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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS HELD THE SECOND DAY OF DECEMBER 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 Casket', County Administrator
..Donald T. Robertson, Assistant
County Administrator/Operations
E. Wayne Rountree,. P.E., Assistant County
Administrator/Dewelopment
.Anne F. Seward, Assistant County Administrator/
Administration
Carey Mills Storm, Recording Secretary
Chairman Clark called the meeting to order at 4:OO:p.m.
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Supervisor Bradshaw 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 the following amendments be
made to the agenda:
Under County Attorney's Report, ..add a matter pertaining to a
legal analysis of the No-Through signs on Yellow Rock Road.
Under Closed Meeting, add two (2) items pertaining to .Section
2.2-3711.A.1 for .the .purposes of discussion or consideration of
interviews and matters relating to assignment, appointment,
promotion and performance of specific Board appointees.
Supervisor Wright moved that the Board approve the agenda, as
amended. 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.
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Chairman Clark called for Special Presentations.
Barbara Olin reported on the success of the Olde Towne Market held in
the Town of Smithfield. She noted the. farmer's market has been a venue for
growers and producers in the County to sell their goods directly to the public,
which- grossed over $54,000 through the. October, .2004 market. She noted
much activity has been. brought to the Town of Smithfield, with an average of
600 shoppers in downtown Smithfield on Saturdays that the market is held.
She noted the Isle of Wight Museum, Smithfield Historical Business
Association, and the Isle of Wight Cultural. Center use the market to promote
their .organizations. She noted tourism has increased, and it is a great
gathering place for families, friends and neighbors. She noted the Market has
promoted economic development' as two (2) of the vendors are currently
looking for retail space at this time. With respect to income, there were 20
vendors that paid a fee of $50, and vendors were charged 4% of their gross
sales, with a contribution from the .Town of Smithfield and -the County of
$5,000 each.
Constance Rhodes, President, Chamber of Commerce, stated that in
January, 2005, the Farmers Market- Board would like to create a web page,
brochures, and investigate opening a farmers market in the. Windsor area.
She stated in an effort to assist the Chamber with reducing the costs incurred
with a project of this size,.. she is requesting that the County contribute $5,000
that will last through June 30, 2005, and that County staff acquire corporate
sponsorships in order to lessen the contribution by the County and the Town
of Smithfield. for the 2005-06 fiscal year.
..Supervisor. MacManus moved the Board add the request from the
President. of the Chamber of Commerce for an allocation of $5,000 that will
last through June 30, 2005, and that County staff be requested to seek
corporate sponsorships for the Chamber of Commerce in order to lessen the
contribution by the Town of Smithfield and the County for the 2005-06 fiscal
year later under New "Business. 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 .indicated the Consent Agenda included the. following
items:
A. .PEG Channel Broadcast Presentation from PrimeMedia
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B. Resolution to Accept and Appropriate $15,000 from the Virginia
Department of Health for the Fluoridation Grant Program
C. Resolution to Accept and Appropriate. $25,000. for the Booker T.
Estates Neighborhood Planning Grant
D. Isle of Wight County Administration Building and Carrollton
Volunteer Fire Department - Construction and Renovation
Progress Report'
E. DEQ/Public Notice dated November 15, 2004 '
F. November 4, 2004 Regular Meeting Minutes
Chairman Clark asked if there were any :items for removal.
Supervisor Wright moved the Board adopt the Consent Agenda.. 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.
Chairman Clark reported that the Hampton Roads Partnership recently
requested the Executive Council of the Hampton Roads Economic
Development Alliance to sign on to a proposal to make new .revenue streams
for transportation funding a top priority in the upcoming General Assembly.
He presented a letter prepared by staff at his direction to the. Alliance noting
the .County's dissatisfaction with the Alliance's unwillingness. to sign' on to
the proposal.
Supervisor MacManus recommended that all Mayors and Chairs of the
member localities be copied on the December 2, 2004 letter from the
Chairman addressed to the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance
noting .the displeasure of the Board over the recent. HREDA Executive '
Committee decision to remain silent regarding. the looming transportation
crisis faced by all Hampton Roads communities and the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
Chairman Clark reported that transportation issues, partnering and tills
were the major topics. of discussion at the last Hampton Roads Planning
District Commission.
