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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-01-25 Town Council PacketAgenda Town Council Meeting Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:00 p.m. Closed Session Council Chambers 1.Meeting Called to Order- Mayor Collins 2.Roll Call- Clerk of Council 3. Modification to Closed Session- Mayor Collins 4. Enter into Closed Session for the following items: a.VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (1 item)- Personnel Matters i.Town Manager b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (2 items)- Consult with Legal Counsel i.Fire Department ii.VuhVanagon 7:00 p.m. Public Session Council Chambers 1.Certification of Closed Session- Mayor Collins 2.Pledge of Allegiance- Councilman Burchett 3.Invocation- Councilman Clark 4.Guests and Visitors - Mayor Collins 5.Modification to Public Session- Mayor Collins 6.Presentations a.NRV Regional Commission Hazard Mitigation Plan- Christy Straight i.Resolution 2025-27 Resolution Adopting the 2025 New River Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan (voting) b.NRV Airport Commission Contribution Request- Aaron Brummitt(Voting will take place on July 15th) c.Friends of Peak Creek Contribution Request- Cathy Hanks(Voting will take place on July 15th) d.AFID Grant- Shannon Ainsley 7.Discussion(s) a.First Street NE Upgrades- Manager Day/ Austin Painter b.Dehart Litigation (voting)- Scot Farthing Reasonable accommodation will be provided for persons with disabilities, if requested. 8. Public Comment Period (The Town Council welcomes your input. You may address the Council by completing a speaker’s slip available at the door and giving it to the Clerk of Council prior to the meeting. At this time,you may address Council on items that are not on the agenda. The limit is three (3) minutes foreach speaker.) 9. Consent Agenda (Voting) a.Consideration of June 17, 2025 Town Council Meeting Minutes 10. Council Comments & Board Updates 11.Manager’s Report- Manager Day a.July 4th Celebration- Friday, July 4th i.Veterans Remembrance Celebration at 12pm in the Courthouse Lawn ii.Parade starts at 3pm beginning on West Main St. iii.Family Fun in Jackson Park at 4pm iv.River Turtles game at 7pm with fireworks following 12. Reminder of Future Council Meeting- Mayor Collins a.July 15, 2025; Closed Session 6:00 p.m., Open Session 7:00 p.m. Presentation(s) Information NRV Hazard Mitigation Plan Five-year Update Town of Pulaski Town Council July 1, 2025 Defining hazard mitigation Hazard Mitigation is… … any sustainable action that reduces or eliminates long-term risk to people and property from future disasters. Mitigation planning breaks the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction and repeated damage. Hazard mitigation includes long-term solutions that reduce the impact of disasters in the future. (FEMA, 2022) **This is different from response and recovery. ** Benefits of Hazard Mitigation Planning An approved plan means eligibility for FEMA’s mitigation funding The planning process fosters collaboration (internally and regionally) and partnerships Defines the risks and impacts of hazards in your community for informed decision- making Informs and includes other planning processes and programs to build resilience Protects your community’s investments Collaboration & Partnership Sessions Geologic (landslide, rockfall, karst, earthquake) Meteorological/climate-related Wind, wildfire, and drought Human-caused (& technological) Flooding Participants Provide input on hazard issues and impacts Develop mitigation goals and regional strategies Further identification and input on mitigation options & resources Subject Matter Experts Regional and State Agencies, Organizations Participating Localities’ Staff Updated Hazard Rankings Public involvement What Project updates Feedback on data and analysis (HIRA) Feedback on mitigation goals, objectives and projects Engagement about hazard mitigation in the region How Project Website @EngageNRV (http://www.engagenrv.org/hazard-mitigation-plan) Locality Communications On-site meetings Pulaski’s Projects Completed Since Last Plan Update Hazard(s) Mitigated Flood Warning & Evacuation Flooding - Flood Prevention & Assistance Active 911 - App for Firefighter to use on their smartphone for directions and details on the emergency. All natural and human- caused Text to 911 - Allows the public to text 911 calls in to our 911 dispatch center. All natural and human- caused Integrated Early Warning system or Reverse 911 All natural and human- caused Acquisition of other Repetitive Loss properties for Lottier Bottom Flooding Pulaski’s Potential Projects Hazard(s) Mitigated Channel dredging, straightening Flooding Replace or rehabilitate railroad bridge (acting as dam) Flooding Acquisition of other Repetitive Loss properties Flooding Flood Warning & Evacuation Flooding - Flood Prevention & Assistance Localized flood control projects to include but not limited