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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD THE FIFTH DAY OF JANUARY IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED EIGHTY
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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); $2,432 fines collected. Sheriff Phelps also reported that
year-to-date activity figures include 190 misdemeanors with 128
arrests, 167 felonies with 94 arrests and 3,096 response to calls
from January 1, 1988 to December 31, 198$.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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