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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-13Minutes of the Town Council meeting held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building: There were present: Mayor: Jeffrey S. Worrell Council: Heather L. Steele, Gregory C. East, David L. Clark, H. M. Kidd, Joseph K. Goodman, James A. Radcliffe Staff: John J. Hawley, Town Manager David Warburton, Town Attorney Dave Quesenberry, Asst. to the Town Manager Patricia Cruise, Clerk of Council Gary Roche, Police Chief John White, Economic Development Director Sherry Boyd, Finance Director Dave Hart, Parks and Facilities Director Sandra Miller, Tax Clerk Dana Bishop, Accounts Payable Clerk Suellen Palmer, Human Resource Manager Bill Pedigo, Town Engineer Bill Webb, Fire Chief Others: Lane R. Penn Marc Alan LeBlanc Janet Golden Amy Lewis Sally McCarthy Clark Payne Sandy Payne Morgan P. Welker Betty T. Quesenberry Nick Glenn Lee Spiegel Mike Williams, Press Shannon Watkins, Press Mayor Worrell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilwoman Steele led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Goodman gave the Invocation. Following roll call, Mayor Worrell welcomed the public to the meeting. The first item for consideration was a presentation by PCPC (Pulaski Community Partners Coalition). Ms. Spiegel advised that substance abuse was becoming more of a problem in our area. She provided a summary of the work being done in our area by PCPC. She asked that the Town consider supporting the county efforts to focus on reducing substance abuse and building health in Pulaski for the next three years. The next item on the agenda was a Proclamation Proclaiming April 1-7 As Local Government Education Week. Mr. Hawley advised that information had been included in the packet regarding a Proclamation for Local Government Education week. He noted that he had been in contact with Dr. Brewster regarding an activity for this April with the schools. Councilman Clark moved to accept the Proclamation Proclaiming April 1-7 As Local Government Education Week. Councilman Goodman seconded the motion and carried on voice vote. ' Next, Mayor Worrell introduced Sally McCarthy to speak about the Pulaski County Christmas Store. Page 1 of 5/April 2, 2013 atlVlSeq Lnai Sne WanieQ W el ule wQlu Vul lV ulc wnnnw uay ,cya, .. .y • •.. •. _.._~_:__a a.... a.e ,..,,,,.,,.,~~ ~ an~~s "~IllnrPP~ nrnanvation_ She noted that each child receroes pants and '. ;,. ;.i.;:.arthy thanked the Town of Pulaski employees for supporting the Christmas Store every year. She advised that she wanted to get the word out to the community regarding the Christmas Store efforts. She explained that the group was a 501 c3 volunteer organization. She noted that each child receives pants and shirt, coat or shoes and 2 items (toys, CD's, jewelry etc.) that they want for Christmas. She advised that in 2012, the store served 1,064 people. She noted that in the last several years, more grandparents have needed' help with Christmas for their grandchildren, so they held Grandparents Day. She added that in 2013, 61 of the applicants for the Christmas Store were grandparents raising 78 grandchildren. Councilman Radcliffe commented that he and his wife worked grandparents day and that it was a great experience. Mayor Worrell also commented that it was a great experience to work with the group. Tltie r~zt item on the agenda was Public Hearings. Mr. Quesenberry advised that the Hearing had been scheduled to discuss the application of Pulaski County for a rezoning of property located at 802 East Main Street from I-2, Industrial District to B-2, General Business District. He noted that the County planned to relocate the Sheriff's Department to the site. He added that the Planning Commission reviewed the request and voted to recommend to Council that the rezoning be approved. Mayor Worrell opened the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m. There being no comments, the Hearing was closed. Councilman Clark moved to prepare the necessary paperwork to rezone the property at 802 East Main Street from I-2 Industrial District to B-2, General Business District. Councilman Kidd seconded the motion and carried ot1 thefpllowing recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye David L. Clark -Aye H. M. Kidd -Aye Joseph K. Goodman -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye ii The next item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda. Councilman Kidd moved to adopt the Council minutes of February 19 and March 5, 2013 as written. Councilman Radcliffe seconded the motion and carried on voice vote. Mayor Worrell moved on to Project Updates. The first item for discussion was Dora Highway. Mr. Hawley summarized the progress at 200 Holly Street and 830 Jackson Avenue as well as others in the Dora Highway project area. He noted that 200 Holly Street might be the last unit in this project as no more applicants had come forvvard. Regarding the tornado update, Mr. Hawley summarized the progress to date on the homes in the Dora Highway CDBG project area. He noted that the pool of money was decreasing and the next units out to bid could reflect this. John White provided an overview of the Museum. He noted that Council would need to identify a fee schedule if they desired to charge an admission charge. He also noted that the Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws had not been adopted. He asked for Council to submit comments to complete these documents. He advised that a list of names to serve on the Board would be submitted to Council for their approval. He advised that he , had included in the packet suggestions for fees for the Museum for Council's review and comments. Page 2 of 5/April 2, 2013 Councilman Kidd felt the prices were too high. He suggested $4 for adults, $3 for school