02-18-1999 Regular Meeting
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS HELD THE: EIGHTEENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY IN
THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED NINETY NINE
PRESENT: Malcolm T. Cofer, Vice-Chairman
Henry H. Bradly
Phillip A. Bradshaw
Robert C. Claud, Sr.
ABSENT: O. A. Spady, Chairman
H. Woodrow Crook, Jr., County Attorney
Also Attending: W. Douglas Casket', County Administrator
Steven W. Edwards,. Assistant County Attorney
Donald T. Robertson, Assistant to the
County AdministratorlDirector of
Human Resources
Carey H. Mills, Recording Secretary
In the absence of Chairman Spady, Vice-Chairman Cofer called-the
meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Supervisor Bradshaw delivered the
invocation.
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Vice-Chairman Cofer indicated the following Consent Agenda
included Items 1, A and B, and. asked if there were any items for removal:
Delinquent Real. Estate Tax Collection Monthly Report
January 21, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board adopt all items of the Consent
Agenda.. The. motion was adopted (4-0).
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Vice-Chairman Cofer called for Transportation Matters.
Jonathan W. Hartley, Director of Planning. and Zoning, presented a
resolution establishing the recommendations of the Board of Supervisors for
the 1999 Commonwealth Transportation Board which includes the Route.
260 Connector at the south end of Route 258 and provides for an extension
of the proposed improvements to Route 25.8 southward to Route 5$
(Franklin Bypass).
Mr. Hartley noted activity is occurring on the Cypress Creek
Connector project and he will continue to advise the Board as the project
.progresses,
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Supervisor Claud moved the Board adopt the following resolution and
that copies be sent to the County's legislative delegation and presented to
VDOT on March 25, 1999:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
FOR THE 1999 COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD AND
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PREALLOCATION
HEARING
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth Transportation Board and the Virginia
Department of Transportation will conduct a preallocation hearing for
interstate, primary, and urban system transportation improvements in the
Suf1"olk District on March 25, 1999;-and,
WHEREAS, Isle of Wight County, Virginia,. wishes to make specific
recommendations for. transportation improvement projects to be contained in
the Commonwealth of Virginia's Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program, and
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WHEREAS,. the most critical corridor in need of improvement is the Route
258 corridor from the Town of Smithfield to Route 58 .Business .and
including the proposed Route 260 Connector between Route 58 and Route
258, and
WHEREAS, this corridor serves as the primary north-south access to the
two major industries in the County, Smithfield Foods, Inc. and-Union Camp
Corporation accounting for considerable truck traffic along with the regular
traveling public, school buses and farm equipment, and
WHEREAS, the proposed Route 260 Connector, as a part of this corridor, is
particularly needed due to the recent ban on through truck traflic in the City
of Franklin.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Isle
of Wight County, Virginia, that the following corridor, as two projects, is
considered the highest transportation improvement priority for the County
because of its .potential to address serious vehicle safety problems as well as
to provide- significant economic benefits for the movement of goods and
services within the County and the Hampton Roads Region:
Realignment and the .widening of Route 258 to four-lanes
between Route 10-Smithfield Bypass to Route 58, including:
a. the construction of the Route 258-Windsor Bypass and its
grade-separated crossing at the Norfolk Southern rail line,
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b. the construction of the. Cypress. Creek Connector- which
provides for the relocation of Route 258 south of the Route
10-Smithfield Bypass, and
c. the construction of the Route 260 Connector between
Route 58 and Route 58-Business
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, that the following projects are
considered to be other important and vitally necessary transportation
improvement priorities in the County:
1. Construction of capacity and safety. improvements to
Route 10 along with similar improvements within the
Counties of Sunry and Prince George including the
widening of Route 10-Bypass to four (4) lanes.
