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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-17-81Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held February 17, 1981 at 7:00 P. M. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building! There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff, presiding. Councilmembers; C. E. Boyd, Jr., Alam H. Holston, Glen K. Aust, Andrew L. Graham, Jr., Robert M. Wallace, John A. Johnston, James M. Neblett, Jr., Pauline G. Mitchell Also present: H. R. Coake, Town Manager Gladys R. Dalton, Clerk Garnett S. Moore, Town Attorney Roger A. Williams, Treasurer Visitors: Dee Lindsey, Doug Waters and Jane Graham of the news media William A. House, Fred Karnas, Edward Cousins, Obell Ratcliff, and others. The invocation was given by Councilmember Graham. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 1981 were approved as recorded. As Council's representative to the New River Valley Agency on Aging, Mr. William A. House introduced Mr. Fred Karnas, Executive Director of the Agency on Aging. Mr. Karnas advised Council th at in anticipation of Federal cuts in the funds which have been available to the Agency, his appearance bef ore Council was to request financial assistance for the Agency in the amount of $1200.00 to be used to match federal aid in order to maintain, as nearly as N .R .VALLEY AGENCY ON possible, the services which the Agency has been providing for the elderly AGING REQ. $1200. in the New River Valley. Mr. Karnas gave a detailed report of the activities FROM BUDGET of the Agency, and asked Council to consider the request in making up their budget for the coming fiscal year. As Chairman of the Senior Citizen's Committee, Obell Ratcliff advised SENIOR Council his Committee has taken steps to promote a project which has been in the CITIZEN COMM. Committee's planning for some time. Mr. Ratcliff stated that what the Committee PROMOTE GAZEBO had in mind would be in line with the changing of times brought about by the FOR PARK tremendous increase in gasoline prices and other transportation costs, all of which would mean less traveling of individuals seeking entertainment. Mr. Ratcliff stated the Town needed some local entertainment - a center of attraction - and that the members of that Committee had given much thought to development and construction of a Gazebo in Jackson Park in front of the Municipal Building. Mr. F ebruary 17, 1981 Ratcliff stated the Park is owned by the Town and of course the Town Council would have to approve such a project, as well finance a portion of the operational expenses. Mr. Ratcliff recalled that a Bandstand had once been in the Park many years ago and the Town had employed Mr. A. U. Fine to direct a Band and concerts were held in the Park, being enjoyed by all the Town citizens, and it was the Committee's feeling that a similar project could be undertaken whereby local Bands, or talents could use the Gazebo and give the citizens of the town some entertainment locally. Councilmember Neblett moved the request be referred to the Land LAND & BLDG and Buildings Committee of Council for a report to the Council at its next COMM. TO STUDY REQ. meeting relative to the approach the Council should take. Motion was FOR GAZEBO seconded by Councilmember Wallace, and carried. Councilmember Johnston reported the Utilities Committee has been laboring over the business of the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority as it pertains to the Town of Pulaski and advised that another meeting will be held the 19th in Blacksburg with the group GUARANTEES to work some more on the plans. He advised the User Agreement, as proposed, FOR FINANCING PEPPERS FRY has been looked at; however, no rules and regulations by which the Authority & USER AGR. MUST BE will be operating have been furnished and it was the feeling of the town's ACCEPTED representatives to wait until this has been submitted. There are plans which will be submitted at the meeting on Thursday. Councilmember Johnston advised that at the present time certain guarantees will have to be made by the Town of Pulaski to insure short-term financing. The short-term financing discussed so far is $1,130,000. He stated that after the meeting on Thursday a special Council meeting may have to be called for the adoption of a Resolution on these guarantees. Councilmember Mitchell reported that Recreation Commission and the 5-YEAR PLAN FOR REC. FACILITIES Recreation Committee met