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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-908706 March 20, 1990 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held March 20, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding Council Members: J. R. Schrader, Jr., Mary Lou Copenhaver, James R. Neighbors, W. H. Schrader, Jr. Alma H. Holston, Robert N. Glenn Also Present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney Don E. Holycross, Town Manager Anne Burgess, Assistant Town rlanager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Dee Ann Lindsey and Madelyn Rosenberg of the News Media Henderson Randolph Don Crispin Polly Mitchell Jake Blevins John Hawley Jeff Worrell Jesse Kerns 3 area citizens The invocation was given by Councilman Glenn. On motion made by Councilwoman Holston, seconded by Councilwoman Copenhaver, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 6,. 1990, were approved as recorded. In hearing from the public, Mr. Jeff Worrell, owner of property at 409 Draper Avenue, addressed Council regarding damage to his property as a result of sewer back up. Other homes experienced damage to them as a result of this back up. Mr. Holycross stated the blockage was due to a wire and a towel getting into the system. Claims as a result of this problem have been forwarded to the Town's insurance carrier. Mr. Henderson Randolph asked Council to look at the train crossing on Case Knife Road as there are no signals at this crossing and the ~ ~ trains travel very fast. Mr. Holycross will forward a complaint on the site distance and speed of trains. Mrs. Polly Mitchell requested that the Town paint the dips in the sidewalks yellow as these dips are dangerous to the elderly. Mr. Jake Blevins advised he had previously requested that the gun ~.~ in Dora Highway Park be moved back to Jackson Park. To date this has not been done. Ms. Burgess reported that we do have a plan as to where to put the gun in Jackson Park. The VFW has agreed to restore the gun. Mr. Blevins also stated that several months ago he requested that N1arc1-- Z0, 1990 8707 Peak Creek be widened and asked for the sta~~us of this request. It was reported that due to the cost of this project, it will be considered for next year's budget. Peak ~~ Mr. Don Crispin questioned the red dye in Peak: Creek and asked if anything is being done about the heavy metals was:ling down the creek. Mr. Holycross stated that the Water Control Board is working to correct this problem with the property owners. The Council and staff were unaware of this problem until recently. As there were no further comments from the paablic, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee Keports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett absent. PUBLIC & PERSONNEL RELATIONS, NOMINATI;~G COMMITTEE BeautificationChairwoman Copenhaver made a motion th_lt Frank Gilbert be reappointed to the Beautification Committee effective immediately, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Neighbors stated the committee had met on ;March 14 and discussed the camping fees for Gatewood Park:. Chairman Neighbors so ~teoved that the fee for recreational vehicle per night using water and Park electric hook-ups at +Jatewood Park be increased to $9.00, and that tenting fee be increased to $6.50, seconded by Cauncilman J. R. Schrader and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Absent J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Chairman Neighbors advised that the amendment to the original proposal from Appalachian Power for the Baia:bridge Subdivision street Ado lights was discussed. The original estimate was prepared on paper-site plan and when work was field engineered, there was additional underground trenching that had to be done. This increased the cost of project to $3,608 instead of the original $.',75U. Chairman Neighbors so moved that the aciditianai $858 be authorized for this work to be done, seconded by Councilman G~enn and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Absent J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lau Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Hoistan - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye The committee also reviewed the street lighting contract with Appalachian Power which expired in October, 1989. The agreement does not concern rates, but stipulates what the _esponsibilities of Appalachian Power are and what the responsibilities of the Town are in terms of the street lighting system. An adr.endum to the agreement says 8 7 0 8 March 20, 1990 the Town is reviewing proposals to make the improvements that we are presently considering and at the time those improvements are installed, that a new street lighting agreement incorporating those changes will be executed. ~O Chairman Neighbors so moved that the Town Manager be authorized to execute agreement with Appalachian Power Company, seconded by Councilwoman Copenhaver and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Absent J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye In the Finance Committee meeting, Mr. Holycross informed the Manager of the Pulaski Braves, Mr. Kyle Scharhag, that a meeting would be held with the Braves on March 17th to discuss their contract. TOWN MANAGER Chairman Nei hbors stated that the Finance Committee a g pproved the payment of moving expense for Mr. Holycross in the amount of $5,177. Committee also reviewed the request of the caretaker who lives in the caretaker's house on a rent free basis, that he be paid overtime for maintenance done on the house. The Town Pianager will investigate this matter. It was also reported that Councilman J. R. Schrader had a question on Mr. Haynes being out of town to another school. Mr. Haynes had gone for a refresher course for public engineering license. As it would benefit the Town if Mr. Haynes obtained his license, permission was given to attend this course, however, expenses were not paid. The committee also discussed that information is being gathered on the water pressure problem on 15th Street and Mr. Holycross will report on this matter after he is more familiar with the problem. PUBLIC OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Chairman Graham absent. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman W. H. Schrader had no report. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT O~I`'~. PLAN Councilman W. H. Schrader reported that a meeting was held on March 12 to review the Comprehensive Plan draft. Commission did approve the Comprehensive Plan with minor changes. The Commission was informed of the Town's application for a $700,000 Community Improvement Grant for the Cool Springs area. Councilman Schrader also advised the Commission was informed bf ~~ staff's review of a subdivision plat for Bacon Enterprises, Inc., for the property located at the corner of Bob White Blvd. and Memorial Drive. Mr. Hawley, Zoning Administrator, will approve the subdivision plat as it only involved two lots and will do so after receiving a March 20, 1990 8 7 0 9 revised plat that show the existing water l:;nes and side lot line easement. Kentucky Fried Chicken will be built on the front lot. P:AYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock had no report. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Terwilliger had no report. Vice Mayor Neighbors stated that inclu:-ied in Council`s packet was a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to execute Appalachian Power Company agreement and so moved that reading of the resolution be waived, seconded by Councilwoman Holston and carried. Vice Mayor Neighbors made a motion tha-: Resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett J. R. Schrader, Jr. Mary Lou Copenhaver James R. Neighbors AFCJD RESOLUTION - Absent Andre-w L. Graham - Absent - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye - Aye Robe~:t N. Glenn - Aye RESOLUTION WHEREAS, THERE WAS THIS DAY the 20TH Or March, '1990, presented to Council a proposed agreement between Town o Pulaski and the Appalachian Power Company providing for street lighting, dated November 20, 1989, as set out in said proposed agreement; and WHEREAS, the terms and r_onditior.s of said proposed agreement are agreeable and acceptable to Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Pulaski: (1} That said agreement be and and that Don E. Holycross, authorized to execute and behalf of Town of Pulaski; by the t~:ouncil of the Town of it nerei~y is approved and accepted Town Manager, be and he hereby is deliver ;aid agreement for and on and (2} That Ruth Harrell, Clerk, be and slie hereby is authorized and directed to affix the seal of the `"own of Pulaski to said agree ment and, attest the same. This Resolution is effective upon adopy~ion, and is adopted this 20th day of March, 1990. ~ A Resolution was presented honoring Sergeant Robert J. Vonuchtrup. Mr. Holycross stated this Resolution was brought about by an incident in the downtown area in which Sergeant Vonu!=~htrup exercised professional judgment in controlling the situation: and apprehending an armed fugitive. Councilman J. R. Schrader so moved that reading of the resolution be waived, seconded by Vice Mayor Neighbors and carried. 8 710 March 20, 1990 Councilwoman Holston made a motion that resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman W. H. Schrader and carried on the following recorded vote: resolution James M. Neblett - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Absent adopted J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye .James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye RESOLUTION HONORING SERGEANT ROBERT J. VONUCHTRUP WHEREAS, on February 13, 1990, an armed robber suspect named Charles Baldwin escaped from the custody of the Pulaski County Sheriff' Department while being transported in the Town of Pulaski; and, WHEREAS, said fugitive obtained a firearm and posed a serious threat to the safety of the citizens of the Town of Pulaski; and, WHEREAS, Sergeant Robert J. VonUchtrup of the Town of Pulaski Police department, without regard to his own personal safety, approached and apprehended the armed fugitive at gunpoint within minutes of his escape; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski that the Town of Pulaski hereby does honor Sergeant Robert J. VonUchtrup of the Town of Pulaski Police Department for his actions in apprehending Charles Baldwin on February 13, 1990. This Resolution is effective upon adoption and is adopted this 20th day of March, 1990. The Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Towr. Council. TOWN MANAGER's REPORT ~~ Mr. Holycross reported that on March 9, the Town opened bids for the spring paving project. Bids were taken for 7,000 tons of asphalt paving and the low bidder was Virginia Asphalt Paving Company in the amount of 5169,960. Due to the competitive price of the bid, the staff recommended that an additional 1,649 tons of asphalt paving be added to the contract which would bring the contract price to 5210,000. The Town Engineer has estimated that approximately 5260,000 is currently available within the state highway maintenance fund. The remaining 550,000 would be used for sidewalk rehabilitation and/or drainage improvements. The streets to be repaved are mostly on the south side of Town but some additional streets in the northeast section will also be repaved. if there are other streets in Town that are critical for attention, we will add those streets to the list also. Vice Mayor Neighbors made a motion that Town Manager be authorized to enter into contract with Virginia Asphalt Paving Company, seconded by Councilwoman Copenhaver and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Absent J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. Schrader, Jr. - Aye March 20, 190 8711 Aiary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye ;.`ames R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye ~~~ Iir. Holycross reported that we are in to process of advertising to fill the position of Assistant to the Town Manager and that is the position that will be vacated by Ms. Burgess when she leaves the Town at the end of April to be married. He stated the Assistant Manager's posi- tion has been a revenue-producing position for the Town. Ms. Burgess has been directly responsible for obtaining and managing several signi- ficant grants for the community. She has been directly responsible for obtaining and managing over 52.5 million in grants and donations. In addition, she has been responsible for managing a S2 million UDAG loan to Pulaski Furniture which created 375 jobs; and for preparing the application which obtained Pulaski's status as a Virginia Main Street Community. The selection will be made by the Town Manager as it is an administrative position. Councilman W. H. Schrader clarified thaf:. this position will be advertised as Assistant to the Town Manager and not Assistant Town Manager. rir. Holycross requested an Executive Session for a legal matter and a real estate matter. . At 7:45 p.m. Counr.il went into Executive Session under 2.1-344 on a legal matter and a real estate matter A3 and A7 or: motion made by Councilman Glenn, seconded by Vice Mayor Neighbors and carried on the following recorded vote: James M. Neblett - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Absent J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. S chrader, Jr. - Aye P-iary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye At 8:45 p.m. Council returned to regular session and waived reading of the Certification Reso lution on motion made by Councilman Glenn, seconded by Councilwoman Holston a nd carried. James M. Neblett - Absent Andrew L. Graham - Absent J. R. Schrader, Jr. - Aye W. H. S chrader, Jr. - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye RESOLUTION ADOPTID CERTIFICATION RESOLU`T'ION 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, WHEREAS, 52.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by this Pulaski Town Council that such executive meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia 1«w; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Pulaski Town Council hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public ~r 8712 March 20, 1990 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 r_onvening the executive meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Pulaski Town Council. At 8:48 p.m., Councilman Glenn made a motion that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman Holston, and carried. APPROVED: ~~ ~~ M yor ATTEST: ~.~`~u".." ~. Clerk