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11-17-1988 Regular Meeting~- N~ nuun l~ r~~t~•-~~ 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. // 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. // 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. ao~K 14 ~A;::-2~=~ 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. // 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. // 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 1 1 ,~K 14 ,:;~~2~ 1 C 1 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. aaaK 14 fMrr2y~V, 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). // 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. // 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). // 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. // 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. // 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). // 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. D aooK 14 ~„L 2 ~7 1 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. // 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» // 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. I/ At 10200 P. M. Supervisor Ross moved the meeting be adjourned, which passed unanimously (5-0). 1 1 My es Stand sh, C erc enry H. B a by, airman