HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-07-21Town Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday October 7, 2021
1. Mayor called the Meeting to Order at 6:.03 p.m. and asked for. roll call
Lane.Penn. Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye
Books R. Dawson .Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye
Gregory C. East Aye Michael P. Reis Aye
Also presentwere Darlene Burcham, Town Manager and Spencer Rygas Town Attorney.
2. Mayor asked for a motion to go into closed session for the following items:
Va: Code 2.2-3711(A)1- (1 item) -.discussion of personnel matter
Va.. Code 2:2-3711.(A) 8 (3 items) — consultation. with legal counsel
Motion was made by Mr. Penn to go into closed session, seconded by Mr: Clontz.
Lane Penn Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye
Books R. Dawson Aye. G. Tyler Clontz Aye
Gregory C: East Aye Michael P. Reis Aye .
7:00 P.M. Public Session
3. Certification of closed session. The Mayor requested a certification motion which was made
by Mr. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Penn that only the following items were discussed:
VA. Code 2.2-3711(A)1 (l item) - discussion of personnel matter .
Va. Code 2:2-3711(A) 8 - (3 items) — consultation with -legal counsel
The motion was approved on the following roll call vote.
Lane Penn Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye
Books R. Dawson Aye -G. Tyler Clontz Aye
Gregory C. East Aye Michael P. Reis Aye
4. There were no modifications to the Public Session.
5. Mayor Welcomed Guests and Visitors.
6. Police Chief Jill Neice announced and introduced 5. Promotions within the Pulaski Police
Department. Sergeant John Saul promoted to Lieutenant
Corporal Anthony Thompson promoted to Sergeant
Detective RickRiddlepromoted to Detective Sergeant (not present)
Corporal Josh Day promoted to Sergeant
Officer III Bryant Cox promoted to Corporal -
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7. Public Hearing = Case —2021- Brady Deal had provided a detailed report on the regulations
for development of multifamily parking and Mrs. 'Burcham indicated the recommendations were a
compromise of developer desires and consistency with neighboring jurisdiction requirements.
Mayor opened Public Hearing/Mayor closed the Public Hearing
Mr. Dawson made a motion to approve the amendment with requisite ordinance being placed on
next meeting agenda, Mr. Reis seconded.
Lane Penn Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye
Books R. Dawson Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye
Gregory C: East Aye Michael P. Reis Aye
8. -Public Comment: A representative from The. Free Store, Hazel Wine.came to share
information about their facility, located at 260 W. Main in Dublin. This facility helps people in
need.
9. Consent Agenda. Minutes of September 21. 2021 work session. Mr. Dawson made a
motion, t6 approve; Mr. Clontz seconded.
Lane Penn Aye. James A. Radcliffe Aye
Books. R!, Dawson Aye.. G. Tyler Clontz Aye
Gregory. C. East. Aye Michael P. Reis Aye
10. Resolution 2021-47 Approving the Purchase of Properties. Mrs. Burcham informed
council of the, tax sale and the, plan to use these properties to develop housing on the south side
of town. Mr: -Reis made the motion, which was seconded by Mr. East.
Lane Penn Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye
Books R: Dawson Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye
Gregory t.. East Aye Michael P. Reis Aye.
11. Resolution 2021-48 Amending Pay & Classification: Mrs. Burcham inforrned:council.that
2 open- positions .were inadvertently left off the latest plan adopted by council. Mr. Dawson
made the motion, Mr. Radcliffe seconded.
Lane Penn Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye
Books -R: Dawson Aye G.. Tyler Clontz Aye
Gregory C. East Aye Michael P. Reis Aye
12. Council Comments:, Mr. East mentioned identifying mowing -the entrances of Rt. 99 and Rt.
11 as a priority of the Town and asked staff to evaluate contract mowing.
Mr. Radcliffe mentioned lighting Jackson Park for the Fire Parade. -
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Mayor. Collins added .that. the, lamp posts in the park need new flags. Mayor Collins also
commented. that we should place lights in the Gazebo area.
Mr. Reis added that the buzzard issue needs to be addressed again.
13. Manager Report: Mrs. Burcham discussed the evasive plant issue and cleanup work with
- Virginia Tech. Gauge and FOPC Volunteers off Dora Highway. Mrs: Burcham mentioned that -
our. -grounds keeper, will work with Friends of Peak Creek to remove some plantings both today
and in the.future: Mrs. Burcham discussed the plans for the new Skatepark and the cost to put
the proper ramps in place.
All council members shared their thoughts .on the skate parkas well as cleaning up 6' St. park
and:making the tennis court -a Pickle Ball Court. Council agreed thatthe_site on 1' St should
retain.plans for a basketball court. Mr. East questioned the value of the Donor Plaza. Ideas for
the plaza included recognition for veterans and those who were most. impacted by the pandemic.
14. Reminder of Future Meetings and Adjournment
October 19 :2021, Council Work Session: Closed Session 5:30 p.m. Public Session -7:00 p -.m.
Meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Approved:
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W. Shannon Collins
Mayor
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Attest:
Clerk of CouncAl
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