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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-15-69-~'~9~3 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council, held April 15, 1969, at 4:00 P. M., in the Municipal Office. 1 = There were present: Mayor C. Robert Edens, presiding. Councilmen: S. G. Frye, J. H. White, Glen K, Aust, Wm. A. House, Raymond F. Ratcliff, W. D. Macgill, Jr., Andrew L. Graham, Mason A. Vaughan Absent: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall due to illness. Also present: Town Clerk: Gladys R. Dalton Visitors: Jane Graham, Southwest Times reporter Paul Dellinger, Roanoke Times reporter James L. Tucker, Atty. for Mrs. Anne A. English C. V. Jackson The invocation was given by Councilman House. Minutes of the regular meeting of April 1st were approved as recorded. On behalf of the Town Council, Mayor Edens presented to the former Mayor C. V. Jackson, a plaque and Resolution paying tribute to Mr. Jackson for his dedicated services to the Town of Pulaski, its people, to this area and to the State as a whole. Said Resolution is 1 as follows: WHEREAS, Charles Vernon Jackson, a native of Meadowview, Washington County, Virginia, moved to Pulaski County in 1943, and has resided here continuously since then. During that time, in addition to perf orming RESOLUTION outstanding and proficient service to the Norfolk and PAYING TRIBUTE, Western Railway Company as their local agent, he has dedicated TO MAYOR C. V. the greatest part of his time to worthwhile public and JACKSON civic services; and, WHEREAS, his services to his fellowmen have been many, and his accomplishments numerous. Charles Vernon Jackson, affectionately referred to as "C. V." has not given of his ability, time and resources only to the Town of Pulaski, but also to Pulaski County, the New River Valley and to the entire State of Virginia; and, 1 WHEREAS, on September 8, 1952, he was appointed to the Council of the Town of Pulaski, and then in 1953 was named Mayor of Pulaski,. and since then has been re-elected con- tinuously as Mayor until he decided not to seek re-election in 1968 and retired at the end of his term this year. During all of these years he not only devoted time to pro- jects which he initiated, but has always been ready and will- ing to work-for and assist any and every project which was beneficial to his community. His dedication to his public service and civic duties, his sincerity of purpose, and his tenacious pursuit to final completion have been the out- standing traits he so prominently displayed throughout his tenure as Mayor; and, `~ ~( a1`~ Council minsc Cont. April 15, 1969 WHEREAS, his services and accomplishments to Pulaski have not gone unnoticed elsewhere in the State, and because of this he was called in 1965 to serve all of the towns and cities of the State as the President of the Virginia Municipal League. This honor and res- ponsibility came after having participated for many years, in the League work as a member, committeeman, and a director. Most recently he was named as a member of the Aeronautics Commission where he continues to serve with distinction; and, WHEREAS, even with all his efforts in governmental activities, he has still found time to serve in many capacities, his church and Local organizations, such as his Community Club, fraternal organizations, the Rotary Club, etc. C. V. JACKSON NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Pulaski, meeting in special session on this RESOLUTION 5th day of September, 1968, that: (1) The Town Council take this opportunity to pay tribute to the dedicated service rendered by C. V. Jackson to the Town of Pulaski, and to its people, to this area and to the State as a whole, on his retirement as Mayor after fifteen years of devoted service. 1 (2) The Council wishes to thank Mayor Jackson for his efforts which have been far in excess of that which may have been required of him; to congratulate him on his able leadership throughout his term of office, and for his promotion and tireless efforts on the mangy projects which were started and batapleted_'-hiring his admni;~trat~on'.~ He is to be further congratulated upon his ability to secure the cooperation of members of Council, officials and leaders of the commnunity, all of which were so necessary for the success of the endeavors of the Town. The complicated planning and the financing of the airport, and the modern water and sewer system of the Town are mere prime examples of his accomplish- ments. The image as a public servant created by Mayor C. V. Jackson should be pointed to with great pride as an out- standing example in a time when so many people are prone to unjustly criticize, to speak with disrespect and mistrust all persons in public office. (3) The Council wishes for C. V. Jackson many happy and fruitful years, and trusts that he will allow it the privilege to call upon him for his counsel and advice on the many occasions when his vast experienc of the past will aff ord light and guidance for the future. (4) It is directed that a copy of this Resolution be recorded as a part of the minutes of this meeting and a suitable copy be presented to May or Jackson. ADOPTED this 5th day of September, 1968. Mr. James Tucker presented to Council a petition for Anne Allison ANNE ALLISON ENGLISH PET. English to the Town for the closint of an alley or street as shown on the FOR CLOSING OF ALLEY "En~~ish Forest Subdivision" Plat. Said petition and Notice being as follows: Council mins. contd. Apr. 15, 1969 NOTICE T B THE PUBLIC ON CLOSING OF AN ALLEY OR STREET You will hereby take notice that on the 15th day of April, 1969, at the regular council meeting of the council of the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, an application will be made by the undersigned to officially close the following described alley or street and all portions thereof located in the said Town of Pulaski and more particularly described as follows: That certain alley or street lying and being in the English Forest Subdivision as shown and set forth in that certain ENGLISH FOREST plat entitled: "Plat showing English Forest Subdivision, NOTICE TO CLOSE lying about one mile eastward from the Town of Pulaski, Vir- ALLEY ginia, owner - Anne Allison English" dated October 20, 1953, and prepared by E. H. Millirons and R. L. Mathews, Registered Prof essional Surveyors, and of record in the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Virginia, in Plat Book 2, Page 132, which said alley or street is shown therein as being fifty feet in width and further shown as extending from English Forest Road in a northeasterly direction between