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.REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS HELD THE NINTH DAY OF AUGUST IN THE YEAR
TWO THOUSAND AND FOUR
PRESENT: Stan D. Clark, Chairman
Phillip A. Bradshaw, Vice=Chairman
Henry H. Bradby
Thomas J. Wright, III
Richard K. MacManus
' Also Attending: Jacob P. Stroman, IV, County Attorney
W. Douglas Caskey, County Administrator
Donald T. Robertson, Assistant
County Administrator
Carey Mills Storm, Recording Secretary
Chairman Clark called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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Supervisor MacManus delivered the invocation.
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The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted.
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Chairman Clark called for approval of the agenda.
County Attorney Stroman requested that Item (E), consideration of a
Resolution for a Meals Tax Referendum be added under Old Business; -that
3 Item (A), a request of the Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department to reallocate
funds budgeted for monitors/defibrillators to the purchase of a rescue/pumper
be added under New Business; that Item (B), comments on the application of
Verizon by the .State Corporation Commission for a proposed alternative
regulatory plan be added under New Business; that Item (C), consideration of
a Public Information Officer position be added under New Business; and,
that Item (D), consideration of a proposed amendment to the deed recordation
tax be added under New Business.
Supervisor. Wright moved that the Board approve the agenda, as
amended. The motion was adopted by a vote of (5-0) with Supervisors
MacManus, .Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Wright voting in favor of the
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Chairman Clark called for Special Presentations.
Chairman Clark presented Employee Service Awards to the following
employees with five (5) years of continuous service: Debbie, J. Sivertson,
Danielle Susan Gray, Kimberley M. MacKinnon, Lyle D. Hornbaker, Richard
Otis Childress, Troy L. Robinson, Steve N. Tynes, Pamela Sue Shaw,
Stephen L. Hatcher.
Chairman Clark noted that Patrick John Small, Caren C. Irvine, and Joe
L. Owens were absent and they would receive their plaques for five (5) years
of continuous service at a later date..
Chairman Clark presented Employee Service Awards to the following
employees with fifteen (15) years of continuous service: Carey Mills Storm,.
Eleanor F. Hawkins, Tommy D. Stanfield, and Evelyn G. Holloman.
Chairman Clark presented Employee Service. Awards to the following
employees with twenty (20) years of continuous. service: Judith B. Bowden,
Shelley Dee Garner, and George L. Kindred.
Chairman Clark noted that Judith C. Wells was absent and she would
receive her plaque for twenty (20) years of continuous. service at a later date.
Chairman Clark presented an Employee Service Award to Alan
Stephen Nogiec for twenty-five (25) years of continuous service.
Chairman Clark presented an Employee Service. Award to Janice F.
Hardison for thirty (30) years of continuous service.
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Chairman Clark indicated the Consent Agenda included the following.
items:
A. Resolution to Accept and Appropriate .Litter. Prevention and
Recycling Grant Program Funds from the Commonwealth of
Virginia Departmentof Environmental Quality
B. Resolution to Accept and Appropriate Funds from Virginia
Department of Emergency Management for the State Homeland
Security Grant Program
C. .Resolution to Accept and Appropriate .Funds from the
Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Law
Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant
D. Board of Zoning Appeals Action List of July 12, 2004
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E. Planning Commission Action List of July 7, 2004 .
F. Planning Commission Action List of July 13, 2404
G. DEQ/Public Notice for July 26, 2004
H. Resolutions Appointing Beverly H. Walkup as Deputy Zoning
Administrator and Deputy Subdivision Agent
I. State Approval of Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area Ordinance
J. Updated Resolution Requesting that VDOT take Duke's Lane
into the Secondary Road. System
K. July 1, 2004 Regular Meeting Minutes
Chairman Clark asked if there were any items for removal.
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board adopt the Consent Agenda, as
presented. The motion was adopted by a vote of (5-0) with Supervisors
MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, .Clark and Wright voting in favor of the
motion, and no Supervisors voting against the motion.
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Chairman Clark called for Regional Reports.
