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04-18-2002 Regular Meetingao~K 2~? . 7pp REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE. OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS HELD; THE EIGHTEENTH DAY OF APRIL IN THE YEAR. TWO THOUSAND AND TWO PRESENT: Robert C. Claud, Sr., Chairman Richard K. MacManus, Vice Chairman Stan D. Clark Phillip A. Bradshaw Henry H. Bradby `~ 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 Claud called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The invocation was. delivered by Supervisor Bradshaw. The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted. // Chairman Claud called for Special Presentations. Supervisor Bradshaw presented .Eagle Scout Recognition Resolutions to Kirk... Bunch; Lloyd Gaskins; Matthew King; Scott Riley, Robert Stallings and Brock Spady. Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board adopt the following Resolutions: RESOLUTION. TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE KIRK BUNCH . FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT WHEREAS, Kirk Bunch is a member of Boy Scouts of America, .Troop #37 and a resident of Isle of Wight County, Virginia; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Bunch has achieved- the rank of Eagle Scout; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors wishes to recognize and .congratulate Kirk Bunch for his achievement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight County, .Virginia 1 ~~ 1 R J 1 1 Fou~~ 2~ ;. 7~1 that Kirk Bunch is recognized and congratulated for .achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE LLOYD GASKINS FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF .EAGLE SCOUT WHEREAS, Llayd Gaskins is a member of Boy Scouts of America, Troop #41 and a resident of Isle of Wight County, Virginia; and, WHEREAS,. Mr. Gaskins has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; and, WHEREAS, the .,Board of Supervisors wishes to recognize and congratulate Lloyd Gaskins for his. achievement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight County, Virginia that Lloyd Gaskins is recognized .and congratulated for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE MATTHEW KING r FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT I WHEREAS, Matthew King is a member of Boy Scouts of America, Troop #3 and a resident of Isle of Wight County, Virginia;.. and, WHEREAS, Mr. King has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; and, WHEREAS, the -Board of Supervisors wishes.: to recognize and congratulate Matthew King for his achievement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY .RESOLVED by ' the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight County, Virginia that Matthew King is recognized and congratulated for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. 3 RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE SCOTT RILEY FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT WHEREAS, Scott Riley is a member of Boy Scouts of America, Troop ' #3 and a resident of Isle. of Wight County, Virginia; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Riley has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; and, WHEREAS; the Board of Supervisors .wishes to recognize and congratulate Scott Riley for his achievement.... 2 . 800 r..~ ,,.; 7~7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY. RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight County, .Virginia that, Scott Riley is recognized and congratulated for achieving the rank of ~ Eagle .Scout. RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE ROBERT STALLINGS , . FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT WHEREAS, Robert Stallings is a member of Boy Scouts of America, Troop #3 and a resident of Isle of Wight County, Virginia; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Stallings has -achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors wishes to recognize and congratulate Robert Stallings for his achievement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight County, Virginia that Robert Stallings is recognized. and congratulated for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE JAY TOWNSEND FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT WHEREAS, Jay Townsend is a member of Boy Scouts of America, Troop #3 and a resident of Isle of Wight County, Virginia; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Townsend has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors wishes to recognize and congratulate Jay Townsend for his achievement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight County, Virginia that Jay Townsend is recognized and congratulated for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. ~~ RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRA ~ TULATE BROCK SPADY FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT WHEREAS, Brock Spady is a member of Boy Scouts of America, Troop #3 and a resident of Isle of Wight County, Virginia; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Spady has achieved the -rank of Eagle Scout; and, ., 3 .~~.. e 1 1 WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors wishes to recognize and congratulate Brock Spady for his achievement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED- by the. Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight County, Virginia that Brock Spady is recognized and congratulated for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. 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 Claud indicated the following Consent Agenda inclcded ° Items 2, A through G, and asked if there were any items for removal: A. Western Tidewater HOME Consortium Agreement B. Selective Enforcement Grant C. Actions of the Planning Commission Meeting of April 9, 2002. D. Delinquent Real Estate Tax Collection Monthly Report ~ E. March 16, 2002 Continued Meeting Minutes F. March 21, 2002 Continued Meeting Minutes G. .March 21, 2002 Regular Meeting Minutes Supervisor MacManus moved the Board approve and adopt .all items of the Consent Agenda, including .the Resolution to Accept .and Appropriate $9,000 From the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, which is a part of Item B of the Consent Agenda. The motion was adopted with .Supervisors MacIvianus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and ~ Claud voting in .favor of the motion (5-0) and no .Supervisors .voting against the motion. // Chairman Claud called for Transportation Matters. James Randolph, Planner, inquired. if the Board had any questions on any current road and highway projects. ` Supervisor MacManus directed staff inquire of VDOT the status of the warning signs on Nike Park Road/Battery Park .Road that have not been .installed and report back to the Board. ' Chairman Claud requested staff notify VDOT .that the grass is in need. of cutting at 104 Appaloosa Way.. 4 __ _ // Chairman Claud called for Citizens Comments. .Nancy Guill presented the Board with. a Certificate to the Isle of Wight County Citizens Association received from the Commonwealth of Virginia,. Office of the Governor, for demonstrating an extraprdinary spirit of volunteerism, She requested the Certificate be displayed within the Courthouse complex. . // Chairman Claud called for the County Attorney's report. County Attorney Crook reported that minor revisions have been made to the water tower agreement between the County and the Town of Windsor and that the Windsor Town Council had approved the revised agreement at their meeting on April 9, 2002_ He recommended the Board approve the Agreement and authorize. the .Chairman to sign it on behalf of the County. Supervisor Clark moved the Board approve the Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign it on behalf of the County. 