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..REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS. HELD THE NINETHEENTH DAY OF APRIL IN THE
YEAR TWO THOUSAND AND ONE
PRESENT: Henry H. Bradby, Chairman
Robert C. Claud, Sr., Vice-Chairman
Stan D. Clark .
Richard K. MacManus
Phillip A. Bradshaw
Also Attending: H. Woodrow Crook, Jr., County Attorney
W. Douglas Caskey, County Administrator
Donald T. Robertson, Assistant
County Administrator/Director of
Human Resources
Carey H. Mills, Recording Secretary
Chairman Bradby called the meeting to order at .6:00 p.m. The
invocation was delivered by Supervisor Bradshaw.
The Pledge of Allegiance was .conducted.
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Chairman Bradby called for Special Presentations.
Chairman Bradby. recognized Alan V. Monette, Robert D. Harris,
James M. Reynolds and Constance H. Rhodes and presented them with
resolutions of appreciation.
Mr. Monette recognized Supervisor Claud for his efforts in working
with expanded local calling areas in the .County which will benefit.
businesses and residents of the County.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board adopt the following resolution:
Appreciation
Alan V. Monette
In Consideration of Service to
Isle of Wight County
Whereas, the merger of GTE South with Bell Atlantic-Virginia is now
complete and she new company - Verizon Communications, has begun the
.process that will result in the elimination of hundreds of long distance routes
throughout the Commonwealth, including many in Isle of Wight. County;
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Whereas, it has been confirmed by the Board of Supervisors of Isle of
Wight .County that the: expanded local calling areas. between exchanges in
Isle of Wight County and certain adjacent exchanges will benefit the
businesses and residents of the County; and,
Whereas, Alan V. Monette was actively involved in advocating the
expansion of local calling areas .because of his conviction that the restricted
calling areas resulted in undue financial hardship being placed- on local
businesses and residents; and,
Whereas, he contributed substantially to the success of -the
Committee's objectives through his professional insight, broad experience
and strong leadership; and,
Whereas, his contributions to Isle of Wight County have ,materially
improved the quality of life for the citizens of Isle of Wight County;
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved That: the Isle of Wight County Board
of Supervisors does hereby recognize and commended Alan V. Monette for
his outstanding service to the County and is presented .this Resolution as a
token of their gratitude and esteem.
.The motion .was adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby,
Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in favor of the motion (5-0) .and no
Supervisors voting against the motion.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board adopt the following resolution:
Resolution of Appreciation
Robert D. Harris
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In Consideration of Service to
...Isle of Wight County
Whereas, the merger of GTE South with Bell Atlantic-Virginia is now
complete and the new company - Verizon Communications, has begun the
process that will result in the elimination of hundreds of long distance. routes
throughout the Commonwealth, including many in Isle. of Wight County;
and,
Whereas, it has been confirmed by the Board of Supervisors of Isle of
Wight County that the expanded local calling areas between exchanges in
Isle of Wight County. and .certain. adjacent exchanges will benefit the
businesses and residents of the County; and,
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Whereas, Robert D. Harris was actively involved in advocating the
expansion of local calling areas because of his conviction that the restricted
calling areas resulted in undue .financial hardship being placed on local
businesses and residents; and,
Whereas, he contributed substantially to the success of the
Committee's objectives through his professional insight, broad experience
and strong leadership; and,
Whereas, his contributions to Isle of Wight County .have materially
improved the quality of fife for the citizens of Isle of Wight County;.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved That: the Isle of Wight County Board
of .Supervisors does hereby recognize and commended Robert D. Harris for
his outstanding service to the. County and is presented this Resolution as a
token of their gratitude and esteem.
The motion was adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby,
Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in favor of the motion (5-0) and no
Supervisors voting against the motion.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board adopt the following resolution:
Resolution of Appreciation
James M. Reynolds
In Consideration of Service to
Isle of Wight County
Whereas, the. merger of GTE South with Bell Atlantic-.Virginia is now
complete and the new company - Verizon Communications, has begun the
process that will result in the elimination of hundreds of long distance routes
throughout the Commonwealth, including many in Isle of Wight .County;
and,
Whereas, it has been confirmed by the Board of Supervisors of Isle of
Wight County that the expanded local calling areas between exchanges in
Isle of .Wight County and. certain adjacent exchanges will benefit the
businesses and residents of the County; and,
Whereas, James H. Reynolds was actively involved in advocating the
expansion of local calling areas because of his conviction that the restricted
calling areas resulted. in undue financial hardship being placed on local
businESSes and residents; and,
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Whereas, he contributed substantially to the success of the
Committee's objectives through his professional insight, broad experience
and strong leadership; and,
Whereas, his contributions to Isle of Wight County have materially
improved the quality of life for the citizens of Isle of Wight County;
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved That: the Isle of Wight County Board
of Supervisors does hereby .recognize .and commended .James H. Reynolds
for his outstanding service to the County and is presented this Resolution as
a token. of their gratitude and esteem.
The motion was adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby,
Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in favor of the motion (5-0) and no
Supervisors voting against the motion.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board adopt the following resolution:
Resolution of Appreciation
Constance H. Rhodes
In Consideration of Service to
Isle of Wight County
Whereas, the merger of GTE South with Bell Atlantic-Virginia is now
complete and the new company - Verizon Communications, has begun 'the
process that will result in the elimination of hundreds of long distance routes
throughout the Commonwealth, including many in Isle of Wight County;
and,
Whereas, it has been confirmed by the Board of Supervisors. of Isle of
Wight County that the expanded local calling areas between exchanges in
Isle of Wight .County and certain adjacent. exchanges will benefit the
businesses and residents of the County;.and,
Whereas, Constance H. Rhodes was actively involved in advocating
the expansion of .local calling areas. because of her conviction that the
restricted calling areas resulted in undue financial hardship. being placed on
local businesses and residents; and,
Whereas, she. contributed substantially to the success of the
Committee's objectives. through her professional insight, broad .experience
and strong leadership; and,
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Whereas, her contributions to Isle of Wight County have materially
improved the quality of life for the citizens of Isle of Wight County;.
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Now Therefore, Be It .Resolved That: the Isle of Wight County Board
of Supervisors does hereby recognize and commended Constance H. Rhodes
for her outstanding service to the County and is presented this Resolution as
a token of their gratitude and esteem.
