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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HELD THE SIXTH DAY OF JUNE IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED NINETY ONE
PRESENT: Henry H. Bradby, Chairman
Joel C. Bradshaw, Jr., Vice Chairman
Steven W. Edwards
Thomas L. Ross
Richard.. L. Turner (Arrived at 2:04 P.M.)
Also Attending: H. Woodrow Crook, Jr., County. Attorney .(Arrived
at 2:10 P.M.)
Myles E. Standish, County Administrator
W. Douglas Caskey, Assistant County
Administrator/Community Development
Donald T. Robertson,. Assistant. to County
Administrator '
Carey H. Mills, Assistant Clerk
Chairman Bradby called the meeting to order at 2:OO P.M. The
invocation was delivered by Supervisor Edwards.
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MacFarland Neblett, Resident Engineer/Virginia Department of
Transportation stated that construction on Route 10 was proceeding
on schedule.
The request of the Virginia Department of Transportation.
regarding the temporary closure of Route 630 was considered by-the
Board.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board hold a public hearing on
the temporary closure of Route 614 and Route 630 at the June 20,
1991 meeting of the Board. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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Supervisor Turner moved-the Board approve the proposed project
list for. allocation of funds for the Revenue Sharing Road
Improvement. Program for- fiscal year 1991-92 and requested the
Virginia Department of Transportation to s.et up a project for the
corridor study along Route 258 between Smithfield and .Route 460.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Mr. Neblett noted that due to a revised policy of the Virginia
Department of Transportation the County will now be responsible for
the maintenance and replacement of all street signs.
Supervisor Turner moved the Board authorize Chairman Bradby
to send a letter to the Virginia Department of Transportation
expressing opposition to the revised policy. The motion passed
unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor Turner moved the Board hold a public hearing
regarding the 1991-92 Secondary Road Program budget at the July 3,
1991 meeting. The motion passed unanimously (5-O) with Supervisor
Bradshaw amending the motion to include a $3,000 allocation to
correct deficiencies at the intersection of Route 58 and Route 641.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following
applications:
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1. The application of M. D. Spivey, owner and
Jessie and Sandra Snead, prospective owner for
a change in zoning classification from A-1,
Agricultural Limited to C-RMHA Conditional
Rural Mobile Home District, 2.31 acres of land
located off the east side of Route 602,
between Route 602 and the Suffolk City Line,
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in Newport Magisterial District. The purpose
of the application is for the permanent
location of a mobile home.
Supervisor. Edwards moved the Board approve the apphication of
M. D. Spivey. The motion passed (4-0) with Supervisor Bradshaw
absent for the vote.
2. The application of Toler Contracting Company,
Inc. for a change in zoning classification
from A-1, Agricultural Limited to C-M-1,
Conditional Industrial Limited, nine (9) acres
of land located on the north side of Route
661, between Route 17 and Bayview Drive, in
.. Newport Magisterial District. The .purpose of
the application is to provide for~an existing
contracting business and other uses as
conditioned by the applicant.
Supervisor Turner moved the Board approve the application of
Toler:COntracting Company, Inc. The motion passed unanimously (5-
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3. The application of Isle of Wight County
Industrial Park Land Trust to amend proffered
conditions of the Industrial Limited. Zoning
Classification of ninety=nine (99) acres of
land. located on the west side of Route 10,
between Route 620 and Route 600, in Newport
Magisterial District. The amendment will
allow blacksmith, welding and machine shops as
permitted uses.
Supervisor Edwards moved the Board approve the application of
Isle of Wight County Industrial Park Land Trust. The motion passed
(4-0) with Supervisor Turner abstaining.
.County Attorney Crook advised the Board they could consider
the next two, applications together as they contained inter-related
conditions. Supervisor Ross moved the two applications of Benns
Church properties be considered together. The motion passed with
all members voting in favor except Supervisor Turner who abstained
stating he had a conflict of interest.