County Attorney Stroman distributed a report relative to the .Coalition
of High Growth Communities and noted there is discussion among, the
members regarding the attitude toward proffers versus impact fees.
Chairman Clark .reported that at the last Mayors and Chairs Caucus
meeting a presentation was given on emergency preparedness in the event of
natural disasters and communications among media and the various
governmental organizations. He stated the focus was an the General
Assembly with respect to transportation needs in the Commonwealth in
conjunction with the Governor who desires that the County hold off before
taking a stand on the matter.
Chairman Clark reported a similar discussion of .the above was also
held at the Mayors and Chairs Caucus meeting.
County Administrator Casket' reported that the new slate of officers for
the incoming Board of Directors for the Southeastern. Public Service
Authority are Richard K. MacManus/Chairman, Leroy BennettNice
Chairman, and Dallas Jones/Treasurer. He noted that the Board of Directors
appointed a committee whose primary task is to .determine what should be the
focus at the next retreat in January of 2005. He advised that the August, ~ .
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2004 meeting has been cancelled and will be combined with a meeting held
in September, 2004.
Supervisor Wright reported that the Western Tidewater Regional Jail
Authority members discussed the replacement for Mayor Ralph, who recently
resigned.
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Chairman Clark called for Transportation Matters.
There were no transportation concerns offered for discussion by the
Board.
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Chairman Clark called for Citizen's Comments.
Brenda Crofts of Ivor requested financial support .for the school
system. She noted that her son was suspended in December of 2003 and
placed in the New Directions Program in January, 2004. She noted that he
had made a wrong choice, but has .since received his diploma and been
accepted to attend college.
Chairman Clark directed Ms. Crofts to contact the School
Superintendent, noting that while the Board of Supervisors appropriates
funding to the school system, it is the School Board which decides how the
funds are allocated for the various school programs.
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Chairman Clark called for the County Attorney's report.
County Attorney Stroman stated responsive to Supervisor MacManus'
inquiry at a previous meeting, he has requested the Director of Planning and
Zoning to research whether or not any open-space easements exist in the
County, .and any grant .application procedures that may be relevant. He
further advised that he has prepared a draft ordinance for review by Planning
and Zoning and Economic Development staff in anticipation of the Board's
consideration at its meeting in September of 2004.
County Attorney Stroman advised that he has approved as to form the
Carter Clements' Deed of Trust. He requested that the Board authorize the
Chairman to execute it on behalf of the County.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board authorize. the County Attorney
to accept the Deed. of Trust on behalf of the County. The motion was adopted
by a vote of (5-0) with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and
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Wright voting in favor of the motion, and no Supervisors voting against the
motion.
County Attorney Stroman noted in an effort to streamline the cash
proffer,process, he would recommend thatthe Board authorize him to accept.
-all future deeds of trust on behalf of the Board.
Chairman Clark moved. that the Board authorize the County Attorney to :~ .
accept all future deeds of trust on behalf of the Board. ,The motion was
adopted by a vote of (5-0) with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw,
Clark and Wright voting in favor of the motion, and no Supervisors voting
against the motion.
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County Attorney- Stroman advised he .would be .requesting a closed
meeting later in the meeting to discuss a recent Fourth Circuit Court of
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Chairman Clark called for the Community Development Report.
Jonathan W. Hartley, Director of Planning and Zoning, presented a
request of Danny Steve and Ann Edwards fora waiver to Section 4-4-4-1 of
the Isle- of Wight. County. Subdivision Ordinance to allow an off site
drainfield easement for the Board's consideration.
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lark. inquired how this request is diff
of the property. owner in Macklesfield.
Mr. Hartley noted that the lot in Macklesfield had two (2) conventional
.k systems and the other lot had two (2) high-tech systems. He stated the
owners also wanted both lots to use conventional drainfields on one (1)
parcel,
so that if one (1) of the systems failed, the owner could use the high-
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tech system on the other lot. He .stated staff s recommendation at that time
was. that. the .owners should invest. what they had on their property without
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going on to the adjoining lot. He .stated there. is no .suitable drainfield
location on the adjoining lot under discussion.
i Supervisor Wright moved the Board approve the request of Danny
Steve and .Ann Edwards, subject to the. condition of `recordation of the
easement and maintenance agreement. The motion was adopted by a-vote of
(5-0) with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Wright
voting in favor of the motion, and no Supervisors voting against the motion.
