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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-18 FIN A L 7:00 P.M. November 18, 1992 Room 7, County Office Building 1) Call to Order. 2) Pledge of Allegiance. 3) Moment of Silence. 4) Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the PUBLIC. 5) Consent Agenda (on next sheet). 6) Public Hearing to receive comments on Budget Priorities for 1993-94. 7) Discussion: Proposal to establish Regional Solid Waste Authority and appoint representative to serve on task force to develop agreement for same. 8) Adopt Resolution to establish Regional Disability Board for Planning District Ten. 9) Appropriation: United Way Childcare Administrative Fee to be used for Equipment Purchases in the Social Services Department. 10) Discussion: Income-Based Tax Exemption for Home Improvements. lOa) Request to participate in County's Early Voluntary Retirement Program. lOb) Discussion: Sidewalks on Route 29 North. 11) Approval of Minutes: December 4 and December 11, 1991; and August 5, 1992. 12) Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the BOARD. 13) Adjourn. CON S E N T AGE N D A FOR APPROVAL: 5.1 Resolution to request that roads in Willoughby Section IV be taken into the State Secondary System of Highways. 5.2 Authorize County Attorney to negotiate ,purchase of approximately four to five acres of land contiguous to the Keene Landfill. 5.3 Statement of Expenses for the Department of Finance, Sheriff, Common- wealth's Attorney, Regional Jail and Clerk, Circuit Court, for the Month of October, 1992. FOR INFORMATION: 5.4 Letter dated November 10, 1992, from Dan S. Roosevelt, Resident Highway Engineer, re: environmental impact of calcium chloride and maintenance status of Route 662. , COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE OFFICE OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 401 MciNTIRE ROAD CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22901-4596 MEMORANDUM FROM: Robert W. Tucker, Jr., County Executive Lettie E. Neher, Clerk, CMC~~ November 19, 1992 TO: DATE: SUBJ Board Actions of November 18, 1992 list of actions taken by the Board at its meeting on 4. Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda. r. Henry Dean suggested that a charitable organization be set up to take 'ons to help fund the parks in the way of improvements for the elderly and apped. suggested that tow-away zones be established for handicapped areas. r. Jay Marymor, 935 Owensville Road, was present to object to the tion of Route 678. genda Item No. 5.1. Resolution to request that roads in Willoughby n IV be taken into the State Secondary System of Highways. ADOPTED the ed resolution. genda Item No. 5.2. Authorize County Attorney to negotiate purchase of imately four to five acres of land contiguous to the Keene Landfill. genda Item No.6. Public Hearing to receive comments on budget priorities 93-94. HEARD. The comments centered around: housing issues; the sion Service both for 4-H and the farming community; classroom sizes; usic program in the schools; equal funding between schools; SHE; AIDS t-education; education for the gifted. Other concerns were about traffic ( Date: Page V. Wayne Cilimberg Robert W. Tucker, Jr. November 19, 1992 Memo on Ro te 29 North during reconstruction and the question of sidewalks; drugs; facil'ties for the handicapped in private/public buildings, and economic devel pment. genda Item No.7. Proposal to establish a Regional Solid Waste Authority appoint. representatives to serve on a task force to develop.... an ent for same. APPOINTED Ed Bain and Bob Tucker. Notice has been sent to O'Brien. genda It~em No.8. Adopt Resolution to establish Regional Disability Board of Panning District Ten. ADOPTED the attached resolution which has been forw rded to Nancy O'Brien. Agenda Item No.9. Appropriation: United Way Child Care Administrative Fee. APPROVED the appropriation; form has been sent to Melvin Breeden. Item No. 10. Income-Based Tax Exemption for Home Improvements. No Acti Agenda Item No. lOa. Request to participate in the County's Early tary Retirement Program. APPROVED request of Betty Bowers to retire ry, 1993 and take advantage of this program. Agenda Item No. lOb. Sidewalks on Route 29 North. APPROVED requesting the Virg'nia Department of Transportation to undertake a study of the need for side alks on Route 29 North. to be incorporated into the present planning. Mr. Perk'ns requested that the needs for bikeways be included in this study. Agenda Item No. 12. Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the Board. Mr. Martin expressed concern that people do not know about proffers when they buy property. Mayo Mr. Bowerman asked Mrs. Humphris to serve on a committee being appointed by Tom Vandever to pick an appropriate memorial for Darden Towe. L~: Atta cc: s hments (3) Robert B. Brandenburger Richard E. Huff. II Roxanne White George R. St. John File II RES 0 L UTI 0 N BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that pursuant to Virginia Code Section 33.1-229, the Virginia Department of Transportation be and is hereby requested to accept into the Secondary System of Highways, subject to final inspection and approval by the Resident Highway Department, the following roads in Willoughby Section IV: Beginning at Station 0+20, a point common with the centerline of Harris Road and the end of previous dedication, thence in a southerly direction 222.09 feet to station 2+42.09, the end of this dedication. Beginning at Station 0+17, a point common with the centerline of Fielding Drive and the edge of pavement of Harris Road, thence in an easterly direction 676.64 feet to station 6+93.64, the end of the cul-de-sac. Beginning at Station 0+13, a point common with the centerline of Chandler Court and the edge of pavement of Fielding Drive, thence in a northerly direction 380.02 feet to station 3+93.02, the end of the cul-de-sac. Beginning at Station 0+13, a point common with the centerline of Towler Court and the edge of pavement of Fielding Drive, thence in a northerly direction 192 feet to station 2+05, the end of the cul-de-sac. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Virginia Department of Transportation be and is hereby guaranteed a 50 foot unobstructed right-of-way for Harris Road; Fielding Drive, Chandler Court and Towler Court have variable rights-of-way of 50 feet and 45 feet, and drainage easements along these requested additions are recorded by plats in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 858, pages 704 to 707. * * * * * I, Lettie E. Neher, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, at a regular ~~ 1B, 1992. Clerk, Board of County Supervisors I APPROPRIATION REQUEST FISC1L YEAR 92/93 NUMBER 920023 TYPE OF APPROPRIATION ADDITIONAL X TRANSFER NEW ADVEDTISEMENT REQUIRED? YES NO X FUND GENERAL PURPCOSE OF APPROPRIATION: AUTHIDRIZATION FOR UNITED WAY CHILDCARE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE TO BE USED FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASES IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. ~XPENDITURE COST CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ****~******************************************************************* 1100053011800700 MANAGEMENT-ADP EQUIPMENT $900.00 1100053011800710 MANAGEMENT-ADP SOFTWARE 500.00 1100053012800700 BENEFITS-ADP EQUIPMENT 3,170.00 1100053012800710 BENEFITS-ADP SOFTWARE 350.00 1100053013800700 SERVICE PROGRAMS-ADP EQUIPMENT 280.00 TOTAL $5,200.00 REVENUE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ****~******************************************************************* 2100D16000160525 UNITED WAY ADMINISTRATIVE FEE $5,200.00 TOTAL $5,200.00 ****~******************************************************************* REQU~STING COST CENTER: SOCIAL SERVICES APPRDVALS: SIGNATURE DATE DIREr-TOR OF FINANCE ~~ .// - I; - 9"':< BOARD OF SUPERVISORS //-/!'-~~ ..~. .4' " RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD HEREAS, the Virginia General Assembly has set forth a requirement that governments establish Disability Services Boards, and Disability Services Board may be a local or regional board, and HEREAS, the County of Albemarle, Virginia, has determined a regional Disa ility Services Board will serve the needs of the locality and its citizens, OW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Albemarle agrees to join the ignatories of this resolution in establishing a regional Disability Serv.ces Board, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Albemarle requests the Thomas Jeff rson Planning District Commission to be the sponsor of the regional Disa Services Board and provide staff assistance to such a board, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Disability Services Board is to fulfill the foll wing duties and responsibility as set forth in Virginia Code 9 51.5-48: Assess the local service needs and advise the appropriate state and local agencies serving persons with physical and sensory disability of their findings; Develop and make available for public comment a report with a projection of local service needs and priorities for persons and sensory disability in accordance with state guidelines. report shall be submitted by June 1, 1993; six-year with physical The first Obtain input from local public and private service providers and utilize such information in the development of the report; Review and update the report biennially; Serve as a catalyst for the development of public and private funding sources; Develop request to the rehabilitative services incentive fund when local funding for match is identified; Administer the incentive funds, if received, through a designated fiscal agent in accordance with an approved expenditure plan as specified within the grant; Exchange information with other Disability Services Boards, and local organizations within the community regarding services to persons with physical and sensory disability and best practices in the delivery of services. - 2 - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that membership on the Board will be appointed by the ocal governments up to a number not to exceed fifteen, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the membership shall include at least one local offi ial from each of the participating jurisdictions, two representatives of the usiness community, and consumers. At least thirty percent of the repre- sent tives will be either individuals or family members of individuals with phys'cal, visual, or hearing disabilities, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the members will indicate a willingness to actively part'cipate; an interest in and knowledge of needs of persons with disabilities; an c mmunity service ability and willingness to network; an interest in and know edge of government, business and community concerns; expertise and/or expe ience in representing constituent concerns; and a willingness to seek advi e or more information, if appropriate, when issues are presented, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Board members will be sought through contact with community board members, local and business trade association; advocacy and through public notification, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED representation to the Board will be allocated based e locality's percentage of the regional population with disabilities as ed by the 1990 Census and which results in the following: Albemarle, ; Charlottesville, three; Fluvanna, one; Greene, one; Louisa, two; Nelson, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Board member terms of office will initially be set by which one-third of the original appointees serve for one year, one- hird for two years, and one-third for three years. Following the first appo'ntment term, all terms will be for a period of three years, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board shall report periodically to the local ing bodies and the Planning District Commission concerning progress. * * * * * I, Lettie E. corr ct copy of a Coun y, Virginia, Neher, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle at a regular meeting held~~er 18, 1992. ~~~ COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE OFFICE OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 401 MciNTIRE ROAD CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22901-4596 Lettie E. Neher, Clerk, Engineering CMCfy; ME Jo Higgins, Director of November 19, 1992 JECT: Road Resolution ached is the original resolution (plus three copies) adopted by Board on November 18, 1992, requesting acceptance of roads in loughby Section IV into the State Secondary System of Highways. /mms achments (4) II . -' RES 0 L UTI 0 N BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that pursuant to Virginia Code Section 33.1-229, the Virginia Department of Transportation be and is hereby requested to accept into the Secondary System of Highways, subject to final inspection and approval by the Resident Highway Department, the following roads in Willoughby Section IV: Beginning at Station 0+20, a point common with the centerline of Harris Road and the end of previous dedication, thence in a southerly direction 222.09 feet to station 2+42.09, the end of this dedication. Beginning at Station 0+17, a point common with the centerline of Fielding Drive and the edge of pavement of Harris Road, thence in an easterly direction 676.64 feet to station 6+93.64, the end of the cul-de-sac. Beginning at Station 0+13, a point common with the centerline of Chandler Court and the edge of pavement of Fielding Drive, thence in a northerly direction 380.02 feet to station 3+93.02, the end of the cul-de-sac. Beginning at Station 0+13, a point common with the centerline of Towler Court and the edge of pavement of Fielding Drive, thence in a northerly direction 192 feet to station 2+05, the end of the cul-de-sac. