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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-01-18 00000 January 18, 1995 (Regular Night Meeting) (Page 1) A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was held on January 18, 1995, beginning at 7:00 P.M., Room 7, County office Building, McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia. PRESENT: Messrs. David P. Bowerman, Forrest R. Marshall, Jr., Charles S. Martin, Walter F. Perkins and Mrs. Sally H. Thomas. ABSENT: Mrs. Charlotte Y. Humphris. OFFICERS PRESENT: County Executive, Robert W. Tucker, Jr.; County Attorney, Larry W. Davis; and Director of Planning and Community Development, V. Wayne Cilimberg. Agenda Item No. 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M., by the Chairman, Mr. Perkins. Agenda Item No. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Item No. 3. Moment of Silence. Agenda Item No. 4. Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the Public. Mr. John Carter asked that planning funds in the FY 1995-96 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for the segment of Meadow Creek Parkway from Rio Road to the Route 250 Bypass be delayed. According to County guidelines Revenue Sharing Funds are reserved for construction, maintenance or improve- ment of secondary roads, not to be used for planning. Construction on the Meadow Creek Parkway is scheduled to begin in the year 2010; a full decade beyond the scope of this CIP. He also requested that until a decision is made on the future of the Joint Security Complex, expenditures for renovations at the Complex be delayed. Also scheduled for funds in FY 1995-96 is $340,000 for a new E-911 Building. This project received more than $128,000 in funds last year from the County and an equal amount from the City and has yet to make available any plans ora copy of its operating budget. It would appear that nothing would be lost by delaying funds for that project by one year. Finally, considering the unknown effects of the County's income due to state and federal budget cuts, prudence would dictate that caution in committing funds for these three projects would be a wise course of action. The Board's concern over future revenues and the possibility of having to reduce essential services or raise taxes is well-taken. He suggests that these three projects totally more than $1.0 would be a good place to start cutting County expendi- tures. Mr. Tucker explained that funds in the CIP for the segment of Meadow Creek Parkway from Rio Road to the Route 250 Bypass is for construction, not planning funds. Planning has already been done. The City of Charlottesville has approved funding of its portion of this project and V DoT is now ready to move forward with the construction. The City's portion of the project is from the Route 250 Bypass to Melbourne Road and from Melbourne Road to Rio Road is the County's portion of the project. Agenda Item No. 5. Consent Agenda. On motion by Mrs. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Martin, Item 5.1 on the consent agenda was approved and the remaining items were received for information. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Messrs. Bowerman, Marshall, Martin, Perkins and Mrs. Thomas. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mrs. Humphris. Item 5.la. Appropriation: Various School Related Grants - $85,446.66 (Form %940045). The following Executive Summary was received: "At its meeting on December 12, 1994, the School Board approved and requested appropriation/reappropriation of funds for several educational grants: The reappropriation of $44,200 from the Community Education Fund Balance - Community Education has a reserve fund balance of $117,440.19. The $44,200 will be used to upgrade and replace equipment, purchase new equipment and defray the one- time cost of starting an Inclement Weather Program and Student Holiday Program for students in grades K-5. The reappropriation of the Special Education Preschool Grant in the amount of $11,979.46 - Albemarle County Schools was awarded a grant in FY 1993-94 from the State Department of Education to continue the Special Education Preschool Program in conjunction with the Westminster Child Care Center. The funds will be used to run a summer preschool program. January 18, 1995 (Regular Night Meeting) (Page 2) 000002 · The reappropriation of the Stony Point Competency Based Grant in the amount of $9,235.27 - At the November 8, 1993 School Board meeting, the Board accepted an award of $20,900 