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Home My WebLink About05-21-241 1 1 Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 21, 2024 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- 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 (1 item) Personnel matters i. BZA Appointment b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (2 items) Consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters i. Parking Lot Licenses Agreement- 37 West Main Street LLC ii. Parking Lot Licenses Agreement- 89 West Main Street LLC The motion was made by Councilman East 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 The following councilmembers and staff entered in to Closed Session: Councilman East, Councilman Clark, Councilman Dawson, Councilman Radcliffe, Councilman Clontz, Councilman Reis, Mayor Collins, Town Manager, Mr. Day, Town Attorney, Mr. Farthing, and Clerk of Council, Ms. Hale. Councilman Clontz exited Closed Session after the BZA appointment was discussed. Open Session 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 (1 item)- Personnel matters i. BZA Appointment b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (2 items)- Consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters i. Parking Lot Licenses Agreement- 37 West Main Street LLC ii. Parking Lot Licenses Agreement- 89 West Main Street LLC The motion was made by Councilman Clark and seconded by Councilman Reis. Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Abstained Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 4. Councilman Radcliffe lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Councilman East gave the invocation. 6. The Mayor welcomed all in attendance and viewing online. 7. Modification to Public Session The motion was made by Councilman Reis and seconded by Councilman Clontz to add the Manufactured and Modular Housing presentation to the agenda after the Splash Pad presentation. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 8. Resolution 2024-24 Observance of National Emergency Services Week (May 19-25, 2024) The Mayor read the resolution. The motion was made by Councilman East and seconded by Councilman Clark to adopt Resolution 2024-24. 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 members of the Fire Department. 9. Resolution 2024-25 Observance of National Public Works Week (May 19-25, 2024) The Mayor read the resolution. The motion was made by Councilman Dawson and seconded by Councilman Radcliffe to adopt Resolution 2024-25. 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 Public Works Superintendent, Kim Caudill. 1 1 10. Parking Lot Licenses Agreement- 37 West Main Street LLC The Town Manager reported this agreement would allow parking for the tenants of the apartments on Main Street. The motion was made by Councilman Reis and seconded by Councilman East to authorize the Town Manager to execute licensing agreements for parking on Main Street and other associated downtown areas as he and then Town Attorney approve. Gregory C. East- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye 11. Presentations a. Splash Pad Update James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Abstained Michael P. Reis- Aye Nate Repass, Outdoor Facilities Coordinator, presented updates regarding parking, bathroom renovations, and landscaping for the splash pad which is set to open on May 3Is' with a ribbon cutting at noon. Mr. Repass reported the splash pad will have set hours and set rules in place, and directional signage will be installed throughout the Town. Mr. East suggested a way to slow down drivers around the splash pad with Heritage Park around the corner and children being in both areas. b. Manufactured and Modular Housing Summer Bork, Planning Administrator, presented the how the Town aims to diversify jobs and affordable housing is difficult with the increasing costs of construction and current zoning standards are not compatible with affordable housing. She reported the zoning code does not current include modular homes in the definition and an update would be needed to include modular housing between single-family and multi -family dwellings. She reported manufactured housing is allowed in designated zones but currently there are no manufactured park or subdivision zones. Ms. Bork proposed two new definitions to include in the zoning ordinances: manufactured dwelling and reformation. 12. Public Hearing a. Special Exception 24-SE-1 (application withdrawn) b. Case Number 24-ZA-1 and 24-ZA-2 Amending Section 11.2, Town's Definition of Hospital and Remove "Hospital or Health Center" as a use from sections 4.1.2- 2,4.2.2-2, 4.3.2-2, 4.4.2-2, and 4.10.2-2. Ordinance 2024-08 and Ordinance 2024- 09 Ms. Bork reported the Planning Commission requested that staff review the definitions of medical uses in the town's zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission worked to redraft the language that defines hospitals within the town with the intent to clarify allowable activities of this use and update certain aspects of the definition to relate to recent zoning amendments and industry changes. The Planning Commission voted unanimously for recommend to the Town Council for the text amendment to the Town's Zoning Ordinance Hospital definition. Ms. Bork also reported the Planning Commission also explored the locations where hospitals were allowed within the town and given the need to efficient access to hospitals. She stated the Planning Commission concluded that most of the town's residential areas were not ideal for locating the hospital, as our residential areas present access or space limitations that would impede the variety of activities hospitals now engage in. The Planning Commission voted unanimously for recommendation to the Town Council to delete the use of hospital and health center(s) from sections 4.1.2-2,4.2.2-2, 4.3.2-2, 4.4.2-2, and 4.10.2-2. The Town Manager suggested to table the discussion regarding the hospital definition and amending zoning sections until further clarification from the Planning Commission can be identified to Town Council as councilmembers had numerous concerns. c. FY 24-25 Budget Town Manager Day gave a general overview of the budget for FY 2024-2025 which included revenues and expenditures for the General Fund, a 10% rate increase for water and a 6% rate increase for sewer. He also stated there would be an increase in fees for returned checks, ACH, and electronic payments. 13. Public Comment Period- No speakers were present. 14. Consent Agenda a. Consideration of May 7, 024 Town Council Meeting Minutes The motion was made by Councilman Reis and seconded by Councilman Clontz to adopt May 70' Town Council 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 Reis stated the Marketplace was a great event and thanked staff who put that event together. He also stated he had gotten questions on what residents need to do about potentially dangerous trees that are on their neighbors' property and could fall on homes. The Town Manger stated we could not interfere with private property owners however if there are dilapidated structures, those could be reported to Code Enforcement for review. Mayor Collins asked for more speed enforcement on Northwood Drive and the possibility of installing a speed bump, rumble stripes, or options to slow down drivers. 16. Manager's Report Town Manager Day reported the closing of 67 West Main Street and Bimmerworld and continued progress on the brewery and the 170-acre property. 17. Reminder of Future Council Meeting a. June 4, 2024 Closed Session 5:30 p.m.; Open Session 7:00 p.m. 18. With no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. TOWN of PULASKI, VIRGINIA A, /I / --- ZY Shannon Collins Mayor AT EST , ) � � " a, , ". — O ivia C. Hale Clerk of Council