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Regular Meeting
February 2, 2000
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Convened. A Regular Meeting of the York County Board of
Supervisors was called to order at 7:01 p.m., Wednesday, February 2,
2000, in the Board Room, York County Finance Building, by Chairman
Walter C. Zaremba.
Attendance. The following members of the Board of Supervisors were
present: Walter C. Zaremba, Sheila S. Noll, Donald E. Wiggins, James S.
Burgett, and Melanie L. Rapp.
Also in attendance were Daniel M. Stuck, County Administrator; and
James E. Barnett, County Attorney.
Invocation. William C. Parker, Public Information Officer, gave
the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Miss Rapp led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
TWENTIETH CENTURY QUILT
At this time Sixth Grade Students from Tabb Middle School appeared
to display a quilt they had made representing the 20th Century.
Mrs. Louise Miller and Mrs. Michelle Leonard explained the project
undertaken by the 6th graders to celebrate the millennium and to leave
at the school for future students to enjoy and admire. They explained
how each square on the quilt represented a decade during the last
century.
Chairman Zaremba thanked the students and teachers for allowing
the Board and citizens to view and share their very special
accomplishment.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS TO YORK COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
The following new appointees to Boards and Commissions were
recognized:
Dr. Roland Garrett Wetlands Board
Ada Croke Beautification Committee
EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT
Mr. Steven Bowen, Regional Vice President of IMPAC, from
Massachusetts, made a presentation to explain what his company does in
providing cost effectiveness analyses for corporations and
municipalities. He distributed materials to the Board members and
provided them with background information concerning the company and
what it does for its clients. He indicated they are implementation
specialists, looking at an organization, how it deals with overall
management and communication, and how the employees are integrated into
the organization. They then look at what the employees do and how that
process can be improved. Mr. Bowen stated the company can show an
organization how to reduce its controllable operating costs by 10-20
percent. He stated the two goals for the County would be:
· deliver a return on the County's investment of at least 250
percent within one year of completion of the project
· deliver to the County 70 percent of its investment while they
are assessing the project.
Mr. Bowen indicated the company would not take on the project
unless it could fulfill the two goals. He stated he believes that IMPAC
could provide an opportunity to significantly improve the services of
the County while reducing its operating costs. He then explained the
process of taking 2-3 weeks to do an assessment to determine if the two
goals can be met and IMPAC would be comfortable offering the guarantees.
If the guarantees can be made, the County is made an offer and, if
accepted, the company moves immediately forward with the project.
Miss Rapp asked how many municipalities IMPAC has dealt with in
the past.
Mr. Bowen noted there was not a long list. He cited Maricopa,
California; Charlotte, Florida; and Punta Gorda, Florida, as previous
clients. He indicated that related organizations would be educational
facilities and other non-profit organizations.
Miss Rapp asked if the County would be under any obligation if it
decides not to move forward with a full project.
Mr. Bowen indicated the County would be under no obligation. He
stated IMPAC does not go into an organization claiming to be an expert
in that business. It deals with the methods of how people do their jobs.
Mr. Wiggins noted that he understood that the company would
guarantee to save the County enough money in the first year to pay the
company's fee, and he asked Mr. Bowen to confirm that.
Mr. Bowen indicated that whatever the investment dollars are, the
guarantee is that the County would recover that amount on an annual
basis. During the time the company is assessing the project, the County
would get back approximately 70 percent of its investment.
Mr. Burgett asked how many people the company typically brings in
to do the analysis.
Mr. Bowen indicated that during the analysis process there would
be a team of at least five people for 2-3 weeks. During the course of
the 2-3 weeks, the company may find it necessary to bring in additional
resources. He stated that typically during the analysis the company
expends somewhere in the neighborhood of 20-25 person weeks.
Mr. Burgett asked how the company calculates its fee.
Mr. Bowen stated it was based on the amount of work and numbers of
people his personnel have to work with in the assessment process.
Chairman Zaremba asked what the company does during the analysis
time.
Mr. Bowen stated the company is looking at the management control
and communications processes as well as the overall resources
utilization. It is a statistical, behavioral, and operational review of
the organization.
Chairman Zaremba asked if the way the company goes about doing its
work is different for municipalities and non-profits than it is for
profit companies.
Mr. Bowen stated there is no difference. The company deals with
the fundamental issues that go on every day from a management control
perspective, no matter what type of organization it is.
