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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19-71r Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held January 19, 1971, at 7:30 P. M., in the Appalachian Auditorium. There were present: Vice-Mayor S. G. Frye, presiding. Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Asst.Town Attorney: Alan Groseclose 1 Visitors: J. R. Schrader, Jr., Southwest Times reporter Obell Ratcliff Miller A. Bushong The invocation was given by Councilman Graham.. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 5th were approved as recorded. .~.A~ ,. , R ~ ~~- Vice-Mayor Frye stated this was the time and place for a public hearing, as had been advertised, on the application of John Plim for permission to place a mobile home on Highland Terrace, and asked if PLIM there was any one present who wished to speak against this application, or HOUSE TRAILER any one who wished to speak in its behalf. There was no one to speak APPLIC . APPROVED f or or against the application. Town Manager Marshall recommended that the permit be granted, subject to the proper septic tank permit 1 being issued by the Pulaski Health Department as sewer was not available at this location, only water. Councilman Vaughan moved that the applica- tion be approved subject to the stipulation as outlined by Town Manager Marshall. The motion was seconded by Councilman White, and carried. A second ,public hearing was held at this time on the application of Randolph F. Smith, Jr., to place a house trailer on a lot SMITH TRAILER at 21 Pepper-.Street. No-one appeared either. for or against this applica- APPLIC . APPROVED tion, and Town Manager Marshall recommended that inasmuch as there were no neighborhood objections, and as water and sewer services are available, that the application be approved. Councilman White moved the application be granted, and Councilman Vaughan seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 1 Town Manager Marshall advised that the application of James MCMICKLE McMickle to place a mobile home at 445 Case Knife Road, and public APPLIC . WITHDRAWN hearing was also advertised for this meeting, had been withdrawn, with no ..reason given. ~. January 19, 1971 Miller A. Bushong, President of Pulaski Motor Company, appeared; bef ore Council and stated that he had been advised by the Town Treasurer that in accordance with Chapter 1, Section 57 of the Town License Code, the Fulaski Motor Company was liable for taxes on its business of providing rental,car.s. Mr. Bushong stated the cars are leased from the Ford Motor Company and titled to Pulaski Motor .and are used by customers while their cars are being worked ~tDINANCE COMM. TO on. He further stated that any revenue from this source is included STUDY TOWN LICENSE in the Motor Company's gross sales and is covered by their merchants CODE DEALING WITH TAX ON licenses, and if they are required to pay on this again, it would RENTAL OF CARS mean double taxation. He stated that he felt that perhaps the Code section referred to was probably outdated and hoped Council would see fit to take steps to correct it. Councilman Ratcliff moved that the matter be referred to .the Ordinance Committee for study of this particular Code section and report back to Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Congrove, and;carried. Council at its meeting of January 5th asked the Attorney to prepare a Resolution congratulating Mrs. Joan Leeson Pearman on being selected as Virginia's Woman of the Year for 1970. Mr. Groseclose JOAN L.PEARMAN RESOLUTION Presented the Resolution to Council and on motion of Councilman House, ADOPTED seconded by Councilman Graham, and carried, the f oLlowing Resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the wealth of a community lies in the character and accomplishments of its citizens; and WHEREAS a signal honor has been bestowed upon Joan Leeson Pearman, as Virginia's Outstanding Young Woman of 1970; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, wishes to extend its congratulations and appreciation to Mrs. Pearman and to make the same a matter of record: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RFSOLBED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, meeting in regular session on the 19th day of January, 1971, that congratulations be extended on behalf of the Town to Joan Leeson Pearman for her well-merited selection as Virginia's Young Woman of the Year for 1970, and further that appreciation be expressed for Mrs. Pearman's dedication to children and to the community at large, as an outstanding teacher, church and civic worker. 1 1 ~- -~ p~'~ J January 19, 1971 - Town Manager Marshall .reported that the Town Attorney would ORD. DOWNTOWhave for Council's consideration at the next meeting an ordinance EAST closing the streets and alleys as requested by Downtown East, Inc. Mr. Marshall also reported that grading work is going on at the Macgill Village Recreation area and it was hoped to have it seeded by early spring, and some of the recreation equipment installed by MACGILL VILL. REC. summer. REPORT Town Manager Marshall reported that the Town had been approached by the Unlimited Services of America, Znc. to provide for the Town from twenty to thirty trash receptacles, bearing advertise- TRASH ment of local business concerns. Mr. Marshall stated the only RECEPTACLES DISCUSSED responsibility of the Town, under a two-year contract, would be to empty the trash cans and nofity the company of any damages, as the company would provide property damage in the amount of $50,000.00 and $300,000.00 bodily injury. Councilman Vaughan moved that the matter be referred to the Street Committee, which motion was seconded by Councilman White, and carried. Mr. Marshall reported there is still no report on the OFFICIAL official census for the Town for 1970, but from a source in Richmond CENSUS 10,279 the 1970 census was reported to be 10,279, as opposed to the 1960 census of 10,469. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 P. M. APPROVED: / '% J~/ .L Vice-Mayor S`. G. Frye ATTEST '~" /' ~ . <~ ~ , f; ~ --~~/ Cler of the Council 1