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Home My WebLink About04/02/24E Town Council Minutes Tuesday, April 2, 2024 1. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked for a roll call. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 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) 1 (3 items)- Discussion, Consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body. i. Economic Development Authority Applicants (2 items) ii. Town Attorney b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 29 (1 item)- Discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds, including interviews of bidders or offerors, and discussion of the terms or scope of such contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body. i. Pulaski Lofts The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Dawson. Open Session Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 7:00 p.m. 3. Certification of Closed Session- The Mayor asked for a motion to certify that only the following items were discussed in Closed Session: a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (3 items)- Discussion, Consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body. i. Economic Development Authority Applicants (2 items) ii. Town Attorney Page 1 of 51 April 2, 2024 1 1 b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 29 (1 item)- Discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds, including interviews of bidders or offerors, and discussion of the terms or scope of such contract, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body. i. Pulaski Lofts The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Clontz. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 4. Mr. Reis lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Mr. East gave the invocation. 6. The Mayor welcomed all in attendance and viewing online. 7. Modification to Public Session- The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. Dawson to add Resolution 2024-17 and Resolution 2024-18, both resolutions regarding appointments to the Economic Development Authority, to the agenda before the Public Comment period. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye 8. Presentations James A. Radcliffe- Absent G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye a. Claytor Lake Festival Sponsorship- Robbie Morris Mr. Morris spoke on the history of the Claytor Lake Festival, this year being the 50th anniversary. Mr. Morris stated the budget for this year is $42,000 and the committee is requesting a $500 sponsorship from the Town. Mr. Morris reported the funds are used for expenditures for emergency medical services, entertainment, banners, trophies, advertising, sound, supplies, portable restrooms, trash disposal, parking attendants, and the biggest expenditure being Fireworks by Grucci. He stated the festival has a significant economic impact to the County, bringing in 10-14,000 people and events throughout the day include food, car shows, wine tastings, arts and crafts, fishing tournaments, and so much more. The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Clark to contribute $500 to the Claytor Lake Festival for sponsorship. Page 2 of 51 April 2, 2024 1 Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson -.Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 9. Resolution 2024-16 Authorizing the Virginia on Main Street Program Affiliate Community Application. MaryAnn Gilmore, Director of Pulaski on Main reported the previous application to Virginia on Main Street was not on record and the Town needed to authorize a re- application. The affiliation would allow Pulaski on Main to take advantage of more grant opportunities from Virginia on Main. Mr. East asked if this resolution was just supporting the application process or was there a financial obligation. Ms. Gilmore stated there is no financial obligations in this resolution. She stated the Town is already in affiliation with Virginia on Main however the original documents aren't on file. The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Reis to adopt Resolution 2024-16. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 10. Resolution 2024-17 Appointing Robert Huttick to the Economic Development Authority The motion was made by Mr. Clontz and seconded by Mr. Clark to adopt Resolution 2024-17. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 11. Resolution 2024-18 Appointing Jeffery Worrell to the Economic Development Authority The motion was made by Mr. East and seconded by Mr. Reis to adopt Resolution 2024- 18. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 12. Public Comment Period- No speakers were present. Page 3 of 51 April 2, 2024 13. Consent Agenda a. Consideration of March 19, 2024 Town Council Meeting minutes The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Clontz to approve the minutes. Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis -Aye 14. Council Comments Mr. Dawson stated he was excited to see the splash pad starting to make progress. Mr. Reis stated it was nice to see our outdoor amenities being used. He stated he had gotten some questions regarding sidewalks that need repair and asked what the process was to getting those fixed. He also asked how would someone request a street light to be placed at a specific location. Mr. Day stated anyone in the Administrative Office could be contacted and those messages would get to Public Works. Mayor Collins stated it was nice to see so many people enjoying the Easter Egg Hunt and thanked staff and the Ruritan Club. 15. Manager's Report a. Mutual Aid Agreement Mr. Day reported the current Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement with Wythe County ran out at the beginning of the year and these agreements allow the agencies to assist one another and work across county lines when needed and agreed upon in specific events that are outlined in the agreement. The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. East to empower the Town Manager to execute an update of the Mutual Aid Agreement between the Town of Pulaski Police Department and the Wythe County Sheriff's Department subject to there being no specific differences between the previous agreement and current agreement. Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 16. Reminder of future Council Meeting Page 4 of 5/ April 2, 2024 1 a. April 16, 2024 Closed Session 5:30 p.m.; Open Session 7:00 p.m. 17. With no additional business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. ATTEST OUAd C. Hale Clerk of Council TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA W. Shannon Collins Mayor Page 5 of 51 April 2, 2024