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Regular Meeting
April 16, 2002
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., Tuesday, April 16, 2002,
in the Board Room, York Hall, by Chairman Donald E. Wiggins.
Attendance. The following members of the Board of Supervisors were
present: Donald E. Wiggins, James S. Burgett, and Thomas G. Shepperd.
Walter C. Zaremba and Sheila S. Noll were absent.
Also in attendance was James E. Barnett, County Attorney.
James O. McReynolds, County Administrator, was absent.
Invocation. Pastor Walter C. Johnson from Zion Prospect Baptist
Church gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Mr.
Burgett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
HIGHWAY MATTERS
Mr. John Mazur, Assistant Resident Engineer, Virginia Department of
Transportation, (VDOT), appeared to discuss highway matters of interest
to the Board of Supervisors. He reported that the crack, seal and
overlay project on Route 17 would be finished within a week or so.
Mr. Burgett asked about the possibility of installing a stop sign at
the Yorktown and Big Bethel Road intersection near the entrance/exit to
Tabb High School. He noted the ditch and drainage problems at Barcroft
and Somerset Drive. He also asked about the lack of paving at the Bruton
Glen subdivision near Colonial Drive and Shepperd Drive.
Mr. Mazur stated he would check on Mr. Burgett's concerns.
Mr. Shepperd inquired about the update to the paving schedule.
Mr. Mazur stated the contract for the paving schedule was slated to
begin anytime now.
Mr. Shepperd discussed drainage problems and potholes in the Mill
Crossing area. He stated the County needed some assistance in correcting
the drainage problems that will eventually cause mosquito problems. He
reported concerns of the citizens in the Cary's Chapel Road area
regarding the road widening and the barrier placed near the cemetery
during the road work. He asked to meet Mr. Mazur on Cary's Chapel Road
to discuss the citizens' concerns.
Chairman Wiggins thanked Mr. Mazur for the speed limit signs in the
Victory Industrial Park. He reported on his meeting with the Secretary
of Transportation concerning York County transportation projects and on
VDOT's commitment to develop a realistic six-year plan. He noted the
money previously earmarked for widening the northern end of Route 17
would now, if approved, be used for the southern end of Route 17.
PRESENTATIONS
ANNUAL VOLUNTEER REPORT AND OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARDS
Mr. Rick Smethurst, Recreation Supervisor, displayed a video
presentation on the 2001 York County Volunteer Report. He noted the
report included data on over 2,347 volunteers who provided York County
with 97,835 hours of service. He stated the combined volunteer hours
given, along with the monetary and in-kind donations, represented
$1,747,400. He then introduced the following seven individuals and three
groups as the recipients of the 2001 Outstanding Volunteer Awards, and
Chairman Wiggins presented them with engraved plates and certificates
recognizing their accomplishments:
Volunteer Nominating Department and Volunteer Position
Eleanor K. Gregory Department of Community Services/Volunteer Court
Monitor
James Jackson, III Department of Community Services/Teen Volunteer
Norma B. Jackson Department of Environmental and Development Services/
Beautification Committee
Janet Z. Ledebuhr Virginia Cooperative Extension/Master Gardener
Brian L. Taminger Department of Environmental and Development Services/
Volunteer Mosquito Monitor
Jeanne B. Themides York County Sheriff's Office/D.A.R.E. Volunteer
Kenneth Thompson Department of Fire & Life Safety/Volunteer
Firefighter
Friends of the York York County Public Library/Library Support Group
County Public Library
Grafton High School Department of Community Services/Head Start Program
Honor Society
York County Historical Department of Community Services/Board Appointed
Committee Commission
A posthumous award in honor of volunteer Marge Funk was received by
her husband Jim Funk and family, and a short video followed the
presentation depicting Mrs. Funk's long-standing volunteer involvement
with the County.
CITIZENS COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Eric Kidwell, 109 Larkin Run, president of the York County Little
League, appeared before the Board to invite the citizens of the County
to its "Hometown Hero Celebration" which will be held at
Bailey Field on May 4th at noon. He explained it was an international
initiative that would honor the local firefighters, paramedics,
deputies, members of the military, and teachers.
Mr. Frank Mayhew, 103 Resolution Drive, voiced his concerns over the
parking of tractor trailers in the York Crossing section of the County.
He addressed the safety of the neighborhood children in the area due to
commercial vehicles parked on the streets.
Mr. George Brooks, 103 Sylvia Drive, appeared to voice his concern
over the County's permit process which allows boathouses to be built on
the waterways. He requested the County send a representative to the
Virginia Marine Resources Commission hearing on the boathouse proposed
by his neighbor and encouraged the County to limit such buildings. He
then presented pictures to the Board depicting views of the waterway
from his backyard.
Ms. Mary Steed Ewell, 105 Sylvia Drive, a resident concerned over
construction of boathouses, encouraged the Board to limit construction
of boathouses in the County and asked the Board to further investigate
the matter.
