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Home My WebLink About04-15-25Town Council Meeting Minutes April 15, 2025 1. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked for a roll call. Jeremy L. Clark- Absent G. Tyler Clontz- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye 2. Councilman Burchett led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Councilwoman Cope gave the invocation. 4. The Mayor welcomed all in attendance and viewing online. 5. Modification to Public Session- No modifications were made. 6. Presentations a. YMCA Funding- Dave Adkins Dave Adkins, Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA in Pulaski reported the YMCA is a 5016 organization that operates within the town and has been in continuous operation for nearly eighty years. Mr. Adkins recited the YMCA's mission statement. He mentioned various programs they offer to the community which include childcare services, water safety and introductory swim lessons, workout classes and activities, and workout facility rooms. The YMCA relies on membership funds, child care payments, grants, and donor involvement and membership fees cannot fully fund their operations, their goal is to provide any of their programs and services to all who desire to participate regardless of their financial status and they do that through their Bridging the Gap program and through scholar shipping and what's left, they absorb the cost. Mr. Adkins stated the YMCA has developed the Carl E. Hanks Memorial Fund which would provide financial awards based on needs or scholarly endeavors for fully or partially paid memberships, tuition, classes, and services. Mr. Adkins asked the town for $2,000 to fund their Carl E. Hanks Memorial Fund and to consider a similar amount in the future year budgets as the need for this scholarship is going to be perpetual. He also asked the town to consider an additional $500 for a sponsorship for their GALA event that will be held on April 26rn Councilman Burchett asked where the GALA will be held. Mr. Adkins stated at the Omni Center in Fairlawn, that tickets are currently on sale and it will be a fully catered dinner with music and a silent auction. Manager Day asked where Mr. Adkins sees the YMCA in four to five years concerning the sports complex. Page 1 of 51 April 15, 2025 Mr. Adkins stated he sees the YMCA being in business, the YMCA supports the sports complex and the YMCA has some reinvention to do and he believes they have the team in place to accomplish that. Manager Day stated he wants to see the YMCA be successful and recommended reaching out to the County to create a program or some form of relationship with the sports complex. b. Economic Development Update- Shannon Ainsley Ms. Ainsley reported her everyday tasks to continue business development, communication, and involvement, new ways to communicate with residents including push notifications and a new website, marketing the town's assets on Facebook, and Project Revitalize. She reported the town has been awarded the Virginia Energy EECBG grant for $10,000, which will help support a new initiative called Revive and Renew, a greener historical town philosophy, the project will focus on educating residents and small business owners about energy - efficient upgrades that can be made to historical structures, improvements that will not only preserve the community's character, but also help lower utility bills. Councilman Burchett asked about details regarding the new legislation that was passed at the state level regarding blighted properties. Ms. Ainsley stated it's going to eliminate some steps but we will know more once it's in effect in July. Councilwoman Cope asked if there is any initiative to replace the current EV chargers with hyperchargers. Ms. Ainsley stated staff have looked at several grants, and will continue to search for funding to replace them. 7. Discussion(s) a. Claytor Lake Sponsorship Manager Day reported there are three tiers of sponsorship funding and encouraged the council to donate at least $500, if not $1,000, which will be budgeted. The motion was made by Councilwoman Cope and seconded by Councilman Burchett to authorize the Town Manager to budget $1,000 for the Claytor Lake sponsorship. Jeremy L. Clark- Absent G. Tyler Clontz- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye Page 2 of 5/ April 15, 2025 b. SHAH Development Contract (voting to move to Public Hearing on May 6n,) Manager Day reported the town is still finalizing the ordinance but there has been approval from both attorneys on public hearing language. The motion was made by Councilman Burchett and seconded by Councilwoman Cope to set a Public Hearing on May 6`h to transfer the land, 177 acres for future development. Manager Day elaborated stating this motion is just to move forward with the public hearing, that the town is not signing the contract, there is an ordinance that has to be put into play and there are things that are going to take place before an ink has an opportunity to get placed on that contract. Jeremy L. Clark- Absent G. Tyler Clontz- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye c. Mowing Bids Manager Day reported the town had advertised in February summer help in regards to mowing and he recommends that the council approve this project, and accept the lowest bid from Turner Properties, as it has been budgeted for and will be budgeted for again next year if it is decided to move forward. Turner Properties would not be doing 100% of the mowing, they would be mowing the large areas in town. Councilman Erickson asked about the mowing schedule. Jackie Reid, Human Resources Manager, reported the quote from Turner Properties is once every ten days, the calendar that is shown is an estimate of the days. Councilman Erickson asked if we can ask Turner Properties not to mow on Saturdays and Sundays to ensure the park's availability to residents and events. The motion was made by Councilwoman Cope and seconded by Councilman Erickson to accept the bid from Turner Properties. Jeremy L. Clark- Absent G. Tyler Clontz- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye 8. Resolution 2025-14 Appointing Candidates to the Town of Pulaski Planning Commission and the Town of Pulaski Economic Development Authority Page 3 of 5/ April 15, 2025 The motion was made by Councilman Erickson and seconded by Councilwoman Cope to adopt the resolution as written. Jeremy L. Clark- Absent G. Tyler Clontz- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye 9. Public Comment Period- No speakers were present 10. Consent Agenda a. Consideration of March 27, 2025, Town Council Budget Work Session Minutes Councilman Erickson asked to table the consent agenda as there were not enough council members present to vote. b. Consideration of April 1, 2025, Town Council Meeting minutes The motion was made by Councilman Burchett and seconded by Councilwoman Cope to adopt the minutes as written. Jeremy L. Clark- Absent G. Tyler Clontz- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye 11. Council Comments/ Board Updates Councilwoman Cope stated she has gotten compliments from visitors regarding how downtown is looking and she appreciates everyone working hard on that project. Councilman Erickson stated he has gotten compliments as well but also asked if there was something that could be done to remove the brown paper on the inside of the windows of the unopened businesses. Manager Day stated he would get with Ms. Ainsley and see what could be done to improve the cosmetics of those buildings. Councilman Burchett asked about inmates doing trash cleanup throughout the town. Manager Day stated he would reach out to the jail and check on the program. 12. Manager's Report Manager Day reported the Town of Dublin and Pulaski County are going to be closing on Friday, April 18th to recognize Good Friday and requested that the council do the same for town staff. Page 4 of 5/ April 15, 2025 1 The motion was made by Councilwoman Cope and seconded by Councilman Erickson to close town offices on Friday, April 18"' in observance of Good Friday. Jeremy L. Clark- Absent G. Tyler Clontz- Absent Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye 13. Reminder of Future Council Meeting a. May 6, 2025, Closed Session 6:00 p.m., Open Session 7:00 p.m. 14. With no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. ATTEST (0, ), U-) O ivia C. Hale Clerk of Council TOWN of PULASKI GINIA V" W. Shannon Col ins Mayor Page 5 of 51 April 15, 2025