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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-75~`7~8 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held June 17, 1975 at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond D. Ratcliff, presiding. Councilmen: C. William Hickam, Jr., Andrew L. Graham, Blair B.,Brockmeyer, Bob J. Clark, Arthur L. Meadows, James M. Neblett, William A. Huse, Mason A. Vaughan Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R, Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Visitors: J. R. Schrader, Southwest Times Approximately ten citizens The invocation was given by Councilman Neblett. Town Manager Marshall recommended that for accounting purposes the minutes of June 3, 1975 should be changed to read WORDING OF :'Councilman Clark reported that the Recreation Committee and Finance APPROPRIATION OF $15,000 Committee had met and recommended that $15,000 be appropriated TO REC. ACCT. CHANGED from Revenue Sharing Funds to a Revenue Sharing Account", omitting from said minutes "the Recreation Account". Councilman House so mofi~ed, 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 - aye Blair B, Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye James M. Neblett - aye MINS. APPROVED The minutes of June 3rd were approved with the above correction. Cn behalf of the local chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons, C. P. Meade appeared bef ore Council MEADE ADVISED asking for space in the old Central School building for the local TO CONTACT COUNTY AUTS. ,~,Rp to meet. Mr. Meade was advised that this building is now RE: MEETING PLACE IN the Pulaski County Administrative Building, and belongs to the CENTRAL FOR AARP ASSOC. County; that the Town is only planning to lease the Gym, It was suggested that he contact the County relative to space for the Association to meet. Mrs. Wayne Comer, owner and operator with her husband, of REMOVAL the Western Wear Shop on East Main Street, brought to the attention PARKING METERS TO of Council the much discussed matter of the removal of parking BE DISCUSSED LATER IN meters in the downtown area, and suggested if a proposal to MEETING Council was necessary she would be glad to make such a proposal. Mayor Rarcliff advised Mrs. Comer that this matter would be June 17, 1975 ~`7~9 discussed by Council later in the meeting, at which time they would be glad to hear from her. Jackie Worrell and her aunt, Mrs. Cecil Jacobson, appeared bef ore Council again to see if there was anything further could be DENIAL OF done in order that Council could approve Mrs. Jacobson's application to trailer APPLICATION place a trailer at 215 Henry Avenue. They were advised that according OF MRS . CECIL to a recent survey of the lot in question, the lot contained only JAC OBS ON EXPLAINED 11,000 square feet rather than 20,000 square feet which was stipulated TO HER in the deed, and because of this and the fact there is presently a house located on the lot, the Council could not approve the application. Elzie Turman, owner and operator of Blue & White Cabs, put blue 7 white Council on notice that due to the rising price in gasoline, he was not CAB OPERATIONS sure what his operations would be in the future. Councilman Hickam had no report. Councilman Graham had no report. Councilman Brockmeyer reported that the Pollution Committee met and discussed the Landfill situation; that a meeting with State POLLUTION COMM. TOM officials will be on Thursday of this week and it was hoped a more MEET WITH STATE OFF. definite report could be made to Council later on this matter. RE:LANDFILL Councilman Brockmeyer reported that several fishermen in the area had approached him with the possibility of a boat ramp at Gatewood Reservoir, with a launching fee to apply, for fishermen who wished to place their boats in Gatewood for fishing, and recommended FISHERMEN NOT ALLOWED that it be referred to the Recreation Committee. Councilman House TO PLACE PRIVATE secounded the motion, and carried. Town Manager Marshall brought up BOATS AT GATEWOOD the matter of liability of the Town, and it was then brought out RESERVOIR that according to the present Town rules and regulations at Gatewood Reservoir, individuals are not allowed to use their boats on the lake. Councilman Brockmeyer asked Town Manager about the recent purchase of police dogs, and what they would be used for. Totan Manager Marshall stated they would be used by patrolmen checking the PURCHASE, streets on foot; that a well trained dog was a deterrant in any PRACTICE, ETC. OF POLICE areas; they would be used also in the search of buildings, and in DOGS DISCUSSED BY COUNCIL ~~llo June 17, 1975 normal routine patrol. Councilman Brockmeyer went on record as being opposed to using police dogs, stating his concern was what they might do to someone else. Mayor Ratcliff stated this was more or less for the safety of the police officer who is working the beat