Organizational Meeting – January 3, 2018

Organizational Meeting, Wednesday, January 3, 2018, 5:00 p.m. Government Center, Verona, VA.

PRESENT: Terry Lee Kelley, Jr., Vice-Chairman
Carolyn S. Bragg
Michael L. Shull
Wendell L. Coleman
Marshall W. Pattie
Gerald W. Garber
Pam L. Carter
Jennifer M. Whetzel, Deputy County Administrator
James Benkahla, County Attorney
Timothy K. Fitzgerald, County Administrator
John Wilkinson, Director of Community Development
Misty Cook, Director of Finance
Angie Michael, Executive Assistant

VIRGINIA: At an organizational meeting of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors held on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at 5:00 p.m., at the Government Center, Verona, Virginia, and in the 242nd year of the Commonwealth….

Timothy K. Fitzgerald, County Administrator welcomed those present for the meeting.

The Board of Supervisors led us with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN – 2018

Mr. Kelley stated that he had been Vice-Chair over the past year. His intent was to shadow the Chairman and he was not able to do that appropriately to learn the office of Chair.

Mr. Kelley nominated Gerald Garber, seconded by Mr. Shull, Chairman for 2018.

Vote was as follows: Yeas: Coleman, Bragg, Shull, Pattie, Kelley and Carter Nays: None Abstain: Garber Motion carried.

VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR 2018

Chairman Garber called for nominations for Vice-Chairman for 2018.

Mr. Coleman nominated Carolyn Bragg for Vice-Chairman for 2018.

Chairman Garber asked if there were any additional nominations.

Chairman Garber closed nominations.

Vote was as follows: Yeas: Shull, Garber, Coleman, Kelley, Pattie and Carter Nays: None Abstain: Bragg Motion carried.

BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2018

The Board considered the Board Meeting Schedule for 2018.

Mr. Coleman moved, seconded by Mr. Shull, that the Board adopt the schedule and resolution:

DATES – 2018 Regular Meetings Staff Briefings Wednesday Monday 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.

JANUARY 3rd 5:00 p.m.

(ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING)

JANUARY 10th 24th 22nd FEBRUARY 14th 28th 26th MARCH 14th 28th 26th APRIL 11th 25th 23rd MAY 9th 23rd 21st JUNE 13th 27th 25th JULY 11th 25th 23rd AUGUST 8th 22nd 20th SEPTEMBER 12th 26th 24th OCTOBER 10th 24th 22nd NOVEMBER 14th 28th 26th DECEMBER 12th Special Meetings:

Budget Hearing April 18, 2018 Budget Adoption April 25, 2018 (or May 2nd) Organizational Meeting January 2, 2019, 5:00 p.m.

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 2018.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY,

VIRGINIA:

1. The Board of Supervisors shall hold regular meetings during calendar year 2018, 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: Pattie, Shull, Garber, Coleman, Bragg, Kelley and Carter Nays: None Motion carried.

TIE BREAKER

The Board considered, in accordance with Section 15.2-1421, appointment of a tie breaker, which is at the discretion of the governing body.

Mr. Fitzgerald stated that traditionally a tie breaker is not done. The tradition has been that ties fail on the Board.

Ms. Bragg moved, seconded by Mr. Shull, that the Board not adopt a tie breaker for 2018.

Vote was as follows: Yeas: Pattie, Shull, Garber, Coleman, Bragg, Kelley and Carter Nays: None Motion carried.

RULES OF PROCEDURE

The Board considered adoption of Rules of Procedure.

Mr. Garber pointed out the importance of the Rules of Procedure Mr. Coleman moved, seconded by Ms. Bragg, that the Board adopt the Rules of Procedure, as presented.

Vote was as follows: Yeas: Pattie, Shull, Garber, Coleman, Bragg, Kelley and Carter Nays: None Motion carried.

Mr. Garber distributed laminated copies of the Rules of Procedure to the Board.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC – NONE

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD

The Board discussed the following:

Mr. Coleman wished everyone a Happy New Year and publicly welcomed Ms. Carter to the Board.

Ms. Carter stated that she was glad be on the Board and thanked everyone for reaching out to her.

Mr. Shull also welcomed Ms. Carter. He hopes everyone had a happy holiday.

Next Wednesday will start the official Board meetings. There are a number of key issues to look into and hopefully will have some resolve.

Mr. Garber stated to remember that at times in the past there was someone to blame if some things did not get done and now we have no one to blame. We have to move forward on our own and stand on our own feet. Hopefully everyone can work together. He asked everyone to review the Rules of Procedure because they are very important. It’s your obligation to come to this Board and state how you feel and it’s your obligation to vote the way you feel.

It’s equally your obligation once the Board has made a decision, to move by that decision. There is nothing wrong with reminding people that you didn’t vote for that, but if we are going to move forward you need to state where you are, vote your conscious and vote what you feel for the people you represent.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business to come before the Board, Mr. Shull moved, seconded by Ms. Bragg, the Board adjourned subject to call of the Chairman.

Vote was as follows: Yeas: Pattie, Shull, Garber, Coleman, Bragg, Kelley and Carter Nays: None Motion carried.

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