HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-16-19Minutes of the Pulaski Town Council Work Session held at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in the
Council Chambers of the Town Municipal Building at 42 First Street, N.W.
In attendance were:
Mayor:
Councilmen Present:
Administration:
Legal Counsel
Press:
David L. Clark, presiding
G. Tyler Clontz; Brooks R. Dawson; Gregory C. East;
Joseph K. Goodman; Lane R. Penn; James A. Radcliffe
Shawn M. Utt, Town Manager
Nichole L. Hair, Deputy Town Manager
Spencer A. Rygas, Town Attorney
William Paine, Southwest Times
Melinda Williams, Southwest Times
Staff: Chief Robbie Kiser, P.F.D.
Bill Pedigo, Town Engineer
David Quesenberry, Clerk of Council
Rebecca Reece, Finance Director
Chief Gary Roche, P.P.D.
Others Present: Christopher Akers Melissa Looney Catherine Van Noy
1. Call to Order.
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Clark.
2. Roll Call.
Following the call to order, the roll was taken. Present were: Mayor Clark, Mr. Clontz, Mr. Dawson, Mr.
East, Mr. Goodman, Mr. Penn, and Mr. Radcliffe. Given that all members of Council were in
attendance, a quorum of members were present for the conduct of business.
3. Modification of the Agenda.
Mayor Clark requested a motion to modify the agenda to add the following item to "Presentations";
Item 7c. Resolution 2019-14: Observance of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, April
14 -April 20, 2019. Mr. Penn moved to add the agenda modification as requested. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Goodman and approved on the following roll call vote:
Lane R. Penn -Aye Joseph K. Goodman -Aye
Brooks R. Dawson -Aye G. Tyler Clontz -Aye
Gregory C. East -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye
4. Guests and Visitors.
Mayor Clark welcomed all persons to the meeting and thanked them for attending.
5. Consent Agenda.
a. March 19, 2019, Council Work Session Minutes.
Mayor Clark moved on to the Consent Agenda and requested a motion to approve the minutes of the
March 19, 2019 Council work session. Mr. Penn moved to adopt the minutes. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Goodman and approved by unanimous voice vote of Council.
6. Public Hearings.
There were no public hearings scheduled for this meeting.
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7. Presentations.
a. Pulaski on Main, First Quarter Report
Council then received the First Quarter Report of Pulaski on Main from Interim Director Catherine Van
Noy.
Mrs. Van Noy reviewed developments and programs during the first year of Pulaski on Main's
operations. Among the events that Pulaski on Main (POM) was involved with included: POM Office
Reopening; Music and Merchants 2018; Marketplace 2018; Harvest Night; and a Pie Contest.
Goals for Pulaski on Main were evaluated by four points: economic vitality; design; promotion; and
organization. Educational events were done under economic vitality and included events as: the
Virginia Main Street seminar on entrepreneurship and competitive advantage; the Mark Wilson
presentation; and Small Business Week 2018. Future events included Small Business Saturday and
Small Business Week 2019.
Under the "Design" point, Mrs. Van Noy said POM decorated empty storefronts for Small Business
Saturday and due to the success of the effort would continue the decorations with other events such
as Merchants and Music and Shop Winter Wonderwall. The organization also supported the
Downtown CDBG effort; promotions of a particular business/activity; and the Puloveski Initiative.
Under "Promotions", Mrs. Van Noy noted that Pulaski on Main assisted with the Crescent City Cafe
event and with area print and television media's attendance. In finishing with the "Organizational"
portion, Mrs. Van Noy emphasized the focus on building a healthy 501 (c) 3 organization through
development of bylaws and an advisory board; assessment of the Virginia Main Street District;
development of a new brand; and choosing an organizational mission.
Mrs. Van Noy noted that the vision statement goals included: supporting and celebrating emerging
and existing businesses; working to improve community appearance; activating a Downtown bike and
pedestrian system; and welcoming new and potential residents. Pulaski on Main's social media
presence was designed around these principles so to design transformation strategies in accordance
with Virginia Main Street's new approach.
Mrs. Van Noy noted that POM had assisted 28 businesses, increased Facebook usage by 169% in
addition to working 2,128 hours of staff time. At the conclusion of her presentation Mrs. Van Noy
thanked Council and asked if they had any questions.
