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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-07-72}~~,. . Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held March 7, 1972, at 4:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor C. Robert Ed~s, presiding. Councilmen: Mason A. Vaughan, Andrew L. Graham, J. H. White, S. G. Frye, Glen K. Aust, Raymond F. Ratcliff, William A. House, J. L. Congrove Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R, Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Chief of Police: E. K. Burroughs Bldg.& Zoning Administrators J. Rex Willis Visitors: Esther Williams, Southwest Times reporter Joyce Gardner, WPUV Radio Station Frank Quesenberry - Obel Ratcliff Mrs. 0. M. Duncan - Bill Edwards Bobby Ray Caviness The invocation was given by Councilman Congrove. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 15th were approved as recorded. At this point Mayor Edens disqualified himself and turned the chair over to Vice-Mayor Frye. -Vice-Mayor Frye stated this was the time and place,-as-advertised in the local newspaper, for holding a public hearing on the petition of Edens Distributing Company to close and vacate a certain triangular portion of Dora Highway, a sixty (60 ).;foot wide PUBLIC street, running east from Washingaom Avenue, South, and more particularly HEARING ON EDENS located near the southwest corner_of -Edens Distributing Company's build- DISTRIB . CO. PET. ing, and that Council would at that time hear anyone either for or FOR ENCROACH- against the closing of this triangular portion: of; the street. There MENT DORA HWY appeared to be no one opposing the closing of this portson of the street. Mr. Edens s ated that the purpose of the request was to build on to the present building approximately thirty feet which would extend into the right of way approximately 5.9 feet, and if the street is ever STATEMENT widened he would .remove the building at his own expense. He further BY MR. EDENS stated- t-he original building was placed at an angle to be accessible to the railroad track and to keep the new addition in conformity with the old, one corner of the proposed building would extend out into the un- paved portion of the right of way. ~.-~, ~- ~; March 7, 1972 Mr. Obel Ratcliff stated he was not against this improve- ment to the Edens Distributing Company's building and, in fact, was in favor of it, and called Council's attention to necessary improve- STATEMENT BY OBEL menu needed for Dora Highway and what effect this would have on RATCLIFF the plans for Edens Distributing Company. Mr. Frank Quesenberry stated he was against allowing the building to be built on public property, and Mrs. 0. M. Duncan raised the question as to whether this was public property. They were advised that if the request is granted it would merely be an encroach- FRANK QUESENBERRY went on the right of way, and as stated by Mr. Edens, would be OPPOSES EDENS removed at his expense whenever the street was widened. They were PETITION also advised that the Council had granted similar encroachments on Main Street for remodeling of the Bank building. Councilman House stated that based on the future needs of the Town. and the fact that Mr. Edens has agreed to remove the building at his own expense, would certainly justify the granting of an encroachment. Councilman White moved that the triangular strip be vacated subject to the conditions of the license and the license would be granted for use on the conditions set out and contained in the ordinance to be offered and presented to the Council; that EDENS PET. FOR the license would be granted subject to the petitioner removing any ENCROACH- MENT GRANTEI~ncroachment if so requested to do so by the property authority of the ON CONDITIONS Town, and on the further condition that the Town would be held harmless for any damage or claim arising out of or by reason of any construction occupying the abandoned portion of the Highway. The motion was seconded by Councilman Congrove, and carried on the following recorded vote: Mason A. Vaughan - aye Glen K. Ats t - aye Andrew L, Graham - aye William A, House - aye J. S. White - aye Raymond F. Ratcliff- aye S. G. Frye - aye J L. Congrove - aye The Town Attorney filed with the Clerk, to be made a part of the minutes, the Instructions to the Viewers and the Viewers' INS TR . TO VIEWERS & report, in which report it was agreed that the closing of the VIEWERS' REPORT triangular portion of Dora Highway would not inconvenience any one. ~~_ . March 7, 1972 INSTRUCTIONS TO VIEWERS Re: Town of Pulaski, Virginia Vacation and abandonment of that certain portion of Dora Highway, lying within the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, as more fully set out and described in a Petition filed with said Town by Edens Distributing Co., and pursuant to Resolution of Council of January 4, 1972. Convening of the duly appointed Viewers of said Town at 2 o'clock P. M. on the 27th day of January, 1972, in the office of the Town