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CONTINUED MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS HELD THE THIRTIETH DAY OF APRIL IN THE YEAR
NINETEEN HUNDRED NINETY TWO
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PRESENT: Henry H. Bradby, Chairman
Steve W. Edwards, Vice Chairman
Joel C. Bradshaw, Jr.
Malcolm. T. Cofer
O. A. Spady
Also Attending: H. Woodrow Crook, Jr., County Attorney
Myles E. Standish, County Administrator
W. Douglas Caskey, Assistant County
Administrator/Community Development
Donald T. Robertson, Assistant to the
County Administrator
Hilda W. Harmon, Director of Budget & Finance
Carey H. Mills, Assistant Clerk
Chairman Bradby called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The
invocation was delivered by Supervisor Edwards.
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Chairman Bradby asked for commends from the Board regarding the
proposed Fiscal Year 1992-93 Operating Budgets.
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Supervisor Cofer stated in reviewing the budgets and speaking with
the School Superintendent, as well as based upon what was presented and
recommended by the County Administrator, the Finance Committee would
like to make the following recommendations: ,.. (1) That the Board of
Supervisors approve the School budget in the total of $23,378,254 and (2)
That the Board of Supervisors consider and approve the School budget
tonight and defer consideration of the balance of the County budget to one
of the two meetings of the Board in May.
Supervisor Cofer stated the Finance Committee was recommending
local funds of $11,007,112. This is $340,000 less than requested by the
School Board, but $250,000 of the local funds requested by the School Board
are for capital projects such as mobile classrooms and buses. He further
stated that Dr. York understood that the additional funds for mobile
classrooms and buses could be requested of the Board of Supervisors on an
"as needed" basis when needed. Dr. York stated she understood that as the
recommendation of the Finance Committee and the contemplated action of
the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Cofer then moved the Board. adopt the School Board
budget in the total amount of $23,378,254 of which $11,007,112 constitutes
local funds. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor Edwards stated he has. abstained from any discussions
concerning payment of the School Board attorney and in voting, he has
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' abstained from voting on any funds for payment to the School Board . ~,
Attorney.
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Chairman Bradby. called for Old Business.
There was no old business for discussion by the Board.
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Chairman Bradby called for New Business.
Supervisor Bradshaw expressed his concern over the location of the
. computer system at Southampton County and stated he would prefer the
County to own and operate its own computer system.
.County Administrator Standish advised that the computer system is
co-owned by the County and Southampton and the County is sharing the
operating costs for the computer system.
Supervisor Bradshaw requested the Finance Committee to look into
the matter.
Supervisor Cofer stated the County is in the process of developing a
capital improvements plan and would look into the matter.
Supervisor Bradshaw requested the Finance Committee also
investigate the possibility of initiating a central purchasing agent for the
County complex, i.e., schools, Social Services, etc.
Supervisor Edwards requested the County Administrator obtain cost
estimates for the installation of sheds over dumpster sites, where such
might be applicable.
Chairman Bradby requested the County Administrator's assistance in
notifying the Sheriff of delinquent decal purchases.
` Pete Green of Mill Creek Drive urged the Board not to enter into a
contract for the proposed raceway.
County Attorney Crook. stated the Board approved a special use
permit for the Recreational Facilities Authority for a racetrack several years
ago and that the Recreational Facilities Authority is presently negotiating
with promoters for a racetrack under their permit. County Attorney Crook
further stated Mr. Green should appear before the Recreational Facilities
Authority with any of his concerns regarding a proposed racetrack.
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County Attorney Crook requested an Executive Session under Section
2.1-344 A7 of the Freedom of Information Act for consultation with counsel
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concerning potential litigation and advice on legal matters.
At 7:45 p.m. Supervisor Spady 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 8:15 p.m., upon returning to open session, 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, 2.1-344.1A 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.
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VOTE
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
ABSENT DURING VOTE: 0
ABSENT DURING MEETING: 0
The motion passed unanimously (5-0).
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At 8:17 p.m. Supervisor Cofer moved the Board adjourn. The motion
passed unanimously (5-0).
Henry . Bradby, Chairman
Myles