from the State Department of Education. This grant was not fully expended in FY 1993-94 and has a fund balance of $7,597.46. There is also an additional $1,637.81 balance in the grant which may be spent this fiscal year. This grant is to support staff members engaging in staff development activities to more clearly define curricular standards. The remaining funds will allow staff members to continue to study instructional strate- gies that effectively supPort student achievement. · The appropriation of $3,400 from the Stone Robinson PTO - Stone Robinson Elementary School received a donation in the amount of $3,400 from the Stone Robinson PTO. The money is designated for the purchase of two .new computers for the . school. · The reappropriation of $8,631.93 for the Early Childhood Grant The Early Childhood Grant for Brownsville Elementary School had a fund balance in the amount of $8,631.93 at the end of FY 1993-94. The Early Childhood program provides for the devel- opment and implementation of both a fully articulated K-3 instructional program and three support components which appear vital foreffective early childhood education. The funds will be used to provide staff development training and additional machinery and equipment for the program. · The appropriation of the Early Childhood Grant in the amount of $8,000 - Brownsville Elementary School has been awarded the Early Childhood Grant of $8,000. This is the third year this grant has been awarded to Brownsville Elementary School. The major thrust for the third year project is to support the school community in its continuing efforts to learn to use technology effectively to enhance student learning. One goal is that teachers will increasingly and effectively use tech- nology for management, communication, classroom instruction and as a tool for student projects. Student use of technology as an appropriate and effective tool for gathering informa- tion, organizing ideas and data, and creative expression and presentation is a second goal. Staff recommends approval of Appropriation #940045 in the amount of $85,446.66 as detailed." The Board adopted the following resolution of appropriation in the amount of $85,446.66, by the above recorded vote: FISCAL YEAR: 94/95 NUMBER: 940045 FUND: GRANTS PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION: EXPENDITURE COST CENTER/CATEGORY VARIOUS SCHOOL RELATED GRANTS. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 1330061235800501 1330061236800501 1330063300119400 1330063300601300 1330063300800101 1330063300800701 1320561108132105 1320561108210000 1320561108420100 1310460275114100 1310460275152100 1310460275160300 1310460275210000 1310460275231000 1310460275232000 1310460275312700 1310460275350000 1310460275550100 1310460275601300 1310460275800100 1221061101800700 1311260202160300 1311260202210000 1311260202580500 1311260202800100 1311260202152100 1311260202210000 COMMUNITY EDUC SPEC ED PRESCHOOL ST PT GRANT STONE ROBINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD VEHICLE-REPLACEMENT VEHICLE-REPLACEMENT COMP-INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTION/REC SUPPLIES MACH/EQUP-REPLACEMENT ADP EQUIP-REPLACEMENT SD/LARIES-SUMMER SCH FICA TRANSPORTATION SALARIES-TEACHER AIDES SUB/WAGES-TEACHER STIPENDS FICA HEALTH INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE PROF SER-CONSULTANTS PRINTING & BINDING TRAVEL-MILEAGE EDUC-SUPPLIES MACH/EQUIP ADP EQUIPMENT STIPENDS FICA STAFF DEVELOPMENT MACH/EQUIP SUB/WAGES-TEACHER FICA $ 9,000.00 9,000.00 10,600.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,600.00 6,500.00 479.46 5,000.00 760.67 331.53 2,500.00 94.08 535.00 60.31 470.00 1,000.00 600.00 1,092.70 1,790.98 3,400.00 3,200.00 250.00 500.00 4,681.93 270.00 20.00 January 18, 1995 (Regular Night Meeting) (Page 3) 1311260202312700 1311260202601300 PROF SER-CONSULTANTS INSTR SUPPLIES TOTAL 000003 5,200.00 2,510.00 $85,446.66 REVEN U ~: DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 2330051000510100 2320533000330111 2310424000240258 2310451000510100 2200018100181135 2311251000510100 2311224000240502 COMMUNITY EDUC FUND BALANCE SPEC ED PRESCHOOL STONY POINT GRANT STONY POINT GRANT FUND BALANCE STONE ROBINSON DONATION EARLY CHILDHOOD GRANT FUND BALANCE EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND BALANCE TOTAL $44,200.00 11,979.46 1,637.81 7,597.46 3,400.00 8,631.93 8,000.00 $85,446.66 Item 5.lb. Appropriation: FY 1993-94 School Division Fund Balance - $146,506 (Form ~940046). The following Executive Summary was