| The
Wise County Board of Supervisors met in a regular meeting
on Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors
meeting room located in the Wise County courthouse.
The following were present: Honorable
Fred A Luntsford - Chairman
Honorable
Ronnie Shortt - Vice-Chairman
Honorable
Robert R. Adkins
Honorable
Steve Bates
Honorable
Virginia Meador
Honorable
John W. Peace, II
Honorable
Robert Robbins
Honorable
Leland Branham - members of said Board and
Glen
A. Skinner - County Administrator
Shannon
C. Scott - Assistant County Administrator
Karen
T. Mullins - County Attorney
Annette
Underwood - Executive Secretary
PRAYER
Bob
Adkins led the Board in prayer.
PLEDGE
All
led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES
A
motion was made by Robby Robbins, seconded by Virginia Meador,
to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was
unanimously approved.
IN
RE: APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The
following item was added to the consent agenda:
(1) Set
public hearing (6:00 p.m. May 5) on a proposed Conditional
Zoning on 3.93 acres of property located in Section II of
the Barnette, Sergeant, and Green (BSG) Subdivision off
Washington Road in the Esserville section of Wise for the
purpose of constructing an assisted living facility.
A
motion was made by Leland Branham, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to approve the agenda as presented with the addition as
stated above. The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: MECC UPDATE
Terrance
E. Suarez, President of MECC, gave the Board an update on
activities and events at the College.
IN
RE: PUBLIC EXPRESSION
Larry
Baker voiced his support of the proposed US 58 Connecter
Road. He said this would be the most feasible and
most economical by-pass with fewer displacements of families
and businesses.
Walter
Crouse supported the Bear Creek Route in that the this route
would help the flow of traffic in the Town of Wise and is
more economical.
Mr.
Crouse voiced his concern of the proposed plans to move
Food City across from Lowe's and the potential traffic problems
that would be created in this move.
He
asked for public participation in the Wise County Annual
clean up to take place on April 23rd.
He
asked that plans be made to renovate the schools as soon
as possible.
Blaine
McCoy addressed the Board regarding the Fairview Community
Center. He stated that the walking track was in need
of repair, the under penning of the building is almost gone,
the lawn needs mowing and more chairs are needed inside
the building.
After
discussing these needs, Chairman Luntsford advised that
the County will have its Maintenance Department look at
the facility and make the needed repairs.
IN
RE: ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
Ron
Flanary, representing VDOT, came before the Board in the
absence of Highway Resident Engineer T.G. Branson.
Mr. Flanary gave a brief update on the Williams Road.
Board
members discussed needs in their district.
IN
RE: WORKSHOP MEETING PLACE CHANGE
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to change the May Workshop meeting place to the Town of
Pound Council Chambers. The motion was unanimously
approved.
IN
RE: CONSENT AGENDA
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Leland Branham,
to approve the consent agenda as follows: The motion
was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: CONDITIONAL ZONING
A
public hearing was set for (6:00 p.m. May 5) on a proposed
conditional zoning for multi-family residential/student
housing from an R-1 District to a R-2 District.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION / DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
A
resolution was adopted amending the Deferred Compensation
Plan.
RESOLUTION
#
2005
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: APPROPRIATIONS
The
fourth quarter appropriations were approved.
IN
RE: BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No.
28: Source of Revenue - State Compensation Board $9,258.19
and prior periods fund balances $2,161.81. Expenditures
for Commonwealth Attorney-Machinery & Equipment -$11,420.00
No.
29: Source of Revenue - E-911 Wireless Board Grant-$28,274.40
expenditures-Geographic Information Systems-Salaries and
wages Part-time $23,942.78-FICA $1,831.62 and ADP Equipment
and Software $2,500.00
No.
30: Source of Revenue-2005 DEVELOP Grant $100,000.00-Expenditures
DEVELOP Budget-salaries and wages part-time-$74,314.90-FICA
$5,685.10-Professional Services $10,000.00 and Travel $10,000.00
No.
31: Source of Revenue-Prior periods fund balance - $70.00
and expenditures Magistrates Office-Repair and Maintenance
$70.00
No.
32: Source of Revenue - State Department of Social
Services $126,360.00 and Federal Department of Social Services
$55,640.00 and expenditures-contribution to local welfare-$182,000.00
IN
RE: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN (CIP)
A
motion was made by Leland Branham, seconded by John Peace,
to approve the Capital Improvements Plan with the deletion
of the School Board. The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: ZONING ORDINANCE #2-1991 AMENDMENT
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to approve the amendment to Wise County Zoning Ordinance
#2-1991 - PD-BT Planned Development Business Technology
District
(Said
amendment is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: ORDINANCE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF LITTER ORDINANCES
A
motion was made by Robby Robbins, seconded by Virginia Meador,
to approve the ordinance for civil enforcement of the County
Litter Ordinances. The motion was unanimously approved.
ORDINANCE
#
2005
(Said
ordinance is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: ZONING ORDINANCE #2-1991 AMENDMENT
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Robby Robbins,
to approve the amendment to Wise County Zoning Ordinance
#2-1991 - Section 5-13 Conditional Zoning. The motion
was unanimously approved.