Mr. Randolph Herman, 100 Sylvia Drive, added his concerns on the
construction of boathouses. He felt that once the boathouses were built,
the value of residents' homes would go down, and that would not be in
the best interest of the citizens. He stated it would cause an overall
decrease in the value of real estate in the County.
Mr. W. M. Pierce, 101 Woodhaven Drive, stated he had four piers on
each side of his property and compared his view now to the view he would
have if each one of those piers had a boathouse.
COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Mr. James Barnett, County Attorney, reported on Senate Bill 592 that
would add a $5 per ton tipping fee to all solid waste disposed in
Virginia landfills. He stated that local governments are opposed to this
fee and that staff had contacted the County's legislative delegation to
express opposition to the bill.
Mr. John Hudgins, Director of Environmental and Development Services,
stated he felt this action occurred as a result of Pennsylvania raising
its tipping fee.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Mr. Mark Carter, Assistant to the County Administrator, updated the
Board on the Parking Ordinance and stated that staff was continuing to
work with VDOT to establish a No Parking Ordinance for commercial
vehicles. He mentioned the quilt show that is being held in York Hall's
Gallery, sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee, and he reported
that approximately 400 people had visited the exhibit. He announced that
the Department of Fire and Life Safety had implemented the E-911
cellular telephone service allowing them to pinpoint the location of
calls from cellular phones. It is the first use of such a program in
Virginia, and the first use of some new technology in the country.
Meeting Recessed. At 8:00 p.m. Chairman Wiggins declared a short
recess.
Meeting Reconvened. At 8:09 p.m. the meeting was reconvened in open
session by order of the Chair.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
LEASE AGREEMENT: CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, INC.
Mr. Carter made a presentation on proposed Resolution R02-65 to
authorize the execution of a lease agreement with Child Development
Resources, Inc. (CDR), for the operation of an early childhood care and
developmental service in the Griffin-Yeates Building.
Mr. Shepperd asked why there were 21 children on the waiting list for
the program.
Mrs. Smith explained it was due to space and staff ratios and that
staff had taken steps to drastically reduce that amount.
Chairman Wiggins called to order a public hearing on proposed
Resolution R02-65 which was duly advertised as required by law and is
entitled:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, INC., A NONPROFIT VIRGINIA
CORPORATION, FOR THE OPERATION OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE IN THE GRIFFIN-YEATES BUILDING LOCATED ON
GOVERNMENT ROAD
There being no one present who wished to speak concerning the subject
Resolution, Chairman Wiggins closed the public hearing.
Mr. Burgett then moved the adoption of proposed Resolution R02-65
which reads:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, INC., A NONPROFIT VIRGINIA
CORPORATION, FOR THE OPERATION OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE IN THE GRIFFIN-YEATES BUILDING LOCATED ON
GOVERNMENT ROAD
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to continue to make available
an early childhood educational experience and positive learning
opportunities on behalf of economically disadvantaged and other
qualified County citizens; and
WHEREAS, Child Development Resources, Inc., a nonprofit Virginia
corporation, has provided such services by operation of a program,
called First Steps; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to lease approximately 2,500 square feet
of classroom and office space identified as Tenant Rooms 10, 12, 13, and
15, within the Griffin-Yeates Building located at 1490 Government Road,
which is a building owned by the County of York, by the execution of a
lease agreement for a term of one year; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed lease agreement, as
required under the Code of Virginia, has been properly advertised and
conducted on April 16, 2002;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this the 16th day of April, 2002, that the County
Administrator be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute an agreement,
approved as to form by the County Attorney, with Child Development
Resources, Inc., to provide the lease of approximately twenty-five
hundred (2,500) square feet identified as Tenant Rooms 10, 12, 13, and
15, Griffin-Yeates Building, along with the right to use certain common
areas of the building and grounds, for the operation of the First Steps
program for the term July 1, 2002, until June 30, 2003, and for up to
four (4) one-year renewals thereafter, and in consideration of the sum
of one dollar ($1.00) for each one-year term.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (3) Burgett, Shepperd, Wiggins,
Nay: (0)
VIRGINIA ENERGY PURCHASING GOVERNMENTAL ASSOCIATON (VEPGA)
Mr. Carter made a presentation on proposed Ordinance No. 02-5 to
approve the County's membership in the Virginia Energy Purchasing
Governmental Association and to authorize execution of the joint powers
agreement.
Mr. Shepperd stated he had a few concerns with the formality of this
approach and how binding it might be on the County. He asked if this was
electricity for the government.
Mr. Robert Peters, Department of General Services, stated this was
the provision of electricity for County facilities and streetlights in
the County. He explained there would be a number of vendors, and that
prices could fluctuate at any time, which would make the whole
negotiation process much more complex when it is conducted.
Mr. Shepperd remarked that it seemed it would cost the County more to
enter into a formal agreement.
Mr. Peters explained the increase was due to anticipated budget
increases for running the negotiation process.
Discussion ensued regarding the provision of electricity to
governmental entities.
