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Regular Meeting
January 2, 2002
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Convened. A Regular Meeting of the York County Board
of Supervisors was called to order at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2,
2002, in the Board Room, York Hall, by Chairman James S. Burgett.
Attendance. The following members of the Board of
Supervisors were present: Walter C. Zaremba, Sheila S. Noll, Donald E.
Wiggins, James S. Burgett, and Thomas G. Shepperd.
Also in attendance were James O. McReynolds, County Administrator;
and James E. Barnett, County Attorney.
Invocation. Reverend Carlton Bakkum, Grace Episcopal Church,
gave the Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America. Chairman Burgett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORGANIZATION OF THE 2002 YORK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ESTABLISH RULES OF PROCEDURE
Chairman Burgett asked if there were any comments or suggested
amendments to the Rules of Procedure as presented.
Mrs. Noll addressed Section 5-5.1, stating she understood how the
Board felt about making York County citizens a priority during Citizens
Comment Period, but noted that in actuality no one had been limited in
speaking before the Board during the past year. She indicated she would
like to remove the second sentence of the section which allows only York
County citizens or York County property owners to speak during Citizens
Comment Period unless approved by the Chairman.
Mr. Zaremba agreed that no one had been denied an opportunity to
speak to the Board, but stated he felt the wording emphasized that the
citizens are the Board's highest priority. He indicated that every now
and then the Board has groups of people come before it to speak, and
this wording insures the citizens of York County will be able to speak
first.
Mrs. Noll stated the Board had not cut debate short even with
great numbers of people wishing to speak, and she did not feel the
wording was needed. She stated the York County citizens elected the
Board members, and the citizens will always come first. Mrs. Noll stated
she did not feel it had to be stated in the Rules.
Mr. Shepperd suggested a compromise in that the wording be changed
to simply state that the citizens of York County will have priority to
speak before the Board.
Chairman Burgett indicated he felt the wording was fine as
written. The purpose is to show the citizens that they are most
important with the Board.
Mr. Wiggins recalled an incident that supported the need for the
current wording having to do with a new building at Christopher Newport
University. He stated the whole issue had to do with people from Newport
News who dominated a meeting. He indicated he did not believe the Board
would deny anyone the right to speak.
Mr. Zaremba indicated there might be an occasion when somebody
enters the Board Room with a clear intent to disrupt the proceedings,
and this wording gives the Chairman the authority to deny that person
the opportunity to address the Board if there were a solid reason to do
so.
Mrs. Noll moved that the Rules of Procedure be amended by deleting
the second sentence of Section 5-5.1.
On roll call, the vote was:
Yea: (1) Noll
Nay: (4) Zaremba, Wiggins, Shepperd, Burgett
Mr. Shepperd then suggested an amendment to Section 3-1. He stated
the current wording might suggest that the Chairman could block an
action by another Board member to have something included on the agenda.
He suggested that the following sentence be added to the first paragraph
of the section following the listing of the order of business:
"However, such item shall be scheduled for Board action at a
subsequent meeting within a reasonable period of time based upon a
majority consent of the Board."
Chairman Burgett stated that being chairman of this Board is like
being president or chairman of any group in that at the meetings it is
the chairman's duty to preside and set the agenda. He indicated he had
no problem with the proposed amendment.
Mr. Zaremba suggested adding the following wording to the end of
the proposed amendment: ". . .or unless withdrawn by the advocate
Board member."
Mr. Shepperd moved that his amendment to Section 3-1, as amended
by Mr. Zaremba, be approved.
On roll call, the vote was:
Yea: (5) Noll, Wiggins, Shepperd, Zaremba, Burgett
Nay: (0)
Mr. Shepperd then addressed Section 3-11, suggesting that the
words "or refer to a committee" be added after the words
". . .to amend, to commit. . ." and that the words "to
recess" be added after the words ". . .lay on the table, . .
."
Mr. Shepperd then moved that his proposed amendment to Section
3-11 be approved.