2. Construction of dedicated left-turn lanes at the
intersection of Route 460 and Routes T-610/T-603 and a
continuous center turn lane between this intersection and
the eastern corporate limits of the Town of Windsor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight
County, Virginia that. the County Administrator is to forward a copy of this
resolution to the County's legislative delegation and to the Virginia
Department of Transportation for inclusion in the off cial record of the 1999
preallocation hearing and for adoption in the Six-Year Improvement
Program for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The motion was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby, Bradshaw and
Claud voting in favor of the motion (4-0); none voting. against.
Mr. Hartley. provided the Board with additional information on the
Pave-In-Place Program, a program intended to provide alternative standards
for the design and construction of roads. Mr. Hartley notified the Board of a
request from the VDOT .Resident Engineer to identify roads that are of
particular interest or concern that the Pave-ln-Place Program may be applied
to. Mr. Hartley noted Mr. Neblett has advised that Mr. Charles Resnick will.
be .reviewing the roads on the County's Candidate. List.
Supervisor Claud directed Mr. I~artley to arrange a meeting with Mr.
Resnick and advise the Board when the date is set.
Mr. Hartley noted that the VDOT Resident Engineer was in attendance
should citizens or Board members have comments for him.
Supervisor Claud requested the status of the speed check on Oliver
Drive and Longview Drive.
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Mr. Hartley advised that although he has not received a formal. written
response from the Sheriff, he was advised that radar checks are being.
performed at this time. Supervisor Claud requested Mr. Hartley follow-up
with the Sheriff s office on the matter.
Robert Edwards of Moonlight Road notified the Board that the bank
had washed away on a portion of Burwells Bay Road and that the ditches
need addressing on the left side of the road heading towards Mill Swamp
Road, Mr, Edwards provided locational details: to the Resident Engineer.
Supervisor Bradshaw informed the Resident Engineer that the culvert
had washed out on the ditch bank and the pavement is caving in on one side
of Colosse Road.
County Administrator Casket' advised the Board of a concern
expressed by William Johnson on Fire Tower Road regarding truck traffic.
Mr. Neblett noted he would be meeting next .week with the District
Traffic Engineer, VDOT, to review three (3) locations along this portion of
roadway.
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Vice-Chairman Cofer noted the attendance of Vincent Doheny,
Executive Director of the Western Tidewater Community Services Board.
He explained that Mr. Doheny .was expected to make a .presentation to the
Board at its last meeting, however, he was ill and was not able to be present
for that meeting.
Mr. Doheny addressed the Board of Supervisors on legislative matters
adversely impacting the Western Tidewater Community Services Board.
Mr. Doheny stated 3,200 individuals were served -last fiscal year consisting
of approximately 7,500 different services in the various programs.. The
greatest need is for residential services. Mr. Doheny noted beginning last
year the various localities are required to sign a contract and he will be
returning to the Board to request its approval of the contract, when revised.
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Vice-Chairman Cofer called for Citizens Comments.
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Martha Kemp requested the Board's assistance in a landlocked
property matter on Cock & Bull Lane.
Supervisor Cofer requested Mr. Hartley meet .with Ms. Kemp and
further investigate the matter and advise the Board and County Attorney
accordingly.
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Robin Land, Longview Acres, addressed the Board on school issues
citing disparity of school construction between-the northern and southern
portions of the County.
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Vice-Chairman Cofer. called for the Community Development report.
Mr. Hartley presented a request of Union Camp for an exception to the
buffer yard requirements for the wood surge ~ yard for the Board's
consideration.. Mr. Hartley stated the Planning Commission recommends
approval of the request, but that staff notify the adjoining property owner.
Mr. Hartley noted the Board is in receipt of a letter from Lanry Johnson, the
son of Ms, McCutchin, the adjoining properly owner, as well as a letter
received by staff this morning regarding a request of Mr. Johnson that the
matter be postponed until the Board's March meeting. so that he will be able
to attend and comment on the request. Mr. Hartley .noted there were no
County citizens who spoke in opposition at the Planning Commission.
meeting, .however, there were four (4) or five. (5) residents of Suffolk who
commented on the request.
