02-06-1992 Regular Meeting
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS HELD THE SIXTH DAY OF FEBRUARY IN THE YEAR
NINETEEN HUNDRED NINETY TWO
PRESENT: Henry H. Bradby, Chairman
.Steven W. Edwards, Vice Chairman
Joel C. Bradshaw, Jr. .
Malcolm T. Cofer
O. A. Spady
Also Attending: H. Woodrow Crook, Jr., County Attorney (Arrived
at 2:13 p.m.)
Myles E. Standish, County Administrator
W. Douglas Caskey, Assistant County
Administrator/Community Development
Donald T. Robertson, Assistant to the
County Administrator
Carey H. Mills, Assistant Clerk
Chairman Bradby called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The
invocation was delivered by Supervisor Spady.
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Chairman Bradby called for Transportation Matters.
County Administrator Standish advised that the Resident Engineer
would be late in attending the meeting today.
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Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following
application:
The application of The Bank of Franklin for a change in zoning
classification from Conditional M-1, Conditional Industrial
Limited to Conditional R-2, Conditional Residential General,
1.012 acres of land located on. the north side of Carrsville
Highway (Route 58) between North Lynn Road (Route 1606)
and Airport Drive (Route 616) in Windsor Magisterial District
The rezoning will provide residential zoning for no more than-
two (2) single family residences on the total 1.012 acres of land.
Chairman Bradby called for citizens to speak in favor.
No one appeared.
Chairman Bradby called for citizens to speak in opposition.
No one appeared.
Chairman Bradby called .for comments from the Board.
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Supervisor Cofer stated the Planning Commission. had heard the
application and expressed no objections. Supervisor Cofer further stated the
Planning Commission had .also requested that a proffer be considered to
hook onto the public sewer connections which are.available in front of the
houses, which had been accomplished by the applicants, and moved the
Board approve the application of The Bank of Franklin. The motion passed
unanimously (5-0).
Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following
ordinances:
A. An Ordinance to Amend the Chesapeake Bay
Preservation Ordinance of Isle of Wight County
W. Douglas Caskey, Assistant County Administrator/Community
Development, stated this is a series of ordinances that represent. items to
bring the County's .Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance, Zoning
Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance into fuller compliance with the
State's enabling legislation. Mr. Caskey further stated these changes -were
directed to the County by the Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Commission
and a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission who voted
unanimously to recommend approval of the changes to the Board.
R. Bryan David, County Planner, stated a deadline was placed
approximately two years -ago of November 15, 1992 in which. all Tidewater
localities would have their comprehensive plan, zoning and subdivision
ordinances and other land development ordinances in full compliance with
the State law. Mr. David further stated because of controversy, the localities
would not be held strictly to the November 15, 1992 deadline as long as
counties and governments were making agood-faith effort to adopt
ordinance amendments.
Chairman Bradby called for citizens to speak in favor or against. the
ordinance.
Lud Spivey stated. he had a subdivision which was platted after
October 1,1989 and did not know if the reserve sewage disposal site would
apply to his subdivision. Mr. Spivey further stated he was recommending
to the Windsor Town Council that this particular part of the ordinance
..become effective at the date of its passage by the Council.
Mr. Caskey replied that Mr. Spivey's subdivision was not in the
Chesapeake Bay preserva#ion area.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved that the .Board adopt the following
ordinance: -
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY PRESERVATION
ORDINANCE OF ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors
of Isle of Wight County that The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area
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Ordinance of Isle of Wight County be amended by amending Sections 1002,
5000.G.2 and 5000.) and adding thereto Section 6008 to read as follows:
Section 1002
This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to VR 173-02-01, Chesapeake Bay
Preservation Area Designation. and Management Regulations hereinafter
referred to as the Regulations, under authority of Chapter 11, Title 15.1 of
the Code of Virginia, and Chapter 21, Title 10.1 of the Code of Virginia,
known as the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, hereinafter referred to as
the Act, and implements the Isle of Wight County Chesapeake Bay
Preservation Area program. '
Section 5000.G.2
2. For new development or redevelopment involving new
construction, a reserve sewage disposal area with a capacity not less than
that of the primary sewage disposal area shall be provided. Any lot or
parcel recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Isle of
Wight County prior to October 1, 1989, is not subject to this requirement,
if such lot or parcel is not sufficient in capacity to accommodate a reserve.
sewage disposal site, as determined by the Tsle of Wight County Health
Department.
