Organizational Meeting – January 7, 2009
Organizational Meeting, Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 5:00 p.m. Government Center, Verona, VA.
PRESENT: Larry C. Howdyshell, Chairman
David R. Beyeler
Tracy C. Pyles, Jr.
Wendell L. Coleman
Jeremy L. Shifflett
Nancy Taylor Sorrells
Patrick J. Morgan, County Attorney
John C. McGehee, Assistant County Administrator
Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator
Rita R. Austin, CMC, Executive Secretary
ABSENT: Gerald W. Garber, Vice-Chairman
VIRGINIA: At an organizational meeting of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors held on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at 5:00 p.m., at the Government Center, Verona, Virginia, and in the 233rd year of the Commonwealth….
CHAIRMAN BEYELER EXPRESSED APPRECIATION
Chairman Beyeler made the following statement:
It’s been a pleasure serving as Chairman this year. I am not going to rehash what we did this year. All of you know. It has always been my policy the least you see government, the better it is. You just need to get the job done. Let the people judge you on what you get done. I’m not going into any long speeches other than to thank you for allowing me to serve.
Most of the times, I think, we had good meetings.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN – 2009
Chairman Beyeler called for nominations for Chairman for 2009.
Ms. Sorrells nominated Larry C. Howdyshell, seconded by Mr. Shifflett, Chairman for 2009. Ms. Sorrells moved that the nomination be closed, seconded by Mr. Coleman.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman
Absent: Garber
Nays: None Motion carried.
* * * The Chairman called for a vote for Larry C. Howdyshell, Chairman for 2009.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman
Absent: Garber
Nays: None Motion carried.
CHAIRMAN HOWDYSHELL EXPRESSED APPRECIATION
Chairman Howdyshell made the following statement:
First of all, I would like to thank the Board for their confidence in me for taking this position for 2009. I know there are a lot of things that we are going to have to deal with this year and we are going to need the support and input and I look forward to working with all the Board members to accomplish these tasks that are facing us in 2009. Our overall objective is “look out for the best interest of the Augusta County citizens”.
VICE CHAIRMAN FOR 2009
Mr. Coleman nominated Gerald W. Garber, seconded by Mr. Beyeler, for Vice- Chairman for 2009. Mr. Beyeler moved that Gerald Garber be elected by acclamation, seconded by Ms. Sorrells.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman
Absent: Garber
Nays: None Motion carried.
The Chairman called for a vote for Gerald W. Garber Vice-Chairman for 2009.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman
Absent: Garber
Nays: None Motion carried.
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2009
Chairman Howdyshell advised that the Board meeting schedule and resolution had been enclosed with the last meeting agenda package, noting that the Board had reviewed the schedule earlier with no comments.
Mr. Shifflett moved, seconded by Ms. Sorrells that the Board adopt the schedule as submitted and resolution:
SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE
AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FOR THE YEAR 2009
LOCATION: GOVERNMENT CENTER, VERONA, VA
DATES – 2009 Regular Meetings Staff Briefings Wednesday Monday 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
JANUARY 7th 5:00 p.m.
(ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING)
JANUARY 14th 28th 26th FEBRUARY 11th 25th 23rd MARCH 11th 25th 25th APRIL 8th 22nd 20th MAY 13th 27th 26th (Tues) JUNE 10th 24th 22nd JULY 8th 22nd 20th AUGUST 12th 26th 24th SEPTEMBER 9th 23rd 21st OCTOBER 14th 28th 26th NOVEMBER 12th(Thurs) 24th (Tues) 23rd DECEMBER 9th Special Meetings:
Budget Hearing April 29, 2009 Budget Adoption May 6, 2009 Organizational Meeting January 6, 2010 5:00 p.m.
• March 23rd & March 24th –Budget Briefing; • May 25th – Memorial Day • November 8th through 10th – Annual VACo Conference • November 11th – Veterans Day * * *
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, § 15.2-1416 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, requires that the Board of Supervisors of Augusta County, Virginia, at its organizational meeting, prescribe by resolution the days on which it will hold future meetings during the ensuing months.
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors now desires to establish its schedule for regular meetings during calendar year 2009.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY,
VIRGINIA:
1. The Board of Supervisors shall hold regular meetings during calendar year 2009, in the Board Meeting Room at the Augusta County Government Center, on the dates and at the times set forth on the schedule attached to this Resolution.
2. In the event the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, or the Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, if the Chairman is unable to act, finds and declares that weather or other conditions are such that it is hazardous for members of the Board of Supervisors to attend a regular meeting, such regular meeting shall be continued to the next business day. Such finding and declaration shall be communicated to the members of the Board of Supervisors and the press as promptly as possible. All hearings and other matters previously advertised shall be conducted at the continued meeting and no further advertisement is required.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman
Absent: Garber
Nays: None Motion carried.
TIE BREAKER
Patrick J. Morgan, County Attorney, advised that while the Code of Virginia states that the governing body can designate the tie breaker, it was changed with the last session of the legislature and states that “a designation shall be by election by the voters”. If the Board determines it does want a tie breaker, then it has to go to an election. Normally, the election would follow with the terms of the Board of Supervisors, which is a four-year term. Chairman Howdyshell noted that in the past it has been the pleasure of the Board not to actually implement a tie breaker procedure, but to rely on the Rules of Order which establishes that a tie vote on a motion is a failed vote.
Mr. Beyeler moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman, the Board not appoint a tie breaker for 2009.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman
Absent: Garber
Nays: None Motion carried.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
The Board considered adoption of Rules of Procedure.
Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator, advised that the “Rules of Order” had been revised a few years ago, noting that there were 12 specific rules that the past Board followed. Executed forms are on record. If the Board desires, it can use those executed forms or sign new forms.
Mr. Coleman moved, seconded by Ms. Sorrells, that the Board adopt the Rules of Order, and, in addition, to have Board members and various staff attending closed session sign and date the Rules of Order annually.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman
Absent: Garber
Nays: None Motion carried.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC – NONE
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
Chairman Howdyshell: Presented gavel to Mr. Beyeler. “Job well done!
Different kind of leadership, but a real experience of leadership.” Ms. Sorrells: Thank you to Mr. Beyeler for being Chairman of 2008.
Mr. Shifflett: Look forward to working with Mr. Howdyshell as Chairman for 2009. “We’re going to have some difficulties coming up with the budget and reassessment. If anybody knows Mr. Howdyshell, he’s a man that could squeeze a dime out of a nickel and probably, with some persuasion, stretch that dime out to a quarter! I think this is what can get us through 2009.” Mr. Beyeler: Wished Chairman Howdyshell the best this year and stated that he was willing to work with him anyway he could. “I look forward to this year being a real good year for Augusta County.”
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Board, the Chairman adjourned the meeting.
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