Assistant County Attorney Edwards noted one of the. letters received
on the matter made reference to an attorney being unable to attend the
meeting tonight. In this regard, he spoke with this attorney today, who was
going to review the matter, but he did not feel that he was in a position to
request the Board to defer action on the matter tonight, stated Mr. Edwards.
Supervisor Claud moved the Board approve the request. -The motion
was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby and Claud voting in favor of the
motion (3-0); Bradshaw abstaining from voting on the matter.
Mr. Hartley presented a request by William H. Riddick, III, attorney
for Brian Rowe of Jamestown Building Corporation, for an exception to the
Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance to allow the construction of a
single family dwelling in the required fifty foot (50') Resource Protection
Area Buffer.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board approve the request. The
motion was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby, Claud and Bradshaw voting
in favor of the motion (4-0); none voting against..
Mr. Hartley presented a request by William D. Fax for an exception to
the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance to allow the construction
of a single family dwelling in the required one hundred foot (100') Resource.
Protection Area Buffer.
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Supervisor Claud moved the Board .approve the request. The motion.
was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby, Claud and Bradshaw voting in favor
of the motion (4-0); none voting against.
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Mr. Hartle~r presented an overview of the State requirements on the
land application of I~Iunicpal and Industrial Sludge in an attempt to inform
the -Board on hove extensive and detailed the process is in terms of
evaluating the- data. Mr. Hartley noted there is constant scrutiny before a
permit is issued and further monitoring takes place .once such .permit is
issued.
Supervisor Bradby reminded the Board that he requested that an
ordinance be drawn up prohibiting that kind of distribution of chemicals.
He noted that he hoped the. Board will continue to study .the matter and
supply concerned citizens with any materials on the subject, as well as poll
the various other areas involved in the distribution of the sludge and how
they are handling the matter.
Supervisor Claud. moved the Board direct staff to continue with the
collection of additional information on how other local governments are
handling this matter and to advise the Board accordingly. The motion was
adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby, Bradshaw and Claud voting in favor of
the motion (4-0); none voting against.
Robert Edwards, Moonlight Acres, spoke in opposition to any.
distribution of sludge in the County, noting .concerns with contaminated
water tables and shallow wells.
Mr. Hartley stated staff has initiated an RFP for hiring a surveyor to
undertake transportation projects in the Rural Addition Program. In this.
regard, staff and the County Attorney have reviewed the contracts from both
of the firms shortlisted and recommend the firm of Baldwin & Gregg, Ltd.,
subject to final approval of the contract by the County Attorney.
Supervisor Claud moved the Board approve Baldwin & Gregg, Ltd as
the surveying contractor of choice, subject to the final approval of the
contract by the County Attorney. The .motion was adopted as follows:
Cofer, Bradby, Bradshaw and Claud voting in favor of the motion (4-0);
none voting against.
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Vice-Chairman Cofer called for the County Administrator's report.
Anne F. Seward, Director of Budget and Finance, .presented the
County's self-fund health insurance plan. Ms. Seward noted for the Board's
consideration is an outline of quotations received for the renewal Ms.
Seward noted staff recommends the County maintain its services with
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National Benefit Plans as the County's Third Party Administrator, maintain
its service with the Virginia Health Network as the County's utilization
review and PPO access, and maintain services with Shenandoah as the
County's reinsurance carrier (Stop Loss).
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board authorize the renewal of
services with VHN, National Benefit .Plans, and Shenandoah Life, _as
outlined by staff. The motion was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby,
Bradshaw and Claud voting in favor of the motion (4-0); none voting
against.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board adopt the revised Plan
Document prescribing coverage and exclusions for covered employees, as
presented by staff. The motion was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby,
Bradshaw and Claud voting in favor of the motion (4-0); none voting
against.
