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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-04-08April 8, 1992 (Regular Night Meeting) (Page 1) M.B. 41, Pg. 1 A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was held on April 8, 1992, at 7:00 P.M., in the Auditorium of the County Office Building on McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia° PRESENT: Mr. Edward H. Bain, Jr., Mr. David P. Bowerman, Mrs. Char- lotte Y. Humphris, Messrs. Forrest R. Marshall, Jr., Charles S. Martin and Mr. Walter F. Perkins. ABSENT: None. OFFICERS PRESENT: County Executive, Robert W. Tucker, Jr.; County Attorney, George R. St. John; and County Planner, V. Wayne Cilimberg. Agenda Item No. 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by the Chairman, Mr. Bowerman. Agenda Item No. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Item No. 3. Moment of Silence. Agenda Item No. 4. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation. Mr. Bowerman announced that he had the privilege of presenting several Certificate of Appreciation awards to some people who have served Albemarle County with a great deal of distinction and hard work in various functions. He first recognized Mr. Roger Flint. He said that Mr. Flint served on the Clean Action Community Commission (CAC3) since its inception. He added that Mr. Flint had a vision for recycling that has moved the community along towards that goal, and he has given an untold number of volunteer hours to CAC3. Mr. Bowerman noted that Mr. Flint also served on the Solid Waste Task Force, from which the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority was created, as well as the Regional Waste Task Force. He said that Mr. Flint's efforts have led the Albemarle area towards the recycling programs which are now in effect. Mr. Bowerman mentioned, also, that Mr. Flint has prodded the County along towards the development of some tennis courts at Albemarle High School. He thanked Mr. Flint for all of his work. Next, Mr. Bowerman presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Keith Rittenhouse. He stated that Mr. Rittenhouse served on the Planning Commis- siont representing the Scottsville District, from January, 1988, until Decem- ber 31, 1991. He noted that Mr. Rittenhouse was also the Chairman of the Planning Commission from January, 1990, through December, 1991. Mr. Bowerman pointed out that he had served two years on the Planning Commission with Mr. Rittenhouse, and he and Mr. Rittenhouse have a similar philosophy as far as development and growth are concerned. He said he appreciated Mr. Ritten- house's efforts. Mro Bowerman then stated that Mr. Butch Wilkerson would receive a Certificate of Appreciation, also, but he was not present at the meeting. He said that Mr. Wilkerson served on the Planning Commission for eight years. He noted that Mr. Wilkerson had the distinction of being such a hard working Commissioner that, when he moved his residency from the Scottsville District to the Rivanna District, he was reappointed to the Planning Commission by another Supervisor. Mr. Thomas A. Allison received the next Certificate of Appreciation. Mr. Eowerman announced that Mr. Allison served on the Equalization Board from April, 1984~ until December 31, 1991, and Mr. Bowerman pointed out that this is a long period of time to serve on that particular Board. He said that the Real Estate office will really miss Mr. Allison because he was dedicated~ fair-minded and a pleasure with which to work. He believes that Mr. Allison has served longer than any other citLzen on the Equalization Board. Mr. Allison thanked Mr. Bowerman for the award. He said that he had worked with some really fine people. Mr. Mac Sandridge was not present, but Mr. Bowerman proceeded to explain that Mr. Sandridge was a deputy sheriff who served under W. S. Cook, George Bailey'and Terry Hawkins. He said that Mr. Sandridge retired from public service on December 31, 1991. Sheriff Terry Hawkins accepted the award for Mro Sandridge. The next Certificate of Appreciation was given to Mr. Elmer Finch~ who served as custodian in the County Office Building for the last several years and retired from County service on March 31, 1992. Mr. Bowerman said that Mr. Finch was always at the building to close up after the meetings, and sometimes Mr. Finch had to stay very late. He added that he appreciates Mr. Finch's service. Mr. Bowerman then remarked that he has Certificates of Appreciation for the Fiscal Resources Committee, which was in action from July, 1989, until June, 1991. He said that this Committee helped the County assess its current and future fiscal needs and to look at alternative revenue sources to meet these needs. He added that within a short period of time, the Committee prepared a thorough and concise report that included over twenty recommenda- tions for revenue enhancement and cost reductions, some of which have already been implemented. He went on to say that there were ten members on that April 8, 1992 (Regular Night Meeting) M.B 4~ Pg 2 (page 2) · · Committee, and he identified the Committee members who were present as: Tony Iachetta, Dwight Johnson, Forrest Marshall, Shirley Munson and A. L. Yancey. He stated that the Committee members who were not present are: John Birdsall, Jason Eckford, Robert A. Foster, Vernon Jones and William J. Kehoe, who served as Chairman. He said that the Certificates of Appreciation will be delivered to the Committee members who were not at this meeting. Mr. Bowerman announced the names of a number of other people who would have received Certificates of Appreciation, if they had been present. They are: Ed Lowry, who served from 1985 until December 1, 1991 as the joint City/County representative on the Airport Commission; Nate Brown, who served from June, 1985, until September, 1991, on the JAUNT Board of Directors; Archibald Craig, who served for two years on the Public Recreational Facili- ties Authority, Norman Gilliam, who served from April, 1981, until March 4, 1992, on the Albemarle County Service Authority Board of Directors; and J. T. Henley, Jr., who served on the Equalization Board from 1989 to 1990. Mro Bowerman noted that although Mr. Henley served for only a short timer his participation on the Equalization Board was extremely helpful. Mr. Bowerman went on with his remarks by saying that Bill Howard served on the Equalization Board from July, 1984, to December 31, 1990. Mr. Bowerman pointed out that Mr. Howard served as Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary during his tenure on the Equalization Board. Mr. Bowerman stated that Mr. Howard's extensive knowledge of the real estate market was of tremendous value to the Equaliza- tion Board and to the Real Estate Department. Next, Mr. Bowerman commented that Richard Bagby served as the Jack Jouett representative on the School Board from January, 1990~ until September 1991. Mr. Bagby was not present, but Mr. Bowerman said that the certificate would be sent to him, since Mr. Bagby is currently employed out of town. Mr. Bowerman had a Certificate of Appreciation for Elizabeth A. Payne, who retired on September 30, 1991. He pointed out that Ms. Payne had worked for approximately 28 years in the County Extension Services office, and had served since August, 1980, until her retirement, as a unit chairperson. Mr. Bowerman noted that the people who he had just mentioned represent approximately 133 years of service, and the private citizens represent approximately 80 years of service. He said that they all deserve support and recognition. Agenda Item No. 5. Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the Public. There were no other matters presented. Agenda Item No. 6. Consent Agenda. Motion was offered by Mrs. Hum- phris, seconded by Mr. Martin, to accept the items on the consent agenda as information. There was no further discussion. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Messrs. Marshall, Martin, Perkins, Bain, Bowerman and Mrs. Numphris. NAYS: None. Item 6.1. Report on Activities of the Jefferson Area Board for Aging Advisory Council from Mr. Robert J. Walters, Jr., member, received for infor- mation. Item 6.2. Letter dated March 30, 1992, from Mr. M. W. Mills, Mainte- nance Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation, stating that the existing structure over Burnley Branch on Route 641 will be repaired during the period of April 13 through April 17, 1992, received as information. Item 6.3. Minutes of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors for its meeting held on February 24, 1992, received for information. Item 6.4. Minutes of the Albemarle County Service Authority Board of Directors for its meetings held on February 20 and February 27, 1992, received for information. Item 6.5. Scottsville Boundary Line Adjustment. Staff proposes to schedule a public forum in the Scottsville area to solicit public input on the two proposed options° If possible, forum to the held jointly with Scottsville Town Council in early May. Agenda Item No. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: 1992-93 County Budget and Tax Rates. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on March 31, 1992.) Mr. Bowerman asked Mr. Tucker to give a brief overview of the proposed FY 1992-93 County of Albemarle budget. Mr. Tucker explained to the group that he was going to show some overhead transparencies which would help to review the budget. He said that April 8, 1992 (Regular Night Meeting) (Page 3) M.B. 41, Pg. 3 he was going to highlight the expenditure side of the budget as well as highlight the revenue. He added that he was also going to point out some of the expanded and new programs that would be funded with this budget. He then proceeded to show the first transparency, and he explained that the budget totals over $90.468 million which is an increase of $4.6 million or a 5.38 percent increase over the current fiscal year. He said that the budget provides a 4.6 percent increase for General Government operations and a $2.7 million or a 4.8 percent increase for school operations. He added that the budget also provides for an increase of $720,000 of new Debt Service for school capital projects. He noted that these projects will include an expansion of Broadus Wood Elementary School, the first phase of the new Hollymead area middle school, some HVAC work at Woodbrook Elementary School and some masonry work at Henley Middle School. He stated, too, that the budget provides for an average of a 6.6 percent increase in agency funding. The next transparency shown and explained by Mr. Tucker involved a refinement of expenditures by showing a pie chart. He stated that the pie chart depicts, on the left side, that the school system encompasses almost two-thirds of the County's budget at 65 percent. He said that public safety makes up approximately seven percent of the budget, Debt Service accounts for six percent of the budget, and Human Services is shown at five percent. He pointed out that the other categories take up less than five percent of the budget. Mr. Tucker then showed a third transparency which highlighted revenues° He said that property taxes provide $41.250 million to the operating budget and is an increase of $2.34 million or six percent over the current fiscal year. He said that two-thirds of the revenues come from local revenues, which include real estate and personal property taxes, as well as utility taxes and other local revenues. He noted that the County is maintaining a real estate tax rate at 72 cents, and a personal property tax rate at $4.30 per $100.00 of assessed value. He stated that the revenues provide a level of funding from the State for General Government, which has a slight decrease for the second year in a row, and 4.4 percent is being provided in State revenues for the school division. He said that the County is very fortunate because last year there was a significant decrease in State funding for the school division. The next transparency involved a pie chart which identified revenues in terms of percentages of the total budget. Mr. Tucker stated that the largest percentage shown on the pie chart is real estate taxes, which makes up 30 percent of the budget. He explained that personal property taxes are shown at 12 percent. He said that sales taxes, utility taxes, business licenses and other local taxes, as indicated earlier, account for approximately 65 to 66 percent of the total budget. He noted that State revenues is the next largest percentage, and it is shown at 27 percent. Mr. Tucker