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Town Council Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2024
1. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked for a roll call.
Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Absent
2. Modification to Closed Session- No modifications were made.
3. Mayor Collins 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 Council
i. Tornado Relief
The motion was made by Councilman Clark and seconded by Councilman Clontz.
Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Absent
The following councilmembers and staff entered into Closed Session: Councilman East,
Councilman Clark, Councilman Dawson, Councilman Clontz, Mayor Collins, Town
Manager, Todd Day, Town Attorney, Scot Farthing, and Clerk of Council, Ms. Hale.
Councilman Reis joined Closed Session at 6:34 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Open Session
4. Certification of Closed Session- Mayor Collins asked for a motion that only the following
was discussed in Closed Session:
a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (1 item)- Consultation with Legal Council
i. Tornado Relief
The motion was made by Councilman Clark and seconded by Councilman Dawson.
Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye
5. Councilman Reis lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Councilman East gave the invocation.
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7. Mayor Collins welcomed all in attendance and viewing online.
8. Modification to Public Session- No modifications were made.
9. Board Updates
Councilman Reis reported the Town of Dublin will be joining the New River Valley
Regional Commission.
10. Ordinance 2024-11 Amending Chapter 22 Article V of the Pulaski Town Code to Delete
Section 22-172, "Issue of permits"
The motion was made by Councilman East and seconded by Councilman Clark to adopt
Ordinance 2024-11.
Gregory C. East- Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye
James A. Radcliffe- Absent
G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Michael P. Reis- Aye
11. Public Comment Period- No speakers were present.
12. Consent Agenda
a. Consideration of November 19, 2024 Town Council Meeting 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- Absent Mayor Collins- Abstained
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye
13. Council Comments
Councilman East welcomed the new elected council members, who were in attendance.
Councilman Dawson thanked the volunteers and staff for the work going into the
Christmas parade with adjusting to the weather and changing routes.
Councilman Reis stated he has received questions regarding who owns the poles that the
stop lights are on, on Main Street.
Mr. Painter stated the Town owns the poles but not the electrical wiring, and the Town
has been in contact with AEP to remove those before the streetscape project begins.
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Councilman Reis asked if there was an update on the stop light at Madison Ave and 5th
Street.
Mr. Painter stated there has been conversations with VDOT and they recommend to
include it in a grant, which has been sent out for funding.
Councilman Reis asked if that would include the light at 51h and Washington.
Mr. Painter stated it would be a town -wide comprehensive plan.
Councilman Reis also thanked the Public Works employees as they were working during
the Thanksgiving holiday and in cold weather.
14. Manager's Report
Manager Day reminded listeners of the Holidays and Harmonies festival in Jackson Park
on Thursday, December 51h before the Christmas parade.
15. Reminder of Future Council Meeting
a. December 17, 2024 Closed Session 6:00 p.m., Open Session 7:00 p.m.
16. With no further business. the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
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Olivia ._Hale_
Clerk of Council
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TOWN of PULASKI, VIRGINIA
W. Shannon Collins
Mayor
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