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Virginia Department of Transportation be and is hereby guaranteed a 50 foot unobstructed right-of-way for Harris Road; Fielding Drive, Chandler Court and Towler Court have variable rights-of-way of 50 feet and 45 feet, and drainage easements along these requested additions are recorded by plats in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 858, pages 704 to 707. * * * * * I, Lettie E. Neher, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, at a regular meeting held on November 18, 1992. ~cF~ Clerk, Board of County Supervisors ! ,--- (.. .-] 11- I-::~).. 1.~- (1 Z illl g ( ~. I ) RES 0 L UTI 0 N IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle Virginia, that pursuant to Virginia Code Section 33.1-229, e Virginia Department of Transportation be and is hereby quested to accept into the Secondary System of Highways, subject final inspection and approval by the Resident Highway Depart- nt, the following roads in Willoughby Section IV: Beginning at Station 0+20, a point common with the centerline of Harris Road and the end of previous dedica- tion, thence in a southerly direction 222.09 feet to station 2+42.09, the end of this dedication. Beginning at Station 0+17, a point common with the centerline of Fielding Drive and the edge of pavement of Harris Road, thence in an easterly direction 676.64 feet to station 6+93.64, the end of the cul-de-sac. Beginning at Station 0+13, a point common with the centerline of Chandler Court and the edge of pavement of Fielding Drive, thence in a northerly direction 380.02 feet to station 3+93.02, the end of the cul-de-sac. Beginning at Station 0+13, a point common with the centerline of Towler Court and the edge of pavement of Fielding Drive, thence in a northerly direction 192 feet to station 2+05, the end of the cul-de-sac. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Virginia Department of Trans- p rtation be and is hereby guaranteed a 50 foot unobstructed r' ght-of -way for Harris Road; Fielding Drive, Chandler Court and T wler Court have variable rights-of-way of 50 feet and 45 feet, a d drainage easements along these requested additions are recorded b plats in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of A bemarle County in Deed Book 858, pages 704 to 707. * * * * * COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE MEMORANDUM Lettie E. Neher, Board of Supervisors Clerk Peter Parsons, civil Engineer II 6?~C) Willoughby Section IV November 10, 1992 low is a description of roads in the above referenced bdivision which are to be accepted by the Virginia Department Transportation for maintenance. A similar description was bmitted October 19, 1987, by Tom Trevillian and a resolution ssedi however, we have been notified by the Virginia partment of Transportation that an updated resolution is cessary to have the roads accepted for State maintenance. Beginning at station 0+20 a point common with the centerline of Harris Road and the end of previous dedication, thence in a southerly direction 222.09 feet to station 2+42.09 the end of this dedication. Beginning at station 0+17 a point common with the centerline of Fielding Drive and the edge of pavement of Harris road, thence in an easterly direction 676.64 feet to station 6+93.64 the end of the cul-de-sac. Beginning at station 0+13, a point common with the centerline of Chandler court and the edge of pavement of Fielding Drive, thence in a northerly direction 380.02 feet to station 3+93.02 the end of the cul-de-sac. Beginning at station 0+13, a point common with the centerline of Towler Court and the edge of pavement of Fielding Drive, thence in a northerly direction 192 feet to station 2+05 the end of the cul-de-sac. T e above roads have been substantially completed and their plats. a e recorded in deed book 858, pages 704 to 707. Harris road has a fifty foot (50') right-of-way. Fielding Drive, Chandler court, a d Towler place have variable right-of-ways of fifty feet (50') a d forty-five feet (45'). P P\ .. Edward H. Ba n, Jr. Samuel Mill r COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Supervisors 401 Mcintire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596 (804) 296-5843 FAX (804) 972-4060 Forrest R. Marshall. Jr Scoltsville David P. Bow rman Charlottes viII Charles S Marlin Rivanna Charlone Y. umphris Jack Jouett Walter F. Perkins White Hall July 14, 1992 Mr. Michael C. West R. D. Wade Builder, Inc. 3056 Berkmar Drive P Box 7506 C arlottesville, VA 22906 Dear Mr. West: Your request to have Harris Road, Fielding Drive, Chandler rt and Towler in Willoughby Section 4 taken into the State ondary System of Highways has been received and referred to the ty Engineer. When the County Engineer has certified that all k has been completed in accordance with approved plans, this uest will be placed before the Board of Supervisors for adoption the necessary resolution. Very truly yours, ~ Lettie E. Ne LE :ec cc: Jo Higgins, County Engineer '- I"JtJ) , . -"U {]{/( cl/om(s President E BUILDER, INC. · 3056 BERKMAR DRIVE · P.O. BOX 7506 · CHARLOITESVILLE, VA 22906 . (804) 973-7841 0, Wade :' . \ 't.! ;i July 10, 1992 Miss Lettie E. Neher Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County Office Building 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22901-4596 RE: Willoughby Section 4 Resolution Dear Miss Neher: As instructed by the Department of Engineering, Randolph D. Wade is again requesting a resolution to accept into the State System roads in Willoughby Section 4. The road names are Harris Road, Fielding Drive, Chandler Court and Towler Place. Enclosed is the the previous request and your letter of acknow- ledgement. Please advise if further information is required or if you have any questions. ~trrr~ .- J:c~c. West cc: Glen Caudell Albemarle County Engineering Department Jack Kelsey Albemarle County Engineering Department ., ill' 0' ~.,,~ , --'.~ 61lGl~\" COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE OFFICE OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 401 MciNTIRE ROAD CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22901-4596 May 28, 1986 Mr. Michael C. West R. ID. Wade Builder, Inc. P.O Box 7506 Cha lottesville, Virginia 22906 Dea Mr. West: Your letter requesting that roads in Willoughby Section 4 be aCCl pted into the State Secondary System has been received and ref rred to the County Engineering Department for review. When the County Engineer's report is complete, the matter will be schEduled for hearing by the Board of Supervisors. You will be not fied of this hearing in advance. Very truly yours, ,''t Wu' gO~ (Miss) Lettie E. Neher Clerk to the Board of Supervisors LEN/yv cc: Michael Armm, County Engineer .. . . , @]1J.Ifk:lfJJJllQ' " E BUILDER, INC. · 1495 EAST RIO ROAD · P.O. BOX 7506 · CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22906 . (804) 973-7841 Randolp President May 22, 1986 . Estelle Neher erk of the Board of Supervisors unty Office Building 1 McIntire Road arlottesville, Virginia 22901 Willoughby Section 4, Road Acceptance into the State System ar Ms. Neher: It is our request that the road in Willoughby Section 4, be a cepted into the State System. The road names are Harris Road, F elding Drive, Chandler Court and Towler Place. Presently, people reside at the Following address locations: 104 Fielding Drive 109 Chandler Court 117 Fielding Drive We also have contracts on the Following address locations and e ~ect residents to move in on the dates shown: ,I~' 110 Fielding Drive 6-1-86 115 Fielding Drive 6-3-86 100 Chandler Court 6-23-86 110 Chandler Court 6-25-86 112 Chandler Court 6-30-86 114 Fielding Drive 6-30-86 105 Chandler Court 7-18-86 112 Fielding Drive 7-28-86 111 Chandler Court 7-31-86 118 Fielding Drive 7-31-86 116 Fielding Drive 9-12-86 103 Chandler Court 9-30-86 Please advise me iF Further inFormation is required or iF y u have any Questions. )hc/el~ ~~~c~y M .........c W/ap Tom Trevillian Albemarle County Engineering Dept. Amellia Patterson Albemarle County Planning Dept. ........... COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE -,. 11-!~-6i2 . cl ? ~U ('~:'(.:>~ j 2 ) MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Robert W. Tucker, Jr., County Executive November 13, 1992 Keene Landfill Acquisition most of you remember and as I mentioned at our November 4th meting, there is a small area of land which was inadvertently f .lled on adjacent property during the operation of the Keene L ndfill. In order to finalize our closure activity for the 1 ndfill, we need to have fee simple ownership of all the property t at has been filled. I am, therefore, requesting that we be a thorized to start negotiations to purchase this approximately 4 t 5 acres of land contiguous to the Keene Landfill. ould you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not sitate to contact me. T,Jrjdbm .187 Mr. George R. st. John I r. >..... STATEMENT OF EXPENSES To: State Compensation Board For: Month of a4/p1/ / f/f .L DEPARTMENT County Share Department of Finance -C)- Sheriff -~- --t:) _ Commonwealth's Attorney Regional Jail --""C) - ----'C) - Clerk, Circuit Court State Share -0- 7/?f ~,J- 9"~P/ /-3/5:// t3J6o, tJR , .' - :'-: n--C) i~ U '-. t1 Zl U ( { (' ~ j ) ) Total ---.. ---- 7/~~Y- f1t? jf J'/ /3/~/'~ / afbtl.t1? Note: Expenses listed above are only those office expenses in which the State Compensation Board has agreed to participate, and are not the total office expenses of these departments. .. RAY D. PE HTEL COM MISS I NER J/ -/3112- ~? ,( ( l q ( ~I ~ ) COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION POBOX 2013 CHARLOTTESVILLE, 22902 D. S. ROOSEVELT RESIDENT ENGINEER November 10, 1992 Route 662 Miss Lettie E. Neher, Clerk Board of upervisors County Office Building 401 McIntire Road Charlotte ville, VA 22902 Dear Miss Neher: At the October 7, 1992, Board meeting the Board requested I provide them information on studies that have been done on the environmental impact of calcium chloride and the maintenance status of Route 662. I r viewed Route 662 about a week after the Board meeting. I delayed this review until a rainst rm occurred to determine if calcium chloride used on this route had created maintenance problems. My review indicated that gravel was more visible on those areas not treated ith calcium chloride than on the treated areas. This is to be expected, however, since th purpose of treating roads