Section 5000.)
Land upon which agricultural activities are being conducted shall
have a soil and water quality conservation plan. Such a plan shall be based -
upon the Field Office Technical Guide of the U.S. Department of
Agricultural Soil Conservation Service and accomplish water quality
protection consistent with this Ordinance. Such a plan shall be approved
by the Peanut Soil and Water Conservation District by January 1, 1995. 4
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Section 6008. Violation and Penalty.
A. All departments, officials and public employees of Isle of Wight
County which are vested with the duty or authority to issue permits of
licenses shall cause said permits or licenses for uses, buildings, or purposed
to be issued only when said uses, buildings, or purposes are in compliance
with the provisions of this Ordinance.
B. Any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent,
employee, or otherwise, violating, causing or permitting the violation of any
of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and,
upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than $10.00 and not more
- than $1,000.00.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
B. An Ordinance to Amend the Subdivision Ordinance
of Isle of Wight County to Add Section 4-8
Compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation
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Chairman Bradby called for persons to speak in favor or opposition.
No one appeared.
Supervisor Edwards move3 the Board adopt the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO .AMEND THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
OF ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY TO ADD
SECTION 48 COMPLIANCE WITH THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY PRESERVATION AREA ORDINANCE
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors
of Isle of Wight County that Section 48, Compliance with the Chesapeake
Bay Preservation Area Ordinance be added to the .Subdivision Ordinance
of Isle of Wight County as follows:
Section 48 Compliance with the Chesapeake Bav
Preservation Area Ordinance
Subdivision of any lot, parcel, or tract of land subject to the provisions
of this Ordinance and contained wholly or in part within the designated Isle
of Wight County Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area shall be in compliance
with the Isle of Wight County Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area
Ordinance.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
C. An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of
Isle of Wight County to Add Section 10-16
Compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation
Area Ordinance
Chairman. Bradby called for citizens to speak in favor or opposition.
No one appeared..
Supervisor Cofer moved the Board adopt the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING- ORDINANCE
OF ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY TO ADD
SECTION 10-16 COMPLIANCE WITH THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY PRESERVATION AREA ORDINANCE
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors
of Isle of Wight County that Section 10-16, Compliance with the Chesapeake
Bay Preservation Area Ordinance be-added to the Zoning Ordinance of Isle
of Wight County as follows:
Section 10-16 Compliance with the Chesapeake Bav
Preservation Area Ordinance
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Any use which is subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and
located upon any lot, parcel, or tract of land located within the designated
:.Isle of Wight County Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area shall be in
compliance with the Isle of Wight County Chesapeake Bay Preservation
Area Ordinance.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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Chairman Bradby noted the Resident Engineer's appearance and
called for Transportation Matters.
Mac Neblett, Resident Engineer, Virginia Department of
Transportation, passed out an update regarding the revenue sharing
projects for the past five years and stated he would be contacting County
staff in the next couple of weeks regarding the six-year secondary'
improvement budget which is revised every two years. Mr. Neblett further
stated he would like Board input before the Virginia Department of
Transportation holds its public hearing on March 19, 1992.
Supervisor Bradshaw asked the status of Route 603.
Mr. Neblett stated the Board .did not apply any revenue sharing
money on the Route 603 project; however, it could be added to the six-year
secondary improvement plan if the Board so desired.
Supervisor Edwards requested that Route 603 be placed as high up in
the priorities of the six-year plan as possible.. Supervisor Edwards then
requested the status of Route 620.
Mr. Neblett. stated that tar and gravel had been placed in the curve
areas of Route 620 which should take care of the slick pavement.
Supervisor Edwards requested that a "Slippery When Wet" sign be
placed on Route 620 as .well.
Supervisor Edwards then moved that the Board set a public hearing
on March 19, 1992 regarding the six-year plan for secondary road
improvements. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Mr. Neblett then briefed the Board on the .Route 260 connector
between the intersection of Route 258 and Route 58 in the County. Mr.
