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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-72~~~~ R~`~ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held May 3, 1972, at 4:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor C. Rob ert Edens, presiding. Councilmen: J. H. White, Raymond F. Ratcliff, Andrew L. Graham, S. G. Frye, William A. House, Mason A. Vaughan, Glen K. Aust Absent: J. L. Congrove Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Building & Zoning Admr: J. Rex Willis Visitors: Esther Williams reporter for Southwest Times Approximately five citizens The invocation was given by Councilman Ratcliff. The minutes of April 18th were approved as recorded. Mayor Edens advised that as had been advertised in the local newspaper, this was the time and place for holding a public hearing on the trailer application of Eddie S. Linville, and that Council would be glad to hear anyone who wished to speak either for or against this application. There was no one present opposing the application, and LINVILLE HOUSE Town Manager Marshall advised that an investigation of the matter in- TRAILER APPLICATION dicated it met the requirements of the ordinances as established by APPROVED the Town, and that the applicant planned to connect to the Town water and sewer systems. Mr. Marshall also stated there had been no opposition from the neighbors; that the lot was of adequate size, and recommended that the application be approved. Councilman Ratcliff so moved, seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. The application of Matilda Hall to place a mobile home on Highland Terrace was discussed by Council and Town Manager Marshall. Mr. Marshall reported that upon a review of the application and accompanying MATILDA HALL TRAILERplat it was determined that sufficient square footage is not shown on the APPLICA. CONTINIIED plat and it would be necessary that an additional 45 or 50 feet be added to the width in order that the minimum 15,000 sq. ft. ma y be obtained which is the minimum for a residence wi th a septic tank. Mrs. Hall was advised to contact the Surveyor and have him take whatever steps necessary to add the additional square footage, and that a public hearing would be advertised for the next regular meeting of Council, May 16th. ~._ ¢ ~ ~, s ~~ y) May 3, 1972 Mr. L. C. Turman asked Council to release the right of way L.C.TURMAN across his property on Lee Highway since the Town had removed the ASKS FOR RELEASE OF water main. There was a discussion as to the legal aspects of EASEMENT the matter, and the Town Attorney was directed to Investigate the conditions of the easement. A request was received from Miss Patricia Davis for the REQUEST FOR CHILDREN AT erection of "Children at Play" signs on East Fifth Street. This PLAY S IGNS matter was referred to the Town Manager. Councilman House reported that the Street Committee had met and discussed the petition from residents of Bunts Street asking that EXT. OF BUNTS this dead end street be extended. Mr. House stated a preliminary STREET COST PROHIBITIVE study had been made which indicated that such an extension would involve an approximate cost of $20,000.00, plus a 1200 ft, right of way cost, and recommended that the details be discussed with one or more of the residents making the petition. Councilman House reported that it was the recommendation of the Street Committee that Council adopt the necessary resolution ask- NEC. RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED ing the Highway Department to proceed with the construction of FOR PHASE I OF ALLISON LN Phase I (from Boute 11 to Peppers Ferry Road) of the Allison Lane PROJECT Project, and so moved, which motion was seconded by Councilman Vaughan, and carried. Councilman Frye abstained from voting. Councilman House also reported that the Street Committee AND further recommended that the Highway Department be requested to PHASE II survey, designate and acquire the necessary right of way from AND PHASE III Peppers Ferry Road to Bob White Boulevard (Phase II and Phase III) of the Allison Lane Project, to be constructed at a later date, and so moved, which motion was seconded by Councilman Vaughan, and carried. Councilman Frye abstained from voting. Mr. House stated it was felt this would inform the developers and property owners in that area as to the location of the right of way, a matter which is of importance to them. ~~=~~~~ c : ~a May 3, 1972 In asnwer to Mayor Edens' inquiry as to the status of the plans for the new fire sub-station for the eastern portion of the FIRE SUB- STATION Town, Councilman Ratcliff reported that a meeting wv uld be scheduled, REPORT and there was a possibility that a new location would be considered. Town Attorney Moore reported that the Cemetery Trustees had REPORT ON CEM. met and reached. several agreements. Mr. Moore reported also that he was in TRUSTEES the process of drawing up a trust agreement, .with some reash on possible additional rules to be considered. Council endorsed the Housing Element covering the district-wide COUNCIL concept of Public Housdn~i prepared by the New River Valley Planning ENDORSES HOUSING District Commission subject to a word change from "will" to "may" in ELEMENT SUBJECT Recommendation 25 and Recommendation 27 of the Housing Element as it TO CHANGE IN H10RDINGrelates to the local authorities. Motion was made by Councilman House, that the Planning Commission be advised of these recommended changes and of the endorsement by the Town of Pulaski, which motion was seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, and carried. There being no further business, on motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 5:15 P. M. APPROVED: ~~ i ":~~ ~,, j_~~~~G ( is Mayor Edens ATTE T : / ~~ Clerk of the Council 1