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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-800664 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held June 17, 1980 at 7:00 P. M, in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliffe, presiding. Councilmen: Blair B. Brockmeyer, Robert M. Wallace, John A. Johnston, James M. Neblett, Jr., Arthur L. Meadows, William A. House, Andrew L. Graham, Jr. Councilman Boyd arrived at 7:30 P. M. Also present: J. E. Marshall, Town Manager Gladys R. Dalton, Clerk H. R. Coake, Assistant Town Manager Roger A. Williams, Finance Director Garnett S. Moore, Town Attorney Visitors: Jane Graham, Barbara English, Alma Holston,. Dee Lindsey - WPW Reporter, Bev. Winston, Southwest Times reporter, Obell Ratcliff, Elzie Turman of Blue & White Cabs INVOCATION The invocation was given by Councilman Graham. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 3rd and special MINUTES APPROVED meeting of June 10, 1980 were approved as recorded. At this time Mayor Ratcliffe stated he would hear the public HEAR first and then hold the public hearing on the proposed budget for the PUBLIC BEFORE fiscal year 1980-81, as had been so advertised, and carried on Council's PUBLIC HEARING agenda for the meeting. W. L. Tate appeared for himself and W. D. '~ MacGill, Jr., and requested the consideration of the Town Council in beginning the legal procedures necessary for the closing of two alleys adjacent to the property of Gulf Oil and New River Oils on Commerce Street. Mr. GULF OILS & Tate advised that their Attorney, Alan Groseclose, had been called away NEW RIVER OIL ASK FOR because of a Church meeting On behalf of Mr. Groseclose, Town CLOSING OF TWO ALLEYS Attorney Moore presented to the Council the Petition of W. L. Tate PETITION and Kalima D. Tate, and New River Oils, Incorporated, together with FILED Notice of Application to the Town Council to close and vacate two alleys lying in Block 115 as shown on the map referred to as the Official ALSO NOTICE OF APPLICATION Map of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, both of which were received and HAVING BEEN POSTED filed by the Council. PETITION TO THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA The undersigned respectfully petition the Town Council of Pulaski, Virginia, to close those two certain alleys lying within said Town of Pulaski, and bounded by property belonging to the undersigned and more particularly described as follows: 06655 June 17, 1980 One: An eleven foot alley running north and south through a portion of Block 115 along the western side of Lots 16 through 25 in Block 115 as shown on the map, referred to as The Official Map of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. Two: An alley of various widths running east and west from La Grange Street to Lake Street at the northern terminus of the eleve foot. alley described above; All as shown on a revised plat showing survey of property of L. A. Dunlap, prepared by E. H. Millirons, dated December 23, 1946, a copy of which is attached hereto. PETITION Petitioners pray that all necessary steps and procedures, including proper notice, appointment of viewers, public hearings, adoption of final ordinance, etc. be had in this matter, and that upon the completion thereof, the Council vacate and abandon said alleys and release any and all claims thereto (except utility easements, if any), to adjacent owners, as shall be determined by law to be entitled to said alleys which are to be vacated and abandoned for public purposes. That the Petitioners stand ready and agree to pay all the costs incurred in this proceeding. Given under our hands this 6th day of June, 1980. SIGNED: W. L. TATS KALIMA D. TATE NEW RIVER OILS, INC. BY: W. DANIEL MACGILL III NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA, TO CLOSE AND VACATE TWO ALLEYS LYING IN BLOCK 115 AS SHOWN ON THE MAP REFERRED TO AS THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA Take notice that the undersigned, named as Petitioners in a certain Petition, a copy of whichis attached .hereto, shall, on the 17th day of June, 1980, at 7:00 o'clock P. M., or as soon thereafter as they may be heard, ~Pes~at._ti~ the Mayor and the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, in the Council Chambers of the Pulaski Municipal Building, First Street, Pulaski, Vnginia, 24301, their Petition requesting that two alleys lying within the Town APPLICATION of Pulaski, Virginia, be vacated in accordance with Section 15.1-364 of the Code of Virginia, as amended. The said alleys requested TO COUNCIL to be closed are described as follows: TO CLOSE ALLEYS ONE: An eleven foot alley running north and south through a portion of Block 115 along the western side of Lots 16 through 25 in Block 115 as shown on the map referred to as The Official Map of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. TWO: An alley of various widths running east and west from LaGrange Street to Lake Street at the northern terminus of the eleven foot alley described above; 1 All as shown on a revised plat showing survey of property of L. A. Dunlap, prepared by E. H. Millirons, dated December 23, 1946, a copy of which is attached hereto. assns June 17, 1980 The said alleys requested to be vacated and closed lie adjacent to the properties of the Petitioners, all of which is more particularly set forth in said Petition attached hereto and made a part of this Notice. Given under our hands and posted at the Pulaski County Courthouse, Town o and Town of Pulaski Fire Department, all said Town and County of Pulaski. SIGNED: this 6th day of June, 1980, F Pulaski Municipal Building of which are located in W. L. TATE KALIMA D. TATS NEW RIVER OILS, INCORPORATED BY W. DANIEL MACGILL III On motion of Councilman Neblett, seconded by Councilman Wallace, the following Resolution was adopted naming the Viewers and Alternates for the closing of said alleys in Block 115 as shown on the Official Map of the Town of Pulaski, and setting the 15th day of July, 1980 at 7:00 P. M, for a public hearing on same. Motion carried on the following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr.- Aye RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA, meeting in Regular session on the 17th day of June, 1980, ADOPTION as follows: OF RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a Petition has been filed to close two certain NAMING alleys lying within the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, and adjacent VIEWERS to property owned by petitioners W. L. Tate, Kalima D. Tate, and RE:CLOSING New River Oils, Inc., which alleys are described as follows: OF TWO ALLEYS One: An eleven foot alley running north and south through a portion of Block 115 along the western side of Lots 16 through 25 in Block 115 as shown on the map ref erred to as The Official Map of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. Two: An alley of various widths running east and west from LaGrange Street to Lake Street at the northern terminus of the eleven foot alley described above; All as shown on a revised plat showing survey of property of L. A. Dunlap, prepared by E. H. Millirons, dated December 23, 1946, a copy of which is attached hereto. ~s6rJ~ June 17, 1980 AND WHEREAS, it appears that proper notice as required by statute has been posted in at least three public places in the Town of Pulaski, namely, the Courthouse of the Circuit. Court of Pulaski County, Virginia, the Town of Pulaski Municipal Building and the Town of Pulaski Fire Department, on the 6th day of June, 1980, and at least ten (1Q) days have expired since the posting; and RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Council of said Town, upon viewing the petition filed herein, finds it to be in proper order and directs it to be received and filed, and further directs that the viewers herein- after appointed, view the described alleys and that all other CONTINUES steps necessary be followed to bring this matter properly before the Council for its further consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: (1) The application be received and filed. (2) Viewers be appointed as follows: 1. Daniel C. Bell 2. J. R. Glenn 3. Warren J. Bain Alternates: 1. Odell H. Mayberry 2. Curtis C . Jordan (3) Such viewers shall meet and report in writing whether in their opinion any, and if any, what inconvenience would result from the vacation and closing of the alleys requested in the said petition. (4) That the Clerk of Council give,p.ublic notice by publication of same in The Southwest Times, a local newspaper, once a week for two consecutive weeks and give notice to property owners whose property would be affected by said closing, and, that said notice describe the said alleys and set out therein that the Town may vacate and close said alleys; and that on the 15th day of July, 1980, at the Town Council's regular meeting be fixed as a date upon which the said Council will hold a public hearing upon said matter pending hefore it, and that all persons interested may be heard either for or against any or all of said petition under consideration. (5) That the Attorney and any other appropriate official for said Town do any and all other things necessary for the proper determination of this matter. Mayor Ratcliffe asked if there were others present who would like to present a matter before this Council. Obell Ratcliff who resides at 117 - 9th Street registered a formal complaint relative to his garbage pickup service. Mr. Ratcliff RATCLIFFE stated that for many years the Town garbage trucks have been using his REGISTERED COMPLAINT driveway for turning around and picked up his garbage; however, they RE: GARBAGE COLLECTION now refuse to do this and advise him to place his garbage on the street. AT HIS HOME On motion of Councilman Graham, sesonded by Councilman House, the complaint of Obell Ratcliff was ref erred to the Town Manager for a [1 reports Motion carried. June 17, 1980 0658 Mayor Ratcliffe advised this was the time and place for a public hearing, as advertised in the local paper, on the proposed budget for fiscal year 1980-81 for the Town of pUlaski and inquired if there was anyone present who wished to apeak on the subject. No one spoke. Town Manager Marshall advised that from the Administrative point PUBLIC HEARING of view, we have all our information together and have finalized the budget as ON BUDGET far as income and expenses are concerned. All of the different funds are balanced within the revenues of that particular fund. Councilman House moved that Tuesday, June 24, 1980 at 7:00 P. M. be designated for the final action of Council on the Budget for fiscal year JUNE 24 DATE FOR 1980-81 and setting the rate for R eal Estate and Personal Property Taxes. FINAL ACTION & ESTABL. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following vote: REAL ESTATE TAX Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B . Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M. Neblett, Jr .