Chairman Wiggins called to order a public hearing on proposed
Ordinance No. 02-5 which was duly advertised as required by law and is
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE COUNTY'S MEMBERSHIP IN THE VIRGINIA
ENERGY PURCHASING GOVERNMENTAL ASSOCIATION (VEPGA) AND TO AUTHORIZE
EXECUTION OF THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
There being no one present who wished to speak concerning the subject
ordinance, Chairman Wiggins closed the public hearing.
Mr. Burgett then moved the adoption of proposed Ordinance No. 02-5
which reads:
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE COUNTY'S MEMBERSHIP IN THE VIRGINIA
ENERGY PURCHASING GOVERNMENTAL ASSOCIATION (VEPGA) AND TO AUTHORIZE
EXECUTION OF THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the VML/VACo Virginia Power Steering Committee (the
"Committee"), composed of representatives of the County of
York and other local governments and political subdivisions of the
Commonwealth, has for over several decades negotiated on behalf of such
governmental units a standard form contract for their purchase of
electricity supply and delivery service from Virginia Electric and Power
Company ("Virginia Power") as a sole source provider; and
WHEREAS, political subdivisions of the Commonwealth of Virginia are
authorized under Virginia law to exercise jointly powers they otherwise
are authorized to exercise independently, and the terms and conditions
of such authorization are currently set forth in Sections 15.2-1300, et
seq. of the Virginia Code (the "Joint Powers Act"); and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Electric Utility Restructuring Act (the
"Restructuring Act") further authorizes municipalities and
other political subdivisions in the Commonwealth to aggregate their
electricity supply requirements for the purpose of their joint purchase
of such requirements from licensed suppliers, and the Restructuring Act
provides that such aggregation shall not require licensure; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Public Procurement Act (the "Procurement
Act") exempts from its competitive sealed bidding and competitive
negotiation requirements (the "Requirements) the joint procurement
by public bodies, utilizing competitive principles, of electric utility
services purchased through member associations under the conditions set
forth in the Procurement Act; and
WHEREAS, the Committee recommends that the aggregation and
procurement of electric supply, electric delivery, and other
energy-related services ("Energy Services") be effectuated as
provided in the Joint Powers Association Agreement, a copy of which is
attached to the County Administrator's report to the Board of
Supervisors dated April 4, 2002, and made part of this ordinance by
reference (the "Joint Powers Agreement"), in accordance with
applicable provisions of the Procurement Act, such as the utilization of
competitive principles pursuant to an exemption from the Requirements;
and
WHEREAS, the Committee also recommends that the other services
provided by the Committee to its members be effectuated as provided in
the Joint Powers Agreement, with such services consisting of (i)
assistance in implementing standard form contracts for the purchase of
services from incumbent electricity utilities, (ii) education of members
regarding electricity procurement issues, (iii) monitoring of legal and
regulatory developments affecting the provision of electricity service
to local governments, and (iv) hiring of consultants and legal counsel
to assist in its provisions of the foregoing services ("Steering
Committee Services"); and
WHEREAS, it appearing to the Board of Supervisors of the County of
York that the joint procurement of the Energy Services pursuant to the
Joint Powers Agreement and the provision of Steering Committee Services
pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreement is otherwise in the best
interests of County of York;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED THAT:
(1) Competitive sealed bidding and competitive negotiation for the
procurement of Energy Services are not fiscally advantageous to the
public because the procurement process for Energy Services must be
flexible enough to respond quickly to changing market conditions in
which energy prices can fluctuate considerably on a daily or even hourly
basis.
(2) The aggregation and joint procurement of the Energy Services
pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreement is hereby approved.
(3) The provision of Steering Committee Services pursuant to the
Joint Powers Agreement is hereby approved.
(4) The Joint Powers Agreement and the performance of the terms and
conditions thereof on behalf of the County of York are hereby authorized
and approved.
(5) The County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to
execute and deliver the Joint Powers Agreement on behalf of the County
of York in substantially the form presented to this meeting.
(6) The payment obligations of the County of York pursuant to the
provisions hereof and the Joint Powers Agreement shall be subject to
annual appropriation of requisite funds therefore by the Board of
Supervisors.
(7) This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption or
passage.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (3) Shepperd, Burgett, Wiggins,
Nay: (0)
MATTERS PRESENTED BY THE BOARD
Mr. Burgett stated he was delighted to have the quilt show which is
sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee. He attended the first
Base Reduction and Closure Committee Meeting and noted the importance of
keeping the military bases open in this area. He also attended the
Zweibrücken Farewell Dinner for the students and stated the Historical
Committee did an excellent job hosting the dinner. He noted that the
Board was still trying to amend the County's Parking Ordinance, and he
hoped to have it in place by July 1st. He mentioned The World Church of
the Creator, a White Supremist group, that is scheduled to meet on May
4th at the Tabb Library. He stated the group could not be denied the
right to meet. He encouraged the citizens not to attend the meeting and
stated the library would be closed for maintenance at that time. He
announced that there would be an overwhelming police presence for
protection and encouraged the citizens to attend other functions in the
County that day.