Donald T. Robertson, Assistant County Administrator/Operations,
reported that State budgetary challenges were the primary topic of discussion
at the recent State of Core Services luncheon meeting.
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Chairman Clark- called .for Transportation Matters.
Sandon Rogers, Transportation Planner, referred to the report contained
in the agenda on the progress of the Richmond/Hampton Roads Passenger
Rail Study. He noted the report is merely for the Board's information, and he
.would continue to update the Board, as appropriate.
Teresa Johnson reported that the. four(4) inch drop-offs on Sugar Hill
Road, as well as the muddy shoulders, and the three (3) foot asphalt drop-off
have been repaired, and the. road has been striped, She requested that the
Board ensure that the roadway is correctly built before it i accepted into the
State's system.
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Chairman Clark called for Citizen's Comments.
Julie Carneal of 17214 Days Point Road expressed opposition to the
proposed location of an Elk's Lodge -on Blount's Corner .Road. .She
specifically cited concerns with traffic, the roadway's narrowness, the lack of
. aturn-around lane, a decrease in property values of the surrounding homes,
and associated noise.
Wayne Melchorof Bridge Point Trail in Suffolk stated his interest is in
protecting property that he currently owns in the County at Smithfield on the
..James. He .noted that the .majority of Blount's Corner Road is zoned
residential, and the concept of an Elks Lodge .mixed in with residences would
set a precedent for. such uses in the future.
Jacqueline Bright of 17237 Days Point Road noted the location of an
Elks Lodge at this location is not compatible with the surrounding area. She
cited concerns with traffic, hours of operation, the use of alcohol on the
premises, and speeding along Blount's Corner. Road and Route 10.
Mark Hall of Bartons Landing in Morgarts Beach noted concerns with
traffic and stated that the location of the proposed Elks Lodge is not
...appropriate. with the surrounding residential neighborhood.
Alice Day of 9318 Thomas Park stated the older residents in Thomas
Park are afraid of what the location of a lodge would bring into their
community. She requested the Board keep in mind that the residents of
Thomas Park are experiencing problems with sewage, and they do not want
to see anything get in the way of sewage lines being laid in that area.
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Lynn. Faulkner of 18410 Days Point Road expressed concern with
traffic, poor shoulders. and parking. She noted that a petition consisting of
150+ names of residents in the communitywho are in opposition to the Elks
..Lodge- application was delivered to staff this morning.
Nlr. Robin Ridicker, Western Tidewater .Community Services .Board
Coordinator for Mental Health Support. Housing, requested :that the Board
approve the application of Manara Anne Barrett .Patterson to assist the
mentally ill with transitional housing. ~ '
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Chairman Clark called for the County Attorney's report.
County Attorney Stroman advised the Board that with respect to the
Patterson Conditional Use Permit application, the Zoning Administrator and
he have concluded that no additional. persons could occupy the Patterson
property in the event the conditional use permit is not granted. He noted that
he has attached. a detailed privileged and confidential memorandum
supporting his conclusion.
Supervisor Bradshaw noted that the number of individuals that could
live in the home was not stated in the County Attorney's report.
County .Attorney Stroman advised that -there are currently two (2)
Western Tidewater Community Services residents living in the home, and n®
more than the current number could occupy the residence. He stated with
..regard to the question raised at a previous meeting regarding if the Board did
not grant the Conditional Use Permit, could the home be occupied by three
(3) or more persons, the answer is "no."
Supervisor Bradshaw inquired if the answer is still "no" regardless of
whether the individuals were from Western Tidewater or if his answer
pertained. to two (2) individuals per any. home that is rented.
County Attorney Stroman advised two (2) persons who are non-family
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Supervisor Bradshaw noted that there are seniors living alone in homes
that rent out rooms to individuals.
County Attorney Stroman advised in that. situation, the senior: could
rent to up to two (2) individuals without having to have.. a permit, but if they
rent out to more than two (2) individuals, they are in violation with the
County's Ordinance at this time.
Supervisor MacManus inquired, if screening has to be done for the two
(2) individuals renting: rooms.
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County Attorney Stroman advised that the individualscould be of any
character as the County's ordinance is currently drafted.