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 Attorney Crook stated pursuant to Board action he has prepared. an ordinance for the Board's consideration to increase the. fees for motor vehicles and to add trailers and semi-trailers to the motor vehicle license tax ordinance at the same rates as the State's fees. He offered to advertise the ordinance for public hearing at the Board's May 16, 2002. Supervisor MacManus moved the Board table the matter until the Board's April 25, 2002 meeting. In the meantime, the Director of Budget and Finance is to provide the Board with concrete estimates of the amount of revenues that could be generated. 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 Attorney Crook presented a Deed of Trust and Note in the maximum amount of $3,020,000 to secure the proffers for. Eagle Harbor 5 1 L u .. 't 1 1 J ~a~ ~26 76~ which he recommends the Board accept and authorize the Chairman to sign. Supervisor Clark moved the Board accept the Deed of Trust and Note and authorize the. Chairman to sign on behalf of the County. 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 Attorney Crook distributed a written report for the Board's information on School Board members' appointments and elections. He noted he would discuss it further with the Board if they wished. Supervisor MacManus requested the County Attorney. provide. the Board with a status report on the proposed lawsuit the Board is interested in filing against the Commonwealth of Virginia. County Attorney Crook advised that he would discuss the matter with the Board in closed session. Supervisor Bradshaw requested the County Attorney .provide the.. Board with a status report on the Franklin Revenue Sharing Agreement. County Attorney Crook replied that he is not ready o discuss the matter with the Board at this time. Supervisor Bradshaw requested the County Attorney provide the Board with a status report on the proposed Court fees Ordinance.. 9 County Attorney Crook reported that .the Court fees Ordinance has been advertised by him for public hearing of the Board at its: May 16, 2002 meeting. // Chairman Claud called for the County Administrator's report.. County Administrator Caskey presented a resolution recognizing the 100' anniversary of the Town of Windsor which he recommends the .Board adopt. Chairman Claud moved the Board adopt the following Resolution: RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE 100 ATmTIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF WINDSOR 6 i poryr ?~ , . 7~6 WHEREAS, the County of Isle. of Wight, Virginia has within its borders two incorporated towns, Smithfield and Windsor; and, WHEREAS, early pioneers settled in the community of Corrowaugh on land conveyed via land grants- from Great Britain in 1681; and, WHEREAS, on April 11, 1902, the Virginia General Assembly granted a charter to the Town of Windsor; and, WHEREAS, over the past century, the Town of Windsor has established itself within Isle- of Wight County as an important hub for transportation and economic development; and, WHEREAS, the Town of Windsor is a gateway to Isle of Wight County and the Hampton Roads Region. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED .that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of .Wight, Virginia recognizes and congratulates the Town of Windsor on the occasion of its 100' Anniversary as an .incorporated town. 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' advised that a similar resolution would be prepared for the Town of Smithfield later in the year.' County Administrator Casket' noted included in the Board's agenda is the Capital Improvement Plan for FY2003-2007. He stated staff recommends the Board authorize a public. hearing for the Board's May l6, 2002 meeting. Supervisor Claud moved the Board authorize a public hearing for May 16, 2002 to facilitate the adoption. of the CIP and the incorporation of the proposed year one capital expenditures in the FY2002-2003 budget. 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 release of .architectural/engineering funds associated with the .construction of a new administration. building adjacent to the Courthouse complex. Supervisor Bradshaw recommended that the. Board evaluate the cost feasibility of a turn-key operation wherein a private partnership -: . .. .. -~ 1 7 .. ~oc~. ~ 2!~ ;,, ?S7 1 oversees the architectural, engineering and construction. He stated he .believes the General Assembly has also passed a bill allowing public - bonds to be furnished for that endeavor. Supervisor Bradshaw moved that the. Board table the matter until the Board's May 6, 2002 meeting. In the meantime, the Assistant .County Administrator is to provide the necessary information for the Board to evaluate the cost feasibility of a -turn key operation wherein a private .partnership oversees the architectural, .engineering and .construction and further evaluate. what has come out of .the General Assembly. 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 set a date fora ' joint meeting with the School Board. Supervisor Bradshaw suggested that the County's Strategic Plan be presented at the joint meeting to show the School Board what direction the Board of Supervisors sees' the County going over the next ten (10) to twenty (20) years. Supervisor MacManus stated the Board. is also anticipating staff to provide joint cost saving efforts between the organizations. Supervisor Clark moved the Board direct staff to contact the School Board to determine a mutually convenient -date in early June, 2002 for the next joint meeting between the Board of Supervisors and the School Board. 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 Claud called for Old Business. Sheriff Phelps distributed a letter to the Board of Supervisors from the Board of Directors (BOD) for the Communications Center. concerning their request that the County guarantee employment for the . dispatchers of the .Sheriff's Office .and the Town of Smithfield.. He .stated the BOD-feels that if these individuals can, be placed on a six (6) months probationary period that it wily benefit the establishment of the Communications Center and ensure the placement of experienced. individuals which will also ensure the success of the new program. 8 ~^ Supervisor. Clarke moved that it be known .that it is the Board's desire to take all measures necessary. to hire,, within the guidelines, all experienced dispatchers from the Sheriffs Office and the Town of Smithfield. 