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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-19-13Minutes of the Town Council meeting held November 19, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. in the County IT meeting room. Present were: Jeffrey S. Worrell, Mayor Council: Heather L. Steele, Gregory C. East, H. M. Kidd, Joseph K. Goodman, James A. Radcliffe Absent: David L. Clark Staff: Shawn Utt, Town Manager David Quesenberry, Assistant to the Town Manager David Warburton, Town Attorney Patricia Cruise, Clerk of Council Pam Witten, Finance Director Dana Bishop, Accounts Payable Clerk Suellen Palmer, Human Resources Manager Bill Webb, Fire Chief John White, Economic Development Director Anthony Meredith, Captain Gary Roche, Police Chief Angie Viers, Administrative Secretary Others: Robin Carroll Calvin Rynn Charles R. Bopp Joe Shelley Andy McCready Kerry Smith Chris Akers Josh Tolbert Peter Huber Shannon Watkins, Press Mike Williams, Press Mayor Worrell called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and welcomed the visitors to the meeting. He advised that the first portion of the meeting would be with Town Council, while the second portion of the meeting would be held jointly with the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors The first item for consideration was the Consent Agenda. Councilman Kidd moved to adopt the October 22, 2013 Council minutes as written. Councilman Radcliffe seconded the motion and carried on voice vote. Mayor Worrell moved on to Employee of the Month presentation. He introduced Angie Viers, as the November 2013 Employee of the Month. He read a press release aloud commending Mrs. Viers and presented her with a plaque. He advised that in addition to receiving the Employee of the Month award, Mrs. Viers would also receive an additional paid day off from the Town and be eligible for the Employee of the Year award at the end of the year. The next item on the agenda was a Presentation by the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce regarding The Marketplace. Robert Hiss, outgoing President of the Chamber, provided an overview of the first year of The Marketplace. Brooks Dawson, incoming President of the Chamber, recognized some of the businesses that made The Marketplace a success. Additionally, he thanked Dave Hart, Parks and Facilities Director for his help during the season. He advised that the Chamber was looking forward to the second year of the Marketplace. He introduced Robin Carroll, who had been one of the vendors through Chestnut Ridge Berry Farm, to address Council. Ms. Carroll addressed Council advising that this had been her third year at the Pulaski Farmers Market. She noted that this was the best year of the three. She added that they had approximately four times the bus~ess November 19, 2013/Page 1 of 3 than when it was on Saturday mornings. She noted that she looked forward to the Pulaski Farmers Market for its fun atmosphere with the music and variety of programs. She advised that she was looking forward to the next year's season. Mr. Hiss thanked Council for the opportunity to work with the Town on The Marketplace. Mayor Worrell commented that The Marketplace got off to a great start and improved throughout the summer. Councilman Radcliffe advised that he had heard nothing but positive comments from the public regarding this event. Councilman East personally thanked the Chamber for their work At 5:15 p.m., Mayor Worrell called for a brief recess before the second portion of the meeting with the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors. At 5:35 p.m., Mayor Worrell called the second portion of the meeting with the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors to order. Board Chairman Joe Shelley called roll for the Board of Supervisors, with Andy McCready and Charles Bopp being present. Mayor Worrell advised that the first item for discussion was the Vaco/VML Local Disability program. Robert Hiss introduced Kerry Smith, consultant for Well Fargo Insurance to provide a cumulative summary of the options available to meet the requirements for the Local Disability program. Ms. Smith provided an overview of the differences in the options available to the Town for the Local Disability program. Following discussion, Councilman Goodman moved to direct staff to prepare the paperwork for signature for VaCorp for the Local Disability program. Councilman East seconded the motion and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye H. M. Kidd -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye Joseph K. Goodman -Aye David L. Clark -Absent James A. Radcliffe -Aye The next item for discussion was a report on Joint Dispatch. Josh Tolbert and Chris Akers summarized the status of the Joint Dispatch research utilizing information provided in the packet. A recording of a 911 call received at the Town of Pulaski Dispatch Center was played to show some of the problems that have arisen in the past. Mr. Akers advised that a conceptual agreement from both the Town and the County was needed in order for the Committee to move forward. Following extensive discussion, Council decided to hold a formal vote on the conceptual agreement at the next Council meeting when Councilman Clark could be available. Mayor Worrell moved on to Round Table discussion. Councilman Kidd commented that it had been an honor to work with the Board of Supervisors on Joint Dispatch. November 19, 2013/Page 2 of 3 1 1 1 Councilman East thanked the Committee and the Board of Supervisors for their hard work on Joint Dispatch. Councilman Goodman provided each Council member with a packet of information regarding blight remediation to review. At 7:45 p.m., there being no further business, the meeting adjourned on motion by Councilman Goodman, seconded by Councilwoman Steele and so carried. Mr. Bopp moved to adjourn the Board of Supervisors, seconded by Mr. McCready and carried on the following recorded vote: Mr. Bopp -Aye Mr. McCready -Aye Mr. Shelley -Aye Approved: Je rrel ,Mayor November 19, 2013/Page 3 of 3