HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-22Town Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
1. Mayor called the Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. and asked for a roll call.
Lane Penn- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye
Gregory East- Absent
James A. Ratcliffe- Aye
G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Michael P. Reis- Absent
Mayor Collins- Aye
2. Mayor asked for motion to go into closed session to discuss the following items:
a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (a) 3 (2 items)- acquisition/ disposition of publicly held real
property.
b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (2 items)- consultation with legal counsel
The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Clontz.
Lane Penn- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye
Gregory East- Absent
Open session
James A. Ratcliffe- Aye
G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Michael P. Reis- Absent
7:04 p.m.
1. Certification of closed session. The Mayor asked for a motion to certify that only
the only following items were discussed.
a. VA code 2.2-9711 (a) 3 (2 items)- acquisition/disposition of publicly held rea
property.
b. VA code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (2 items)- consultation with legal counsel
A motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Clontz.
Lane Penn- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye
Gregory East- Aye
James A. Ratcliffe- Aye
G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Michael P. Reis- Aye
2. Mr. Reis lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Mr. East gave the invocation.
4. Modification of Agenda- No modifications were made.
5. Public Hearing- Ordinance 2022-03 Zoning Amendment to Section 6.1 Lots of
Record.
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Caroline Smith, Planner, explained the zoning amendment and economic benefits for
accommodating buildings on smaller lots in established neighborhoods.
The Mayor opened and then closed the Public Hearing as there were no speakers and
requested a motion to approve the zoning amendment.
Mr. Clontz made the motion, seconded by Mr. Reis.
Lane Penn- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Gregory East- Aye Michael P. Reis—Aye
6. Presentations
a. Dublin Police Chief, Dennis Lambert and Dublin Town Manager, Ty Kirkner
commended the Pulaski Police Department in assisting in a homicide
investigation that occurred in Dublin. Mr. Radcliffe also commended the
Pulaski Police Department for assisting another agency and expressed a desire
for continued cooperation between the two towns.
b. Sonia Ramsey and Lieutenant John Saul of the Pulaski Police Department
presented and demonstrated Project Lifesaver; a device that assists in locating
individuals who wander.
7. Resolution 2022-15- Appointing Olivia Hale as Town Clerk effective May 2, 2022.
The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Penn.
Lane Penn- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye
Gregory East- Aye
James A. Radcliffe- Aye
G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Michael P. Reis- Aye
8. Consent Agenda – Minutes of April 19, 2022.
The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Radcliffe to approve the
minutes.
Lane Penn- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye
Gregory East- Aye
9. Council Comments -
James A. Radcliffe- Aye
G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Michael P. Reis- Aye
Mr. Dawson questioned when the barricades on Main Street would be removed.
Mr. Radcliffe commented on the appointment of Olivia Hale as Town Clerk.
Mayor Shannon Collins asked for Public Works to check the water tower on Bertha
Street regarding complaints of over flow from a resident on Melborn Street. Mayor
Collins also asked for police presence on Commerce Street in regards to complaints
of cars racing on the street.
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10. Town Manager's Report- Mis Burcham announced the appointment of the first
female firefighter and minor changes being done in the living quarters to
accommodate. She also announced that Bimmerworld has purchased the shopping
center on Memorial Drive and is looking to rent retail space. The twelve townhomes
Shaw Development will be building at 5th and Washington will be for purchase,
originally planned as rentals. The Town Manager mentioned the blood drive
organized by Human Resources Director, Jackie Reid, on May 4, 2022 as a friendly
competition of the Police and Fire Departments. The Town Manager reminded
Council that the proposed budget will be discussed at the next Council meeting. She
also mentioned the hiring of Trey Peace as our Economic Development/ Planning
Manager. Mr. East made the comment that we are having a lot of `firsts' for the town -
the first female Police Chief, first female Firefighter, and first female Town Manager.
11. Reminder of future Council Meetings: May 17, 2022; Council Work Session,
Closed Session at 5:00 p.m.; Public Session at 6:30 p.m.
12. Meeting adjourned: at 8:01 p.m.
Attest
dlerk of Council
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Approved:
By: W. Shannon Collins