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Home My WebLink About10-17-23I 1 1 Town Council Meeting Minutes October 17, 2023 1. Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. and asked for a roll call. Gregory C. East- Absent Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye 2. The Mayor asked for a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following items: a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (1 item)- Appointments to Boards/Committees & Town Manager The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Clontz. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Michael P. Reis- Aye 7:02 p.m. Open Session 3. Certification of Closed Session- The Mayor asked for a motion to certify that only the following items were discussed in Closed Session: a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (1 item)- Appointments to Boards/Committees & Town Manager The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Reis. Gregory C. East- Absent Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 4. Mr. Reis lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Mr. Clark gave the invocation. 6. Guests and Visitors- The Mayor welcomed all in attendance and viewing online. 7. Modification to Public Session The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. Clontz to add Resolution 2023- 53 Appointing Dustin Davis to the Planning Commission to the agenda after the Public Comment Period. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye Page 1 of 5/ October 17, 2023 1 Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Michael P. Reis- Aye The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. Clark to add one item under VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (1 item) Discussion and consideration of interviews of prospective candidates for employment to the agenda after the Reminder of Future Council Meeting. Gregory C. East- Absent Jeremy L. Clark- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent 8. Presentations James A. Radcliffe- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye a. Calfee Community & Cultural Center- Jill Williams Ms. Williams reported to Council that the demolition for phase one of the construction plan is almost completed along with the asbestos removal, with the goal of having it completed in the next 12 months. She reported the original application to the Economic Development Administration Federal Agency was denied, but she will resubmit the application with a stronger Economic Development proposal. Ms. Williams stated CCCC has partnered with numerous businesses in the area to address the needs and programs that are already serviced in the area and where Calfee can play a part in supporting those services needed. She presented the plans for the Corbin Advancement Center. The center's objective states it would `support the local economy through programming that creates and saves jobs and attracts private investment by broadening and diversifying the skills and size of Pulaski workforce to create job growth and develop businesses, ensuring a resilient community in the face of industrial change.' Ms. Williams presented the three overlapping program training opportunities which would include Career Acceleration, Job Driven Skills, and Entrepreneurship. She stated residents who have never been to college, residents who are ready to level up in their current employment, and women who are unemployed or underemployed are the target audience for the Advancement Center. Ms. Williams also presented the goals of the center to include the number of individuals who would participate in the different services offered at the center, number jobs saved, and the number of jobs created. She also presented a draft of a three-year budget. Ms. Williams stated CCCC would be requesting for a $1,275,000 from the EDA to fund the project with the match from the Town and County remaining at $100,000 each. Page 2 of 5/ October 17, 2023 Mr. Radcliffe stated he was excited about the advancement in skills program with the older generation going back into the workforce to learn technology skills. b. Pulaski Area Transit- Monica Musick Ms. Musick stated our transit was chosen out of nine other agencies to receive additional funding for replacement vehicles which would only require a 2% match instead of a 4%, therefore no additional funding would be requested for FY 2024 with the hopes of covering the match with the sale of the existing vehicles. She stated PAT continues to do community outreach and additional marketing to increase ridership. She reported transit finished FY23 within budget. Ms. Musick stated they will be requesting two replacement vehicles for FY 2025, which may require additional funds be requested from Council, and that the Micro transit Study has been delayed; however, there is a meeting planned to discuss that study later this month. Jennifer Viers presented the projections for the FY 2025 budget to include increases in maintenance costs, replacement vehicles, and salaries. Mr. Reis asked how much funding comes from DRPT. Ms. Viers stated there is a formula in place for federal funding from DRPT and the state contributes an additional 34%. The Town Manager asked the timeframe for the Micro Transit Study. Ms. Musick stated she wasn't sure what the timeframe looked like since the study was delayed but asked to come back in December to review the study plans as well as their budget requests for FY25. 9. Public Comment Period a. April Bennett with Medical Consulting Services, LLC thanked the Town Council in their support of the grant several years ago. She stated the business is thriving and thanked the Town Manager, and the Finance Department Director for their assistance. 10. Resolution 2023-53 Appointing Dustin Davis to the Planning Commission The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. Clark to approve the resolution. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Michael P. Reis- Aye Page 3 of 5/ October 17, 2023 1 11. Consent Agenda a. Consideration of October 3, 2023 Town Council Minutes The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. Clontz to approve the minutes. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Michael P. Reis- Aye 12. Council Comments Mr. Radcliffe asked if the Christmas lights in Jackson Park could be looked at before lighting to ensure they are all working and are installed correctly. 13. Manager's Report The Town Manager reported the Christmas lights are turned on during the Thanksgiving holiday and stated the timing of when they're turned on could be changed if requested. She stated Vegg Inc and MOVA were awarded two grants to remodel the Jefferson ,School. She stated sidewalks are being installed across from Calfee School and will be complete by next spring. She also reported paving is underway throughout the town, including Randolph Ave since the waterline project is complete and also West Main. She stated West Main would be paved leaving space on each side for the streetscape project to be completed once plans are approved by VDOT. Once the streetscape project is completed, the remaining portion of West Main will be paved. She stated the alley by the Theater would also be leveled and paved. She also stated the Fire Parade was well attended and had great cooperation with parade participants. 14. Reminder of Future Council Meeting a. Due to Election Day being on Tuesday, November 7t", the next Council meeting will be Wednesday, November 81", Closed Session 6:00 p.m.; Open Session 7:00 p.m. 15. The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Reis to adjourn the meeting to continue on October 24, 2023 at 1 Oam at the Senior Center to address the remaining item on the agenda as added earlier. 16. With no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. Page 4 of 5/ October 17, 2023 TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA W. Shannon Col ms Mayor AT ST O is-C. Hale Clerk of Council Page 5 of 5/ October 17, 2023