BE IT RESOLVED by the York County Board of Supervisors this 4^th day of February, 2003, that Daniel F. Seabolt, Sherman C. Hill, and Leroy J. Hill be, and are hereby, appointed to the York County Historical Committee.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Patricia T. Sparrer and Barbara G. Rollins be, and they are hereby appointed as associate members to the York County Historical Committee.

On roll call the vote was:

Yea: (5) Noll, Wiggins, Shepperd, Zaremba, Burgett

Nay: (0)

Ms. Winifred B. Bragg, 211 Persimmon Drive, representing the Senior Center of York and the Peninsula Agency on Aging, stated the center continues to be excellent example of what can be done when a common goal is identified and a three-way partnership is formed. She stated there continues to be a vast outpouring of enthusiasm and support from the community and volunteers to make the center one of the finest on the Peninsula. During 2002 the Center celebrated its 11th anniversary and welcomed over 14,000 patrons. Since its establishment in 1991, over 123,670 individuals have visited the Center. Mrs. Bragg thanked the Board for its past support and continued faith in the Center’s goals, and she stated she hopes to report to the Board in the next couple of years the need for an expanded facility. She also expressed special thanks to the Department of Community Services, Facility Maintenance, Computer Support Services, and Anne Smith for making the Center's facility the best.

Ms. Barbara Seibert, Executive Director of the Avalon Center for Women and Children, noted she was the director of the County’s Victim Witness Program and had the opportunity to work with Avalon. She stated it wasn't until she became its director that she began to appreciate the depth of programs Avalon offers to the surrounding localities, noting it is much more than a shelter program. She spoke of the other services and the extensive outreach programs it provides to the community. She stated the Center also conducts classes at the Merrimac Detention Center and the Regional Jail. Ms. Seibert stated the Center needs to do more outreach in the lower end of the County and hopefully that will happen with the Board’s funding help.

Ms. Madie Haskell, 283B Patriot Lane, Williamsburg, representing CDR First Steps Child Care and Development Center thanked the Board for its previous support, and she encouraged the Board to continue its support in FY2004. She stated the Center is now serving infants and toddlers, and a classroom was converted for this purpose. The Center is one of a few in the state to offer these services to infants and toddlers. She commended Belinda Willis and Anne Smith who have been so supportive of the program. Ms. Haskell displayed pictures for the Board members depicting activities at the Center.

Mrs. Corinne Garland, Executive Director of Child Development Resources, Inc., (CDR), spoke of the children who are special because of their special needs. She stated these children are served by the CDR early intervention program to help them to be productive, achieving citizens. It is a program that has won national recognition, and an award was received for the work CDR does for infants and toddlers in the community. She stated that CDR is supported by contract with the Colonial Services Board, and she asked for the Board’s continued support to the CDR budget.

Mr. Drew Haney, 200 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, appeared to speak regarding the Comprehensive Health Investment Program (CHIP) of Greater Williamsburg,. He stated that York County residents served are among the most needy in the program. Most clients are children and pregnant women who have chronic medical problems. Children are behind in immunizations and spend a lot of time in emergency rooms. This program gives these residents the opportunity to receive assistance and referrals to meet their medical needs. Parents receive ongoing education in nutrition and parenting, and the program provides transportation for medical appointments. Mr. Haney requested that the Board fund $5,225 for the 2004 fiscal year based on services given in the past.

Ms. Lisa Rogers Thomas, Deputy Director of Child Resources Development, Inc., spoke about the network of services for children provided by CDR. She stated York County has a rich reserve of services, but not every family knows about the services and how to find and use them. Five years ago CDR started a program to help parents find the answers to their questions and link with community resources. Last year 27 percent of the families were from York County, but no request for support has been made to date because of the County’s past generous support to CDR. She asked if the Board is not able to fully fund the request for this program that it find some way to support it in a smaller way.

Mr. Tim Gilliam, representing People’s Place, spoke of his experiences with People’s Place and the help he has received with training and finding a job through their assistance. He asked the Board to continue its support for People’s Place.

Mr. Lloyd Mayfield, representing People’s Place, asked for support for the program so there can be more funding to create jobs in the community for young adults. He stated the program helps him be more helpful and friendly, and it helps people like him work together as a team. He stated the program helps others understand them more. He noted they have disabilities, but they are learning how to cope. Mr. Mayfield stated he is trying to get his life together, and People’s Place means individuals like him have a place to go and not be on the streets.

Mr. Bryan Baker, representing People’s Place, spoke of the help he has received from People’s Place. He stated that without the program’s help, he does not know where he would have turned. He spoke of special skills he has been taught and the psychiatric help he has received. Mr. Baker asked for continued support for the Colonial Services Board’s mental health programs.

The Honorable Merlin Renne, Judge of the District Court, representing the Colonial Community Criminal Justice Board (CCCJB), indicated the purpose of the Board is to think strategically and create a plan for the region and bring together the stakeholders in the community for that purpose. He stated the General Assembly in its wisdom did not give the program any staff or money to accomplish its task. Once again Mrs. Green has submitted a request to the Board of Supervisors to continue funding a planner position, and Judge Renne stated he was present to support that request. He spoke of two significant provisions this year of the CCCJB, and he asked the Board to continue funding to the CCCJB.

