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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-745526 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held March 19, 1974, at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor C. Robert Edens, presiding. Councilmen: Mason A. Vaughan,,Andrew L. Graham, Arthur L. Meadows, Glen K. Aust, William A. House, Raymond F. Ratcliff J. L. Congrove Absent: Vice-Mayor S. G. Frye, Town Attorney Garnett S. Moore Also present: Town Manager: J. E.~Mar-shall Acting Clerk: Wendy S. Austin Visitors: Becky Munroe, Southwest Times reporter Several citizens The meeting was called to order by Mayor Edens, and the invocation was given by Councilman Meadows. Two corrections were made to the minutes of the previous Council meeting held March 5, 1974, and then the minutes were approved as corrected. Mayor Edens stated that this was the appointed time for the Public Hearing. to determine whether or not a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity should be issued to Mr. James Aust, owner of Jim Dandy Gulf. Mr. Aust had applied for one cab. Mr. Marshall gave some figures on a report made by the Chief of Police on an inspection that was made of all cabs, TAXICAB and the number of cabs in operation.- Mr. Phil Sadler, represent- CERTIFICATE DENIED TO ing Blue and White Cabs, speaking for the present holders of MR. JAMES ' AUST certificates, stated that he 'opposed the application of- Mr. Aust for one cab. He explained that he did not"see a need for an additional cab at this time, and that Mr. Aunt-should wait until December to apply for a certificate. Mr. Sadler presented a petition signed by several merchants in the Town, which stated that they are pleased with the service of Blue and White Cabs, Inc. is rendering the Town. Mr. Aust stated that he thought there was a need for cab service in the east end of Town, and that he did not feel REQUEST. FOR his operating one cab would. be a hindrance to the Town. There was much discussion both in favor of and in opposition to the March 19 , 1974 ~Y~~ REQUEST FOR issuance of this certificate, after which Mr. Graham moved that TAXICAB REF: the certificate be awarded to Mr. Aust. For lack of a second, the TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE motion died. Mr. Ratcliff then made a motion that this matter be referred back tb"the Drdinance~Committee for further study. Motion was seconded by Mr. Meadows, and carried on the following recorded vote: Mason A: Vaughan - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Arthur L. Meadows - aye William A. House - aye Raymond F. Ratcliff - aye J. L. Congrove - aye Glen K. Aust -abstained S. G. Frye - absent Mr. Eddie Linville inquired relative to the dilapidated buildings in Kersey Bottom. Mayor Edens stated that, to his knowledge all of these buildings had been condemned. Mr. Ratcliff advised that the Land and Buildings Committee had a meeting and had viewed these buildings. It was recommended that the .matter be Left to the Fire REPORT ON Chief and the Health Department to determine whether or not the CONDEMNED BUILDINGS buildings were afire or health hazard, and recommendations be made IN KERSEY BOTTOM to the Town Manager concerning same. Mr. Graham suggested that ° Council have a work session to find out what action can be taken on these buildings. Mr. House stated that he thought this was a police matter rather than a building problem, and that he did not believe there was any Legal way'to remove a building because it is an eyesore. fi REQUEST FOR FUNDS Mr. Burton presented a financial statement to the Council, and': FOR. AN AMBULANCE REF: TO FINANCE requested that funds be appropriated to the Rescue Squad to purchase COMMITTEE . a new ambulance. Mr. House moved that this be ref erred to the Finance Committee. Mr. Meadows seconded the motion, and it carried. Mr. Marshall reported for .the Retirement Committee on a request REQUEST FOR received from Mr. Pete Worrell, who has asked for retirement benefits RETIREMENT- but would like to continue working for the Town. He was scheduled BENEFITS WHILE WORKING FROM to begin receiving retirement benefits on May 1, 1974. It was the AN EMPLOYEE REF: TO recommendation of the Committee that he continue to work. Mr. House RETIREMENT COMMITTEE moved that the matter be referred back to the Retirement Committee for' further study. Motion was seconded by Mr. Meadows, and carried. V~~~ March 19, 1974 Mr. Graham reported that about three weeks ago, REQUEST FOR TRASH SCREEN BY FILTER PLANT Council had a work session in which they discussed the need of a revolving-trash screen at-the Raw Water Pumping Station on Peak Creek. Motion was made by Mr. Graham that Mr. Marshall, together with Mr. Dodl, obtain some preliminary plans for this to be a part of the plans on Plant Expansion. Motion was seconded by Mr. Ratcliff, and carried. REPORT ON WATER Mr. Graham further reported that communications were TREATMENT PLANT READY IN 3 WEEKS received from Mr. Dodl and that preliminary plans on the Water Treatment Plant should be finished within three weeks, and also that inf ormation on water cost should be received by the end of April. _ Mr. House suggested the possibility of having a COUNCILMEN & recommendation from the Council concerning salaries of Councilmen MAYOR RECEIVE SALARY RAISE and Mayor. After discussion as to procedure, a motion was made by Mr. House