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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04-77c..~~ tiF Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held January 4, 1977 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, C. William Hickam, Jr .,,John A. Johnston, Andrew L. Graham, Bob J. Clark, James M. Neblett, Arthur L. Meadows Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R.,Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Town Treasurer: Roger A. Williams Visitors: J. R. Schrader, The Southwest Times Jane Graham, WPW Radio Station Tad Steger Morris Burton, and approximately eleven members of the New River Valley Emergency Squad Mrs. Frederick Pollard The invocation was given by Councilman Brockmeyer. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 21, 1976 were approved as recorded. At this time Mayor Ratcliff stated Council would be glad to hear the public on any general subject. As spokesman for the New River Valley Emergency Squad, Morris Burton stated he had invited the members of the Squad to attend the meeting to learn how the Council operates. Mr. Burton stated the Squad was still having trouble with the public traffic in that RESCUE SQUAD OFFERS they do not pull to the right and let ambulances by. He further COMPLAINTS & SUGGESTIONS,stated rescue members are sometimes hampered in their work at the & REQUESTS PAYMENT scene of an accident by the public interf erring. There was some FROM TOWN BUDGET; CHECK discussion relative to the best method of handling these situations, TO BE MAILED and Town Manager Marshall suggested that Mr. Morris contact the news media and have a news story published. Mr. Burton also suggested to Council that the Town Police cars be equipped with First Aid Kits,.and stated in many instances the service of a Police Officer bef ore the am bulance arrives could be of a great help. He also advised that Federal Funds are available for Training Classes in Medical Emergency Services and the Officers could be trained in this manner. Councilman Graham moved that the request be referred to the Safety Committee for a recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman'Clark, and carried. c ~~.!'f~al~ January 4, 1977 Mr. Burton also advised Council that the New River Valley ~i $1,000 BUDGET ITEM TO BE SENT TO NEW RIVER VAL. EMERGENCY SQD. Emergency Squad has received $1,000 from the Town which was paid in October of 1976, and inquired as to when the remaining ~ the budgeted amount would be sent to the Squad. Mr. Burton stated they have some pressing obligations and are in need of help. Councilman Neblett moved that the request for payment be ref erred to the Finance, Committee. 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. Brookmeyer - aye John A. Johnston - aye William A. House - aye Bob J. Clark - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye James M. Neblett - aye After further discussion of Mr. Burton's request for funds, Council agreed it was a budget item and payment should be forwarded to the New River Valley Emergency Squad bef ore the next meeting of Council inasmuch as the Squad needs it. Mayor Ratcliff reported that he had received a letter from Mayor Leo Jackson, Dublin, advising that his Council would m?et on January DUBLIN TOWN 20th and after that meeting he (Mayor Ratcliff) would-be advised of the COUNCIL WILL decision of the Dublin Town Council relative to consolidation of the ADV IS E RE: three governmental units - Pulaski County, Town of Pulaski and Town of C ONS OLIDATI ON Dublin. Mayor Ratcliff stated members of Council had been furnished with a copy of a letter from the New River Valley Planning District Commission, inquiring if the Town had projects which the Planning Commission could PROJECTS TO BE assist the Town or could be turned over to them. As a suggestion, Town TURNED OVER TO Manager Marshall stated he felt a projection by the Commission on solid PLANNING DIST.COMM. waste for the entire area for the next twenty-five years would be of great help to the Town. Councilmam Neblett suggested the Commission might be asked to develop the pros and cons with ref erence to Consolida- tion of the three governmental units. Mayor Ratcliff also called attention to the letter recently received from Dick DeCair of the Virginia Municipal League having to do with GENERAL ASSEMBLY matters coming bef ore the General Assembly, Mayor Ratcliff also reminded MATTERS ' members of Council about filing the real estate tax form with the Pulaski FILING OF REAL ESTATECounty Clerk, before January 31st, TO CO. CLERK z-r,~~a~ January 4, 1977 Mayor Ratcliff stated copies of the proposed Water Rate Change Ordinance had been furnished to members not on the Utilities Committee. He stated the Committee had recommended it be adopted, and asked Council PUBLIC HEARING what was their pleasure in the matter. Councilman House moved that ON WATER RATE CHANGES TO BE Council approve the proposed Ordinance for discussion at the Public HELD FEB . 1,1977 COUNCIL MEETING Hearing on February 1, 1977. 