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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-74521 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held March 5, 1974, at 4:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor C. Robert Edens, presiding. Councilmen: Vice-Mayor S. G. Frye, Mason A. Vaughan, Arthur L. Meadows, William A. House, Glen K. Aust,' A. L. Graham, Raymond F. Ratcliff, J. L. Congrove Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Acting CLerk: Wendy S. Austin Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Visitors: Jane Graham, WPW Reporter Blair Brockmeyer, WBLB Reporter Becky Munroe, Southwest Rimes Reporter Several citizens The meeting was brought to order by Mayor Edens, and the invocation was given by Mr. Frye. A motion was made by Mr. Vaughan, and seconded by'Mr. Frye, that Mrs.. Wendy Austin be appointed Acting Clerk of the Council. Motion carried. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 19, 1974 were approved as recorded. Mayor Edens welcomed the visitors and stated that the Council would be glad to hear anyone present on matters that they wished to bring bef ore the Council. Mr. Eddie Linville commented on the fine work by the Town in REPORT ON channelling Peak Creek; however, he stated that he, and several ~, PEAK CREEK other citizens, would like to see the buildings in that area removed!., because people were using that area for parking and drinking. Mr. Marshall stated that Council knew who owned the buildings, and that the question was a matter of condemnation or whatever steps Council 'i wished to take. Mr. Aust mentioned that a lady had called him about) this matter, and that he had talked to Police Chief Childress about patrolling the area much more heavily. A motion was made by Mr. Aust to have this matter turned over to the Land and Buildings Committee.; Motion was seconded by Mr. Vaughan, and carried. Mr. Frost, who lives in an apartment at 135 West Main Street, COMPLAINT reported to the Council that some people in the garage below him madle RE: NOISE ON W. MAIN STREET a lot of noise with motorcycles at night, and were depriving him and his family of sleep. He stated that he had talked to Chief Childress 5522 March 5, 1974 about the matter, but.. that Mrs. Childress could do nothing unless he saw these people in action. He had also talked with Mrs, Frost, owner of the garage,, who said she. would talk to the renter about,it. Mr. Marshall stated -that he would be glad to take this matter up, and that,he be ieved there was something that could be .done as far as Legal ordinances. He would also talk to Chief Childress in regard to anti-noise type laws. Mr. Linville inquired relative to having a street light placed near his home on Melbourne Street, because of cars being hidden between the buildings in this area. He inf ormed APPLICATION FOR STREET LIGHT the Council that there was already a pole there. Mayor Edens advised him to get the number from the pole and to get a letter with the signatures of all the residents in that area as to whether or not they want the light. This letter was to be submitted to Mr. Marshall. Mr. Linville also mentioned that he would like to get more police patrol in that area. Mr .Graham reported that the Utilities Committee had a work session concerning Wiley and Wilson's plans and specifications DECIDED TO INCREASE THE and discussed whether or not the Town should go to a 6 million WATER AT FILTER PLANT gallon-a-day filter plant or 4~ million gallon-a-day, or some- TO 42 mILLION GALS A DAY where between the two. It was the opinion of the committee that they proceed with the 4~ million gallon-a-day as originally planned.. Mr. Meadows commended Mr. Marshall and the Town crews on the work done in Kersey Bottom. of Mr. House inf ormed the Council/a conversation he had with Mr. Moore and Mr. Marshall about the bond issue and the streets. He stated that Mr. Marshall would have more on this subject later in the meeting. Mr. Marshall advised that a committee had been appointed REPORT ON VACATION to work on a vacation policy for Town employees. Mr. Marshall POLICY asked that this committee continue working with him until this is completed. 5 March 5, 1974 Mr. Graham asked about getting an up-to-date report on the cost of the street upgrading program. Mr. Marshall gave some figures; on this, but did not have the complete inf ormation needed. Mr. Ratcliff stated that he thought they ought to dispose of WHITE MOTOR the White Motor Company treatment. matter that was referred to the TO CONNECT TO TOWNS SEFTER Utilities Committee. Mr. Moore advised that authorization for approvatl was needed, and also to have it signed. This was to permit the White'; Motor Company to connect to the Town",s sewer system. Also, the Count}i and Town must both sign this agreement. Mr. Congrove advised that an amendment to the Taxi Rate Ordinance be approved. Mr. Moore read this amendment, which raised the rate from L0~ to 25G when a zone is crossed. It was stated that AMENDMENT TO THE TAXICAB this amendment was originally agreed to, but when the ordinance was ORDINANCE • written, this was not included. Dn motion of Mr. Congrove, seconded , by Mr. Vaughan, the following amendment to the Taxi Rate Ordinance wad adopted AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND RE-ENACT, AS AMENDED, SECTION 26-6.1, SUB-SEC. (b) OF CHAPTER 26, TAXICAB AND OTHER VEHICLES FOR ; HIR E BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on this 5th day of February, 1974, that,: Sec. 26-6.1 Same - - Schedule within Town. (b) When both the embarkation point and destination point are in zones other than Zone 1, and in traveling from the embarkation point, to the destination point, it is reasonably expedient from the standpoint of time, distance and street layout or condition to travel from the embarkation point back through Zone I, an additional charge of twenty-five (25) cents sha1L be made for each zone traveled into between Zone 1 ar~d the destination point. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage. Adopted this 5th day of March, 1974. TAXICAB CERTIFICATE Mr. Congrove hrought up the matter of a Certificate of Public GRANTED Convenience and Necessity. He stated that the Ordinance Committee '. had discussed this at length, and moved that the certificate originally granted.°to Mr.~Ratcliff be: granted to Mr: Matherly. Motion ~~~ March 5, 1974 was seconded by Mr. Ratcliff, and carried. It was decided, on the following recorded vote, that there be a public hearing on March 19, 1974, to determine whether or not an additional certificate should be issued. Andrew L. Graham - aye William A. House - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye Raymond F.Ratcliff - aye S. G. Frye - aye J. L. Congrove - aye Glen K. Aust - abstained Mason A. Vaughan - aye Mr. Vaughan moved that the day of May 7, 1974, Council COUNCIL MEETING CHANGED TO meeting be changed to May 6, 1974, as May 7, 1974 was Election Day. MAY 6, 1974 Motion was seconded by Mr . Meadows, and carried. Mayor Edens inquired as to whether the Town had INQUIRY RE: ORDINANCES TO sufficient ordinances to cover theft of gasoline, and also what COVER THEFT OF GASOLINE the penalty was for this crime. Mr. Moore answered that we did. Mr. Graham inquired of Mr. Moore relative to salaries of Councilmen. Mr. Moore agreed to talk with the Chairman of the Finance Committee about this matter bef ore April I. Mr. Marshall advised, in regard to the blacktopping pro- ject, that the specifications would be written and the project REPORT RE: advertised by the end of the week. He stated that he would be SALE OF BONDS FOR in touch with the State Treasurer to find out what inf ormation PAVING PROJECT was needed on the sale of bonds. There was discussion as to having inspectors from the State Highway Department at the plant and on the site when the application is being made. Mr. Marshall stated that the Town was attempting to write its specifications to conf orm to those of the Highway Department, so there would be no question about it. Mr. Marshall advised that he is d a letter from Mr. Watson REPORT RE: SISTER CITY in Ashburton, New Zealand, and that there were several PROGRAM similarities in our town and the town of Ashburton, and they seemed happy about the Sizter City proposal. Mr. Marshall gave a report.on the meeting he had with REPORT ON GASOLINE Senator George Barnes and Delegate Jefferson Stafford on SITUATION Thursday, February 28, 1974, He stated that they were keenly aware of the gasoline situation,. and they are doing everything they can. r March 5, 1974 ~~~ Mr. Marshall brought up the subject of cemeteries, and advised' that he had had a meeting with the engineer urging him to get on with the specifications. Hopes to have this project moving by the end of tKe REPORT ON CEMETERY month. Public Works, he stated, can still do some clearing and grubbing PROJECT at this time. Mr. Marshall gave some figures as to the cemetery funds .l He durther explained that the only thing that can be used of this mone)f from the Cemetery Trust Fund is the interest thereon. Mr. Marshall reported that the moving over of the channel of REPORT ON PEAK CREEK Peak Creek in the area of the radio station (WPW) would be taken care, PROJECT of by the rublic Works Department. This relocation would be on Town owned property and should help the creek flow through that area. Mr. Marshall advised that the Housing Authority would like to PLANNED MEETING WITH THE meet with the Council in an informal meeting to discuss areas that HOUSING AUTHORITY should be looked at. The meeting was set for Tuesday, March 26, 1974,; at 7:30 P. M. It was mentionedcthat there would be a Municipal League PLAN MUNICIPAL meeting on September 22, 23, and 24. Mr. Marshall was advised to LEAGUE MEETING get tentative reservations for all the Council members. Mr. House asked about the progress of the street paving project. Mr. Marshall advised that they would be aksing for bids by the end of the week, and that they were scheduled to come back in three weeks. REPORT ON THE STREET A question was raised as to when the contractor would require payment,; PAVING PROJECT RE: BIDS & .and it was stated that they would probably want half payment when FINANCES half of the project was completed, and the rest upon completion of the other half. Mr. Graham made a,motion that the Finance Committee work with,Mr. Moore and Mr. Marshall on this. Motion was seconded by Mr. Congrove, and carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 P. M. on a motion made by Mr. Frye; and seconded by Mr. Meadows. APPROVED: ~ - ~~~~~ Mayor ATTEST: •, ._ , /, ~% Acting Clerk~of ouncl