| The
Wise County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on
Thursday, August 9, 2001, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of Supervisors
meeting room located in the Wise County courthouse.
The following were present:
Honorable
Douglas Stallard-Chairman
Honorable
Betty Cornett - Vice-Chair
Honorable
Douglas Mullins
Honorable
Edgar Mullins
Honorable
Robert Adkins
Honorable
Jeffrey Salyers
Honorable
Donnie Dowell - members of said Board and
Edward
L. Sealover - County Administrator
Shannon
C. Scott - Assistant County Administrator
Karen
Mullins - County Attorney
Annette
Underwood - Executive Secretary
ABSENT
Honorable
Virginia Meador
PRAYER
Tim
Cox, Field Minister for Promise Keepers, led the Board in
prayer.
MINUTES
A
motion was made by Donnie Dowell, seconded by Jeff Salyers,
to approve the minutes as presented.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
Chairman
Stallard asked that a resolution ratifying the declaration
of state of local emergency be added to the agenda.
There
being no further additions or deletions, a motion was made
by Bob Adkins, seconded by Donnie Dowell, to approved the
agenda with the addition as stated.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: GIS DEVELOPMENT/
STUDENT INTERN PRESENTATION
Several
student interns, employed by Circuit Clerk Jack Kennedy
through a summer program, presented a slide presentation
regarding the recent developments in the GIS Program for
Wise County. As noted in the presentation, this program
will be of tremendous help in locating water lines, gas
lines, septic systems, and up-to-date data for prospective
industry recruitment and general purpose needs.
Chairman
Stallard praised the interns for their work in getting the
GIS Program implemented and better preparing Wise County
to go forward. He
noted that Certificates of Appreciation would be presented
to them prior to their departure from the Circuit Court
Clerk's Office.
IN
RE: PUBLIC
EXPRESSION
There
being no public comments, the public expression period was
closed.
IN
RE: RESOLUTIONS/CHILDREN AT PLAY SIGNS
A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by Betty Cornett,
to approve resolutions for "Children At Play" signs for
(Balsam Street, Exeter) (Boggs Avenue, Appalachia),
and (Alto Street, State Route 609, East Stone Gap).
The motion was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION
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RESOLUTION
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RESOLUTION
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(Said
resolutions on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: ROADS AND
HIGHWAYS
IN RE:
DRAINAGE PROBLEM 26TH STREET BSG
Highway
Resident Engineer T. G. Branson reported that the drainage
problem on 26th Street has temporarily been put
on hold due to the recent flooding that has required VDOT's
full attention.
Jeff
Salyers informed Mr. Branson that a State Rte. Sign was
needed on 58 in the Bull Run area with an arrow pointing
to Carfax & Crab Orchard.
He stated that the 911 road sign for Carfax was missing.
Edgar
Mullins stated that there was a drainage problem on Hunter
Road in Esserville.
Mr.
Branson noted that the ditch has been cleaned out to alleviate
this problem but there are other issues contributing to
the problem. A
drainage easement is needed to further address the problem.
Bob
Adkins expressed his appreciation to Mr. Branson for the
work VDOT has been doing during the recent flooding.
IN
RE: SPECIAL
USE PERMIT/CLINT & TAMMY FLANARY/FISHING POND
A
public hearing was held on August 2, 2001, to receive citizens
comments regarding a special use permit for Clint &
Tammy Flanary for the purpose of having a stocked fishing
pond specifically designed for recreation for handicapped
adults and children, with stipulations.
Chairman
Stallard advised that this request was recommended by the
Planning Commission for approval with stipulation as noted.
There
was no opposition to the proposed special use permit at
the public hearing.
A
motion was made by Jeff Salyers, seconded by Donnie Dowell,
to approve the special use permit as requested by Clint
& Tammy Flanary with the stipulation that a tax-exempt
status be obtained prior to any work being performed on
the proposed fishing pond. The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: SPECIAL
USE PERMIT/WISE CONCRETE CORPORATION
A
public hearing was held on August 2, 2001, to receive citizens'
input regarding a request from Wise Concrete Corporation
for a concrete plant to be located at 2314 Preston Road,
Big Stone Gap, Va.
There
was no opposition to the request at the public hearing.
Chairman
Stallard noted that this request was recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission.
A
motion was made by Jeff Salyers, seconded by Betty Cornett,
to approve the request from Wise Concrete Corporation for
a special use permit for the purpose of conducting a concrete
business. The
motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: E-911 ROAD NAME ADDITIONS
A
public hearing was held on August 2, 2001, to receive citizens'
comments regarding proposed E-911 road name additions.
There
was no opposition to the proposed names at the public hearing.
A
motion was made by Doug Mullins, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to approve the E-911 road name additions as presented.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: ORDINANCE
ALLOWING CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE CITATIONS TO BE WRITTEN UNDER
COUNTY LAW
A
public hearing was held on August 2, 2001, to receive citizens'
comments regarding a proposed
ordinance that would allow certain motor vehicle
citations to be written under County law.
There
was no opposition to the proposed ordinance.
A
motion was made by Jeffrey Salyers, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to approve the Ordinance Allowing Certain Motor Vehicles
Citations to be Written Under County Law .
Aye-
Doug Mullins
Nay-Edgar Mullins
Robert Adkins
Doug Stallard
Jeffrey Salyers
Donnie Dowell
Betty Cornett
Motion
Carried.
ORDINANCE
#
2001
(Said
ordinance on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: RESOLUTION
OF ENDORSEMENT FOR THE FARM BUREAU
A
motion was made by Edgar Mullins, seconded by Doug Mullins,
to adopt the resolution supporting the Farm Bureau in its
efforts to secure appropriate funding for effective programs
that protect agricultural activities.
