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2-23-2023 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD IN THE ROBERT C. CLAUD, SR. BOARD ROOM OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 17090 MONUMENT CIRCLE, ISLE OF WIGHT, VIRGINIA ON THURSDAY, THE TWENTY-THIRD DAY OF FEBRUARY IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-THREE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: William M. McCarty, District 2, Chairman Joel C. Acree, District 4, Vice -Chairman Richard L. Grice, District 1 Don G. Rosie, II, District 5 Rudolph Jefferson, District 3 STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy R. Keaton, County Administrator Donald T. Robertson, Assistant County Administrator Robert W. Jones, Jr., County Attorney Carey Mills Storm, Clerk CALL TO ORDER Chairman McCarty called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. APROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman McCarty moved to approve the agenda as amended to add a discussion concerning the formation of an Energy Task Force under New Business and move Item (C) under New Business (Application MISC-1-23 of Dana Louise Edwards, George W. Edwards, and Jeanette J. Edwards, Property Owners, for a Waiver from Section 5.11.1 of the Subdivision Ordinance in Regard to Lot Design and Configuration) to following Public Hearing (A). The motion passed unanimously (5- 0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. CLOSED MEETING Pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) of the Code of Virginia, Supervisor Jefferson moved to enter the closed session for the limited purpose of: Consultation with legal counsel employed by the board regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel, namely (a) negotiations of siting agreements applicable to solar projects, negotiations regarding juvenile dentition services and negotiations regarding the funding of the proposed farmer's market, and (b) enforcement of stormwater maintenance fees, all pursuant to subsection 8; consultation with legal counsel regarding actual or threatened litigation regarding Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area, Drainage Outfalls, and Building Code violations where such consultation would adversely affect the negotiating or litigation posture of this public body pursuant to subsection 7; and, a discussion regarding the appointment of specific appointees to County boards, committee or authorities as set forth in the agenda, pursuant to subsection 1. 1 The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Jefferson and Grice voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisors voting against the motion. Upon motion of Supervisor Acree and all voting in favor (5-0), the Board reconvened into open meeting. County Attorney Jones reminded the Board that in accordance with Section 2-10(G) of the Board's Rules & Procedure, all those who participated in the closed meeting are reminded that all matters discussed in closed meeting are to remain confidential, as provided under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and that such matters as were discussed in closed meeting should not be acted upon or discussed in public by any participant unless and until a public, formal action of the Board of Supervisors is taken on that particular subject matter. Upon motion of Chairman McCarty all voting in favor (5-0), the following Resolution was adopted: CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has convened a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and, WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712(D) of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by this Board of Supervisors that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors. VOTE AYES: Acree, Grice, McCarty, Rosie, Jefferson NAYS: 0 ABSENT DURING VOTE: 0 ABSENT DURING MEETING: 0 The motion was unanimously adopted (5-0). PA INVOCATION Supervisor Rosie delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Albert Burckard of District 2 spoke on the subject of personal property tax relief for fire and rescue volunteers. LaJeune Stone asked for the Board's favorable consideration of her application under New Business for a waiver to Section 3.2.4.A.4 and Section 5.9.1.0 of the Subdivision Ordinance to allow a family member subdivision on a private right-of- way not built to public standards which serves more than two lots. CONSENT AGENDA 9 C X 71 F G Resolution to Amend the Budget and Appropriate Aid to Localities Grant Funds ($109,639) Resolution to Amend the Budget and Appropriate Funding for Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant ($5,000) Resolution to Amend the Budget and Appropriate Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds ($1,605) Resolution to Amend the Budget and Appropriate Obici Community Engagement Grant Funds ($5,000) Resolution to Amend the FY2022-23 Operating Budget and Appropriate Funding for Carryover Activities from Prior Fiscal Year ($17,609) Employment Agreement - County Attorney Minutes December 8, 2022 Work Session Minutes December 8, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes January 5, 2023 Organizational Meeting Supervisor Jefferson moved to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. REGIONAL AND INTER -GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS Supervisor Grice reported that the Hampton Roads Alliance has brought in seven new businesses in the region and the Eastern Virginia Regional Industrial Facilities Authority has been placed under its umbrella. 