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. Richard O. Childress, Director of Emergency Management, referred the matter of central dispatch center furniture to the County Attorney for his advice. County Attorney Crook advised the Chairman.thatthe issue of central dispatch center furniture bids would be discussed in closed session. later in the meeting as it involves a legal matter requiring legal advice. Mr. Childress stated staff has selected .its top candidate from the RFP review panel for. the radio equipment for dispatcher workstations in the Emergency Communications Center and he is requesting permission to enter negotiations with Motorola. Chairman Claud moved that the Board authorize staff to enter into negotiations with Motorola for services and equipment related to the Radio Equipment for Dispatcher Workstations in the Emergency Communications Center. Thee 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. Mr. Childress distributed a copy of a letter from Kevin Duck, President of the Fire and Rescue Association, expressing concern with the current Operating Budget process and requesting further consideration for .volunteer fire and rescue departments. Chairman Claud noted the matter would be placed on the agenda for the April 2S, 2002 meeting when the budgets are discussed. Chairman Claud called for consideration of the following: The application of Shirley M. Clark for a change of zoning from RAC, Rural Agricultural Conservation, to C-RR, Conditional -- Rural Residential, for 2.158 acres located on the west side of Smith's Neck Road (Route 669), south of Titus Creek Drive (Route 668). Tabled March 21, 2002. Mr. Hartley stated the applicant has proffered as a condition of the rezoning a cash proffer of $5,000 and agreed in writing to mitigate the .impact that occurred when he disturbed the site in 1996/97. He stated 1 1 9 .. '' the applicant is also willing to pay a voluntary fine of $1,500 to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Fund. 1 u 1 Supervisor Clark moved the Board approve the application of .Shirley M. Clark, as conditioned, with a cash proffer of $5,000; ..that the impact which occurred. when the site was disturbed in 1996/97 will be mitigated; and, a commitment to pay a fine of $1,500 to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Fund.. 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 Claud called for consideration of the request of Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for Lot 34, Ennisdale Subdivision. Mr. Hartley stated Arrow Affordable. Housing Corporation..has advised Habitat for Humanity that there are lots available in the Smithfield area which may be more appropriate for Habitat for Humanity's use.. He stated the option of donating the lotto Habitat for Humanity has been suggested and allowing Habitat for Humanity to market that lot as a fund raiser to then acquire lots in the Town of Smithfield to build homes. upon. Supervisor MacManus moved the -Board table the matter until the Board's May 16, 2002 meeting. In .the meantime, staff is to discuss with Brian Hicks and other concerned parties that the .Board desires a more formalproposal of how this County lot, if it was to be donated, could be matched to .take it .from .one (1) lot to eight (8) lots (in conjunction with the Town of Smithfield) where the County could be helping in the same concept as a Community Development Block 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. Mr. Hartley stated contained in the Board's agenda is a process for developing the County's Village Center Boundaries. He stated the Planning Commission -has formulated a list of names and parties to serve on committees for this purpose. Chairman Claud stated on Item #8 where a joint work session is recommended between the Planning Commission .and the Board to review the draft boundaries, he would recommend .language be added to reflect "if appropriate." Supervisor MacManus stated unless there are special needs he does not see the necessity of having a joint work session. ~ r io 909r: 2~ -.: 77~ Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission and include the language, "if appropriate" under Item. #8. 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: T. Robertson, Assistant County Administrator/Director of Human Resources, stated the Treasurer's employees .have signed the r ement for his office and the A reement is now Memorandum of A e g g being presented for the Board's consideration. Supervisor Clark moved the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the Memorandum of Agreement for the Treasurer's Office. 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 Michael Uzzle's previous request regarding redistricting and the letter. received by the County Administrator from the Electoral Board, Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board request the Electoral Board .review .the precinct boundaries in the County for voter effectiveness and make recommendations to the Board. 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 Claud called for New Business. There was no new business presented for discussion by the Board. // Chairman Claud moved the Board take a five (5) minute recess before conducting the public hearings at 7:00 p.m. The motion was .adopted unanimously (5-0). // Chairman Claud called for Public Hearings. Chairman. Claud called for a public hearing on the following: Proposed Budget for the County of Isle of Wight Schools for Fiscal Year July 1, 2002 Through June 30, 2003. 11 1 .. 9~0.~~: ~?~~ ~ :~77~ Chairman Claud called for persons to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed Isle of Wight County Schools Budget. . Dr. 'George Bradby, Chairman of the Isle of Wight County School Board, requested the Board's support of the FY2002-2003 School Board Budget as presented. t Dr. Alex Decker, Interim School Superintendent, spoke in favor of the FY2002-2003 School .Board Budget. He noted the Budget contains four. (4) increases, as follows: 1) 3.5% salary increase for most school employee and a minimum teacher's -salary of $30,000; 2) .emphasis on special .education, including additional, teachers, instructional assistants and transportation services., of which most of these-additions are mandated to keep the school system in compliance with Federal. laws, 3) funds to enable selected students to participate for the first -time in the New Horizons Governor's School for Science and Technology and 4) funds for a school i resource officer at Smithfield High School. He stated because of the Board. of Supervisors' recommended increase of $368,977 the School Board was $750,000 short of what .was needed to fund the School- Board Budget. School Board staff reviewed ways to reduce its projected spending, resulting in the reduction of either services, salaries or employees.. He stated the .Board's task this year was made more difficult because of the reduction in ~, State- funding and he would request the Board's support for the FY2002- I 2003 school year budget as presented. Chairman Claud stated it is the Board of Supervisors' responsibility. to provide funding based on other needs in the County and on the County's ability to generate revenue, however, it is the School Board's responsibility to determine how this funding will be spent. 