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Board of Supervisors Meeting of April 1, 2009
April 10, 2009
AGENDA ITEM/ACTION
ASSIGNMENT
1. Call to Order.
• Meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m. by the
Chairman, Mr. Slutzky. All BOS members
were present. Also present were Bob Tucker,
Larry Davis, Ella Jordan and Meagan Hoy.
4a. Recognition: Proclamation recognizing April 3 –
11, 2009 as Preservation Week 2009.
• Presented proclamation to Jared Loewenstein.
(Attachment 1)
4b. Recognition: Proclamation recognizing April, 2009
as Fair Housing Month.
• Presented proclamation to Ron White.
(Attachment 2)
4c. Recognition: Proclamation recognizing the 30th
Anniversary of The Green Olive Tree.
• Presented proclamation to members.
(Attachment 3)
5. From the Board: Matters Not Listed on the
Agenda.
Sally Thomas:
• Motion, 6:0 vote, to send letter to Governor
Kaine expressing concerns about HB 1788 and
its companion SB 1276 which preempts local
regulation of alternative on-site septic systems.
• The President of the Chesapeake Bay
Foundation will be speaking at the Miller
Center on April 28, 2009, 5:30 p.m.
Ann Mallek:
• Mentioned approval by the Commonwealth
Transportation Board of the new daily train
from Lynchburg through Charlottesville to
Washington D.C. Congratulated Meredith
Richards and her aids for all their work.
• Mentioned that residents of Crozet and
Charlottesville have been meeting with her,
City Councilor Dave Norris and the Manager of
the Buckingham Branch Railroad over the past
several months to discuss the feasibility of a
daily commuter service between Crozet and
Charlottesville. Board members supported
drafting a letter for the Chairman’s signature to
Senators Warner and Webb supporting the
commuter service route.
• Updated Board on remediation process at
former Teledyne plant in Earlysville.
Perchloroethylene degreasers have been
found on the site and in the wells in Walnut
Hill. Negotiations are ongoing with Aerosonics
and the State DEQ to make it an active
remediation site under the Voluntary
Remediation Program. Consensus of the
Board that Sarah Temple (Josh Rubinstein)
look into this issue and provide them with an
update.
• Commented that a recent study released by
Clerk: Prepare letter for Chairman’s signature,
fax and mail to Governor.
Clerk: Prepare letter for Chairman’s signature.
Josh Rubinstein: Provide update to Board.
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UVA indicated that every job in agriculture and
forestry creates another one and one-half jobs
elsewhere in Virginia.
Dennis Rooker:
• Said he provided Board members with a copy
of an e-mail he sent to City Council asking
them to write a letter to Butch Davies to include
the southbound lane on Route 29 from
Hydraulic Road to the Route 250 Bypass and
the Best Buy ramp in their stimulus request.
Mr. Davies had indicated that that project had
a reasonable chance of getting funded with
stimulus money. He asked the County
Executive to follow-up with the City Manager
on the status.
• Asked for an update on the stimulus funds
being received by Albemarle County, where
the funds are going, and information on
specific applications for stimulus grant money.
Mr. Tucker commented that staff is in the
process of preparing that information for
presentation to the Board.
• The Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
legislation was signed by the Governor. The
MPO has decided to reconvene the small
committee that was working on the RTA to
discuss the next steps. Asked Board members
to provide either himself or Mr. Slutzky with
any feedback. No objection expressed by
Board members with group proceeding in this
manner.
• Asked for an update on Treesdale.
• Announced that AHS participated in the
Virginia High School League One Act Play
State Championships and three students
received Outstanding Actor Awards – Jeremy
Weiss, Paige Goodloe and Brandon Blake.
County Executive: Provide update.
County Executive: Provide update.
Ron White: Provide update.
6. From the Public: Matters Not Listed for Public
Hearing on the Agenda.
• John “Phil” Witry, of Commonwealth H2O,
provided Board members with brochures on
new technology relative to water conservation.
7.2 Resolution of Intent to Amend Section 4.2 Critical
Slopes Regulations in the Zoning Ordinance.
• ADOPTED the attached Resolution of Intent.
Clerk: Forward copy to Community
Development and County Attorney’s office.
(Attachment 4)
7.3 FY 2009 Appropriations.
• APPROVED, by a vote of 6:0, budget
amendment in the amount of $960,328.62 and
APPROVED Appropriations #2009052,
#2009053, #2009055, and #2009056.
• APPROVED, by a vote of 5:1(Boyd)
Appropriation #2009054.
Clerk: Forward copy of signed appropriation
form to Finance and appropriate individuals.
7.4 Set public hearing for proposed lease agreement
between the County and the Field School of
Charlottesville for portion of Old Crozet Elementary
School.
• SET public hearing for May 6, 2009.
Clerk: Advertise and schedule public hearing
for May 6th.
7.5 Amend Section 18-30.3.05.1.1. of the Zoning Clerk: Forward copy to Community
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Ordinance to include Rivanna Water and Sewer
Authority water and sewer lines as a by right use
within the Flood Hazard Overlay District.
