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03-05-1992 Regular Meeting., ~ oc~ / ~ ~ f p 9E /81 ~8 Chairman Bradby called for Transportation Matters. MacFarland Neblett, Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department of Transportation, presented a report on the Six-Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan. Mr. Neblett stated according to the State statute, this plan is revised at least every hvo years and was last revised in the Spring of 1990. Upon conclusion of his report, Mr. Neblett requested input from the Board regarding updating the priority list to be discussed at the March 19, 1992 public hearing. Supervisor Spady stated the Route 704 project in the Rescue -area is basically a bypass around Battery Park and, to his knowledge, there is no real traffic problem in Battery Park. Supervisor Spady continued, for this reason, he would prefer the Virginia Department of Transportation improve the road rather than build a bypass because in most cases the right-of-way has already been obtained and there is an issue of wetlands to contend with. Supervisor Spady. stated he would rather see the funds allocated to improve the existing Route 704, rather than for the purpose of a bypass. Chairman Bradby expressed a concern with the condition of Route 681 and requested the Board to give this project a .high priority on the priority list. Mr. Bell of Smithfield requested the. Board place Route 681 as a high priority on the priority list. Mr. Neblett replied the Virginia Department of Transportation, upon contacting some of the property owners, ran into some resistance and that e~~R~ 1.4 , ~~:~~ ~' over the last several months, the necessary manpower was not available to proceed to obtain donated right of way for some of the unpaved dirt roads. Mr. Neblett continued,. after the Board establishes the order of priority for the projects, he will contact the district office to proceed with the dirt road right of way acquisitions. . Supervisor Bradshaw requested that Route 641 be moved up on the priority list. Mr: Neblett stated design plans had not been developed and the purchase of right of way had not yet been obtained. Mr. Neblett replied the earliest the Virginia Department of Transportation could get to the project would be the 1994-95 fiscal year. Supervisor Edwards requested the project on Blackwater Road between Route 258 and the Southampton County line be moved up on the priority, list. Mr. Neblett stated the worse safety hazard of the road is between the two churches where -the road needs to be both widened and leveled. Supervisor Cofer-moved the Board amend the agenda to delete Item #9 (Battery Park bypass); move Items 35 and 36 (Black Water Road beginning with Route 258 and going three miles) up to Item 22 or Item 23; .and, move Item #28 (bridge on Bows & Arrows) up to Item #19. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Chairman Bradby called for citizens with highway matters. Grace Keen thanked Mr. Neblett for .improving the hill on Cherry Grove Road. County Administrator Standish stated .the public hearing regarding the ,proposed Six-Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan is scheduled for March 19, -1992 and the proposed Plan will be available to the public for the . next two weeks. County. Administrator Standish stated .included in the agenda is a resolution adopted by the Board in 1991, regarding the six priorities for primary projects. County Administrator Standish further stated if the Board .still desires these same six priorities, a resolution adopting such should be considered. Chairman Bradby expressed concern with the realignment and four laning of Route 258 because of the closeness. of the homes to Highway 258 at Tynes Corner. County Administrator Standish stated there may be an alternative right of way at some point north of the Courthouse that may cut over to Berms Church, thereby bypassing Tynes Corner. Supervisor Spady then moved the Board adopt the following ,,,, 1.4 1_~~ ~ resolution: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, VIRGINIA FOR THE 1992 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION . PRE-ALLOCATION HEARING WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation will conduct apre- allocation hearing for interstate, primary and urban system projects for the Suffolk District on March 23,1992; and, ..WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight County expresses its appreciation to the Virginia Department of Transportation for the opportunity to articulate transportation improvement priorities within the County; and, WHEREAS, Isle of Wight County wishes to make specific recommendations for transportation improvement projects to be listed on the proposed Six Year Improvement Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight County that the following projects are considered transportation improvement priorities in the County: 1 1. Construction of parallel bridge span and approaches on the Route 17 crossing over Chuckatuck Creek 2. .Route 58 Franklin bypass connector 3. Realignment and four lane Route 258, between Route 10 and Route 460 4. Four lane Route 10 Smithfield bypass 5. Construct -right-tLrn lane on Route 258 at intersection with Route 10 bypass 6. Conduct a feasibility study of the grade separation crossing at the Route 258 intersection with Route 460 and the Norfolk Southern rail line BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors direct the County Administrator to forward a copy of this resolution to the Virginia Department of Transportation for inclusion in the record of the 1992 pre- allocation hearing and for adoption of the Six Year Improvement Program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. 