12-13-2018 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 THIRTEENTH DAY OF DECEMBER IN THE YEAR
TWO THOUSAND AND EIGHTEEN
PRESENT:
Rudolph Jefferson, Chairman, Hardy District
William M. McCarty, Vice -Chairman, Newport District
Joel C. Acree, Windsor District (Arrived at 3:35 p.m.)
Richard L. Grice, Smithfield District
ABSENT
Don G. Rosie, II, Carrsville District
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Robert W. Jones, Jr., Interim County Attorney
Randy R. Keaton, County Administrator
Donald T. Robertson, Assistant County Administrator
Carey M. Storm, Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jefferson called the regular Board of Supervisors' meeting to order at
3:00 p.m. and welcomed all present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/AMENDMENTS
Supervisor McCarty moved that the agenda be adopted as presented. The motion
was adopted unanimously (3-0) with Supervisors Acree and Rosie absent from the
meeting.
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Harrison with the Smithfield Main Street Baptist Church delivered the
invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
CLOSED MEETING
The following matters were identified for discussion in closed meeting by Interim
County Attorney Jones:
Pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia concerning a discussion
pertaining to actual or probable litigation where such consultation or briefing in
open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigation posture of the
Board.
Upon motion of Supervisor McCarty and all voting in favor (3-0) with Supervisors
Acree and Rosie absent from the meeting, the Board entered the closed meeting
for the reasons stated by Interim County Attorney Jones.
Supervisor Acree arrived at 3:35 p.m.
Upon motion of Supervisor Acree and all voting in favor (4-0) with Supervisor
Rosie absent from the meeting, the Board reconvened into open meeting.
Interim 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 Supervisor Acree, 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, Jefferson and McCarty
NAYS: 0
ABSENT DURING VOTE: 0
ABSENT DURING MEETING: Rosie
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Don Jennings, Director of Utility Services, addressed the Board regarding a potential
incentive program offering a reduced tap fee for residential water customers that
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sign up once an availability notice is provided. Formulization of the offer will
require an amendment to the County's current ordinance.
Supervisor Grice asked Mr. Jennings to develop plans for consideration by the
Board.
Sheriff Clarke addressed the Board regarding the need for additional staffing at the
County's animal shelter. He specifically requested that one full-time position be
filled and that an existing part-time position be increased to full time.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:00 p.m., Chairman Jefferson declared the work session adjourned which was
unanimously adopted (4-0) with Supervisor Rosie absent from the meeting.
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Car Its Storm, Clerk
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Rudolph Jefferson, Chairman
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