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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-73 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held April 3, 1973, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There. were present: Vice-Mayor, S. G. Frye, presiding. Councilmen: Andrew L. Graham, Arthur L. Meadows, William A. Howe, J. L. Congrove, Raymond F. Ratcliff, Glen K. Aust, Mason A. Vaughan. Also Present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Visitors: Bonni McKeown, reporter for Southwest Times J. Rex Willis, Building & Zoning Admr. Mrs. 0. M. Duncan , The invocation was given by Councilman Aust. PROI~TION OF Councilman Graham stated that at the last meeting OAKWOOD CEME- of the Council Mr. Curtis Jordan had brought to Councils s TERM REFERRED TO CEMETERY attention that Mr. Herman Rirehner of Bluefield had offered TRUSTEE5. his services in promoting Oakwood Cemetery, and Councilman Graham moved that this be referred to the Cemetery Trustees, with a report to be presented to Council as soon as possible. The motion was seconded by Councilman Aust, and carried. Councilman Ratcliff reported that in May of 1971 the Engineering firm of Wiley and Wilson had been asked to give the Town a tentative price on a feasibility study for enlarging the Pulaski Sewage Treatment Plant to serve the growth within the town and the aniticipated future growth in ~10,000'FOR EAILARGING the areas adjacent to the town, and were advised by Wiley and PULASKI SEWAGE TREAT- Wilson of the scope of work involved in such a study but that MENT PLAIIT. a contract price could not be made at that time, however, they did state that for budget purposes the figure of approximately $10,000.00 should be considered and that such a report would take at least six months to complete. Councilman Ratcliff stated further that the Sewer Committee was of the opinion that this study should now be made, and moved that the study be author- ized and the cost of same to be included in the up-coming budget (1973-74). The motion was seconded by Councilman Meadows, and carried. INSTALLATION OF SANITARY SEWER ON CASE KNIFE ROAD. REFERxED TO UTILITIES CUN~IITTEE. April 3, 1973 Reporting for Councilman Ratcliff, Town Manager Marshall advised that a petition had. been received from the residents along Case Knife Road from the terminus of the present sewer line to the corporate limits of the Town, requesting sanitary sewer be installed. Mr. Marshall stated that the files of the Manager's office indicated this re- quest had been presented to Council several years ago. He stated further that the Engineering Department had been requested to prepare a cost estimate with plans and a profile indicating an approximate location with cost estimates and also a count of the total number of connections that would be made. He recommended that the matter be turned over to the Utilities Committee. The motion was made by Councilman Ratcliff, seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. Councilman Vaughan reported that requests had been 10 SPACES SET ASIDE F'Oft TRAILER PAttKING AT GATE- WOOD REC. AREA. X250. FOR SEASON. SEPT. 30, CLOSING DATE. received for parking trailers at Gatewood Recreational area for an entire season at a cost of $250.00 for the season. He stated it was the recommendation of the Committee to go along on this basis, setting aside ten (10) spaces for trailer parking, and that September 30th should be the closing date for the season. Mr. Vaughan stated it was also the recommendation of the Committee that local residents should be given first choice and that an advertisement be placed in the local newspaper setting forth these details. Councilman Vaughan so moved, and the motion was seconded by Councilman Aust, and carried. Town Manager Marshall read a letter from Mrs. RECOVERY DEMON- STRATION PANEL HELD AT CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH PARISH HALL SAT. APR. 7. Virginia B. Pearman, Pulaski Group Leader of Recover, Inc., addressed to Mayor Edens in which letter it was stated that a Recovery Demonstration Panel would be held at Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall on Saturday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. The letter also stated Recovery, Inc. is an organiza- tion with a long record of community service in the field of mental health. P i ~a~~' April 3, 1973 ' Town Attorney Moore presented two Resolutions for Council's consideration and adoption, the first of which was to declare the 7th day of April, 1973, "Julius Long Day." After having heard the ordinance, Councilman Aust moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Vaughan, and carried. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION WHEREAS, our nation has entered into a treaty ending DECLARING the war in Vietnam and providing for the withdrawal APR. 7, 1973, of America's servicemen; and "JULNS LONG DAY". WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, wishes to join with the rest of the nation in expressing grati- tude that the Vietnam War is behind us and further expressing appreciation to all the men who have honor- ably served our country during this long and difficult conflict; and WHEREAS, we are particularly happy to see American prisoners of war returning to their homes after enduring lengthy periods of confinement in enemy prison camps; and WHEREAS, one of Pulaski's own sons, Sgt. Julius Long, Jr., has been a prisoner of war since 1968 and is now returning to his hometown after his recent release; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED b; Town of Pulaski, Virginia, that the 1973 be declared "Julius Long Day" the sacrifices made for our country others who have honorably served in during the Vietnam War. ~ the Council of the 7th day of April, in appreciation of by him and many the Armed Forces BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the citizens of the Town of Pulaski welcome home Sgt. Julius Long with great joy and celebration, honoring him and all other veterans of the Vietnam War. It is Directed that a copy of this Resolution be recorded as a part of the Minutes of this meeting and a suitable copy be presented to Sgt. Julius Long, Jr. The second Resolution presented by Town Attorney Moore dealt with contracts from the Department of Highways involving adjustments, relocations or installation of new facilities in the construction of the street from Route 11 to Peppers Ferry Road, by the Appalachian Power Company, and the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia as well as the Colonial Natural Gas Company. The Resolution was read to Council by Mr. Moore. Councilman Vaughan moved its adoption, which motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carried on the following recorded vote: ; e~~.