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01-05-1989 Regular Meetinge~c~K 1~ -:~~:~?~? REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD THE FIFTH DAY OF JANUARY IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE 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 Sheriff C. W. Phelps William McKay, Planner David J. Murphy, Public Utilities Director Gerald H. Gwaltney, Commissioner of Revenue Betty Scott, Assistant Clerk Chairman Bradby called the meeting to order at 2:03 P.M. and delivered the invocation. // Chairman Bradby turned the meeting over to County Administrator Standish who called for nominations for Chairman. Supervisor Bradshaw nominated Supervisor Bradby for Chairman. County Administrator Standish closed nominations for Chairman. Supervisor Bradby was elected as the 1989 Board of Supervisors Chairman by unanimous (5-0) vote of the Board. County Administrator Standish called for nominations for Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. .Supervisor Turner nominated Supervisor Bradshaw. Supervisor Bradshaw was elected as Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors f°or the year 1989 by unanimous (5-0) vote the Berard. County Administrator Standish turned the meeting over to Chairman Bradby. // Supervisor Bradshaw informed R. W. Coates, Resident Engineer, Virginia Department of Transportation, that Marvin M. Pulley, Jr. and George ]E2. Pulley, residents on Route 647, would like to have the ditches cleaned out along their property. Supervisor Edwards informed Mr. Coates that residents on Route 692, near the school bus garage, would like to have a traffic study conducted to determine the feasibility of lowering the speed limit and/or locating a speed reduction sign at the sharp curve. Mr. Coates stated he would have the traffic engineer perform the study and advise County Administrator Standish accordingly. Chairman Bradby informed Mr. Coates that the residents along Route 646 are still working on securing right-of-ways and they would advise him (Mr. Coates) as soon as all signatures had been obtained. Rev. C. J. Howell, Pastor of Sandy Mount Baptist Church, again asked the Board to ask the Department of Transportation for reconsideration of their decision not to lower the speed limit in the vicinity of the Sandy Mount Baptist Church. Mr. Coates stated a reply had been ,sent to County. Administrator Standish relative to the traffic engineer's study; however, if the Board wished they could write again requesting reconsideration. On motion of Chairman Bradby, unanimously passed, the Board directed County Administrator Standish ~to request an additional study and reconsideration relative to the Virginia Department of Transportation's speed study. C // esaK 14.a::~~2~3 ~l fl The Chairman Called for a .public hearing ob the proposed abandonment of Route 646 at Pons Hunt Club. James Slade,. resident on Route 646, appeared in opposition to the :abandonment of Route 646 because it would close off access to his property. James Slade, Jr., resident on .Route 646, appeared in opposition to the abandonment of Route 646 because it is the only way he can get to his land. William J. Holleman, nearby property owner,. appeared in opposition stating that Pons Hunt Club has put a steel cable across the road preventing him and others from getting to their properties. Mr. Holleman continued stating that the Pons Hunt Club purchased two acres of land from Mrs. Slade to have as a Hunt Club area and the Club consists of .only three. County residents with others being from Petersburg, Hopewell, etc. Mr. Holleman stated he had contacted all the landowners and no one is in favor of the `Highway Department or County abandoning the road and asked that some action be taken today to remove the posts and cable put up by the,. Pons Hunt Club so people could travel on the road. Mr. Holleman stated he feels it is unconsiderate for the Pons-Hunt Club to make this request. John Gibbs, adjoining landowner, spoke in opposition, and asked that the cable and stakes be removed. Following discussion, County Attorney Crook stated that the Pons Hunt Club asked to abandoned the road, but they have no right to .put a cable across the road and if other property owners object because they do not have access to their property the road should not be abandoned. County Attorney Crook stated the Board should deny the request. On 'motion of Supervisor Turner,.. the .Board voted unanimously (5-0) to deny the request of Pons Hunt Club to abandon .015 mile on Route 646, and. direct Sheriff Phelps to proceed with action to remove the cable and stakes erected on Route 646 to keep residents from. using the road. Supervisor Edwards moved the Board adopt; the .following "Ordinance To Amend The Zoning Ordinance of Isle of Wight County To Delete References/Referrals To The Public Service Authority". The motion carried (4-lj with Supervisors Turner, Ross,.. Bradshaw and Edwards voting aye ,and-Chairman Bradby voting nay. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF ISLE`OF WIGHT COUNTY TO DELETE REFERENCES/REFERRALS TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITX BE IT AND IT IS .HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors o~ Isle of Wight .County, Virginia that-the following Sections of the Zoning. Ordinance of Isle of Wight County, Virgihia be amended to delete references/referrals therein ~ the Public Service Authority. 