received: "At its meeting on August 22, 1994, the School Board voted to request that the. Board of Supervisors authorize the expenditure of FY 93-94 fund balance funds in the amount of $146,506 to finance 3.7 teaching positions for gifted/talented teachers in the middle and high schools. This request from the School Board was not forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for approval at that time, but was deferred until the proper account codes for the specific teachers could be determined. Although it is not recommended fiscal policy to utilize fund balance or carry-over monies to fund on-going expen- ditures, this request by the School Board was approved prior to the establishment of the County's financial policies in October. The gifted teachers have already been hired by the School Divi- sion. Since the School Board is now aware of the Board's intention not to use carry-over funds for operational expenses, this type of request would not be recommended for approval in the future. Staff recommends approval of Appropriation #940046 in the amount of $146,506 to fund the gifted teacher positions." The Board adopted the following resolution of appropriation in the amount of $146,506, by the above recorded vote: FISCAL YEAR: 94/95 NUMBER: 940046 FUND: SCHOOL PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATION:.-.FUNDING.FOR GIFTED TEACHER POSITIONS. EXPENDITURE COST CENTER/CATEGORY 1210061104112100 1210061104210000 1210061104221000 1210061104231000 1210061104232000 1210061104241000 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT SALARIES - TEACHER FICA VRS HEALTH INSURANCE DENTAL INSURANCE GROUP LIFE $119,256.00 9,123.00 13,345.00 4,350.00 222.00 210.00 TOTAL $146,506.00 DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 2200051000510100 SCHOOL FUND APP. FROM FUND BALANCE $146,506.00 TOTAL $146,506.00 Item 5.2. Copy of letter dated January 6, 1995, from Mr. Robert H. Connock, Jr., P.E., District Construction Engineer, Department of Transporta- tion, to Mr. Robert W. Tucker, County Executive, providing notice that a location public hearing will be held on February 13, 1995, on the Route 29 project (Proj. 6029-002-F22,PE-100), Albemarle County and City of Charlottes- ville, modifications to northern and southern terminus of approved Alternative 10 Corridor, was received for information. Item 5.3. Copy of letter dated January 4, 1995, from Mr. James Christian Hill, National Register Coordinator, Department of Historic Resources, to Mr. Robert W. and Mrs. Marie-Agnes S. Krogstad, stating that Longhouse, Albemarle County, is scheduled for review by the State Review Board for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register, was received for information. January 18, 1995 (Regular Night Meeting) (Page 4) 000004 Item 5.4. Copy of Planning Commission minutes for January 3, 1995, was received for information. Item 5.5. Letter dated January 10, 1995 from Mr. James S. Givens, State Secondary Roads Engineer, re: addition of roads in Forest Lakes, Phase' 2, into the State Secondary System of Highways, was received as follows: ,,Pursuant to authority delegated by the Commissioner, the follow- ing additions to the secondary system of state highways, as requested by your resolution of November 2, 1994, are approved, effective January 10, 1995. ADDITIONS LENGTH FOREST LAKES, PHASE 2~.~· "~'~ ; Route 1723 - (Cross Timbers Road) - From Route 1720 West to Route 1720 East 0.51 Mi Route 1734 (Edgewater Drive) - From Route 1723 to 0.09 mile Southwest Route 1723 0.09 Mi Route 1734 = (Malbon Drive) - From Route 1723 to 0.16 mile North Route 1723 0.16 Mi Route 1735 - (Becker Lane) From Route 1724 North to 0.06 mile West Route 1734 North 0.06 Mi Route 1736 - (Baron Court) From Route 1734 North to 0.05 mile Northwest Route 1734 NOrth 0.05 Mi Route 1.737 - (Watercrest Drive) From Route 1723 to 0.38 mile South Route 1723 0.38 Mi' Route 1738 - (Echo Ridge Road) From Route 1737 to 0.07 mile Southeast Route 1737 0.07 Mi Route 1738 - (Waterford Way) - From Route 1737 to Route 1739 0.05 Mi Route 1739.