Regular Meeting – January 27, 2010
Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 7:00 p.m. Government Center, Verona, VA.
PRESENT: Gerald W. Garber, Chairman
Jeremy L. Shifflett, Vice-Chairman
David R. Beyeler
Wendell L. Coleman
Larry C. Howdyshell
Tracy C. Pyles, Jr.
Nancy Taylor Sorrells
Patrick J. Morgan, County Attorney
Dale L. Cobb, Director of Community Development
Becky Earhart, Senior Planner
Jennifer M. Whetzel, Director of Finance
John C. McGehee, Assistant County Administrator
Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator
Rita R. Austin, CMC, Executive Secretary
VIRGINIA: At a regular meeting of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., at the Government Center, Verona, Virginia, and in the 234th year of the Commonwealth….
Chairman Garber welcomed the citizens present and reminded them to remove their hats and turn off their cell phones.
The following students of Wilson Middle School, led the Pledge of Allegiance:
1. Maria Ortiz, 8th grader 2. Brandon Fern, 8th grader 3. Brennen Gilbert, 7th grader 4. Zach Wasilko, 7th grader 5. Jack Frisbie, 6th grader Brandon plays soccer and enjoys advanced martial arts and plans on becoming a doctor.
Maria is interested in a double major; she would like major in Education and Theater because she is a dancer.
Brennen plans on having a double major; he would like to major in the medical field and in musical theater.
Zach enjoys baseball and hopes to go to college to play sports and “be able to get a good job when he finishes”.
Jack likes soccer, scouts, trombone and piano, and would like to become an Aerospace Engineer for NASA.
Tracy C. Pyles, Jr., Supervisor for the Pastures District, delivered invocation.
Chairman Garber extended a welcome to Troop 84 Boy Scouts from Stuarts Draft. He welcomed Mr. Gilbert who was present tonight with his grandson who led the Pledge and was a former Supervisor 30 years ago. “I am pleased to know that you can get off the Board and live another 30 years!”
OVERLOOK LAND COMPANY, LC – REZONING
This being the day and time advertised to consider a request to rezone from General Agriculture to Single Family Residential approximately 96.5 acres and to add the Public Use Overlay designation to 2.4 acres to build a water tank. The land is owned by Overlook Land Company, LC, located on the west side of White Hill Road (Route 654) approximately 0.2 of a mile north of the intersection with Stuarts Draft Highway (Route 340) in Stuarts Draft (Riverheads District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with proffers of both requests.
Becky Earhart, Senior Planner, displayed property outlined in pink; property shown in white is General Agriculture. The applicant submitted the following proffers:
1. At least 15% of the homes built in each section or phase of the development zoned Single Family Residential must have a minimum square footage of at least 1200 square feet but not more than 1400 square feet of living space. In addition, at least 15% of the homes in each section must have a minimum square footage of at least 1400 square feet but less than 1600 square feet of living space and at least 15% of the homes shall have a minimum square footage of at least 1600 square feet of living space. All square footage limits shall be exclusive of porches, garages, and unfinished basements. Developer shall designate on the final plat of each section which lots shall be limited to the specified square footage. Designations may be modified only by written instrument executed by the Developer and recorded in the land records of Augusta County, a copy of which shall be delivered to the Augusta County Community Development Department. Every contract and deed for lots shall include language that the developer has the right to change the square footage designation of any lot. However, such designations shall not reduce the percentages set forth herein. This proffer will apply to the initial construction of each home on a designated lot and will expire two years after the occupancy permit is issued for the initial home built on each lot.
2. All new streets will be constructed with curb, guttering and sidewalks on at least one side of the street, with the exception of the northern entrance where no new lot will front as shown on the Overlook Conceptual Plan, as prepared by Countryside Development Company, L.C., and dated December 17, 2009.
3. Access will be provided to the multi-family zoned portion of this property.
4. No more than 165 single family dwelling will be constructed on the 96.5 acre tract.
5. Access to this property will be limited to no more than 2 subdivision street connections. There will be no direct lot access to White Hill Road (Route 654).
6. A minimum of 25 acres of open space/common area will be developed; within the common area, the developer shall construct a play area and picnic shelter.
7. If street lights are installed in this subdivision, they will be installed, operated, and maintained at the sole expense of the property owner’s association and neither the County nor developer shall have any obligation for any costs related to such lights.
For the 2.4 acres that will be rezoned to add the Public Use Overlay designation, the only additional permitted uses of that property will be water tanks. This property has been zoned General Agriculture since December 1995. It is in an Urban Service Area and slated for Medium Density Residential development; public water and public sewer are available or will be extended to the site. Ms. Earhart also displayed the conceptual plan.
Frank Root, representative for Overlook Land Company, advised that his project will offer homes that are a mixture of sizes including smaller homes and those for empty nesters, as well as larger homes for young families. Streets will have curb, gutter and sidewalks and trails which will connect various sections to the common areas. Common areas will include at least 25 acres which will be used as recreation, open space, and storm water detention. He added that they planned to minimize disturbance of the steeper terrain on the northern side of the property and that will help minimize runoff and erosion and leave a large portion of the property as undisturbed forest. He noted that a traffic study has been conducted and VDOT concurs that the existing roads will be adequate. Only two entrances will be installed into the development, with no individual lot having direct access to Route 654. As recommended by engineers and concurrence with VDOT, they plan right-turn tapers at both entrances and a full left-turn lane at the southern entrance.