4. The application of Benns Church Properties to
amend the operation plan of the "Jackson
borrow pit", .which is located off the west.
side of Route 10, between Route 644 and Route
620 in Newport Magisterial District. The
amended plan requests an increase in acreage
to be excavated from twenty-five (25) acres to
forty-five (45) acres and also requests, five
(5) years extension on the life of the permit.
5. The application of Benns Church Properties to
amend the operation plan of the. "Fedonchuk
borrow pit", which is located off the west
side of Route 10, between Route 644 and Route
620 in Newport Magisterial District. The
amended plan requests a reduction~n acreage
to be excavated from thirty-three 'and one-
half (33.5) acres to twenty-five (25) acres
and also requests five (5) years extension on
the life of the permit.
Supervisor Ross moved the Board approve the application of
Benns Church Properties. The motion resulted in a tie vote (2-2)
with Supervisors Bradshaw and Edwards voting in opposition to the
motion. Supervisor Turner abstained from voting..
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County Attorney Crook advised the Board that O. A. Spady, tie-
breaker for the Board appointed by the Circuit Court, was present.
He further advised that Mr. Spady could now vote to break the tie
or he might want the matter continued to the next Board meeting to
allow him time. to review the documents contained in the
applications and to view the sites involved.
O. A. Spady informed the Board that he would rather wait until
the next Board meeting before breaking the tie to allow him time
to review the applications and to view the sites .involved.
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Chairman Bradby called for Citizens Comments.
Thomas Fenderson appeared urging the Board to first consider
a comprehensive study before funding the two-schools proposal.
R. L. Walker submitted a petition relative to a proposed-.
school capital. program.
Luther Boone appeared and noted his concern about the impact
on taxes of the school's proposed construction program.
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Chairman Bradby called. for the Community Development report..
W. Douglas Caskey, Assistant County Administrator/Community
Development presented the following applications for the. Board's
consideration:
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1. The applicat-ion of Stephen and-Wanda Whitfield
to allow a mobile home to occupy the property
for an additional thirty-six months (36) in
order to complete the residence which is under
construction, on 1.1 acres land located on
Route 621, in Hardy Magisterial District.
Supervisor Turner moved the Board approve the application of
Stephen and Wanda Whitfield. The motion passed unanimously (5-
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2. .The application of Bobby W. Newsome to allow
a mobile .home to occupy the property for an
additional thirty-six (36) months while his
residence is under construction on 7.13 acres
of land located off Route 703 between Route.
703 and Route 621, in Hardy Magisterial
District.
Chairman Bradby moved the Board approve the application of
Bobby W. Newsome. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
MacFarland Neblett advised there had been no improvements to
the Myers Landing subdivision. by the developer., Jacque Myers. Mr.
Caskey noted that the Board had. previously directed that Mr. Myers
complete all remaining physical improvements no later than June 4,
1991.
Supervisor Ross moved the Board take action to get the matter
resolved, including authorizing Mr. Caskey to make demand of the
developer's performance surety. The motion passed unanimously (5-
0) .
Supervisor Ross moved the Board adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY PLANNING
COMMISSION AND PLAN. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR
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DEDICATED SERVICE TO ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN-
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan is recognized as the most important
policy document for determining the goals of the County for
guiding growth and development through the year 2010; and,
WHEREAS, the importance of citizen participation is recognized as
critical to the. ultimate acceptance and success of the
Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the members of the Planning Commission and Plan Advisory
Committee have spent numerous hours of their time meeting in work
.sessions over the course of almost two years; and,
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan developed through this process is
a visionary and extremely useful document in guiding the policies
and decisions of the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors
for .the next twenty years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Isle
of Wight County that the Planning Commission. and Plan Advisory
Committee are recognized for their contribution to the. County's
local. planning efforts and are hereby commended and congratulated
for their outstanding service to the County in this regard.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Mr. Caskey asked for the Board's consideration in the
production of .proposed street name maps for distribution to
individual citizens, businesses, etc. wanting to locate points of
interest.in the County..
