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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-89January 3, 1989 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held January 3, 1989, at 4:0o p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding Council Members: James M. Neblett, Alma•H. Holston, Mary Lou Copenhaver, James R. Neighbors, Andrew L. Graham, W. H. Schrader, Jr., J. R. Schrader, Jr., Ira S. Crawford Also Present: Frank Terwilliger Daniel E. McKeever Anne Burgess Ruth A. Harrell Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Jessica Clarke - news media Steve Vermillion, Corker Development Corp. Nick Glenn Andy McCready The invocation was given by Councilman Neblett. 8469 On motion made by Councilperson Holston, seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 1988, were approved as recorded. REZONING REQUEST Mr. Steve Vermillion, Executive Vice President, Corker Development Corporation, addressed Council requesting that property on Memorial Drive be rezoned from R-0 to B-1 Conditional for a shopping center. Corker Group has an option to purchase the Allison property. Prior to obtaining option, they investigated purchasing an existing center and remodeling it, however, they were unable to reach a solution. Mr. Vermillion stated that Food Lion has committed to come into the center and plans are underway to secure Wal-Mart. Total center would be approximately 133,000 sq. ft. and employ approximately 250 persons. A grading plan and landscaping plan is available for review. Trees would be approximately 14 ft. tall and center would be enclosed with a 9 ft. redwood fence. Also, according to traffic study, a red light is recommended for Rt. 11 and Memorial Drive. Mr. Vermillion stated they would be glad to take Council to Abingdon to view center they have developed there. Councilman Neighbors so moved that this rezoning request be referred to the Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee Reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett advised that new pump was in operation and things seemed to be going good at filter plant. Mr. McKeever stated that the new pump was pumping as much water as our three old pumps. 8470 January 3, 1989 Eastern Utilities is currently doing the ground water testing to see where the water is seeping into the lines. It does appear that the private laterals from the street sewer to the homes are some. of the major causes of I & I. Eastern has also submitted a proposal to initiate repairs on the 100 or so manholes that are leaking. This proposal will be put into Finance Committee for review. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Schrader had no report. PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chairman Neighbors had no report, however, requested a committee meeting be scheduled. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE TREES Chairman Graham advised that the Elks Club had requested that the tree installed at the door leading into the elevator on Washington Ave. be moved 10-15 ft. toward Main St. due to safety precautions as elderly and handicapped persons use this door and also because vendors make deliveries at this door. Cost to relocate this tree is approximately 5200.00 Chairman Graham made a motion that the small tree on Washington Av in front of the door entering the Elks Club building on Washington Ave. removed and replanted approximately 10-15 ft. in the sidewalk toward th Main Street to cost no more than 5200 and paid out of unappropriated surplus account. Motion seconded by Councilperson Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Rye FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Crawford had no report. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock had no report. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. McKeever stated that the Cemetery Trustees will meet with full Council on Thursday, January 12, 1989, at 5:00 p.m. to review items of mutual concern. .January 3, 1989 847.E VML Mr. McKeever had distributed information from Virginia Municipal League concerning sales tax. Current legislation permits towns to adopt an ordinance requiring town retailers to report the amount of sales tax they collect to the Town Treasurer. To date, few towns in Virginia have chosen to enact such an ordinance as this information can usually be obtained from the County Commissioner of Revenue. VML is considering asking the General Assembly to adopt legislation that would require towns to collect this data. Councilman Graham made a motion that this matter be referred to the Ordinance Committee, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried. Mr. McKeever stated that this General Assembly may give some serious consideration to returning some of the sales tax to towns.The VACO and VML agreements speak to this in part and the 189 towns in Virginia are certainly united to try to get a larger share of these taxes. Mr. McKeever advised that VML Legislative Day is scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 1989. Any member of Council wishing to attend was requested to forward registration form to his office by January 20th. Mr. McKeever stated that Joe Morgan, County Administrator, had written advising that the Board of Supervisors had invited the Town Councils of Pulaski and Dublin and their administrative staff to a joint meeting with suggested date of January 31 at 7:30 p.m. Clerk to poll Council to ascertain if this date is satisfactory. At 4:33 p.m. Councilman Neblett made a motion that Council adjourn, -seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried. APPROVED: Mayor Attest: ~~ ~ ~~~~ Clerk of Council