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04-07-1988 Regular Meeting eoaK 14 ~~~ 65 REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD THE SEVENTH DAY OF APRIL IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED EIG~iTY EIGHT..._,,,,..•,...,•~,; PRESENT: Henry H. Bradby, Chairman Joel C. Bradshaw, Jr., Vice Chairman Steve W. Edwards Thomas L. Ross ABSENT: Richard L. Turner Also attending: H. Woodrow Crook, Jr., County Attorney Myles E. Standish, County Administrator W. Douglas Caskey, Assistant County Administrator/Community Development Kenneth L. Chandler, Assistant to the County Administrator Hilda. W. Harmon, Budget and Finance Coordinator Betty Scott, Assistant Clerk 1 The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. The invocation was delivered by Supervisor Bradshaw. // R. W. Coates, Resident Engineer, Department of Transportation, stated he did not have anything particular to bring before the Board members. Supervisor Bradshaw informed Mr. Coates that the ditches on Route 630 off Route 258 near the Blackwater Hunt Club, need to be cleaned out. Rev. Willis Freeman, representing the Camptown Coalition, stated they feel that their area has been overlooked. Rev. Freeman stated they have street signs for sometime, but they cannot be read, they need to be replaced. Rev. Freeman stated they also need speed limit signs to remind the people to slow down. Rev. Freeman concluded by reading the following list of things that they would like the Board's assistance in .accomplishing: (1) old cars removed from premises which have been pushed aside and left, (2) removal of old houses which are falling down, (3) dumpsters relocated,. they are too close to residences and the odor is bad, as well as the possibility of creating a habitat for rodents, (4) speed control throughout the Camptown community and (5) more police protection due to increased population. Supervisor Bradshaw queried Mr. Coates as to whether the State would replace the street signs, to which Mr. Coates replied, "State signs are for route numbers, not streets". Supervisor. Bradshaw also asked Mr. Coates if speed limit signs could be erected and Mr. Coates replied, "His department is running a survey and he will advise accordingly". Supervisor Edwards asked Mr. Coates if he would review the overall drainage problems for the entire Central Hill area. Mr. Coates stated he would. Chairman Bradby informed Mr. Coates that the ditch at Tyler's Beach Boat Harbor needed to be looked at because he feels more depth is needed. Mr. Coates stated he would have an engineer study it. Phyllis Hloxom, Rushmere Shores resident, thanked Mr. Coates for correcting the problem on Route 676. // aoaa 14 Pace. 66 The Chairman called for a public hearing on "An Ordinance To Impose and Levy License Taxes for Businesses, Trades, Professions, Occupations and Callings". Madeline Folks, President of the Rushmere Shores Civic League, stated she had requested the proposed ordinance and felt it is needed to help prevent increasing personal property and real estate taxes for County residents. She also stated the County is growing by leaps and bounds and more businesses are expecteu and now is the time to pass the ordinance rather than waiting until the businesses are established. Mrs. Folks stated the County cannot do any long or short range planning until it has some idea the funds that will be generated from taxes: Mrs. Folks feels it is a fair tax and everyone should pay accordingly. Phyllis Bloxom, Rushmere Shores resident, stated adjoining jurisdictions impose business license taxes and feels it will be in the best interest of all and fair for everyone to adopt the proposed ordinance. County Attorney Crook stated he would like to make some comments regarding the proposed ordinance. Page 7, Section 23. Fortune tellers. (a) The license tax on each fortune teller shall be two hundred dollars ($200.00) per day - correct to read limited to a thousand dollars ($1,000.00) a year, or less if the Board so desires. Page 7, Section 24. Massage parlors. Recommended the Board delete the entire section. County Attorney Crook informed the Board members he had completed the comparison study with other jurisdictions which had adopted a similar ordinance and reported the following funds received as a result of the ordinance: Amherst County $200,000, Warren County $200,000, Gloucester County $400,000, Southampton County $78,000, Surry County $44,000, City of Suffolk $1.2 million, James City County $1.2 million and Town of Smithfield $128,000. Mr. Crook continued stating all cities have this or a similar ordinance and at the present time 29 