- (Clear Springs Court) From 0.04 mile North Route 1738 West to 0.06 mile South Route 1738 West 0.10 Mi Route 1740 - (Copper Knoll Road) ' From Route 1737 to 0.16 mile South Route 1737 0.16 Mi Route 1741 - (Highland Ridge Road) - From Route 1737 to Route 1723 0.18 Mi Route 1742 - (Ridgefield Road) - From Route 1741 to 0.10 mile Southeast Route 1741 0.10 Mi Route .1742 - (Autumn Woods Drive) - From Route 1741 to 0.07 mile Northwest Route 1741 0.07 Mi Route 1743 (Acorn Hill Court) - From Route 1742 West to 0.05 mile North Route 1742 West 0.05 Mi Route 1744 , (Mollifield Lane) - From Route 1742 ~ East to 0.23 mile Southeast Route 1742 East 0.23 Mi Route 1745 - (Summerfield Court) - From Route 1744 to 0.06 mile Northwest Route 1744 0.06 Mi Route 1746 - (Winterfield Circle) - From Route 1744 to 0,05 mile West Route 1744 0.05 Mi Route 1747 - (Poplar Ridge Road) - From Route 1741 to 0.07 mile North Route 1741 0.07 Mi Route 1748 - (Linlier Court) - From Route 1747 to 0.03 mile Southeast Route 1747 0.03 Mi Route 1749 - (Heather Glen Road) - From Route 1723 to 0.14 mile Southwest Route 1723 0.14 Mi Route 1749 - (Whispering Woods Drive) - From Route 1723 to 0.18 mile Northeast Route 1723 0.18 Mi Route 1750 - (Locke Lane) From RoUte 1749 West to 0.14 mile Southwest Route 1749 West 0.14 Mi Route 1751 - (Tavernor Lane) - From Route 1749 East to 0.09 mile Southeast Route 1749 East 0.09 Mi January 18, 1995 (Regular Night Meeting) (Page 5) Route 1752 (Timber Pointe Road) - From Route 1720 t0 0.21 mile Southeast Route 1720 000005 0.21 Mi" Agenda Item No. 6. ZMA-94-09. Jayel Industries, Inc. & John E. Campbell. Mot£on was offered by Mr. Martin, seconde4 by Mrs. Humphris, to defer ZMA-94-09 until February 15, 1995. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Messrs. Bowerman, Marshall, Martin, Perkins and Mrs. Thomas. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mrs. Humphris. Agenda Item No. 7. ZMA-94-19~' 'Virginia Land Trust (Katurah Roell). Motion was offered by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Marshall, to defer ZMA-94-19 indefinitely. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Messrs. Bowerman, Marshall, Martin, Perkins and Mrs. Thomas. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mrs. Humphris. Agenda Item No. 8. ZMA-94-06. Upper Pantops Land Trust. Public Hearing on a request to rezone 106.8 ac from R-1 & R-15 to R-6; to rezone 2.4 ac from R-15 to C-I; to rezone 62 ac from RA to R-4; to rezone 154 ac from RA to R-1. Located on N sd of Rt 250 is bordered by Rt 20 on W and Westminster-Canterbury on E. TM78,P's 12,12B,55A4,55D1,57. Site recommended for low density, medium density and high density residential in the Comprehensive Plan. Rivanna Dist. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on January 2 and January 9, 1995.) Mr. Cilimberg summarized the staff's report which is on file in the Clerk's office and a part of the permanent record of the Board. Mr. Cilimberg referred to the part of the request to rezone land from R-15 to C-1. The Comprehensive Plan does not promote strip commercial development along Route 250. In staff's opinion there is extensive commercial land already designated and/or zoned commercial and the proposed C-1 zoning would constitute strip zoning. Mr. Cilimberg said the major discussion with the Planning Commission regarded the lack of a plan of development or sketch plan. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning with the feeling that this was a better layout than what currently exists. Staff did not recommend rezoning the acreage from R-15 to C-1 or development in the areas above 600 feet elevation. Mr. Cilimberg said the Commission, at its meeting on January 3, 1995, by a vote of six to one, recommended approval of the rezoning as recommended by staff and accepted the three proffer~ offered by the applicant, with the understanding that the proffers would be revised prior to the Board meeting. Those revised proffers were received in the Planning Department on January 17, 1995, and have been provided to the Board. Mr. Cilimberg commented that although it is not proffered, the applicant is showing a recreation area as part of the development. Mrs. Thomas asked if there will be a homeowners association. Mr. Cilim- berg suggested that the applicant speak to that issue. The pubic hearing was opened. · Mr. Katurah Roell, the applicant, said the first phase of development (74 lots) is currently in the Planning Department awaiting site plan review. An access road is shown on the development plan for emergency access to Ashcroft. With regard to recreation, there is an area that backs up to the lake (approx- imately three acres in size) and it is his intent to service the community with appropriate recreation facilities. The commercial area on the frontage of the property was requested because of its site, location and the surround- ing zoning. He plans to use the commercial area for an office building, something that is one story and