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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-01-92September 1, 1992 9153 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held September 1, 1992, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding Council Members: J. R. Schrader, Jr., Roy H. D'Ardenne, W. H. Schrader, Jr., Elbert G. Black, Jr., Alma H. Holston, Robert N. Glenn Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Don E. Holycross, Town Manager Robert Lyons, Asst. to the Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Paul Dellinger, News Media Tom Hawley Dr. Anthony Anneski Mr. Perdue Bill Martin Brenda Conner Barry Buckner The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hancock. Councilman Black led the Pledge of Allegiance with the Invocation being given by Councilman J. R. Schrader. Following the roll call, Councilwoman Holston so moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1992, be approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman D'Ardenne, and carried. DR.ANNESKIMayor Hancock advised that Council would be honoring Dr. Anthony Anneski as a member and chairman of the Planning Commission. Mayor Hancock stated it had been a pleasure working with Dr. Anneski and Dr. Anneski had presided over the Planning Commission with dignity, distinction and with fairness to all citizens. Mayor Hancock read a Resolution honoring Dr. Anneski. Councilman J. R. Schrader made a mot ion that Resolution No. 92-20 be adopted, seconded by Councilwoman H olston and carried on the following recorded vote: RESOLLITIONCharles D. Crispin - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Absent 92-ZO J. R. Schrader, Jr. ADOPTED - Aye E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Mayor Hancock presented Dr. Anneski with a plaque and a key to the Town, with the Town's appreciation. 9:154 September 1, 1992 citizen In hearing from the public, Mr. Bill Martin, Hickory Avenue, complaintsaddressed Council with the concern that he cannot get out of his driveway due to visiting nurses parking in his driveway. Mr. Lyons reported that he had contacted the supervisor at the nursing agency in Radford and she was to be back in touch with Mr. Martin to try to cooperate with him. Mr. Martin also advised that additional street lights are needed on Hickory Avenue. Mr. Holycross advised that all lights in the town are to be upgraded in 2-3 years, but he will look at the spacing of the lights on Hickory Avenue. Also, Mr. Martin complained that a tree was growing into the power lines on Hickory Avenue; that speed bumps were needed or speed limit signs installed on Hickory Avenue; questioned why the placing of trailer on Lafayette Ave. was not allowed when a trailer was allowed on Bob White Blvd.; and questioned why glass was not cleaned off the roads after a wreck. In answer to Mr. Martin's inquiry, Mayor Hancock stated that Appalachian Power Company will be contacted regarding the tree growing in the power lines; Town will review the sign situation; and doublewide trailers are permitted. Mr. Holycross stated that it is the responsibility of the wrecker company to clean the highway after an accident and usually a good job is performed by them. Mr. Martin also questioned decals on boat trailers, utility trailers, etc. Decals are required if the trailer is state registered, with brakes and has a weight of over 2,000 pounds. POLICE Lieutenant Barry Buckner introduced Ms. Brenda Conner, the Town's DEPT, new Juvenile Intervention Specialist. Ms. Conner stated she would be working under a grant administered by the Department of Criminal Justice Services in Richmond and is the only one of its kind in Virginia. They are trying it out here because the County of Pulaski has the third highest juvenile crime rate in the State. Ms. Conner stated she would be working with juveniles while there is still a chance to turn them around. Mayor Hancock asked for Council Committee Reports. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Chairman J. R. Schrader had no report. Mr. Holycross stated that 84 applications had been received for the position of Public Works' Director. It will be determined within approximately ten days those applicants to be interviewed for this position. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman W. H. Schrader had no report, however, he stated that decals were due and a two week grace period would expire on September 16. UTILITIES COMMITTEE September 1, 1992 Chairman Graham was absent. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairwoman Holston had no report, River Valley Agency on Aging would be meeting would be provided to Council. distributed on a Case Management Pilot had read. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Glenn had no report. 