1 The motion passed unanimously (5-0). // Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following: An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Isle of Wight County, Virginia to Provide for Home Occupations in Certain Residential Districts with Conditional Use Permit a Chairman'Bradby called for those in favor of the ordinance. No one appeared. Chairman Bradby called for those in opposition to the ordinance. Bob Bowie of Isle of Wigh: County stated he was refused a renewal for his contractor's license because he lived in a subdivision. Mr. Bowie stated he-had no equipment and did not cause any additional traffic in his area although he did purchase materials and used labor force in the County. W. Douglas Caskey, Assistant County Administrator/Community ~ Development, stated R-A zoning districts did not permit home occupations at present, even though other comparable zoning districts do. County Attorney Crook stated the County presently has home occupations in A-1, A-2 and R-2 and what he proposed to the Planning : Commission was that. the County allow home occupations in all of the residential zones to make the ordinance more uniform.. County Attorney Crook further stated it was the Planning Commission's desire to add the Conditional Use Permit. Supervisor Cofer stated he could not support adding a Conditional Use Permit to the home occupation ordinance. . County Attorney Crook stated he did not believe a Conditional Use Permit is necessary and he would recommend the ordinance to the Board with the deletion of -the Conditional Use Permit. R. L. Stephenson, realtor in the County, stated he believed the ordinance should be amended to allow home occupations in the residential zones without a Conditional Use Permit because this is not a common practice in other communities. Supervisor Spady questioned why the Planning Commission requested the addition of the Conditional Use Permit. County Attorney Crook stated the Planning Commission expressed a concern about parking and hours of operation and a Conditional Use Permit would control these situations. Upon these comments, Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board adopt ..the following ordinance deleting the requirements of the Conditional Use Permit throughout: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, VIRGINIA TO ADD HOME OCCUPATION .FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors ' of Isle of Wight County, Virginia that the Zoning Ordinance of Isle of Wight County, Virginia be amended to read as follows: P{ G~~,r 1.4 ,. ^1 %~ Section 2-1-9 Home Occu pations, as defined .herein, by occupant Section 3-1-25 Home occup ations, as defined herein, by occupant Section 4-1-11 Home occup ations, as defined herein, by occupant Section 5-1-12 Home occup ations, as defined herein, by occupant Section 5A-1-12 Home occup ations, as defined herein, by occupant Section 5B-1-11 Home occup ations, as defined herein, b~ occupant Section 5C-1-11 Home occup ations, as defined herein, b~occupant The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following: The application of Newport Investments, owner, and Robert L. Sutter, Jr., prospective owner, for a Special Use Permit to locate and operate a golf driving range, golf learning center and golf pro shop on 17.58 acres of land located on the south side of Carrollton Boulevard (Route 17}between Ashby Way and Cedar Grove Road (Route 661),. in Newport Magisterial District. Chairman Bradby called for those in favor. Attorney William Riddick, representing the applicants, stated at the Planning Commission meeting an additional condition was proffered concerning the hours of operation which would not exceed 10:00 p.m. with lights ouf by 10:30 p.m. Attorney Riddick further stated the Planning .Commission unanimously recommended the application with the additional condition attached regarding hours of operation. Attorney Riddick .continued at the Planning Commission meeting Mr. Sutter explained the various areas which would require lighting, -but that after attending a seminar, Mr. Sutter now believes it may be unnecessary for him to build the lighting facilities out in the field, although Mr. Sutter would like permission to go ahead with the lighting facilities. Robert Sutter, Jr., prospective owner, presented a site plan of the driving range to the Board. Chairman Bradby called for citizens to speak in opposition to the application. No one a eared PP Supervisor. Spady moved the Board approve the application of Newport Investments with the condition attached regarding the hours of operation by the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). // Supervisor Edwards moved the Board amend the agenda to allow the Director of Social Services to speak to the Board. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Linda Bean, Director of Social Services, stated at the Board's February 20, 1992 meeting, the Board tabled the request of the Social Services Board to allocate to the Department of Social Services $8,044.35 which had been in the Special Welfare Account and transferred to the County's General Fund. Supervisor Spady moved the Board allocate the $8,044.35 back to the Department of Social Services to be expended at the Social Services Board discretion. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). // Chairman Bradby called for Citizens Comments. Grace Keen. of Smithfield advised progress had begun regarding the placement of mail boxes on the same side of the road as the home for senior or handicapped individuals. Grace Keen advised the Community Care Group met last week and agreed to have aCounty-wide needs assessment done to allow the areas of focus to be on the County's greatest needs. Mrs. Keen continued the Community Care Group will meet again next month regarding various County concerns .such as teen pregnancy and a need for a community center. Reverend Vincent. Thomas stated the First Gravel Hill Baptist Church received a grant from the Virginia Council on Early Childhood Education and prevention who requested the Church survey the County to find what the day care needs are. Reverend Thomas reminded the Board that each Board member should appoint one person to the Planning Council. Reverend Thomas .continued that because the Planning Council was a community effort, it will serve as a way that grant monies can. be obtained to look at other problems in the County. Reverend Thomas advised that the next meeting will be held on March 12,1992 at 4:30 p.m. at Main Street Baptist Church. // ~i At 4:00 p.m., Supervisor Spady moved the Board take a recess. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Upon returning to open session at 4:15 p.m., Chairman Bradby called for the Community Development report. W. Douglas Caskey, Assistant County Administrator/Community Development, stated included in the agenda is a resolution submitted by the Windsor Town Council who has developed a local Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area program in accordance with the State's requirements. Mr. Caskey stated the Town Council of Windsor has advised it is their desire for County staff to assume responsibility for the administration and enforcement of the Chesapeake Bay regulations within the Town boundaries and his department has reviewed the proposal by the .Town with the following provisions: (1) that there be a clear and efficient process. established between the two jurisdictions as to how this relationship would occur and, (2) the assumption that the staff levels within the Department of Community. Development will continue with the current staffing levels. Mr. Caskey continued the Windsor Town Council has not formally adopted their proposed ordinance and at such time as they do, he will bring the matter back before the Board for action. // Chairman Bradby called for the County Attorney's report. County Attorney Crook presented a resolution by the Peninsula Ports Authority for a bond issue in the amount of $85,000,000 for Riverside Hospital and Riverside Health System to refinance two earlier bond issues, one for Gloucester County and the other for the convalescent. home in Smithfield. County Attorney Crook stated the purpose of this resolution is to refinance those twc and add new equipment and new facilities to Riverside Hospital. County Attorney Crook advised the resolution has been properly advertised and. public hearing held by the Peninsula Ports Authority and the Circuit Court of the City of Newport News has authorized the issuance of the bonds. County Attorney Crook continued the resolution is for the County°s participation in .this project although the County is not required to pay any of the debt or interest on the debt. Supervisor Cofer moved the Board adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, VIRGINIA WHEREAS, the Peninsula Ports Authority of Virginia, whose principal business address is 825 Diligence Drive, Suite 114, Newport News, Virginia 23606 (the "Authority"), has conducted a joint public hearing, after notice, on February 19,.1992, a date within sixty (60) days prior to the date of the adoption of this Resolution, on behalf of the Authority, Gloucester County, Mathews County, Isle of Wight County, the Town of Smithfield, Essex County, Chesterfield County, the Town of West Point, the City of Virginia Beach and the City of Newport News, on the plan of financing of Riverside P~~~K 14:~..