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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02052014actions 1 ACTIONS Board of Supervisors Meeting of February 5, 2014 February 7, 2014 AGENDA ITEM/ACTION ASSIGNMENT PODCAST 1. Call to Order.  Meeting was called back to order at 9:04 a.m., by the Chair, Ms. Dittmar. All BOS members were present. Also present were Tom Foley, Larry Davis, Ella Jordan and Travis Morris. Listen 4. Adoption of Final Agenda.  ADOPTED, by a vote of 6:0, the final agenda. 5. Brief Announcements by Board Members. Ann Mallek:  Announced that the MPO is hosting a public outreach event this afternoon, 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at the Water Street Center, to gather input regarding the 2040 Long Range Plan.  Asked for an update, at a future meeting, on volunteer firefighter incentives.  Asked to discuss the concept of commercial credits in mixed use developments as part of the proffer equation.  Asked that staff look at border town addresses (i.e., Afton residents that are located in Albemarle) to make sure that utility taxes are being paid correctly to the locality. 6. Recognitions: a. Ann Mallek – Past Chair.  Presentation made by Chair. b. Proclamation recognizing The Senior Center.  Mr. Sheffield read and presented to Bob Tucker and Peter Thompson. (Attachment 1) Listen 7. From the Public: Matters Not Listed for Public Hearing on the Agenda.  Kathy Welch, resident of Rio District, spoke about CAT and Board engagement in the transit system.  Charles Battig spoke about EPA regulations and climate control.  Bill Schrader, Chair of the Crozet Library Fundraising Committee, provided report on fundraising, and provided update on numbers of attendance and use at the Library.  Scott Leake, representing Congressman Hurt’s office, spoke about good news related to The Crossings at 4th and Preston.  Diana Foster, representing the Rivanna Trails Foundation, asked that the Board schedule a public hearing on the Route 29 Western Bypass.  John Halliday, Director of the Jefferson- Madison Regional Library and resident of Rio District, spoke about The Big Read. This year’s book is True Grit, by Charles Portis.  Nancy Carpenter, a resident of the Scottsville District, urged Board members, who have not done so, to visit The Crossings. Also, Listen 2 expressed support for public transit.  Rex Linville, representing PEC, provided Board members with a copy of the book “For the Love of Land” and provided an update on land conservation in the County in 2013.  Lena Seville, representing transit riders of Charlottesville, spoke about the local transit system and asked the Board to consider conducting a feasibility study to look at commuter routes towards Crozet and Scottsville.  Sandy Payne, a resident of the City, spoke about public transit.  Tim Tolson, a Crozet resident and Board member of the Friends of the Jefferson- Madison Regional Library, urged the Board to fund the JMRL’s full budget request to meet its demand. In terms of the Crozet Streetscape project, he said that closing Tabor Street is a good idea and added that it is important that the detour have a solid string of cones across the lumberyard so that people do not start using the Square as a cut-through to get around backup on Library Avenue. 8.2 Employee Pay Process Review.  Ms. McKeel asked for information on the scope of services for the consultant.  APPROVED Appropriation #2014079 on the February 5, 2014 FY14 Appropriation Request to fund the proposed review of the County’s pay process systems. County Executive: Provide information to Board. Clerk: Notify OMB, Finance and appropriate individuals. Listen 8.3 Resolution of Reaffirmation of Support for the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership.  ADOPTED Resolution. Clerk: Forward resolution to Journey Through Hallowed Ground. (Attachment 2) 8.4 SDP-201-300058. Rolkin Road Retail Center – Special Exception.  APPROVED special exception to allow critical slopes to be disturbed. 8.6 FY 14 General Fund Q2 Report; Revised FY 14 Revenue Projections Report; and Quarterly Economic Indicators Report.  Mr. Boyd asked for examples and more information on the variances in the quarterly comparisons to the fund balance transfers. Betty Burrell: Provide requested information in future reports. 9. Consideration of a Public Hearing on the Route 29 Western Bypass.  SET, by a vote of 5:1(Boyd), a public hearing on the Route 29 Western Bypass, February 19, 2014, 4:00 p.m. Clerk: Advertise and schedule on agenda. Listen Recessed at 10:18 p.m., and Reconvened at 10:28 p.m. 10. Project Based Vouchers: The Crossings at 4th and Preston.  