Lots 9 and 10 of said Subdivision to the lands of Walter Allison. This notice is given pursuant to Section 15.1-364 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. ANNE ALLISON ENGLISH By (signed) James L. Tucker James L Tucker Of Counsel Gilmer, Sadler, Ingram, Thomas & Sutherland Attorneys at Law Virginia National Bank Pulaski, Virginia Counsel for Petitioner PETITION TO VACATE AN ALLEY OR STREET PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.1-364 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA E.950, AS AMENDED T0: THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA Anne Allison English respectfully petitions the Council of ,the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, to vacate as an alley or street in the aforesaid Town the following: That certain alley or street lying and being in the PETITION OF English Forest Subdivision as shown and set forth in that ANNE A. ENGLISH certain plat entitled, "Plat showing English Forest Sub- TO CLOSE ALLEY division, lying about one mile eastward from the Town of Pulaski, Virginia, owner - Anne Allison English", dated October 20, 1953, and prepared. by E. H. Millirons and R.:L. Mathews, Registered Professional Surveyors, and of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Virginia, in Plat Book 2, page 132, which said alley or steeet is down therein as being fifty feet in width and further shown as extending from English Forest Road in a northeasterly direction between Lots 9 and 10 of said Subdivision to the lands of Walter Allison. Y:our.petitioner,,in support of this request, would respectfully show unto Council the following: (1) That your petitioner is the owner of property on each s~.de.of the above-described alley or street, namely, Lots 9 and 10 of said Subdivision. / A ~l/ V Council mins. contd. Apr. 15, 1969 (2) That said alley or street is of no use to anyone and is not used and has never been used by the public. (3) That there would be no inconvenience to anyone by virtue of the vacation of this alley or street. (4) That your petitioner did on the 2nd day of April, 1969, post notice of its intent to apply for the vacation of the above set forth alley or street at the courthouse, at the town office building, and at the fire station, all in accordance with Section 15.1-364 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. WHEREFORE, your petitioner requests that viewers be appointed as set forth in the of oresaid Code Section and that counsel may by proper ordinance of vacation, vacate and close the aforesaid portion of said alley. Respectfully, ANNE ALLISON ENGLISH By: (signed) James L. Tucker Of Counsel James L. Tucker Gilmer, Sadler, Ingram, Thomas & Sutherland Attorneys. at Law. Virginia National Bank Building Pulaski, Vir ginia Counsel for Petitioner On motion of Councilman Aust, seconded by Councilman Frye, and carried, it was, RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Street Committee for the proper steps to be taken and proceed through the proper channels. Councilman Frye reported that the Cemetery Committee had REPORT ON DEVEL OPMENT OE OAKWOOD CEM. NEW SECTION met and looked over the proposed development in Oakwood Cemetery, and it was the recommendation of his Committee that the crest of the hill be developed first; that grading of the driveways begin immediately; and that the sum of $3500.00 be appropriated from the Cemetery Trust account for the cost of this $8500. APPROPRIATED project, and so moved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wl~itt~„and carried on the following vote: Raymond F. Ratcliff r aye W. D. Macgill, Jr. - aye Wm. A. House - aye Glen K. Aust -- aye S. G. Frye - aye J. H. White - aye A. L. Graham - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye Councilman Frye reported that the Police Committee and $6300. APPROPRIATED FOR PURCHASE OF POLICE CARS Finance Committee had met jointly and recommended that the sum of $6300.00 be appropriated from the General Fund surplus to Account No. 9283 for the purchase of two police cars complete with radios, etc., and so moved. The motion was seconded by ~ ouncilman Aust, and carried on the following vote: 1 1 J Council Mins. Contd. Apr. 15, 1969 Raymond F. Ratcliff - aye W. D. Macgill, Jr. - aye Wm. A. House - aye Glen K. Aust - aye S. G. Frye - aye J. H. White - aye A. L. Graham - aye Mason A. Vaughan - aye ~'# •G ~ ./ Mr. Frye stated that as Chairman of the Safety Committee he wished to .bring bef ore Councila matter that probably should be ref erred to the Committee, and asked that it be placed on the agenda for immediate attention. Council agreed the matter be placed on the agenda, and Mr. Frye then advised members of Council of the very dangerous situation to pedestrians existing at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Avenue. He stated when tt the traffic light changes from red to green arrows on the north side to allow traffic to make a left hand turn down Main Street as well as south bound STUDY OF traffic to proceed through the intersection, the pedestrian crossing Washington TRAFFIC MAIN ST. Avenue on the .south side of the traffic light has a red light, but traffic is & WASH. AVENUE proceeding south in the south bound lane and this poses a dangerous situation TO BE MADE to the pedestrian. He stated he felt this should be corrected before someone is hit by south bound traffic. Mayor Edens stated that he and Town Manager Marshall had viewed this situation only recently and were of the opinion that something would have to be done right away. Councilman Frye moved that the appropriate authority,-or traffic engineer, be consulted and that safety signs be installed, possibly "walk and don't walk" signs, if necessary, to correct the situation, and that the Committee make a study. of same and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sl'aughan and carried. Mr. Ratcliff advised that members of the Land Buildings and COMM. VISITED Parks Committee visited the new MunicipalBuilding at Martinsville recently' NEW MUN. BLDG. and gained ideas for a new municipal building. MARTINSVILLE Mr. Frye asked that another matter be placed on the agenda for immediate discussion and as all members were in favor, he ad~sed that the TOWN ATTY. Town does not have'an ordinance on its books that would permit the Mayor to AUTHORIZED TO PREPARE declare a curfew in case of an emergency, and moved that the Town Attorney ORD. FOR CURFEW be directed to prepare such an ordinance, which motion was seconded by IN AN EMERGENCY Councilman Ma~~i11, and carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:55 P. M. APPROVED: r7 Mayor C. Robert Edens Attest: 1 erk