that Councilmen's salaries be increased to $100.00 a month, effective July L, 1976. Motion was seconded by Mr. Vaughan, and carried on the following recorded vote: Mason A. Vaughan - aye Arthux L. Meadows - aye Raymond F.Ratcliff- aye Glen K. Aust - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye William A. House - aye J , L . Congrove - aye S. G.Frye - absent Mr. House reported that the Finance Committee had a meeting with Mr. Marshall and Mr. Moore concerning the blacktopping project. Mr. Marshall advised that he had talked with a REPORT RE: THE BLACKTOPPING representative of Moody's Investors, a company that rates PROJECT municipal securities, and asked them to supply a list of the inf ormation it would need in order to establish a credit rating. They indicated that it would take ;five or six working days, and that the rating should be received by the end of: the week. There was discussion as to the increase in the .price of asphalt, which is almost double what it was in the spring of 1973, and the difficulty of the contractor in getting a gasoline allotment. There was also discussion as to an escalation provision in the contract. Mr. House commented that the Finance i~ M ' ~~ h arc 19 , 1974 Committee had looked into the possibility of short-term financing, in the event that we need money bef ore the bonds are sold. It was decided that there would~be a recommendation made to the Council when necessary. i Mr. Ratcliff, speaking for the Land and Buildings Committee, reported that the Committee has been reviewing possible sites for a fire sub-station in the east end of Pulaski. He further reported that they found a site on Newbern Road that was highly recommended by the Fire Chief, and was viewed by the Committee. Mr. Ratcliff moved that FUNDS ALLOCATEDthe Town exercise the option they have on the Gemmell property, that TO PURCHASE PROPERTY FOR . the proper papers be prepared for the Mayor's signature, and that the THE FIRE SUB STATION Town Attorney prepare the proper certificate for the deed of con- v~eyance, further, that the amount of $23,000.00 be appropriated from the Revenue Sharing Fund to pay for the property. Motion was seconded; ' by Mr. Vaughan, and carried on the following recorded vote: Mason A. Vaughan - aye Andrew L. Graham - aye Arthur L. Meadows. -.,.aye William A. .House - aye Raymond F. Ratcliff- aye J. L. Congrove - aye Glen K.:Aust - aye S. G. Frye - absent Mayor .Edens received a.:letter from Ashburton, New Zealand, REPORT OF which he re9.d to the Council,. in regard to the Sister City aff.iliati n, SISTER CITY PROGRAM and that they agreed with the idea.. Motion was made by Mr. Vaughan halt proper resolutions be drawn for the Council, a copy of which would be sent to Ashburton. Motion was seconded by M.r. Graham, and carried. Mr. Marshall reported that in April, May, or June a petition was received from the residents of Highland Terrace requesting in- stallation of a sanitary .sewer line.: He advised that plans have REQUEST FOR SEWER LINE been prepared and that the estimated cost. of the project developed. AT HIGHLAND ', TERRACE Since the original funds for line extensions were used. to pay for the sewage treatment plant expansion study, or part thereof, by reason of a grant be applied for, funds are not available in the sewer fund; however, he suggested that Revenue Sharing Funds may be used. Motion was made by Mr. Graham that this be put on the agenda and that the Finance Committee prepare a report. and carried. Motion was seconded by Mr. Ratcliff, ~~ 5530 March'19, 1974 Mayor Edens also had a letter from the Mayor of Radf ord dealing with the Manpower Program. The letter stated that each locality has prepared a resolution expressing a desire to be a sponsor LOCALLY f or the Manpower Program in the New River Valley District. Mr. House ADMINISTRATED '" MENPO~ recommended that a telegram be sent to Governor Mills Godwin stat- PROGRAM r ing that the Town of Pulaski is in favor of a locally administered program, and moved accordingly. Motion was seconded by Mr. Vaughan, and carried. Mr. Marshall advised that he had received an application APPLICATION FOR to place a mobile home at 20 Fayette_Street, and recommended that A MOBILE HOME ON FAXETTE the normal procedure be followed. Motion was made by Mr. Vaughan STREET that the Manager's recommendation be followed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Meadows, and carried. Mr. Marshall stated that a recommendation had been received ~~ . AMENDMENTS TO from the Fire Chief about certain amendements to the contract, and CONTRACT REF: TO FIRE CHIEF recommended that this be referred to the Safety Committee, Town & SAFETY COMMITTEE Manager, and the Fire Chief f ~ further-study. Motion was made by Mr. Graham, seconded by Mr. 'Ratcliff, and carried. • ~ At .9 :00 P. M.._Mr.. House moved, seconded~by Mr. Meadows, that the Council go into executive session to discuss a personnel and real estate problem. - At-9:20 F. M. Mr. Vaughan moved that Council return to regular session. Motion was seconded by Mr. House, and carried. At 9.2I P. M.-Mayor Edens declared that.C.ouncil was in regular-session and asked~if:,there.was further-business to come bef ore the Council. There being pones Mr. Graham moved that Council-be adjourned. Motion-was seconded~by Mr. Meadows; and carried. ~ _ _ ,. _ .. AEPROVEII: ..//_~ ATTEST: Mayor ,. ,. . ~ .~. Acting Cler of Council