The
Wise County Board of Supervisors met in a Workshop meeting
on Thursday, April 4, 2002, 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
Jeffrey Salyers - Vice-Chair
Honorable
Douglas Mullins
Honorable
Edgar Mullins
Honorable
Virginia Meador
Honorable
Robert Adkins
Honorable
Betty Cornett
Honorable
Robby Robbins - members of said Board and
Edward
L. Sealover - County Administrator
Shannon
C. Scott-Assistant County Administrator
Karen
Mullins-County Attorney
Annette
Underwood-Executive Secretary
PRAYER
Will
Gype, Pastor Gladeville Presbyterian Church, led the Board
in prayer.
IN
RE: APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
Chairman
Stallard stated that Heather Yates is sick and will be placed
on the agenda next month to receive her recognition for
superior performance.
IN
RE: PRESENTATION
OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES WITH 20 YEARS SERVICE
The
following people received 20 year service pins for faithful
service to Wise County:
PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT
Charlie
Harvey
Ron McFalls
Jimmy Darter
George (Jackie) Darter
David Cox
Freddie Vance
James Hamilton
Glen Vaughn
THE
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE'S OFFICE
Willie
Moles
THE
TREASURER'S OFFICE
Lois
Baker
Amy Varson
THE
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE
Velma
Shell
THE
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Ronny
Aistrop
Joe Kilgore
Tammy Large
Melissa Miller
Chairman
Stallard voiced the Board's appreciation for each employee's
faithful and committed service to Wise County and its citizens.
IN
RE: PUBLIC
HEARING/REZONING PROPERTY BETWEEN LP AIRPORT
AND PROPERTY OWNED BY THE TOWN OF WISE
A public
hearing was duly advertised for this date to receive citizens'
comments regarding a rezoning request from the Wise County
IDA to rezone l94.33 acres of land located between the LP
Airport and property owned by the Town of Wise which encompasses
the LP Regional Business and Technology Park from a M-1
District to a PD-BT (Planned Development-Business Technology)
District for the purpose of attracting office and technology
based companies with high employment levels to the region.
There
being no one to speak regarding the rezoning request, the
public hearing was closed.
IN
RE: PUBLIC
HEARING/SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON STEPHENS
ROAD IN THE GLAMORGAN SECTION
A public
hearing was duly advertised for this date to receive citizens'
comments regarding a request from Wise County for a Special
Use Permit for 2.54 acres of land located on Stephens Road
in the Glamorgan section of Wise County for the purpose
of building a community center which will also be used for
a polling place.
There
being no one to speak regarding the request for a Special
Use Permit, the public hearing was closed.
IN
RE: PUBLIC
HEARING/AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE #3-1993 ASSESSMENT OF FEE
FOR DISPOSAL OF CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION WASTE
A public
hearing was duly advertised for this date to receive citizens'
input regarding a proposed amendment to County Ordinance
#3-1993 Assessment of Fee for Disposal of Construction/Demolition
Waste.
Joe
Bolling, a local contractor, voiced his concern that illegal
dumping will become an issue if this amendment is adopted.
He presented pictures showing dumps in the Rocky
Fork area that have been cleaned up several times but are
still "dumping" grounds for those people not wanting to
take debris to the landfill.
Most of these dumps are on private property but need
to have berms or gates put up to keep people from dumping
and making an eye sore in the community.
Mr. Bolling asked for stronger enforcement of the
litter ordinances to control littering.
Tommy
Aker, owner of Wise Lumber & Supply, asked if his yearly
landfill fee covered any dumping from his business at the
landfill.
Chairman
Stallard stated that the proposed amendment will be an extra
$30.00 per ton charge for construction and demolition waste
only.
There
being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
IN
RE: PUBLIC
EXPRESSION
Walter
Crouse encouraged the Board and Wise County citizens to
participate in educating themselves in ways of keeping our
county's environment safe and clean.
He also stressed the fact that there must be more
enforcement of the litter laws.
This, in its self, would make for a cleaner and more
beautiful county that would attract tourism; another source
of revenue for this area.
Bob
Harris provided the Board with pictures showing a drainage
problem in his area.
Chairman
Stallard asked Mr. Harris to provide information regarding
this problem to Jackie Darter, the County's Superintendent
of Public Works, for a possible solution to his problem.
