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04-30-1992 Continued Meetingeoea 14 .~~•231` "~ CONTINUED MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD THE THIRTIETH DAY OF APRIL IN THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED NINETY TWO [l 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. // Chairman Bradby asked for commends from the Board regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 1992-93 Operating Budgets. 1 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 I eorN 14 .~ ~23? ~' ' abstained from voting on any funds for payment to the School Board . ~, Attorney. // Chairman Bradby. called for Old Business. There was no old business for discussion by the Board. // 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. // County Attorney Crook requested an Executive Session under Section 2.1-344 A7 of the Freedom of Information Act for consultation with counsel eo~~ 14 :~~:~2~3 ~' 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). D 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. 1 VOTE AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT DURING VOTE: 0 ABSENT DURING MEETING: 0 The motion passed unanimously (5-0). // At 8:17 p.m. Supervisor Cofer moved the Board adjourn. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). Henry . Bradby, Chairman Myles