Mr. James Funk, 112 Laura Lane, representing the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), stated the program responds to community needs through senior citizens’ volunteerism and advocacy. Six jurisdictions are served, and last fiscal year there were 112 senior volunteers serving from York County, providing 20,000 hours of volunteer services. He noted the program also has an Adopt-A-Spot at Route 134 over Route 17 where trash is picked up twice a year. He spoke of other areas where the seniors volunteer, such as York/Poquoson Social Services, Peninsula Reads, and Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Funk stated much of the expenses incurred with these volunteer activities are picked up by the volunteers themselves; but being senior citizens, they cannot all afford to do so. He stated the program doesn't want to lose any senior citizen as a volunteer because of lack of reimbursement funds. Mr. Funk then spoke representing the Peninsula Agency on Aging, stating the Agency has representatives from all six jurisdictions and a large citizen advisory council. He thanked the Board of Supervisors for its generous support last year, and the Agency is asking for just a little bit more in 2004. He reviewed some of the programs provided by Peninsula Agency on Aging, including assisted adult day care, transportation services, emergency services, and home delivered meals.

Mrs. Sheila Myers, representing the York County Arts Commission, stated the Commission was established in 1989 to serve as advisory board to the Board of Supervisors to enhance the cultural community in the County. The Commission reviews funding requests from arts organizations and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, and she reviewed a few of the organizations that have received funds in the past. She noted that funding also goes to the schools through arts organizations providing programs to the schools, as well as art instruction for youth at risk. The arts organizations supported provide outreach programs in nursing and convalescent homes. Mrs. Myers asked for the Board's continued support for the arts.

Ms. Jenny Scherer, representing Transitions Family Violence Services, stated Transitions has provided 24-hour hotline services and emergency short-term and transitional shelter to hundreds of York County residents for the past 26 years. She spoke of how the agency is changing, as well as how critical funding is to meeting the needs of York County families affected by family violence. She noted Transitions takes care of the family unit, not just adult victims of abuse. It has partnered with other community organizations to eliminate duplication. Ms. Scherer stated their greatest success is that they have sheltered more than 14,000 people, and not one has been murdered due to domestic violence. She thanked the Board for its past support and requested continued funding.

Dr. Patrick Rhodes, representing the Patient Advocate Foundation, stated the Foundation provides services in three areas--access to health care mediation with HMOs, job retention with employers, and debt crisis related to an individual’s diagnosis. He stated there is no charge for these services, and the Foundation receives no government funding. Dr. Rhodes stated it is the intention of the Foundation to provide a very aggressive outreach to citizens of York County, and he asked that the Foundation’s request be fully funded.

Mr. John Horne, 3908 George Mason, Williamsburg, Vice President of the Board of Directors for Housing Partnerships, stated Housing Partnerships has been in existence for 25 years providing rehabilitative services to low income families. It has received York County support in the past which has been instrumental in allowing Housing Partnerships to continue on. He stated they are requesting a modest increase in funding for the next fiscal year, and he understands the difficulty of the Board’s task to decide which agencies to fund and how tough a year it will be for everyone. Mr. Horne noted this year Housing Partnerships is working on about 14 cases in York County, and it appreciates everything the Board can do to provide funding this year.

Dr. Jim Shaw, Medical Director for the Lackey Free Clinic, stated the clinic started in 1995 with one physician and his wife working in a church. Last year health care was provided to over 1500 residents provided by volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses, equating to over $200,000 in free medical care to the community. He stated there has been a 15-20 percent growth in the clinic’s clientele, and a new building is under construction. He noted this is the first year the clinic has asked for budget support from York County, and needs include a part-time nurse practitioner for additional clinic sessions and a chronic clinic. He stated there is also a need for a free dental clinic. Dr. Shaw indicated the new building has put a crunch on the clinic’s budget which was worsened by the $33,000 landscaping requirement placed on the building site by the County. Dr. Shaw asked for the Board’s support this year, stating the clinic provided $4 in services for every $1 spent.

Mr. James McReynolds, 415 Weston Road, representing York County Meals on Wheels, stating it is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization active since 1973. He stated they deliver one hot nutritious meal to homebound people each day. The program is designed to ensure that any County resident needing the service will receive it; no one is denied because of inability to pay. Mr. McReynolds stated the director is the only participant who receives a very small salary. Continued county support is necessary in 2004 to meet the requirements of Meals on Wheels. Mr. McReynolds also noted that last year the program began to offer non-perishable breakfast items once a month at no cost to those in need in order to meet their daily nutritional requirements.

Mr. Barrent M. Henry, representing the Colonial Services Board, stated he has been involved for about 8 years with the Colonial Services Board, and he is also involved in the school district by way of the School Board on the Parent Advisory Committee for the Handicapped. He stated what he has seen come before the Board this evening are the characteristics of a rapidly changing county. The Colonial Services Board operates with $9.7 million in its budget, and the services it extends to adults and children and families are extensive. He stated the Colonial Services Board gives the best return on the dollar. Mr. Henry voiced his concern that the increase the Colonial Services Board seeks this year is the largest ever requested. Unfortunately, he stated the County is rapidly escalating in its need for various types of services, and a major one is health and mental health. Mr. Henry noted that nine positions have already been cut, and they are asking York County to help restore some of those positions.

Mrs. Anne B. Smith, Director of Community Services, made a presentation on proposed Resolution R03-16 to authorize the County Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia to participate in the Commonwealth’s Dry Well Replacement Program.

Mr. Wiggins noted that priority was to go to those with zero ability to pay, and he asked if that means they will pay nothing.

Mrs. Smith stated it is a forgivable loan and it is forgiven incrementally. If the owner sells the house before the 10 years have elapsed, the owner must pay the funds back. She stated it is a good method of insuring there are no windfall profits for the homeowner.

Mr. Wiggins noted they can also use the funds to tie into a public water system.

Mrs. Smith indicated Mr. Wiggins was correct.

Mr. Zaremba stated the homeowner is mandated to hook up if the cost is no more than $5,000.

Mrs. Smith agreed, stating if water is available the County would look for other resources to insure those connections take place.

Discussion followed concerning the criteria the homeowner must meet to take part in the program.

Chairman Burgett then called to order a public hearing on proposed Resolution R03-16 which was duly advertised as required by law and is entitled: