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V I R G I N I A:
At a meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors held Tuesday, June
13, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., at the County Administration Building in Abingdon, Virginia, the following
were present:
PRESENT:
Joe W. Derting, Chairman
John B. Roberts, Sr., Vice Chairman
Bobby D. Ingle
Phillip B. McCall
Anthony S. Rector
Jack H. Barker
Mark K. Reeter, County Administrator
Lucy E. Phillips Bright, County Attorney
Mark W. Seamon, Accounting/Purchasing Manager
Sandra M. Hatfield, CPS, Administrative Supervisor
ABSENT:
Dulcie M. Mumpower
**********
1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Joe W. Derting, Chairman of the Board,
who welcomed everyone in attendance.
2
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance – John B. Roberts, Sr.
Mr. John Roberts gave the Invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance
.
3
Approval of Agenda
Chairman Derting called attention to communication received from John A.
Martin, Attorney, counsel for Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Smeltzer, and his request that the
special use permit application be tabled until the next available meeting.
On motion of Mr. Barker, second by Mr. Roberts, it was resolved to approve the Agenda with the
following amendments:
Add:
17.d
Transfer from Reserves for Contingency, Community Economic Development -
$5,000; Abingdon/WC Sewer - $8,754.43;
Delete:
7.
Presentation of Report from Mount Rogers Partnership/Peaks of Virginia (Jerry
Brown, Executive Director)
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Continuance to July 11, 2000;
6.a
Melvin and Beverly Smeltzer: Request for a Special Use Permit to construct and
operate a small business in general, more specifically, a 24’ x 30’ kennel for
boarding of pets on property located off of State Route 58 onto Penn Road in the
Templin Subdivision in an A-2 (Agricultural, General) zone, Tyler Magisterial
District
The vote on this motion was as follows: (6-0)
Mr. Derting
Aye
Mr. Roberts
Aye
Mr. McCall
Aye
Mr. Ingle
Aye
Mr. Rector
Aye
Mr. Barker
Aye
4
Approval of Minutes:
a.
Regular Meeting of May 23, 2000
On motion of Mr. Barker, second by Mr. Ingle, it was resolved to table action on
the Minutes of May 23, 2000 with corrections as noted until June 27, 2000.
The vote on this motion was as follows: (6-0)
Mr. Derting
Aye
Mr. Roberts
Aye
Mr. McCall
Aye
Mr. Ingle
Aye
Mr. Rector
Aye
Mr. Barker
Aye
5.
Dog Damage Claims
The following action was taken on Dog Damage Claims:
(Mr. Barker left the meeting room for a brief period.)
a.
Norman Roberts, $160.00
Mr. Norman Roberts appeared before the Supervisors to explain the claim he
submitted and to respond to questions from the Board. In his comments, Mr.
Roberts stated the claim should be for $180.00 and that amount would represent his
purchase cost.
Ms. Bright pointed out that Extension Service establishes the fair market value for live stock and
they determined the amount of $160.00. Additionally, Ms. Bright explained to the Supervisors that
the owner of the dog that killed the goats could not be identified.
On motion of Mr. Ingle, second by Mr. Roberts, it was resolved to approve Dog Damage Claim in
the amount of $160.00 filed by Norman Roberts for goats killed by unidentified dog.
The vote on this motion was as follows: (5-0)
Mr. Derting
Aye
Mr. Roberts
Aye
Mr. McCall
Aye
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Mr. Ingle
Aye
Mr. Rector
Aye
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b.
Robert G. Johnson, $750.00
Mr. Robert Johnson appeared before the Supervisors to respond to questions from
the Board.
On motion of Mr. Roberts, second by Mr. Rector, it was resolved to approve Dog Damage Claim
in the amount of $750.00 filed by Robert Johnson for sheep killed by a dog.
The vote on this motion was as follows: (5-0)
Mr. Derting
Aye
Mr. Roberts
Aye
Mr. McCall
Aye
Mr. Ingle
Aye
Mr. Rector
Aye
(Mr. Barker returned to the Board table.)