Mrs. Van Noy highlighted several upcoming events and projects including the Calfee School Project;
EPA initiatives; and a submittal for a Va. Main Street grant "Pedal Pushers" to connect with the Trans -
Virginia trail and the demographic it represents. She also mentioned Pulaski on Main's advertising
effort and assistance for the upcoming Certified Local Government Conference in May. As a final
note, Mrs. Van Noy mentioned the "Coffee with Council on Monday, May 6th from 8:30-10:30 at
Pulaski on Main as a launch for "Small Business Week".
After conclusion of the presentation, Council moved on to consideration of Resolution 2019-12.
b. Resolution 2019-12, Gusto at Gatewood Park Paddleboard Race
Mayor Clark read Resolution 2019-12 concerning the "Gusto at Gatewood Park Paddleboard Race" in
its entirety before the Council. Following the reading of the resolution, Mr. Goodman noted that there
had been no discussion on this item and asked how would it be managed for the staff to go there and
how much would it cost in lost productivity.
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Mr. Utt replied that if staff wanted to take time off, they would have to use vacation time similar to
closing for a "snow day" and that things would be planned ahead if staff wished to participate. He
explained it was more of a promotion to get people to support the operation of the park. Mr. Goodman
asked if the issue was different from its original presentation for closing the Town. Mr. Utt replied that
he was correct that closing the town for the event was not something he could do anyway.
After discussion, Mr. East moved to adopt Resolution 2019-12 as written. Mr. Penn seconded the
motion which was approved on the following roll call vote:
Lane R. Penn
-Aye
Joseph K. Goodman
-Aye
Brooks R. Dawson
-Aye
G. Tyler Clontz
-Aye
Gregory C. East
-Aye
James A. Radcliffe
-Aye
Council next considered Resolution 2019-14 concerning National Public Safety Telecommunications
Week.
c. Resolution 2019-14, Observance of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week,
April 14 -April 20, 2019.
Mayor Clark then read Resolution 2019-14 regarding National Public Safety Telecommunications
Week.
Following the reading of the resolution, Mr. Goodman moved to adopt Resolution 2019-14 as written.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Clontz and approved on the following roll call vote:
Lane R. Penn
-Aye
Joseph K. Goodman
-Aye
Brooks R. Dawson
-Aye
G. Tyler Clontz
-Aye
Gregory C. East
-Aye
James A. Radcliffe
-Aye
Mayor Clark then presented the resolution to Mr. Christopher Akers, Executive Director and Mrs.
Melissa Looney, Deputy Director, of the Pulaski County Joint 9-1-1 Communications Center. Mr.
Akers thanked Council on behalf of the dispatcher's at the center.
Council next considered blight incentive and rehabilitation grant program applications.
8. Public Operations
a. Blight Incentive and Rehabilitation Grant Program Applications
Ms. Hair referred to the draft applications in the packet. The application consisted of two parts to allow
applicants flexibility in applying only for a building permit fee waiver or tax abatement. Applicants
using the first application would have the option of requesting what incentive they wanted. They would
have to note outstanding issues with the property and what improvements they wished to make. An
application would bring the Architecture Review Board into play, if work was done in the Historic
District, and the code compliance (fire, building, code compliance) team to determine a structure's
condition.
The second application was slightly stricter in that was a grant application which required a 50%
match, or 50% of what the applicant could afford. This requirement was used to get buy -in from the
property owners. Applicants would be required to submit a rehabilitation plan on how they would
improve the blight on the property. The plan would then be reviewed by a committee consisting of the
building official, property maintenance official, zoning administrator, fire marshal, and the finance
director or their designee. Grant recipients must occupy the property for five years to ensure
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continued maintenance. Improvements would also have to be retained in good condition, otherwise
the funds would have to be paid back to the Town. Ms. Hair then asked if Council had any questions.
Mr. Dawson asked Ms. Hair what her expectations were on responses. Ms. Hair replied that two
applications had been received, while Mr. Utt noted that a third application came in that day. He
added that there had been interest from one developer in particular. Given the expense of demolition
and other aspects of the project, Ms. Hair thought that area would be a good catalyst for the start of
the project. To Mr. Dawson's question on what funding was set aside for nuisance abatement, Mr. Utt
responded that $75,000 was budgeted this year for with approximately $40,000 spent, and $75,000
budgeted for next year. Mr. Goodman ventured not as much of that amount as expected could be
used for nuisance abatement due to demolitions. He mentioned an earlier effort that targeted blighted
properties that were holding back development.