• ADOPTED the attached Resolution of Intent
and DIRECTED staff and the Planning
Commission to expedite the processing of the
Zoning Text Amendment.
Development and County Attorney’s office.
(Attachment 5)
8. Appeal: SUB-2008-240. Little Yellow Mountain.
• APPROVED, by a vote of 6:0, SUB-2008-240,
private street request subject to seven
conditions.
Clerk: Set out conditions of approval.
(Attachment 6)
9. Appeal: SDP-2008-00012. South Pantops
Condominiums – Preliminary.
• ACCEPTED, by a vote of 5:0 (Boyd
abstained), the applicant’s withdrawal of the
appeal.
NonAgenda. At 10:32 a.m., the Board recessed
and then reconvened at 10:39 a.m.
10. Public Hearing: Parks and Recreation Fees.
• ADOPTED, by a vote of 6:0, the attached
ordinance.
Clerk: Forward copy of ordinance to Parks and
Recreation, and County Attorney’s office.
(Attachment 7)
11. Public Hearing: Concurrent Resolution to
amend and restate the Articles of Incorporation
for the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority.
• ADOPTED, by a vote of 6:0, the attached
resolution.
Clerk: Forward copy of resolution to County
Attorney’s office. (Attachment 8)
12. Public Hearing: Concurrent Resolution to
amend and restate the Articles of Incorporation
for the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority.
• ADOPTED, by a vote of 6:0, the attached
resolution.
Clerk: Forward copy of resolution to County
Attorney’s office. (Attachment 9)
13a. VDOT Monthly Report.
• Allan Sumpter provided the following additional
updates:
• Commented that it is not known what the
impacts are going to be regarding the
restructuring of VDoT. Thanked Board
members and staff for their comments.
• He has received calls from several Board
members regarding a broken off shoulder
area on Route 649, Proffit Road. The
repairs were made on March 31, 2009.
• Regarding Advance Mills Bridge, he has
not received notice that the Commissioner
has assigned the award. The contract has
a fixed time which is around Thanksgiving.
He has been told from individuals within
VDoT that they are still moving on
schedule to meet that fixed date.
13b. Transportation Matters not Listed on the Agenda.
Sally Thomas:
• Mentioned the towers are being installed in the
median strips and commented that they are for
cameras used to help in accident prevention
and routing. She added that when I-64 is
blocked there should be an easy way to tell
people what detour to take. Mr. Sumpter said
VDoT is looking at installing message boards
Clerk: Forward comments to Sue Kennedy
and Allan Sumpter.
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where their Traffic Operations Center can put
messages that will alert motorists.
Lindsay Dorrier:
• Asked how VDoT determines what roads will
get trash pickup through the “Adopt A
Highway” Program. Mr. Sumpter said they try
to look at roads with the most trash and
address them on an as needed basis. VDoT
focuses most of their attention on primary
roads, will little concentration on secondary
roads. Mr. Rooker suggested Lou Hatter work
with localities to publicize the “Adopt A
Highway” Program and emphasize its’
importance with the current economy and cuts
in VDoT’s staff. Ms. Mallek suggested
publicizing the list of the roads that are part of
the Program.
• Discussed regulations that apply to pedestrian
races on the roadway.
David Slutzky:
• Asked the status of the safety improvements
on Hillsdale Drive. Mr. Wade commented that
staff is finalizing the contracts and the work
should begin later this month. Completion is
anticipated this summer. Mr. Sumpter added
that VDoT’s Civil Rights Department is
currently reviewing the contract to determine if
it should be awarded.
• Asked the status of the extension of Sunridge
Road. Mr. Benish said he would get someone
in Engineering to forward the status of the
project.
Dennis Rooker:
• Commented that he hopes VDoT can find a
way to do something to improve the Broomley
Road bridge surface deck.
• The Design Public Hearing was held on the
Georgetown Road project. There was a good
turn out. The hearing was well-handled and
staffed by VDoT. The oral comments were
positive. The overwhelming oral comments he
heard was the assumption that they would
have fluorescent green signs and lighted
sidewalks. Emphasized the need to find a way
to indicate that a crosswalk is coming up. Mr.
Slutzky asked Mr. Sumpter to provide
information on VDoT’s position and basis on
installation of lighted crosswalks.
• Mentioned the issue of the synchronization of
lights on Route 29 (from Hydraulic Road to the
Route 250 Bypass) in the County not working
with the City’s synchronization. Mr. Sumpter
said the controllers that VDoT placed on Route
29 are supposed to be compatible with the
ones that the City is using. Traffic Engineering
has been working on syncing the entire
corridor. Mr. Rooker asked that he receive
notice on when the work is complete. Board
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members then discussed synchronization of
the lights in the County.
13c. Work Session: Six Year Secondary Road Plan.
• HELD.