pointed out that the next transparency would provide the Board with a brief listing of some of the expanded and new programs that are being funded this year. He noted that under the Judicial category, partial funding is being provided for an additional bailiff to the Sheriff's Office for Juvenile Court. He said that the remainder of that funding will come from the City. He stated that a transport officer is also being provided, which is an additional deputy for the Sheriff's Office. Mr. Tucker explained that the Public Safety section includes two new school resource officers, who will be located at Albemarle and Western Albemarle High Schools. He went on to say that four police officers will be added to the Patrol Division in the Police Department, and one new investigator and a fire prevention officer will be added. He commented that the Public Works Department provides for an erosion control inspector, and the curbside recycling program is being continued. He stated that a contingency fund is being provided of $100,000 for recycling purposes in this next fiscal year. Mr. Tucker stated that several programs will get additional funding under the Human Development category of the budget. He added that the Jefferson Area Board for Aging will get additional funding for its outreach program, and additional funding will be given to the Child Assault Prevention Program, Teensight Program for Teen Mothers, Sexual Assault Resource Agency, Shelter for Help in Emergency and the Legal Aid Society. A swim program at the new Walnut Creek Park, located in the southern part of the County, according to Mro Tucker, has been provided for under the Parks, Recreation and Culture section of the budget. He said~ also~ that additional funding has been provided to the Northside Library for operations and additional books. Mr. Tucker then talked about Community Development~ and he said that the Water Resource Protection Act is being implemented, which this Board approved several months ago. Mr. Tucker said funding has been provided for a Fiscal Impact Study. He added that the Gypsy Moth Spray Program has been expanded, and funding has been provided for a part-time carpenter for the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program. The last transparency provided a brief overview of the additional items that were added to the school division's budget. Mr. Tucker noted that the additional funding amounts to approximately $853,000, which provides an additional $500 increase to teachers who are at the top of their salary scale. Other additions included 14.7 new classroom teaching positions, reinstatement of the teacher voucher system, additional equipment for the Agnor-Hurt Elementary School, which will open in September and summer school funding. Mr. Tucker told the supervisors that this concluded his presentation of the budget's overview, but he would be happy to answer questions from the Board or the audience. April 8, 1992 (Regular Night Meeting) (Page 4) M.B. 41, Pg. 4 Mr. Bowerman stated that this is the public hearing on the 1992-93 budget, as well as the hearing on the tax rates as proposed by the Board of Supervisors. He said that the supervisors would not be voting on adoption of the budget or on the tax rates this evening. He went on to say that the Board would vote a week from tonight, because the Code calls for a one week separa- tion between the public hearing and when the rates are actually set. He ask&d everyone who was interested in speaking to come forward, speak into the microphone, identify themselves and say whatever they wished to say. He asked that the speakers be prepared to come to the microphone as soon as the other speaker finishes his or her comments, so that there can be a steady flow of speakers. At this point, he called on anyone who wished to make any comments. He noted that he did not think it was necessary to address each category of the budget separately, because there were not many people at the hearing. Ms. Joyce Kerns, representing the League of Women Voters~ read a prepared statement which supported several of the Board's proposals and urged the Board to consider other budget related suggestions. The League supports additional funds to the schools, full funding for the Northside Library, voting machines, the Fiscal Impact Study, continuation of the curbside drop- off program, etc. (Copy of League's April 8, 1992 memorandum on file.) Mr. Kevin Cox spoke on behalf of the Jefferson Area Waste Haulers Association'and as a concerned citizen of Albemarle County. He noted that he had in hand over 1000 letters from waste haulers asking their customers how they felt about funding, and he said that the haulers had asked if the funding for the Ivy Landfill should be taken out of General Revenue or tipping fees. He added that over 1000 letters were returned, and eight people responded that the funding for the Landf£11 should come from tipping fees. He pointed out that the remainder of the people polled wanted the funding to come from General Revenue. He agrees with the majority of the people polled, and he listed his three major concerns. He pointed out that everybody wants more money, and there will not be any more money, but there are ways that the amount of General Revenue can be increased. Mr. Cox read some of the letters which indicated that the supervisors would be encouraging illegal dumping on the roadside, if funding from the General Revenue is not provided. He said that other letters stated that there was no need for further increases, and there were suggestions that real estate taxes be used for trash services. Mr. Cox continued by saying that he believes the haulers and citizens are being cheated by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority. He said that there are three major negative impacts that will be felt, if tipping fees accelerate. He added that many people believe that fee increases are a trend, and this increase is just one of many more. He went on to say that there will be a direct negative impact on the haulers because they are losing a lot of customers. He added that as the haulers lose customers, they are reducing services and some of them are going to go out of business, if the tipping fee rate goes into effect. Mr. Cox stated that other haulers, who are