HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-00Minutes of the regular Town Council meeting held June 6, 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, Joseph L. Weddle,
Pauline G. Mitchell, Charles W. Stewart, Jr.
Absent/excused: Bettye H. Steger
Daniel Talbert, Jr.
Staff: Gary C. Elander, Town Manager
Randy Eley, Town Attorney
Nikki Shank, Asst. Finance Director
Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk
David Moye, Police Department
Others Present: Geoff Largen, Boy Scout Troop # 249
Bill Manning
Claude Newman
Lee Carter, Press
Tina Ratliff, Press
Paul Dellinger, Press
Mayor Johnston called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Councilman Weddle led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Neblett gave the Invocation.
Following roll call, Councilman Weddle made a motion to adopt Certification Resolution for closed session on 2.1-344 (A-7), consultation with legal counsel, held before the Council meeting,
seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Absent
Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye
Bettye H. Steger - Absent Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Absent
Councilman Worrell made a motion to adopt the Consent agenda, consisting of the minutes of May 16 and May 25, 2000, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on voice vote.
Under New Business, Mr. Elander reminded the newly elected Council members that they must be sworn in before July 1, 2000. He advised that Mr. Lookabill has agreed to attend the June
20 meeting to perform that ceremony if Council wished. He also advised that the first meeting in July falls on the 4th and recommended that the meeting be rescheduled for the 6th.
After discussion, Councilman Neblett made a motion to reschedule the July 4th meeting to July 6th and schedule Mr. Lookabill for the June 20 meeting to administer the oaths of office
to the new Council members, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried on the following recorded vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Absent
Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye
Bettye H. Steger - Absent Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Absent
Next item on agenda was Resolution 2000-15, Approving a budget, establishing appropriations and other related matters for the Town of Pulaski, Virginia for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001.
Mr. Elander advised that a public hearing for the budget had been held on May 25, 2000 as required by law. He advised that revisions have been made pursuant to work session and previous
manager recommendations. He advised that Resolution 2000-15 was ready for consideration.
Councilman Weddle made a motion to adopt Resolution 2000-15, approving a budget, establishing appropriations and other related matters for the Town of Pulaski, Virginia for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2000, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Absent
Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye
Bettye H. Steger - Absent Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Absent
Councilman Stewart arrived at the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Next, Public Operations Committee Chairman Penn advised that committee met with the Veterans regarding the plaque for the Veterans Bridge. The consensus of the committee was to hold
the ceremony on July 4th, using temporary signs and put up permanent signs when they arrive. The signs are to be made of bronze. Mr. Elander recommended the Council contingencies fund
be used as the source for funding the improvements
After discussion, Councilman Neblett made a motion for Council to support renaming the Washington Avenue bridge as the Veterans Memorial bridge and to appropriate the funds for this
project, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Absent
Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye
Bettye H. Steger - Absent Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye
Next item on agenda was the Town Attorney’s report.
Mr. Eley advised the Town previously entered into a contract with Pulaski Furniture with respect to an Economic Stimulus grant. A part of that contract allows Pulaski Furniture to exercise
an option to purchase the building housing Plant #5 located in the Town of Pulaski. Pulaski Furniture wishes to exercise this option. Council needs to authorize the Town Attorney to
prepare and execute all necessary documents incident to that contract.
Councilman Neblett made a motion authorizing the Town Attorney to prepare and execute all necessary documents relating to the Economic Stimulus grant, seconded by Councilman Weddle and
carried on the following recorded vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Absent
Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye
Bettye H. Steger - Absent Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye
Mr. Eley presented a projects update including his work with the Ordinance committee, various personnel matters, the need for an appraisal in conjunction with the condemnation of land
at Newbern Road and MacGill Street and the completion of the Option Agreement for Loving Field, which is ready for Council’s review and vote at their convenience.
After discussion, the consensus was to consider the option agreement at the regular June 20 Council meeting.
Mr. Elander advised that a request has been received from the Pulaski Rangers to receive permission to erect more corporate boxes and recommended referral to the Public Operations committee.
Councilman Worrell advised that time is of the essence in completing these boxes for use this year and requested that it be considered tonight.
Mr. Elander advised that the Rangers are asking permission to erect 5 new corporate boxes at their own cost, with plans approved by the Town. The boxes will become the property of the
Town of Pulaski. The Rangers will sell the boxes each season at $1250 per box. Ticket assessments for the boxes will amount to $1,700 annually. Mr. Carpenter was requesting that the
$1,700 be waived for the first year to help with construction.
After discussion, Councilman Worrell made a motion to approve the request with the provision that one of the corporate boxes be reserved for the Town at no cost, and authorize the administrative
staff to oversee the project, seconded by Councilman Penn and carried on the following recorded vote:
James M. Neblett - Aye Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Absent
Lane R. Penn - Aye Joseph L. Weddle - Aye Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye
Bettye H. Steger - Absent Charles W. Stewart, Jr. - Aye
Next, Councilman Worrell inquired why a 10” water line that was installed in December of 1999 has already failed affecting an area which included the hospital and Wal Mart?
Mr. Elander advised that he was aware of the break, but did not have a report available.
He added that he would report to Council on Friday.
Councilman Stewart advised that a request had been received for a conditional use to allow an automobile salvage yard to dispose of inoperable vehicles. He made a motion to refer case
# 2000-05CU to the Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried on voice vote.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. on motion by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Weddle and carried on voice vote.