| The
Wise County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on
Thursday, June 10, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors
meeting room located in the Wise County courthouse.
The following were present: Honorable
John W. Peace II, Chairman
Honorable
Fred Luntsford, Vice-Chairman
Honorable
Robert Adkins
Honorable
Ronnie Shortt
Honorable
Virginia Meador
Honorable
Leland Branham
Honorable
Robert Robbins - members of said Board and
Edward
L. Sealover - County Administrator
Shannon
C. Scott - Assistant County Administrator
Karen
T. Mullins - County Attorney
Annette
Underwood - Executive Secretary
ABSENT
Honorable
Steve Bates
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 Virginia Meador, seconded by Leland Branham,
to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was
unanimously approved.
IN
RE: APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The
following additions were made to the agenda:
(1)
Add: Appointment to VCEDA Board
(2)
Add: Appalachia Fire Department Request
A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by Ronnie Shortt,
to approve the agenda as presented with the additions as
stated. The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: PUBLIC EXPRESSION
Jack
Kennedy addressed the Board regarding higher education for
Wise County. He commended the Board for including
in its budget a math and science initiative for the public
school system in Wise County. He stated that over
the past 18 months, UVA's College at Wise Board has created
a commission to study engineering and science programs for
the college. The funds placed in the budget for this
program will give high school students the opportunity to
take these classes and extend themselves in this field.
Mr. Kennedy further elaborated on the benefits of this initiative
in taking Wise County forward.
Buford
McNutt, a resident of the Irno community, reported to the
Board that the culverts that were placed in the stream in
his community catches debris during heavy rains which causes
flooding of residents' homes and property. He asked
the Board's assistance in getting a bridge to replace the
culverts.
Supervisor
Luntsford advised Mr. McNutt that DMME is working with the
Corp of Engineers to replace those culverts with a bridge
to be completed by the end of summer.
Jeff
Cochran, representing Lane Engineering, addressed the Board
regarding the Derby Sewer Self-help Project. He stated
that bids had been received on the pump station project
but were over the anticipated cost.
IN
RE: ROADS & HIGHWAYS
Highway
Resident Engineer T. G. Branson spoke briefly regarding
the recent gas spill on Indian Creek Mountain.
Mr.
Branson reviewed the two resolutions before the Board for
adoption.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION / NEW ADDITION/ SHORTRIDGE STREET
A
motion was made by Leland Branham, seconded by Robby Robbins,
to adopt the resolution requesting that Shortridge Street
be added to the secondary system of state highways.
The motion was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION
#
2004
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: RESOLUTION "WATCH FOR CHILDREN" SIGNS
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Fred Luntsford,
to adopt the resolution requesting the Transportation Commissioner
to review the request for installation and maintenance of
"Watch for Children" signs to be located on St. Rte. #638.
The motion was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION
#
2004
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
Board
members presented needs in their districts for Mr. Branson's
review and comments.
IN
RE: CONSENT AGENDA
A
motion was made by Leland Branham, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to approve the consent agenda as follows:
IN
RE: ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Set
public hearing 6:00 p.m. July 1 on a proposed amendment
to Animal Control Ordinance #1-1975 pertaining to vicious/dangerous
dogs.
IN
RE: ORDINANCE EXEMPTING JUNCTION CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT
LIVING FROM CERTAIN TAXATION
Set
public hearing 6:00 p.m. July 1 on a proposed Ordinance
Approving the Exemption of the Junction Center for Independent
Living, Inc. from Certain Taxation.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION / FEE SCHEDULE FOR LAND DISTURBING
PERMITS
Adopted
the resolution setting fee schedule for land disturbing
permits.
RESOLUTION
#
2004
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: RESOLUTION / TAKE HOME POLICY FOR CARS
Adopted
the resolution establishing a take-home policy for County-owned/leased
vehicles.
