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01-17-1991 Regular Meeting.., . ~~~ ~ 4 ~~~:~~ll REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD THE SEVENTEENTH DAY 4F JANUARY IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED NINETY ONE 1 PRESENT: Henry H. Bradby, Chairman Joey C. Bradshaw, Jr., Vice Chairman Steven W. Edwards Thomas L. Ross Richard L. Turner Also-Attending: Myles E. Standish, County Administrator W. Douglas Caskey, Assistant County Administrator/Community Development . Carey H. Mills, Assistant Clerk Chairman Bradby called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Supervisor Turner moved the Board adopt the. following resolution: RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE ALLIED FIGHTING FORCES IN THE PERSIAN GULF AND A PRAYER FOR AN EARLY END TO-THE CONFLICT AND A LASTING PEACE WHEREAS, the aggression of Iraqi armed forces against and the occupation of Kuwait has outraged the international community of nations; and, WHEREAS, after repeated, though unsuccessful,-peace efforts, allied military forces have joined the battle to restore peace and stability in the Persian Gulf; and, 1 1 WHEREAS, it is the universal hope of all civilized people that this conflict end swiftly and decisively and with the fewest possible casualties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Isle of-Wight County that it hereby expresses its support for the President of the United States, the .men and. women in uniform serving our country, and for all of the other allied fighting forces currently in combat in the Persian Gulf .area. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all citizens are requested to join in prayer .for a swift and decisive conclusion resulting in a lasting peace, the safe return of all allied personnel, and for the safety of all the non-combatant civilians in the area. .The motion passed by unanimous vote (5-0). Supervisor Edwards delivered the invocation. // Supervisor Turner moved the Board move "Old Business" up to the present point of the agenda, The motion passed by unanimous vote (5-O). Supervisor Edwards stated that when the Board met previously on the matter of the proposed Windsor Fire Department building, the entire-Board was not present and perhaps Mayor Claud or one of the firemen would like. to speak before the Board. took any action. Mayor Claud reminded the Board of the need for a new fire station building .and site stating at the present site there was insufficient space for storage and insufficient room for training activities to be conducted. Mayor .Claud continued there is a pending need for an additional piece of equipment to handle the equipment which could be taken to fires and which would allow the firemen to go straight to the site and that there is also a pending opportunity to purchase a tanker truck which would double the l capacity of•the water that could be made available at afire, but because of insufficient space, there currently is nowhere to store the tanker truck. Mayor Claud stated the Town of Windsor presently has. an option on a site behind the Farmer's Bank which provides excellent access with three exits to Route 460 and which expires on April 30, 1991 and that the Town has voted to pay for the land and architect's fees. Mayor Claud further stated that the Town of Windsor felt it should retain ownership of the Fire Department and that operation of the Fire Department should remain as it. has for the last forty five years. Supervisor Turner asked if land was given to the Fire Department, would the Town of Windsor, upon approval from Council, be willing to participate at 20$ to 25~ of the cost? Mayor Claud stated the site would have to be looked at with input from the Fire Department, and Council would also want to be a part of this decision. Fire Chief W. B. Copeland stated the Route 460 site had been looked at by the Fire Department and it would not perk according to the Health Department. Chief Copeland continued this site would not be a suitable site because of the busy intersection. Supervisor Ross stated his concern was with the sharing of the cost to build the Fire Department and suggested that since the Town of Windsor did have taxing authority and if the Town of Windsor did want to own the Fire Department that consideration be given towards sharing a greater part of the cost. Supervisor Edwards stated that previous fundings of 50/50 were not in the best long term interest of fire protection and that the Smithfield Fire Department has a much higher percentage of calls in the Town of Smithfield and the budget for the Town of Smithfield is much larger than Windsor. Supervisor Edwards continued fire and. police protection are top priorities for citizens and previous surveys indicated this is where they wanted their tax money spent. Supervisor Turner stated that it was. the past history of the Baard to support all volunteer organizations and suggested that the County Administrator recognize the Town's request in the upcoming budget and meanwhile the Town of Windsor qo ahead and purchase the land. If'another location becomes available which can be obtained at no cost, the Town of Windsor can then sell the land and, if not, the Town of Windsor will already have the land purchased.. Mayor. Claud stated that the Town of Windsor would like some kind of commitment from the County stronger than the County will look at it in the upcoming budget process. Supervisor Zurner stated that the request would be included in the upcoming budget and that it was a top• priority- o.f the County; however, if unforeseen costs occur, it may have to wait longer. Supervisor Turner moved that the Board instruct the County Administrator to put the Fire Department's .request in the budget for the next year and that details for ownership and cost of building the Fire Department will be worked out prior to the new budget. The motion passed (4-1) with Supervisor Edwards voting in opposition to the motion. Mayor Claud stated that Council has been concerned about the inability of the emergency vehicles to get across the railroad although Council has not taken any official action as to what should be done in the way of an overpass ar underpass. Mayor Claud continued that if an overpass were built at-the Route 258 and Route 460 intersection it may eliminate at least two of the existing businesses located in town. Mayor Claud stated it was thought that there was sufficient room, however, to build an underpass and that. 2 1 1 ,., if an underpass-were built all .problems would be solved by eliminating traffic congestion and at the same time would not disturb the existing businesses in-town. County Administrator Standish stated the Board could have the Regional Transportation Planner with the .Hampton Roads Planning District analyze the Route 258 corridor and provide the Board with. a list of alternatives. Supervisor Turner moved the Board. direct the. County Administrator contact the Virginia Department of Transportation Resident Engineer for preliminary cost estimates for underpass and overpass structures for Route. 258 crossing of Route 460 and rail line. