| The
Wise County Board of Supervisors met in a Regular meeting
on Thursday, October 13, 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
Leland Branham
Honorable
Robert Robbins - members of said Board and
Glen
A. Skinner - County Administrator
Shannon
C. Scott - Assistant County
Karen
T. Mullins - County Attorney
Annette
Underwood - Executive Secretary
PRAYER
T.
G. Branson led the Board in prayer.
PLEDGE
All
led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
MINUTES
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by John Peace,
to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was
unanimously approved.
AGENDA
APPROVAL
Chairman
Luntsford asked that the following items be considered as
additions to the agenda:
(1) Add
to Consent Agenda - 2nd quarter appropriations
(2) Add
to Consent Agenda - Budget amendment #30
(3) Add
to New Business - Authorize County Administrator to sign
change order for completion of E-911 mapping & addressing
(4) Add
to New Business - Authorize the County Administrator to
make a request to the Virginia State Forester to declare
a ban on open burning in Wise County
(5) Add
to New Business - Authorize the County Administrator to
sign a contract with the low bidder for the hauling and
Disposal of Wise County Solid Waste
(6) Add
to New Business - Proclaim Napoleon Hill Day in October
25
(7) Temporarily
Remove from Old Business - Resolution Designating Proceeds
from Sell of Surplus Police Vehicles to supplement purchase
of a first responder crime scene response unit
A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by Steve Bates,
to approve the agenda as presented with the additions as
noted above. The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: PUBLIC EXPRESSION
Jim
Blackburn addressed the Board regarding the possible removal
of the prescription benefit from the Virginia Retirees supplemental
insurance plans. He asked the Board to adopt a resolution
requesting Walt Norman, representative for Local Choice,
to petition the Virginia Department of Human Resources Management
to reinstate the current insurance plans for a period to
end January 1, 2007 or until Medicare Plan D, is in place
and functioning completely.
After
further discussion, Chairman Luntsford asked Mr. Blackburn
to meet with the County Administrator to construct the verbage
of the proposed resolution to be brought before the Board
in November for consideration.
There
being no further public comments, the public expression
period was closed.
IN
RE: ROADS & HIGHWAYS
Highway
Resident Engineer, T. G. Branson, gave an update on construction
throughout Wise County.
Board
members presented needs in their districts.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION - TRAFFIC STUDY
Mr.
Branson reviewed the resolution requesting a traffic study.
A
motion was made by Leland Branham, seconded by Robby Robbins,
to approve the resolution requesting a traffic study on
Rt. 74 in the Ramsey section of Wise County. The motion
was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION
#
2005
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: CONSENT AGENDA
A
motion was made by Robby Robbins, seconded by Leland Branham,
to approve the following consent agenda to include those
items that were added:
IN
RE: PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR NOVEMBER 3
(1) Set
public hearing (6:00 p.m. November 3) on a request from
Tommy Bright for Conditional Zoning.
(2) Set
public hearing (6:00 p.m. November 3) on seven (7) proposed
E-911 road name additions
(3) Set
public hearing (6:00 p.m. November 3) on the proposed 2007-2012
Six Year Improvement Program for Secondary Roads
IN
RE: BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No.
23: Source of Revenue - VA Dept. of Health $30,987.00
Prior years fund balance - $30,987.00 - Total $61,974.00
Expenditures Local Health Department (5101)
Payments to Local Health Dept (505601) - $30,987.00
Grant Expenses (505810) - $30,987.00
No.
24: Source of Revenue - VA Dept of Elections - $13,000.00
Expenditures-Electoral Board of Officials (1301) - Education
(502013)-$8,500.00 Machinery & Equipment (507001)-
$4,500.00
No.
25: Source of Revenue - Prior years fund balance -
$500.00
Expenditure - Community Organizations/Events (1102)
Discretionary Funds (505804)- $500.00
No.
26: Source of Revenue - VA State Litter Grant - $14,421.00
Expenditures -Litter Control (4206) Grant Expenses (505810)-$14,421.00
No.
27: Source of Revenue - Prior years fund balance -
$2,250.00
Expenditure-Community Organizations/Events (1102) Discretionary
Funds (505804) - $2,250.00
No.
28: Source of Revenue - Prior years fund balance -
$1,822.00
Expenditure - Sheriff - Law Enforcement (3102) Police Supplies
(505409) - $1,822.00
No.
29: Source of Revenue - Transfer from the IT Improvement
Fund - $15,874.65 to the General Fund ADP Equipment and
Software (507007)-$15,874.65
No.
30: Source of Revenue - Clerk's Office Budget - $1,000.00
Expenditure: Circuit Court Judge Special Account for purchasing
of supplies
Appropriations
for 2nd Quarter
The
motion to approve the consent agenda was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION - SELL OF SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLES
The
resolution designating proceeds from sell of surplus police
vehicles was tabled for further information.
IN
RE: ORDINANCE CREATING ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE
A
public hearing was held on October 6 for public input regarding
the proposed ordinance creating an Economic and Community
Development Office. There was no opposition to the
proposed ordinance.
John
Peace made a motion to approve the revised ordinance creating
Wise County office for Economic and Community Development.
Ronnie Shortt seconded the motion.
Virginia
Meador voiced her concern regarding the source of funding
for this office and perhaps the Board may be moving too
quickly on this matter.