jointly last week and discussed several projects to be included in capital outlay within the next file years: F or this year, plans for the completion of the four mini fields at Loving Field; discussed paddle boats for Gatewood for summer campers; ice skating and skating facilities in the next five years were some of the ideas the Committees are thinking about at this time. .. February; 1981 Councilmember Wallace advised that he had been approached regarding COUNCIL TO the moving of the loading zone on Main Street from the location in front of 'CONSIDERMOVING ItiADING ZONE ONAlex's Mens Shop and Number One Store to across the street in front of the MAIN ST. Ag CLOSE OF Courthouse, inasmuch as it was felt the space was not used enou h to y MEETING g justif its purpose. Mr. Wallace moved that the Street Committee members meet at the close of this session to discuss this request. After some discussion, Mayor Ratcliff asked if it was the wish of the Council for such a meeting, if so, asked for a second to the motion. Councilmember Neblett seconded the motion, and carried on a voice vote. Councilmember Boyd reported the Land and Building Committee met and several items were discussed, one of which was the renewal of a Lease with the County for the County Gymnasium known as "Central Gym". Mr. Boyd also reported that each member of eouncil had been furnished with a copy of a FINANCE COMM. TO letter, addressed to Town Manager Coake, from Mechanical Maintenance Service CONSIDER ENERGIZING regarding energizing the Municipal Building. Mr. Boyd moved this matter be MUN . BLDG . referred to the FinanceCommittee for study and recommendation to the Council. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Holston, and carried. Councilmember Boyd suggested that inamuch as the Town has a truck and is athe present time is hauling water to residents of the Mount Olivet TOWN MGR. area, the Town might also haul water to the residents of Brookmont Community. TO IAOK INTO HAULING Council discussed this situation, and Town Manager Coake was asked to look WATER TO BROOKMONT at this to see if itwas feasible and report to the Council at the next meeting. RESIDENTS Mr. Boyd asked that an Executive Session be held at the conclusion BOYD ASKS FOR EXEC. of the meeting on a legal matter, SESSION Councilmember Graham had no report. Councilmember Aust had no report. Councilmember Holston advised the Town received a "satisfactory" report from the State on the operation of the landfill for the month of January, and the new equipment and tire slicer have been received and are in operation. Mrs. Holston advised that last fall Council agreed to keep the Landfill open on Saturday mornings for a trial period, and she would like for the Pollution and Sanitation Committee to meet on March 2nd at 4:30 P. M, to SATISFACTORY REPORT ON discuss the possibility of a similar program this spring. The eight (8) LANDFILL; CONSIDER dumpsters recently purchased are now in service, and there appears to be no SAT . AM OPENINGS problems. d February 1981 Councilmember Neblett reported the Saf ety Committee met and discussed the necessity of purchasing a new pump truck for the Fire Department NEED FOR in order to comply with State regulations and keep the fire insurance rates NEW FIRE TRUCK, & at their current level in town. It was estimated a new pump truck would FINANCE COMM. TO cost $75,000., and Mr. Neblett moved that the purchase of the new equip- MAKE STUDY & REPORT ment be referred to the Finance Committee. Motion was seconded by Council- member Holston, and carried. Councilmember Neblett reported that at the request of Council, the Personnel and Nominating Committee had considered a list of persons to be named to aDowntown Renovation Committee for the purpose of advising Council of the priorities in carrying out the Downtown Renovation Plan as submitted by Babcock & Schmidt. Mr. Neblett presented the following NOM. COMM. RECOMMENDS list: Land & Building Committee Chairman C. E. Boyd, Jr.,; Eugene L. Nuckols, PERSONS TO SERVE ON Town Manager Coake, William L. Elmore, Billy R. Smith, Betty Sadler, John R. DOWNTOWN RENOVATION powers, Tom Cox, and Ben Tate. Mr, Neblett advised these persons had been con- COMM. & REAPPOINT- tatted relative to serving on the Committee. Mr, Neblett moved that Town ment TO REDEVELOPMENT Aittorney Moore be directed to prepare a proper Resolution appointing those & HOUSING AUTY persons, as listed, ato the Downtown Renovation Committee; also, re-appoint Mary Lou Steger to the Pulaski Re-Development & Housing Authority, for another four year term, to expire February 15, 1985. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Graham, and carried on the following vote: John A. Johnston - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Robert M, Wallace - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Andrew L, Graham, Jr. - Aye Glen K. 'Aust - Aye Alma H. Holston - No James M, Neblett, Jr. - Aye Town Manager Coake read a Resolution re-appointing and appointing RESOLUTION APPOINTING members to the Recreation Committee, and on motion of Councilmember MEMBERS TO RECREATION Neblett, seconded by Councilmember Boyd, the following Resolution was COMMISSION adopted, as follows: John A. Johnston - Aye Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye Glen K. Aust - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Alma H. Holston - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye ~r ~ I ~u F~bruary~z 1981 R T+'Cl1T T1T Tl1TT WHEREAS, the terms of certain members of the Recreation Commission have expired and they have not been re-appointed or replaced; and the Council desires to re-appoint two members and replace two members by appointing two new members; 6# NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in Regular Session on this 17th day of February, 1981, that those persons whose names are hereinafter set out, be and they are hereby re-appointed or appointed members of the Recreation Commission of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, their terms to be for the years set out and to expire upon the date set opposite their names, or until their successors are appointed and duly qualify: T0: Recreation Commission for the Town of Pulaski, Virginia RECREATION COMMISSION Term Term to Expire APPOINTMENTS Betty N. Sadler, reeappointed 3 years Jan. 1, 1984 Mason A. Vaughan, Jr. " 3 years Jan. 1, 1984 Cheryl B. Beverly, appointed to replace Eugene M,Stuart 3 years Jan. 1, 1984 William B. Norris, III, Apptd. to replace Richard C.McMillan 3 years Jan. 1, 1984 The Clerk of said Council is directed to notify the above persons of their appointment and the expiration date of their terms. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. ADOPTED this 17th day of February, 1981, by recorded vote of Council. Councilmember Neblett moved that the pending Fire Lane matter be FIRE LANE referred to the Ordinance Committee, for an immediate report. Motion was ORDINANCE seconded by Councilmember Graham, and carried: Councilmember Johnston stated he felt the reports furnished by the Town Manager of the monthly activities of the Police Department, Fire MO. REPORTS Department and Building & Zoning Office were exceptionally good,and felt the public should be made aware of this fine service. Town Manager Coake advised Council that Poff Construction Company has approached the Town to learn of Council's reaction to':to the con- POFF'S REQ. FOR struction of subdized housing at its Carriage Hill complex on Alum Springs SUBSIDIZED HOUSING PRESENTRoad. Mr. Coake advised Poff is considering;: construction of 80 units ed TO COUNCIL under Section 8 Housing, and such a proposal would be subject to an A-95 review before it can be approved for federal funds. It was the consensus of Council that a survey be made to see if there is a need for this type housing in the Town. At 8:35 P. M. Councilman Boyd moved that Council go into Executive EXECUTIVE SESSION Session on a legal and personnel matter. Motion was seconded by Council- member Wallace, and carried. 7 Februarys 1981 At 9:27 P. M. Council returned to Regular Session, and Mayor REGULAR Ratcliff inquired if there was further business to come bsf ore the SESSION Council. Town Manager Coake advised the Town has received a copy of the ANNUAL Annual Perf ormance Monitoring Report from the Department of Housing and PERFORMANCE MONITORING Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grants Program. REPORT OF H~ Mr. Coake stated there are several items in the letter in reference to other projects which the Town might undertake, and recommended that this be referred to the Utilities Committee to review and make recommendations to Council. Councilmember Neblett so moved, seconded by Councilmean Graham, and carried. ADJOURNMENT At 9:20 P. M. Counilmember Graham moved, seconded by Councilmember Holston, that Council adjourn. Motion carried. APPROVED: ~ ~ ~~ Mayor Ratcli f ATTEST: ~9'Crh/~ Clerk of uncil I l__J