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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD THE FOURTH DAY OF MAY IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED EIGHTY
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PRESENT: Henry H. Bradby, Chairman
Joel C. Bradshaw, Jr., Vice Chairman
Steven W. Edwards
Thomas L. Ross
Richard L. Turner
Also attending: H. Woodrow Crook, Jr., County Attorney
Myles E. Standish, County Administrator
W. Douglas Casket', Assistant County
Administrator/Community Development
Kenneth L. Chandler, Assistant to the
County Administrator
David J. Murphy, Public Utilities Director
Judy A. Begland, Economic Development
Coordinator
Hilda W. Harmon, Budget and Finance
Director.
Charles W. Phelps, Sheriff
Steven G. Bowman, Captain, Sheriff's Dept.
Betty Scott, Assistant Clerk
Chairman Bradby called the meeting to order at 1:58 P. M.
The invocation was given by Supervisor Edwards
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R. W. Coates., Resident Engineer, Department of
Transportation, informed the Board members that another public
hearing will be held on the Sugar Hill Road, Route 661, project.
Supervisor Bradshaw informed Mr. Coates that Route 694
needed some rock put on it. Supervisor Bradshaw also informed
Mr. Coates that the ditches in the old part of Carrsville needed
to be cleaned out.
Supervisor Edwards expressed concern regarding paving a road
off Route 603 as to what portion of the cost of paving would be
paid by the landowners,- the` Department of Transportation and
possibly the County. Mr. Coates stated that he (Mr. Coates) and
W. Douglas Casket', Assistant County Administrator/Community
Development, were in the process of working on the project and
they would report back to the $oard accordingly. County Attorney
Crook also informed Supervisor Edwards that he had reviewed the
statute in question and had given the Board his written opinion
on same sometime ago and he would be glad to provide him with a
copy of same.
Supervisor Edwards queried Mr. Coates as to the progress of
work, by his Department in the Central Hill Community, to which
Mr. Coates replied, "the drainage easement is complete, but his
Department had not had a chance to do the ditch work".
Supervisor Turner commended Mr. Coates relative to the
public hearing held April 26, 1989 regarding road improvements on
Route 661, Sugar Hill Road.
Chairman Bradby stated residents on Route 646 were present
and were still concerned relative to paving of same. Chairman
Bradby also stated that he and Mr. Sustair had been unable to
work out an agreement with Mr. Webb for acquisition of a
right-of-way to widen Route 646.
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Andy Sustair, property owner on Route 646, stated that there
is a section of Route 646 that is barely 15 feet wide which
presents problems in passing of meeting vehicles, room for school
buses to pass, etc. Mr. Sustair expressed concern regarding
liability should there be an accident, as well as condemnation of
Mr. Webb's property if he really will not consent to donate
property for the widening of Route 646.
Following discussion, Supervisor Turner suggested that the
30 foot right-of-way be brought up to State standards. Mr.
Coates stated he did not know whether it could be done because
the money has to come out of the construction fund and be put
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into the "Siic Year Plan". Mr. Coates stated that if the Board
feels as strongly about this project as Chairman Bradby, the
Board could request the State to purchase the right-of-way which
would probably cost $700,000 to $800,000. Mr. Sustair stated
that he did not feel the property owners on-Route 646 would ask
for payment, except for Mr. Webb.
Supervisor Turner asked that another traffic study be
conducted on Route 646 to determine an accurate traffic count.
Chairman Bradby and Mr. Sustair stated theX would again
visit Mr. Webb in anticipation of Mr. Webb donating the needed
right-of-way along his property.
Scott Saunders, resident on Route 602 near Longview,
expressed concern regarding the S curve on Route 602 and asked
the Board's consideration in eliminating the problem.
Mr. Coates stated the project would have to be put in the
"Six Year Plan" if the County desired to use revenue mataching
funds.
Following discussion Mr. Coates stated he would review the
drainage situation to determine what could be done, as well as
advise the County Administrator as to available funds in the
secondary road construction budget for improving the S curve on
Route 602.
R. L. Walker, representing the Central Hill Community Club,
stated no work had been done as het regarding the old ditches in
Central Hill and asked when it would be done. Mr. Coates
informed Mr. Walker that his department would begin work on the
project as soon as weather permits.
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The Chairman called for a public hearing on the following
ordinance:
An Ordinance To Amend The Zoning Ordinance Of Ysle of
Wight County To Delete Site. Fees For Travel Trailer
Parks
County Attorney Crook informed the Board members that the
amended ordinance was necessary because travel trailer parks come
under the business license tax ordinance and there is no need for
site fees under the zoning ordinance as it .amounts to double
taxation.
No one appeared in favor or in opposition.
On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to adopt the following ordinance amendment:
AN nRDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY TO DELETE SITE FEES FOR
TRAVEL TRAILER PARKS
BE IT .AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED bX the Board of
Supervisors of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, that Section
10-10-12 of the Zoning Ordinance of Isle of Wight County be
and the same is hereby repealed from said ordinance.
The Chairman called for a public hearing on the following
rezoning applications:
1. The application of Robert R. Cornett for a change in
zoning classification from A-1, Agricultural Limited,
to Conditional 8-l, Conditional Business General,
approximately .85 acre of land located on the north
side of Route 460, between the Windsor Corporate Limits
and Route 60.0; in Windsor Magisterial District. The
purpose of the application is for specific uses allowed
in a business zone, as .limited by proffered
conditions.
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James Foster, realtor representing the applicant, appeared
and asked the Board's favorable consideration of the application.
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No one appeared in opposition. The Planning Commission
recommended approval by a unanimous vote, stated the Chairman.
On motion of Supervisor Edwards, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to approve the application of Robert R. Cornett for a
change in zoning classification from A-1, Agricultural Limited,
to Conditional B-1, Conditional Business General, approximately
.85 acre of land located do the north side of Route 460, between
the Windsor Corporate Limits :and Route 600, in Windsor
Magisterial District.
2. The application of Union Camp Corporation for a special
.permit to locate an office trailer, in conjunction with
.switching operations, on property zoned A-1,
..Agricultural Limited, which is located south of Route
691, between the Blackwater River and the Franklin and
Carolina Railroad, in Windsor Magisterial District.
Jon Woltmann, legal counsel for Union Camp .Corporation,
appeared and stated they would like an office trailer for use in
switching operations at the Franklin and Carolina Railroad and
asked the Board's favorable consideration.
No one appeared in opposition. The Planning Commission
recommended approval by unanimous vote, stated Chairman Bradby.
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Supervisor Turner moved the Board approve the application of
Union Camp Corporation for a special use permit to locate an
office trailer, in conjunction with switching operations, on
property zoned A-1, Agricultural Limited, which is located south
of Route 691, between the Blackwater River and the Franklin and
Carolina Railroad., in Windsor Magisterial District. The vote. in
favor was unanimous (5-0).
3. The application of the B. S. Redford Estate for a
change in zoning classification from A-1, Agricultural
Limited, and A-2, Agricultural General, to B-1,
Business General, a total of 3.812 acres of land
located on the west side of Route 17, between Routes
661 and the Chuckatuck Creek, in Newport Magisterial
District. The purpose of the application is for uses
allowed in a B-1 zone.
Ellen Redford, applicant, appeared and asked Chairman Bradby
to read a letter to the Board which expressed her feelings
relative to the rezoning application.
No one appeared in opposition.
Mr. Caskey, Community Development Director, pointed out that
the Planning Commission report noted that during their meeting
discussion centered on the junk and debris that has accumulated
over time on this property. The Planning Commission expressed
concern over the absence of proffered conditions in the present
application and mentioned that this appeared to be a
predominately residential area. The Planning Commission
recommended. denial by unanimous vote.
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Mrs. Redford stated that her sons planned to clean up the
site and she anticipates opening a frame shop. Mrs. Redford
stated that they would meet the Board regulations and
requirements and the Board would be proud of their (Redford)
efforts.
Following discussion, Supervisor Turner moved the Board
table action on the application until the June 1, 1989 meeting in
order to allow the Redfords time to clean up their property and
decide what uses will be made of same. The motion passed by
unanimous (5-O) vote of the Board.