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.Chairman Clark called for the County.Administrator's report.
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County, Administrator Caskey requested the Board designate the
Architectural Survey Advisory Committee as a .committee that would also
evaluate issues related to historic sites priority listing and report back to the
Board with a recommendation.
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board direct staff to .request that the
Architectural. Survey Advisory Committee evaluate issues related to a historic
sites priority listing and report back to the Board. The motion was adopted by
a vote. of (5-0) with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and
Wright voting in favor of the motion, and no Supervisors voting against the
motion.
County Administrator Caskey requested that the .Board members advise
him as to when they wished to hold their annual retreat this year, so that staff
could proceed with making the appropriate arrangements.
Following discussion by the Board on conflicts in their respective
calendars, Chairman Clark requested County Administrator Caskey to
research dates and locations that will be available in January, 2005 for the
Board's retreat, and that he report back to the Board at its September 2, 2004
meeting on his findings.
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Chairman Clark called for Old Business.
Donald M. Long, Director of Public Works, stated pursuant to the
Board's previous direction, he and Supervisors Bradshaw and Wright have
developed a plan to manage the unmanned convenience centers in the
County. He noted that the sites do not have to be paved immediately and
funding for this could be included in the CIP and. spread over a number of
years. He recommended that the unmanned centers be manned on a part-time
basis and that the Wednesday operating hours be reduced to half a day in
order to allow his staff time to service the centers.
Supervisor Bradshaw pointed out that there. is also a recommendation
to close the centers on Sundays.
Supervisor MacManus suggested that rather than closing the centers on
Sundays, that they be open for half days Monday through Friday.
Supervisor Wright noted that most centers are closed in the
Commonwealth on Sundays, and overtime funding by the. County could be
avoided by closing. these centers on Sundays. He :noted that County staff
must also staff the Southeastern Public Service Authority's transfer station on
Sundays, which is a liability to the County.
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Chairman Clark commented that Sundays are always busy at the Jones
Creek Convenience Center.
Supervisor MacManus suggested that the County :purchase additional
buns. He noted there would be a higher capital cost initially; however, the
manning requirements would decrease because there are more bins in which
residents may place their trash, instead of on .the ground where staff must
take the. time to clean- it up.
Mr. Long noted that there is some .funding available now that could be .
used for the purchase of additional bins.
Supervisor Wright requested the Director of Public Works to conduct a
survey of the various sites .during .the week between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
and 7:00. p.m. and report back to the Board as to what hours are most popular
for residents visiting the various .sites.
Supervisor Bradshaw requested Mr. Long to also develop ayard-waste
schedule and provide it to the Board member for their information.
Supervisor Bradby recommended that additional bins be purchased and
located at the various sites.
. Supervisor MacManus also recommended additional bins be
purchased. He further recommended that the various sites be open at least a
half day on Sundays and that they, in addition to Thanksgiving and
Christmas, be closed on July 4`h, Memorial Day, Labor Day and New Years
Day.
Mr. Long offered to report back to the Board at its September 2, 2004
meeting with suggestions of how the capital funding for the expansion of the
Jones Creek facility could be spent towards the purchase of additional bins.
