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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF JUNE IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED
EIGHTY NINE
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 Caskey, Assistant County
Administrator/Community Development
David J. Murphy, Public Utilities
Director/Acting Public Works Director
Steven G. Bowman, Captain, Sheriff's Department
Hilda W. Harmon, Budget and Finance Director
Judy A. Begland, Economic Development
Coordinator (7:40 P.M.)
Betty Scott, Assistant Clerk
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. and
delivered the invocation.
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Supervisor~Turner introduced Don Tuck, past Treasurer of
Isle of Wight, England, and Roy Westmore, County Councilman and
leader of the Conservative Party and past high .Sheriff of Isle of
Wight, England, who are his guests while visiting in the County.
Mr. Westmore read and presented a resolution, which was
adopted by their Council November 1, 1988,.-recognizing Isle of
Wight County, Virginia as their sister city. Mr. Westmore also
presented each Board member with a copy of a book relative to
their government activities.
Chairman Bradby read and presented a resolution to Mr.
Westmore recognizing Isle of Wight, England as the County's
sister County..
Don Tuck thanked the Board members for their expression of
good will to friends both in Isle of Wight, Virginia and Isle of
Wight, England.
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The Chairman asked for consideration of the proposed 1989-90
Budget by the Board.
Supervisor Edwards expressed concern regarding the proposed
$8,000 for library staffing, a proposed new full time position in
the Economic Development Department and a proposed new part-time
position in the Budget and Finance Department.
County Administrator Standish informed Supervisor Edwards
that the $8,000 requested for the library staffing was not an
additional amount of funds, but would be a within the budget
transfer.
Supervisor Edwards moved the Board adopt the proposed budget
approving the $8,000 transfer for library staffing, but deleting
the requested positions in the Economic Development Department
and Budget and Finance Department.
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Supervisor Turner stated he hoped the Board would support
the positions since growth is needed in the County and additional
assistance would be required to perform the necessary tasks.
County Administrator Standish informed the Board members
that the Budget and Finance position was recommended by the
auditors.
supervisor Bradshaw stated he feels the positions are
justified.
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Supervisor Edwards' motion was defeated ( 2-3) with
Supervisors Edwards and Bradby voting aye and Supervisors
Bradshaw, Turner and Ross voting nay.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board adopt the proposed
budget, in the amount of $26,719,743, with the transfer of $8,000
for the library staffing position. The motion carried (4-i) with
Supervisors Bradshaw, Turner, Ross and Bradby voting aye and
Supervisor Edwards voting nay.
County Attorney Crook advised the Board members that the
proposed tax levy ordinance provides for tax levies as follows:
77 cents per $100 on real estate, 91 cents per $100 on machinery
and tools, 91 cents per $100 on farm machinery, $1.00 per $100 on
boats and water craft, $4.50 per $100 on all other tangible
personal property and $1.50 per $100 on utilities gross receipts.
Mr. Crook noted that the Board had adjusted the real estate tax
to 75 cents per $100, and recommended .the Board adopt the
proposed tax levy ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to adopt the following tax levy ordinance with the change
of real estate from 77 cents per $100 to 75 cents per $100.
AN ORDINANCE TO IMPOSE TAX LEVIES FOR ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY,
VIRIGNIA FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1989 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1990
ADOPTED JUNE 15, 1989
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia,
to-wit:
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tl) That there. is hereby levied for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1989, a tax of $0.75 per one hundred
dollars of assessed valuation on all taxable real estate,
and all real and personal property of public service
corporations in accordance with Section 58..1-2606 of the
Code of Virginia, as amended;
(2) That there is hereby levied for the fiscal year
beginning July 1,, 1989, a tax of $0.91 per one hundred
dollars of assessed valuation on machinery and tools used in
manufacturing, mining, processing and re-processing
businesses as defined in Section 58.1-3507 of the Code of
Virginia, as amended;
(3) That there is hereby levied for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1989, a tax of $0.91 per one hundred
dollars off' assessed valuation on farm .machinery and
implements as defined in Section 58.1-3505. of the Code of
Virginia, as amended;
(4) That there is hereby levied for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1989, a tax of $1.00 per one hundred
dollars of assessed valuation on boats and watercraft as
defined in Section 58.1-3506 of the Code of Virginia, as
amended;
(5) That there is hereby levied for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1989, a tax of $4.50 per one hundred
dollars of assessed valuation of all other tangible personal
property as defined and classified in Sections 58.1-3500,
58.1-3501, 58.1-3503, 58.1-3504 and 58.1-3506 of the Code
of Virginia, except that all household goods and personal
effects as defined and classified in Section 58.1-3504 are
exempt from said levy;
(6) That there is hereby levied for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1989, a tax of one half of ome percent of
the gross receipts on all telephone and telegraph companies,
water companies, the heat, light and power companies
accruing from business in the County of Isle of Wight,
Virginia, pursuant to Section 58.1-3731 of the Code of
Virginia, as amended, however, in the case of telephone
companies,. charges for long distance telephone calls shall
be included in gross receipts for purpose of license
taxation.
