HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-16Minutes of the Town Council meeting held Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of
the Municipal Building.
There were present:
Mayor: Absent
Council: Heather L. Steele, Gregory C. East, David L. Clark, H. M. Kidd, James A. Radcliffe,
Lane R. Penn
Staff: Shawn M. Utt, Town Manager
Nichole Hair, Deputy Town Manager
David Warburton, Town Attorney
Patricia Cruise, Clerk of Council
David Quesenberry, Assistant to the Town Manager
Bill Pedigo, Town Engineer
Rebecca Reece, Acting Finance Director
John White, Economic Development Director
Gary Roche, Police Chief
Brenda Shelton, Administrative Secretary
Others: Richard Meadows Maria Haas
Joseph K. Goodman
Patrick Burton Morgan Welker
Clark Payne
Linda Hall Kevin Meyer
Kathy Sealander
Nick Glenn Terry Hale, Sr.
Lynn Adams, Press
Mike Williams, Press
Vice -Mayor East called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councilman Radcliffe led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Clark gave the Invocation.
Following Council roll call, Vice -Mayor East asked for the Planning Commission roll call.
Vice -Mayor East advised that the first item on the agenda was a joint meeting with the Town of Pulaski
Planning Commission to discuss adoption of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. He introduced Patrick Burton,
from the Regional Commission to deliver a presentation.
Mr. Burton gave an overview of the Draft Comprehensive Plan. He advised that that the document served as a
general guide for future land use. He listed the goals and objectives in the document.
At 7:15 p.m., Vice -Mayor East and Planning Commission Chairman Kevin Myer opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments, the Hearing was closed.
At this point, the Planning Commission left the room to discuss the adoption of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan.
Vice -Mayor East moved on to audit presentation by Deanna Cox of Robinson, Farmer and Cox.
Ms. Cox introduced herself to Council. She advised that the Town had received an unmodified opinion which
was a good outcome. She reviewed some of the items from the audit for Council.
Vice -Mayor East thanked Ms. Cox for her presentation.
Since the Planning Commission had returned from their consideration of the draft Comprehensive Plan, Vice -
Mayor East asked for their recommendation.
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Mr. Meyer advised that the Planning Commission recommended Council's adoption of the Comprehensive
Plan as presented at the meeting.
Councilman Clark moved to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation to adopt the 2016
Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Penn seconded the motion and carried on the following recorded vote:
Heather L. Steele - Aye H. M. Kidd - Aye
Gregory C. East - Aye James A. Radcliffe - Aye
David L. Clark - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye
The next item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda.
Councilman Kidd moved to adopt the January 5, 2016 Town Council minutes as written. Councilman Clark
seconded the motion and carried on voice vote.
Vice Mayor East moved on to the Project Updates.
Mr. Utt reviewed the Project Review Chart including that the new credit card machines were up and running
smoothly. He added that the "pin" pads for the debit cards had been ordered and should be installed soon.
Regarding the FY17 budget, he advised that the budget documents had been distributed to Department Heads
and were due back by February 5th for review. He related that there was an opportunity to apply for a DHCD
Innovation grant to expand the fiber in the downtown area as well as a federal funding opportunity to help
communities take advantage of new or existing broadband service to create walkable, connected,
economically vibrant main streets and small town neighborhoods. He advised that the interior renovations for
the Senior Center had begun and were making good progress. He advised that the new website was up and
running.
Vice -Mayor East moved on to Old Business. He advised that Resolution 2016-05, Appointment of Zoning
Administrator completed action of Council.
Councilman Clark moved to adopt Resolution 2016-05, Appointment of Zoning Administrator as written.
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
James A. Radcliffe - Aye
Lane R. Penn - Aye
The next item on the agenda was New Business and the FY 17 draft Budget Calendar.
Mr. Utt advised that the proposed budget calendar had been included in the packet. He added that the budget
work sessions were scheduled to begin on March 8. He reviewed the calendar and confirmed that the meeting
time would be 6:00 p.m.
Councilman Clark moved to adopt the proposed budget calendar as amended to include the time of 6:00 p.m.
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
James A. Radcliffe - Aye
Lane R. Penn - Aye
At 7:48 p.m., Councilman Clark moved to enter into Closed Session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711 (A-1 and
A-3), discussion for consideration of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance,
demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of public officers, appointees or employees, regarding the Town
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Attorney contract and (A-3) discussion for consideration of the disposition or acquisition of publicly held
property regarding Pulaski Business Park property. Councilwoman Steele seconded the motion and carried on
the following recorded vote:
Heather L. Steele - Aye H. M. Kidd - Aye
Gregory C. East - Aye James A. Radcliffe � - Aye
David L. Clark - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye
At 8:10, Council returned from Closed Session and adopted the Certification Resolution on motion by
Councilman Kidd, seconded by Councilwoman Steele and adopted on the following recorded voe:
Heather L. Steele
- Aye
Gregory C. East
- Aye
David L. Clark
- Aye
H. M. Kidd - Aye
James A. Radcliffe - Aye
Lane R. Penn - Aye
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned on motion by Councilman Kidd, seconded by
Councilman Clark and carried on voice vote.
Approved:
Gre ry . East, Vice -Mayor
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