4 Dan Hobbs of Magnolia Place thanked the Board for its dedicated service to the County. He stated. he believes. that the budget. for public schools must be greater than the proposed.2%. He stated a 2% increase, given inflation .and a projected student increase,. is a true budget cut.. He stated it jeopardizes the retention of quality teachers and staff, the hiring of the best new teachers and discourages, students who strive to attend the Governor's School. He stated increasing the budget above 2% would allow the community to reap the rewards of the Board's wise leadership. . John. Springfield of Sundown Drive stated the proposed 2% increase in local funding for the school budget is not acceptable as it will not even cover inflation. He stated all the items listed as possible cuts arerequired in order to maintain a quality educational .system.- He .stated quality teachers would be lost if they are not properly compensated and the educational effectiveness will be reduced if the County keeps cramming more students in the classrooms.. He stated children need extracurricular. activities to supplement the bookwork involved in an education. He stated to grow and nurture. a healthy mind requires a healthy body and the .physical education 12 euc~~. 2~ .~,~772 teachers. are needed. He stated. the County's tax base is not keeping up with the County's needs and if the Carrollton. area had a Target or Food Lion over the last eight (8) years the County would be well on its way to paying for the school that. is needed now. He stated the County has failed to increase its tax base because it has not carefully balanced the growth of commercial, industrial and manufacturing with regards to residential growth.. He stated growth is not only desirable, but inevitable. He stated the County must take a close look at its tax sharing structure with the Towns, of Smithfield and Windsor. He recommended the Board implement a $.06 property tax increase to correct any budget shortfall, designating $.04 or $616,000 to the school system and $.02 or $308,000 to economic development. He requested that the School Board and School Superintendent form a committee including PTA .members, teachers and citizens to investigate ways of being more efficient in the school system. He further requested that the Board form a committee to investigate ways in which departments within the County government can work together to better utilize the taxpayers' money by sharing facilities and resources. Donna Fontaine of Bowling Green Road spoke requesting full support of the. School Board budget. She stated she is willing to have a tax increase and presented the Board with a check representing the amount her taxes would increase if the tax- rate were to be increased by a cent. She further presented the Board with donations (approximately $100) collected by students at Hardy Elementary School for education. James B. Brown, Jr. of Main Street spoke in favor of increasing entry level teachers' salaries to $30,000. He stated- children need physical education as the mind and body go hand in hand. He stated technology is in demand and activity buses, need to be maintained so that children can attend events. Ann Griffin, a Library Clerk at Smithfield High School, requested the Board reconsider the proposal to eliminate the six (6) Library Clerks positions for FY2002-2003. She stated an adult must be in the library at all times and responsible for the students when .teachers are called away. She stated when the Librarian is not available, Library Clerks can keep the .library operating. Robin Land of Longview Circle stated the General Assembly is not doing its. job and has not adequately funded education in the State of Virginia.. fora .long time. She stated in the late 1970s, the State of Virginia was number one in funding of education, however, it is now second to last in .funding. She stated education is important, but so is emergency and rescue. She stated until the .School Board assumes the financial responsibility that belongs to them, no money, current or future, will ever be sufficient. She stated she supports the Board taking into account all citizens and all the needs of those citizens when the Board makes its decision. 13 R 1 1 L t Michelle Porti, a third grade teacher at Carrollton Elementary School, stated that while she understands the financial constraints ~ placed upon the Board due. to reduced funding from State and Federal sources, reductions to the extent requested and the cuts proposed in the response to the Board's request, will. reduce a teacher's ability to .prepare children to .meet .the demands that will be placed upon them in a global society driven by~ knowledge and performance. She extended an invitation to the Board to visit her classroom so that the Board could make an informed decision on the budget. Phil Basso of Seahawk Land- spoke in favor of funding the School Board budget at the level proposed by the School .Board. He stated a $30,000 starting salary for teachers. will be below surrounding, counties.. once they have made their salary structure changes for next year.. He stated the proposed budget does not provide what is necessary to maintain fairness in pay between. new teachers and classroom veterans. He suggested taking full ° advantage of the recent property assessment would generate approximately $2,000,000 in additional tax revenue next year and would be sufficient. for the needs of the schools and other pressing needs in this County. He stated ` we should invest well in our schools because good schools are .related to economic development. He stated there is an astronomical return on investment from roe taxes when they pay for highly regarded schools. P P rty ~ He requested a strategic plan from .the County for moderate growth, balancing tradition with progress and the current quality of life with health,: economic expansion and greater assistance for those with the. greatest needs. Michael Hague of Titus Creek Lane spoke in favor of fully funding the school budget as proposed by the School Board. He stated he is also in favor of providing an educational system in the County that has the resources to meet State mandates, to develop graduates that will be competitive in the workforce and in college and develop. well-informed.... citizens. He stated the County is confronted with the prospect of .needing new school facilities for all the students that are expected to move into the County because of development. He stated with. development. comes a price and increases in assessments alone will. likely not be sufficient to cover the additional capital costs that new developmentswill require. He stated both the capital and operating requirements of the schools must be funded and the amount of funds allocated by this Board does not meet these funding needs. He stated if the lowest salary level -for teachers is maintained in the County then the quality of the applicant pool will reflect Phis low starting salary. He stated the suggested $30,000 starting salary for teachers is just playing catch . 