Staff Briefing Meeting – May 26, 2020
Staff Briefing Meeting, Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 1:30 p.m., Government Center, Verona, VA.
PRESENT: Gerald Garber, Chairman
Pam L. Carter, Vice-Chair
Butch Wells
Michael L. Shull
Scott Seaton
Jeffrey Slaven
Steven Morelli
Timothy K. Fitzgerald, County Administrator
Jennifer M. Whetzel, Deputy County Administrator
John Wilkinson, Director of Community Development
Leslie Tate, Senior Planner
Misty Cook, Finance Director
James Benkahla, County Attorney
VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., at the Government Center, Verona, Virginia, and in the 244th year of the Commonwealth….
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Rebecca Castle, Director of Economic Development, discussed the Economic Development monthly report of April 2020.
The Board accepted the monthly report as information.
MILL PLACE COVENANTS
The Board received a presentation by Lisa Hawkins on the proposed revisions to the covenants.
The Board accepted the report as information.
FIRE AND RESCUE
1) David Nichols, Fire Chief, discussed the Fire and Rescue monthly report of April 2020.
The Board accepted the report as information.
2) Mr. Nichols discussed the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Plan for replacement.
The Board authorized placing on the May 27, 2020 regular meeting agenda.
LIVESTOCK CLAIM
The Board discussed a claim filed by Mary and Randolph Covington in the amount of $394.00.
Funding Source: Livestock Reimbursement Fund 35010-5802 $394.00 The Board authorized placing on the May 27, 2020 regular meeting agenda.
HAZMAT EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Donna Good, Director of ECC, discussed the update and adoption of the Staunton- Augusta-Waynesboro HAZMAT Emergency Response Plan.
The Board accepted the report as information.
CDBG GRANT OPPORTUNITY – COVID19
Jennifer Whetzel, Deputy County Administrator, discussed the CDBG Grant opportunity in regards to COVID19.
The Board accepted the report as information.
UTILITY SCALE SOLAR COMMITTEE
Leslie Tate discussed the results and requested direction for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and the ordinance.
The Board accepted the report as information and recommended scheduling a special worksession to discuss.
SMART SCALE PROJECTS
Ms. Tate discussed Round 4 pre-applications incorporation into the Comprehensive Plan.
The Board accepted the report as information and directed Staff to take the projects to the Planning Commission to be included in the Comprehensive Plan.
WAIVERS
Ms. Tate discussed a parking waiver request for William Park’s affordable senior apartments.
The Board authorized placing on the May 27, 2020 regular meeting agenda.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
Sheriff’s tactical vehicle in the amount of $409,553.10 which includes a 10% contingency.
South River $187,276.55 Beverley Manor $187,276.55 North River $ 25,000.00 Middle River $10,000.00 The Board authorized placing on the May 27, 2020 regular meeting agenda.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
Mr. Fitzgerald discussed the following:
1) Re-opening plan for the Government Center. Re-open date to the public is June 1, 2020.
2) Request permission to advertise for public hearing updating Courthouse Security Fees from $5.00 to $20.00 per State code effective July 1, 2020.
3) Dr. Kornegay will give a COVID-19 update at Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
4) Ms. Whetzel will be sending the Board an email with training information.
This training is required by State code.
Chairman County Administrator H5-26sbmin.2020