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County Administrator Standish introduced Barney Bishop, AIA,
Vice President of The Durrant Group, and Frank Spady, AIA, of
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Shady & Spady, architects for the proposed County jail. Mr.
Bishop also introduced Norm Wirkler, with The Durrant Architects,
and Steven Clark, with Patten, Rust and Associates. Mr. Bishop
recommended the County build the 100 cell jail facility on the
Poor House Farm property, at an approximate cost range of $6.2
million to $6.9 million, depending on the sewage disposal system
to be used. Alternatives for the sewer system include
constructing a sewage treatment plant for the jail or piping the
sewage to treatment plants in other areas. The Poor House Farm
property was selected because of its proximity to the courthouse
complex and land available for jai]: expansion when necessary.
Supervisor Edwards expressed concern regarding safety of
placing the jail near the Isle of Wight Academy, and suggested
that the Nansemond Correctional Unit, near Walters, be considered
as a possible jail location,
Supervisor Bradshaw disagreed with Supervisor Edwards
stating that other jurisdictions had their jail facilities
located near the school areas and he felt the 7ai1 should be
located near the Courthouse.
Supervisor Turner stated he supported the jail facility
being near the Courthouse complex. Supervisor Turner stated the
dangerous times regarding prisoners are when they are being
transported from the jail to court and- back and asked if the
sewer problem at the courthouse complex had been addressed.
Supervisor Turner also expressed interest in consideration of
extending the HRSD line with the pcssiblity of having residents
along Route 258 to Smithfield hooking on for the service.
Supervisor Turner also indicated he felt that the County citizens
should be given the opportunity to offer input regarding the
proposed project.
Chairman Bradb~ stated there is a need for the facility, he
agreed with Supervisor Edwards regarding the Poor House Farm
property and felt the Walters area should also be considered as a
possible location for the proposed jail. Chairman Bradby also
felt the County citizens should be given an opportunity to add
input.
Supervisor Bradshaw expressed concern regarding the cost of
transporting prisoners from jails to court and back.. Sheriff
Phelps and Captain Bowman stated they would provide a report
relative to cost of same.
County Attorney Crook suggested the Board may desire to
proceed with a special use permit application through the
Planning Commission at this time on the proposed Poor House .Farm
site in order to seek public input on this site, as well as other
sites.
Sheriff Phelps expressed concerns regarding the increased
transporting distances which increases the risks of,escape, in
transporting prisoners and forces officers to .spend more time
moving prisoners which would result in their duty post being
unattended for. extended periods of time. Sheriff Phelps stated
that one incident could totally eliminate protection during
transportation of one prisoner.
Following discussion and on motion of Supervisor Turner, the
Board voted unanimously (5-0) to direct County staff to have The
Durrant Group/Spady & Spady, jail architects, conduct a further
study relative to the possibility of constructing a sewage
treatment plant for both the jail and the courthouse facilities,
and the sewage costs for a jail site at the Nansemond
Correctional Unit near Walters.
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.Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board take a recess, which
passed unanimously (5-0). The Board reconvened at 4:16 P.M.
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On motion of Supervisor Edwards, the Board unanimously (5-O)
adopted the following resolution designating May 15-21, 1989 as
Police Week. in Isle of Wight County:
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RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY 15-21, 1989 AS POLICE WEEK IN
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
WHEREAS, law enforcement officers are the guardians of
life and property, defenders of the individual right to be
free men, warriors in the war against crime, and are
dedicated to the preservation of life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that every two days a law
enforcement officer will be killed in the line of duty
somewhere in the United States and 136 officers will be
seriously assaulted in the performance of their duties; and
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States of America
has designated the week of May 15th as "National Police
Week" and May 15th of each year to be "Police Memorial Day";
and
WHEREAS, the County of Isle of Wight desires to honor
the valor, service and dedication of its own law enforcement
officers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Isle of Wight
County Board of Supervisors that the week of May 15 to May
21, 1989 be designated Police Week and call upon all
citizens in this community to especially honor and show
sincere appreciation for the law enforcement officers of
this County by deed, remark and attitude. All County
citizens should-.make every effort to express their thanks to
the men and women who make it possible for gs to leave our
homes and family in safety eacY. day and to return to our
homes knowing they are protected by those willing to
sacrifice their lives if necessary, to guard our loved ones,
property and government against all who would violate the
law.