Chairman Zaremba noted that York County prides itself in being
quite efficient. An audit is conducted each year of the fiscal
operation, and for the last 12 years or so the audits have been quite
laudatory. He asked what would be the best way to distinguish what
occurs with an audit versus what IMPAC does.
Mr. Bowen stated that an audit determines if the organization is
operating within the legal process in managing its funds. IMPAC deals
with the activities within the organization and the human factors that
affect decisions resulting in a financial impact to the organization.
Mr. Wiggins addressed the fee, asking if it would increase as
IMPAC got into the analysis and determined that more manpower or
resources were needed.
Mr. Bowen stated that during the course of the 2-3 week analysis,
which is done at the expense of IMPAC, the company would be looking at
what the opportunities are for the County and design a project schedule
which would be laid out in detail for the length of the project.
Associated with that process will be the exact amount of fee involved.
IMPAC bills on a person-week basis, and the County would have a document
that outlines its total investment and states that the investment will
not be exceeded. He stated the County would have the right to stop the
project at any time with one week's notice.
Discussion followed regarding the working relationship IMPAC would
establish with County management and its employees.
CITIZENS COMMENT PERIOD
Mrs. Carolyn Harris, 307 Weston Road, indicated she had provided
the Board members with a copy of her 1998 and 2000 real estate
assessments. She provided background on the purchase of her properties,
and stated that a mistake must have been made because of the extreme
increase in the 2000 assessment over the 1998 assessment. She stated she
did not feel the County assessed her properties fairly, and she was
going to the expense of having the properties independently appraised
because the County's assessment was way out of line with fair market
value.
Mr. Bryce Hollingsworth, 139 Smith Street, provided information
regarding the deer harvesting done by the Yorktown Village residents,
noting that three deer were harvested and a significant drop resulted in
the deer population in the village. He stated the Game Warden has
advised the residents that it is only a temporary solution, and the deer
will return to create the same past problems. Mr. Hollingsworth spoke of
the cooperative effort undertaken for the harvest, stating the only
negative aspect of the harvest with a death threat to him and his wife.
He stated he understood there was now a program that would allow hunting
out of season, and he intended to pursue that program.
Chairman Zaremba asked Mr. Hollingsworth to provide the County
Administrator with a copy of his report.
Ms. Pam Calver, 6008 Huntington Avenue, Newport News, appeared to
speak concerning the Peninsula Regional Neighborhoods Conference that
will be held March 4 at Woodside High School from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
She stated that about 1,000 people are expected to attend, and she
invited all York County residents to take advantage of the free event.
She spoke of plans for the conference activities, displays, and
workshops. Ms. Calver urged individuals to nominate York County
neighborhoods for recognition, noting that nominations had been extended
to February 9.
Mrs. Noll stated that having participated in the conference in the
past, it was a very worthwhile day. There are so many good things to
attend that there just isn't enough time to do it all. She stated she
felt in the future the conference would have to be extended to an entire
weekend.
Meeting Recessed. At 8:10 p.m. Chairman Zaremba declared a short
recess.
Meeting Reconvened. At 8:19 p.m. the meeting was reconvened in
open session by order of the Chair.
PUBLIC FORUM
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2001 BUDGET
Mr. Stuck noted the Board was beginning work on the proposed
FY2001 budget, and this period was to solicit public comment on its
development. He then briefly outlined what was known at this time in
terms of expenditure issues and anticipated revenues.
Chairman Zaremba called to order the public forum to receive
comments on the development of the proposed FY2001 budget.
Mr. David LeBlanc, 3049 Mill Point Road, Executive Director of the
Peninsula Marine Institute (PMI), spoke of the services the Institute
provides to teens at risk in York County, and noted this was the first
request the Institute had made to York County for funding support. He
stated the Institute asks for $10,000 to offset part of the salary for
one of its staff members. Mr. LeBlanc encouraged the Board members to
visit PMI, and he provided examples of success stories of teens in the
program.
Ms. Barbara Mocnik, representing Transitions Family Violence
Services, (formerly Peninsula Domestic Violence Council) spoke of the
services and programs provided and explained how the programs are
changing and how there is a critical need for financial support. She
stated the program has been recognized for its work, and she asked the
Board to continue its funding support this coming year.
