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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-01-89August 1, 1989 8590 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held August 1, 1989, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were presents Vice Mayor James R. Neighbors, presiding Council Members: James M. Neblett, J. R. Schrader, Jr., Mary Lou Copenhaver, Andrew L. Graham, W. H. Schrader, Jr., Alma H. Holston Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Anne Burgess, Interim Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Lindsey and Madelyn Rosenberg of the news media Don Crispin J. B. Warner 3 area citizens The invocation was given by Councilperson Copenhaver. On motion made by Councilperson Holston, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried, the minutes of the July 18, 1989, meeting were approved as recorded. COUNCIL In hearing from the public, Mr. Don Crispin questioned the number of signatures necessary for petition to run for Town Council and date of election. He was informed 125 signatures were required, due in 60 days prior to election which will be held the first Tuesday in May, 1990. He was also informed to be safe he should probably have 200 signatures. There being no further comments from the public, Vice Mayor Neighbors called for Council Committee Reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett had no report, however, he called committee meet- ing for Monday, August 7 at 4:00 p.m. to visit the water treatment plant with Town Engineer, John Hawley. All of Council invited to attend. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman W. H. Schrader had no report. PUBLIC & PERSONNEL NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chairman Neighbors had no report. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairman Graham had no report. J 8591 August 1, 1989 - ~~_, FINANCE COMMITTEE As Chairman Crawford was absent, Vice Mayor Neighbors reported that the Finance Committee had met July 25. They discussed establishing a small insurance claims fund. They also discussed the damage being done to the small trees that have been planted on our downtown streets. The Town is responsible for replacing these trees. TRAIN The committee discussed the effort being made to organize volun- 'STATION teers to get the train station ready to paint on the outside. It was approved by committee for Town staff to coordinate this project in- cluding some weekends. IIyPI~OYFF~S Vice Mayor Neighbors moved that a permanent part time secretarial position be created, effective August 1,1989, seconded by Councilman Neblett. Ms. Burgess stated the benefits would be the pro-rata vacation and pro-rata sick leave. If the position was temporary, there would be no benefits. Councilman Graham made a substitute motion that this matter be referred to the Personnel Committee and brought back to Council. Motion seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader. Mr. Terwilliger stated that permanent part time employees would get pro rata benefits, however, Council could change the policy if they de- sired. Substitute motion to refer this matter to the Personnel Committee denied on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - No Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - No Mary Lou Copenhaver - No Alma H. Holston - No James R. Neighbors - No Ira. S. Crawford - Absent Motion that a permanent part time position be created effective August 1, 1989, carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - No J. R. Schrader, Jr. - No W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Absent The Finance Committee desired another meeting within the next two weeks, with the full Council invited, to discuss and finalize the UDAG loan criteria. Ms. Burgess is to send pertinent information on this. Council set a Personnel Committee Meeting for Monday, August 7th following the Utilities Committee meeting. Full Council asked to attend this meeting. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT 0 August 1, 1989 $592 ALLEY Ms. Burgess advised we had received a request to close an alley at 224 10th Street, N.W. This request has previously been circulated to all department heads for their comment and it was the Staff's unanimous opinion that the alley should be closed as it has never been developed, offers no needed access and it is a maintenance problem due to the presence of brush and trees. Councilman Neblett moved that a public hearing be scheduled for August 15, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. to hear citizen comments, seconded by Councilman J. R. Schrader and carried. Ms. Burgess updated Council on the Architectural Review Board. An Ordinance Committee meeting was scheduled for August 22 at 4:30 p.m. as Municipal Code anticipates finalizing all their work and we need to meet their deadline. Ms. Burgess advised a couple from New Zealand would be visiting Pulaski August 14 and 15. An early dinner with this couple is planned prior to the Council meeting. Council invited to attend. Ms. Burgess requested an Executive Session to discuss a potential business coming into the area under Section 2.1-344 (A3 and A7). At 4:30 p.m. Councilman J. R. Schrader so moved that Council go into Executive Session under 2.1-344 A3 and A7 of the Freedom of Infor- mation Act regarding potential business coming into the area, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded votes James M. Neblett - Aye Andrew L. Graham - Aye J. R. Sc hrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Absent At 5:04 p.m. Council returned to regular session on motion made by Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried Councilman W. H. Schrader moved that reading of the Certification Resolution be waived, seconded by Councilperson Holston and carried. Councilman W. H. Schrader moved that Certification Resolution be adopted, seconded by Counc ilperson Holston and carried on the following recorded vote: RESOLUTION ADOPT. 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 - Absent CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION PULASKI TOWN COUNCIL WHEREAS, the Pulaski Town Council has convened an executive meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmation recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and, 8593 August 1, 1989 WHEREAS, 52.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certifica- tion by this PULASKI TOWN COUNCIL that such executive meeting was con- ducted in conformity with Virginia law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the PULASKI TOWN COUNCIL hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the executive meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the executive meet- ing were heard, discussed or considered by the PULASKI TOWN COUNCIL. There being no further business before Council, at 5:05 p.m. Councilman Neblett made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried. APPRWID: - -- Vice Mayor ATTEST: Clerk of Council 1