Mr. East asked if the costs could be projected for a given year and what those costs would be given
involvement of the courts. Ms. Hair noted the lengthy court process had to be factored in since the
process was longer for building and property maintenance issues. Complaints for houses took longer
she said because the owner was usually trying to sell it to a developer. Costs were hard to project,
she added, because of the many vacant homes that needed rehabilitation and the demand for
housing which these older homes could to meet. The issue was getting a "kick start" to help
developers, with tipping fees, waiving building permit fees, etc. to get projects underway.
Ms. Hair said that Council would receive regular financial reports on the project regarding how the
funds were spent. Council would be consulted in the event the committee needed guidance on project
questions. Mr. Goodman asked if Council should reconsider what was budgeted or put a cap on the
funding for this project. Mr. Utt responded that he thought about setting a limit for the first year to see
what the activity was. Five units he thought might be a good number to reach for and added that the
previously mentioned project had six units. Mr. Goodman felt he tended to look at that project in terms
of being a single project and ventured the program should be looked at in terms of each project. Mr.
Utt said his preference was to cap it for the first year to make sure that things were done properly. Ms.
Hair agreed and mentioned the need to manage the process correctly, work it through the Finance
Department, and facilitate smooth operation of the process.
Mr. Clontz suggested possibly using proceeds from tax sales. Mr. Goodman suggested that the
proceeds could be used as a seed, depending on revenue collected, similar to the UDAG.
Ms. Hair asked if Town Council was comfortable with the process before it was released to the public.
Mr. Dawson asked if there was any concern on the wording and was there a need to define caps by
individual or by project, or to define what "project" meant. Mr. Goodman suggested defining a project
by limiting it to one project per developer per year. Ms. Hair asked if Council would be comfortable
with a maximum of $5,000 per property owner, awarded within each calendar year.
Mr. Rygas suggested waiting to see what the Town got up front and that legislating might actually
eliminate some applications. He thought that the Town could learn as it goes, while keeping an eye on
the money. It was not desirable he continued to work by exception and he cautioned against creating
too much of a framework at this stage which might eliminate some things, resulting in the funds not
being used. Mr. Dawson felt as long as the Town had control from the application standpoint for
review and no issue would be caused by language, the issue could be handled in the review process.
Ms. Hair replied that wording could be added regarding the review of the rehabilitation plan by
committee with any questions to be referred to Town Council. Mr. Goodman felt that the program was
for small investors whose success or failure could depend upon the program, unlike a larger investor
trying to get the Town to "foot the bill". He ventured that the program helped promote small business
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Ms. Hair suggested there should be caveat where a decision may be referred to Town Council. Mr.
Goodman suggested saying that at any time the committee could refer an application to Town Council
for their review. Mr. Rygas suggested putting language in the application that said each application
was reviewed on its merits with the implication that everything was reviewed and looked at but there
was no guarantee of approval. That he added, would allow the committee to be selective on what was
done and give openness to talk to applicants.
Discussion having concluded, Council next considered an appropriation for the new fire engine.
9. Finance
a. Appropriation for New Fire Engine
Mr. Utt referred to previous minutes where Council approved up to $75,000 to be put toward the
purchase of a new fire truck. The final cost to the Town was $69,404. Council approved the funds but
did not appropriate them, since there was no mention of an appropriation in the minutes.
Mr. Goodman moved that Council appropriate $69,404 from reserves and transfer that to cover the
remaining balance for the new fire truck. The motion was seconded by Mr. Radcliffe and approved on
the following roll call vote:
Lane R. Penn
-Aye
Joseph K. Goodman
-Aye
Brooks R. Dawson
-Aye
G. Tyler Clontz
-Aye
Gregory C. East
-Aye
James A. Radcliffe
-Aye
Council then moved on to the FY 20 Budget Review.
b. FY 20 Budget Review
Mr. Utt reviewed the hearings for the rate increases and gave an update on recommendations for the
upcoming budget. He noted the public hearings proposed increases of 4% for water and 2% for
sewer. He recommended that the garbage increase would be the same as approved by the PSA,
which was not finalized, even though their advertisement was for a $2.00 monthly increase.
There were funds available to invest given difficulties of Public Works with hiring laborers and
operators of which there were seven vacancies. In all there would be 19 positions that would need to
be addressed. He reminded Council of Mrs. Caudill's previous proposal for a $12.00-$14.00-$16.00
per hour range that might be adjusted to $12.50-$14.50-$16.50 per hour.
