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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-63~~ i Minutes of the regular meeting of the Bnlaski Town Council, held on the 7th day of May, 1963, at x:00 P. M., in the Municipal office. There were present: Mayor C. V. Jackson, presiding. Councilmen: Claude B. Gallimore, Billy B. Flint, W. S. Cummings, W. A. parson, F. L. Carrico, Glen K. Aust, Eugene L Nuckols, T. J. McCarthy Also present: Town Manager: T. B. Noland Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Visitors: Jim Terrell, reporter for Southwest Times Wendall Jones Mrs. J. F. Spencer Miss Elizabeth Bonham Minutes of the regular meeting of April 16th and special meeting of May 2nd were approved. Wendall Jones, Manager of the Pulaski Theatre, was advised that Council had agreed to reduce the theatre license tax rate, as requested, which businesses shall pay license tax the same as paid by a retail merchant within the Town of Pulaski, and that an ordinance would be adopted amending the Town Code. Later in the meeting Town Attorney Moore presented the ordinance to Council and on motion of Councilman Nuckols, seconded by Councilman Cummings, and carried unanimously, the following ordinance was adopted: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT SECTION SEVEN OF THE LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA, IMPOSING A ORDINANCE LICENSE FEE UPON CERTAIN AMUSEMENTS, WITH AMENDING EXCEPTIONS THERETO. LICENSE TAX WITH REGARDS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, TO TH~'~ATRE VIRGINIA, that: LICENSE TAX Seven: Amusements in Theatres, etc. On every business engaged in the operation of the following amusements there shall be a tax of Thirty Dollars ($30.00) plus twenty cents (20¢) on each One Hundred Dollars 01.00.00) of gross receipts: skating rinks, miniature golf, arcades, and other amusements not otherwise taxed, except theatres and movie theatres, which business shall pay license tax the same as paid by a retail merchant within the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. However, amusements and athletic events which are for charitable purpose or which contribute to and are supported primarily as civic and community events and pro3ects are excepted herefrom. ~'`~~ Council rains. contd. May 7, 1963, tt P. M. Those interested in air pollution were advised that it was felt that within the very near future, a completely satisfactory solution would be worked out with the industrial plant officials with regards to open fire burnings of debris. At this time AIR POLLUTION REPORT - COMM. Council was advised that the air pollution committee would like RE-STATED REQ. OF TWO YRS. AGO. to re-state its request of two years ago "would like smoke control for the whole community, having in mind all industrial plants within the town and not only the two furniture plants which have been mentioned". On motion of Councilman Aust, seconded by Councilman WATER, SEWER & STREET COMMS. Flint, and carried unanimously, a petition signed by H. B. Newland, TO STUDY REQ. OF BYRD DRIVE Betty McCall French and Brace B,, McCall, residents of Byrd Drive, RESII~NTS FOR WATER, SEWER asking for water, fire Hydrants, sewer service and paved street, SERVICE & STREET IMPROVEMENTS was turned over to the proper committees, Water, Sewer and Street, for a report to Council. A request from C. P. Meade for sewer service to his lot on REQ. OF C. P.MEADE Willow Avenue was turned over to the Sewer Committee for report FOR SEWER SERVICE TO WILLOW AVE. to Council on the motion of Councilman Aust, which motion was TURtJED OVER TO SEWER COMMITTEE seconded by Councilman Gallimore, and carried. Councilman Flint moved that the Sewer Committee present to Council a list of sewer line requests, according to SEWER CUMM. their priority, and that Council be advised and kept informed AUTHORIZED TO PRESENT PRIORITY relative to said list. This motion was seconded by Councilman ;CYST OF SEWER SERVICE REQUESTS Larson, and carried unanimously. At this time Councilman Larson suggested that the follow- ing items be carried on Council's agenda under Pending Projects until SPECIAL ITEMS such tim a as each item is completed: Delinquent accounts; Appointment TO BE CARRIED ON AGENDA UNI~R of Cemetery Trustees; Upcoming loan for additional revenue; The PENDING PROJECTS collection of delinquent water and sewer accounts amount to approximately $10,000.00; Garbage collection study; and the problem of obtaining additional office space for the Town office. Councilman Nuckols advised that the Town Planning T04dNN PLANNING COMM. Commission has under consideration two petitions for re-zoning, CONSIDERING TWO PETITIDONS FOR RE- and that the Commission will make a recommendation to Council before ZONING - NIGHT SESSION REQUESTED its next meeting, and it was suggested that Council's hearing on C 1 1 the recommendation of the Commission be held in the evening, if possible. Council minx. contd. c~~ May 7, 1963, x:00 P. M. On motion of Councilman Aust, seconded by Councilman Larson, and carried, the "halloween" ordinance