3 Supervisor Grice reported on a recent trip to Richmond involving legislation and publicly thanked Assistant County Administrator Robertson for his legislative efforts on behalf of the County. County Administrator Keaton reported that SPSA is forecasting a tipping fee of $67 and has moved forward with purchasing wetland credits and moved forward with purchasing the adjoining property. He further reported that SPSA remains in negotiations with Wheelabrator with the hope that they will continue to take at least the 1,000 tons they are currently taking to provide steam for the Navy. APPOINTMENT Supervisor Rosie moved to reappoint Becky McConnell representing District 5 on the Commission on Aging. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. Supervisor Grice moved that Raynard Gibbs be reappointed to represent District 1 on the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously by a vote of (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. Supervisor Grice moved to appoint Valerie Butler replacing Debra Frank and representing District 1 on the Commission on Aging. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. Vice -Chairman Acree moved to reappoint George Rawls to serve on the Planning Commission representing District 4. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. Chairman McCarty moved that Thomas Distefano be reappointed to represent District 2 on the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously (S-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Tabitha Davis was introduced as the County's 4-H Agent. Stephanie Humphries, Director of Budget and Finance, provided information relative to the County's financial performance for the second quarter of FY2022- 23. COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT The following Resolution Approving the County's Participation in the Proposed Settlement of Opioid-Related Claims Against Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and Their Related Corporate Entities, and Directing the County Attorney 0 and/or the County's Outside Counsel to Execute the Documents Necessary to Effectuate the County's Participation in the Settlements was offered for consideration. Supervisor Grice moved that the following Resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVING OF THE COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF OPIOID- RELATED CLAIMS AGAINST TEVA, ALLERGAN, WALMART, WALGREENS, CVS, AND THEIR RELATED CORPORATE ENTITIES, AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR THE COUNTY'S OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE SETTLEMENTS WHEREAS, the opioid epidemic that has cost thousands of human lives across the country also impacts Isle of Wight County by adversely impacting the delivery of emergency medical, law enforcement, criminal justice, mental health and substance abuse services, and other services by Isle of Wight County's various departments and agencies; and, WHEREAS, Isle of Wight County has been required and will continue to be required to allocate substantial taxpayer dollars, resources, staff energy and time to address the damage the opioid epidemic has caused and continues to cause the citizens of Isle of Wight County; and, WHEREAS, Isle of Wight County has filed suit against Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and certain of their related corporate entities for their role in the distribution, manufacture, and sale of the pharmaceutical opioid products that have fueled the opioid epidemic that has harmed Isle of Wight County; and, WHEREAS, the County's suit seeks recovery of the public funds previously expended and to be expended in the future to abate the consequences and harms of the opioid epidemic; and, WHEREAS, settlement proposals have been negotiated that will cause Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS to pay billions of dollars nationwide to resolve opioid-related claims against them; and, WHEREAS, the County has approved and adopted the Virginia Opioid Abatement Fund and Settlement Allocation Memorandum of Understanding (the "Virginia MOU"), and affirms that these pending settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens shall be considered "Settlements" that are subject to the Virginia MOU, and shall be administered and allocated in the same manner as the opioid settlements entered into previously with the Distributors and Janssen; and, WHEREAS, the County's outside opioid litigation counsel has recommended that the County participate in the settlements in order to recover its share of the funds that the settlement would provide; and, WHEREAS, the County Attorney has reviewed the available information about the proposed settlements and concurs with the recommendation of outside counsel. s NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors approves of the County's participation in the proposed settlement of opioid-related claims against Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and their related corporate entities, and directs the County Attorney and/or the County's outside counsel to execute the documents necessary to effectuate the County's participation in the settlements, including the required release of claims against settling entities. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Application of Dana Louise Edwards, George W. Edwards, and Jeanette J. Edwards, Owners, for a Change in Zoning Classification of One (1) Acre from Rural Agricultural Conservation (RAC) to Rural Residential (RR) and a Request to Withdraw the One Acre of Property from the Moonlight Agricultural/Forestal District to Create One Lot for Single Family Residential Use Amy Ring, Director of Community Development, provided an overview of the application, concluding her presentation with the application's strengths and weaknesses and staff's recommendation to approve the rezoning request and the Agricultural and Forestal District withdrawal request. Chairman McCarty opened the public hearing and called for those in favor of or in opposition to the proposed application to speak. William Riddick, Attorney, representing the applicants, stated that the father lives and works this farm and he stood prepared to answer any questions of the Board. Chairman McCarty closed the public hearing and called for comments from the Board. Supervisor Rosie moved to approve the application. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. Chairman McCarty called the Board's attention to the following application which was moved from New Business to following this public hearing under Approval of the Agenda. A. Application MISC-1-23 of Dana Louise Edwards, George W. Edwards, and Jeanette J. Edwards, Property Owners, for a Waiver from Section 5.11.1 of the Subdivision Ordinance in Regard to Lot Design and Configuration Ms. Ring represented the waiver request from the Subdivision Ordinance. Following an outline of the waiver criteria, she advised that the Planning Commission did recommend approval of the waiver request at its January 23, 2023 regular meeting; however, staff could not recommend approval of the waiver request because all necessary criteria to be considered has not been met. William Riddick, Attorney, representing the applicants, explained that the shape of the lot was due to the presence of wetlands. He advised that the Director of Community Development has communicated that she does not believe that the Subdivision Ordinance, as currently written, gives her the authority to approve this application and he encouraged the Board to review the Subdivision Ordinance and give the Director the flexibility to approve such requests. Supervisor Rosie moved to approve the application. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. Staff was directed to make amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance to provide greater flexibility in the approval of the design and shape of lots. B. Application of John Babb, Applicant, and Alyne C. Buchanan Estate, Property Owner, for a Conditional Use Permit to Establish a Contractor Office and Storage Facility on Property Located at 14232 Benns Church Boulevard Trenton Blowe, Principal Planner, provided background information on the application and outlined the criteria associated with a Conditional Use Permit that is to be considered by the Planning Commission and the Board before granting approval of same. Following its strength and weaknesses, Mr. Blowe advised that staff recommends approval of the CUP with the following conditions: 1.) Customer traffic to be limited by appointment only, 2.) the applicant must install a low volume commercial entrance, 3.) the building will have a structural assessment to demonstrate compliance with the building code and the applicant must apply for a change of use permit as well as any other permits if alterations are to be made, 4.) storage of equipment and materials on site shall be of such a nature so as to not warrant the need for any type of fire suppression sprinkler system as may be required by the local building code, 5.) hours of operation shall be limited to 7 am until 8:00 pm Monday through Saturday and from 12:00 noon until 6:00 pm on Sundays, 6.) the use shall be limited to home improvement business only, 7.) in lieu of constructing the required pedestrian pathway as per Section 6-229.M of the Zoning Ordinance, the applicant shall dedicate a twelve foot wide easement along the Route 10 frontage for the purpose of construction of the pedestrian pathway to the County prior to final site plan approval. He advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval with removal of staff recommended condition number 1 (customer traffic to be limited by appointment only). Chairman McCarty opened the public hearing and called for those in favor of or in opposition to the proposed application to speak. John Babb, the applicant, appeared requesting approval of his application. Stacy Buchanan Hurley, co -executor of her grandmother's estate, spoke in favor expressing excitement about her homeplace being revitalized. Chairman McCarty closed the public hearing and called for comments from the Board. Following an explanation by staff of the definition of a low -volume commercial entrance, Supervisor Grice moved to approve the application with removal of staff recommended condition number 1 (customer traffic to be limited by appointment only). The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. C. Application of Bay Sand Company, Inc., Applicant, and Everets Properties, Inc., Charles H. Rose, Lynn K. Rose, and Estate of EE Holloway, Jr., Property Owners, for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow Resource Extraction at Multiple Existing and New Borrow Pits for Properties Zoned Rural Agricultural Conservation Located on Muddy Cross Road and a Request to Withdraw Portions of the Properties from the Longview Agricultural/Forestal District Mr. Blowe represented the application and provided background details. He provided as overview of the criteria necessary for the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to consider prior to granting a Conditional Use Permit; relayed the comments from agency reviews; and, listed the application's strengths and weaknesses. He provided staff recommendation with the following conditions: 1.) Hours of operation be limited to 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 2 pm Saturday; and, closed on Sunday, 2.) must utilize existing internal