On roll call, the vote was:
Yea: (5) Wiggins, Shepperd, Zaremba, Noll, Burgett
Nay: (0)
Mr. Zaremba then moved the adoption of proposed Resolution
R02-1(R) that reads:
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE YORK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS'
RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR 2002
BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of Supervisors this 2nd
day of January, 2002, that the following Rules of Procedures be, and
they are hereby, adopted for 2002:
YORK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
As Amended through January 2, 2002
SECTION 1 - MEETINGS
Section 1-1 When and Where Regular Meetings are Held
The time and place of regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors
shall be established at each annual meeting. Regular meetings shall be
called to order at 7:00 p.m., EST and DST in the Board Room, York Hall,
on the first Tuesday of each month, with the exception of the first
Tuesday in the months of July and November, and on the third Tuesday of
each month. Should the Board subsequently prescribe any meeting time or
place other than that initially established, it shall comply with
Section 15.2-1416 of the Code of Virginia, as amended.
If the Chairman, or the Vice Chairman if the Chairman is unable to
act, finds and declares that weather or other conditions are such that
it is hazardous for board members to attend a regularly scheduled
meeting, the meeting shall be continued to the following Tuesday at 7:00
p.m. in the Board Room, York Hall. Such finding shall be communicated to
the members of the Board and the press as promptly as possible. All
hearings and other matters previously advertised shall be conducted at
the continued meeting, and no further advertisement is required.
Section 1-2 Special Meetings
The Board of Supervisors may hold such special meetings, as it
deems necessary, at such times and places as it may find convenient; and
it may adjourn from time to time as it may find convenient and/or
necessary. As a general rule, no work sessions will be conducted during
the months of July or August other than those which may occur at the
beginning of a regular meeting. A special meeting of the Board of
Supervisors shall be called pursuant to Section 15.2-1416 of the Code of
Virginia, as amended.
Section 1-3 Annual/Semi-Annual Meetings
The first meeting held after the newly elected members of the
governing body shall have qualified and the first meeting held in the
corresponding month of each succeeding year shall be known as the annual
meeting; and the first meeting held in the sixth month thereafter shall
be known as the semi-annual meeting.
Section 1-4 Quorum and Method of Voting
At any meeting a majority of the supervisors shall constitute a
quorum. All questions submitted to the Board for decision shall be
determined by a viva voce vote of a majority of the supervisors voting
on any such question, unless otherwise provided by law. The name of each
member voting and how he or she voted must be recorded. The Board of
Supervisors has elected not to have a tie breaker as provided for by the
Code of Virginia, and a tie vote on any motion shall be considered
defeated as provided for in Section 15.2-1420.
Section 1-5 Procedure for Roll Call for Board Members
(1) The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors shall cast the last
vote.
(2) The Members of the Board of Supervisors shall cast votes in
district order on a rotating basis.
Section 1-6 Members Absenting Themselves from Meeting Prior to
Adjournment
After the name of any member of the Board has been recorded as
present at any meeting of the Board, the member shall not leave the
meeting previous to adjournment unless by consent of the Board.
Section 1-7 Board to Sit with Open Doors
The Board of Supervisors shall sit with open doors, and all
persons conducting themselves in an orderly manner may attend the
meetings. However, the Board may hold closed meetings as provided in the
Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Section 1-8 Closed Meetings
A closed meeting shall be held when necessary.
SECTION 2 - OFFICERS
Section 2-1 Election and Term of Chairman and Vice Chairman
At the annual meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the Board shall
elect from its membership a Chairman and Vice Chairman, each of whom
shall serve for a term of one year expiring on December 31, or until
their respective successors shall have been elected. In the case of the
absence from any meeting of the Chairman and Vice Chairman, the members
present shall choose one of their number as temporary Chairman.
Section 2-2 Chair May Administer Oaths
The Chairman shall have power to administer an oath to any person
concerning any matter submitted to the Board or connected with its
powers and duties.
Section 2-3 Clerk
The Clerk of the Board shall be the County Administrator, whose
duties and responsibilities shall be those set forth in State law or
delegated by the Board of Supervisors.
Section 2-4 Parliamentarian
The County Attorney shall serve as the Parliamentarian.
Section 2-5 Preservation of Order
At meetings of the Board, the presiding officer shall preserve
order and decorum.
SECTION 3 - CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
Section 3-1 Order of Business
At regular meetings of the Board, the order of business shall be
as follows:
(a) Call to Order
(b) Invocation
(c) Pledge of Allegiance
(d) Roll Call of Members
(e) Highway Matters
(f) Presentations
(g) Citizens Comment Period
(h) Reports, Requests, and Recommendations of the County Attorney
(i) Reports, Requests, and Recommendations of the County Administrator
*(j) Matters Presented by the Board
(k) Public Hearings (8:00 p.m.)
