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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-72L.~~k. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held May 16, 1972 at 7:00 o'clock P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor C. Robert Edens, presiding. Councilmen: S. G. Frye, William A. House, Glen K.,Aust, Raymond F. Ratcliff, Andrew L. Graham, Mason A. Vaughan, J. H. White, J. L. Congrove Also present:-Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Visitors: Esther Williams, reporter for Southwest Times Approximately seven citizens The invocation was given by Councilman White. Minutes of the regular meeting of May 3, 1972 were MATILDA HALL TRAILER APPLIC . APPROVED SUBJ. TO STIPULATION MRS . 0 . M. DUNCAN approved as recorded. Mayor Edens stated this was the time and place, as advertised in the Local newspaper, for a public hearing on the application of Matilda Hall to place a mobile home on Highland Terrace, and asked if there was any one present who wished to speak either for or against the application. There appeared to be no one present who wished to speak. Town Manager Marshall reported that plats had been received from the Surveyor indicating the additional square footage necessary to comply with the Zoning Ordinance, and re- commended that the application be approved subject to the Town Planning Commission approving the plat. Councilman Graham moved that the application be approved subject to the plat being approved by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carried. Mrs. 0. M. Duncan inquired as to the status of certain matters which she had previously brought to the attention of Council and was given an up todate report on these matters. Councilman Aust stated he felt Mrs. Duncan should be commended for her interest in Town matter, but was of the opinion that the proper procedure was to bring them to the attention of the Town Manager for administrative attention and if necessary then referred to the Council. rF....> '~ ~ ~!~ May 16, 1972 Mr. Kyle Cecil asked about the widening of Pierce Avenue and was advised by the Town Manager that this would be taken care of PIERCE AVE. within the next four weeks. He also stated that the children in that WIDENING TO BE area had no place to play and suggested that they be allowed to use DONE IN 4 WEEKS Calfee Park which is locked during the day. Councilman Graham moved that the matter be referred to the Recreation Committee, which motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carried. Mr. J. B. Warner again suggested to Council that the WARNER SUGGESTS thoroughfare from Route 11 (Dublin .Road) to Bob White Boulevard ALLISON LN. PROJ. be named for Bob Bunts, and was advised that the Highway Department BE NAMED FOR BOB has at this time designated this project by number, and that a name BUNTS for the street could be considered later. Town Manager Marshall reported that a copy of the Retirement Plan Contract had been received from the Insurance Company, but he NEW RETIRE- MENT PLAN had not had a chance to reat it. That a copy was in the hands of the RECEIVED IN HANDS Actuary and some comments should be received from them in the next OF ACTUARY week or ten days and hopefully would be ready to present to the Council at its next meeting. Councilman White reported that the Planning Commission would PLANNING like to request a joint meeting with the Town Council to discuss codes, COMMISSION REQUESTS housing and other matters of mutual interest, and if possible, the JOINT MEETING WITH COUNCILmeeting be held within the next two weeks. Council scheduled Tuesday, May 23rd, at 7:OO o'clock P. M. in the Council Chambers for a joint work session with the Town Planning Commission. Councilman Frye stated Council should be thinking about work sessions on the upcoming budget. It was suggested that".these work WORK SESSIONS sessions be held at night rather than breakfast meetings. The FOR BUDGET majority of the Council was agreeable to this, and night sessions were decided upon. Councilman Aust reported that the Safety Committee had met ROY WHITAKER MATTER several times and the matter between the Police Department and. Mr. TIIRNED OVER TO TOWN Whitaker had been turned over to the Town Manager and Town Attorney. M. GR .