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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-01-24 Town Council PacketAgenda Town Council Meeting Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Reasonable accommodation will be provided for persons with disabilities, if requested. 6:30 p.m. Closed Session Council Chambers 1. Meeting Called to Order (Mayor Collins) 2. Roll Call (Clerk of Council) 3. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (1 item)- Personnel Matters a. Calfee Community & Cultural Center Board Appointment 4. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 3 (1 item)- Acquisition/Disposition of Real Property a. Hogans Dam 7:00 p.m. Public Session Council Chambers 1. Certification of Closed Session (Mayor Collins) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Councilman Clark) 3. Invocation (Councilman East) 4. Guests and Visitors (Mayor Collins) 5. Modification to Public Session (Mayor Collins) 6. Resolution 2024-42 Re-appointing Todd Day to the New River Valley Passenger Rail Authority (Manager Day) (Voting) 7. Public Comment Period (The Town Council welcomes your input. You may address the Council by completing a speaker’s slip available at the door and giving it to the Clerk of Council prior to the meeting. At this time, you may address Council on items that are not on the agenda. The limit is three (3) minutes for each speaker.) 8. Consent Agenda (Voting) a. Consideration of September 17, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes 9. Council Comments 10. Manager’s Report (Manager Day) a. Coffee with the Chief October 2nd 9-11am Starbucks in Food City b. Friends of Peak Creek Ripple Run 5k October 5th 9am at the Train Station c. Fire Parade October 10th at 7pm on Main Street d. Columbus Day October 14th Town Offices & Convenience Center Closed, GFL delayed one day 11. Reminder of Future Council Meeting (Mayor Collins) a. October 15, 2024 Closed Session 6:00 p.m., Open Session 7:00 pm RESOLUTION 2024-42 Resolution Re-Appointing Todd Day to the New River Valley Passenger Rail Authority WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that it is in the general interest of the residents to the Town of Pulaski to maintain full representation on the various agencies, authorities, and boards of which the town is a member; and, WHEREAS, the New River Valley Passenger Rail Authority needs a representative from the town, NOW, THEREFORE be it RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia sitting in regular session this 1st day of October 2024 that the following persons are appointed to the NRV Passenger Rail Authority for the term indicated below. This resolution is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted on this1st day of October 2024 by the recorded vote of the Town Council of Pulaski, Virginia as follows: Gregory C. East- James A. Radcliffe- Jeremy L. Clark G. Tyler Clontz- Brooks R. Dawson- Michael P. Reis- Mayor Collins- THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA ________________________________ W. Shannon Collins Mayor Attest _______________________________ Olivia C. Hale Clerk of Council Appointee Entity Start Term Expiration Date of Term Todd Day New River Valley Passenger Rail Authority 02/01/2025 12/31/2028 Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 17, 2024 1. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked for a roll call. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 2. The Mayor asked for a motion to enter into Closed Session to discuss the following items: a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (1 item)- Consultation with Legal Counsel i. Filter Plant b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 3 (1 item)- Acquisition/Disposition of Real Property i. 155 Acres The motion was made by Councilman Clark and seconded by Councilman Dawson. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye The following council members and staff entered into Closed Session: Councilman Clark, Councilman Dawson, Councilman Clontz, Councilman Reis, Mayor Collins, Town Manager, Todd Day, Town Attorney, Scot Farthing, and Clerk of Council, Ms. Hale. Councilman Clontz exited Closed Session before the Acquisition/Disposition discussion. Open Session 7:00 p.m. 3. Certification of Closed Session- The Mayor asked for a motion that only the following items were discussed in Closed Session: a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (1 item)- Consultation with Legal Council i. Filter Plant b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 3 (1 item)- Acquisition/Disposition of Real Property i. 155 Acres The motion was made by Councilman Clark and seconded by Councilman Dawson. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Abstained Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 4. Councilman Reis lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Councilman Dawson gave the invocation. 6. The Mayor welcomed all in attendance and viewing online. 7. Modification to Public Session- No modifications were made. 8. Presentations a. Pulaski Area Transit Request for Funding- Monica Musick Ms. Musick reported that DRPT awarded PAT two replacement vehicles. She stated the replacement cost of the two vehicles is $256,000 and the local match would be 2%, with the cost being $5,107. Ms. Musick stated the two older vehicles that are being replaced will be sold on gov.deals. Councilman Dawson asked if there were any updates on the Micro Transit. Ms. Musick stated they are meeting biweekly and the pros and cons are being weighted out and small adjustments are recommended but there could be a cost increase from the Town for the software if the Micro Transit is chosen. The motion was made by Councilman Reis and seconded by Councilman Dawson to approve the local match of $5,107 for the purchase of two new vehicles pursuant to the request made on September 12, 2024. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye b. T. G. Howard Request for Funding- Guy Smith Mr. Smith began by stating that the back to school event was very successful and thanked all participants. He stated he would like to request $3,000 from the Town to assist in various programs and to offset some unexpected costs that were out of the center’s control. Mr. Smith stated water from Mtn. Olivet has been coming down the mountain for months which is flooding the field on their property, and a drainage system was put in place diverting the water drainage to the creek. Manager Day requested Mr. Smith send him a detailed letter with where the funds are specifically going to and a decision by Town Council would be decided at a later meeting. c. Streetscapes Update- Austin Painter Mr. Painter reported the lowest bid for the streetscapes project was under the Town’s funding amount. The lowest bid was at $860,387 and a 20% matching from the Town is required. He stated the projected start date would be early November and run until mid-May 2025. Councilman Dawson asked if this contractor would handle replacing the streetlamps and trees or would it be a separate bidding project. Mr. Painter stated the contractor would remove the current streetlamps and the Town would have to purchase and install the lamps and trees separately. 