(l) Unfinished Business
(m) Consent Calendar
(n) New Business
(o) Closed Meeting
*This time is generally used for individual Board members to share
information with other members of the Board and the public. Items
presented under this heading requiring action will be for future agenda
items or for additional information from staff members only. No item
presented under this heading or at any point during the meeting will be
acted upon at the meeting at which presented unless it is with the
unanimous consent of the Board that the item be put on the floor for
action. However, such item shall be scheduled for Board action at a
subsequent meeting within a reasonable period of time based upon a
majority consent of the Board or unless withdrawn by the advocate Board
member.
Prior to the agenda being prepared, a member of the Board may
contact the Clerk and have an item included under this heading. The
County Administrator shall prepare a memorandum which will inform other
members of the Board of the particulars pertaining to this item.
Section 3-1.1 Consent Calendar
The Consent Calendar shall be introduced by a motion "To
approve the Consent Calendar," and shall be considered by the Board
as a single item.
There shall be no debate or discussion by any member of the Board
regarding any item on the Consent Calendar, beyond asking questions for
simple clarification.
On objection by any member of the Board of Supervisors to the
inclusion of any item on the Consent Calendar, that item shall be
removed from the Consent Calendar forthwith. Such objection may be
recorded at any time prior to voting on the motion to approve the
Consent Calendar. All such items shall be considered individually, in
the order in which they were objected to, immediately following
consideration of the Consent Calendar.
Approval of the motion to approve the Consent Calendar shall
constitute approval, adoption, or enactment of each motion, resolution,
ordinance, or other item of business thereon, exactly as if each had
been acted upon individually.
Section 3-2 Manner of Addressing Board Generally; Speaking Only on
Question Before Board
(1) Any person, including Board members, who speaks to the Board
shall address the Chair and shall confine comments to the question
before the Board.
(2) No person in attendance at a meeting of the Board shall be
permitted to address the Board while the members are considering any
motion, resolution or ordinance preliminary to a vote on the same,
except at the discretion of the Chair.
(3) During those times when the public is addressing the Board,
the Chair shall appoint a timekeeper who shall notify speakers and the
Board that the allotted time for addressing the Board has expired.
Speakers shall conclude their remarks at that time unless the consent of
the Board is affirmatively given to extend the speaker's allotted time.
(4) All presentations to the Board shall normally be limited to no
more than 10 minutes, except as hereinafter provided.
Section 3-3 Use of Offensive Language or Gestures; Sectarian or
Political Discussion
No member of the Board shall in debate at any meeting of the Board
use any language or gesture calculated to offend or insult another
member. No discussion of a sectarian or partisan character shall be
allowed at meetings of the Board.
Section 3-4 Priority in Speaking to Board
When two or more members of the Board wish to speak at the same
time, the Chairman shall name the one to speak.
Section 3-5 Speaking More than Once on Same Subject
In any debate before the Board, no member of the Board shall speak
more than once on the same question until all the others have spoken who
desire to do so, nor more than twice on the same question, unless by
consent of the Board.
Section 3-6 Form of Petitions, etc.
Every petition, communication, or address to the Board shall be in
respectful language and, except in cases where it is otherwise allowed,
shall be in writing.
Section 3-7 Motions
No proposition shall be entertained by the Chairman until a motion
for the same has been duly made. No motion shall require a second. The
Chairman may make a motion without vacating the Chair.
Section 3-8 Decision on Points of Order
The Chairman, when presiding at a meeting of the Board, without
vacating the Chair, may give reasons for any decision made by the Chair
on any point of order, and such decision shall be made without debate.
Section 3-9 Same; Appeal to Board
Any member of the Board may appeal to the Board from the decision
of the Chairman on any question of order, a majority vote of those
present being necessary to over-rule the Chairman.
Section 3-10 Motion to Adjourn
At a meeting of the Board, a motion to adjourn shall be always in
order and shall be decided without debate.
Section 3-11 Motions While a Question is Under Debate
When a question is under debate at a meeting of the Board, no
motion shall be received unless it be one to amend, to commit or refer
to a committee, to postpone, to ask for the previous question, to make a
substitute motion, to lay on the table, to recess, or to adjourn.
