02-10-2001 Continued Meeting
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COTPI'Il~1UED MEETING. OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVIS~JRS HELD THE TENTH DAY OF FEBRUARY IN THE
YEAR TWO THOUSAND AND ONE
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PRESENT: Henry H. Bradby, Chairman '
Robert C. Claud, Sr., Vice-Chairman
Stan D. Clark
Richard K. MacManus
.Phillip A. Bradshaw
ALSO PRESENT: H. Woodrow Crook, Jr., County Attorney
W. Douglas Caskey, County Administrator
Donald T. Robertson, Assistant County
Administrator/Director ofHuman Resources
Jonathan W. Hartley, Director of Planning and
.Zoning
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Patrick J. Small, Director of Economic
Development
E. Wayne Rountree, P.E., Director of Public
Utilities
Arthur E. Berkley, Superintendent of Inspections
Donald M. Long, Director of Public Works
Alan S. Nogiec, Director of Parks and Recreation
Richard O. Childress, Director of Emergency
Services
Lyle D. Hornbaker, Information. Systems
Coordinator ,
Diane W. Howard, Director of Tourism
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Chairman Bradby called the continued Board meeting to order at
10:05 a.m. for the purpose of conducting a "Community Meeting" held at
Carrsville Elementary School.
Following introduction of the Board of Supervisors members and the
County Attorney, Chairman Bradby turned the proceedings over to Donald
T. Robertson,. Assistant County Administrator.
County Administrator W. Douglas Caskey and the following staff ,, '~
members were then introduced: Jonathan W. Hartley, Director of Planning
and Zoning;. Patrick J. Small, Director of Economic Development; E. Wayne
Rountree, Director of Public Utilities; Donald M. Long, Director of Public
Works; Alan S. Nogiec, Director of Parks and Recreation; Richard O.
Childress, Director of Emergency Management; Arthur E. Berkley,
Superintendent.. of Inspections; Lyle D. Hornbaker, Information Systems
Coordinator and Diane W. Howard, Director of Tourism.
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Mr. Robertson briefly described the ground rules for the meeting
advising that all public comments would be recorded.
Jonathan W. Hartley, Director of .Planning and Zoning, explained the
process by which the County's Comprehensive Plan is being updated. He
noted that changes to the Plan's. growth development districts are proposed.
He also made reference to the status of the Route 260 Connector Project
which is scheduled to go to bid in April. Mr. Hartley. closed with a brief
update on the status of the Camptown/Jamestown CDBG Project.
Patrick J. Small, Director of Economic Development, provided a brief
overview of his department's recent economic development efforts noting
the pending development of the Cost Plus distribution operation in the
Windsor area, as well as his department's efforts to retain and expand
existing businesses and industries, including the importance of
reinvestments. by International Paper. He also made reference to the
importance of investing in infrastructure and workforce development.
E. Wayne Rountree, Director c-f Public Utilities, made reference to the
utility work being accomplished as part of the Camptown project, the
construction of the new water storage tank in the .Southern Development
Service District and .the accompanying extension of water lines and the
status of the fluoride issue in the County.
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ard O. Childress, Director of Emergency Management, advised
that the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department's expansion was nearing
completion. He also provided camments relative to the status of the
County's telecommunications tower construction and the .potential use of
Carrsville Elementary School as an .emergency shelter during disaster
events.
Mr. Robertson then opened the floor for questions and comments. by
the public, which were as follows:
Joyce Howard, Carrollton Public Library Branch Manager, commented
on various .capital needs of that facility, including a walkway which would
link the library with the Carrollton Elementary School and the need for an
expanded parking area. She also emphasized the need for looking to the
future.
Margaret Whitley, Carrsville District resident, addressed the Board on
the needs of the residents who were impacted by Hurricane Floyd and the
fact that consideration should be given to those individuals who. are not yet
back in their homes.
Benny Howard, Newport District resident, stated that the Board needs
to consider additional revenue sources such as the taxation on sand and
other similar materials being removed from the County.