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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED AS FOLLOWS:
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(a) That all proceeds received for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1989, from the County general tax rate
levies, from other local revenue, from Federal and State
funds and supplements and from all other funds and sources
for general-County functions and, purposes, including public
schools and public welfare, be credited to the General
Revenue Fund of this County, and, when and if appropriated
by the Board of Supervisors of this County, shall be used
for such functions and purposes and to defray the charges
and expenses of said County and all necessary charges
incident to or arising from the execution of the lawful
authority of the Board of Supervisors of this County;
(b) That lump sum appropriations are hereby made on an
annual basis for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1989 from
the General Revenue Fund to the funds for the separate
items, categories, functions and purposes as shown and
indicated in the budget adopted by the Board of Supervisors
in June, 1989.
(c) That the County Administrator is hereby authorized
to make all expenditures in payment of all line items in
said budget at any time during the fiscal year in any
amounts so long as said amounts are not greater than the
amount available in the fund for such item or category and
said County Administrator is hereby authorized to make line
item transfers within categories and from category to
category so long as said transfers of line items are within
said budget and do not exceed the funds available for such
purpose.
(d) That all encumbered funds which are earmarked for
specific projects which are not expended during the current
fiscal year will be carried over as encumbered funds for
said projects for the ensuing years unless said encumbrances
are removed by action by the Board of Supervisors.
(e) That the Treasurer of Isle of Wight Count} is
hereby authorized and directed to transfer to the indicated
appropriate "funds" in the aforesaid Budget estimates from
the General Revenue Fund, from time to time, as monies
become available, sums equal to but not in excess of the
appropriation herein made to such "funds" for the functions
and purposes therein indicated from the General Revenue Fund
for the period covered by this appropriation ordinance.
(f) That the Treasurer of Isle of Wight County is
hereby authorized to honor and pay all warrants-and to pay
out funds from the various "funds" indicated in said Budget
estimates for any contemplated expenditure for which funds
have been made available and appropriated for such
contemplated expenditures;
(g) That this ordinance be entered in the minutes of
this Board of Supervisors and that copies hereof certified
by the Clerk of~this Board, be furnished the Treasurer of
this County.
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On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to accept the low bid of $18,000 for janitorial services at
the Courthouse complex and authorized County Administrator
Standish to sign the contract when it has been approved as to
form by the County Attorney.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board direct County Attorney
Crook to prepare a proposed amendment to the motor vehicle
license tax ordinance to provide for an increase of $5.00 for
County decals. The vote in favor was unanimous (5-0).
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Herbert DeGroft, past County representative on the Paul D.
Camp Community College Board, thanked the Board of Supervisors
for the opportunity to represent the County on the Board and
suggested that Anne Reynolds Edwards be appointed to serve as his
replacement.
William H. Barrett, Carrsville resident, asked the Board to
watch the budget closely, amd see that the 1990 County
reassessment doesn't increase the amount of taxes too greatly
which will have to be paid by the landowners at the new rate and
assessment.
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W. Douglas Caskey, Assistant County Administrator/Community
Development, presented the following subdivision plats for the
Board's consideration:
a. Plat of the Butler's Pointe Subdivision, Section
Two, Newport Election District.
The Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval,
stated Mr. Caskey. Mr. Caskey also stated all parcels will be
served by individual wells and septic tanks to be approved on a
lot by lot basis by the Isle of Wight County Health Department.
He stated the plat and construction plans have been approved by
the Virginia Department of Transportation, an erosion and
sedimentation control plan has been approved by the Soil
Conservation Service and the plat has been approved by the
Department of Community Development.
On motion of Chairman Bradby, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to approve the plat of the Butler's Pointe Subdivision,
Section Two.
b. Plat of the Gracie W. Pierce Subdivision, Section
Two, Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Hardy Magisterial District.
The Planning Commission recommended approval, said Mr.
Caskey. Mr. Caskey continued stating that the plat was
considered by the Board of Supervisors at its meeting on June 1,
1989, and due to two revisions recommended by the County
Attorney, the plat was tabled. The plat has been revised to
straighten the private right-of-way and. provide a turn-around at
the end as recommended by the County Attorney, said.Mr. Caskey.
Supervisors Edwards moved the Board approve the plat of the
Gracie W. Pierce Subdivision, Section Two, Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
with tfie modifications and revisions. The motion carried
unanimously (5-0,).
c. Plat of ,;portion of T. P. Batten, Jr. property to be
conveyed'to M. Delk Batten and Janet S. Batten,
consisting of 6.60 acres of land located on Route 625,
in Hardy Magisterial District.
