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Home My WebLink About04-04-898516 April 4, 1989 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held April 4, 1989, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding Council Members: James M. Neblett, J. R. Schrader, Jr., Mary Lou Copenhaver, James R. Neighbors, Andrew L. Graham, W. H. Schrader, Jr., Alma H. Holston, Ira S. Crawford Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Daniel E. McKeever, Town Manager Anne Burgess, Assistant Town Manager Rebekah Corso, Acting Clerk of Council Visitors: Bob Thomas, Dee Lindsey and Jessica Clarke of the news media Ryan Nunley, Jeff Carpenter, Anthony Yoder, Tim Monteith and Philip Hurst of the Weeblo Den #2 Pack 143 Cub Scouts from Critzer School Jack Nunley Wayne Carpenter Tom McCarthy Mr. Joe Price, Adelphia Communications 2 representative from Better Entertainment Cable J. B. Warner Don Crispin Claud Kirkland The invocation was given by Councilman Neblett. Councilman Neblett made the motion to appoint Rebekah Corso as Acting Clerk of Council, seconded by Vice Mayor Neighbors and so carried. On motion made by Councilperson Holston, seconded by Vice Mayor Neighbors and carried, the minutes of the special meeting of March 16, 1989 and regular meeting of March 21, 1989, were approved as recorded. In hearing from the public, Mr. McCarthy addressed Council in CABLE regard to the transfer of franchise of the Better Entertainment Cable TV System to Adelphia Communications Corporation and further requested that a resolution be adopted approving the transfer of franchise. Mr. Price, Regional Director, Adelphia Communications Corporation, reviewed Adelphia's philosophy of operations and background. Mr. Price was asked if there were any changes planned in the current programming and if a price increase was foreseen? [: April 4, 1989 8517 CABLE Mr. Price advised that there was some things that Adelphia CTD. Communications would like to consider adding to the program offered, example would be the new TNT, Turner Network Television. Mr. Price added that while not entertaining any immediate rate increase they would not rule out a increase in the future. Town Manager, D. E. McKeever, advised that he had received information from Adelphia Communications Corporation that would be distributed to Council for review and made the recommendation that the issue be referred to the Ordinance Committee for review. Councilman W. H. Schrader made the motion to refer the request for transfer of franchise from Better Entertainment Cable to Adelphia Communications Corporation to the Ordinance Committee for review, seconded by Councilman Neblett and so carried. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council committee reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett had no report. Chairman Neblett set a meeting of the Utilities Committee for April 6, 1989 at 4:30 p.m. Mr. McKeever advised that the Committee would be reviewing the Dewberry & Davis report on water distribution and then a site visit to the raw water pump station. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE PARKING Chairman W. H. Schrader reported the Ordinance Committee had net on March 28, 1989 and reviewed the Parking Ordinance. It was the consensus of the Committee to wait until the off-street parking is in place before proceeding any further on the Parking Ordinance. Garbage and trash problem was discussed and felt that a Ordinance should be developed to help control this problem. Discussed also was a plan from the City of Roanoke to shape trees and not deform trees in the cutting season. Staff is to meet with APCO and C&P to discuss these items and hopefully come to an agreement with the utilities. Mr. Terwilliger advised that he had a meeting scheduled with Tom Compton, Code Compliance Officer for Thursday, April 6, 1989 to review a draft letter to be sent to local businesses concerning the trash problem at these locations. PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chairman Neighbors had no report. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairman Graham advised committee had met on March 29, 1989. Chairman Graham inquired if staff had a report on items of concern that were to be handled administratively? Mr. McKeever advised that work notices had been sent out and did not have a final report. ~i C ~ 8518 April 4, 1989 Chairman Graham advised that they had met with an official from the School Board and would meet with property owners in regard to the sidewalk to be located near Northwood School. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Crawford advised the Finance Committee met on March 30, 1989 and reviewed the ordinance setting the 1989 rate of taxation on real estate and personal property. Chairman Crawford moved to waive the reading of the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Neblett and so carried. Chairman Crawford so moved that the Ordinance setting the 1989 Rate of Taxation on Real Estat e and Personal Property be adopted, setting the real estate tax at $0.29 per $100.00 for 1989, seconded by Councilper n Copenhaver and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary L ou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye ORDINANCE SETTING THE 1989 RATE OF TAXATION ON REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY ORDINANCE - TAXATION CEMETERY WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, has the duty to fix the tax rates on all real and personal property properly subject to taxation within and by the Town, and must assess such taxes as may be required to provide for the needs and purposes of the Town; NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, that the 1989 tax rate on all real property properly subject to taxation within and by the Town shall be twenty-nine cents ($.29) per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed value and that the 1989 rax rate on all personal property properly subject to taxation within and by the Town shall be sixty-nine ($.69) per one hundred dollars of assessed value. This Ordinance is effective upon adoption and is adopted this 4 day of April, 1989. Chairman Crawford advised that a meeting had been held with the Cemetery Trustees and they have agreed to pay half the cost of paving the roads in the cemetery. It was estimated to cost $27,000 and the Trustees agreed to pay $13,500. Actual cost is $23,000. Chairman Crawford so moved that $11,500 be appropriated to account #4307-507014 from the General Fund unappropriated surplus and be approved for expenditure. Motion seconded by Councilperson Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Chairman Crawford advised that there had been three bid openings. Four bids were received for sidewalk replacement on Dora Highway to 1 April 4, 1989 8519 SIDEWALK Pierce Avenue with the lowest bid being Phillips Concrete for .