Staff Briefing Meeting – November 20, 2017
Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, November 20, 2017, 1:30 p.m., Government Center, Verona, VA.
PRESENT: Terry Lee Kelley, Jr, Vice-Chairman
Carolyn S. Bragg
Gerald W. Garber
Michael L. Shull
Wendell L. Coleman
Marshall W. Pattie
Jennifer M. Whetzel, Deputy County Administrator
John Wilkinson, Director of Community Development
James Benkahla, County Attorney
Misty Cook, Director of Finance
ABSENT: Tracy C. Pyles, Chairman
VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors held on Monday, November 20, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., at the Government Center, Verona, Virginia, and in the 242nd year of the Commonwealth….
CLOSED SESSION
On motion of Ms. Bragg, seconded by Dr. Pattie, the Board went into closed session pursuant to:
(1) 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)Courthouse (2) 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.
(3) the legal counsel exemption under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(7) [consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation, and consultation with legal counsel regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel, as permitted under subsection (A) (7)]:
a) Courthouse On motion of Dr. Pattie, seconded by Mr. Coleman, the Board came out of Closed Session.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Bragg, Garber, Shull, Coleman, Kelley, and Pattie Nays: None
Absent: Pyles
Motion carried
VDOT ROADS
Don Komara, Residency Administrator, discussed the VDOT status report of November 20, 2017.
The Board accepted the report as information.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1) Amanda Glover, Director of Economic Development, discussed the Economic Development monthly report of October, 2017.
The Board accepted the monthly report as information.
2) Ms. Glover discussed the addition to Mill Place Business Ready Sites Tier Increase Work.
The Board authorized placing on the November 21, 2017 regular meeting agenda.
3) Ms. Glover discussed the DHCD BCC Grant consultant for the CTE Strategic Plan.
The authorized placing on the November 21, 2017 regular meeting agenda.
FIRE AND RESCUE
Carson Holloway, Fire Chief, discussed the Fire and Rescue monthly report of October, 2017.
The Board accepted the monthly report as information.
STREETLIGHT REQUEST
John Wilkinson, Director of Community Development, discussed a request for the installation of the following streetlights:
1) Ridgewood Drive 2) Mill Place Parkway-Centerview Drive The Board authorized placing on November 21, 2017 regular meeting agenda.
MILL PLACE WALKING TRAIL
Andy Well, Director of Parks and Recreation, discussed the approval of Moffett Paving RFP.
The Board authorized placing on November 21, 2017 regular meeting agenda.
WAIVERS/ VARIANCES – NONE
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
Mr. Shull discussed the Health Department and septic issues going private.
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF
Mr. Fitzgerald discussed the following:
1) Jean Shrewsbury: Introduction of new Master Deputies.
2) DEQ grant in cooperation with Waynesboro. Received $1,400.00 to purchase children’s activity books for litter prevention and recycling activities.
3) Mr. Pyles request for Infrastructure funding for Buffalo Gap High School estimated at $175,000.00. Funding for access road to the softball field to make it handicap assessable and upgrades to the practice fields.
4) Wilson Volleyball State Championship resolution.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business to come before the Board, Mr. Shull moved, seconded by Dr. Pattie, the Board adjourned subject to call of the Chairman.
Vote was as follows: Yeas: Coleman, Bragg, Garber, Kelley, Shull, and Pattie Nays: None
Absent: Pyles
Motion carried.
Chairman County Administrator
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