alone. Town Manager Marshall stated the dogs would be used only in the business areas and not residential. He also stated the shepherd dog is trained to obey the command of one man; while the doberman can be handled by two officers - both being trained to command. Councilman Vaughan stated he had no report, but asked that VAUGHAN ASKS an executive session be held on a real estate matter at the end of FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION AT the meeting. END OF MEETING Councilman House stated it has been planned that the Council hold a public hearing on Monday, June 23rd at 4:00 P. M. PUBLIC HEARING on the 1975-76 budget, and moved that such a public hearing be ON BUDGET SET so authorized. The motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried. Councilman Clark brought to Council's attention a dangerous situation which occurred recently when a Rescue Squad vehicle approached the Main Street and Washington Avenue inter- CLARK REPORTS ON DANGEROUS section on its way to the Pulaski Community Hospital and the SITUATI"ON INVOLVING traffic light indicated traffic going north on Washington Avenue RESCUE SQUADS to be at a standstill and the Rescue Squad driver pulled to the Left and crossed the intersection, almost causing a wreck. He LETTER TO WRITTEN TO stated he had received complaints from citizens who were at the SQUADS scene at the time about this, and it appeared this was the second time such a situation had occurred. Town Attorney Moore stated there is a special State statute citing the condition they shall operate their vehicles, and the Town would not be responsible. Councilman House suggested that a letter from the Council be written to both local Rescue Squads suggesting that they show utmost care and caution in the operation of their vehicles in such situations, and so moved. The motion was seconded by Council- man Meadows, and carried. ~~c)1 June 17, 1975 Also brought to the attention of Council was the condition of the parking lot on First Street, East, behind the old Municipal Building. Town Manager Marshall stated there was a "zero" in the PARKING LOT upcoming budget for the rental of this parking Iot. Councilman House ON EAST FIRST ST. REF. TO moved that the matter be turned over to the Land and Buildings LAND & BLDG. COMMITTF;E Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vaughan, and carried. Councilman Meadows stated he had no report; that there were several ordinances pending on which Mr. Moore has done considerable ORDINANCE COMM. STUDYINOwork, and it was hoped a meeting of the Committee could be held on S EVERAL ORDINANCES Tuesday of next week to work on these matters. Councilman Meadows inquired relative to the request of Blue BLUE & WHITE & White Cabs for a trailer permit, and was advised that the Engineering TRAILER. REQ. REF. TO Department is working on these; there would not be many, and hope- ENGINEERING DEPT. fully can be done between July 1 and August 15th.. Town Attorney Moore presented to Council an ordi~nce to amend and re-enact Section 402, Maps and Boundaries, of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Pulaski of 1965, as requested by Ron Lindamood of the Pulaski Flower Shop, carrying out Council's authorization, and read same to the Council. On motion of Councilman ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE Vaughan, seconded by Councilman Clark, -the following ordinance was REZONING LAND AS adopted on the recorded vote as follows: REQ. BY PULASKI FLOWER C. William Hickam, Jr. - aye William A. House - aye SHOP Andrew L. Graham - aye Bob J, Clark - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye James M. Neblett - aye AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT SECTION 4-2, MAPS AND BOUNDARIES, OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE DF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA, OF 1965; TD RE-ZONE ' THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCEL FROM RESIDENTIAL - 2 TO BUSINESS - 2, AND TO REVISE THE ZONING MAP ACC~RD- INGLY ORDINANCE WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Pulaski, upon a FOLLOWS request from Ron Lindamood, administrator of the Estate of H. R. Lindamood, to re-zone a parcel of land owned by the Estate, did thereon refer same to the Planning Commission, and called a joint ~'ublic Hearing between the Planning Commission and the Town Council which was held after due notice on the 3rd day of June, 1975; that the Planning Commission did thereafter in writing recommend that the parcel of land hereinafter described be re-zoned from Residential -2 to Business - 2, as requested; and 5~~2 June 17, 1975 WHEREAS, the Town Council finds. that all the re= quirements of law for amending the Zoning Ordinance have been followed and the Council desires to Re-zone said parcel; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on this 17th day of June, 1975, that: Article IV, See. 4-2 Districts which establishes