currently providing curbside recycling with the County's assistance, are going to have to drop their recycling services because they cannot provide affordable pickup and provide the recycling at the same time. He pointed out that this is an expensive service, and the haulers would provide a much better, more comprehensive recycling service, if tipping fees were subsidized or reduced. He said that this is a competitive market, and he noted that there are 23 haulers in the area. He stated that these haulers are after each other's business frequently, to the point where the ten to fifteen percent of their customers, who demand recycling, are so important that the haulers are willing to subsidize that cost to keep these customers. He stated that with the increase in fees and the loss of their customer bases, the haulers are going to have to delete their recycling programs to stay in the business. Mr. Cox said what bothers him the most are the alternatives that these customers are turning to as they cancel the haulers' services. He said that he picks up a lot of trash on his road, and there has been a major change in the components in that trash. He has seen garbage bags filled with used diapers, and he is no longer seeing burger wrappers and soda cans. He is seeing actual household domestic waste being thrown from vehicles. He does not condone this type of situation, but it is happening, and he said that there are a growing number of people who are turning to illegal dumping. He added that the Zoning Administrator has a list of 36 illegal dumps, and he saw where the dumps are located. He said that this is a fraction of the total, because the eastern part of the County was not even represented, and he knows that there are illegal dumps there. He said that these dumps represent three or more truckloads of garbage, but there are a lot more smaller dumps° He, personally, however, would rather that the garbage be dumped illegally, than the other alternative, which is burning. He said that the illegally dumped garbage is ugly, but it gets picked up frequently by citizens. He said that this garbage is carried to the Landfill and is paid for by taxes that the users pay, who are also paying a users' fee. He said that this causes these people to be billed twice. He went on to say that the users' fee is not a very effective or fair method because there is a lot of trash going into the Landfill that is being generated by people who aren't paying users~ fees. He stated that there are recyclables going into the recycling centers, which are funded by the users' fees, but they are being generated by people from other counties. He added that notices have been sent out in subdivisions in surrounding counties encouraging people to bring their newspapers to the McIntire Road Recycling Facility. He said that these people are not paying for this expensive service, but, instead, the users of the Landfill are paying for it. April 8, 1992 (Regular Night Meeting) (Page 5) M.B. 41, Pg. 5 Mr. Cox then explained that a lot of people in his neighborhood have canceled their trash service and have started burning their trash. He said that he cannot go outside of his house on Saturdays without smelling burning plastic. He hopes t~e~Board recognizes that because of the realities of trash disposal in Albemarle County, users' fees are acting as a strong incentive to illegally dispose of trash or to burn it. He said that there is not a positive incentive to encourage recycling. He commented that he recycles because he has a social conscience, and he wants the Landfill to stay in operation as long as possible. He stated that recycling will not work unless somebody finds a way to pay for it. He said that much of the legally burned and illegally dumped trash is full of recyclables, which end up in the Landfill. He pointed out that garbage disposal is a public service, and proper disposal and recycling benefits the entire public health, safety and welfare, and he urged the Board to fund the fees. He said there are several things that can be done. He noted that the tax rate could be raised, even though he knows that this is troublesome because the rates would have to be readvertised and another meeting would have to be held. He added that the tipping fees could be subsidized, at least temporarily, until assessments are in, and it is known how much money will be available. A second option, according to Mr. Cox, would be for the County, City and the Solid Waste Authority to meet and try and defer the increase. He under- stands that cells one and two at the Landfill are going to be good for possibly another eight months, and they do not need to be closed right away. He added that these two cells could be used to generate more revenue. He said that there is a big hole in cell one, and that has to be filled. He stated that this is a way to have a deferral of the increase. Also, he said that more tax money can be recovered. He pointed out that the 25 acre mini agricultural/forestal district law has been passed by the Legislature, so there can be some meaningful reform of the land use program that will return more revenue to the County and make real estate taxes more fair. He went on to say that the County can also aggressively pursue those people who are cheating on their personal property taxes, and he stated that there are a lot of people who are not paying their personal property taxes. He resents having to pay a higher personal property tax because some student with a BMW from Maryland or Florida is not paying taxes, and he knows that the Board did not get the power to go into private parking lots and look for decals. He also knows that an aggressive campaign would let people know that this Board is serious about collecting personal property taxes, and he thinks that this would create some fear in people, and they would be at the County Building in rows to pay their taxes. He asked the supervisors to please consider his requests. Mr. Tucker stated, in response to Mr. Cox's remarks, the Rivanna staff and the engineering consultants are looking at the overall master plan at the Landfill. Mr. Tucker remarked that, at this point, it is felt that some costs will be deferred. He does not know the amount, but he is hoping to learn that either later this