11-19-2020 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING 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 NINETEENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER IN THE YEAR TWO
THOUSAND AND TWENTY
PRESENT:
Joel C. Acree, Windsor District, Chairman
Richard L. Grice, Smithfield District, Vice Chairman
Rudolph Jefferson, Hardy District
William M. McCarty, Newport District
Don G. Rosie, II, Carrsville District
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Robert W. Jones, Jr., County Attorney
Randy R. Keaton, County Administrator
Donald T. Robertson, Assistant County Administrator
Carey Mills Storm, Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Acree called the regular Board of Supervisors' meeting to order at 5:00
p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/AMENDMENTS
Upon motion of Supervisor McCarty, the agenda was unanimously adopted (5-0)
as presented with Supervisors Acree, Grice, Jefferson, McCarty and Rosie voting in
favor of the motion and no Supervisors voting against the motion.
CLOSED MEETING
The following matters were identified for discussion in closed meeting by County
Attorney Jones: A discussion regarding the appointment and performance of
specific appointees to County boards, committees, or authorities to include the
Board of Building Appeals, the Commission on Aging, the Historical Architectural
Review Committee and Fire and Rescue Advisory Board, pursuant to subsection 1;
a discussion regarding the sale or leasing of publicly held property, namely, tax
map parcels 0413-03-007, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely
affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Board, pursuant to
subsection 3; consultation with legal counsel regarding actual litigation regarding
International Paper and probable litigation regarding code compliance where
such consultation would adversely affect the negotiating or litigation posture of
this public body pursuant to subsection 7; and, consultation with legal counsel
employed by the Board regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of
legal advice concerning Virginia Code Sec. 2.2-4382 regarding Construction
Management pursuant to subsection 8.
Upon motion of Chairman Acree and all voting in favor (5-0), the Board entered
the closed meeting for the reasons stated by County Attorney Jones.
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Upon motion of Supervisor Jefferson and all voting in favor (5-0), the Board
reconvened into open meeting.
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 Jefferson and all voting in favor (5-0), 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, McCarty. Rosie
NAYS: 0
ABSENT DURING VOTE: 0
ABSENT DURING MEETING: 0
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assistant County Administrator Robertson delivered the invocation and led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
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Leo Keneally requested that he be provided a copy of the Norfolk Water
Agreement and be referred to where the information is pertaining to taxes being
increased last year.
County Attorney Jones advised that the County last underwent a reassessment in
2019 and he offered to provide Mr. Keneally with the tax information and
ordinance adopted last year, as well as the Norfolk Water Agreement.
Herb DeGroft attempted to speak on the subject of the Monument Task Force
and was requested by Chairman Acree to refrain from speaking on that subject as
no action by the Board has been taken.
Derek Boone of the Newport District spoke on the importance of children having
access to recreational activities in the County.
Richard Gillerlain of the Newport District commented on the Pitt -Lippe
Conditional Rezoning Amendment to be discussed under New Business.
Volpe Boykin of the Carrsville District spoke in favor of children having
recreational opportunities so that they are not idle.
Chairman Acree remarked that he had attended the Veterans Memorial
Ceremony on November 11, 2020.
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion of Supervisor McCarty, the following Consent Agenda was
unanimously adopted (5-0) as presented with Supervisors Acree, Grice, Jefferson,
McCarty and Rosie voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisors voting against
the motion:
A. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY2020-2021 OPERATING
BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR VIRGINIA
TOURISM CORPORATION MARKETING LEVERAGE
PPROGRAM FIELD TRIP GRANT ($5,000)
B. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2020-2021 GENERAL FUND
OPERATING BUDGET & APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR
REPAIRS FOR COUNTY VEHICLES FROM INSURANCE
PROCEEDS ($17,221)
C. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2020-21 OPERATING
BUDGET BY INCREASING THE VIRGINIA FIRE FUND -AID TO
LOCALITIES BUDGET ($9,579)
D. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2020-21 OPERATING
BUDGET BY INCREASING THE VIRGINIA FIRE FUND -AID TO
LOCALITIES BUDGET ($5,433)
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RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT DONATED MASS
CASUALTY/EVACUATION TRANSPORT UNIT FROM
HAMPTON ROADS PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY2020-21 GRANT FUND
BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING RECEIVED FROM THE
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES ($1,140)
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2020-2021 OPERATING
BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR SEWER
INFRASTRUCTURE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT ($49,565.67)
REGIONAL AND INTER -GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS
County Administrator Keaton reported on the announcement at the most recent
meeting of the Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission that
ground had been broken on the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel expansion project.