County Attorney Stroman advised that the Tax Relief .for the Elderly
and Handicapped Ordinance currently. provides that the applications must be
fled not later than May 1 sc of the taxable year. He recommended a proposed ,
amendment to reflect a date of October 15`", and requested the Board
.authorize a public hearing at its.. December 16, 2004 meeting.
Supervisor. Bradshaw moved that the Board authorize the County
Attorney to advertise for. public hearing an amendment to the Tax Relief for
the Elderly and Handicapped Ordinance to reflect that applications for tax
relief must be filed- not later than October 15`" of the taxable year with the
Commissioner of the Revenue. 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 referred to a memorandum he provided to
the Board prior to .the meeting with respect to Yellow. Rock Road, and which
contains his legal opinion that the County may post "No Through Truck"
.signs on Yellow Rock Road in light of the fact that it would be incidental to
.the Board's authority to regulate health and safety, even though Yellow Rock
. Road is a private road owned by the County. He stated the Board may wish.
to adopt an ordinance imposing a penalty for violation of that rule, and
empowering the Sheriff's Office to enforce the ordinance.
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board consider the matter under Old
Business. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
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At 5:00 p.m., Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Baird recess for thirty
minutes to attend the Annual Wreath Hanging Ceremony. The motion was
adopted unanimously (5-0).
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Chairman Clark called for the Community Development Report.
Jonathan W. Hartley, Director: of Planning and Zoning, made reference
to the errata sheet contained in the agenda illustrating the- recommendations
of the Planning Commission with respect to the 2004 Revised Zoning
Ordinance, He noted that he distributed to the Board prior to the meeting a
set of revised maps which include the changes in the agenda. He further
noted that the matter has been advertised for a public hearing at the Board's
December 16, 2004. meeting. He advised that .the Planning Commission did
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strike Item 7.H from the .errata sheet .with respect to the 100,000 square foot
footprint provision..
Supervisor MacManus provided comments of East/West Partnership
that were distributed at the Chamber of Commerce meeting earlier today.
Mr. Hartley advised that staff has already responded to those
comments, .
Beverly H. Walkup, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning, stated
responsive to notification that the County has been awarded three (3) Hazard
Mitigation grants, included in the agenda are: the addresses for the 11 affected
properties, 10 of which .are from Hurricane .Isabel, and the other .from
Hurricane Floyd. She recommended that the Board authorize the County
~~ Administrator to execute the agreement and that the Board adopt the
~' Resolution contained in the. agenda.
Supervisor MacManus inquired if the property will be left in a cleared
' condition.
Ms. Walkup .advised that the property would be left in a cleared state.
She noted that. staff is required to .develop plans for use of -the open space,
and they intend to involve public input.
Supervisor MacManus requested .maps of the locations, and Ms.
Walkup offered to provide them,
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board adapt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE' UNAPPROPRIATED FUND
BALANCE FOR THE HAZARD MITIGATION BURWELLS BAY/JAMES
RIVER AREA PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle. of Wight,
Virginia has received grant funds from. the Virginia Department of
Emergency Management for the Hazard Mitigation Burwells Bay/James
River Project area; and,
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of seven hundred sixty one thousand
one hundred .forty four :.dollars ($761,144) or so much as shall be received
from Virginia Department of Emergency Management need to be accepted
and appropriated to .the appropriate line item in the FY 2004-OS Operating
Budget of the County of Is1P of Wight, Virginia.
WHEREAS:, funds in the amount of forty thousand seventy-five dollars
($40,075) need to be appropriated from. the Unappropriated Fund.Balance. to
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serve as County match funds for the Hazard Mitigation Burwells ,Bay/James
River Area Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia that seven
hundred sixty one thousand one hundred forty-four dollars ($761,144) or so
much as shall be received from the Department of Emergency Management
and forty thousand seventy-five dollars ($40,075) from the Unappropriated
Fund Balance shall be appropriated to -the appropriate line item in the FY
2004-OS 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 ail things necessary to give
this resolution effect.
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 further moved that the Board authorize the
County Administrator to sign the grantee-subgrantee agreements allowing for
the County to begin. working towards the acquisition of approved properties.
. 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.
Mr. Rogers requested the Board's consideration of the subdivision plat
of Eagle Harbor, Parcel 10, property of Eagle Harbor LLC, .Carrollton
Boulevard (Route 17), Newport Magisterial District, contained in the agenda.
