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Home My WebLink About04-16-241 Town Council Minutes Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:30 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- 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)- Personnel Matters i. Building Code Technical Review Board Reappointments (3 reappointments) b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 3 (1 item)- Real property acquisition/disposition i. 3012 Lee Hwy c. Filter Plant Tour The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Dawson. Open Session Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- 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)- Personnel Matters i. Building Code Technical Review Board Reappointments (3 reappointments) b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 3 (1 item)- Real property acquisition/ disposition i. 3012 Lee Hwy c. Filter Plant Tour 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- Aye Page 1 of 51 April 16, 2024 1 1 4. Mr. Clark 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. Clark to add Resolution 2024-21 Reappointing Candidates to the Town of Pulaski Building Code Technical Review Board before the Public Comment period. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye 8. Presentation James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye a. City of Refuge Charity Tournament Contribution- Joe Blankenship Mr. Blankenship gave a brief history on the City of Refuge and the services they provide to the community. Mr. Blankenship requested a contribution from the Town for the amount of $500 for their 71h annual charity Fishing Tournament held at Gatewood on May 3rd and 41n 9. Public Hearing a. Ordinance 2024-06 Rezoning 1733 Dora Hwy from Drop Site (DS) to General Business District (B-2). Planning Commission Case Number 2024-RZ-001 Summer Bork, Town Planner, reported the Town has removed legislation from its ordinance but has not rezoned the drop site parcels. She stated staff proposes to rezone the parcels to B-2, General Business, to align the parcel with the surrounding areas zoning. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval. The Mayor opened and closed the Public Hearing as there were no speakers. b. Ordinance 2024-06 Rezoning 100 Sheriff R. Conner Dr. from Drop Site (DS) to Industrial Business (I-2). Planning Commission Case Number 24-RZ-02 Ms. Bork reported the current drop site parcel has not been rezoned and staff proposes to rezone the parcels to I-2, Industrial District, to align the parcel with the surrounding areas zoning. The Mayor opened and closed the Public Hearing as there were no speakers. The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Radcliffe to adopt Ordinance 2024-06. Page 2 of 51 April 16, 2024 i� L Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. Clark to adopt Ordinance 2024-07. 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 2024-19 Observance of National Public Safety Telecommunications Appreciation Week April 14-20, 2024 Chief Shumate with the Town of Pulaski Police Department reported this resolution recognizes the 911 Emergency Dispatchers as a thank you for their hard work behind the scenes of first responders. The Mayor read the resolution. The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Radcliffe to adopt Resolution 2024-19. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye The Mayor presented the resolution to the members of the Pulaski County Joint 911 Communications Center. 11. Resolution 2024-20 Observance of National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week April 14-20, 2024 The Mayor read the resolution. The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Clark to adopt Resolution 2024-20. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis -Aye The Mayor presented the resolution to a member of the Pulaski County Animal Control unit. 12. Resolution 2024-21 Reappointing Candidates to the Town of Pulaski Building Code Technical Review Board Page 3 of 5/ April 16, 2024 1 1 The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. Clontz to adopt Resolution 2024-21. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 13. Public Comment Period- No speakers were present. 14. Consent Agenda a. Consideration of April 2, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes The motion was made by Mr. East and seconded by Mr. Clark to adopt the minutes. Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 15. Council Comments Mr. Clark thanked the 911 dispatchers for their dedicated service. Mr. Dawson thanked the Town Manager and the Filter Plant staff for their work and the tour of the plant and to address the future needs of the department for the quality of the water that is being provided to residents. He also asked staff to review the process of the contribution presentations to ensure the Town is being consistent to all requesters and amend that process if needed. The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. East to contribute $500 to the City of Refuge Fishing Tournament. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Nay Mr. Radcliffe stated a resident has noticed more community policing and thanked the Chief of Police for the officer's work. He also stated he had gotten a concern from a resident on Ward Lane and Ridge Ave. The resident suggested we ask the School Board to give us the road since it's currently maintained by the Town. Mr. Radcliffe also asked for the grass to cut and maintained on the sidewalks and on the main highways throughout Town. 16. Manager's Report Manger Day stated staff would review the contributions process for future presentations. and introduced Scot Farthing as the new Town Attorney. He gave an update on the Page 4 of 51 April 16, 2024 MUMS project on Main Street and the Brewery project. Mr. Day reported the streetscape project is in the final review with VDOT and within the next month the project would begin. He stated the Virginia Department of Health would be at the next meeting to present an award to the Water Department and also reported the budget would be presented next month. He reminded council of events happening through the Town; April 18t", Pulaski County DSS Family Fun Festival in Jackson Park, April 23rd, Community Clean Up Day with the Town of Pulaski Police Department and Pulaski County Joint 911 Communications Center, May 1 ", Blood Drive at the Train Station, May 15t", Pulaski Area Transit Golf Tournament, and May 18t", Music and Merchants in Downtown Pulaski. He also stated a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) has been advertised for the land that Council had purchased and the desired development would be housing. Mr. Dawson also asked that the trees being planted during the streetscapes project be consistent through the entire downtown. 17. Reminder of Future Council Meeting a. May 7, 2024 Closed Session 5:30 p.m.; Open Session 7:00 p.m. 18. With no additional business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. 1 ATTEST O ivia C. Hale Clerk of Council 1 TOWN of PUL IRGINIA W. Shannon Collins Mayor Page 5 of 51 April 16, 2024