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5-O). // Chairman Bradby called for Citizens Comments. Glen Everett of Merritt Cove expressed his discontent in the way the new 911. telephone system is being implemented and requested the-Board give him a better explanation for it. Carol Johnson of Merritt Cove appeared requesting a better understanding of the new 911 telephone system. W. Douglas Caskey, Assistant County Administrator/Community Development, stated he had information that he could .provide to the residents which explains the theory behind the coding system. Mr. Caskey continued that the County is divided into a series of grids running north to south and east to west and depending on where a piece of property lies or falls within the grid system is what determines the address. County. Administrator Standish suggested that the residents of Merritt Cove should have a detailed briefing on the new 911 system and how it works, as weld as the addressing system to see if there might be an alternative. // Chairman Bradby called for the Community Development report. Mr. Caskey handed out information pertaining to changes to certain public and private street .names. Virginia Dennison of Zuni stated her private lane has been named Old Gum Tree Circle and-that she had found out there was a petition to change: the name. Mrs. Dennison further stated some of the residents had already changed their addresses, and if it would help, she had no objection to a new name being applied to the other. half of the road. Mrs. Dennison continued that there would be twelve .residents living on the road by .the end of the year, although at the present time there were only nine and that the nine names were listed on the petition to keep the road named Old Gum. Tree Circle. Marie Hoffman stated she wanted the road .named Old Gum Tree Circle because. she had already purchased stationery-and numbers for her mailbox. Supervisor Turner moved the Board set February 21, 1991 as a public hearing for the street name changes. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5-0). Mr. Caskey presented the following application for the Board's consideration: The application of Clifford B. Jarrell to locate and occupy a mobile. home for thirty-six (36) months while 3 w 80~K ~~ r~;;!:Q14 building a residence, off Route 624 on parcel O of the P.N. Carrithers Subdivision, in Hardy Magisterial District. Supervisor Ross moved the Board approve the application of Clifford B. Jarrell. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5-0). // Chairman Bradby called for the County Administrator's report. Supervisor Edwards moved the Board adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING KEG REGISTRATION.' WHEREAS, teenage alcohol consumption is a serious and- widespread problem in Virginia; and, WHEREAS, large-scale keg parties for teenagers area serious and growing problem in Virginia; and, WHEREAS, there is currently no way to trace who gives kegs of beer to teenagers; and, WHEREAS, keg registration has been proven an effective tool for identifying, apprehending.-anal prosecuting people who give children beer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight County that keg registration be endorsed. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5-0). County Administrator. Standish stated he had met with the Smithfield Town Manager and they would jointly suggest that there be a meeting between the Smithfield Town Council and the Board of Supervisors on January 30, 1991 at 3:00 P.M. at the Nike Park facility in Carrollton. The topic to be discussed will be the finalization of the Comprehensive Plan. Supervisor Edwards stated he would prefer to startthe meeting at 7:00 P.M. Supervisor Turner moved the Board set January 30, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. at Nike Park as the meeting date between the Smithfield Town Council and the Board of Supervisors to discuss the Comprehensive Plan: The motion passed by unanimous vote (5-0). County Administrator Standish stated Covenant Place is a proposed 40 unit apartment building in Smithfield which is attempting to secure HUD financing and that HUD requires that Covenant Place ask for tax exemption from the governing body. Mr. Standish continued that HUD financing does not require the exemption be granted, only that the tax exemption be asked for, and if the Board wishes to consider a tax exemption for the- project, a public hearing must be set a County Administrator Standish stated that in order to get it into this General Assembly session, the Board would have to set a special meeting. Supervisor Edwards stated he thought the deadline was passed for getting it to the General Assembly and moved the Board direct the .County Administrator to check to make sure that it is not too late to take action on the matter, and if not, proceed with setting January 30, 1991 at 7:OD P.M. at Nike Park as a public hearing. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5-0). Supervisor Edwards requested the County Administrator to get in touch with the Virginia Department of Transportation regarding repairing Burdette Edwards' driveway. 4 1 .. r f. 1 1 Chairman Bradby called for approval of the December 20, 1990. minutes of the Soard of Supervisors.. Supervisor Edwards moved the .Board approve the December 20, 1990 minutes of the Board. of Supervisors. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5-0). /~ At 9:10 P.M., .Supervisor Ross moved. the Board continue the meeting to 7:00 P.M. on January 30, 1991 at Nike Park. The motion passed by unanimousvote (5-0). Myles. enry H. Bradby, Chairman 5 Supervisor Edwards requested the County Administrator contact the Railroad/Fire Department/Rescue Squad relative. to a possible warning system to advise train traffic of emergency vehicles needing crossing. // Chairman Bradby called for Appointments. Supervisor Turner moved the Board reappoint Robert Leber to the Planning Commission representing the Newport Election District.. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5-0). Supervisor Turner moved the Board reappoint R. Royce. Holdsworth to the Isle of Wight Historical Architectural Zone Committee representing the Newport Election District. The motion. passed by unanimous vote (5-0). Supervisor Turner moved the Board reappoint Robert L. Brown to the Wetlands Board representing the Newport Election District. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5-O). Supervisor Ross moved the .Board reappoint Owen B. .Smith to the Isle of Wight Architectural Zone Committee representing the .Smithfield Election District. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5-0). Supervisor Ross moved the Board reappoint Joel C. Bradshaw, Jr. to the Public Service Authority representing the Carrsville Election District. The .motion passed by unanimous vote (5-0). Supervisor Edwards moved the Board reappoint Frances S. Griffin to the Isle of Wight Planning Commission representing the Windsor Election District. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5- 0) , Supervisor Edwards moved the Board appoint Marvin M. Pulley, III to the Tidewater Emergency Medical Services. The motion passed by unanimous vote (5-0). //