The motion was adopted with S~.ipervisors MacManus, Bradby,
Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in favor of the motion (5-0) and no
Supervisors voting against the motion.
Walt Williams, a representative of PKF Consulting, presented the
findings of the Hotel Feasibility Study to the Board for its information. He
noted there is strong growth potential and the Smithfield Center would be
significant stimuli for new demand in the marketplace, particularly as it
relates to tourism. He stated one (1) of the voids in the marketplace is a
shortage of first-class hotel rooms with restaurant, small meeting places, a
lounge and associated amenities. He stated the Smithfield Inn and
Smithfield Station were noted as favorable sites, but in both :instances,
approximately forty (40) guestrooms and additional .infrastructure were
recommended. He noted other sites reviewed in this area were too far from
the .Smithfield Center and downtown Smithfield to be practical to market to
the group market. and tourism market. He noted the returns should be
adequate to provide for financing in today's market.
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Chairman Bradby indicated the following Consent Agenda included
Items 2, A and B, and asked if there were any items for removal:
Delinquent Real Estate Tax Collection Monthly Report
March 15, 2001 Regular Meeting Minutes
Supervisor Claud moved the Board. approve all items of the .Consent
Agenda. The motion was adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby,
Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in favor of the motion (5-0) and no
Supervisors voting against the motion.
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Chairman Bradby called for Transportation Matters.
Jonathan W. Hartley, Director of Planning and Zoning, provided the
Board with the status of Fire Tower Road (Route 644) as it relates to
consideration of No Through Truck .restriction. .He noted included in the
Board's agenda is information for :designating a road as a "No Through
Trucks."
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Supervisor Bradshaw suggested the Board take this matter under
consideration. He stated in the meantime, he would work with staff and
return to the Board with a recommendation.
Mr. Hartley noted included in the Board's agenda is a summary of
current road and highway projects in the County.
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The Board made the following requests/recommendations.. to Mr, -
Hartley regarding current road and highway projects:
Supervisor Bradshaw .requested the status of the speed -limit
signs installed on Route 58 Business. He specifically requested
that VDOT take the appropriate steps to have_the speed limit
reduced prior to approaching the church from the. direction of
Suffolk.
Supervisor Clark advised of the need for "No Thru Truck
Traffic" and "Children At Play" signs in the Carisbrooke
community. Mr. Hartley advised he would :contact the VDOT
Resident Engineer on the traffic and stop signs, as requested. -
He advised Supervisor Clark on the procedure required by
VDOT for "Children At Play" signs.
Supervisor Claud inquired about the status of South Johnson
Road. and asked Mr. Hartley to set up a .meeting to include
Supervisor Claud, County Attorney Crook and Durwood Scott in
an effort to resolve this matter further.
Supervisor Bradby inquired. about the status of "Children At
.Play" signs in the Rushmere community. He specifically
requested that a sign be installed on Holly Point Road.
Mr, Hartley noted receipt of the following transportation issues:
Letter from the VDOT Resident Engineer regarding installation
of signs at Carroll Bridge and Woodland Roads:
Letter from VDOT Operations Manager responding to inquiries
about the storm water management basin on Route 10 at Lawnes
Creek..
Letter from the VDOT Resident Engineer regarding turning lane
markings at Bartlett in response to concerns raised. by the
County's Traffic Safety Committee.
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Chairman Bradby called for Citizens Comments.
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Mike Alexander requested the Board facilitate a .proper kick-off of a
performance audit being conducted by the School Board and that the Board
request copies by its first October, 20.01 meeting.
Margaret Whitley addressed the Board concerning damage that
occurred to her residence during Hurricane Floyd. She briefed the Board on
the events that have occurred during the last nineteen months.
Supervisor Bradshaw stated he was under the impression that the
Board had taken action to pursue this and other similar situations by County
residents. Supervisor Clark suggested the Board take this matter up under
Old Business.
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Chairman Bradby called for the Community Development report.
Mr. Hartley notified the Board that the Planning Commission would
be holding its meeting on the Draft Comprehensive Plan on April 26, 2001
at 7:00 p.m. He noted copies of the Plan are available in his office and at
the various libraries.
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Chairman Bradby called for the Economic Development report.
Brooke T. Hardin, Research Specialist, presented a resolution for
consideration by the Board concerning the Shirley T. Holland Commerce
Park. He requested the Board authorize a transfer of $651,733 from the
industrial park project to the Shirley T. Holland Commerce Park project and
adopt the resolution.
Supervisor Claud moved the Board adopt the following resolution and
authorize a transfer of $651,733 from the industrial park project to the
Shirley T. Holland Commerce Park project in the Capital Budget:
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED
FIFTY NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY THREE
DOLLARS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHIRLEY T. HOLLAND
COMMERCE PARK
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight,
Virginia has approved funding for the development of the Shirley T. Holland
Commerce Park to promote business and the expansion of commercial and
industrial facilities located in the County of Isle of Wight; and,
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WHEREAS, the. funds in the total amount of one million three
hundred fifty nine thousand seven hundred thirty three dollars ($1,359,733)
need to be appropriated to the appropriate line item for the .development of
the .Shirley T. Holland Commerce :Park in the FY 2000-01 Industrial
Development Authority budget of the County of Isle of Wight.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia that. one
million three hundred fifty nine thousand seven hundred thirty three dollars
($1,359,733) be appropriated for the development of the Shirley T. Holland
Commerce Park in the FY 2000-0 I Industrial ~ Development Authority
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 things necessary to give
this resolution effect.
The motion was. adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby,
Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in favor of -the motion (5-0) and no
Supervisors voting against the motion.
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Chairman Bradby called for the County Administrator's report.
County Administrator Caskey presented a request from The Children's
Center and requested authorization to work with The Children's Center to
assist them in some of the identified areas.
.Supervisor MacManus moved the Board direct staff to work with. The
Children's Center to provide support in their .effort with the proposed
Smithfield facility with items that would be of no cost to the citizens of the
County beyond normal working efforts and setting aside fees where
applicable. The motion was adopted. with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby,
Bradshaw, Clark and .Claud voting in favor of the. motion (5-0) and no
Supervisors voting against the motion.