week or early next week. He is optimistic that there will be an opportunity to defer those costs, and he should be able to report this information back to the Board next week. Mr. Bowerman commented that part of the deferral of costs will relate to what is physically at the Ivy Landfill and part of it will come from State legislation. Mr. Tucker agreed. He is speaking of deferring costs as they relate to House Bill 1073. He noted that he hopes some closure costs later in the year can be shifted, and another cell won't have to be opened as early as was originally thought. He believes that all of these things together should mean some savings and a substantial reduction in the tipping fees from what was originally advertised. He next responded to Mr. Cox's comments about personal property taxes by saying that the policemen have been working vigorously in checking decals, but unfortunately, there have not been a substantial number of violations. He stated that the policemen will continue to check the decals, and it is hoped that individuals will be found who are not paying their personal property taxes. Next, Sheriff Terry Hawkins, stated that he would like to speak about two positions for which funding has been recommended. He said that one position is for a County sheriff and new bailiff for Juvenile Court which is a six months position, and $14,000 was set aside for that position. He added that this position was contingent on approval by City Council to pay its share. He went on to say that City Council met, the City Manager recommended that the position be approved, but the City Council decided not to fund its share of that position. He stated that this changes his plans in reference to the funding for the transport officer in the July 1 budget for this year. He said that it had also been recommended that funding for this part-time position would take effect July 1, 1992 at a cost of $12,O00. He went on to say that the $14,000 which had been set aside for the extra County sheriff and bailiff and the $12,000 for the transport officer brings the total amount requested for these two positions to $26,000 for this fiscal year. Sheriff Hawkins commented that when it was first discussed that the Sheriff's Office personnel would start transporting mental patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, he had requested that at least one full time officer and possibly even two be considered in his initial discussions with Chief of Police John Miller and his staff. He noted that in later discussions with Mr~ Richard Huff, Deputy County Executive, it was felt that one position would suffice and the matter could be handled with the position there and in the Juvenile Court. He had planned on using the Juvenile Court position to April 8, 1992 (Regular Night Meeting) (Page 6) M.B. 41, Pg. 6 augment his staff there and to relieve one of the people who are assigned to the Court. He said this deputy currently works in the Juvenile Court without City funding, and he was going to replace her position in that court with a newly funded position, if the City paid its fair share. He said this would have enabled him to use Deputy Campbell to assist with the transporting of mental patients along with the part-time staff person, who was tentatively approved. He stated that he is not sure if the situation with City Council can be revived or not, but there is a meeting scheduled for April 24 with Mr. Huff, the Deputy City Manager, City Sheriff, Judge Shannon and himself. He noted that Judge Shannon is the Judge of the Juvenile Domestic Relations Court for both the City and County. He understands that at this meeting, the fact that help is desperately needed in the Juvenile Court will be addressed, and it will be pointed out that the City needs to pay its fair share. He does not know the results of this meeting, but he is unsure how he can manage his budget based on what the City Council will or will not do. He added that it is difficult enough for him to come to this Board once a year~ but he also has to go through the State's approval process. He said that when he has to include the City, which makes a three step budget process, it is almost impossible to get these three entities to agree. He stated that he has spoken to Mr. Huff, and he is not in agreement with this particular proposal. He said, however, that he would explain why he is asking the supervisors to take another look at his budget proposal. He would like to separate the Juvenile Court bailiff request from the transport officer request~ because he does not know what the City will do. He proposes to take the allocated funding and place it toward the position of transport officer. He added that if the City should pay its fair share for the Juvenile Court position, then it would be applied back to this particular budget. He had originally asked for approxi- mately $37,000 for a full-time officer who could perform the transport duties, and he would ask that this be restored. He said that if the $26,000 is deducted for the two part-time positions there will be a net increase in his budget of $11,000. He went on to say the reason he feels that these two positions can be separated is because apparently there are three to four officers used in the Juvenile Court on a regular basis. He stated that he has two people in the Juvenile Court almost on a daily basis, around the clock, as long as court is in session, and in addition to that, he is using Officer Layman, who is a third officer, to do all of the transport business for that court. He reiterated that none of this is being funded by the City of Charlottesville. Mr. Bowerman asked if there are any City deputies in the Juvenile Court. Sheriff Hawkins answered, "no." He stated that he has never seen any City deputies in the Juvenile Court since he has been Sheriff, and this is his fifth year in that position. Mr. Bowerman then asked if there are any City juveniles processed in that court. Sheriff Hawkins answered, "yes." He thinks the figures show there are 55 juveniles from the City and 45 juveniles from the County involved with the Court. He added that those figures are changing drastically, and within the next year, the figures will probably be even. He said, also, that the County's figures may move ahead of