County Administrator Keaton reported on the adoption of a resolution pertaining
to tolls on the river crossing at the most recent meeting of the Hampton Roads
Transportation Planning Organization/Hampton Roads Planning District
Commission. He offered to provide the Board with a copy of the report contained
in the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization's agenda regarding
the effect of bike trails on housing values and he advised the Board that it should
anticipate receiving a briefing on that report at its December 10, 2020 work
session.
APPOINTMENTS
Supervisor McCarty moved to appoint Chris Edwards to serve out the term of Nick
Savage on the Fire & Rescue Advisory Board representing the Smithfield
Volunteer Fire Department. The motion was unanimously (5-0) adopted with
Supervisors Acree, Grice, Jefferson, McCarty and Rosie voting in favor of the
motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion.
Supervisor McCarty moved to appoint the Fire & Rescue Advisory Board effective
April of 2021. The motion was unanimously (5-0) adopted with Supervisors Acree,
Grice, Jefferson, McCarty and Rosie voting in favor of the motion and no
Supervisor voting against the motion.
Vice -Chairman Grice moved to appoint James Collins to fill the unexpired term of
Ron Pack on the Economic Development Authority effective January 1, 2021. The
motion was unanimously (5-0) adopted with Supervisors Acree, Grice, Jefferson,
McCarty and Rosie voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against
the motion.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Lauren Lombard, Branch Manager of the Windsor Branch, briefed the Board on
COVID-19 adjustments at the various branches of the Blackwater Regional Library.
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Assistant County Administrator Robertson reported on the direction; timelines;
relocation options; and, contextualization options under consideration by the
Monument Task Force. He read a letter signed by all the Task Force members
advising that the Task Force discussed the objectives set by the Board and all
members of the Task Force unanimously agreed that the Windsor Town Cemetery
be listed as an option for the relocation of the Confederate Monument.
Supervisor Jefferson moved that staff be authorized to contact the Windsor Town
Council to determine if they wish to accept the monument and to investigate the
requirements for locating the monument on the Walters site. The motion was
unanimously (5-0) adopted with Supervisors Acree, Grice, Jefferson, McCarty and
Rosie voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion.
Reverend Lilton Marks informed the Board that the consensus of the Task Force
was that the monument not be destroyed, but that it was not in the right location
on government-owned property.
Herb DeGroft stated the Board must make a decision whether the monument will
be moved.
Maggie Richards stated for the record that the email Volpe sent out dated
November 6th stating that on Tuesday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m., he would be
providing a short presentation to the Windsor Town Council giving consideration
to locating the monument in the Windsor Town Cemetery was sent to everyone
and no one was left out of the distribution list intentionally.
Volpe Boykin of the Carrsville District advised that he has resolved all of the
problems of the Windsor Town Council that were relayed to him by a Windsor
official regarding the moving of the monument to the cemetery. He stated that to
many County residents, the monument represents a memorial to their dead
ancestors and not just a statute. He stated this issue will not go away if it is not
handled properly and he believes that the monument should remain in the
County.
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Following a break, Chairman Acree called for the County Attorney's report.
County Attorney Jones requested the Board to provide him with any suggested
revisions to its By-laws and Rules of Procedure for consideration and final
adoption at the Board's January 7, 2021 organizational meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Application of Elliot Cohen and Ronald Dashiell, property owners, for an
amendment to Conditional Urban Residential Zoning of approximately 2.38
acres located on Carrollton Boulevard to replace the existing proffered
conditions to allow Single Family Residential.