& ATTY . ~P~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ May 16, 1972 Councilman Ratcliff reported that the Land, Building and SITES BEING CONSIDERED FOR SUB- FIRE STA. Parks Committee had looked at several sites for the proposed fire Sub-station in East Pulaski as well as the Macgill Village site, but had no definite report to make at that time. In the absence of the Town Attorney, Town Manager Marshall presented to Council two .Resolutions pertaining to the Allison Lane Project. The first Resolution authorized the Department of Highways to proceed with plans, survey and the RESOLUTIONS designation and location of the right of way and easement line and ADOPTED FOR RT. 11 - acquisition of the right of way for phase two, from Peppers Ferry BOB WHITE BLVD. CONSTR.Road to Bob White Boulevard, and on motion of Councilman House, seconded by Councilman Aust, and carried on the following recorded vote, the Resolution was adopted as follows: Glen K. Aust - aye Jack Congrave - aye S. G. Frye - abstained Raymond Ratcliff - aye Andrew Graham, Jr. - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye William A. House - aye J. H. White - aye RESO LUTIO N WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, and the Virginia Department of Highways have heretofore discussed the construction of a roadway or street f ro m the Lee Highway (or Route ~kll) to Bob White Blvd. (State Route. ~~611) in the Town of Pulaski, which roadway has been referred to as the "Allison Lane Project"; and, WHEREAS, the Department of Highways has now established a project for the aforementioned roadway or street and has RESOLUTION designated it "Town of Pulaski, Route ~~U000, Project U000-125- LO1, RW 202, C-501, and has divided said project into two separate steps or phases: Step One to consist of the construction of a roadway from the Lee Highway to and in- cluding the intersection of the new roadway with Peppers Ferry Road and the Second Step, or Phase Two, is construction of that portion of said project from Peppers Ferry Road to Route ~k611 and, WHEREAS, the Town, by a Resolution of even date herewith did approve and authorize the construction and completion of Step One (Lee Highway to Peppers Ferry Road);-and, WHEREAS, the Town is now ready to authorize the Department of Highways to proceed with plans, survey, the designation and location of the right of way and easement line and the acquisition of the right of way for Step Two from Peppers Ferry Road to Bob White Blvd; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on the 16th day of May, 1972; that: 1. The Town does hereby authorize the Department of Highways to proceed forthwith to complete plans, surveys, designation and location of right of way and easement line and to acquire the necessary right of way from Peppers Ferry Road to Bob White Blvd. (Route ~~611) needed in the construction of Step Two of the project. May 16, 1972 2. The Officials of the Town are authorized and directed to proceed to do all things necessary on the part of the Town to carry out the directions dE this Resolution. 3. This Resolution be executed by the Mayor of the Town and attested by its Clerk, and that the Clerk. of said Council Forward immediately certified copies of this Resolution to the appropriate officials of the Department of Highways. ', i Adopted this 16th day of May,1972. The second Resolution authorized the Highway Department to S _.s ,~ %4 ..y proceed with the construction of Phase One from Lee Highway (Route. 11) to Peppers Ferry Road, and on motion of Councilman Aust, seconded by Councilman House, and carried on the following recorded vote, the Resolution was adopted, as follows: L JI Glen K. Aust - aye Jack Congrove - aye S. G. Frye - abstained Raymond Ratcliff - aye Andrew Graham, Jr. - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye William A. House - aye J. fi. White - aye RESOLUTION ALLISON LANE WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, and the Virginia PROJECT Department of Highways have heretofore discussed the con- struction of a roadway or street from the Lee Highway (or RESOLUTION Route ~kll) to Bob White Blvd. (State Rt. ~k611) in the Town of Pulaski, which roadway has been referred to as the "Allison Lane Project", and the Town has authorized the drawing of plans, etc.,; and, WHEREAS, the Department of Highways has now established a project for the aforementioned roadway or street and has designated it "Town of Pulaski, Route ~~U000, Project 0000-125- 101, RW 202, C-501, and has divided said project into two separate steps or phases: Step One to conside of the construc- tion of a roadway from the Lee Highway to and including the intersection of the new roadway with Peppers Ferry Road, and the second step, or Phast Two, is the construction of that portion of said project from Peppers Ferry Road to Bob White Blvd. (State Rt. ~~611); and, WHEREAS, the