the City because of the population shift~ He is anticipating that this will happen. He stated that the mental transport is going to be something that will require an awful lot of time and energy, and it is going to be expensive. He noted that he had spoken to one of the County Police commanders, and just in the past week, there were four transports, which took approximately 30 hours of the policeman's time. He said that two people were taken off of the midnight shift on two different occasions this past week to perform these trips, and one was a seven hour transport, and the other was a five hour transport. He stated that these things take away from the manpower here in the County. He added that he is going to need the officer with the automobile to take up the slack for that particular project, and he was counting on using one of the people in Juvenile Court as a backup to that position. He commented that this is the reason that, even though the two positions are not related and it really cannot be said that the City is responsible for its share, he was still going to use one position to augment the other. He pointed out that the denial of the City funds is obviously going to negate the approval of the County funds, and it looks to him as though he will be out of that position~ altogether. He then asked the Board to reconsider funding one full-time officer, and he would try to have someone carry out the duties of the trans- port officer 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He stated that the City's problem, in reference to its share of the Juvenile Court's position, would be addressed at a later date. He said that if the City contributes any funds, then, in his opinion, it will be a bonus. (Mr. Bain left the meeting at 7:45 p.m.) Mr. Martin asked if this would take the pressure off of the City. Sheriff Hawkins replied, "no." He said that he is still going to ask the City to fund its fair share. He stated that now Deputy Martin is the only deputy in the Juvenile Court whose salary is being funded by local funds. He added that Deputy Campbell is being funded to do other things, such as transport prisoners, serve civil processes and do other office functions. Because of the necessity and the workload of the Juvenile Court, however, Sheriff Hawkins has to have Deputy Campbell in the Court. He explained that the worst situation would be if he should take Deputy Campbell from the Court. He stated that the City would have another bailiff there, but the present level would still be maintained, and it would not accomplish a thing, as far as increasing the manpower in that court. He said that it would only shift the burden to the second officer of the Juvenile Court. He pointed ou~ that this still does not get back to the original problem involving a transport officer~ April 8, 1992 (Regular Night Meeting) (Page 7) M.B. 41, Pg. 7 He said there is still one-half of a position, without an automobile, approved in this current budget, up to this point. Mr. Tucker clarified Sheriff Hawkins' reply to Mr. Bowerman's inquiry as to whether or not there were any City deputies in the Juvenile Court. Mr. Tucker noted that the City partially funds Deputy Martin's position, so this is one position that the City and County share equally. He added that he did not want the Board to get the impression that the City is not contributing anything toward any deputies in the Juvenile Court. Mr. Bowerman next asked if there are any City deputies, as there are County deputies, who are paid for by the State, in Juvenile Court. Mr. Tucker answered, "no." He added that he believes that this was an agreement between the City Sheriff and County Sheriff. He said that the agreement was that the County Sheriff would take over the duties in the Court provided the City did share the funding of the necessary deputies or bailiffs in Juvenile Court. He went on to say that this is what Sheriff Hawkins is attempting to do by asking for another deputy, with the County and the City sharing the funding for this position for next year. Mr. Bowerman recalled the time involved, which Sheriff Hawkins had mentioned, for making the transports. He asked if the County would be getting better value, if that function was paid for and covered by the Sheriff's Office, which would free the Albemarle County police officers to patrol. Mr. Tucker replied this was the purpose of the transport officer originally. He stated that he would like to discuss this matter with the Chief of Police tomorrow, and then get back with the Sheriff, in terms of the full-time approach to which Sheriff Hawkins has referred. Mr. Bowerman asked if Mr. Tucker cold have a recommendation for this Board by next Wednesday. Mr. Tucker responded, "yes." Mr. Bowerman suggested that the Board wait until next week for a recommendation from Mr. Tucker. Mr. Martin agreed. He said that there is a problem, and he knows that Chief Miller would like to give up the role of transportation. On the other hand, Mr. Martin is concerned as to how best this Board can relay to the City that the City is not coming forward with its fair share. Mr. Bowerman asked when the meeting with the City officials is going to be held. Sheriff Hawkins answered that the meeting would be held on April 24 at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Bowerman lnquired if this meeting could be held prior to next Wednesday. Sheriff Hawkins replied, "no." He said it was difficult getting all of these people together. Mr. Bowerman then asked Mr. Tucker, again, to have a recommendation to this Board by next Wednesday. Sheriff Hawkins stated that Judge Shannon constantly emphasizes that the Juvenile Court is tremendously under staffed and has been for quite some time. He added that the Juvenile Court in Lynchburg, which is similar in size to the local Juvenile Court, has five officers assigned to that court for courtroom security. He said that the Lynchburg Juvenile Court is smaller than this one, and these officers are funded out of general funds from Campbell County and the City of Lynchburg. He mentioned that two judges are also in the Lynchburg Juvenile Court, although he is not concerned about the number of judges, but he is interested in courtroom security. He stated that the State Compensation Board has