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board approve the subdivision plat
of Eagle Harbor, Parcel 10, property of Eagle .Harbor LLC, Carrollton
Boulevard (Route 17), Newport Magisterial District. 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.
Mr. Rogers requested the Board's consideration of the final subdivision
plat of Eagle Harbor, :.Tract 2, Phase SB, property of Eagle Harbor. LLC,
Carrollton Boulevard (Route 17), Newport Magisterial District, contained in
agenda.
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board approve the final .subdivision
plat of Eagle Harbor, Tract_2, Phase SB, property of Eagle Harbor LLC,
Carrollton Boulevard (Route l7), Newport Magisterial District. The motion
was adopted by a vote of (5-0) with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby,
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Bradshaw, ,Clark and Wright voting in favor of the motion, and no
- Supervisors voting against the motion.
Mr. Rogers requested the Board's consideration of the subdivision plat
of Eagle Harbor, Tract 2, Phase 6, property of Eagle Harbor LLC, Carrollton
Boulevard (Route 17), Newport Magisterial District, contained in the agenda.
Supervisor MacManus moved .the. Board .approve the subdivision plat
of Eagle Harbor, Tract 2, Phase 6, property of Eagle Harbor LLC, Carrollton
Boulevard (Route 17), Newport Magisterial. District. The motion was adopted.
by a vote of (5-0) with Supervisors MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw,: Clark ar~d
Wright voting in favor of the .motion, and no Supervisors voting against the
motion.
Mr. Rogers. requested the Board's consideration of the preliminary'.
subdivision plat of Eagle Harbor, Tract 2, Phase 7, property of Eagle Harbor
LLC, Carrollton Boulevard (Route 17), Newport Magisterial District,
contained in the agenda.
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board approve the preliminary
subdivision plat of Eagle Harbor, Tract 2, Phase 7, property of Eagle Harbor
LLC, Carrollton Boulevard (Route 17), Newport. Magisterial District. 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 Parks and :Recreation report.
Alan S. Nogiec, Director of Parks and Recreation, noted he had nothing
for discussion by the Board at this time.
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Chairman Clark called for the Public Utilities report.
E. Wayne Rountree, P.E., Assistant County
Administrator/Development, noted he had. nothing for discussion by .the
Board.
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Chairman Clark called for the Public Works report.
County Administrator Caskey noted there was nothing fora discussion
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Chairman Clark called far the Economic Development report.
County Administrator Casket'. noted there was nothing.. for discussion
by the Board.
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Chairman CIark called for the Emergency Management report.
Richard O. Childress, Director of Emergency Management, presented a
Resolution for the Adoption of the National Incident Management System
that has been reviewed by the County .Attorney and is for the Board's
consideration.
Supervisor MaclVlanus moved .the $oard adopt: the following
Resolution:
RESOLUTION FOR THE ADOPTION OF
THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGE3~FNT S YSTEM
WHEREAS, the President, in .Homeland Security Directive (HSPD)-5,
directed the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to develop
and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS), which
would provide a consistent nationwide approach for Federal, State, and. local
governments to work together more effectively and efficiently to prevent,
prepare for, respond to and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of
cause, size or complexity; and,
WHEREAS, the collective input and guidance from all Federal, State,
and local homeland security partners has been, and- will continue to be, vital
to the development, effective implementation and utilization of a
comprehensive NIMS; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable that all Federal, State, and
local emergency .agencies and personnel coordinate their efforts to effectively
and efficiently provide the highest levels of incident management; and,
WHEREAS, to facilitate the most efficient and effective incident
management it is critical that Federal, State, and local organizations utilize
standardized terminology, standardized organizational structures,
interoperable communications, consolidated action plans, unified command
structures, uniform personnel qualification standards, uniform standards for
planning, training, and exercising, comprehensive resource management, and
designated incident facilities during emergencies or disasters; and,
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WHEREAS,. the NIMS .standardized procedures for managing
personnel, ..communications, facilities and resources will improve the
city's/county's ability- to utilize federal funding to enhance local agency
readiness; maintain first responder .safety, and streamline.. incident
management processes; and,
WHEREAS, the Incident Command System components of NIMS are
already an integral .part of various city/county incident management
activities, including current emergency management training programs; and,
WHEREAS, .the National .Commission on Terrorist Attacks {9-11
Commission) recommended adoption of a standardized Incident Command
System.