Attorney, Pulaski, Virginia. PRESENT: Garnett S. Moore, Attorney for the Town of Pulaski, Va. Edward L. Barr Daniel C. $ell and Gilmer G. Gannaway Viewers are hereby instructed by the said Town Attorney INSTRUCTIOas Follows: ns to (1) That your appointment was made by the said Town under VIEWERS & authority granted in Title 15.1-364 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, and any and all other general powers granted said Town. VIEWERS (2) That as Viewers appointed by said Town, you are instructed to view the portion of Dora Highway, set out and REPORT described in the Resolution Adopted by the Town on January 4, 1972, a copy being attached hereto for the purpose of describing the portion of Dora Highway proposed to be closed. (3) You shall determine by your view and your evaluation thereof whether or not any inconvenience would be caused by the closing of the aforesaid portion of Dora Highway, and if any, what inconvenience would result and to whom, from closing, dis- continuing and vacation of the portion of Dora Highway requested, as a part of the system of streets of the Town of Pulaski, Vir- ginia. (4) To report in writing your findings as above instructed in this matter to the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. This report is to be filed as soon as convenient after you have viewed the proposed portion of Doar Highway to be abandoned or vacated, and after your evaluation thereof from your view, and from such other facts you determine to be pertinent thereto.. Given under my hand this 27th day of January, 1972. Signed; GARNETT S . NDORE Attorney for the Town of Pulaski, Virginia e~r~ ~;_.~-~ March 7, 1972 REPORT OF VIEWERS RE: Town of Pulaski, Virginia Vacation and abandonment of that certain portion of Dora Highway, lying `within the Town. of Pulaski, Virginia, as more fully set out in a Petition filed with said Town by Edens Distributing Co., and orr Resolution of the Town, and described in detail in said Resolution of January 4, 1972. REPORT ~ Petitioner: - OF Edens Distributing Co. • VIEWERS We, the undersigned Viewers duly appointed by Resolution of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, Adopted on the 4th day of January, 1972, convened in the Town Attorney's office at 2 o'clock P M., on the 27th day of January, 1972, and at that time were given written instructions by the Attorney for said Town of Pulaski, Virginia, upon our duties as Viewers, the original of the instructions being herewith attached as a part of these pro- ceedings. After reading the instructions, the undersigned person- ally visited the location described in the aforementioned Resolution and instructions, and agree that the closing of the portion of Dora Highway, in question will not inconStenience anyone. Given under out hands this 27th day of January, 1972. Signed : DANIEL C . BELL G . G . GANNAWAY E.L.BARR MAYOR EDENS At this point Mayor Edens returned to the chair and again RETURNS TO CHAIR stated that in the event the space is ever needed for widening of the street, the building .would be removed at his expense. Bobby Ray Caviness appeared before Council and complained that he had been refused a taxi driver's permit because of his past CAVINESS record. Chief Burroughs stated that the refusal of granting Mr. TAXI PERMIT Caviness a permit was based on Mr. Caviness'' past record of misde- REF . TO COMM. meanor and felony convictions in accordance with the State statutes and the Town ordinance. The matter was ref erred to the Public Safety Committee for investigation and report to Council. Reporting for the Recreation Commission, Chairman Bill Edwards advised that the Commission had met recently and m~.de REC . COMM. TO STUDY certain suggestions and recommendations to the Town for the develop- REPORT OF RECREATION went of Macgill Village Park. Mr. Edwards presented to the members COMMISSION of Council and Mayor ~ dens copies of the suggestions for development ' ~,+ ur March 7, 1972 and improvement, setting forth the costs of these improvements to be the sum of $6600.00. A discussion followed as to what might be accomplished during this spring and upcoming fiscal year. Mayor Edens stated this was a most active,:Commission and the time and efforts given by the members of the Commission was greatly appreciated. Councilman House moved, that in view of the additional dollars needed to accomplish the work on the Macgill Village Park, the matter be referred to the Recreation Committee and Finance Committee of Council for a report to Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Frye, and carried. Matters brought to the attention of Council by Mrs. 0. M. Duncan and Mr. Frank Quesenberry were discussed. Councilman Graham advised that he had been approached by a member of the Life Saving Squad relative to the parking of the Squad truck in front of his place of business when he is serving his term as driver of the vehicle. Councilman Graham moved that when a member or RESCUE SQUADS members of the New River Valley Emergency Squad, Inc., or the