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Amy Ring, Director of Community Development, provided background
information on the application to amend conditions to remove proffer for 34
condominiums and replace with five single-family residences. She advised that
the Planning Commission recommends denial of the application by a vote of 6-4,
but based on the strengths of the application, staff recommends approval of the
application.
Chairman Acree opened the public hearing and called for persons to speak in
favor of or in opposition to the application.
Elliot Cohen, applicant, provided an explanation for his request and asked the
Board to favorably consider it.
Chairman Acree closed the public hearing and called for Board comments.
Upon motion of Supervisor Rosie, the application was approved unanimously (5-
0) with Supervisors Acree, Grice, Jefferson, McCarty and Rosie voting in favor of
the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion.
B. Application of R. Shawn Darden, property owner, for a change in zoning
classification from Rural Agricultural Conservation to Rural Residential for
the purpose of creating one new residential lot and requesting a waiver to
Section 4-3004.13.3 which requires that the first two lots created be located
on a shared private driveway with no frontage on the public road.
Sandy Robinson, Planner, presented background information on the application.
She advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
rezoning application and the waiver to the Zoning Ordinance by a vote of 10-0
and staff recommends approval of the rezoning application but recommends
denial of the waiver request due to the ability to share ingress/egress easement in
the future and meet ordinance requirements.
County Attorney Jones advised that the following public hearing on proposed
revisions to the Isle of Wight County Zoning Ordinance, if adopted, would address
the waiver issue in that the amendment requires a waiver of the Board for
properties being rezoned on a major highway and not a secondary roadway such
as Bob White Road.
Chairman Acree opened the public hearing and called for persons to speak in
favor of or in opposition to the application.
William Riddick, Attorney representing the applicant, stated the proposed lot is
located in the back of the woods so as not to interfere with the agricultural
property. He stated he believes the request is reasonable and similar to those
approved in the past.
Chairman Acree closed the public hearing and called for Board comments.
Vice -Chairman Grice moved to approve the rezoning application as submitted and
grant the waiver for the shared driveway. The motion was unanimously (5-0)
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adopted with Supervisors Acree, Grice, Jefferson, McCarty and Rosie voting in
favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion.
C. Proposed Revisions to the Isle of Wight County Zoning Ordinance
Amy Ring, Director of Community Development, provided an overview of the
proposed Zoning Ordinance changes.
Chairman Acree opened the public hearing and called for persons to speak in
favor of or in opposition to the proposed revisions.
No one appeared and spoke.
Chairman Acree closed the public hearing and called for Board comments.
Supervisor McCarty suggested that under Article II, Interpretations, Basic
Definitions, under Recreational Vehicles, drop that down and have (A)
Recreational Vehicles and (B) Watercraft and work to define watercraft. He
further suggested that In the reference to junk, provide more definition to what
old might entail.
Supervisor McCarty moved that the matter be tabled to the December 10, 2020
regular meeting and that staff bring back the definition of junk. The motion was
unanimously (5-0) adopted with Supervisors Acree, Grice, Jefferson, McCarty and
Rosie voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor voting against the motion.
D. Resolution to Amend the FY2020-21 Operating Budget and Appropriate
Funding for Isle of Wight Public Schools in the amount of $981,120.00
County Administrator Keaton explained that because the amount exceeds 1% of
the County's budget, it is necessary to conduct a public hearing.
Chairman Acree opened the public hearing and called for persons to speak in
favor of or in opposition to the application.
No one appeared and spoke.
Chairman Acree closed the public hearing and called for Board comments.