County Administrator Standish recommended the Board authorize
the final design, decide on the number to be printed and authorize
one-half of that number be provided to the Chamber of Commerce,
with payment from the Chamber to the County.
Supervisor Edwards moved the Board accept the recommendation
of the County .Administrator. The motion passed unanimously (5-
0) .
The Board received for their information the final computer
calculation of the demographics of the voting districts resulting
from the County's redistricting.
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At 4:35 P.M., Supervisor Ross moved the Board continue the
meeting after the.. Public Service Authority meeting. The motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
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At 5:05 P.M., upon returning to open session, Chairman Bradby
called for the County Attorney's report.
County Attorney Crook presented a resolution he had prepared
at the Board's .request. for the sale of surplus property.
Whereupon, Supervisor Turner moved the Board adopt said resolution
as follows:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the County of Isle of Wight has personal property
consisting of vehicles and equipment that are no longer serviceable
or have been replaced. by new equipment and which are no longer
needed by the County of Isle of Wight; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight,County
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors desires that the election
be scheduled and held as provided by law in November, 1991.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of
.the County of Isle of Wight that said Board does respectfully
request the Circuit Court of Isle of Wight County to issue an order
requiring the Judges of election on the day fixed by the order to
open the polls in the County and take the sense of the qualified
voters of the County on the question of whether the County of Isle
of Wight shall be authorized to levy a tax on food and beverages
sold for human consumption by a restaurant pursuant to Section
5'8.1-3833 of the, Code of Virginia, as amended,. said referendum to
be held in accordance with Section 24.1.-165 of the. Code of
.Virginia.
The motion passed unanimously {5-0).
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County Attorney Crook stated that the news media has raised
questions about whether Supervisor Turner has a conflict of
interest concerning the Board's consideration of the route for the
HRSD line in the County because of his property interests. County
Attorney Crook said he had reviewed the matter and was advising
Supervisor Turner and the Board, as well as for the benefit of the
news media and public in general concerning same.. County Attorney
Crook stated that Supervisor .Turner does have a conflict of
interest under the Virginia Conflict of Interest Act as a property
owner/developer with property being developed for sale. along both
•proposed routes,. Highway l0 and Highway 17. However, as he had.
advised Supervisor Turner at the time of the Board's consideration
of the King's Colony project, Supervisor Turner can still consider
and vote on the matter under the Conflict of Interest Act provided
he files a transactional disclosure statement form, giving the
nature of his personal interest, identifying the group he is in who
are affected by the transaction and stating that he is able to
participate in the transaction fairly, objectively .and in the
public•interest. County Attorney Crook hand delivered to the Board
members, including Supervisor Turner, a letter he had prepared and
the form attached for filing.
County Attorney crook advised the Board of Supervisors that
he and County Administrator Standish had met- with the attorneys and
negotiated the contracts with them for delinquent tax collection
as directed by the Board at its last meeting. He stated that both
attorneys had approved the formal. contracts and. he presented them
to the Board for action.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board approve the agreements and
authorize the Chairman to sign them on behalf of the Board of
Supervisors. The motion passed (4-1) with all members voting in
favor except Supervisor Turner who voted against the motion.
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Chairman Bradby called for the County Administrator's report.
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Judy Begland presented a brief presentation on the goals and
objectives of a proposed economic development program for the next
fiscal year.
Florene Moore of the Smithfield Town Council presented a brief
outline of the tourism efforts in the County.'
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board endorse the program and
participation in the tourism effort as recommended. The motion
passed .unanimously (5-0).
County Administrator Standish presented an outline of
recommendations the Durrant Group, the architect and engineering
firm, relative to capital improvements and also items regarding a
master plan and design for the Board's future consideration.
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Supervisor Turner moved the Board approve the recommendations
and secure a proposal on the Master Plan efforts. The motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor Edwards moved the Board authorize Chairman Bradby
to sign the following resolution: .
