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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-745516 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held February 19, 1974 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, Andrew L. Graham, Mason A. Vaughan, William A. House, Arthur L. Meadows, Raymond F. Ratcliff, J. L. Congrove Absent: Councilman S. G. Frye Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall ' Clerk: Gladys R: Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Visitors: Representatives from The Southwest Times, WPW Radio Station and WBLB Radio Station Approximately twelve visitors The invocation was given by Councilman Vaughan. Minutes of the regular meeting of February 5, 1974 were approved as recorded. Mr. Abell of Dora Highway inquired about flood insurance and if property owners are now covered, and was advised that the Town had taken all legal steps necessary for property owners to be eligible fbr flood insurance and it was entirely up to the property owners to secure whatever flood insurance they so desire from an insurance agent writing this type insurance. Town Manager Marshall also advised that all of the brush from the REPORT ON THE trestle on Peak Creek had been cut and as soon as weather permits, PEAK CREEK CLEANING JOB a chipper would be used to chip up this brush; and that this would take care of cleaning the creek to the corporate limits. He stated the cost of cleaning Peak Creek todate amounted to $2976.65 which had been charged to Revenue Sharing Funds. Later in the meeting flood insurance was again discussed and Councilman House recommended that the Town Manager make available to the news media inf ormation in order that property owners would be aware of the responsibility for obtaining flood insurance. Bill Byrd of the Explorers appeared bef ore Council with other members of the organization, and thanked the Council for giving permission to them to ride in the police patrol cars and observe. Februar A3" 1974 ~~~ y REQUEST FOR SEWER Fred Jackson stated he was present relative to a sanitary LINE sewer line which he had requested, but he understood from Town Manager Marshall that the details had now been completed and work can now be started on the construction of the line. Councilman Graham reported that the Utilities Committee and Town Manager Marshall had met with Mr. Conrad Dodl of Wiley & Wilson with regards to the Town's contract with the Firm of Wiley & Wilson for an expansion study for the water filtration plant from three million gallons per day to four and one-half million gallons per day, and the question has now come up as to whether the Town should WORK SESSION TO CONSIDER THE consider going to a six million gallon per day capacity instead of WATER FILTRATION PLANT STUDY the four and one-half. Mr. Graham stated it was felt that all members of the Council should be consulted on this inasmuch as a considerable amount of money would be involved. Mr. Graham suggested that Council hold a work session on Tuesday, February 26th at 5 P M. to discuss the matter further: Council was in agreement on the time. and date.. Councilman Congrove reported that wording of Section B of the SECTION B OF THE Taxicab ardinance has been under consideration by the Ordinance TAXICAB ORDINANCE STILL UNDER STUDY Committee, and that Town Attorney Moore would have the ordinance t at the next meeting of Council for Council's consideration. Councilman House stated he had no report to make; however, he hoped that everything was being done with ref erence to the Bond Issue DISCUSSION RE: THE STREET proceedings for street improvements in order that these improvements BOND ISSUE could be made during the summer months of .1974. He stated the streets were in pretty bad shape and he only wanted to be sure that everythiing was being done, and moved that it be carried on the agenda for furthler discussion by; Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Vaughan, and carried. I Town Attorney Moore explained to Council the necessity of incorporating into an ordinance all the aspects of collecting delinquent TOWN ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN taxes, plus penalty and interest, as well as designating the date upon ORDINANCE RE: DELIQUENT which taxes become delinquent, and on motion of Councilman House, TAXES seconded. bq..Councilman•~Ratcli€f, and.carrfed, Town Attorney Moore wail directed to prepare such an ordinance for Council's consideration and adoption..-. -~<_ , ~~~~ RESOLUTION RE: THE SECOND PHASE OF THE MEMORIAL DRIVE PROJECT February 19, 1974 Town Manager Marshall reported that it was necessary for the Council to adopt a resolution relative to the Second Phase of the construction of Memorial Drive in which the Town of Pulaski assumes the responsibility for making arrangements for the adjustment and/or relocation of certain utilities and for the installation of new utilities by the Town of Pulaski, Appala- Chian Power Company and The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia, with the .funds for construction costs of said project to be based upon participation by the Department of Highways and the Town of Pulaski on a 85/15 per cent formula. On motion of Councilman Vaughan, seconded by Councilman Meadows, and carried on the following vote, the following Resolution was adopted: Mason A. Vaughan - aye Glen K. Aust - aye Andrew L. Graham - abstainedWilliam A. House - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Raymond F. Ratcliff- aye S. G. Frye - absent J. L. Congrove - aye RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Department of Highways of the Commonwealth of Virginia has .established a project for the construction of a roadway or street from 0.003 Mi. E. INT. Peppers Ferry to intersection of Bob White Boulevard (Route L1), designated "Town of Pulaski, Highway Project U000-125-i0I, C-502"; and WHEREAS, the funds for construction costs