roadways for all associated traffic, 3.) after operations cease, the pits must be reclaimed in accordance with the VA Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy regulations for reclamation, 4.) the applicant shall install heavy landscaping buffer consisting of three rows of staggered landscaping planted a maximum of eight foot on center and a three-foot tall berm with 3-1 slops in the first 25 feet of the front setback along the road frontage of Muddy Cross Drive and Benns Church Boulevard in order to better screen the operations. He advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application to the Board. Chairman McCarty opened the public hearing and called for those in favor of or in opposition to the proposed application to speak. William Riddick, Attorney representing the applicant, stated this is an ongoing operation and it has never been the subject of complaints by the VA Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy. He referred to the economic impact and he defended past allegations where a trucker from Newport News dumped a load in the rural part of the County. Chairman McCarty closed the public hearing and called for comments from the Board. Supervisor Jefferson moved to approve the application. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. 0 D. Personal Property Tax Rate Adjustment Gerald H. Gwaltney, Commissioner of the Revenue, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the personal property tax rate adjustments in relation to the values just received for personal property. He recalled that the personal property tax had been lowered last year due to an anticipated substantial increase in values and the Board was apprised that in order to generate the same amount of revenue as last year would require returning to the original rate of $4.50. It was noted that returning the rate to $4.50 will not generate additional revenue and will keep the revenue the same. Chairman McCarty opened the public hearing and called for those in favor of or in opposition to the proposed application to speak. Shelly Perry of District 3 stated that she did not agree with returning the rate for personal property back to $4.50 if it is going to be valued the same as last year. She noted that her vehicle now has 155,000 miles on the odometer. Mr. Gwaltney asked Ms. Perry to bring to his office a copy of her most recent State inspection showing her mileage and she will be issued a credit for her high mileage. Chairman McCarty closed the public hearing and called for comments from the Board. Supervisor Grice moved to set the Personal Property tax rate at $4.50 with tax relief being set at 37%. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. E. Temporary Construction and Access Utility Easement Across County -owned land located at Rattlesnake Trail and Broadwater Road County Attorney Jones introduced the request for temporary construction and access utility easement across County -owned land and he recommended that the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the necessary easement and allow the County Administrator to execute any other required closing documents. Chairman McCarty opened the public hearing and called for those in favor of or in opposition to the proposed application to speak. At the request of Supervisor Rosie, Ann Thompson and R. J. Bailey offered to leave the temporary roads intact so that the land can be navigated more easily and also to meet on site with the Blackwater Advisory Board and the Parks Recreation Director. Chairman McCarty closed the public hearing and called for comments from the Board. 9 Chairman McCarty moved to approve the temporary construction and access utility easement as presented. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Following a brief recess, Assistant County Administrator Robertson advised that the County has been awarded $750,000 from the Federal Government which will be used at the Tyler's Beach Boat Harbor. At the request of Supervisor Jefferson, an update on Bradby Park was provided. Assistant County Administrator Robertson provided a legislative update of the 2023 General Assembly session, to include SB1408 which was defeated. County Administrator Keaton advised that the plans for the Rushmere Volunteer Fire Department expansion are 90% complete and staff is moving forward on the plans getting them ready to go out for bid. County Administrator Keaton responded to comments made by Albert Burckard under Citizens Comments regarding incentive payments for volunteers. UNFINISHED/OLD BUSINESS A. Application of Carver Solar I, LLC (CUP-6-22), Applicant, and Carter R. Clements, Joyce G. Clements, Travis W. Williams, Lewis Clarence Lee Trust (Clarence Lee Lewis, Trustee), Joshua Pretlow, Jr., Garrison Farm Solar LLC, Delman Lew Carr Trust (Delman Lew Carr, Trustee), Chester G. Carr Trust (Glenn and Susan S. Carr, Trustees), Helene Johnson Hobbs, Joest Properties, LLC, Scott L. Thomason, Carla A. Thomason, James K. Edwards, Marsha F. Edwards, Cobb Land Limited Partnership, Troy L. Robinson, and Margaret F. Robinson, Property Owners, for a Conditional Use Permit to Establish a Major Utility Service, Specifically a 71 MW Utility -Scale Solar Energy Facility and Substation, on 637 Acres Located on Yellow Hammer Road (Rte. 645), Windsor Boulevard (Rte.460), Winston Drive (Rte. 639), Cut Thru Road (Rte. 638), Ecella Road (Rte. 639), Barrett Town Road (Rte. 641), Mill Creek Drive (Rte. 638), and Antioch Road (Rte. 657) in the Rural Agricultural Conservation, Conditional General Commercial, and Conditional Rural Residential Zoning Districts Amy Ring, Director of Community Development, brought the