William Monroe, of the Augusta County Service Authority, gave a presentation of the water tank site in the “Stuarts Draft Main Zone” with a capacity of two million gallons and a height of less than 40 feet. Comparable existing tanks were shown. A CROM tank is proposed to be used.
Mr. Pyles asked if the existing tank will remain in service. Mr. Monroe said it would; the existing tank is in one of the sub-zones. The proposed tank would be piped back into the main zone. He noted that there were two other tanks in the main zone: one towards Lyndhurst and the other one is off Hickory Hill total about 1.75 million gallons in those tanks. This is an addition to the existing tanks that are in the main zone.
The Chairman declared the public hearing open.
Linda Mason, a property owner behind the subdivision, expressed concerns of water drainage, sewer hook-up and schools.
Mr. Root advised that the storm water detention requirements are to detain water as though it were an undisturbed site and felt that should improve her drainage problem.
As far as the sewer hook-up, he intends to hook on towards NIBCO and stay within the right-of-way of Route 654 up to the property. He hoped to minimize impacts to the neighbors and invited Ms. Mason to come by his office to look at the plans.
Ms. Sorrells stated that this represented many years of hard work and felt that it would be a “quality contribution to Riverheads”. She said single people, married couples and retirees are sometimes forced to leave the Riverheads District because they lack the options Mr. Root’s development would offer.
There being no other speakers, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Beyeler added that the children would be attending schools in the Riverheads District.
Ms. Sorrells moved, seconded by Mr. Beyeler, that the Board adopt the following ordinances, with proffers:
A request to rezone from General Agriculture to Single Family Residential with proffers approximately 96.5 acres. The land is owned by Overlook Land Company, LC, located on the west side of White Hill Road (Route 654) approximately 0.2 of a mile north of the intersection with Stuarts Draft Highway (Route 340) in Stuarts Draft in the Riverheads District.
AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 25 "Zoning" of the Code of Augusta County, Virginia.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Board of Supervisors to amend the Augusta County Zoning Maps, WHEREAS, the Augusta County Planning Commission, after a public hearing, has made their recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has conducted a public hearing, WHEREAS, both the Commission and Board public hearings have been properly advertised and all public notice as required by the Zoning Ordinance and the Code of Virginia properly completed, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has considered the application, the Planning Commission recommendation and the comments presented at the public hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Supervisors that the Augusta County Zoning Maps be amended as follows:
Parcel numbers 45 (portion), 45L, and 45M on tax map number 75 and parcel number 1 on tax map number 83A (8) containing approximately 96.5 acres are changed from General Agriculture to Single Family Residential with the following proffers:
1. At least 15% of the homes built in each section or phase of the development zoned Single Family Residential must have a minimum square footage of at least 1200 square feet but not more than 1400 square feet of living space. In addition, at least 15% of the homes in each section must have a minimum square footage of at least 1400 square feet but less than 1600 square feet of living space and at least 15% of the homes shall have a minimum square footage of at least 1600 square feet of living space. All square footage limits shall be exclusive of porches, garages, and unfinished basements. Developer shall designate on the final plat of each section which lots shall be limited to the specified square footage. Designations may be modified only by written instrument executed by the Developer and recorded in the land records of Augusta County, a copy of which shall be delivered to the Augusta County Community Development Department. Every contract and deed for lots shall include language that the developer has the right to change the square footage designation of any lot. However, such designations shall not reduce the percentages set forth herein. This proffer will apply to the initial construction of each home on a designated lot and will expire two years after the occupancy permit is issued for the initial home built on each lot.
2. All new streets will be constructed with curb, guttering and sidewalks on at least one side of the street, with the exception of the northern entrance where no new lot will front as shown on the Overlook Conceptual Plan, as prepared by Countryside Development Company, L.C., and dated December 17, 2009.
3. Access will be provided to the multi-family zoned portion of this property.
4. No more than 165 single family dwelling will be constructed on the 96.5 acre tract.
5. Access to this property will be limited to no more than 2 subdivision street connections. There will be no direct lot access to White Hill Road (Route 654).
6. A minimum of 25 acres of open space/common area will be developed; within the common area, the developer shall construct a play area and picnic shelter.
7. If street lights are installed in this subdivision, they will be installed, operated, and maintained at the sole expense of the property owner’s association and neither the County nor developer shall have any obligation for any costs related to such lights.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
* * * A request to add the Public Use Overlay designation to 2.4 acres to build a water tank. The land is owned by Overlook Land Company, LC, located on the west side of White Hill Road (Route 654) approximately 0.2 of a mile north of the intersection with Stuarts Draft Highway (Route 340) in Stuarts Draft in the Riverheads District.
AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 25 "Zoning" of the Code of Augusta County, Virginia.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Board of Supervisors to amend the Augusta County Zoning Maps, WHEREAS, the Augusta County Planning Commission, after a public hearing, has made their recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has conducted a public hearing, WHEREAS, both the Commission and Board public hearings have been properly advertised and all public notice as required by the Zoning Ordinance and the Code of Virginia properly completed, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has considered the application, the Planning Commission recommendation and the comments presented at the public hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Supervisors that the Augusta County Zoning Maps be amended as follows:
Parcel number 45 (portion) on tax map number 75 containing approximately 2.4 acres is changed to add the Public Use Overlay with the following proffer:
1. Additional permitted uses of the property will be limited to:
a. Water tanks Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
STONEY RUN, LLC – REZONING
This being the day and time advertised to consider a request to amend and restate the proffers on approximately 85 acres owned by Stoney Run, LLC, located at the east end of Bowman’s Run Drive (Route 1064) approximately 0.4 of a mile east of the intersection with Grouse Ridge Road (Route 1063) (Riverheads District). The Planning Commission recommends approval of the amended and restated proffers.