Section 3-12 Reconsideration of Motions, etc., Upon Which Vote Has Been
Announced
At any meeting of the Board, when any vote upon any motion,
resolution, ordinance, or question has been announced, it may be
reconsidered on the motion of any member who voted with the prevailing
side, provided that such motion shall be made at the session of the
Board at which it was decided. Such motion shall be decided by a
majority of the votes of the members present, unless a greater number of
votes was required to pass the measure, in which event the motion to
reconsider shall not prevail, except upon the vote of as great a number
of members as was required to pass the measure.
For the purpose of this Section, "session" shall include
any adjourned or special meeting occurring prior to the next Regular
Meeting.
Section 3-13 Suspending Rules
The rules of the Board may be suspended with the unanimous
concurrence of the members present.
Section 3-14 Robert's Rules of Order
The proceedings of the Board, except as otherwise provided in the
Rules of Procedure and by applicable State law, shall be governed by
Robert's Rules of Order.
SECTION 4 - PUBLIC HEARINGS
Section 4-1 Speakers
At every public hearing, speakers wishing to address the Board
shall clearly state their name and address. All speakers, except as
hereinafter provided, shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes.
Speakers may not yield any unused portion of their speaking time to
others. Staff presentations should be concise and normally limited to no
more than ten (10) minutes except when necessary to properly inform the
public of the issue before the Board. The applicant in a land use case
or his/her representative(s) shall be allowed a maximum of ten (10)
minutes to present their case. Each speaker shall be limited to one
appearance at each public hearing, except at the discretion of the
Chair, and only after all other speakers have been given an opportunity
to be heard on the subject being considered.
The order of business for public hearings shall be:
-- staff presentation
-- applicant's presentation (if any)
-- public comments
Section 4-2 Members' Participation
Board members shall limit their comments in public hearings to
insure participation by the public without Board interference.
Section 4-3 Close of Hearing
When a public hearing shall have been closed by the order of the
Chairman of the Board, no further public comments are in order.
SECTION 5 - AGENDA
Section 5-1 Preparation
The Clerk shall prepare an Agenda for each regular meeting
conforming to the order of business specified in Section 3-1 under Order
of Business. Except as permitted at the discretion of the Clerk, every
item to be placed on the Agenda shall be received in the Office of the
County Administrator before the close of the work day on the Thursday
two weeks prior to any regular meeting of the Board. Prior to
publication of the agenda, the Clerk shall coordinate recommended agenda
subjects for approval with the Chairman, or with the Vice Chairman in
the Chairman's absence.
Section 5-2 Delivery
The agenda shall be received by each member of the Board and the
Attorney to the Board at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Section 5-3 Posting
A copy of the Agenda shall be posted on the door to York Hall at
least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Section 5-4 Copies
The Clerk to the Board shall prepare or cause to be prepared extra
copies of the Agenda and shall make the same available to the public in
the Office of the County Administrator at the same time the Agenda is
posted pursuant to Section 5-3. The Clerk shall also have copies
available at each meeting.
Section 5-5 Request to Appear Before the Board of Supervisors
Any citizen (individual, firm, association, or corporation)
desiring to appear before the Board of Supervisors shall make a request
to the Clerk or the Clerk's designee and receive approval; however, no
written application or approval shall be required in order to speak to
the Board during Citizens Comment Period or at public hearings.
Section 5-5.1 Citizens Comment Period
During Citizens Comment Period, speakers wishing to address the
Board shall clearly state their name and address. Unless approved by the
Chairman, or by the Vice Chairman in the Chairman's absence, only York
County citizens or persons who own property or businesses in the County
shall be allowed to address the Board during the Citizens Comment
Period. Speakers shall limit their remarks to three (3) minutes and may
not yield any unused portion of their speaking time to others. Each
speaker shall be limited to one appearance at each Regular Meeting of
the Board. Speakers shall be limited to speaking on the same subject not
more than three times within any 12-month period.
SECTION 6 - GENERAL CONDUCT AND DECORUM
Section 6-1 Conduct of Public
The efficient and dignified conduct of public business is the
ultimate concern of the Board. Accordingly, it is the policy of the
Board that its meetings be conducted with the highest degree of order
and decorum. The Board's integrity and dignity will be established and
maintained at all times during the conduct of public business, and the
Board will permit no behavior which is not in keeping with this policy.
