06-06-2019 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 LOCATED AT 17090 MONUMENT CIRCLE, ISLE OF WIGHT, VIRGINIA
ON THURSDAY, THE SIXTH DAY OF JUNE, IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND AND
NINETEEN
PRESENT:
William M. McCarty, Newport District, Chairman
Joel C. Acree, Windsor District, Vice -Chairman
Don G. Rosie, II, Carrsville District
Richard L. Grice, Smithfield District
Rudolph Jefferson, Hardy District
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Robert W. Jones, Jr., County Attorney
Randy R. Keaton, County Administrator
Donald T. Robertson, Assistant County Administrator
Carey M. Storm, Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman McCarty called the work session of the Board of Supervisors to order at
5:00 p.m. and welcomed all present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/AMENDMENTS
Supervisor Jefferson moved that the agenda be adopted as presented. The
motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
INVOCATION
Rex Alphin delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American flag.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Steve Harmon, President & CEO of Community Electric Cooperative; Jonathan
Thompson, Chief Operating Officer; and, Daryl Walls, Vice -President of Business
Development and Special Projects were introduced.
Mr. Thompson defined broadband and briefed the Board on the five available
technologies on the market today.
Mr. Harmon advised that for Community Electric Cooperative to move forward
with a broadband initiative in the County, the cost to do so would have to be
drastically lower than the projected $250 a month per homeowner and there
would need to be partners willing to invest capital to minimize the risk to
Community Electric Cooperative.
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Following a break, Jamie Oliver, Transportation Planner, presented a request from
the Carisbrooke Subdivision Homeowners' Association to drive golf carts on
designated streets in that subdivision. She reviewed action steps to be taken and
the responsibilities of the County and VDOT.
It was the consensus of the Board to table the matter until Chairman McCarty has
an opportunity to talk with the Carisbrooke Subdivision Homeowners' Association
to see if they wish to move forward.
Staff is to return to the Board with a proposal that includes a scope and fee for
professional services, the plan design and cost estimates for materials.
Supervisor Acree requested the number of complaints received to date by the
Sheriff's office and how that department feels about enforcement. He further
requested County Attorney Jones to check with James City County and inquire if
they saw any benefit to having such an ordinance.
County Attorney Jones addressed the need to draft an ordinance which includes
an application process to be endorsed by the Homeowners' Association or signed
by a certain percentage of homeowners.
Ms. Oliver updated the Board on the three bids received for the Turner Drive turn
lane project which were all rejected.
It was the consensus of the Board that staff move forward with readvertising the
project.
Mr. Robertson reviewed a list of potential partners recommended by staff for the
development of an adult children with special needs task force to be charged with
developing recreational services; socialization skills; and, job skills. He advised
that the Endependence Center, Department of Social Services and the Western
Tidewater Community Services Board have the necessary statistical data for who
would be eligible or in need of the types of services needed.
The consensus of the Board was more emphasis on advocacy and recreation and
that two Board members serve on the Task Force.
Following a break and responsive to a request by Supervisor Jefferson, Tony
Wilson, Public Works Administrator, briefed the Board on the history of the
proposed 2009 expansion of the Rushmere Volunteer Fire Department facility
which was deferred due to the closing of International Paper.
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County Administrator Keaton advised the 2019 CIP includes funds for facility
needs related to the various volunteer agencies and that a meeting with the
consultant to discuss the scope of work for the agencies that have not been
addressed to date is planned for tomorrow. Regarding building assessments, staff
will develop a scope of work to be brought before the Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Association for input before returning to the Board for approval.
At the request of Supervisor Jefferson, staff was requested to develop a
resolution for the Board's June20, 2019 meeting recognizing Ms. Shivers for her
105 years of life.
Supervisor Rosie recognized service men and women who protect this country
and keep us safe.
In the wake of the active shooter tragedy at Virginia Beach, County Administrator
Keaton briefed the Board on actions taken by staff regarding training exercises to
ensure the safety of County buildings.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:30 p.m., Chairman McCarty declared the meeting adjourned.
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