Supervisor Grice moved that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FY 2020-2021 OPERATING BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR
ISLE OF WIGHT PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUDGET AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, at the request of the Isle of Wight County School Board, the Isle of
Wight County Schools Operating may be amended from time to time in
accordance with applicable law by the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors;
and,
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WHEREAS, a request was approved by the Isle of Wight County School Board on
October 21, 2020 and submitted for consideration by the Isle of Wight County
Board of Supervisors to amend the FY 2020-2021 Public School budget in the
amount of nine hundred eighty-one thousand one hundred twenty dollars
($981,120) for CARES Act funding received to respond to and mitigate the effects
of the COVID-19 pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, a public hearing was properly advertised and held to approve the
budget amendment that exceeds 1% of the approved Public -School budget; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia desires
to amend the FY 2020-2021 Public School budget to be funded by CARES Act
funding in the amount of nine hundred eighty-one thousand one hundred twenty
dollars ($981,120) in the following Categories;
Educational Category
Instructional Services $
Administration, Attendance and Health
Pupil Transportation
Operation and Maintenance
Technology
2020-2021
270,090.75
439,239.22
18,544.58
228,529.50
24,715.95
Total Funds Budget $ 981,120.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight
County, Virginia, that the FY 2020-2021 Public School budget is hereby amended
and funds appropriated in the total amount of nine hundred eighty-one thousand
one hundred twenty dollars ($981,120) for the education categories listed above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator of Isle of Wight County,
Virginia is authorized to make the appropriate accounting adjustments and to do
all things necessary to give this resolution effect.
The motion was unanimously (5-0) adopted with Supervisors Acree, Grice,
Jefferson, McCarty and Rosie voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor
voting against the motion.
E. Emergency Ordinance to Effectuate Temporary Changes in Certain
Deadlines and to Modify Public Meeting and Public Hearing Practices and
Procedures to Address Continuity of Operations Associated with Pandemic
Disaster
County Attorney Jones advised that the Ordinance has been amended to state
that on anything that requires a public hearing, the means of communication will
be advertised in the ad and that instead of having a six-month ending, it will
remain in effect until such time as the end of the declaration of local emergency
versus that any meeting closed to public participation or where access was
restricted, the public hearing would remain open until 11:59 to receive
comments.
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Chairman Acree opened the public hearing and called for persons to speak in
favor of or in opposition to the application.
No one appeared and spoke.
Chairman Acree closed the public hearing and called for Board comments.
Supervisor McCarty moved that the following Ordinance be adopted:
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO EFFECTUATE TEMPORARY
CHANGES IN CERTAIN DEADLINES AND TO MODIFY PUBLIC
MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
TO ADDRESS CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
PANDEMIC DISASTER
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, Governor Ralph S. Northam issued
Executive Order Fifty -One declaring a state of emergency for the
Commonwealth of Virginia arising from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, Executive Order Fifty -One acknowledged the existence of a
public health emergency which constitutes a disaster as defined by Virginia
Code § 44-146.16 arising from the public health threat presented by a
communicable disease anticipated to spread; and,
WHEREAS, Executive Order Fifty -One ordered implementation of the
Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan, activation of the
Virginia Emergency Operations Center to provide assistance to local
governments, and authorization for executive branch agencies to waive "any
state requirement or regulation" as appropriate; and,
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared a
national emergency, beginning March 1, 2020, in response to the spread of
COVID-19; and,
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the
COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Isle of Wight County Board of
Supervisors (the "Board") confirmed the declaration of local emergency
made by the local director of emergency management on March 13, 2020;
and,
WHEREAS, the Board finds that COVID-19 constitutes a real and substantial
threat to public health and safety and constitutes a "disaster" as defined by
Virginia Code §44-146.16 being a "communicable disease of public health
threat;" and,
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 15.2-1413 provides that, notwithstanding any
contrary provision of law, a locality may, by ordinance, provide a method to
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assure continuity of government in the event of a disaster for a period not to
exceed six months; and,
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 44-146.21(C) further provides that a local
director of emergency management or any member of a governing body in
his absence may upon the declaration of a local emergency "proceed without
regard to time-consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law