The motion was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION
#
2001
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: RESOLUTION
DECLARATION OF STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
A
motion was made by Jeffrey Salyers, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to approve the resolution ratifying the declaration of a
state of local emergency made on July 30, 2001, for Wise
County due to the heavy rain.
The motion was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION
#
2001
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: COUNTY
TO SERVE AS FISCAL AGENT FOR SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS PROGRAM
A
motion was made by Betty Cornett, seconded by Jeffrey Salyers,
to approve the County serving as fiscal agent for Southwest
Virginia Community Corrections Program.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION
/VALIC OFFERING A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES
A
motion was made by Jeff Salyers, seconded by Doug Mullins,
to approve the resolution allowing VALIC to offer a 457
deferred compensation plan to County employees.
The motion was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION
#
2001
(Said
resolution on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: DERBY RENOVATION
PROJECT/ADVERTISE FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
A
motion was made by Doug Mullins, seconded by Robert Adkins,
to authorize the County Administrator to advertise for engineering
services for design work for the Derby Renovation Project.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: REASSESSMENT
CONTRACT
A
motion was made by Betty Cornett, seconded by Jeffrey Salyers,
to authorize the Review Committee to negotiate a contract
for the general reassessment.
Aye-
Edgar Mullins
Nay-Donnie Dowell
Doug Mullins
Doug Stallard
Jeffrey Salyers
Betty Cornett
Robert Adkins
Motion
carried.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING INCURRING SHORT-TERM DEBT
A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by Jeffrey Salyers,
to adopt the resolution authorizing the County to incur
a short-term debt per approved in the FY 2001-2002 budget.
Edgar
Mullins made a substitute motion to incur a short-term debt
for the public
works department's need only.
There
was no second to the substitute motion.
Chairman
Stallard asked for a vote on the main motion.
Aye-
Doug Mullins Nay- Donnie
Dowell
Betty Cornett Edgar
Mullins
Robert Adkins
Doug Stallard
Jeffrey Salyers
Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION
#
2001
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET AMENDMENT
A
motion was made by Jeff Salyers, seconded by Robert Adkins,
to approve an additional appropriation to the Wise County
Social Services FY 2001-02 budget in the amount of $8,147.00.
The motion
was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING INTERNET AND E-MAIL USAGE POLICY
A
motion was made by Doug Mullins, seconded by Jeff Salyers,
to approve the resolution establishing Internet and E-mail
Usage Policy. The
motion was unanimously approved,
RESOLUTION
#
2001
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: APPOINTMENT/REDEVELOPMENT
& HOUSING AUTHORITY
It
was the consensus of the Board to table this appointment
until next month.
IN
RE: APPOINTMENT/WISE
COUNTY TOURISM COMMITTEE
A
motion was made by Betty Cornett, seconded by Jeff Salyers,
to appoint Phillip Prince to the Wise County Tourism Committee.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: APPROPRIATION/
CRIME PREVENTION FUND
A
motion was made by Donnie Dowell, seconded by Jeff Salyers,
to appropriate $150.00 from the Wise County Sheriff's Office
Crime Prevention Fund.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION
RELATED TO CHANGES IN PRECINCT BOUNDARIES AS PER THE REDISTRICTING
Attorney
Mullins noted that there would not be a need for the proposed
resolution. There
would be no changes at all to any precincts as per the Board's
vote in May. It
will be the Exeter, Imboden change with district change
and precinct change only.
The ordinance will be amended to more accurately
reflect the exact vote of the Board and will be submitted
to the Justice Department for immediate approval without
any technical boundary modifications.
IN
RE: TREASURER'S
REQUEST TO DESTROY CERTAIN PAID PROPERTY TAX BILLS
A
motion was made by Donnie Dowell, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to approve
the Treasurer's request to destroy certain paid tax tickets
for personal property December l990 - December l994 and
real estate December l990 - December l994. The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION
WAIVING PAYMENT OF BUILDING FEE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS
A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by Betty Cornett,
to adopt the resolution waiving payment of building fees
for flood victims.
The motion was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION
#
2001
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: FISCAL
STATUS REPORT THROUGH JULY
The
fiscal status report was presented to the Board for their
information.
IN
RE: COUNTY
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney
Karen Mullins reported that she has additional information
regarding the R-O-W on Skeens Ridge. At the meeting last week, there was some concern expressed
by a property owner that any improvement to the Skeens Ridge
road would affect their septic system.
After talking with Emmet Wampler at the Health Department,
it was found that the septic system in question is located
on the backside of the property and would not be a problem.
However, from researching the records at the Clerk's Office,
there is a question as to whether or not there is a 40 ft.
R-O-W, a 20 ft. R-O-W, or a R-O-W for a truck/wagon passing.
From reading the deeds, there is a R-O-W but the
width of said R-O-W is in question.
Attorney
Mullins is in the process of preparing a letter that documents
the R-O-W on each deed.
It may require that these parties approach the court
with a declaratory judgment to determine the width before
the Board takes any action for improvements of said road.
IN
RE: BOARD COMMENTS
There
were some comments regarding the flooding and the progress
that is being made in getting the citizens back into their
homes and repairs that are being made to the roads.
ADJOURN
There
being no further business, a motion was made by Jeff Salyers,
seconded by Donnie Dowell, to adjourn the meeting.
The motion was unanimously approved.
ATTEST: WISE
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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Clerk
Chairman
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