with calcium chloride is to retain the fine material which us ally blows off as dust during dry weather. Both the treated and the non treated locations appear to be firm. Some of the fine material in the treated areas showed wheel tracks en I drove over them but no areas of soft base were found. To the layman the appearance of wheel tracks might indicate the area was soft but in reality the underlying base was as firm if not firmer than the untreated areas. Yhile on Route 662 I made a very unscientific stopping test at a number of locations. I found n locations where I was unable to control my vehicle while stopping. The wheels of the vehicle easily cut through the fine material on the surface to the larger stone below. On the treated areas the loose, larger stone sometimes rolled with my stopping wheels. I do not believe the use of calcium chloride has created a safety hazard at any locations along Route 662. Concerning the environmental effects I reviewed studies on file at the Transportation Research ouncil located here in Charlottesville. The Department currently has no studies of the environmental effect under way, however, numerous studies have been made over the years dating b ck to the 1960s and 1970s. All reports I reviewed indicated that problems with salt affectin the ground water or vegetation along roadways occur only where concentrated run- off occurs. Numerous examples were cited where run-off from salt storage piles had created ground ter and vegetation problems on adjacent property. Examples were given where large TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ... II Miss Letti~ E. Neher Page 2 Route 662 November 10, 1992 concentrations of salt had been used along roads and had then been washed off the surface by run-off w~ter and directed in concentrated form to a well or water supply. These were the two basic problems found with use of salt on roadways. On gravel surfaces neither of these problems are likely to occur. A sign that concentrated run-off was occurring would be dead vegetation along the path of such concentration. My review of Route 662 indicated no such dead vegetation. I, therefore, believe that such concern for the effect of our salt use on the envircnment is unfounded at this time. The question was also asked as to how often we had applied calcium to Route 662 during this past year. It appears that calcium was applied to this route on three occasions. Flake calcium chloride was applied with a chemical spreader on April 16 and July 22. Calcium chloride mixed with water was applied on September 2. Our normal policy is to apply calcium twice a jear and respond to individual problems on an as needed basis. Strict adherence to this pol'cy normally results in numerous complaints about dust especially in years when we have lon~ periods of dry weather. I believe our application of calcium chloride to 662 during th's year substantially complies with our normal policy. If tie Board has additional questions concerning this matter, I will be happy to discuss them at a future Board meeting. DSR/smk cc: J. H H. W Yours truly, , ~n < -k/,. >2 ,. 'c,..l.'/- (j/, ,.:) J . )~~j ,:.L~ ~ y D. S. Roosevelt Resident Engineer Shifflett Hi 11s . . HOUSING STUDY FUNDING PROPOSAL BILL NITCHMANN SCOTTSVILLE DISTRICT 10/92 THERE ARE MANY ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED AS OUTLINED IN THE COMMITTEES REPORT. THE ISSUES BELOW NEED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION IF THEY ARE TO BE ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR FUNDING IN 1993. IN EVIEWING ALL OF THE INPUTS BOTH VERBAL AND WRITTEN I WISH TO PROPOSE THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUNDING, THE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE BASED UPON FUNDING THAT WILL MOST EXP DITIOUSLY MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON REDUCING THE SUFFERING OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE IN MOST NEED OF HELP TODAY, MY VERALL RECOMMENDATION IS THAT WE UTILIZE AHIP AS THE OVERALL FAC LITATOR OF THE STRATEGIES DISCUSSED BELOW, THEY HAVE A PROVEN TRA K RECORD OF DOING AN EXCELLENT JOB IN PROVIDING THE SERVICES THA THEIR FUNDING PERMITS, IN EVIEWING STRATEGIES A2 AND Cl- I RECOMMEND THAT WE MERGE THESE TWO ACTIVITIES INTO ONE. ~ ( A2- ( THE , ALR ~ C1- MY COM MUS THE SAV WHE ASS IN COU BEL PRO THE INF THE RECOMMENDS ESTABLISHING A HOUSING COORDINATOR FULLY FUNDED BY COUNTY AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $32,500,00 OF WHICH $19,500,00 IS ADY BEING FUNDED BY THE COUNTY, ADDRESSES THE EDUCATIONAL ISSUES - ECOMMENDATION IS THAT WE UTILIZE THE PRESENT SCHOOL SYSTEM ENCING IN 1993 VERSUS 1995 AS THE HOUSING REPORT SUGGESTS. WE START TODAY TO PROVIDE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING IN OUR HIGH SCHOOLS. E SKILLS WILL INCLUDE EDUCATING THE STUDENTS IN SUCH AREAS AS NGS, BALANCING A BUDGET, GENERAL FACTS ABOUT PURCHASING A HOME, E TO GO IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR FOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND STANCE, AND HOW THE BANKS PLAY A ROLL IN THEIR LIFE. EGARD TO HOLDING MEETINGS AND PROVIDING HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL SELLING FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE BEYOND SCHOOL AGE. I EVE THAT THERE IS ADEQUATE PRIVATE SECTOR PROGRAMS IN PLACE THAT IDE THOSE INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET THE INFORMATION NEED. THE HOUSING COORDINATOR POSITION CAN ACT AS A SOURCE OF RMATION TO THE PUBLIC AS TO WERE TO GO TO SEEK THE INFORMATION NEED VERSUS THE COUNTY CREATING ANOTHER PAID STAFP POSITION. THIS IS THE AREA WHERE WE CAN DO THE MUST GOOD IN THE SHORT TERM THA WILL ALSO REDUCE OUR LONG TERM COSTS, AHIP CURRENTLY IS THE FACILITATOR OF THIS PROGRAM AND WE FUNDED THEM $18,000,00 LAST YEAR SPE IFICALLY FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS, BY INCREASING OUR SUPPORT TO AHIP WE CAN EXPEDITE HELPING THOSE CITIZENS THAT ARE LIVING IN SUBSTANDARD HOUSING TODAY, THE FUNDS UTILIZED TO FIX IMMEDIATE PROBLEMS WILL REDUCE THE COSTS SPENT ON FULL REHABILITATION AS THESE REPAIRS MAY STOP OR REDUCE MORE EXTENSIVE DA AGE TO THE HOME. B2- 5% REHABILITATION- ESTABLISHING FUNDING IN THIS AREA WOULD REDUCE THE STOCK OF UNFIT HOMES MORE QUICKLY THEN WE ARE ABLE TO DO SO NOW. F1- REVOLVING LOAN FUND- ESTABLISHING A REVOLVING FUND LOAN TO ASS .ST THOSE INQIVIDUALS THAT HAVE THE MEANS TO MAKE THE MONTHLY PAY ENTS ON A HOUSE BUT DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH INCOME COMING IN TO SAVE FOR THE DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS, THIS REPAYABLE LOAN PROGRAM WOU D OPEN THE OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES TO OWN THEIR OWN HOME. FUN ING RECOMMENDATIONS: 1993/4 1994/5 A2 Cl-4 FUNDING HOUSING COORDINATOR $ 32,500 $207,500 $ 33,315 $ 100,000 $ 65,000 $ 50,000 --------- --------- $ 248,315 B1- EMERGENCY REPAIR FUND $ 90,000 B2- 5% REHABILITATION LOAN FUND $ 35,000 F1- REVOLVING LOAN FUND $ 50,000 REV SING OUR CURRENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO: ADMINISTRATION $300,000 $315,000 ENTLY WE FUND ABOUT $250,000 TO AHIP FOR ADMINISTRATION COSTS. FUNDING PERMITS US TO RECEIVE A LARGER SHARE OF FEDERAL AND STA E MONIES, BY INCREASING OUR CONTRIBUTION ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE SIDE WE CAN INCREASE OUR LEVERAGE THERE BY INCREASING OUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET MORE FUNDING FROM THE STATE, ESPECIALLY NEXT YEAR As THE VHDA IS MAKING AVAILABLE $13,7 MILLION DOLLARS TO PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO VERY LOW INCOME FAMILIES, THIS IS A $7 MILLION DOLLAR INCREASE. THE TOTAL FUNDING I HAVE RECOMMENDED FOR 1993/4 IS VERY NEAR THAT AMOUNT THAT WAS RECOMMENDED TO US. IN SUMMATION THIS FUNDING PROPOSAL TRIES TO UTILIZE AHIP KNOWLEDGE OF THE FAMILIES IN NEED AND THEIR EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH THESE FA ILlES AND OTHER AGENCIES IN GETTING THE JOB DONE AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE COST IN THE SHORTEST PERIOD OF TIME, . .-) T j ''d--/ /v .- .2<-::,.7- ~ -' on __._ ._c~~_..- " County of Albemarle EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: FY 199 -94 PRELIMINARY OPERATING BUDGET INITIA IVES AGENDA DATE: October 7, 1992 ITEM HUMBER: r,;( {;<;e"-. ~C' 7 111, MOl, 0~] INFORMATION: x ACTION: budget CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: INFORMATION: White ATTACHMENTS: yes ( 2 ) A , ,.---/ REVIEWED BY: ~ the September 9 meeting, the Board expressed the desire to review some preliminary initiatives or priorities developed by staff for the FY 1993-94 operating budget. Although it may eem early in the budget cycle, the purpose of reviewing initiatives at this time is to provide the Executive staff with some guidance in developing the recommended budget and ensurin that the major concerns or priorities of the Board will be addressed. attached sheet lists five categories of initiatives: housing, recycling and solid blic safety, human services and other miscellaneous initiatives. The initiatives are ed in any prioritized order and, due to the preliminary nature of this discussion, finalized costs associated with them. Re lizing the difficulty in trying to prioritize initiatives that have not yet come the Board, such as the Planning Commission's housing recommendations or the teen eport, staff is asking only that the Board address the following questions in their nd discussion of these initiatives: · Are there any of the proposed initiatives that the Board does not support? · Are there other Board initiatives that have not been included on this list? · Are there any limits or restrictions that the Board wishes to set on the FY 93-94 operating budget initiatives? r input in addition to comments from the public at the preliminary budget hearing d for November 11, will be used to guide staff in developing new initiatives or for the FY 93-94 budget. o attached for your information is the proposed calendar for the FY 93-94 budget Please feel free to call me prior to the meeting, if you have questions on the initiatives or the p~oposed budget schedule. 92.149 I f . .. . COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE PRELIMINARY FY 93-94 BUDGET INITIATIVES HOUSING 0 FULL- TIME HOUSING COORDINATOR 0 EMERGENCY REPAIR FUND/AHIP 0 INCREASE REHABILITATIONS FROM 30 TO 50 PER YEAR 0 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR HOMEOWNERS 0 REVOLVING LOAN FUND RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE INITIATIVES PUBLIC SAFETY 0 CONTINUE TO FUND GOAL OF 1: 1000 POLICE OFFICE PER CAPITA RATIO 0 EMERGENCY FIRE/RESCUE NEEDS HUMAN SERVICES 0 JOB TRAINING INITIATIVE 0 TEEN CENTER OTHER INITIATIVES 0 INCREASE GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION TO CIP 0 ASSUME FULL COST OF INCREASED HEALTH INSURANCE 0 ADA COMPLIANCE CONTINGENCY FUND - POSSIBLE EXPENSES FOR INTERPRETERS, BRAILLE TRANSCRIPTS, PROGRAM ASSISTANCE, ETC. 0 LONG RANGE SALARY/BENEFITS (TASK FORCE REPORT PENDING) 0 DEVELOPMENT OFFICE REORGANIZATION I . sept. 30 (Thurs. ) Oct. 7 ( Wed. ) Nov. 11 ( Wed. ) Nov. 13 ( Fr i. ) Dec. 18 ( Fr i. ) Dec. 21 ( Fr i. ) Jan. 18-22 (M-F) Feb. 3 ( Wed. ) Feb. 19 (Fri. ) Feb. 22-26 (M-F) Feb.26-l"ar.5 (W-F) Mar. 3 ( Wed. ) Mar. 10 ( Wed. ) Mar. 15-17 (M-W) & Mar. 23-25 (M-W) Mar. 25 (Thurs.) Mar. 30 (Tues.) Apr. 7 (Wed. ) Apr. 9 ( Fr i. ) Apr. 14 (Wed. ) FY 1992-94 OPERATING BUDGET CALENDAR Preliminary revenue projections submitted by Director of Finance Budget guidance received from Board of Supervisors Public Hearing on Budget Initiatives Budget instructions distributed to departments Budget requests submitted by departments county Executive staff begins review of dept./agency requests Departmental work sessions on budget requests Board of Supervisors and School Board hold preliminary budget discussion School Budget submitted to County Executive County Executive staff reviews school budget and balances budget County Executive staff prepares and prints proposed operating budget Proposed budget distributed to Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors holds public hearing on recommended budget Board of Supervisors holds work sessions on the proposed budget Additional work sessions, if needed Board of Supervisors advertises proposed budget Board of Supervisors holds public hearing on proposed budget; Board of Supervisors holds public hearing on tax rate Additional work sessions, if needed Board of Supervisors adopts budget for FY 92-93 and sets tax levy NOTE: School budget preparation schedule is a separate schedule prior to February 19. BUDCAL.93 I I f . ., FY 19( ~3-94 ALBEMARLE COUNTY GENERAL OPERATING FUND PREll MINARY REVENUE ESTIMATE INCREASE IN DOLLARS OVER 1992-93 CHANGE IN REVENUES OVER 92/93 PROPER rt"Y TAX REVENUES 5,204,000 OTH ER L OCAL REVENUES 368,080 STATE/F ~DERAL REVENUES 360,035 FUND B) LANCE (888,315) PRO, ECTED REVENUE INCREASE $5,043,800 $5,043,800 COMMIT F=D NEW EXPENDITURES DEBT SE RVICE 50,000 1993-94 ~IP PROJECTED DEBT SERVICE 400,000 REVENU ~ SHARING 893,235 INCREA~ ED TRANSFER TO CIP FUND 100,000 J3Qi\Bpil j{1;$gavliFUND 300,000 TOl 1AL COMMITTED EXPENDITURES $1,743,235 $1,743,235 NET AVA ILABLE NEW REVENUE $3,300,565 $3,300,565 PROPOS ED PRELIMINARY DISTRIBUTION AVAILAB f-E REVENUES TO SCHOOL DIVISION @ 60% $1,980,339 AVA I LAB ~E REVENUES TO GENERAL GOVERNMENT @ 40% $1,320,226 OTHER) NTICIPATED EXPENDITURES GENERA f- GOV'T, OPERATIONS SCHOOL OPERATIONS AVAILAB E NEW DOLLARS $1,320,226 AVAILABLE NEW DOLLARS $1,980,339 PROJEC ED INCREASES PROJECTED INCREASES VESTE D MERIT 187,270 VESTED MERIT 296,330 HEALT ~ @ 20% 77,270 HEALTH @ 20% 264,000 TOTAL I ~CREASES 264,540 TOTAL INCREASES 560,330 NET AVA LABLE $1,055,686 NET AVAILABLE $1,420,009 ,-, --:J. <} .", :'"J ": ' 'J ;~&'0.q i County of Albemarle EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA FY 93-9 Priorities AGENDA DATE: September 2, 1992 ACTION: X ITEM lfUMBER: tJ'1 . /1 (,1/ ,,")i,) L) { ,~ L.' /~~~--~ , - . , ..5?