~-1~8~' Healthcare Association, Inc. ("Riverside Healthcare"), whose principal business address is 606 Denbigh Boulevard, Suite 601, Newport News, Virginia .23602, Riverside Hospital, Inc. (the "Hospital"), whose principal business address is 500 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, Virginia 23601 and certain of the affiliates of Riverside Healthcare and of the Hospital, all of which are not-for-profit Virginia corporations which are described in Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and exempt -from tax under Section 501(a) of the Code (collectively, "Riverside") for the issuance of the Authority's Health System Revenue and Refunding Bonds in an amount .not to exceed $85,000,000 (the "Bonds") to assist Riverside in (a) financing (1) the purchase of certain medical and other equipment supportive of or .incidental to the health care functions of the Hospital, including,. without limitation, operating room, radiology, laboratory, heart catheterization, computer and, radiation therapy .equipment, (2) improvements and renovations to the Hospital and (3) the construction of athree-story building to house a new energy plant and administrative offices, all to be located at or near the site of the Hospital; (b) refinancing (1) the Medical Facilities Revenue Note (Riverside Healthcare Association, Inc.) Series of 1985, issued by the Authority in 1985 in the .original aggregate principal amount of $20,000,000 (the "Series 1985 Bonds"), (2) the Medical Facilities Revenue Note. (Riverside Healthcare Association, Inc.) issued by the `.Industrial Development Authority of Gloucester County, Virginia (The "Gloucester Authority") in 1987 in the original aggregate principal amount of $12,250,000 (the "Series 1987 Bonds"), (3) .the Hospital Refunding Revenue .Bonds (Riverside Tappahannock Hospital) Series 1989A and the Hospital Revenue Bonds (Riverside Tappahannock I-lospital) Series 1989B, issued by the Industrial • Development Authority of Essex County (the "Essex Authority") in 1989 in the original aggregate principal ..amounts of ..$7,575,000 and $3,720,000, respectively (together, the "Series 1989 Bonds"), and (4) the Variable Rate: Demand Revenue Bonds (Virginia Beacli Convalescent Center Project) Series 1990, issued by the City of Virginia Beach Development Authority in 1990 in the original aggregate principal amount of $2,700,000 (the "Series 1990 Bonds"); (c) funding a reserve fund for the Bonds; and (d) financing certain interest costs and other expenses including issuance costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the .Bonds; and WHEREAS, the Series 1987 Bonds were issued to refund the outstanding principal balance of the Gloucester Authorit}~s Medical Facilities Revenue Notes (Riverside Healthcare Pro}ects) ,issued December 23, 1983, in the aggregate .principal amount of $15,000,000 to finance and refinance a portion of the cost of the acquisition, construction and/or equipping of certain medical facilities. for Riverside, including, among other things, the Smithfield Convalescent Center, a 95-bed nursing home facility owned and operated by Patrick Henry Hospital.Inc. (an affiliate of Riverside Healthcare), whose. principal business address is 1000 Old Denbigh Boulevard, Newport News, Virginia 23602, and located at 200. Lumar Road in the Town of Smithfield, ,which is in Isle of Wight County, Virginia (the °County"); and 1 WHEREAS, Section 147(f) of the Code provides that the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which any facility financed with P~,,n ~.4 };.1_~~a ~ the proceeds of private activity bonds is located must approve the issuance of the bonds; and WHEREAS, certain of the facilities being refinanced with the proceeds of the Bonds (the "Facilities") are located in the County, and the Board of Supervisors of the County (the "Board") constitutes the highest elected governmental unit of the County; and WHEREAS, the Authority has requested the Board to ratify the public hearing and approve the issuance of the Bonds and the plan of financing to comply with Section 147(f) of the code; and WHEREAS, ~a copy of the Authority's resolution approving the issuance of the Bonds, subject to terms to be agreed upon, (the "Authority Resolution"), a record of the public hearing and a fiscal impact statement have been filed with the Board; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ISLE OF ~ WIGHT COUNTY, VIRGINIA: 1. The recitals made in .the first and second "WHEREAS" clauses to this Resolution are hereby adopted as part of this Resolution. 2. The Board hereby ratifies the joint public hearing held on its behalf by the Authority on February 19, 1992, and the publication of notice thereof. 3. The Board hereby concurs in the Authority Resolution adopted by the Authority on February 19, 1992, a copy of which is attached hereto. 4. The Board hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority for the benefit of Riverside, to the extent required by Section 147(f) of the Code. 5. Ratification of the joint public hearing, concurrence in the Authority Resolution, and approval of the issuance of the Bonds and the plan of financing do not constitute an endorsement to a prospective purchaser of the Bonds of the creditworthiness of the Facilities or of Riverside, and, as required by 'Virginia law, the Bonds shall provide that neither the Commonwealth of Virginia nor any political subdivision thereof, including the County and the Authority, shall be obligated to pay the Bonds or the interest thereon or other costs incident thereto except from the revenues and moneys. pledged therefor by Riverside, and neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the Commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof, including the County and the .Authority, shall be pledged. thereto. 6. Pursuant to the limitations contained in Temporary Income Tax Regulations Section 5f.103-2(f)(1), this Resolution shall remain in effect for a period of one year from. the date of its adoption. 