(except mandatory constitutional requirements) pertaining to performance of
public work;" and,
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 2.2-3708.2(A)(3) allows, under certain
procedural requirements including public notice and access, that members of
Board may convene solely by electronic means "to address the emergency;"
and,
WHEREAS, the open public meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom
of Information Act ("FOIA") are limited only by a properly claimed
exemption provided under that Act or "any other statute"; and,
WHEREAS, the Governor and Health Commissioner of the Commonwealth
of Virginia and the President of the United States have recommended
suspension of public gatherings of more than ten attendees; and,
WHEREAS, the Attorney General of Virginia issued an opinion dated March
20, 2020 stating that localities have the authority during disasters to adopt
ordinances to ensure the continuity of government; and,
WHEREAS, the Board adopted an emergency continuity ordinance on April
2, 2020, and readopted the ordinance on May 28, 2020; and,
WHEREAS, the readopted ordinance provided that it would remain in effect
until the earlier of its repeal or six months from the declaration of the local
emergency; and,
WHEREAS, since that time County boards and commissions have adopted
procedures to permit increased public participation in their meetings as some
of the restrictions that were in place on May 28, 2020, have been relaxed;
and,
WHEREAS, outbreaks of the virus have occurred in different areas of the
United States, and health experts warn of the possibility of a second wave of
the pandemic during the fall and the winter; and,
WHEREAS, health officials at the federal, state, and local level continue to
advise that large gatherings of people can spread the illness and prolong the
disaster caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors wishes to ensure the continuity of
County government during the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic; and,
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors determines that the continuity of
County government and provision of critical local services require adoption
of this ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, this emergency ordinance in response to the disaster caused by
the COVID-19 pandemic promotes public health, safety and welfare and is
consistent with the law of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Constitution of
Virginia and the Constitution of the United States of America.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of
Isle of Wight County, Virginia:
1. That the COVID-19 pandemic may make it unsafe to assemble in one
location a quorum for public bodies including the Board, the Planning
Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and all local and regional boards,
commissions, committees and authorities created by the Board or to which
the Board appoints all or a portion of its members (collectively "Public
Entities" and individually "Public Entity"), or for such Public Entities to
conduct meetings in accordance with normal practices and procedures.
2. That in accordance with Virginia Code § 15.2-1413, and notwithstanding
any contrary provision of law, general or special, the following emergency
procedures are adopted to ensure the continuity of government during this
emergency and disaster:
a. Any meeting or activities which require the physical presence of
members of the Public Entities may be held through real time
electronic means without a quorum physically present in one location;
and,
b. Prior to holding any such electronic meeting, the Public Entity shall
provide public notice of at least 3 days in advance of the electronic
meeting identifying how the public may participate or otherwise offer
comment; and,
c. Any such electronic meeting of Public Entities shall state on its agenda
and at the beginning of such meeting that it is being held pursuant to
and in compliance with this Ordinance; identify Public Entity members
physically and/or electronically present; identify the persons
responsible for receiving public comment; and identify notice of the
opportunities for the public to access and participate in such electronic
meeting; and,
d. Any such electronic meeting of the Public Entities shall be open to
electronic participation by the public and closed to in-person
participation by the public; and,
e. For any electronic meeting of the Public Entities and/or any meeting
closed to in-person public participation, which requires a public
hearing, the public hearing may be conducted using a procedure
described in the notice provided in advance of the meeting or by any
other method specified by the Public Entity at the meeting. The
method of receiving public comment should be reasonable under the
circumstances of the meeting, the items to be considered, and the state
of the emergency in the County. Examples of methods could include
comments received by e-mail, by telephone, by web conferencing or
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virtual meeting applications, or in person (so long as recommendations
of public health officials are observed), if possible and practical. All
such public comments will be provided to members of the Public Entity
prior to the vote on such matter and made part of the record for such
meeting; and,
f. The minutes of all electronic meeting shall conform to the requirements
of law, identify how the meeting was conducted, members
participating, and specify what actions were taken at the meeting. The
Public Entities may approve minutes of an electronic meeting at a
subsequent electronic meeting and shall later approve all such minutes
at a regular or special meeting after the emergency and disaster has
ended.
IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED that notwithstanding any provision of law,
regulation or policy to the contrary, any deadlines requiring action by a
Public Entity, its officers and employees of its organization shall be
suspended during this emergency and disaster, however, the Public Entities,
officers and employees thereof are encouraged to take such action as is
practical and appropriate to meet those deadlines. Failure to meet any such
deadlines shall not constitute a default, violation, approval, recommendation
or otherwise.
IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED, that non -emergency public hearings and
action items of Public Entities may be postponed to a date certain provided
that public notice is given so that the public are aware of how and when to
present their views.
IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED, that for any electronic meeting and/or
meeting closed to in person participation from the public, the citizen
comment portion of the agenda, specified in Sec. 4-1, Order of Business, of
the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors By -Laws and Rules of
Procedure is hereby suspended. Citizens are encouraged to submit comments
to the Board in writing or via e-mail.
IT IS FURTHER ORDAINED, that this ordinance will be in full force and
effect on and after its passage as provided by law and will remain in effect
until the earlier of its repeal or the end of the Declaration of Local
Emergency by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. Upon repeal or
expiration of this ordinance, the Public Bodies will resume operation in
accordance with standard operating practices and procedures.
Nothing in this Emergency Ordinance shall prohibit Public Entities from
holding in-person public meetings provided that public health and safety
measures as well as social distancing are taken into consideration, which may
include closing the meeting site to in-person participation by the public.
An emergency is deemed to exist, and this ordinance shall be effective upon
its adoption.
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The motion was unanimously (5-0) adopted with Supervisors Acree, Grice,
Jefferson, McCarty and Rosie voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor
voting against the motion.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The Board received an update from Mr. Morello regarding implementation of the
gift card program to incentivize the support of local small businesses.
Jessica Healey, President of the Chamber of Commerce, provided an overview of
how the gift program was run.
Judy Winslow, Director of Tourism, addressed the Board on the possibility of a
second round of the gift card program.
Supervisor McCarty moved to approve $200,000 for the next round of the gift
card program. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
UNFINISHED/OLD BUSINESS
Supervisor McCarty moved that the following Resolution be adopted:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY'S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
FOR THE 2021 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
WHEREAS, the General Assembly considers numerous issues that affect local
governments both directly and indirectly; and,
WHEREAS, the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia has specific interest in matters
dealing generally with local governments, as well as matters directly impacting
the County of Isle of Wight; and,
WHEREAS, such interest should be shared with Isle of Wight County's General
Assembly Delegation so that it may know of the County's position on these
important issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia endorses the attached
legislative proposals for the 2021 General Assembly Session and directs that both
this resolution and the legislative priorities be forwarded to Isle of Wight County's
General Assembly Delegation and that staff work with and assist the Delegation
as appropriate.
The motion was unanimously (5-0) adopted with Supervisors Acree, Grice,
Jefferson, McCarty and Rosie voting in favor of the motion and no Supervisor
voting against the motion.
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NEW BUSINESS
Joshua Bateman, Principal Planner, provided background information on the Pitt -
Lippe Conditional Rezoning Amendment.
Chairman Acree expressed concern with the appearance that a bridge is being
deleted.
Vice -Chairman Grice moved that the requirement for the public hearing be
waived. The motion was unanimously (5-0) adopted with Supervisors Acree,
Grice, Jefferson, McCarty and Rosie voting in favor of the motion and no
Supervisor voting against the motion.
Vice -Chairman Grice moved that the proffered amendments submitted by the
applicant be approved which was adopted by a vote of (4-1) with Grice, Rosie,
McCarty and Jefferson voting in favor of the motion and Supervisor Acree voting
against the motion.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:50 p.m., Chairman Acree declared the meeting adjourned.
OAmAIA qVI-pp.,
Care Storm, Clerk
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Richard L.rice, Ch irman