Neblett stated the initial project would consist of two lanes although the
Virginia Department of Transportation is in the process of purchasing
additional right of way to accommodate four lanes.. Mr. Neblett continued
a public hearing would be held on February 19, 1992 at the Isle of Wight
County Skating Rink on Route 258.
Supervisor Bradshaw noted his concern about the volume of traffic
using this road, particularly at the Franklin Equipment Company and Union
Camp locations.
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County Administrator Standish stated the County has urged the
Department of Transportation to move ahead with some type of by-pass
connector project, although what the Virginia Department of Transportation
is proposing is different from the original plan.
Supervisor Edwards requested the status of Five Forks Road.
Mr. Neblett replied the Traffic Engineer has been requested to look
into the matter as well as the installation of additional curve signs.
Chairman Bradby called for citizens with highway matters.
No one appeared.
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Chairman Bradby called for Citizens Comments.
. Robert Alphin requested the Board write a resolution on behalf of the
Extension Service to the Appropriations and Finance Committees asking
them to reassess the cut in funds and, if possible, to put back into the
budget some of the money which has been cut.
Supervisor Spady moved the Board direct the County Administrator
to write and send a telegram immediately to the General Assembly
regarding cuts in the Extension Service budget. The motion passed
unanimously (5-0).
Mayor Robert Claud of Windsor stated on January 4, 1992, the Town
of Windsor finalized the purchase of approximately two acres of land on
the north side of Route 460 and the preliminary plans for the fire station
have been completed. Mayor Claud further stated the architect, Frank
Spady, has informed the Town that the construction plans will be complete
by April 1, 1992 and ready to go to bid and that by May 1, 1992, the bids
should- be in and the Town will then be in a position to award a contract
for the work to be performed which should be completed within six
months. Mayor Claud continued the fire station would accommodate six
bays and is designed for two additional bays if needed in the .future.
Mayor Claud stated the architect's estimated cost for .the building. is
$312,250, the .estimated cost of the site work is $50,000, the land cost is
90,000 and architectural/legal and other fees is $30,000 with the total cost
of the project at an estimated $482,250. Mayor Claud further stated the
Board appropriated $150,000 towards this project for fiscal year 1991-92 and
anticipated an additional $150,000 for the fiscal year budget 1992-93. Mayor
Claud requested a commitment from the Board for the additional amount
of $150,000 for fiscal year 1992-93.
Supervisor Edwards moved the Board direct the County
Administrator to include $150,000 in the proposed capital budget for 1992-
93. -The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Pamela Edwards, School Board .Chairman, introduced Dr. Jane
Truelove York,, the new Superintendent of Isle of Wight County schools.
Dr. York stated she had visited the schools throughout the County
and saw many good programs with good instruction going on in the
classrooms. Dr. York further stated she also viewed the facilities and had
mixed reactions; some satisfactory and some less than satisfactory. Dr. York
concluded she would submit to the Board only good educational
recommendations.
David Olson encouraged the Board to seek a comprehensive study
before appropriating any additional money to the School Board for the
construction of new schools.
Grace Keen requested the status of her previous request for the
relocation of mail boxes to the same side of the road as the houses for
senior and handicapped individuals.
County Attorney Crook stated he would contact the Attorney General
and the Postmaster regarding the matter.
John Rawls thanked Supervisors Cofer and Spady for visiting Windsor
High School in the County.
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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:
A. The application of Stephen R. Valencourt, owner,
Jeffrey B. Williams, prospective owner, for a
Conditional Use Permit to locate and occupy a
mobile home for thirty-six (36) months while
building a residence on 5.257 acres of land located
on Track Lane (Route 624) between Old Stage
Highway (Route 10) and the Surry County line, in
Hardy Magisterial District.
Chairman Bradby called for citizens to speak in favor of the
application.
Jeffrey Williams,. the prospective owner, appeared.
Chairman Bradby moved the Board approve the application of
Stephen R. Valencourt. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
B. The application of Ralph S. House for a Conditional
Use Permit to continue the location of a mobile
home for thirty-six (36) months while building a
residence on a total of 11.623 acres of land located
on the west side of Bob White. Road (Route .652)
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between Bowling
Woodland Drive
Magisterial District.