counties have adopted such an ordinance. Mr. Crook further requested the Municipal League says the State adds about one county per year adopting such and ordinance. Grace Reen, Newport District resident, asked Mr. Crook if the ordinance includes farmers and what is meant by calling (ministers), to which he replied, °'The ordinance does not include farmers and does not include ministers". Mr. Crook stated calling was just a general term, and does not refer to any particular type of business. Supervisor Ross expressed concern regarding the section on vending machines being exempt. Following discussion, Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board table action on the proposed "Ordinance To Impose and Levy License Taxes for Businesses, Trades, Professions, Occupations and Callings" until the April 21, 1988 Board meeting in order for County Attorney Crook to further study and revise the ordinance. The motion carried unanimously 14-0). The Chairman called for a public hearing on the following rezoning applications: 1. The application of Lenious W. White and Windsor Associates, owners, to amend conditional residential zoning on 5.615 acres of land located on the west side of Route 258, between Routes 606 and 460, in Windsor Magisterial District. The purpose of the application is to increase the 1 1 maximum number of housing units allowed from 48 units to 64 units consisting of a maximum of 16 one bedroom units and a maximum of 8 two bedroom units. eoo~ 14 PacE 67 John Johnson, Beacon Construction representative appeared on behalf of the property owners, and stated at the last Board meeting he was asked to proffer his conditions in writing to the County Administrator which he had done and no other changes have been made since the last Board meeting. Following are the proffered conditions: (1) A maximum of 64 housing units to be constructed on the site, (2) adequate site lighting for the security and convenience of residents of the property and. (3) on-site recreation shall be provided for residents. Supervisor Edwards asked Mr. Johnson if the drainage was in accordance with .the original plan, to which Mr. Johnson replied, "It is in accordance with one of the three that was presented to the Planning Commission because at the time we were not sure what .the State would recommend". Supervisor Edwards also asked if the project was under Section 8 Housing, to which Mr. Johnson replied, "It is administered by FHA, it is not truly low income housing, ranges from $15,000-;18,000". Shirley Braswell, resident across the road, appeared in opposition expressing concern regarding traffic, tires squalling, speed limit zone in the area is 55, not enough trash dun-psters, sewer systems and local job availability. She asked the Board to deny the request. On motion of Supervisor Edwards, the Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the application of Lenious W. White and Windsor Associates, owners, to amend the conditional residential zoning on 5.615 acres of land located on the west side of Route 258, between Routes 6.06 and 460,: in Windsor Magisterial District. 2. The application of Henry E. Layden for a change in zoning classification from A-1, Agricultural. Limited, to Conditional R-A, Conditional Rural Residential, 26 acres of land located on the west side of Route 677, between Routes 626 and 678., in Hardy Magisterial District. The purpose of the application is for no more than 13 rural residential lots. Ann Simpson Jones, attorney representing the applicant, asked the Board to table action on the application until the April 21st Board meeting. Supervisor Ross moved the Board comply with Mrs. Jones' request and table .action on the application of Henry E. Layden for a change in zoning classification from A-I, Agricultural. Limited, to Conditional R-A, Conditional Rural Residential, 26 acres of land located on the west side of Route 677, between Routes 626 and 678, in Hardy Magisterial District. The motion passed by unanimous (4-0) vote of the Board. 3. The application of Shirley Duck, owner, and Frank D. Gentry, prospective owner, for a change in zoning classification from A-1, Agricultural Limited, to Conditional R-MH-A, Conditional Rural Mobile Home District, 2.975 acres of land located on the west side of Route 612, between Routes 633 and 609, in Windsor Magisterial District. The purpose of the application is for the permanent location of one mobile home. Judy Whitley, realtor representing the applicants, appeared and stated Ms. Duck would like to put a mobile home on the site. Mrs. Whitley continued stating there are eight other mobile homes in the neighborhood and she feels it would not be out of place in the area. No one appeared in opposition. The Planning Commission recommended approval, the Chairman. eooK 14.PA~~~ 68 . Supervisor Bradshaw moved the .Board approve the application of Shirley Duck, owner, and Frank D. Gentry, prospective owner, fora change in zoning classification from A-1, Agricultural Limited, to Conditional R-HM-A, Conditional Mobile District, 1.975 acres of land located on the west side of Route 612, between Routes 633 and 609, in Windsor Magisterial District. The vote in favor was unanimous (4-0). 