E. Wayne Rountree, P.E., Director of Public Utilities, stated pursuant to
the Board's direction, he has discussed the feasibility of the Public Works
Department utilizing the construction crew following the .completion of the
Carrsville water distribution system project. with the Director of Fublic
Works. He noted the Director of Public Works has expressed a concern with
a lack of policy orr storm drainage, as well as the fact that his Department
does not. currently maintain storm drainage. He stated the Departments. of
Public Utilities and Public Works do not have a need for a construction crew
within their departments at this time.. He further. stated because there is no
firm plan of what that construction crew will be doing when the Carrsville
project is completed, he believes that the project could be accomplished more
cheaply by utilizing an outside .crew versus an in-house crew. He
recommended that the Board authorize staff to proceed with completing the
design, bidding the project and bringing the bids back to the Board in a way
that can utilize the $130,000 funding in place this fiscal year withthe Board's
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agreement that it would appropriate additional monies so that next year when
the bids are returned to the Board to award the project to an outside
contractor that the funds appropriated by the Board this year be utilized and
then rolled over into this project next year.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved that the Board accept the recommendation
of the Director of Public Utilities with respect to the Carrsville Water
Distribution System, and direct him to proceed with completing the design
and bids with bid results to be presented to the Board upon receipt. The
motion was adopted by a vote of (5-0) with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby,
Bradshaw, Clark and Wright voting in favor of the motion, and no
Supervisors voting against the motion.
County Administrator Caskey stated pursuant to the Board's directive
at its May 6, 2004 meeting, staff has initiated efforts to create a County
Newsletter/Citizen's Guide. He noted that .certain issues such as the
proposed tax .rate reduction could be included in the newsletter if the Board
elected to wait until October, 2004.
Supervisor MacManus recommended the following be included in the
newsletter: tax relief for senior citizens and the disabled; citizen comments
procedures. for addressing the School Board and Board of Supervisors (to
include the process by which citizens must sign in, as well as the number of
minutes a person has to address the Board on a particular subject when
signed in under Citizens Comments), information pertaining to RPA issues,
general meeting schedules, Parks and Recreational programs and phone
numbers.. He further recommended that staff develop asemi-annual website
newsletter, but he did not recommend holding off until October, 2004 for the
inclusion of any proposed tax rate reduction in the newsletter.
Donald T. Robertson, Assistant County Administrator, stated pursuant
to the Board's direction, representatives of .the Department of Game and
Inland Fisheries were. invited, but were unable, to address the Board on issues
related to the Tyler's Beach Boat Harbor. He stated. staff was able to meet
with them and discuss the existing conditions at Tyler's Beach, as well as
some of the events that have occurred over the last several months between
the County and the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries with respect to
the Harbor. He stated that he anticipates meeting with them again later this
month so that a plan for moving forward in the future can be developed. He
stated the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries may like to reconsider
pulling out of Tyler's Beach, and he would like the opportunity to work with
them to develop a positive relationship in the future.
Mr. Robertson- requested the Board's consideration of a proposal for
incorporating a user fee in the amount of $500 per year to be assessed to out-
of-county users who use a slip within the Tyler's Beach Boat Harbor facility
on a continuous basis (commercial fishermen and others, as appropriate).
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Supervisor ~Bradby .indicated his support of implementing such a user
fee.
County Attorney Stroman noted that he would meet with Mr.
Robertson to discuss the particulars of assessing. out-of-county residents a
charge that is not imposed on the County's taxpayers, and he would return to
the. Board with a recommendation.
Mr. Nogiec distributed a report on a proposed plan for moving forward
at the Tyler's Beach Boat Harbor facility. He advised that bids for the pier
work are due on August 17, 2004. He also stated staff will be moving
forward in .early to mid-September, 2004 and that staff needs to review
temporary usage.
County Attorney Stroman presented a Resolution for a Meals Tax for
the. Board's consideration. He explained that State statute requires .that a
resolution be enacted to initiate a referendum on a County food and beverage
tax.
Supervisor MacManus moved .the . Board adopt the following
Resolution:
RESOLUTION TO INITIATE A REFERENDUM ON A COUNTY FOOD
AND BEVERAGE TAX
WHEREAS, The Board of Supervisors of Isle of Wight County wishes
to conduct a referendum on whether the Board should be authorized to enact
a food and beverage tax pursuant to Code of Virginia Section 58.1-3$3~
(1950, as amended); and
WHEREAS, Virginia law requires adoption of a resolution to initiate a
referendum; and
WHEREAS, the Board believes that diversification of tax revenues will
reduce the County's reliance on the real estate tax and simplify procedures in
the Circuit Court Clerk's office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia that the Isle of
Wight Circuit Court order the following referendum placed on the ballot for
the next general election:
Shall the County of Isle of Wight be authorized to
levy a tax on food and beverages sold for human
consumption by a restaurant?