.Supervisor Claud moved the .Board authorize the provision of Dental
coverage with Companion Life Insurance Company, if a sufficient number
of employees enroll in the program. The motion was adopted as follows:
Cofer, Bradby, Bradshaw and. Claud voting in favor of the motion (4-0);
none voting against.-
Supervisor Claud. moved the Board adopt an Insurance Rate Plan for
the March 1, 1999 -February 28, 2000 Plan Year, as recommended by staff.
The motion was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby, Bradshaw and Claud
voting in favor of the motion (4-0); none voting against.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved. the Board extend the Open Enrollment
Period to March 15, 1999. The motion was adopted. as follows: Cofer,
Bradby, Bradshaw and Claud voting in favor of the motion (4-0); none
voting against.
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At 7:00 p.m., Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board amend the order
of the agenda in order to conduct the public hearings. The motion was
adopted unanimously (4-0).
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Vice-Chairman Cofer called for a public hearing on the following:
An Ordinance to Amend Table 16.1.9 of Section 16.1.9 of the Isle of
Wight County Code to Add Metered and Unmetered Rates for
Camptown Area and to Add Rate for Bulk Rate Meter Serving More
Than One Equivalent Dwelling Unit
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Assistant County Attorney Edwards stated the proposed Ordinance
was previously advertised with an incorrect $30 maximum increase. and the
rate is now set correctly at $32. Mr. Edwards noted a handout was received
tonight which the Board may need an explanation on.
E. Wayne Rountree, P.E., Director of Public Utilities, .noted the
proposed Ordinance had previously been incorrectly advertised .and, as' a
result, the Board did not hold a public hearing. Mr. Rountree explained that
the Board acquired the Camptown water system`last July and there was. not a
rate structure in the County's ordinance. The proposed Ordinance sets the
rate structure at the bi-monthly minimum rate of $40 plus -$2.00 per
thousand gallons for all over 6,000 gallons at a flat rate of $32 per two (2)
months. Mr. Rountree referred to a request from one of the County's bulk
customers in the southern end of the County desiring a break on their water
rate.
Vice-Chairman Cofer called for persons to speak in favor of or in
opposition to the proposed Ordinance.
Upon no one appearing, Vice-Chairman Cofer closed the public
hearing and called for comments from the Board.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board adopt the following Ordinance:.
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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TABLE 16.1.9 OF SECTION 16.1.9 OF
THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY CODE TO ADD METERED AND
UNMETERED RATES FOR CAMPTOWN AREA AND TO ADD RATE
FOR BULK RATE METER SERVING MORE THAN ONE EQUIVALENT
DWELLING UNIT
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight County,
Virginia, adopted an Ordinance providing for rates and regulations. on water
usage Chapter 16.1 of the Isle of Wight County Code on November 21,
1996; and,
WHEREAS, Table 16.1.9 did not provide an unmetered .rate for the
Camptown area of Isle of Wight County, Virginia and further, did not
provide where a bulk rate meter is serving more than .one Equivalent
Dwelling Unit (EDU) a rate above or irr addition to the EDU charge; and,
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WHEREAS, the Board of .Supervisors. of Isle of Wight County,
Virginia deems it to be in the best interests of the .citizens of Isle of Wight
County to amend said Ordinance to provide fora metered and unmetered
rates in the Camptown .area of Isle of Wight County and to provide that
where a bulk rate meter is serving more than one EDU, the rate shall be in
addition to a $10.00 per month per EDU charge with an allowance of 6,000
gallons per two months per EDU.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ordained that Table