4. The application of Joe C. and Rose B. Warren and Virginia Timber Company, Inc., owners, for a change in zoning classification from A-1, Agricultural Limited, to Conditional R-A, Conditional Rural Residential, approximately 215 acres of land located on the west side of Route 625, between Routes 682 and 681, in Hardy Magisterial District. The purpose of the application is for no more than 21 rural residential lots. Wayne Melchor, representing the Warrens and Virginia Timber Company, Inc., distributed the master plan and county road map regarding the proposed application. Mr. Melchor stated the property is about 7 miles from Smithfield. There are 19 proposed sites and Mr. Coates of the Department of Transportation does not feel there will be a traffic problem, stated Mr. Melchor. Mr. Melchor continued stating the lots will range .from 20 to 1 1/2 acres in size. The average acre per lot is ten and one house will be erected per lot, said Mr. Melchor. The value of the homes will range from around $90,000 to $200,000, stated Mr. Melchor. Mr. Melchor stated road ownership and maintenance conditions will be specified in the deed. Mr. Melchor further stated there are two one acre lots owned by the Warrens and they will be included within the boundary but the Warrens will control and sell them. No one appeared in opposition. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval, stated Chairman Bradby. Supervisor Bradshaw expressed concern that the proposed zoning could be considered farmette subdivisions and the land would still continue under land use taxation. County Attorney Crook replied that whether the property qualifies for land use taxation depends on the use and not whether it is subdivided. Supervisor Edwards stated he does not feel it should be rezoned in the proposed location. Supervisor Edwards moved the Board reject the Planning Commission's re^ommendation and deny the applicatio-~ of Joe C, and Rose B. Warren and Virginia Timber Company, Inc., owners, for a change in zoning classification 'from A-1, Agricultural Limited, to Conditional R-A, Conditional Rural Residential, approximately 215 acres of land located on the west side of Route 625, between Routes 682 and 681, in Hardy Magisterial District. There was a tie vote (2-2) with Supervisors Edwards and Bradby voting aye and Supervisors Bradshaw and Ross voting nay. County Attorney Croak stated Supervisor Turner should be given the opportunity to cast his vote at the April 21st meeting. Therefore, no further action was taken. 5. The application of William S. Davis, et al, owners, and KES Developers, Inc. prospective owners, for a change in zoning classification from A-1, Agricultural Limited, to Conditional R-A, Conditional Rural Residential, approximately 25 acres of land located on the west side of Route 630, between the Blackwater River and Route 630, in Windsor Magisterial District. The purpose of the application is for no more than 20 rural residential lots. eoo~ ~ 14 Pa~F 69 1 A. L. Jones, attorney representing the applicants, stated he was present to request the land under consideration be rezoned as announced in the notice. Mr. Jones continued stating it was necessary to sell a portion of .the land in order to pay their mother's medical bills. Mr. Jones further stated there is a 50' easement proposed by Mack Davis, one. of the owners and the rezoned 25 acres will contain 20 lots of 40,_000 square feet each. Mr. Jones stated. the Planning Commission recommended approval. Mr. Jones continued .stating the KES organization has been in business several years an3 primarily has built homes, but this will give them the opportunity to broaden their capability. Mr. Jones stated there has been very little comment from the area residents and asked the Board's favorable consideration. No one appeared in opposition. Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board approve the application of William S. Davis., et al, owners, and RES Developers, Inc., prospective owners, for a change in coning classification from A-1, Agricultural Limited, to Conditional R-A, Conditional Rural Residential, approximately 25 acres of land located on the west side of Route 630, between the Blackwater River and Route 630 in Windsor Magisterial District: The motion carried (3-1) with Supervisors Bradby, Bradshaw. and .Ross voting aye and Supervisor Edwards voting nay. 6. The application of Marvin M., George R. and Emma H. Pulley for a change in zoning classification from A-1, Agricultural Limited, to Conditional R-A, Conditional Rural Residential, approximately 25 acres of land located on the north side of Route 649, between Routes 646 and 637, in Hardy Magisterial District. The purpose of the application is for no more than 8 rural residential lots.. Marvin M. Pulley appeared representing the applicants and stated the lots would range from 2 1/2 to 3 acres in size and the frontage would be 200 feet or better. Mr. Pulley continued stating there is already seven people committed to purchase the lots, who are presently county residents, and this would not be bringing in additional outsiders. No one appeared in opposition. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval, stated the Chairman. The motion passed (3-1°) with Supervisors Bradshaw, Bradby and Ross voting aye and Supervisors Edwards voting nay. 6. The application of Georgia S. Ring Williams for a change in zoning classification from A-1, Agricultural Limited, to M-1, Industrial Limited, approximately 3.5 acres of land and to B-1, Business General, approximately 2.5 acres of land, located on the north side of Route 616, between the Blackwater River .and Route 58, in Windsor Magisterial District. The purpose of the application is for uses allowed in Industrial Limited and Business General zones. John Williams, representing the applicant, stated there will be some farming on the land, but there is no crop allotment and the land has been used for a horse pasture. Mr. Williams continued stating the property is located near the motel, adjoins the airport and the uses overlap. Mr. Williams stated Mrs. King owns two residential houses across the road which she rents and is part of her income and she is interested in providing some office and warehouse space eoo~ 1~ PACE •?O to rent. Mr. Williams asked the Board's favorable consideration. No one appeared in opposition. The Planning Commission voted to recommend denial, stated the Chairman. On motion of Supervisor Bradshaw, the Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve the application of Georgia S. Ring Williams for a change in zq,Hing classification from A-1, Agricultural Limited, to M-1, Industrial Limited, approximately 3.5 acres of land and to B-1, Business General, approximately 2.5 acres of land, located on the north side of Route 616, between the Blackwater River and Route 58, in Windsor Magisterial District. // At 3:35 P.M. Supervisor Ross moved the Board have a ten minute recess, which passed unanimously (4-0). The Board reconvened at 3:47 P.M. // Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following conditional use permit application: The application of Virginia S. Fedonchuck, owner, and Benns Church Properties, prospective owners, for a conditional use permit to operate borrow pits containing 33.51 total acres of land located on the west side of Routes 10 and 32, in Newport Magisterial District. Ann Simpson Jones, attorney' representing the applicants, stated that Benns Church Properties is a Virginia Corporation controlled by two principals, Richard L. Turner and Henry Morgan. Mrs. Jones also stated Mr. Morgan was present to answer any technical questions the Board members may have. Mrs. Jones stated the applicants are seeking a conditional use permit that would allow Benns Church Properties to operate an open pit common fi111sand mining operation. There is approximately 138.5 acres covered by the permit with approximately 33.51 acres to be mined. The excavation plan denotes the first lake, containing approximately eight acres, will be developed over a period of five years, at which time it will be completed. The project will be developed in phases, approximately fifteen acres to be disturbed during the first twelve months. Excavation operation is expected to continue for three to five years, the ultimate use being lakes for irrigation of farm land. The site is located near the Benns Church intersection of Routes 10 and 32 and is bordered by the Spady sand pit to the north, which is owned. by Benns Church Properties; the Jordan Farm to the east, the Jackson property to the west, which is owned by Benns Church Properties and the Crumpler Farm to the south, which is owned by Benns Church Properties. Mrs. Jones stated