County Administrator Caskey presented a request by the Southampton
Assembly, Inc. for a variance of the County's Smoking Ordinance at the
County's skating rink.
.Alan S. Nogiec, Director of Parks and Recreation, recommended the
Board not approve the request. He stated he did not believe it would have a
detrimental impact on the bingo. games and that it would have a negative
impact on the overall operations and use of the buildings.
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Linda Porter, Southampton Assembly, Inc., requested the Board's
favorable consideration of the request.
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Steve Lidell, consultant, stated 92% of bingo players smoke. He
advised that two (2) .other groups tried .holding non-smoking bingo games
which were not successful in the Tidewater area. He noted the groups are
required to make a certain percentage of money now and non-smoking .
groups could not meet this requirement and went out of business.
Rosco Brown, bingo game operator, stated one of .the most cost.
significant cost .centers where organizations are able to gain a majority of
their moneys is Instant Tabs which is played during breaks so that persons
that have to use- their break time to take their cigarette breaks have an
adverse effect on the sale of instant bingo, He stated this game would be a
significant boost and help Southampton Assembly, Inc. to further help
citizens of the surrounding area.
Leo Hardy, Executive Director, Southampton Assembly, Inc., offered
to check into air cleaners in an effort to remove the smoke from the building,
along with exhaust fans placed near the doorway and any other preventive
measure they can take to remove the smoke from the building.
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Supervisor Bradshaw stated he does .not believe smoking belongs in
public buildings and if an individual wishes to smoke he believes they
should go outside and not infringe upon others. He noted his concern with
the skating rink is that its primary purpose is to create a family atmosphere.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board deny the request for a variance
or waiver of the Board's smoking ordinance to apply to.the.Assembly's use
of the County's skating rink during the operation of their bingo games. The
motion was adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark
and Claud voting in favor of the motion (5-0) and no Supervisors voting
against the motion.
County Administrator Casket' presented a contract with Blue Ridge
Appraisal Company for 2002 appraisal services.
Anne F. Seward, Director of Budget and Finance, noted that the
County Attorney made certain modifications -and she would request these be
incorporated into the Board's motion.
Supervisor Claud moved the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the
contract for assessment services with Blue Ridge Appraisal Company for the
2002 reassessment with the modifications made. by the County Attorney.
The motion was adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw,
Clark and Claud voting in favor of the motion (5-0) and no Supervisors
voting against the motion.
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County Administrator Caskey recommended the Board appoint a
Board of Assessors for the 2002 reassessment and set an ~ equitable
compensation rate.
Supervisor Bradshaw recommended that the Board of Assessors be
.listed on the Appointments Page for consideration by .the. Board at a later
meeting.
Supervisor MacManus referred to the rates contained in the agenda
package and inquired if staff had .performed any comparison at the last
assessment that these rates are in line with other: jurisdictions.
Ms. Seward replied that a comparison of rates was .performed for the
last reassessment.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board accept the recommended
compensation rate for the Board, of Assessors. The motion was adopted with
Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in favor
of the motion (5-0) and no Supervisors voting against the .motion.
County Administrator Caskey requested the Board authorize a public '
hearing for the Capital Improvements Plan for FY02-06. He noted a copy of
..the recommended Plan from the Planning Commission is contained in the
Board's agenda.
Supervisor MacManus :moved the Board authorize a public hearing on
May 17, 2001 to facilitate the adoption of the CIP and the incorporation of
year one capital expenditures in the FY01-02 budget process. Staff was
directed to provide the .Board with a copy of the details. associated with the
CIP prior to the public. hearing. The motion .was adopted with Supervisors
MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in favor of the
motion (5-0) and no Supervisors voting against the motion.
Richard O. `Childress, Director of Emergency Management, requested
the Board. approve a Resolution to Appropriate $30,000 From .the
Unappropriated Fund Balance. of the E-91,1 Fund for Consulting Services:
He stated the Central Dispatching Committee interviewed the top two (2}
vendors and recommends approval of the. contract to cover. only phase one
(1). He noted the phase includes the contractor's analysis of the County's
. current system, gathering of other data and presentation of his proposals into
a f nal report for a fixed. fee of $30,000.
Supervisor Bradshaw noted the contract under consideration contains
all phases and he would recommend that the Board consider a contract that
contains only phase one (1).
Mr. Childress explained the contract lists all the services the vendor
can provide and. should the Board decide it wanted the vendor's further
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services, the.Board could do a change order to include one (1) of the other
phases.
County Attorney Crook advised he reviewed the contract when it was
sent to the Committee and he did have suggested changes, but if the Board
is approving just phase one (1) then the contract should contain only phase
one (1). He stated if the Board decides it wants the vendor to perform phase
two (2) then the Board will be looking at a standard rate sheet which he does
not agree-with their reimbursement for travel. and living expenses that he
addressed in his earlier. comments that have not been addressed in the
standard rate sheet, as well as overtime concerns. He advised the .Board
they could vote on the $30,000 for phase one (1) and suggested that the
contract be subject to his approval which will enable him to make necessary
revisions to it.
Supervisor Clark moved the Board appropriate $30,000 for Phase I,
subject to the County Attorney reworking the contract. The motion was
adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark. and Claud
voting in favor of the motion (5-0) and no Supervisors voting against the
motion.
Donald M. Long, Director of Public Works, presented a Resolution t~~
Appropriate $63,970 From the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General
Fund for the construction of the Carroll Bridge Convenience Center for. the
Board's consideration.. He distributed a cost scenario of items needed to
.make the center operational.
Supervisor Bradshaw recommended the Board table. the matter and
explore other options because the Board is in the middle of c nsidering a
very tight budget for the upcoming year.
Supervisor Claud reminded the Board that it has an agre ment at the
Darden site that expires in June of 2001. He stated th t while he
understands Supervisor Bradshaw's concern, he did not believe the Board's
options would be any different some months from now.
Mr. Long explained in June of 2001 the County is goin to lose the
convenience center for that area and this is a replacement for th t center and
partial replacement for the Courthouse center.
