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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-23Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Open Session 7:00 p.m. 1. The Mayor called the Meeting to Order. 2. Mr. Radcliffe lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Mr. Dawson gave the invocation. 4. Guests and Visitors- The Mayor welcomed all in attendance and viewing online. 5. Modification to Public Session- No modifications were made. 6. Presentations a. Fine Arts Center Together We Rise: Pulaski- Becky Lattuca Ms. Lattuca gave a summary of the Fine Arts Center's history and achievements and then presented to council the Together We Rise: Pulaski community art project designed by Charlie Brower, a Floyd County artist. Together We Rise: Pulaski would involve the community by allowing residents and businesses to donate a ladder and Mr. Brower will build a house -like structure with the ladders. Ms. Lattuca informed council the sculpture will be assembled and displayed in Jackson Park for the month of May. The council were in agreement to allow the Fine Arts Center to use Jackson Park for the sculpture. 7. Discussion- Changing the Speed Limit on Lee Hwy (Rt 11) North The Mayor stated he has had residents ask to change the speed limit past Lewis Gale Pulaski Hospital from 35mph to 45 mph. The Town Manager reported there has been a request sent to VDOT to change the speed in the county to allow the appropriate distance from 45 mph to 35 mph into town limits at the intersection of Morehead Lane. The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. Clontz to amend the speed limit on Route 11 North on the section between Lewis Gale Pulaski Hospital and Morehead Lane to 45 mph with the exact location determined by staff. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye Page 1 of 3/ April 4, 2023 8. Public Comment Period a. Gary Cox of 8th Street- addressed his concerns on the trash collection issue on Randolph Ave in the alleys and the lack of code enforcement of the left -out trash cans after trash is collected. b. Nicholas Donaldson of Oak Street addressed his concerns regarding speeding throughout the town and the lack of speed enforcement by the Police Department. Mr. Donaldson also stated his concerns for the flashing indicator lights on Route 11 North as you come to its intersection with Morehead Lane, stating they are out of sync with the speed and traffic light. c. Terri Sternberg of North Washington Ave addressed council regarding her excitement with the Together We Rise: Pulaski art project. Ms. Sternberg also asked if the ordinance regarding the length of time trash cans are left out could be enforced. 9. Consent Agenda a. Consideration of March 21, 2023 minutes The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Clark to approve the minutes Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 10. Council Comments Mr. Clark thanked the Fire Department for allowing him to participate in their three-day training. Mr. Dawson asked if the Christmas lights in Jackson Park could be looked at, stating that some are hanging down due to the high winds. Mr. Dawson also asked if the downspouts at the Train Station could be repaired in preparation for the Marketplace. Mr. Dawson mentioned the possibility of the additional lighting that could be added to the front of businesses on West Main Street as the West Main Street project is being completed. Mr. Radcliffe asked if a turn off lane could be considered for the church on Route 11 North and more traffic enforcement for speeding. Mr. Reis thanked Sonia Ramsey with the Police Department for her proactiveness with a situation. Mr. Reis also asked if the cameras at the Train Station had been installed. Page 2 of 3/ April 4, 2023 The Mayor asked about the process of replacing the water lines on Randolph Ave as paving is scheduled to start. The Town Manager stated water lines will be replaced between 10th Street to town limits as there have been multiple repairs in that location and the contractor for paving the street will begin at the bottom of Randolph Ave in hopes to have the water lines replaced by the time they reach that section. 11. Manager's Report The Town Manager apologized for the miss -information given at the previous meeting regarding the time frame for the West Main water line replacement project. She reported that the news of a new business going into Max on Main and five buildings being renovated are indications that additional business and residential activity will be coming to West Main and reported the plans for the streetscapes project are with VDOT for review. She shared that the County had submitted an application to the House of Appropriations Committee which includes two streets in the Town and one in Dublin for replacement water lines. She reminded council and residents of the Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April Stn and stated the pickleball courts would be completed no later than the first of July. She also reminded council and residents of the groundbreaking for the new Food City on Wednesday, April stn 12. Reminder of Future Council Meeting a. April 18, 2023, Closed Session 6:00 p.m.; Open Session 7:00 p.m. 13. With no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m. A ST ivia Hale Clerk of Council TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA W. Shannon Collins Mayor Page 3 of 3/ April 4, 2023