The
motion was unanimously approved.
ORDINANCE
#
2005
(Said
ordinance is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: COMMITTEE - ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE
Chairman
Luntsford appointed the following committee for the purpose
of developing a job description for the position of Economic
and Community Development Director. He asked the County
Administrator to contact the following individuals to ascertain
whether or not they would be willing to serve on this committee:
Glen
A. Skinner- To serve as chairman
John
Peace - Represent Board of Supervisors
Rita
McReynolds
Jack
Kennedy
Bonnie
Elosser
Marcia
Quesenberry
Neal
Stidham
Bill
Hunsaker
Carl
Snodgrass
IN
RE: E-911 ROAD NAME ADDITIONS
A
public hearing was held on October 6 to receive citizens'
comments regarding the seven (7) proposed E-911 road name
additions. There was no opposition to the proposed
names.
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Leland Branham,
to approve the seven (7) E-911 road name additions as presented.
The motion was unanimously approved.
(Said
names are on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: SPECIAL USE PERMIT - FAMILY CEMETERY
A
public hearing was held on October 6 to receive citizens'
comments regarding a request from James E. Rose for a Special
Use Permit for the purpose of establishing a family cemetery
on ½ acre of property located at 7230 Rocky Fork Road, Wise,
VA. There was no opposition to the proposed Special
Use Permit.
A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by Steve Bates.
To approve the Special Use Permit as requested by James
E. Rose for a family cemetery. The motion was unanimously
approved.
IN
RE: APPOINTMENT - BUILDING CODE AND APPEALS BOARD
A
motion was made by Leland Branham, seconded by Robby Robbins,
to appoint Jimmy Hawkins to the Building Code and Appeals
Board for a term of five (5) years. The motion was
unanimously approved.
IN
RE: APPOINTMENT-LONESOME PINE YOUTH SERVICES BOARD
Steve
Bates nominated Stewart Scales for reappointment to the
Lonesome Pine Youth Services Board.
Ronnie
Shortt nominated Phillip Marshall
After
discussion Ronnie Shortt withdrew his nomination and made
a motion to table this appointment until next month.
Virginia Meador seconded the motion. The motion was
unanimously approved.
IN
RE: NAPOLEON HILL DAY
A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by John Peace, to
declare October 25th as a perennial Napoleon
Hill Day in Wise County. The motion was unanimously
approved.
Supervisor
Shortt asked the County Administrator to request the Director
of the Napoleon Hill Foundation to attend the Workshop meeting
in November to make a presentation on the Napoleon Hill
Foundation.
IN
RE: BLACKWOOD LANDFILL CONTRACT - THOMPSON & LITTON,
INC
A
motion was made by Virginia Meador, seconded by John Peace,
to authorize the County Administrator to execute the contract
with T&L for engineering services to ascertain the debris
landfill life expectancy for the Blackwood Landfill site.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by Leland Branham,
to approve the written Deferred Compensation Plan for County
employees and authorize the Chairman to execute said Plan.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION - STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
A
motion was made by Virginia Meador, seconded by John Peace,
to approve the resolution ratifying the Declaration of State
of Local Emergency in Wise County. The motion was
unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION
#
2005
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: RESOLUTION - WINGS AIR RESCUE
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Steve Bates,
to approve the resolution granting approval to WINGS Air
Rescue to operate within Wise County, subject to their compliance
with regulations of the State of Virginia. The motion
was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION
#
2005
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: APPALACHIA LANDFILL CONTRACT - JOYCE ENGINEERING
A
motion was made by John Peace, seconded by Ronnie Shortt,
to authorize the County Administrator to execute the contract
with Joyce Engineering for professional engineering consulting
services relating to the development and implementation
of the Appalachia Landfill's revised Gas Remediation Plan.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
A
motion was made by Leland Branham, seconded by John Peace,
to approve the Homeland Security Grant / NIMS Certification
as required by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management
(VDEM). The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: RIVERVIEW SEWER PROJECT
A
motion was made by Leland Branham, seconded by Robby Robbins,
to authorize the County Administrator to sign the agreement
with MAXIM Engineering for engineering services for the
Riverview Sewer Project. The motion was unanimously
approved.
IN
RE: E-911 CHANGE ORDER
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Leland Branham,
to authorize the County Administrator to execute change
order #3 for the completion of the Addressing and E-911
Professional Consulting Services Contract. The motion
was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: BAN ON OPEN BURNING
A
motion was made by Virginia Meador, seconded by Steve Bates,
to authorize the County Administrator to make a request
to the Virginia State Forester to declare a ban on open
burning in Wise County. The motion was unanimously
approved.
IN
RE: TRANSFER STATION - HAULING OF SOLID WASTE - BIDS
A
motion was made by John Peace, seconded by Ronnie Shortt,
to authorize the County Administrator to execute a contract
with the low responsive bidder for the hauling and disposal
of Wise County solid waste after necessary review of RFP
responses with Joyce Engineering, the County Attorney and
the Public Works Superintendent. The motion was unanimously
approved.
BOARD
COMMENTS
Board
members voiced praise for the teamwork that has been shown
during the water crisis in Big Stone Gap.
ADJOURN
There
being no further business to come before the Board 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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