Regular Meeting – April 13, 2011
Regular Meeting, Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Government Center, Verona, VA.
PRESENT: Jeremy L. Shifflett, Chairman
Wendell L. Coleman, Vice Chairman
Gerald W. Garber
David R. Beyeler
Larry C. Howdyshell
Tracy C. Pyles, Jr.
Nancy Taylor Sorrells
Patrick J. Morgan, County Attorney
Timmy Fitzgerald, 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, April 13, 2011, at 7:00 p.m., at the Government Center, Verona, Virginia, and in the 235th year of the Commonwealth….
Chairman Shifflett welcomed the citizens present.
Callie Updike, a senior at Stuarts Draft High School, led us with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Callie participates in volleyball and plans on attending Davis and Elkins College in West Virginia, majoring in Hospitality and Tourism and minor in Business.
Wendell L. Coleman, Supervisor for the Wayne District, delivered invocation.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC
STREET ADDITION
The Board considered Community Development’s and VDOT’s recommendations to adopt resolution for acceptance of the following street into the secondary road system in accordance with VDOT request:
1. Augusta Woods Drive (Beverley Manor District) Timmy Fitzgerald, Director of Community Development, displayed a map indicating the property outlined in blue represents an institutional street already accepted by VDOT; property outlined in red is the property to be considered.
Mr. Beyeler moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman, that the Board adopt the following resolution:
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 AUGUSTA WOODS DRIVE into the secondary road system of Augusta County pursuant to Section 33.1-229 of the Code of Virginia (1950) as amended:
Augusta Woods Drive From: Frontier Culture Museum Property Line To: End of cul-de-sac, a distance of: 0.08 miles Length: 0.08 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, Instrument #100007533, Pages 112-116, recorded September 23, 2010.
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.
RECREATION FUNDING
The Board considered allocation of Pastures Infrastructure funding to assist Buffalo Gap High School and Buffalo Gap Sportsman Club with replacement of scoreboards and control panels in main gym.
Pastures Infrastructure Account #80000-8014-67 $10,000 Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator, reported that Buffalo Gap Sportsman Club has made a request for replacing the scoreboards at the Buffalo Gap High School. The Sportsman Club application was included in the agenda package. Mr. Pyles has agreed to use the Pastures Infrastructure Account versus the Recreation Matching Funds Account to fund the request.
Mr. Pyles added that this was thought to go the Parks and Recreation Commission, but the Pastures representative felt that it should not be considered under that particular account since it was for replacement of School Board equipment. He advised that the scoreboards are used frequently and replacement parts are not easily found. With the schools being financially stressed, and the Buffalo Gap Sportsman Club being stressed, he asked that the Board would allow up to the full $10,000 to be appropriated out of the Pastures Infrastructure Account.
Mr. Pyles moved, seconded by Mr. Garber, that the Board approve the appropriation not to exceed $10,000 out of the Pastures Infrastructure Account.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
VDOT – REVENUE SHARING PROJECT
The Board considered transfer of funding from an existing project in the Riverheads District to a new project approved in 2010 Six-Year Plan.
Mr. Coffield reported that the Board approved reallocations as part of the Six-Year Plan last year. VDOT requires a resolution because of the transfer of funds from one project to another project.
Mr. Howdyshell moved, seconded by Ms. Sorrells, that the Board adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, project 800-007-R20, N501 (UPC94913) has excess funding in the amount of $110,000.00 ($55,000.00 county share and $55,000.00 VDOT share); and WHEREAS, the Augusta County Board of Supervisors would like to adopt the following Secondary Six Year Plan Project #891-0007-858, N501 (UPC 100528) as a revenue sharing project; Route 891, known as Newton Lane, to be constructed as a Rural Rustic Road from Route 608 to Route End of State Maintenance; and WHEREAS, project 891-007-858, N501 (UPC100528) has an established ad date of 4/30/2012 and to ensure this ad date is met the County of Augusta would like to transfer the funds to this project from 800-007-R20, N501 (UPC 94913), totaling $110,000.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Augusta County Board of Supervisors requests that the revenue sharing funds in the amount of $110,000.00 (total) be transferred from project #800-007-R20, N501 (UPC 94913) to the new project described above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Residency Administrator for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
ANIMAL SHELTER
The Board considered operating and capital costs associated with Regional Animal Shelter.