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The motion was adopted by a vote of (5-0) with Supervisors
MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Wright voting in favor of the
motion, and no Supervisors voting against the motion.
County Attorney Stroman noted that he would present the adopted
Resolution to the Circuit Court Judge tomorrow and that he would forward
information pertaining to the maximum amount of tax that could be charged
to Supervisor Bradshaw for his information.
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Chairman Clark called .for New Business.
Richard O. Childress, Director of Emergency Management, presented a
request of the Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD). to reallocate
funds budgeted for monitors/defibrillators, which was endorsed by the Fire
and Rescue Association. He noted because the CVFD has been successful in
securing other funding, it is now requesting that the $30,000 allocated in the
FY2004-OS Capital Budget far the purchase of monitors/defibrillators be
reallocated to the purchase of a rescue/pumper.
Supervisor MacManus mentioned that the Board recently appropriated
a large sum of money to the CVFD for unanticipated expenses.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board approve the request, and
authorize staff to direct disbursement of the funds to the Carrollton Volunteer
Fire Department. The motion was adopted by a vote of (4-1) with
Supervisors Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Wright voting in favor of the
motion and Supervisor MacManus voting against the motion.
County Administrator Caskey noted that he recently transmitted a copy
of the notification received from the State Corporation Commission soliciting
comments on a proposal by Verizon to establish a new calling plan rate
structure. He distributed a copy of a letter received in his office today from
the Chamber of Commerce notifying the Board that the Chamber will take a
position in .opposition to Verizon's proposal. He stated staff recently
contacted Alan Monette and Robert C. Claud, Sr., both of whom were
instrumental in previous years in advocating on behalf of the citizens calling
plan issues within the County. He advised both gentlemen have agreed to
review. the matter on behalf of the County and have scheduled a meeting with
a representative of the SCC in order to gather additional information and to
be in a position to advise staff and the Board on this particular position. He
noted. that the deadline for responding to the solicitation of comments, is
August 20, 2004. He requested that the Board authorize the. Chairman to sign
a letter to the SCC responding to that agency's request for comments based
on the input from Messrs. Monette and Claud.
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Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board authorize the Chairman to sign
a letter directed to the State Corporation Commission responding to that
agency's request for comments, subject to the review and approval of the
County Administrator.. The motion. was adopted by a vote of (5-0) .with
Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Wright voting in favor
of the motion,: and no Supervisors voting against the motion.
Chairman Glark recommended that a Public Information Officer (PIO)
position be created so that the County is able torespond accurately and in an
expeditious manner to various issues, as appropriate.
Supervisor MacManus suggested that the. creation of the position be
postponed .until the impact of the upcoming organizational changes is known.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved. that the Board direct staff to bring up the
PIO position next year during the Operating Budget planning process. The
motion was adopted by a vote of (5-0) with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby,
Bradshaw, Clark and Wright voting in favor of the motion, and no
Supervisors voting against the motion.
County Attorney Stroman presented a proposed amendment to the deed
recordation tax for the Board's consideration.. He advised that the General
Assembly has raised the State recordation tax from $.15 to $.25, and State
. law allows the County to impose a recordation tax in an amount equal to 1!3
of the State tax.. He recommended that the- Board consider bringing the
County's ordinance into compliance with State law, as also recommended by
the Clerk of the Circuit Court. ~ .
Chairman Clark moved the Board authorize the County Attorney to
advertise the matter for public hearing. at the Board's August 23, 2004
meeting, reflecting a local recordation tax .equal to 1/3 of the State
recordation tax. The :motion was adopted by a vote of (5-0) with Supervisors
MacManus, Bradby,. Bradshaw, Clark and Wright voting in favor of the
motion, and no Supervisors voting against the motion.
