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10-03-2019 Work SessionWORK SESSION OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD AT THE WINDSOR TOWN CENTER LOCATED AT 23361 COURTHOUSE HIGHWAY IN WINDSOR, VIRGINIA ON THURSDAY, THE THIRD DAY OF OCTOBER 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 Amber Johnson, Legal Assistant CALL TO ORDER Chairman McCarty called the Board of Supervisors' work session to order at 3:15 p.m. and welcomed all present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA/AMENDMENTS Supervisor Grice moved that the agenda be adopted as presented. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0). INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Supervisor Rosie delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag of the United States of America. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT County Administrator Keaton introduced Casey Logan, Prince George Electric Co- op, who briefed the Board regarding its efforts to extend broadband services to County residents. He advised that Prince George Electric Co-op had received a $15.4 million grant from the Federal Government to provide internet access to underserved communities in southeastern Virginia and that Isle of Wight's portion of that amount is $750,000 and will provide internet access to 267 County homes over a ten-year period. He further advised that there is an application fee of $75 per home and a monthly charge of $49 per home and that Prince George County will fully own and maintain this service at no charge to the County. He stated due to the Federal funding associated with providing this service, the timeline for providing this service to the entire County is unknown. He advised that homeowners are dedicated to that service for one year after signing up. David Smith, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided a brief update on the efforts of the County to acquire and site a Nike -Ajax missile, booster and launcher. Jennifer England, Director of the Isle of Wight County Museum, provided a PowerPoint presentation detailing the history of Nike Park; the Cold War Programming at Nike Park; the attention of NASA, WAVY 10 and CEPA; the site placed in June 2019 on the National Register of Historic Places; the search for a Nike -Ajax missile, an interpretation plan prepared by her; provenance; conservation and repair; quotes for historic restoration; site preparation and annual maintenance; transportation of the missile to the site; financial needs associated with this artifact; and, the recommendation from the Isle of Wight County Museum. County Attorney Jones clarified that the donation agreement has been executed by the City of Hampton and the County and the County now owns the missile. He recommended that the Advisory Board make a recommendation to the County Administrator regarding how to move the missile from the City of Hampton to the County. It was the consensus of the Board that County Attorney Jones be directed to proceed with drawing up an agreement for the movement of the Nike -Ajax missile from the City of Hampton to the County. III Barry Mathews, Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water, provided an overview of services provided by that agency and the five critical points associated with asset management. Dave Tiller, Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water, provided an overview of a funding opportunity for eligible homeowners in the County to repair failing septic systems for the watersheds for the Pagan River and the Lawnes Creek. ADJOURNMENT At 5:00 p.m., Chairman McCarty declared the work session adjourned. Li� 'lliam M. McCarty, Chairman Careyi s Storm, Clerk 2