Ms. Earhart displayed property in green. The predominate property impact to this request is Area “C” which has been substantially subdivided into residential lots.
The applicant submitted the following proffers:
1. The multi-family portion of the project labeled A on the map entitled Rezoning Exhibit for Stoney Run Subdivision prepared by James Brenneman and dated December 10, 2009 will remain subject to the proffers approved by the Board of Supervisors on November 26, 2002.
2. Area B on the map entitled Rezoning Exhibit for Stoney Run Subdivision prepared by James Brenneman and dated December 10, 2009 will have no more than 165 multi-family and 65 single family dwellings on the property. None of Area B will be developed until a third access to the subdivision is approved by the Board of Supervisors. All of the multi- family units in Area B will be served by the third access only.
3. There will be no individual lot entrances off Route 656.
4. None of the multi-family units in the entire development will have access to Route 656 through Bowman’s Run Drive.
5. Area C will consist of no more than 114 single family dwellings.
The property has been zoned Single Family Residential and Multi-Family Residential since April 1995; proffers were amended in November 2002. It is in an Urban Service Area for Planned Residential development. It has public water and public sewer.
Roger Willetts, Applicant, advised that this was basically to clean up some of the issues that developed over time. He stated that he was limiting the number of residential lots in Section C to 114 (originally 185 and decreased to 165). The remaining area (B) is the area that nothing will be done until they obtain another access.
Ms. Sorrells reported that she has received many calls from residents who offered to help with buffers and planting trees.
The Chairman declared the public hearing open.
Karen Olivares appreciated the open space and shrubbery in Stoney Run. She hoped that during the development, more green space can be created for possibly a community park or bird sanctuary.
Mr. Willetts advised that he did not plan on removing any trees when developing this last section of Stoney Run.
There being no other speakers, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed.
Ms. Sorrells moved, seconded by Mr. Shifflett, that the Board adopt the following ordinance, with amended and restated proffers:
A request to amend and restate the proffers on approximately 85 acres owned by Stoney Run, LLC, located at the east end of Bowman’s Run Drive (Route 1064) approximately 0.4 of a mile east of the intersection with Grouse Ridge Road (Route 1063) in the Riverheads District.
AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 25 "Zoning" of the Code of Augusta County, Virginia.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Board of Supervisors to amend the Augusta County Zoning Maps, WHEREAS, the Augusta County Planning Commission, after a public hearing, has made their recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has conducted a public hearing, WHEREAS, both the Commission and Board public hearings have been properly advertised and all public notice as required by the Zoning Ordinance and the Code of Virginia properly completed, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has considered the application, the Planning Commission recommendation and the comments presented at the public hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Supervisors that the Augusta County Zoning Maps be amended as follows:
Parcel number 1 on tax map number 83C2 (1) containing approximately 85 acres. The proffers are amended and restated as follows:
1. The multi-family portion of the project labeled A on the map entitled Rezoning Exhibit for Stoney Run Subdivision prepared by James Brenneman and dated December 10, 2009 will remain subject to the proffers approved by the Board of Supervisors on November 26, 2002.
2. Area B on the map entitled Rezoning Exhibit for Stoney Run Subdivision prepared by James Brenneman and dated December 10, 2009 will have no more than 165 multi-family and 65 single family dwellings on the property. None of Area B will be developed until a third access to the subdivision is approved by the Board of Supervisors. All of the multi- family units in Area B will be served by the third access only.
3. There will be no individual lot entrances off Route 656.
4. None of the multi-family units in the entire development will have access to Route 656 through Bowman’s Run Drive.
5. Area C will consist of no more than 114 single family dwellings.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
WESTERN VIEW, LLC – PUBLIC USE OVERLAY
This being the day and time advertised to consider a request to add the Public Use Overlay with proffers to approximately 8 acres owned by Western View, LLC, located on the north side of Fadley Road (Route 646) approximately 0.4 of a mile west of the intersection with Centerville Road (Route 699) (North River District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with revised proffers.
Ms. Earhart displayed the property outlined in pink. The applicant submitted the following proffer:
1. Additional permitted uses of the property will be limited to:
a. School with no more than 40 students It has been zoned Exclusive Agriculture since December 1995. The property is in an Agriculture Conservation Area. No public services are available.
Kenny Layman, Applicant, advised that they worship at the Hildebrand Mennonite Church but have no school and that they would like to develop a school on this property.
The Chairman declared the public hearing open.
There being no one present to speak for or against, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Howdyshell felt that, with the proffer, it was an appropriate request.
Mr. Howdyshell moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman, that the Board adopt the following ordinance, with proffers:
A request to add the Public Use Overlay with proffers to approximately 8 acres owned by Western View, LLC, located on the north side of Fadley Road (Route 646) approximately 0.4 of a mile west of the intersection with Centerville Road (Route 699) in the North River District.
AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 25 "Zoning" of the Code of Augusta County, Virginia.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Board of Supervisors to amend the Augusta County Zoning Maps, WHEREAS, the Augusta County Planning Commission, after a public hearing, has made their recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has conducted a public hearing, WHEREAS, both the Commission and Board public hearings have been properly advertised and all public notice as required by the Zoning Ordinance and the Code of Virginia properly completed, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has considered the application, the Planning Commission recommendation and the comments presented at the public hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Supervisors that the Augusta County Zoning Maps be amended as follows:
Parcel number 43 (portion) on tax map number 11 containing approximately 8 acres is changed to add the Public Use Overlay with the following proffer:
2. Additional permitted uses of the property will be limited to:
a. School with no more than 40 students Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
MICHAEL SHANE CLATTERBAUGH – REZONING
This being the day and time advertised to consider a request to rezone from Limited Business to General Business with proffers approximately 0.5 acres owned by Michael Shane Clatterbaugh located on the south side of Tinkling Spring Road (Route 285) just east of the intersection of Meadow Run Court (Route 1307) in Fishersville (Wayne District). The Planning Commission recommends approval with revised proffers.
Ms. Earhart displayed the property outlined in pink; property in red is zoned Business; property to the north is zoned General Business; and in the other direction it is zoned Limited Business; property in green is zoned Single Family Residential. The applicant submitted the following proffers:
1. The following uses shall be prohibited uses on the site:
a. All uses which utilize the outdoor display or storage of vehicles, equipment, manufactured homes, boats, and building supplies; and the outdoor storage of merchandise or other goods, excluding company vehicles.
b. All uses not conducted entirely within an enclosed building, including “drive-through” facilities, but not including parking, loading and unloading facilities, and dumpster sites.
2. No building or structure on the lot shall exceed thirty-five feet (35’) in height.
3. The total aggregate square footage of all buildings on the site shall not exceed six thousand (6000) square feet.
4. If the adjacent property is still zoned Single Family Residential at the time of any additional development of the site, the property owner will install a 6’ tall vinyl privacy fence as part of the rear buffer yard. The decorative side of the fence shall be faced to the adjacent property.
5. At the time of any additional development of the site, the property owner will install at least five (5) additional parking spaces on the property in addition to the required parking for the new development.
6. Property owner will dedicate thirty-five feet (35’) of right-of-way to VDOT from the existing centerline of Route 285.
Ms. Earhart advised that the property was zoned Limited Business in August 1999. It is in the Urban Service Area, slated for Business development. Public water and public sewer are available.
Bill Moore, of Balzer Associates and representing the owner, was available to answer any questions.
The Chairman declared the public hearing open.
There being no one present to speak for or against, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Coleman mentioned that a citizen had signed up to speak in opposition of the request until he had spoken with Mr. Coleman and questions were clarified.
Mr. Coleman moved, seconded by Mr. Beyeler, that the Board adopt the following ordinance, with proffers:
A request to rezone from Limited Business to General Business with proffers approximately 0.5 acres owned by Michael Shane Clatterbaugh located on the south side of Tinkling Spring Road (Route 285) just east of the intersection of Meadow Run Court (Route 1307) in Fishersville in the Wayne District.
AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 25 "Zoning" of the Code of Augusta County, Virginia.
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Board of Supervisors to amend the Augusta County Zoning Maps, WHEREAS, the Augusta County Planning Commission, after a public hearing, has made their recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has conducted a public hearing, WHEREAS, both the Commission and Board public hearings have been properly advertised and all public notice as required by the Zoning Ordinance and the Code of Virginia properly completed, WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has considered the application, the Planning Commission recommendation and the comments presented at the public hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Supervisors that the Augusta County Zoning Maps be amended as follows:
Parcel number 16 on tax map number 67B (6) containing approximately 0.5 acres is changed from Limited Business to General Business with the following proffers:
1. The following uses shall be prohibited uses on the site:
a. All uses which utilize the outdoor display or storage of vehicles, equipment, manufactured homes, boats, and building supplies; and the outdoor storage of merchandise or other goods, excluding company vehicles.
b. All uses not conducted entirely within an enclosed building, including “drive-through” facilities, but not including parking, loading and unloading facilities, and dumpster sites.
2. No building or structure on the lot shall exceed thirty-five feet (35’) in height.
3. The total aggregate square footage of all buildings on the site shall not exceed six thousand (6000) square feet.
4. If the adjacent property is still zoned Single Family Residential at the time of any additional development of the site, the property owner will install a 6’ tall vinyl privacy fence as part of the rear buffer yard. The decorative side of the fence shall be faced to the adjacent property.
5. At the time of any additional development of the site, the property owner will install at least five (5) additional parking spaces on the property in addition to the required parking for the new development.
6. Property owner will dedicate thirty-five feet (35’) of right-of-way to VDOT from the existing centerline of Route 285.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
Doug Cochran, President of the Mental Health of America/Augusta Chapter, asked for support of the Board of Supervisors to submit a resolution or letter to the General Assembly delegates requesting the retention of the Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents (CCCA) in Staunton.
VDOT REVENUE SHARING – Route 746 The Board considered transfer of funds from a completed project Route 764 (Old Mountain Road) to Route 746 (Todd Road) in the North River District.
Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator, advised that this issue had been discussed at Monday’s Staff Briefing.
Mr. Howdyshell stated that Route 764 is a result of the Rural Rustic Roads Program.
When those roads are done, they are done efficiently and cost-effectively and usually have some money left over. He said that Todd Road has been a challenge for 8 years.