recommended that he receive five new positions from Compensation Board funds. He pointed out that this was recommended in the Jail Officer Study from last year, when the size of his staff and the size of the jurisdic- tion that is served was considered. He added that this study indicated that he was five officers short, now, so he feels that he is justified in asking for this one position. He said that, hopefully, if the State economy recuper- ates, the other positions can come from State funds, and the County supplement won't be necessary. Next, Sheriff Hawkins stated that he had already made his comments as far as the bonus situation for the deputies was concerned. He reiterated that he is in support of the bonus for the deputies. He pointed out that this is not a bonus for himself, and he does not want to be included in this process. He feels that the deputies desperately need a raise, and he noted that there are several deputies who have gotten below the County police starting salary. He said that he would let the deputies speak to the Board and address the supervisors publicly on this matter. He noted that it will be three years in December since the deputies, as State employees, have gotten a raise. He added that in December, the deputies will get a two percent raise, but that is not much, considering the deficit that has occurred during the last three years in State funding. Dr. F. Anthony Iachetta, Chairman of the Board for the Solid Waste Authority~ stated that he would like to add to Mr. Tucker's comments concern- ing solid waste. He noted that the Authority has a public hearing scheduled for April 27, 1992. He pointed out that this public hearing had to be adver- tised at least 60 days in advance, so the figures in the advertisement are the ones that were available at that time. He stated that House Bill 1073 has been passed since that advertisement was done, so the Authority is now in the process of evaluating what that change in law will permit the Authority to do at the Landfill with respect to this year's proposed fees. He thinks that the public needs to be aware that the Authority is dealing with mandated new requirements of how the Landfill can be operated. He said that the figures April 8, 1992 (Regular Night Meeting) M.B. 4~ Pg. 8 (Page 8) the Authority has hard, which will be required to meet those mandates, are mind boggling, and the cost will be between $15.0 million to $20.0 million over the next six years. He said that the public is always invited to the Authority's hearings, and all of the meetings are open to the public. He informed the group that the Authority's Board normally meets on the fourth Monday of each month, and the Authority's Board would welcome any participa- tion from the public, so that the citizens will be aware of all of the problems of trying to operate a legally proper Landfill. Ne said that any help this Board could give the Authority would also be much appreciated. Ms. Barbara Ashburn was the next to come forward to speak. Ms. Ashburn stated that she is President of the Board of Directors of the Sexual Assault Resource Agency° She publicly thanked the supervisors and recognized them for their support in granting SARA's full funding for its recommended budget proposal. She said that because of this Board's support in the recognition of this Agency, SARA will continue to provide critical services to residents of the Albemarle community. She stated that there a lot of people with her at the meeting who would also like to thank the supervisors, and she asked them to stand. Ms. Becky Campbell commented that she is employed by the Albemarle County Sheriff's Office, and she came to this meeting to ask the Board to reconsider the deputies' bonus plan. She stated that she has been with the County for ten years, and she is a single income person° She pointed out, however, that she has the same bills that most couples would have. She added that she has not received a raise from the State for two and one-half years. She understands that the bonus would only occur one time, but she would appreciate it, and she can use it. Ms. Carti Lominack, Executive Director for the Shelter for Help and -Emergency and a resident of the County of Albemarle, stated that as the Board prepares to make its final budget decisions for the 1992-93 year, she urges the Board to fund the remainder of the Shelter's request of $12,650. She added that this would be a vote of confidence for the Shelter and a ray of hope to victims of violence. She asked the supervisors to consider the following facts as they prepare to make their decision. She stated that a woman is battered every 18 seconds in the United States, and it is estimated that over 6.0 million women are battered each year in this country. She said that over 4,000 women are killed by their abusive partners each years and in the last 13 years 24 women have died as a result of domestic violence in this community. She went on to say that violence against women is an age old crime, and it is not safe for a woman to be in the streets. She commented that the most dangerous place for a woman in America, howevers is within her own home. She added that violence against women has both immediate and long lasting consequences. She pointed out that SHE offers safetys support, counseling and advocacy to families who are victims of domestic violence. On behalf of the thousands of women, children and men who have sought and received help from the Shelter, she wished to thank the Board for its contin- ued support of the programs and of the Shelter. She said that together a difference can be made and work can be carried on to make every home a safe home in this community. Ms. Carol Pfeiffer, Vice President of the Board of the Shelter for Help in Emergency, stated that she wanted to echo Ms. Lominack's words. She added a personal note of thanks for the support and consideration that this Board has given the Shelter, so far. She said that it would be extraordinarily helpful if this Board would consider making the allocation from the Contingen- cy Fund regardless of what the City does. She noted that the Shelter has also been communicating with City Council to urge the Council members to show as good a show of support as the County has indicated it would