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Tuesday, April 19, 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
Mayor Shannon Collins- Aye
James A. Radcliffe — Aye
G. Tyler Clontz — Aye
Michael P. Reis — Aye
2. Mayor asked for a motion to go into closed session for the following items:
a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (a) 7 (2 items) -consultation with legal counsel pertaining to actual
or probable litigation.
Motion was made by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Reis.
Lane Penn - Aye
Brooks R. Dawson — Aye
Gregory East — Absent
James A. Radcliffe — Aye
G. Tyler Clontz — Aye
Michael P. Reis — Aye
Mr. East joined the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
Open Session 6:37p.m.
3. Certification of Closed Session
a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (a) 7 (2 items) - consultation with legal counsel pertaining to actual or
probable litigation.
A motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Reis.
Lane Penn - Aye
Brooks R. Dawson — Aye
Gregory East — Aye
James A. Radcliffe — Aye
G. Tyler Clontz — Aye
Michael P. Reis — Aye
4. Modification of Agenda - Mr. East made a motion to modify the agenda to include
Resolutions 2022-14, seconded by Mr. Radcliffe
Lane Penn - Aye James A. Radcliffe — Aye
Brooks R. Dawson — Aye G. Tyler Clontz — Aye
Gregory East — Aye Michael P. Reis — Aye
5. Consent Agenda - Minutes of April, 5 2022
A motion was made by Mr. Clontz, seconded by Mr. Reis
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Lane Penn - Aye James A. Radcliffe — Aye
Brooks R. Dawson — Aye G. Tyler Clontz — Aye
Gregory East — Aye Michael P. Reis — Aye
Public Hearing - - Alley/Street Closing 01-2022 Tax Parcel(s) 072-022-0165-0003A & 072-022-0165-
0010 Ordinance - 2022-02 - Alley/Street Closing 01-2022 Tax Parcel(s) 072-022-0165-0003A & 072-
022 -0165 -0010 -
Brady Deal presented the request unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission to
close the alley. Only one citizen responded to the notification of the proposed closure and
supported.
Mayor opened, then closed the public hearing as there were no additional comments.
Mr. Dawson made the motion to approve the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Clontz.
Lane Penn - Aye James A. Radcliffe — Aye
Brooks R. Dawson — Aye G. Tyler Clontz — Aye
Gregory East — Aye Michael P. Reis — Aye
6. Presentation — a. Pulaski Transit, Monica Musick advised Council that the budget
was submitted February 1, 2022 and the response should be received in June. There has
been no word on ARPA funds but that $99,333 in additional state money has been
received and will be reserved to possibly reduce local match requirements for the next
year. Ms. Musick also mentioned that Pulaski County was recommending the
requested increase for the system. She also expressed pleasure with loop ridership,
while low, ridership is slower throughout the state. Transit is helping individuals with
ADA paperwork.
Mr. Dawson commented that he had seen an add indicating that the state was aware of
the ridership dip and encouraging ridership.
b. Security Options, Chief Niece began the presentation identifying the importance of
lighting as a major deterrent of crime. She provided statistics on the number and types
of crime in the downtown. Bill Pedigo then outlined the work being requested of AEP
to fix light poles that were not functioning as well as replacement of fixtures with LED
lights which are considerably brighter. Chief Niece shared detailed information on a
portable security camera which the police department would like to purchase to
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evaluate its effectiveness. The Town Manager indicated the budget would include one
camera. Several Council members expressed their support for both the increased
lighting effort and the portable, mountable camera.
Mr. Reis mentioned that businesses have their own security systems and perhaps the
town could look at incentivizing businesses to install systems that would compliment
our efforts. Mr. Dawson also commented on ways to inform the public of our efforts.
Mr. East commented on the need to have better lighting of the parking lots.
7. Council Comments — Mr. Dawson commented on the possible savings from transit and
considering its use for the security camera. Mr. Radcliffe mentioned Dale Richardson
prompt response to a dead deer at Jackson Park. He also noted that at the last 2x2
meeting, Mr. Sweet had indicated he would follow the town's lead on parking lot
improvements.
8. Town Manager's Report — Expect to publish the budget mid May. State budget has
not yet been approved so we cannot accurately finalize the budget at this point. CIP
will be shared on May 3. Reminder of the 3-D Printing demonstration on April 291h
with many state officials attending.
Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Acting C16rk of Council
Approved: -
Mayor W. Shannon Collins
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