Staff Briefing Meeting – June 24, 2019
Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, June 24, 2019, 1:30 p.m., Government Center, Verona, VA.
PRESENT: Gerald W. Garber, Chairman
Carolyn S. Bragg-Vice Chairman
Michael L. Shull
Wendell L. Coleman
Marshall W. Pattie
Pam L. Carter
G. L. “Butch” Wells
Timothy K. Fitzgerald, County Administrator
Jennifer M. Whetzel, Deputy County Administrator
John Wilkinson, Director of Community Development
Leslie Tate, Planner
Misty Cook, Director of Finance
James R. Benkahla, County Attorney
VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors held on Monday, June 24, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., at the Government Center, Verona, Virginia, and in the 243rd year of the Commonwealth….
SHENANDOAH MOUNTAIN NATIONAL SCENIC AREA PROPOSAL
The Board heard a presentation by Lynn Cameron.
The Board authorized placing on the June 26, 2019 regular meeting agenda.
VDOT ROADS
1) Don Komara, Residency Administrator, discussed the VDOT status report of June 24, 2019.
The Board accepted the report as information.
2) Mr. Komara discussed the 6-Year Plan.
The Board authorized placing on the June 26, 2019 regular meeting agenda.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Amanda Glover, Director of Economic Development, discussed the Economic Development monthly report of June, 2019.
The Board accepted the monthly report as information.
FIRE AND RESCUE
David Nichols, Fire Chief, discussed the Fire and Rescue monthly report of May, 2019.
The Board accepted the monthly report as information.
MS4/TMDL PROGRAM UPDATES
Doug Wolfe, County Engineer, gave an update on nutrient requirements and options for compliance.
The Board accepted the report for information.
NATURAL CHIMNEYS POOL RENOVATION
Rusty Sprouse, Facilities Management Director, discussed the Natural Chimneys pool renovations in the amount of $179,300.00.
The Board authorized placing on the June 26, 2019 regular meeting agenda.
REFUND REQUEST
James Benkahla, County Attorney, discussed a refund request from the Commissioner of the Revenue for Kenneth Barry Perkins in the amount of $2,701.65.
The Board authorized placing on the June 26, 2019 regular meeting agenda.
ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUEST – JUDGE/COURT SCHEDULE CHANGE
Jennifer Whetzel, Deputy County Administrator, discussed a staffing request due to increased court services in the amount of $361,663.00 Funding: Circuit Court Clerk’s Office – 2 Clerks $ 99,814.00 Commonwealth Attorney’s Office – 2 Attorneys $160,411.00 Sheriff’s Office – 2 Court Security Officers $101,438.00 The Board authorized placing on the June 26, 2019 regular meeting agenda.
ROUTE 792 SANGERS LANE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Timothy Fitzgerald, County Administrator, discussed funding the project.
Funding Source: Wayne Infrastructure 80000-8017-103 $25,000.00 The Board authorized placing on the June 26, 2019 regular meeting agenda.
OUTDOOR MUSICAL OR ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL
Mr. Fitzgerald discussed the application submitted by Club at Ironwood for an outdoor event to be held at 62 Country Club Circle, Staunton, VA on July 13, 2019 in the Beverley Manor District.
The Board authorized placing on the June 26, 2019 regular meeting agenda.
VTrans (VIRGINIA TRANSPORATION PLAN) Leslie Tate, Planner, discussed the update of designated Urban Development Areas and associated Needs Assessment.
The Board accepted the update as information.
PLANNING COMMISSION/PUBLIC HEARINGS
Leslie Tate, Planner, discussed the following:
1) An amendment to the definition of mobile home which removes reference to the Industrialized Building Unit and Manufactured Home Safety Laws and also removes the second sentence of the definition which acts as a regulatory statement and does not constitute a definition. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
2) An amendment that adds limited outdoor storage definition from the Planned Commerce zoning district to the definition section of the zoning ordinance to clarify that such definition applies for all zoning districts when referenced. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
3) An amendment that maintains current size regulations when constructing an addition to a structure to be used as an accessory dwelling unit, but amends the percentage and size regulations for an attached accessory dwelling unit that does not constitute an addition. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
4) An amendment that maintains current size regulations when constructing an addition to a structure to be used as an accessory dwelling unit, but amends the percentage and size regulations for an attached accessory dwelling unit that does not constitute an addition. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
5) An amendment that maintains current size regulations when constructing an addition to a structure to be used as an accessory dwelling unit, but amends the percentage and size regulations for an attached accessory dwelling unit that does not constitute an addition. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
6) An amendment that maintains current size regulations when constructing an addition to a structure to be used as an accessory dwelling unit, but amends the percentage and size regulations for an attached accessory dwelling unit that does not constitute an addition. Amendment also removes reference to detached accessory dwelling units which are not permitted in Single Family Residential districts. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
7) An amendment that permits a facility operator to personally reside on site with proof of lease between property owner and resident manager/facility operator. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
8) An amendment that permits a facility operator to personally reside on site with proof of lease between property owner and resident manager/facility operator. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
9) An amendment that adds walk-in freezers and generators as accessory to business and commercial establishments provided they are shielded or screened from view. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
10) An amendment that adds walk-in freezers and generators as accessory to industrial establishments. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
11) an amendment that removes private schools to clarify that private schools cannot be a permitted use in General Business through an administrative permit but require a Public Use Overlay. The Planning Commission recommends approval.
The Board authorized placing on the June 26, 2019 regular meeting agenda.
WAIVERS — NONE
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD — NONE
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF — NONE
CLOSED SESSION
On motion of Ms. Bragg, seconded by Mr. Shull, the Board went into closed session pursuant to:
(1) the personnel exemption under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) [discussion, consideration or interviews of (a) prospective candidates for employment, or (b) assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining or resignation of specific employees]:
a) Boards and Commissions – Ag Industry Board,Economic Development Authority, DSS Advisory Board,Youth Commission,CSPDC, BRCC, Blue Ridge Criminal Justice, CAP-SAW, Shenandoah Valley Partnership (2) the real property exemption under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(3) [discussion of the acquisition for a public purpose, or disposition, of real property]:
a) Ladd Elementary School b) Augusta County Courthouse Property 3) the economic development exemption under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(5) [discussion concerning a prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or industry where no previous announcement has been made of its interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the county]:
a) Proposed Office space, flex space, storage facilities, manufacturing facilities, utility and mixed use development.
On motion of Mr. Shull, seconded by Ms. Carter, the Board came out of Closed Session.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Garber, Bragg, Wells, Shull, Coleman, Pattie, and Carter Nays: None Motion carried.
The Chairman advised that each member is required to certify that to the best of their knowledge during the closed session only the following was discussed:
1. Public business matters lawfully exempted from statutory open meeting requirements, and 2. Only such public business matters identified in the motion to convene the executive session.
The Chairman asked if there is any Board member who cannot so certify.
Hearing none, the Chairman called upon the County Administrator/ Clerk of the Board to call the roll noting members of the Board who approve the certification shall answer AYE and those who cannot shall answer NAY.
Roll Call Vote was as follows:
Yeas: Garber, Bragg, Wells, Shull, Coleman, Pattie, and Carter Nays: None Motion carried.
The Chairman authorized the County Administrator/Clerk of the Board to record this certification in the minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Board, Ms. Bragg moved, seconded by Ms. Carter, the Board adjourned subject to call of the Chairman.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Coleman, Bragg, Garber, Wells, Shull, Pattie and Carter Nays: None Motion carried.
Chairman County Administrator H6-24sbmin.19