the same routes of ingress and egress that are presently used by the Rirk Pit will also serve the proposed operation. Mrs. Jones further commented that there would be a buffer of pine trees. Mrs. Jones stated the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval for the original borrow pit application, the Board denied the application and a suit was instituted against the County; however, the suit was dropped prior to the Planning Commission considering the application. George Braswell, Newport resident, appeared in favor of the application and stated he lives on a borrow pit and it is beautiful. Edwin Turner, Newport resident, appeared in favor and stated the lakes have helped to save his crops for several years because of the opportunity to have an irrigation system. aoo~ 1~ p~cF 71 1 Martin Jones, .appearing on behalf of the Holloway Estate, spoke in opposition and suggested a moratorium on borrow pits until the operators. of the current ones have proven they will do. Mr. Jones stated, "The continual rape of the land bothers me". Mr. Jones asked the Board to deny the application. Robert P. Taylor, Jr., adjoining. property owner, stated Mr. Jones covered what he had to say. Mr. Taylor said there were a number of letters in opposition and there were others opposed that did not wish to speak. Mr. Taylor also asked the Board to deny the application. Howard Gwaltney, Jr., County resident, appeared in opposition and asked the Board to vote no to any additional borrow pits at this time and stated he had four important reasons to vote .against borrow pits; namely: (1) no pits have ever been reclaimed, (2) permits in existence would be allowed to continue for a decade, (3) pits have contributed nothing to the County in its interest and (4) the pits in the County have a track record that no one is pleased with. He knows there has been a law suit filed against Isle of Wight Materials because he has filed it. Regulations have not been carried out. The pits have never held water nor will ever hold water. A natural stream has been permanently destroyed. Mr. Gwaltney again asked the Board not to allow any additional borrow pits at this time. Grace Keen,. Newport resident, stated she was not speaking so much in opposition, but felt the Benns Church Historic Zone should be taken into consideration and preserved. 1 Supervisor Edwards referred to sections of the Zoning Ordinance (10-11-43, 10-11.5, etc.) all of which required the County Administrator to enforce the ordinance and stated he feels it puts a County staff member in awkward position. Supervisor Bradshaw asked Mrs. Jones what the slope would be, to which Mrs. Jones replied, "3:1 all the way to the bottom". Supervisor Ross informed the Board members he had asked County Administrator Standish to compile a list of borrow pits in the County and the present status of each. Supervisor Ross stated he feels the length of time is the reason that most of them have not been completed. Supervisor Ross stated that a portion of .the proposed application is swamp land and would be a good use as a borrow pit. Supervisor Edwards moved the Board deny the conditional use permit application of Virginia S. Fedonchuck, owner, and Berms Church Properties, prospective owners, for a conditional use permit to operate borrow pits containing 33.51 total acres of land located on the west side of Routes 10 and 32 in Newport Magisterial District. The motion carried (2-1-1) with Supervisors Bradby and Edwards voting aye, Supervisor Ross voting nay and Supervisor Bradshaw abstaining. .1 Ann Simpson Jones stated she would like for each member of the Board to either vote in favor or against. County Attorney Crook stated, "Any Board member can abstain if he likes so choses. No member can be required to vote for or against a motion". Supervisor Edwards moved the Board direct County Administrator Standish and County Attorney Crook work together relative to amending the. County Code regarding borrow pits and hold an administrative public hearing prior to the Board's consideration. The vote in favor was unanimous (4-0). County Attorney Crook stated the proposed amended ordinance would have to go before the Planning Commission as it is part of the zoning ordinance. eoo~ 14.EACE /~~ Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following special permit applications: 1. The application of Wrenn°s Mill Partnership for a special permit to locate a mobile home to be used as a real estate sales of€ice, at Wrenn°s Mill Estates Subdivision located on Route 10, in Hardy Magisterial District. W. R. Stephenson, realtor representing Wrenn°s Mill Partnership, asked the Board's