students and $= !; r children. Councilman Clark liked the membership opportunities suggested. Mayor Worrell felt the fees and the operating hours were something that would have to be experimented with. Councilman Goodman inquired where the project stood in regard to the budget? Mr. White replied that in regard to capital expenditures, right on target. Councilman Goodman suggested that the operating hours include at least one day during the week with evening hours. Mr. White agreed. Mayor Worrell moved on to the drop site update. Mr. Hawley advised that the Engineering department had met with the County Engineer and provided Council's responses from the March 19, 2013 Council Work Session. Additionally, they reviewed the preliminary layout. He noted that after the design was finalized, they would develop a time line for construction. The next item on the agenda was Iron Bridge Trail. Mr. Hawley advised that the request for historical impact review of this project had been submitted to the Department of Historic Resources for review. Mayor Worrell moved on to Joint Dispatch study. Mr. Hawley advised that the committee had been looking at both how the operating costs were to be split and the cost to operate. Councilman East confirmed that the cost report that would be forthcoming would have two paths to joint dispatch; one with a committee and one with purchase of services. Mr. Hawley advised that the focus had been on determining the costs to operate. The report would have costs to operate and a proposal from the group on how to split the costs. If Council at that time decided to purchase services from the County, staff would ask the County to determine that cost. Councilman East felt that purchase of services would be less expensive, based on the information already provided to Council. Mayor Worrell moved on to joint tax collection Mr. Hawley advised that letters were sent to the Planning District Commission to ask for their help in gathering information on joint tax collection. He added that Mr. Byrd of the Planning District Commission had suggested several dates to meet with all of the participants. He noted that he was waiting for confirmation from Mr. Byrd as to which date had been finalized. He hoped to give a report at the April 16, Council Work Session. Mayor Worrell moved on to Old Business. The first item was County dispatch for Pulaski Fire Department. Page 3 of 5/April 2, 2013 report. 1r. ??;wley advised that this discussion had been ongoing for a long time. He asked Fire Chief Webb to report. Chief Webb advised that he had no new information to present to Council other than the summary included in the Council packet. He added that Council had copies of emails regarding the topic. He advised that the Fire Department was ready to move forward with Council's consent. He noted that his intent was to begin on May 1, 2013. Councilman Kidd expressed support for the idea. He inquired whether Chief Web was going to have to change his radio frequencies? Chief Webb replied that frequencies would not have to be changed, but some re-programming would have to be done. r.t. Councilman Goodman asked what this change was going to cost? Chief Webb replied that so far the only cost had been a fax machine. Councilman Kidd asked whether the Chief was losing the equipment he already had? Chief Webb replied that the equipment was not going anywhere. He added that in fact, in extreme emergencies, the Fire Department could take the dispatching over. Councilman Clark moved to direct staff to prepare a letter to the Sheriffs Department requesting that they provide Dispatch services for the Town Fire Department. Councilman Kidd seconded the motion and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye David L. Clark -Aye H. M. Kidd -Aye Joseph K. Goodman -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye C Councilman Kidd told Chief Webb that he had done an exceptional job pulling this together. Mayor Worrell moved on to New Business. The first item was ABC license for the Marketplace. Mr. Hawley advised that in the past, Town Council had approved the sale of alcoholic beverages on Town property. He added that the Chamber of Commerce had indicated that they would be applying for ABC licensing for the Marketplace at the Train Station for the tastings and that they might wish to sell alcohol also. Councilman Goodman moved to support the Chamber of Commerce in their activities for the agreed upon contract for the Marketplace and support them in their pursuit of an ABC license for use on Town property at the Train Station. Councilman Kidd seconded the motion and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye David L. Clark -Aye At 8:00 p.m., Councilman Clark moved to enter into Closed Session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711 (A-3), Acquisition of real property for public use, (A-1 ), Interviews, Appointments, Personnel and (A-7), Consultation with legal counsel. Councilman Goodman seconded the motion and carried on the following recorded vote: H. M. Kidd -Aye Joseph K. Goodman -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye Page 4 of 5/April 2, 2013 Gregory C. East -Aye Joseph Ky Goodman _ AvA Heather L. Steele -Aye H. M. Kidd -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye Joseph K. Goodman -Aye David L. Clark -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye ' At 9:10 p.m., Council returned from Closed Session and adopted the Certification Resolution on motion by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Goodman and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye David L. Clark -Aye H. M. Kidd -Aye Joseph K. Goodman -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned on motion by Councilman Kidd seconded by Councilman Clark and so carried. ~2b~Z6~ Approved: ~, " Jeffrey S. Worrell, Mayor Page 5 of 5/April 2, 2013