Supervisor Claud moved the Board adopt the following
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE SIXTY THREE THOUS,
HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPRO
FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR 7
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CARROLL BRIDGE CONVE
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WHEREAS, the Board. of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight,
Virginia has approved the use of funds for the construction of 'the Carroll
Bridge Convenience Center site and,
WHEREAS, .the. funds in the amount of sixty three thousand nine
hundred seventy dollars ($63,970) need to be appropriated from the
unappropriated fund balance to cover expenditures for the construction of
the Carroll Bridge Convenience Center site in the FY 2000-01 Operating
Budget of the County of Isle of Wight.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia that sixty
three .thousand .nine hundred seventy dollars ($63,970) from the
Unappropriated Fund Balance of the General .Fund be appropriated to the
2000-01 Operating 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 things necessary to give
this resolution effect.
The motion was adopted (4-1) with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby,
Clark and Claud voting in favor of the motion and Supervisor Bradshaw
voting against the motion..
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At 7:00 p.m., Supervisor Clark. moved the Board amend its agenda in
order to conduct the public .hearings. The motion was adopted unanimously
(5-0).
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Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following:
A. Proposed Budget for the County of Isle of Wight Schools, for
Fiscal Year July 1, 2001 Through June 30, 2002. .
Chairman Bradby called .for :.persons to speak in favor of or in
. opposition to the proposed School Budget..
Diane.. Scott, appearing on behalf of Parents and Friends of Exceptional
Students, requested,. the Board adopt the proposed budget as presented
.without any reductions.
Dr. Patricia Torrence, School Superintendent, stated .the .top program
priorities are in the instruction category, teacher retention and teacher.
recruitment. She stated meeting State and Federal mandates are
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expectations that must be addressed. She stated included in the proposed
budget is the inclusion of all Federal program expenses within he Operating
Budget. She stated new regulations under the Standards of Le rning (SOL)
and Standards of Accreditation (SOA) have increased the
. immensely.. She stated her main focus continues to be to pr chool's cost
vide the best
quality education to our students and to be the best ste ards of the
taxpayers' funds. She requested full support of the proposed udget in the
amount of $43,131,477.
Ravin Wilkerson, President of Isle of Wight Educationa Association,
requested the Board approve the proposed School budget an allocate the
necessary funds for increases for teachers salaries, even if it means a tax
increase in the County.
Melia Hellman of Carrollton requested the Board approve the
proposed School budget. She noted the applicant pool for tea hers .has not
been optimal in the last few years because these positions a e the lowest
paid position for college graduates. -She requested the Boar allocate the
necessary funds for increases for teachers salaries.
Robin Land of Longview Acres spoke in opposition to the proposed.
School budget. She stated this is an issue. of fiscal responsi ility with the
County's school system. She stated the County's School oard is not
owning up to its responsibility of financially governing its s hool system.
She stated the proposed budget is a reflection of a School Boa that. spends
money without regard to costs .and quality service. She ecommended
teachers receive a step plus four (4) salary increase, two Nandi apped buses;
additional part-time teachers aides; funding to come ,in co pliance with
special education regulations; consolidate 50% to 60% of exis ing in-house
vocational programs at Pruden and consolidate the- remainder at one (1) of
the high schools; reduce all overhead costs by approximately 10%; reduce
current technology costs by 25%; and, reduce athletic costs by 0%.
Tom Walters of Smithfield spoke on behalf of the residen s who live in
the County on fixed incomes.. He stated these people .are not i a position to
face any tax increase. He stated the economy is not in goods ape and this
is not a good year for a tax increase. He stated when the Cou ty's tax. base
is not generating the revenue, the Board needs to cut back until it does.
.Nancy Guill of Rescue -spoke in support of Robin Land s comments.
She stated she also supports taxes, but this. is a rural County a d the Board
should support a good solid basic education for the children. S e asked why
the schools have all this technology when the children are no utilizing the
computers. She stated the School budget is not addressing ba ics as much
as it should be.
Chairman Bradby closed the public hearing and called r comments
from the Board.
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County Attorney Crook advised the Board that the statute requires .the
Board wait seven (?) days .after the public hearing before taking action on
the School Budget which should be adopted by May 1st.
Supervisor Bradshaw requested. the County Attorney review the fiscal
responsibility of the Board. with regards to the School. budget.
County Attorney Crook advised the Board does not have line item
control over the School budget and that it is a matter of appropriating a
certain amount of local. funds. He stated the State has. not increased the
funds for the County significantly at this time and the increase in funding is
falling on the Board.
.Supervisor Clark .requested the County Attorney review the Code of
Virginia to determine if it allows the Board to designate amounts of money
to certain categories and that these budgetary constraints are binding within
those categories..
Supervisor Claud noted the Board would be having another work
..session on the Operating. Budget at which time the School Board budget will
be reviewed. He noted this would be done in time for the Board to approve
the School Board budget in May..
Chainman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following:.
B. An Ordinance to Amend the Enhanced Emergency Telephone
Service Tax Ordinance to Set the Fee at $3.00 Per Month
Chairman Bradby called for persons to speak in favor of or in
opposition to the proposed Ordinance.
Angelo Sustaire of Carrollton spoke in favor of the tax increase for the '
911 funding fee. He stated he was in favor of whatever it takes to generate
the necessary revenue to have 24 hours, .seven (7) days a week ALS
response teams for the residents of the County. He briefed the Board. on a
recent medical emergency in which he was having a heart attack and did not
receive an ALS team.
Supervisor Clark informed Mr. Sustaire that his situation was
addressed by the Board at a recent meeting wherein the Board requested the
Director of Emergency Management .bring back to the Board a
recommendation on how the County can incorporate 24 .hours ALS.
Jenny Outright, VLS Technician at the Isle of Wight Rescue Squad,
addressed the Board concerning Mr. Sustaire's recent need for .emergency
medical attention. She stated that while a heart attack is a ALS call and
ALS technicians should. have been dispatched to his call, but VLS
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technicians are allowed to administer oxygen and call for ALS. i route.. She
stated VLS personnel are also allowed to shock a patient if nec ssary. She
stated VLS crews can contact hospitals to advise they are in ro to which is
much better than a patient driving to the hospital in a car. Sh .stated that
just because a citizen calls 911 does not mean that the itizen .will
necessarily receive a ALS technician, even if the County hire additional
ALS personnel because there may be several calls simultaneous) .
Chairman Bradby closed the public hearing and called fo~ comments
from the Board.
