HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-81Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council
held January 6, 1981 at 4:00 P. M, in the Council Chambers in the
Municipal Building.
There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff, presiding.
Councilmembers: James M. Neblett, Jr., Robert M. Wallace,
Andrew L. Graham, Jr ., John A. Johnston,
Alma H. Holston, C. E. Boyd, Jr.,
Pauline G. Mitchell
Also present: H. R. Coake, Acting Town Manager
Gladys R. Dalton, Clerk
Garnett S. Moore, Town Attorney
Roger A. Williams, Treasurer
Visitors: Jane Graham, Southwest Times
Doug Waters, Roanoke Times
Dee Lindsey, Radio Station WPW
Herman Largen, Bill Norris, Ed Cousins
The invocation was given by Councilmember Neblett.
The minutes of the regular meeting of December 16, 1980 and
Special meeting of December 29, 1980 were approved as recorded.
Mayor Ratcliff welcomed the visitors and stated Council would
hear any one who wished to present a matter to the Council.
Speaking as an individual, Ed Cousins of Cousins Hardware, stated
he felt the development of the Vance Building on Washington Avenue
COUSINS SPEAKS for rental apartments for the elderly was not in the best interest
OUT ON VANCE
BUILDING of the Town because this would eliminate store space on the first
REMODELING
floor. He felt this would not be in keeping with the rest of the
spaces in the downtown area where there are store spaces on the first
AND
floor and apartments on the second floor. Mr. Cousins inquired if
the Town Planning Commission had reviewed this, and stated he felt a
public hearing should have been held on it.
WAS ADVISED
PROPER PROCEDURE Acting Town Manager Coake advised this matter did not go to
IS BEING
FOLLOWED the Planning Commission because it did not fall in that category. He
stated a building permit was requested and denied because of insufficient
off-street parking. It was appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals and
a public hearing was held by this Board. The Board required that 13
parking spaces must be provided and this is being worked out. Utiliza-
tion of this building as proposed is in compliance with the Town's
Zonsng Ordinance, and when plans for the building are presented to
the Building Administrator's office, a building permit will be issued.
January 6, 1981
As there were no other persons desiring to be heard, Mayor Ratcliff
called for Committee reports.
Councilmember Johnston had no report.
Councilmember Mitchell had no report.
Councilmember Wallace had no report.
Councilmember Boyd had no report.
In another matter Councilmember Boyd stated it had been brought to
his arrention the need for stronger enforcement of dog control ordinances.
Mr. Boyd stated this subject has been discussed before and has been referred
COUNCILMAN to the Ordinance Committee. Mr. Boyd stated he would like to see the Town
BOYD SUPPORTS
HIRING OF approach the County, and maybe the Town of Dublin, with the idea of securing
DOG WARDEN,
another dog warden to assist the present warden in enforcing the dog laws;
TOWN MGR. that he would favor and support a full-time dog warden for the Town, the
TO WORK
UP FIGURES expense of which to come from the General Fund, if that is the only approach
FOR COSTS
WITH to the problem.
SID GLOWER
Councilmember Boyd moved that Acting Town Manager Coake check
with Mr. Glower, Executive Director for Pulaski County, and work out
something for financing this; to secure some figures for Council's considera-
tion. 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 Alma H. Holston - Aye
Robert M. Wallace - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye
C . F. Boyd, Jr . = Aye
Councilmember Graham had no report, but asked that Council go into
ASK FOR
EXECUTIVE Executive Session after reports have been heard, on a legal and personnel
SESSION
matter.
Councilmember Holston advised that the Pollution and Sanitation
DUMPSTER
FEE TO Committee had met and considered the dumpster situation, and it was the
REMAIN
recommendation of the Committee that the present fee of $10.00 remain,
but take another look at this at budget making time.
Councilmember Neblett advised that the Nominaating Committee would be
REPLACEMENT presenting names of three persons to the Recreation Commission, whose terms
OF PERSONS
~0 REC. of office will be expiring. Also, there would be a replacement on the
COMMISSION
& ARMORY BD Armory Board since Mr. Arthur Meadows had resigned from the Council.
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January 6, 1981
At the suggestion of Councilmember Mitchell Council discussed
SIGNAL LIGHT
COR. WASH. &
THIRD _
FLASHING
LIGHTS AT
NIGHT
RESOLUTION
FR. VA .SEC.