16.1.9 of Section 16.1.9 of said Ordinance of the Isle of Night County Code
be amendedto read as follows:
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Bi-Monthly Water Usage Charges
Meters up to and including'h inch
Service Area 1 Rate Step 2 Rate
Galling Pointe, Waterford
Oaks, Hidden Acres,
Smithfield Plaza, Thomas Park,
Berms Church Development
Metered 532.00 t S1.1S/TG>6TG S40.OOfS2.00/TG>6TG
Unmetered S32.00 532.00
Sandy Point Manor, Bethel Heights,
Smithfield Heights, C.L. Obrey,
Berms Church, Tormentor Creek,
Days point, Rushmere, Burwell's Bay
Metered 540.00 t 51,15/TG>6TG S40.OOtS2.00/TG>6TG
Unmetered 532.00 $32.00
Carisbrook
Metered $40.00 t 51.15/TG>6TG $40.OOt$2.00/TG>6TG
Unmetered 532.00 $32.00
Carrsville, Zuni
Metered $40.00 t S 1.15/TG>6TG 540.OOtS2.00/TG>6TG
Unmetered 532.00 532.00
Battery Park
Metered 540.00 t 51.15/TG>6TG S40.OOf52.00/TG>6TG
Unmetered 532.00 $32.00
Courthouse
Metered $40.00 t 51.15/TG>6TG 540.OOt52.00lTC»6TG
Unmetered 532.00 $32.00
Unmetered (Courthouse) 5408.66 5408.66
Camptown area
Metered $40.00 + $2.OOfI'G>6TG
Unmetered $32.00
Meters 1 inch and Larger
1 inch meter 545.00 + S 1.15/TG>6TG 556.00 + $2.0/TG>6TG
1-1/2 inch meter 550.00 + 51.15/TG>bTG 563.00 + $2.0/TG>6TG
2 inch meter $69.00 + S 1.15lTG>6TG 586.00 + $2.0/TG>6TG
Larger than 2 inch to be determined by the County to be determined by the County
Where a bulk rate meter in nerving more than one EDU, the rate shall be as noted above is
addition to a 510.00 per month per EDU charge with an allowance of 6,000 gallons per two
months per EDU.
Notes: 1)TG: Thousand gallons, or portion thereof
2)>: In excess of
3) Unmetered customers, when they become metered, will pay metered charges in effect
of the time for their location or meter size
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4) Step,1 rates will become effectivefor all. bills rendered after January 1, 199?.
Step Z rates will become effective for all bills rendered after January 1, 1998.
The motion. was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby, Claud and
Bradshaw voting in favor of the motion (4-0); none voting against.
Vice-Chairman Cofer called for a public hearing on the following
aPPlicatioa:
The application of W. C. and Gayle Sawyer, owner, for a change in
zoning classification from RAC, Rural Agricultural Conservation, ~to
C-SR, Conditional Suburban Residential. The site. is approximately
27.256 acres of land located on the north side of Brewers Neck.
Boulevard (Route 258/32) between Norsworthy Drive (Route b70) and
Carver Drive (Route 1930) in Newport Magisterial District.. The
purpose of the application is to create a residential subdivision of no
more than fifty (50) :residential lots.
Vice-Chairman Cofer noted the applicant is requesting that- the
application be returned to the Planning Commission for further work.
Vice-Chairman Cofer called for persons to speak in favor of or in
opposition to the proposed application.
Fran Everson, 610 Maury Avenue, Norfolk, adjoining land owner,
spoke regarding the .potential for problems with drainage into the lake on her
property and the density requested.
Christine Dunham, Arabian Trail, spoke against the application
expressing her concern with the addition of any new homes in this area. Ms.
Dunham stated the School .Board is currently proposing the relocation of the
existing children in this area and this rezoning will allow for potentially fifty
(50) additional children. Ms. Dunham requested the Board hold off on acting
on the application or approving any additional homes in the northern end of
.the County until the School Board makes a final decision on what it intends
to doff
Dan Everson, adjoining property owner, spoke against the application
citing inadequate drainage. He noted the proposed housing density is also
not in keeping with the neighborhood.
Peyton Nottingham, 2]368 Reynolds Drive, spoke in opposition
noting there should not be any further growth. approved in this area as the
recently approved Eagle Harbor Development Is large enough.
Thomas Fenderson, Sugar Hill Road, expressed safety concerns with
respect to fires, improper drainage, wildlife and inadequate proffers.