- Aye Mr. Obell Ratcliff, as a member of the Committee on Aging, advised REQUEST that the Committee is most anxious for the Town to rebuild the gazebo in the FOR REBUILDING GAZEBO First Street Park in front of the Municipal Building, as was used as a bandstand IN JACKSON PARL many years ago by Professor Fine. REF. TO Councilman Brockmeyer moved, seconded by Councilman House, that COMM. the matter of the gazebo be referred to the Land and Building Committee for study and report to the Council. Motion carried. COMMITTEE Councilman Boyd arrived at this time, and Mayor Ratcliffe called REPORTS for Committee reports. Councilman Graham had no report, but stated the Utility Committee would be meeting on June 23rd at 5:00 P. M. Councilman Wallace had no report for the Street Committee. Councilman Johnston reported that the Land & Building Committee met with the Beautification Committee on the 13th. Councilman Johnston stated the entire Beautification Committee was present for this organizational REORGANI- ZATION meeting, at which time they endeavored to establish time and ground rules OF BEAUTIFIC. COMM. & for their work; and Mr. MacAdoo, Chairman of the Committee, expressed interest REPORT of the Committee in submitting work to be done through the Town, it being their plan to meet twice a month and work with civic groups, Garden Clubs, Downtown Renovation Committee, Town Recreation, Green Thumb, and all interested in beautifying the Town, and give their reports to the Council periodically on their work. 06659 June 17, 1980 Councilman Johnston stated that concerning the subject of dredging of Peak Creek, it seems that the County now has an interest in cleaning the creek beyond the corporate limits; a letter has been COMMITTEE TO MEET ON REQ. received from Mr. Clower suggesting we work with them on this. He OF COUNTY TO PARTICI= further stated the Land & Building Committee has not met on this PATE IN DREDGING OF PEACK CK. particular request and it seems time is of the essence inasmuch as the job is almost completed. Councilman Johnston suggested the Land & Building Committee meet on Thursday morning, June 19th to see what we can do about their request. Councilman Graham seconded this, and the motion carried . Councilman House reported that over two years ago the Council approved an ordinance to add `$1.00 each on Water and Sewer bills for funds to meet the ARC Grant for improving the Town's sanitary sewer HOUSE lines, the Town's portion being $176,000. It has been more than two years MOVED THAT $1.00 since this ordinance was adopted, but in view of inflation, the Town's portion SURCHARGE ON SEWER & has increased to $190,000 or $191,000. Mr. H ouse stated more than $176,000 has WATER BILLS BE REMOVED been accumulated byt the Town will need more money for the project, and it has been found that some grant money can now be used in the flood plain areas Mr. House moved that the ordinance, or additional surcharge of $1.00 each for water and sewer be removed at the end of this calendar year. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett. There was some discussion by Council concerning the timing of the removal of the surcharge. Councilman Graham made a substitute motion that the removal of the surcharge be put on the agenda until the Council decides whether SUBSTITUTE MOTION Council will pass a sewer rate concerning the funding of the Regional Facility. Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnston. After more discussion on this matter, Councilman Graham withdrew his motion and Councilman Johnston withdrew his second, and SURCHARGE TO BE CON- Councilman Graham moved that the removal of the surcharges, $1.00 each SIDERED ON JUNE 2~TH on water and sewer bills, be considered on June 26, 1980 at Council's MEETING public hearing. Motion was seconded by Councilman House, and carried on the following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye Hohn A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr. - Aye Councilman House had no further report. Councilman Boyd had no report for the Pollution & Sanitation Committee. Mr. Boyd inquired of Town Manager Marshall relative to the June 17, 1980 0660 status of the pipe work being done on Case Knife Road; Mathews Court sewer; and stated repairs were needed at MacGill Recreation area. Mr. Boyd also inquired if Mr. Marshall had received any proposals for medical insurance for town employees. Town Manager Marshall advised nothing had been received in writing at this time. Councilman Johnston stated the town had fifty-three employees in the family medical insurance plan- and he understood since the increase in premium, all had dropped it except fifteen, and he felt this was a very serious matter. Councilman Graham stated he felt the Council needed an indepth study made as to why this happened. Mr. Boyd stated he understood TOWN GROUP MEDICAL a letter went out to the employees at the same time they got their checks PLAN TO BE LOOKED with an $80.00 deduction for medical insurance; and that he felt the plan. is INTO too elaborate for town employees. Councilman Brockmeyer moved that Town Manager Marshall contact MGR. TO CONTACT and obtain three insurance companies to look over a plan for both town 3 INS . COS. FOR employees and administrative people, and bring back a report to the Council. REPORT TO COUNCIL Motion was seconded by Councilman Graham.. Councilman Boyd made a substitute motion that Mr. Marshall S~_ personally call Travelers Insurance and Blue Cross and see what other plans MOTION are available. There was more discussion. Councilman Brockmeyer withdrew his CARRIED motion and Councilman Graham his second, and Councilman Boyd withdrew his substitute motion. Councilman Graham moved that Mr. Marshall bring in a proposal EXPERT from two or more people to give us expert advice on