of said project are based upon participation by the Department of Highways and the Town of Pulaski on an 85/15 percent formula; and WHEREAS, the Department of Highways is ready to proceed in the near future with the Letting of contracts and has requested that the Town of Pulaski assume responsibility for making arrangements for the adjust- ment and/or relocation ofcertain utilities and for the installation of new utilities; and WHEREAS, the said utilities affected are identified as follows: Utility Owner Town of Pulaski Appalachian Power Co. The Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. of Va. Type of Facility Water & Sanitary Sewer Lines Power Communication NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on this 19th day of February, 1974, that: (1) The Town has received from the Department of Highways contracts involving adjustment, relocation or installation of new facilities by the Appalachian Power Company and the Chesapeake and Potomae Telephone Company of Virginia, and does hereby certify that it has this day caused to be executed the contracts and will return.+same forthwith to the Department of Highways for execution by the respective utilities. 0 ~i 519 February 19, 1974 (2) The Town certified that it is Milling to 'cooperate with the Department of Highways and the contractor in any and all ways possible in order to RESOLUTION RE: insure that the adjustment; relocation or installation THE SECCND of utilities will not in any way interfere with or cause PHASE OF THE delays to the contractor and the construction of the MEMORIAL DRIVE project. PROJECT (3) The Town hereby agrees to be responsible in the same proportion of its participatian 'in the project for any justifiable claims if timely made in writing from the contractor for damages caused by delays or interf erence caused by the Town failing to do all that is required to do in the way of ad}ustment, relocation and installation of utilities and for which it could lawfully be held liable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council that the Town Manager and the Clerk execute on the part of the Town those two agreements, one with Appalachian Power Company and one with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia for the adjustment and/or relocation and install- ation of the respective facilities for which said utility companies are responsible, and agree upon in said contract, and that the necessary copies be returned to the Department of Highways for execution by other necessary parties. Town Manager Marshall reported that as had been instructed, Mr. Clem Milstead had been contacted and asked to respond in writing as to who would be occupying"the' trailer.f or which Mr: Milstead had APPLICATION recently filed an:~pplication; and according too the i:nf~ormation con- FOR MOBILE HOME ON tained in Mr. MiLstead'-s letter and; in v~ieaa of the Council not having i PIERCE AVE. DENIED the past issued trailer permits for rental purposes, Town Manager Marsh recommended-that~the permit be denied. Councilanan.Aonse.moved that the n all "recommendation of the Town Manager be accepted, which motion was seconded by Couneilma,n Vaughan,~and carried. Town Manager Marshall further reported that applications had been rece'ived'~f'rom'Ja~lnes E. 'Ault and Warren C. Matherly for the TAXICAB Certificate of Public Convenience and NeYcessity issued to Dennis Ratcliffe. CERTIFICATE REF: TO There followed discussion concerning whether it was a~matter of trans- ORDINANCE COMMITTEE ferring the Certificate, or re-issuing the Certificate approved for Mr. Ratcliffe, and on motion of Councilman Ratcliff, seconded by Councilman Meadows, and carried, the matter was referred to the Ordinance Committee for report to Council. Town Manager Marshall reported that the Town had received an inquiry as to the willingness of the Town to supply water and treat sewage from a residential area to be developed beyond the two mile limit'.. of the present water and sewer contracts existing between the Town of 552U WATER & SEWAGE TREATMENT BEYOND THE TOWN LIMITS MORE CEMETARY PLOTS & CEMETERY FINANCING RAISE FOR COUNCILMEN & MAYOR February 19, 1974 Pulaski and Pulaski County. He stated further that the inquiry recited- there.:would b~e approxirnaae1~y 2~5 equva1ent home sites and a figur~.of ap'praximately 36;000 gallons per day- of water would be the requix°emant along with approximately 40' of that being sewage treatment requirements. Mr. Marshall also stated that under the terms; of the contract Gounc~l could indicate. its willingness as long as -,the proposal is a part of-.the original contract that the request would he acceptable;. ~Inasrnuch as this. was the first request of this nature under the existing contracts, it was felt that the Town Attorney and Town. Manager should.,-work out the legal detaia,s, and :Councilman Meadows moved that any correspondence of same _sh~oul_d ;be _~ith tl~e F~l$ski; County, Board of Supervisors . The motion was seconded by Councit,m~n-Uaughan,.and carried. Councilman Meadows-reported he had received inquiries relati*a~e to providing more .grave spaces at Pinehurst Cemetery. Mr. Marshall ad~rised~that-work would~~be programmed assoon as the weather permits.~~There~was discussion also by. Council relative to Perpetual Care for the Cemeteries. Councilman Vaughan moved that the Tcuan Manager furnish up to date data regarding cemetery financing, etc., and that it be carried an the agenda for the next meeting, :of Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. '. Councilman Vaughan moved that the proper-legal proceedings be taken to consider a raise for Councilmen and Mayor for the Town of Pulaski. The motion was seconded by Councilman~Graham, and carried. At 8:05 P. M. Councilman Vaughan moved that the meeting be adjourned... The motion was seconded. by Councilman,.Graham, and carried. ATTES ~1 ,~ `~ ~ ~~ Clerk of C ncil APPROVED: ~- Mayor