Green Road (Route 644) and
(Route 600), in Newport
Mr. Caskey stated the Board of Supervisors in January of 1989 granted
the applicant a Conditional Use Permit to occupy the mobile home for a
three-years period while building a residence; however, the applicant, as
yet,. has not secured a building permit to initiate construction of the home.
Mr. Caskey further stated there was no opposition presented to the
application at the Planning Commission- meeting and the applicant
indicated to the Planning Commission that he would need at least an
additional twenty-four months to complete construction of the home. Mr.
Caskey continued the Planning Commission .voted 7-3 to recommend
approval of the application to the Board of Supervisors for atwo-year
period with the condition that the mobile home be removed as soon as the
permanent residence is completed.
Chairman Bradby called for those. in favor of the application.
Ralph S. House, the. applicant, appeared.
Chairman Bradby called for comments by the Board.
Supervisor Cofer moved the Board approve the application of Ralph
S. House for the extension of the Conditional Use Permit for two years. The
motion passed unanimously (5-0).
C. The application of Earl Highsmith, Sr., for a
Conditional Use Permit to continue the location of a
mobile home for thirty-six (36) months while
building a residence on a total of 13.6 acres of land
located on lot 33 of . Ennisdale Subdivision, on
Ennisdale Drive between Fort Huger Drive (Route
676) and the Surry County line, in Hardy
Magisterial District.
Mr. Caskey stated the original Conditional Use Permit was initially
approved by the Board of Supervisors in July of 1982 for the temporary
occupancy of the mobile home for atwo-years period. Mr. Caskey further
stated there have been subsequent extensions of that original two-year
period and the applicant has secured a building permit and has done some
footing work for the home with the foundation work on the home being
approximately 70% complete although the applicant will have to update his
building permit because of lack of activity. Mr. Caskey stated there was no
opposition presented to the application at the Planning Commission
meeting and the Planning Commission voted 6-2 to recommend denial of
the application to the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Cofer stated therewas correspondence from Mr. Caskey
dated January 17,1992 providing additional information about other mobile
homes in the subdivision that was not available to the Planning
Commission when they made their initial decision. Supervisor Cofer
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further stated that there were several other lots in the subdivision which.
have Conditional Use Permits with no time restrictions and had the
Planning Commission had this information available to them at that time,
. the decision may have been different.
Supervisor Spady moved the Board return the application to the
Planning Commission for their recommendation to the Board of Supervisors
because of the additional information provided regarding the application:
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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Chairman Bradby called for the County's Attorney's report.
County Attorney Crook stated he had a request from the attorney for
the Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner on a condemnation of
property for improvement of Route 601 in which a portion of the property
has been condemned and there is a tax lien filed by the County for $6,700
on the property. County Attorney Crook further stated the condemnation
award is $3,115 and the. request is if the County will release its tax lien as
to that portion of the property that is being condemned, in return, the
award would be paid to the County. County Attorney Crook continued he
would recommend to the Board that they authorize this release of the tax
lien on that part of the property retaining the tax lien on the balance of the
property.
Supervisor Cofer moved the Board authorize the County to release its
tax lien on the condemned property on Route 601 and, in return, the
condemnation award of $3,115 would be paid to the County. The motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
County Attorney Crook stated he had prepared, at the request of the
County Administrator, a contract concerning the cutting of grass. County
Attorney Crook explained under the County's ordinance, there is a
provision for the cutting of grass on property that is not properly
maintained which is billed to the landowner or a lien is placed on the land.
County Attorney Crook stated this was put out for bids and the low bidder
was John R. Edwards, Jr. at 25 cents per one hundred square feet of lot
area.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board approve the grass cutting
contract prepared by County Attorney Crook between the County and John
R. Edwards, Jr. of Smithfield for a period of three years at the rate of 25
cents per one hundred square feet of lot area. The motion passed
unanimously (5-0).
County Attorney Crook requested an Executive Session for
consultation with legal counsel concerning contract negotiations.
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At 3:25 p.m., Supervisor Cofer moved the Board go into Executive.
Session for the reasons stated by County Attorney Crook. The motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
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At 4:30 p.m., Supervisor Cofer moved the Board adopt the following
resolution:
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE MEETING
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has convened an executive
meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in
accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom. of Information Act;
and,
WHEREAS, 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification
by this Board of Supervisors that such executive meeting was conducted in
conformity with Virginia law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors
hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public
business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by
Virginia law were discussed in the executive meeting to which this
certification .resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as
were identified in the motion convening the executive meeting were heard,
discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors.