John C. McGehee, Assistant County Administrator, reported that a Preliminary Sizing Study for a Proposed Animal Control/Shelter Facility for Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro, was attached to the Board’s agenda tonight. William Daggett, of Daggett & Grigg Architects, PC, provided a study of sizing of a facility given the amount of animals that come into all three jurisdictions. He has provided information for a large shelter, which is similar to what the SPCA does, and the length of stay. He also provided information for a minimum shelter, which would be 11.2 days length of stay.
He has done preliminary estimates, basically on the square footage of the facility and costs per square foot for renovation. He noted that the County staff has worked with these numbers and looked at operation costs for the facility. Mr. McGehee added that Mr. Daggett had stated that it would be difficult to get everything completed by June 30th.
Mr. Coffield added that the proposed budget was also attached to the agenda. This report included the Operating, Start-up (3-year depreciation) and Capital (10-year depreciation). Also, included in this report was the funding formula and detailed line items for the start-up costs. He emphasized the urgency to go forward. They have consulted with the County Attorney and learned that there are provisions in the State Procurement for emergency actions. Mr. Coffield reminded the Board that last year the SPCA cancelled the agreement. The County got a one-year extension to expire June 30, 2011. He noted that on March 9, 2011, the Board of Supervisors made a counter- proposal; SPCA has not responded. Mr. Coffield emphasized that the “door needs to remain open for discussion with SPCA, but we need to continue to move forward if we are going to try to be operational by July 1st.” Mr. Beyeler asked if this project can be completed in 60 days. Mr. McGehee said that Mr. Daggett had some reservations but planned on reserving kennels. Mr. Daggett would have to provide a design and quotes quickly.
Mr. Coffield added that there were possible three plans:
Plan A – SPCA Plan B – County facility Plan C – Alternative – a commercial kennel, if needed to bridge gap of developing the facility Mr. McGehee added that they would have to work closely with the State Veterinarian’s office, who is responsible for all inspections of pounds in the State.
Mr. Beyeler asked for the date of the next SPCA meeting. Chairman Shifflett said it would be some time before the end of the month. He was not sure of the exact date.
Mr. Beyeler asked if a decision could be made at the Budget Hearing, April 20th.
Mr. Coleman felt that if action was taken tonight through adopting a resolution, it would give the authority to move forward with the project. He felt that the SPCA has been given ample time to respond and that this project should not be delayed because of increasing costs.
Mr. McGehee stated that there was a lot to be considered tonight and that he could possibly start negotiating with Mr. Daggett and bring back for final approval on April 20th.
Messrs. Coleman, Beyeler and Howdyshell felt that the Board should move forward.
Mr. Pyles stated that he reviewed the SPCA billings and expressed his dissatisfaction with how SPCA handled cats and told the Board about stray kittens he turned in and could not get back when he asked for them, resulting in what he considered an unnecessary cost to the County. He also referred to 103 strays being turned in by owners in July that the County was billed $126.50 each. He did not feel that this was the correct procedure. “Initially, this was a volunteer group of concerned folks worried about animals. We have allowed it to evolve into a business operation for them. We have our role to take care of these animals that are strays, or are dangerous, or problems for the farm—that sort of thing we need to take care of. We’ve gotten into a situation here that is not healthy for us.” He also suggested that SPCA should reimburse Augusta County for incorrect billings.