Mr. Shepperd expressed his pleasure with the County's volunteers and
the amount of money saved because of their services. He also encouraged
citizens to attend the other activities offered to them on Saturday
rather than attending The World Church of the Creator event. He
mentioned other events as an alternative, including the York County
Little League and the NAACP gala, which would occur on the same day. He
thanked the citizens who picked up the trash on Route 134 and encouraged
the homeowner's associations to get involved in the trash clean-up. He
mentioned Mr. Brooks' concerns over boathouses, and stated he will ask
the planning staff to address the boathouse issue and draft some land
management guidelines and possible amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
Chairman Wiggins agreed with Mr. Burgett's statement that any group
has the right to use the library, and that if one group was allowed, all
groups would have to be allowed. He stated those types of groups get
their attention through publicity and through those protesting the
group. He encouraged citizens to not appear at the library.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mr. Shepperd asked Item No. 4 be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Mr. Burgett asked that Item No. 5 be removed from the Consent
Calendar.
Mr. Burgett moved that the Consent Calendar be approved as amended,
Item Nos. 3, 6, 7 and 8, respectively.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (3) Burgett, Shepperd, Wiggins
Nay: (0)
Thereupon, the following minutes were approved and resolutions
adopted:
Item No. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the following meetings of the York County Board of
Supervisors were approved:
March 19, 2002, Regular Meeting
March 21, 2002, Adjourned Meeting
Item No. 6. TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT/CDR FIRST STEPS PROGRAM:
Resolution R02-62.
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE YORK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOR TRANSPORTATION OF
CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE FIRST STEPS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the York County Board of Supervisors has a support agreement
with the Child Development Resources, Inc., (CDR) for operation of the
"First Steps" program, an early childhood educational and
developmental program that is implemented at the Griffin-Yeates Center
for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 3 years; and
WHEREAS, according to the terms of the support agreement and for the
safety of the children involved, the Board has agreed to arrange with
the York County School Board to provide bus transportation for enrolled
children between home and the Griffin-Yeates Center for children; and
WHEREAS, costs for such transportation are the responsibility of CDR,
Inc., and do not represent additional financial support;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this the 16th day of April, 2002, that the County
Administrator be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute for and on
behalf of the Board an agreement with the York County School Board,
substantially in the same form transmitted to the Board by report of the
County Administrator dated March 25, 2002, including necessary
amendments thereto, for the provision of transportation of children
participating in the CDR, Inc., First Steps program; provided that such
agreement and all such amendments shall be approved as to form by the
County Attorney.
Item No. 7. TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT/HEAD START PROGRAM AND PARKS AND
RECREATION: Resolution R02-63.
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE YORK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOR TRANSPORTATION OF
CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE HEAD START PROGRAM AND PROGRAMS OPERATED
BY THE DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION
WHEREAS, the York County Board of Supervisors operates a Head Start
program for income eligible York County preschoolers and their families;
and
WHEREAS, York County Board of Supervisors operates recreation
programs for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, children are transported to and from County or School sites
and the safest method of transportation is by school bus
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of Supervisors
this the 16th day of April, 2002, that the County Administrator be, and
he is hereby, authorized to execute for and on behalf of the Board an
agreement with the York County School Board, substantially in the same
form transmitted to the Board by report of the County Administrator
dated March 25, 2002, including necessary amendments thereto, for the
provision of transportation of children participating in the Head Start
and Parks and Recreation programs; provided that such agreement and all
such amendments shall be approved as to form by the County Attorney.
Item No. 8. CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, INC., SUPPORT AGREEMENT:
Resolution R02-64.
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A
SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, INC., A NONPROFIT
VIRGINIA CORPORATION, PROVIDING $158,972 IN ANNUAL FUNDING AND $17,000
FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE IN THE GRIFFIN-YEATES CENTER LOCATED ON GOVERNMENT
ROAD
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to continue to make available
an early childhood educational experience and positive learning
opportunities on behalf of economically disadvantaged and other
qualified County citizens; and
WHEREAS, Child Development Resources, Inc., a nonprofit Virginia
corporation, has provided such services by operation of a program called
First Steps;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this the 16th day of April, 2002, that the County
Administrator be, and he is hereby, authorized to execute a Support
Agreement approved as to form by the County Attorney with the Child
Development Resources, Inc., for the operation of the First Steps
program for the period July 1, 2002 until July 1, 2003.
Item No. 4: MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICES FOR NAVAL WEAPONS STATION AND
CHEATHAM ANNEX: Proposed Resolution R02-79 (Removed from the Consent
Calendar)
Mr. Shepperd voiced his concerns over the County taking on one of the
Navy's responsibilities, and the cost of such an operation.
Mr. Hudgins explained that this was done on a reimbursable basis, and
that an evaluation would be made to determine the resources needed to
control mosquitoes. He stated it was a great benefit to the surrounding
communities and York County, and there would be no impact to the
County's budget in this operation.