Board up to date on the project. Supervisor Grice recommended that once a month a walk about take place to ensure that there is not trash stuck in the fencing and that any chemical that may be used be preapproved by the County. He asked if damaged panels will be addressed right away. 10 Mike Volpe, representing Carver Solar, advised what has been done in other localities is to have an on -site dry field container that can house a damaged panel and he would be happy to make that commitment on behalf of the project. Supervisor Grice called attention to the amount of chemicals already on the fields. Ms. Ring confirmed that the use of all pesticides, herbicides and insecticides shall be prohibited except for those approved for commercial applications may be used pursuant to an approved herbicide and/or insecticide management plan prepared by a licensed professional that is submitted to and approved by the Zoning Administrator. Supervisor Rosie complimented the applicants on their presentation, but noted that the Board has not yet established a task force or received requested guidelines/conditions from the Planning Commission. He noted that solar farms are fairly new and he has concerns in addition to considering his constituents and their position on this application. Supervisor Jefferson moved to approve the application with the recommendations of staff and the additional conditions proposed by the applicant. The motion was defeated (3-2) with Supervisors Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and Supervisors McCarty, Acree and Rosie voting against the motion. Consideration of a Siting Agreement for the Carver Solar Energy Generation Project was tabled without action and removed from the agenda. NEW BUSINESS A. Application of LaJeune Stone, Property Owner, for a Waiver to Section 3.2.4.A.4 and Section 5.9.1.0 of the Subdivision Ordinance to Allow a Family Member Subdivision on a Private Right -of -Way Not Built to Public Standards Which Serves More Than Two Lots Ms. Ring provided background information on the waiver request and reviewed the waiver criteria for the Board's consideration. She continued adding that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the waiver request; however, staff cannot recommend approval because of safety concerns due to the degradation of the lane over time with additional homes if not maintained and all necessary criteria to be considered have not been met. Supervisor Jefferson remarked that the road has been well maintained and will accommodate fire trucks and first responders. He noted there is a pile of rocks stored for maintenance of the road and he does not feel that the condition of the road should be sufficient reason to deny the application. Supervisor Jefferson moved to approve the waiver request. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. 11 B. Application of Glenn Development, Applicant, and JRC APB, LLC, Property Owner, for an Exception to Section 6-20091.1 of the Newport Development Service Overlay (NDSO) Regulations to Allow for an Exception to the NDSO Requirement Regarding Sidewalks Ms. Ring provided background information to include the strengths and weaknesses, the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the request and staff's recommendation to also approve the exception request. There being no comments from the Board, Chairman McCarty moved that the application be approved. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. C. Energy Task Force (Added to the agenda under Approval of the Agenda) Chairman McCarty requested discussion of the creation of a proposed Energy Task Force Supervisor Grice remarked that there is a need to discuss where the County is going to get its energy and utilities in the future. He added that energy on a regional basis is being restructured by the Hampton Roads Alliance and the way to be prepared is to form a Task Force charged with making recommendations and working with the regional folks to ensure that the County is represented. He stated that the Board must think long term regarding where these resources can be obtained that are crucial to everyday life. He recommended that the Economic Development Department be the partner that sponsors and supports this Task Force and that it come under the Department of Economic Development. County Attorney Jones advised that responsive to Board action, the Planning Commission, at its November 22, 2022 meeting adopted a motion to recommend to the Board of Supervisors the formation of an energy task force to review the Country's existing energy infrastructure in place; approved energy generation projects; and, available remaining capacity within the County. The Task Force should consider current and emerging energy generation technologies and make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors if a committee should be formed to establish an energy plan amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and/or revisions to the Zoning Ordinance. Vice -Chairman Acree agreed with the creation of an Energy Task Force that can educate the Board. Chairman McCarty moved to create an Energy Task Force consisting of seven members; one from each district and two at -large members. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. Chairman McCarty moved to appoint Thomas Distefano to serve on the Energy Task Force representing District 2. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with 12 Supervisors McCarty, Acree, Rosie, Grice and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion. ADJOURNMENT At 9:30 p.m., Chairman McCarty declared the regular meeting adjourned. Car Mills Storm, Clerk rliam . McCarty, Sr. 13