Requested that staff draft letter of appreciation, for Chair’s signature, to individuals who provided assistance with this project. Clerk: Prepare letter for Chair’s signature. Listen 11. Video streaming Board of Supervisors Meetings.  Directed staff to research possible partnerships with media outlets, CATEC, Charlottesville Tomorrow, etc., to see if they would be Clerk/Lee Catlin: Proceed as directed. Listen 3 interested in partnering with the County to provide live video streaming of Board meetings. Requested staff to also look into upgrading the current quality of audio live streaming. 12. Water Quality Mandates Community Engagement Plan.  APPROVED, by a vote of 6:0, the proposed engagement plan, directed staff to implement the final plan, directed staff to proceed with developing both a scope of services and estimated costs for a technical consultant to support work related to the MS4 program and a charge and appointment process for an advisory committee and return to the Board for consideration at the earliest date possible. Clerk: Schedule on agenda when ready to come back. Listen 13. Community Development Work Program.  ENDORSED, by a vote of 6:0, the 2014 Work Program, and requested that the Cash Proffer Policy be prioritized and brought back for Board review. Mark Graham: Proceed as approved. Listen 14. Closed Meeting.  At 12:04 p.m., the Board went into Closed Meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) of the Code of Virginia under Subsection (1) to consider appointments to boards, committees, and commissions in which there are pending vacancies or requests for reappointments; under Subsection (7) to consult with and be briefed by legal counsel and staff regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice related to the effect of easements on a specific County property; and under Subsection (7) to consult with and be briefed by legal counsel and staff regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice related to the negotiation of a regional public safety agreement. Listen 15. Certified Closed Meeting.  At 1:59 p.m., the Board reconvened into open meeting and certified the closed meeting. 16. Boards and Commissions: Appointments.  APPOINTED Ms. Jennifer Sulzberger, as the Samuel Miller District representative to the Albemarle County Service Authority with said term to end December 31, 2017.  APPOINTED Mr. David van Roijen to the Fiscal Advisory Committee with said term to expire July 8, 2015.  APPOINTED Mr. Michael Shareck, Ms. Diane Berlin and Ms. Robin Hester, to the Pantops Community Advisory Council with said terms to expire June 30, 2016.  APPOINTED Mr. Peter Borches, Mr. David Bashline and Ms. Helene Kaminer to the Places 29 Community Advisory Council with said terms to expire January 31, 2016.  APPOINTED Ms. Jane Fogleman to the Places 29 Community Advisory Council to fill an unexpired term with said term to expire Clerk: Prepare appointment/ reappointment letters, update Boards and Commissions book, webpage, and notify appropriate persons. 4 January 31, 2015. 17. Public Hearing: FY2014 Budget Amendment and Appropriations.  By a vote of 6:0, APPROVED the FY 2014 Budget Amendment in the amount of $3,915,287.87 and APPROVED appropriations #2014069, #2014071, #2014072, #2014073, #2014074, #2014075, #2014076, #2014077, #2014078, and #2014079 to provide funds for various local government projects and programs. Clerk: Notify OMB, Finance and appropriate individuals. Listen 18. Department of Social Services Advisory Board Annual Report.  Received. Listen 19. Virginia Pre-School Initiative “Bright Stars” Annual Report.  Received. Listen 20. Quarterly Capital Report.  Received. Listen 21. Discussion: Fire and Rescue Service Delivery System.  Held. Listen 22. From the Board: Committee Reports and Matters Not Listed on the Agenda. Ann Mallek:  Reported on the Historic Preservation Committee and MPO meetings. Ken Boyd:  Reported on the RWSA, RSWA and Free Bridge Congestion Relief Project meetings. Brad Sheffield:  Reported on the Places 29 Community Advisory Council meeting. Diantha McKeel:  Announced that she has joined JABA as an at- large member.  Asked Board members if they were interested in signing a Code of Ethics.  Asked for an update on where the County stood with the InSync Adaptive Traffic Control System. Liz Palmer:  Announced that she has been attending staff meetings on bringing internet service to the rural areas. Jane Dittmar:  Announced that the Village of Rivanna Community Advisory Council will hold its first meeting on Thursday, February 6.  Announced that there is an ad-hoc group of homeowner association leaders along the Avon Street corridor that are starting to meet.  