Mr. Shepperd then moved the adoption of proposed Resolution R02-79
which reads:
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE NAVY TO PROVIDE MOSQUITO CONTROL SERVICES TO THE
YORKTOWN NAVAL WEAPONS STATION AND CHEATHAM ANNEX ON A REIMBURSABLE
BASIS
WHEREAS, the Navy has requested that York County provide mosquito
control services for the areas located on the Naval Weapons Station and
Cheatham Annex; and
WHEREAS, the Navy has agreed to reimburse the County for time and
materials in performance of mosquito control services at the above
described facilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this 16th day of April, 2002, that the Board authorizes the
County Administrator to execute an agreement with the Navy for the
County to provide mosquito surveillance and control as needed and to be
reimbursed for time and materials for such rendered services.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (3) Shepperd, Burgett, Wiggins,
Nay: (0)
Item No. 5. OUTSTANDING YOUTH AWARDS: Proposed Resolutions R02-74,
R02-75, R02-76, and R02-77 (Removed from the Consent Calendar)
Mr. Burgett stated that as the Board's liaison to the Youth
Commission he had the opportunity to take part in reviewing and
selecting the Outstanding Youth Award recipients this year. He stated
they were wonderful young people, and he was very pleased with all the
deserving young citizens who would be honored.
Mr. Burgett then moved the adoption of proposed Resolutions R02-74,
R92-75, R02-76, and R02-77 that read as follows:
Resolution R02-74:
A RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE LYNN GANTT ON HIS SELECTION
AS THE 2002 YORK COUNTY OUTSTANDING YOUTH OF THE YEAR FOR COMMUNITY
SERVICE
WHEREAS, the York County Youth Commission and the Board of
Supervisors established the Outstanding Youth of the Year Awards Program
to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of York County's
youth; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Gantt was nominated and has been chosen by the
Selection Committee to receive the 2002 Outstanding Youth of the Year
Award for Community Service; and
WHEREAS, Lynn Gantt has demonstrated service to others by spending
time to serve and entertain people in his community and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Lynn, a ninth grade student at York High School, is an
active member of the Key Club through which he visited with residents in
the York Convalescent Center to play bingo, collected funds for the
UNICEF program, and volunteered several nights to help host a community
Halloween party at Busch Gardens; and
WHEREAS, as a member York High's Spanish Club, Lynn also helped
conduct a piñata demonstration for first graders at Yorktown Elementary
School; and
WHEREAS, Lynn is a talented flute player who is remembered by his
middle school band director as a "self starter who is always asking
what he can do to help;" and
WHEREAS, as a member of the York High School Marching Band, Lynn
attended a two week summer camp, practiced 10 hours a week after school
during the fall, attended fall performances and competitions scheduled
for most weekends during an eight-week period, and participated in
concert band practices and performances over the winter and now in the
spring; and
WHEREAS, his band director at York describes Lynn as being an
"outstanding band member" who is well-organized, very
disciplined, and punctual; and
WHEREAS, in spite of his very demanding scholastic club and band
schedule, Lynn further uses his musical gifts to perform numerous hours
of community service locally and out of state playing the fife with The
Fifes and Drums of York Town, whose President nominated Lynn for this
award; and
WHEREAS, The Fifes and Drums of York Town, or Corps for short, is an
all volunteer group averaging approximately 60 members aged 9 - 19; and
WHEREAS, this group represents York County and Yorktown with much
"pride and distinction" as they perform locally and out of
state; and
WHEREAS, the Corps' schedule is extremely demanding, involving weekly
two- hour rehearsals year around along with some 72 scheduled
performances; and
WHEREAS, Lynn has distinguished himself as having the highest
attendance record to activities among all high school students serving
in the Senior Corps, only missing because of school-related functions
and commitments; and
WHEREAS, Lynn has performed with the Corps in local parades and
celebrations, including on the Fourth of July, Yorktown Day, and at the
annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Lynn has also performed at the Governor's Mansion and in the
State Senate Chambers, as well as at many other sites across the state;
and
WHEREAS, Lynn has also represented the county at prestigious out of
state locales such as the Smithsonian Institution, historic Mystic
Seaport, Connecticut, and in Deep River, Connecticut, for the "Deep
River Ancient Muster," the nation's largest gathering of fife and
drum corps, with over 100 groups attending; and
WHEREAS, Lynn has distinguished himself in the Corps by frequently
arriving early for rehearsals, by occasionally stepping forward in the
absence of Senior Instructors to take charge of a performance, and by
amassing over 450 hours a year in volunteer time with his Corps
commitments alone; and
WHEREAS, Lynn's nominator sums up his contributions to the Corps in
stating that "His leadership and dedication to excellence set the
standard for his fellow members;" and
WHEREAS, this mature, responsible, and respectful young man is
accorded the highest of praise from his middle school band director who
succinctly describes Lynn's character and contributions to others by
affirming that, "I hope my son turns out as good as Lynn;"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this 16th day of April, 2002, that Lynn Gantt be, and he is
hereby, commended and congratulated for being selected as York County's
2002 Outstanding Youth of the Year for Community Service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Lynn be extended the sincere appreciation
of the Board of Supervisors for his giving spirit and commitment to
volunteerism, as well as the Board's best wishes for a continued
meaningful and rewarding life in giving of his time and talents to
others.