7. The County, including .its elected representatives, officers, e^~~ ~.4 ~.:~~~~~ employees and agents, shall not be liable and hereby disclaims all liability for any damage to Riverside, direct or consequential, resulting hom the Authority's failure to issue the Bonds for any reason. 8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. The .motion passed unanimously (5-0). County Attorney .Crook stated he had reviewed the statutes concerning proration of personal property taxes where vehicles are brought into the County after January 1 and decals are then obtained requiring taxes to be paid for the balance of the year on a prorated basis. County Attorney Crook further stated he did not know if this would be a revenue producing source unless. the County has more vehicles coming-into the County than leaving the County because if the vehicle leaves the County, the taxpayer is entitled to a refund for the balance of the tax year. r -County Administrator Standish. stated that other communities that have implemented proration of personal property tax find that it increases the revenue from 10% to 15%. Supervisor Edwards pointed out that- if may not be worthwhile if additional staff would be required to implement the procedure. Supervisor Spady stated -the Commissioner of Revenue has been contacted regarding the matter and suggested .the Board wait until a report from him is submitted. County- Attorney Crook stated the County Administrator has ~ distributed to the Board members consideration of the tax, exemption for recycling equipment and facilities: which provides by law a separate classification for local taxation separate from the other classifications for real and personal property. County Attorney Crook further stated if it was the Board's desire; when the County budget is prepared; he will- include in the ordinance the separate classification for recycling equipment. County Attorney Crook continued the Board can set a separate rate for this and can also adopt an ordinance to make an exemption or partial exemption for recycling equipment. County Attorney Crook stated he had received a letter from County Administrator Standish regarding the potential liability of volunteer fire departments and rescue squads in accidents and whether the County needed to do anything as far as getting them the benefit of sovereign immunity as an instrumentality of the government. County Attorney Crook further stated the statute provides that if the local governing body is providing for .fire fighting and rescue through either County fire departments and rescue squads or volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, then they enjoy immunity from liability, which is similar to Isle of Wight County. County Attorney Crook continued the County does provide for it through funding and assisting with equipment and utilities and it is not necessary for the County to do anything further. ~,, , 1.4 . 1 ~~1 ~ ii Chairman Bradby called for the County Administrator's report. Dr. York extended an invitation to the Board to attend the Virginia School Board Association Regional Forum on March 26, 1992 at the Raddison Hotel at 6:00 p.m, Supervisor Spady moved the Board adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR DOLLARS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE TITLE VI-B FLOW-THROUGH PROGRAM WHEREAS, the School Board of the County of Isle of Wight has received a grant for the Title VI-B Flow-Through Program: and, WHEREAS, the funds in the amount of two hundred thirteen thousand seven hundred forty-four dollars ($213,744) need to be appropriated to the School grant fund in the 1991-92 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 two hundred thirteen thousand seven hundred forty-four dollars ($213,744) be appropriated to line item. Title VI-B Flow-Through Program in the 1991-92 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 the things necessary to give this resolution effect. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Supervisor Cofer moved the Board adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE TWO .HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS FROM THE 1990 BOND ISSUE PROCEEDS FOR THE WESTERN TIDEWATER REGIONAL JAIL WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia has approved the construction of the Western Tidewater Regional Jail; and, WHEREAS, the funds in the amount. of two .hundred .:.twenty-seven thousand one hundred thirty dollars. ($227,130) need to be appropriated from the 1990 Bond Issue Proceeds to the Western Tidewater Regional Jail, construction line item in the 1991-92 budget of the. County of Isle of Wight. e~nK ~.