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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. 1 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. 1 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 : _ ,~ ~ ~ ~. Mayor Ratcliff ATTEST: Clerk ofC ncil