like to do. She feels that she does not need to make a case, because she thinks that this Board understands the importance of the Shelter's needs. Mr. Robert Layman, Deputy Sheriff for Albemarle County, remarked that he would appreciate the bonus for the deputies, if the supervisors can fund it. There was no one else who wished to speaks so Mr. Bowerman closed the public hearing. At this time, Mr. Bowerman presented Mr. Butch Wilkerson with an Award of Appreciation, since Mr. Wilkerson was not present when the other awards were presented. Mr. Bowerman noted that Mr. Wilkerson has had eight years of service on the Albemarle County Planning Commission. Agenda Item No. 8. Report from County Executive re: Secretary Milli- ken's remarks concerning the Route 29 North project. Mr. Bowerman stated that Mr. Tucker would give the supervisors a report regarding Secretary Milliken's remarks concerning the Route 29 North project. He said that the Board was specifically interested in the way that the hardship rights-of-way are acquired for Alternative 10 and interchanges. Mr. Tucker responded that he does not have a final report, but he has received the documentation from VDoT with regard to procedure for hardship cases° He had hoped to provide the Board with a final reports but he is awaiting something in writing from the Richmond Office, as it relates to Mrs° April 8, 1992 (Regular Night Meeting) M.B Pg. 9 (Page 9) · Humphris' question about rights-of-way, determination of hardship cases and the design hearing information for grade separated interchanges. He said he hopes to have this information before next week, and he will pass it along to the Board, as soon as he receives it. Mrs. Humphris remarked that the Colthurst property owners have asked her to give them a report on the whole subject at their April 14 meeting. She asked Mr. Tucker to give her whatever information he might receive before that meeting. Mr. Tucker agreed to do so. Agenda Item No. 9. Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the BOARD. Mr. Bain said he had read all of the minutes of the September 4, 1991, and with the exception of some typographical errors, found them to be in order. He also read the minutes of the September 11, 1991, Pages 54-66 (#16), and found them to be in order. At this time, motion was offered by Mr. Bain, seconded by Mrs° Humphris, to approve the minutes as read. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Messrs. Perkins, Bain, Bowerman and Mrs. Humphris. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: Mr. Marshall and Mr. Martin. Motion was offered by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mrs. Humphris, to reap- point' Mr. William H. Bolton to the Albemarle County Service Authority Board of Directors, representing the Rivanna District, with said term to expire on April 16, 1996. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Messrs. Marshall, Martin, Perkins, Bain, Bowerman and Mrs° Humphris. NAYS: None. Mr. Bowerman stated that the Jefferson Area Board for Aging is having a volunteer recognition luncheon on April 30, 1992 at the Omni Hotel at 11:30 a.m. He said that he was invited to attend, but he will not be able to be there. He added that if any other Board members would like to attend, he or she should contact Mr. Gordon Walker. Mr. Martin stated that he would attend. Mr. Bowerman next remarked that the supervisors have been given the applications for the Fiscal Resources Committee. He believes that approxi- mately 12 or 13 people have applied, and the deadline for the applications is this Friday. He explained that if there is anybody else who the supervisors would like to have apply for this Committee, then those applications also need to be received by Friday. He thinks that the nu~er of applicants should be doubled or tripled to have a good group of applicants. He noted, however, that he is not saying that the people who have already applied are not qualified, but he thinks that a lot of people's names are missing. Mr. Martin commented that four or five people have called him about applying for the Fiscal Resources Committee, and he said that he would leave the names with the staff. Mr. Bowerman replied that Mr. Martin needs to communicate with these people quickly because there is a deadline. He said that the deadline could be extended if necessary. Mr. Bain stated that he would rather not have to extend the deadline, but it might be necessary in order to have a lot of people to consider for the Committee. Mr. Bowerman stated that there have been two hours tentatively scheduled for the May 6, 1992 day meeting to conduct interviews for the Fiscal Resources Committee members, if the Board so chooses. He said there is still time to get applications for the Board to review, so that a list can be made of the people who the Board wishes to interview. Next, Mr. Bowerman announced that there will be a wreath laying ceremony at 11:30 a.m. at Monticello on Monday, and he will represent the Board. He added that other supervisors' presence would be appreciated if any of them want to attend. Mr. Marshall informed the Board that he will be out of town from April 25 through May 1, 1992. Mr. Tucker distributed a brief memorandum from Dr. Robert W. Paskel, Superintendent of Schools, in regard to the name of CATEC's governing body, which is currently named the Joint Committee for the Control of the Vocation- al-Technical Center. He said that the Long Range Planning Committee for April 8, 1992 (Regular Night Meeting) M.B. 41, Pg. 10 (Page 10) CATEC, as well as both City and County School Boards, have requested that the name be changed to, "Center Board." He went on to say that this name change will require approval of both the City Council and the Board of Supervisors. He requested that the supervisors approve this change. Motion was then offered by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Bain, to change the name of CATEC's governing body from, "Joint Committee for the Control of -- the Vocational-Technical Center" to "Center Board." Roll was called, and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Messrs. Martin, Marshall, Perkins, Bain, Bowerman and Mrs. Humphris. NAYS: None. Agenda Item No. 10. Adjourn. With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.