the boundaries of the zoning districts within the said Town and des- tribes same on a map known as "The Zoning Map" of the Town of Pulaski, and a part of the Zoning Ordinance and filed in the office of the Town Manager of the Town. of Pulaski, is amended and re-enacted to change the district as hereinafter indicated ZONING on the parcel described as follows: ORDINANCE That certain parcel of land lying in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, described as: BEGINNING at a point in the southern property line of the H. R. Lindamood lot acquired by deed recorded in Deed Book 178, page 184, and N. 58 degs. 30' W.19 feet from the southermost corner of the lot which point of Beginning is on the Line dividing R-2 Residential Zone and B-2 Business Zone; thence N. 58 degs. 30' West 204.25 feet to the northwest corner of the H. R. Lindamood lot, recorded in,Deed Book 82, page 93; thence North 29 deg. 50! East 136.45 feet to a point in the property Line of H. R. Lindamood; thence across the property ofasH. R. Lindamood South 57 degs. 35' East 242.38 feet to a point in the Lindamood line at Business Zone B-2 19.82 feet from the easternmost corner of the Lindamood property acquired by deed of record in Deed Book 178, page 184; thence with the said B-2 Line in a southwestern direction to the point of Beginning, as shown on the plat attached to this ordinance and to be read as a part hereof; now zoned as Residential, R-2, be, and the same is hereby amended and rezoned to Business, B-2, and said section shall hereafter from the .effective date of this ordinance be subject to all the regulations and conditions applicable to Business, B-2 Districts, in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. It is further directed that the Town Engineer revise the zoning map to reflect the changes in the lines of the district as hereinabove directed. This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption. With regards to proposed changes to Section 25-28 of the Town Code, having to do with street right of way widths, Town Attorney Moore stated Council may wish to hold a public hearing on PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD this bef ore adoption of the ordinance. Councilman House moved that ON CODE CHANGE RE• STREET a public hearing be advertised for the July 1st meeting of Council, R/W & ALLEY WIDTHS which 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 - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye James M. Neblett - aye June 17, 1975 ~~~C)3 Town Attorney Moore stated the proposed addition of Section ZONING ORD. 12-7 to the Town Zoning Ordinance should not be considered until TO BE AMENDED after the adoption.. of the Building Code; and further, that a AFTER ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE rough draft has been worked up on this, but some inf ormation from the Committee was needed bef ore it can be completed, Town Attorney Moore presented a resolution, as directed by the Council, on the retirement of J. L. Patterson, Town Treasurer, and same was read to the Council. On motion of Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman House, 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 - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye James M. Neblett - aye ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RE: RESOLUTION RETIREMENT WHEREAS, J. Lloyd Patterson, Treasurer of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, began his duties with the Town on the 4th day OF J. ~L. of November, 1959; and PATTERSON, WHEREAS, J. Lloyd Patterson, a sincere and dedicated person with ability and formal training in business and finance, TREASURER with valuable training and practical experience in the use and application of business methods, has been an asset to the Town; abd WHEREAS, J. Lloyd Patterson has served the Town, the Council and the people of the Town with an abiding sense of fairness, perf orming his mandated duties with an under- standing for the problems and rights of the people he serves, always endeavoring to apply lawful regulation equally and without favor; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on this 17th day of June, 1975, that: The Council does hereby recognize J. Lloyd Patterson for his sincere and dedicated service to the Town as a public official and commends him for the untiring service rendered the Council, Town officials and the citizens of Pulaski throughout his years of service as the Treasurer e~£ the Town. The financial affairs of the Town have been efficiently handled and the records have been kept in a proper and orderly fashion, showing J. Lloyd Patterson's high regard for honesty and integrity in public office, thereby establishing a most worthy excellent example to guide other public officials at all levels of government, especially appropriate at this time since this image created by Lloyd Patterson has deteriorated in many places and areas