Mr. Goodman felt the key to the jump, in light of the Phase 3 implementation, was raising the base
rate to $14.00 per hour. Mr. Utt said that would be a $2.60 increase according to the January (Phase
3) increases. While there were few vacancies in other departments, the majority was in Public Works
with vacancies of one-third of the workforce. Mr. Goodman thought that something more aggressive
would have to be done as compared with the past and would include present workers as well. Mr.
Radcliffe felt that caution was needed in raising laborers pay in that their wages would approach that
of skilled workers.
Mr. Dawson suggested using a revamped structure to create positions of lesser responsibility to allow
some of the unskilled labor to be done. In proposing across the board pay increases alone, the Town
was not addressing all aspects of the conversation. Mr. Dawson proposed funding six of the Public
Works positions for an extended period of time by using the salary from the seventh position to boost
the salary of the others. While he did not know if it would work, he felt there should be a deeper
conversation by the Council. The issue should he thought, be addressed appropriately and quickly.
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Mr. Utt said there was a need to be more creative with staffing. On hiring, the job descriptions could
be reviewed to create a lower level position. Given Mr. Goodman's suggestion of $14.00 per hour, he
wanted to look at the Compensation Study numbers and see what effect that had on hiring.
Mr. Goodman suggested the Town needed to be more creative. He noted Pulaski County's
unemployment rate of 3% and that the economy was doing so well that people were being selective
who they worked for. The Town had a serious problem in that it was understaffed with tasks not
getting done. Water projects weren't being done for which funds were available, but not enough
employees were available which required the work to be contracted out. The question he said was
that the pay for staff had to be included and would have to be looked at for other departments. Since
the economy was doing well, the Town had to be more competitive.
Mr. Dawson proposed that having a lower paid laborer category would save money and allow skilled
workers to be paid more.
Chief Roche noted that of the 40 interested inquiries for a job from a Facebook ad, only one and
maybe a second one might have been acceptable candidates. He said that $16.00 for a laborer was
$1.98 per hour below the starting pay for police officers. While Mr. Radcliffe agreed that less skilled
workers salaries needed to be brought up, he cautioned that doing so might require more pay for
skilled workers. Chief Roche said part of the problem was that the labor force did not want to do
certain things (e.g. run a weed eater). He mentioned that service organizations were declining
because of the lack of motivation to be in that situation. Mr. Goodman felt that other departments
would have to be considered as well. The issue as Mr. Dawson suggested, required a balance with
other adjustments. If the economy kept growing, the problem would get worse.
Mr. Dawson said there were issues in the economy that would have to be dealt with, one of which was
turnover, which should be prepared for. Chief Roche differed and said the issue was the percentage
of turnover that was experienced. Mr. Goodman observed that turnover could result in positions
becoming harder to fill. With Public Works staff down approximately one—third, the result was work not
getting done or vacations not taken because remaining staff was needed on the job.
Mr. East felt that the answer was somewhere in the middle. He did not want to get bogged down in
looking at everything. The one glaring problem was Public Works, which needed to be addressed first
without getting bogged down in other issues. Illustrating the role of salary in obtaining employees, Mr.
Penn told of how masons were lured to Pulaski Elementary from another job by a $2.00 per hour
raise.
Mr. Clontz asked if it was possible to raise some pay without benefits like part-time employees. Mr. Utt
responded that part-time could be hired, but that it was not desirable for a part-time employee to be
hired at a higher rate than a regular employee. Mr. Pedigo said he doubted there would be interest in
part-time jobs, and saw the problem a lack of interest in a lower level job. A short discussion ensued
concerning changing working hours for Public Works.
Mr. Rygas asked if there were HR constraints like background checks, etc. He mentioned drug courts
which were effective in monitoring program participants. It might be possible that an applicant with a
criminal record could be used in a certain type of job. The discussion he said assumed the constraint
was money, when it might be something different. Discussion then began concerning possible
tweaking of some rules involving criminal records, work days or work weeks.
Mr. East suggested outsourcing some activities and using the inmate labor pool monitored by a paid
supervisor. Mr. Utt said the jail was rather stringent on conditions for inmate labor. Chief Roche
informed Council that there was no work release program. Mr. Radcliffe remarked about the stringent
requirements to clear an inmate for labor and the lack of success of community service.