RESOLUTION
# 2004
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: RESOLUTION AMENDING COUNTY CLASSIFICATION PLAN
Adopted
the resolution amending the County Classification Plan.
RESOLUTION
#
2004
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: BUDGET AMENDMENT # 29
Approved
appropriation of $8100 in fund balance; add to general fund
revenues; distribute among several departments, hospital/medical
plans line item (overages related to plan/coverage changes)
The
motion to approve the consent agenda was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE #2-1975 / AMENDMENTS
A
public hearing was held on June 3, 2004 to receive citizens'
comments regarding the proposed amendments to Building Code
Ordinance #2-1975. There was no public opposition
to the proposed ordinance.
A
motion was made by Virginia Meador, seconded by Leland Branham,
to approve the amendments to the Building Code Ordinance
#2-1975 pertaining to: 1) frost line/snow load; 2)
electric service; and 3) certain footings. The motion
was unanimously approved.
(Said
amendments are on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING GIS DEPARTMENT
A
public hearing was held on June 3, 2004 to receive citizens'
comments regarding the proposed Ordinance Establishing a
GIS Department.
There
were several citizens who voiced their support of this ordinance.
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Leland Branham,
to adopt the Ordinance Establishing Wise County Department
of Geographic Information Sciences. The motion was
unanimously approved.
ORDINANCE
#
2004
(Said
ordinance is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: ORDINANCE ON EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
A
public hearing was held on June 3, 2004 to receive citizens'
input regarding the proposed Erosion and Sediment
Control Ordinance. There was no public opposition
to the proposed ordinance.
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Fred Luntsford,
to approve the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance as
presented. The motion was unanimously approved.
ORDINANCE
#
2004
(Said
ordinance is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: E-911 ROAD NAMES
A
public hearing was held on June 3, 2004 to receive citizens'
comments regarding the proposed E-911 road name additions.
There was no public opposition to said names.
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Leland Branham,
to approve the E-911 road name additions as presented.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: ORDINANCE/ TAX EXEMPT STATUS/LONESOME PINE ARTS
AND CRAF
A
public hearing was held on June 3, 2004, to receive citizens'
input regarding a tax exempt status for Lonesome Pine Arts
and Crafts Association from certain taxation.
There
was no public opposition regarding this proposed ordinance.
A
motion was made by Virginia Meador, seconded by Fred Luntsford,
to approve the Ordinance Approving the Exemption of the
Lonesome Pine Arts and Crafts Association, Inc. from certain
taxation.
ORDINANCE
#
2004
(Said
ordinance is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: BUDGET FY 2004-2005
A
public hearing was held on June 3, 2004 to receive citizens'
comments regarding the proposed County budget for FY 2004-2005.
Several
citizens spoke with suggestions as to how cuts could be
made to lower the over-all budget.
Ronnie
Shortt asked that the awning for the Stephens Community
Center be added to the budget.
Administrator
Sealover stated that the cost would be approximately $6500.
These funds would need to be transferred to the Capital
Improvements funds for that project.
A
motion was made by Leland Branham, seconded by Fred Luntsford,
to approve the budget for FY 2004-2005 as presented with
the transfer of $6500 to the Capital Improvements Funds
for the installation of a canopy at the Stephens Community
Center. The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Sheriff
Oakes submitted a request to the Board regarding the Law
Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement. Virginia law allows
Sheriff's and localities to assist each other and enter
into agreements for law enforcement services that would
be beneficial to all jurisdictions. He asked for the
Board's approval of said agreement.
A
motion was made by Virginia Meador, seconded by Leland Branham,
to approve the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement as presented.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: TREASURER/ COLLECTION OF LANDFILL REVENUES
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Robby Robbins,
to request the Treasurer to assume collection of certain
landfill related revenues. The motion was unanimously
approved.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION APPROVING WISE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FY 2004-2005 BUDGET
A
motion was made by Robby Robbins, seconded by Ronnie Shortt,
to approve the resolution approving Wise County Public Schools
FY 2004-2005 budget by expenditure classification / category.