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Planning & Zoning Public Hearings
Request for Special Use Permit:
a. Melvin and Beverly Smeltzer: Request for a Special Use Permit to construct
and operate a small business in general, more specifically, a 24’ x 30’ kennel
for boarding of pets on property located off of State Route 58 onto Penn Road
in the Templin Subdivision in an A-2 (Agricultural, General) zone, Tyler
Magisterial District.
Received communication from Mr. John A. Martin, Counsel for Mr. & Mrs.
Melvin Smeltzer, “requesting that the special use permit application be tabled
until the Board’s next available meeting.”
Upon discussion of the request, action was taken to continue the public hearing to Tuesday, July 11,
2000.
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b.
Earnest Emmett Poe: Request for a Special Use Permit to construct and
operate a recreational vehicle park and campground containing 150 units on
property located on the South side of State Route 664 near the intersection of
State Route 664/663 in an SR (Shoreland Recreation) zone, Madison
Magisterial District.
Mr. Derting opened the public hearing and invited comments both in support
of and in opposition to application by Earnest Emmett Poe for a Special Use
Permit to construct and operate a recreational vehicle park and campground
containing
150 units on property located in a SR (Shoreland Recreation) zone, Madison Magisterial District.
Messrs. Sage and Joe Johnson, representing Earnest Emmett Poe, appeared before the Board of
Supervisors in support of the special use permit.
Mr. Sage Johnson opened his comments explaining Mr. Poe’s property as being in a shoreline
recreation zone and that he has 15.2 acres on which to construct a campground. Reading from the
Washington County Code, he pointed to the differences between Shoreline Recreation and
Conservation Recreation zoning, and stated his view that it was the Board’s intent to have some
development in the Shoreline Recreation district.
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Mr. Sage Johnson referred to a site map prepared by Bob Taylor, and distributed several
photographs of the property. He stated that at the Planning Commission meeting there was
opposition expressed for the reason that a campground development would interfere with a view of
the Lake. He referred to the pictures and stated no view would be cut off.
Mr. Johnson commented on correspondence he has received from Doug Canady, Washington
County Service Authority, stating that water pressure is adequate for a campground without
degrading the services of the remainder of the area. He explained Mr. Poe would develop 150 sites
with room for two parking spots at each site. There will be security provided at the campground, he
stated, with a restriction on noise from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Bob Taylor, R & D Designs, was present and responded to questions from the Board. He
described the proposed sites as having a view of the lake with sufficient space for two parked
vehicles. He stated the layout provides for a retention pond, a connection to the existing 4”
waterline, a package sewage plant with secondary treatment, underground electric service, and the
entire area will have screening.
Mr. Earnest Poe was present and responded to questions from the Board assuring them he will
operate the campground within the guidelines of the County ordinance. He stated the campground
will be operational eight months and closed for four months. Discussion ensued relative to whether
camping vehicles could be set up permanently and related restrictions of the County ordinance that
refers to occupancy of camping vehicles. Ms. Freeman, Zoning & Subdivision Official, clarified
that the ordinance does not require the camping vehicle to be moved after 90 days, but it limits the
occupancy to no more than 90 consecutive days.
Patrick Mannix raised the question of how the ordinance would be enforced.
William Ford, adjacent property owner on the west side, stated his opposition to the proposed
campground expressing concerns over increased traffic, narrow road and road design, view
obstruction of the Lake and shoreline, and abundance of campgrounds at the Lake.
Keith and Denise Edwards, adjacent property owners, addressed the Supervisors. Mrs. Edwards
explained they are summer residents and share the lakeside with Mr. Poe. She stated her family
uses the Lake for recreation and the children use the Cove between properties. She expressed her
concern about sewage being dumped into the Cove where her children play, and opposition to
transience of campers, cove traffic, devaluation of their property, and excessive noise that would
come from the proposed campground,.