Supervisor Bradshaw addressed the Board concerning a request from
the Commissioner of Revenue to compensate a former County employee for
accumulated sick leave who retired after thirty (30) years of service with the
County. He noted this .employee,. at one (1) time, was .100% paid by the
County, but because the Commissioner'of Revenue does not fall .under the
County's policy, this employee will not get paid for her accumulated sick
leave.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board authorize. staff to .make the
necessary appropriation to cover the request of the Commissioner of Revenue
to pay for accumulated sick leave. The motion was adopted by a vote of (5-0)
with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Wright voting in
favor of the motion, and no Supervisors voting against. the motion.
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Chairman Clark called for Appointments.
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Supervisor Bradby moved that the Board reappoint Delvin Brown
representing the Hardy District on the Isle of Wight Substance Abuse
Advisory Council. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor MacManus noted that Mr. Hall is not interested in being
reappointed to the Paul D. Camp Community College Board, and he directed
Mr. Robertson to search for an individual who will be a strong supporter of
the Paul D. Camp Workforce Development Center.
Supervisor Wright moved that the Board reappoint Dorothy G.
Gwaltney representing the Windsor District on the Historical Architectural
Advisory Committee.. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor Bradshaw moved that the Board reappoint the Fair
Committee, as listed in the agenda. The motion was adopted unanimously
(5-0).
Supervisor Bradshaw moved that the Board reappoint Ms. Patricia
Sowell to serve an additional four-year term representing the Carrsville
District on the Youth Services Advisory Board. The motion was adopted.
unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor Bradshaw moved that the Board appoint Mr. R. L. Walker
to complete the unexpired four-year term of Ms. Kimberly Krinsky as the
Windsor District representative on the Youth Services Advisory Board. The
motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor Bradshaw moved that the Board reappoint Ms. Taryn Hardy
to serve an additional four-year term as a youth representative on the Youth
Services Advisory Board. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor Bradshaw moved that the Board appoint Mr. Kevin Butrick
to serve aone-year term as a youth representative on the Youth Services
Advisory Board.. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
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County Attorney Stroman requested the Board enter closed meeting
under Section 2.2-3711.A.7 to discuss a .matter involving the provision of
legal advice in connection with a legal matter.
Chairman Clark moved the Board enter the closed meeting for the
reasons stated. The motion was adopted by a vote of (5-0) with Supervisors
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MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Wright voting in favor of the
motion, and no Supervisors voting against the motion.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board return to open session. The
motion was adopted by a vote of (5-0) with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby,
Bradshaw, Clark and Wright .voting in favor of the motion, and no
Supervisors voting against the motion.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board adopt the following Resolution:
CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED MEETING
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, Section 2.2-3712.D of the Code of Virginia requires a
certification by this Board of Supervisors that such closed meeting was
conducted in conformity with Virginialaw;
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.
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AYES: MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Wright
NAYS: 0
ABSENT DURING VOTE: 0
ABSENT DURING MEETING:- 0
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Chairman Clark noted that pursuant to the Board's direction, -the
County Administrator had contacted the School Superintendent. to request
that a joint meeting be"established between the two (2) bodies; however, the
County Administrator did not receive a reply to his request. He suggested
that the Board might wish to direct the County Administrator to renew this
contact in writing, and. that all future contacts with the School Board also be
in writing. He stated that he had also requested the Director of Budget and
Finance to prepare a rebuttal to the two (2) one-sided and inaccurate articles
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that recently appeared in the newspapers; however, he now feels that these
inaccurate articles have been addressed by an editorial that appeared in The
Daily Press this. morning, and he is, therefore, no longer recommending that
a press release be sent out by the County.
Supervisor MacManus reported that two (2) members of the School
Board had relayed to him that the Superintendent had shared the Board's
invitation to hold a joint meeting with the School Board; however, a
suggested date has not yet been established.
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At 6:05 p.m., Supervisor Bradby moved the Board adjourn its meeting.
The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
Stan D. Clark, Chairman.
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