of government. The Council desires that ~s declaration by resolution be made a matter of public record and the citizens of Pulaski be advised of the high respect which the Council holds for J. Lloyd Patterson. ~~(~4 June 17, 1975 The Council directs that this resolution be preserved in the annals of its public proceedings as a tribute to a public servant for dedication, honesty and integrity. Council con gr'atulates J. Lloyd Patterson upon his re- tirement for his years of service to the Town and wishes for him many years of happiness and well being. The Towb Manager shall have a suitable copy of this resolution prepared, framed and presented to J. Lloyd Patterson. Town Manager Marshall stated there had recently been REPORT ON REAL ESTATE some discussion regarding disclosure of real estate holdings with HOLDINGS OF ELECTED respect to elected officials and certain appointed officials, Mr. OFFICIALS Marshall stated for inf ormation to those concerned, he had quoted Section 2.1-353.1 of the Code of Virginia verbatim in his Administrative Report to Council. Town Manager Marshall stated that the Town is approached at various times by insurance companies with respect to providing pay- roll deductions for their insurance plans for town employes, and COMMITTEE in order to establish a definite policy in such cases, suggested TO STUDY that a resolution be adopted for handling these situations. Mr. MGRS. SUGGESTION' Marshall presented a Resolution similar to resolutions adopted RE: POLICY by other towns and cities in Virginia, and stated the Town Attorney FOR PAYROLL had approved it. Mr. Marshall recommended that Council adopt the DEDUCTIONS Resolution. Councilman Brockmeyer so moved, seconded by Councilman BY INS . COS . Clark. Councilman House suggested that it be studied by a Committee and have a report from the Committee; stating that he personally felt these matters should be studied by a committee bef ore adoption of same. Councilman Brockmeyer withdrew his motion and Councilman Clark withdrew his second, and Councilman House then moved that it be ref erred to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hickam, and carried. Town Manager Marshall stated Mayor Ratcliff had recently handed him a letter from~the County dated June 16, 1975 indicating INCREASE IN PER DIEM FOR that the per diem rate at the Pulaski County Jail for care and TOWN PRISONERS IN COUNTY JAIL June 17, 1975 ~~()5 confinement d town prisoners would be increased from 75G to $2.00 per day. This action was taken by the Supervisors on April 22, 1975. Mr, Marshall stated had he known this earlier the increase would certainly have been considered in the new budget. It was suggested that this be considered at the end cf the year to see if the Town is losing money on this. Councilman Neblett moved that it be referred to the Finance Committee, which motion was seconded by Councilman Meadows, and carried. Town Manager ':Marshall stated the Engineering Department has been working in conjunction with"the Taan Planning Commission on the Erosion and Sediment Control ordinance and handbook for the Town, which is now complete in draft form, and it was suggested that all JOINT PUBLIC members of the Council read it. Mr. Marshall stated a copy had been HEARING WITH PLANNING COM. submitted to the State Soil Conservation people for their comments in FOR AUG . 5 RE: EROSION an attempt to expedite the overall adoption. It was suggested that a & SEDIMENT CONTROL ORD. joint public hearing with the Town Planning Commission be held on the second Council meeting in July, or not Later than August 5, which is the first meeting of Council in August.. Councilman Brockmeyer moved that a joint public hearing with the Town Planning Commission be scheduled for August 5, 1975 at 4:00 P. M, The motion, was seconded by Councilman House, and. carried. Town Manager Marshall recommended to Council that Memorial Day ORDINANCE and Veterans Day be added to the present holiday schedule of 5-1/2 COM. TO STUDY HOLIDAY days for Town employes. On motion of Councilman House, seconded by SCHEDULE FOR EMPLOYES Councilman Brockmeyer and carried, the matter was referred to the Ordinance Committee for report to the Council. Town Manager Marshall stated it would be necessary to certify to the local banks the signature of Roger Williams, who will become ADOPTION OF Town Treasurer as of July 1, and presented to Council aResolution RESOLUTION CERTIFYING regarding such certification. On motion of Councilman Neblett, seconded SIGNATURES TO BANKS by Councilman Vaughan, 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 - aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye James M. Neblett - aye RESOLUTION OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA TOWN COUNCIL (Granting Authority to Open Deposit Accounts) Be it Resolved, that the Bank of Virginia is hereby designated a depository of the Town of Pulaski and that the J~~)~ June 17, 1975 