The soliciting of funds, the use of abusive or profane language,
personal attacks on Board members, the failure to comply with time
limits on speakers, or other forms of offensive conduct will not be
tolerated. The Chairman will maintain proper order at all times during
all meetings of the Board and shall effect the removal from any meeting
of any person guilty of offensive conduct if the offending party fails
or refuses to cease such conduct.
Section 6-2 Board Action; effect
The Board of Supervisors is charged with administering County
functions. Primary among these many functions is making policy with
majority vote required to effect policy implementation.
The County Administrator is employed by the Board to supervise the
execution of County functions in the interim between meetings of the
Board. The County Administrator may be delegated as much or as little
authority as the governing body desires.
The Board of Supervisors bears the responsibility for successful
operation of County government and its functions. Each supervisor is
responsible for knowing Board policy and its intent.
The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors is directly responsible
for overseeing the implementation of policy by the County Administrator
and ensuring that implementation is consistent with the spirit and
intent of the Board's actions. In the event that an action or actions
may be necessary without the ready consensus of the Board, the Chairman
shall have the discretion to authorize the County Administrator to take
interim measures until the Board can meet and make any necessary
decision.
On roll call, the vote was:
Yea: (5) Shepperd, Zaremba, Noll, Wiggins, Burgett
Nay: (0)
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
Chairman Burgett opened the floor to nominations for the Office of
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 2002.
Mr. Zaremba asked that his following statement be entered into the
record:
I would like to say what a pleasure it has been serving on this
Board this past year under your Chairmanship. Everyone knows how ably
you have guided these Board meetings. What they may not know, however,
is how tirelessly you have worked behind the scenes to accomplish many
important initiatives for this County and its citizens. Fortunately, for
us, though, when you hand over your gavel tonight you will no doubt
diligently continue to represent not only the citizens of District 4 but
the citizens of the County as well. And so, Mr. Chairman, and fellow
members of the Board, I offer as my nominee the best, most qualified
member of this Board to lead and guide this County over the next 12
months, Mr. Donald Wiggins.
Like all of us, Don has made his share of mistakes, yet I have
rarely witnessed a man who could turn a mistake into a positive force
for change as Don has. For example, his DUI early last year resulted in
his resolve to abstain from drinking, and he remains true to his pledge
today. Don Wiggins, our Vice Chair this past year, has served this
County well. Don is a modest man who rarely seeks the limelight. He has
never sought the so-called glamour assignments that involve travel at
taxpayers expense, yet offer little return on investment to our
citizens. Rather, he prefers quiet success, with finding solutions that
enhance the quality of life in York County.
Let me give you some examples of his accomplishments while serving
our citizens. He has worked very closely with staff to find solutions to
long-term drainage problems that have plagued the County's low-lying
areas. He has worked diligently to bring water and sewer to needed areas
within York County. For the past five years he has continued to serve
our citizens well as our representative to the Criminal Justice Board.
He also currently serves York County as our member on the Board of
Directors for the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Throughout the
year 2000, he provided us a strong voice on the Williamsburg Area
Chamber of Commerce. He is an accomplished businessman who has grown his
company, Virginia Trusses, Inc., into one of the most successful
Virginia businesses. In fact, his York County company was recently
recognized as one of the fastest growing small businesses in Virginia.
Now, the significance of his business expertise should be obvious
to this Board because he is the only member of this Board representing
our citizens who personally has provided and continues to provide jobs,
income, and tax revenues that directly benefit our citizens at large.
Yet with all these accomplishments, he still remains most proud of the
fact that he was able to fulfill his campaign promises to his Seaford
constituents. For example, Seaford Elementary School now boasts a new
gymnasium, and lights for nighttime play stand on the district's
athletic field.
True, my nominee's actual age may never be known. That may remain
a mystery for a long time. But let me tell you, regardless of age, this
man exhibits the energy and drive which would be the envy of anyone. The
leadership qualities he possesses, the fact that he always makes
decisions after careful analysis, and in the citizens' best interest,
make Don Wiggins the most qualified individual on this Board to lead
York County in 2002.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Shepperd moved that the nominations for the office of Chairman
be closed.