~ INFORMATION: 93-94 budget and community CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: No STAFF C Messrs. Ms. White /2,// REVIEWED BY: /(WI t BACKGRO The top'c of FY 93-94 Budget Priorities is being brought to you for discussion at this time in orde to provide some guidance to staff in the upcoming budget process. DISCUSS ON: As some of you may remember, the idea or concept that the Board might wish to set budget priorit'es or goals prior to the development and finalization of the county Executive's budget 'n January has been discussed on previous occasions, although no concensus has been reached on the Board's need or desire to do this. Similar in concept to setting out a strategic plan for County goals and objectives, identif ing program priorities early on in the budget process would insure that Board concern are addressed in the yearly budget preparation. This goal-setting process is not intende to set expenditure or revenue limits or guidelines, but only pertains to the discuss'on and setting of priorities for department and community programs and concerns. Second t staff's concern that the Board may want to discuss this is that the public may also wish to have earlier input into budget priorities before the County Executive's budget is present d to the board in March. To provide this opportunity for public input, the public hearing normally scheduled in March for the County Executive's recommended budget could be schedul d at the beginning of the budget process in November. In addi ion, the Board may also wish to discuss the fiscal guidelines for the FY 93-94 budget. Such guidelines have been provided by the Audit Committee in the past. RECOMME ATION: If the oard is interested in looking at program priorities for the next budget year, staff will de elop some options and recommendations for Board discussion at the October meeting. If the oard is also interested in moving the first public hearing on the budget back from March t November in order to get public input on program priorities before the recommended budget's completed, staff will begin to develop the budget schedule with that in mind. If you have any questions on this issue, please do not hesitate to call me prior to Wednesd y's meeting. 92.127 ~ - ~~ L~ l"'~ 'j ::, I.) l~:") '"- - i . COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE PRELIMINARY FY 1993-94 BUDGET INITIATIVES HOUSING . FULL- TIME HOUSING COORDINATOR . EMERGENCY REPAIR FUND . INCREASE NUMBER OF REHABILITATIONS FROM 30 - 50 /YEAR . EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR HOMEOWNERS . REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR HOME OWNERSHIP RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE . NEWSPAPER COLLECTION . IVY DROP-OFF RECYCLING CENTER . EDUCA TIONIPUBLIC INFORMATION INITIATIVES PUBLIC SAFETY . CONTINUE TO FUND GOAL OF 1.5/1000 POLICE OFFICERS PER CAPITA . INCREASE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR FIRE/RESCUE NEEDS HUMAN SERVICES . JOB TRAINING/FAMIL Y SUPPORT INITIATIVE . TEEN CENTER OTHER INITIATIVES . INCREASE GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION TO CIP FUND . ADA COMPLIANCE NEEDS . DEVELOPMENT OFFICE REORGANIZATION I L, Estelle Neher, Clerk Board of Supervisors COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of County Executive 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596 (804) 296 -5841 TO: COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS lthough worksessions and public hearings on the FY 1993-94 operating budget do not begi until March and April of 1993, County departments and agencies begin preparing their bud et requests in November and December. To ensure that the budget is developed in acco dance with the needs and priorities of the community, the Board of Supervisors has sche uled a hearing to receive public comment on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cou ty Office Building. T is public hearing is an opportunity for the community to make their views known and to hav input into the development of the County's FY 1993-94 operating budget. Please let me bers and/or friends of your organization know about this opportunity to participate in Alb marle County's decision making process. F r additional information, please call the County Executive's Office at 296-5841 PUBLIC NOTICE THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS SOLICITING PUBLIC COMMENT ON COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PRIORITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 OPERATING BUDGET ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1992 AT 7:00 P.M. ALBEMARLE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 401 McINTIRE ROAD 46/ (~~ };-cI ~/I/j e! / _.-Ci//i. '{ ',--. STATEMENT ON ALBEMARLE COUNTY HOUSING NEEDS BY ALBEMARLE HOUSING COALITION, NOVEMBER 18, 1992 Honorable David Bowerman, Chair and Members of the The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Robert Parrott and Alvin Egbert of the Albemarle Housing Coalition Chairman and Members of the Albemarle County Board of upervisor, tonight as you turn your attention to the community eeds we would like you to focus on housing ownership, ental and assisted rental for the very low, low and moderate .ncome residents of this county. e came before you last June to strongly endorse your Housing dvisory Committee's "Housing strategy for Albemarle County". his coming year is the time for you to continue action on the eport recommendations and support these with adequate funding. e congratulate you on your recent rural mobile home decision. irst and foremost, we ask that you move forward on the lanning Commission recommendations to hire a full time housing oordinator for the county. You need someone working every ay, all day, on the housing problems. The coordinator should ave a key role directing and coordinating the implementation f County housing projects. The Commission also has ecommended as a first priority that you as the Board set up a ousing Review and Evaluation Committee of citizens as soon as ossible to examine the process and make recommendations on how o approach some of the more difficult issues of Section 8, ousing authorities, land trusts, employee housing assistance. e also support the Planning Commissions recommendations and ask you to increase funding for emergency repairs and build A IP's capacity so they can do an average of 50 house r habiliations each year. st and but not least, the Planning Commission has asked that 0,000 be put into a revolving loan fund for downpayment and osing costs for first-time homebuyer's in the county. They ve heard testimony from the banks that this type of fund kes the difference for families who can afford to make the nthly payment, but lack cash for downpayment and closing sts. The banks know from utilizing the City of (over) Charlottesville's program that this is effective. Typically, these loans would be secured by a second deed of trust repayable over a short period of time, say five years. The Planning Commission is also beginning to examine ways to address the need for rental and assisted rental housing. Not everyone can own a home. We must not forget those who have the greatest needs, the least resources and the smallest voice because they are preoccupied by keeping food on the table and a roof over their heads. The county needs to be the catalyst for private sector provision of affordable housing to low-income families. Some 700 families are on the County's waiting lists for section 8 assistance. They are paying more than 1/3 of their income for shelter, sometimes more than 1/2 their income, they live in substandard and overcrowded conditions, sometimes without indoor water, bathrooms and wood floors in Albemarle County. They are our neighbors, they need a helping hand, their need is great, we cannot pass them and their children by. In summary, we ask that you, the Board of Supervisors: (1) Hire a full time housing coordinator for the county and appoint the citizen Housing Review and Evaluation Committee; (2) Address the housing problems of the most needy first - assisted rental and emergency repairs; (3) Establish revolving loan fund for downpayments and closing cost assistance. We thank you for your kind consideration and ask that you lead the way to eliminating today's housing problems in Albemarle County. J .i / ., !/~',) ,} J "..' .', ',./ i! !:7 \-1 ,} . \ (I , ; '''''1 :' '- , V') /1' I , ! Lea ue of Women Voters of Charlottesville and Albemarle County 413 East Market Street, Room 203, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Phone: (804) 972-1795 November 18, 1992 County Board of Supervisors F om: League of Women Voters Public Comment on Community Needs and Priorities for the Fiscal Year 1993-94 Operating Budget e League is pleased that the Board of Supervisors is providing individuals and community o ganizations with this opportunity to speak out on their concerns so early in the annual bud- g t process, e have two categories of concerns to present tonight: one has to do with the public's role in t e budget process and its use of the documents the process generates; and the second with a eas of need, F rst-With an area as large as Albemarle County, it is not easy for some residents to appear b fore the Board in the evening. You may want to experiment with a call-in or some other ethod of involving the public, S cond-As stated in previous years, we find the County's program review report very helpful. e report can be as useful to the public in understanding budget decisions as it is to County o ficials, and county and regional agencies in making their decisions, e League would like to see the County pursue further Objective 4 in last year's report to " evelop a social data base to assist in identifying needs and services to address needs," We a ree with the report that such a data base is essential in establishing County priorities, We a 0 believe that the data base needs to be built on the already existing regional one and that aximum cooperation should take place to avoid duplicating costs of purchasing and develop- data, The availability of a social data base will not only assist County officials in evaluating dgetary and programmatic needs, the information will provide a basis for the public to u derstand the County's response to such needs, ch a data base