of the Bicentennial Commission, organizations and individuals who took a leadership role in the celebration,, together with the events held within the County of Pulaski, and attach same to this Resolution as an addendum, to be preserved as an official public record; that the public be invited to submit to the Towri Manager a list of names and events to be included in the of orementioned list. Councilman 'Graham, Chairman of the Utilities Committee,-advised that for approximately three years the Town Council has been study- COMMENTS BY GRAHAM ON ing the need for improving and expanding the Sewage Treatment Plant. SEWAGE TREATMT. PLANT Numerous studies have been made during this time and they have EXPANSION included the capital cost, the annual cost, and the cost to the citizens of the Town. He further stated the proposed expansion of I i -_ L I ~~ the wastewater treatment plant generally involves a high level November 1, 1976 secondary treatment with the treated water discharged into the flow of the New )uiver in Claytor Lake. Mr. Graham stated, based on Council's ADOPTION OF review and study of the wastewater treatment facility plan, it was his FACILITY PLAN IN motion that the Town Council take the position that the Town proceed SEWER PLT. EXPANSION with obtaining the approval of the Facility Plan as recommended by the Consulting Engineers and which Plan is being reviewed by the State Health Department and Water Control Board. 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 - absent Blair B, Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye John A. Johnston - aye James M. Neblett - aye In Councilman Graham's further comments, he advised that Council was well aware of the fact that under a previous Mayor-Council and con- tinned under the present Mayor-Council, Town Manager and Staff, much thought, time, and cost have been diverted toward the Town's wastewater treatment facilities and the Infiltration/Inflow in the sanitary sewer ~'._ ~ ~ ~ r_~'J. J ~..~' system. That the Pulaski Wastewater Treatment Plant is rapidly approach- ing design capacity, and to meet the future needs of the service area and to comply with established effluent limitations, additional waste- water treatment facilities must be provided. Mr. Graham stated the Town is now carrying out a comprehensive rehabilitation program to eliminate excessive infiltration/inflow from the sanitary sewer system, as recommended by the COMMENTS Town's Consulting Engineers, and the Facility Plan is the first step in BY GRAHAM RE: SEWER a three-step process required to complete treatment works with Federal PLANT EXPANSION grants from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Facility Plan evaluates wastewater treatment needs, investigates various alternatives, and determines the most cost-effective alternative consistent with general' environmental considerations. The second step in the treatment works grant process is the preparation of detailed plans and specifications for the alternative recommended by the Facility Plan. The third step in the process is the construction of the treatment works. Mr. Graham stated the reports entitled "Infiltration/Inflow Analysis for the Town of Pulaski, Virginia", dated June 28, 1974, and "Infiltration/Inflow Evaluation Survey of the Sanitary Sewer System for the Town of Pulaski, Virginia", dated November 1975 are integral parts of the Facility Plan. The Facility Plan was prepared in accordance with Environmental Pro- tection Agency guidelines. L'F~..~`.~ ~ November 1, 1976 Councilman Graham stated Council is aware of the efforts and study being made to furnish water services to the Twin Oaks Sub- division, and it now appears a plan has been devised which has been approved by the State Health Department Mr. Graham stated it was the recommendation of the Utilities Committee that pursuant to the plans COUNCIL APPROVES and specifications of the Twin Oaks Water System and approved by the TWIN OAKS WATER EXT. State Health Department, moved that Council approve the project at a PROJECT cost of $32,239.76 to the Town and financing be as proposed by the Finance Committee.. The motion was seconded by councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: C. William Hickam; Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Bob J. Clark - absent Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye John A. Johnston - absent James M. Neblett - aye COMMENTS BY Town Manager Marshall stated the total cost of the Twin Oak project TOWN MGR . R E TWIN OAKS is estimated to be $54,4 27.00 and the residents' share is WATER EXT. PROJECT approximately $23,000. He stated this was not bald of the cost, but it was felt the line should be increased sufficiently to provide water for additional homes which could be constructed in that area. All of the work as outlined for the project will be inaccordance with Section 29-69, Article IV, Chapter 29 of the Town Code. Councilman Brockmeyer reported that the persons complaining SPEEDING of the speeding of automobiles on Fifth Street are pleased that this ON 5TH ST . has slowed down considerably. Councilman House advised that following Councilman Graham's discussion and action of Council on the Twin llaks Subdivision Water System, the Finance Committee recommends and so moved that the $32,239.76 APPROP. FOR appropriation of $32,239.76, the Town's share, be made from the TWIN OAKS WATER EXT. Water Fund surplus for this project. The motion was seconded by PROJECT Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried on the following recorded vote: C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Bob J. Clark - absent Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye John A, Johnston - absent James M. Neblett - aye As Chairman of the Finance Committee, Councilman House, moved that the Town Treasurer be authorized to reimburse the General Fund for GEN.FUND actual expenditures previously appropriated from Revenue Sharing Funds REIMBURS. ACTUAL in the following amounts and accounts: EXPENDITURES FR . REV . SH . A t ~~4001 Ma ' 11 V' 11 402 80 ccoun - 5gi i age $ Account ~~4032 - Materials for Streets 204.63 Account ~p4047 - Landfill Seeding & Drainage 2,720.77 November 1, 1976 The motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried on the following recorded vote:. ,~ ~= ~'~ C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye Andrew L, Graham - aye Bob J. Clark - absent Blair B, Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye John A. Johnston - absent James M. Neblett - aye Councilman Meadows, Chairman of the Ordinance Committee, stated he was glad to see the Cable TV Rate increase had been solved, as well as to note the improvements made by the Cable Company, and it MEADOWS COMMENT ON was hoped that in the future the public would report any problems CABLE TV RATE INCR.