Organizational Meeting – January 2, 2013
Organizational Meeting, Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Government Center, Verona, VA.
PRESENT: Jeffrey A. Moore, Chairman
Larry J. Wills, Vice-Chairman
David R. Beyeler
David A. Karaffa
Marshall W. Pattie
Tracy C. Pyles, Jr.
Michael L. Shull
Timmy Fitzgerald, Director of Community Development
Jennifer M. Whetzel, Director of Finance
Patrick J. Morgan, County Attorney
Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator
Rita R. Austin, CMC, Executive Secretary
VIRGINIA: At an organizational meeting of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors held on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., at the Government Center, Verona, Virginia, and in the 237th year of the Commonwealth….
Chairman Pyles welcomed the citizens present for the meeting and reviewed meeting protocols.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN – 2013
Chairman Pyles called for nominations for Chairman for 2013.
Mr. Beyeler nominated Jeffrey A. Moore, seconded by Mr. Shull, Chairman for 2013.
Mr. Beyeler moved, seconded by Mr. Karaffa, that Mr. Moore be elected by acclamation.
The Chairman called for a vote for Jeffrey A. Moore, Chairman for 2013.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Pattie, Karaffa, Shull, Wills, Moore, Beyeler and Pyles Nays: None Motion carried.
Chairman Moore thanked the Board for his election and presented the gavel to Mr. Pyles.
He expressed that the key to the County’s future is continued growth through expansion of existing industries and recruitment of new ones. “We need to keep the word out that we are open for business.” He noted that added revenue is needed to help the County Schools, Fire and Rescue services and other core government functions.
VICE-CHAIRMAN FOR 2013
Mr. Karaffa nominated Larry J. Wills, seconded by Mr. Shull, for Vice-Chairman for 2013.
Mr. Beyeler moved, seconded by Mr. Karaffa, that Larry J. Wills be elected by acclamation.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Pattie, Karaffa, Shull, Wills, Moore, Beyeler and Pyles Nays: None Motion carried.
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2013
Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator, noted that the schedule was distributed to the Board at its last meeting. He directed the Board’s attention to the Organization Meeting time being changed to 7:00 p.m. this year and asked if they wished that to happen next year. It was the consensus of the Board to change the time to 7:00 p.m. for next year.
Mr. Karaffa moved, seconded by Mr. Pyles, that the Board adopt the schedule as revised and resolution:
SCHEDULED MEETINGS OF THE
AUGUSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FOR THE YEAR 2013
LOCATION: GOVERNMENT CENTER, VERONA, VA
DATES – 2013 Regular Meetings Staff Briefings Wednesday Monday 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
JANUARY 2nd 7:00 p.m.
(ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING)
JANUARY 9th 23rd 22nd (Tues.) FEBRUARY 13th 27th 25th MARCH 13th 27th 25th APRIL 10th 24th 22nd MAY 8th 22nd 20th JUNE 12th 26th 24th JULY 10th 24th 22nd AUGUST 14th 28th 26th SEPTEMBER 11th 25th 23rd OCTOBER 9th 23rd 21st NOVEMBER 13th*** 26th (Tues.) 25th DECEMBER 11th Special Meetings:
Budget Hearing April 17, 2013 Budget Adoption May 1, 2013 Organizational Meeting January 2, 2014 7:00 p.m.
(Thursday) • January 21st – Martin Luther King’s Birthday • March 25th & 26th –Budget Briefing • May 20th & 21st – Mock General Assembly – Meeting in County Administrator’s conference room • November 10th through 12th – Annual VACo Conference July 10th (previously cancelled – 7/9/08; 7/8/09; 7/14/10) * * *
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 2013.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY,
VIRGINIA:
1. The Board of Supervisors shall hold regular meetings during calendar year 2013, 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, Karaffa, Shull, Wills, Moore, Beyeler and Pyles 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. Morgan advised that the State Code allows the Board to appoint a tie breaker. The purpose of a tie breaker is if the Board is deadlocked on an issue, this would be a person who would come in at the next available Board meeting and vote to break the tie.
