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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-73fk i"~. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held July 17, 1973, at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor C. Robert Edens, presiding. Councilmen: S. G. Frye, Glen K. Aust, Andrew L. Graham, William A. House, Mason A. Vaughan, Raymond F. Ratcliff, Arthur L. Meadows Absent: Councilman J. L. Congrove Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Visitors: Bonni McKeown, Southwest Times reporter Debora Grace, WBLB Radio Station Eddie Linville Harry Kirby The invocation was given by Councilman Aust. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 3rd were approved as recorded. Eddie Linville inquired as to the status of the road or alley located in Kersey Bottom which is the only entrance to the main road from one of the houses in that area, and which street was discussed at the Council meeting on July 3rd. Town Manager Marshall reported that as a result of an investigation by the Engineering Department, DEDICATED it appeared this is a dedicated 30 ft. street, and in order to have iC STREET IN closed certain legal procedures would have to be followed, as well a,s KERSEY the cost of such procedures would have to be borne by the petitioners. BOTTO M It was suggested to Mr. Linville that the police department be notifiefd of any violations taking place on this street, and Mr. Linville asked that the strne~~.be-~tint~tned and patrolled by the Police. Councilma~ti Aust suggested that the Town Manager check with the Public Works Department as to when the ditches in Kersey Bottom can be cleaned of debris. In the matter of flood insurance for residents of Pulaski, Mr. Linville was advised by the Town Manager that it would be necessary FL00 D that Council adopt certain resolutions in order that the residents INSURANCE within the corporate limits qualify for flood insurance. Mr. Barry Kirby explained to Council that the New River Valley, Council on Alcoholism is a private non-profit corporation dealing with alcohol abuse and alcoholism in Planning District ~~4, and that the budget July 17, 1973 for the first year of operation '3s $94; 210. with' a Grant of $40, 462.00 having been received from the State. Mr. Kirby further stated that based on population, local governments are requested to supple- merit this grant with approximately 10% of the alcohol tax revenue distributed to local governments by the ABC Board, and that the FINANCE CO MM. 10 CONSIDER balance of the budget will come from United Funds, private con- REQ.OF NRV OOUNCIL 0 N tributions, business and industry and fees. Based o~ population, ALCHJLISM FOR FUNDS the Town of Pulaski's=share in the budget would amount to $3,600. Mr. Kirby explained that the organization's Council is composed of a complete cross section of the community, and assisting in the organization and also serving as'e'~~officio members are represent- atives' of th`e Planning District Commissions' Comprehensive Health `Plannixlg Council and Criminal'Jus'tice Council; the New River Valley Mental Health and Mental Retardation Service Board; the New River Valley`Industrial Commission, and the regional Juvenile and Domestic'Relations Court. Facilities now=being used are located on Route I1 near Dogwood Lodge. On motion`'bf'C'ouncilman Vaughan, seconded by Councilman Meadow's, and carried, the request was re- ferred to the Fingnce Committee. Reporting for' the Street Committee, Chairman House stated the Committee had met and discussed various items, some of which are being taken care of by the Public Works Department. With refer- ence to the blacktopping program, Mr. House reported the Committee STREET OOMM. REOD MMENDS felt that under the present system of patching and blacktopping the BO ND ISSUE TO FINANCE Town was wasting money and recommended that the Council call for a STREET REPAIRS ref erend'um and-give the citizens an opportunity to vote on a bond issue in-the amount of $"750,000.00 for blacktopping 'the basic streets in the Town. Mr. House stated it was also the feeling of the Committee that a bond issue in this amount might not take care of the overall expense, but that Revenue available for the difference; that if a the near future maybe by spring, weather topping program could be carried out dur Mr. House stated the bonds could be paid Sharing Funds could be referendum were held in permitting, the black- ing the summer of 