Ms. Najda Pophol, Executive Director of Housing Partnerships,
thanked the Board for its past support of the agency. Because of the
Board's support, Ms. Pophol indicated Housing Partnerships has been able
to service many people in the area who live in bad housing or are
first-time home buyers. She spoke of the numbers of volunteers and the
hours they put in for the program. She stated Housing Partnerships was
celebrating its 15th anniversary, and it has completed in York County,
James City, County, and Williamsburg over 700 home repairs and has built
30 houses, all through the use of volunteers.
Ms. Jean Smith, representing United Way Community Resource
Services, asked for York County's financial support, stating the
organization averages about 10,000 calls per year for assistance. She
stated it is a clearing house for human resources, and it is not a
duplication of services provided by the Department of Social Services.
Ms. Smith indicated 70 percent of its funding must come from outside
sources, that only 30 percent comes from United Way.
Mrs. Myrtle Soles, representing the Senior Center of York and the
Peninsula Agency on Aging, noted the Senior Center was an example of
many people seeing a need for the program and the people of York County
making it a reality. It is one of the best senior facilities on the
Peninsula, and it has many volunteers who do a lot of work and spend
many long hours sharing their talents. Mrs. Soles discussed the many
programs provided at the Senior Center, and she invited the Board
members to visit.
Mrs. Sheila Myers, representing the York County Arts Commission,
indicated the Commission was set up as an advisory commission to help
the Board with its contributions to the arts in the area. The budget for
the past year was $55,000, yet it had requests to consider of $132,000.
Mrs. Myers stated the Commission supports a very diverse group of
organizations, and she spoke of a study undertaken to try to quantify
the economic impact on a community by supporting the arts. She stated
for every dollar spent, many dollars come back to the community, and she
thanked the Board for its generous support to the arts.
Ms. Lisa Thomas, Deputy director of Child Development Resources,
Inc., (CDR) indicated CDR provides services for young children and their
families and has won national recognition. She stated CDR was grateful
for the County's support of the Colonial Services Board and hopes it
will continue. She spoke of the CDR First Steps Program which is in its
10th year in partnership with York County. Ms. Thomas asked the Board to
continue its financial support for CDR's program.
Mrs. Bonnie Karwac, Chairman of the York County Historical
Committee, spoke of the activities and on-going programs of the
Committee and its plans for future projects. She indicated the need for
increased financial support for the Committee as its projects and their
costs grow. Mrs. Karwac asked the Board to fully fund the Committee's
request for FY2001, and she asked the members present to stand and be
recognized.
Mr. Joanne Dingus, 303 Mt. Vernon Drive, spoke of the benefits
received from her attending the Family Focus program. She stated she has
taken parenting classes with them, and they offer wonderful programs to
deal with the challenges of parenting small children. Mrs. Dingus asked
the Board to continue its support for this organization.
Mr. Kreig R. Needles, 240 Pasture Lane, spoke about Peoples Place
and how it has helped him. He stated it has helped him to focus and
learn new skills, and he urged the Board to continue funding for Peoples
Place.
Mrs. Elfriede Morrison, 105 Battery Circle, serving on the Ways
and Means subcommittee of the York County Historical Committee, spoke in
support of continued and full funding for the Historical Committee, and
urged County residents to purchase bricks for the erection of a monument
in honor of individuals who have given their lives for the freedoms
Americans enjoy today.
Mr. Michael McCarney, 105 Windsor Haven Drive, spoke concerning
the services he has received from the Colonial Services Board. The
residential and day support services and the services of Peoples Place
have helped him recover from a serious accident several years ago. He
stated his goal is to get a job and live independently. Mr. McCarney
asked the Board to continue its funding for the Colonial Services Board.
Ms. Connie Forget, representing the Colonial Services Board, spoke
about clients who live at Eastern State as well as those who are able to
live in the community. She stated they all want to live independently
and regain pride in themselves. She asked that the Board continue its
generous support of the Colonial Services Board.
Mr. Tim Smith, a member of the York County Historical Committee,
provided information on the Committee's plans for establishing a War
Memorial to the war dead of York County as well as information on many
of the individuals who served from York County. He stated the
establishment of this memorial shows that the people of York County care
about those who lost their lives, and the Historical Committee asks the
Board of Supervisors to continue its support of the Committee and its
projects.