presented to DRAFT OF HALLOWEEN ORDINANCE PRESENT- Council by the Ordinance Committee, was turned over to the Town BY ORD. COMM. i TURNED OtIER TO Attorney for study and report to Council. TOWN ATTY. FOR STUDY An amendment to Section 20-21 of the Town Code providing; for the collection of delinquent water accounts, was read to Council by Town Attorney Moore, and on motion of Councilman Nuckols, seconded by Councilman Cummings, and carried, the following ordinance was adopted: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT SECTION 20-21 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWIJ OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA, OF 1954, PROVIDING FOR THE DIS- CONTINUANCE OF SERVICE FOR FAILURE TO PAY WATER BILLS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA, that: The Superintendent of theT~ater Department, or his agents, are authorized to disconnect and discontinue water service upon receiving a report or notice from the Treasurer of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, his authorized agent or other properly constituted officer of the Town, that a water customer is delinquent in the payment of any water account due. Said notice to the Superintendent ADOPTION OF shall be given under the following circumstances: ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR (1) When water customers fail to pay for water DISCONTINUANCE OF applied at the flat rate immediately following the WATER SERVICE designated dae date on said water bill. UPQ1~ FAILURE TO PAY ACCOUNT (2) When water customers fail to pay for water supplied at the meter rate three days after the due date designated on the water bill, providing, however, the customer has received notice of the final date of payment of said water bill and has been notified by mail of the intention to discontinue the service at least two days before such discontinuance. The Treasurer of the Town may grant an extension to any grace period for the payment of water accounts for and upon good cause being shown by the said customer. TOWN !~. TO DRAW b FOR NON Pty T OF OTHER'. M0. BILLS I This ordinance shall become effective on September 1, 1963. The Town Attorney was directed to prepare a similar ordinance to appy to the collection of other monthly bills, such as garbage and sewer. ~'°"~ j Council mirin. contd. May 7, 1963, 1t: 00 P. M. Councilman McCarthy stated there were several meetings coming up in the near future: The State Chamber of Commerce meeting in Alexandria on May 17th; the Governor's meeting in MAYOR JACKSON, Richmond on May 31st, and a Virginia Industrial meeting to be T.J.MCCARTHY & T.B.NOLAND TO held in New York later on, and it was felt that the Town REPRESENT TOWN AT MEET- should be represented at these meetings. Councilman Nuckols I NGS moved that Mayor Jackson, T. J. McCarthy, Chairman of the Industrial Committee, and Town Manager Noland attend the meeting of May 17th and May 31st, and that the expense of such attendance be paid for out of Account No. 1A-201-3, Promotion and develop- meet. This motion was seconded by Councilman Flint, and carried. Councilman Aust reported that James Shepherd and JAMS SHEPHERD & NORMAN COKER Norman Coker had agreed to serve another term on the Recreation AGREE TO SERVE ANOTHER TERM Commission, and as Chairman of the Recreation Committee, so ON REC. COMM. & SO RE-APPOINT- moved that they be re-appointed. This motion was seconded by ED Councilman Nuckols, and carried unanimously. Mayor Jacksoa appointed John Powers as member of the Town Planning Commission to take the place of Robert W. Stevens, with JOIN POWERS Mr. Powers term of office to expire February 20, 1966. On NAMED TO TAKE PLACE OF ROBT. motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Carrico, STEVENS ON PLANNING COMM. and carried unanimously, the appointment of Mr. Posers was approved. Chairman of Police Committee Gallimore moved that the matter of use of power lawn mowers on Sunday be placed on the ~JSE OF POWER agenda for immediate discussion. This motion was seconded by LAWN MOWERS ON SUNDAY BY Councilman Nuckols, and carried. After a short discussion of PROPERTY (7WNERS WILL BE PLACED present Code sections relative to this matter, Town Attorney Moore ON AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION was asked to look into the matter further and report to Council at its next regular meeting. Council agreed to a breakfast meeting at 7:00 A. M. on COUNCIL BREAKFAST YMCA DINING May 1ltth at the YMCA dining room to discuss upcoming business of ROOM Council. J Council minx. contd. May 7, 1963 ~t:00 P. M. i In connection with the previous obligation made by the Town the Town Manager reported that on the day of the meeting town '; forces had connected the 12" Warden Spring tramsmission main to the finished water supply mains in ltth Street, Extended, south of the Ridge Street dank. He stated that as soon as proper site informa- tion is secured from the Appalachian Power Company the actual 12" WARDEN SPG. installation of the water line to serve the Project Decision site MAIN CONNECTED TO