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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-69~~~ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held October 21, 1969, at 4:00 P. M., in the Municipal office. There were present: Mayor C. Robert Edens, presiding. Councilmen: Raymond F. Ratcliff, Andrew L. Graham, J. H. White, Wm. A. House, S. G. Frye, Mason A. Vaughan Absent: W. D. Macgill, Jr. and Glen K. Aust Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton " Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Visitors: J. R. Schrader, Southwest Times Paul Dellinger, Roanoke Time s Mrs.Sonner Rupe Mr.s Helen Frazier The invocation was given by Councilman Ratcliff. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 1969 were approved as corrected. As had been advertised in the local newspaper, public hearings were held on the following applications for permission to place mobile home trailers within the corporate limbs of the Town of Pulaski: Town Manager Marshall advised that an investigation of the application of Helen Frazier to place a mobile home trailer at 804 East Fifth Street indicated there were no neighborhood objections HELEN FRAZIER to this; that the house presently situated on the lot would be AN D removed if the application is approved; that water and sewer is available to the lot which is located in R-2 Zone. Mr. Marshall recommended that the application be 'approved subject to the house being removed bef ore placing the trailer on the lot. Councilman Frye moved that the application be approved, subject to the removal of the house bef ore the trailer is placed on the lot. The motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carried. The implication of Franklin Owens to place a house trailer at FRANKLIN OWENS740 Elizabeth Street was next considered. Town Manager Marshall advised HOUSE TRAILER APPLICS. the lot is located in R-1 Zone, water and sewer is available, and APPROVED there were no objections by the neighbors to the placing of this trailer, and recommended that it be approved. Councilman Frye moved that the application be approved, and the motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carried. October 21, 1969 Town Manager Marshall reported that water and sewer is available to lot located on Dillon Street, which is in R-2 Zone, and there were no objections to the trailer being placed at this location. He recommended that the application of Garnett D. Beverly be approved. Councilman Frye moved that the appli~tion be approved, which motion was seconded by GARNETT D. Councilman Vaughan, and carried. BEVERLY A report from the Town Manager on the application of Sonner C. Rupe to place a mobile trailer on Birch Street indicated that water is AND available, but that sewer is not. There were no objections from the SONNER C. neighbors, and Mr. Marshall recommended that the application be approved RUPE contingent upon a permit being secured from the Health Department for TRAILER APPLICATIONS the installation of a septic tank system. Councilman House moved the APPROVED application be approved and the motion was seconded by Councilman Frye, and carried. Town Manager Marshall presented to Council application of A. C. Abell and Linda Adams for permission to placer mobile home trailers within ABELL & ADAMS TRAILER APPLIC.the corporate limits. Councilman White moved that the applications follow TO BE ADVERTISED the usual procedure of advertising for public hearing bef ore the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. Councilman House reported on the recent meeting of the State Planning District ~k4, and advised that all committees have been appointed, MR. HOUSE REPORTS ~N and there was approximately $18,365.00 funds available for the remainder PLANNING DISTRICT ~~4 of this fiscal year. He stated the Commission is looking for an ACTIVITIES executive director, and that in order for the Commission to be eligible for funds the executive director's qualifications must be approved by the State Planning Director. He stated further that each year's plans must be made well in advance for the local Commission to be eligible for any funds . Calling Council's attention to a recent open forum letter in the Southwest Times, Councilman Frye requested that the Town's ordinance PROCEDURES RELATIVE TO governing water cut-offs be given consideration and possibly amended to WATER CUT- OFFS , AFTER LETTER eliminate errors occuring in cutting off water service where the service APPEARS IN NEWSPAPER has been paid, and suggested that at least four or five days notice be ~~~~ October 21, 1969 given to persons bef ore the service is cut off. Town Manager Marshall advised that two staff meetings had been held relative to this matter and advised Council of the steps to be taken to eliminate this happening again. Councilman Frye moved that the matter be referred to the Water Committee for study and report to Council, which motion was seconded by Councilman Vaughan and carried. As Chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee, Councilman Ratcliff advised that much has been heard about the inadequacy and inefficiency of the present facilities of the Town of Pulaski, and approximately a year ago the Committee had visited the cities of Radf ord, Blacksburg, Pearisburg, Williamsburg and Martinsville to compate their facilities with the needs of Pulaski, as well as working with the Architectural firm, Eubank and Caldwell, of Roanoke. Mr. Ratcliff stated this firm has prepared preliminary plans which have been' ARCHITECTURAL considered FIRM TO PROCEED WITH WORKING generally PLANS & SPECS. FOR NEW MUNICIP.Pulaski, BUILDING moved that by members of Council at two planning sessions and it was agreed by Council that these plans would serve the needs of He presented the matter for Council's consideration and the Archit~Ctural firm be authorized to proceed with . working plans and specifications for a new municipal building. The motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. It was brought out that when these plans and specifications are received they would be presented to the public. Councilman Frye asked for the unanimous consent of the Council to place a matter on the agenda for immediate consideration, and so ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION moved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, and carried. SUPPORTING PUL. CO. SCHOOL Mr. Frye then read to Council a resolution supporting the proposed BOND ISSUE Six Million Dollar Bond Issue proposed by the School Board of the County of Pulaski, and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman White. A lengthy discussion followed mainly relative to the question as to whether the Council should become involved in this matter. The motion and seconded s-*s~s presented to Council by Mayor Edens, and the motion carried. ~r-c~il- epee follows on page 4873 October 21, 1969 WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, in Regular Session assembled on this Twenty- first day of October, 1969 has considered the Six Million Dollar Bond Issue proposed by the School Board of the County of Pulaski and submitted by them to a referendum of the qualified voters of the Towns and County for disposition on the 4th day