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Dr. Richard Peerey, Carrsville District resident and School Board .
member, inquired as to the percentage of voter error projected- to have
occurred during the recent November election. He also commented on the
leaching of old septic systems and the degradation caused to groundwater.
He stated that Carrsville Elementary School could be made .available as an
.emergency shelter site with Windsor High School continuing to serve as a ,
primary shelter.. He also referenced the loss of communications following
Hurricane Floyd and the fact cellular tower locations ,may need to be given
further consideration.
Mr. Childress briefly commented on the impact to cellular
communications during.Hurricane Floyd.
Ms. Howard addressed the Board a second time on the need for better
lines of communications during and after disaster situations. She suggested
setting up a calling tree during emergencies.
Supervisor Bradshaw asked Mr. Robertson to speak on the status to
date of the .Hazard Mitigation Program. Supervisor Bradshaw expressed
concerns that the Whitleys and others had not. been advised of any progress
being made relative. to the reconstruction/elevation of their residence which
had been flooded.
Mr. Robertson advised that the County had submitted the application.
for such grant funding in December, 1999 and was advised in September,
2000 of the State's approval of funding-for Burdette Road and in November,
2000 for funding in the Zuni community. In terms of the elevation program,
he noted that no initial bids were received from contractors by the original
December 22, 2000 deadline. He indicated there are currently twelve (12)
properties in the buyout program and four (4) properties in the elevation
program.
Carson Whitley commented that the. bid package issued by the County
did not afford enough time.. for contractors to complete the job citing time
constraints -and the fact that bid specifications were not clear.
Supervisor Bradshaw asked if County Attorney Crook could review
the bid package and process and provide a report to the Board as to how to
move this effort forward.
Responding to the noted lack of reliable flood data, Dr. Peerey
questioned if the problem in Franklin is different from the situations in the
.County.
Mr. Robertson stated the County is essentially questioning the location
of the 100-year flood elevation along the Whitley property given the lack of
information from the Corps of Engineers.
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Mr. Hartley noted that accurate flood elevations are needed for
qualifying for mortgage insurance..
Chairman Bradby moved the Board of Supervisors direct the County
Attorney- to review the bid process for the Hazard Mitigation Program
funding with staff and to advise the Board as to what steps need to be taken .
to-complete this recovery process. The motion was seconded by Supervisor
Claud and adopted unanimously (5-0) by the Board.
Dr. Patricia Torrence, Superintendent of Schools, briefly commented
on the fully accredited status of Carrsville Elementary School under the SOL
testing and the fact it is the only fully accredited school in the County at this
time. She also requested the Board's support for the upcoming School
Board budget requests.
Chairman Bradby -asked each Board member for any closing
comments.
Supervisor Bradshaw thanked everyone in attendance and emphasized
the importance of having the opportunity to .hear the citizens' comments.
He stated the County needs to be more aggressive in resolving the needs of
those impacted by the flood.. He also encouraged citizens to stay informed
about the Comprehensive Plan update... He acknowledged the Carrsville
community's benefits of having an experienced and dedicated volunteer fire
department and made note of theongoing issue of central dispatching. He
concluded by calling attention to the challenges of the upcoming budget
process.
Supervisor Claud also expressed thanks to .those in attendance and
noted the value of hearing firsthand the citizens' input..
Supervisor Clark stated there are issues which remain to be addressed
relative to emergency situations in the County, and particularly the response
to the flood event. He noted a need to provide greater support services for
staff and. acknowledged as noteworthy the amount of time devoted by
County officials.
Supervisor MacManus noted his own thanks for the involvement of
those present. He .briefly commented as to the importance of the upcoming
redistricting effort, the need for adequate tools to manage: growth,. the
financial situation of the County and the need for greater revenues generated
through economic development and greater equity of tax structure..
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Chairman Bradby concluded by again thanking those in attendance, as .
well as staff, and adjourned the meeting at 11.:30 am.
Henry H. Bradby, Chairman
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