also can help the County develop more of a program approach to budget- i-providing elected decision makers with a range of service levels to choose from while gi 'ng staff flexibility to make economies in meeting those levels, The League believes that t 's approach would make it possible to transfer budget resources effectively in response to t Board's policies and to changing priorities. over ....,a nonya tisan organization aeaicatea to tne yromotion of informea ana active yarticipation of citizens in government. " As to budget content-The League supports the Board of Supervisors' efforts to have studies available to them that will help the Board make decisions on growth and change in the next few years. We think that such efforts are a high enough priority to warrant adequate staffing, In the development of these studies and projecting future staffing needs, we urge the County to examine its staff and salary structure, with an eye to obtaining and retaining valuable staff expertise for the long range. Growth management, watershed management, and housing are three areas where we believe staff experience and expertise will be essential in the future. This is also an appropriate time for pledging action on an affirmative action plan to assure that the County will have a repre- sentative staff in higher levels of management. Finally, 1993-94 budget decisions can signal that the County has a strong resolve to expand its efforts to see that safe, sanitary and affordable housing will be available in locations where it is needed. The County needs to fund the two staffing positions recommended in the Housing Advisory Committee Report, either in-house or through the Planning District Commission, One staff person would be responsible for policy and program development and the second for program implementation. Each of these responsibilities requires very different skills and training. In addition, an inexpensive, but equally important County step is the appointment of a citizens advisory committee to assure community input in the on-going housing effort, We also urge the County to move ahead with substantive aid to encourage affordable rental as well as owner-occupied housing in the growth areas. The Planning Commission's high priority recom- mendations provide a start. Thank you. , PuBLIC COMMENT ON COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PRIORITIES: MERIWETHER LEWIS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE TO THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY BoARD OF SUPERVISORS NOVEMBER 18, 1992 Seven months ago after two years of preliminary work the School Improvement Program committee of Meriwether Lewis Elementary School authorized a design team of parents, teachers and community members to study student/teacher ratio and make a proposal for our school. We began by studying the national research. What we found was a series of studies from 1989 and 1990 that overview, synthesize and criticize the research of the previous decade. That research does not show a significant improvement in student achievement as measured by standard achievement test scores unless the size of a class is reduced to one to one or at most one to three tutoring, However, these same studies did show that when the student/teacher ratio, and by that we mean real class size and not figuring in all the adults in the building, is reduced to numbers varying from 15 to 22 the following re- sulted: 1. Teachers' morale is better, They like their students better, have more time to plan and are more satisfied with their performance as teachers, 2, There is an improvement of teacher/student interactions, allowing for more individual attention. Teachers ask more probing questions and are willing to wait longer for students to discover the answers, 3. Students' self esteem is higher and they are more attentive in class. These are valuable differences and researchers wondered why the studies didn't have more dramatic results, Partially in answer they found that in past studies there was hardly any change in teaching strategies to take advantage of the smaller class sizes, Secondly and more importantly they question the appropriateness of current achievement test scores as the criteria for success, They probably do not assess the achievement of stu- dents in acquiring higher level thinking and reasoning skills. It might have benefited to compare the class size in elementary school with achievement in high school. .. As a committee our concern was to find the best learning environ- ment for all the students including the full spectrum of children of different and changing abilities, We were looking for the appropriate teacher/student ratio enabling teachers to become sensitive to individual children's strengths, needs and interests and to be able to respond instructionally. The changes observed in the previous studies are ones that we want to encourage in our classrooms and coupled with strong teacher training we believe will result in an excellent learning environment. We surveyed sepa- rately the teachers, the students and the parents of the Meriwether Lewis school community to try to determine the student/teacher ratio in this school with which learning is maximized for every student. The results of our survey showed that parents in general want a more dramatic reduction in class size to approximately 15 to one, Students this year are pleased with the sizes of their classes which average 20 to 1, The Meriwether Lewis teachers expressed that 16 -20 students is their ideal range for class size, With 20 students or fewer they are best able to function as teachers rather than managers of a classroom, The SIP Committee of Meriwether Lewis Elementary School ap- plauds the support that our county supervisors have given to lowering our student/teacher ratio in Albemarle County to date. We have the best ratio this year that we've had in years, And there is an achievable goal to reach. We urge you to continue the support to the school board for maintaining at most 20 children in every elementary classroom. Thank you very much, Meriwether Lewis SIP Committee, 1992-1993: Steve Balbus, parent Eileen Conroy, parent Linda Eades, parent Jullie Gottschalk, parent Betty Hopson, parent Francine Hughes, parent Helen Lockwood, parent Margaret Maupin, parent Virginia Michel, parent Kathleen Micheletti, parent Marney Morrison, parent Nancy Robens, parent Marcelle Schubert, parent Beth White, parent Linda Clack, community member Jane Kruse, community member Sybil Mahanes, community member Janet Brown, teacher Nancy Miller, teacher Barbara Santos, teacher Anne Whitlock, teacher Dianna Kennedy, school secretary Pam Carver, cafeteria manager Sylvia Henderson, principal Additional Design Team Members: Cynthia Berry, teacher Dori Hoffman-Latter, teacher . C:pn /] ! ," d.-.JL- I I /) J......., .i ." ! 'I .i' /-- ! . / ".V.1 '-) .' "\ ""-- ';~r'.'" I L '/1 J::f . . . Piedmont Council TO THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 1992-93 PIEDMONT COUNCIL OF THE ARTS supports education in the arts in area schools, for families of students, and as continuing education. BOARD OF RECTORS Kay Ro inson Presi ent Hannah addell First Vice- resident David unn Second Vic .President George pence Treas rer Sue L wis Sec" ary J. Thorn Brown Florence ,Bryant Lana Davis hassman Deborah 'Croce Peggy Ellis Arthur C. G eene, Jr. Mary Kay I ermann Blue 0' nnell Carolyn Paige Edward Rucker Elizabeth ,Smiley Diane L. . Taylor Theo v Groll Roland Iggins P. o. B 0 5 7 0 8 CHARLOTTE VILLE VA 2 2 9 0 5 SUITE 238 0 NI HOTEL 235 WEST MAIN STREET CHARLOTTE VILLE VA 2 2 9 0 2 804 971 ARTS a r I. I In" 804 98 3366 November 18, 1992 1. ART VOLUNTEERS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS * Parent and teacher volunteers bring prints of famous art works into 13 Albemarle County elementary classrooms -- supporting visual art teachers and school curriculum. * BAYLY ART MUSEUM (PCA member) provides educational semlnars in the museum for all elementary art volunteers, October. 2. CATCH A STAR -- SCHOOL AND FAMILY CALENDAR * Calendar of arts events appropriate for schools and young families is produced and distributed 3 times a year. PCA organizations and members as well as public library, parks/recreation, and regional special arts oriented events are listed. Arts education resources with contacts and phone numbers are given. Distribution is made to each Albemarle County Elementary and Middle school principals and PTO/A group, arts teachers and to the public through the public library, Family Service Parent Center, Virginia Discovery Museum (PCA member), PCA Office and other sites. 3. UKRAINIAN YOUTH ART EXHIBIT -- TOURS TO SCHOOLS IN '92-93 * PCA and the Charlottesville Public School Fine Arts Service are co-sponsoring a 15 piece art exhibit of work by Ukrainian children, ages 5 - 14 years. It will be offered to county elementary schools in the winter, 1993. Brief history, geography, and slides (with narration) showing historical sites and cultural traditions which provide stimuli for art work or integration of visual arts with classroom curriculum. It is being offered through school visual arts faculty for art class or social study class use -- to be displayed in a secured area. 4. SCHOOL DIVISION, SCHOOL, AND ARTS FACULTY MEMBERSHIP * Offers all PCA organization and individual member benefits. Of special importance is the PCA CALENDAR which keeps school and community membership aware of arts activities taking place in the schools. It also keeps arts faculty members aware of local (state/national) arts opportunities. * Annual focus on March, Youth Arts Month in schools to peA membership and community. * Albemarle County arts faculty leadership have been continuing members of the PCA Arts in Education Committee. They have brought school/student needs to the attention of PCA Board and worked with PCA on educational projects. 5. PCA MEMBERS, PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS * Over 30 PCA organizations have been involved in arts partnerships with the schools. * Current examples: U VA Drama Department in-school elementary performances of "The Snow Queen," by a Russian playwright. Director, Paulina Shur, grew up in St. Petersburg, Russia. Bayly Museum's current Native American show is available for school tours. I ,~~ . /J - . -c-r:/ )' . ;'::c/. <// ./..- /','~;'- /~,/J ~/ ~ . CH)~OTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE BICVCLING AsSOCIATION ~ Post ( ffice Box 3491 Charl( ttesville, Virginia 22903 To: From Date: Re: The Members of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Roger W. O'Dell, Chairperson, Ch.A,B.A, November 18, 1992 Proposal for Establishing the Position of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Coordinator in the 1993-94 Operating Budget We are pleased to have this opportunity, as a public service organization in Charlottesville and Alben arle County representing the interests of active and latent bicyclists, to offer comments on the need for inclus on of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Program in the County's 1993-94 Operating Budget, The F ~tionale In the Comprehensive Bicycle Plan for the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, which the Board of Supervisors adopted on July 17, 1991, the County proposed to address the need for: 1) Providing bicycling educational programs to all age groups, 2) Developing bikeway facilities, 3) Incorporating accomodations for bicycle travel as part of road improvements, 4) Providing annual funding in the Capital Improvements Program for bikeway improvements, 5) Cooperating with the City and the University in addressing the need for accomodating bicycle travel. 