Department of Highways has advised the Town that it is ready to proceed to the construction and completion of step one, upon the Town approvind and authorizing said project; and, WHEREAS, the Town is now ready to approve step one and to authorize the Department of Highways to proceed with the con- struction of step one from Lee Highway to Peppers Ferry Road; 1 BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on the 16th day of May, 1972; that: 1. The Town does hereby approve the aforementioned step one of the. project and by these presents authorize the Department of Highways to proceed forthwith to the construction and completion of step one, from the Lee Highway (U. S. No. 11) to Peppers Ferry Road, upon plans heretofore presented said Town. 2. -The Officials of the Town are authorized and directed to proceed to do all things necessaru on the part of the Town toward the construction and completion of step one of .Project 0000-125-101, RW 202., C-501, and to further cooperate with and render to the Department of Hi~ways, its officials and agents necessary assistance for the successful completion of said project. ~~'~ "~ E~ .'tee a ~;.,, May 16, 1972 3. The Town will contribute at the appropriate time its share of the costs based upon the 85/15% formula. 4. This resolution be executed by tge Mayor of the Town and attested by its Clerk, and that the Glerk of said Council forward immediately certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate officials of the Department of Highways . Adopted this 16th day of May, 1972. Town Manager Marshall brought to the attention of Council a letter from the New River Valley Planning District Commission NRVPLANNING DIST. in which it was requested that the Town review and comment on COMM. LETTER OF PEAK VIEW the Peak View Housing Projcet being handled through the Community HOIIS ING REF . TO MR. HOUSE Action Agency as to any conflict that may arise from this on the part of the efforts of the Town of Pulaski. No comments were made at this time, and the matter was ref erred to Councilman House, the Town's representative on the New River Valley Planning District Commission . Town Manager Marshall reported that because of weather con- ditions it had been impossible to do the liming and seeding of TOWN MGRS . REPORT the football field at Macgill Village recreation area. He MAC(13ILL VILL . REC. AREA. stated it was felt the softball area would be usable this summer and that children are now using the basketball area. Mr. Marshall reported that signs "Children at Play" had CHILDREN AT been ordered to be installed on East Fifth Street, and that the PLAY SIGNS EAST FIFTH ST. Police Department is also assigning Police Officers to the area for a closer patrol. Miss Patricial Davis had reported on these conditions at the last meeting of Council. Town. Manager Marshall reported that during the construction PARKING METERS of i~.ew sidewalk on Main Street and Washington Avenue for the WASHINGTON AVE. & MAIN ST. Peoples National Bank, parking meters had been removed and suggest- ed that the two parking meters on Washington Avenue not be re- installed, but the curb be marked with yellow marking for no parking. Mr. Marshall stated this would give large vehicles making a right turn on Washington Avenue more space and provide better traffic flow. In the discussion that followed Councilman 1 f] ,w.. ~ _.~ V ~~ o;y :~i-ad 1`~ 9 May 16, 1972 House stated he opposed the removal of parking meters. Councilman Aust moaned that the matter be turned over to the Street Committee for study and recommendation, which motion was seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, and carried. Mr. Marshall also presented to Council a survey prepared by the Engineering Department relative to parking from Jefferson Avenue to Madison Avenue. Some of the Councilmen felt the Merchants Council STREET should express their feelings on this, and Councilman House stated COMMLTTEE TO CONSIDER he was of the opinion that a professional study should be made of SURVEY ON PARKING the parking facilities in the downtown areas. Councilman Graham FR . JEFF . TO WASH. moved that the matter be turned over to the Street Committee along AVENUE with the other matter, which motion was seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, and carried. Councilman Graham requested that Council go into executive EXECUTIVE session to discuss a personnel matter following the regular meeting SESSION being adjourned. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:-00 P. M. APPROVED: Mayor Edens ATTEST 0 Clerk the Council