Mr. Coleman moved, seconded by Mr. Pyles, that the Board adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COUNTY ANIMAL POUND
WHEREAS. Augusta County has employed the services of the Augusta County SPCA to operate an animal shelter on its behalf; and WHEREAS, negotiations for continuation of the services have not resulted in renewal of a contract for animal shelter services; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has been informed that the Augusta County SPCA intends to terminate the current contract when it expires on June 30, 2011; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is required to maintain a pound, in accordance with Section 3.2-6545 of the Code of Virginia.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Augusta County Board of Supervisors, has determined that due to the short amount of time there is between today’s date, April 13, 2011, and July 1, 2011, that an emergency exist in the need for the construction of a county operated animal pound.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator, or his designee, is authorized to procure the services of an architect and such contractor as are needed to construct or refurbish a building to serve as a county animal pound, using the emergency procurement procedures as set forth in Section 2.2-3403 F, of the Code of Virginia.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
REDISTRICTING
The Board received a presentation of State redistricting and County options.
Mr. Coffield commended Ms. Earhart for her “excellent and professional job”. He explained to the public that, in doing this, Ms. Earhart put together a team to provide plans and then met with others to share those ideas and get further input before bringing this presentation to the Board for consideration.
Becky Earhart, Senior Planner, gave a PowerPoint presentation with the following highlights:
Redistricting Update (cid:121) General Assembly has passed a plan; awaiting action by the Governor (cid:121) Department of Justice review (cid:121) Legal action, if any (cid:121) County moving forward (cid:121) May have to adjust later (cid:121) Electoral Board needs to have districts finalized for August primaries and Board elections The first map displayed was the Existing Districts with Proposed House of Delegates District lines designated. Augusta County has the distinction of being in three different House of Delegates District: 20th, 24th, and 25th. She noted that the House of Delegates split two precincts: White Hill Precinct and Fishersville.
Redistricting Basics (cid:121) Equal Districts (cid:121) 73,750 (cid:121) 10,536 (cid:121) ± 5% 10,009 to 11,063 (cid:121) Current districts (cid:121) 9,227- Pastures (cid:121) 12,187- Wayne (cid:121) Compliance with State plan (cid:121) Fishersville and White Hill precincts split (cid:121) Boundaries must be “identifiable features”- roads, streams, power lines. Cannot be property lines. Tax maps cannot be used. Census maps had to be used.
Guiding Principles (cid:121) Must meet legal requirements (cid:121) 7 Districts (cid:121) No split precincts- one polling place, but in two House of Delegates districts (cid:121) To the maximum extent possible keep communities together (cid:121) The plans can all be modified- policy decision how close to the “ideal” you want to be and how large scale the changes you want to make.
Four options (maps) were displayed for the Board’s review.
Option 1 – Subtle changes were made. Beverley Manor loses a portion of Verona (along Route 612); adds on the other side of the Interstate – part of the New Hope Precinct, towards Tollgate Road (currently in the Middle River District) and a large portion of the Wilson Precinct splitting the Fishersville area. Middle River loses a portion in the New Hope Precinct; North River gains that portion of Verona north of Route 612, and also gets a portion of the Cedar Green Precinct—everything north of Route 250. In order to make up for that, Pastures District comes over to Route 11, south of Staunton. Riverheads is consistent—not much variation because of where the state lines were drawn. There is a portion at Mint Springs and Stuarts Draft, north of Route 340 and west of Route 608 (little bit of downtown Stuarts Draft) that goes to Riverheads in most every plan.
South River gains the Grandview Heights area out of the Fishersville Precinct and loses a portion in Stuarts Draft. Wayne District loses part of the Fishersville Precinct (Grandview Heights area) and a portion of the Wilson District. The tolerance level ranges from minus 3.9 to 2.89.
Mr. Pyles asked if these changes were from existing population. Ms. Earhart said the changes were made from the goal of zero deviation. Mr. Pyles asked if she was allowing room for growth in Wayne and Beverley Manor. Ms. Earhart said that she did not even consider it because it did not help the last time. “Not knowing what the State is going to do, I’m not sure it makes any difference. That would be a policy decision for you all. I’m not sure it really makes a whole lot of difference.” Option 2 – Beverley Manor loses a portion of Verona, west of Berry Farm Road and north of Route 612 and gains the portion out of the Middle River District along Laurel Hill Road. Middle River gained a little in the Crimora/Dooms area. North River gains a portion out of Verona. Pastures comes to Old Greenville Road. Same thing at Riverheads – Mint Springs and Stuarts Draft. South River remains the same as the other plan – Grandview Heights area and loses a portion in Stuarts Draft. Wayne District loses a small portion of the Wilson Precinct. The tolerance level range from minus 4.69 to 4.91.