~ ,.:~~~ ~ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia that two hundred twenty-seven thousand one hundred thirty dollars ($227,130) from the 1990 Bond Issue Proceeds be appropriated to line item 14-03-033-3302-7016, Western Tidewater Regional Jail, construction 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). County Administrator Standish stated GTE reported a cost of $16,150 to put in the. telephone subsystem requested by the Social Services Department and that he had spoken with the Vice Chairman of the Social Services Board and advised that County staff would work with the Social Services Department to develop specifications and put it on the market to see if a better cost can be obtained. County Administrator Standish stated Motorola Communications did an analysis of the Count}rs communications system and advised that the County install an integrated console. County Administrator Standish further stated a quote would be provided shortly, probably in the range of $90,000 to $100,000. Chairman Bradby requested the County Administrator contact Motorola to review the Rushmere radio system because it would sometimes break up during communications. County Administrator Standish stated the County's Planning Commission has established a subcommittee consisting of Messrs. Leber and Pitt and Mrs. King to-serve as a capital improvements plan subcommittee. County Administrator Standish requested the Board's approval to share with the subcommittee all the information collected and to also meet with the subcommittee to include public hearings. County Administrator Standish continued a report would be provided to .the Board on .the recommended capital improvements plan. Supervisor Edwards moved the Board direct Administrator to work with the Planning Commission c improvements plan. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). the County n the .capital County Administrator Standish stated Supervisor Edwards had previously requested .that County staff look into the drainage problem concerning the sidewalk to the Sheriff's Department. County Administrator Standish further stated an estimate was obtained from the contractor on site performing the renovations to the Sheriff's Department who recommended installing a french drain at a cost of approximately $1,300 to $1,400. Supervisor Spady moved the Board table the matter until the March M ~~i~~r. ~~~ „ 1.`~`?~ 19, 1992 meeting to allow the Board to further study the problem. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). County Administrator Standish stated the Board had received a letter from the Electoral Board requesting additional money in the next fiscal year budget to purchase three new voting machines due to population growth, as well as a request to relocate the polls from one building to another at the same site at the Carrollton Precinct and to have .work performed to the building at the Pons Precinct. County Administrator Standish further stated he had referred the matter to the County Attorney who advised it should not require the approval of the Justice Department to relocate the polls in another building at the same site, and regarding the Pons Precinct, it is a privately-owned building and he was reluctant to recommend this work to the Board because it would require public funds to be spent on a privately- owned building. Mr. Blount, Secretary of the Electoral Board, stated he had spoken with Alan Nogiec, Director of the Parks .and Recreational Facilities Authority, regarding changing buildings at Nike Park due to inadeCUate lighting and parking facilities. Mr. Blount further stated using the .other building would allow the citizens to move in one direction in the building and exit through another door, which would also alleviate the parking situation. Supervisor Spady moved the Board authorize the relocation of the polls from the senior citizens' building to the recreational building at the Carrollton Precinct. The motion. passed .unanimously (5-0). // Chairman Bradby called for New Business. .Supervisor Edwards requested the Board give consideration towards tax relief for low income senior citizens and individuals with disabilities as the budget is being prepared. Supervisor Edwards stated that although he was opposed to taking up slack from State funding, he would also like to request the Board work closely with the Sheriff's Department relative to a staffing of personnel for adequate police protection. // Chairman Bradby called for. Old Business. There was no old business offered for discussion by-the Board. // Chairman Bradby called for Appointments. Chairman Bradby moved the Board reappoint Bobby Bowser to the Planning Commission representing the Hardy District. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Chairman Bradby moved the Board appoint Stanley Turner to replace Robert Conley on the Board of Building= Appeals representing the Hardy District. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Chairman Bradby moved the Board appoint Supervisor Edwards to replace Richard L. Turner as the Board representative on the Transportation Safety Committee. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Chairman .Bradby moved .the Board reappoint Sarah Wright to the Transportation Safety Committee representing the Hardy District. The motion passed unanimously (5=0). // Chairman. Bradby called for approval of the January 30, 1991 and .February 6, 1992 minutes of the Board. Supervisor Cofer moved the Board adopt the January 30,1991- minutes and the February 6, 1992 minutes as amended on Page 1 to reflect he -was present at the meeting at 2:00 p.m. and on .Page 15 to reflect that Supervisors Cofer and Spady abstained from voting on the motion made by Supervisor Edwards to authorize County staff to set up an account with Dominion Bank for health. care funds. The motion passed unanimously (5- 0). // At 4:55 p.m., Supervisor Cofer moved the Board adjourn. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).~ rHenry H. Bradby, Chairman ~~ Iviyl E. Standish, Clerk