~ ~i `._~ April 3~ 1973 Mason A. Vaughan - aye Glen K. Aust - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye W211iam A. House - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Raymond F. Ratcliff - aye S. G. Frye - aye J. L. Congrove - aye RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Department of Highways of the Commonwealth RESOLUTION RE: of Virginia has established a project for the construction INSTALLATION, ETC. of a roadway or street from Route #11 (Lee Highway) to OF FACILITIES 0.003 mile east of the intersection with Peppers Ferry IN CONSTRUCTION Road, designated "Town of Pulaski, Highway Project OF ROAD FROM U000-125-101 , RW 202 - C - 501 ~~; and ROUTE 11 TO pEpp~ WHEREAS, the funds for construction costs of said ROAD. project are based upon participation by the Department of Highways and the Town of Pulaski on an 85/15 per cent formula; and WHEREAS, the Department of Highways is ready to proceed in the near future with the letting of contracts and has requested that the Town of Pulaski assume respons- ibility for making arrangements for the adjustment and/ or relocation of certain utilities and for the installa- tion of new utilities; and WHEREAS, the said utilities affected are identified as follows: Utility Owner Type of Facility Appalachian Power Company Power The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia Communication Colonial Natural Gas Company Gas NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on this 3rd day of April, 1973, that: (1 ) The Town has received from the Department of Highways contracts involving adjustment, relocation or installation of new facilities by the Appalachian Power Company and the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia, and does hereby certify that it has this day caused to be executed the contracts and will return same forthwith to the Department of Highways for exe- cution by the respective utilities. (2) The Town is advised that the Colonial Natural Gas Company has agreed at its expense to make any adjust- ment, relocation or installation necessary and required by the Department of Highways in reference to the co n- struction of this project. (3) The Town certifies that it is willing to cooperate with the Department of Highways and the contractor in any and all ways possible in order to insure that the adjust- ment, relocation or installation of utilities will not in any way interfere with or cause delays to the contrac- tor and the construction of the project. (4) The Town hereby agrees to be responsible in the same proportion of its participation in the project for any justifiable claims if timely made in writing from the contractor for damages caused by delays or interference caused by the Town failing to do all that it is required to do in the way of adjustments, reloca- tion and installation of utilities and for which it could lawfully be held liable. r)~ T~~ ~ F3;,~ ~ ~~ RESOLIITION, CONN. April 3, 1973 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council that the Town Manager and the Clerk execute on the part of the Town those two agreements, one with Appalachian Power Company and one with the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele- phone Company of Virginia for the adjustment and/or relocation and installation of the respective facilities for whi:ch'~said utility companies are responsible, and agreed upon in said contracts, and that the necessary copies be returned to the Department of Highways for execution by of her necessary parties. With respect to the cancellation of the present certificate number 1171.G. issued to the Town of Pulaski on April 1, 1959 to construct sewage facilities and lines, Town Attorney Moore advised that practically the same situation exists in Roanoke and Wytheville, and suggested that no contact be made with the State Water Control Board, but that Town Manager Marshall and some member of his staff as well as the Sewer Chairman, if possible, be authorized to attend the meeting to be held in Richmond on April 23rd. It was so agreed upon by the Council. Councilman House stated some consideration should TOidN PLANNING CO1~ SSION TO PRESENT NAMES TO COITIWCIL FOR NE6l STREET FROM RT.11 TO BOB ~AiITE BOULEVA~. be given to a name for the new street from Route 11 to Bob White Boulevard. Town Manager Marshall suggested that the Town Planning Commission would be the proper committee to present several names to the Council for consideration, and Councilman House so moved, seconded by Councilman Vaughan, and carried. Town Manager Marshall reported that a request had WIDENING OF ELI~VENTH STREET. STREET COi~I. been received from residents of Eleventh Street between Randolph Avenue and Prospect Avenue fo r improving said street, primarily in the area of widening said street and removing a very serious traffic condition existing thereon. He further stated the Engineering department and Public Works department had been requested to prepare a cost estimate for widening the street, installation of curb and gutter and the replace- ment of sections of sidewalk that need to be repaired. He recommended that this matter be referred to the Street Com- mittee for further study and report to Council. Councilman Graham so moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, and carried. ~~~?~ ~ c ~, ~ a_ April 3, 1973 Town Manager Marshall reported that in order for the Town to be in somewhat of a parallel situation with the State Board of Housing with respect to the State Housing Code, the Council should consider the adoption of the Southern Standard Mechanical Code which covers the install a. ADOPTION OF SCKTTHERN STAAID- tion of heating and cooling facilities and their uses and, ARD MECHANICAL CODE AND ONE- also, the adoption of a one and two-family dwelling code. ACID TWO-FAMILY DWELLING CODE He further reported that this code has been adopted by the REFERRED TO ORDINANCE State Housing Code and it was believed the adoption by the COI~lTTTEE. Council of the Southern Standard Mechanical Code would eliminate any possibility of having the Town code rejected by the State Review Board by reason of any technicality. Mr. Marshall stated this information should be furnished to the State Review Board prior to September 1, 1973, and suggested that it be referred to the Ordinance Committee. Councilman Aust so moved, seconded by Councilman House, and carried. At 5:00 p.m. on motion of Councilman Vaughan, ;~ seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried, the meeting was adjourned.. APPROVED: Mayor Edens ATTEST: ~l C1 k of Council 1