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM AND TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
OR SO MUCH AS SHALL BE RECEIVED FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.,
DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of
Wight, Virginia, is approving the development and .submission of
an application for a grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia,
Department of Youth- & Family Services for the Delinquency
Prevention & Youth Development Program; and,
WHEREAS, the funds in the amount of twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000) or so much as shall be received from the
Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Youth & Family Services
need to be appropriated to the Delinquency Prevention & .Youth
Development Program in the 1991-92 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
twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or so much. as shall be
received from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Youth &
Family services be appropriated in the 1991-92 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.
The motion passed. unanimously (5-O).
Supervisor Edwards moved the Board authorize the County
Attorney to draft a resolution establishing the Youth Services
Advisory Board as part of the grant program. The motion passed
unanimously (5-0) .
County Administrator Standish stated the County had been
requested to authorize the placement of newspaper vending machines
at the Courthouse:
Supervisor Turner. moved the Board approve the concept. The
motion passed unanimously (5-0).
County Administrator Standish informed the Board that the
first meeting of the Board in the month of July would fail on July
4, 1991.
County Attorney Crook advised the Board that under statute if
the regular meeting date fell on a holiday, the meeting could then
be held on the next regular business day without any action of the
Board. However, he stated, that if the Board wished to hold the
meeting on any other day the Board would have to pass a resolution
to that effect, post it on the door of the Courthouse and publish
it in the newspaper for two successive weeks prior to said meeting.
At the request of the Board members, County Attorney Crook
then stated the following resolution:
Whereas, the first regular scheduled meeting of the Board of
Supervisors of Isle of Wight County in July, falls on July 4, a .
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deems said equipment-.surplus and- desires to dispose of same by
method of sale most advantageous to the .County.
WHEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the Board of Supervisors
of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, that the following items of
equipment and vehicles are deemed to be surplus property:
SURPLUS EOUIPMENT
VEHICLES
MAKE MODEL VIN
Plymouth Gran Fury 2P3BB2641DR190198
Ford LTD Crown Victoria 1FABP43G8EZ183564
Plymouth Gran Fury 2P3BB26N5CR197422
Dodge Diplomat 1B3BG26S3GX557190 ,
Dodge Diplomat 1B3BG26S8HX704864
Plymouth. Gran Fury 2P3BB2642DR190193
Plymouth Gran Fury 1P3BB26S2FX601112
Dodge. Diplomat 1B3BG26SXHX704865
Plymouth Gran Fury 1P3BB26S4FX601113
Ford F-150 pickup 1FTCF10E3BNB07384
MISCELLANEOUS
SERIAL # MODEL
Onan Generator 440764150 J120S967F
Onan Generator 440764131 J120S967F
IBM Typewriter 266227144 Seiectric II
Royal Typewriter 44078982 5010
IBM Typewriter 26-2884222 Selectric II
Royal Typewriter Not Available 5D05XL
ITEM
Stainless steel beverage containers (5)
Stainless steel sink (1)
Chairs (3)
Manual typewriter (1)
Metal desks (2) '
Theatre chairs (24)
Wooden map table (i)
Metal table (1)
Toaster oven (1)
Filing cabinets -4 styles
A - Docket files (4)
B - 5 drawer 8 x 10 file (3)
C - 4 drawer (2j
D - Stacking file 8 x 10 (21)
E - 5 drawer flat file. (i)
It is further resolved by said Board of Supervisors that the
County Administrator of Isle of Wight County, as the Central
Purchasing Agent of said County, be and he is hereby authorized to
sell said surplus property at public sale after advertising the
date, place and terms in a newspaper having general circulation in
the County of Isle of Wight at least five days prior to said sale
and said County Administrator is to report to the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight as to the .disposition
of said property.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
County Attorney Crook then presented a resolution concerning
People's Drug Store which had been requested by Supervisor Bradshaw
at an earlier meeting. Whereupon, Supervisor Bradshaw moved the
Board adopt the. said resolution as follows:
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RESOLUTYON
.WHEREAS, People's Drug Store has been located in the Airway
Shopping Center near the City of Franklin in Isle of Wight County,
Virginia, for a number of years serving the citizens of Isle of
Wight County; and,
WHEREAS, the owners of People's Drug Store. are considering
closing said drug store ana moving said operation to another
location outside the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board
of Supervisors of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, that said Board
requests the owners of People's Drug Store to reconsider the
relocation of said drug store from the Airway Shopping Center in
Isle of Wight County,. near Franklin, Virginia, and if at all
possible, that said drug store remain in its present location
serving. the. citizens of Isle of Wight County and the City of
Franklin at said location.
