HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-17-22Town Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
1. Mayor called the Meeting to Order at 5:34 p.m. and asked for a roll call.
Lane Pen- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye
Gregory East- Absent
James A. Radcliffe- Absent
G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Michael P. Reis- Aye
Mayor Collins- Aye
2. Mayor asked for a motion to go into closed session to discuss the following items:
a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (a) 1 (1 item)- Consideration of prospective candidates for appointment.
b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (a) 7 (1 item)- Consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal
matter.
The motion was made by Mr. Clontz and seconded by Mr. Reis.
Lane Penn- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye
Gregory East- Absent
Open Session
James A. Radcliffe- Absent
G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Michael P. Reis- Aye
6:30 p.m.
3. Certification of closed session- The Mayor asked for a motion to certify that only the following
items were discussed:
a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (a) 1 (1 item)- Consideration of prospective candidates for appointment.
b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (a) 7 (1 item)- Consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal
matter.
The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Clontz.
Lane Penn- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Gregory East- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye
4. Modification Public Session- No modifications were made.
5. Resolution 2022-16- Honoring Marine Corporal Lewis Kenneth Bausell, Medal of Honor
Recipient.
The Mayor read the resolution.
The motion was made by Mr. Penn and seconded by Mr. Dawson.
Lane Penn- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Gregory East- Aye
Michael P. Reis- Aye
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6. Resolution 2022-17- Recognizing National Police Officers Week, May 16- May 20, 2022.
The Mayor read the resolution.
The motion was made by Mr. East and seconded by Mr. Penn.
Lane Penn- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Gregory East- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye
The Mayor presented the resolution to Lt. Sarah Grim of the Pulaski Police Department.
7. Resolution 2022-18- Recognizing National Emergency Services Week, May 16- May 20, 2022.
The Mayor read aloud the proclamation.
A motion was made my Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Reis to adopt the resolution.
Lane Penn- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye
Gregory East- Aye
James A. Radcliffe- Absent
G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Michael P. Reis- Aye
8. Resolution 2022-19- Appointing Caroline Smith as Zoning Administrator effective April 25,
2022.
The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. Clontz.
Lane Penn- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Gregory East- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye
9. Public Hearing- The Town Manager presented the general, water, and sewer fund budgets for
the fiscal year 2022-2023 that accurately reflect the town's costs for doing business in the most
efficient and effective manner. She mentioned the attention new developers from outside the area
are giving the town as they seek opportunities to do business which will bring new residents and
new opportunities for current residents. The general fund budget has grown 4.2% as the result of
increased local taxes, including, meals, lodging, personal property, business licenses. The budget
anticipates raising the minimum wage for hourly employees to $15/ hr effective July 1, 2022 with
a cost of living adjustment of $2,000 for every 40 hour a week employee. Also mentioned was the
implementation of a merit pay system of 0-3% on the employee's anniversary date, following a
formal performance review. Also proposed to the Town Council were the town's water and sewer
fund budgets and the addition of two full time filter plant operators, allowing the plant to operate
24/7, which will prolong the life and efficiency of the town's water filtration system.
Mr. Clontz questioned the proposed rates for the building permits and was informed there would
no negative effect on the budget if those rates were put on hold for another year.
Mr. East commended staff on effective way the budget was presented to the public and stated he
supported the implementation of the merit pay system.
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Mr. Reis commented on the possibility of combining tiers in the water rates with every tier
having the same dollar increase instead of a percentage increase.
The Mayor then opened and closed the public hearing as there no speakers.
10. Consent Agenda- Minutes of May 3, 2022.
The motion was made by Mr. Clontz and seconded by Mr. Dawson.
Lane Penn- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye
Gregory East- Aye
James A. Radcliffe- Absent
G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Michael P. Reis- Aye
11. Presentation- Jeff Conner, Fire Chief, presented the council with the Career Development Plan
for paid staff. The program is voluntary and is designed to recognize and reward employees for
their training and job-related achievements, maximize employee potential, and promote growth
and development within the department. Pulaski Fire Department is the only paid fire department
in the county and volunteers and paid staff are supportive of plan.
12. Council Comments- Mr. Penn, Mr. Dawson, and Mr. Reis all commended the Finance
Department for the hard work of the 2022-2023 general, water, and sewer fund budgets.
Mr. East reminded Council of the Music and Merchants Festival on Saturday, May 21 from 3-9
p.m.
Mr. Clontz commented it's nice to see the new skate park and basketball court being set up.
13. Manager's Report- The new skate park will be completed within the next day or so and fencing
for the basketball court will be installed later this week. Striping for the court and current tennis
courts on 6`h street for pickleball will begin soon, along with the installation of signage for the
new parks. The Town Manager presented Council with the four playground designs, with
assembly of those playgrounds starting within 16 weeks. The purchase of all the playground
equipment simultaneously resulted in a significant reduction in total cost. She mentioned there
will be lots of excitement over the next several months with the addition of these new
opportunities to our outdoor areas.
14. Reminder of future Council Meeting: June 7`h, 2022; Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.; Public
Session at 7:00 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:54p.m.
Approved:
W. Shannon Collins, Mayor
Attest: �! ./ �)�
Clerk of Council
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