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Home My WebLink About05-07-24�l 1 Town Council Minutes Tuesday, May 7, 2024 1. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked for a roll call. Gregory C. East- Absent 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) 29 (2 items)- Award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds i. Calfee Park LLC ii. Jackson Park Inn Inc. The motion was made by Councilman Clark and seconded by Councilman Reis. Gregory C. East- Absent Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Abstained Michael P. Reis- Aye The following councilmembers and staff entered into Closed Session: Councilman Clark, Councilman Dawson, Councilman Radcliffe, Councilman Reis, Mayor Collins, Town Manager, Mr. Day, Town Attorney, Mr. Rygas, Town Attorney, Mr. Farthing, and Clerk of Council, Ms. Hale. Mr. East joined Closed Session at 6:16 p.m. 3. Mayor Collins asked for a motion to certify that only the following items were discussed in Closed Session: a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 29 (2 items)- Award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds i. Calfee Park LLC ii. Jackson Park Inn Inc. The motion was made by Councilman Clark and seconded by Councilman 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 4. The Mayor asked for a motion to return to Closed Session to discuss the following item: Page 1 of 51 May 7, 2024 taE 1 a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (1 item)- Consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters i. 155 acres on Memorial Drive The motion was made by Councilman Clark and seconded by Councilman 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 The following councilmembers and staff entered back into Closed Session: Councilman East, Councilman Clark, Councilman Dawson, Councilman Radcliffe, Councilman Reis, Mayor Collins, Town Manager, Mr. Day, Town Attorney, Mr. Rygas, Town Attorney, Mr. Farthing, and Clerk of Council, Ms. Hale. Open Session 7:04 p.m. 5. 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) 8 (1 item)- Consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters i. 155 acres on Memorial Drive The motion was made by Councilman Clark and seconded by Councilman Dawson. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Abstained Michael P. Reis- Aye 6. Councilman Dawson lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 7. Councilman East gave the invocation. 8. The Mayor welcomed all in .attendance and viewing online. 9. Modification of Public Session- No modifications were made. 10. Presentation- 2023 Excellence in Waterworks Operations/ Performance Award- Lisa Crabtree Page 2 of 5/ May 7, 2024 L Ms. Crabtree, Director of the Department of Drinking Water with the Virginia Department of Health presented the 2023 Excellence in Waterworks Operations/Performance Gold Award to the Town of Pulaski Filter Plant. Ms. Crabtree presented the award to David Peyton, Chief Operator and staff present, Jessica McKinney and Josh Hodge. 11. Resolution 2024-22 Observance of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day The Mayor read the resolution. The motion was made by Councilman Dawson and seconded by Councilman Clark to adopt Resolution 2024-22. 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 Chief of Police, Sam Shumate. Chief Shumate introduced officers that were in attendance; Assistant Chief Hudson, Captain Saul, Officer Stone, Officer Lucas, Captain Parmelee, Lieutenant Riddle, Officer Minnick, Officer Kelly, Officer Blevins, Sergeant Rudisill, and Lieutenant Dickerson. 12. Resolution 2024-23 Observing May as Building Safety Month The Mayor read the resolution. The motion was made by Councilman East and seconded by Councilman Reis to adopt Resolution 2024-23. 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 16, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes The motion was made by Councilman Dawson and seconded by Councilman Clark to approve April 16, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes. Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Page 3 of 51 May 7, 2024 11 Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye b. Consideration of April 23, 2024 Town Council Budget Work Session Meeting Minutes The motion was made by Councilman East and seconded by Councilman Dawson to approve April 23, 2024 Town Council Budget Work Session Meeting 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 Councilman East asked for the Bike Park to be mowed. Councilman Dawson congratulated Pulaski on Main for their first night of the Marketplace. He stated it was well attended and seemed very enjoyable by all attendees and vendors. Councilman Radcliffe asked for tress throughout the Town be cutback. He thanked Chris Phillips in the Public Works Department for his immediate response in fixing a street sign that was in the wrong location. Mr. Radcliffe also asked the Town to look at getting the Senior Center a new van. Councilman Reis stated he noticed a water leak in the street that was quickly repaired and thanked Public Works and encouraged residents that if they notice leaks to let Town staff know. Mayor Collins stated there was a good turnout at the Marketplace and it was nice seeing the community coming out to events and hopes that it'll continue. He also reminded listeners of the Music and Merchants event on May 18th 16. Manager's Report Town Manager Day reminded Council that the budget Public Hearing will be at the next Town Council meeting, on the 21 st and stated the Marketplace will be at the Train Station every Tuesday from 4-7p.m. until September 20, he also reminded Council of the Pulaski Area Transit Golf Tournament on May 15t1i and a manufactured and modular housing public info event on May 20th at the Train Station. Mr. Day gave an update on the replacement of water meters, an update of the MUMS project, which is set to close soon, the continued project of Pulaski Lofts, and the Bimmerworld project, which is also set to close soon. Mr. Day stated he has given the Senior Center approval to look for a new van but the problem is; there aren't any available locally. He also stated the overhanging sheds at the Public Works Department are being replaced. Page 4 of 51 May 7, 2024 Councilman Dawson asked if the Town could promote the Pulaski Lofts once that project is completed and also asked about the Friends of Peak Creek 5k Event. Ms. Hale, Clerk of Council stated the 5k event was on May 25t' and event information is on the Town's Facebook page with continued promotion and will be sent to councilmembers. 17. Reminder of Future Council Meeting a. May 21, 2024 Closed Session 5:30p.m.; Open Session 7:00 p.m. 18. With no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. AT ST �c O ' 1 C. Hale Clerk of Council 1 TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA W. Shannon Coffins Mayor Page 5 of 5/ May 7, 2024