The motion passed unanimously (5-O).
The County Attorney reported that he had, at the Board's
request, .researched the question of setting a different tax rate
for aircraft. He advised that the Board could segregate aircraft
from other personal property and set a lower tax rate if the Board
so desired. He further advised that if the Board so directed, he
would prepare and publish notice for a public hearing for an
ordinance to accomplish this.
The County Attorney further reported that he had researched
the possibility of setting a lower tax rate for commercial trucks
in the County. He advised that the County had no statutory
authority to do this. However, the statutes allow the Commissioner
of Revenue to assess at book value or at a percentage of cost..
County Attorney Crook stated that the Board could request to meet
with the Commissioner of Revenue to discuss the alternative of
using a percentage of cost so as to lessen the tax amount for
commercial. trucks.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board direct the County Attorney
prepare an ordinance and advertize for public hearing to set rates
for aircraft at $1.00 per $100. The motion passed unanimously (5-
0). In addition, the Board requested that the Commissioner of
Revenue be invited to the next meeting to discuss adjustment of the
tax rate and%or assessment for commercial trucks.
County Attorney Crook reported that he had prepared, a
resolution at the Board's direction to request the Circuit Court
to order a referendum on a meals tax.
Supervisor .Edwards moved the Board adopt said resolution as
follows:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight County is
of the opinion that it is in the best interests of the County to
allow the residents of the County of Isle of Wight to express their
sense on whether or not the County shall be authorized to levy a
tax on food. and beverages sold for human consumption as provided
in Section 58.1--3833 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended;
and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors .have determined that it is
desirable to have az election on the question of. whether or not the
County of Isle of Wight shall be authorized to levy a tax on food
and beverages sold for human consumption by a restaurant; and,
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national holiday; and,
Whereas, the County Administrator recommends to the-Board that
they not-meet-on July 5, a Friday.
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Therefore, be it and it is hereby resolved by the Board of
Supervisors of Isle of Wight County, Virginia that the first
regular meeting of the said Board in July, will be held on July 3,
1991 at 2.:00 P.M: in the Board room, Isle of Wight Courthouse, Isle
of Wight, Virginia rather. than the regularly scheduled first
Thursday in July which is a national holiday..-
Supervisor. Turner moved .the Board adopt said resolution with
appropriate posting and newspaper advertising as advised by the
County Attorney. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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Chairman Bradby called for New Business.
Supervisor Turner recommended the Board.-authorize Chairman
Bradby to execute- the Economic Development agreement with
Smithfield Foods. The motion passed unanimously (3-0) with
Supervisor Edwards and Ross abstaining due to their previous stated
conflicts of interest.
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Supervisors Ross. and Edwards both stated that they were
concerned about the proposed route for the HRSD line from Suffolk
to Smithfield. Both stated that they favored the HRSD line coming
to Smithfield from Suffolk (Chuckatuck) along State Highway 10
rather than Highway 17.
Supervisor Turner moved the Board direct the County
Administrator to contact HRSD and invite Mr. Borberg to the-June
20, 1991 meeting of the Board to answer questions on alternative
routes. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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•Chairman Bradby called for Old Business.
• There was no old business for discussion.
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Chairman Bradby .called for Appointments.
Supervisor Ross moved the Board reappoint Myles E. Standish
to the Hampton. Roads Planning District Commission. The motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor Ross moved the Board reappoint Forrest Scott to the
Trademens' Certification Board. The motion passed-unanimously (5-
0) .