Resolution R02-75:
A RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE CHRISTINE WINNER ON HER
SELECTION AS THE 2002 YORK COUNTY OUTSTANDING YOUTH OF THE YEAR FOR
COMPASSION
WHEREAS, the York County Youth Commission and the Board of
Supervisors established the Outstanding Youth of the Year Awards Program
to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of York County's
youth; and
WHEREAS, Christine Winner was nominated and has been chosen by the
Selection Committee to receive the 2002 Outstanding Youth of the Year
Award for Compassion; and
WHEREAS, Christine Winner typifies compassion in its truest sense,
and is widely respected for her caring nature and for a sensitivity
beyond her years in relating to the feelings and needs of others; and
WHEREAS, Christine has consistently used these God given gifts in
reaching out to people of all ages and circumstances with moral and
physical support, guidance, an attentive ear and a concerned heart; and
WHEREAS, this compassion for others is widely known and appreciated
by her church family at Crooks Memorial United Methodist Church, whose
minister nominated her for this recognition; and
WHEREAS, Christine possesses a special love and caring for elderly
persons as evidenced by how she constantly seeks them out and naturally
befriends them; and
WHEREAS, her minister affirms that, "Time and time again I have
seen Christine go out of her way to speak (with) and hug an elderly
person;" and
WHEREAS, this is clearly evidenced during the church's weekly family
night suppers where Christine can usually be seen sitting with the older
members of the church rather than with her friends in the youth group;
and
WHEREAS, Christine routinely pays visits to older members of the
church who have been ill or who are experiencing loneliness, once
leaving a youth group meeting to visit one of her elderly friends who
she learned had a broken foot; and
WHEREAS, Christine recently lent comfort and support by staying in
the hospital until late in the night with church members whose grandson
was seriously injured in a basketball game; and
WHEREAS, her sensitivity to the needs of others extends to people of all
ages as evident from the times she often spends holding babies Sunday
mornings to allow their parents the opportunity of sitting together
during the church's worship service; and
WHEREAS, her volleyball coach at Grafton High School also attests to
her character and impact on her peers by describing Christine as a
"very positive and encouraging person," who nevertheless is
unafraid "to stand up for her beliefs and what she thinks is
right;" and
WHEREAS, Christine is also dedicated to becoming involved in the
lives of those less fortunate than herself and who live beyond the
confines of the familiar surroundings of her church and community; and
WHEREAS, this is evidenced by her participation in the Samaritan's
Purse Christmas gift shoebox program for children living in poor and
often war-torn countries; and
WHEREAS, this desire to help the disadvantaged has led her to become
involved with the Appalachian Service Project in which she will join
other youths and adults this summer performing home repairs in depressed
rural mountain areas; and
WHEREAS, she is also an active participant whenever her church staffs
a homeless shelter ministry in Newport News, where she not only fulfills
her responsibility of serving meals, but again reaches beyond herself to
serve the soul food of personal attention and compassion, freely
interacting with the guests and spreading joy by reading to them or by
playing checkers and cards with them; and
WHEREAS, through her humble, unassuming manner, and lack of
self-consciousness Christine seems to easily clear barriers that usually
isolate people so that she can freely lend friendship, understanding,
and support to all; and
WHEREAS, her pastor sums up this remarkable person by affirming that
Christine "amazes me about her concern and her asking about people
who are listed on our prayer list. She has a heart that is open to all
people of all ages…always willing to listen to others who are going
through hard times and…who need to spend time with someone who cares.
Christine lives her life with compassion;"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this 16th day of April, 2002, that Christine Winner be, and
she is hereby, commended and congratulated for being selected as York
County's 2002 Outstanding Youth of the Year for Compassion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Christine be extended the best wishes of
the Board of Supervisors as she continues to live a life of exemplary
love and concern for others, and may she take great encouragement in
knowing that all who come in contact with her truly appreciate her
selfless acts of kindness and that our world is a better place because
she is with us.