Mr. Barrent Henry, 100 Anacostia Turn, spoke on behalf of the
Colonial Services Board, stating he feels the County receives a large
return for its investment to the Colonial Services Board. The Board is
asking for just under a 5 percent increase, and he expressed his hope
that the Board of Supervisors will see fit to make that happen. He then
noted he had been very involved with the Senior Center, which is a very
good program with many fine people associated with it. Mr. Henry stated
he has been involved for several years promoting the Safety Town
program, and he expressed his desire that the Board continue to fund
these programs as well as the funding for the Arts Commission.
There being no one else who wished to speak concerning the
development of the proposed FY2001 budget, Chairman Zaremba closed the
public forum.
COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Mr. Barnett noted the General Assembly was in full swing, and he
was getting near the end of having new legislation come across his desk.
He reviewed the status of the following bills:
SB148: Eliminates the E911 tax and in its place sets up a state
tax of $.75 per month. SB717 has also been introduced as an alternative,
which preserves local taxing authority, but requires that revenues be
placed in a special fund with a state audit. Both VML and VACo urge its
support. A hearing is scheduled for this Friday at 7:30 a.m.
SB286: Requires a motor vehicle inspection at all landfills and
transfer stations which would require inspection of each truck every
time they make a delivery. This bill has been carried over for a year.
SB748: Allows cities to tap into VDOT's Revenue Sharing Fund. The
Board members might wish to make phone calls in opposition to this bill.
Mr. Barnett also indicated there have been several pieces of
legislation which would allow publication of legal notices on a web
site.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Mr. Stuck reported on the following:
VML/VACo Legislative Day: The deadline for registering for
Legislative Day, February 10, was two days ago. If any Board members
wished to attend, they should let Mr. Stuck's office know as soon as
possible.
VDOT Preallocation Hearing: The Board was forwarded a letter
concerning the Interstate, Primary, and Urban Street System indicating
the preallocation hearing in Suffolk will be held on April 10 at 8:00
a.m. This year York County gets to speak first at the hearing. A staff
person always attends, but Board members are encouraged to go as well.
If any Board member wishes to go, staff will provide assistance with
remarks and transportation to the hearing.
Board Retreat: On Friday the Board's weekend retreat begins. Mr.
Stuck indicated the beginning time was originally scheduled for 7:00
p.m., but the facilitator has asked that the time be moved earlier. By
consensus the Board agreed to start at 6:00 p.m.
York Hall: The Board was provided with an update on the plans for
the opening of York Hall. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on
March 15 prior to the Regular Board Meeting. An invitation list is being
prepared, and the proceedings will be video taped for running later on
Channel 36.
MATTERS PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
Mr. Wiggins indicated one of the biggest problems in District 3 is
drainage, and stated he had toured the district with Mr. Elliott from
VDOT to look at all the trouble spots. He noted the main problem is that
many of the subdivisions with problems were built many years ago before
the County had its current development requirements, and it is going to
cost a lot of money to fix. Mr. Wiggins stated there were some things
the citizens could do to help such as keeping the ditches free of leaves
and making sure the culverts are not clogged up. He stated the Board
would come up with a program to tackle the stormwater problems by 2003.
Mr. Wiggins then spoke of several other activities he had attended such
as teaching government at Seaford Elementary School, his attendance at a
recent meeting of the Historical Committee as well as the recent DARE
graduation.
Miss Rapp stated there are drainage problems in District 5 also.
She thanked VDOT and County employees who helped County residents
through the recent snow storm. She especially thanked the Fire and
Rescue personnel in the upper York/Williamsburg area. She then announced
she would be having a constituents meeting on March 2 at the Tabb
Library from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Mrs. Noll then announced that Mr. Carlton Abbott, Yorktown
architect had recently received an award from the Virginia Society of
Architects. She noted the citizens of York County are very fortunate to
have this talent working on the Yorktown Waterfront project. She also
indicated she and Mr. Wiggins had attending a meeting at BP Amoco where
Secretary Barry DuVal presented BP Amoco with the Star Designation for
Virginia's Occupational Safety and Health Voluntary Protection Program,
which is the Governor's highest recognition. She stated the award means
the employees and management, working together, have decided they want a
safe and healthy environment in which to work. It takes a team spirit to
achieve the award, and there are only 11 companies in the state that
have achieved it.
Mr. Burgett stated he has been very energized by what transpired
with the young people here tonight as well as hearing from the people
concerning the programs and services provided to citizens of York
County.
Chairman Zaremba noted that about eight days ago the County had a
significant amount of heavy snow, and the roads were very dangerous for
a number of days. Many York County citizens were irate for a number of
reasons, and Mr. Zaremba stated he felt it was important to educate the
citizens about the policies with respect to snow clearing. He asked Mr.