W. Douglas Caskey stated the proposed subdivision lot will
be served by an individual well and septic tank system, and a
sewage disposal construction permit was issued by the Isle of
Wight County Health Department November 11, 1988. Mr. Caskey
continued stating the plat has been reviewed and approved by the
Virginia Department of Transportation and the .Department of
Community Development.. The Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval, stated Mr. Caskey.
W. Parker Councill, attorney representing the applicants,
stated M. Delk Batten moved an 18th century house to this
property not realizing he needed County approval prior to moving
same. Mr. Council .stated the subdivision of the property was
required by the bank for financing purposes and asked the Board's
favorable consideration.
No one appeared in opposition.
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On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to .approve the plat of a portion of T. P. Batten, Jr.
property being cconveyed to M. Delk Batten and Janet-S. Batten,
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consisting of 6.60 acres of land located on Route 625, in Hardy
Magisterial: District.
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On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously
to adopt the following resolution recognizing Hattie Fitton for
39 years of exemplary services as Treasurer of the Town of
Windsor.
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING HATTIE FITTON, TREASURER, TOWN OF
WINDSOR, FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE '
.WHEREAS, the County of Isle of Wight and the Town of
Windsor share a long and proud tradition of citizen service;
and
WHEREAS, Hattie Fitton, who has served as the Treasurer
for the Town of Windsor for 39 years exemplifies that
tradition; and
WHEREAS, Hattie Fitton's years of dedicated service
have been marked by leadership, integrity and response to
challenge and deserving of tribute; and
WHEREAS, Hattie Fitton has a record of outstanding
public service and has been recognized b~ the Hampton Roads
Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration
with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Isle of Wight
County Board of Supervisors hereby extends its sincere
appreciation to Hattie Fitton for her commitment and
dedication to the citizens of our community.
Ori motion of Supervisor Ross, the Board unanimously (5-0)
adopted the following resolution supporting the 1989-90 litter
control grant application:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 1989-90 LITTER CONTROL GRANT
APPLICATION OF THE COUNTY OF ISLE OF WIGHT AND THE TOWN OF
SMITHFIELD TO:THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight
County recognizes the existence of a litter problem; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Waste Management Act provides for
the allocation of public funds in the form of grants for the
purpose of enhancing local litter control programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Supervisors hereby ,endorses such a program for. the County of
Isle of Wight and expresses the intent to combine with the
Town of Smithfield in a cooperative litter control program,
contingent on receipt of such grant funds.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors
hereby authorizes the Isle of Wight County Administrator to
apply on behalf of the County and Town of Smithfield for a
grant; to be responsible for the administration,
implementation, and completion of the program; accepts
liability for its pro-rata share of any funds not properly
used or accounted for pursuant to the program; and, requests
the Virginia Department of Waste Management to consider and
approve the application and program, which are in accord
with the regulations governing use and expenditure of said
funds.
Supervisor Turner moved the Board approve the Central
Fidelity Bank as~a depository of County funds as requested by the
Treasurer, Beryl H. Perry, Jr., and directed County Administrator
Standish to investigate the possibility of Crestar Bank also
being a depository.. The motion passed by unanimous (5-0) vote of
the Board.
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Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board approve the Bank of
Franklin as a depository of County funds. The vote in favor was
unanimous (5-0).
On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to approve the following regional issues to be pursued with
the Governor and General Assembly as recommended by the County
Administrator:
1. State Funding Fir Local,School Construction
It is recognized that the State Lottery Program is
generating significant new revenues for the
Commonwealth of Virginia. At the same time, localities
in Virginia face significant costs related to new
school construction and renovation. Increasing demands
on limited local resources have reached critical
proportions. The State should allocate the lottery
fund proceeds to localities for school capital
construction and other related projects.
2. Regional Transportation Improvements
Each locality in the Hampton Roads area shares in a
dynamic regional economy. Businesses and industries,
and their employment opportunities, provide significant
benefit to all residents of .this area. Increasing
transportation difficulties on a regional basis, and
the lack of alternatives available to localities to
address such difficulties, may be the single largest
detriment to maintaining and enhancing the economic
viability of Hampton.Roads. The State should continue
to make transportation improvements a priority, and
should grant greater flexibility to local governments
to generate revenues for such transportation
improvements.
3. Growth Management
While the 1989 session of the General Assembly
considered growth management related issues, localities
in the Hampton Roads region still do not have the
authority to levy fees on new development necessary to
cover the costs of providing increasing services.
Localities, particularly those facing increasing.
developmental pressures, critically need the ability to
increase<general revenues via impact fees to pay for
new school facilities, road improvements, recreational
facilities, public health and safety services. and`
numerous other costs that directly or indirectly result
from new development.
