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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-07-65~:.YA~~ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held December 7, 1965, at 1:00 P. M., in the Municipal Office. There were present: Mayor C. V. Jackson, presiding. Councilmen: C. B. Gallimore, T. J. McCarthy, H. H. Eggert, W. S. Cummings, Glen K. Aust, Rudolph Farmer, W. S. Larson Absent: F. L. Carrico Also present: Town Manager: T. B. Noland Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Visitors: Midge Woodard, Southwest Times reporter Joyce Gardner, WPUV Radio J. G. Ripley, Assist. Stat® Urban Engr. and E. S. Coleman, Jr., State Highway Dept. E. V. Davis The invocation was given by Councilman Gallimore. Minutes of the regular meeting of November 16, special meetings of November 18 and 26, were approved as recorded. As required under Chapter 18 of the Town Code, Town Council held its annual public hearing, for the purpose of CERTIFICATES OF determining the number of public vehicles, taxicabs and for PUBLIC CONVENIENCE & NEC. GRANTED hire cars for which Certificates shall be issued during the 25 TAXICABS. calendar year 1966. Council considered written applications for a total of twenty-five (25) taxicabs, and on motion of Councilman Gallimore, seconded by Councilman Eggert, and carried unanimously, it was, RESOLVED, that Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity be granted, as follows: City Cabs of Pulaski, Inc. ------------- 10 Estel V. Davis ------------------------- 2 Mrs. Robt. P. Hubble, Diamond Cabs ----- 5 Chas. W.Matherly, Deluxe Cabs ---------- 3 Irvin N. Morefi eld, Checker Cabs ------- 3 Mozelle K. Ratcliffe, Deluxe Cabs ------ 2 Mr. J. G. Ripley, Assistant State Urban Engineer for the Highway Department appeared before Council and displayed a map of the proposed relocation of Peppers Ferry Road where it intersects STATE ENG. SHOWS ws.th Route 11 and the lowering of the grade of Route 11 in this MAP OF PROPOSED area. Mr. Ripley explained to Council the revised proposed plans RELOCATION OF PEPPERS FERRY RD. of the Highway Department for the intersection from Monroe Avenue AT RT. 11. ~.~ Council mins. contd. 12/7/65 to Scott Street, explaining to Council that sidewalks in the area would also be included in the cost of this project. He further stated tha basis for payment of the cost of the construction of this project would be 85~ by the State and 15~ by the Town of Pulaski. On motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Eggert, and carried unanimously, it was, RESOLVED, that the RESOLVED - HIGHWAY DEPT. Highway Department be authorized to proceed with the plans, as PROCEED WITH PLANS. outlined by Mt. Ripley, for the construction of Project 0011-125-101, C-501, and that the Highway Department will use its discretion in the location of sidewalks in this area. By letter from Mr. C. H. Boone of the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company to the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, a copy of which was forwarded to Mayor Jackson, Council was advised that direct long distance dialing for Pulaski has been r®-scheduled for the latter part of 1968. The Ordinance Committee, to whom the matter had previously been referred, felt this was encouraging inasn`utch as the original plan for direct long distance dialing for Pulaski had been five years. Town Manager Noland advised that Mr. Taylor, State Traffic Engineer for tlae Salem District, had visited Pulaski on the day of the meeting of Council, and had made a study of the traffic situation at the intersection of Route 99 (Third Street) and Madison Avenue; that Mr. Taylor had also studied the accident records in the Police Department, and in order to justify a stop and go light at this intersection, according to State Highway regulations, a twelve hour survey must show at least 600 cars per hour for eight hours passing through this intersection on the Third Street side, and it was felt that this intersection could not qualify for a traffic light at this time. Mr. Noland advised that Mr. Taylor suggested that a second signal light similar to the one already at this corner be installed, one in each bane; that the word "stop" be painted in each of the north and south bound lanes on Madison Avenue; that a "one way" arrow be rem located so as to be more visable, and that the stop bar on Madison Council rains. contd. 12/7/65 Avenue be made wider. It was the feeling of Council that the suggestions made by Mr. Taylor be carried out and then if this did not cut down on the accidents at this intersection, the Town would be in a better position to approach the Highway Department with regards to some relief. On motion of Councilman Aust, seconded by Councilman Larson, and carried unanimously, it was, RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Highway Traffic Engineer be accepted and carried out, and that a two months study be made by the Police Department after the installation of these recommenda- tions, and report made to Council. On motion of Councilman Aust, seconded by Councilman Gallimore, and carried unanimously, it was, RESOLVED, that the petition for sanitary sewer services to an area west of the Town of Pulaski known as the Big Railroad Section, including Vine and Pinnacle Streets, be turned over to the Sewer Committee for study and report to Council. Town Manager Noland advised that the Highway Department had, by letter, informed the Town that plant mix asphalt on Route 99 from Washington Avenue to Eleventh Street had been included in the 1966 plant mix schedule, and their Engineers have been instructed to prepare plans for the widening of Randolph Avenue (Route 99) from Eleventh Street to the North Corporate Limits. Town Attorney Moore advised that annexation proceedings for the Pleasant Hill Drive area are moving along satisfactorily and that a stipulation which would take the place of taking evidence in the matter, would be ready for adoption by Council at its next regular meeting. Mr. Moore stated the public hearing would be held on December 30th and annexation would become effective January 1, 1966. Council considered Town Manager Noland's letter of resignation to become City Manager of Martinsville, Virginia, January 1, 1966, and on motion of Councilman Aust, seconded by Councilman McCarthy, and carried unanimously, it was, RESOLVED, to accept, with regret, the resignation of Town Manager Noland. The letter of resignation is made a part of these minutes, as follows: -~ x - ~i`~~ Council minx. contd. 12/7/65 November 17, 1965 11:00 A. M. The Honorable Mayor and Council The Town of Pulaski Pulaski, Virginia Gentlemen: This is to resign my position as Town Manager of the Town of Pulaski, and I am simultaneously accepting the position of City Manager of Martinsville, Virginia. It is my intention to relinquish my Pulaski responsi- bilities no earlier than December 18, 1965, and no later than December 31, 1965, and I intend to assume my responsibilities at Martinsville immediately thereafter. Martinsville officials RESIGNATION have agreed to my giving at least thirty days notice here. OF'TOWN MANAGER NOLAND At noon or shortly thereafter today I shall attend a special meeting of the Martinsville City Council, at which my appointment will be announced. Martinsville has asked that the first announcement come from there, so you are respectfully requested to keep this information in confidence pending its announcement there. My acceptance of the Martinsville offer is because I regard it as a career advancement which I am proud to achieve, and in no way is it an expression of dissatisfaction in Pulaski. On the contrary, you gentlemen, the Department Heads, the Town employees and the citizens-at-large have made my more than nine years here a rewarding and heart warming experience which my family and I shall treasure. I thank you gentlemen for glossing over my mistakes and for your friendly cooperation, and I especially thank Mayor Jackson for his assistance, for his advice, and above all, for his friendship. I will never ~~eally leave Pulaski. Sincerely yours, TBN/d Thomas B. Noland On motion of Councilman Cummings, seconded by Councilman Farmer, and carried unanimously, it was, RESOLVED, that Town Engineer RESOLVED - R. Lloyd Mathews shall perform the defies of the Building I nspector TOWN ENGINEER TO PERFORM and Zoning Administrator in the absence of the Building Inspector DUTIES OF BLDG. INSP. and Zoning Administrator. & ZONING ADM. Councilman McCarthy made the motion, which was seconded by Councilman Aust, and carried, that Council go into executive session. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:15 P. M. Approved: ~~ a son, ayor Attest: - tu3~~ .i x _'Z'`~ r