Boyd Poe, adjoining property owner, stated his opposition to a campground development based on
devaluation of his property. He stated that in 1986 the Board of Supervisors took the position of
not approving additional campgrounds in the area. He requested that the Supervisors support the
previous Board’s position.
Roger Poe, neighboring property owner, stated his opposition to a campground development
expressing concern that there would be increased road traffic, transient campers and campers
becoming permanent residents, excessive noise and devaluation of property.
Dean Daniels, neighboring property owner, expressed his opposition to the proposed campground.
He stated he can see Lakeshore Campground and Wolf Lair Campground from his house. He
claims the campers discharge sewage when they leave the camp site and leave trash. Mr. Daniels
expressed his preference that a housing development be considered rather than a campground.
Louise Bowden, Campground Director, United Company Camp Sequoya, expressed opposition to
the proposed campground. She described Camp Sequoya property as joining the Cove and stated
that she tries to keep their campers out of the Cove because it is small. She stated the road is
narrow, the water pressure is poor in the summer time, and with the proposed campground
development there, the traffic would increase. She stated Camp Sequoya is concerned about
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property devaluation. Ms. Bowden reported the shoreline is cleaned of litter constantly and is
concerned if a campground is developed, it will cause an increase in the litter problem.
Joe Johnson addressed the Supervisors explaining the property is zoned for recreation and the
County ordinance will not allow for a housing development. He argued that Mr. Poe has brought a
plan to the Supervisors for a proposed campground that will be policed, water pressure will be
adequate, and it will be attractive. In response to public comment, he pointed out that some people
will oppose a campground development, however, he stated the County ordinance permits it and
does not permit a housing development. He continued, no property will be devalued there. He
emphasized that regulations have been placed on Mr. Poe in order for him to enjoy his property.
He stated he owns a home, beautiful land, and wants to use it.
There being no further comments, Mr. Derting declared the public hearing closed.
In response to Mr. Johnson’s statements, Ms. Bright pointed out that the County ordinance allows
building of single family residential dwellings on land in the Shoreland Recreation District.
Mr. Ingle read to the other members of the Board the statement of intent for the Shoreland
Recreation Zoning District. He stated his interpretation that the emphasis was on low-density
development and that construction of a campground would be contrary to the intent of the
Shoreland Zoning District. He also made notes of comments made by speakers opposed to the
proposal.
On motion of Mr. Ingle, second by Mr. McCall, it was resolved to follow the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and deny request of Earnest Emmett Poe for a Special Use Permit to
construct and operate a recreational vehicle park and campground containing 150 units on
property located on the South side of State Route 664 near the intersection of State Route
664/663 in an SR (Shoreland Recreation) zone, Madison Magisterial District.
The vote on this motion was as follows: (4-2)
Mr. Derting
Aye
Mr. Roberts
Aye
Mr. Ingle
Aye
Mr. McCall
Aye
Mr. Rector
Nay
Mr. Barker
Nay
Mr. McCall stated that he supports the motion because of the statement of intent of the zoning
ordinance as read by Mr. Ingle.
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Presentation of Report from Mount Rogers Partnership/Peaks of Virginia
(Jerry Brown, Executive Director
This Agenda Item was deleted at the Request of Mr. Brown and will be presented
at the July 11, 2000 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
8
Recess
There was no recess.
9
Consideration of Supplemental Appropriation to Washington County IDA for
Constellation Power/Wolf Hills Energy Project
Ms. Christianne E. Parker, Assistant County Administrator, addressed the
Supervisors requesting they authorize expenses associated with the Sewer
Connection for Constellation Power.
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On motion of Mr. Ingle, second by Mr. Barker, it was resolved to appropriate up to $35,000 from
Reserves for Contingency to Bristol Virginia Utilities Board for relocation of existing sewer lines
and additions for Constellation Power to connect to the system.
