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Adjourned Meeting
January 23, 2001
6:30 p.m.
Meeting Convened. An Adjourned Meeting of the York County Board of
Supervisors was called to order at 6:32 p.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2001,
in the East Room, York Hall, by Chairman James S. Burgett.
Attendance. The following members of the Board of Supervisors were
present: Sheila S. Noll, Donald E. Wiggins, James S. Burgett, and H. R.
Ashe.
Mr. Zaremba was absent.
Also in attendance were James 0. McReynolds, County Administrator;
and James E. Barnett,
County Attorney.
COUNTY REDISTRICTING
Mr. Barnett discussed redistricting strategies for the County and
noted that Legislative Services in Richmond advised local governments
that do not have 2001 elections to wait until after the General Assembly
has completed its redistricting.
Mr. Zaremba arrived at 6:34 p.m.
Mr. Barnett explained that the County would have to have a special
election in November, and an ordinance would have to be in place in time
for a primary. As a jurisdiction covered by the Voting Rights Act, the
County would have to get pre-clearance from the Department of Justice
for anything that is done affecting zoning. He stated the Planning
Department has been looking at redistricting, but nothing can be done
until the census information is released. He suggested to the Board that
the staff, which includes the Registrar, Computer Support, Planning,
the County Administrator and himself, meet to participate in the drawing
of the lines. He informed the Board that other jurisdictions have a
citizens' advisory forum to interact with and make recommendations on
redistricting. He suggested the Board may want to have a similar forum.
Chairman Burgett suggested that there be one citizen from each of the
districts to provide in-put to the process.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP), 2002-2007
Mr. McReynolds briefly explained the materials provided to the Board
members concerning the CIP. He indicated at this time the staff would
review the CIP and answer the Board's questions, and he then reviewed
some of the changes since last year.
Mr. Zaremba questioned why the water project in Schenck Estates was
being delayed again.
Mr. Brian Woodward, Chief of Utilities, explained that the
infrastructure was not in place, and it would be very expensive to
complete the project without assistance from contractors who were
developing in that area.
Mr. Zaremba stated he would like to meet with staff to further
discuss the water project for Schenck Estates.
Mr. Wiggins reported on his visit to Back Creek Park and stated there
was no need for replacement of a fence or repairs to the tennis courts.
He stated the galvanized fence was in good shape, but acknowledged the
gate needed painting. He noted he felt there was no need to spend money
on these items, and the project should be scrapped.
Mr. McReynolds explained the tennis courts were on a maintenance
schedule in order to maintain quality.
Mrs. Noll felt it was important to maintain the property at a certain
level.
Mr. Tommy Ashe, Chief of Grounds Maintenance and Construction,
advised the Board members that the fence was galvanized, but the
original vinyl coating had worn off. He explained that the tennis courts
had some cracks and needed resurfacing, and these projects were programmed
to maintain the same high quality they had when originally constructed.
Discussion ensued on the process of repairing the tennis courts the
need to replace the windows at Griffin-Yeates, and the need to upgrade
the County's telephone equipment.
Mr. Wiggins stated there wasn't enough money set aside for stormwater
management and that the Drainage Committee would soon have its report to
the Board.
Chairman Burgett asked who would make the decision regarding New
Quarter Park verses a master plan of athletic fields in the lower
County.
Mr. Zaremba stated that New Quarter Park was a huge complex with a
lot of people coming through who didn't stay long because there were no
activities to anchor them there. He suggested an increase to the
budgeted amount to help attract visitors.
Chairman Burgett suggested the Board might want to consider
developing a park in the District Five area. He stated citizens have
approached him about the lack of a park in that area
Mrs. Noll suggested a County-wide study be performed to identify the
needs of parks or athletic fields.
Mr. McReynolds noted that County residents have been able to use
school ground facilities when no parks were available. He then
elaborated on the communication systems upgrade and stated he would
recommend budgeting this item which was estimated to cost approximately
$8 million. He explained the importance of the equipment which will
allow communications between neighboring jurisdictions.
CLOSED MEETING. At 7:58 p.m. Mr. Wiggins moved that the Board convene
in Closed Meeting pursuant to Section 2.-1-344(a)(1) of the Code of
Virginia pertaining to a personnel matter; and Section 2.-1-344(a)(3) of
the Code of Virginia pertaining to real property used for a public
purpose.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (5) Zaremba, Noll, Wiggins, Ashe, Burgett
Nay: (0)
Meeting Reconvened. At 8:38 p.m. the meeting was reconvened in open
session by order of the Chair.
Mrs. Noll moved the adoption of 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 23rd day of January, 2001, 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) Noll, Wiggins, Ashe, Zaremba, Burgett
Nay: (0)
Meeting Adjourned. At 8:50 p.m. Chairman Burgett declared the meeting
adjourned sine die.
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James O. McReynolds, Clerk
James S. Burgett, Chairman
York County Board of Supervisors
York County Board of Supervisors
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