9 up with the neighboring communities.. He stated County residents are not over taxed and recommended a $.OS increase in the real estate tax rate. as an appropriate way of dealing with the budget shortfall. . Dr. Morgan C. Wilson, Jr. of Suffolk and a physical 'education instructor at the Carrollton Elementary School spoke in favor of full funding for the school budget. He stated physical education .combined. with the 14 80QM 2~l ,~:;r~~4 regular classroom touch the entire. child and anything removed from the proposed school budget will leave a child undeservedly unfulfilled. Kristen Wilda of Barcroft Drive in Smithfield requested the Board fully fund the .School Board budget. Tom Kirk of Echo Lake Drive in Smithfield stated the children represent the future and requested that the Board protect the children of the County by adequately funding the School Board budget. Lori. Case Camp of Sunrise Bluff voiced her concern related to the proposed budget cuts in education. She stated she is a volunteer at the Carrollton Elementary School at which volunteers reported over 7,000 hours last year. She stated teachers are not a luxury, but a necessity. She requested the Board invest in the future of the County and support a strong .educational foundation for the schools. Scott Burchbuchler of Old Towne Place requested the Board consider education a priority for any additional funding found as the Board develops its budget, such as when assessment information is compiled which may result in additional revenue. Laura Fadgett of Longview .Circle spoke in support of full funding of ..the School Board budget. She stated her daughter was given an opportunity to apply to the New Horizons Governor's School for Math and Science at school this year. She asked how is her daughter supposed to feel if-the budget is cut and she does not get to go this year. She stated she would be in favor of a tax increase, if necessary.' She stated if physical activity is eliminated, a burden .will be placed on the teachers who will be dealing with children in a classroom who are not attentive because they don't have a way to release their energy. Roger Glover stated- he volunteered last year as a tutor in the mathematics area for sixth and seventh. grades. He encouraged the Board members to attend one of the schools as they would be amazed at the quality of education that the children are receiving, as well as the professionalism of the teachers. He requested the Board appropriate the necessary funds so that the schools do not have to do away with programs that are essential to every child, so that teachers do not have to be cut from the school system and so that beginning. teacher's .salaries -can be competitive. He requested the Board give the school system the funding they need and that he would not mind paying his fair share of the taxes, if needed. Herb DeGroft of Mill Swamp Road recommended that the.Board meet jointly with the School Board two. (2) to three (3) times a year to increase communications .and to discuss financial issues. He stated he is willing to pay his fair share of taxes and he encouraged the Board to fund the school's needs while ensuring that the schools wisely use the funds provided by the 15 ~, _. ~I LJ fi L~ 1 904K other areas pertaining to the quality of life m the County an tee ~ciency of our. government services .are not as essential. to the future. She stated the County's schools can not thrive under the budget currently proposed.. and schools will be forced to .maintain minimum standards mandated by the.. State. She stated a quality .public education system is an essential foundational component of our government and its purpose is to prepare the future citizens of our nation to be able to participate fully and effectively in this nation. ~ . Julia Appbranch of Regina Court and a teacher at Hardy Elementary. School of Kindergarten .requested that the Board fully fund the School Board budget. k f f f 11 f d' f the 2~~ :.. X75 County.. He stated the County needs to recruit. and retain the best teachers possible. as the County .should be at the State's average on SOL and SAT scores. Lois Chapman of Peterson Avenue stated maintaining and improving the County's schools should be the first area fully funded in our budget~as d h ff Pat Bourassa of Old Towne Place spo e m avor o u un mg o School Board budget. She stated the County, at the very least,. must reduce the student/teacher ratios irr the classrooms and ensure competitive salaries to attract and retain teachers. She stated the efforts of volunteers will not be sufficient and the County will have to have a tax increase. Ernest Godwin of Carrollton and a volunteer at Carrollton Elementary School spoke in favor of full funding for the School Board budget. He spoke in favor of increased. salaries for. teachers. even if it means a tax increase. Joseph Spratley, Jr. of the Hardy District spoke in favor of fully funding the School Board budget. He stated his son received physical therapy at Hardy Elementary School for his leg. He stated there was no one available this week to tutor his son for the SOL and cutting teachers is not the correct approach. He stated not all students are going to excel, but they can still be productive citizens. Betty Dobenski of Smithfield and a substitute teacher stated she :does not believe the Board has taken into consideration what -will be done with the children of needless development in the County when they arrive. She stated the Board does not have its priorities straight. She. stated there are too many people living in this area now and there are more people coming. She stated the County does not need to get rid of any of its teachers and until the • Board says no to all .of this useless development nothing will be solved. Dr. Linda T. Morgan of Mill Swamp Road and Principal of Carrollton .Elementary Schoolstated. before a child is old enough to make the choice of a career it has much to learn. She stated these children depend. upon adults to make wise decisions about their future. She stated the School Board 16 e~~f 2~ ,:;-776 depends upon the funds appropriated by the Board and the Board does have a very important part in making .decisions. Arlene White of Days Point Road .stated a lot of the residents of the County feel comfortable with paying their fair share of taxes. She stated she .would support a tax increase to meet. the financial needs of the budget. Lorraine Dinga of Lankford Lane stated she is concerned with potential cuts to education because she has a son involved in the special education program. She requested the Board support education in the County. - Marvin Spring of Fay Drive stated he prays the. Holy Spirit will guide each Board member in this endeavor. Shina Christian Howard of Brookwood Circle stated her son received a letter advising that he had been accepted to the Governor's School. .She stated her daughter has thrived at Smithfield Middle School because of the staff and administration who give a lot to these children and she would request that the Board fully fund the School Board budget. Ann Motley of Bush Creek Circle requested the Board fully fund the School. Board budget. She stated if one student is denied, the County has denied one (1) student too many. - Pat Clark of Twin Hill Lane stated he supports education and has fought for several years for citizens as part of the Carrollton Civic League, Isle of Wight Citizens Association and the Rescue Community Association to try to get developers to pay their fair share. He stated each