9155 but she did state that the New meeting and minutes of this Also, a report had been Project which she hoped Council TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT TRAIN Mr. Holycross reported that conversations/correspondence had been WHISTLE held with Norfolk Southern regarding the train whistle violations. N&S Norfolk Southern had been requested to look into this matter and their response was distributed to Council. Norfolk Southern has talked with the engineers involved and there were instances where the engineers felt the blowing of the whistle was justified as vehicles were pulling across the crossing in violation of the warning devices. In other instances, the engineers did not check the exact time. Norfolk Southern is issuing a daily bulletin to their trains reminding them of the restrictions in the Town of Fulaski and they are continuing to monitor the situation. COND. USE Mr. Holycross reported that at the last Council Meeting, Council ORD. considered a proposed amendment to the zoning code that would add two additional conditional uses in the B-2 zoning district. These amendments would allow warehousing facilities in excess of 20,000 sq. ft. and allow light manufacturing uses that would not create any offensive conditions that would be harmful to adjoining commercial properties. During the discussion of Council, Mayor Hancock suggested that language changes be made. The amended language has been prepared and has been reviewed by the Town Attorney and found to be acceptable. From a staff standpoint, Mr. Holycross recommended that these amendments to the zoning be approved and adopted, however, past practice has been on issues involving major zoning issues, etc. that we attempt to consider those at meetings when full Council is in attendance. Mr. Holycross stated that the Town Offices would be closed September 7 in observance of Labor Day. GRANT Mr. Holycross advised that at the next Council Meeting a public hearing would be conducted and Council should authorize staff to file an application for Community Development Block Grant for the construction or replacement of Critzer Sewer Lift Station. This project was included 9156 September 1, 1992 GRANT in the budget this year. We have been in touch with the Planning CRITZER District Commission to see if there might be funding available. One PUMP promising source of money may be the Community Development Block Grant STATION program. An administrative public hearing will be conducted as required cont. by this program on September 9th, and the second public hearing required will be at the Council Meeting on September 15. Mr. Holycross informed Council that the October 20 meeting of Council conflicts with the Virginia Municipal League Conference. This will be discussed at our next Council Meeting. BRAVES Mr. Holycross requested an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter regarding the possible acquisition of real property and a economic development matter including conferring with legal counsel on retaining and acquiring minor league baseball team in Pulaski. Mayor Hancock advised that I-81 Corridor Council on strategy planning session would be held in Roanoke on September 29. Council Members were urged to attend this session. Mr. Terwilliger furnished additional information on the decals. He stated that under the state code, the definition does include boat trailers and there is no reference or restriction of any type on brakes. There is a general restriction in the power to impose taxes that you cannot impose any license higher than that proposed by the Commonwealth. At 4:35 p.m., Councilwoman Holston so moved that Council go into Executive Session under 2.1-344 A3, A5, and A7, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried on the following recorded vote: Charles D. Crispin - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Absent J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye After returning to regular session at 6:30 p.m., Councilwoman Holston so moved that reading of Certification Resolution be waived and that Certification Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried on the following recorded vote: Charles D. Crispin - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Absent J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Gary C. Hancock - Aye Mayor Hancock advised that Council had discussed in Executive Session the situation with the Braves in that the Town Council was RAVES greatly concerned about recent reports in the media that Pulaski Braves would relocate from Pulaski to Danville. It was expressed that Council did not want to see that happen and while we do not know at this point that this will occur, it was a decision within the control of the Braves' organization. Mayor Hancock stated the Council would like to go on record, and proceeded to read the following statement: September 1, 1992 9157 BRAVES, Cont. 1. The Pulaski Town Council and Town Administration consider minor league baseball to be an integral part of history, vitality and economic well being of Pulaski. 2. That this Council has in the past been very supportive of minor league baseball and it is certainly our intention to continue that support in the future. 3. The Pulaski Town Council is committed to keeping a minor league team here in Pulaski. 4. The Pulaski Town Council desires to make those improvements to Calfee Park required by the Professional Baseball Agreement, assuming that an adequate and suitable arrangement can be reached to continue to have a minor league team here in Pulaski. 5. The Pulaski Town Council would direct the Town Manager to proceed with plans for the improvements to Calfee Park and to develop a financing recommendation for the funding of the improvements. 6. That the Town Attorney is directed to reduce this resolution to writing for Mayor's signature. Councilwoman Holston so moved that statement be made into the form of a Resolution and so adopted, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried on the following recorded vote: Charles D. Crispin - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Absent J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye E. G. Black - Aye Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, 3r. - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye At 6:35 p.m. Councilman J. R. Schrader so moved that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried. APPROVED: ~~ Mayor Attest: C erk of Council ^