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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-23Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 18, 2023 1. The Mayor called the Meeting to Order at 6:30 p.m. and asked for a roll call. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye 2. The Mayor asked for a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following items: a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 3 (1 item)- Consideration of the Acquisition/ Disposition of Real Property b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (1 item)- Consultation with Legal Counsel The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Clontz. Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Absent Mr. Reis joined the Closed Session. Open Session 7:03 p.m. 3. Certification of Closed Session- The Mayor asked for a motion to certify that only the following item was discussed in Closed Session and that Closed Session would return to Closed Session at the end of the meeting. a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (1 item)- Consultation with Legal Counsel The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Reis Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 4. Mr. Clontz lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Mr. East gave the invocation. 6. Guests and Visitors- The Vice Mayor welcomed all in attendance and viewing online. 7. Modification to Public Session- No modifications were made. 8. Presentations a. Lieutenant Saul presented Sergeant Dickerson with a Life Saving Award for his acts in rescuing an individual out of a burning building on January 20, 2023. Page 1 of 4/ April 18, 2023 b. Monica Musick with Pulaski Area Transit reported increased ridership from January to March and noted ways to continue to promote transit. Jennifer Viers reported the transit's expenditures to date. 9. Resolution 2023-14 Appropriating Funds to Different Accounts The Town Manager explained the need to record funds to different accounts in order to expend the additional revenue. The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. East to approve the resolution. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 10. Resolution 2023-15 Amending the Pay and Classification Plan The Town Manager explained the need to regrade the Code Enforcement Officer and the addition of the Engineering Department Manager. The motion was made by Mr. East and seconded by Mr. Clark to approve the resolution. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 11. Public Comment Period- No speakers were present. 12. Consent Agenda a. Consideration of April 4, 2023 minutes The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Clontz to approve the minutes. Gregory C. East- Abstained James A. Radcliffe- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 13. Council Comments Mr. East stated the conversion of two-way traffic on 3rd Street has worked well from his observation, Main Street is moving in the right direction, and once these changes are complete, it will benefit the Town. Page 2 of 4/ April 18, 2023 Mr. Dawson thanked the Police Department for the increased speed enforcement on Peppers Ferry Rd and their responsiveness to requests. Mr. Radcliffe stated he is excited to see the Main Street project completed. Mr. Reis stated he like the traffic changes downtown and feels it is more pleasant and quicker. Mr. Reis stated the Easter Egg Hunt was a huge success and his children enjoyed decorating ladders to promote the upcoming Ladder art project by the Fine Arts Center. The Mayor asked if additional street markings could be painted to indicate the new two- way traffic at the intersections. He also stated there were multiple complaints from residents regarding the removal of the red lights on Washington Ave. 14. Manager's Report The Town Manager reported the speed limit change on Route 11 to 45mph going out of town limits and that East bound on West Main Street was opened this evening with the striping for two-way traffic and lane indicators at the intersections occurring within the next week. She reported that permanent paving of West Main Street would not occur until the streetscape project was completed. She noted that the town, county, and surrounding communities would be participating in the Southwest Housing Summit next week where each community will present their community and available properties, both residential and commercial for development. She also stated she will be on a panel for the regional conference of the Virginia Housing Authority next week describing the efforts of the town and why housing is so important to our future. 15. Reminder of Future Council Meeting a. May 2, 2023, Closed Session 6:00 p.m.; Open Session 7:00 p.m. 16. Mayor Collins asked for a motion to return to Closed Session to discuss the following item a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 3 (1 item)- Consideration of the Acquisition/ Disposition of Real Property. The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Dawson. Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye Return from Closed Session 8:12 p.m. 17. The Mayor asked for a motion that only the following item was discussed Page 3 of 4/ April 18, 2023 a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 3 (1 item)- Consideration of the Acquisition/ Disposition of Real Property. The motion was made by Mr. East and seconded by Mr. Reis. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Abstained Michael P. Reis- Aye 18. There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. ATTEST Olivia C. Hale` Clerk of Council TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA q-Cf� W. Shannon Collins Mayor Page 4 of 4/ April 18, 2023