Sheriff Phelps thanked the Board of Supervisors for their
gratitude and suppgrt of law enforcement officers in the County.
Supervisor Turner moved the Board direct County
Administrator Standish and staff to do in-house work .in securing
the old Smithfield High School property to prevent vandalism, and
that Board members visit the facility, prior to the May 18th
meeting, in order to make a decision relative to disposition of
same. The motion passed by unanimous (5-O) vote of the Board.
On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously
to adopt the following resolution to appropriate $20,000 from the
unappropriated fund balance of the County for furnishings and
equipment at the County library in Smithfield:
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE TWENTY .THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE COUNTY OF ISLE OF WIGHT
FOR FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE COUNTY LIBRARY
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle
of Wight, Virginia has recognized the need for furnishings
and equipment at the County Library in Smithfield; and
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WHEREAS, the funds in the amount of twenty thousand
dollars ($20,000) can be appropriated from the
Unappropriated Fund Balance to the County Library, equipment
line item in the 1988-89 budget of the County of Isle of
Wight, Virginia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight,
Virginia that twenty thousand ($20,000) be appropriated from
the Unappropriated Fund Balance to line item 14-9404-7002,
County Library, equipment, in the 1988-8.9 budget of the
County. of Isle of Wight, Virginia.
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
and to do all things necessary to give this resolution-
effect.
Supervisor Ross moved the Board direct County Administrator
Standish and staff to proceed with the completion of the budget
document in appropriate detail, prepare and publish the budget
summary, prepare and publish notice. and set -the budget public
hearing for June 1, 1989. The motion carried unanimously (5-O).
Supervisor Turner moved the Board adopt the following
resolution recognizing May as Senior Citizen Month. The motion
passed by unanimous (5-O) vote of the Board.
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY AS SENIOR CITIZEN MONTH
WHEREAS, the Senior Citizens of Is1Q of Wight County
contribute invaluably to the growth and achievement of our
community through their spirit, dedication and talent; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the Senior members of
this community, through their skills and experience, are
recognized as a most important resource, and: do rightfully
deserve our collective appreciation and awareness; and
WHEREAS, the month of May is universally recognized as
Senior Citizens Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and
throughout the United States.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Isle of Wight
County Board of Supervisors that the month of Max be
recognized as Senior Citizens Month in Isle of Wight County
and all citizens are urged to join in recognizing and
honoring the lifelong Citizens who make Isle of Wight a most
important place to live.
County Administrator Standish informed the Board members
that the RFP for a master water and sewer plan has been completed
and is ready for County Attorney Crook's review. Following Mr.
Crook's review a copy of the RFP will be forwarded to the Board.
Mr. Standish stated the Board should receive its copy within a
week or ten days.
The County. Administrator briefed the Board regarding
preliminary discussion between the Southeastern Virginia Planning
District Commission and the Peninsula Planning District
Commission regarding joint meetings. The effort is Intended to
determine if there would be merit to continued cooperative
meetings to discuss mutual issues, and. perhaps the future
consolidation of the two planning areas, said Mr. Standish.
Supervisor Edwards asked County Administrator Standish to
provide him a copy of the May 1988 staff report on the status of
the State Certification Program.
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Supervisor Ross moved the Board appoint JoAnn Wood, 106
Commerce Street, Smithfield, Virginia, to serve as a member of
the Planning Advisory Committee, from the Smithfield Election
District. The vote in favor was unanimous (5-0).
On motion of Supervisor Ross, the Board unanimously (5-0)
appointed Robert W. Manley, 156 Talbot .Drive, .Smithfield,
Virginia, to serve as a member of the Planning Advisory Committee
from the Smithfield Election District.
Supervisor Ross moved the Board appoint Myles E. Standish to
serve another term as a member of the Southeastern Virginia
Planning District Commission. The motion carried unanimously
(5-0).
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