new house costs .the County approximately $7,000 to support the adequate public ' facilities. He recommended that citizens who expressed concerns tonight about schools should take part in the civic activities, i.e., town and Board of Supervisors' meetings. Joan Cronz of Robin Lane requested the Board fully fund the School Board budget. She stated she is concerned about her children's education, both academically and physical education and she wants them to be competitive when entering the workforce. She stated she would be in .favor of a tax. increase to pay for education,. if needed. She stated she does not mind paying for education, but does not want to pay for increased public relations and car allowances. Rosa Turner of Old .Stage Highway stated she volunteers at the Hardy Elementary School and provides a youth enrichment program for children during the summer to offset what the schools currently do not do for the kids for physical education, field trips and academically. She encouraged the Board to fully fund the School Board budget and encourage the School Board. to seek grants so that they will have more resources. l I 1 f 17 n .~ f iL An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15, Section 15-5.1, Fee to Cover Administrative Costs and Reasonable: Attorney's or Collection Agency's Fees in Collection of Delinquent Taxes. Chairman Claud moved the Board take a five (5) minute recess. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0). // Chairman Claud called for a public hearing on the following Ordinance: L County Attorney Crook stated the County's current ordinance provides that if the Board employs an attorney or a collection agency to collect delinquent taxes that goes through a court procedure then 20% of the tax bill could be added for the attorney's fees: He stated the proposed amendment, which is pursuant to State. statute, allows the County to impose a 20% attorney's fee if there is . an .attorney under contract who is collecting the taxes for the County without the necessary of havingto go to court for the judgement. Chairman Claud called for persons. to speak in favor or in opposition to the proposed Ordinance. Upon. no one appearing, Chairman Claud .closed the public hearing and called for comments from the Board. 1 i~ Eo~~,. 2'? ;.;r77T Chairman Claud closed the public. hearing and called for comments from the Board. Chairman Claud advised that, by State statute, the Board could not take action on the proposed School Budget for seven (7) days after.. the public hearing is held. He stated the Board would be meeting on April 25, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room to consider adoption of the Budget. County Attorney Crook reported that he had a slight revision since the ordinance was initially drawn to comply with the .State statute changes. He stated the Ordinance. does not change..in substance. at all although there are slight changes to the wording. Supervisor Clark moved the Board adopt the following Ordinance with the revision "to .comply. with the State: statute changes" as recommended by the County Attorney: 18 eo~~. 2~) :~~778 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND. CHAPTER 15, TAXATION, SECTION 15.5.1, FEE TO COVER ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY' S OR COLLECTION AGENCY' S FEES. IN COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY ordained by the Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight County,.Virginia, that Section 15-5.1 of Article I, Chapter 1S, Taxation, of the Isle of Wight County Code be amendedto read as follows: ,. There is hereby imposed upon each person chargeable with,delinquent taxes or other delinquent charges, fees to cover the administrative costs and reasonable attorney's or collection agency's fees, actually contracted for. The attorney's or collection. agency's fees shall be twenty percent of the .taxes or other charges so collected. The administrative. costs shall be in addition to all penalties and interest, and- shall- not exceed twenty dollars for taxes or other charges collected subsequent to the filing of a warrant or .other appropriate legal document but prior to judgment, and twenty-five dollars for taxes or other charges collected subsequent to judgment. 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 Claud called for a public hearing on the following: The request of the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department to hold the !, "2002 Shrimp.Feast" on Saturday, May 11, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department (Station 20) which is located at 6201 Carrsville Highway (Route 'S8) in Carrsville, Virginia. Chairman Claud called for persons to speak in favor of or in ' opposition to the. request. Upon no .one appearing, Chairman Claud closed the public hearing and called for comments from the Board. Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board grant .the request of the Carrsville Volunteer Fire Department. .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 Claud called for a public hearing on the following: The application of Wat Pasantidhamma Association for an exception to the Section 5002 c (2) of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area 19 1 1 n . .. # 9~~~~ 2~~ ::,:779 Ordinance to allow various encroachments down to forty-six (46),feet in .the Resource Protection Buffer of one hundred (100) feet. Said property is located at 14289 Chapman's Lane, Carrollton, in Newport 1 Election District. Chairman Glaud called for persons to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. Watona Wreath, Vice President. of Wat Pasantidhamma, stated the 6.5 acres was purchased in 1998 for use as a Buddhist Temple. -She stated when the land was purchased, they were aware of surrounding wetlands, however, they were not informed regarding the Chesapeake Bay .Preservation Area Ordinance. She stated the Buddhist image was placed within the 100 feet RPA and when the building of the temple was considered she was. informed by the Department of Planning and Zoning that the meditation but and three Buddas were within the 100 feet RPA. She requested the Board grant the exemption. James Dunn of Hideaway Lane in Carrollton stated he was in favor of the exception for the causeway. He stated the temple brings great comfort to his family and is a place of worship for his mother. and many people in the community. Dr. Richard Thane of Cedar Point- stated he is a Buddhist and requests the Board approve the exception so Ghat the County. can have a Buddhist Temple. He stated this would also be a great landmark for the County in the future. He stated he was able to invite two. (2) monks before his mother's spirit left at the hospital to give chants.. . Dave Copland of Creekview Lane stated he is not affiliated with the applicants requesting the exception. He stated he .has visited the site and was impressed with how neatly. it is maintained and., how well. the structures blend into the wooded environment. He stated he believes granting the wetlands variance would be a good thing for the County. Tim Nelson of Hampton stated his family owns property on Chapman's Lane and his brothers lived there for twenty-five years.. He stated he believes people should be allowed to do what they want to on their own property, however, the temple, as planned, would be a great detriment to the community.. He stated the applicant's plan for the road, as well as the position of the Budda on the lot will cause problems for that community. He requested the Board deny the request because as it will destroy the peaceful • enjoyment of his property. Paul .Newby of Brewer's .Neck Boulevard stated this property is located next to his wife's .property. He stated the applicants did not advise the comrr~unity that they were running a water line. down .the lane. ~ He stated that he and the Chapman family are against the exception. 