insurance. Motion was ADVICE ON INS. seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried on the following vote: TO BE SECURED Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - No Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - No John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr. -, No Councilman Meadows reporting for the Ordinance Committe, stated the Committee had studied the Fire Lane situation, but that no report could be made at this time. Mr. Meadows stated he noticed that lines had NO REPORT ON FIRE been painted at the Pulaski Mall and he assumed this had been done by the LANE ORDIN- Town. Mr. Meadows .stated also that the Committee had discussed partoling ANCE lots, but this would require an additional officer, and there were some places that patroling would not work. 0 S s ~ ~, June 17, 1980 Councilman Neblett advised that according to the report 4 VIOLATIONS FOR LACK of H. B. Childress, Chief of Police, only four (4) violations had OF TOWN TAGS occurred concerning the lack of Town tags. Councilman Neblett advised that a letter had been received /SADLER from Howard G. Sadler submitting his resignation as a member of the RESIGNS FR. IND. Industrial Development Authority. DEV. AUTY. Mayor Ratcliffe inquired of the status of the entrance ALUM SPGS. ROAD to Alum Springs Road from Route 11. Town Manager Marshall advised that a request had been REQ.FOR RATE INCREASE BYreceived from B1,ue & White Cabs for a rate adjustment due to inflation BLUE & WHITE CABS REF. and other cost rising operating factors. Mr. Marshall stated the request TO ORD. COMM. was for an increase of 25G per stop and an increase from 15G to 25~ for extra passengers. A copy of the flue & White audit for the period ending March 31, 1980 was also received. Mr. Marshall recommended that the request be referred to the Ordinance and Finance Committees. Councilman Graham moved that the request of Blue & White Cabs for certain increases be referred to the Ordinance and Finance Committees for a report to the Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried. Town Manager Marshall advised there recently has occurred within different departments the problem regarding the "Section 4.4 - Use COUNCIL APPROVES of Sick Leave", and an amendment to this section was prepared and reviewed AMENDMENT TO TOWN'S with the Personnel Committee of the Council, who concurred with what had SICK LEAVE POLICY been proposed, which in effect allowed the Department Heads some latitude EFFECTIVE in the application of the policy. Mr. Marshall stated it was felt this would be JAN,1, 1980 in the best interest of the Town as well as the employees. Councilman Graham moved that the amendment to Section 4.4 - Use of Sick Leave of the Town's Leave of absence and sick leave policy which became effective January 1, 1980, be adopted. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr. -Aye Town Manager Marshall reported that a letter from Mr. William DENT ELEC. Randles, in charge of the local Pulaski TV System, had been received WORKING ON TV CABLE regarding the many complaints about TV reception. Mr. Randles stated RECEPTION PROBLEM they had been working with Dent Electronics, who is service agent for June 17, 1980 ~6s62 Pulaski County, since last September to correct the problem and after FILTERS TO BE PLACED having spent $1,190.00 on filters for their receivers, it was agreed that ON CO'S TRANSMITTER filtering equipment would have to be installed on the County's transmitter. This equipment has been ordered and should be received shortly and it was hoped this would correct the interference problem. Mr. Marshall advised that in January of 1976 Council passed a Resolution naming the Town Manager, and in his absence the Mayor; and the Town Treasurer, and in his absence the Clerk of Council as the two ASSISTANT TOWN MGR. money from Town funds. AUTHORIZED He further stated that subsequent to the Council TO SIGN adopting this resolution, Council by another resolution created the position CHECKS & DOCUMENTS of Assistant Town Manager with the authority granted him as the same as the authorized individuals to the signing of any documents for paying out of Town Manager when the Town Manager is either absent or unable to perform his functions. Mr. Marshall recommended that Council instruct its Attorney to prepare an amended resolution setting out H. R. Coake as an additional person to sign in the absence of the Town Manager. Councilman Neblett so moved, seconded by Councilman Johnston, and carried on the following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Aye James M.Neblett, Jr .- Aye Town Manager Marshall advised that complaints have been received about yard sales which in some instances have gone beyond the intent of a YARD SALE COMPLAINTS simple yard sale, and it now appears that there aare all day sales being REF . TO ORD. TOWN conducted every day and that even materials and merchandise is being ATTY. & TOWN MANAGER hauled in for sale at various locations. Mr. Marshall recommended that the matter be referred to the Town Attorney, Towb Manager and Ordinance Committee with instructions to bring back some recommendations within six weeks. Motion was made by Councilman Boyd that the matter of Yard Sales be referred, as recommended, 'to the Ordinance Committee, Town Manager and Town Attorney. Motion was seconded by Councilman Johnston, and carried. At 9:10 P. M, there being no further business to come before the Council, on motion of Councilman House, seconded by Councilman Boyd, and carried, Council adjourned. 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