& they may have when they arise rather than wait until such time as COMPLAINTS the Company asks for a rate increase.. Council asked that the matter of water and water pressure in THAXTON RD. the Thaxton Road area be carried on the Agenda under "Pending WATER PRESSURE TO BE Projects" . CARRIED ON AGENDA Councilman Neblett stated that at the last meeting of Council a Supplemental Agreement to a Mutual Assistance Agreement with Radf ord Army Ammunition Plant, received from Colonel Roop, was presented to Council and referred to his Committee. Mr. Neblett reported the Public Saf ety Committee met and discussed this and it was felt COUNCIL APPROVES the Town should be certain that the contract is reciprocal both MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ways, and since it was understood contact has been made with Col. AGREEMENT FOR FIGHTINGRoop to this effect, moved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized FIRES _ WITH RADFORDand directed to enter into an agreement for mutual assistance in ARSENAL the fighting of fires with Radford Army Ammunition Plant, a facility of the Department of the Army of the United States Government. The motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried on the following recorded vote:. C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye John A. Johnston - absent Mayor Ratcliff stated some concer citizens regarding the discontinuing of William A. House - aye Bob J. Clark - absent Arthur L. Meadows - aye James M, Neblett - aye n has been expressed by several a 10:00 o'clock Greyhound GREYHOUND Bus through Pulaski to Roanoke. Mayor Ratcliff stated the Town BUS MAY ELIMINATE does not have a franchise with the Greyhound Company, but that Town 10 o"clock BUS & Manager Marshall had talked by phone that day to officials of the COMMENTS ~' ,~ ` ~ { ~-~~-~'f'~- November '1, 1976 State Corporation Commission and learned that the Bus Company has not presented a peti ion to the Commission with a new schedule and service will continue until a hearing is held bef ore the State Corporation Commission. Town Manager Marshall has requested that the Town officials be informed about any such hearing on this matter. Town Manager Marshall stated that as requested by Council, an estimate had been furnished to the Mayor and members of Council of what is considered a fair "guestimate" of an annual budget for operation and maintenance of the proposed Senior Citizen COUNCIL APPROV- Center in the old Municipal Building, which does not include any ED USE OF OLD MUN. BLDG. FOR capital costs. That with regards to the capital costs, there will SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER & DISCU. be approximately $20,175 available from a Federal Grant and the COSTS ; GRAHAM STATES OBJECT. remaining part, which is estimated to be approximately $5500.00 TO PROJECT, OTHERS APPROVE was inkind which would include rent on an annual basis, utility and various labor that may be involved and done by the Public Works Department.. Councilman Neblett moved that the Town allow this building to be operated as a Senior Citizen Center following its renovation for one year, or further. 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 - no Bob J. Clark - absent Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye John A. Johnston - absent James M. Neblett - aye Councilman Graham stated he had no real objection except that he felt it was a project the Town should not become involved in. If the Agency wanted to use it then let them bear the expense of OBJECTION & same. Mayor Ratcliff stated he felt it was a worthwhile program APPROVAL and the County contributed $3,000 to RSVP, and he felt the Town NOTED ON should enter into this. Councilmen House, Hickam and Meadows SENIOR stated they felt the value of the property would certainly be CANTER increased by the capital expenditures from the federal grant,. and the amount to be contributed by the Town was not a large amount. ~- ~r.~ ~~..~ ; ; November 1, 1976 Town Manager Marshall stated inf ormation has been received from the United States~Treasury that the Town of Pulaski may be eligible to receive Antirecession Assistance Funds. This is a part of Title II of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976 which ~I provides for the distribution of funds to States and units of ANTIRECESS- local government, based on unemployment rates and revenue sharing ION FUNDS MAY BE allocations for the year ending June 30, 1975. Mr. Marshall explained AVAILABLE permissible uses of the money; also, that the money must be appropriated or obligated within six months from receipt of same. Town Manager Marshall reported some problems have been REPORT ON encountered in obtaining certain materials for the installation of NEAK CREEK PUMPING the screen at the Peak Creek Pumping Station, but it is hoped STATION delivery of the screen will be made within the next two months. At 5:15 P. M. Councilman Graham moved that Council adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carried. APPROVED: 1 ATT T: ~ G'.~t/ C 1 erk of C t~nc i t LJ