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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED
EIGHTY EIGHT
PRESENT: Henry H. Bradby, Chairman
Joel C. Bradshaw, Jr., Vice Chairman
Steve W. Edwards
Thomas L. Ross
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
Judy A. Bec~land, Economic Development
'. coordinator
Betty Scott, Assistant Clerk
Chairman .Bradby called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
The invocation was delivered by Supervisor Turner.
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Martha Moore, Newport District resident and president of the
Booker T. Estates Civic League, asked the Board to please review
the County policy regarding the moratorium on street lights and
dive serious consideration to "the installation of street lights
in their community due: to increasing crime.
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W. Douglas Caskey,. Assistant County Administrator/Community
Development, presented the following conditional use permit
applications fox the Board's consideration:
1. The application of J. Rowell Seward for a conditional
use permit to locate a mobile home for J. Rowell Seward
and his wife for occupancy during their lifetime, on one
hundred ten (lld) acres of ..land located on the east
side of Route 258, between Route 644 and Route 637, in
Newport Magisterial District.
Mrs. J. Rowell Seward appeared. The Planning Commission
voted unanimously;. to recommend approval, stated Mr. Caskey.
On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to approve the applidation of J. Rowell Seward. for a
conditional use permit to locate a mobile home for Mr. and Mrs.
J. Rowell Seward, for` occupancy during. their lifetime., on one
hundred ten acres of land located on the east side of'Route 258,
between Routes 644 and 637, in Newport Magisterial District.
2. The ,application of the Wiley Williams, Jr. Estate for a
conditional use permit to locate .mobile home for
Lynette Robinson, granddaughter, an 2.`082 acres of land
located on the. north side of Route 660, between Routes
10, 32 and 620, in Newport Magisterial District..
Lynette Robinson appeared. No one appeared in opposition.
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval,
said Mr, Caskey.
Supervisor Turner moved the Board approve the application of
Wiley Williams, Jr. Estate for a conditional use permit to locate
a mobile home for Lynette Robinson, granddaughter, on 2-.082 acres
of land located on the north side of Route 660, between Routes
10, 32, and 620, in Newport Magisterial District, with the
condition the mobile home be occupied only by Lynette Robinson
and her immediate family. The vote in favor was unanimous (5-0).
3. The application of Joseph L. Finch for a conditional use
permit to locate a mobile home for thirty six months
while building a residence on five acres of land located
on the south side of Route 600, between Routes 602, 10
and 32, in Newport Magisterial District.
No .one appeared in favor or in opposition. The Planning
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval, said Mr.
Caskey.
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Supervisor Ross moved the Board approve the application of
Joseph L. Finch for a conditional use permit to locate a mobile
home for thirty six months while building a residence on five
acres of land located on the south side of Route 600, between
Routes 602, 10 and 32, in Newport Magisterial District. The
motion passed by unanimous (5-0) vote of the Board.
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County Attorney Crook informed the Board members he had
prepared a proposed resolution, as requested at the last Board
meeting, to adopt a preliminary schedule and set a public
hearing to consider water rates and fees for the County.
On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to adopt the resolution to adopt the preliminary schedule
and set a public hearing to consider water rates and fees for the
County.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle
of Wight has created a Utilities Department and approved
construction specifications and standards for water works
and sanitary sewage facilities under the administration of
the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight County pursuant to
Section 15.1-292 of the Code of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight
County, Virginia, needs to adopt regulations to exercise
said powers by fixing rates or charges for sewage or water
service pursuant to Section 15.1-292.2 of the Code of
Virginia.
IN CONSIDERATION WHEREOF, it is hereby resolved by the
Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, as
follows:
(1) That the following schedule of water rates and
fees are hereby adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Isle
of Wight County as the preliminary schedule to fix and
classify such rates, fees and charges:
WATER RATES AND FEES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
COUNTY OF ISLE OF WIGHT, VIRGINIA
Connection fee (5/8" meter) $800.00
Water rate (per 1,000 gallons) 1/25
Minimum monthly bill 12.00
New account fee 10.00
Transfer fee 10.00
Deposit 35.00
Meter services charge (per month) 3.25
Turn on/off (delinquent account) 15.00
Bad checl: charge 25.00
Late payment charge .(per month) 1 1/2$
* 7,000 gallons at $1.25 $8.75
Service charge 3.25
TOTAL $12.00
(2) That notice of a public hearing,~setting forth the
proposed schedule of rates, fees and .charges shall be
published in a local newspaper, twice, which publication
shall be at least six days apart, for a public hearing to be
held February 16, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. at which time the Board
of Supervisors will consider adoption of an ordinance to
establish the water rates and fees for the County of Isle of
Wight, Department of Public Utilities.
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County Administrator Standish informed the Board members
that correspondence had been received from the Virginia
Department of Transportation's Resident Engineer, relative to
traffic- improvements on Route 644 and Route 10. County
Administrator Standish continued noting the following
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recommendations which Mr. Richard W. Coates,Resident Engineer,
made for improvements: .
1. The results of our investigation show the need for
installation of a traffic signal at this intersection.
We, therefore, recommend installation of a traffic
signal at this intersection and it will be placed on our
priority list for intersections signalization.
2. We recommend that speed zone on Route 644 be reduced to
a 40MPH speed limit from the intersection with Route 10
to a point 500' south of the Smithfield High School
zone.
3. We do not recommend a reduction of the existing 55MPH
speed zone. on Route 10 at this time; however, should
adjacent roadway development of prevailing traffic
conditions change to warrant a reduction in speed, we
would be happy to conduct further studies in order to
determine a new reduced speed zone .posting. We will
also continue to monitor this section of roadway for
changing traffic conditions.
