Jackie Morris

The meeting commenced with a roll call following a closed session discussion on four items concerning personnel appointments to boards, police department matters, awards of public contracts involving expenditures of public funds for Pulaski Area Transit, and the warming shelter. Following the pledge of allegiance and invocation, presentations were made recognizing two Eagle Scouts for their significant contributions: Heather Hullman for installing a book nook library at Gatewood Park, and Caleb Young for replacing aging features and constructing new ones at the Draper Mountain Trails, including coordinating repairs to a washout on an access road. The Building Department update covered the issuance of 14 business licenses, finalization of plats for South Madison Avenue properties slated for development, ongoing updates to the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance, review of subdivision adjustments, and completion of the ARB process for a new Tire Discounters location. The update also noted the completion of an ARS house project, progress on Project Revitalize for South Madison Avenue properties, and the launch of a new online portal for building permits. Voting items included setting the FY27 Pulaski Area Transit donation at $75,000, and the approval of resolutions appointing Benjamin Lincolnis to the Planning Commission, and appointing Jeff Warl and Austin Painter to the Peppers Ferry Regional Wastewater Treatment Authority. The council also approved the naming of a private drive as 'Fairy Court' following Planning Commission recommendation to avoid address conflicts.

The meeting commenced after establishing a quorum. A key agenda item involved the review and approval of a proposed private drive name designation. The proposed name was "Peppers Fairy Heights," but the commission discussed alternatives like "Ferry Court" to avoid confusion with existing road names, particularly regarding emergency response. The commission ultimately recommended "Ferry Court" for subsequent review by EMS and the county. Additionally, commissioners discussed issues with the visibility and maintenance of existing street signage across town limits, noting several signs are missing or have poor reflectivity. A commissioner also raised concerns regarding compliance with sign guidelines for a recent business application (Tire Discounters/Thompson Tire), specifically concerning painting historic brick and the color palette utilized, suggesting a need to review color guidelines for ARB applications.

The meeting included a motion to certify the closed session, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation. Modifications were made to the public session agenda, including the removal of items related to the building department update and the approval of a proposed private drive, and the addition of a resolution before the public comment. Presentations were given by Area Transit, discussing ridership and budget matters, including potential changes in funding from DRPT, and by Rest and Rise Pilaski, an organization seeking to provide overnight accommodations for unhoused individuals during the winter months.

This comprehensive plan for the Town of Pulaski outlines a vision for future growth and development, focusing on enhancing the community's health, safety, and general welfare. Key strategic pillars include promoting land use patterns that preserve historic charm and maximize economic development opportunities, transforming downtown into a vibrant mixed-use area, facilitating the provision of safe and quality housing options, protecting and promoting arts, culture, nature, and recreational opportunities, maintaining a safe and efficient multimodal transportation system, enhancing community safety and welfare through exceptional public services, and providing adequate public infrastructure. The plan aims to achieve these goals through specific objectives and policies related to land use, economic vitality, housing diversity and affordability, cultural preservation, recreational expansion, transportation accessibility, public safety, and infrastructure modernization, including broadband access.

The meeting included discussions on personnel appointments, the pledge of allegiance, and modifications to the public session agenda, such as removing the vacant building registration item and adding a discussion on holiday hours. Presentations were given by the Agency on Aging and Pilaski Area Transit, focusing on their services, achievements, and the importance of volunteerism. A certificate of appreciation was awarded to a citizen for their volunteer work in the town.