Supervisor Claud moved the Board adopt the following Ordnance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ENHANC D
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE TAX ORD ANCE
TO SET TI-IE FEE AT 3.00 PER MONTH
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight ounty, Virginia.
adopted an Ordinance to amend the Enhanced Emergency Telephone Service ~i~ax
Ordinance on January 26, 2001, to set the fee at $3.00 per month and,
WHEREAS, the amendment to said Ordinance was not cle r as to the actual
setting of the fee and thus it is necessary to adopt this amend ent to clarify the
amount of the fee being assessed so as to avoid any ambiguity co cerning same.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it and it is hereby ordained by the Board of
Supervisors of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, that Section 15-1 .2 of the Code of
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, is amended effective January 26 2001, to read as
follows:
Section 15-16.2. Imposed; amount purpose.
There is .hereby imposed and levied upon every consu er of local
telephone service, or services provided by any corporations subject to
the provisions of Title 58.1, Chapter 26 (§ 58.1-2600, et seq.), a
monthly fee of $3.00. Any subscriber to individual teleph ne services
who resides in a nursing home or similar adult care facility is
exempted from the payment of the tax.
The motion was adopted with Supervisors MacMan s, Bradby,
Bradshaw, .Clark and Claud voting in favor of the motion (-0) and no
Supervisors .voting against the motion.
Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the followi
C. Renewal of the Knoxville Agricultural District.
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Chairman Bradby called for persons to speak in favor of or in
opposition to the proposed renewal.
Mr. Hartley briefed the Board ` on the purpose of an agricultural
district. He advised that the Johnny Spivey Family Trust is requesting that it
be removed from this district at this time. He stated the Planning.
Commission. and the Agricultural Forestall Advisory Committee and both t
recommend approval.
Chairman Bradby closed the public hearing and called- for comments
from the Board.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board approve the renewal, with the
exclusion of the Johnny Spivey Family Trust property. The motion was
adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and .Claud
voting in favor of the. motion (5-0) and no Supervisors voting against. the
motion.
Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following:
D. The application of Windsor Woods, LLC to amend NC-C-R l ,
Conditional Residential Limited Zoning of the Windsor. Woods
Subdivision located on the east side of Courthouse Highway
(Route 2S8) between Five Forks Road (Route 606) and Court
Street (Route 610) in Windsor.Magsterial District. The purpose
of the request is to increase the number of single family lots in
the subdivision from 78 lots to no more than 121 lots, as
conditioned.
Chairman Bradby called. for persons. to speak in favor of or in
apposition to the proposed .application.
William Riddick, Attorney, representing the applicant, stated per the
Board's direction at its July 20, 2000 meeting. the applicant has, on two (2)
occasionsmet with the residents of Windsor Woods at the Windsor Town
Hall to addresstheirconcerns with larger and fewer lots and to maintain to
the greatest extent possible the origina178 lots design. He stated as a result
of the September 6, 2000 meeting the .plans were redesigned which
eliminated one (1) cul-de-sac, leaving 121 lots versus 124 lots, and created a
common area at the entrance to the subdivision to place a monument sign to
be designed by the residents. He stated also proposed is an additional
common area if the Town of Windsor or the homeowners association will
maintain it, or it .not, it will be added to an adjacent lot. He stated this
design was presented at a community meeting on .October 25, 2000 and
although they liked the design better and larger lots. in the front, they still
objected to the number of lots because they would prefer. to see 110 lots. He
stated the .new lots have been designed in strict accordance with both the
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Town of Windsor Subdivision and Zoning .Ordinances, as well as the
County's ordinances. He stated the applicant has voluntarily .proffered
$2,000 per lot for the 33 additional lots over and above the 78 lots that were
previously approved. He stated the only reason that more lots were shown
when the property was originally rezoned because the applicants knew the
front portion of the property did not perk. He stated. the HRSD sewer
system. will :make it possible for the property to now be developed. He~
stated as a result of the redesign, there is now better traffic flow, larger and
fewer lots,-improved signage and it is a good project.
John Wright, managing member of Windsor Woods, LLC, stated all
that can be done has been done to satisfy the concerns .of the residents. He
further stated economics drive. the decisions made and by reducing. the
number of lots, gross revenue on the project has been reduced in excess of
$100,000. He stated in development work, the risk must be limited with the
reward, and sewer will be brought into. eleven (11) lots that currently do not
perk that can not be built on without sewer. He stated it is an economic
issue for him as a developer in .order to be able to afford sewer in and the
121 lots overall in the development make the reward worth the risk. He
stated without being able to do it, it creates a hardship on the developer and
a hardship on the .residents located there who want it developed. He stated
he believes he has .provided the residents what they thought they wanted
when they bought in the subdivision. He stated he sold lots to
approximately seventeen (17) of the residents in the subdivision and he can
not control the information supplied to the other half of the residents that.
live in the neighborhood. He requested the Board approve the application so
that sewer can be brought in and the development completed. He stated if
the Board can not approve the application, he .would ask the Board to
suggest to him what he can do with a vacant piece of land that can never be
built on under its current zoning.
Responding to questions by Supervisor Clark on whether a plat was
put to record and the developer knew the lots in the front did not perk, Mr.
Wright replied that what was originally platted, all soils perked in 1988. He
stated under the current law, these lots can not be built with any type of
septic system.
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Darrin Stouffer, resident of Windsor Woods, stated he believes that
promoting a greater exceleration of residential growthat this time would be
unwise and not in the best interest of the County or the community. He
asked if by adding an additional 43 lots, equating to $86,000 in proffers and
a $5,000 sign at its. entrance is going to help alleviate the already under-
funded County's fiscal needs. He stated at a time that the Board is already
considering raising taxes, why would the Board consider allowing
something that .would have an even greater negative impact on constituent's
pocketbooks? He stated the .Town of .Windsor is being presumptuous in
saying what they want in an area that is currently. the County and currently
resides. County residents. He said the residents have made very clear their
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idea of what that subdivision was when they bought into it and .what they
want itto remain. He stated larger lots would add to the character of a small
town which is already smi-rural and lead to the ..quality. of life already
enjoyed in the County.