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Robin Land, ~.,ongview .Acres, stated she is currently fighting to keep
her children at Carrollton Elementary School and the location of the proposed
school will either have to be Carrollton or the proposed Eagle Harbor School
which will not be built unti12003.
Vice-Chairman. Cofer closed the public hearing and called for
comments from the Board... Vice-Chairman Cofer again stated. the agent for K
the applicants is requesting that the application be returned to the Planning
Commission for further consideration.
Supervisor Claud moved the Board return the application to the
Planning Commission for further study. The motion was adopted as follows:
Cofer, Bradby, Claud .and Bradshaw voting in favor of the motion (4-0);
none voting against.
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Supervisor Bradby moved the Board return to the regular order of the
agenda. The motion was adopted unanimously (4-0).
Vice-Chairman Cofer called for the continuation of the County
Administrator's report.
County Administrator Caskey presented a request from Dr. Jane T.
York, School Superintendent, to withdraw the School Board's request for
the balance of school construction funds to be appropriated for the Windsor
Middle School construction project from consideration by the Board at this
time.
Supervisor Bradby moved the Board. accept the request of the School
Board to withdraw this item from the agenda. The motion was adopted as
follows: Cofer, Bradby, Bradshaw and Claud voting in favor of the motion
(4-0); none voting against.
.Donald T. Robertson, Assistant to the County Administrator/Director
of Human Resources, briefed the Board on the status of the Fire and Rescue
Study. Mr. Robertson distributed to the Board a compilation of feedback
from the Association's previous meeting regarding the Study. Mr.
Robertson requested Board members intending to provide written comments
to provide same to him by February 26~`.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board direct. County staff to invite
the consultant to attend the Board's March 4, 1999 meeting. The motion was
adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby, Bradshaw and Claud voting in favor of
the motion (4-0); none voting against.
On the subject of fire and rescue, Vice-Chairman Cofer moved the
Board approve the Fire and Rescue Capital Budget for the 1998-99 fiscal
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year as presented at the public hearing. The motion was adopted as follows:
Cofer, Bradby, Claud and Bradshaw voting in favor of the motion (4-Q);
none voting against.
County Administrator Casket' noted, at the Board's direction, a
Committee has been formed to review ongoing problems with the County's
emergency communications. Mr. Casket' stated the Committee is
recommending the County .proceed with soliciting vendors to propose and
implement a solution to the communications problems.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board authorize County staff 'to
solicit vendors to propose and implement an engineered solution to the
noted communications problems. The Board further directed that the County
Administrator reconvene the ad floc committee to review those proposals
received and make a recommendation to the Board for furtherconsideration
and action. The motion was adopted as follows: Cofer, .Bradby, Claud and
Bradshaw voting in favor of the motion (4-0); none voting against.
County Administrator Casket' presented a request from the Twin
Ponds Mobile Home Village for curbside recycling for the Board's
consideration.
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Supervisor Claud moved the Board approve the request to include
Twin Ponds Mobile Home Village in the County's curbside recycling
program. The motion was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby, Claud and
Bradshaw voting in favor of the motion (4-0); none voting against.
Resolution to Accept and Appropriate $1,875 From the
Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board adopt the following resolution
and authorize the County Administrator to execute the agreement:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE
ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS
FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
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WHEREAS,.the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia has received a grant
from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services for continuation of the Pesticide Container Recycling
Program; and,
WHEREAS, the funds in the amount of one thousand eight. hundred
seventy five dollars ($1875} from the Commonwealth: of Virginia need to be
appropriated to the Pesticide Container Recycling Program line item in the
FY1998-99 budget of the County of Isle of Wight.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia that one
thousand eight hundred seventy five dollars ($1875) or as much as shall be
received from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services be appropriated to the Pesticide Container
Recycling Program line item in the FY1998-99 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 things. .
necessary to give this resolution effect.
The motion was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby, Claud and
Bradshaw voting in favor of the motion (4-0); none voting against.