Option 3 – Beverley Manor loses the same portion in Verona at Route 612, adding a portion on the other side of the Interstate. Middle River gained a little more from the Wayne District and helped the Wayne District to balance out without losing to Beverley Manor. South River, Riverheads and Pastures had the same changes. The tolerance level ranges from minus 4.69 to 4.86.
Option 4 – Goal for this map was to keep the communities intact. She suggested that at some point in time, the Board may wish to “freeze” the Magisterial Districts and have Magisterial Districts and Election Districts which will be numbered. For plat purposes, every time districts are changed, it changes all the legal documents.
District 1 – encompasses the area completely around the City of Staunton and keeps Verona intact.
District 2 – area north of Verona, includes Weyers Cave and stretches west to include the North River Precinct and portions of the Mount Solon Precinct.
District 3 – includes area south of Staunton and includes most of the Riverheads District as it currently exists.
District 4 – encompasses the area west of Staunton and includes Churchville.
District 5 – stretches along the eastern boundary of the County and includes the Route 340 Corridor.
District 6 – includes Stuarts Draft and runs along Route 340 to the City of Waynesboro.
District 7 – includes Fishersville and an area north, including New Hope.
Next Steps (cid:121) Narrow down options, make any desired changes to the plan (cid:121) “Flesh out” plan- determine precincts, polling places, etc. (cid:121) Advertise for public hearing (cid:121) Conduct public hearing (cid:121) Adopt new districts (cid:121) Notification of voters- Electoral Board and Information Technology Department Proposed Timeline A (cid:121) April 25th – April 27th – Decide on a plan (cid:121) May 11th- Review precinct and polling place information (cid:121) May 25th and June 1st – Advertisements for public hearing (cid:121) June 8th public hearing and adoption Proposed Timeline B (cid:121) April 13th – Decide on a plan (cid:121) April 20th -Review precinct and polling place information (cid:121) April 27th and May 4th – Advertisements for public hearing (cid:121) May 11th – public hearing and adoption Proposed Timeline C (cid:121) April 25th – 27th Decide on a plan (cid:121) May 4th -Review precinct and polling place information (cid:121) May 11th and 18th – Advertisements for public hearing (cid:121) May 25th – public hearing and adoption Mr. Coffield recognized the Electoral Board being present tonight who also received a copy of the maps discussed tonight. He stated that a copy of those maps would also be hand-delivered to the School Board tomorrow morning. Maps will be available at a cost, but will also be available on the internet.
Mr. Pyles asked if you will be able to zoom down on the maps on the internet to determine the roads. Ms. Earhart said that IT has assured her that this is possible. Mr. Pyles felt that Timeline C would be appropriate. Mr. Beyeler agreed.
Mr. Beyeler asked if there were counts in each section. Ms. Earhart said they were by census blocks. Mr. Beyeler had tried getting what was in each precinct currently, but found it to be difficult to make a plan work totally within the numbers for precincts. “We definitely do not, under any circumstances, want to split precincts.” He asked if those block were available on the internet. Ms. Earhart said that you could go to the Census website and download it, but it would probably not be in a format that would be user- friendly. Mr. Beyeler asked if the Electoral Board was agreeable to the Timeline C schedule. The Electoral Board said they were agreeable.
Mr. Coffield noted the schedule includes discussion at the May 4th meeting which has been penciled in as a tentative date for the budget approval. Dependent upon the public hearing, the budget has to sit on the table one week. In prior years, after the public hearing, the Board sometimes asks that it be added to the next agenda, which would be April 27th. Regardless, May 4th has been reserved for a special meeting if needed and could be used for redistricting.
