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Home My WebLink About03-15-22Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday March 15, 2022 1. Mayor called the Meeting to Order at 5:30 p.m. and asked for a roll call. Lane Penn Aye Books R. Dawson Aye Gregory C. East Aye Mayor 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. 2. Mayor asked for a motion to go into closed session for the following items: VA code 2.2-3711 (A) 5 Discussion of a prospective business or industry where no previous announcement has been made. VA code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 -Appointments. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) Consultation with legal council Motion was made by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. East. Lane Penn Aye Books R. Dawson Aye Gregory C. East Aye Open Session 3.Certification of Closed Session James A. Radcliffe Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye Michael P. Reis Aye 6:40p.m. Mayor requested a certification motion that only the following three items were discussed. VA code 2.2-3711 (A) 5 Discussion of a prospective business or industry where no previous announcement has been made. VA code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 - Appointments. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) Consultation with legal council A motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Penn. Lane Penn Aye Books R. Dawson Aye Gregory C. East Aye �l James A. Radcliffe Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye Michael P. Reis Aye Page 1 of 4 / March 15, 2022 4. Modification of Agenda. Mr. Reis made a motion to modify the agenda to include Resolution 2022- 10, seconded by Mr. Dawson. Lane Penn Aye Books R. Dawson Aye Gregory C. East Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye Michael P. Reis Aye 5. Presentation - Resolution 2022 -09 -Honoring David N. Quesenberry Upon his Retirement from the Town of Pulaski. The Mayor read the resolution and then requested a motion to approve. Mr. East made the motion, 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. Consent Agenda - Minutes of March 01, 2022. A motion was made by Mr. Reis, seconded by Mr. Clontz to approve the minutes. Lane Penn Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye Books R. Dawson Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye Gregory C. East Abstain Michael P. Reis Aye 7. Public Hearings: Ordinance 2022 -03 -Rezoning property on Bob White Blvd, and Newbern Rd. from B-2 General to R-2 Two Family. Mr, Brady Deal informed council that these 16 parcels are zoned B-2, with 12 of them containing residential structures. The remaining lots are suitable to accommodate residential development, but are nonconforming which would prevent residential development. This rezoning will change the current land use from B-2 to -R-2 to match the current land use. The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of this rezoning. All the residents in this area had no problems with the rezoning. 8. Mayor Opened Public Hearing, then Closed Public Hearing as there were no speakers. Mr. Dawson made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2022-03, seconded by Mr. East. Lane Penn Aye Books R. Dawson Aye Gregory C. East Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye Michael P. Reis Aye Resolution -2022-07 Budget Resolution Appropriation Capital Budget Mrs. Burcham stated accounts that were left dormant with the state LGIF program were recommended for appropriation and this last one for $234,580.64 is recommended to be appropriated to the capital budget where it can be used for multiple one-time expenditures. Mayor Opened Public Hearing, then Closed Public Hearing as there were no speakers. Mr. Reis made the motion to adopt Resolution 2022-07, seconded by Mr. Penn. Lane Penn Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye Page 2 of 4 / March 15, 2022 Books R. Dawson Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye Gregory C. East Aye Michael P. Reis Aye Resolution- 2022-08 - Approving Purchase of Property. Mrs. Burcham informed council of two properties that the town is interested in purchasing, one on Pierce Avenue which is part of our efforts with the Acquire, Rehabilitate, Sell Program, with program income from a Community Development Block Grant. The other property is 3012 Lee Highway, which contains about 20 acres, will use the funds appropriated into the capital budget. 9. Mayor Opened the Public Hearing, then closed Public Hearing, as there were no speakers. Mr. East made a motion to adopt Resolution 2022-08 Purchase of Property, seconded by Mr. Radcliffe. Lane Penn Aye James A. Radcliffe Aye Books R. Dawson Aye G. Tyler Clontz Aye Gregory C. East Aye Michael P. Reis Aye 10. Presentation - FY 21-22 Revenue Update -Jackie Morris Finance Director Jackie Morris presented to council the current status of the fiscal year revenues that are in line with where we should be. There has been a drop in the purchase of cigarette stamps. Mrs. Morris stated two employees from Finance went to each establishment in town to ensure all stores are operating the program within the guidelines. Mrs. Burcham stated that Pulaski County delayed initiating the tax and joined the Mount Rogers group so they are in a regional tax system. Mrs. Morns informed council that we may need to raise the convenience fee during the budget so that the town would at least break even. Mrs. Morris also stated that it has been much easier working with all the department heads now that they have a better understanding of the budget. 11. Resolution 2022-10 -Appointing Darlene Burcham as Acting Clerk of Council. Mr. East made a motion to approve the appointment of Mrs. Darlene Burcham as Acting Clerk of Council, 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 12. Council Comments- Mr. Radcliffe thanked Spencer Rygas on the wonderful job he did while they were in Richmond on the Academy issue and requested a letter of thanks to be sent to Delegate Marie March for all her efforts, as she went above and beyond for our police department. Mrs. Burcham said that she spoke to Marie March's aide and there will be a meeting soon in Pulaski on the issue. Mayor Collins stated that we should look into hiring someone to do the mowing for the town. Mrs. Burcham said that our code enforcement officer; Carla Hodge, was in the process of sending out letters to business owners to remind them of their responsibility to mow their property to the curb. Page 3 of 4 / March 15, 2022 13. Manager Report- Mrs. Burcham advised council that for the first time in 3 years all 4 filters were running at the Water Treatment Plant, and that was accomplished with ARP A funds. Some additional improvements will be done in this coming budget with the goal of going to a 24/7 operation of the plant. The staff is in the process of paving numerous non -eligible neighborhood streets, and we will be going to a twice a year paving schedule for use of VDOT paving funds. The audio quality of council meetings continues to be an issue. Two companies will be providing us with an estimate on how to improve the sound. Mrs. Burcham also shared with council the commendations of the Pulaski Police Department and Fire Department on two recent situations, recognizing individuals who went above and beyond the call of duty; The fire at Washington Square Apartments # 922 on 2/26/22. Pulaski Fire Dept: Captain Bandon Hamblin - FF/Eng Jeremy Hodge - Sgt. Eddie Whitaker FF - Eddie Arnold. Pulaski Police Dept: Officer C.J. Dickerson, Officer Ferguson Pulaski County Sheriffs Dept: Officer Brett Downey, Officer Egan, Officer Graham Martin Dublin Fire Dept - Chief Dean Russell The other incident was on 2/14/22 at the James Hardie Plant. A disgruntled employee entered the building with his personal vehicle and struck a wall. The Pulaski Police Department responded and the following personnel, with no regard for their own safety, entered the building to search for the suspect. The officers focused on protecting and evacuating the building. The suspect was apprehended without further incident. Lt. Grim, Sgt, Riddle, Cpl. Croteau, Cpl. Linkous 14. Reminder of future Council Meetings and Adjournment: April 5, 2022 Council Closed Session; Closed Session 5:00 p.m.; Public Session 7:00 p.m. Approved: Attest By: W. Shannon Co lens -- Acting Clerk of Council Page 4 of 4 / March 15, 2022