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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-73i,,~~ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, 1 held November 20, 1973 at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor C. Robert Edens, presiding. Councilmen: Glen K. Aust, Arthur L. Meadows, Andrew L. Graham, S. G. Frye, J, L. Congrove „ Mason A. Vaughan, William A. House, Raymond F. Ratcliff Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Visitors: Reporters from The Southwest Times & Radio Station WPUV Approximately five citizens The invocation was given by Councilman Aust. The Minutes of the regular meeting of November 5 were approved as recorded. As required under Chapter 18 of the Town Code, Town Council 1 that his Department had not received any complaints about any of the ca1~ companies from the general public, and he felt that the certificates should be renewed for the present cab companies; and also advised that at least ten (10) days would berequired of-cab companies for the Police Department to check out the qualifications of an applicant for a driver's license if they were not local. Mr. Philip Sadler, as representative for the Blue and White held its annual public hearing for the purpose of determining the numb et' of public vehicles, taxicabs and for hire cars for which Certicates shad be issued for the calendar year 1974. Formal applications for the PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPLICATI013peration of twenty-four (24) taxicabs were presented to the Council. FOR 2~. TAKC- CABS Town Manager Marshall reported that Chief H. B. Childress had advised INCREASE OF 15¢ FOR THE CAB DRIVERS PER STOP Cab Company, stated that the details pertadning to the qualifications of an applicant for a driver's license was being worked out by the Chief and seemed to be very satisfacl~ory. He asked that the Certificates be renewed. Mr .. Sadler also reported to Council the difficulty in getting qualified drivers and also the fact that some adjustments must be made .in-the rate.charges. -:Because of the expense involved for repaix parts and income to the drivers, Mr .Sadler suggested an increase of at ; least 15~ for each stop=and for each Zone. He stated a.f ormal request had been made ea~rlier_and should the members. of Council have any questions, suggested that the matter be turned over to a committee for f"" ~' ~~L~--~6°~ , November 20, 1973 study. Councilman House moved that the renewal of the certificates, together with the request for a rate increase be referred to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ratcliff, and carried. Mayor Edens advised this .was the time and place for hold- ing a public hearing for the purpose of considering the adoption of an ordinance regulating Bingo Games and Raffles within the NO OBJECTIONS corporate limits, and that Council would be glad to hear anyone TO HAVING A BINGO GAME either for or against this proposal. Mr. Wright stated he was representing the Moose Lodge and that 81 is Lodge had tried to obtain permits for holding bingo games, but have been denied a permit and he was present to get full information on the matter. Town Attorney Moore advised the purpose of the public hearing was-to ascertain if the public wished to have an ordinance,-and if-so, the Ordinance Committee could act upon the proposed ordinance now in their hands for study and make whatever recommendations ~ Council at its next regular meeting. Mr. Moore further stated that, of course, no permit could be granted until an ordinance has been adopted by the Council. There were no objections to this proposal. Town Manager Marshall stated the Pulaski County Retired Senior Volunteer Program had requested a permit to play Bingo as a "fun" activity in any RSVP gathering. Mrs.. 0. M. Duncan turned over to Councilman Meadows a list containing sanitary and pollution problems within the Town, as well as a complaint relative to the factory .whistles. Councilman Vaughan reported the Recreation Committee had met, and no report could be made at this time, however, the '~ Committee did recommend certain names for vacancies on the Recreation Commission which would be taken up at a later time. Councilman House called to the attention of the members REPORT ON BOND of Council the bond referendum scheduled for Tuesday, November 27, REFERENDUM OF PAVING STREETS 1973, and stated Town Manager Marshall had some information relating to the matter. Town Manager Marshall presented a list of the streets and their location that would receive blacktopping if the referendum is successful. He stated further this would not include new curb and gutter, only repairs to the present curb and ~ T ~~ M~~'~~ November 20, 1973 gutter. He recommended that a copy of the list