The vote on this motion was as follows: (6-0)
Mr. Derting
Aye
Mr. Roberts
Aye
Mr. McCall
Aye
Mr. Ingle
Aye
Mr. Rector
Aye
Mr. Barker
Aye
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Scheduled Sale of Surplus Items – June 24, 2000 (Frank Canter)
On motion of Mr. Roberts, second by Mr. Rector, it was resolved to approve sale
of the following surplus property on Saturday, June 24, 2000, Washington Count
School Bus Garage, Abingdon, VA:
Washington County School Board:
52 & 64-passenger buses; 1985 Chev. 4D SDN; 1987 Dodge 4D SDN; 1991
Chev. 4D SDN; Electric & Gas Stoves, Commodes; Sinks; Computers; Monitors;
Keyboards; Printers; VCR’s; Overhead projectors; Record Players; Six-sideid
carousel styling stations; manicure table & stool; Computer tables; Window
fans; Drafting chairs; Vacuum cleaner; Dryer chairs;s Hospital beds; Floor
jacks; Joiner; Electric typewriters; Miter saw; Used cinder blocks; used bricks;
2” c 4” framing; Assorted auto body/mechanics tools; Piano; Copiers; Riding
lawn mowers; Table saws; Refrigerators; TVs; Filing cabinets; Step stools;
Calculators; Books; Wooden doors; Chalk Boards; Water cooler; Folding
chairs; Air compressor; Key Cutting machine; Hand trucks; Clothes dryer; Milk
Coolers; Freezers; 3’ x 8’ tables; Swivel chairs; Folding garage doors;
Basketball score board; Metal doors; Exercise equipment; Exhaust fans; Paint;
Used electric motors; Camper top-8’ full size P/U; Bucket lift; Plastic and
wooden student desks; Pie racks; Folding bed and mattress; Fax machine; Bags
black top mix; Weed eater, etc.
General Services:
1.
Desk Metal – 6 Drawer (5 ft.- 29-1/2” x 34”)
2.
Desk Metal – 5 Drawer (30” x 30”)
3.
Desk Metal – 6 Drawer (5 ft. – 34” x 30”)
4.
Desk Wood – 6 Drawer (6 ft. – 35-1/2” x 30”)
5.
Table – Formica Top (5 ft.- 30” x 27”)
6.
Table – Formica Top (8 ft. – 36” x 29”)
7.
Computer Desk – 1 drawer (49” – 29-1/2” x 23-1/2”)
8.
Sink – Stainless – Double (33’ x 22”)
9.
Answering Machine –Panosonic
10.
Answering Machine – Sanyo TAS 3100
11.
IBM Monitor - #12510-23
12.
Santron Monitor
13.
Wyse Monitor
14.
Wyse Monitor
15.
Wyse Monitor
16.
IBM Monitor – 12510-22
17.
IBM Monitor – 12510-21
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18.
Disk drive – BTO
19.
Panasonic – Microwave Oven
20.
Panasonic – Microwave Oven
21.
IBM Keyboard
22.
Chicony Keyboard
23.
IBM Keyboard
24.
IBM Typewriter
25.
IBM Typewriter
26.
IBM Typewriter
27.
IBM Printer 12510-24
28.
Burroughs Printer
29.
Standard Register High Speed Signer
30.
Paper Punch – 3 hole
31.
One Box Intercom Phones
32.
One Box Disk Holders
33.
IBM Typewriter
34.
Cabinet – 2 Drawer/w Top and Sink (Round) 33-1/2 x 23-1/2 x 31
35.
Cabinet – 2 Drawer/w Top and Sink (Square) 34 x 25 x 32
36.
Four Wood Desk Chairs
37.
Wood Arm Chair
38.
Green Leather Arm Chair
39.
Metal Table – Formica Top – (44” x 27” x 17”)
40.
Minolta EP 4300 Copier Machine
41.
Two HP Pressure Washer
42.
One Brown cloth Desk Chair
43.
One Black Fabric Cloth Desk Chair
Recreation Department
1.