VOTE
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
ABSENT DURING VOTE: 0
ABSENT DURING MEETING: 0
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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Chairman Bradby called for the County Administrator's report.
County Administrator Standish stated Linda Porter was present to
give the Board a status report on the newly-created Office on Youth.
Linda Porter, Youth Services Coordinator, stated a resolution was
adopted last summer to create the Office on Youth as a department in the
County. Mrs. Porter further stated the office serves as an advocate for
youth and is able to coordinate with government, educational, public and.
private agencies to accomplish its mission. Mrs. Porter continued the Youth
Services Advisory Board has completed the final draft. of its bylaws and
additional appointments to the Board will be requested when the Officers
are elected.
County Administrator Standish stated this was agrant-funded
program, and each year the County will pursue an application to continue
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the program as long as the State will grant the County these funds.
Hilda W. Harmon, Director of Budget & Finance, presented the Board
with a status report on the County's health benefits programs. Mrs.
Harmon stated in June of 1991 the County received its renewal rates for
health insurance from Blue Cross/Blue Shield which reflected a 33.5%
increase over the current rates which resulted in the Board directing County.
staff to seek alternative options for health insurance. Mrs. Harmon further
stated proposals were then distributed and options reviewed with the
County's insurance consultant, Sam Rosenthal. -Mrs. Harmon continued on
January 2, 1992, the Board approved establishing a self insurance health
benefits program to be administered by H. L. Duke & Company and that
on January 28, 1992, three presentations have been held for employees to
learn more about the health benefits programs. Mrs. Harmon stated letters
have been sent to local health care providers informing them of the health
benefits program as well as giving them information on claims processing
and employees .are currently completing new enrollment forms to assist
Duke & Company with the information necessary for the identification and
prescription cards.
County Administrator Standish stated action should be taken by the
Board to set up an account with Dominion Bank which would allow the
County to fund the health care monies.
Supervisor Edwards moved the Board authorize County staff to set
up an account with Dominion Bank for health care funds. The motion
passed unanimously (3-0) with Supervisors Cofer and Spady abstaining..
Supervisor Cofer moved the Board adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE TWO
THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE CAMP YOUNTS FOUNDATION FOR
A GRANT TO THE CARRSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight,
Virginia has received a grant from the Camp Younts Foundation for the
Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department; and,
WHEREAS, the funds in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) to be
received from the Camp Younts Foundation need to be appropriated to the
Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department line item 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 two thousand
dollars ($2,000) to be received from the Camp Younts Foundation be
appropriated to line item 3202-5604B Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department
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 (5-0).
Supervisor Cofer moved the Board adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEBRUARY 9-15, 1992
AS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK IN
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
WHEREAS, the American Vocational Association has designated the week
of February 9-15, 1992 as Vocational Education Week and the theme for
Vocational Education Week is "Vocational Education: Classroom of the
Future"; and,
WHEREAS, vocational education supplies our country with a strong, well-
trained. work force, which enhances productivity in business and industry
and protects American's leadership in the international marketplace; and,
WHEREAS, vocational education serves individual citizens by enabling
them to find satisfying careers that suit their own skills and interests, by
providing technical skills that let them excel in their chosen careers, and by
teaching leadership skills. that serve them on the job, at home and in the
community; and,
WHEREAS, vocational education enhances high school students' education
by offering practical, meaningful applications of basic skills such as reading,
writing, and mathematics, thus .improving the quality of their education,
motivating those at risk of dropping out, and giving all students the
potential to become leaders in their fields and in their communities; and,
WHEREAS, vocational education stimulates the growth and vitality of Isle
of Wight's businesses and industries and those of the entire nation by
preparing workers for the occupations forecast to experience the largest and
fastest growth in the next decade; and,
WHEREAS, a strong vocational education program planned and carried out
by trained- vocational educators is vital to the future economic development
of our community and the well being of its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Isle
of Wight County does hereby establish February 9-15,; 1992 as
"VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK" and urge all citizens to become
familiar with the services and benefits offered by the vocational education
programs in this community and to support and participate in these
programs as necessary to enhance their individual work skills and
productivity.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
County Administrator Standish stated the low bid for the 911
Communications Center and expansion and renovation of the Sheriff's office
is noted at $457,888 by R. G. Conner, Jr. County Administrator Standish
further stated twenty firms picked up specifications and fifteen firms bid.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board accept the low bid of R. G.
