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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15-241 Town Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2024 1. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 2. Councilman Dawson lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Councilman East gave the invocation. 4. The Mayor welcomed all in attendance and viewing online. 5. Modification to Public Session Mayor Collins- Aye Ms. Hale asked to amend the consent agenda for the Town Council Meeting Minutes from September 17'h to October I". The motion was made by Councilman Dawson and seconded by Councilman Reis. Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 6. Board Updates Manager Day asked if any councilmen had updates from the various boards they hold seats on. Councilman Clark reported from the Pulaski County Emergency Communications Board for residents to sign up for Smart 911. He stated it's a way for dispatchers to know extensive details, i.e. additional residents in the home, pets, medications, and any additional information that would helpful for first responders to know in the case of an emergency. 7. Discussion a. National Bank of Blacksburg Line of Credit Letter Page 1 of 4/ October 15, 2024 Manager Day stated that the National Bank of Blacksburg has a $500,000 unsecure line of credit available. He stated there is no objective for it currently, but if the Town were to need it, it's there. The motion was made by Councilman Reis and seconded by Councilman Clontz to approve Manager Day and Jackie Morris as signatories on the National Bank of Blacksburg line of credit. Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye b. Moving or Canceling November 5th Town Council Meeting due to Election Day Manager Day reported that Town Offices will be closed on November 5tn, Election Day, and with nothing pressing on the future agenda, he recommended canceling the first meeting in November, but if any matters were to come up, he would communicate with councilmembers. Councilman Reis stated the number of items for consideration has decreased he suggested amending the current ordinance, which requires 24 meetings a year. Councilman Dawson stated his concerns with limiting the number of meetings, as it limits the frequency of public access to come to meetings. Manager Day stated it's worth a discussion and consideration. The motion was made by Councilman Dawson and seconded by Councilman East to cancel the November 5t' meeting due to Election Day and not to be rescheduled unless something moves forward in the future. Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 8. Public Comment Period a. Jorden Kullos of 5th Street NW addressed his concerns with the sound ordinance for the Town. Mr. Kullos reported his family recently adopted a dog for protection. He stated he and his neighbors have seen an increase in property theft, trespassing, drug paraphernalia, and increased debris on properties and recently, two separate attempts of breaking and entering at his home. He stated since his family adopted the dog, the trespassing has decreased but the barking isn't a Page 2 of 4/ October 15, 2024 sound that's protected under the exemptions in the ordinance. He asked Council to review the ordinance and add the sound of a dog barking on its owner's property during the daytime as an exemption. He stated due to the current ordinance, he and his wife are facing a $500 fine and even ten days in jail from complaints of his dog barking and police being notified. b. Kennedy Kullos of 5t' Street NW read of letter to Council about how important her dog is and how the family now feels safer with him. She asked Council to change the ordinance to allow her dog to be outside during the day to protect her family. Councilman Dawson thanked the two speakers and stated the ordinance was worth looking at and there may be aspects that could potentially benefit the Police Department in being able to enforce the right restraints and then give protection to the citizens in the right way. Councilman Reis stated it might be worth considering or examining what other jurisdictions have. Councilman East asked Police Chief, Sam Shumate how to rid unwanted individuals. Chief Shumate explained the department's protocols of warning, summoning, and then arresting offenders. 9. Consent Agenda a. Consideration of October 1, 2024 Town Council Minutes The motion was made by Councilman Dawson and seconded by Councilman Clark to adopt the minutes as written. Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 10. Council Comments Councilman Clark thanked the Fire Department for the fire parade and the dinner afterward. Councilman Dawson thanked the Fire Department as well as Friends of Peak Creek for the 5k event and stated he liked to see that event grow. Page 3 of 4/ October 15, 2024 Councilman Radcliffe stated his time on Town Council has been enjoyable and for the councilmembers who are not up for reappointment to keep their course. Councilman Reis reported there are several streetlights out that he would get the ID numbers for to report. Mayor Collins asked if the Town could participate in the Pot Hole Fall Fill -In reporting again to fill various pot holes around town and asked if the Town could participate in the Homecoming parade going forward. He stated he'd like to see the Homecoming Parade rotate each year between Pulaski and Dublin like the July 4th parade. He also thanked the Fire Department for the parade. 11. Manager's Report Manager Day thanked the Fire Department for the parade and the dinner afterward, he stated he would report the streetlights to AEP for replacement. He reminded listeners of the following events: a. Last Cruise -In in Jackson Park, Saturday October 19th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. b. Trick -or -Treat on West Main Street on Halloween from 5-7 p.m. on West Main Street. c. November 5th Town Offices & Convenience Center will be closed for Election Day. GFL schedule to be announced. 12. Reminder of Future Council Meeting a. Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Closed Session 6:00 p.m.; Open Session 7:00 p.m. ATTEST Olivia C. Hale Clerk of Council TOWN of PULASKI, VIRGINIA W. Sh Collins Mayor Page 4 of 4/ October 15, 2024