Green Sleeping Bags (2)
2.
Blue Lightweight Sleeping Bags (2)
3.
Blue Back Pack w/Frame (1)
4.
Orange Internal Frame Back Packs (6)
5.
Cloth Backed Captains Chairs (8)
6.
Megaphone (1) (Note: Does not transmit, cannot be fixed)
7.
Small Calculator (1) (Note: Printer does not work)
Data Processing:
ITEM #
DESCRIPTION
MODEL
SN #
NOTES
12510 - 1
Jet Book Laptop 486 33MHz
486C2SX-33
1384490148
PC Dos & Win 3.11 – Includes
Case
12510 - 2
IBM Desktop 486 33MHz
6384-N70
23A4Z5W
w/ 5250 Emulation Card &
Hays 14.4 Modem
12510 - 3
IBM Desktop 486 25MHz
6384-F23
23-KNNAR
w/ 2nd LPT port & Modem
12510 - 4
IBM Desktop 486 66MHz
6482-L0D
23DCBXR
Not complete - missing parts
12510 - 5
IBM Desktop 486 33MHz
6384-N70
23A5D7P
w/ 5250 Emulation Card, 3Com
ISA NIC, SDLC Card
12510 - 6
IBM Desktop 486 33MHz
6384-N70
23A5D3F
w/ 5250 Emulation Card, 3Com
ISA NIC
12510 - 7
EDSI Mini Tower 486 66MHz 3U12140U0i
0394-6425
w/ 3Com ISA NIC
12510 - 8
IBM Desktop 486 50MHz
6571-K4F
23HNAXB
w/ 3Com ISA NIC
12510 - 9
IBM Proprinter II
4201 002
11 3340114
12510 - 10
IBM Proprinter II
4201 002
11-3377826
12510 - 11
IBM Proprinter II
4201 002
11-3377446
Data Processing Surplus Items
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12510 - 12
IBM ExecJet printer
4072
11-09938
12510 - 13
IBM ExecJet printer
4072
11-30458
12510 - 14
OKIDATA Microline 320
CE5253A
301C0902710
12510 - 15
Lexmark Value Writer
4037-05E
11-82653
12510 - 16
TrippLite Battery Backup
BC-500
JQ4B
Defective
12510 - 17
IBM 15" Monitor
6312-001
23-71649
12510 - 18
IBM Dumb Terminal
3179
88-ACZQ9
12510 - 19
IBM Dumb Terminal
3179
88-AFYE4
12510 - 20
IBM Dumb Terminal
3719
88-HU612
12510 - 21
IBM Dumb Terminal
3196
88-AK650
12510 - 22
IBM Dumb Terminal
3477
23-X0853
12510 - 23
IBM Dumb Terminal
3486
88CC631
12510 - 24
IBM Dumb Terminal
3486
88CC525
12510 - 25
IBM Dumb Terminal
3486
88GD827
12510 - 26
Hitachi Tablet Digitizer
HDG-1212E
T02082H025 no attachments
12510 - 27
Dell Trinitron 15" Monitor
D825TM
8132560
Defective
12510 - 28
Compaq 15" Monitor
610
742BC060C9
35
Defective
12510 - 29
Epson Impact Printer
FX-1050
00D1064205 Defective
Circuit Court:
21600-1
Copier
21600-2
IBM Wheelwriter (5)
21600-3
Extension Cord
21600-4
Plexiglass Cube
21600-5
IBM DOS 5.0 Software Pkg
21600-6
Windows 3.1 Software Pkg
21600-7
Withdrawn
21600-8
Yellow Index Card File
21600-9
Calculator Ink Rollers (6)
21600-10
TI Calculator w/cover
21600-11
Monitor Glare Filter
21600-12
Computer Mouse
21600-13
Computer Mouse
21600-14
Co-ax Cable
21600-15
HP Keyboard
21600-16
HP Laser Jet Series II Printer w/Manual
21600-17
HP Monitor
21600-18
HP Hard Drive
21600-19
CP Software/Manuals and Recovery Disk Set
21600-20
Desktop Calendar Holder
21600-21
Plastic Desk Tray
21600-22
Plastic Desk Tray
21600-23
Withdrawn
21600-24
Plastic Desk Tray
21600-25
Roller Desk Chair
21600-26
2 Hole Punch
21600-27
IBM Manual
21600-28
HP Laser Jet Software/Manuals (4)
21600-29
Extension Cord
21600-30
DOS 3.0 Program
21600-31
Word Perfect 5.0/5.1 Workbook
21600-32
Word Perfect 5.1 Workbook
21600-33
Green Index Card File
21600-34
VA/Maryland 88-89 Legal Directory
21600-35
Computer Monitor Memo Corkboard
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21600-36
Copy Easel
21600-37
Laminator
21600-38
Acrylic Hardware Stand
21600-39
Withdrawn
21600-40
Staple Remover
21600-41
Rolodex
21600-42
Stay Put Pen
21600-43
Stay Put Pen
Animal Control
1.