Pulaski TO B E GIVEN County Life Saving and First Aid Crew are on official budiness or duty FREE PARKING they be extended the courtesy of free parking the official squad crew FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES or vehicle in the Town of Pulaski on any designated one-and two-hour street parking area. The motion was seconded by Councilman White, and carried. Councilman White reported that the Ordinance Committee had met and recommended the adoption of certain amendments to the Taxi Ordinance, and presented to Council these recommendations in a formal ordinance for their adoption. Councilman White moved the adoption of the ordinance, which motion was seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, and carried. The ordinance is as follows AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT SECIPIONS 26.1-6, 26.1-7 AND 26.1-8 OF THE PULASKI TOWN CODE WITH RESPECT TO TAXICABS AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE TANICAB BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on March 7, 1972 that ORDINANCE the following Sections of the Town Code be amended and re- enacted to read as follows: RATE RAISE Section 26..1-6. Same - Schedule within town. Provided that the proper state license fees have been paid, the following rates are hereby fixed for services rendered by public vehicles, taxicabs and for-hire cars within the town: ~"A ~~~ ~~: RATE INCREASE TAXICAB ORDINANCE March 7, 1972 (a) For the transportation of one passenger in such a vehicle, the following rate s within zones, between zones and into zones shall apply: Embarkation Point Within Destination Point Within Rate Zone 1 Zone 1 $ •70 Zone 1 or 2 Zone 2 .75 Zone 1, 2 or 3 Zone 3 .85 Zone 1, 2, 3 or 4 Zone 4 •95 Zone 2 Zone 1 .75 Zone 3 Zone 2 or 1 •85 Zone 4 Zone 3, 2 OR 1 .95 (b) When both the embarkation-point and destination point are in zones other than Zone 1, and in traveling from the embarkation point to the destination point it is reasonably expedient from the standpoint of time, distance and street layout or condition to travel from-the embarkation point back through Zone 1, an additional charge of ten cents shall be made for each zone traveled into between Zone 1 and the destination point. (c) For the purpose of street which is a zgne line, (4-7-59; 9-6-66; 3-4-69) this section travel along a shall be travel through a zone. Section 26.1-7. Same - For Travel outside of town. The following rates shall apply in traveling outside the town and within a radius of two miles from the corporate limits of the town: 1 (a) On trips by such vehicles when either the embarkation point or destination point is within the town, and in making the trip it is necessary to travel outside the town, there shall be charged the rate of twenty cents per mile traveled with a passenger, such charges to be computed to the nearest half-mile traveled. (b) For the purpose of this section and in computing mileage traveled, the embarkation point and destination point within the town shall be the intersection of Second Street, North, and Washington Avenue. (c) In the event the computation of charges under this section for trips outside the town is Less than the charge that would be made for the last zone traveled through, or into, in going outside the corporate limits, .then the normal charge for transportation to such zone shall apply. (4-7-59) Section 26.1-8. Same--General charges, (a) A charge of ten cents shall be made for each additional passenger except those passengers under five years of age for which no charge will be made. (b) When a vehicle is engaged by one patron who desires to pick up guests or other passengers elsewhere than at the point of origin for a common destination, the fare shall be as hereinbefore provided for the first patron, and ten cents for each guest or other passenger transported, where the vehicle is not required to go more than one block from a direct route to pick up such guest or other passenger. (c) Where two or more passengers, in the same group, having different destination points, the rate for each passenger shall be as hereinbefore prescribed for a single passenger. t~ 1 f, ~!'~ ~ a March 7, 1972 (d) The above rates shall cover the cost of transporting parcels, packages and small handbags which are managed and carried by the passengers. (e) When the driver of such a vehicle is requested by the patron to assist in the handling of parcels, handbags, suitcases or other items, an additional charge of at least ten cents shall be made for rendering such assistance; except, that assistance in alighting from or entering a vehicle shall not apply.. (f) When a vehicle is engaged by one patron to take a guest or other passenger to a destination and the patron engaging the vehicle wishes to return with the vehicle to the cab stand, a charge of ten cents shall apply for such return trip to the cab stand . (g) When a vehicle is engaged by a patron and stops are requested by such patron between the embarkation point and the destination, a minimum charge of ten cents shall apply for each such stop. However, when a vehicle is engaged to wait at the embarkation point, st stops in route or at the destination of a patron for further service, a charge at the rate of four dollars per hour shall apply. (h) In the event the proper state license fees have not been paid, then no charge is permitted in excess of the charge or rate allowed for one passenger. (i) If any charge is made by the owner or driver of any taxicab or for-hire car different from the rates herein pre- scribed, the council may, in addition to any other penalty prescribed, revoke or suspend any certificate of the owner or the license of the driver. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption. Councilman Frye stated the Finance Committee had met prior to the Council meeting and reviewed the January financial statement. Mr. FINANCE Frye stated "we are just keeping our necks above water, which was COMM. anticipated all along", and with the additional requests for additional REPORT expenditures it would be difficult to find revenue for these expenditures. Mr. Frye also reported that a petition from citizens of Allison Lane had been received recently protesting certain proposals of the Department of Highways relative to that street, and that it now CONSIDERA- TION OF appeared the individual circulating the petition had requested that his ALLISON IN. PETITION name be stricken from the petition. Mr. Frye requested that any consider- CONTD. & NAME STRICKE ation of the petition be continued until the next meeting of Council in N FROM PETITION the event any of the signers wished to appear before Council could be present. March 7, 1972 Councilman House reported that the petitioner requesting that a portion of Medallion Drive be taken into the Town's street system had been advised that the street did not meet the usual specifications and requirements~to~be taken into=the Town's secondary MEDALLION State approved system. Mr. House further reported that the Town DR. NOT TO TOWN SPEC IFS. Engineering Department was preparing certain information relative to the request from residents of Bunts Street that the Town open up the dead end street. As to the widening and improving of Pierce Avenue, Mr. House reported it was hoped that .these improvements could be done in the near future, and are on the Department of Public PIERCE AVE. WIDEN ING Works schedule. Town Manager Marshall reported that the Gatewood Recreation Area would be open from March 15 to December 1, 1972, with the follow- ing rules and regulations to apply to the area: Camp grounds to be open from 7:00 A. M. to-11:00 P. M., nightly fees $3.00, plus R1.00 for OPENING OF GATEWOOD air condition. No fee for. use of picnic area - no private boats allowed - REC . AREA & RATES dogs must be on leash, and length of time a camper may be in one place, ETC . one week. Camping tents allowed at the rate of $1.50 per night. Mini- bikes allowed if state licensed and ridden by rider with state drivers license. Alcoholic beverages, fire arms, or any type explosives pro- hibited. Boat rental fees: $1.75 for one-half day, and $3.00 for all day. Town Manager Marshall also advised the Council that a used house trailer had been located for use by the caretaker at Gatewood ~y,~ ~ Reservoir, the cost of which would not exceed $4500.00, the amount PUR. HOUSE TRAILER limited by the Council at its recent meeting.. Councilman Vaughan moved FOR GATEWOOD CARETAKER that the Town purchase the house at a cost not to exceed $4500.00, to & NOT TO EXCEED be appropriated from the General Fund, and the motion was seconded by $4500.00 Councilman Ratcliff, and carried on the following recorded vote: Masan A. Vaughan - aye Glen K. Aus t - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye William A. House - aye J. H. White - aye J. L. Congrove - aye S. G. Frye - aye Raymond F. Ratcliff - aye The Town Manager reported that Mr. John C. Slack had retired from the Town employ as Building and Zoning Administrator J .C .SLACK RETIRES on March 3, 1972, and recommended that the Town Attorney be authorized MAR.3,1972 to prepare the proper Resolution and that a plaque be engraved for presentation to Mr. Slack. Councilman Frye so moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, and carried. ~`~ ~,~ r r ~~-~ ~ ~ March 7, 1972 Town Manager Marshall reported that on March 3, 1972 J.REX WILL IS BLDG. & John Rex Willis was appointed building and Zoning Administrator for ZO N . A DMR . the Town. Mayor Edens reported that it appeared the term of office had expired for E. C. Gibson and Frank tZ. Vass as members of the GIBBON & Industrial Development Authority, and on motion of Councilman House, VASS APPOINT. TO INDUSTRLSeconded by Councilman Graham, and carried, these two members were DEVELOPM, AUTHORITY reappointed for afoul (4) year term, and should be so advised. It was moved, seconded and carried that the meeting adjourn at 6:40 P. M. APPROVED: /////,1 / ~ ~~ d ,y/ Mayor Edens ATT ~ "-~ ~ ~ C~ ~" ~G~Sv' Clerk of"Council 0