(Said
amendment is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: E-911 ROAD NAMES
A
motion was made by John Peace, seconded by Robby Robbins,
to approve the fifty-three (53) E-911 road name additions
with the deletion of Creekside Road. The motion was
unanimously approved.
IN
RE: AGREEMENT / DANIEL PAUL SHORT
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Steve Bates,
to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement between
the Board of Supervisors and Daniel Paul Short for the use
of a parcel of property located in Pound for recreational
purposes. The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: AGREEMENT / COMMUNITY HELPERS
A
motion was made by Leland Branham, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement between
Wise County and the Community Helpers, which allows the
Community Helpers to operate and manage the food distribution
center under certain conditions as, outlined in the agreement.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION / CABLE TRANSFER / RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
There
was some discussion as to whether or not Rapid Communications
would provide cable modems to the residents of Pound and
St. Paul.
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Robby Robbins,
to table this item until the May meeting for further information
from Rapid Communications regarding the services that will
be offered to its subscribers. The motion was unanimously
approved.
IN
RE: APPOINTMENT / ADELPHIA PEG CHANNEL BOARD
A
motion was made by Leland Branham, seconded by Ronnie Shortt,
to appoint Skip Skinner to represent the County on the Adelphia
PEG Channel Board. The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: APPOINTMENT / BUILDING CODES AND APPEALS BOARD
A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by Steve Bates,
to re-appoint Bill Wampler to the Building Codes and Appeals
Board. The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: APPOINTMENTS / COMMUNITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOARD
A
motion was made by John Peace, seconded by Bob Adkins, to
re-appoint the following individuals to the Community Criminal
Justice Board:
William
H. Price - Currently Chief of Police Representative
Chuck
McHugh - Community Services Representative
Ida
Ashbrood - Education Representative
Kevin
Tiller - Defense Attorney Representative
Honorable
Birg E. Sergent - Circuit Court Judge Representative
Honorable
Elizabeth S. Wills - Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judge
Representative
Honorable
Suzanne K. Fulton - General District Judge Representative
The
motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: APPOINTMENT / SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Robby
Robbins made a motion to re-appoint J. D. Cassell to the
Social Services Board.
Leland
Branham made a substitute motion to appoint Rita McReynolds.
Chairman
Luntsford asked for a vote on the substitute motion to appoint
Rita McReynolds to the Social Services Board.
Aye-
Steve Bates
Nay- Bob Adkins
Virginia
Meador
Robby Robbins
John
Peace
Leland
Branham
Ronnie
Shortt
Fred
Luntsford
A
motion was made by Virginia Meador, seconded by John Peace,
to re-appoint Marilyn Bumgarner to the Social Services Board.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator
Skinner reported that one of the County's trucks was in
an accident this afternoon with no personal injuries but
the truck may be a total loss. A report from the insurance
company is forthcoming. Due to the emergency situation
of being without a truck that is needed on a daily basis,
a replacement truck is being pursued with the Superintendent
of Public Works contacting all known possible suppliers.
Administrator
Skinner briefed the Board on the following:
(1) Bid
documents on the proposed transfer station are being reviewed
prior to sending out to bid.
(2) The
County FY 2005-2006 is being finalized for Board review
CHAIRMAN'S
COMMENTS
Chairman
Luntsford addressed the article that appeared in the Coalfield
regarding the resolution on school consolidation and the
action the Board took on its Capital Improvements Plan.
It has been the Board's intent to establish a better line
of communication with the School Board by having Joint meetings.
When the concept of consolidation surfaced the Board of
Supervisors reacted. The resolution was purely an
exercise in fiscal responsibility. Nothing more.
In addition, Chairman Luntsford has approached members of
the School administration offering assistance in establishing
a Task Force to address the school issues and to establish
a plan for the future of the schools. This would include,
but not limited to, remodeling of the existing buildings
and/or new construction. This concept, as viewed by
Chairman Luntsford, and after speaking with other members
of the Board of Supervisors, could be viewed as the School
Board taking a proactive approach to the problems and issues
that the schools are now facing. After reading the
articles in the paper, and speaking with School Board Chairman
Margaret Craft, apparently the School Board has mistakenly
interpreted the Board's intentions as an effort to usurp
its authority. That was not the Board's intention.
Because of the position that has been taken by the School
Board, Chairman Luntsford withdrew the Board's offer of
support, therefore, placing the school issues solely upon
the shoulders of the School Board. However, the line
of communication is still open and the Board will continue
to monitor and exercise its fiscal responsibility.
There
was a brief discussion on the proposed Lake Street By-pass
and whether or not the Board should express its concerns
regarding this proposed route.
Administrator
Skinner stated that it was not necessary for the Board to
respond to this proposal since it's the equivalent of a
planning document as in a PER. This is an environmental
hearing and not a location & design hearing.
After
further discussion it was the consensus of the Board to
have Administrator Skinner prepare a letter to Virginia
Department of Transportation and Thompson and Litton stating
the Board's concerns regarding this particular route and
the comments that have been voiced from citizens opposing
this route.
ADJOURN
There
being no further business, a motion was made by Bob Adkins,
seconded by Robby Robbins, to adjourn the meeting.
The motion was unanimously approved.
ATTEST:
WISE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
_____________________
_____________________________
Glen
A. Skinner, Clerk Fred
A. Luntsford, Chairman
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