Mr. Howdyshell moved, seconded by Ms. Sorrells, that the Board approve the request.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: Garber Motion carried.
VDOT REVENUE SHARING – Route 800 The Board considered transfer of funds from a completed project Route 652 (Guthrie Road) to Route 800 (Springfield Lane) in the Riverheads District.
Mr. Coffield advised that this issue had been discussed at Monday’s Staff Briefing.
Route 800 is in the Six-Year Plan and is slated for the summer of 2011.
Ms. Sorrells commended VDOT for its good work in doing a project efficiently and having money left over to move to another needed area.
Ms. Sorrells moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman, that the Board approve the request.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
VDOT REVENUE SHARING – Route 862 The Board considered transfer of funds from a completed project Route 601 (Estaline Valley Road) to Route 862 (Furnace Road) in the Pastures District.
Mr. Coffield advised that this issue had been discussed at Monday’s Staff Briefing. He noted that this project is in close proximity of two other projects and it had been suggested that it be consolidated with the two on the list to be completed this summer.
He added that it would need to be included in the Six-Year Plan.
Mr. Pyles added that funds were available because of Route 601 phase being cancelled. He felt it appropriate to move other projects whenever possible.
Mr. Pyles moved, seconded by Mr. Beyeler, that the Board approve the request.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
PARKS AND RECREATION MATCHING GRANT – SANGERSVILLE-TOWERS
RURITAN CLUB
The Board considered (A) recommendation of Parks and Recreation Commission to award a grant in an amount not to exceed $9,100 for an outfield chain link fence and baseball dirt; and (B) approval of grant agreement.
Funding Source: North River Recreation Account #80000-8023-31 Mr. Coffield advised that this request was discussed at the Staff Briefing on Monday.
Mr. Howdyshell moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman, that the Board approve the request.
PARKS AND RECREATION MATCHING GRANT – SANGERSVILLE-TOWERS
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
AMBULANCE SERVICE
The Board considered resolution endorsing Eagle Medical Transports, LLC for operation of private pay ambulance service in Augusta County.
Mr. Coffield advised that this request was discussed at Monday’s Staff Briefing. He stated that they would not respond to emergencies like rescue squads, but will respond to transports to and from hospitals, nursing homes and residences.
Mr. Beyeler moved, seconded by Ms. Sorrells, that the Board approve the request.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
BLACKBURN SEWER
The Board considered proposal to provide sewer capacity to Blackburn area.
Funding Sources:
Augusta Two, LLC $240,000 Pastures Infrastructure Account #80000-8014-50 $ 60,000 County CIP Account #80000-8149 $ 60,000 $360,000 Mr. Coffield advised that this proposal was discussed at Monday’s Staff Briefing. As part of the Comprehensive Plan, we have been working on expanding sewer capacity west of Staunton. In working with the City of Staunton, they are to expand sewer availability west of Staunton and, in exchange, the County will provide sewer availability to Staunton in the Verona area. Funding will be a public/private services.
Mr. Pyles added that this is transferring 150,000 gallons per day capacity from the Verona area and taking it to the Blackburn west end of Staunton area.
Mr. Pyles moved, seconded by Mr. Beyeler, that the Board approve the request.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
ZONING ORDINANCE – ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
The Board considered Planning Commission recommendations, public comments received at the October 26, 2009 Public Hearing as well as written comments received after the public hearing regarding ordinance to amend Chapter 25 of the Code of Augusta County, Virginia, including the adoption of new urban service overlay district boundaries. This item was discussed by the Board at its work sessions held on December 15, 2009 and January 6, 2010. The Board at its Monday, January 25, 2010 Staff Briefing indicated a desire to approve ordinance revisions “conceptually” to allow pending development applications to proceed, with formal approval/action on ordinances scheduled for Wednesday, February 10th regular meeting.
Dale L. Cobb, Director of Community Development, advised that this item was discussed at the Staff Briefing on Monday. Staff had requested clarification on who would handle waivers and received direction from the Board. Staff was also concerned about clarification of the buffer language and received direction from the Board. Staff had expressed concerns about pending requests: 12 site plans, 5 final plats, and 4 preliminary plats. It was understood that anything submitted after tonight’s meeting would be reviewed under the new ordinance requirements.
Mr. Beyeler moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman, that the Board authorize staff to finalize the ordinance for February 10, 2010.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE – ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
The Board considered Planning Commission recommendations, public comments received at the October 26, 2009 Public Hearing, as well as written comments received after the public hearing regarding ordinance to amend Chapter 21 of the Code of Augusta County, Virginia regulating the subdivision of land. This item was discussed by the Board at its work sessions held on December 15, 2009 and January 6, 2010. The Board at its Monday, January 25, 2010 Staff Briefing indicated a desire to approve ordinance revisions “conceptually” to allow pending development applications to proceed, with formal approval/action on ordinances scheduled for Wednesday, February 10th regular meeting.
Dale L. Cobb, Director of Community Development, advised that this item was discussed at the Staff Briefing on Monday.
Mr. Beyeler moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman, that the Board authorize staff to finalize the ordinance for February 10, 2010.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
STORMWATER ORDINANCE – ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
The Board considered public comments received at the October 26, 2009 Public Hearing regarding ordinance to amend Chapter 18 of the Code of Augusta County, Virginia regulating stormwater. This item was discussed by the Board at its work sessions held on December 15, 2009 and January 6, 2010. The Board at its Monday, January 25, 2010 Staff Briefing indicated a desire to approve ordinance revisions “conceptually” to allow pending development applications to proceed, with formal approval/action on ordinances scheduled for Wednesday, February 10th regular meeting.