favorable consideration. On motion of Supervisor Edwards, unanimously (4-0) to approve the applicati~ Partnership for a special permit to locate be used as a real estate sales office, Estates Subdivision located on Route Magisterial District. the Board voted ~n of Wrenn's Mill a mobile home to at Wrenn's Mill 10, in Hardy 2. The application of Ashby Land Trust for a special permit to locate a mobile home to be used as a real estate sales office at Ashby Subdivision for a maximum of 48 months, located on the west side of Route 17, in Newport Magisterial, District. A. L. Jones, attorney representing the applicant, appeared and asked the Board's favorable consideration. Supervisor Ross moved the Board approve the application of Ashby Land Trust for a special. permit to locate a mobile home to be Wised as a real estate sales office at Ashby Subdivision for a maximum of 48 months, located on the west side of Route 17, in Newport Magisterial District. The motion passed by unanimous (4-0) vote of the Board. // Assistant County Administrator/Community Development Director, W. Douglas Caskey, presented the following conditional use permit application for the Board's consideration: The application of Raymond L. Hines for a conditional use permit to locate a mobile home for twenty four months while building a residence on 1.75 acres of land located on Route 641, in Windsor Magisterial District. No one appeared in favor or in opposition. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval, stated Mr. Caskey. On motion of Supervisor Edwards, the Board voted unanimously (4-0) to approve. the application of 'Raymond L. Hines for a conditional use permit to locate a mobile home for twenty four months while building a residence on 1.75 acres of land located on Route 641, in Windsor Magisterial District. // On motion of Supervisor Bradshaw, the Board voted unanimously (4-0) to direct County Attorney Crook to prepare a proposed ordinance deleting the farmette or large lots section in the subdivision ordinance. // County Attorney Crook informed the Board members that the School Board has delivered their 1988-89 budget and the State Code requires the budget be approved by May 1st. Mr. Crook continued stating a public hearing has to be advertised prior to adoption and then wait seven days for Board consideration. Mr. Crook recommended the Board direct 1 t. Boos 14 PSG- ?3 him to publish the advertisement in The Times on April I3 for the public hearing on April 21st at 7:00 P.M. and that the Board have a special meeting on April 28th at 7:00 P.M. for adoption of the School Board budget. 1 Supervisor Edwards moved the Board concur with County Attorney Crook's recommendation. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). // County Administrator Standish informed the Board the County has received an application for a proposed Courthouse Agricultural and Forestal District and introduced A. Dwight Doggett, Jr. who gave a brief presentation relative to the proposed district. Mr. Doggett stated he was representing the 85 landowners who were requesting that 15.,000 acres be included in the Courthouse Agricultural and Forest District and asked the Board's favorable consideration. .County Administrator Standish recommended the Board accept the application and forward it to the County Attorney for review and then on to the Planning Commission and Advisory Committee for review and action. Supervisor Ross moved the Board accept the Courthouse Agricultural. and Forestal District application to be processed through the proper channels as recommended by County Administrator Standish. The motion passed by unanimous (4-0) vote of the Board. On motion of Supervisor Ross, the Board voted unanimously (4-0) to adopt the following resolution requesting the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Transportation to accept $100,000.00 (revenue sharing monies) to be used to bring certain streets into the State systems RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COMMISSIONER OF THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCEPT $100,000.00 (REVENUE SHARING MONIES) TO BE USED AS FOLLOWS BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight County that the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Transportation be, and he is hereby, requested to match $100,000..00 of Revenue Sharing monies to bring certain streets into the State system provided these streets meet the requirements of Section 33.1-72.1, or to make improvements to roads in the system. If these funds are not utilized by June 30, 1989, then the County, by Resolution, will designate the remaining funds to