Dunn to explain County responsibility and that of VDOT.
Mr. John T. Dunn, Director of Environmental and Development
Services, stated the Virginia Department of Transportation is
responsible for all state-maintained roads in the County with regard to
snow removal. The County does not have any equipment designed to clear
roads other than a capability to clean parking lots. VDOT prioritizes
the roads they maintain; school bus routes are a priority after the main
roads are clear. Private roads in developments are not maintained by the
state. Mr. Dunn stated there are probably some things the County could
do if the Board wanted to equip several vehicles with enough weight
which would cost about $50,000, although it would be impossible to
maintain all County roads with a County fleet. Another problem is that
as the County were to take on these responsibilities, VDOT would shift
its emphasis to other areas.
Chairman Zaremba stated it was a no-win situation. If there were a
ground swell of support by the citizens to look into such a County
program, the Board would certainly do that; but at this time, it seems
the Board is inclined to leave the policy as is. He then noted he had
attended a tourism-related forum in Williamsburg today hosted by the
Williamsburg Area Chamber of Commerce. There was a very knowledgeable
speaker who talked about what was happening with respect to tourism and
its trends. The tourism industry is a highly competitive industry across
the country, and the message was that if a locality was not willing to
make a substantial capital investment in its attractions, it would lose
tourists to competitors who were willing to spend the money.
Chairman Zaremba then listed the following organizations and the
members of the Board who will serve as the County's liaison during 2000:
2000 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LIAISONS
Organization Board Member Liaison
Youth Commission Don Wiggins
Transportation Safety Commission Don Wiggins
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Don Wiggins Board of
Directors
Yorktown Day Association Melanie Rapp
Peninsula Airport Commission Blue Ribbon Melanie Rapp Task Force
Zweibrucken Student Exchange Program Melanie Rapp
Williamsburg Area Chamber of Commerce Jim Burgett Board of
Directors
York County Business Association Jim Burgett
Regional Issues Committee Jim Burgett
Yorktown Steering Committee Sheila Noll
Williamsburg Area Medical Assistance Sheila Noll Council Board of
Directors
Hampton Roads Planning Commission Sheila Noll
Chairman serves through position:
Hampton Roads Partnership Walt Zaremba
Peninsula Alliance for Economic Development Walt Zaremba
Peninsula Mayors and Chairs Walt Zaremba
Hampton Roads Mayors and Chairs Caucus Walt Zaremba
Mayors and Chairs for the Urban Crescent Walt Zaremba
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mrs. Noll moved that the Consent Calendar be approved as
submitted, Item Nos. 1, 2, and 3, respectively.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (5) Noll, Wiggins, Burgett, Rapp, Zaremba
Nay: (0)
Thereupon, the following minutes were approved and resolutions
adopted:
Item No. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the January 5, 2000, Regular Meeting were approved.
Item No. 2. REFUND OF TAXES: Resolution R00-5
A RESOLUTION TO REPAY TAXES ERRONEOUSLY CHARGED
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has received a certificate from
the Commissioner of Revenue indicating an erroneous overpayment of real
property taxes by Virginia Metronet, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the County Attorney has consented to the proposed refund
of those taxes erroneously paid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this 2nd day of February, 2000, that in accordance with §
58.1-3981 of the Code of Virginia, the Treasurer of York County be, and
she is hereby, directed to pay to the following the indicated amount as
refund of taxes, including interest, erroneously paid:
Virginia Metronet, Inc. $2,522.94
Item No. 3. SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION FEE-DAVID POWELL: Resolution
R00-10
A RESOLUTION DENYING THE REQUEST OF DAVID W. POWELL TO PAY A
REDUCED SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION FEE FOR 313 MARION DRIVE, TAX MAP
#25C-9-3-48
WHEREAS, Mr. David W. Powell purchased the property located at 313
Marion Drive on August 4, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Powell was not aware that the sanitary sewer
connection fee due to the County was $8,625; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Powell is requesting the Board of Supervisors permit
him to pay a sanitary sewer connection of $2,500; and
WHEREAS, Any such relief would be inequitable to many other
property owners in the same situation who have paid the regular fee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this 2nd day of February, 2000, that the Board hereby denies
Mr. Powell's request that the sanitary sewer connection fee for 313
Marion Drive, Tax Map #25C-9-3-48, be reduced to $2,500.