Dale L. Cobb, Director of Community Development, advised that this item was discussed at the Staff Briefing on Monday.
Mr. Beyeler moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman, that the Board authorize staff to finalize the ordinance for February 10, 2010.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
GRASS, WEEDS, AND OTHER FOREIGN GROWTH – ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
The Board considered public comments received at the October 26, 2009 Public Hearing regarding ordinance to amend Chapter 15 of the Code of Augusta County, Virginia regulating the removal of grass, weeds and other foreign growth. This item was discussed by the Board at its work sessions held on December 15, 2009 and January 6, 2010. The Board at its Monday, January 25, 2010 Staff Briefing indicated a desire to approve ordinance revisions “conceptually” to allow pending development applications to proceed, with formal approval/action on ordinances scheduled for Wednesday, February 10th regular meeting.
Dale L. Cobb, Director of Community Development, advised that this item was discussed at the Staff Briefing on Monday.
Mr. Beyeler moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman, that the Board authorize staff to finalize the ordinance for February 10, 2010.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Sorrells moved, seconded by Mr. Shifflett, that the Board approve the consent agenda as follows:
MINUTES
• Organizational Meeting, Wednesday, January 6, 2010 • Regular Meeting, Wednesday, January 13, 2010
RURAL RUSTIC ROADS
Adopted the following resolutions for 2010 projects:
Route #696, Coffman Road, District Route #642, Barren Ridge Road, District Route #906, Rifes Ford Road, Middle River District Route #716, West Augusta Road, District Route #682, Troxel Gap Road, District Route #1207, Wright Lane, District Route #772, Sulfur Pump Road, District Route #652, University Farm Road, District Route #659, Peyton Hill Road, District Route #682, Furnace Road, Pastures District
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 33.1-70.1 of the Code of Virginia, permits the improvement and hard surfacing of certain unpaved roads deemed to qualify for designation as a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, any such road must be located in a low-density development area and have no more than 1500 vpd; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Augusta County , Virginia (“Board”) requests that Route 696 Coffman Road. From Rte.646 To: Rte.690 be designated a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, the Board is unaware of pending development that will significantly affect the existing traffic on this road; and WHEREAS, this road is in the Board’s six-year plan for improvements to the secondary system of state highways; and WHEREAS, the general public and particularly those citizens who own land abutting this road have been made aware that this road may be paved with minimal improvements as is consistent with the development of a rural rustic road project; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that this road should be so designated due to its qualifying characteristics; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby designates this road a Rural Rustic Road, and requests that the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation concur in this designation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board requests that this road be hard surfaced and, to the fullest extent prudent, be improved within the existing right of way and ditch-lines to preserve as much as possible the adjacent trees, vegetation, side slopes, and rural rustic character along the road in their current state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 33.1-70.1 of the Code of Virginia, permits the improvement and hard surfacing of certain unpaved roads deemed to qualify for designation as a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, any such road must be located in a low-density development area and have no more than 1500 vpd; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Augusta County , Virginia (“Board”) requests that Route 642 Barren Ridge Road. From .95 miles south of Rte.795 To: Rte. 795 be designated a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, the Board is unaware of pending development that will significantly affect the existing traffic on this road; and WHEREAS, this road is in the Board’s six-year plan for improvements to the secondary system of state highways; and WHEREAS, the general public and particularly those citizens who own land abutting this road have been made aware that this road may be paved with minimal improvements as is consistent with the development of a rural rustic road project; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that this road should be so designated due to its qualifying characteristics; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby designates this road a Rural Rustic Road, and requests that the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation concur in this designation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board requests that this road be hard surfaced and, to the fullest extent prudent, be improved within the existing right of way and ditch-lines to preserve as much as possible the adjacent trees, vegetation, side slopes, and rural rustic character along the road in their current state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 33.1-70.1 of the Code of Virginia, permits the improvement and hard surfacing of certain unpaved roads deemed to qualify for designation as a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, any such road must be located in a low-density development area and have no more than 1500 vpd; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Augusta County , Virginia (“Board”) requests that Route 906 Rifes Ford Road. From Rte.612 To: End of State Maintenance be designated a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, the Board is unaware of pending development that will significantly affect the existing traffic on this road; and WHEREAS, this road is in the Board’s six-year plan for improvements to the secondary system of state highways; and WHEREAS, the general public and particularly those citizens who own land abutting this road have been made aware that this road may be paved with minimal improvements as is consistent with the development of a rural rustic road project; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that this road should be so designated due to its qualifying characteristics; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby designates this road a Rural Rustic Road, and requests that the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation concur in this designation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board requests that this road be hard surfaced and, to the fullest extent prudent, be improved within the existing right of way and ditch-lines to preserve as much as possible the adjacent trees, vegetation, side slopes, and rural rustic character along the road in their current state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 33.1-70.1 of the Code of Virginia, permits the improvement and hard surfacing of certain unpaved roads deemed to qualify for designation as a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, any such road must be located in a low-density development area and have no more than 1500 vpd; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Augusta County , Virginia (“Board”) requests that Route 716 West Augusta Road. From Rte.250 To: Rte.629 be designated a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, the Board is unaware of pending development that will significantly affect the existing traffic on this road; and WHEREAS, this road is in the Board’s six-year plan for improvements to the secondary system of state highways; and WHEREAS, the general public and particularly those citizens who own land abutting this road have been made aware that this road may be paved with minimal