HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-00Minutes of the regular Town Council meeting held May 2, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building.
There were present: John A. Johnston, Mayor
Council Members: James M. Neblett, Lane R. Penn, Jeffrey S Worrell, Bettye H. Steger,
Daniel Talbert, Jr., Joseph L. Weddle, Pauline G. Mitchell,
Charles W. Stewart, Jr.
Staff: Gary Elander, Town Manager
Dave Quesenberry, Asst. to the Town Manager
Randy Eley, Town Attorney
Sherry Boyd, Finance Director
John Hawley, Town Engineer
Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk
Others Present: Elizabeth Clevinger
Breanna Burrus
Kenneth M. Fleenor
Lee Carter
Mayor Johnston called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councilwoman Steger led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Worrell gave the Invocation.
Following roll call, Mayor Johnston opened the Public Hearing on the South Washington Pump Station.
Mr. Quesenberry advised that the request is for a conditional use permit to place a water booster-pump station on undeveloped Town right-of-way located at 800 S. Washington Avenue.
This is the second phase of a project designed to increase water pressure and storage capacity in the south side of Town. Planning Commission recommended approval of this request on
the condition that the pump station be constructed according to the elevated view as shown on Page 8 of 12 in this packet.
Following discussion Public Hearing was closed at 7:06 p.m.
Councilman Neblett made a motion to accept the report and approve the request for a conditional use permit to place a water booster-pump station on undeveloped Town right-of-way located
at 800 S. Washington Avenue, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried on the following recorded vote;
James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye
Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye
Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye
At 7:07 p.m., Mayor Johnston opened the Public Hearing on the Case Knife Road pump station request.
Mr. Quesenberry advised that the request is for a conditional use permit to install a water booster pump station at 1400 Case Knife Road. The request meets all the criteria of the Comprehensive
Plan and the zoning regulations. This pump station is necessary to correct chronic problems with the pressure in the area. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this request
on condition that the pump station conform to the elevated view as shown in Engineering’s drawings.
Following discussion, Mayor Johnston closed the Public Hearing at 7:13 p.m.
Councilman Neblett made a motion to accept the report and approve the request for a conditional use permit to install a water booster pump station at 1400 Case Knife Road, seconded by
Councilwoman Steger and carried on the following recorded vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye
Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye
Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye
At 7:14 p.m., Mayor Johnston opened a Public Hearing on a Sewer Bond.
Town Manager Elander advised that Council previously authorized a loan application to Rural Development for $698,200 to reduce inflow and infiltration from the town sanitary sewer system.
As part of that application process, a public hearing is required and approval of a Resolution. This would be a 40 year general obligation bond.
Following discussion, Mayor Johnston closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Next, Councilman Worrell made a motion to adopt the consent agenda consisting of the minutes of April 18, 2000, seconded by Councilwoman Steger and carried on the following recorded
vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye
Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye
Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye
Next item for consideration was the Resolution for the Sewer Bond. Mr. Elander advised of 2 changes to the resolution: the Certification page had omitted Councilman Talbert and has
been corrected and the date on the first page of the Resolution should be December 3, 1998.
Councilwoman Steger made a motion to adopt the Sewer Bond resolution with changes, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye
Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye
Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye
Next item on agenda was Ordinance 2000-04, approving a rezoning of 7 acres of the former J. M. Brown farm from R-2 to B-2.
Mr. Elander advised that this is the Ordinance for the public hearing held April 18, 2000.
Councilman Weddle made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2000-04, approving a rezoning of 7 acres of the former J. M. Brown farm from R-2 to B-2, seconded by Councilman Worrell and carried
on the following recorded vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - No
Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye
Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye
Next, Mr. Elander advised that the Ratcliffe Museum Expansion Committee will meet May 9. They will make a recommendation in writing to Council by the May 16, 2000 Council meeting.
He also advised that Wiley and Wilson will make a detailed presentation to Council at the May 16 meeting.
Next, Mr. Elander advised that Council had the revised drop site regulations in their packet.
Councilman Stewart made a motion to accept the revised drop site regulations, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried on the following recorded vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye
Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye
Bettye H. Steger - Aye Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye
There being no further business, at 7:34 p.m., Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried.