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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-15-22Town Council Meeting Minutes Thursday February 15, 2022 1. Mayor called the Meeting to Order at 5:30 p.m. and asked for roll call Lane Penn Aye Books R. Dawson Aye Gregory C. East Aye W. Shannon Collins Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye Michael P. Reis Aye Also present were Darlene Burcham, Town Manager and Spencer Rygas, Town Attorney 5:01pm 2. Modification to close session — Ms. Burcham requested adding Va. Code 2.2-3711 (a) 4 (1 Item) c. Va. Code 2.2-3711 (a) 6 (1 Item)-discussion/consideration of investment of public funds where competition is involved. Motion made by Mr. East and seconded by Mr. Brooks Lane Penn Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye Books R. Dawson Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye Gregory C. East Aye Michael P. Reis Abstained 3. Mayor asked for a motion to go into closed session for the following items: a. Va. Code 2.2-3711 (a) 1 (2 item) -discussion of personnel matter. b. Va. Code 2.2-3711 (a) 5 (1 item) -discussion of prospective industry not previously announced. c. Va. Code 2.2-3711 (a) 6 (1 Item)-discussion/consideration of investment of public funds where competition is involved. Motion was made by Mr. Dawson to go into closed session, seconded by Mr. Penn. Lane Penn Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye Books R. Dawson Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye Gregory C. East Aye Michael P. Reis Aye 6:32 p.m. Public Session 4. Certification of closed session. The Mayor requested a certification motion which was made by Mr. Clontz, seconded by Mr. Penn that only the following 6 items were discussed: a. Va. Code 2.2-3711 (a) 1 (2 item) -discussion of personnel matter. b. Va. Code 2.2-3711 (a) 5 (1 item) -discussion of prospective industry not previously announced. c. Va. Code 2.2-3711 (a) 6 (1 Item)-discussion/consideration of investment of public funds where competition is involved. 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 5. Modifications to the Agenda Mr. Dawson made the motion to modify the agenda to add Resolution 2022-06. The motion was seconded by Mr. Radcliffe 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 6. Presentation - PSA Mr. Linkous introduced Nancy Burchett, Vice Chairman of the PSA Board, who provided a history of the billing service contract, listed the pros and cons for the town and the PSA of the billing contract, asked for the opportunity to address the issues raised in the termination letter and that council reconsider its decision. Mr. Linkous explained the difficulties experienced by the PSA in collecting from renters should the contract be terminated and the expense the PSA would incur in issuing cans for accountability. He also suggested that more trash would be left on the streets for non-payment while the town's billing provided an effective enforcement tool through water cut offs. Mr. Linkous also requested council reconsider termination of the contract. 7. Resolution 2022-06 Mr. Reis made the motion to approve resolution, seconded by Mr. Dawson. Lane Penn Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye Books R. Dawson Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye Gregory C. East Aye Michael P. Reis Aye 8. Consent Agenda a. Consideration of February 03, 2022 Council Minutes were the only consent agenda item. Mr. Clontz made the motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Dawson. Lane Penn Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye Books R. Dawson Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye Gregory C. East Aye Michael P. Reis Aye 9. Council Comments: None 10. Manager Report: Ms. Burcham provided an update on the use of the ARPA beyond the infrastructure projects previously mentioned. Items included signage on the interstate identifying Pulaski's Downtown Historic District; the skatepark installation this spring with lighting and fencing for the basketball court; resurfacing of the 6th street tennis court for pickleball use; a mountain bike park at the former community garden location; new playground equipment at all sites as well as Gatewood; a future water feature at Cool Springs; and paving neighborhood streets. Mr. Radcliffe commented on the need to cut back the overgrowth adjacent to Peak Creek at Dora Highway. Ms. Burcham offered to have the Friends group attend a future meeting to discuss. 11. Reminder of Future Meetings and Adjournment March 1, 2022, Council Work Session; Closed Session 5:00 p.m.; Public Session 6:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Attest: ,.Clerk of Council Approved: W. Shannon Collins Mayor �Cr�ie z 6 3 1�1---41601Y