Staff Briefing Meeting – July 22, 2013

Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, July 22, 2013, 1:30 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

VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors held on Monday, July 22, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., at the Government Center, Verona, Virginia, and in the 238th year of the Commonwealth….

VDOT ROADS

1. The Board discussed the VDOT status report of June 24, 2013, staff briefing meeting.

The Board accepted monthly report as information.

2. The Board discussed the VDOT Secondary System Funding Re-Allocation.

The Board authorized placing on July 24, 2013, regular agenda for consideration.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. The Board discussed the Economic Development status report of June 24, 2013, staff briefing meeting.

The Board accepted monthly report as information.

2. The Board discussed Hollister TIF resolution and agreements.

The Board authorized placing on July 24, 2013, regular agenda for consideration.

3. The Board discussed LIFECORE – Route 636 resolution.

The Board authorized placing on July 24, 2013, regular agenda for consideration.

FIRE AND RESCUE

1. The Board discussed the Fire and Rescue status report of June 24, 2013, staff briefing meeting.

The Board accepted monthly report as information.

2. New Hope/Churchville Fire and Rescue Staffing.

The Board authorized placing on July 24, , 2013 regular agenda for consideration.

3. Community Wildfire Protection Plan (Resolution) The Board authorized placing on July 24, 2013, regular agenda for consideration.

USGS GRANT – WATER MONITORING

The Board discussed submittal of grant request.

Funding Commitment for year one. Augusta County 50% $42,500 Rockingham County 50% $42,500 $85,000 Funding Source: County Contingency Account #92040-9999 $42,500 The Board authorized placing on either August 14, 2013, regular agenda or August 26, 2013 Staff Briefing for consideration. To discuss with local General Assembly delegation possible State funding assistance.

WAIVERS/VARIANCES – NONE

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD

The Board discussed the following:

Mr. Pattie: Requested copy of School Capital Plan proposal.

Mr. Wills: 1) Right to Farm information had been previously distributed and asked for Board input.

2) Reassessment – 1,000 parcels left to appraise. Proposed that Board consider establishing a six-month Board of Equalization Hearing Schedule.

The Board authorized placing Board of Equalization Hearing Schedule on the July 24, 2013 regular agenda to discuss.

Mr. Karaffa: Recycling Committee – requested staff report on efforts of Committee at the August 26th Staff Briefing.

Chairman Moore: Route 636 Traffic Access Waivers.

The Board authorized placing on the July 24, 2013 regular agenda endorsement of waiver requests.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF

Staff discussed the following:

1. Schools Capital Proposal distributed to Board.

2. Natural Chimneys concert update given to the Board.

3. Lodging/Meals Tax – FY2012-13 update distributed to the Board.

4. Governance Meeting – August 23, 2013 5. Long Term Disability Program – County Administrator updated Board on timetable.

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