funds so deposited may be withdrawn upon a check, draft, note or order of the said town. Be it Further Resolved, that all checks, draf ts, notes, or orders drawn against said account be signed by any two of the following .. NAME & SIGNATURE TITLE /s/ ROGER A WILLIAMS T~TN TREASURER /s/ J. E. MARSHALL TDWN MANAGER /s/ RAYMOND F. RATCLIFF MAYOR /s/ GLADYS R. DALTON CLERK OF COUNCIL whose signatures shall be Certified to said bank, and that no checks, drafts, notes or order drawn against said bank shall be valid unless signed. Be it Further Resolved, that said Bank of Virginia is hereby authorized and directed to honor and pay any checks, drafts, notes or orders so drawn, whether such checks, drafts, notes or orders be payable to the order of any such person signing and/or countersigning said checks, drafts, notes or orders, or any such persons in their individual capacities or not, and whether such checks, drafts, notes or orders are RESOLUTION deposited to the individual credit, of person so signing and/or countersigning said checks, drafts, notes or orders, or to the individual credit of any of the other officers or not. This resolution shall continue in force and said Bank may consider , the facts concerning the holder of said officers, respectively, and their signatures to be and continue as set f oath in the certificate of the Clerk or accompanying a copy of this resolu- CONTINUED tion when delivered to said bank or in any similar subsequent certificate, until written notice to the contrary is duly served on said bank. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto affixed my name as Clerk of Council, and have caused the corporate seal of said corporation t.o be hereto affixed this 17th day of June, 1975 Signed.: RAYMOND F. RATCLIFF, Mayor Signed: GLADYS R. DALTON Clerk of Council (Town Seal attached) I, Gladys R. Dalton, Clerk of the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of a Resolution adopted on June 17th, 1975 by the Pulaski Town Council. Signed: GLADYS R. DALTON Clerk of Council CERTIFIED COPY flF SECTION 9-3 PULASKI TOWN CODE All vouchers drawn in connection withthe payment of obligations shall be made through the office of the Tawn Treasurer by checks. All such checks shall be signed by the Town Treasurer and countersigned by the Town Manager. In absence from the Tawn or in the event of the incapacity, of the Town Treasurer and Town Manager to sign such checks, then the Clerk of Council, acting as deputy treasurer shall sign for the Treasurer, and the Mayor shall countersign for the Town Manager. The intention of the council in naming the substitute officers for the Town Treasurer and Town Manager is not to permit the substitute officers to act as a matter it 1 ~_- June 17, 1975 ~`.~~~~ convenience but only to act when the Treasurer or Town Manager or both of them are not available to act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my xagme as Clerk and have caused the corporate seal of said corporation ' to be hereto affixed this 17th day of June, 1975. Signed: GLADYS R, DALTON Clerk of Council On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Vaughan, PUBLIC HEt~RING and carried; a public hearing was authorized to be held on the trailer TO BE HELD ON-R.BROWN application of Rachet Brown to place a mobile home on Lot 13 on Highland TRAILER APPLICATION Terrace. Councilman Graham moved that the lease of the airport (Loving AIRPORT Field) grazing land was referred to the Land and Buildings Committee. LEASE REF. TO COMM. The motion was seconded by Councilman Brockmeyer, and carried. Mayor Ratcliff read a formal request from the Pulaski Merchants Council for the removal of downtown parking meters. Councilman Brockmeyer REQ .FOR REMOVAL moved that the request be ref erred to the Street Committee for a study OF PARKING METERS and recommendation as soon as possible to the Council. The motion was REF . TO STREET seconded by Councilman House, and carried. Council was disappointed COMM.. there were no representatives from the Merchants Council present, and Mrs. Wayne Comer stated she felt all the Council needed was the request inasmuch as the Merchants Council had discussed this. At 9:00 P. M. Councilman Vaughan moved that Council go into EXECUTIVE executive session for a discussion of a real estate matter. The motion SESSION was seconded by Councilman House, and carried. At 9:20 P. M. Councilman Vaughan moved, seconded by Councilman REGULAR Meadows, that Council return to regular .session. Motion was carried. SESSION At 9:21 P. M. Mayor Ratcliff declared Cooncil to be again in regular session, and inquired if there was further business to come before the Council. There being no further business to come bef orelCouncil, '.ADJOURN Councilman Neblett moved, seconded by Councilman House, that Council adjourn, and Mayor Ratcliff declared the Council to be adjourned at 9:22 P. M. APPROV .Mayor Ratcliff ATTES~Z' : ,~ ' ~ Clerk o Council