INTERNATIONAL
CITY MGRS . RE:
MARCHALL' S
DEATH FILED
briefly the signal light at the corner of Washington Avenue and Third
Street. Councilmember Mitchell suggested that the two signal lights on
Washington Avenue (Route 11) be put on "flashing lights, or caution"
during the late hours at night time.
Mayor Ratcliff presented and read a Resolution which had been
received from the Virginia Section, International City Management
Association, which had been adopted by the Association, acknowledging
with regret the passing of James E. "Pete" Marshall. The Resolution
was filed.
Town Attorney Moore advised that Council had accepted the bid
LEASE TO BE
EXECUTED FOR
WHITMAN LEASE
OF LOVING
FIELD LAND &
RESOLUTION
ADOPTED
AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO
EXECUTE LEASE
of Robert P. Whitman for leasing certain lands at Loving Field in the
sum of $2,090.00 a year, and directed that a lease agreement be prepared
covering a five-year period. Mr. Moore presented the Lease Agreement
which had been executed by Mr. Whitman, and read a Resolution, for
Council's consideration, directing the Mayor to execute said Lease
Agreement, to be attested by the Clerk.
Councilmember Johnston moved the adoption of the Resolution
as read. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Neblett, and carried.
John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L, Graham, Jr. - Aye
Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Aima H. Holston - Aye
Robert M. Wallace - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye
C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, a Municipal
Corporation, has agreed to rent to Robert P. Whitman, one hundred
two and 4/10 (102.4) acres more or less, owned by the Town and
designated on a plat of Loving Field prepared by Town Engineer
under the terms of a lease agreement before the Council for its
consideration; and,
WHEREAS, the Council after reviewing same is of the
opinion that said lease records the terms upon which it has
agreed to rent said land.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the
Town of Pulaski, Virginia, that:
(1) The lease agreement by and between the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia, Lessor and Robert P. Whitman, Lessee, dated the 1st
day of January, 1981, and terminating on December 31, 1986, be,
and the same is hereby, approved and ratified, and the Mayor and
the Clerk of the Town are authorized to execute said agreement
for and on behalf of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia.
At 4:50 P. M. Councilmember Graham moved that Council go into
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
Executive Session. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Neblett, and
carried.
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January 6, 1981
At 5:25 P. M. Councilmember Neblett moved that Council return
to Regular Session. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Boyd, and
carried.
Councilmember Graham advised that Burroughs Corporation has
proposed to sell the Town an L-9000 Computer for $11,745 to replace the
L-8000 Computer now in use, with delivery and payment to be after July 1,
1981 if the Town commits itself to the purchase by January 7th. Council-
TOWN member Graham moved that the Town commit itself for the purchase of the
COUNCIL L_9000 Computer from Burroughs Corporation in the sum of $11,745, with
COMMITS
ITSELF
FOR PUR, delivery and payment after July 1, 1981 from the 1981-82 budget. Motion
OF L-9000 was seconded by Councilmember Neblett, and carried on the following vote:
COMPUTER
John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L, Graham, Jr. - Aye
Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye
Robert M. Wallace - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye
C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye
Councilmember Neblett moved that the records indicate that Mr.
J.E.MARSHAilmes E. Marshall's last working day to be June 20, 1980 and was con-
DECLARED sidered to be disabled from that time until his death on December 1, 1980.
DISABLED
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Johnston, and carried.
Councilmember Neblett moved that Mr, Glen K. Aust be appointed
GLEN K. to fill the vacant seat on Council created by the resignation of Arthur L.
AUST
APPOINTED Meadows. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Holston, and carried on
TO COUNCIL
the following vote:
John A, Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye
Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye
Robert M. Wallace -.Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye
LETTERS TO C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye
BE WRITTEN Councilmember Holston moved that the minutes show that William
TO OTHERS C. Hickam, William B. Norris and Robert A. Hudson, Jr., and Glen K. Aust
had indicated a desire to serve on the Council; that the Mayor write a
letter to the ones not chosen thanking them for their interest. Motion
was seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, and carried.
At 5:36 P. M. Councilmember Neblett moved that Council adjourn.
ADJOURN-
MEN,1, Motion was seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, and carried.
APPROVED : _ ,~ ~ ~
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Mayor Ratcliff
ATTEST:
Clerk ofC ncil