County Administrator Caskey presented a request from the Sheriff s
Department to donate a MP40 submachine gun to the Virginia War Museum
in Newport News.
Supervisor Cofer moved the Board declare the weapon surplus
equipment and authorize its donation to the Virginia War Museum. The
motion was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby,. Claud and Bradshaw voting
in favor of the motion (4-0); none voting against.
Ms. Seward notified the Board that the total sales results for .County
surplus property were $44,121, exclusive of advertisement costs and the
auctioneer seller's fee. Ms. Seward provided the Board with a listing of
items sold.
County Administrator .Caskey distributed a letter dated February 18,
1999 addressed to the Board referencing a concern expressed by John
Zukosky, Isle of Wight Citizens Association. Mr. Casket' noted he would be
contacting the Board members to get their individual input on the matter.
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Vice-Chairman Cofer called for Old Business.
There was no old business offered for discussion by the Board.
Vice-Chairman Cofer called for New Business.
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Supervisor Bradby noted he received a request from Mr. and Mrs.
Joyner requesting tax exemption for erosion conditions at their property at
Morgans Beach.
Mr. Hartley noted he had referred the matter on to the Commissioner
of Revenue and he had received a package from the Department of
Conservation and Recreation . He stated he will report back: to the Board at
its March 4, 1999 meeting on what other- localities are doing in regard to
such tax .exemptions.
Michael Uzzell requested the Board allow him to remove scrap metal
from various dumpster sites.
Supervisor Cofer moved the Board direct the County Attorney to
review the request. The motion was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby,
Claud .and Bradshaw voting in favor of the motion (4-0); none voting
against.
County Administrator Caskey noted his office had received this date
from William H. Riddick, III, representing the W. J. Edwards estate, a Deed
of Bargain and Sale for the Board's. consideration. The property consists of
269 acres for purchase by the Board of Supervisors in the Windsor .area.
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Supervisor Claud moved the Board purchase the property, approve the
Deed of Sale far the property identified as the Edwards Estate for the
potential use as a Central County Park and authorize the Chairman to sign
the Deed upon proper certification by the County Attorney. The motion was
adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby, Claud and Bradshaw voting in favor of
the motion (4-0); none voting against.
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Vice-Chairman Cofer called for Appointments.
Supervisor Bradshaw directed staff to contact Alan Nogiec and request
his recommendation on Fair Committee members.
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County Administrator Caskey requested an executive session- under
Section 2.1-344 A7 of the Freedom of Information Act concerning a
contractual matter requiring advice of counsel and under Section 2.1-344 A l
concerning a personnel matter.
Assistant County Attorney Edwards requested an executive session
under Section 2.1-344 A7 of the Freedom of Information Act concerning
• legal matters involving advice of counsel.
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Supervisor .Cofer requested an executive session, under .Section 2.1-
344 A 1 of the Freedom of Information Act concerning a personnel matter.
Supervisor Cofer moved the Board enter executive session for the
reasons stated. The motion was adopted unanimously (4-0).
Upon returning to open session, Vice Chairman 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 A 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: Cofer, Bradby, Bradshaw and Claud
NAYS: 0
ABSENT DURING VOTE: 0
ABSENT DURING MEETING: Spady
The motion was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby, Claud and Bradshaw
voting in favor of the motion (4-0); none voting against.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board direct staff to create a policy
for distribution to Constitutional Ofricers dealing with County funded
positions and the need to communicate salary issues related thereto. The
motion was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby, Bradshaw and Claud voting
in favor of the motion; none voting against.
Supervisor Claud moved .the Board approve the change in salary -for
the position discussed until June 30, 1999 and that at budget time, same will
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be readjusted. The motion was adopted as follows: Cofer, Bradby, Claud
and Bradshaw voting in favor of the motion. (4-0); none voting against.
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At 8:20 p.m., Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board adjourn. The
motion was adopted unanimously (4-0).
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