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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-16-73}~~ \ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Coven Council, .. ,. held October 16, 1973, at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor C. Robert Edens, presiding. Councilmen: Andrew L. Graham, Mason A. Vaughan, Raymond F. Ratcli~ff, Glen K. Aust, S. G. Frye, J. L. Congrove Absent: Councilmen Arthur L. Meadows and William A. House Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Visitors: Reporters from The Southwest Times and Radio stations Four (4) citizens The invocation was given by Councilman Ratcliff. The minutes of the regular meeting of 0 ctober 2nd were app- roved as recorded. Mayor Edens advised that inasmuch as Town Attorney Moore had asked to be excused early in order that he could attend another meeting, the Council would hear the Town Attorney's report at that time and then hear the public. Mr. Moore presented to Council for its consideration and adoption, as had been requested by the Council, a Resolution pertaining to assurance of future compliance by the Town of Pulaski RESOLUTION in reference to its application for flood insurance. After having PERTAINING TO APPLICATION _read the resolution to Council, Mr, Moore suggested an amendment to FOR FLOOD INSURANCE the resolution, if Council so desired, stipulating that it is understood by the Council and adopted upon the condition that if in the opinion of Council and under the circumstances existing at any given :time in the future, the Council may rescind this resolution and any'and all other resolutions or actions taken pertaining to flood insurance under The National Flood Insurance Program or any other program. Councilman Vaughan moved that the amendment be made a part of the resolution presented, and was seconded by Council- man Aust, and carried. 0 n motion of Councilman Vaughan, seconded by Councilman Aust, and carried. on the following recorded vote, the following Resolution was adopted: sp (" \~ ' ~_`~ 1:t 0 ctober 16, 1973 Mason A. Vaughan - aye Raymond F. Ratcliff - aye Andrew L , Graham - aye J . L . Congrove - aye S. G. Frye - aye Arthur L. Meadows - absent Glen K. Aust - aye William A, House - absent RESOLIITION PERTAINING 1U ASSURANCE OF FUTURE CO MPLIANCE BY THE 11~WN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA, IN REFERENCE ZO ITS APPLICAT7A N FOR FIAO D INSURANCE WHEREAS, certain areas of the Town of Pulaski are subject to periodic flooding and/or .mud slides from the streams flowing therethrough causing serious damages to residential and business properties within these areas; and, WHEREAS relief is available in the form of flood insurance as authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Council of the Town of Pulaski to comply with land use and management criteria regulations as required in said Act; and WHEREAS, it is also the intent of the Council of the Town of Pulaski to recognize and duly evaluate flood and/or mud slide hazards in all official actions relating to land use and the flood plain and/or mud slide areas having FLOOD special flood and/or mud slide hazards; and RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, Section 15.1-839 grants to the Taan of Pulaski the authority to adopt land use and control measures; DA W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on this 16th day of 0 ctober, 1973, hereby assures the Federal Insurance Administration that it takes the following legislative aCt1QnS (1) Appoints the Town Engineer with the responsibility, authority and means to: (a) Delineate or assist the administrator, at his request, in delineating the limits of the areas having special flood and/or mud slide hazards on available Local map of sufficient scale to identify the location of building sites. (b) Provide such inf ormatian as the administrator may request concerning present usage and.~cupancy of the flood plain and/or mud slide area, (c) Maintain for public inspection and furnishing upon request, with respect to each area having special flood hazards, inf ormation on elevations (in relation to mean sea Level) of the lowest floors of all new structures or structures to be substantially improved; and (d) Cooperate with federal, state and local agencies. and private firms which undertake .to study, survey, map, and identify flood plain or mud slide areas, and cooperate with neighboring communities with respect to management of adjoining flood plain and/or mud slide areas in order to prevent aggravation of existing hazards. (e) Submit on the anniversary date of the communities' initial eligibility, an annual report to the administrator on the progress made during the past year within the community and the development and implementation of flood plain and/or mud slide management areas. r '"~; ~~~'" `~ October 16, 1973 (2) Take such other official action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives of the program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Pulaski hereby appoints the Town Manager with the overall responsibility, authority and means to implement alI commit- ments made herein. It is understood by the Council and this Resolution is adopted conditioned thereon, that if in the opinion of Council and under circumstances existing at any given time in the future, the Council may rescind this Resolution and any and all other Resolutions or actions taken pertaining to Flood Insurance under the National Flood Insurance Prcg ram or any other program, Town Attorney Moore then presented Council with a Resolution pertaining to the application for eligibility for flood insurance under RESOLUTION FOR The National Flood Insurance Program, After having heard the Reso- ELIGIBILITY OF FLOOD INSURANCE lution and discussed same, Councilman Congrove moved its adoption. UNDER THE NATIONAL FLOOD The motion was seconded by Councilman Vaughan, and carried on the INSURANCE , PROGRAM f ollowing recorded vote: J. L. Congrove - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Raymond F, Ratcliff - aye Mason A „Vaughan - aye Glen K. Aust - aye Arthur L. Meadows - absent S. G. Frye - aye William A. House - absent. A RESOLUTION PERTAINING ~ THE APPLICATION FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR F100 D INSURANCE UNDER THE NATIONAL FIDOD INSURANCE PROGRAM WHEREAS.. the Town of Pulaski has adopted and is enf or- cing the Southern Standard Building Code, the Town of Pulaski Zonix~ Ordinance, and the Town of Pulaski Subdivision Control 0 rdinance; and, WHEREAS, Section 105.1 of the Southern Standard Build- ing Code as adopted by the Town of Pulaski prohibits any person, firm or corporation from erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, improving, moving or demolish- ing any building or structure without first obtaining a separate permit for each building or structure from the Building Administrator; and WHEREAS, the Building Administrator must examine all plans and specifications for the proposed construction when application is made to him for a building permit; and WHEREAS' the name Building Administrator, when hereinafter used, shall include his assistants and any other properly designated Town Official; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Vir ginia, meeting in Regular session on this 16th day of October, 1973, as follows: (1) That the Building Administrator for the Tgwn of Pulaski when reviewing the applications for building permits, including the plans and specifications for the proposed construction, will review said applications to determine if the proposed construction is consistent with the need to minimize flood damage. 1 1 ~.,.:., t...~ . October 16, 1973 t ~ 5` __ (2) That the Building Administrator shall review all building permit applications to determine if the site of proposed construction is reasonably safe from flooding and to make recommendations for construction in all locations which have flood hazards. (3) That the Building Administrator in reviewing all applica- tions for construction in flood hazard locations within the Town of Pulaski shall require that any such proposed construction must: 1 (a) Be reasonably designed and anchored to prevent the floatation, collapse or lateral movement,of the structure, or portions of the structure due to flooding.. RESOLUTION FOR (b) Use of construction materials and utility THE NATIONAL equipment that are resistant to flood damage. FLOOD INSURANCE (c Use of construction methods and practices that will PROGRAM minimize flood damage. (d) Provide adequate drainage reasonably designed to reduce exposure to flood hazards. (e) Locate public utilities and facilities on the site in such a manner as to be elevated and constructed, or in other approved methods, to minimize or eliminate flood damage, such utilities and facilities including sewer, gas, electrical and water systems. (4) That the building Administrator in reviewing all' subdivision applications shall make findings of fact and determine if (a) all such proposed developments are consisten t with the need to minimize flood damage. (b) Adequate drainage of reasonable design is pro- vided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards. (c) Adequate drainage of reasonable design is pro- vided so as not to increase the exposure to flood hazards of adjacent lands. (d) All public utilities and facilities are located, elevated and constructed so as to minimize or eliminate flood damage, these utilities and facilities to include sewer, gas, electrical and water systems. Eddie Linville thanked the Town for what they had done to Peak Creek in the Kersey Bottom area, and asked if the Town would place some gravel in front of his house where it had been washed out by floodsi Mrs. 0. M. Duncan had a report on sanitation for Councilman Meadows, who was not present at the meeting. Mayor Edens asked the Town. 1 Manager to have Mr. Meadows get in touch with Mrs. Duncan. Councilman Graham reported that the Utilities Committee had met with Mr. Conrad Dodl of the Consulting Engineering firm Wiley & Wilson, and dis cussed several different considerations with respect to the study work and plans and specifications being prepared for the c~`~- ~ .~ October 16, 1973 water treatment plant, and stated that an item of prime consideration was whether to expand the plant to a siz million gallon per day or a 4.5 million gallon per day plant. After a thorough discussion of the sequences that could develop and the involvement with respect to REPORT ON EXPANDING THE piping, settling basins, and filtration equipment, it was determined WATER TREATMENT PLANT TO that based on the report of 1970 it would be better to expand the 4.5 MILLION GALLONS PER plant to 4,5 million at this stage and then an additional 1.5 DAY million as time would regtatrie it to be done. Also, he reported that the Consulting Engineers were making their rate calculations with respect to the cost of producing water on the new expanded facility that the Town Manager would furnish to them figures of capital improvements involving the installation of several tanks that were also recommended in the report of 1970. He further stated that the plans and specifications of a preliminary nature should be ready within the next three months for review with .the Council along with cost estimates thereof. Reporting for the Finance Committee, Chairman Frye stated the Committee had recommended the investigation of higher REPORT ON HIGHER interest rates on funds which the Town had on time deposit: open INTEREST RATES FOR TIl"IE account, and as indicated in the Administrative report, these DEPOSITS funds had been converted in the two local banks to 90 day certifi- cates at an interest rate of 9-1/8%. Mr. Frye further reported that on September 25th Mr. Harry Rirby, representing the New River Valley Council on Alcoholism, had appeared bef ore