03-01-2018 Work SessionWORK SESSION 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 ON THURSDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF MARCH IN THE YEAR TWO
THOUSAND AND EIGHTEEN
PRESENT:
Rudolph Jefferson, Chairman, Hardy District
Don G. Rosie, Il, Carrsville District
Joel C. Acree, Windsor District
Richard L. Grice, Smithfield District
ABSENT:
William M. McCarty, Vice -Chairman, Newport District
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Mark C. Popovich, County Attorney
Randy R. Keaton, County Administrator
Donald T. Robertson, Assistant County Administrator
Carey M. Storm, Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jefferson called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m.
Supervisor Acree delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American Flag.
In anticipation of the expiration of upcoming hunting leases for the Blackwater
River property owned by the County, Pete Acker, Division of Game and Inland
Fisheries, addressed the Board regarding the management of that property by
that agency.
Discussion by the Board related to the amount of revenue received currently on
the property from leasing the property to hunt clubs ($16,000); that the State has
the resources necessary to manage the property; liability; that leasing the land to
the State would provide hunting and fishing by the greater citizenry rather than
just a small group of individuals; and, that revenues need to be generated to
offset operating costs associated with the property.
The consensus of the Board was that Mr. Acker provide the County Administrator
and Director of Parks & Recreation with a proposal for management of the
Blackwater property by the State for the Board's consideration, keeping in mind
that neighboring landowners have voiced a concern with hunting dogs.
Donald Jennings, Director of Utilities, stated pursuant to the Board's discussion at
its work session of October 19, 2017 regarding potential policy options to require
and/or incentivize new water customers, the Code of Virginia does not currently
allow the County to mandate water utility connections. He advised one option to
have that authority would be for the County to form a Public Service Authority or
request legislation to grant the County the ability to mandate connections.
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Regarding incentives, he inquired if the Board desired to define a limit of time
when the tap fee could be reduced? He stated currently we are subsidized by the
general fund and tap fees are placed in the general fund and, therefore, a
reduction in tap fees would result in an increase draw from the general fund.
Mr. Jennings is to return with the following considerations for Ordinance change
regarding water connections:
1.) Make usage (of water after tap is provided) clear requirement in Ordinance
2.) Allow all tap fees to be paid over time (with water bill)
3.) Determine what running records the Virginia Department of Health has for
private wells. Get history county -wide.
4.) Number of customers in Newport Development Service District on wells
where water is available
5.) Consider two approaches for incentives:
a. Route 10 scenario - have time to assess/develop policy
b. All users on existing lines that we are not sure we invited to tap
6.) Provide definition of Public Service Authority (legal steps plus steps to
become an Authority.)
7.) Assess more realistic interest rate — suggested rates of 3 to 3.5 percent
8.) Provide some example incentives to connect
a. Life cycle of well and pump
b. Require mandatory use when parcel changes hands
C. Consider a longer window to connect (extended window for reduced
tap)
Supervisor Acree requested a Fire Hydrant Maintenance Policy be developed and
that metered hydrants be identified. Jeff Terwilliger is to bring this up to the
Association of Fire Chiefs.
County Attorney Popovich briefed the Board regarding proposed revisions to Isle
of Wight Code Chapter 15, Taxation.
The County Attorney is to provide a clean version to the Board for its review in
anticipation of a public hearing at the Board's regular meeting in April of 2018.
The County Attorney is to advertise a public hearing on proposed revisions to
Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Offenses at the same time as Chapter 15, Taxation, is
advertised for public hearing.
Staff is to check the County's authority to set time frames for shooting.
A Resolution in Recognition of the Retirement of Sheriff Mark Marshall is to be
placed on the Board's March 14, 2018 agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:00 p.m., Chairman Jefferson declared the meeting adjourned.
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Rudolph Jefferson, Chairman
Carey Is St m, Clerk