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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-66'~~~~~ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held October 18, 1966, at 4:00 P.M.,in the Municipal office. Thera were present; Mayor C. V. Jackson, presiding. Councilmen: W. S. Cummings, H. H. Eggert, T. J. McCarthy, C. B. Gallimore, S. G. Frye, Raymond F. Ratcliff Absent: Rudolph Farmer and Glen K. Aust Also present: Town Manager: Evan Norton Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Visitors: Jane Graham, Southwest Times reporter Mrs. Elsie Guynn Mrs. Leonard Hagee The invocation was given by Councilman Gallimore. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 4th were approved, as corrected. Town Manager Norton presented the application of Robert Lee Gallimore for permission to place a house trailer on Case Knife Road. It was noted the application stated that he did not intend to connect to USUAL PROC. TO BE FOLLOWED the town water and sewer systems, and on motion of Councilman Eggert, ON ROBERT LEE GALLIMORE TRAILER seconded by Councilman McCarthy, and carried, it was, RESOLVED, that the APPL. applicant be contacted and if he plans to connect to the water and sewer systems of the Town, the usual procedure of holding a public hearing be followed for the application. The application of Emma Poindexter for permission to place a USUAL PROC. house trailer on Highland Terrace was presented to Council by Town Manager TO BE FOLLOWED ON EMMA POIN- Norton. On motion of Councilman Eggert, seconded by Councilman Cummings, DEXTER TRAILER APPL. and carried, it was, RESOLVED, that the usual procedure of holding a public hearing be followed in this instance. The application of Tyree and Carolyn Thompson for permission to U5UAL PROC. place a house trailer on Highland Terrace was presented by Town Manager TO BE FOLLOWED ON TYRES & Norton. It was noted on the application they planned to connect to the CAROLYN THOMPSON TRAILER APPL. town water system, but sewer services are not available. Councilman Eggert moved that the usual procedure be followed, which motion was seconded by Councilman Frye and carried. Mrs. Hagee appeared before Council and renewed her application , CURB & GUTTER for curb and gutter to be installed on A11en Street. Mrs. Hagee was NOT REC. FOR ALLEN ST. advised that the Street Committee had met and looked at this, but it ST. TO BE IMP- ROVED. was their recommendation that curbing not be done at this time. Town Manager Norton advised that the town will make improvements to the street, but that the curbing could not be done at this time. Council rains. conted. 10/18/66 ~~`~~~9 Mrs. Guynn petitioned the Council to open the alley leading MRS. GUYNN off A11en Street to make it possible for her to get out from her prop- PETITIONS COUNCIL TO erty without having to back onto Peppers Ferry Road into traffic, or OPEN ALLEY OFF ALLEN ST. place signs for traffic to slow down. This matter was discussed, and on motion of Councilman Eggert, seconded by Councilman Cummings, and carried, it was, RESOLVED, that Town Manager Norton use his judgment in opening and improving the alley as requested by Mrs. Guynn. The Street Committee reported on the drainage problem complained of by Cecil Breedlove, and agreed that it was not the town's responsibility to put a pipe across the Breedlove yard, but the town would cut a ditch ST. COMM. across the lot according to Mr. Breedlove's wishes, to take care of the REC. DITCH ACROSS BREED- natural drain of water; further recommended that the ditch on the north LOVE PROP. FIRE DEPT. TO side of Newbern Road be opened to take care of the storm water from FLUSH DRAIN PIPE. Floyd Lane to the drain pipe under Allison Lane at the bottom of the hill, and suggested that fire truck equipment be used to flush out this drain pipe under Newbern Road. Councilman Ratcliff moved that the recommendation of the Street Committee be accepted, and turned over to the Town Manager to expedite same. This motion was seconded by Council- man Cummings, and carried. The matter of the State Highway Department acquiring right-of--way RIGHT-OF-WAY was discussed briefly, and it was agreed that this be carried on the ACQ. TO BE CARRIED ON agenda and an effort be made to dispose of same at Council's next meeting. AGENDA . At this point Councilman Ratcliff moved that Council go into executive session, which