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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
1. The Vice Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and asked for a roll call.
Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe-Aye Mayor Collins-Absent
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis-Aye
2. The Vice Mayor asked for a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following
items:
a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (2 items)- Discussion, consideration, or interviews of
prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion,
performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public
officers, appointees, or employees of any public body
i. Economic Development Authority Applicant
ii. Town Attorney
b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 29 (2 items)- Discussion of the award of a public contract
involving the expenditure of public funds, including interviews of bidders or
offerors, and discussion of the terms or scope of such contract,where discussion in
an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating
strategy of the public body.
i. GFL Contract
ii. BimmerWorid
c. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 6 (1 item)- Discussion or consideration of the investment
of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved,where, if made public
initially,the financial interest of the governmental unit would be adversely affected
i. Calfee Community& Cultural Center
The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Clontz.
Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson-Aye Michael P. Reis-Abstained
Open Session 7:03 p.m.
3. Certification of Closed Session- The Vice Mayor asked for a motion to certify that only
the following items were discussed in Closed Session:
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a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (2 items)- Discussion, consideration, or interviews of
prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion,
performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public
officers, appointees, or employees of any public body
i. Economic Development Authority Applicant
ii. Town Attorney
b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 29 (2 items)- Discussion of the award of a public contract
involving the expenditure of public funds, including interviews of bidders or
offerors, and discussion of the terms or scope of such contract, where discussion in
an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating
strategy of the public body.
i. GFL Contract
ii. BimmerWorld
The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. East.
Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis-Abstained
4. The motion was made by Mr. Clontz and seconded by Mr. Clark to return to Closed
Session at the end of Open Session to discuss the following item:
a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 6 (1 item)- Discussion or consideration of the investment
of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved,where, if made public
initially,the financial interest of the governmental unit would be adversely affected
i. Calfee Community & Cultural Center
Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson-Aye Michael P. Reis-Abstained
5. Mr. Clontz lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Mr. East gave the invocation.
7. The Vice Mayor welcomed all in attendance and viewing online.
8. Modification to Public Session-No modifications were made.
9. Special Exception Request
a. InStill Mindfulness
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Olivia Hale, Clerk of Council, reported InStill Mindfulness has applied for a
Special Exception Request for their funding raising event. The Special Exception
would be for the exemption of the 8:00 p.m. noise ordinance within Town limits.
The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. Radcliffe to approve the
Special Exception Request.
Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz-Aye
Brooks R. Dawson-Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye
10. Public Comment Period-No speakers were present.
11. Consent Agenda
a. Consideration of March 5, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes
The motion was made by Mr. East and seconded by Mr. Clark to approve the
minutes.
Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe-Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz-Aye
Brooks R. Dawson-Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye
12. Council Comments
Mr. Radcliffe stated he would love to see an amphitheater in Jackson Park in the future.
Mr. Clontz reminded residents of Music and Merchants in May and asked vendors to
reach out to Pulaski on Main to participate.
Mr. Reis asked for the current signage around town, that are faded, be updated so they are
more visible. He also asked to look at the noise ordinance in surrounding communities
for a possible update and asked if the Town could smooth out the entrances into some
parking areas.
Mr. Dawson asked if Jackson Park could be fenced to prevent pedestrians crossing the
train tracks.
13. Manager's Report
Mr. Day reported there was a donation request for the Claytor Lake Festival.
Mr. Dawson asked if a representative from the board make a presentation before
committing to a donation.
14. Reminder of Future Council Meeting
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a. April 2, 2024 Closed Session 5:30 p.m.; Open Session 7:00 p.m.
15. The Vice Mayor asked for a motion to return to Closed Session to discuss the following
item:
a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 6 (1 item)- Discussion or consideration of the investment
of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved,where, if made public
initially,the financial interest of the governmental unit would be adversely affected
i. Calfee Community& Cultural Center
The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Clontz.
Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe- Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson-Aye Michael P. Reis-Abstained
16. Certification of Closed Session-The Vice Mayor asked for a motion to certify that only
the following items were discussed in Closed Session:
a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 6 (1 item)- Discussion or consideration of the investment
of public funds where competition or bargaining is involved,where, if made public
initially,the financial interest of the governmental unit would be adversely affected
i. Calfee Community& Cultural Center
The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Radcliffe.
Gregory C. East- Aye James A. Radcliffe-Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz-Aye
Brooks R. Dawson-Aye Michael P. Reis- Abstained
17. With no further business,the Vice Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA
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W. Shannon Collins
Mayor
A EST
is C. Hale
Clerk of Council
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