Thanked Glen Brooks and Greg Kamptner for their assistance in a meeting with a homeowners association and a bond company.  Announced that she represented the County at the Better World Betty Business challenge.  Suggested that the Board’s Rules of Procedures be amended to allow the Board to respond to issues during the General Listen 5 Assembly session. 23. From the County Executive: Report on Matters Not Listed on the Agenda. Tom Foley:  Announced that RSWA approved the extension of the contract through June 30, 2015 which includes Ivy MUC and the McIntire Recycling Center. This item will be on the Board’s March 5th agenda.  Discussed the County’s long term solid waste plan.  Provided update on recent communication regarding business personal property issue.  Provided update on upcoming agenda items.  Provided an overview of the budget public process. 24. Adjourn to February 12, 2014, 4:00 p.m.  At 4:31 p.m., the Board adjourned until February 12, 2014. ewj/tom Attachment 1 – Proclamation recognizing The Senior Center Attachment 2 – Resolution of Reaffirmation of Support for the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership 6 ATTACHMENT 1 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, seniors are an integral aspect of our community, providing wisdom and lifelong experience that people of all ages can benefit from; and WHEREAS, Senior Center, Inc. has created opportunities for seniors to remain healthy, independent, and engaged in Albemarle County since 1960; and WHEREAS, Senior Center, Inc. through a wide variety of programs in lifelong learning, fitness, arts, recreation, travel, and volunteer service has effectively promoted independence and cost - effectively supported community health; and WHEREAS, Senior Center, Inc. has facilitated the dignity and self -esteem of seniors, thus tapping their experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities and enabling them to continue to contribute to our community; and WHEREAS, The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) is the accrediting body for 15,000 senior centers nationwide. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors congratulates Senior Center, Inc. for achieving National Accreditation for the third time (one of just seven such centers in the country), as awarded by NISC in June 2013; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors calls upon all citizens to recognize the positive impact that Senior Center, Inc. makes in our community by enhancing the well-being of seniors and all our community. 7 ATTACHMENT 2 RESOLUTION OF REAFFIRMATION OF SUPPORT for the JOURNEY THROUGH HALLOWED GROUND PARTNERSHIP WHEREAS, the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership (JTHG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising national and international awareness of the unparalleled history in the region from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to Albemarle County, Virginia; and WHEREAS, the JTHG has built a strong network of 350 local, regional, and national partnering organizations to develop a common vision to brand and enhance the scenic, historic, recreational, cultural, and natural resources of the region; and WHEREAS, the JTHG has collaboratively created a National Heritage Area as designated by the United States Congress and signed into law by President Bush in 2008; and WHEREAS, the JTHG has successfully completed a Corridor Management Plan for the 180 mile long corridor generally following the Old Carolina Road and worked to have it designated as only the 99th road in the country to be recognized as a National Scenic Byway in 2009; and WHEREAS, the JTHG has created heritage tourism programs that provide economic development opportunities for each Partnering jurisdiction within The National Heritage Area to support our businesses and th e quality of life for all citizens; and WHEREAS, the JTHG has developed award winning educational programs, including the Of the Student, By the Student, For the Student service learning project, to connect students and teachers with our shared heritage; and WHEREAS, the JTHG developed the “Living Legacy” project that commemorates the individual and combined sacrifices of the Civil War fallen by planting one tree for each of the 620,000 soldiers who died, as it beautifies the communities of Partnering jurisdictions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors reaffirms its commitment to the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership and pledges its continued support for this collaborative Partnership.