$42,135.25. Chairman Crawford so moved that Phillips Concrete with bid of $42,135.25 be awarded the bid for sidewalk replacement on Dora Highway to Pierce Avenue and authorize the Town Manager to sign the contract, seconded by Councilman J.R. Schrader and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye Chairman Crawford advised bids were received for a "Vee" Ditching project on Hermosa Drive and Bob White Blvd. Advised the project is eligible for highway maintenance funding. Five bids were received with the low bid being Edwin O'dell Inc. for $21,186.00. Chairman Crawford so moved that Edwin O dell Inc. with bid of $21,186.00 be awarded the bid for "Vee" Ditching project on Hermosa Drive and Bob White Blvd and authorize the Town Manager to sign the contract, seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye PARKING Chairman Crawford advised that on March 31, 1989 bids were received for concrete work on the First Street Parking Lot. Two bids were received with H & S Construction being the low bidder with a bid of $18,790. Chairman Crawford so moved that H & S Construction with a bid in the amount of $18,790.00 be awarded the contract and authorize the Town Manager to sign the contract, seconded by Councilperson Copenhaver and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye DEPT. Chairman Crawford advised that the Town had received several TRANbillings from the Virginia Department of Transportation for the three projects presently going on in the Town, the Downtown Street Lights, Pinnacle Street Crossing and the Commerce Street Bridge. The total of these billings is $2,232.40 and represent 5~ of the cost expended to date. Chairman Crawford so moved that $2,232.40 be appropriated to account #1225-507039 from General Fund Unappropriated surplus and be approved for expenditure, seconded by Councilman Graham and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye .Chairman Crawford advised that several offices received carpet" damage last spring when the air conditioning system broke. We have received $4,133.01 from our insurance company to cover this damage. Bids have been received to replace the damaged carpet with low bid being 18520 (PROPERTY April 4, 1989. Sherwin Williams with a bid of $3,276.36. Chairman Crawford so moved that $3,276.36 be appropriated to account #101-4302-50-7011.0019 from General Fund Unappropriated Surplus and be approved for expenditure and that Sherwin Williams be awarded the contract in the amount of $3,276.36 and authorize Town Manager to sign the contract, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye I GRANT Chairman Crawford advised that $100,000 had been submitted to fund the grant would provide funding for additional equipment and providing The grant would require a 25% local between the Town and the County. a grant application in the amount of anti-drug grant program. If gra d two drug investigators, purchasi "buy" money for the buying of dru match which would be split 50/50 I WATER Chairman Crawford so moved that the application for the drug grant be approved, seconded by Councilman Neblett and so carried. Chairman Crawford advised that a request had been received from the New River Valley Rescue Squad to furnish their water free and that the Town pave the alley behind the crew hall. Chairman Crawford advised that Council's policy, in the past, has been to deny requests for free water or sewer. Chairman Crawford recommended that Council look at the budget for the next fiscal year for the money to repair the alley. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock had no report. REPORT OF TOWN ATTORNEY - ~. Mr. Terwilliger had no report. REPORT OF TOWN MA_N__AGER Mr. McKeever reported that the VML, President'`s Forum will be h in Marion on Wednesday, April 19. VML President, J. Willard Linewea will host the meeting and brief Council Members and Mayors on the activities of the recent General Assembly and any other issues presently before VML. Staff will need reservation form by April 7, 1989. PEPPERS FERRY Mr. McKeever advised that included in Council's packet is a memorandum from Bill Pedigo, Engineering Technician for the Town discussing his observations of the shaft installation at the Pulaski Pump Station (4A) and the vibration testing. Mr. McKeever further advised that the readings the Gould's representative received did continue to show some vibration. This matter will be discussed during the Pepper's Ferry meeting on April 6, 1989. It is staff's recommendation that Bill Pedigo attend the Pepper's Ferry meeting to hear the presentation and discussion of the latest vibration test. Councilman Crawford advised that the Town has not yet accepted the pump station and the Town still has all the manufactures warranties in place along with all bonds. April 4, 1989 8521 1 1 Mr. McKeever advised that Council had been provided a bound ctlpy of the Zoning Ordinance with an enclosed map for their review and use. There being no further business of Council, Councilman Neblett made the motion to adjourn at 4:42 p.m., seconded by Councilman Neighbors and so carried. APPROVED: ATTEST: Clerk . (/l~ .Mayor