to stormwater management improvements Flooding Drug Use in transient population Infectious Disease Outbreak Flood education/ outreach Flooding Monitor and update applicable ordinances as needed to reflect any change in NFIP standards Flooding Pulaski’s Potential Projects Hazard(s) Mitigated Draper Mountain and Gatewood Fire Brakes Wildfire Dora Hwy Rock Catch Rockfalls Town Property security improvements Active Attack Resource management plan limit lack of water Utility Disruption/Drought Rehabilitation/upfit of existing fire station All hazards Expanding capacity of life safety services in Town All hazards Hazard Preparedness Programs General Thank you for your time! Christy Straight 540-639-9313 (x209) cstraight@nrvrc.org http://www.engagenrv.org/hazard-mitigation-plan Strengthening the Region through Collaboration Counties Towns Higher Education Floyd │ Giles Blacksburg │ Christiansburg | Dublin Virginia Tech Montgomery │ Pulaski Floyd │ Narrows │ Pearisburg Radford University City Pembroke │ Pulaski New River Community College Radford Rich Creek MEMORANDUM To: Town of Pulaski From: Christy Straight, Director Environmental Resources & Infrastructure Date: June 25, 2025 Re: New River Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Update The Steering Committee for the NRV Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, supported by Commission staff, completed the third and latest five-year update to the regional hazard mitigation plan, receiving FEMA approval in May and clearing the way for localities to adopt the plan. FEMA requires every locality to maintain a hazard mitigation plan and update it every five years; the regional plan satisfies this requirement. These plans examine the risk and impact of natural disasters and provides strategies for reducing impacts to people and property. Updating and adopting the plan ensures continued access to FEMA’s grant funds for mitigation projects. This plan addresses our natural hazards – flooding, severe weather, and other hazards such as wildfire – with the latest available data. The plan rates hazards’ relative impact on the region, evaluates risks to human life and property, and identifies goals for reducing these risks – which will be supported by mitigation strategies and projects in every participating locality and at the regional level. Results of the plan include the ranking of natural hazards and projects identified by every locality (including yours listed below). Town of Pulaski Hazard Mitigation Opportunities Project Hazard(s) Mitigated Priority Channel dredging, straightening Flooding High Replace or rehabilitate railroad bridge (acting as dam) Flooding High Acquisition of other Repetitive Loss properties Flooding High Flood Warning & Evacuation Flooding - Flood Prevention & Assistance High Localized flood control projects to include but not limited to stormwater management improvements Flooding High Drug Use Transient population Infectious Disease Outbreak High Flood education/ outreach Flooding Medium Monitor and update applicable ordinances as needed to reflect any change in NFIP standards Flooding Medium Draper Mountain and Gatewood Fire Brakes Wildfire Medium Dora Hwy Rock Catch Rockfalls Medium Town Property security improvements Active Attack Medium Resource management plan limit lack of water. Utility Disruption/Drought Medium Rehabilitation/upfit of existing fire station All hazards Medium Expanding capacity of life safety services in Town All hazards Medium Hazard Preparedness Programs General Low The plan progress, working group summaries, and opportunities for the public to participate were hosted at the following website: https://engagenrv.org/hazard-mitigation-plan. The final plan will remain available on the site until the next plan update. The community engaged with the project through website in a number of ways: •Over 900 people visited the website •Over 280 participants actively clicked through the project webpages and/or contributed to one of the tools •140 participants actively submitted input and feedback through the survey, quick poll and mapping activities •65 citizens the hazards that most affect them as High Winds, Winter Weather, and Flooding as the most impactful hazards – which exactly matches the steering committee’s ranking of the region’s highest hazards. Resolution 2025-27 Resolution Adopting the New River Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025 Update WHEREAS the Town of Pulaski, Virginia recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within the Town of Pulaski; and WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia participated in the preparation of a multi- jurisdictional plan, New River Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025 Update; and WHEREAS, the New River Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025 Update has been prepared in accordance with federal laws, including the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended; the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended; and