Fax Machine
2.
Truck Bed Liner
Commissioner of Revenue:
1.
Copier
2.
Typewriter
Treasurer:
1.
Copier
2.
Fax Machine
3.
Adding Machine (1)
Commonwealth Attorney:
1.
Chair (1)
2.
Copier, Monroe RL-922 AMR, #116 (1)
The vote on this motion was as follows: (6-0)
Mr. Derting
Aye
Mr. Roberts
Aye
Mr. McCall
Aye
Mr. Ingle
Aye
Mr. Rector
Aye
Mr. Barker
Aye
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Addition of 3925 linear feet of Hedgerow Lane, Crabtree Court and County
Cork Lane to Secondary System of State Highways, Braeland Meadow
Subdivision
On motion of Mr. Ingle, second by Mr. Roberts, it was resolved to approve the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-15
ADDITION OF 3015 LINEAR FEET OF
HEDGEROW LANE AND CRABTREE COURT
TO SECONDARY SYSTEM OF STATE HIGHWAYS
WHEREAS, the street(s) described on the
attached Additions Form SR-5A, fully incorporated herein by reference, are shown on the plats
recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Washington County, and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has
advised this Board the street(s) meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street
Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation;
BRAELAND MEADOW SUBDIVISION
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NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED this Board requests the Virginia Department of
Transportation to add the street(s) described on the attached Additions Form SR-5A to the
secondary system of state highways, pursuant to Section 33.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the
Department=s Subdivision Street Requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-
way, as described, and any necessary easement for cuts, fills and drainage, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to
the Resident
The vote on this motion was as follows: (6-0)
Mr. Derting
Aye
Mr. Roberts
Aye
Mr. McCall
Aye
Mr. Ingle
Aye
Mr. Rector
Aye
Mr. Barker
Aye
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Consideration of Plaque Recognizing Councilman Elmer B. Johnson, Town of
Glade Spring for 28 Years of Public Service
On motion of Mr. Rector, second by Mr. Ingle, it was resolved to present plaques
to Councilmen Elmer Johnson, Town of Glade Spring, and Joe Phipps, Town of
Abingdon, in recognition and appreciation of their many years of public service.
The vote on this motion was as follows: (6-0)
Mr. Derting
Aye
Mr. Roberts
Aye
Mr. McCall
Aye
Mr. Ingle
Aye
Mr. Rector
Aye
Mr. Barker
Aye
13.
Consideration of Appointments to Boards and Commissions (Terms Expire
June 30, 2000):
Action on the following Agenda Items was delayed to June 27, 2000:
a.
Washington County Park Authority
::
Jack Barker, At Large
b.
Recreation Advisory Committee
::
Michael D. Overstreet, Madison District
::
Eleanor Hutton, At Large
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Consideration of New River Highlands RC & D Council Appointments:
Action on the following appointments was delayed to June 27, 2000:
a.