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Mr. Dawson asked if there were applications that the Town had not reached out to. Mr. Pedigo said
the Town may have reached out to 90% at least. Some applicants did not pass a drug test, did not
show up for work, and some quit. Mr. Radcliffe asked about hiring felons. Mr. Pedigo said the
question was no longer on the Town application, but the Town had to be careful.
Mr. Goodman suggested rethinking the Town drug policy to allow applicants to show they are making
progress in treatment.
Mr. East asked Mr. Utt if he could come back with some recommendations. Mr. Utt said he could
come back with various approaches including outsourcing.
Mr. Goodman ventured initiating Phase 3 of the Compensation Study in July for Public Works. Mr. Utt
responded that the financial impact would be: $7,000 for the Water Fund; $9,000 for the Sewer Fund;
$17,000 for Streets; and $9,000 for General Properties. He added that he would like to do this sooner
rather than later to see if it helps with hiring and that circumstances might allow it to be considered
later in the year.
Discussion then turned to the proposed narcotics positions in the Police Department. Chief Roche
advised the Council of the timeline involved to procure personnel and that he needed to know soon
about the positions. Mr. Utt said he strongly encouraged doing one narcotics position now and one in
January. Mr. Goodman asked about the cost of the narcotics officers and increased Public Works
salaries. Mr. Utt replied the cost was approximately $90,000.
Mr. Goodman felt that Mr. Utt needed some direction from Council. Mr. Utt said he would prefer some
action because his goal was to have a budget public hearing by April 30th. From conversations with
Council, Mr. Utt gathered that if the issues on what to do with Public Works, the narcotics officers, and
the $100,000 were solved, that conversation on these issues would take place this evening so he
could put them in the budget hearing.
Mr. Radcliffe said if a way could be figured out to get Public Works pay up, narcotics could be taken
care of. He urged that the pay for Public Works be taken care of first. Mayor Clark felt that both could
be done. Mr. Goodman suggested that Phase 3 be implemented for the recommended positions
(laborer, crew leader, operator) in Public Works.
Mr. Goodman went on to say that he had heard many comments on the narcotics officers. He felt that
drugs were the thing that people in the Town lamented most about. Putting forth an effort where
officers made narcotics their sole focus was something the Town had to do.
Mr. East asked what the total cost was. Mr. Utt replied just under $90,000. Mr. East asked for
clarification if there would be two officers. Mr. Utt replied yes and that it would cost $53,603 per
officer. Mr. Goodman said that next budget year, half of one officer, $27,000 would have to be paid on
top of the $60,000 for the full Phase 3 leaving $87,000 that Town would have to come up with. Mr. Utt
pointed that that it was possible but there would be attrition, etc. If the Town had the same exact
workforce that it had today or when the budget started, Mr. Goodman's estimate would be correct.
Mr. Dawson asked if the current proposed budget included those salaries. Mr. Utt said the $100,000
was sitting aside until it was decided how it would be spent. He proposed to spend it on narcotics
officers.
Mr. Penn was concerned about vehicles and equipment. Chief Roche said he would take care of that.
Mr. Goodman asked if additional funds were not needed. Chief Roche responded that he was not
asking for additional funds above salary.
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Mr. Utt told Council that the original conversation on implementing the Compensation Study estimated
an approximately $700,000 cost. The true cost, after attrition and retirements, etc, was approximately
$280,000. Turnover was commonly built into savings from replacing a higher paid position with a
lower one, but planning was done at the full cost.
Mr. Radcliffe asked what was needed this evening. Mr. Utt replied that he would like action on
advertising the public hearing of the budget as previously presented including 11/2 narcotics positions
and adjustments to the Public Works positions as discussed. A public hearing he added could be held
without approving a budget. A public hearing was required on a budget, but afterwards adjustments
could be made.
Mr. Goodman moved to advertise the public hearing on the budget, as previously presented including
1.5 narcotics positions and adjustments to Public Works positions as discussed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clontz and approved on the following roll call vote:
Lane R. Penn
-Aye
Joseph K. Goodman
-Aye
Brooks R. Dawson
-Aye
G. Tyler Clontz
-Aye
Gregory C. East
-Aye
James A. Radcliffe
-Aye
Next item considered was Ordinance 2019-04.
10. Legislative
a. Final Action on Rezoning of 37 S. Washington Avenue, Ordinance 2019-04
Mr. Utt said an attempt would be made to have a draft resolution that approves/disapproves action on
the night of the meeting. This ordinance he said this completed action from the last Council meeting.