Supervisor Edwards asked County Attorney Crook whether the
County could request that the Industrial Development Authority
receive lottery funds to be earmarked to pay bond indebtedness.
County Attorney Crook responded that the industry pays the bonds
issued through the Industrial Development Authority. The
Industrial Development Authority aids industry by issuing the
bonds. The bonds. may be issued at a lower interest rate because
they are tax exempt thus providing industry with low interest
financing. He furhter informed the Board that although the bonds
are issued in the County name,. no County funds are involved at
any time.
On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to direct the County Administrator to work with Treasurer
Perry to investigate the possibility of using credit cards to pay
taxes and fees.
County Administrator Standish informed the Board members
that he had attended a seminar in Norfolk relative to new
legislation on the Freedom of Information Act, and that he and
County Attorney Crook would make a report to the Board and advise
the elected and appointed County officials accordingly.
County Administrator. Standish presented the Board a
preliminary report from The Durrant Group on the possibility of
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building the proposed County jail .at the Nansemond Correctional
Unit in Walters, which indicated the location is large enough and
is buildable, but would not be feasible because of increased
transportation costs.
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Supervisor Bradshaw stated he was not in favor of the
proposed jail being erected at the Nansemond Correctional site.
Supervisor Turner asked County Attorney Crook if the Board
could proceed with the proper rezoning permits for the property
adjacent to the Courts Building. Mr. Crook stated he would not
advise rezoning the adjacent property until the property has been
purchased by the County. He stated that to proceed with rezoning
the property fora jail would be tantamount to announcing that
the Board was condemning the property since the Board did .not own
the property.
Supervisor Edwards asked if the proposed jail would be
simply for the County's use or would Federal prisoners also be
housed in the facility. County Attorney Crook informed
Supervisor Edwards that there is no agreement with the Federal
Government to house prisoners, however, we have looked into
housing Federal prisoners because the Federal government will pay
a high per diem to house prisoners as well as a portion of the
construction costs.
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Supervisor Edwards also expressed an interest in the
possibility of joining Suffolk in their jail expansion program.
On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to employ the firm of O'Brien and Gere to perform the
landfill closure for the County, in the amount of $19,557, with
the understanding that a survey of the old landfill is also
necessary and a surveyor will be employed to provide a survey.
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Captain Steven G. Bowman, Sheriff's Department, presented
the following activity report for the month of May: 32 felony
arrests, 69 misdemeanor arrests, 254 traffic arrests, 1,153 civil
processes, $7,613 fines assessed, $3,660 costs assessed, 104
prisoner transports and 3 mental commitments.
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On motion of Supervisor Bradshaw, the Board unanimously
(5-0).approved the following name changes relative to. the street
naming project:
Route 603 from to Route 258 to be named Knoxville Road
Route 609 from to Route 603 to Suffolk line - Sunset Road
Route 612 from Route 632 to Suffolk line to be named Outland
Route 694 from Route 612 to Suffolk line to be named
Farmland
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On motion of Supervisor Ross, the Board voted unanimously
(5-O) to appoint Anne Reynolds Edwards, Route 4, Box 353,
Smithfield, Virginia, to serve as a member on the Paul D. Camp
Community College Board.
Supervisor Ross moved the Board direct County Administrator
Standish. to prepare a resolution, to be considered at the July 6,
1989 Board meeting, commending Herbert DeGroft for his services
as a Board member on the Paul D. Camp Community College Board.
The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
On motion of Supervisor Ross, the Board unanimously (5-0)
approved the reappointment of Dr. A. C. Rogers to serve as a
member on the Isle of Wight County Industrial Development
Authority. '
County Attorney Crook reminded the Board members that it
will be necessary to appoint the Board of Assessors consisting of
three members, one from each Magisterial District, at the July 6,
1989 Board meeting.
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County Attorney Crook recommended the Board adopt the May
18, 1989 Board of Supervisors minutes. Supervisor Turner moved
the Board adopt the May 18, 1989 minutes. The vote in favor was
unanimous (5-0).
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On motion of Supervisor Turner, the Board voted unanimously
(5-O) to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing
with legal counsel and staff members personnel issues, property
acquisition and related matters that required advice of legal
counsel.
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Upon returning to open session, Supervisor .Bradshaw moved
the Board approve a contract with the firm of Wingate Appraisals,
in the amount of $169,000, to perform the 1990 County
reassessment. The motion carried unanimously'(5-O).
On motion of Supervisor-Ross, the Board voted unanimously
(5-0) to reimburse the Zsle of Wiqht County Industrial
Dbvelopment Authority $1,600 for previous land options regarding
the proposed speedway project.
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At 9:40 P.M. Supervisor Ross moved the meeting be adjourned,
which passed unanimously (5-0).
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My es Standish, Clerk
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Henry H ?rBradby, Chairman
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