There
being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
IN
RE: ROADS AND
HIGHWAYS
Highway
Resident Engineer T. G. Branson, advised that the County
has an opportunity to request an additional allocation from
the FY 2001-2002 County Primary and Secondary Fund (Revenue
Sharing Program).
The amount of funds available to Wise County is not
known at this time, but the Board needs to send a letter
indicating its intent to participate in the unused allocation
of Revenue Sharing funds.
Mr.
Branson stated that the method for receiving these revenue
sharing funds has been changed in that the listing of projects
for which this money is to be used must be precise and specific.
In prior year, a general list could be provided.
Resolution
Approving Annual Plan for Roads and Bridges July 2002-June
2003
Mr.
Branson asked the Board to consider adopting the Annual
Plan for Roads and Bridges -July 2002-June 2003 at its next
meeting.
VDOT
REMARKS
An update
on construction throughout Wise County was given by Mr.
Branson.
There
was some discussion on gravel funds.
IN
RE: CONSENT
AGENDA
The
items under the Consent Agenda were reviewed and discussed.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION
EXTENDING THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH
ADELPHIA AND CHARTER
Chairman
Stallard stated that the cable franchise agreement with
Charter and Adelphia is still being negotiated. Board members were in agreement that the cable committee should
discuss different options and issues for a better franchise.
IN
RE: OTHER ITEMS
REVIEWED
- Resolution
Ratifying Declaration of State of Local Emergency
- Resolution
Waiving Certain Building Permit Fees for Damage Structures
During Flood
- Resolution
Regarding Fair Housing in Wise County
- Resolution
Authorizing the County Administrator to make A.R.C.H.S.
CDBG Application for Food Bank Project
- Resolution
Amending several sections of the County Personnel Policies
regarding holidays, vacation, sick leave, civil leave,
military leave, leave of absence and bereavement leave
- Proclamation:
National County Government Week April 7-13
- Appointments
- Fiscal
Status Report Through March (Available April 11)
- Closed
Session 2.2-3711A.1 (Personnel)(April 11)
IN
RE: PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED 5 YEAR CIP
Administrator
Sealover presented the Board with a proposed 5 year Capital
Improvements Plan with an explanation of the many benefits
to be reaped by the County if approved.
IN
RE: COUNTY
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Attorney
Mullins advised the Board that she has spoken with Ms. Freeman,
a resident of the Daytown Road, regarding the possibility
of relocating her to another home.
She explained that the purpose of asking her to move
was to clear the R-O-W for the proposed road in that area.
Ms. Freeman does not want to be relocated.
She has contacted an attorney regarding this issue
and has requested a copy of the deeds that were given to
the County. There
seems to be a discrepancy in the deeds she has and the deeds
being used by the County.
Attorney
Mullins has provided a copy of those deeds to Ms. Freeman
with a copy of her deeds to be sent to the County.
Ms. Freeman has further requested that she be advised,
in writing, of any action taken by the Board regarding relocating
her home.
District
One Supervisors stated that since Ms. Freeman does not wish
to be relocated, the issue is closed.
However, they will continue to supply gravel from
time to time to help with the up keep of the road.
IN
RE: COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Administrator
Sealover asked the Board for direction as to whether or
not he is to prepare written comments for the Annual Road
Hearing to be held in Abingdon.
Chairman
Stallard asked that he prepare a written statement noting
the Board's desire to go forward with the Coalfield Expressway
and the Route 58 By pass to enhance economic development
in our region. He
asked for Board members to present Mr. Sealover with any
projects they wish to be mentioned.
Mr.
Sealover stated that he had been approached by Walt Rivers
requesting permission to place a plaque from the Sons of
the Confederacy in the area around the Historical Society's
Office. Not knowing the Board's authority in this regard, he
asked for direction from the Board.
Attorney
Mullins advised that she was not aware of the Board's authority
in this matter. However,
she would review this request and prepare a memo for the
Board prior to its next meeting.
Administrator
Sealover advised that "sign up" sheets are available in
the County Administrator's Office for those wishing to testify
at the public hearing before the local Government Commission
on the Big Stone Gap annexation on April 22, 2002 at 7:00
p.m.
ADJOURN
There
being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00
pm.
ATTEST:
WISE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
_____________________ _________________________
Clerk
Chairman
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