improvements as is consistent with the development of a rural rustic road project; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that this road should be so designated due to its qualifying characteristics; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby designates this road a Rural Rustic Road, and requests that the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation concur in this designation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board requests that this road be hard surfaced and, to the fullest extent prudent, be improved within the existing right of way and ditch-lines to preserve as much as possible the adjacent trees, vegetation, side slopes, and rural rustic character along the road in their current state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 33.1-70.1 of the Code of Virginia, permits the improvement and hard surfacing of certain unpaved roads deemed to qualify for designation as a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, any such road must be located in a low-density development area and have no more than 1500 vpd; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Augusta County , Virginia (“Board”) requests that Route 682 Troxel Gap Road. From Rte.601 To: .5 miles east of Rte. 601 be designated a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, the Board is unaware of pending development that will significantly affect the existing traffic on this road; and WHEREAS, this road is in the Board’s six-year plan for improvements to the secondary system of state highways; and WHEREAS, the general public and particularly those citizens who own land abutting this road have been made aware that this road may be paved with minimal improvements as is consistent with the development of a rural rustic road project; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that this road should be so designated due to its qualifying characteristics; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby designates this road a Rural Rustic Road, and requests that the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation concur in this designation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board requests that this road be hard surfaced and, to the fullest extent prudent, be improved within the existing right of way and ditch-lines to preserve as much as possible the adjacent trees, vegetation, side slopes, and rural rustic character along the road in their current state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 33.1-70.1 of the Code of Virginia, permits the improvement and hard surfacing of certain unpaved roads deemed to qualify for designation as a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, any such road must be located in a low-density development area and have no more than 1500 vpd; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Augusta County , Virginia (“Board”) requests that Route 1207 Wright Lane. From Rte. 1205 To: Rte. End Of Maintenance be designated a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, the Board is unaware of pending development that will significantly affect the existing traffic on this road; and WHEREAS, this road is in the Board’s six-year plan for improvements to the secondary system of state highways; and WHEREAS, the general public and particularly those citizens who own land abutting this road have been made aware that this road may be paved with minimal improvements as is consistent with the development of a rural rustic road project; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that this road should be so designated due to its qualifying characteristics; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby designates this road a Rural Rustic Road, and requests that the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation concur in this designation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board requests that this road be hard surfaced and, to the fullest extent prudent, be improved within the existing right of way and ditch-lines to preserve as much as possible the adjacent trees, vegetation, side slopes, and rural rustic character along the road in their current state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 33.1-70.1 of the Code of Virginia, permits the improvement and hard surfacing of certain unpaved roads deemed to qualify for designation as a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, any such road must be located in a low-density development area and have no more than 1500 vpd; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Augusta County , Virginia (“Board”) requests that Route 772 Sulfur Pump Rd. From Rte. 256 To: Rte. 769 be designated a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, the Board is unaware of pending development that will significantly affect the existing traffic on this road; and WHEREAS, this road is in the Board’s six-year plan for improvements to the secondary system of state highways; and WHEREAS, the general public and particularly those citizens who own land abutting this road have been made aware that this road may be paved with minimal improvements as is consistent with the development of a rural rustic road project; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that this road should be so designated due to its qualifying characteristics; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby designates this road a Rural Rustic Road, and requests that the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation concur in this designation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board requests that this road be hard surfaced and, to the fullest extent prudent, be improved within the existing right of way and ditch-lines to preserve as much as possible the adjacent trees, vegetation, side slopes, and rural rustic character along the road in their current state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 33.1-70.1 of the Code of Virginia, permits the improvement and hard surfacing of certain unpaved roads deemed to qualify for designation as a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, any such road must be located in a low-density development area and have no more than 1500 vpd; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Augusta County , Virginia (“Board”) requests that Route 652 University Farm Rd. From Rte. 657 To: Rte. 340 be designated a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, the Board is unaware of pending development that will significantly affect the existing traffic on this road; and WHEREAS, this road is in the Board’s six-year plan for improvements to the secondary system of state highways; and WHEREAS, the general public and particularly those citizens who own land abutting this road have been made aware that this road may be paved with minimal improvements as is consistent with the development of a rural rustic road project; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that this road should be so designated due to its qualifying characteristics; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby designates this road a Rural Rustic Road, and requests that the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation concur in this designation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board requests that this road be hard surfaced and, to the fullest extent prudent, be improved within the existing right of way and ditch-lines to preserve as much as possible the adjacent trees, vegetation, side slopes, and rural rustic character along the road in their current state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 33.1-70.1 of the Code of Virginia, permits the improvement and hard surfacing of certain unpaved roads deemed to qualify for designation as a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, any such road must be located in a low-density development area and have no more than 1500 vpd; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Augusta County , Virginia (“Board”) requests that Route 659 Peyton Hill Rd. From: Rte. 657 To: Rte. 11 be designated