The motion was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION
# 2004
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: APPOINTMENT / HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION
It
was the consensus of the Board to table this appointment
until next month.
IN
RE: APPOINTMENT / REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
Leland
Branham nominated Eula Hughes to the Redevelopment &
Housing Authority Board.
Robby
Robbins nominated Sarah Love McReynolds for reappointment
to the Redevelopment & Housing Authority Board.
The
vote to appoint Eula Hughes is as follows:
Aye-
Leland Branham
Nay- Robby Robbins
Ronnie Shortt
Bob Adkins
John Peace
Virginia Meador
Fred Luntsford
The
motion carried.
Ronnie
Shortt nominated Ben Cooper for reappointment to the Redevelopment
& Housing Authority Board. There being no further
nominees, Ben Cooper was unanimously reappointed to the
Redevelopment & Housing Authority for a term of four
(4) years.
IN
RE: APPOINTMENT / SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES COUNCIL
John
Peace nominated Dr. Gary Williams to the Southwest Virginia
Emergency Medical Services Council. Virginia Meador
seconded the nomination. The nomination was unanimously
approved.
IN
RE: APPOINTMENT / SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Virginia
Meador nominated George Barton to fill the unexpired term
of Richard Cornett on the Social Services Board. John
Peace seconded the nomination. The nomination was
unanimously approved.
IN
RE: APPOINTMENT / VCEDA
Virginia
Meador nominated John Peace to the VCEDA Board for a term
of four years. Leland Branham seconded the nomination.
The nomination was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: APPALACHIA FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUEST
Robert
Anderson, Chief of the Appalachia Fire Department, addressed
the Board requesting permission from the local government,
as required by State law, to upgrade their department from
Basic Life Support (non-transport) to Advance Life Support
(non-transport). By upgrading to Advance Life Support,
the department members can implement their skills they are
qualified to do and enhance more life saving capabilities.
A
motion was made by Fred Luntsford, seconded by Ronnie Shortt,
to change the Appalachia Fire Department status from Basic
Life Support to Advance Life Support. The motion was
unanimously approved.
IN
RE: CLOSED SESSION
A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by Robby Robbins,
to go into closed session for discussion on award of contract
for the expenditure of public funds: A/E services for transfer
station, etc, as permitted by section 2.2-3711(A)(30) of
the Code of Virginia and for consultation with the County
Attorney regarding potential litigation: Animal Shelter
Project as permitted by Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code
of Virginia. The motion was unanimously approved.
After
a lengthy closed session, a motion was made by Bob Adkins,
seconded by Ronnie Shortt, to reconvene the regular meeting.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: RESOLUTION CERTIFYING CLOSED MEETING
The
resolution of certification was read by Supervisor Robbins.
A
motion was made by Bob Adkins, seconded by Ronnie Shortt,
to adopt the resolution verifying matters discussed while
in closed session. The motion was unanimously approved
by roll call vote.
RESOLUTION
#
2004
(Said
resolution is on file in the County Administrator's Office)
IN
RE: TRANSFER STATION ENGINEERING FIRM
A
motion was made by Robby Robbins, seconded by Ronnie Shortt,
to authorize the County Administrator to negotiate with
Joyce Engineering, Inc. for design and construction supervision
of the transfer station at the Blackwood Landfill.
The motion was unanimously approved.
IN
RE: ANIMAL SHELTER/ PAYMENT OF CONTRACTOR
A
motion was made by Ronnie Shortt, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to authorize the County Administrator and the County Attorney
to pursue settlement with Heartwood Builders outstanding
invoices for the new animal shelter. The motion was
unanimously approved.
ADJOURN
A
motion was made by Robby Robbins, seconded by Bob Adkins,
to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously
approved.
ATTEST:
WISE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
___________________
______________________
Edward
Sealover - Clerk
John W. Peace II - Chairman
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