Clint Osborne, resident of Windsor. Woods, .stated the developers have
done everything possible up .until now to meet ,with the. residents and come
to a compromise. He stated reducing the 124 lots to 121 lots is not a
compromise. He stated ..the residents have more than "just for profit"
concerns and they put their families' futures on the line. based on what they
were told. He presented a brochure which was shown to his family before
they bought their lot depicting the 78 lots.. He stated growth is good and he
does want his. neighborhood completed, but. uncontrolled development is not
what he wants. He stated it must. be supported by logistics, government,
finances, industrial growth and cash proffers. He stated a $2,000 -cash
proffer is substandard and recommended a more appropriate amount of
$10,000. He stated the difference of $8,000 on a 43 lot increase is
approximately $344,000, notwithstanding the $150,000 to $175,000
required for a street light due to the higher impact.of traffic on Route 258
which already has the highest accident rate in the County. He stated this
adds up to a $500,000 burden for. the taxpayers.. He requested the .Board to
send the. developer a clear message to do what he said he was going to do
the first time and if you make a plan, plan on sticking to it.
William .Saunders, a resident of Windsor Woods, .stated the developer
did .not make a sufficient compromise.. He expressed. a concern with
driveways that open up onto Windsor Way which will hold parked cars. He
stated Mr. Wright is concerned about the eleven (11) lots in the. original 78
not being able to be developed without running sewage to .them, however,
.the next public hearing is for him to vacate those lots, .which is confusing.
He stated the resident's desire is for a total of 110 lots, no driveways
backing out onto Windsor Way and minimum half-acre lots:
Michelle Harper, a resident of Windsor Woods,: requested those in
opposition to the proposed application stand. She stated she built her home
in 1999 and 78 lots were. represented to them through Waverton Builders.
She advised that the majority. of the. residents do not approve of the proposed
121 lots and the overall density .and size of the lots: She also noted safety
issues, but agreed that most residents believe Mr. Wright has proposed a
better configuration.. She noted most residents desire at least ahalf--acre
minimum lot size..
Chairman Bradby closed- the public hearing and. called for comments
from the Board.
Chairman Bradby .expressed a concern with the application because
the developer represented there would be 781ots in the subdivision, not 121
lots.
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Supervisor Clark agreed with Chairman Bradby. He stated he
understands that regulations can change in mid-stream during development,
however, the developer did not request the rezoning when the requirements
changed and lots were continued to be sold to residents with the
representation that it would be a 78 home subdivision.
Supervisor Bradshaw thanked the citizens of Windsor Woods for the
professional manner in which they addressed this issue and their work. with
the .developer in this regard. He stated the residents are not against growth
and they want this property developed. and he commends them for this.
Supervisor MacManus stated there is a desperate need for homes. in
the Windsor area and the developer was requested last Fall to work with the
citizens to come up with something acceptable for the citizens of Windsor
and this County.. He stated he does not think this is a good deal for the
citizens of this County, nor the citizens of Windsor. He stated there has not
been sufficient compromise to put a good project in front of the Board for
the people of the County.
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Supervisor Claud reiterated a need for homes in the Windsor area. 1-le
stated that -while he feels the developer has returned with a better plan than
originally proposed, the direction from the Board was for the developer to
try to reach a 'compromise .with the citizens. He stated the parcel was
rezoned and proffered that there. would only be 78 lots and there has to be a
plan worked out that the citizens can live with and the developer can work
with and without this he can not support the application.
Supervisor Clark moved the Board deny the application. The motion
was adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and
Claud voting in favor of the motion (S-0) and no Supervisors voting against
the motion
Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following:
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E. An Ordinance to Vacate Certain Lots, Rights of Way and
Easements. Shown on a Plat of Subdivision Entitled "Subdivision
Plat of Windsor Woods Windsor Magisterial District Isle of
Wight County, Virginia. Scale: 1" = 100' March 28, 1990"
Made by Art-Ray Corporation, and Recorded in Plat Cabinet 2,
Slide 26, Pages 16 and 17 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit
Court of Isle of Wight County, Virginia on or About September
26, l 995.
Chai:nman Bradby called for citizens to speak in favor of or in
opposition to the proposed Ordinance.
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William Riddick, Attorney, stated .the reason for the filing of a
vacation for the lots is .that no matter what the decision on .the previous
application, lots 35 through 56 .need to be vacated. He stated had the
application been approved, these lots would have to be reconfigured, but
now that the Board has denied the application, he is requesting: that the
:.Board adopt this ordinance to permit the lot lines to be vacated. He stated
what happens with it will be determined at a later date,. but they can't be
sold as building lots or developed and the developer will be taxed on them
as building lots.
Darrin Stouffer suggested the developer could dedicate the property to
the public for a park which would also serve as a_ tax write-off for the
developer. He further suggested that the developer could still rune sewage
and develop those lots. He said if it is the cost that matters, the developer
could pass that cost along to the consumer.
Michelle Harper stated .the plat vacation does not serve. as an
advantage to the current residents except for the potential of the developer
being able to reconfigure the lots. She noted that the vacation would allow
the developer in the future to redraw the lines as he wishes. She expressed. a
concern. with the Board. approving. the vacation .and a similar application
being presented by the developer to the Town of Windsor.
William Saunders stated he understands there are -two (2) .ways to
vacate a lot, one (1) of which is to adopt an ordinance. He stated by asking
the Board. to adopt an ordinance could be a way by .which the- developer
could avoid the adjacent property owners. He stated once the lines are able
to be redrawn, the developer could be able to minimize the size of the lots in
those areas in the original 78 plat. He stated the neighborhood covenant
does not stipulate the sub-dividing ofthe original 78 lots.
Clint Osborne stated .the vacancy requested is for 38 through 56 and
join with lots 37 and 57 through 62, otherwise. known as residents. He
recommended the developer seek the .help. of tax experts to resolve his. tax
concerns.
Chairman Bradby closed the public hearing and called. for comments
from the Board.
.Supervisor Clark asked Attorney Riddick if the reason for the request
for vacation is for tax issues.
Attorney Riddick replied that the lots are being taxed as a per lot
building lot and as acreage, it will be taxed at a lower rate.. He stated the
developer's next option may be to downzone the ..property because if he is
never going to be able to develop the property, there is no need to keep it in
its current zoning condition.