NOW, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors. of the
County of Isle of Wight, Virginia, that the National Incident Management
System (NIMS} is established as the County standard for incident
management.
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.
County Administrator Caskey presented a request from he Surry
County Board of Supervisors that the Board-adopt a resolution to request. that.
the state construct a ferry' to add to the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry. He noted
this request is in conjunction with the 200? Jamestown celebration which is
anticipated to create to travel delays at that point in the river.
Supervisor Bradby moved that the Board adopt the. following
Resolution:
RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE
STATE. CONSTRUCT A FERRY TO ADD TO THE
JAMESTOWN-SCOTLAND FERRY
WHEREAS, the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry is an important and vital
part of the. transportation network and the economy of Hampton. Roads, with
vehicle usage currently averaging nearly 3,000 per day; and,
WHEREAS, the current number of ferries is insufficient to ,handle the.
existing number of vehicles, resulting in long lines and frustrating delays for
persons waiting to ride the ferry; and,
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WHEREAS, this situation will only become more aggravated with the
400th anniversary of Jamestown 2007 and with the general population growth
in the area; and,
WHEREAS, the addition of a new ferry would alleviate the current
problem and would also allow visitors to the area for the Jamestown 2007
Commemoration to have a quality experience visiting historic areas and sites
on both sides of the James River; and,
WHEREAS, in order for a new ferry to be built and ready for use in
time for the Jamestown 2007 Commemoration, it is necessary that a decision
to build a new ferry and fund the cost of construction be made immediately.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Isle of Wight, Virginia.. requests
.the Commonwealth of Virginia to build and: finance a new ferry for the
Jamestown-Scotland. Ferry and that such ferry be placed .into service in time
for the Jamestown 2007 Commemoration.
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 for the Board's consideration is an
application for .Historic Preservation Grant funds for the. Josiah Parker
Cemetery project. He reminded the Board that staff was not successful in
securing grants the previous year, and staff. is requesting the Board's
authorization to reapply for funding to be possibly .applied towards the
acquisition of the affected,property should it become available.
Chairman Clark moved the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the
application for Historic Preservation funds. 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 presented a request from the Public
Defender's office for office space within the Courthouse complex.. He noted
that the Public Defender's cffice is currently located in`Franklin and serves
both Franklin and the County. He noted that considerationwill be given to
the Public. Defender's Office and other outside organizations that request
office space on the Courthouse complex based on the County's internal
demands, as well as those of the Sheriff's Office.
Lyle D. Hornbaker, Information Services Coordinator, provided an
overview of the Executive Summary pertaining to the Strategic Plan Section
7.D.5 - Produce a Work Process Audit and TT Needs Analysis.:
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Supervisor MacManus inquired if Mr. Hornbaker intends to advise the
Board relative to cost and scheduling issues, and Mr. Hornbaker replied that
those issues would be accomplished in the Strategic Plan.
Donald T. Robertson, Assistant County Administrator/Operations,
briefed the Board on the upcoming recommended holiday .schedule for
County employees. He noted that currently the County's policy provides_that
County employees will observe certain. holidays which are provided to the
employees annually. He noted that in addition,. the County's policy .advises
that the County will observe any additional days provided by the Governor or
the Board of Supervisors. He noted .for the upcoming Christmas holiday, the
Governor has provided that state .employees observe one-half day on
Thursday, December 23`d and all day on Friday, December 24`h. He stated by
County policy, County employees would have been off on those days and the
following Monday. He recommended that rather than offices be closed from
one-half day on Thursday and all day on Monday, that. County offices close
on Friday and Monday.
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Supervisor Bradshaw moved that the Board approve the holiday
schedule presented by staff for Christmas and New Year's Day that offices
will be closed on Friday, December 24`n and Monday, December 27`" for the
Christmas Break, and c Deed on Friday, December 315Y for New Year's Day.
The motion was adopted by a vote of (j-0) with Supervisors MacManus,
Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and Wright voting in favor of the motion, and no
Supervisors voting against the motion.