Ms. Earhart said that there had to be time allowed to review precincts and polling places.
Ruth Talmage, of the Electoral Board, asked that the Board consider more than one public building in each precinct. Currently, there is one precinct with just one public building.
Chairman Shifflett added that the State plan goes before the Justice Department and changes could be made. If that happens, it will come back before the Board for consideration of a possible different plan.
Mr. Beyeler moved, seconded by Mr. Howdyshell, that the Board approve Timeline C tentatively based on the progress made at the April 25th meeting.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
WAIVERS/VARIANCES – NONE
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Coleman moved, seconded by Ms. Sorrells, that the Board approve the consent agenda as follows:
MINUTES
Approved minutes of the following meetings:
• Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, March 21, 2011 • Regular Meeting, Wednesday, March 23, 2011 • Budget Work Session, Monday, March 28, 2011
CLAIMS
Approved claims paid since March 9, 2011.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
The Board discussed the following issues:
Mr. Pyles:
CRAIGSVILLE/AUGUSTA SPRINGS RESCUE – REQUEST
Two weeks ago, Mr. McGehee had informed Mr. Pyles of a concern that Craigsville/Augusta Springs Rescue Squad was going to have two people out for approximately two months for medical reasons. He noted that department is considered under-staffed. He met with Messrs. McGehee and Coffield and Chief Holloway. They felt if they had the support of Craigsville Fire Department to drive the ambulances as necessary in support of the Rescue Squad. They also felt that if Craigsville/Augusta Springs would agree, they would like to change the staffing from two people, 12 hours a day for 5 days a week, to 1 person 24/7 with the support of the Fire Department, which meant they had to get approval from the Rescue Squad and then from the Fire Department. Mr. Pyles has met with both and concerns had been raised regarding 1) a loss of revenue – the formula has that the dayshift is 25%, 24/7 you will lose 60%; 2) cost of funding 24/7 personnel will be increased; 3) bunk room is needed. Mr. Pyles stated that he would like to appropriate $1,500 for 3 positions for the Fair Labor Costs from mid-April to June 30th out of his Infrastructure Account. He also mentioned that a bunk room will need to be considered at a future time.
Mr. Coffield referred to the Deerfield situation and hoped that it would work as well for the Craigsville/Augusta Springs. Mr. Pyles stated that if this becomes permanent, a bunk room will be needed.
Mr. Pyles moved, seconded by Mr. Coleman, that the Board approve $1,500 (3 positions) for the Fair Labor Costs from mid-April to June 30th. Funding Source:
Pastures Infrastructure Account #80000-8014-68.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
* * * Mr. Howdyshell made the following statement:
I was caught by surprise at the last public meeting we had, when Mr. Martin showed up and asked to speed his money that the Grant Committee had looked at. First thing I want to do–I want to apologize to the Grant Committee. You know these members of the Grant Committee has spent a lot of time and dedication to the job that they have volunteered or were picked to work on this Committee. On this Committee, there is a representative from Fire & Rescue, whether career or volunteer. These people add a great deal of knowledge of on-the-street training and needs of the Fire & Rescue people.
Also, there are two members at-large. These people—one of them, Bo Beasley, is very keen about going over these applications, checking the prices with our procurement that the County has. Some of the other members do the same thing. The only other thing the Board made a decision, and I think it is great, but I think it was pounced upon us and nobody asked to read their grant request, so I want to tell you what they got. They were asking for the cutter. They got an accelerator pump with a roll cage; a 28-inch super light-weight spreader; a super light-weight cutter; a 40-inch telescoping ram; a 50-inch telescoping ram; a confined spare cutter; two-feet extension hoses; a hitch pressure air- bag set; a mat-jack 64 ton and two air-bag systems; two sets of floodlights; two AED packs and training for the AED packs. That was the list that we approved for Craigsville.
I’m glad they got it, but the Committee looked at it and this wasn’t quite what they . . .
