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7-16-2020 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 SIXTEENTH DAY OF JULY 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 (Arrived at 3:10 p.m.) William M. McCarty, Newport District (Arrived at 3:10 p.m.) 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 work session of the Board of Supervisors to order at 3:00 p.m. APPROVAL OF AGENDA/AMENDMENTS Supervisor Grice moved that the agenda be approved. The motion carried unanimously (3-0) with Supervisors Acree, Grice and Rosie voting in favor of the motion and Supervisors McCarty and Jefferson absent from the meeting. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Vice -Chairman Grice remarked that the County's senior population is larger than its student population. There is also an inequity in the distribution of services in that there is less than $300,000 allocated in services for senior services and $26 million allocated to the schools annually. He stated the County does have a Commission on Aging program which hosts five programs annually and has a dedicated building at Parks & Recreation. He inquired 'how the Commission on Aging program can be broadened. Steve Zollos, Executive Director, Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (SSSVA), responded that services provided by SSSVA in the County includes the I -Ride transportation and Uber Health, home health and personal care services, health benefit services, and health and wellness counseling. Noted as important is the need to find a better way to make seniors aware of services provided by SSSVA which are free as they are covered under the Older Americans Act. He advised that SSSVA networks with all area agencies in the State, some of which are extremely rural and extremely well-run senior programs. He offered to develop a plan that brings together all the different services available for seniors. 1 Vice -Chairman Grice requested a report illustrating what is being done in other organizations and outlining what the County can do. He stated that he would like for members of the Commission on Aging to be a part of an ad hock task force with a targeted date and mission to report back to the Board with recommendations with how the County's senior programs can be advanced. Mr. Zollos offered to develop an outline, meet with key members of the Commission on Aging and then return to the Board. Supervisor Rosie recommended that information on the Commission on Aging be displayed on the County's website where it can be easily seen. Chairman Acree inquired if at some point in the future a waiver program could be developed for the special needs population of the County. Mr. Zollos replied that SSSVA does not promote rides except to those individuals that are 60+ years of age, however, the County can apply for State funds if it decides that it wants public transportation for everyone. Vice -Chairman Grice remarked that the Board will be reviewing the County's financial situation in January 2021 and any information received by Mr. Zollos by October or November would be appreciated. Following a break, the Board received a presentation from Don Jennings, Director of Utility Services, regarding a proposed reduction in water connection fees. Mr. Jennings presented a draft letter setting a 67% discount for customers who agree to begin using it now and 50% for future users. He advised that there are 147 proposed customers in the Newport Development Service District that have availability to connect but are using their own private wells. Vice -Chairman Grice remarked that he would also like to see this expanded on existing commercial properties along Route 10. He stated he would like to see the following language changed in the current ordinance for people who have tapped into the sewer, but their water was not tapped at the same time, that they be able to purchase from the County a meter to meter their well water usage so that the County knows what their sewer usage is. The consensus of the Board was that 67% discount is reasonable and appropriate for the customers who will use it now and that 50% will be for future use and that Mr. Jennings is to prepare a final letter for the Board's August board meeting. // Donald Robertson, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the Board on the 2020 Virginia Technology Initiative Grant Program. The consensus of the Board was to contribute $500,000 as the local match for the Program. 2 ADJOURNMENT At 4:45 p.m., Chairman Acree declared the work session adjourned. Joel C. Acree, Chair Carey 911s S m, Clerk