brick, as opposed to an apartment building which is currently allowed. He does not see this as a desirable location for residential use. He does not want to create strip commercial zoning. He would be happy to proffer out uses such as gas stations, Seven Eleven stores, fast food chains, etc. Mr. Roell said his plans show probably less than 700 lots in the entire development. There is a 24-inch water main that crosses this property. Before any site plan or subdivision approvals are given the Albemarle County Service Authority must determine that there is adequate water supply to serve those areas. Those approvals will determine whether houses can be built and the lots can be divided in the area above 600 feet. He indicated on the map the upper section of 28 lots, in excess of 900 feet elevation, which were previously approved. Those lots will be served by water tanks located in Ashcroft. If the lots of 900 feet can be served from tanks, the lots at 600 feet elevation can adequately be served. Mr. Martin asked if the applicant did not receive approval of the commer- cial, what are some of the uses he would consider. Mr. Roell said he would January 18, 1995 (Regular Night Meeting) 00000G (Page 6) probably write a letter to the Department of Planning requesting a Comprehen- sive Plan Amendment of that area to be considered for commercial office~ use. Mr. Gordon Gladill, a resident of Ashcroft, asked the Board to support the Planning Commission's recommendation. He is0pposed to rezoning the R~5 property to C-1. He agrees with retaining the 600 foot elevation. He~inks the County is doing a great job with landscaping on Route 250 considering the amount of development that has occurred in the last couple of years. He is concerned about the possible traffic patterns if the section on Route 250 is developed as a commercial use. Mr. Gladill added that the applicant has been cooperative, but he does not like the idea of Route 250 becoming any more built up than it is currently. Mr. Martin said if the current R-15 zoning was used for that property, there probably would be more traffic than in a C-1 zoning. Mr. Gladill said he has thought about that Which is~why he thinks the property should be zoned R-6. In his opinion it will be extremely difficult to build an apartment complex and provide adequate parking on that property without stripping trees, filling land and doing a lot of 9rading and leveling. Mr. Roell said the latest version of the development plan was submitted on January 17. The original master plan was submitted to staff in August, 1994. Mrs. Thomas commented that this is a conceptual plan and nothing that binds the applicant to providin9 anything on the plan. Mr. Roell agreed, but said he intends to provide recreational facilities. Mrs. Thomas asked if there will be a homeowner's association. Mr. Roell said there will be a homeowner's association, along with covenants and restrictions, and there will be an architectural review board. Mrs. Thomas asked what causes the need for septic tanks on 60 of the lots. Mr. Roell explained about the distance to get sewer to some of the upper lots. There being no other public comments, the public hearin9 was closed. Mrs. Thomas asked if staff is concerned about that many lots with septic fields. Mr. Cilimberg said each of the lots would have to be approved for the necessary drainfields. Ashcroft has individual septic and to his knowledge has not had any problems. If there is a problem with the septic fields, then the lot layout of the lots would have to be changed. Mr. Perkins said the staff report has a footnote that states that the Open Space Plan calls for protection of the viewshed of Monticello. Mr. Cilimberg said that is something staff will be workin9 on. Mr. Marshall said he is also concerned about the vlewshed from Monticello. Mr. Cilimberg said in this case the view will be of individual lots with small structures and retention of trees. Mr. Perkins asked Mr. Cilimberg to compare traffic generation for the area requesting C-1 to the R-15 zoning, 9iven that the applicant is willing to proffer out certain commercial uses. Mr. Cilimberg said commercial traffic could vary greatly even for office because of the square footage and type of use. It is hard to pinpoint a traffic generation for an office without knowing the use. The traffic generation for an apartment building is 7.5 vehicle trips per day per dwelling unit. If R-15 is utilized, there is the potential for up to 15 dwelling units per acre; there could