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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-03-80 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held November 3, 1980, at 4:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliffe, Presiding. Councilmembers: John A. Johnston, Robert M. Wallace, C. E. Boyd, Jr., Alma H. Holston, Andrew L. Graham, Jr., Pauline G. Mitchell, James M. Neblett, Jr. Absent: Councilmember Arthur L. Meadows Also present: H. R. Coake, Assistant Town Manager Gladys R. Dalton, Clerk Garnett S. Moore,, Town Attorney Roger A. Williams, Treasurer Visitors: Dee Lindsey, Dave Vascek and Doug Waters of the media Herman Largen, 0. P. Maxwell, Viki Futrell The invocation was given by Councilmember Graham. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 21, 1980 were approved as recorded. Mayor Ratcliffe advised Council would hear any one from the public who wished to bring any matter to the Council at this time. Herman Largen of Blue & White Cabs inquired as to the status of the request of the Cab Company for a rate increase, and was advised by Mayor Ratcliffe that the Ordinance Committee will have a report on this. Councilmember Graham advised that Mr. Meadows, Chairman of the REPORT OF Ordinance Committee, could not be present and asked that he make a ORDINANCE COMM. ON RATE report on the Blue & White Cab Company request for an increase in taxi INCREASE REQUEST OF rates across the bosrd as well as passenger increase. Mr. Graham stated BLUE & WHITE CAB CO. this request had been referred to Councilmember Blair Brockmeyer and TO BE CONSIDER-upon his resignation, Councilmember Meadows called a meeting of the ED AT ANNUAL MEETING OF Ordinance Committee and this was the first item discussed. It was the CERTIFICATES recommendation of the Committee that this request be considered when Council considers the renewal of Taxi Certificates for the year 1981, sometime in December of 1980. Gale Grantham, Pulaski County Bass Masters Club member, advised GALE he had been informed that Council would have some figures at this meeting GRANTHAM BASS MASTERS on its request for fishing at Gatewood reservoir, but he did not think CLUB REQ. REF. TO the figures had been completed for this meeting. Therefore, he had no COMMITTEES comment to make at this time. November 3, 1980 BASS MASTERS Councilmember Neblett moved that the request of the Bass Masters CLUB REQ. REF. TO Club be referred to the Finance and Recreation Committees. Motion was COMMITTEES seconded by Councilmember Wallace, and carried. Councilmember Boyd moved that we put the opening of Gatewood FISHING AT GATEWOOD TO reservoir for fishing on the agenda for Council's November 18th meeting BE ON AGENDA at 7:00 P. M. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Wallace, and carried. 0. P, Maxwell of the Pulaski County Anti-Litter Control Program, MAXWELL SUG. LANDFILL BE advised Council of the progress being made in the spread of litter, and OPEN IN SPRING ON SATURDAYS suggested that the town's landfill be open on Saturdays early in the spring of 1981. Viki Futrell had no report other than thanks to the Town for some street improvements. Councilmember Johnston reported that the motion ~.de at the last PEPPERS FERRY meeting of Council directing the town's representatives to advise the BOARD ADVISED OF TOWN'S. Peppers Ferry Authority Board regarding the Town's position on the User POSITION RE: USER AGREEMENT Agreement, was delivered to the Chairman and it was requested that he inform the members at its upcoming meeting of the Town of Pulaski's position. Councilmember Mitchell reported that the trailer to be set u~ at Macgi~l Village Park is ready except for setting the pole for RECREATION COMM electricity. Also, the Committee hoped to discuss the figures on REPORT ON MACGILL VILL.& o ening Gatewood reservoir and this would be considered at the next GATEWOOD RESERVOIIpt meeting, and asked that they meet at 4:30 P. M. on November 4, 1980, to discuss these figures. Councilmember Wallace reported that it was felt a feasible plan ST.COMM, TO had been presented regarding the request from the Claremont P.T.O,, and MEET ON WARD LANE PROPOSAL suggested the Street Committee meet on Tuesday, November 4th at 5:15 P. M. to discuss Newbern Road and Ward Lane possibilities. Councilmember Boyd advised that he and Assistant Town Manager NEW LOCATION Coake had met recently with members of the Sunset Garden Club relative FOR SIGN ON ROUTE 11 to the sign on Route 11, and it was believed that all have agreed on a new location, nearer to Town, on which to place the sign as soon as easements are secured, and approved by the Council. Councilmember Boyd reported that Mayor Ratcliffe had met with PUR. OF LAND the remaining property owners of the Pinehurst Cemetery property and a FOR PINEHURST CEM, REF. TO purchase figure has been secured. Councilmember Boyd moved that it be FINANCE COMM. referred to the Finance Committee for a recommendation and approval. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Graham, and carried. November 3, 1980 Mr. Boyd advised that Mr. Dale Jones of the State Water Control DALE JONES TO BE IN PULASKI Board would be in Pulaski on next Tuesday, and any Councilmember who would like to be present, please let Mr. Coake know in advance. Councilmember Graham advised that the Ordinance Committee had discussed the request of Blue & White Cab Company, and moved that Councils TAXI RATE annual meeting for considering the issuing of Certificates of Necessity for INCREAS E TO BE the year 1981 be set for December 16, 1980 in the Council Chambers at 7:00 CONSIDERED AT ANNUAL P. M. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Wallace, and carried. MEETING Mr. Graham also reported that the Ordinance Committee discussed ROOF DRAINSroof drains at its recent meeting, and the details of which will be dis- cussed with Town Attorney Moore. Councilmember Graham reported the Finance Committee met and recommended the following items be approved. Councilmember Boyd moved APPROVAL OF BUDGETED the approval of previously budgeted Revenue Sharing Account Nos. 408.1 - ITENB Water Meters, in the amount of $2,000.00; and Account No. 400.3 - Advertising in the amount of $100.00. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Neblett, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell- Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Absent Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilmember Graham moved that the Town Treasurer be authorized to reimburse the General Fund for actual expenditures previously appro- ApPROPRIATIONS FROM REV. SH.priated from Revenue Sharing Funds in the following amounts and accounts: FUNDS Acct. 400.5 - Police Cars, $6,000.00; And Acct. 406.1 - Trucks-Public Works, $7,713.00 - a total of $13,713.00. Motion was seconded by Council- member Neblett, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Absent Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilmember Graham stated at the last Council meeting some accounts concerning water, sewer and garbage were written off as recommend- ed by the Auditor, and moved that the following current bad utility debts, UTILITY as follows, be written off as uncollectable:. Water Fund - $723.97; ACCOUNTS WRITTEN Sewer Fund $516.70, and Refuse Disposal Fund $350.01 - a total of $1,590.68. OFF Motion was seconded by Councilmember Holston, and carried on the following Vote: r November 3, 1980 vote: John A. Johnston Pauline G. Mitchell *RdErt M. Wallace C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. --Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye - Absent - Aye - Aye *Councilmember Wallace left the meeting before the vote was taken. Councilmember Holston had no Committee report, and suggested the NO COMMITTEE REPORT - Committee meet on Tuesday, November 13th at 5:00 P. M. Mrs. Holston LANDFILL RECD SATISFACTORY advised the most recent report from the State Health Department indicated REPORT a satisfactory report on the landfill. Councilmember Neblett stated there was no report for the Safety Committee, but advised the Personnel Committee recommended that Eugene L. TOWN ATTY. TO Nuckols be reappointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and moved that PREPARE ORDER REAPPOINTING Town Attorney Moore prepare the proper Order to be entered by the Judge EUGENE NUCKOLS TO BOARD OF of the Pulaski County Circuit Court reappointing Eugene L. Nuckols to ZONING APPEALS another term on the Board of Zoning Appeals. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Johnston, and carried. Mayor Ratcliffe advised a letter had been received from TOWN ATTY. TO Count Pulaski Celebration Committee thanking the Town Council for its PREPARE RESOLU- participation in the Third Annual Count Pulaski Day Celebration. TION RECOUNT PULASKI DAY Town Attorney Moore was authorized to prepare a proper Resolution to be forwarded to Commander Melvin H. Lyman of USS Casimir Pulaski submarine, who was in Pulaski for the County Pulaski Celebration. ORDINANCE COMM. Town Attorney Moore advised he has prepared for study by the TO STUDY DRAFT Ordinance Committee a draft ordinance covering buyers of precious OF ORDINANCE RESALE OF metals - such as gold and silver articles. PRECIOUS METALS Assistant Town Manager Coake advised that in accordance with regulations of the Community Development Block Grants program two public SCHEDULE hearings must be held to allow citizen participation in preparation HEARING ON APPLICATION f the application. The Planning Commission has scheduled the first FOR FEDERAL FUNDS RE:COOL SPGS. public hearing for November 10, 1980 at 7:00 P. M. and it will be ET ALS necessary for the Town Council to have the second public hearing, to submit a preapplication to HUD for funds for funds for. 1) Cool Springs Water Distribution System, 2) Brookmont Road Water Distribu- tion System, and 3) Railroad Grade Crossing for Pinnacle Street. ~\,. November 3, 1980 Councilmember Johnston moved that the Town Council set its public hearing for November 18, 1980 at 7:00 P, M. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Graham, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston -,Aye Andrew L, Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Absent Robert M. Wallace - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Assistant Town Manager Coake advised there is some surplus equipment which should be sold, and inquired as to Council's advice on making a sale of Base Station Equipment and a Copying Machine. ASST. TOWN MGR. Councilmember Neblett moved that the Assistant Town Manager proceed AUTHOIZED TO SELL SURPLUS to sell the miscellaneous equipment - Base Station equipment and PROPERTY CF TORN Copying Machine. Motion wes seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Absent Robert M. Wallace - Absent Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Mr, Coake advised that a study is being made on some new rate STUDY ON changes for the Equipment and Stores Accounts, and a report will be RATE CHANGES FOR E & S made to Council on this later. ACCOUNTS Mr. Coake also advised ARC Funds which the Town does not anticipate ARC FUNDS using for another sixty days have been put in a Certificate. IN CERTIFICATE At 5:.15 P, M. Councilmember Neblett moved that Council adjourn. ADJOURNED Motion was seconded by Councilmember Johnston, and carried. RECONVENED At 5:16 P. M. Councilmember Neblett moved that Council reconvene to consider another matter. Motion was seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried. AUTHORIZE Councilmember Johnston moved that a Resolution be prepared authorizing RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED the County to receive the town's share ofAnti-Litter Grant funds and FOR COUNTY TO RECEIVE administer same. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Neblett, and ANTI-LITTER FUNDS carried. ADJOURNMENT At 5:30 P. M. Council adjourned. APPROVED: ~ ~ / `; Mayor atcli ATTEST: L', ~~ ~ / Clerk of ~'ouncil