If no tie breaker is appointed, motions would fail in the event of a tie vote. Traditionally, the Board has voted not to have a tie breaker and Mr. Morgan suggested that the same procedure be used as has been used in the past.
Mr. Beyeler moved, seconded by Mr. Wills, that the Board not appoint a tie breaker for 2013.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Pattie, Karaffa, Shull, Wills, Moore, Beyeler and Pyles Nays: None Motion carried.
RULES OF PROCEDURE
The Board considered adoption of Rules of Procedure.
Mr. Morgan noted that these rules have been used for many years by the Board and noted that it was not Robert’s Rules of Order.
Mr. Wills moved, seconded by Mr. Shull, that the Board adopt the Rules of Procedure, as presented.
Mr. Karaffa noted that at a number of occasions a Supervisor called for the question causing discussion to be ended. He felt that further discussion was sometimes needed.
Mr. Morgan said that a vote could close the discussion, but it was the Chairman’s discretion to continue if he felt it was necessary.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Pattie, Karaffa, Shull, Wills, Moore, Beyeler and Pyles Nays: None Motion carried.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC – NONE
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
The Board discussed the following:
Mr. Beyeler: Happy New Year! Thank you to Mr. Pyles for serving as Chairman in 2012.
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AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY BOARD – REAPPOINTMENT
Mr. Pattie moved, seconded by Mr. Pyles, that the Board reappoint Stanley W. Sheets, to serve another four-year term on the Agriculture Industry Board, effective January 1, 2013, to expire December 31, 2016.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Pattie, Karaffa, Shull, Wills, Moore, Beyeler and Pyles Nays: None Motion carried.
* * * Mr. Karaffa: Thank you to Mr. Pyles and Mr. Moore for your service. “A lot had been done and looking forward to the new year!” Chairman Moore: Thank you to Mr. Pyles for your leadership.
Mr. Pyles appreciated the honor of serving as Chairman and gave a “Local Government State of County Address” noting the following high-lights:
(cid:131) Economic Development – Renewed focus on attracting business and industry and working with Waynesboro and Staunton on that effort has paid off.
(cid:131) McKee Foods decision to add 78 jobs in Stuarts Draft in Augusta came because of the relationships between the company and Augusta County and economic development officials in Richmond. McKee also appreciated the strong workforce available in Stuarts Draft.
(cid:131) Murphy Deming school campus to Fishersville will have a long-term impact, a great opportunity of more jobs/education. “Great economic engine; big asset for continued benefits! A testimony to Board’s efforts!” (cid:131) Emergency Services changes involved direct relationship with Fire Chief to establish that things get corrected and that the Board takes responsibility.
Through a federal grant, 21 positions have been added, which “makes the County safer and more responsible.” (cid:131) Education – The Board filled a $3 million funding hole for the County schools through a combination of methods. “We were able to keep education moving forward.” (cid:131) Roads – o Rural Rustic Roads Program – “Statewide program that is economical.” o Route 636 – “With Revenue Sharing turned a $4 million partially built road into a $13 million boulevard. Need to keep development where wanted and now we have prepared for it; this was accomplished by a smart staff.” (cid:131) Thank you to several Augusta County Staff:
o Timmy Fitzgerald, Director of Community Development, worked well with the Virginia Department of Transportation.
o Dennis Burnett, Director of Economic Development, tribute for outreach efforts.
o Pat Coffield, County Administrator, tribute for his “wizardry with numbers” and paying close attention to finances.
o Administrative and Finance Departments commended for “getting results with less staff”.
(cid:131) Board of Supervisors – “This is the best Board I have ever served with. This is a smart, results-oriented Board. There are no Siamese twins. Everyone thinks and acts for themselves.” He expressed pride of this Board and excitement for the next three years.
(cid:131) Staggered Terms – It is now a housecleaning issue with three members already volunteering to serve shorter terms after the next election.
(cid:131) Greenville – Full funding for sewer lines in Greenville. Continued a project set in motion by a prior Board.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Board, Mr. Wills moved, seconded by Mr. Shull, the Board adjourned subject to call of the Chairman.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Pattie, Karaffa, Shull, Wills, Moore, Beyeler and Pyles Nays: None Motion carried.
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