Supervisor Bradshaw requested that Mr. Robertson advise the
Constitutional Officers of the holiday schedule approved by the Board.
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Chairman Clark called for Old Business.
With respect to the ongoing archeological project at Boykin's Tavern,
County Administrator Casket' reminded the Board that Albert Burckard had
previously addressed it concerning the Isle of Wight County Museum
.Foundation's willingness to contribute $1,00 to engage the services of a
public archeologist for public education benefits.
Mr. Nogiec advised that staff would be meeting again on December 8,
.2004 to further discuss the continuation of the -archeological effort at
Boykin's Tavern, and a recommendation would be forthcoming.
Chairman... Clark called for consideration of the following:
The application of the Trustees of Smithfield Elk Lodge No. 65 for a
Conditional Use Permit to permit -the use of the property as an Elk
Lodge fore a meeting place to hold Elk's functions and. community
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activities on four (4) acres of land zoned Rural .'Agricultural
Conservation (RAC) located on the west side of Blount's Corner Road
(Route. 674) .east of Old Stage Highway (Route 10) in the Hardy
Election District.
Mr. Hartley noted that the matter was tabled by the Board at its October
21, 2004 meeting in order to allow sufficient time to develop suggested
conditions based upon the public's .and: Board's discussion. He noted
contained in the agenda are 11 conditions to .address these concerns, .as
follows: _A permit would only be for the Elk's Lodge and any change in
ownership or operation .would void the permit; a limit of 300 people on the
number of people for any normal operations or special events. He requested
that the record reflect that the materials presented to the Board prior to their
consideration include a letter from Richard C. Gromlich dated November 28,
2004 and a petition in opposition to the Elk's lodge.
Following a concern by .Supervisor Bradshaw on the condition
pertaining to the number of people. for .any normal operations or special
events, .County Attorney Stroman recommended a :condition be -added "or
such lesser number as may be approved by the Fire Marshal."
Supervisor MacManus inquired if Mr. Hartley is allowing a maximum
of 150 cars for-any one (1) event.
Supervisor Bradshaw noted that Mr. Hartley is stating, through
condition (6), .that in addition to the parking required for .regular. use in
accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, additional off-street parking shall be
provided at a ratio.
Supervisor MacManus stated. that parking. is permitted in accordance
with the Zoning Ordinance. He noted in order to address safety issues, he
would recommend that the condition be for a maximum ~of 1 SO cars, and that
there be no on street parking or parking on a government. right-ofway.
Chairman .Clark requested that there be wide entrance, and that the
distance between the roadway.. and where the parking spaces begin should be
substantial so that traffic is not backing up on Blount's Corner Road during
heavily attended functions at the Lodge.
Chairman Clark inquired about the possibility of an access lane from
the north and an access.. lane out of the parking lot onto Blount's Corner
Road.
Mr. Hartley advised. that aright-in lane from the north would work. He
advised that VDOT does not approve acceleration lanes.
Supervisor MaeManus requested that with respect to hours of
operation, he would prefer 11:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday,.and 12:00
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midnight on Friday and Saturday. He agreed that no events should .begin
before 2:00 p.m. on Sundays.
Mr. Hartley clarified that condition #4 would state "all operations,
including special events, shall comply with. the requirements of the
Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, and no alcohol shall be served
during. normal school hours at Hardy Elementary School." He further
clarified condition #5, which states "security should be provided for special
events if not specifically sponsored by the. Elk's Lodge.
Supervisor MacManus requested that site lighting under condition #7
should be contained lighting so that the light shines only in the immediate
vicinity.
Supervisor MacManus requested that the language. in condition #8
"unless specifically waived by the adjoining property owner" be .removed,
and that buffering should be accomplished on the school side.
Chairman Clark requested that evergreens be planted, and that the trees
be of substantial size in order to block sound and light. He stressed that the
trees should be of a mature size.
Supervisor MacManus requested that street landscaping be
accomplished, and that he preferred. front-lit monument signs... He noted he
would like for. VD4T to provide a recommendation on what the speed limit
on Blount's Corner Road and Days Point Road should be.
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board. direct staff to request VDOT
to perform a speed study on Blount's Corner Road and Days Point Road to
determine the appropriate speed .for these roadways. 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 stated that condition. # 10 is vague, and he
interprets the condition as requiring the sound to be contained within the
building, not that there .will be no outdoor events. He inquired how staff
intends to enforce this condition.