20 90~,: ?.,~ N:7$0 Pat Clark of Twin Hill Lane stated he does. not oppose any kind of denominational building in this .area, however, if the. applicant is requesting eight (8) encroachments into the 100 foot RPA, what kind of defense will the County have in future times when other citizens or developers request encroachments. Rossie Davis of Smithfield distributed a petition containing 84 names of individuals who oppose the application. He requested the Board do whatever is necessary to protect the purpose of the 100 feet buffer area. Georgia Nelson, owner of eight (8) acres of land beyond where the congregation desires to build, stated the road, if widened, would come to the door of both sides of the road where people have resided for many years. She requested the Board deny the request. Ernest Godwin of Carrollton stated the Campbells Church has an easement from the Chapman family that permits the church to place its drainfield over on that property.. He stated the water line is located on private property not. on the cart path. He stated he does not believe there is ..sufficient property to maintain a road .and he believes the applicants have already. imposed on the residents of that community. Thomas Finderson of Carrollton stated it is not a good argument to say that you did not know. He stated the Chesapeake Bay Act has been around for years now and the applicants are clearly in ravines. He stated he believes they intended to construct a nature path. He stated all people should be treated equally and the same rules should apply to everyone. He stated the applicants have not proved a hardship and he believes they are taking advantage of the County's Zoning Ordinance. He stated the applicants are overloading this property with too many improvements. He stated he believes approval of the request will harm property values for .the five (5) adjacent lots. He stated there is also not a proper entrance. Antonia Wiggins-Harrison of Chapman Lane stated she is opposed to the granting of the exception because the Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Department reviewed the County's Ordinance and found it to be in compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Act and exceptions are to be granted on a hardship based on site specific conditions such as an acceptable water and sewer plan, which. has not been developed; that the Health Department has recommended that the applicants consider connecting to the public sewer system; that the Director of Emergency Management is. opposed to any exceptions to the Chesapeake Bay RPA; that various members of the Planning Commission have, in previous encroachment requests, stated a) that the 50 foot buffer should be met to the greatest extent possible, b) if .exceptions continue to be granted more will be requested, c) in granting exceptions the purpose of the Act will be defected and d) the County needs to tighten the rule for developers to ensure these types of situations. do not 21 n ~~.~ ~ ?-.~ ,;;:.781. occur in the future. She stated there is a 20 foot easement for egress/ingress which was .not designed for traffic levels associated with the House of Worship. She stated dust is present during the summer months and many of the residents have allergy and sinus problems that are further complicated by the dust. She stated the. private lane is an extension of each .owner's yard which presents safety issues when children are playing. Chairman Claud closed the public hearing. and called for comments from the Board. Supervisor Clark stated criteria for a hardship has not been shown, as it appears that the structures could be relocated .outside the 100 foot buffer. He stated buildings were.. constructed in clear .violation of the Act with no explanation offered. He stated he supports every .individual's right to worship, however, structures- must be constructed in accordance with the County's regulations. which means they must be constructed outside th6100 foot buffer.. He stated if a structure is located inside the RPA, the applicant must, in advance, .request permission to do this. He stated if the Board grants this exception, it would, in fact, be turning back the clock. .Supervisor MacManus requested Mr. Hartley to expand upon the documentation provided to the Board that states that staff allowed a shed and meditation but to be placed within the 100 foot RPA. Mr. Hartley stated staff consulted .with CBLAD about the bridges and CBLAD determined that they were .part of a walkway system, which were exempt under the Act. He stated regarding the shed,. at that time the old administrative policy was to allow encroachments down to 50 feet on a preexisting lot. Supervisor MacManus requested staff address the road widening issue under the commoneasement.. Mr. Hartley stated the road widening issue is not in conjunction with the request before the Board :tonight. He stated a situ plan has been submitted to build a temple and there is a need. to ensure that there can be two (2) way traffic in and out of this location. u Supervisor ~MacManus requested staff to address the concerns about the water lines .because they were run to the property without proper easements. Mr. Hartley stated he is not aware that the line has been run. He stated he knows that the applicant. has discussed with the :County.. providing water service to this site. Ms. Wreath advised that four (4) years ago there was a problem with the well and she contacted the Public Utilities Department who advised that . 22 for a cost of $4,000 public water. could be provided. to that site. She stated she submitted an application and made payment to the Department of Public Utilities. She stated the meter is located in front of the temple. Supervisor MacManus inquired if the Planning Commission approved the parking lot not being in the 100 foot RPA. Mr. Hartley stated the parking lot would be relocated outside. the 100 foot RPA and that the one (1) encroachment within the 50 foot RPA would be moved out and that there would be no cement floors. Supervisor MacManus inquired if what the Planning Commission was approving was for seven (7) structures to be located within the 100 foot RPA. Mr. Hartley stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the seven (7) structures to be located outside of the 50 foot RPA but within the 100 foot RPA. He stated the engineer, .Mitch Wilcox, was present at the Planning Commission meeting and spoke strongly about these owners' commitment to maintaining the property in its natural state -and their desire to integrate into the natural scenery. He .stated the owners' belief system. is a strong tie to nature. He stated trails are allowed under the Chesapeake Bay Ordinance and he believes .the Planning Commission felt the three (3) statues and meditation huts were not an inappropriate encroachment. Supervisor Bradby stated he was concerned with setting a precedent. He stated what is done for one (1) applicant must be done for another. He stated he could not. see a hardship and the Board must treat everyone alike. Supervisor MacManus stated he is very disappointed in the Planning Commission for their lack of respect for the Board's feelings with respect to the Chesapeake Bay. He stated. the Wat is a wonderful addition to the County, but the. Board. is trying to hold every one to the same requirements for the respect of the Chesapeake Bay. Supervisor Clark moved the Board deny the application of the Wat Pasantidhamma Association. 