4. We also recommend the installation of a right-turn lane
at the intersection of Routes 10 and 644 on the Route
644 northbound approach. This right-turn lane will
enhance the operations of this intersection after
signalization.
On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to direct County Administrator Standish to work with the
Virginia Department of Transportation relative to the proposed
traffic improvements at the intersecti+~~~of Routes 10 and 644.
County Administrator Standish informed the Board members he
had received correspondence from R. H. Dennis, President of the
Pons Hunt Club, relative to the .abandonment of a portion of State
Route 646. Mr. Standish continued stating R. W. Coates, Resident
En~c~ineer, Department of Transportatidn, ..indicated that State
maintenance has already ceased on that small portion of Route
646,_ approximately .015 mile in length, and stated if the Board
agrees with abandoning that portion of Route 646, the appropriate
procedure could be initiated.
County Attorney Crook stated that a public notice should be
made to be displayed in the appropriate locations prior to the
abandonment.
County Administrator Standish informed the Board members
that correspondence had been received from Greene County
requesting the Board's support of change in State legislation to
distribute State lottery fund revenues to localities in Virginia
to assist local governments in meeting its increasing financial
burden due to State and Federal mandated programs.
Supervisor Edwards stated he feels the State may have .plans
for a better use of the money, such as for schools,. as
consideration of funds will be returned according to population.
Supervisor Edwards continued stating that Delegate V. Thomas
Forehand, Jr. plans legislation which will benefit Isle of Wight
County.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board direct County
Administrator Standish to prepare a proposed resolution
requesting the General Assembly to adopt legislation for the
distribution of funds to localities from the State Lottery Fund
to assist local governments in meeting their increasing financial
burdens due to State and Federal mandated programs. The motion
passed by unanimous (5-O) vote of the Board.
On motion of Chairman Bradby, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to direct County Administrator Standish to execute a
contract with Frank Spady,. architect, for the design of the
Rushmere Volunteer Fire Department building.
County Administrator Standish informed the Board members
that during the workshop he attended at the Virginia Association
of Counties conference, he learned that Section 58.1-3220 of the
State Code, which allows Counties to adopt ordinances was amended
to allow counties to adopt an ordinance to excuse tax increases
resulting from rehabilitation of buildings.
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Following discussion, Supervisor Turner moved the Board
direct County Administrator Standish and County Attorney Crook to
prepare a proposed ordinance relative to rehabilitation tax
exemptions-for the Board's consideration. The vote in favor was
unanimous (5-0).
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On motion of Superviscr Turner, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to adopt a resolution requesting that the Route 17 Bridge
over Chuckatuck Creek be named in honor of Sidney Bertram
Hazelwood, Sr.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE ROUTE 17 BRIDGE OVER
CHUCKATUCK CREEK BE NAMED IN HONOR OF SIDNEY BERTRAM
HAZELWOOD, SR.
WHEREAS, Section 33.1-250 of the State Code grants the
State Highway Board the authority to name bridges; and
WHEREAS, the new Route 17 .bridge over Chuckatuck Creek
between Isle of Wight County and the City of Suffolk has not
yet been named; and
WHEREAS, Sidney Bertram Hazelwood, Sr. was a life ..long
resident of the Chuckatuck Creek area and was well known
among the citizens of Isle of Wight County and other
residents of the. Chuckatuck Creek area; and
WHEREAS, it is most fitting and very appropriate to
honor the memory of Sidney Bertram Hazelwood, Sr. by naming
the bridge in his memory.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Isle of Wight County that it requests the
Virginia Highway Board to formally consider naming the Route
17 bridge over Chuckatuck Creek as the Sidney Bertram
Hazelwood, Sr. Bridge.
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Supervisor Turner moved the Board direct County
Administrator Standish and staff to review the policy relative to
street lights and see what can be done to install street lights
where conditions are hazardous, as well as give consideration to
what Virginia Power and Community Electric can do to help, The
vote in favor was unanimous (5-0).
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On motion of Supervisor Bradshaw, the Board voted
unanimously (5-0) to accept and authorize the Chairman to sign
the deed for conveyance to the County bx the Isle of Wight Rescue
the property located in Carrsville, which was the original Isle
of Wight RescLa Squad location.
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Supervisor Edwards moved the October 6, 1988 and. the October
20, 1988 minutes, as corrected, be approved. The motion passed
by unanimous (5-O) vote of the Board.
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Supervisor Edwards moved the Board go into executive session
to discuss with legal counsel and staff land acquisition and
public use, intergovernmental negotiations and contractual
negotiations. The vote in favor was unanimous (5-0).
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Upon returning to open session, Judy A. Begland, Economic
Development Coordinator, gave the Board a presentation relative
to an opportunity for economic development in the Count. Mrs.
Begland suggested the Board give consideration to building a
horse race track in the County and she would like the Board to
give her authorization to proceed to determine the feasibility of
examining the availability of horse racing in the County, provide
publicity to the communities, seek site locations, seek potential
investors, and initiate a petition to the State for a race track
in Isle of Wight County.
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Following discussion, County Attorney Crook informed the
Board members an appropriate petition to conduct a referendum
regarding a horse rack track in Isle of Wight County would have
to be presented to the Circuit Court to initiate the proceedings.
On motion of Supervisor Bradshaw, the Board voted
unanimously (5-0) to authorize County Attorney Crook to prepare
an appropriate petition to conduct a referendum regarding a horse
race track in Isle of Wight County.
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Supervisor Edwards informed the Board members that effective
December 1, 1988 his wife would become an Assistant Attorney
General with a regional office in Norfolk, Virginia»
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Supervisor Turner informed the Board members that a proposal
from Dr. Lloyd C. March, Jr. would be received for the next Board
meeting relative to Boykin's Tavern.
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At 10200 P. M. Supervisor Ross moved the meeting be
adjourned, which passed unanimously (5-0).
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