Water Quality Watershed Resource Committee
b.
Agriculture Resource Committee
c.
Human Resource Committee
d.
Tourism and Recreation Resource Committee
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County Administrator Comments
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There were no reports.
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County Attorney Comments
The following action was taken on County Attorney Comments:
On behalf of Mrs. Eugena Phillips, Ms. Bright extended an invitation to the Board of Supervisors to
attend a DAR social and fundraiser.
a.
Planning Commission Compensation
Ms. Bright provided a written response to the Board of Supervisors question
concerning statutory limits on compensation for members of the Planning
Commission. She stated there are no monetary limits set by either the Code of
Virginia or the Washington County Code for compensation to be paid to members of the local
Planning Commission.
There was consensus agreement to schedule the matter of compensation for Planning Commission
members for the July 11, 2000 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
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b.
Tax Issues
Ms. Bright provided a response to the Board of Supervisors questions concerning
an increase in tax to fund the E-911 program, and the possible implementation of a
meal tax ordinance.
Ms. Bright reported to increase the tax for E-911 program, it would involve an amendment to the
County Code Ordinance which requires a public hearing 120 days prior to enactment.
Concerning a meal tax ordinance, Ms. Bright stated it would require a vote by referendum before it
could be put into place in Washington County. Ms. Bright provided a sample meals tax ordinance
for the Supervisors to review.
A brief discussion ensued on the consumer use tax.
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Consent Agenda
On motion of Mr. Rector, second by Mr. Barker, it was resolved to approve the
following Consent Agenda Items:
a.
Supplemental Appropriation, Washington County School Board, $140,577
b.
Payment of Bills, May 10, 2000
c.
Supplemental Appropriation, Washington County Public Library, $10,000,
Line Item 73990-8213
d.
Line Item Transfer of Funds, General District Court, $200.00
e.
Transfer from Reserves for Contingency:
::
Community & Economic Development - $ 5,000.00
::
Abingdon/WC Sewer - $ 8,754.43
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The vote on this motion was as follows: (6-0)
Mr. Derting
Aye
Mr. Roberts
Aye
Mr. McCall
Aye
Mr. Ingle
Aye
Mr. Rector
Aye
Mr. Barker
Aye
Mr. Barker filed a disclaimer disclosing he has a personal interest in certain aspects of the
Washington County Budget related to appropriations to the Washington County School Board; that
he is an employee of the Washington County School Board and appropriations to the Board could
indirectly affect his position, salary, employment benefits, etc.; that he is a member of a group of
employees which is affected by the amount of the appropriation to the Washington County School
Board; and, that he can participate in this transaction fairly, objectively and in the public interest.
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Board Member Reports
Concerning construction of Route 58, Mr. Roberts reported there is a group from
Damascus that is working on a proposal to request Virginia Department of
Transportation officials to protect a stretch of local forest when improvements are
made to US Highway 58. He stated the group may appear before the Board requesting support of a
resolution.
Mr. Derting commended Ms. Christianne Parker for her strong accomplishments in promoting
economic/community development in Washington County.
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Citizen Comments
At this time, Chairman Derting asked Mr. Roberts to read the rules for citizen
comments, and invited comments from citizens on items that do not appear on the
Agenda.
Lacy Love addressed the Supervisors concerning the position of County Planner. Mr. Derting
responded the position is under consideration particularly because the County is considering a
comprehensive development plan.
Patrick Mannix commented on the topics of Mendota Trail, Sheriff’s Office personnel, salary
increases for School Board officials, Constellation Power.
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Adjournment
On motion of Mr. Barker, second by Mr. Rector, it was resolved to adjourn the
meeting.
The vote on this motion was as follows: (6-0)
Mr. Derting
Aye
Mr. Roberts
Aye
Mr. McCall
Aye
Mr. Ingle
Aye
Mr. Rector
Aye
Mr. Barker
Aye
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Joe W. Derting, Chairman
6/13/2000
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