of November, 1969; and WHEREAS, the Council believes that a proper Educational Curriculum and adequate facilities therefor are primary in importance; and WHEREAS, funds are not otherwise available to the County to provide for present and future needs; and WHEREAS, many of the present school facil~:Cies are antiquated and obsolete; and RES OLUTION WHEREAS, the replacement of such facilities and conso- PELASKI COUNTY lidation of others is desirable and necessary; and SCHOOL BOND WHEREAS, the Council desires that the schools in Pulaski County be second to none; and ISSUE ~eJ WHEREAS, the proposal has been given long and careful study by the School Board and Supervisors of Pulaski County; and WHEREAS, the Council feels that it may be possible to repay said Bonds from Revenues other than increasing the General Property Levies; THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Pulaski officially supports the passage of the Bond Issue in the forthcoming referendum and urges all of the qualified voters of the Towns and County to vote favorably for it. At Council's request Town Attorney Moore presented two Resolutions to Council for their consideration. The first being a resolution of Council expressing its sorrow upon the death of Howard C. Jackson, a f ormer employee of the Town. Councilman Ratcliff moved the Resolution be adopted. .The motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried, as follows: WHEREAS, the unexpected death of Howard C. H. C. JACKSON Jackson on the 9th day of August.., 1969, meant the loss of a long-time and highly respected former employee RESOLUTION of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, ADOPTED Howard Jackson served the Town of Pulaski and its people for forty-seven years. His work began with his father, who too was a faithful employee. His work was his lif e, he perf ormed-it with great efficiency and foresight, ever. mindful of the need for improvement and better services. = Although at the time of his death Howard was re- tired from the Town, he still kept close ties with its officials and its people; .he never let his love for his Town wane, but viewed the Town's advancement, achievement and progress with a sense of pride. ~~~ /~ October 21, 1969 It is fitting that Council express its sorrow on the occasion of his death; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, that: The Town record the deep affection, respect and esteem with which the Council, officials and employees have always regarded Howard C. Jackson; that his friendship is a memory to be cherished and that he will be thought of as a person with enthusiasm and ability, dedicated to service and the perf ormance of duty in a manner of excell- ency. That the Council convey to his family its profound sympathy. The second Resolution was in recognition of Judge Alexander M. Harman's appointment to the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia. Councilman Vaughan moved that the Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Frye, and carried, as f ollows: WHEREAS, Alexander Marrs Harman, Jr., a native of War, West Virginia, came to Pulaski, Virginia, in 1944, after completing his education at Concord Colleage and the Law School of Washington and Lee; that since coming to live in Pulaski he has distinguished himself in the legal profession. His practic of the law has been general, including trail work in all the Courts, and he was in 1964 elected to fill the newly created judgeship in the Twenty-first Judicial Cicruit. ALEX M. HARMAN Judge Harman has also distinguished himself as a RESOLUTION citizen of this community, having actively sought and promoted the political and economic well-being of Pulaski RE: APPOINTMENT County and Southwest Virginia. TO VA. SUPREME Judge Harman's elevation to the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals comes as no surprise, but did come with COURT unanimous approval of the legal profession and the citizens and friends of a wide area of Virginia. It is fitting that the Council of: the Town of Pulaski pay tribute to Justice Alexander M. Harman, Jr., on the occasion of his appointment.to the Supreme Court of Appeals of~ Virginia. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, that: It record in the permanent records of the Town its deep appreciation to Justice Alex M. Harman, Jr., for bringing to Pulaski the honor of having one of its citizens occupy a seat on the highest Court in the State, and to pay to him personal tribute for all his worthwhile accomplishments both in the legal field and as a citizen of the Town. That the Council further record its belief that Justice Harman will continue to perf orm his present duties with fair- ness and dispatch, to the .end that the people in Virginia may ever have their grievances heard and decided in an orderly and judicious manner, and to the end that the Rule of Law shall be the method in Virginia for deciding the issues of man even in a rapidly changing and evolutionary time. That an appropriate copy of this resolution be forwarded to Justice Harman and his family. ~~r',," ~:.. ~~~ October 21, 1969 Council discussed the notice of Public hearing to amend the Charter of the Town relative to the term of office for Mayor and Vice Mayor which was presented by Town Attorney Moore, and on motion of Councilman House, seconded by Councilman Frye, and carried, it was, RESOLVED, that only the term of office for the Mayor be changed to four CHARTER years, and that the term of Vice-Mayor be left as it is. Councilman CHANGE FOR TERM OF MAYORRatcliff moved that a public hearing be held on the 3rd day of ONLY, PLdBLIC November, 1969, to amend the Charter in order that the Mayor shall be HEARING TO BE HELD elected for a term of four years rather than two. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vaughan, and carried. Councilman Vaughan moved that Council's regular meeting for rescheduled November 5th be re-scheduled to November 3rd because of the Election on meeting date because of the 4th. The motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. conflict with election The matter of declaring days on which the Town will not require day citizens to deposit coins in parking meters was referred to the ordinance committee on motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Vaughan, PARKING METERS and carried. Council designated December 2nd to consider applications for TAXICABS Certificates of Convenience and Necessity for Taxicabs for the upcoming year. Town Manager Marshall read a letter from Senator William B. Spong, no change IN TAX Jr., in which he stated the Senate Finance Committee .voted to retain the EXEMPTION ON MUN. BOND tax exemption status on municipal bonds, and should the issue come up on the Senate floor he would vote to keep the exemption. In response to a letter read by Mayor Edens relative to the FRSE TO distribution of Community Chest funds to the two local life saving crews, INV ES TIG . DISTRIB. Councilman Vaughan moved that Mr. Frye be appointed to the Committee to OF COMM. CHEST FUNDS investigate this matter, the motion was seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, and carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:40 P. M. Approved: ATT T: Mayor Clerk o the Council