the National Dam Safety Program Act, as amended; and, WHEREAS, the New River Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025 Update identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia from the impacts of future hazards and disasters; and WHEREAS, adoption by the Town of Pulaski, Virginia Town Council demonstrates their commitment to the hazard mitigation and achieving the goals outlined in the New River Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025 Update. WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia is a local unit of government that has afforded the citizens an opportunity to comment and provide input in the Plan and the actions in the Plan; and WHEREAS, the Town of Pulaski, Virginia has reviewed the Plan and affirms that the Plan will be updated no less than every five years. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Town of Pulaski, Virginia Town Council that the Town of Pulaski, Virginia sitting in regular session this 1st day of July 2025 adopts the New River Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025 Update as this jurisdiction’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. This resolution is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted on this 17th day of June 2025 by the recorded vote of the Town Council of Pulaski, Virginia as follows: Jeremy L. Clark- G. Tyler Clontz- Sunshine N. Cope- Steven W. Erickson- Brooks R. Dawson- Joel B. Burchett-Mayor Collins- THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA ________________________________ W. Shannon CollinsMayor Attest _______________________________ Olivia C. Hale Clerk of Council Consent Agenda Town Council Meeting Minutes June 17, 2025 1. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked for a roll call. Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye 2. Modification to Closed Session- No modifications were made. 3. The Mayor asked for a motion to enter into Closed Session to discuss the following: a.VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (1 item)- Personnel Mattersi.Appointments to Boards The motion was made by Councilman Clark and seconded by Councilwoman Cope. Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye The following councilmembers and staff entered into Closed Session: Councilman Clark, Councilwoman Cope, Councilman Clontz, Councilman Erickson, Councilman Burchett, Mayor Collins, Town Manager, Todd Day, Town Attorney, Scot Farthing, and Clerk of Council, Ms. Hale. 6:15 p.m. Work Session 1.Discussion(s)- Manager Day a.Project Revitalize The Town Council discussed strategies for managing vacant lots and demolishingdilapidated homes. Shannon Ainsley, Economic Developer, is pursuing grantopportunities and overseeing ARS projects, which have had mixed financialresults. A $500,000 unsecured LOC from National Bank with 7% interest wasmentioned. The council considered involving the EDA to manage lots and build homes, aiming to break even rather than profit. They debated using performancebonds to ensure builders comply. The council agreed to proceed with bestpractices, retaining property, and using an LOC to build homes, while alsoconsidering tax liens and potential fire training exercises with demolishedstructures. •The ARS homes have made a little money on the second one, and there is a current project expected to be completed soon. •The concept of performance agreements with builders is discussed, including thetimeline for building a home. •The potential benefits of involving the EDA in the process are considered,including flexibility in selecting builders. •Councilman Burchett expressed concerns about the town losing money and the intangible benefits of having homes rather than vacant lots. •The financial implications of demolishing homes and the potential for recoveringcosts through taxes were discussed. •The possibility of using performance bonds to ensure builders follow through on their commitments was considered. •The legal process of placing liens on properties and the potential for court actionsto recover demolition costs was outlined. •Manager Day discussed the challenges of managing vacant lots and the need for acomprehensive approach. •The potential for using the EDA to manage the project and the benefits of retaining control were considered. 7:02 p.m. Open Session 1.Certification of Closed Session- The Mayor asked for a motion that only the following items were discussed in Closed Session: a.VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (1 item)- Personnel Mattersi.Appointments to Boards The motion was made by Councilwoman Cope and seconded by Councilman Clark. Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye 2. Councilman Erickson led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Councilman Clark gave the invocation. 4. Mayor Collins welcomed all in attendance and viewing online. 