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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-04-21April 20, 1976 (Adjourned) Apri'l 21, 1976 (Adjourned) There is a danger that~school employees and the concerned public may lose confidence and trust in this board as a result of the obvious breakdown in communication. You can maintain confidence in the democratic process in Albemarle County. ~ The AEA suggests that this board hold these cuts in abeyance until the school board, its employees, and citizens have input. The board should determine whether cuts are necessary Only after sufficient public discussion. The action we suggest would restore the optimism and trust generated by your election. Thank you for your consideration." Mr. Fisher said the meeting held on Friday was adjourned from Wednesday, April 14 in order to hold a further work session on the budget. The Board did not hide that fact and there was no attempt to abridge communications. The School Board had made their recommen- dations on a budget for 1976-77 and the Board had to decide if they would support the full amount of the request at a public hearing. It was decided that cuts would have to be made because a property tax rate must be advertised for that public hearing. Dr. Iachetta said in retrospect, he feels the Board may have been remiss in not having someone from the School Board present. However, the cuts proposed should not be interpreted as a no confidence act, but rather as an attempt to lower the property tax rate. He felt the Board should have a brief discussion with the Chairman of the School Board before going to public hearing. Mr. Dorrier said the Board had extensively debated the cuts made. He felt the minutes of April 16 should be distributed and then the School Board and the Board of Supervisors have a meeting to discuss the cuts made with a final decision to made after that time. Mr. Roudabush agreed that the reasons for the cuts should be made known to the School Board. Mrs. David felt the School Board members should be invited to a meeting to discuss the Board's actions of April 16. Mr. Henley felt the School Board, the Superintendent of Schools and/or the public should be allowed to comment on these cuts, if time permits, but did not feel items cut should be put back into the budget if they cannot be funded. He said everyone will have a chance to speak at the public hearing. Mr. Fisher said he hopes there can be even further cuts made after the public hearing. He then suggested April 26, 1976, at 8:30 P.M. in the Board Room of the County Office Building as a time to meet with the School Board. On motion by Mrs. David, seconded by Mr. Henley, lottery permit for The Arnold Air Society, was approved in accordance with the Board's adopted policy. Motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Mrs. David and Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley ~and Roudabush. None. Dr. Iachetta. At 10:25 P.M. motion was offered by Dr. Iachetta, seconded by Mr. Dorrier, to adjourn this meeting until 9:00 A.M. on April 21, 1976, in the Federal Court, Post Office Building, East Market Street, Charlottesville. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mrs. David and Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Hen~ley, Iachetta and Roudabush. None. ~.~~~ ~C h,a ~~~ An adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was held on April 21, 1976, at 9:00 A.M. in the Federal Court, Post Office Building, East Market Street, Charlottesville, Virginia; said meeting being adjourned from April 20, 1976. Present: Mrs. Opal D. David and Messrs. Lindsay G. Dorrier, Jr., Gerald E. Fisher, J. T. Henley, Jr., F. Anthony Iachetta and William S. Roudabush. Absent: None. The Board convened at 9:00 A.M and immediately recessed for Court. At 5:00 P.M. the Board reconvened and immediately a motion was offered by Mr. Roudabus~, seconded by Dr. Iachetta to adjourn into executive session to discuss litigation. Also present in this executive session were Messrs. Stuart F. Carwile, William C. Thacker, Jr., Gordon L. Wheeler and Lloyd F. Wood, Jr., members of the previous Board of Supervisors. Motion carried by the folloWing recorded vote: AYES: Mrs. David and Messrs. Fisher, Henley, Iachetta and Roudabush. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mr. Dorrier. The Board reconvened at 5:30 P.M. and this meeting was adjourned.