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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-09-80- J Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held December 9, 1980 at 4:00 P, M, in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building, There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff, presiding. Councilmembers: Alma H. Holston, C. E. Boyd, Jr., Robert M. Wallace, John A. Johnston, James M, Neblett, Jr,, Arthur L. Meadows, Pauline G, Mitchell, Andrew L. Graham, Jr. Also present: H, R. C oake, Assistant Town Manager Gladys R. Dalton, Clerk Garnett S. Moore, Town Attorney Roger A. Williams, Treasurer Visitors: Jane Graham, The Southwest Times Chuch Burress, Roanoke Times Marie Harrell Bill Norris The invocation was given by Councilmember Neblett. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 18, Special Meeting of November 25, and Special Meeting of December 1, 1980, were approved as recorded. Mayor Ratcliff advised Council would hear the public at this time. Marie Harrell advised it was understood the Town planned to furnish water to the Brookmont area, and that a majority of the residents in that OPPOSITION TO area do not want Town water as their wells are sufficient, and would not BROOKMONT WATER DISTRIBU- want to be forced to hook onto the Townsystem. Mayor Ratcliff advised TION SYSTEM that the Town does not know at this time if a grant is available for establishing a water distribution system to the Brookmont area, and it was not the intent of the Town to make hook-up mandatory. It was noted by Assistant Town Manager Coake that petitions had been received from residents of the area opposing the project. Councilmember Johnston reported the Utility Committee met and dis- cussed the Town's choice of three projects; Cool Springs Water Distribu- COOL SPGS. tion System; Brookmont Water Distribution System, and Railroad Grade WATER SYSTEM RECOMMENDED Crossing for Pennacle Street, Councilmember Johnston advised new guide- FOR PRE- APPLICATION lines had been received by the Engineering and Town Manager's office indicating that application for only one project will now be considered, December 9, 1980 and it was the recommendation of the Committee that application be made to HUD for the Cool Spring Water Distribution System. Council- member Johnston further stated that approximately 75% of the residents of that area want water and there are some unsafe conditions in that area and it was hoped to reach these conditions by serving COOL SPRING RECOMMENDED the area. The Utilities Committee recommended that application be made to HUD for Water and Sewer for the Cool Springs area, and so moved, based on the recommendation of the Committee that the Town apply for a grant for water and sewer for the Cool Springs Area as outlined by the Engineers. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Wallace, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilmember Johnston advised that at the end of the Committee EXECUTIVE reports he would like to request an Executive Session for the purpose SESSION REQUESTED of discussing a legal matter. Councilmember Mitchell advised she had no report for the Recreation Committee. Councilmember Mitchell advised that the NEED FOR NEW Recreation Commission met two weeks ago and that only two members of the MEMBERS TO REC. COMMISSIONCommission appeared at the meeting. She advised that the Commission is made up of seven members and there will be five members whose terms will expire January, 1981, and she will present the Nominating Committee with a list of prospective members. Councilmember Wallace presented to Council a letter from Mrs. Dale MRS. MYERS Myers, 1409 Westwood Drive, Pulaski, in which letter Mrs. Myers LETTER RE:BUS SERVICE REF. TO requested the initiation of a bus service for the Town of Pulaski. NEW RIVER VALLEY PLANNING DIST. After some discussion of this request, it was suggested that Assistant Town Manager Coake forward the letter to the New River Valley Planning District Commission. Councilmember Boyd had no report. There followed a discussion WARD LANE TRAFFIC of the proposal to make Ward Lane one-way street, and the conditions DISCUSSED existing on Burgis Street Because of the Town House construction in that area. December 9, 1980 BLD. COMM.TO Councilmember Boyd requested that the Land & Building Committee meet MEET on Friday, December 12, 1980 at 4:30 P. M. to discuss the Pinehurst and Oakwood Cemeteries. Councilmember Boyd moved that $1,700 be appropriated to Account ~k9346 Pinehurst Cemetery Land from General Fund Unappropriated $1,700 APPROP. Surplus, for the purpose of purchasing land for use in pinehurst FOR PUR.OF LAND FOR Municipal Cemetery. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Neblett, and PINEHURST CEMETERY carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilmember Boyd moved that Council hold a special meeting for SPECIAL MEETING WITH COUNTY the night of December 10, 1980 at 7:00 P. M, in the Pulaski County DEC. 10th Administration Building, for a discussion of a special matter. Motion was seconded. by Councilmemberc~Graham, and carried. Councilmember Graham reported the Finance Committee considered the request to purchase eitht (8) Dumpsters - four to be used at the new apartment complex and the other four to be used in other locations- 8 DUMPSTERS TO BE PUR, four to be purchased now and four later. Councilmember Graham moved 4NOW&4 LATER. that $5,160.00 be appropriated to Account ~~129-091-300.6 - Trash $5,160 TO BE APPROPRIATED Containers-Dumpsters - from Refuse Disposal Fund Unappropriated Surplus, for the purchase of eight (8) dumpsters, four to be delivered now and four later. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Wallace, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilmember Graham reported the Finance Committee also discussed PEPPERS FRY. COST DISCUSSED the sewer funds now being collected for Peppers Ferry Costs and the Committee would be discussing this further at the next meeting - regarding the investment of these funds. Councilmember Boyd moved that the dumpster situation be referred POLL.& SANIT.to the Pollution and Sanitation Committee for study, relative to the costs COMM. TO STUDY DUMPSTER in the past few years and the request for additional dumpsters, as well as COSTS, ETC. rental rates. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Graham, and carried. s December 9, 1980 Councilmember Meadows had no Committee report. However, Mr. Meadows advised that he would be resigning from Town Council as of A. L MEADOWS December 31, 1980 because he is being transf erred by Hercules, Inc, WILL RESIGN FROM COUNCIL to Kansas. Mr. Meadows advised he would be leaving Pulaski cometime JAN. 1, 1981 during the first or second weekc~ in January, 1981. He also stated he supported former C. W, Hickam, Jr. to replace him. Councilmember Holston had no Committee report. Councilmember Neblett advised he had no Safety Committee report. However, the Personnel Committee met and upon its recommendation, H, R. COAKE moved that H. R. Coake be appointed Acting Town Manager, and that APPOINTED ACTING TOWN proper plates be ordered for the signing of checks and documents. MANAGER Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham , Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Robert M, Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M, Neblett, Jr. - Aye Town Attorney Moore had no report. Assistant Town Manager Coake had no report. Mayor Ratcliff gave a brief report on his recent trip to MAYOR RATCLIFF REPORTS Atlanta to attend the 1980 National League of Cities Congress, ON REC. TRIP TO ATLANTA at which meeting Conservation was stressed in all areas. At 5:15 P, M. Councilmember Johnston moved that Council go into EXECUTIVE Executive Session. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Neblett, SESSION and carried. At 6:12 P., M, Councilmember Boyd moved that Council return to REGULAR SESSION Regular Session. Motion was seconded by Councilmamber Meadows, and carried. ADJOURNMENT At 6:13 P. M, on motion of Councilmember Wallace, seconded by Councilmember Boyd, Council adjourned. Motion carried. APPROVED: 1j ~ ~i /j y // ATTEST: Mayor Ratcl' f ;~ ~~~~~~~ Clerk of he Council