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Home My WebLink About01-05-10Minutes of the Town Council Meeting held January 5, 2010 at 7:00 p:m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 42 First Street, NW. There were present: Mayor Jeffrey S. Worrell Council: David L. Clark, Larry G. Clevinger, II, H. M. Kidd, Robert A. Bopp, Morgan P. Welker Absent: Joel. B. Burchett, Jr. Staff: John J. Hawley, Town Manager Patricia Cruise, Clerk of Council David Quesenberry, Asst. to the Town Manager Sherry Boyd, Finance Director Dave Hart, Parks and Facilities Director Gary Roche, Police Chief John White, Economic Development Director R. D. Warburton, Town Attorney Others: -Clark Payne Joseph K. Goodman Charlene Arrington .Judy Johnson Amy Lewis Dan Andraske Tracy Harriman Rickey Flinchum Donna Richardson Janie Hurd Akers Melinda Williams, Press Mike Williams, Press Mayor Worrell.called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Welker led the Pledge of Allegiance and Mayor Worrell gave the Invocation. Following roll call, Mayor Worrell asked for a moment of silence in honor of two former employees who had passed away, Ruth Harrell, former Clerk of Council and Leroy Penn. The next item on the agenda was a Public Hearing for a rezoning request. David Quesenberiy advised that the request was to rezone property at 206 Magnox Drive from RO to B-3 Central Business District. Mr. Quesenberry provided a summary and advised "that the Planning Commission recommended that the rezoning not be granted, but that a retail store be considered.as a special exception under the Residential Office District regulations. Mayor Worrell opened the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m. Clark Payne advised that he had no objection to locating a convenience storethere, but he was concerned what would happen to that area should the store close. He felt that the Planning Commission recommendation would protect the area and should be adopted. Bishop Judy Johnson, the applicant, advised that she planned a small country store, with no tobaccoor alcohol being served. She planned to use two lots behind the store for parking. Evangelist Charlene Harrington spoke in favor of the request. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:18 p.m. Following extensive discussion, Councilman Welker moved to approve the rezoning request as originally requested and directed staff to prepare the proper paperwork. Councilman Clevinger seconded the motion and it carried on the following recorded vote: January 5, 201-0/Page 1 of 3 David L. Clark - AYe Joel B. Rurchett, Jr, - Absent Larry G. -Clevenger, Q - Aye Robert A. Bopp - Aye H. M. Kidd - Aye Morgan P. Welker - Aye Mayor Worrell moved on to Public Comment period. Tracy Harriman spoke in favor of converting Main Street to a two way. street. However, she was not in favor of installing a roundabout. She felt it was too expensive. Clark Payne spoke in favor of converting MainStreet to.a two way street. He expressed concern for installing a roundabout or a complete structural change at this time due to the current economy. Next, Rickey Flinchum addressed Council regarding inoperable vehicles. He had two vehicles at his property that needed some work. He had been notified by the Town of the Ordinance regarding inoperable vehicles and had one week to remove them from his property. He requested an extension due to the weather. Mayor Worrell directed Mr. Flinchum to meet with the Town Manager about his request. The next item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda. Councilman Clark moved to adopt the Consent Agenda, consisting of the Council Minutes of December 1, 2009 as written. The motion was seconded -by Councilman Clevinger and carried on voice vote. Mayor Worrell moved on to Project Update. Mr.. Hawley advised that staff had been directed to draw up a draft survey for two way traffic for the Councirs review. This document had been included in the Council packet. Following discussion, the consensus of Council was that the second draft survey included in the packet be hand delivered to businesses on Main Street by staff before the next Council meeting. Once Council sees the result of those -surveys, they could direct the staff to send surveys out with the water bill -if they wished. The next item on the agenda was Old Business. The first 4tem was Resolution 2010-01, Appointment to Pulaski Redevelopment & Housing Authority (PR&HA). Mayor Worrell advised that originally, Robert Strenz had agreed to be appointed to the PR&HA and a Resolution prepared for Council's review. Subsequently, Mr. Strenz had to withdraw his name, from consideration. In the meantime, Joseph Goodman contacted the Town Manager's office and expressed interest in serving on -the PR&HA. Staff prepared the revised Resolution for Council's consideration: Councilman Clark moved to adopt Resolution 2010-01, appointing Joseph K. Goodman to the Pulaski Redevelopment and Housing Authority. The motion, was seconded by Councilman Clevinger and carried.on the following recorded vote: David -L. Clark - Aye Joel B. Burchett, Jr. - Absent Larry G. Clevinger, II - Aye Robert A. Bopp - Aye H. M. Kidd. - Aye Morgan P. Welker - Aye Mayor Worrell moved on New River Development Corporation update. January 5,2010/Page 2 of 3 RESOLUTION 2010-01 APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH K. GOODMAN TO THE PULASKI REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that it is in the.general interest of -the citizens of the Town .of Pulaski to maintain a full membership roster of the various committees and boards of the Town; and, NOW, THEREFORE be it RESOLVED by the Town Council .of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia sitting in regular session this 5th day of January 2010 --that the following citizen is appointed to the Pulaski Redevelopment and Housing Authority (PRHA) for the indicated length of term commencing and expiring on the dates indicated below: Appointee Committee Length of Start of Term Expiration Date of - Aye Robert A. Bopp Tenn H.M. Kidd Term Joseph K. PRHA 4 year term January 5, 2010 January 5, 2014 Goodman This resolution is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted this 5th day of January 2010 by the duly recorded vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia as follows: David L. Clark - Aye Joel B. Burchett, Jr. - Absent Larry G. Clevinger, II - Aye Robert A. Bopp - Aye H.M. Kidd - Aye Morgan P. Welker - Aye THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA BY: zZ . Worrell, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Cruise, Clerk of Council Mr. Hawley advised of the receipt of a letter from the New River Valley Development Corporation regarding the -seriousness of the current financial state of the Corporation. The letter requested financial support for operating expenditures from the municipalities. Additionally, in kind assistance was also requested that could reduce existing operating costs. Following discussion, the consensus of Council was to monitor the. situation at this point. The next item on the agenda was New Business. The first item was CTB Reduction in Street Maintenance Funds. Mr. Hawley advised that VDOT notified staff of a -reduction of this year's street maintenance fund payments back to the previous year's level. This resulted in a reduction of approximately fifty one thousand dollars. -Staff recommended that the Town suspend sidewalk replacement projects and use the balance for thespring, repaving project. Mayor Worrell commented that he didn't see another way to handle the situation. Mayor Worrell moved on Reduction -in HB 599 Police Funds. Mr: Hawley -advised that.the Virginia Municipal League -notified the Town of the governor's proposed budget that reduces the funding to the Town for the Police Department by $20,856.00 for the current budget. If the governor's budget wasapproved, it would-be covered -by the absence of a Captain in the Police Department, who was on active military duty beginning in January. He added that additional reductions proposed for future years would put a severe strain on maintaining the current level of service -provided by our Police Department. The next item on the agenda was Virginia First allocation of surplus funds. ouncilman Welker advised that Virginia First.had $600;000 in surplus funds, or $40,000 for each jurisdiction. He ummarized the reserve fund use options. He recommended that half of the -Town surplus go to the water and sewer reserves and the other half for project NEEMO. Mr. Hawley and Mayor Worrell agreed with Councilman Welker's recommendation. Following discussion, the consensus of Council was to follow Councilman Welker's suggestion. At 8:02 p.m-., there being.no further business, Councilman Clark moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Clevinger and carried on voice vote. Approved: _ ��_ -1/.,/ e S. Worrell, Mayor January 5, 2010/Page 3 of 3