6) Utilizing State and Federal funds for construction of bicycle facilities, Last year, Congress enacted the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (known by its acron' m, ISTEA), which requires every state to establish the position of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Coord natoL While localities are not required to do so, many cities and counties across the Nation are also establishing such positions; this puts them in a better posture for taking full advantage of the funding authorized under IISTEA, Although the availability of new transportation funds provides the impetus for creating these roles in local ~ overnment, the opportunity to provide a valuable service to its citizens and visitors should be seen as the primal y motivating factor, Benefits include: education and awareness, safer roads and rights-of-way, improved access greater recreational opportunities, reduced friction between motorists and bicyclists or pedestrians, interg< vernmental cooperation and coordination, enhanced environment to promote tourism, and so forth, We would be pleased to confer with the appropriate people in order to discuss this idea in greater detail. Thank-you, I . ~ , RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD WHEREAS, the Virginia General Assembly has set forth a requirement that loca governments establish Disability Services Boards, and WHEREAS, the Disability Services Board may be a local or regional board, and WHEREAS, the County of Albemarle, Virginia, has determined a regional Disapility Services Board will serve the needs of the locality and its citizens, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Albemarle agrees to join the ~ignatories of this resolution in establishing a regional Disability Serv.ces Board, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Albemarle requests the Thomas Jeff~rson Planning District Commission to be the sponsor of the regional Disapility Services Board and provide staff assistance to such a board, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Disability Services Board is to fulfill the follpwing duties and responsibility as set forth in Virginia Code 9 51.5-48: Assess the local service needs and advise the appropriate state and local agencies serving persons with physical and sensory disability of their findings; Develop and make available for public comment a report with a six-year projection of local service needs and priorities for persons with physical and sensory disability in accordance with state guidelines. The first report shall be submitted by June 1, 1993; Obtain input from local public and private service providers and utilize such information in the development of the report; Review and update the report biennially; Serve as a catalyst for the development of public and private funding sources; Develop request to the rehabilitative services incentive fund when local funding for match is identified; Administer the incentive funds, if received, through a designated fiscal agent in accordance with an approved expenditure plan as specified within the grant; Exchange information with other Disability Services Boards, and local organizations within the community regarding services to persons with physical and sensory disability and best practices in the delivery of services. . .. '" ~"~ - 2 - the IT FURTHER RESOLVED that membership on the Board will be appointed by al governments up to a number not to exceed fifteen, and B offici the bu sentat physic IT FURTHER RESOLVED the membership shall include at least one local 1 from each of the participating jurisdictions, two representatives of iness community, and consumers. At least thirty percent of the repre- ves will be either individuals or family members of individuals with 1, visual, or hearing disabilities, and IT FURTHER RESOLVED the members will indicate a willingness to actively pate; an interest in and knowledge of needs of persons with disabilities; unity seJvice ability and willingness to network; an interest in and ge of government, business and community concerns; expertise and/or nce in representing constituent concerns; and a willingness to seek or more information, if appropriate, when issues are presented, and j I (J IT FURTHER RESOLVED Board members will be sought through contact with ommunity board members, local and business trade association; advocacy and through public notification, and IT FURTHER RESOLVE~,~~;~:sentation to the Board will be allocated based locality's percentage of the regional population with disabilities as by the 1990 Census and which results in the following: Albemarle, Charlottesville, three; Fluvanna, one; Greene, one; Louisa, two; Nelson, d IT FURTHER RESOLVED Board member terms of office will initially be set forth y which one-third of the original appointees serve for one year, one-th.rd for two years, and one-third for three years. /Following the first appoin ment term, all terms will be for a period of three years, and . /. L.- &{ ,f<, " ' B IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board shall report periodically to the local govern.ng bodies and the Planning District Commission concerning progress. * * * * * I, Lettie E. correc copy of a County, Virginia, Neher, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle at a regular meeting held~ber 18, 1992. a~G1y .. I :',,.' ~.....~? ./ II. i .'- .fZ./llf,I/1/ COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE MEMORANDUM TO: Albemarle County Board of superVisor~ ~ FROM: Robert w. Tucker, Jr. , County Execut1ve ( DATE: November 13, 1992 RE: Regional Disability Service Board o November 5, 1992, the Thomas Jefferson Planning District C mmission approved a resolution which supports the creation of a R gional Disability Service Board for Planning District 10. The r quirement for establishing a Disability Service Board was r cently enacted by the Virginia General Assembly under Section 5 .5-48. Staff supports the establishment of a regional board as p ovided for in the attached resolution. The Planning District C mmission staff will provide staff support for the Board once it i created. Albemarle and Charlottesville will have three members e ch on the Board and the other localities will have membership r nging from one to two members. would recommend that you adopt the attached resolution. and once learn the number of localities who have agreed to join this gional board concept, we can begin our membership appointment ocess. S ould you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not h contact me. T,Jrjdbm .188 tachment RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD HEREAS, the Virginia General Assembly has set forth a requirement that loca governments establish Disability Services Boards, and Disability Services Board may be a local or regional board, and EREAS, the County of Albemarle, Virginia, has determined a regional Disa lity Services Board will serve the needs of the locality and its citizens, OW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Albemarle agrees to join the gnatories of this resolution in establishing a regional Disability Serv' es Board, and E IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Albemarle requests the Thomas son Planning District Commission to be the sponsor of the regional Services Board and provide staff assistance to such a board, E IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Disability Services Board is to fulfill the ing duties and responsibility as set forth in Virginia Code 9 51.5-48: service needs and advise the appropriate state and local gencies serving persons with physical and sensory disability of their indings; evelop and make available for public comment a report with a rojection of local service needs and priorities for persons nd sensory disability in accordance with state guidelines. eport shall be submitted by June 1, 1993; six-year with physical The first btain input from local public and private service providers and utilize uch information in the development of the report; update the report biennially; a catalyst for the development of public and private funding request to the rehabilitative services incentive fund when local for match is identified; dminister the incentive funds, if received, through a designated fiscal gent in accordance with an approved expenditure plan as specified within the grant; xchange information with other Disability Services Boards, and local rganizations within the community regarding services to persons with physical and sensory disability and best practices in the delivery of services. - 2 - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that membership on the Board will be appointed by the local governments up to a number not to exceed fifteen, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the membership shall include at least one local official from each of the participating jurisdictions, two representatives of the business community, and consumers. At least thirty percent of the repre- sentatives will be either individuals or family members of individuals with physical, visual, or hearing disabilities, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the members will indicate a willingness to actively participate; an interest in and knowledge of needs of persons with disabilities; an community service ability and willingness to network; an interest in and knowledge of government, business and community concerns; expertise and/or experience in representing constituent concerns; and a willingness to seek advice or more information, if appropriate, when issues are presented, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Board members will be sought through contact with other community board members, local and business trade association; advocacy groups, and through public notification, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED representation to the Board will be allocated based on the locality's percentage of the regional population with disabilities as defined by the 1990 Census and which results in the following: Albemarle, three; Charlottesville, three; Fluvanna, one; Greene, one; Louisa, two; Nelson, two; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Board member terms of office will initially be set forth by which one-third of the original appointees serve for one year, one-third for two years, and one-third for three years. Following the first appointment term, all terms will be for a period of three years, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board shall report periodically to the local governing bodies and the Planning District Commission concerning progress. * * * * * I, Lettie E. correct copy of a County, Virginia, Neher, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle at a regular meeting held on vember 18, 1992. Board~ ... ,,::;:C;~.....,jJ'''.i;;t't~t;~~;~R};#l~~~~ki~~;'~~i? . RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL DISABILITY SERVICE BOARD WHE the Virginia General Assembly has set forth a requirement that local governments establish Disability Services Boards, and WHE the Disability Services Boards may be a local or regional board, and the City/County of has determined a regional Disability Services Board will serve the needs of the locality and its citizens, NOW ,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City/County of " agrees to join the signatories of this resolution in , establishing a regional Disability Services Board, and , BE I FURTHER RESOLVED that the City/County of requests the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commi~sion to be the sponsor of the regional Disability Services Board and provide staff assistance to such a board, .,.' '- ".-,' " FURTHER RESOLVED that the Disability serVices Board ~is',to fulfill the following duties and responsibility asset forth in Virginia Code Section 51. 5-48;. .;..< '>'.'. . _ :,,,.',,, ' "", >.-'-: .,... ;'.. .: ::;.c'~;~K:~f:~~,,;,1,'?~~~i;'1~\-:;..I:;Y~I.