NEW BUSINESS
ACCEPTANCE OF SEWER SYSTEM-EWELL INDUSTRIAL PARK
Mr. Stuck made a brief presentation explaining the purpose of
proposed Resolution R00-9 to accept ownership of the grinder pumps and
low pressure force main system constructed by Ewell Industrial Park,
L.L.C., and accept conveyance of the associated easements. He also
explained why the system was developed with a grinder pump system, and
noted that this action goes back and picks up something that was
overlooked three or four years ago. He stated the system meets the
County's standards.
Mr. Burgett moved the adoption of proposed Resolution R00-9 which
reads:
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE OWNERSHIP OF THE GRINDER PUMPS AND THE
LOW PRESSURE FORCE MAIN CONSTRUCTED BY EWELL INDUSTRIAL PARK, L.L.C., AS
SHOWN ON THE PLAN ENTITLED "EWELL INDUSTRIAL PARK GRINDER PUMPS AND
LOW PRESSURE FORCE MAIN SYSTEM AND ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF THE ASSOCIATED
EASEMENTS
WHEREAS, Mr. Frank Huckaby on behalf of Ewell Industrial Park,
L.L.C. has requested the County accept ownership of the 2" low
pressure force main and two Environment One simplex grinder pumps
serving Ewell Industrial Park; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Huckaby has agreed to convey to the County the
necessary easements for the operation and maintenance of the sewer
facilities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Huckaby has agreed to enter into a grinder pump
agreement with the County which stipulates that the owner is responsible
for providing the necessary electricity for the continued operation of
the grinder pumps; and
WHEREAS, the plans for the force main prepared by William D.
Johnson, P.E. were approved by the County, the State Health Department,
and the Department of Environmental Quality; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Huckaby paid the applicable inspection and
connections fees in accordance with Chapter 18.1-64.a of the County
Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this 2nd day of February, 2000, that the Board accepts
ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the 2" force main
and two Environment One simplex grinder pumps constructed in Ewell
Industrial Park, and that the County Administrator be, and he hereby is,
authorized to execute all necessary agreements to finalize the
conveyance of the sanitary sewer facilities constructed by Ewell
Industrial Park, L.L.C.; such agreements to be approved as to form by
the County Attorney.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (5) Wiggins, Burgett, Rapp, Noll, Zaremba
Nay: (0)
SIX-YEAR ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM-PRIMARY ROADS
Mr. Robert Baldwin, Chief Planner, made a presentation concerning
the Priority Project Listing, stating it is basically the same as was
adopted by the Board last year. He then reviewed the projects, noting
that the Planning Commission and the Transportation Safety Commission
have recommended approval.
Mrs. Noll moved the adoption of proposed Resolution R00-4 which
reads:
A RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND A PROJECT PRIORITY LISTING FOR CERTAIN
INTERSTATE, NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM, SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, AND
PRIMARY HIGHWAY PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth Transportation Board will hold a series
of pre-allocation hearings across the Commonwealth for the purpose of
soliciting comments and recommendations from local jurisdictions
concerning necessary highway improvements and the distribution of
Interstate, Primary, Urban, National Highway System (NHS), Surface
Transportation Program (STP), and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Program (CMAQ) funds; and
WHEREAS, York County and its representatives have participated in
a spirit of close cooperation with the Transportation Board, the
Commissioner and the Department of Transportation in furtherance of
mutual transportation objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Board has previously approved and
scheduled construction of various improvements to the interstate and
primary systems in and around York County; and
WHEREAS, the York County Planning Commission has reviewed the
proposed program of projects and priorities, recommends its approval,
and, as required by Section 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia, has found
that the projects recommended herein are in conformance with the York
County Comprehensive Plan, Charting the Course to 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Board has given due consideration to the
recommendations of the Planning Commission, the citizens of the County,
and the York County Comprehensive Plan with respect to the necessary
improvements to the Interstate, NHS, STP, Primary, and other
transportation system components;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this the 2nd day of February, 2000, that it does hereby
adopt the following recommended program of projects and priorities
within the transportation system components listed:
Interstate System
1. Interstate 64 - widen to 6 lanes between Route 17 and Route 105
utilizing a design that will afford development to the ultimate design
of 8 lanes (6 general purpose lanes and 2 high-occupancy vehicle lanes)
between Inter-state 664 and Route 199, in accordance with the I-64 Major
Investment Study. Included should be early deployment of Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS) technology along the Interstate corridor.