1 5D-6-1. Water Supply. Where a municipally owned and operated water supply is to b~ utilized, complete plans and specifications shall be submitted to the-agent of the board of supervisors for approval; where a community type water supply system is proposed, the applicant shall obtain a permit for the construction and operation of such system and shall abide by all recommendations of the county health department and requirements of the County of Isle of Wight. Water main sizes .and materials for this type system shall be specified by the County. Connection and valves may be required as directed by the County for the installation of fire hydrants. This type of system will neat be approved when a municipally owned system is available. All mobile home parks shall provide an approved central public water supply as defined by the state health department in accordance with the requirements and recommendations of the County of Isle of Wight. 5D-6-2. Sewage disposal and type of system. Where a public sewage disposal system is to be utilized, complete plans and specifications shall be submitted to the County of Isle of Wight for approval. If public sewage is not available, a mobile home park may be serviced with a central sewage treatment facility in lieu of septic tanks; provided, eoa~ ~.~ ~~~:~~~ that the location of the proposed central sewage treatment facility is at a point approved by the County where the effluent may be discharged without creating a health menace or propertX damage and constructed according to the plans and specifications, including design criteria, by the County, the state water control board and the county health department; and provided, further, that upon completion of the i~acility, the applicant or applicants may be required to convey, without cost, said facility and its appurtenances, including sufficient land, easements and rights-of-way, to the county, in the event any of the property used for the sewage system is conveyed to the county and the park is abandoned by the owner, the county may re-convey to the original owner or assignee the said propertX, the consideration, if any, to be arrived at equitably, taking into consideration the amount invested by or on behalf of the county. Supervisor Edwards moved the- Board adopt the following "Ordinance To Amend The Subdivision Ordinance Of Isle of .Wight County To Delete References/Referrals To The Public Service Authority". The motion passed (4-1) with Supervisors Ross, Turner, Bradshaw and .Edwards voting aye and Supervisor Bradby voting nay. AN .ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF ISLE OF WIf,HT COUNTY TO DELETE REFERENCES/REFERRALS TO THE PUBLIC,' SERVICE AUTHORITY BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED bX the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight County, Virginia that the following Sections of the Subdivision Ordinance of Isle of Wight County, Virginia be amended to delete references/referrals therein. to the Public Service Authority: _. 4-4-5. Private water and/or sewer. Nothing in this regulation shall prevent the installation of" privately owned water and/or sewage facilities in areas where public water and/or sewage facilities are not available; provided, however, that such installations must meet all the requirements of the state water control board, the state health department and the County of Isle of Wight and any other state or local regulatory agency having authority"over such installation; and provided, further, that upon °' completion of the facility, the applicant or applicants may be requested to convey, without cost, said facility and its appurtenances, including sufficient land, easements and rights-of-way to Isle of Wight County. 4-4-5-4. The developer shall install and maintain dry sewage lines in new subdivisions when the proposed subdivision falls within an area designated to receive sewage service by the board of supervisors within eighteen months from the date of final approval of the subdivision plat. // W. Douglas Casket', Assistant County Administrator/Community Development, presented the following conditional use permit applications for the Board's consideration: 1. The application of Coastal Investors, Inc. to replace the existing manager's office trailer and provide parking and landscaping, at Isle of Wight Mobile Village, located on the west side of Routes 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. Casket'. On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously (5-O) to approve the application of Coastal Investors, Inc. to replace the existing manager's office trailer and provide parking and landscaping, at Isle of Wight Mobile Village, located on the west side of Routes 10 and 32, in Newport Magisterial District. C C 1 eo~K 14 ~„~2~5 1 2. The application of the Mamie Council Estate to locate a mobile home to be occupied by Willie Mae Diggs and Harry Council, for occupancy during their lifetime, on approximately five acres of land located on the south side of Route 460, west of Route 258 and north of the Norfolk and Western Railroad, in Windsor Magisterial District. No one appeared in favor or in opposition. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend. approval, stated. Mr. Caskey. Supervisor Edwards moved the. Board approve the .application of the ~'famie Council Estate 'to locate a mobile home to be occupied by Willie Mae Diggs- and Harry Council, for occupancy during their lifetime, on approximately five acres of .land located on the south. side of. Route 460, west of Route 258 and Dorth of the Norfolk and Western Railroad, in, Windsor Magisterial District. The vote in favor was unanimous (5-0). 