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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:
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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;
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
ATTEST: APPROVE
~i ,tom ~ ~ , ~ , C ~ Mayor
Clertk of Council