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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-03-15Minutes of the Town Council meeting held Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor: Jeffrey S. Worrell Council: Heather L. Steele, Gregory C. East, David L. Clark, H. M. Kidd, James A. Radcliffe, Lane R. Penn Staff: Shawn M. Utt, Town Manager David Warburton, Town Attorney David Quesenberry, Asst. to the Town Manager Patricia Cruise, Clerk of Council Bill Pedigo, Town Engineer Pam Witten, Finance Director John White, Economic Development Director Gary Roche, Police Chief Robbie Kiser, Assistant Fire Chief Others: Joseph Goodman Tye Kirkner Janet Jonas Ike Jeans Gary Martin Earl Hagee Christopher Woodrum David W. Brown, Jr James Bentley Daron Perkins Amy Lewis Calvin Pynne, Press Mike Williams, Press Mayor Worrell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Radcliffe led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman East gave the Invocation. Following roll call, Councilman Clark moved to add item 13d, Draft Budget Calendar for FY 16 and item 13e, Meter Reading Software/Laptop. Councilman Kidd seconded the motion and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye H. M. Kidd -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye David L. Clark -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Mayor Worrell moved on to Public Hearings. The first Hearing was CDBG General Public Hearing. Mr. Utt advised that this hearing was intended to garner general comments on projects that the Town might undertake to benefit low-to-moderate income residents, eliminate slum/blight conditions or certain economic development projects. He continued that the hearing was originally scheduled to be held during the last Council meeting. He added that since that meeting had been cancelled due to inclement weather, an administrative public hearing was held instead. However, there were questions as to whether or not the advertisements for that hearing were in the correct format, so staff correctly advertised the hearing for this meeting. He noted that a summary had been included in the packet for Council's review. Mayor Worrell opened the hearing at 7:05 p.m. There being no comments, the hearing was closed. Page 1 of 4/March 3, 2015 Mr. Quesenberry advised that the next Public Hearing was for a Special Exception for light manufacturing (specialty bicycles) at the southwest corner of Main Street and Washington Avenue. He added that a report had been included in the packet. He noted that the Planning Commission had approved the request. Mayor Worrell opened the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m. There being no comments, the hearing was closed. Mr. Jeans addressed Council explaining the plan for the specialty bikes. Councilman Clark moved to accept the Planning Commission recommendation for approval of a Special Exception for light manufacturing for specialty bicycles at the southwest corner of Main Street and Washington Avenue. Councilman East seconded the motion and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye David L. Clark -Aye H. M. Kidd -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Mr. Quesenberry moved on to the third Public Hearing. He advised the hearing was for a request by Mr. Tyler Kirkner to rezone property located at 1979 Peakland Drive from R-2 to R-3. He noted that information had been included in the Council packet. He added that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request. Mayor Worrell opened the Public Hearing at 7:18 p.m. There being no comments, the hearing was closed. Councilman East moved to accept the Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the rezoning request. Councilman Penn seconded the motion and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye David L. Clark -Aye H. M. Kidd -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Mr. Quesenberry moved on to the fourth Public Hearing. He advised the hearing was a request for a Special Exception at 503 East Main Street to operate a family oriented game room. He noted that information had been included in the Council packet including a petition with 540 signatures supporting the venture. He added that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request. Mayor Worrell opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m. Mr. Woodrum, the applicant, advised that he wanted to open a safe, fun place for families to enjoy. There being no further comments, the hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m. Councilman Penn moved to approve the Planning Commission recommendation for a Special Exception at 503 East Main Street. Councilman Clark seconded the motion and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye David L. Clark -Aye H. M. Kidd -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye Lane R. Penn - qye The next item for review was the Consent Agenda consisting of the February 3, 2015 Town Council minutes. Councilman Penn moved to adopt the Consent Agenda consisting of the February 3, 2015 Town Council minutes. Councilman East seconded the motion and carried on voice vote. Page 2 of 4/March 3, 2015 Moving on to Project Updates, Mr. Utt summarized some items of the Project Review Chart including that the time frame for the June roll out of the Town website update was still attainable. Mayor Worrell moved on to Old Business. Mr. Utt advised that the Town Council retreat was scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Eure Education Building behind the Lewis Gale Pulaski Hospital. He asked Council to review the agenda included in the packet and contact him if they wanted something added or changed. Mayor Worrell moved on to Ordinance 2015-01, Amending Section 38-141 (a) of the Code of Ordinances Town of Pulaski, Virginia. He advised that the Ordinance completed action of Council. Councilman Kidd moved to adopt Ordinance 2015-01, Amending Section 38-141 (a) of the Code of Ordinances as written, seconded by Councilman Radcliffe and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye David L. Clark -qye H. M. Kidd -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye Mayor Worrell moved on to New Business. The first item was Resolution 2015-03, Honoring Aric Bopp For His Service to the Town of Pulaski. He advised that Aric Bopp recently left his position as Executive Director of the New River Valley Economic Development for a new job opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona. He added that the Resolution expressed appreciation for the work he did. Councilman Clark moved to adopt Resolution 2015-03, Honoring Aric Bopp For His Service to the Town of Pulaski, seconded by Councilman East and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye David L. Clark -Aye H. M. Kidd -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye Lane R. Penn -qye The next item on the agenda was Resolution 2015-04, Nominating Mr. Barry Hale for Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mayor Worrell advised that there had been a vacancy on the Board of Zoning Appeals for quite some time. He added that recently, the Town had received an application from Mr. Hale expressing his interest in serving on the Board. Councilman Kidd moved to adopt Resolution 2015-04, Nominating Mr. Barry Hale for Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Councilman Clark seconded the motion and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye David L. Clark -Aye H. M. Kidd -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye The next item for consideration was Resolution 2015-05, Urban Highway Project Programming Resolution For Improvements to East Main Street. Mr. Utt advised that the funding for the Route 99 project had changed in the last several years. He added that this Resolution incorporated the additional requirements made necessary by those changes. He noted that the main point of the Resolution was the need for Council to formally commit to paying their fair share, which amounted to approximately 2%. Page 3 of 4/March 3, 2015 Councilman Kidd moved to adopt Resolution 2015-05, Urban Highway Project Programming Resolution For Improvements to East Main Street as written. Councilman East seconded the motion and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -qye Gregory C. East -Aye David L. Clark -qye H. M. Kidd -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye The next item on the agenda was Draft Budget Calendar. Mr. Utt advised that a draft budget calendar had been included in the packet. He advised that the goal was to keep each meeting to approximately an hour. Mayor Worrell moved on to New Business and Meter Reading Software/Laptop. Mr. Utt advised that staff had received a notice that our provider for meter reading was changing the software for the wireless meter reader. Because of this change, the old laptop would no longer be compatible and a new laptop would have to be purchased. He added that the new software, accessories, communications receiver, antennae, carrying case, training and the new computer would cost $15,122. He proposed utilizing the I.T budget for the expense. Councilman Clark moved to authorize the purchase of the meter reading software and equipment in the amount of $15,122. Councilman Kidd seconded the motion and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye David L. Clark -Aye H. M. Kidd -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye Lane R. Penn -qye At 7:45 p.m., Councilman East moved to enter into Closed Session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711 (A-1) Discussion for consideration of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of public officers, appointees or employees, regarding the Town Attorney; (A-3), Discussion for consideration of the disposition or acquisition of publicly held property regarding Loving Field; and (A-5), Discussion concerning a prospective business or industry, or the expansion of an existing business and industry, where no previous announcement has been made of the business' or industry's interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community regarding Project Thunderbolt. Councilman Clark seconded the motion and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye David L. Clark -qye H. M. Kidd -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye At 8:17 p.m., Council returned from Closed Session and adopted the Certification Resolution on motion by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilwoman Steele and carried on the following recorded vote: Heather L. Steele -Aye Gregory C. East -Aye David L. Clark -Aye H. M. Kidd -Aye James A. Radcliffe -Aye Lane R. Penn -Aye There being no further business, the meeting adjourned on motion by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Penn and so carried. Approved: e rey S. Worrell, Mayor Page 4 of 4/March 3, 2015