5. Modifications to Public Session- Mayor Collins asked for a motion to add Resolution2025-25 and Resolution 2025-26 to the agenda under Voting Items. The motion was made by Councilman Clontz and seconded by Councilwoman Cope. Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye 6.Presentations a.Fire Department Recognitions & CE Richardson Grant- Chief J. Conner Chief Conner reported the Fire Department received two emergency vehicle fire blankets which are used for electric vehicle fires. Chief Conner recognized Ben Saunders, Mike Kesling, and Peyton Hollins asthey received their EMT certification. b.Outdoor Facilities Update- Nate Repass Mr. Repass reported on the usage of the splash pad, the Draper Mountain Trails,an Eagle Scout project, which will take place on Draper Mountain to replace sometrail features, cosmetic improvements to the Train Station, shelter reservations, and repair from flood damage at Heritage Park and the Bike Park. He reminded the Council and listeners of events that have happened and that are scheduled. Hereported Music and Merchants was very successful with Pulaski on Main, the 4th of July parade on July 4th with activities in Jackson Park following the parade, theMarketplace every Tuesday at the Train Station, and Chrome in the Valley Car Shows every 3rd Saturday of the month for the summer in Jackson Park. Mr. Repass also reminded the Council and listeners of the additional parks andoutdoor amenities the town offers; various playgrounds, pickleball courts,basketball courts, and the skate park. He also announced that he has ordered adrone to be used for promotional videos of the parks, economic development, and inspecting various outdoor spaces if needed. Councilman Erickson asked if there were any plans to build a shelter at the splashpad. Mr. Repass stated there were plans for extra amenities and tables, additional trash cans have been placed, picnic tables and additional seating are being looked at tobe added, but as far as shelter, it gets expensive quickly, and flooding in the areamakes it hard, but other options, such as tree coverage or a small other type ofshelter could be looked at. Councilman Erickson also asked if it has been considered to add anothercommunity garden in the town. Mr. Repass stated there have been discussions and locations looked at but there are currently no plans for one to be added. Councilman Burchett asked if the caboose in the park could be repainted. Mr. Repass reported the town is currently working with ACCE program volunteers to replace the windows and repainting the caboose this summer. Mayor Collins asked what the process was to name the bike park. Mr. Repass stated it either comes from a recommendation from a citizen or someone presents to the Town Council, sent to public input for naming, and brought back to the Town Council for voting. Manager Day stated Mr. Repass also oversees Gatewood and as of earlier today, Mr. Repass was promoted to the Parks and Trails Manager. 7.Public Hearing a.Energy Storage Facility Siting Agreement submitted by Peak Creek EnergyStorage Center LLC for an Electrical Energy Battery Storage Facility located onMonte Vista Dr. Ex [073-1-14] under section 4.11.2-2 Special Exceptions within a Light Industrial Zoning District. The Mayor read the Public Hearing advertisement that was advertised in ThePatriot on June 6, 2025 and June 13, 2025. Mr. Farthing reported the siting agreement was discussed at the previous council meeting, and the battery storage facility off Monte Vista Drive has already beenapproved by a special use permit from the Planning Commission and TownCouncil, and this agreement allows for some capital payments to the Town andsome rules for the LLC to follow along with the special use conditions. The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and as there were no speakers, the MayorClosed the Public Hearing. The motion was made by Councilman Clark and seconded by Councilwoman Cope to approve the siting agreement and authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement. Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Mayor Collins- AyeSunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye 8.Voting Items a.Resolution 2025-24 Appropriating Funds to the Calfee Community and CulturalCenter Manager Day reported any time we receive funds from the local government overa certain percentage, there has to be an appropriation of funds. There’s $700,00from the ARC and an additional one million from the National Park Service andthese funds will be awarded to the Calfee project. The motion was made by Councilman Clark and seconded by Councilman Clontzto adopt the resolution as written. Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye b. Resolution 2025-25 Reappointing Larry Clevinger, II as the CitizenRepresentative of the Town of Pulaski to the New River Valley Regional Commission The motion was made by Councilman Clontz and seconded by Councilman Clarkto adopt the resolution as written. Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- AyeBrooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye c.Resolution 2025-26 Appointing Michael Parmelee, Town of Pulaski Police Interim Chief, to the New River Valley Alcohol Safety Action Program. The motion was made by Councilwoman Cope and seconded by CouncilmanClark to adopt the resolution as written. Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye 9.Discussion(s) a.Fine Arts Center Supplemental Funding Request- Manager Day Manager Day reported the Town contributes $3,000 to the Fine Arts Centerbudget annually and this year they have requested an additional $3,000 from the town and county for the Rhythm by the Rails event. The motion was made by Councilman Clontz and seconded by CouncilmanBurchett to approve the additional request from the Fine Arts Center. Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye 10.Public Comment Period William Paine thanked the Town Council for the supplemental funding amount and invited the council and all listeners to come out on August 9th to Jackson Park for theRhythm by the Rails event. Councilman Burchett commented that too often we focus on negative things, dealing with negative, fighting certain fires and having the Fine Arts Center in town is great, they have been a mainstay here for many years, brought a lot of people in, and he appreciates thembeing here. Mayor Collins asked how the Gusto turned out. Mr. Paine reported the Gusto was fantastic and there were participants from out of statethat enjoyed the event. 11. Consent Agenda a.Consideration of June 3, 2025 Town Council Meeting Minutes The motion was made by Councilman Clark and seconded by CouncilwomanCope to adopt the minutes as written. Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye Sunshine N. Cope- Aye Steven W. Erickson- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Joel B. Burchett- Aye 12. Council Comments & Board Updates Councilwoman Cope stated there was a Virginia’s First meeting but there were no realupdates to be given at the time. Councilman Erickson apologized to the organization that organized the Pulaski Pride event, as it was not advertised by the Town. Councilman Burchett asked for a timeline of the Main Street project, he mentioned someof the businesses on Main Street asked for bike racks and trash cans to be placed on Main Street. He also asked to include additional signage about the historical buildings that are on Main Street. Manager Day stated he would get the Main Street timeline out within the next week and work with the County to come up with signage. Councilman Burchett also asked how many of the vehicles were sold at the auction and what was the total amount sold. Ms. Reid stated everything sold, 10 vehicles sold for $30,000. Councilman Erickson also mentioned including new signage downtown coming from Gatewood for travelers to get back to I81. Mayor Collins reminded listeners of the Battle of the Badges blood drive at the Train Station on July 18th. 13.Manager’s Report Manager Day had no additional items to report. 14. Reminder of Future Council Meeting a.July 1, 2025; Closed Session 6:00 p.m., Open Session 7:00 p.m. 15. With no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. General Info Town of Pulaski Town Manager’s Office P.O. Box 660 42 1st Street NW Pulaski, VA 24301 540-994-8602 June 27, 2025 To: Mayor Shannon Collins, Town of Pulaski Town Council Members From: Olivia Hale, Clerk of Council RE: March Department Head Monthly Summary Clerk of Council- Olivia Hale •05/15/25 Cemetery Board Minutes •06/03/25 Town Council meeting/minutes •FOIA Requests (5) •Calfee Park Membership Luncheon •06/09/25 Planning Commission packets/ meeting/ minutes •IIMC Webinars o ‘How to Manage a Bully’ o Athenian Dialogue ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ •CivicPlus Webinar- o ‘From Likes to Legal: Social Media Content as Public Records’ •Bimmerworld Ribbon Cutting •06/17/25 ARB packets/ meeting •06/17/25 Town Council packets/ meeting/ minutes •07/01/25 Town Council packets •Blood Drive •Social Media/ Website updates/correspondence •Correspondence with agencies to schedule for council presentations •Update all committees/boards binders •Scheduling contributions presentations for council meetings •July Event Calendars ** 2 FOIA requests took 2 weeks to complete Police Department- A. Chief M. Parmelee Police Department summary for May 29, 2025 – June 25, 2025 3,181 Total number of Calls For Service (CFS) 1,535 Business Patrols 19 Disorderly Conduct 163 Foot Patrols 34 Trespassing 27 Trespass Notices Issued 16 Trespassing Arrests 59 Warrant Services 43 Warrant Services Arrests Officer Logan Tabor was promoted to Sergeant on June 16, 2025. Officer Sarah-Ann Nash graduated from the 89th Basic Entry Level Law Enforcement on June 26, 2025. Detective Breanna Terry graduated from the 115th Forensic Science Academy on June 27, 2025. Filter Plant- David Peyton Collected monthly samples. Collected Town disinfection byproducts samples, had to