1974. off in ten years, and as Chairman of the Street Committee recommended that the necessary ~~ July 17, 1973 ~''~~"~~~~ steps be taken for Council to call for a referendum on a bond issue for street improvements, including blacktopping, in the amount. of $750,000.00, inasmuch as the continued use of tar and gravel is a waste of money, The motion was seconded by Councilman Vaughan, and carried . Councilman House stated his representation on the New River I~JUSE REPS.. Valley Planning District Commission for the Town Council was for the ZOWN ON duration of his term of office as a Councilman. However, he recommet~d- NRVDS FOR TERM OF OFFIC ed that John R. Powers as the citizen member be re-a J .R .POWERS ~ , ppointed to the REAPP. ~ Commission until June 30, 1974, and so moved. The motion was 6-30-74 seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. Mayor Edens stated he felt that quite a distinction had been conferred upon the Town of Pulaski inasmuch as one of its citizens, Miss Gail Vandeventer - "Miss Pulaski County" had recently been chosen GAIL ~~ Miss Vir inia" and that a ro er Resolution be drawn to be VANDEVENTER g p p presented "MISS VA" to Miss Vandeventer.. Councilman Graham moved that a proper resolutie~- be drafted immediately for presentation to Miss Vandeventer, which motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carried. Town Manager Marshall reported that space previously used to advertise the New River Airport on the Towns postage meter was in the process of being converted to "Home of Miss Virginia - 1973", and suggested that signs at the corporate limits also carry "Home of Miss Virginia - 1973". Councilman House so moved, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, and carried. Council also selected the colors for the Town auto tags of blue back-'~ ground with white lettering, with a notation on the bottom of the tag "Home of Miss Virginia - 1973". Town Manager~Marshall stated a request had been received from I~ LYFIELD Director of Public Works E. W. Holyfield for early retirement as of REQ. EARLY RETIREMENT September 28, 1973, copies of said letter having also been forwarded : to each Councilman and Mayor Edens, and it was his opinion that the Retirement Committee would act promptly on this request. Town Manager Marshall read to Council the report prepared by the Engineering Departmert:relative to the right of way along Dora Highway', ENGRS . REPORT O N Copies of this report had been mailed to the Street Committee for thetir R/W OF DORA HIGHWAY study and recommendation: ~~` July 17, 1973 Town Manager Marshall also made a follow up report on property belonging to Mr. Jack Bane located at 49 Melborn Street. On April 30, 1973 Mr. Bane had been advised by the Town to either AUG.S, DEADLINE FOR demolish or repair ,said property, however, todate no action had JACK BANE 10 REPAIR been taken by Mr. Bane, and the Town Manager advised Mr. Bane that OR DENDLISH PROP. IN unless some work of a definitive nature has been started by August KERSEY BOTZOM 5,.1973 the Town would institute through the Town Attorney's office '~. the proper condemnation proceedings. Town Manager Marshall reported that because of the softball ADJUSTMENT complex construction at Loving Field, some adjustment had been made in TO RENTAL ~ NTRACT OF the rental to T. R. Williams for the months of April, May and June LOVING FIELD 1973. With regards to the Recreation program, Town Manager Marshall MACGILL VILL was questioned relative to the paving of the tennis courts at TENNIS CT. PAVING Macgill Village playground, and he advised that the paving con- tractors had been contacted, but they had not done anything as yet. Councilman House suggested that it might be well to update UPDATE COUNCIL and review the many committees of Council to see that no terms of COMMITTEES office had expired. On_mgtion of Councilman Vaughan;at 8:45 P. M. seconded EXECID'TIVE by Councilman Ratcliff, and carried, Council went into ex- SESSION ecutive session to discuss a personnel matter. At 9:25 F. M. Mr. House moved, seconded by Mr. Vaughan, that Council return to regular session. The motion was carried. At 9:26 P. M. Mayor Edens asked if there was any further ADJO URNMENT business to come bef ore the Council. There being none, Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Frye, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was carried. APPROVED: ~. Mayor ATTEST: ~~ / ~ ~`~ Cler of the Council f] 1 ~_ J