Council soliciting funds for the operation of the corporation, and had asked the Town to consid er appropriating the sum of $1,946.00 for the operation of the budget of .the NRV APPROPRIATION Council, which was the increase in ABC funds for the fiscal year OF ~1, 946.00 TO THE NEW 1973, and the matter had been referred to the Finance Committee. Mr. RIVER VALLEY COUNCIL ON Frye stated it was the recommendation of the Committee, on a one-time ALCOHOLISM basis, that the sum of $1,946.00 be appropriated from the General Fund to the New River Valley Council on Alcoholism and so moved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ats t, and carried on the f ollow- ing vote: Mason A. Vaughan - aye Raymond F. Ratcliff - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye J. L, Congrove - aye S. G. Frye - aye Arthur L, Meadows -absent Glen K, Aust - aye William A. House -absent ~+, ~~ w~~_~ October 16, 1973 Councilman Aust stated he felt the Eire Department should be commended on the fine Annual Fire Parade held recently. Councilman Ratcliff stated to supplement what had been report- ed on the Utilities Committee meeting with Mr. Dodl, there had been a slight hold up on the study for the Sewage Treatment Plant, inasmuch as the Engineers had been requested to put the emphasis of the water supply for completion as soon as possible and this would hold up the study for the sewage treatment plant even though it originated first. Mayor Edens brought to the attention of Council the fact that RESCHEDULED Council's next regular meeting would fall on election day, November 6th, COUNCIL MF~TING and on motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, the meeting was rescheduled for 4:00 P. M. on November 5, 1973. The motion carried. Town Manager Marshall reported that two local contractors, Ray Simpson and Bob Whitman, had been contacted relative to the Peak Creek cleaning job and that both contractors appeared to be interested in the job, however, Mr. Whitman would not give a figure on the basis of the DISCUSSION Town not being able to give him a definite figure as to what the Town CONCERNING THE PEAK was committed to spend on this particular work. He further stated that. CREEK CLEANING Mr. Simpson was willing to do the job on an hourly basis, which would JOB involve the use of several pieces of equipment. It was the Town Manager's recommendation that the job be done on an hourly basis, so the work could be controlled as well as the expenditure, inasmuch as no amount had been appropriated for this work. As only an estimate Mr. Marshall stated the cost of the use of the equipment would run about $2000. to $2500. a week, but was unable to say how many weeks would be involved. Councilman Frye suggested, and so moved, that the matter be referred to the Land, Building and Farks and Finance Committees to view the situation on the ground, and hold a special meeting at 42.00 P. M. on October 24th to consider the matter further. The motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. The two Committees agreed to meet at 4:00 P. M. on Thursday, October 18th and look the creek situation over. ['"~~°P ~~ ~ ~ ~. October 16, 1973 Town Manager Marshall reported that with the cooperation and assistance of the Army Reserve Unit in Pulaski, the Public Works RESET BRIDGE ON DORA Department was able to re-set the bridge on Dora Highway that had been HIGHWAY washed out by flood waters, and that the Public Works Department would attempt to tie the bridge down to make it as secure as possible. Town Manager Marshall reported that the contractor, Farrier Paving Company, was in Pulaski that day and starting work on the three tennis courts .and basketball court at Macgill Village WORK BEGUN ON Park, and one tennis court at the 6th Street Park, for a total MACGILL VILLAGE PARK cost of $29,970.00 for the tennis courts and $6,244.00 for the basketball court - one-half of which is payable upon the completion of laying of the blacktop and the balance will be paid in the spring when the contractor finishes the courts with laykold application. With regards to a petition through a member of the Utilities Committee relative to insufficient water pressure to the UTILITIES COMM. TO STUDY PETITIONresidents from Walnut Avenue to Elizabeth Street on Peppers Ferry FOR WATER PRESSURE ON Road, Town Manager arshall reported a check had been made which WALNUT AVENUE indicated a ressure of 39 TO ELIZABETH p pounds in four locations and 40 pounds STREET in another, which is considered to be adequate. Councilman Aust suggested that it be reported on again at the next meeting of Council after checking on it again. Town Manager Marshall reported that the Engineering Department had been asked to check on what the possibilities might be REQUEST FOR relative to a request from E. 0. King, Jr. and Howard C. Gilmer SEWER ON PLEASANT HILL DRIVE REFERRED for sewer to 14 acres of land on Pleasant Hill Drive which they TO UTILITIES COMMITTEE have purchased from Helen Wyatt, and which they plan to develop for residential purposes. Councilman Frye moved that the request be referred to the Utilities Committee, seconded by Councilman Aust, and carried. Town Manager Marshall reported a letter had been re- ceived from the Pulaski Elks Lodge wanting a permit to conduct a REQUEST FROM Bingo Game, However, the Town Attorney had reported that an ELKS LODGE FOR A LICENSE TO CONDUCT A BINGO ordinance would have to be drawn for Council's adoption before a GAME permit could be granted. The Town Attorney and Town Manager were directed to make whatever legal investigation necessary in order for the Council to adopt an ordinance relative to permits for 1 f" _~ I~ ~1 Bingo games. t..._ }:~~ N., i ,.,. O ctober 16, 1973 There being no further business, Councilman Vaughan moved that Council adjourn at 8:30 P. M. The motion was seconded by Council- man Frye, and carried, 1 APPROVED:. Mayor Edens ATTES Q~~ Clerk Council 1 1