of streets be given to the news media and it was suggested by members of Council that the complete list of streets be carried in the Sunday issue of the Southwest Times as well as notice that a Town Hall meeting would be held in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building on Monday night, November 26th, to hear the public on the bond referendum. Mayor Edens brought to Council's attention a list of the different Committees and Commissions of the Town for which ~reappoint- ments should be made, and Councilman Vaughan recommended, and so moved, to serve on the Recreation Commission REAPPOINTMENTSon behalf of the Recreation Committee,~that Cornelia J. Dobyns (Mrs. R. ~T.) TO THE RECREATION be appointed to serve in the place of Eloise R. Vass (resigned) whose COMMISSION term of office expired January 1, 1972, for a period of three years (January 1, 1975); Bob J. Clark be reappointed for a term of three years to expire January 1, 1975; William J. Dalton to be reappointed for a term of three years (January 1, 1976), and David Hancock to serve in the place of A. L. Meadows, whose term expired January 1, 1973, to serve until January 1, 1976; and that Kaye H. Brown be appointed to serve in the place of Ralph Martin, resigned. The motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carried. Councilman House moved that H. W, Huff, Jr. as Trustee be reappointed for a three year term, to expire September 16, 1976, on REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE ,the Cemetery Trust Fund; and that W. L. Ta~'e, who had agreed to CEMETARY TRUST FUND serve in the place of C. C. Jordan, resigned, be appointed for a full term - (September 17, 1975). The motion was seconded by Councilman Vaughan, and carried. It was suggested by the Council that the Mayor appoint a nominating committee to bring in names for appointments to the remainder'. of the list, as well as names to be considered for the Housing Authority. COUNCIT,MF.N Commissioners, and the upcoming Centennial. Whereupon Mayor Edens NAMED TO NOMINATING named Councilmen S. G. Frye, Glen K. Aust and Raymond F. Ratcliff as the _, COMMITTEE Nominating Committee with Councilman Frye to act as Chairman of the Committee. ~L~~~/ ENERGY CRISIS RE: XMAS LIGHTS Mayor Edens reported he had been approached by Roy EMPLOYEES VACATION PAY November 20, 197 Mayor Edens reported letters had been received from the Governor's office relative to the energy ctisis, and stated the Town is complying with the requests from the Governor's office... ~- - - It was decided that the Christmas street decorations would be installed, eliminating tree lights in the Farks, and that the street Christmas lights would be turned on only on Friday and Saturday nights from 5:30 P. M. to 9:00 F. M. Whitaker with regards to his two-weeks vacation pay, plus three days, which he had not received when he was terminated, and asked the Town Manager to look into this matter. Councilman House stated that unless this is the policy of the Town, he would Like to discuss this. Council directed Town Manager Marshall to look into the matter and report back to the Council. 1 Town Manager Marshall reported that in answer to a recent EASEMENTS ALONG MEMORIAL DRIVE inquiry of the Highway Department to determine the condition in which the construction easements will be Left on Memorial Drive project, the Resident Engineer had advised that any areas including construction easements that are disturbed during the construction of the project will be topsoiled and seeded bef ore final acceptance is n de. 1 As had been requested by Council, Town Manager Marshall REPORT ON THE reported that as of November 15th, the total sum expended on the PEAK CREEK CLEANING PROJECT Peak Creek cleaning project amounted to $529.05 - $466.05 labor and $59.00 equipment charges. Town Manager Marshall reported that the Beautification Committee had met and selected a very attractive fountain to be FOUNTAIN IN erected in the Park opposite the Municipal Building. He further JACKSON PARK reported that the Committee had taken it upon themselves to raise additional funds for the total cost of the pool and fountain, However, the Town may be asked to appropriate some of the costs at a later date. C November 20, 1973 ~. With respect to the Town's participation in the Sister City Program, Councilman House- suggested that Ashburton, lee".u~lal&nd =be ASHBURTON, selected as .the Town of Pulaski's Sister City, a program promoting NEW 7~ALAND CHOSEN AS international understanding and exchange. This suggestion was .THE SISTER CITY agreeable to the Council. At 8:30 P. M. there being no further business, it was moved, seconded and carried that the meeting adjourn. APPROVED: -r ,. Mayor ATTEST: ~~ ~y~~~ ~1~~ ~. Clerk o the Council 1 1