Mr. Hartley noted the Inspection Department would be reviewing the
building plans with regard to design and what type of insulation is needed.
He noted during construction of the building, he would be asking.. what is
being done in the .building to meet these. criteria. He noted double doors
could be installed so that when one (1) .door is open, the sound is .not let out
every time a person. comes into or leaves the building,
Supervisor Bradshaw recommended that the language be more specific
because the Zoning Administrator and the Superintendent of Inspections can
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each interpret the language differently. He pointed .out that condition #4,
"normal school hours" may not be sufficiently .addressed with respect to the
hours of operations as Hardy Elementary School has many active parents.
Mr. Hartley advised that the Elk's Lodge. would not be able to function
as a lodge if school special events are also included to the "normal hours of
operation" for Hardy Elementary School. {
Supervisor Bradshaw pointed out that individuals could also arrive on
motorcycles, but all that is mentioned are cars.
Mr. Hartley noted that the language refers to "spaces" which includes
-all types of vehicles.
Supervisor MacManus moved that the Board table the application to
allow staff to reword the conditions contained in the agenda as discussed
tonight, and as follows:
. With respect to Condition #2, include as an additional condition
"or such lesser number as may be approved by the Fire
Marshall."
With respect to Conditions #2 and #6, add a provision.
prohibiting on-street parking on VDOT rights-of-way, and Ghat
there be a maximum of 150 vehicles..
Chairman Clark recommended aright-in turn lane from the north
. With respect to Condition #3, limit the .hours of operation. to
11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. and 12:00 p.m. on Friday
and Saturday.
With respect to Condition #7, lighting should be full cut-off
lighting.
With respect to Condition #8; delete language "unless
specifically waived by the adjoining properly owner in writing."
.Buffering should be specific on the types of landscaping, it
should be of a mature nature, and should be included on the...
school side. Street landscaping should also be addressed,
With respectto Condition #9, prohibit the backlit type sign.
With respect to Condition #10, change the language in the last
sentence with respect to the .amplification of music and other
entertainment outdoors shall be prohibited.
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With respect to Condition #4, change the hours of operation' to
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. rather than "normal school hours."
The .motion was adopted by a vote of (4-0) with Supervisors
MacManus, Bradby, Bradshaw and Wright voting in favor of the motion; no
Supervisors voting against .the motion; and,. Chairman Clark .absent for the
vote.
Vice-Chairman Bradshaw called for ,consideration of the following
application:
The application of Manara Anne Barrett Patterson for a Conditional
Use Permit to operate a private group home at 5434 Old Carrsville
Road,. Carrsville, in the Carrsville Election District.
Mr. Hartley stated the application. was tabled by the Board at its
.October 21, 2004 meeting to allow the Board additional time to review
. revised conditions sent out by staff dated October 20, 2004, and to receive
...legal advice from counsel. He noted that the revised conditions were prepared
in an effort to address all the concerns expressed at the community meeting
and public hearing. He advised hat with respect to the issue of how "family"
is defined in the Subdivision Ordinance, .only two (2) residents would be
allowed to live in the home.
Supervisor MacManus pointed out that the applicant is allowed by law
to rent the house to whomever she chooses, perhaps a dangerous person.. He
stated that by approving the application, the Board. would be offered an
opportunity to control what type of person would be' living in the home. He
" stated this is a preferred. situation for. him.
Supervisor Bradshaw noted that the citizens have voiced their concerns
with the application, and the revised conditions do not address their concerns.
He stated he does want to work. with. Western Tidewater representatives.
Supervisor MacManus inquired if legally the homeowner. could rent the
house to someone who, in turn, could sublet to two (2) other persons.
County Attorney Stroman replied "yes."
Chairman Clark noted that he could not support the application because
of its close proximity to Carrsville Elementary School.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board deny the application of Manara
Anne Barrett Patterson. The motion was. adopted by a vote of (4-1) :with
Supervisors Bradby, Bradshaw, Clark and. Wright .voting in favor of he
motion, and Supervisor MacManus voting against the motion..