motion was seconded by Councilman Cummings, and carried. After approximately fifteen minutes Mayor Jackson declared the meeting to be in open session. Town Manager Norton advised that a Regional Planning Commission, proposed by the New River Valley Industrial Commission, would be composed of Pulaski, Montgomery and Giles Counties, and all the towns within these counties. He called Council's attention to a letter from Mr. Bob Croft of the New River Valley Industrial Commission, and copy of the minutes of the September 29th meeting held at Raritan National Headquarters (copies FAVORABLE :EXP, of letter and minutes having been mailed to members of Council), in which MADE BY COUNCIL ON REGIONAL letter Mr. Croft asked to be informed of Council's reaction to such a PLANNING. proposal. Following a discussion of such a planning proposal, Council- man Ratcliff moved that a favorable expression by the Council be made to the New River Valley Industrial Commission on Regional Planning. This '`~~'~ Council mina. contd. 10/18/66 !"~+ motion was seconded by Councilman Gallimore, and carried. Town Manager Norton advised that the old Health Center would be used as administrative offices and Early Childhood & Development Center; that the William Gresham School at New River COUNCIL ENDOR5ESand Howard Community Center and Calfee School in Pulaski would DAY CARE CENTERS. be used as Day Care Centers. Councilman Frye moved that Council on record as endorsing the Day Care Centers as planned by the Community Action Program. This motion was seconded by Councilman Eggert, and carried. On motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Cummings, and carried the following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION TO FURNISH SALES TAX INFORMATION TO THE MUNICIPALITIES OF VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the General Assembly of Virginia, at its 1966 Session, did empower the Virginia State Department of Taxation to collect all Sales Tax, State and local, and further, to distribute the prorate share of Sales Tax to the municipalities, all in accordance with the rules and regulations as set forth in the Code of Virginia; and, RESOLUTION ADOPTED REQ. SALES TAX INFO. WHEREAS, those cities which had s Sales Tax in FROM STATE DEPT. effect prior to the adoption of a State Sales Tax have valuable information as to the business firms in their respective municipalities that should pay the Sales Tax and, further, have information as to the approximate amount they should pay because of past audits of the payments made by the Local Commissioners of Revenue; and, WHEREAS, it would appear this information could and should be utilized by the State to ascertain that all persons required to pay the Sales Tax were remitting, as required by law, and in the amount that appears to be reasonable on the basis of past audits of the business establishments paying such Sales Tax; and, WHEREAS, it would appear that the easiest way for the State to utilize this information would be to furnish the municipalities of Virginia, upon request by them, a detailed list of payments, either monthly or quarterly, so that the municipalities can check this information against their records and advise the State of any inaccuracies or omissions so that the State can by its own audit determine the accuracy of the payments made and, also, the State would be advised of any business establishments within the municipalities that are failing to report same to the State, WHEREAS, the Virginia Section of the International City Managers' Association, resolved at a meeting held in Richmond, Virginia, on September 20, 1966, that the City Managers, of those municipalities so desiring, will request their respective City Councils to adopt the fore- going Resolution and submit to the Governor of Virginia. 1 1 fl Council rains. contd. 