National Highway System
1. Route 17 - widen to 6 lanes and reconstruct intersections
between Route 171 (Victory Boulevard) and Route 173 (Denbigh
Boulevard/Goodwin Neck Road) in accordance with the recommendations and
priorities established in the Route 17 Corridor Improvements Study and
verified by an updated report prepared by Hampton Roads Planning
District Commission in 1994.
2. Route 105 - widen to 4 lanes divided, with a landscaped median,
between Route 17 and the Newport News city line to provide improved
traffic flow and operations between an improved Interstate 64
interchange at Route 105 (Fort Eustis Boulevard) and the Coleman Bridge.
Surface Transportation Program
1. Fort Eustis Boulevard Extension - construct new 2-lane roadway
on a 4-lane right-of-way, with a landscaped median, between Route 17 and
the intersection of Route 173 (Goodwin Neck Road) and Route 622 (Seaford
Road), beginning with the segment between Route 17 and Route 634 (Old
York-Hampton Highway).
2. Route 238/Baptist Road Intersection Improvements - channelize
intersection, provide positive drainage and improve riding surface
through this intersection which also serves as the main entrance to the
Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. This project is also eligible under NHS
criteria.
State Primary System
1. Route 171 - widen to 6 lanes divided between Route 17 and Route
134.
2. Route 171 - widen to 4 lanes divided between Big Bethel Road
(Route 600) and the Poquoson city line, providing turn lanes at
intersections.
3. Route 171 - widen to 4 lanes divided between Route 134 and Big
Bethel Road (Route 600), providing turn lanes at intersections.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the York County Board of Supervisors
recognizes the need for enhancing opportunities for modal choice in the
Hampton Roads region and strongly encourages the Commonwealth
Transportation Board to consider the needs of, and where appropriate
include accommodations for, pedestrians, bicycles, passenger rail, and
transit within all roadway and transportation project designs.
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator be, and
hereby is, authorized to transmit the information contained in this
resolution to the Commonwealth Transportation Board to be entered into
the record of the 2000 Pre-Allocation Hearing in the Suffolk district as
the official position of the York County Board of Supervisors and to
forward copies to the Commissioner and all others deemed appropriate.
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commonwealth Transportation
Board be, and hereby is, commended for its cooperation in attending to
those needs identified within York County and its neighboring
communities.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (5) Burgett, Rapp, Noll, Wiggins, Zaremba
Nay: (0)
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS' PERSONNEL AGREEMENTS
Mr. Stuck made a presentation explaining the purpose of proposed
Resolution R00-11 to authorize the execution of agreements with all
Constitutional Officers except the Clerk of Circuit Court for the
inclusion of their employees in the County's Personnel Policies,
Systems, and Procedures. The former Clerk of the Circuit Court chose not
to participate, but the newly elected Clerk is investigating the
possibility. The benefits are better, and the pay for some positions is
a little higher. The review will take a couple of months, and Mr. Stuck
suggested that if the new Clerk decides to sign an agreement the FY01
budget would be a good time to start the contract. He then explained the
changes in these agreements over the previous ones. Mr. Stuck indicated
that the agreements had been fully discussed with the Constitutional
Officers.
Mr. Burgett moved the adoption of proposed Resolution R00-11 which
reads:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE SHERIFF, THE TREASURER, THE COMMISSIONER OF THE
REVENUE AND THE COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY FOR THE INCLUSION OF THEIR
EMPLOYEES IN THE COUNTY'S PERSONNEL POLICIES, SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is desirous of the uniform
application of the personnel policies, systems and procedures to all of
the employees of the County and Constitutional Officers listed above
providing said Constitutional Officers agree to be governed by the
entirety of these policies, systems and procedures; and
WHEREAS, the Constitutional Officers listed above are desirous of
having their employees participate in the County's personnel policies,
systems and procedures in a manner consistent with their application to
all other County employees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this 2nd day of February, 2000, that the County
Administrator be, and hereby is, authorized to execute agreements with
the Constitutional Officers listed above to include their employees in
the County's personnel policies, systems and procedures.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (5) Rapp, Noll, Wiggins, Burgett, Zaremba
Nay: (0)
CLOSED MEETING. At 10:03 p.m. Mr. Burgett moved that the meeting
be convened in Closed Meeting pursuant to Section 2.1-344(a)(1) of the
Code of Virginia pertaining to appointments to Boards and Commissions.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (5) Noll, Wiggins, Burgett, Rapp, Zaremba
Nay: (0)
Meeting Reconvened. At 10:16 p.m. the meeting was reconvened in
open session by order of the Chair.