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Supervisor Bradshaw further moved that the Board direct staff to meet.
with the Western Tidewater Community Services Board to review the mental
health needs of the community, and that staff come back with a
recommended plan to .ensure that the. proper ordinances are in effect to
address these types of facilities and group homes in the County. 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 MacManus noted that the County Attorney has opined that.
the Board does have the. authority to install signage on Yellow Rock Road to
cut down or eliminate the amount of truck traffic.
County Attorney Stroman advised that the signage is only. enforceable
by Sheriff's Office if the. Board's adopts an ordinance.
.Chairman Clark moved that the Board direct the County Attorney to
prepare an ordinance for consideration by the Board at its December 1.6,.2004.
meeting. 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 Clark requested that staff give thought to requiring evergreen
trees be planted versus deciduous trees in buffer zones.
Chairman Clark notified the Board that the State Water Control Board
voted unanimously today to designate Ragged Island Creek. as an
"exceptional waterway," and that the Board's support of the nomination was
one (1) of the key factors for the designation.
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Chairman Clark called for New Business.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board direct staff to meet with the
Chamber of Commerce to review the Farmer's. Market approach, advise that
the Board is in support. of it, and what is the best approach. to continue with
.the Chamber of Commerce, or is the Chamber .wanting to pass it off to the
County to manage and administer, and for staff to make a recommendation
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 Casket' recommended the Board take action to
authorize .that the December 2, 2004 letter be sent from the Chairman
addressed to the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance.
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Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board authorize staff to send the letter
and. copy all Mayors and Chairs of the. member localities. 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.
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board appoint Lynn Briggs to
represent the Smithf eld District on the Events Committee. The motion was
adopted unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board appoint .Herb DeGroft,
replacing Henry Bradby, on the Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia.
.The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board accept the resignation of
Renee Bevan from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Committee. The
motion was adopted unanimously (S-0).
Supervisor MacManus moved the Board appoint Herb Bevan, replacing:.
Renee .Bevan,. on the. Bicycle .and Pedestrian Facilities Committee. The
motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board reappoint Richard O. Childress
to serve on the, Tidewater Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc. The
motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board reappoint Henry. H. Bradby to
serve- on the Transportation Safety Committee. -The motion was adopted
unanimously (S-0).
Supervisor Bradby .moved the Board appoint .Dorothy Somerset
representing the Hardy District on the Architectural Survey Advisory
Committee. The motion-was adopted unanimously (5-0).
Chairman Clark moved. the Board appoint Fred Walls to serve on the
Newport Development Service District Corridor Revitalization Committee.
The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
Chairman Clark moved the Board appoint. E. Wayne Rountree, P.E. to
serve on the Newport Development Service District Corridor Revitalization
Committee. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
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Supervisor Bradshaw requested Mr.. Robertson to contact Michael
Andrews to see if he is interested in continuing to serve on the Community.
Criminal Justice Board. The motion was adopted unanimously (5-0).
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County Attorney Stroman requested a closed meeting pursuant to
Section 2.2-3711.A.1 for the purposes of discussion and consideration or
interviews and matters relating to assignment of appointment, promotion,
performance of specific Board appointees.
Supervisor Bradshaw moved the Board enter the closed meeting .for the
reasons .stated. 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 Clark 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 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 Wright
NAYS: 0
ABSENT DURING VOTE: 0
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County Administrator Casket' conveyed Grace Keen's invitation for the
Board and County staff to attend the annual Christmas gathering at her home
on December 18,.2004 at f :00 p.m.
County Administrator Casket' advised that he would be, sending out a
letter under the Chairman's signature to Congressman Forbes expressing the
County's appreciation for his assistance in securing.. $125,000 in federal
funding.
County Administrator Casket' reminded the Board that the County's
annual. Christmas party is scheduled for Saturday, December 11,2004 at 8:00
p.m. at The Smithfield Center.
Chairman Clark notified the Boardof the Commissioner of Revenue's
increasing problem with individuals attempting to elude paying County taxes
by registering their vehicles in North Carolina.
At 7:40 p.m., Supervisor Bradshaw moved that the Board continue its
meeting. to December: l6, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. for the p. urpose of conducting a
ribbon cutting at the new Administration Building.
.Stan D. Clark, Chairman
W. s Casket', Clerk Donald T. Robertson, Acting clerk'
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