Supervisor Ross moved the Board appoint Fred Barrett to the
Wetlands Board representing the Smithfield Election District. The
motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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Chairman Bradby called for approval of the April 25, 1991 and
May 2, 1991 minutes of .the Board.
Supervisor Ross moved the Board approve the April 25, 1991
.minutes with the amendment on Page 18 to read that Supervisor
Edwards abstained as to the County Attorney's .budget due to a
conflict of interest and approve the May 2, 1991 minutes of the
Board as presented. The motion. passed unanimously (5-O).
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At 6:15 P.M., Supervisor Ross moved the Board continue the
meeting to 7:00 P.M. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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At 7:00 P.M., Chairman Bradby called the meeting to order for
a joint meeting of the School Board and the Board of Supervisors
concerning new schools construction .and stated that this meeting
would be without any public input.
Dr. Morgan, Chairman of the School Board, stated the School
Board had previously submitted a resolution to the Board of
Supervisors and that there had been questions raised about the
needs of the Middle Schools concept., Dr. Morgan further stated the.
needs of today's children are different and should be addressed
accordingly and that Smithfield Elementary School and Windsor High
School which would require no structural changes to be converted
to middle schools.
Supervisor Bradshaw asked if the School Board had acquired
land. to put .the new schools on.
County Attorney Crook stated the School Board had options on
land for the proposed new schools; a high school on Route 640 and
an elementary school on Route 711.
Chairman Bradby expressed concern that the School Board could
not give the Bo=ard a figure for the actual cost.-
Dr. Morgan stated the School-Board shared the concerns of the
Board about the expenses involved; however, the School Board would
like permission to seek bids on the proposed schools and then
report back to the Board.
Pam Edwards of .the School Board stated she has talked to
contractors who expressed to her that 10~ to 18~ could be saved by
going to bid at this time.
Supervisor Ross asked the School Board if they would consider
reductions in cost for the two schools.
Ms. Edwards responded that other schools are going to find the
need for these types of schools because of what it is going to
offer in technology and that this is the direction that education
is heading.
James Brown of the School Board stated he felt the new high
school should be built where it would serve the- entire County.,
perhaps just north of Route 460, which-could serve the anticipated
growth by .shifting school attendance.
Dr. Perry of the School Board argued that Carrsville and
Windsor would grow and if not, why is sewage planned for that area.
Chairman Bradby stated he felt there should be a comprehensive
study completed before the Board should allocate funds for the two-
schools proposal.
Supervisor Turner stated he .could support a $4 million to $5
million .school; however, he did not feel the County could afford
to spend $25 million.
Supervisor Edwards stated he could not support a $25 million
school system when the elderly citizens of Isle of Wight are not
being provided for. properly.
Chairman Bradby asked if these advanced schools were built,
would they require special instructors?
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Ms. Edwards replied teachers would be trained through inserts.
Dr. Morgan requested the Board's permission to seek bids for
the two proposed schools and for appropriation of money to purchase
the two schools sites that the School Board has options on.
.Supervisor Edwards moved the Board .authorize the School Board
to go to bid on both schools and to authorize the incurring of debt
to acquire both. sites. The motion was defeated (2-3) with
Supervisors Turner, Ross and Chairman Bradby voting against the•
motion,. Supervisors Edwards and Bradshaw voting in favor.
Supervisor Turner moved the. Board authorize the School Board
to proceed with acquisition of the Carrollton site, and put the two
construction projects to bid to determine their potential costs.
The motion was defeated (2-3) with Supervisors Bradshaw, Edwards
and Chairman Bradby voting against, and Supervisors Turner and Ross
voting in favor.
Supervisor Ross moved the Board go to bid on both schools,
exercise the option to purchase the land in the Carrollton area and
execute an option for land. on the Burden property in the Windsor
area. The motion passed (4-1) with all members voting in favor
except Chairman Bradby who voted against the motion.
At 9:35 P.M., Supervisor Ross. moved the Board adjourn. The
motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Myles
Clerk
eery H. r dby, Chairman
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