~j;;#:;~" . .. Assess the local serv1ce needs andadv1se the appropr1ate state and local agencies serving persons with physical and sensory disability of their findings; Develop and make available for public comment a report with a six-year projection of local service needs and priorities for persons with physical and sensory disability in accordance with state guidelines. The first report shall be submitted by June 1, 1993; Obtain input from local public and private service providers and utilize such information in the development of the report; Review and update the report biennially; Service as a catalyst for the development of pUblic and private funding sources; 3 Develop request to the rehabilitative services incentive fund when local funding for match is identified; Administer the incentive funds, if received, through a designated fiscal agent in accordance with an approved expenditur&plan as specified within the grant; Exchange information with other DSBs, and local organizations within the community regarding services to persons with physical and sensory ,disability and best practices in the delivery of services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that membership on the Board will be appointed by the local governments up to a number not to exceed fifteen, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the membership shall include at least one local official from each of the participating jurisdictions, two representatives of the business community, and consumers. At least thirty percent of the representatives will be e~ther individuals or family members of individuals with physical, vi~ual, or hearing disabilities, and FURTHER RESOLVED the members will indicate a willingness to actively participate; an interest in and knowledge of community service needs of persons with disabilities; an ability and willingness to network; an interest in and knowledge of government, business and community concerns; expertise and/or experience in representing constituent concerns; and a willingness ,to seek advice, ,or more ..: . {'; information, if'appropriate, when issues.. are. presented, and . . ~ " .- BE IT .,-<--,' ..... ,-'~ -~..- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED...Board . members will be sought through contact ",. . with otherconmiunity board members, local and. business trade association; advocacy groups, and through public notification, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED representation to the Board will be allocated base on the locality's percentage of the regional population with disabilities as .defined by the 1990 Census and which results in the following: Albemarle, three; Charlottesville, three; Fluvanna, one; Greene, one; Louisa, two; Nelson, two; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED Board member terms of office will initially be set forth by which one-third o~ the original appointees serve for one year, one-third for two years, and one-third for three years. Following the first appointment term, all terms will be for a period of three years, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board shall report periodically to the local governing bodies' and thePDC concerning progress. 4 Edward H Bin, Jr. Samuel Mill r COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Supervisors 401 Mcintire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 (804) 296-5843 FAX (804) 972-4060 Forrest R. Marshall. Jr Scotfsville David P. Bow rman Charlottesvi € Charles S. Martin Rivanna Charlotte Y. umphris Jack Jouett Walter F Perkins While Hall November 19, 1992 M s. Nancy K. O'Brien, Executive Director T J. Planning District Commission 4 3 E. Market Street, Suite 102 C arlottesville, VA 22901-5213 D ar Mrs. O'Brien: Attached is the resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors o November 18, 1992, agreeing to the establishment of a regional D sability Services Board. Also at this meeting, the Board agreed to having Edward H. B in, Jr. and Robert W. Tucker, Jr. serve as the County's represen- t tives to meet with interested persons to discuss the future of s lid waste management in the region. Sincerely, ~~lerk' CMC Board of County Supervisors tachment c Edward H. Bain, Jr. Robert W. Tucker, Jr. * Printed on recycled paper .' i ./ '{~~"C-' :.. I.. .' '....- (l. '~ I 0\ ' , ';<' " J i ;~ ~ , I.. '.-..... COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE MEMORANDUM TO: Albemarle County Board of Supervisors r FROM: Robert W. Tucker, Jr. , County Executive ~ DATE: November 12, 1992 RE: Regional Solid Waste Authority Proposal is a memorandum from Ms. Nancy K. O'Brien, Executive D'rector of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, and a memorandum to TJPDC regarding a proposed draft for a Regional S lid Waste Authority, i. e., expanding the jurisdiction of the R.vanna Solid Waste Authority. Ms. O'Brien has asked, on behalf of t e TJPDC, for any comments that area local governments would like t make regarding this proposal and also to designate r presentatives from Albemarle County to serve on a task force to d velop a proposed Regional Solid Waste Authority agreement. r appointees on this task force could be comprised of our presentatives serving on the Thomas Jefferson Planning District mmission or the Chairman of the Board and a member of. staff or aff members entirely. I believe that two individuals from our cality would be adequate representation, however, I feel this sue is important enough that at least one Board member presentative should be included in our delegation from Albemarle. ould you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not sitate to contact me. T,Jrjdbm .184 A tachments ~ ~ ~'" tf)~ C~ 17 ~13~;;::;;UtJ: ~jM. (~J 1/~"l,;<;?01-5.lf3 ~ iH/'P-jPP MEMO TO: FRO Robert Tucker, Cole Hendrix, Charles Burgess, Julius Morris, William Porter, R. H Moore Nancy K. O'Brien, Executive Director ~ Solid Waste November 9, 1992 ou know, the PDC staff was asked to develop a working paper to ide a starting point for discussion of the future of solid waste gement in the region. We have by no means completed the onse, but have developed some recommendations to begin working RE: DAT ommissioners directed me to share the memo with the chief istrative officers in order for you to discuss the contents with lected bodies and return with a sense of whether each local ning body is interested in proceeding with a discussion and nami g the persons to be involved in the discussion. The Comm.ssioners realize the group of administrators and chairmen have met wice. It anticipates the group designated by the local gove ning body will be very similar in membership. The two memos attached were circulated to the Commissioners at the Nov mber meeting. The first memo outlines the areas to be considered in joining solid waste management programs; the second addresses five he issue topics. The memos are based on the Regional Solid Waste gement Plan, particularly Chapter VII, Management Options. issues to address fall into two major areas: the organization lf, and the financial costs/benefits and sharing involved in ing together. Each locality will need to identify what they g to the discussion---available landfill space, potential space new landfills, expertise in management, successful recycling rams, and knowledge of new technologies. The ommissioners would like to have the group meet in December. I will be calling each of you to discuss this information. cc: eorge Williams ommissioners C C~;.J ;' o~ r"V () F ,I ~ ,NOV J 0 E'92 ~,.: " i [~,;-ct:._l~'l~l k c~,~, J~ C~!i, f~C~~ /~ (-." N.dmv~ ~ ~!~~= (v~ (~J 1/~~101-5.2f3 ~ WI/ '!..l-J1.:lP MEMO round. Currently solid waste is managed by the local governments reene, Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson, and the Rivanna Solid Waste ority for the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. In blishing the Rivanna Authority, Charlottesville and Albemarle inc uded provisions for expansion of the Authority. The regional Sol.d Waste Plan recommended the localities work toward a regional, coo erative and coordinated system of solid waste management through con racts and/or expansion of the Rivanna Authority. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION Nancy K. O'Brien, Executive Director ~ Regional Solid Waste Authority November 3, 1992 gional recycling program was also one of the plan recommendations. ently a study is underway in which five of the six localities are icipating. Greene County did not join the regional study. ivanna Board asked the planning district to facilitate meetings wit representatives of the localities in the district to discuss the possibilities for consolidating solid waste management. All of the localities indicated an interest in pursuing the possibility and re sted the PDC staff develop a "straw man" document for a starting po in . . s to consider. In developing a consolidated solid waste ement program the following issues should be addressed: 1. Structure of organization a. Expansion of Rivanna Solid Waste Authority b. Creation of new authority c. Local control 2. Scope of management areas a. Landfill operation and management b. Collection c. Recycling d. Evaluation of new technologies e. Bonding authority f. Transfer Stations 1 C e" / ///.. rf/ /l)_ /? ....... -I ~d'Ai> (~, 1'/t-iMn<::.-.-L. vunZj, ./l~A/....u.Yl'i('.'(L, .J.AM/'.r.'t-1UU7. \.. t"...u.~~y ~ 1~' ( ~-'I. o<!'~.." j f"V1Vi 3. Composition of a governing board: size, representation, a. size b. Representation 4. Public participation a. Board representation b. Advisory committees c. Future of local litter control programs 5. Assessment of existing programs a. Projected landfill life expentancies b. Groundwater monitoring c. Liability for potential future environmental costs 1) for closed facilities 2) for facilities with continued use from present single entity liability to regional body liability. 6. Cost sharing methodology a. "Buy in" to existing facilities 1) valuing existing facilities/expertise 2) contract options 3) "lease-purchase" options b. Formula for future capital expenditures c. Cost sharing basis for operations and maintenance 7. Location of future facilities 8. Acceptance of solid waste from generators outside of the area. 2 . . ~ ~::1:::7~~ c~ (~) 1/~~'01-5.2f3 ~ 11t/'P-ll-zp . . PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY The regional solid waste plan recommended a regional rity for the management of the solid waste stream. Three ities are reaching the limit of their present landfill capacity. ocalities are concerned about the costs associated with new ills, monitoring, and possible clean up in the future. The na Solid Waste Authority was formed by Charlottesville and arle to manage solid waste for the two jurisdictions. The PDC has een asked to develop a draft document for consideration by the Comm.ssion and the group of chairmen and administrators who have met to d.scuss the possibility of creating an authority. MENT OF INTENT: The purpose of this document is to set forth a nal solid waste authority which will serve interested localities e Thomas Jefferson Planning District. The member localities de the City of Charlottesville, and the Counties of Albemarle, nna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. STRU TURE BOARD MEMBERSHIP: The link between the Rivanna Water and Sewe Authorityand,the Rivanna Solid Waste, Authority exists to prov.de efficient administrative support. Enlarging the Authority woul diminish the need for those links as an authority covering a larg r area and population would generate a need for a more focused over ight. It is also .felt that a new authority would "belong" to the juri dictions forming' it, giving the new organization stronger local supp rt. RECOMMENDATION #1 It is recommended that a new authority be formed to serve the jurisdictions of the planning district. Should the number of member jurisdictions be less than four, it is recommended that Rivanna be expanded. Loca an a auth with for step control or accountability to the voters is always an issue when thority is formed since, as a separate legal entity, the rity may borrow, sell bonds, charge fees, and develop facilities ut local approval. While local approval may still be required ecisions such as zoning, the accountability to the voters is one removed from the electoral process. RECOMMENDATION. #2 It is recommended the membership of the new authority be balanced between rural and urban interest localities. This would result in a board of eight (8) or sixteen (16) members if all localities joined the authority. Albemarle and Charlottesville would each ~ c~ 1 C/zdAI-MtdU. J JbrMvtUl :' ~f;; ! fKPrU- C~#. L~ C~, Ndun:'~ have two (2) or four (4); Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson would each have