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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-16Minutes of the Town Council meeting held Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. There were present: Mayor: Absent 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 Nichole Hair, Deputy Town Manager David Warburton, Town Attorney Patricia Cruise, Clerk of Council David Quesenberry, Assistant to the Town Manager Bill Pedigo, Town Engineer Rebecca Reece, Acting Finance Director John White, Economic Development Director Gary Roche, Police Chief Brenda Shelton, Administrative Secretary Others: Richard Meadows Maria Haas Joseph K. Goodman Patrick Burton Morgan Welker Clark Payne Linda Hall Kevin Meyer Kathy Sealander Nick Glenn Terry Hale, Sr. Lynn Adams, Press Mike Williams, Press Vice -Mayor East called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Radcliffe led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Clark gave the Invocation. Following Council roll call, Vice -Mayor East asked for the Planning Commission roll call. Vice -Mayor East advised that the first item on the agenda was a joint meeting with the Town of Pulaski Planning Commission to discuss adoption of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. He introduced Patrick Burton, from the Regional Commission to deliver a presentation. Mr. Burton gave an overview of the Draft Comprehensive Plan. He advised that that the document served as a general guide for future land use. He listed the goals and objectives in the document. At 7:15 p.m., Vice -Mayor East and Planning Commission Chairman Kevin Myer opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments, the Hearing was closed. At this point, the Planning Commission left the room to discuss the adoption of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. Vice -Mayor East moved on to audit presentation by Deanna Cox of Robinson, Farmer and Cox. Ms. Cox introduced herself to Council. She advised that the Town had received an unmodified opinion which was a good outcome. She reviewed some of the items from the audit for Council. Vice -Mayor East thanked Ms. Cox for her presentation. Since the Planning Commission had returned from their consideration of the draft Comprehensive Plan, Vice - Mayor East asked for their recommendation. Page 1 of 3/February 2, 2016 Mr. Meyer advised that the Planning Commission recommended Council's adoption of the Comprehensive Plan as presented at the meeting. Councilman Clark moved to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation to adopt the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Penn 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 The next item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda. Councilman Kidd moved to adopt the January 5, 2016 Town Council minutes as written. Councilman Clark seconded the motion and carried on voice vote. Vice Mayor East moved on to the Project Updates. Mr. Utt reviewed the Project Review Chart including that the new credit card machines were up and running smoothly. He added that the "pin" pads for the debit cards had been ordered and should be installed soon. Regarding the FY17 budget, he advised that the budget documents had been distributed to Department Heads and were due back by February 5th for review. He related that there was an opportunity to apply for a DHCD Innovation grant to expand the fiber in the downtown area as well as a federal funding opportunity to help communities take advantage of new or existing broadband service to create walkable, connected, economically vibrant main streets and small town neighborhoods. He advised that the interior renovations for the Senior Center had begun and were making good progress. He advised that the new website was up and running. Vice -Mayor East moved on to Old Business. He advised that Resolution 2016-05, Appointment of Zoning Administrator completed action of Council. Councilman Clark moved to adopt Resolution 2016-05, Appointment of Zoning Administrator as written. 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 - Aye The next item on the agenda was New Business and the FY 17 draft Budget Calendar. Mr. Utt advised that the proposed budget calendar had been included in the packet. He added that the budget work sessions were scheduled to begin on March 8. He reviewed the calendar and confirmed that the meeting time would be 6:00 p.m. Councilman Clark moved to adopt the proposed budget calendar as amended to include the time of 6:00 p.m. 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 - Aye At 7:48 p.m., Councilman Clark moved to enter into Closed Session under Virginia Code 2.2-3711 (A-1 and A-3), discussion for consideration of employment, assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of public officers, appointees or employees, regarding the Town Page 2 of 3/February 2, 2016 1 1 Attorney contract and (A-3) discussion for consideration of the disposition or acquisition of publicly held property regarding Pulaski Business Park property. Councilwoman Steele 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 At 8:10, Council returned from Closed Session and adopted the Certification Resolution on motion by Councilman Kidd, seconded by Councilwoman Steele and adopted on the following recorded voe: 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 Kidd, seconded by Councilman Clark and carried on voice vote. Approved: Gre ry . East, Vice -Mayor Page 3 of 3/February 2, 2016