On roll call, the vote was:
Yea: (5) Zaremba, Wiggins, Shepperd, Burgett
Nay: (1) Noll
Mr. Shepperd moved that Donald E. Wiggins be elected as Chairman
of the 2002 York County Board of Supervisors.
On roll call, the vote was:
Yea: (4) Wiggins, Shepperd, Zaremba, Burgett
Nay: (1) Noll
ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN
Chairman Wiggins opened the floor for nominations for the office
of Vice Chairman of the 2002 York County Board of Supervisors.
Mr. Burgett nominated Walter C. Zaremba for the office of Vice
Chairman.
Mrs. Noll nominated Mr. James S. Burgett for the office of Vice
Chairman.
Chairman Wiggins declared the nominations for the office of Vice
Chairman closed.
On roll call on Mr. Burgett's nomination to elect Walter C.
Zaremba as Vice Chairman of the 2002 York County Board of Supervisors,
the vote was:
Yea: (5) Shepperd, Zaremba, Noll, Burgett, Wiggins
Nay: (0)
CITIZENS COMMENT PERIOD
No one appeared to speak before the Board at this time.
COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Mr. Barnett had no report to make at this time.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Mr. McReynolds had no report to make at this time.
MATTERS PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
Mr. Burgett thanked everyone who made his tour as Chairman so much
fun. He stated that with the cooperation of his colleagues, the Board
did a lot of good things during the past year, and he sincerely
appreciated the kind words of Mr. Zaremba. He then noted he had read in
today's York Town Crier an item about Dr. Staples and the upcoming
budget year. He stated the Board was very proud of its strong support of
education in York County, and this year the Board anticipates being able
to provide $35,613,000 or 48 percent of revenues toward education. The
money remaining will still provide a very high level of services to the
citizens.
Mrs. Noll congratulated Mr. Wiggins and Mr. Zaremba on their
elections, and she stated she looked forward to a very productive 2002.
She wished all the residents of York County a happy, prosperous, and
peaceful year of promise and hope for all.
Mr. Shepperd congratulated Mr. Wiggins and Mr. Zaremba on their
elections. He then addressed the Community Services orientation he had
the opportunity to go on before the holidays, and he enthusiastically
spoke of the several programs he was able to visit, including Crossroads
Group Youth Home, Children's Services at Griffin-Yeates, and the
Merrimac Center. He indicated they were wonderful programs, and he
looked forward to seeing the other sites.
Mr. Zaremba reported to the citizens that he had the privilege on
New Year's Eve to serve as honorary chairman of Williamsburg's First
Night which was the 9th year it has been held. He stated it was a
wonderful evening full of family events, and approximately 8,000 people
attended. He then expressed his concern regarding the information he had
received that the bank was foreclosing on the Days Inn on Route 199 and
that the Holiday Inn 1776 had filed for Chapter 11. He stated this
information tells the Board that the tourist industry has been hard hit,
and he asked the Economic Development staff to give the Board a report
on what is going on with any other hotels or businesses experiencing
problems since September 11. Mr. Zaremba noted that the owners of the
Days Inn are related to the Presidents Park project, and he asked for an
update on that project also.
Chairman Wiggins thanked Mr. Zaremba for the kind words earlier in
his nomination. He stated he looked forward to serving the County of
York has Chairman of the Board of Supervisors during 2002. He stated
there was nothing he respected more than the office of Chairman, and he
promised he would do his best for the County and its citizens.
CLOSED MEETING. At 7:50 p.m. Mr. Zaremba moved that the meeting be
convened in Closed Meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(a)(3) of the
Code of Virginia pertaining to the acquisition of real property for a
public purpose.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (5) Zaremba, Noll, Burgett, Shepperd, Wiggins
Nay: (0)
Meeting Reconvened. At 8:17 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 MEETING
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 2.2-3711.1 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 January, 2002, 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, Burgett, Shepperd, Zaremba, Wiggins
Nay: (0)
Meeting Adjourned. At 8:23 p.m. Mr. Zaremba moved that the
meeting be adjourned sine die.
On roll call, the vote was:
Yea: (5) Burgett, Shepperd, Zaremba, Noll, Wiggins
Nay: (0)
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James O. McReynolds, Clerk
Donald E. Wiggins, Chairman
York County Board of Supervisors
York County Board of Supervisors
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