14. Discussion: Follow up on Outstanding FY 2009-
10 County Budget Issues.
• CONSENSUS to support staff’s
recommendation to fully fund JAUNT’s FY
2010 request of $876,442 and to continue the
Woods Edge subsidy, with funding provided
through a $40,000 reduction in the proposed
budget for the down payment assistance
program.
• SUPPORTED the terms staff recommended as
part of the agreement with JABA with the
exception of reducing the subsidy when an
existing tenant moves out of a unit.
15. Closed Meeting. Personnel and Legal Matters.
• At 12:43 p.m., the Board went into closed
meeting to consider appointments to boards,
committees, and commissions; and to consider
specific legal matters requiring legal advice
regarding a contract for services provided by
the SPCA.
Recess.
• The Board recessed following its’ Closed
Meeting.
16. Certified Closed Meeting.
• The Board did not reconvene into open
session until the night portion of the meeting.
17. Boards and Commissions: Appointments.
• Appointments were made at the night portion
of the meeting.
18. From the Board: Committee Reports and Matters
Not Listed on the Agenda.
• Moved to the end of the meeting.
19. Call to Order/Certified Closed Meeting.
• At 6:00 p.m. the Board called the meeting to
order and certified the closed meeting.
Posting of Colors, Monticello High School
AFJROTC, Unit VA-20023, Honor Guard.
Boards and Commissions: Appointments.
• APPOINTED Christopher Dumler to the
Region Ten Community Services Board with
said term to expire June 30, 2009.
• APPOINTED Paul Clark, Meg Holden, and
David Mellen to the Crozet Community
Advisory Council with said terms to expire
March 31, 2011.
• REAPPOINTED Robin Mellen to the
Agricultural and Forestal District Advisory
Committee with said term to expire April 17,
2013.
• REAPPOINTED Larry Wilson and Greg
MacDonald to the Charlottesville-Albemarle
Convention and Visitors Bureau with said
terms to expire June 30, 2011.
• REAPPOINTED Brian Hemmert (as the Joint
Clerk: Prepare appointment/reappointment
letters, update Boards and Commissions book,
webpage, and notify appropriate persons.
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City/County Private Provider) and Amy Laufer
to the Commission on Children and Families
with said terms to expire June 30, 2012.
22. PUBLIC HEARING to receive comments on
Recommended Operating and Capital Budgets for
FY 2009/2010, and the Proposed FY 2009 Tax
Rates.
• HELD.
23. From the Board: Matters Not Listed on the
Agenda.
Ken Boyd:
• Discussed the Star Swimming proposal and
the CIP process. There was a CONSENSUS
of the Board to discuss this item at the April
8th meeting at 3:00 p.m.
Ann Mallek:
• Discussed the need for an enclosed pool in
Crozet as well.
• The General Assembly has made cuts that
the County will feel in its’ budget in the next
few years.
29. Adjourn to April 2, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at COB 5th
Street, Room A.
• The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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Attachment 1 – Proclamation recognizing April 3 – 11, 2009 as Preservation Week 2009
Attachment 2 - Proclamation recognizing April, 2009 as Fair Housing Month
Attachment 3 - Proclamation recognizing the 30th Anniversary of The Green Olive Tree
Attachment 4 - Resolution of Intent to Amend Section 4.2 Critical Slopes Regulations in the Zoning
Ordinance
Attachment 5 - Resolution - Amend Section 18-30.3.05.1.1. of the Zoning Ordinance to include Rivanna
Water and Sewer Authority water and sewer lines as a by right use within the Flood
Hazard Overlay District
Attachment 6 – SUB-2008-240 Little Yellow Mountain Conditions of Approval
Attachment 7 – Ordinance - Parks and Recreation Fees
Attachment 8 – Concurrent Resolution to amend and restate the Articles of Incorporation for the Rivanna
Water and Sewer Authority
Attachment 9 - Concurrent Resolution to amend and restate the Articles of Incorporation for the Rivanna
Solid Waste Authority
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ATTACHMENT 1
PRESERVATION WEEK 2009
WHEREAS, our historic buildings and historic places are defining elements of our
community, our well-being and our future development; and
WHEREAS, the preservation of historic buildings and historic places can be accomplished in
an environmentally sustainable manner; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing
neighborhoods, fostering local pride, and enhancing livability; and
WHEREAS, “Preservation and Sustainability: Piecing it all Together” is the theme for
Preservation Week 2009 in our community, sponsored by the Piedmont Area
Preservation Alliance, and organized this year by Preservation Piedmont;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, do
proclaim
April 3 – 11, 2009 as Preservation Week 2009
and call upon the citizens of the County of Albemarle to join their fellow citizens
across the Piedmont area in celebrating and participating in this special week of
activities.