3. The application of Earl Highsmith to extend mobile home approval for an additional thirty-six months, while building a residence on 13.6 acres of land located on Ennisdale Drive, between Route 676 and the Surry County line,'in Hardy Magisterial District. J No one appeared in favor or in opposition. The Planning Commission recommended the permit be extended for a period of two years with the condition that construction of the permanent residence must be started within that time, said Mr. Caskey. On moti'an of Chairman Bradby, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the application of Earl Highsmith to extend mobile dome approval for additional twenty-four months, while building,a~residence on 13.6 acres of land located on Ennisdale Drive, between' Route 676 and the Surry County line, in .Hardy Magisterial.:-District with the condition that construction of the permanent residence must begin within that time period. 4. The application of Timothy Wayne Carmack to extend existing mobile home approval for an additional twenty-four months, while building a residence on l.1i10 acres of land located on the north side of Route 621, between-Routes 627 and 626, in Hardy Magisterial District. No one appeared in favor or in opposition. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval with the condition that the mobile home be removed upon issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the residence under construction, stated Mr. Caskey. Supervisor Ross moved the Board approve the application of Timothy Wayne Carmack to extend existing mobile home approval for an additional twenty-four months, while building a residence on 1.1110 acres of land located on the north side of Route 621, between Routes 627 and 626, in Hardy Magisterial District, with the condition the mobile home be removed upon issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the permanent dwelling. The vote in favor was unanimous (5-0). On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the subdivision plat of Blackwater Point with the understanding that a lot may be eliminated .due to wetlands conditions. 1 // County Attorney Crook reported to the Board that he had researched and prepared a gun control ordinance which he had distributed to the members by mail pursuant to their request at the previous Board meeting. He further advised that legislative action by the General Assembly in 1987 had severely limited the localities in gun control. He stated that the ordinance he prepared was.. all the localities were authorized to do under present State enabling statutes. County. Attorney Crook informed the Board members that Supervisor Ross had talked with him regarding the proposed ordinance relative to handgun control and Supervisor Ross advised him that the proposed ordinance does not accomplish what he ~~t~ ~~ ~~.:~255 intended and- suggested it be withdrawn and seek legislative assistance. Supervisor Ross moved the Board withdraw the proposed handgun control ordinance and directed County Administrator Standish to include consideration of expanded handgun control for localities in the 1989 legislative package. The motion carried (4-1) with Supervisors Ross, Bradshaw, Bradby and Turner voting aye and Supervisor Edwards voting nay. // On motion of Supervisor Ross, the Board voted unanimously (5-O) to adopt the following resolutions: RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE CAMP FOUNDATION FOR A GRANT TO THE WINDSOR RESCUE SQUAD WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia has received a grant from the Camp Foundation for the Windsor Rescue Squad, and WHEREAS, the funds in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) to be received from the Camp Foundation need to be appropriated to the Windsor Rescue Squad line item in the 1988-89 budget of the County of Isle of Wight. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia that two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) to be received from the Camp Foundation be appropriated to line item 3203-5604B Windsor Rescue Squad in the 1988-89 budget of the County of Isle of Wight. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia is authorized to make the appropriate accounting adjustments in the budget for this grant and to do all the things necessary to give this resolution effect. RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE RUTH CAMP CAMPBELL FOUNDATION FOR GRANTS TO THE WINDSOR AND CARRSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND THE WINDSOR RESCTJE SQUAD WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia has received a grant from the Ruth Camp Campbell Foundation for the Windsor and Carrsville Volunteer Fire Departments anfl the Windsor Rescue Squad; and. WHEREAS, the funds in the amount of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) to be received from the Ruth Camp Campbell Foundation need to be appropriated to the Windsor and Carrsville Volunteer Fire Departments and Windsor Rescue Squad line items in the 1988-89 budget of the County of Isle of Wight. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia that six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) to be received from the Ruth Camp Campbell Foundation be appropriated to line item 3202-56D4B, Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department ($2,000.00); 3202-5604E Windsor Volunteer Fire Department ($2,000.00),; and 3203-5604B Windsor Rescue Squad ($2,000.00) in the T988-89 budget of the County of Isle of Wight. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia is authorized to make the appropriate accounting adjustments in the budget for this grant and to do all things necessary to give this resolution effect. County Administrator Standish informed the Board members that correspondence had been. received from the City of Franklin relative to an Airport Advisory Committee to consider airport matters and suggested that possibly the~Board may wish to appoint a Board member, who could serve with the advice and assistance of a staff member. 1 Q~~R 14 ~~~257 Following discussion and on motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously (5-O) to appoint Supervisor Bradshaw to serve as a member of the Airport Advisory Committee. County Administrator Standish reminded the Board members of the upcoming Virginia Association of Counties and Virginia School Board Association's joint meeting and stated arrangements could be made should anyone wish to attend. // Sheriff Phelps presented the following activity report for the month of December, 1988: 31 misdemeanors with 19 arrests; 31 felonies with 21 arrests; 31 prisoner transports; 4 mental patient transports; 39 traffic summons issued (2 were no County tags); $2,432 fines collected. Sheriff Phelps also reported that year-to-date activity figures include 190 misdemeanors with 128 arrests, 167 felonies with 94 arrests and 3,096 response to calls from January 1, 1988 to December 31, 198$. // On motion of Supervisor Edwards, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 1989 AS THE YEAR OF THE CHILD IN ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY WHEREAS, it is the right of every child to be raised in a loving home; and WHEREAS, 27 children died in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the year 1987, 19 in Tidewater alone, as a result of child abuse; and 1 WHEREAS, there are countless other children in Virginia who live in a world of pain as a result of abuse and neglect; and WHEREAS, there are currently over 129 children in Virginia who are immediately eligible for adoption; and WHEREAS, the Code of Virginia includes innovative and farsighted legislation designed to promote the adoption of Special Needs Children; and WHEREAS, there are hundreds of capable, loving parents in Isle of Wight whose lives would be further enriched by becoming adoptive or foster care parents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that 1989 is to be the "Year of the Child" in Isle of Wight County and all citizens are urged to learn more of our adoptive and foster care system in order to provide more of the Commonwealth's children with homes rather than "placements". Chairman Bradby informed the Board members that the Rushmere Volunteer Fire Department is making progress; they have attended training sessions in. Franklin, will have their final training session in Smithfield Saturday and then take the final test to become certified firemen. Supervisor Turner recognized and saluted Grace Keen, Chairman of the Isle of Wight Beautification Project, for her outstanding work in the County stating she had just received a State Award. // On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to appoint•George C. Winslow, Route 1, Box 140, Carrollton, Virginia, and Evelyn Chandler, 9 St. Catherine Street, Carrollton, Virginia, to serve another term as members of the Planning Commission. // On recommendation of County Attorney Crook and on motion of Supervisor Edwards, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the December 1, 1988 minutes as corrected. e~e~ ~.4 -. _2~8 // On motion of Supervisor Edwards, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to go into executive session to discuss with legal counsel and staff members acquisition and use of public property and personnel. // Upon returning to open session, Supervisor Ross read the following letter from R. L. Thom~'son, Chairman of the Isle of Wight County Public Service Authority: "Russell L. Thompson 315 South Church Street Smithfield, Virginia 23430 Mr. Thomas L. Ross 306 Ridgeland Drive Smithfield, Virginia 23430 Dear Tom, As you know, my term with the Isle of Wight County Public Service Authority expires in February of 199 and our meeting will be the fourth Monday in February which would be my last meeting. However, I will be leaving after the meeting in December of 1988. I have served since 1974. I know you are aware that 1987 and 1988 have been very confusing and at times, unpleasant. I hope the Supervisors and the Authority will be able to work out the differences. With best wishes, I remain, Very .truly yours, s/R. L. Thompson" On motion of Supervisor Ross, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to accept the resignation of R. L. Thompson as a member of the Isle of Wight Public Service Authority. Supervisor Edwards moved the Board appoint Supervisor Ross to fill the unexpired term of R. L. Thompson as a member of the Isle of Wight Public Service Authority. The motion passed (4-0-1) with Supervisors Edwards, Turner, Bradby and Bradshaw voting aye and Supervisor Ross abstaining. On motion of Supervisor Edwards, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to direct County Administrator Standish to apprise the Isle of Wight Public Service Authority of actions taken their employee. On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to direct County Administrator Standish to develop and distribute RFP's for Boykin's Tavern, to include the Historic Society as a RFP recipient. // At 5:13 P.M. Supervisor Ross moved the meeting be adjourned, which passed unanimously (5-0). Myle Standish, Clerk enry H. adby, Chair n L.