a Secondary project in the Six.. Year Plan. County Administrator Standish introduced Joe Menendez, representative with Contel Company, who gave a film presentation relative to the Enhanced 911 program. Following discussion and on motion of Supervisor Ross, the Board voted unanimously (4-0) to consider the concept of implementing the Enchanced 911 program in the County and directed County Administrator Standish to inform the Town Manager of Smithfield and Town Administrator of Windsor and ask them to place the matter before their respective Councils and recommend their favorable consideration. Supervisor Edwards moved the Board direct County Attorney Crook to prepare an amendment to the subdivision ordinance deleting the sections relative to dumpster sites being located in subdivisions. The vote in favor was unanimous (4-0). County Attorney Crook stated he would 800 14 ~PA~F., 74 prepare the proposed ordinance and provide the Elanninq Commission with a copy for their consideration. County Administrator Standish informed the Board members that the County has been awarded a grant to update the Comprehensive Plan and stated Governor Baliles would make the formal announcement Saturdays County Administrator S*_andish stated he had two items for consideration during executive §ession to be held later during the meeting, // Supervisor Edwards asked County Administrator Standish to have the dumpsters at Windsor High School moved a little further back, to which Mr. Standish replied, "He would", Supervisor Edwards also asked County Administrator Standish to provide a status report on the progress of the concept of eliminating toll calls within the County which is one of the County's legislative proposals for the 1988 General Assembly. County Administrator Standish stated he would have the report for the April 21st meeting. // Sheriff C. W. Phelps gave the following activity report for his department for the month of March: 2,732 manhours, 35,942 mileage, 1,196 papers served, 240 responses to calls, 27 reported crimes, 5~2 arrests (42 misdemeanors, 10 felonies), 678 clearance rate, 33 prisoner transports, 3 mental commitments and 99 traffic summons issued (61 no County tags). // Supervisor Edwards informed the Board he had talked with the Town Administrator of Windsor and they would like for two Board members and two Council members to be added to work with County Administrator Standish and Town Administrator McLawhon relative to the sewage system in the Town of Windsor. Chairman Bradby appointed himself and Supervisor Edwards to serve in this capacity. // On motion of Supervisor Ross, the Board voted unanimously (4-0) to direct County Administrator Standish to invite Mrs. Madeline Folks, President of the Rushmere Civic League, to attend the School Board Budget public hearing and present her comments. // Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board direct County Administrator Standish to investigate the procedure used in erecting the sign near the airport area in asle of Wight County by the City of Franklin to determine whether proper permits were obtained. The vote in favor was unanimous (4-0). // Supervisor Edwards expressed concern regarding taxing billboards within the County. No action was taken at this time. // Supervisor Edwards moved the Board appoint him to serve as a member of the Task Force from the Newport Magisterial relative to studying foster home care in the County. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). D BOOK ~ 4 FACE ~ ~ // On motion of Supervisor Edwards, the Board voted unanimously to approve the General Fund Bill Register, in the amount of $259,050.63. 1 // County Attorney Crook recommended March 3, 1988 minutes of the Board of Supervisor Ross moved the Board concur Crook's recommendation and approve the of Supervisors minutes. The motion (4-0) . // the Board approve the Supervisors meeting. with County Attorney March 3, 1988 Board carried unanimously Supervisor Edwards moved t'~e Board go into executive session to discuss with legal counsel and staff members intergovernmental negotiations. The vote in favor was unanimous (4-0). The Board went into executive session at 5:40 P.M. and returned to open session at 6:10 P.M. // County Attorney Crook stated the Board needs to adopt a motion to direct him to prepare a resolution relative to the sale of surplus landfill equipment. Supervisor Ross moved the Board direct County Attorney Crook to prepare said resolution. The motion passed by unanimous (4-0) vote of the Board. // 1 At 6:11 P.M. Supervisor Ross moved the meeting be adjourned, which passed unanimously (4-0). Henry H.'Bradby, Chairman 1