Signed and sealed this 1st day of April, 2009
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ATTACHMENT 2
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
WHEREAS, April 2009, marks the forty-first anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act of
1968, which sought to eliminate discrimination in housing opportunities and to
affirmatively further housing choices for all Americans; and
WHEREAS, the ongoing struggle for dignity and housing opportunity for all is not the exclusive
province of the Federal government; and
WHEREAS, vigorous local efforts to combat discrimination can be as effective, if not more so, than
Federal efforts; and
WHEREAS, illegal barriers to equal opportunity in housing, no matter how subtle, diminish the rights
of all;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that in the pursuit of the shared goal and responsibility of providing equal housing
opportunities for all men and women, the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle
County, Virginia, does hereby join in the national celebration by proclaiming
APRIL, 2009
as
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
and encourages all agencies, institutions and individuals, public and private, in Albemarle
County to abide by the letter and the spirit of the Fair Housing law.
Signed and sealed this 1st day of April, 2009.
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ATTACHMENT 3
The Green Olive Tree
30th Anniversary
WHEREAS, seven Crozet ladies came together in 1979 for Bible Study and fellowship, and out of this
gathering grew the idea of starting a used clothing store to serve Crozet; and
WHEREAS, June Andrews, Nancy-Virginia Bain, Ruby Garnett, Sarah Rogers, Mary Shirlen Willets,
Evelyn Doyle, and Grace Waller were blessed with good sense, compassionate hearts,
and total dedication to their project, named “The Green Olive Tree;” and
WHEREAS, The Green Olive Tree took root, thrived, and outgrew each of its succeeding locations,
supported by a large group of loyal volunteers over the years; and
WHEREAS, from its modest beginning The Green Olive Tree came to share its proceeds with over a
hundred different ministries and organizations around the world, giving away well over
$500,000; and
WHEREAS, not only have tons of clothing been exchanged, but The Green Olive Tree has become a
community center where people can share love and support, ideas and worries, and
come away refreshed and up-lifted; and
WHEREAS, The Green Olive Tree has served our community faithfully for thirty wonderful and
generous years, and continues to prosper with the help of numerous volunteers and
board members, all who serve without compensation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, does hereby
recognize the many valuable contributions of The Green Olive Tree during its thirty
years of service to the Albemarle County community and extend its’ appreciation and
heartfelt thanks for their continued service and commitment to helping to make this a
better community.
Signed and sealed this 1st day of April, 2009.
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ATTACHMENT 4
RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, the purposes of Sections 4.2, Critical Slopes, through 4.2.6, Exemptions, of the
Zoning Ordinance are to direct development away from critical slopes to more suitable terrain in order to
protect and conserve critical slopes, public drinking water supplies and flood plain areas, and to reduce
soil erosion, sedimentation, water pollution and septic disposal problems associated with the
development of critical slopes; and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve these stated purposes, Sections 4.2 through 4.2.6 establish
minimum requirements for building sites and the location of structures and improvements, including septic
systems, establish a procedure for modifying those regulations in particular cases, and delineate a limited
number of exemptions; and
WHEREAS, the current regulations in Sections 4.2 through 4.2.6 have failed to allow the
purposes of these sections to be fully realized for various reasons including, but not limited to, their failure
to adequately distinguish the Comprehensive Plan’s varying goals for development and preservation in
different parts of the County; their failure to acknowledge that critical slopes may have different values
depending on their location, including their proximity to waterways; and, their failure to provide standards
for slope grading and retaining walls that would provide long-term safety, structural and surface stability,
ease of maintenance, prevent erosion, be aesthetic, and be complementary to adjoining properties; and
WHEREAS, although Section 4.2.5 was amended on January 14, 2009 to authorize the agent to
approve the disturbance of critical slopes in limited circumstances on parcels outside of the Rural Areas,
Village Residential, and Monticello Historic zoning districts, the current regulations in Section 4.2.5,
pertaining to modifications and waivers, and Section 4.2.6, pertaining to exemptions, still impose
impediments to the purposes of Sections 4.2 through 4.2.6 being fully realized, and the Board desires to,
among other things, broaden the circumstances under which the agent may authorize the disturbance of
critical slopes on parcels outside of those three zoning districts and to further clarify those disturbances
that are exempt from the requirements of Section 4.2 through Section 4.2.4.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity, convenience,
general welfare and good zoning practices, the Board of Supervisors hereby adopts a resolution of intent
to amend Sections 4.2 through 4.2.6 and any other regulations of the Zoning Ordinance deemed
appropriate to achieve the purposes described herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the
zoning text amendment proposed by this resolution of intent, and make its recommendation to the Board
of Supervisors, at the earliest possible date.