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. C~.ark - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur Z.. Meadows - aye John A. Johnston - aye James M. Neblett - aye Councilman Hickam had no report. Councilman Graham had no report. Councilman Brockmeyer had no report. Councilman Johnston had no report. However, Mr. Johnston stated he had discussed with Town Manager Marshall the new traffic law permitt- TOWN MGR. TO ing right turns on red lights and calling attention to the especially TAKE CARE OF SITUATION AT dangerous intersection of Main Street and Washington Avenue, where MAIN & WASH. AVE. RE: NEW WALK and DONT WALK signs are installed. Councilman House moved this LAW OF RIGHT TURNS ON RED be ref erred to the Saf ety Committee. There was discussion and LIGHTS Councilman House withdrew his motion, stating under the present Town ordinance the Town Manager can take care of this situation. Councilman House then moved that the Public Safety Committee be asked to work with the Town Manager in a study on the new law of right turns on red lights. The motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried. Councilman House had no report. Councilman Clark had no report. Councilman Meadows had no report. Town Attorney. Moore presented and read to Council, which had been considered and recommended for adoption by the Ordinance Committee, an Ordinance to amend Chanter 20 of the Town Code by adding Article III, Section 20-12 and ZO-13 to establish authorized ORDINANCE holidays for town employees, and application thereof. Councilman ADOPTED ESTABL. HOLIDAYS Meadows moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded FOK EMPLOYEES 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 - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye John A. Johnston - aye James M. Neblett - aye January 4, 1977 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 20 OF THE PULASKI TOWN CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE III, SECTION 20-12 AND 20-13 TO ESTABLISH AUTHORIZED HOLIDAYS FOR TOWN EMPLOYEES, AND APPLICATION THEREOF _..~~y '~ ~M1~ BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on the 4th day of January, 1977, as follows: ARTICLE III Sec. 20-12 - Designation of Holidays -- days upon which they will be observed. Days hereby declared to be holidays for all employees of the Town, except, however, those employed on continuous operation, and the days upon which said holiday shall be observed shall be the following: New Years Day January 1 Washington's Birthday - Memorial Day May 30 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Armistice-Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day As hereinafter provided HOLIDAY With the exception of Christmas holiday, the above named holidays shall be observed on the preceding Friday when the established holidate shall fall on Saturday, and on Monday following Sunday when the established date falls on a Sunday, or on such other date as the ORDINANCE Council may designate by Resolution. Christmas holidays shall be observed on the following days: When Christmas falls on The f ollowing days will be observed Sunday December 26 (Monday) Monday December 25,26 (Monday & Tuesday) Tuesday December 24,25 (Monday & Tuesday) Wednesday December 24, 25(Tuesday & Wednesday) Thursday December 24,25 (Wednesday & Thursday) Friday December 24,25 (Thursday & Friday) Saturday December 24, (Friday) Sec. 20-13 - Holidays with Pay. All employees covered by this schedule shall receive full pay for the holidays listed in Section 20-12 provided the employee works his or her other designated or regular work days during the pay week in which the holiday falls, unless, however, he or she is properly excused from working by reason of his vacation or other schedule, or he or she is properly excused for good cause by the appropriate Town officials.. This ordinance shall become effective on the 4th day of January, 1977. Councilman Neblett had no report. Town Manager Marshall reminded Council again of the public meeting in the Middle School Auditorium on January 6th at 7:30 P. M. PUBLIC HEARING ON on the NPDES Permit application pending bef ore the State Water Control NPDES PERMIT Board, and urged members to be present at this meeting. ~~~~,~ - f..!~~~t~__~, January 4, 1977 Town Manager Marshall reported no word has been received that it will be necessary that the Town obtain a permit from the NO WORD ON NPDES PERMIT Federal Power Commission with regard to the effluent being dis- charged from the Sewage Treatment Plant into New River. However, if it becomes necessary, a permit application will be filed as quickly as possible. Town Manager Marshall stated that several months ago the question of having an ordinance prybiting the connection of down- spouts, roof drains, etc. into the sanitary sewer system was ORDINANCE COMMITTEE TO discussed. Mr. Marshall recommended that this matter be ref erred CONSIDER ORDINANCE RE: to the Ordinance Committee. Councilman House moved that the DOWNSPOUTS IN SEWER SYSTEM Ordinance Committee, Town Attorney and Town Manager look into the ordinance as it exists todate regarding downspouts, roof drains, etc. and see how it will affect citizens who have had their roof drains, etc. connected to the sanitary sewer system for many years. 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 - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye John A. Johnston - aye' James M. Neblett - aye At. 5:30 P. M. there being no further business to come bef ore the Council, Councilman Brockmeyer moved that Council adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. APPROVED:- , Mayor Ratc Tif f ATTEST: (' ~ '" ? r, ,~~ ' << ~C^C ma=r ~~ / ,y-~C` %~ 7~1a: / Clerk of ouncil