Mr. Goodman moved to adopt Ordinance 2019-04 as proposed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
East and approved on the following roll call vote:
Lane R. Penn
-Aye
Joseph K. Goodman
-Aye
Brooks R. Dawson
-Aye
G. Tyler Clontz
-Aye
Gregory C. East
-Aye
James A. Radcliffe
-Aye
11. Public Utilities
No items were considered under this section.
12. Safety
No issues were scheduled for consideration.
13. Human Resources
a. Electronic/Remote Meeting Participation Policy, Resolution 2019-13
Mr. Utt said this made the electronic participation by Council official.
Mr. Goodman moved to adopt Resolution 2019-13 as written. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Radcliffe and approved on the following roll call vote:
Lane R. Penn
Brooks R. Dawson
Gregory C. East
14. Round Table Discussion
-Aye Joseph K. Goodman -Aye
-Aye G. Tyler Clontz -Aye
-Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye
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Following the vote, Council moved next to the Round Table Discussion. Mayor Clark asked for
member's comments.
Mr. Penn had no comment.
Mr. Dawson thanked Town staff for all the help they gave with the Easter Egg Hunt which he felt went
very well.
Mr. East had no comment.
Mr. Goodman thanked the Southwest Times for his daughter's picture. He also thanked Mr. Dawson
and the Food City Staff and Town Staff for their work on the Easter Egg Hunt.
Mr. Clontz also complemented the work on the Easter Egg Hunt. He asked about the "pocket park"
and if it was underway as part of the CDBG. Ms. Hair replied that it was part of the Downtown Project.
Staff was currently working with the consultant with the goal of having everything ready for bid in April.
The consultant asked for three more weeks to do the rather extensive bid packages, which put
potential construction starting in June. Mr. Clontz asked if designs would be available in three weeks.
Ms. Hair said that he was correct.
Mr. Radcliffe said he wanted staff to know the problems with pay grades was created years ago and
that current efforts to address it was a start. He noted he had discussed the proposed public safety
building with Mr. Utt and that progress had seemed to become static. He said he wanted to open up a
discussion in the next few weeks on having a bond referendum for the public safety building. While it
was a huge undertaking, putting money back each year would not allow the Town to "catch up" with
this issue. He wanted a discussion in the next few weeks as to the process and feasibility of doing a
bond issue. Mr. Radcliffe said he wanted the citizens involved and that they should visit the Police and
Fire Departments themselves. When it was time for discussions to begin, he again emphasized that
he wanted the citizen's input. He felt that now was the time to address the needs of these two
departments since it would cost more in the future.
Council then moved on to the Closed Session.
15. Closed Session
Mayor Clark requested a motion for Council to go into Closed Session for two items as follows: one
item under Va. Code 2.2-3711 (a) 1 a personnel matter concerning the Town Manager's evaluation;
and, one item under Va. Code 2.2-3711 (a) 8 consultation with legal counsel regarding a zoning
application.
Mr. Goodman moved to enter Closed Session for the referenced items. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Dawson and approved on the following roll call vote:
Lane R. Penn
-Aye
Joseph K. Goodman
-Aye
Brooks R. Dawson
-Aye
G. Tyler Clontz
-Aye
Gregory C. East
-Aye
James A. Radcliffe
-Aye
Council entered Closed Session at 6:45 p.m. and returned from Closed Session at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Clark asked for a certification motion that the Council discussed only those two items for which
they went into Closed Session: one item under Va. Code 2.2-3711 (a) 1 a personnel matter
concerning the Town Manager's evaluation; and, one item under Va. Code 2.2-3711 (a) 8 consultation
with legal counsel regarding a zoning application.
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Mr. Goodman made the certification motion which was seconded by Mr. Clontz and approved on the
following roll call vote:
Lane R. Penn -Aye
Brooks R. Dawson -Aye
Gregory C. East -Aye
Joseph K. Goodman -Aye
G. Tyler Clontz -Aye
James A. Radcliffe -Aye
16. Future Meetings and Adjournment
Mayor Clark reminded Council of the Council budget work session scheduled for March 26'h at 6:00
p.m. and a Council meeting on April 2nd at 7:00 p.m. There being no further business, Mr. Goodman
moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. East ars^nrnvcrl by i inanimni is vnica vntP of
Council at 7:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
David N. Quesenberry
Clerk of Council
Appro�
Mayor
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