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ATTACHMENT 5
RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, the purposes of Section 30.3, Flood Hazard Overlay District, of the Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance are to provide safety and protection from flooding and to restrict the unwise
use, development and occupancy of lands subject to inundation which may result in danger to life and
property, public costs for flood control measures and rescue and relief efforts, soil erosion, sedimentation
and siltation, pollution of water resources, and general degradation of the natural and man-made
environment; and
WHEREAS, Section 30.3.03.1, Location of Utilities and Facilities, provides in part that new or
replacement sewer facilities be located and designed to minimize or eliminate the infiltration of flood
waters into those facilities and the discharge of effluent into flood waters, and to minimize damage or
impairment caused by flooding; and
WHEREAS, in the Flood Hazard Overlay District, water distribution and sewerage collection lines
owned and operated by the Albemarle County Service Authority are allowed by right in the floodway and
the floodway fringe, but public sewer transmission, main or trunk lines, treatment facilities, pumping
stations and the like, owned and/or operated by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority are not allowed
by right in either the floodway or the floodway fringe; and
WHEREAS, in all of the basic zoning districts in Albemarle County, water distribution and
sewerage collection lines owned and operated by the Albemarle County Service Authority, and all “public
sewer transmission, main or trunk lines, treatment facilities, pumping stations and the like, owned and/or
operated by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority” are classified as by-right uses; and
WHEREAS, the relevant general principles in the Land Use Plan, which is part of the
Comprehensive Plan, state that it is the policy of the County to provide “an economical and safe public
water system of water and sewer to serve the existing and future Development Area population” and to
“Serve Urban Areas, Communities and Villages with public water and sewer”; and
WHEREAS, in order to more fully achieve the recited principles of the Land Use Plan, it is desired
to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow the facilities of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority
described herein to be a by-right use in the Flood Hazard Overlay District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity, convenience,
general welfare and good zoning practices, the Board of Supervisors hereby adopts a resolution of intent
to amend Section 30.3, Flood Hazard Overlay District, and any other regulations of the Albemarle County
Zoning Ordinance deemed appropriate to achieve the purposes described herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the
zoning text amendment proposed by this resolution of intent, and make its recommendation to the Board
of Supervisors, at the earliest possible date.
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ATTACHMENT 6
SUB-2008-240. Little Yellow Mountain
Conditions of Approval
1. The plat shall be subject to the requirements of Section 14-303 (Contents of final plat), as
identified on the “Final Subdivision Checklist” which is available from the Department of Planning
and Community Development;
2. The final plat shall address all minimum requirements from Sections 14-410 (Standards for all
street and alleys) and 14-412 (Standards for private streets only);
3. Health Director approval of individual private wells and septic systems;
4. A maintenance agreement must be submitted and approved by the County Attorney, as specified
in Section 14-317 of the Subdivision Ordinance;
5. Not more than one (1) dwelling unit may be established on Parcel A and not more than one
dwelling unit may be established on TMP 55-44 (Revised), as the term “dwelling unit” is defined in
the Albemarle County Zoning;
6. Neither Parcel A not TMP 55-44 (Revised) shall be further divided; and
7. Conditions 5 and 6 shall be stated in the notes on the final plat.
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ATTACHMENT 7
ORDINANCE NO. 09-11(1)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 11, PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES,
BY AMENDING ARTICLE I IN GENERAL, DIVISION 1 PARKS GENERALLY.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 11,
Parks and Recreation Facilities, is hereby amended and reordained by amending Article I In General,
Division 1 Parks Generally, Section 11-105 Fees.
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
DIVISION 1. PARKS GENERALLY
Sec. 11-105 Fees.
A. The board of supervisors shall, from time to time by resolution, establish fees for daily
and seasonal passes for entry to and use of parks, recreational areas and swimming facilities under the
county’s jurisdiction. The board of supervisors shall hold a public hearing to receive public comment on
any proposed fee changes. Public notice shall be provided for such public hearing at least ten days prior
to the hearing date. A copy of the adopted fee schedule shall be posted in the park at points where such
fees are to be collected.
B. Fees for programs or activities, and the rental of county-owned property, to include but
not limited to boats and picnic shelters, shall be established by the county executive or his designee. The
director of parks and recreation shall maintain a schedule of established fees.
C. Reservations and payment of fees for the use of reserved picnic shelters shall be made
in advance of such use under procedures established by the director of parks and recreation or his
designee. Any picnic shelter that is not marked as reserved shall be available at no charge on a first
come, first served basis.
D. No person shall be permitted to use such facilities for which fees are charged without first
paying the fee.
E. Fees may be suspended by order of the county executive or his designee for good
cause.
F. No fees paid under paragraphs A and B, above, shall be refunded without the approval of
the director of parks and recreation or his designee. Daily park passes and season passes shall not be
transferable to any other person.