Resolution R02-76:
A RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE JENNIFER TONNESON ON HER
SELECTION AS THE 2002 YORK COUNTY OUTSTANDING YOUTH OF THE YEAR FOR
OVERALL ACHIEVEMENT
WHEREAS, the York County Youth Commission and the Board of
Supervisors established the Outstanding Youth of the Year Awards Program
to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of York County's
youth; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Tonneson was nominated and has been chosen by the
Selection Committee to receive the 2002 Outstanding Youth of the Year
Award for Overall Achievement; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer Tonneson epitomizes excellence and the highest
caliber of achievement with her outstanding accomplishments and superior
performance in a wide variety of endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer, or Jennie as she is known to her teachers and
friends, excels at using her considerable talents to the utmost, intent
on doing her best in all that she undertakes; and
WHEREAS, Jennie's academic achievements are demonstrated by her
advanced course work in Tabb High School's first graduating Honors
Program class, her 4.4 grade point average, her standing as the third
highest ranked student in Tabb's senior class, her being named a
National Merit Commended Scholar, and by her membership in the National
Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, and the Spanish
Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, Jennie's considerable athletic achievements are also
exceptionally noteworthy, as demonstrated by her four year participation
in volleyball where she played at the varsity level the past two years,
by her three years as a starter for the varsity basketball team where
she was named All District Honorable Mention the past two years, and
also by her national caliber status in soccer where she has excelled on
Tabb's varsity team the past four years, was named 1st Team All District
and 1st Team All Region ever since her freshman year, and was selected
to the All State team last year as a junior; and
WHEREAS, Jennie's considerable leadership and service achievements
include her selection to Girl's State, serving as Secretary of the
Spanish Honor Society as a junior and as President this year, serving as
a Senior Class SCA Representative, being named a co-captain of the
soccer team as a junior, and captaining both the volleyball and soccer
teams this year, volunteering her time at an area adult day care
facility, and actively participating in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church's
Order of the Cross and Crown youth worship team; and
WHEREAS, in addition to all of these exemplary achievements and time
consuming scholastic and church related pursuits, Jennie has somehow
managed to find enough "spare time" to participate and excel
as a member of the nationally ranked "PWSI Sparklers" club
soccer team based in Prince William County, a commitment involving daily
practices in Northern Virginia during the first half of the school year
as well as weekend games and tournaments in the Baltimore/Washington
area and throughout the east coast; and
WHEREAS, her dedication to all commitments caused her nominator and
varsity basketball coach to exclaim that, "Eighty-hour weeks are
nothing unusual for Jennie," who during the fall basketball and
winter volleyball seasons would routinely practice after school for two
hours and then ride with one of her parents to Northern Virginia,
practice soccer for two more hours, and then return home, studying for
her full load of demanding courses while on the road; and
WHEREAS, Jennie has honed her talent in soccer to a level where she
was recruited by Dartmouth College to play there next fall; and
WHEREAS, Jennie's noteworthy achievements and success in life are
surpassed only by her character, which has remained unspoiled, earning
her widespread respect for her quietness and humble demeanor, and
leading her soccer coach at Tabb to remark that, "no one would ever
know she is a nationally ranked player headed to Dartmouth;" and
WHEREAS, her minister also testifies to Jennie's humility and
"quiet leadership," remarking that she is "gifted in a
lot of ways, but doesn't have a need to be noticed; she is noticed just
by being herself," and that she possesses a "quiet strength
about her that really shines through," and "a solidness you
can count on;" and
WHEREAS, Jennie is highly respected by her teachers for her
participation, cooperation, and for so willingly taking the time to lend
assistance to any classmates who might be struggling to understand
certain material; and
WHEREAS, her character is also summed up by her nominator in relating
that, "I have never heard her complain or make an excuse in four
years. Jennie simply gives her best - every time, in every situation. I
know that I am involved with a very special young person when I am
inspired to do my job better because of her. The mark of a truly
outstanding individual is her ability to raise the performance of those
around her to a higher level. Jennie Tonneson has that effect on
people;"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this 16th day of April, 2002, that Jennifer Tonneson be, and
she is hereby, commended and congratulated for being selected as York
County's 2002 Outstanding Youth of the Year for Overall Achievement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jennie be extended the heartfelt
appreciation of the Board of Supervisors for her outstanding example as
a student athlete and invaluable role model to the youth of our
community, and that the Board's best wishes go with her as she continues
to serve and so profoundly influence others.
Resolution R02-77:
A RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE BOBBIE JEAN ROBERTSON ON HER
SELECTION AS THE 2002 YORK COUNTY OUTSTANDING YOUTH OF THE YEAR FOR
COURAGE
WHEREAS, the York County Youth Commission and the Board of
Supervisors established the Outstanding Youth of the Year Awards Program
to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of York County's
youth; and
WHEREAS, Bobbie Jean Robertson was nominated and has been chosen by
the Selection Committee to receive the 2002 Outstanding Youth of the
Year Award for Courage; and
WHEREAS, Bobbie exemplifies the meaning of the word courage, having
persevered through heartbreaking sadness to excel as a student and as a
person; and
WHEREAS, Bobbie grew up as an only child with her single-parent
mother, and the two of them moved often, requiring Bobbie to frequently
experience the painful uprooting from schools and friends; and
WHEREAS, Bobbie's mother was stricken with ill health for many years,
and an especially close bond was forged between them as Bobbie lovingly
served her mom as her only daughter, constant companion, and friend; and
WHEREAS, Bobbie suffered the painful loss of her mother during her