one (1) or two (2) representatives. A system of alternates could be included to insure representation from each locality at all meetings should the lesser number be chosen. RECOMMENDATION #3 I Appointment to the Authority Board would be by the local governing body; each governing body would appoint at least one local elected official to the Board. SCOPE OF MANAGEMENT: It is possible to argue that the management should include the entire waste stream from the curb to the ultimate disposal facility. Rivanna management is limited to the landfill and transfer stations. Collection is considered a local issue. Recycling is managed by the Authority with a drop-off center on McIntire Road, and a pilot program at the landfill. The city-run recycling curbside co-mingled collection program, combined with a sticker fee for each waste container, has significantly decreased the amount of waste that is landfilled. A feasibility study of regional recycling is due momentarily. Rivanna was charged by the member localities to evaluate new technologies. Given the need to organize, to hire new staff/'to develop an education program, and to study the feasibility of regional recycling, Rivanna has had limited time to do so, particularly in light of the fact the life span of the landfill has lengthened due to the effectiveness of the recycling. The planned Keene transfer station will be have on-site management by Rivanna. RECOMMENDATION #4 The scope of management for the new authority should include:< curb-side co-mingled' collection of recyclablesin the urban>area;. landfill operation, recycling marketing, transfer stations, and evaluation of new technologies., . RECOMMENDATION' #5 The landfill should not accept unseparated solid waste; recyclables should be removed from the waste disposal stream and placed in the recycling stream. RECOMMENDATION 16 The Authority should form a partnership with the area Economic Development programs to bring in users of recyclable in the production process. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: As governmental programs become bigger and cover a greater area, it is important to maintain a link with the citizens. A large number of citizens now participate in various groups interested in recycling. Litter control committees exist in every locality. A role for this group would maintain the vigor needed to keep looking at better ways to reach a goal of efficient waste management. An important role this group fills is education. In addition, staff in most of the localities have built a body of experience and knowledge which is vital to the goal of efficient management. 2 RECOMMENDATION #7 Two advisory committees should be formed: a citizens advisory committee and a technical committee. The citizens advisory committee would include a coordination of the litter control programs, currently facilitated by the PDC. The technical advisory committee would include local engineers, public works directors, and operators. STAF~ SUMMARY: The contents of this memo are a place to start the discussion of incl~ding all of the localities under one solid waste management authprity. Issues such as items 5 through 8 in the issues memo need more in-depth study before discussion can take place. The Commission needs to decide who should be at the table to discuss a new pr revised organizational response to solid waste management. Is this a role the Commission wants to pursue? Should the topic be dele~ated to a committee of Board Chairmen, the Mayor, the Chief Admihistrative Officers, the Rivanna Chairman, and Executive Director whicp has had two meetings and which prompted this review by the PDC? l 3 ,. ... COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE OFFICE OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 401 MciNTIRE ROAD CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22901-4596 Melvin A. Breeden, Director of Finance Lettie E. Neher, Clerk, CMC November 19, 1992 ~ Appropriation - united Way Child Care ached is the signed appropriation form for the United Way Child e administrative fee to be used for equipment purchases in the ial Services Department, as approved by the Board on Novem- 18, 1992 LE /mms At achment cc: Karen Morris, Director Social Services I . ." !.~, "" \:- (, "- .; .,.. . ;'" Ili ~.,q 2- County of Albemarle EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TLE: tion Administrative Fees for e Program AGENDA DATE: November 18, 1992 ITEM NUMBER: 0.J. .!/I~. (/12-. ACTION:---X- INFORMATION: SUBJECT Request Departme equipmen Administ to the CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Yes ~ REVIEWED BY: ;4J1 BACKGRO Attached is an appropriation form authorizing Albemarle's Department of Social Services to spend $5 00 to purchase computers and software within their Management, Benefits and Services Division. The revenues for this purchase were received by the Department for their administ ative support role in the Federal Day Care Pass-Through Program. As you m y remember, this is a joint program of Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville and the nited Way Child Care Scholarship Program to pool local dollars to draw down 100% Federal atching funds to provide child care scholarships to local families. The Department of Social Services receives a 2% fee to administer the Federal dollars and act as fiscal agent fo the joint program. ATION: ommends approval of the appropriation of $5200 to the Department of Social Services se needed computer equipment to manage this program. 92.168 ........ APPROPRIATION REQUEST FISC L YEAR 92/93 NUMBER 920023 TYPE OF APPROPRIATION ADDITIONAL X TRANSFER NEW ADVE TISEMENT REQUIRED ? YES NO X FUND GENERAL SE OF APPROPRIATION: RIZATION FOR UNITED WAY CHILDCARE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE TO BE USED FOR MENT PURCHASES IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. XPENDITURE CENTER/CATEGORY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ******************************************************************* 53011800700 53011800710 53012800700 53012800710 53013800700 MANAGEMENT-ADP EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT-ADP SOFTWARE BENEFITS-ADP EQUIPMENT BENEFITS-ADP SOFTWARE SERVICE PROGRAMS-ADP EQUIPMENT $900.00 500.00 3,170.00 350.00 280.00 TOTAL $5,200.00 REVENUE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT **** ******************************************************************* 2100 16000160525 UNITED WAY ADMINISTRATIVE FEE $5,200.00 TOTAL $5,200.00 **** ******************************************************************* STING COST CENTER: SOCIAL SERVICES SIGNATURE DATE OF FINANCE ~~ // <; 9'..< OF SUPERVISORS / /_/ ;I_~ 1---- '- f: /Il(. ,-'/ -- cOUNTY OF' AlBEMARU COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Personnel/Human Resources Department Albemarle County Office Building 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 To: Robert W. Tucker, Jr., County Executive n I Carole A. Hastings, Director of Personnel Human Resources~~ F D November 12, 1992 Re: Request for Voluntary Early Retirement Program Attached please find a request for participation in the unty's Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Program from Betty wers, Finance Department, effective January, 1993. While the licy governing this program requires application by December 1 r benefits to become effective with the new fiscal year, the tal cost of benefits for the remainder of this year is small d can be absorbed within existing budget allocations. Due to Betty Bowers' dedicated service to Albemarle County r the past twelve years, it is recommended that her request for rly retirement be granted effective January, 1993. Your mitting this request to the Board of Supervisors for approval ld be sincerely appreciated. C lac m-921111.2 attachment cc: R. Huff III, Deputy County Executive ~\ ;:; ,,/, ,'+ ',"/0 '/.1 ",{", ", COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Robert W. Tucker, Jr., County Executive November 17, 1992 sidewalks on u.s. 29 North s some of you are aware, the Route 29 North Business Association as been discussing the provision of sidewalks along Route 29 North ue to the imminent construction and widening of that facility. he Business Association feels that sidewalks would be a benefit to he commercial operation and improve business activity for edestrians along this roadway. enator Ed Robb, on behalf of this business group, has discussed he matter with Mr. Tom Farley, VDoT District Engineer in Culpeper, nd Mr. Farley indicates that VDoT would be willing to develop a tudy regarding sidewalks along 29 North, provided the County of lbemarle requested such study. The scope of this study would nalyze the various land uses along Route 29 N., estimate.potential edestrian traffic and determine whether sidewalks would be easible. The cost of sidewalks along both sides of u.s. 29 N. rom the city limits to the South Rivanna River is estimated by DoT to be approximately $200,000. n a related matter, the MPO Technical Commi ttee has recently ecommended to the MPO that they be able to study and recommend rban design criteria, landscaping proposals and sidewalk potential long Route 29 N. Based upon this information, I would recommend hat we request from VDoT the sidewalk study described above. Edward H. Ba.n. Jr. Samuel Mill David P. Bow rman Charlottesvill Charlotte Y. umphris Jack Jouett T F D s L:';~ "n ~ I.. .-,,: COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Supervisors 401 Mcintire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22901-4596 (804) 296-5843 FAX (804) 972-4060 M E M 0 RAN DUM Board of Supervisors Lettie E. Neher, Clerk, CMc)J November 13, 1992 Reading List for November 18, 1992 D cember 4, 1991 - Pages 1 - 12 (#7) - Mrs. Humphris Pages 12 (#7) - end - Mr. Bowerman - Pages 1 - 12 (#7b) - Mr. Bain Pages 12 (#7b) - 23 - Mr. Bowerman Pages 22 (#12) - end - Mr. Martin f I h 13 J'l'Z .1i~(-t i-Y,_ (c~cf Forrest R. Marshall. Jr. Scottsville Charles S. Martin Rivanna Walter F. Perkins White Hall . Edward H. Ba n, Jr Samuel Mill r COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Supervisors 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 (804) 296-5843 FAX (804) 972-4060 forrest R Marshall. Jr SCollsville David P. Bow rman Charlottesvil1 Charles S Martin Rivanna Charlotte Y. umphris Jack Jouett Walter F Perkins White Hall November 23, 1992 T e Honorable Tom Vandever M yor, City of Charlottesville P st Office Box 911 C arlottesville, Virginia 22902 D Mr. Vandever: Mr. David Bowerman asked that I notify you that Mrs. Charlotte H phris has agreed to serve on the committee which will decide u on an appropriate memorial for Darden Towe. Mrs. Humphris' m iling address is 109 Falcon Drive, Charlottesville, 22901, and h r telephone is 296-7806. Sincerely, _ ~. ~/C;;..7 ~/ . /j;i:tJh -0' //~,.//;f/fPt j/ Lettie E. !Neher, Clerk CMC Board of County Supervisors L N:mms C : Mrs. Charlotte Humphris * Printed on recycled paper ... -... - .... lilt T-" T~, ... j)'cT~lC\.l .:v ... I.... ~, \, __ {'.. ,_C,~ .L...,~.. ON .--.-.................. - ITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE Office of the Mayor ,0. Box 911 . Charlottesville, Virginia. 22902 Telephone 804-971-3113 November 2, 1992 ('(1 :,\';''( :-.:i:-l.i.i~>r:"i.:t\rn.f f;I;' '^-..~r- ~::.- :-'.~.iJ},~.: ((~ . , \ 1.11 :'" '-' lS~2 \ : 1 i! ;\.',\' '-~ il:'1 U \.1 ~'_.~:;-,~~:.~. -::~:: .~ f^{T'T:< I :)) Mr. David Bowerman, Chairman Albemarle County Board of Supervisors 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Va. 22902 8 C) /l, ;~: C.) () F- ~) L.~ :~~, C ,--, ., ..~.) Dear Dave: I have named the following persons to the committee to make recommendations to the Council and Board of Supervisors regarding an appropriate memorial to Darden Towe: Betz Gleason, Jim Carpenter, Carroll Smith, Marshall Pryor, and Alvin Edwards. Since Marshall Pryor is a County resident, I would have no objection to naming him as a joint City/County appointment if you would like~ Please let me know as soon as you have named the County's representatives so a meeting of the committee can be convened. Sincerely yours, .J.wv V~~~/~ Tom Vandever Mayor