(4-20-72; 5-15-75; 4-21-76; 4-12-78; 6-17-81; 4-14-83; 5-7-86; 4-13-88; Code 1988, § 14-11; Ord. 98-
A(1), 8-5-98)
State law reference—Va. Code § 15.2-1806
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ATTACHMENT 8
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA TO AMEND
AND RESTATE THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE RIVANNA WATER AND SEWER
AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, by concurrent resolution of the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia (the
City) and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia (the County) and a certificate of
incorporation issued by the State Corporation Commission pursuant to the Virginia Water and Sewer
Authorities Act (currently enacted as the Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act, Virginia Code Section
15.2-5100 et seq.), the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (the Authority) was incorporated as a public
body politic and corporate in 1972; and,
WHEREAS, the City and the County amended and restated the Articles of Incorporation of the
Authority in December 1985 to limit its powers regarding the treatment and transmission of potable water
and the treatment and disposal of sewage; and,
WHEREAS, the City and the County further amended and restated the Articles of Incorporation of
the Authority in August 1986 to place the Executive Director of the Albemarle County Service Authority, or
such Albemarle County Department head as the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County may appoint,
on the Board of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority in lieu of the County Engineer of Albemarle
County; and,
WHEREAS, the City and the County desire to amend and restate the Articles of Incorporation of
the Authority to increase the number of members of the Board of the Authority from five (5) to seven (7)
through the addition of one (1) member of the Charlottesville City Council, to be appointed by the City
Council and to serve as an ex officio member of the Board, and one (1) member of the Albemarle County
Board of Supervisors, to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors and to serve as an ex officio member
of the Board; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-5104 the City and the County caused to be
advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the City and the County a descriptive summary of this
Concurrent Resolution and the proposed change to the Authority’s Articles of Incorporation with a
reference to the location in the City and the County where a copy of the Resolution could be obtained,
and giving notice of the date on which public hearings would be held on the proposed Concurrent
Resolution; and,
WHEREAS, public hearings on the proposed Concurrent Resolution were held by the
Charlottesville City Council on March 16, 2009 and by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors on
April 1, 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia
and the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia that:
(1) The proposed amendment to the Articles of Incorporation for the Rivanna Water and Sewer
Authority which increases the number of members of the Board of the Authority from five (5) to seven (7)
through the addition of one (1) member of the Charlottesville City Council, to be appointed by the City
Council and to serve as an ex officio member of the Board, and one (1) member of the Albemarle County
Board of Supervisors, to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors and to serve as an ex officio member
of the Board, is hereby approved.
(2) Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-5107, the City Council and the Board of Supervisors
shall cause a certified copy of this Concurrent Resolution to be filed with the State Corporation
Commission.
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(3) The Articles of Incorporation of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority as amended and
restated shall be substantially as follows:
THIRD RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF RIVANNA WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY
The Council of the City of Charlottesville and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle
having created an Authority pursuant to the Virginia Water and Sewer Authorities Act (Chapter 28, Title
15.1, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended), as a public body politic and corporate, and having signified
their intention to amend and restate its Articles of Incorporation pursuant to the Virginia Water and Waste
Authorities Act (Chapter 51 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended), hereby certify:
(a) The name of the Authority is “Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority” and the address of its
principal office shall be Charlottesville, Virginia.
(b) The names of the incorporating political subdivisions are the City of Charlottesville and the
County of Albemarle.
(c) The powers of the Authority shall be exercised by a Board of Directors of seven members
consisting of the four persons holding the offices, from time to time, of City Manager and Director of
Public Works of the City of Charlottesville, County Executive of the County of Albemarle and Executive
Director of the Albemarle County Service Authority, or such Albemarle County Department head as the
Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County may appoint in the Executive Director’s place; one member of
the Charlottesville City Council to be appointed by the City Council; one member of the Albemarle County
Board of Supervisors to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors; and a seventh person appointed by
the concurrent action of the Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors.
The names and addresses of the current members of the Authority Board are as follows:
Name Address
Robert W. Tucker, Jr. 401 McIntire Road
(Albemarle County Executive) Charlottesville, VA 22902
Gary Fern 168 Spotnap Road
(Executive Director, Albemarle County Charlottesville, VA 22911
Service Authority)
Gary B. O’Connell 605 East Main Street
(Charlottesville City Manager) Charlottesville, VA 22902
Judith M. Mueller 305 4th Street, N.W.
(Charlottesville Director of Public Works) Charlottesville, VA 22903
Michael A. Gaffney 119 Morgan Court
(Concurrent City / County Appointee) Charlottesville, VA 22903
The terms of the members of the Board serving as such by virtue of their appointed offices with
the City, the County and the Albemarle County Service Authority shall expire upon the earlier of their
ceasing to hold such appointed offices, or after four years from the recordation of these Restated Articles
of Incorporation by the State Corporation Commission; provided that such members shall be eligible for
reappointment for terms not in excess of four years for so long as they hold their appointed offices. The
terms of the City Councilor appointed by the City Council and the Supervisor appointed by the Albemarle
County Board of Supervisors shall expire upon the earlier of their ceasing to hold such offices or
expiration of their term of office as a Councilor or Supervisor; however, if they are re-elected to those
offices they may be reappointed to the Board. Any person hereafter holding the office of Albemarle
County Executive, Charlottesville City Manager or Charlottesville Director of Public Works shall
automatically succeed to the membership of his predecessor in such office on the Board of the Authority.