a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, the Board is unaware of pending development that will significantly affect the existing traffic on this road; and WHEREAS, this road is in the Board’s six-year plan for improvements to the secondary system of state highways; and WHEREAS, the general public and particularly those citizens who own land abutting this road have been made aware that this road may be paved with minimal improvements as is consistent with the development of a rural rustic road project; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that this road should be so designated due to its qualifying characteristics; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby designates this road a Rural Rustic Road, and requests that the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation concur in this designation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board requests that this road be hard surfaced and, to the fullest extent prudent, be improved within the existing right of way and ditch-lines to preserve as much as possible the adjacent trees, vegetation, side slopes, and rural rustic character along the road in their current state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Section 33.1-70.1 of the Code of Virginia, permits the improvement and hard surfacing of certain unpaved roads deemed to qualify for designation as a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, any such road must be located in a low-density development area and have no more than 1500 vpd; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Augusta County , Virginia (“Board”) requests that Route 862 Furnace Road , From: Rte.601 To: End of State Maintenance be designated a Rural Rustic Road; and WHEREAS, the Board is unaware of pending development that will significantly affect the existing traffic on this road; and WHEREAS, this road is in the Board’s six-year plan for improvements to the secondary system of state highways; and WHEREAS, the general public and particularly those citizens who own land abutting this road have been made aware that this road may be paved with minimal improvements as is consistent with the development of a rural rustic road project; and WHEREAS, the Board believes that this road should be so designated due to its qualifying characteristics; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board hereby designates this road a Rural Rustic Road, and requests that the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation concur in this designation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board requests that this road be hard surfaced and, to the fullest extent prudent, be improved within the existing right of way and ditch-lines to preserve as much as possible the adjacent trees, vegetation, side slopes, and rural rustic character along the road in their current state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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STREET ADDITION
Adopt the following resolution for acceptance into the Secondary Road System in accordance with VDOT request:
WHEREAS, that the County and the Virginia Department of Transportation have entered into an agreement on August 26, 1996, for comprehensive stormwater detention which applies to this request for addition.
WHEREAS, VDOT Form AM-4.3 is hereby attached and incorporated as part of the governing body’s resolution for changes in the secondary system of state highways.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Virginia Department of Transportation is hereby requested to add the following streets in PAYNE ROAD, into the secondary road system of Augusta County pursuant to Section 33.1-229 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended:
Payne Road From: Route 11, Lee Jackson Highway To: 0.14 miles west of Route 11 Length: 0.14 miles AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board does guarantee the Commonwealth of Virginia an unrestricted right-of-way of 50 feet with necessary easements for cuts, fills, and drainage as recorded in Plat Book 1, Pages 6608-6612, recorded May 12, 2006.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the Virginia Department of Transportation will only maintain those facilities located within the dedicated right-of-way. All other facilities outside of the right-of-way will be the responsibility of others.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
(END OF CONSENT AGENDA)
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
The Board discussed the following issues:
Mr. Pyles: Budget Schedule – Felt that a more in-depth review of the budget was needed and suggested that individual departments meet with the Board. “We may have to do things differently and take one, two or three days to meet all departments.” Mr. Beyeler: Budget Schedule – Agreed with Mr. Pyles that the Board needed to invite the departments to meet with the Board to be better informed. “It’s an educational process that I think the Board really needs.” Ms. Sorrells:
1. Budget – will be taking a trip with the Sheriff’s Department to determine its needs.
Encouraged other Board members to ride around with the Sheriff’s Department.
2. CCCA closure – Suggested that another letter (similar to last year’s letter) be submitted to the General Assembly delegates. Mr. Beyeler asked if there were a sponsor. Mr. Shifflett said that the delegates he has spoken with have not mentioned CCCA. I expect that the delegates will find the money to keep the Center open. Mr. Cochran advised that Dickie Bell was sponsoring it, but was unsure of approval.
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COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS (CCCA)
Mr. Coleman moved, seconded by Ms. Sorrells, that the Board authorize staff to submit a letter to General Assembly delegates to endorse CCCA to remain open.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Abstain: Garber Motion carried.
Mr. Howdyshell:
Attended meeting in Richmond Monday, January 25th – “Their heads are hanging down low, too. They are trying to figure out how to close that gap. I guess the best we can hope for is that they don’t pass it back to the County for us to close it for them. There are a lot of long faces in Richmond.” Mr. Shifflett: Budget Schedule – Agreed with having each department come to the Board to discuss. “I think we should look at each department and see which areas that we could possibly hire the services out.” Chairman Garber:
ORDINANCES REVIEW COMMITTEE – After further consideration, Chairman suggested that Jeremy Shifflett replace him on the Committee.
Ms. Sorrells moved, seconded by Mr. Howdyshell, that the Board appoint Jeremy Shifflett to replace Gerald Garber on the Ordinances Committee.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
Staff discussed the following issues:
1. Department of Social Services grant funds: Housing Assistance for temporary rent and utility assistance. Information distributed to Board.
2. Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative letter has been drafted for Chairman’s signature.
Chairman Garber made the following statement:
The positive part of having a cross-section of the Board is that we all have different interests, different backgrounds. It’s going to be a tough budget session no matter what. There is no way it’s not going to be. Different ones of us just approach things differently and that is not all bad. It is a time, certainly, to pay even more attention to everything that goes on in this County; not that you don’t already, but it’s time to pay attention to every detail because it all translates back to money and we will most assuredly have some very tough decisions to make over the next few months.
It was the consensus of the Board to discuss scheduling additional budget work sessions at the February 10th meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Board, Mr. Beyeler moved, seconded by Mr. Shifflett, the Board adjourned subject to call of the Chairman.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
Chairman County Administrator H:1-27min.10