resample due to reaching secondary lab out of temperature specs. Cleaned second side of the Pulsator. Checked AED and fire extinguishers for the month. The last two days we have been able to produce more water for the Town residents, possible repair of a leak. Met with CHA engineers on the back wash tank project. Utilities contractor came and checked area where new water tank will be installed. Core soil samples being taken today at this site. Turned in EDMR and MOR for DEQ and VDH. PFAs testing mid June for EPA. Ron had Carter come and take a look at the generator here at the plant. Needing repair parts. In working condition until new parts arrive. Pressure washed sidewalks and some tank areas. Reset Pierce Avenue PS a couple of times. Verizon came and repaired analog cards here at the plant repairing telemetry issue. Wes and John Hunter cleaned cla-valve screens. Fire Department- Chief J. Conner Reporting – 06/01/2025 to 06/30/2025 -Stand by for fireworks at Calfee •Ran 60 calls o 3 Outside/Trash fires o 21 EMS callso4 Motor Vehicle Accidentso6 Powerlines down o 4 Gas leaks o 4 PD Assistso16 General Alarms (Cancelled en-route, false alarms, etc.) •Training o 2 career staff completed EMT-Basic o 2 Volunteers completed EMT-Basic o Training time with several volunteers on pumping and driving Finance Department- Jackie Morris •Prepared requested reports for the auditors prior to year end •Worked with departments on budget transfers prior to year end •Met with FPG & Badger Meter reps to discuss water meters •Staff has been working on collections and cross training in other areas of Finance •Fulfilling responsibilities of the Assistant Finance Director due to vacancy •Processed utility bills – 3892 •Customers participating with E-bills – 485 •Customers participating with ACH - 697 •Non-payment cutoffs for the month – 127 Outdoor Facilities- Nate Repass •Coordinated planting with the local gardening club for the Train Depot planters; watered twice weekly since •Provided support for the Marketplace on Tuesdays •Ordered all new chairs for Train Depot rental space •Represented the Town at monthly board meeting for Pulaski on Main non-profit •Attended a virtual 4th and in-person 5th session of 6 Southwest Virginia Local Government Leadership Academy trainings •Processed 7 Heritage Park shelter reservations •Met with surveyors on Draper Mountain to revise plat for VOF grant easement •Assisted with planning logistics for Town 4th of July Parade and Jackson Park event •Set up new parks department DJI Mini 3 drone and registered with FAA July 2025 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 EDA Meeting 10am- Council Chambers Town Council Meeting 7pm- Council Chambers Town Offices & Convenience Center Closed 4th of July Parade 3pm- West Main St. Convenience Center Closed 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Planning Commission Meeting 6pm- Council Chambers Town Council Meeting 7pm- Council Chambers Town of Pulaski Water Cut Off Day Friends of Peak Creek 10a-3p Family Fun Day at Heritage Park Chrome in the Valley Cruise-In 11a-4p Jackson Park 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ________________GFL Bulk Pickup Week for Town of Pulaski Customers_____________ July Pulaski Senior Center 540-994-8627 2025 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Sign-up Day 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. Apple Pie and Ice Cream 11:45a.m. Movie at 1:30p.m. Friendship Café’ 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Senior Center Closed Happy 4th 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 BLT Day for Lunch 11:30a.m./ $3.00 Movie at 1PM/ Free Friendship Café’ 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Ruritan Bingo and Lunch 11:00a.m./ Free Friendship Café’ 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Chat and Snacks 10:00a.m./ Free Movie at 12:30p.m./ Free 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Mystery Lunch Bunch 10:30a.m./ $4.00 for the ride. Friendship Café’ 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Bingo at the Center 11:00a.m./ Free Movie at 1:00p.m./ Free Friendship Café’ 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Library Craft 11:00a.m./ Free Movie at 12:30p.m. 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Craft Day at the Center 11:00a.m./ Free Movie at 1:00p.m./ Free Friendship Café’ 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Hamrick’s and Lunch 9:00a.m./ $5.00 to ride. Lunch on your own Friendship Café’ 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Christmas in July Movies and Snacks 11:00a.m./ Free 27 28 29 30 31 Puzzle Competition 10:30a.m./ Free Movie at 1:00p.m. Friendship Café’ 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Bingo at the Center 11:00a.m./ Free Movie at 1:00p.m./ Free Friendship Café’ 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ALL EVENTS YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING July 16th Bereavement Group 3PM-4PM