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 Claud called for a public hearing on the following: The application of Samuel H. Lawrence and Patricia S. Whitehead for a change in zoning classification from NC-R2 to RAC of lots 185 and 186 in the Jamestown/Camptown .Subdivision. Said property is located on the south side of Washington Avenue, in the Carrsville 1 4 ~ 1 ,. f 23 - ~: ~:. Election District. The purpose of the application is for the permanent location of a mobile home.. 1 1 ,i Chairman Claud called for persons to speak in favor or in opposition . to the application. Patricia S. Whitehead, the applicant, stated she has a mobile home that is temporarily located in Southampton County for which she must find a . permanent site. She stated her father was involved in .the flood 'before he passed away in November and she moved in with him when he experienced a stroke. She stated she now has his mobile home and requests that her land in Camptown be rezoned so that she can place the mobile home for her to live in. Chairman Claud closed the public hearing and called for comments from the Board. .Supervisor .Bradshaw moved the Board approve the application of .Samuel H. Lawrence and Patricia S. Whitehead, with the conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. 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 Claud called for a public hearing on the following: .The application of Anthony J. and Rosa M. Turner for a Conditional Use Permit to locate a childcare center on 1.265 acres of land .located at 4820 Old Stage Highway, Smithfield in Hardy Election District. .Chairman Claud called for persons to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application. Rosa M. Turner, applicant, requested the Board approve her ..application to build a small childcare facility behind her home. She stated she is considering 24 children, on a full-time basis although the Health ..Department has approved up to 35 children full time. She stated the facility would be open Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. unti16:00 p.m. with three (3) full -time employees on site. She .stated emergency services expressed a concern with the. easement and VDOT is now working to correct the problem with the open drainage pipe located on her property. She stated she has .also offered VDOT another part of an easement to help support the drainage pipe. She stated crush and run will be placed on .the easement. to support the daycare-.center and .:her sister's home located behind her home.. + She requested that if the Board approves the application, that the Board provide a letter signed by the .Chairman so that it may be included in her business plan.: 24 Barbara Wiggins of Ennisdale Drive requested the Board approve the :application. She stated Ms. Turner did an excellent job last year with the summer enrichment program. Chairman Claud closed the public hearing and called for comments from the Board. Chairman Claud requested that it be added to the Conditional Use Permit that it be provided for these owners only and, if they sell the property, the Conditional Use Permit would not go with the property. Ms. Turner stated .her Will stipulates that the land not be sold out of the family and that the building will be used as an apartment complex and not sold for commercial use, such as a daycare. Supervisor Clark stated this Board encourages new businesses in the . County and acknowledges the need for daycare in the Hardy District. Supervisor Bradby moved the Board approve the application of Anthony J. and Rosa. M. Turner, as conditioned and to include a condition that such use will be limited to the applicant only. 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. /I County Attorney Crook requested a closed session under Section 2.2- 3711 A7 of the Freedom of Information Act involving three (3) matters of potential litigation for advice of counsel. County Administrator Casket' requested a closed session under Section 2.2-3711 AS of the Freedom of Information Act concerning an economic development. siting not previously announced. Supervisor Bradshaw requested a closed. session under Section 2.2- 3711 Al of the Freedom of Information Act concerning a personnel matter. Chairman Claud moved the Board enter closed session for the reasons stated. 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. Upon returning to open session, Chairman Claud moved the Board adopt the following resolution:. CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING .. r. 1 [J R WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has convened a closed 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, 2.2-3712D of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by this Board of Supervisors that.. such closed 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 closed meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening ..the closed .meeting were. heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors... VOTE AYES: MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Claud NAYS: 0 ABSENT DURING VOTE: 0 ABSENT DURING MEETING: 0 The motion was adopted with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, 9 Bradshaw, Clark and Claud voting in favor of the. motion (S-0) .and no Supervisors voting against the motion. /1 Supervisor Bradshaw moved that .the Board reject all bids for the Communications Center equipment and furniture, authorize staff to resubmit a request. for bids and authorize the Director of Budget and Finance, the 'County. Attorney and the Director of Emergency Management to accept the lowest bid. 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 Clark requested the County Administrator correspond with William F. and Wilma.. Peabody regarding their letter to the Board dated Apri111, 2002. concerning the no wake zone on Jones Creek. He stated he is confused in that he believes the no wake zone is intended to go all the way to Pagan River. He requested him to advise the Peabodys of the motion made by the Board concerning the no wake zone. // s 26 Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board continue. its meeting unti16:30 p.m. on April 25, 2002 for approval of the School Board Budget, discussion of the General Operating Budget and.. the Capital Improvements Program (C~)• Robert C. Claud, Sr., Chairman W. Dou s skey, Cler 27 1 1 1