The term of the member of the Board serving as such by virtue of his office with the Albemarle County
Service Authority shall also expire upon the decision of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors that a
County Department head shall serve on the Board in the Executive Director’s place. Any person
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hereafter holding the office of Executive Director of the Albemarle County Service Authority (or, if a
County Department head has been appointed by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to serve in
the place of the Executive Director of the Albemarle County Service Authority, any person holding the
office of such Department head) shall automatically succeed to the membership of his predecessor in
such office on the Board of the Authority. The current term of the member of the Board appointed by the
concurrent action of the Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors shall
expire on December 31, 2010, and his successor shall be appointed for a term of two years, except that a
vacancy shall be filled only for the unexpired term. The appointed member shall hold office until his
successor has been appointed and qualifies and he shall be eligible for reappointment to succeed
himself. The appointed member shall receive such compensation not to exceed $1,800.00 per year as the
Board of the Authority may determine, but those members who are employees or officials of the City or
the County or the Albemarle County Service Authority shall serve without compensation. Each member
shall be reimbursed the amount of his actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of his
duties.
(d) The purpose for which the Authority is formed is to acquire, finance, construct, operate and
maintain facilities for developing a supply of potable water for the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle
County and for the abatement of pollution resulting from sewage in the Rivanna River Basin, by the
impoundment, treatment and transmission of potable water and the interception, treatment and discharge
of wastewater, together with all appurtenant equipment and appliances necessary or suitable therefore
and all properties, rights, easements or franchises relating thereto and deemed necessary or convenient
by the Authority for their operation. Except to the extent of providing incidental services and the sale of
excess products, the Authority’s powers are limited to providing wholesale services to the City and the
County.
The Authority may contract with the City, the County, any sanitary district thereof or any authority
therein created pursuant to the Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act (or its predecessor, the Virginia
Water and Sewer Authorities Act) to furnish water and to treat sewage delivered to its facilities upon such
terms as the Authority shall determine; provided, however, that any such contract shall include as parties
thereto the City and the County (or any agency of the County designated for that purpose by its Board of
Supervisors). The Authority is expressly prohibited from contracting with any other party desiring service
in the City or the County, except upon the written consent of the City or County (or any agency of the
County designated for that purpose by the Board of Supervisors), respectively.
(e) The Authority shall cause an annual audit of its books and records to be made by the State
Auditor of Public Accounts or an independent certified public accountant at the end of each fiscal year
and a certified copy therefore to be filed promptly with the City Council of the City of Charlottesville and
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City Council of the City of Charlottesville and the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Albemarle have caused these Third Restated and Amended Articles of
Incorporation to be executed in the name of the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle,
respectively, by their presiding officers and attested by their Clerks this ____ day of April, 2009.
CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
By: _________________________________
Mayor
Attest:
__________________
Clerk of Council
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
By: ________________________________
Chair, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
__________________
Clerk, County Board of Supervisors
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ATTACHMENT 9
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA TO AMEND
AND RESTATE THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE RIVANNA SOLID WASTE
AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, by concurrent resolution of the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia (the
City) and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia (the County) and a certificate of
incorporation issued by the State Corporation Commission pursuant to the Virginia Water and Sewer
Authorities Act (currently enacted as the Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act, Virginia Code Section
15.2-5100 et seq.), the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (the Authority) was incorporated as a public body
politic and corporate in 1990; and,
WHEREAS, the City and the County desire to amend and restate the Articles of Incorporation of
the Authority to increase the number of members of the Board of the Authority from five (5) to seven (7)
through the addition of one (1) member of the Charlottesville City Council, to be appointed by the City
Council and to serve as an ex officio member of the Board, and one (1) member of the Albemarle County
Board of Supervisors, to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors and to serve as an ex officio member
of the Board; and to allow for the appointment of an Albemarle County Department head in place of the
Albemarle County Engineer, if desired by the Board of Supervisors; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-5104 the City and the County caused to be
advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the City and the County a descriptive summary of this
Concurrent Resolution and the proposed change to the Authority’s Articles of Incorporation with a
reference to the location in the City and the County where a copy of the Resolution could be obtained,
and giving notice of the date on which public hearings would be held on the proposed Concurrent
Resolution; and,
WHEREAS, public hearings on the proposed Concurrent Resolution were held by the
Charlottesville City Council on March 16, 2009 and by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors on
April 1, 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Charlottesville, Virginia
and the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia that:
(1) The proposed amendment to the Articles of Incorporation for the Rivanna Solid Waste
Authority which increases the number of members of the Board of the Authority from five (5) to seven (7)
through the addition of one (1) member of the Charlottesville City Council, to be appointed by the City
Council and to serve as an ex officio member of the Board, and one (1) member of the Albemarle County
Board of Supervisors, to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors and to serve as an ex officio member
of the Board, and allows for the appointment of an Albemarle County Department head in place of the
Albemarle County Engineer, if desired by the Board of Supervisors, is hereby approved.
(2) Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-5107, the City Council and the Board of Supervisors
shall cause a certified copy of this Concurrent Resolution to be filed with the State Corporation
Commission.