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Supervisor .Claud stated the Commissioner of Revenue recently
informed him that if a developer. had. a lot that did not perk and he received.
documentation from the Health Department that the lot would not perk then
the lot can be reverted back and taxed as acreage and not as a platted lot. He
stated there is no financial loss to the developer from that standpoint. He
stated when a vacation of a plat is requested he questions the real intent of
the owner concerning the land. He stated if the owner of the land can't build
on it and his intent is to convert it to agricultural use, then he would like to
see the vacation of the plat and the application of what he plans to do with
the land at the same time so that he knows. what exactly will happen to the
property.
Supervisor MacManus inquired if there are maintenance .differences
for platted versus non-platted land.
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County Attorney Crook stated the owner is .required to keep the grass
cut on subdivided lots.. He further stated it use to be that if a platted
subdivision was .used for agricultural purposes. and not developed, then it
was not taxed as a subdivision, it was taxed as agriculture use. He stated
this has been changed by the General Assembly so that if a subdivision is
zoned residential then taxing of individual residential lots kicks in. He
noted in summary, there is a tax and maintenance advantage to vacation cif
lots.
Chairman Bradby stated the developer did not seem to have an answer.
for the. future plans of the property which concerns him.
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board deny the request and not
adopt the Ordinance. The motion was adopted with Supervisors MacManus,
Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in favor of the motion (5-0) and
no Supervisors voting against the motion.
Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following
application:
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F. The application of M. D. Spivey, owner and Sandy Bottom
Materials, operator to amend a Conditional Use Permit approved
for the excavation of eight acres off the east side of Longview
Drive on Spivey Lane, Windsor, in Newport Magisterial District.
The amendment is to enlarge the excavation area from eight
acres to eighteen acres and extend the life of the permit for five
years from the date of this approval.
Chairman Bradby called for persons to speak in favor of or in
opposition to the following application.
Joshua Pretlow, Attorney, representing the owner, stated the request is
to enlarge the existing pond which will also be used for irrigation once it is
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complete. He stated the Planning Commission approved the application,
subject to three (3) conditions. He stated this. produces: taxes, however,
requires no new services from the County, improves the farm capability for
agriculture and also provides a needed service for industries.-
Phi:1 Gorsey of Oliver Drive stated since the Board mandated three (3)
conditions of the permit that was granted January 20, 2000, he has not
received .any complaints of any personal vehicles being forced into a ditch
by a dump truck or any school buses being forced off the road. He stated,
.consequently, the safety issues have been: resolved -and he would .ask that
these three (3) conditions continue to be reiterated ~so that the safety of the
.residents in that area can be maintained.
Mr. Hartley stated. the Planning Commission also recommended that
some. additional. information be provided before bonds are issued as
recommended by the Environmental. Planner. He advised that the three (3)
conditions established in the 2000 application were as follows: 1) the hours
of operation are from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday,
2}all trucks will enter and exit on the southerly route as shown on the sketch
and any hauling truck access by way of Oliver Drive shall be prohibited and "
3) no tractor trailers are permitted to use the pit. He stated staff. further
recommended delineation of the flood plain and delineation of the resource
protection area and the Planning Commission recommended that the site not
be used for a wetlands mitigation-site.
Chairman Bradby closed. the public :hearing and called for comments
from the Board.
Supervisor Bradshaw stated he has never supported the expansion of
borrow pits because they. do not bring revenues to the County and the
General Assembly. did not support the County's request for additional
taxation to be able to tax depletion of sand removal from. the County.
Supervisor Clark moved the Board approve the application of M. D.
..Spivey,. with the six (6) conditions, as referenced. The motion was adopted
(4-1) with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Clark and Claud voting in favor
of the motion and Supervisor Bradshaw voting against the motion.
Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following:
G. The application of G&L Partnership for a change in zoning
classification from RAC to Conditional General Commercial of
3.86 acres of land. Said land is located on the south side of
Brewer's Neck Boulevard (Routes. 258 & 32) east of New..
Towne Haven Lane (Route 7I 1) and west of Deep Bottom Drive.
(Route 662) in Newport Magisterial District. The purpose of the
application is for wholesale/retail sales and an antique shop as
conditioned..
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Chairman Bradby called for citizens to speak in favor of or in
opposition to the proposed application.
Mitch Wilcox, Engineer, Commonwealth Engineering, stated the
Planning Commission, after being presented with additional information on
wetlands, soil testing, BMPs and a rendering of what .the site would look
like, voted for approval.
Supervisor Clark stated he has. received calls on the type of buildings
the County is approving along its major thoroughfares.
Mr. Wilcox stated the building is heavily landscaped and set back
eighty (80) feet from the road. He stated he doubted if by driving by the
metal side of the building would be visible. He offered that if there arc
additional trees the Board would like placed that the Board thought would:
screen the building better he did not believe the applicant would ha~~e a
problem planting them.
Supervisor Clark asked Mr. Hartley if the applicant could proffer that
some additional trees of a certain height could be planted to soften the view
of the metal.
Supervisor Bradshaw recommended that Mr. Hartley work with. the
applicant to satisfy the concerns of Supervisor Clark.
Mr. Wilcox noted there would be in excess of thirty (30) trees planted
which reach a height of 60-70 feet. He offered to plant some type of
Cypress tree if Supervisor Clark thought they might screen the view better.
Supervisor Clark noted this would be agreeable to him. He
recommended Mr. Wilcox work with Mr. Hartley in this regard.
Charleston Heiker of Carrollton referenced the types and condition of
-the existing businesses already in the area and inquired about the type of
antique shop proposed.
Chairman Bradby closed the public heating. and .called for comments
from the Board.
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Supervisor Clark moved the Board approve .the application of G&L
Partnership. The .motion was adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby,
Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in favor of the .motion (5-0) and no
Supervisors voting against the motion.
Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following: .
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H. The request of Carrollton. Baptist Church for an exemption to the
Highway Corridor Overlay District Requirement of the Zoning
Ordinance, specifically Section 4209 C 7 (paving) at 14007
.Carrollton Boulevard, Carrollton. Newport Magisterial District.
Tax Map/Parcel Number 34-01-003B.
Chairman Bradby called for persons to speak in favor of or in
opposition to the proposed request.