9. Discussion a. NRVRC Office Building Project and Charter Amendment Manager Day reported the New River Valley Regional Commission has intentions of moving their offices from the Innovation Center in Fairlawn to a location in Christiansburg and they need each locality to participate in purchasing the building. Manager Day stated the Town’s portion of the purchase would be $158,216 and that payment could be made in a lump sum or annually. Councilman Reis stated the Regional Commission helps the Town and many localities with their Comprehensive Plan and grant management. He also stated the Charter currently states they be located in Pulaski County and the amendment would allow them to be located in the New River Valley. The motion was made by Councilman Reis and seconded by Councilman Clontz to amend the charter of the New River Valley Regional Commission to remove the language about them being located in Pulaski County to anywhere in the New River Valley. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye The motion was made by Councilman Reis and seconded by Councilman Clark to support the purchase of the new building for the New River Valley Regional Commission and fulfill our financial obligations per our percentage. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 10. Public Comment Period- No speakers were present. 11. Consent Agenda a. Consideration of September 3, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes The motion was made by Councilman Clark and seconded by Councilman Dawson to adopt the minutes. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Abstained Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 12. Council Comments Councilman Dawson thanked Manager Day and Town Staff for their continuous work on the various projects. Councilman Reis thanked the Public Works Department for their quick response on repairing a pothole from a water line break and asked for an updated report on the building permits as there are new construction sites throughout the Town. Mayor Collins stated plans for the Treat Trail on Main Street are being worked on, it is scheduled for Halloween night from 5-7pm and if businesses have questions to contact Jackie Reid in HR. Mayor Collins stated the Town is looking better each day and thanked Manager Day for this work since he’s been here. 13. Manager’s Report Manager Day thanked Town Staff for their work and their progress on projects and stated the Town has more housing projects on the table and looks forward to those developments. He stated the brewery has received another grant in the amount of $200,000 and reminded Council and listeners of the following Town events: a. Cruise-In on Saturday, September 21st in Jackson Park from 11am- 4pm. b. Last Marketplace for the season on Tuesday, September 24th at the Train Station from 4-7pm. c. Harvest and Harmonies Festival on September 27th in Jackson park from 4-8pm. 14. Reminder of Future Council Meeting a. October 1, 2024 Closed Session 6:00pm, Open Session 7:00pm 15. With no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:47 pm. General Info Public (P) 8031 Corporate Drive White Marsh, MD 21236 September 17, 2024 Dear Franchise Administrator, As part of our ongoing commitment to keep you and our customers informed about changes to Xfinity TV services, we wanted to update you that Comcast will be discontinuing the use of CableCARDs with Comcast-issued equipment on October 24, 2024. Please feel free to contact me at (410) 960-1566 or Christopher_Mulhall@comcast.com if you have any questions. Sincerely, Chris Mulhall Senior Manager, Government Affairs Comcast Beltway Region October 2024 Town of Pulaski Event Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 EDA Meeting- Cancelled Council Chambers 10am Town Council Meeting Council Chambers 7pm Coffee with the Chief Food City Starbucks 9-11am Friends of Peak Creek Ripple Run 5k Train Station 9am 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Fire Parade Main Street 7pm 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Town Offices & Convenience Center Closed for Columbus Day Town Council Meeting Council Chambers 7pm Water Cut Off Day Chrome in the Valley Cruise-In Jackson Park 11am-4pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Planning Commission Meeting Council Chambers 6pm Cemetery Board Meeting Council Chambers 6pm 27 28 29 30 31 Trick or Treat on W. Main Street W. Main Street 5-7pm _____________________ GFL Bulk Pickup Week ____________________ October Pulaski Senior Center (540)994-8627 2024 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Sign-up 8:30a.m.- 5:00p.m. Bingo at the Center 11:00a.m./ Free Movie at 1:0p.m. Friendship Café 9:30a.m.-12:30a.m. Games at 1:00p.m. Movie and Lunch 11:30a.m/$2.00 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Hamrick’s and 611 Steakhouse 9:00a.m./$7.00 for the ride. Friendship Café 9:30a.m.-12:30a.m. Games at 1:00p.m. Ruritan Bingo and Lunch on Jefferson Ave. 11:00a.m./ Free Friendship Café 9:30a.m.-12:30a.m. Games at 1:00p.m. Puzzle Competition 10:30a.m./ Free Movie at 1:00p.m. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Senior Center CLOSED Columbus Day & Yorktown Victory Day Friendship Café 9:30a.m.-12:30a.m. Games at 1:00p.m. Bingo at the Center 11a.m./ Free Bereavement Group3-4 Friendship Café 9:30a.m.-12:30a.m. Games at 1:00p.m. Library Craft at the Senior Center 11:00AM Movie at 1:00p.m. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Halloween Bingo Party 11:00a.m./ Free Movie at 1:30p.m. Friendship Café 9:30a.m.-12:30a.m. Games at 1:00p.m. Bingo at the Center 11:00a.m./ Free Movie at 1:0p.m. Friendship Café 9:30a.m.-12:30a.m. Games at 1:00p.m. Lunch bunch: Country Kitchen 10:30a.m./ $3.00 to for the ride. Lunch on your own. 27 28 29 30 31 Chili and Crackers 11:30a.m./ $3.00 Movie at 1:00p.m./ Free Friendship Café 9:30a.m.-12:30a.m. Games at 1:00p.m. Halloween Movie: Hocus Pocus and Snacks 11:00a.m/ Free Friendship Café 9:30a.m.-12:30a.m. Games at 1:00p.m. Please Sign up for all events you plan on attending Oct. 16th Bereavement Group 3-4pm