(3) The Articles of Incorporation of the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority as amended and restated
shall be substantially as follows:
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF RIVANNA SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
The Council of the City of Charlottesville and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle
having created an Authority pursuant to the Virginia Water and Sewer Authorities Act (Chapter 28, Title
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15.1, Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended), as a public body politic and corporate, and having signified
their intention to amend and restate its Articles of Incorporation pursuant to the Virginia Water and Waste
Authorities Act (Chapter 51 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended), hereby certify:
(1) The name of the Authority is “Rivanna Solid Waste Authority” and the address of its principal
office shall be Charlottesville, Virginia.
(2) The names of the incorporating political subdivisions are the City of Charlottesville and the
County of Albemarle.
(3) The powers of the Authority shall be exercised by a Board of Directors of seven members
consisting of the four persons holding the offices, from time to time, of City Manager and Director of
Public Works of the City of Charlottesville and County Executive and the County Engineer of Albemarle
County, or such Albemarle County Department head as the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County
may appoint in the County Engineer’s place; one member of the Charlottesville City Council to be
appointed by the City Council; one member of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to be
appointed by the Board of Supervisors; and a seventh person appointed by the concurrent action of the
Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. The names and addresses
of the current members of the Authority Board are as follows:
Name Address
Robert W. Tucker, Jr. 401 McIntire Road
(Albemarle County Executive) Charlottesville, VA 22902
Mark B. Graham, P.E. 401 McIntire Road
(County Engineer / Director of Charlottesville, VA 22902
Community Development)
Gary B. O’Connell 605 East Main Street
(Charlottesville City Manager) Charlottesville, VA 22902
Judith M. Mueller 305 4th Street, N.W.
(Charlottesville Director of Public Works) Charlottesville, VA 22903
Michael A. Gaffney 119 Morgan Court
(Concurrent City / County Appointee) Charlottesville, VA 22903
The terms of the members of the Board serving as such by virtue of their appointed offices with
the City and the County shall expire upon the earlier of their ceasing to hold such appointed offices, or
after four years from the recordation of these restated Articles of Incorporation by the State Corporation
Commission; provided that such members shall be eligible for reappointment for terms not in excess of
four years for so long as they hold their appointed offices. The terms of the City Councilor appointed by
the City Council and the Supervisor appointed by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors shall expire
upon the earlier of their ceasing to hold such offices or expiration of their term of office as a Councilor or
Supervisor; however, if they are re-elected to those offices they may be reappointed to the Board. Any
person hereafter holding the office of Albemarle County Executive, Charlottesville City Manager or
Charlottesville Director of Public Works shall automatically succeed to the membership of his predecessor
in such office on the Board of the Authority. The term of the member of the Board serving as such by
virtue of his position as County Engineer for Albemarle County shall also expire upon the decision of the
Albemarle County Board of Supervisors that a County Department head shall serve on the Board in the
County Engineer’s place. Any person hereafter holding the office of County Engineer of Albemarle
County (or, if a County Department head has been appointed by the Albemarle County Board of
Supervisors to serve in the place of the County Engineer, any person holding the office of such
Department head) shall automatically succeed to the membership of his predecessor in such office on the
Board of the Authority. The current term of the member of the Board appointed by the concurrent action
of the Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors shall expire on
December 31, 2010, and his successor shall be appointed for a term of two years, except that a vacancy
shall be filled only for the unexpired term. The appointed member shall hold office until his successor has
been appointed and qualifies and he shall be eligible for reappointment to succeed himself. Board
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members other than the member appointed by concurrent action of the City and the County shall receive
no compensation from the Authority for serving as members of the Board. The member appointed by the
concurrent action of the City and the County shall be compensated by the Authority for serving as such in
an amount to be determined from time to time. Each member shall be reimbursed by the Authority for
any actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties.
(4) The purposes for which the Authority has been formed are to develop a regional refuse
collection and disposal system, as such terms are defined in Virginia Code Section 15.2-5101 of the
Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act, including development of systems and facilities for recycling,
waste reduction and disposal alternatives with the ultimate goal of acquiring, financing, constructing, and /
or operating and maintaining regional solid waste disposal areas, systems and facilities, all pursuant to
the Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act.
(5) Since its inception the Authority has assumed all responsibility for the operation of the
existing landfill which has served the City and the County. Additional projects will be identified by the
Authority and implemented through agreements with and among the City and the County. It is not
practical to set forth herein any estimates of the Authority’s capital costs, project proposals and project
service rates.
(6) The Authority shall cause an annual audit of its books and records to be made by an
independent certified public accountant at the end of each fiscal year and a certified copy thereof to be
filed promptly with the governing bodies of the City and the County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City Council of the City of Charlottesville and the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Albemarle have caused these Restated and Amended Articles of
Incorporation to be executed in the name of the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle,
respectively, by their presiding officers and attested by their Clerks this ____ day of April, 2009.
CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
By: _________________________________
Mayor
Attest:
__________________
Clerk of Council
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
By: ________________________________
Chair, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
__________________
Clerk, County Board of Supervisors