possibly be 40 dwelling units on two and one-half acres. Mrs. Thomas commented that the Area III Neighborhood Study and public opinion is strong against strip commercial zoning to this entrance to the community. . Mr. Martin then offered motion to approve ZMA-94-06 as proffered in letter dated January 5, 1995, from Charles W. Hurt, Virginia Land Trust, to William D. Fritz, Department of Planning and Community Development, received in the Planning Department on January 17, 1995. He asked that the Board discuss further the applicant's request concerning the 600 foot elevation. It seems to him that the 600 feet came from the inability to 9et water to it and if the applicant can get water to that elevation, it seems unreasonable to deny the request. Mr. Marshall asked if the 600 feet is in the viewshed of Monticello. Mr. Cilimberg said the entire site is visible from Monticello. Mr. Bowerman asked if this property will be served by the water tank in Ashcroft. Mr. Cilimber9 said some of the property would serve off the water main down in the lower elevations. Currently the water tank in Ashcroft is completely utilized, but with further development of Ashcroft additional storage will be provided. Accordin9 to the Service Authority that storage will be sufficient to supply build out of Ashcroft and other residential developments in the area. Mr. Marshall asked if the houses will be earth tones. Mr. Roell said his desire is to maintain as many trees as possible and provide earth tones as a 9eneral theme throughout the development. Mr. Cilimber9 said the question was raised at the Commission meeting of whether representatives of Monticello were aware of the project. Staff talked with a representative who was made aware of the recommendations No comments concernin9 the proposal was expressed. Monticello did not have a repreSenta- tive at the Commission meeting. Mr. Marshall said he would prefer to leave .000007 January 18, 1995 (Regular Night Meeting) (Page 7) the recommendation at the 600 feet elevation because that is the information that was provided to Monticello. Mr. Martin then restated his motion to approve ZMA-94-06 to rezone 106.8 ac from R-1 & R-15 to R-6; to rezone 62 ac from RA to R-4 and to rezone 154 ac from RA to R-l, as proffered in letter dated January 5, 1995, from Charles W. Hurt, Virginia Land Trust, to William D. Fritz, Department of Planning and Community Development, received in the Planning Department on January 17, 1995; and to deny the requests to rezone 2.4 acres from R-15 to C-1 and those areas above 600 feet elevation. Mr. Marshall seconded the motion. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Messrs. Bowerman, Marshall, Martin, Perkins and Mrs. Thomas. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mrs. 'H~mphris~ ..... ~"'~ .... ~-': ....... ' --~.~'~-- '~"'~'~ ~ '- ~-' Agenda item No. 9. ZMA-94-17. Public Hearing to amend the zoning Map as regards the EC, Entrance Corridor Overlay District, to reflect changes to the Rt 631 realignment. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on January 2 and January 9, 1995.) - · (Mr. Martin left the meeting at 8:00 p.m.) Mr. Cilimberg summarized the staff report which is on file in the Clerk's office and a part of the perma- nent record of the Board. Mr. Cilimberg said the Planning Commission, at its meeting on December 13, 1994~ unanimously recommended approval of ZMA-94-17. The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the public hearing was closed. Mrs. Thomas offered motion, seconded by Mr. Bowerman, to amend the Zoning Map to remove the EC designation from the old Route 631 alignment and transfer the designation to the new Route 631 alignment as shown on the attached map (on file in the Clerk's office). ~'- Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Messrs. Bowerman, Marshall, Perkins and Mrs. Thomas. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mrs. Humphris and Mr. Martin. Agenda Item No. 10. Approval of Minutes: November 16, November 22 and December 21, 1994. (Mr. Martin returned at 8:04 p.m.) Mrs. Thomas had read the minutes of December 21, 1994, and with the exception of two small typographical errors found them to be in order. Mr. Perkins had read the minutes of November 22, 1994, and found them to be in order. Mr. Martin had read the minutes of November 16, 1994 and found them to be in order. Mrs. Thomas offered motion, seconded by Mr. Bowerman, to approve the minutes as read. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Messrs. Bowerman, Marshall, Martin, Perkins and Mrs. Thomas. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mrs. Humphris. Agenda Item No. 11. Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the BOARD. Mr. Tucker said Board members had received a notice from VACo requesting that they attend a public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 1995, by the House Finance Committee on the BPOL tax. VACo is requesting as many Board members and County officials, as possible, to attend the hearing. VACo has been working with a committee on eliminating the inequities in that tax and are recommending a new model ordinance. Mr. Tucker said the legislative liaison and a staff member from the Finance Department will be attending the meeting. Mr. Marshall said he will be in Richmond at a Board of Health meeting on Wednesday and Thursday and plan to attend the public hearing. He added that he has some mixed emotions because he thinks it is an unfair tax on business- men, particularly small businessmen who are struggling, but by the same token he thinks the tax has to be replaced with some other form of revenue and he is not inclined to increase local real estate taxes. Mrs. Thomas said th~s is essentially a pass through tax. It is 15 cents or 30 cents on $100 of gross receipts which everybody pays. She does not think it is fair that if a business is not being profitable it should not pay January 18, 1995 (Regular Night Meeting) (Page 8) the tax, but if a business is profitable it should pay it. she also planned to attend the hearing. 000008 Mrs. Thomas said Mrs. Thomas provided Board members with a copy of a presentation she made, on behalf the Board, at a General Assembly Finance Committee meeting on'the Governor's proposed budget. She spoke as one of seven county representatives from around the state. VACo made the statement that what was going to be cut amounted to over $100.0 million to counties. Mr. Tucker presented a resolution submitted by VACo asking counties to request the General Assembly to carefully consider the effects of its deci- sions regarding budget cuts from local governments. Motion was'offered by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Bowerman~ to adopt the following resolution concerning the Governor's proposed budget: WHEREAS, government in Virginia has a long tradition of fiscal responsibility.and good management; and WHEREAS, current proposals before the General Assembly call for a reduction in taxes at the same time the state plans to borrow~money to build prisons; and WHEREAS, the combination of these proposals would result in passing today's costs on to our children, leaving them to inherit a budget nightmare similar to the one the federal government faces today; and WHEREAS, these proposals might also harm future bond ratings for the state and for its localities; and WHEREAS, the budget now before the General Assembly would cut $100 million from local government budgets in the next fiscal year; and WHEREAS, local governments would be hard-pressed to cut $100 million from their budgets before the fiscal year that starts on July 1, 1995. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Albemarle County requests the Governor and General Assembly to carefully consider the effects their decisions have on localities and asks that the Governor and General Assembly act to empower local governments to manage their own affairs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Honorable George F. Allen; to the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Hunter B. t~%drews; to the Chairman of the House Appropria- tions Committee, Delegate Robert B. Ball, Sr.; and to Senator Edgar S. Robb, Delegate Mitchell Van Yahres, and Delegate Peter T. Way of Albemarle County. Adopted this 18th day of January, 1995. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Messrs. Bowerman, Marshall, Martin, Perkins and Mrs. Thomas. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mrs. Humphris. Ms. Lois McClemmons, a school bus driver, appeared before the Board and asked that it consider providing a childcare center for its employees. Ms. McClemmons said she has three children under school age. She has been trying to find childcare for them because her mother is ill and no longer able to care for them. She found the cheapest childcare to be $85 per week for the four-year old, $85 per week for the two-year old and $125 for the infant. This would take all of her paycheck and her husband's paycheck. She has contacted the Department of Social Services, United Way and every other agency she could think of and they all have 18-month and two-year waiting lists before they can even talk to her about providing financial assistance. Mr. Martin said he sympathizes because he is the father of two children and his wife quit work because it was not financially feasible to pay day care costs. His wife now provides day care in their home. He is a member of the YMCA Board and they are trying to keep the YMCA open because it provides day care that is more affordable than a lot of other places. He asked if she has contacted the Office of Children and Youth. Ms. McClemmons said she contacted them and they sent her a long list of day care providers. She contacted everyone on the list and she got from them either outrageous amounts or the places were full. She lives in Squire Hill Apartment complex. Ms. McClemmons said as a school bus driver if she is not there to drive that bus, those children are not going to get to school. Lately she does not know until 5:30 a.m. whether she will be able to go to 00'0009 January 18, 1995 (Regular Night Meeting) (Page 9) work. This is very upsetting for her and her family. If the County did provide a childcare center and people to man that center through volunteers or whatever means, the rate could be based on the same method used for pay raises are based. She thinks that some of the vacant buildings around the County or City could be utilized as a facility. Mr. Tucker said the County looked at this issue several years ago and at that time the Board was not interested in using taxpayer dollars to subsidize childcare, and the issue was not pursued any further. Mr. Martin said this is more a matter of preserving the middle class in the County. The middle class is a dying breed because they cannot afford daycare and cannot afford housing based on the salaries they earn. Mr. Marshall said he agrees. He thinks the answer is to try to help the businesses in the County pay higher wages. He'is opposed to the County providing childcare. This is taxpayers money. He raised five children and it was his choice and decision to have those children and he knew when he had them that it was his responsibility and not somebody else's responsibility. -Mrs. Thomas said there are not many employers offering day care centers; they usually contract with the Office of Children and Youth to help their employees find home day care. Day care is not provided adequately in the community and is a major problem. Ms. McCiemmons said her husband makes $14,000 annually before deductions for health insurance and taxes. All of their money go to take care of the family, house and groceries. If she has to stop working because she cannot afford childcare, they will end up on welfare. She has checked with people in the neigb_borhood and cannot get anyone to come into her home or where she can take the children. Ms. McClemmons said there is a lot of support by County employees for a childcare facility. Mr. Martin suggested she may want to start keeping children in her home. Ms. McClemmons said the problem with that idea is that she loves her job. She has never enjoyed anything as much as she enjoys driving a school bus. She takes a great deal of pride in her job. At the beginning of the school year she was promoted to the lead driver position for Hollymead Elementary School. She has a great deal responsibility with that position and she does not want to let down her drivers, the students, her family or herself, and that is what will happen if she has to give up her job. She asked if it would be worthwhile to see what kind of support is in the County. Mr. Perkins said she could do that if she wants and then come back to the Board with some concrete proposal that the Board could consider, although he is not inclined to provide financial support. Mr. Marshall asked if a vacant building owned by the County could be donated to the employees and let them run the facility. The employees would be responsible for the administering, staffing, funding, etc. Mr. Davis said it is possible that a nonprofit association, as a separate entity, could be formed. Mr. Martin asked that staff look into some possibilities. Mr. Tucker said it could also become an issue if such a facility was just limited to County employees. He agrees that this is a major issue. Mr. Perkins thanked Ms. McClemmons for her time and said the Board will look into the issue further. Agenda Item No. 12. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Chairman