Mr. Burgett moved the adoption of proposed Resolution SR-1 that
reads:
A RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
ACT REGARDING MEETING IN CLOSED SESSION
WHEREAS, the York County Board of Supervisors has convened a
closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and
in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information
Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a
certification by the York County Board of Supervisors that such closed
meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this the 2nd day of February, 2000, hereby certifies that,
to the best of each member's knowledge, (1) only public business matters
lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were
discussed in the closed meeting to which this certification resolution
applies, and (2) only such public business matters as were identified in
the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed, or
considered by the York County Board of Supervisors.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (5) Wiggins, Burgett, Rapp, Noll, Zaremba
Nay: (0)
APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMISSION
Mrs. Noll moved the adoption of proposed Resolution R00-8 which
reads:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TWO MEMBERS TO THE YORK COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Raja S. Elawar completed his term on the York County
Transportation Safety Commission on December 31, 1999 and does not wish
to be considered for reappointment; and
WHEREAS, James S. O'Neill has moved out of the County and,
therefore, is no longer eligible to serve on the Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this the 2nd day of February, 2000, that the following
individuals be, and they are hereby, appointed to serve on the York
County Transportation Safety Commission for terms to begin immediately
and expire as follows:
Hiram D. Simkins (Expire March 31, 2001) Larry J. Akin (Expire
December 31, 2002)
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (5) Burgett, Rapp, Noll, Wiggins, Zaremba
Nay: (0)
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Chairman Zaremba moved the adoption of proposed Resolution R00-13
which reads:
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT TWO REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PARKS AND
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of Supervisors this 2nd
day of February, 2000, that George P. Stephenson and Patty M. Heath be,
and they are hereby, appointed to the York County Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board for a term of four years, such term to begin immediately
and end December 31, 2003.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (5) Rapp, Noll, Wiggins, Burgett, Zaremba
Nay: (0)
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE YORK COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD
Mr. Burgett moved the adoption of proposed Resolution R00-12 which
reads:
A RESOLUTION TO REAPPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE YORK COUNTY
LIBRARY BOARD
BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of Supervisors this 2nd
day of February, 2000, that William M. Nachman be, and he is hereby,
reappointed as a representative to the York County Library Board for a
term of four years, such term to begin immediately and end December 31,
2003.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (5) Noll, Wiggins, Rapp, Burgett, Zaremba
Nay: (0)
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF
ZONING/SUBDIVISION APPEALS (ALTERNATES)
Mr. Wiggins moved the adoption of proposed Resolution R00-14 that
reads:
A RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO ALTERNATE MEMBERS
TO THE YORK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING/SUBDIVISION APPEALS
WHEREAS, the Chairman of the York County Board of
Zoning/Subdivision Appeals (BZA) has requested that the Board of
Supervisors request the Circuit Court of York County to appoint two
alternate members to the BZA to serve as substitutes when regular
members cannot attend scheduled public hearings; and
WHEREAS, Section 15.2-2308 of the Code of Virginia authorizes a
Circuit Court to appoint not more than three alternates to a Board of
Zoning Appeals upon request of the local governing body; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution R00-7 on
January 19, 2000, to request the Circuit Court of York County to appoint
two alternate members to the York County Board of Zoning/Subdivision
Appeals;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors, this the 2nd day of February, 2000, that Cynthia I. Barbeau
and Susan J. DeMeno be, and they hereby are, recommended for appointment
as alternate members to the York County Board of Zoning/Subdivision
Appeals, such term to begin March 1, 2000, and expire March 31, 2004.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (5) Wiggins, Burgett, Rapp, Noll, Zaremba
Nay: (0)
Meeting Adjourned. At 10:25 p.m. Chairman Zaremba declared the
meeting adjourned to 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 4, 2000, in the
Virginia Power Clubhouse located at 1600 Waterview Road, for the purpose
of conducting a retreat.
_____________________________
______________________________
Daniel M. Stuck,
Clerk
Walter C. Zaremba, Chairman
York County Board of
Supervisors
York County Board of Supervisors
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