10/18/66 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Pulaski Town Council, at the regular Council meeting of October 18, 1966, that the foregoing Resolution is adopted and that the same be submitted to the Governor of Virginia. TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA [i Attest: By C. V. Jackson Mayor Gladys R. Dalton Clerk of Council ~~ `~O1 Town Manager Norton advised Council of the need of two new COUNCIL AUTH. PURCHASE OF TRUCK FOR SHOPS. trucks for the Town Shops, and reminded Council of the budget item for one new truck. He further stated bids had been recieved for two new trucks, which amounted to approximately 43,497.50 each, with trade-in allowance. Councilman Gallimore moved that Town Manager Norton be authorized to purchase the additional new truck, and this motion was seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, and carried on the following vote: Raymond F. Ratcliff - aye H. H. Eggert - aye W. S. Cummings - aye C. B. Gallimore - aye T. J. McCarthy - aye Rudolph Farmer -absent S. G. Frye - aye Glen K. Aust - absent 1 SEWER COMM. TO STUDY COST OF SEWERS. RE: DRAPER MT. EST. TOWN MAN. TO WORK WITH SEWER COMM. ON OUFR- ALL PLAN FOR SERER EXT. 1 ANNiJAL AUDIT COMPLETED. Town Manager Norton advised Council that by annexation agreement the New River Land Company is required to construct sewers on its Draper Mountain Estates, and it is felt that a cooperative arrangement can be made with the Company and property owners to furnish an outfall sewer about 800 feet in length from Bunts Street that will serve the subdivision. On motion of Councilman Gallimore, seconded by Councilman Frye, and carried, it was, RESOLVID, that this matter. be turned over to the Sewer Committee for study and report to Council on the cost of this proposal. Councilman Cummings moved that Town Manager Norton be directed to work with the Sewer Committee on all proposed sewer extensions, and develop an over-all plan for sewer extensions. This motion was seconded by Councilman Gallimore, and carried. Town Manager Norton reported the annual audit has been completed, but that only five copies are available. However, there would be a copy in his office for any member of Council to see. Town Manager Norton asked Council if they desired to continue RENTAL OF ESKRIDGE LOTS DISCUSSED. the rental of the Eskridge lots on First Street, East, on a month to month basis. Mayor Jackson suggested that the Town Manager and Finance Chairman look into this and report back to the Council. ,~~~~~~ Council wins. contd. 10/18/66 Town Manager Norton reported that Mr. Vass is waiting on MR. VASS WAITING the report from the County before beginning work on the City Status ON COUNTY REPORT. matter. There was no report on the curb and gutter policy which was NO REP . ON CURB & GUTTER POLICY referred to the Sewer and Street Committees for a report to Council. Councilman Frye advised the Finance Committee was unable FINANCE COMM. to make recommendation on the substitute for the personal property tax UNABLE TO MAKE REC. RE: SUB. at this time because of the many uncertanties that must be resolved in PERSONAL PROP. TAX. relation to other taxes:.. Mr. Norton advised that the first meeting of the Consolidation Committee, of which he is a member, will be held at 4:00 P.M., on November CONSOLIDATION COMM. TO MEET lst, which is the date and time for Councilts first regular meeting for NOV. 1ST. November. It was stated that something would be worked out whereby Mr. Norton could attend the consolidation meeting. Mayor Jackson advised that s county wide committee has been named to coordinate the efforts of Pulaski in securing the proposed Methodist Home for the Aged; that this committee will work with all civic groups, the various governing bodies and individuals who have expressed interest in Pulaski obtaining the proposed Home. He further COMMITTEE APP. TO HELP SECURE stated those serving on the committee were: Fred N. Cole, Rev. Dan METH. HOME. Kelly, Dr. David Stanley, Mayor Jackson, C. E. Richardson, Joe B. Shumate, Sr ., T. J. McCarthy, Odell Mayberry, W. H. Elmore, Curtis C. Jordan, Dr. Wm. F. McGuire, Dr. James Chitwood, Dr. W. W. Walton, and Dr. Frank .E. Trotter. Councilman McCarthy advised that Industry and Top Management will meet with Governor Godwin and the Virginia Group in New York City on November 17th and 18th, and felt that Council should send a represent- MAYOR JACKSON ative to this meeting as has been done in the past; that good contacts MR. McCARTHY TO REP. TOIe1N have been made through these meetings and Pulaski would not want to lose AT INDUST. MEETING. its standing. On motion of Councilman Ratcliff, seconded by Councilman Gallimore, and carried, it was, RESOLVED, that Mayor Jackson and Mr. McCarthy represent Pulaski at the Industrial Meeting in New York City. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M. Attest Clerk of t e Council Approve/• ,~ / Mayor /,