There were some questions about, but the Board over-ruled and the Board won. If you didn’t read the grant, this is what was in their request.
Ms. Sorrells: 66th Annual Market Animal Show – May 4th and 5th , beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Mr. Garber: Courthouse Tour – suggested that Board go on a tour at the June Staff Briefing (June 20th). Building Committee notes were distributed to the Board.
Chairman Shifflett:
1. Library Ceremony (Sunday, April 10th) – Well attended!
2. Agriculture Industry Board (AIB) – Mr. Shaver had presented issues to the Board at a previous meeting. Chairman Shifflett liked the ideas of appointing a liaison to that Board and making a list of things that the AIB could discuss and give their input. He asked if staff could provide a list of things that the AIB could do and discuss it at the Staff Briefing in April or May.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
Staff discussed the following:
1. Flood Control Dams a. Using “local” funds to continue planning efforts . . . State funds also a possibility.
b. Possible grant applications for several projects: Waynesboro; Staunton; Todd Lake ($60,000); Lake Wilda ($20,000); Stoney Creek c. Legal assistance on “decommissioning” Cole’s Run d. Local sponsor of Canada Run (Waynesboro) and Heartstone 2. Building Committee notes distributed to the Board 3. VDOT – Revenue Sharing – Six-Year Plan Public Hearing – May 11th. Tentative list distributed to Board.
4. Greenville Sewer – Commitment for $2.5 million in an interest-free loan. Not enough in Riverheads Infrastructure Account to repay principal. Proposal to federal government for a grant loan for $1 million – $1.5 million. Have applied for and received notice for a $195,000 DCR grant for failing systems ($290,000 local match). Signature was needed, but was given an extension until April 15th.
Asking for another extension. If extension is not given, will probably sign agreement to ensure we will not lose the $195,000. If we do not move forward with the project, will return money received. Ms. Sorrells added that she had met with Ken Fanfoni, Kim Cammeron, Dennis Burnett today to review funding scenarios. An RFP can still be put out for a possible lower construction cost estimate. “It’s not a dead project. It’s a project that is important, but how we are going to go forward, we’ll have to wait and see.” Mr. Howdyshell asked if we were looking at what the study said to put it in the pipe or doing a massive drainfield.
Ms. Sorrells said that the study gave different scenarios to consider. Mr. Fanfoni had said, today, that there was no difference with doing it either to the Wastewater Treatment Plant or the drainfield. A decision did not have to be made at this point. Mr. Howdyshell strongly supported the Wastewater Treatment Plant. “It’s more environmental friendly.” * * * 5. Deerfield Community Center – May need adverse possession court hearing to get clear title of a parcel.
Mr. Pyles moved, seconded by Mr. Beyeler, that the Board authorize County Attorney to file adverse possession lawsuit.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Howdyshell, Sorrells, Garber, Beyeler, Shifflett, Pyles and Coleman Nays: None Motion carried.
* * * 6. Budget Hearing – Agenda package distributed to Board. Also, included, were follow-up questions-responses regarding mowing (Route 250 and Route 612 corridor); Funded Ratio Assets percentage; Veterinarian providing rabies certificates; Sheriff fees; and Voting Precincts. Jennifer M. Whetzel, Director of Finance, also included “Revenues by Month – Current Year and Prior Year – April to March 2009-2010 and April to March 2010-2011”.
7. General Assembly – Continues to receive VACo reports.
8. Blue Ridge Community College Tour – April 27th – asked if the Board could carpool.
9. Woodrow Wilson Complex – wins Governor’s Environmental Excellence Silver Award 10. Preston Yancey – Monthly report distributed.
11. School Board Bonds – Ms. Whetzel advised that the School Board adopted a resolution regarding their upcoming debt (Qualified School Construction Bond).
April 27th Public Hearing will be held regarding the issuance of debt. Board will be asked to adopt a resolution of reimbursement of prior expenses and issuance of the bond.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Board, Mr. Howdyshell moved, seconded by Ms. Sorrells, 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.
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