Conner, Jr. in the amount of $457,888 and authorize preparation of a
contract. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Charlie Phelps, Isle of Wight County Sheriff, stated the
implementation of E-911 will increase the calls for service and create a
significant demand for dispatch efficiency and requested the Board to
consider updating radio equipment. Sheriff Phelps further stated present
equipment is now obsolete and unreliable because of its age and parts
availability will soon become an issue. Sheriff Phelps continued the present
setup will facilitate only one dispatcher and a disaster such as a hurricane
or nuclear mishap will require an additional dispatcher position. Sheriff
Phelps stated there is a need to prepare for the future regarding population
and crime increases and the County would be able to add equipment onto
the system in the future.
County Administrator Standish suggested that County staff would
study what radio equipment is presently there and bring back a report on
alternatives and the cost of same.
County Administrator Standish stated each year County staff has
provided the Board with a report regarding surplus equipment owned by
the County which is auctioned off to the public. County Administrator
Standish further stated Southampton County has previously shared the old
computer system with the County and has now declared it surplus
equipment. County Administrator Standish requested the Board authorize
him to go through the proper steps to declare the computer equipment
surplus and seek bids from another locality or corporation to purchase the
equipment from. the County.
Supervisor Cofer moved the Board direct the County Administrator
to go through the proper steps to allow the County to declare the computer
system as surplus and seek bids from another locality or corporation to
purchase it from the .County. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
County Administrator Standish stated for the Board's information the
VACo Legislative Day would be on February 13, 1992 in Richmond and
Board members are encouraged to attend.
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Chairman Bradby called for New Business.
Supervisor Spady stated he had received calls on the County's use of
the radio channel which is also used by the Carrollton Volunteer Fire
Department.
County Administrator Standish stated permission has been secured to
obtain an additional radio channel which will allow the Fire Department to
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have total use of this particular channel.
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Chairman Bradby called for Old Business.
On January 16, 1992, Supervisor Edwards moved that the Board
appropriate :the requested funds in the. amount of $35,000 to initiate the
contract between the School Board and Construction Control Corporation.
The motion resulted in a tie vote with Supervisors Bradshaw and Edwards
voting. in favor of the motion and Chairman Bradby and Supervisor Cofer
voting in opposition to the motion.
Supervisor Spady stated he would vote "no" to the motion which
resulted in the motion being defeated.
Supervisor Cofer moved the Board add athree-item addendum to the
contract with Construction Control Corporation to cover the following three •
items subject to approval of the School Board for an amount not to exceed.
$60,000: (1) to do the value analysis of the plans of the two schools, (2) to
do the site evaluation study and, (3) to do a curriculum, demographics and
geographies study. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor Cofer then moved the Board adopt the following
resolution:
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY-TWO DOLLARS
FROM THE 1991 SCHOOL BOND ISSUE PROCEEDS
TO THE GENERAL FUND
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight,
Virginia has previously approved the appropriation of funds for school
construction from the General Fund;. and,
WHEREAS, the funds in the amount of seven hundred .eighty-seven
thousand two hundred forty-two dollars ($787,242) need to be appropriated
from the 1991 School Bond Issue Proceeds to reimburse the general fund 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 seven
hundred eighty-seven thousand two hundred forty-two dollars ($787,242)
from the 1991 School Bond Issue Proceeds be appropriated to the general
fund 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 and to do all the things necessary to
give this resolution effect.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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Chairman Bradby called Appointments.
There were no nominations for appointments by the Board.
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Chairman Bradby called for approval of the January 2, 1992 minutes...
County Attorney Crook stated he recommended the minutes to the
Board.
Upon County Attorney Crook's recommendation, Supervisor Cofer
.moved the Board approve the January 2, 1992 minutes of the Board. The
motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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At 5:14 p.m., Supervisor Cofer moved the Board adjourn. The motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
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Hen H. radby, Chairman
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Myle .. Standish, Clerk