sophomore year in high school; and
WHEREAS, her mother's passing required Bobbie to move once again,
this time on her own and in the middle of the school year as she left
Kansas to live with her widowed maternal grandmother who was caring for
her own ailing mother here in York County; and
WHEREAS, ever since arriving here, Bobbie has taken it upon herself
to supplement the family resources through working nights and weekends
at a local movie theater; and
WHEREAS, throughout this time Bobbie has given physical and emotional
support to her beloved grandmother, and was there to comfort her during
the recent passing of Bobbie's great-grandmother; and
WHEREAS, in spite of the difficulties and challenges that Bobbie has
faced, she is greatly respected as a young woman who has set high goals
for herself and works hard to achieve success; and
WHEREAS, this success is evidenced by her outstanding academic record
in which she has earned over a 4.0 average in college preparatory work,
been recognized as a National Merit Commended Scholar, and served as
Vice President of Bruton High School's National Honor Society; and
WHEREAS, Bobbie has also somehow found time to become actively
involved in a host of school activities, including the Model UN, the
Green Club, participating in a mentorship program three times a week at
a local elementary school, and serving in the Key Club, through which
she has helped raise funds for underprivileged children and collected
canned goods for the needy; and
WHEREAS, her Advanced Placement Art History teacher describes Bobbie
as one of the most mature, responsible, and thoughtful students she has
known in over 30 years of teaching, a person admired and loved by
students and faculty alike, as someone who "loves to learn"
and possesses "strong fiber" as a person, who insists on doing
the best she can do and not letting down in spite of the fact that she
has an after-school job and is often still working on homework at 2:00
or 3:00 in the morning; and
WHEREAS, Bobbie is also described by her work supervisor of two years
as being a faithful employee who was named an Assistant Manager as a
17-year old after just six months on the job, as someone possessing a
commendable work ethic that always goes above and beyond what is
required, who usually arrives early, works multiple positions, is always
considerate of her fellow workers, and who has been able to help friends
and coworkers through their own problems and grief, seemingly drawing
from her past experience and God given strength, and the way she has of
"setting aside her own needs to reach out and help others;"
and
WHEREAS, Bobbie's nominator and guidance counselor at Bruton High
School admiringly states that, "What is so remarkable about Bobbie
is that unless one knew her story, one would never know she had so many
personal difficulties in her life. She is upbeat…polite, honest, and
kind, and…inspires her peers to be their best regardless of any
roadblocks which may interfere with their progress;"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this 16th day of April, 2002, that Bobbie Jean Robertson be,
and she is hereby, congratulated and commended by the York County Board
of Supervisors as York County's 2002 Outstanding Youth of the Year for
Courage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Bobbie be publicly recognized as a most
worthy recipient of the Outstanding Youth Award for Courage, that she be
extended the sincere admiration and heartfelt appreciation of the Board
of Supervisors for her tremendous inspiration and example to us all, and
that the Board's best wishes go with her for a most rewarding and
blessed life, and a future filled with continued triumph.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (3) Burgett, Shepperd, Wiggins
Nay: (0)
NEW BUSINESS
APPLICATION NO. YVA-12-02, JOHN AND TWYLA OPPENHUIZEN
Mr. Carter made a presentation on proposed Resolution R02-80 to
approve the request of John and Twyla Oppenhuizen for the construction
of an accessory garage and carport on property located at 108 Church
Street in Yorktown. He stated that staff recommended approval of the
application through the adoption of proposed Resolution R02-80.
Mr. Burgett asked if a kitchen or plumbing would be included in the
construction.
Mr. Carter replied that the applicant had requested a small utility
sink in the lower level of the garage to wash paintbrushes and such. He
stated the applicant's intention for the second floor is for storage
space only.
Mr. Shepperd asked why this application would not appear before the
Planning Commission.
Mr. Carter stated that the ordinance required that it go before the
Planning Commission only if it was a new use of the property; the
request is basically an expansion of that single-family use of the
property.
Mr. Shepperd then moved the adoption of proposed Resolution R02-80
that reads:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF JOHN AND TWYLA OPPENHUIZEN FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ACCESSORY GARAGE AND CARPORT ON PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 108 CHURCH STREET IN YORKTOWN
WHEREAS, John and Twyla Oppenhuizen have submitted an application
requesting permission to construct an accessory garage and carport on
property located at 108 Church Street in Yorktown; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 24.1-327(b)(3) of the York County Zoning
Ordinance, such requests may be approved by the Board of Supervisors by
resolution; and
WHEREAS, the proposed garage's location and design are compatible
with adjacent properties and structures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of
Supervisors this the 16th day of April, 2002, that the request of John
and Twyla Oppenhuizen for the construction of an accessory garage and
carport on property located at 108 Church Street, as described in the
County Administrator's report to the Board dated March 29, 2002, be, and
it is hereby, approved.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (3) Shepperd, Burgett, Wiggins,
Nay: (0)
CLOSED MEETING. At 8:58 p.m. Mr. Burgett moved that the meeting be
convened in Closed Meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(a)(1) of the
Code of Virginia pertaining to appointments to Boards and Commissions;
Section 2.2-3711(a)(7) pertaining to consultation with legal counsel.
On roll call the vote was:
Yea: (3) Burgett, Shepperd, Wiggins
Nay: (0)
Meeting Reconvened. At 9:10 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 16th day of April, 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: (3) Shepperd, Burgett, Wiggins
Nay: (0)
Meeting Adjourned. At 9:11 p.m. Chairman Wiggins declared the meeting
adjourned sine die.
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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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