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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-17-85'7~~cV December 17, 1985 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held December 17, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Gary C. Hancock, presiding Councilmembers: John A. Johnston, Robert N. Glenn, James M. Neblett, James R. Neighbors, Ira S. Crawford, Mary Lou Copenhaver, Glen K. Aust Also present: Frank Terwilliger, Town Attorney D. E. McKeever, Town Manager Anne Burgess, Assistant to the Town Manager Ruth A. Harrell, Clerk Visitors: Pierre Thomas and Wayne Quesenberry of the news media Dr. Anthony Anneski, Roy D'Ardenne, Ben Tate, Planning Commission Annie Lou Chandler Edith Matherly, Deluxe Cabs J. E. Aust, J. Rodney Phillips, Jim Dandy Cab Co. Polly Mitchell Herman Largen, Melvin Burgess,. Bill Peterson, Blue and White Cab Co. Virginia Black 3 area citizens The invocation was given by Councilman Neblett. Councilman Neblett moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 3, 1985,. and the minutes of the special meeting of December 4, 1985, be approved as published, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. Dr. Anthony Anneski, Chairman of the Planning Commission, presented an COMPREHENSIVE pL~ addendum which provides specific tasks to implement the Comprehensive Plan and asked that it be adopted by Council. He further highlighted some tasks that the Commission felt were particularly important.Mayor Hancock expressed appreciation to the Planning Commission for all their work done on the Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Aust made a motion to refer this addendum to the Comprehensive PUBLIC HEARING- TAXICABS Plan to the Ordinance Committee, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. Councilman Aust also expressed his thanks to the Planning Commission for the time they have spent on the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Hancock advised that next item to be considered by Council was the continuation of the public hearing of December 3, 1985, on issuance of taxicab certificates, and also the application of Mr. Aust for certificates. Mr. McKeever advised that Council operates under 'the Code of Virginia, section 56291.3.7, which permits Councils and Boards of Supervisors to regulate the number of taxicab permits granted based on issues of public health, safety and welfare. Council minutes were researched for approximately 40 years which showed that operators have consistently approached Council requesting reducing the maximum number of cabs in Town. He further stated that it appears from the. i~ ~L_J 1 Minutes that Council has preferred to let the market dictate the appropriate number of taxi vehicles rather than using any particular standard of measurement.A ridership survey was done from records obtained from Blue and White and Deluxe Cabs. Blue and White averages approximately 196 trips, or 1.9~ of the population per day. assuming that all 196 are individual and separate riders. Deluxe Cabs averages 12 daily trips or .12~ of .the Town's population, assuming that all 12 are separate individual trips. Total daily averages for both companies is 208 or about 2.02 of the Town's population. Records show that ridership is heaviest at the first of each month and slacks off continually until the first of the next month. Rates were last increased in September, 1981, and in. February, 1982, they were reviewed but not increased. Herman Largen, president and owner of Blue and White Cabs, stated drivers December 17, 1985 ~~~9 gross approximately $114.00/week or $96.40 take home pay. He opposed adding a new taxicab service as it would hurt their business. Mrs. Edith Matherly, owner Deluxe Cabs, Melvin Burgess, Bill Peterson, drivers for Blue and White Cabs, Virginia. Black, citizen, and one other citizen also expressed opposition to adding a new cab service, stating it would hurt their livelihood, business is slow, that they could service Pulaski and service was prompt and courteous from present cab companies. Polly Mitchell was in favor of competitive cab service and felt no one should have a monopoly on any business that wants to come into the Town. J. E. Aust stated he would appreciate Council's consideration of his request. Councilman Glenn stated discussion had centered around what was in the best interest of cab company, but Council has to remember what is in the best interest of the citizens, and he was in favor of granting 18 permits rather than 15. Councilman Neblett stated he felt Mr. Aust would have the best kind of business, but if we approve this, is it at the expense of already existing businesses. Councilman Neighbors advised he believed in free enterprise but recommended that we hold the 15 certificates that we have and redistribute these certificates. Councilman Crawford stated he would like to see number of certificates raised to 18. He also believed in free enterprise system. 1 Councilman Johnston stated we might should have an arbitrary limit of certificates. Blue and White possibly do not need 13 certificates as they do not operate full 13 cabs the biggest part of the year. Councilman Glenn moved that in accordance with Section 26-38 of the Town Code, the Town of Pulaski issue 18 certificates of operation of taxicabs for calendar year 1986, seconded by Councilman Crawford and carried on the following recorded vote: TAXICAB CERTIFICATES John A. Johnston - Aye ISSUED Robert N. Glenn - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent James R. Neighbors -Aye Ira. S. Crawford - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye Glen K. dust - Abstain Councilman Glenn moved that in accordance with Section 26-38 of the Town Code, the Town of Pulaski issue certificates for operation of taxicabs to the following applicants: Blue & White Cabs - 13 certificates Deluxe Cabs - 2 certificates Jim Dandy Cabs - 3 certificates [1 Motion seconded by Councilman Neighbors anc~. carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors - Aye' Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira. S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett. -Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Abstain Councilman Aust did not take part in discussion of issuance of taxicab certificates. As there were no further comments from the public, Mayor Hancock called for Council Committee reports. UTILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Johnston had no report, other than distribution of progress report for Peppers Ferry contracts. POLLUTION AND SANITATION COMMITTEE Chairman Glenn had no report, however, advised the Airport Commission will ~~~0 December 17, 1985 be going before the FAA Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in Radford to detail their plans to the Federal Aviation Administration and also to the State for their 20 year master plan and he felt the Airport Commission is prepared to present a fairly detailed report for funding. Councilmembers were invited to attend. PERSONNEL, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chairman Neblett made a motion that resolution be adopted appointing Councilman Johnson to the Peppers Ferry Authority along with alternate Councilman Aust, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors -Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira. S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Aye RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MEMBERS OF RESOLUTION THE PEPPER'S FERRY WASTEWATER TREATMENT AUTHORITY APPOINTMENTS TO PEPPER Whereas, by prior resolutions of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, FERRY irginia, John A. Johnston was appointed as a member of the Pepper's Ferry Regional RUTH. Wastewater Treatment Authority to a term to expire on December 31, 1985, and Glen K. Aust was appointed as his alterna e with a term to expire on December 31, 1985. NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED that John A. Johnston be, and hereby is, reappointed to serve as a member of the Pepper's Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority for another four year term to expire on December 31, 1989, and Glen K. Aust be, and hereby is, reappointed as his alternate for another four year term to expire on December 31, 1989. This Resolution is effective at the expiration of the existing terms and is adopted this 17th day of December, 1985, by unanimous vote of the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. LAND, BUILDINGS AND STREETS COMMITTEE Chairman Boyd absent. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMITTEE Chairman Neighbors had no report. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Crawford advised the Finance Committee had met and discussed Group Health Insurance and bids have been put out for this coming year. Two bids were received; one from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Virginia and from Commonwealth Life for a self insured program. After review of figures, Finance Committee has requested that Town Manager seek out additional information for the committee. Chairman Crawford advised a bill had been received from Draper-Aden Associates FINANCE for services and moved that $3,500 previously budgeted to account No. 106-3002, DRAPER- Revenue Sharing Professional Services, be approved for expenditure, seconded ADEN by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors -Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira. S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Aye Chairman Crawford stated committee discussed the Litter Control Grant as the LITTER Town has $1,143 remaining in the grant for litter control received in 1984- CONTROL GRANT 85. This balance needs to be transferred to the County as the Town and County are combining their litter control efforts. Finance Committee requested that Town Attorney draw up a resolution to transfer this money. Chairman Crawford advised our Fire Chief had made an inspection of Town buildings and vehicles and found we are deficient in first aid kits and fire FIRE extinguishers. DEPT. Needing to be purchased: 4 Halon fire extinguishers, 5 five lb. fire extinguishers, EQUIP . December 17, ~~V1,. 1985 V 26 ten lb. fire extinguishers and 15 first aid kits. ..Chairman Crawford moved that $1,583.60 be appropriated to account No. 4302- 5407, General Properties Maintenance Supplies from General Fund unappropriated surplus and approved for expenditure, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors -Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. dust - Aye Chairman Crawford advised the Town Treasurer had attended a Workers .Compensation Seminar where auxiliary police officer coverage was discussed. These auxiliary groups are not covered under our workers compensation policy and a resolution should be adopted stating this. The Town, a few years ago, elected to cover these two groups under a separate policy. The Town Attorney was requested to draw up this resolution. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE Chairperson Copenhaver moved that Council adopt Chapter 10 of the Personnel Policy dealing with Holiday and Leave Policy, seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors -Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. dust - Aye ORDINANCE ORDINANCE ADOPTING HOLIDAY AND LEAVE POLICY PERSONNEL BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in regular session on the 17th day of December, 1985, that the Town's Holiday and Leave Policy be, and hereby is, amended as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. All prior Ordinances setting holiday or leave policies which conflict with the provisions of Exhibit A are hereby repealed. This Ordinance is effective upon adoption and is adopted this 17th day of December, 1985 by recorded vote the Council. Chairperson Copenhaver advised that Council needed to have a special meeting on December 23, 1985, at 4:00 p.m. to work on the Charter and so moved that this meeting be scheduled. seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FIRE DEPT. Chairman Aust had no report but made a motion that the subject of a ladderwagon for the Fire Department be referred to the Finance Committee, seconded by Councilman Neighbors and carried. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hancock had no report, however, commended Mr. Terwilliger on the job he had done before the SCC-N&W hearing. REPORT OF TOWN ATTORNEY ALLEY Mr. Terwilliger advised that Mrs. Copenhaver had requested that he check into the existence of an alley on 10th Street extension and in 1899, that corner of Randolph and 10th Street, north side of the extension, 870' fronting on extension and going up 236' belonged to a Nannie Silcox. In 1913, she gave property to family members, subdividing when there was not a subdivision ordinance. When she subdivided, she created a 20' alley across the back of the lots that fronted on the extension. She also created a 12' alley which connected the 20' alley down to the extension. So far, he has not seen anything that indicates it was dedicated to the public use. Deed states joint use of the property owners. Mr. Terwilliger is to give memo to Mrs. Copenhaver covering this. Mr. Terwilliger requested an Executive Session under 2.1-344 (Al) and (A6). REPORT OF T0~ MANAGER ~~ 32 December 17, 1985 PEAK CREEK Mr. McKeever advised correspondence had been received from the Army Corps of Engineers in reference to flood control along Peak Creek. They have advised that the clearing of the channel from corporate limits to Rt. 99 would provide some degree of flood height reduction but Mr. Herndon believes these reductions would be minimal and would not extend into the community's major flood damage areas which are Dora Highway and downtown. It would require major widening and sloping of the channel to provide major relief. They are still working with the Corps. Mr. McKeever in to write to Mr. Jacob Blevins of these facts. At the October 15, 1985, meeting of Council, Council voted to officially close an alley .off Dillon Street. Councilman Neighbors made a motion that ordinance be adopted closing this alley, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried on the following recorded vote: John A. Johnston - Aye James R. Neighbors -Aye Robert N. Glenn - Aye Ira. S. Crawford - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye Mary Lou Copenhaver - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Glen K. Aust - Aye ORDINANCE ORDINANCE- CLOSING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY ALLEY CLOSING OPENING INTO THE EAST SIDE OF STREET IN THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia., did receive an application from Betty T. Quesenberry, Ewell Quesenberry, and Vance Farmer for the closure and abandonment of a 30 foot alley entering into the east side of Dillon Street, in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, pursuant to Section 15.1 -364 of the 1950 Code of Virginia., as amended, and, ~-1 J WHEREAS, after proper notice and advertisement was given, the Town Council did hold a public hearing on whether or not said alley should be closed, and did further appoint Viewers to report back to the Council as to what inconvenience if any, would be caused by the closing of the alley; and, WHEREAS, on the basis of the comments received at the public hearing and the report of the Viewers, the Town Council did determine that it would be in the best interest of the residents of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, to close, abandon and discontinue most of said alley, but to leave a portion of said alley open; accordingly, It is hereby ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, sitting in regular session on the 17th day of December, 1985, that a certain alley opening onto the east side of Dillon Street in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, approximately 300 feet south of the intersection of Dillon Street and MacGill Street, be allowed to remain open for a distance of 50 feet from the center line of said Dillon Street, but that the remaining portion of said alley (approximately 205 feet in length) of said alley be, and hereby is CLOSED, ABANDONED, and VACATED. It is further ORDAINED that the Town Engineering Department shall set iron rods at the end corners of the portion of the alley retained for the public use. That portion of the alley closed, abandoned, and vacated by this Ordinance shall revert to the adjoining property owners in the manner provided by Statute. The Mayor is authorized to execute this Ordinance upon payment of the costs of advertisement and viewer's fees by the applicants. This Ordinance will be effective upon its execution. Mr. McKeever advised the Town Offices would be closed on December 24,and 25 in observance of Christmas and on January 1 in observance of New Years Day. Mr. McKeever stated Council was invited to Employee Christmas Party to be held December 20th at the Armory. Members of all Commissions and Board have also been invited. Mr. McKeever also requested an Executive Session under 2.1-344 (Al) and (A6) . Councilman Neighbors moved that Council go into Executive Session, December 17, 1985 I a~.i~~~ 1 ~~~ L J seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. At 7:57 p.m. Council went into Executive Session. At 8:49 p.m. Council returned to Regular Session on motion of Gouncilman Crawford, seconded by Councilman Glenn and carried. At 8:50 p.m. on motion of Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Neighbors, and carried, Council adjourned. APP OVED: !~ Mayor ATTEST: Cle k of Council