SUPPLY MAINS as well as the installation of the sewer line could begin immediately. ON l~TH S~.EXT. WATER ~c SEWER Councilman Flint moved that the Town Manager proceed with working SINES TO PRATECT DECISIOK SITE out the necessary details and plans for making the water and sewer READY FOR INSTALLATION available to the Project Decision site. This motion was seconded by Councilman Larson, and carried. On motion of Councilman McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Aust, and carried unanimously, Town Manager Noland was authorised ]IEBRI5 FROM to inform the Coleman Furniture Corporation and Pulaski Furni~$ure COLEMAN & PULASKI: FURN. Company of the town's plan on a trail basis for the two companies TO BE BURIED AT TOWN DUMP to dump debris from their plant at the town's landfill. ON TRAIL BASIS On motion of Councilman Flint, seconded by Councilman Cummings, and carried, Councilman Nuckols abstaining from voting, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, and Clare- mont Corporation have been negotiating for the right of way for the relocation of the new proposed Route #611 and for a connecting street from the northern side of Route #611 to a terminus of Monte Vista Drive at the intersection with old Newbern Road; and, WHEREAS, each side has made certain proposals and CLAREMOI~J!S CORP. counter-proposals, and the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, did, &~1NTS R/W FCR in its meeting obi April 16, 1963, make certain further ROUTE 611; PROP06AL proposals to Claremont Corporation in reference to the FOR WAT~:R & SEWER construction and installation of certain water and sewer TO MONTE VISTA lines upon the corporation property, and in connection DR. EXT. SET with the building of Monte Vista Drive; and, FORTH` IN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Council, in a Special meeting on the 2nd fay of May, 1963, received and considered a letter from Claremont Corporation by which they agreed to the proposal made by the Council at the aforementioned meeting, but made an alternative proposal and enclosed an ~xecutedd deed which conveyed the right ofway for Route #611 and an extension of Monte Vista Drive to the Town of Pulaski; and, WHEREAS, the Town wishes to accept the delivery of the aforementioned deed from Claremont Corporation under the terms heretofore agreed on, including the alternate ~~"~~ Council minx. contd. May 7, 1963, !~ P. M. proposal allowing Claremont Corporation to construct --- the lines at its own expense under the supervision, and according to the specifications of the Town, tiith certain conditions herein restated in way of summation. NOW, THEREFORE, $E IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on the 7th day of May, 1963, that: (1) The acceptance of the Towns proposal by Claremont Corporation of Pulaski set out in their letter dated May 2, 1963, to the Council of Pulaski and. delivered by their counsel, Alton I. Crowell, Esquire, is directed to be received and filed and made a part of the record of this meeting. (2) The alternative proposal for an election by the Claremont Corporation to construct the water and sewer line as needed to serve Monte Vista Drive north of the new Route #611 highway and south of the present Newborn Road, at its own expense, but under the super- vision and according to specifications of the Town, to- gether with any other conditions hereinafter set out, is agreed to. (3) That as a part of the condition of agreeing to RESOLUTION Claremont Corporations installation of the water and sewer line aforementioned, it is directed that any and all portions of said water or sewer line, or both, which are to be installed within the actual graded, stoned and surfaced CLAREMONT CORP. Portion of Monte Vista Drive, Extended, or which shall in any way affect the grading, stoning or surfacing thereof RE;: R~W RT. 611 shall be constructed by Claremont Corporation at the time the Monte Vista Drive Extension is constructed so as not UTILITIES TO to interrupt or disturb the grade, bed, or surfaced portions of said Monte Vista Drive. MONTE VISTA DR. (~) The total amount which shall be refunded to the EXTENDED Claremont Corporation by the Town not only shall be limited by the number of connections made on either side of Monte Vista Drive to lots adjoining Monte Vista Drive and north of Route #611, but it is further understood that the refund to Claremont Corporation shall not exceed the actual cost to Claremont Corporation for the construction and installa- tion of all of said lines if made by Claremont Corporation, or by the estimated cost of construction if made by the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, prior to the actual beginning of the project, whichever is the lowest figure. (5) It is further understood that this agreement concerns only that portion lying north of new Route #611 and the sAUthern boundary of old Route #611 or Nexbern Road, and for connections to lots adjoining either side of Monte Vista Drive. There being no further business, the meeting adjott~cned at 5:55 P.M. Attes er Approved: /~~^~ ayor