Staff Briefing Meeting – October 24, 2011

Staff Briefing Meeting, Monday, October 24, 2011, 1:30 p.m. Government Center, Verona, VA.

PRESENT: Jeremy L. Shifflett, Chairman
Wendell L. Coleman, Vice Chairman
David R. Beyeler
Gerald W. Garber
Larry C. Howdyshell
Tracy C. Pyles, Jr.
Nancy Taylor Sorrells
Patrick J. Morgan, County Attorney
Timmy Fitzgerald, Director of Community Development
Jennifer M. Whetzel, Director of Finance
Patrick J. Coffield, County Administrator
John C. McGehee, Assistant County Administrator

VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors held on Monday, October 24, 2011, at 1:30 p.m., at the Government Center, Verona, Virginia, and in the 236th year of the Commonwealth….

ROADS

The Board discussed the VDOT status report of September 26, 2011, staff briefing meeting.

The Board accepted report as information.

OFFICE ON YOUTH – ANNUAL REPORT

The Board received a presentation by Staff of Annual Report.

The Board accepted presentation as information.

CAP-SAW – ANNUAL REPORT

The Board received a presentation by Staff of Annual Report.

The Board accepted presentation as information.

PROJECT GROWS

The Board received a regional proposal for the use of Berry Farm for community garden.

The Board authorized placing on October 26, 2011, regular agenda for consideration.

FARMERS’ MARKET – PRESENTATION

The Board received a presentation by Cindy Kiser regarding North Augusta Farmers’ Market.

The Board authorized placing on October 26, 2011, regular agenda for consideration.

MT. SOLON RECYCLING CENTER

The Board discussed proposal to expand center by building retaining wall and backfilling fill area.

Funding Sources:

Solid Waste Centers Account #80000-8030 $ 7,500 North River Infrastructure Account #80000-8013-34 7,500 $15,000 The Board authorized placing on October 26, 2011, regular agenda for consideration.

GREENVILLE BULK WATER PROJECT

The Board discussed supplemental funding for Bulk Water facility.

Funding Source: Riverheads Infrastructure Account #80000-8015-54 $1,870.42 The Board authorized placing on October 26, 2011, regular agenda for consideration.

THE WHITE HILL VOTING PRECINCT

The Board discussed addition to Legislative Priorities relating to divided precinct.

The Board authorized placing on October 26, 2011, regular agenda for consideration.

CHURCHVILLE FIRE AND RESCUE

The Board discussed donation in the amount of $125,000 to assist with land purchase.

Funding Source: Pastures Infrastructure Account #80000-8014-76 The Board authorized placing on October 26, 2011, regular agenda for consideration.

QUARTERLY FINANCE BUDGET

The Board received presentation by Staff on FY11-12 Budget.

The Board accepted presentation as information.

WAIVERS/VARIANCES – NONE

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY THE BOARD

Board discussed the following:

Mr. Garber: Requested status report on NACo Prescription Card.

MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY STAFF

Staff discussed the following:

1. Flood Control Dams –status report on dam rehabilitations was given. Limited funding available for Mills Creek for plan preparation (in progress) and Inch, Robinson and Toms Branch rehabilitations complete. Preliminary work for Todd Lake underway.

2. AutoGas – September savings $430 ($5,160 annually) 3. VDOT Six-Year Plan Hearing – November 2nd, 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Broadway High School.

4. Board of Supervisors Transition meetings – Agencies preparing for meetings with candidates-elect.

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