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CONTINUED MEETING DF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD THE SECOND DAY OF MAY IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED NINETY ONE.
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PRESENT: Henry H. Bradby, Chairman
.Joel C. Bradshaw, Jr., Vice Chairman
Steven W. Edwards
Thomas L. Ross
Richard L. Turner
Also Attending: H. Woodrow Crook, Jr., County Attorney
Myles E. Standish, County Administrator.
W. Douglas Caskey, Assistant County
Administrator/Community Development
Carey H. Mills, Assistant Clerk
Chairman Bradby_called the meeting back to order at 5:30 P.M.
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Dr. Morlino presented a brief overview- on the proposed
enrollment projections and actions taken to present by the School
Board.
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George Naasis and Jack Hastings of Shriver and Holland gave
a presentation on the two proposed schools indicating the various
locations of the classrooms, library, gymnasium, administrative,
service and custodial areas, etc. Mr. Naasis indicated that the
construction cost would be approximately $10.9 million for the high
school and $8.4 million for the elementary school which does not
include the cost of the building sites..
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Dr. Morgan, Chairman of the School Board, read the following
resolution to the Board of Supervisors requesting the appropriation
of funds for the acquisition of property and construction of an
elementary school in the Carrollton community and a high school in
the Windsor community:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the School Board of Isle of Wight County has
determined through extensive study and the gathering of data the
need for additional school construction to alleviate the
overcrowding of the present schools, and
WHEREAS, the School Board of Isle of Wight County has held
public hearings to gather comments and opinions from the citizens
of Isle of Wight County, and
WHEREAS, the School Board of Isle of Wight County has
advertised, interviewed, and selected an Architect to design the
needed schools, and
WHEREAS, the Architects and Administration of the Isle of
Wight County Schools have met on many occasions with instructional
supervisors, school administrators and staff, and representatives
of the community to determine the educational programs and needs
of the schools.
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THEREFORE, .NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Isle
of Wight County authorizes and hereby directs the Superintendent
to request that the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors
appropriate funds for the acquisition of property and construction
of an elementary school in the Carrollton community,. and a high
school in the Windsor community to be constructed simultaneously
with construction to begin in the Fall of 1991.
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Chairman Bradby moved the Board allow comments by citizens.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Madeline Folkes expressed concern with the limited parking
spaces at the schools relative to non-school functions and asked
whether the land had been purchased.
Mr. Naasis stated there would be approximately 125 parking
spaces at the school and in an overflow of capacity the athletic
fields could be utilized and the adjacent access roads.
Herb DeGroft asked about the energy costs in the schools.
Mr. Naasis stated Shriver and Holland 'was proposing a low
operating cost chiller and boiler through a unit ventilator system.
R. L. Walker., W. L. Williams, Thomas Fenderson, Becky
Gwaltney, Otellia Jackson and David Hardy urged the Board to have
a comprehensive study completed before committing funds to school
construction.
Hugh Gwaltney urged the Board to approve funds for one school
now and in the .future plan to build another school.
Robert.Leber, Pat Sarver and John Roslin urged the Board to
consider full .funding for the proposed two schools proposal of the
School Board.
Bobby Bowser stated the County needed schools which would
serve the entire County and not just two particular areas.
David Olsen stated he was not in favor of a consolidated
school, however, he could not support the proposed two schools
because of the locations. Mr. Olsen further stated he was
concerned with the lack of information made available by the School
Board to the public.
Jesse D. Williams expressed concern with the County condemning
(his.) land for a new school.
Grace Keen stated. County citizens supported full funding of
public education, however, their concern is with their escalating
tax bills .and requested the Board to take the necessary steps to
bring about a referendum on the two schools proposal..
Chairman Bradby called for comments by the Board.
Supervisor Bradshaw suggested the Board of Supervisors and the
School Board meet again to discuss the matter further since so much
time .had been taken. up with public comment at this meeting.
Supervisor Turner supported the idea and suggested citizens
could speak through their supervisors on specific points of
interest.
Chairman. Bradby stated he was in support of having a
comprehensive study completed.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board meet again with the School
Board on June 6, 1991 at 7:00 P.M. to further discuss school
construction activity without public comment. The motion passed
unanimously (5-0}.
Supervisor Ross moved the Board adjourn at 8:50 P.M. The
motion .passed unanimously (5-0).
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