John Zukosky, Architect, stated the request is for the addition of five
(5) classrooms. He requested the Board approve the Church's request for an
exemption for paving of the parking lot. He .stated in lieu of paving, a strip
will be landscaped which will provide screening from -all directions. He
stated the reason for the request for exemption is that the master plan for the
church has not been finalized and the parking lot may not stay in its present
location.
Al Harrup of Carrollton Baptist Church advised the .Board that there
..are three (3) phases, the first of which are the classrooms and bathrooms,
followed by family .life center and sanctuary. He stated as the original
budget was prepared, an allocation of $30,000 was not included for
pavement, which is the reason for the exemption. He stated the Church is
. aware of its obligation to the County to keep the property attractive and
presentable to everyone, and the Church will do so. He stated the Church
would like to pave the parking lot in the third phase.
Phil Balsoms, member of Carrollton Baptist Church, stated the Church
has already expended a great deal of funds for gravel and site preparation.
He stated the expenditure for the parking lot and curb and gutter, required
by the County, equals the amount of funds the Church was discussing
spending in the first phase and the Church was .hoping the proposal of the
screening would be satisfactory. to meet the intent of the Highway Corridor
Overlay District in its appearances. '
Chairman Bradby closed the public hearing and called for. comments
from the Board.
Supervisor Bradshaw stated he is in support of the request, however,
in the past, he has taken the position that he does not agree with exemptions
regarding the Highway Corridor Overlay District because he does not
understand the purpose of it. He stated he would not vote in favor of or in
opposition at this time. He stated he would not vote against such a worthy
cause.
Supervisor Clark moved the Board approve the request of Carrollton
Baptist Church. The motion was adopted (4-0) with .Supervisors MacManus,
Bradby, Clark and .Claud voting in favor of the motion; Supervisor
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Bradshaw abstaining from voting on the matter; and, no Supervisor. voting
against the motion.
Chairman Bradby called for a public hearing on the following:
I. The application of James Paul & Carol L. Ellis for a Conditional
Use Permit to occupy an existing mobile home for two years .
while constructing a single family residence located on one acre
of land at 32309 Jenkins Mill Road, Franklin, in Windsor
Magisterial District.
Chairman Bradby called for citizens to speak in favor of or in
opposition to the proposed application.
Carol Ellis of Jenkins Mill Road requested the Board's approval of the
application to allow her to occupy an .existing mobile home during
construction of a single family residence.
Chairman Bradby closed the public hearing and called for comments
from the Board
Supervisor Bradshaw. moved the Board approve the application of
James Paul & Carol L. Ellis. The motion was adopted with Supervisors
MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in favor of the
motion (5-0) and no Supervisors voting against the motion.
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Supervisor Claud moved the Board take a five (S) minute recess. The
motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
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Chairman Bradby 'called for the continuation of the County
Administrator's report.
Mr. Robertson presented for the Board's consideration information
pertaining to a Victim & Witness Assistance grant..
Supervisor Clark moved the Board approve .the grant and accept and
appropriate said. funding for the Victim & .Witness Assistance grant. The
motion was adopted with. Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark
and Claud voting in .favor of the motion (5-0) and no Supervisors. voting
against the motion.
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Chairman Bradby called for. the County Attorney's report.
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County Attorney Crook notified the Board. about. two ~(2) flood
reclamation properties (Stubbs. and West) that were ready for closing. He
recommended. the Board approve. the acquisition of these properties and
authorize the Chairman to sign the deed and settlement statement.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board approve the acquisition. of
these properties and authorize the Chairman. to .sign the necessary
documents. The motion was adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby,
Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in favor of the motion (5-0) and. no
Supervisors voting against he motion.
County Attorney Crook advised the Redistricting public hearing is
scheduled for. the Board's May 17, 2001 meeting. He stated the Electoral
Board is requesting that the Board hold. its public hearing earlier in May. He
recommended the Board authorize him to advertise the five (5) member
district plan and the seven (7) member district plan and make any variations
at its hearing.
Supervisor Clark moved the Board set May 3, 2001 at .5:00 p.m. and
authorize the County Attorney to advertise the two (2) redistricting plans.
The motion was adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw,
Clark and Claud voting in favor of the motion (5-0) and: no Supervisors
voting against the motion.
Regarding the issue of the Windsor Special Election, Supervisor Claud
advised the House heard the matter yesterday and is awaiting the signature
of the Governor at this time.
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Chairman Bradby called for Old Business.
Regarding the issue of hazard mitigation, County Attorney Crook
,advised that Mr. Andreu has :revised the .specifications which were put out
...for bid immediately. He stated he would have something for the Board's
consideration at its next meeting.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board direct Mr. Robertson to verify
the- funding which has. been proposed to the City of Norfolk and to pursue
additional funding and establish a meeting with mitigation personnel in
Richmond. Supervisors Macmanus and Bradshaw indicated a willingness to'
be present at such meeting, in addition to Margaret Whitley.. The motion
was adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and
Claud voting. in favor of the motion (5-0) and no Supervisors voting against
the motion.
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representative of Charter and express the Board's concern over the :second
raising of rates. within a year's timeframe.
Supervisor MacManus requested staff to bring back an anticipated
.response to the State's survey on how the County is utilizing cash proffers.
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Chairman .Bradby called for Appointments.
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board reappoint Ronald H. Pack to
the Industrial .Development Authority. The motion was adopted
unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board reappoint James .Wesley
Brown to the Weflands Board. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
Board of Assessors: Supervisor Claud moved the Board appoint
James Wesley Holland to the Board of Assessors. The motion was adopted
unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor MacManus requested additional information regarding he
background on the specific attributes needed for such appointments (i.e.,
time required, general knowledge, etc.) The County Attorney responded to
his questions.
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The Board discussed the need for an additional budget work session
and set Wednesday, Apri125, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. for its next work session..
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Chairman Bradby called for New Business.
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board direct the County. Attorney to
make recommendations so as to narrow the possible exceptions to the
County's Smoking Ordinance. The motion was adopted with Supervisors
MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in favor of the
motion (5-0) and no Supervisors voting against the motion.
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board direct the Director of
Planning and Zoning to encourage the Planning Commission members to
participate in the Certification Program and report back to the Board on any
member not willing to pursue such certification. The motion was adopted
with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in
favor of the motion (5-0) and no Supervisors voting against the motion.
Supervisor MacManus requested the County Attorney to meet with the