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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-07-22202 (7-17-75 Day) (7-22-75 Day) No. 4. Mr. Fisher read the following resolution into the record, and made motion for the adoption of the resolution: WHEREAS, the South Rivanna River Reservoir is a resource of great value to the people of Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County is concerned about the con- tinued viability of the said Reservoir; and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with substantial evidence that high density residential development adjacent to the said Reservoir is likely to result in the dim- inution of the utility thereof and of its chances for continued viability; and WHEREAS, there is a substantial amount of high density residential zoning in the immediate drainage basin of the said Reservoir, which zoning was established prior to the adoption of the County's Comprehensive Plan in 1971 and is in direct conflict therewith; and WHEREAS, the Rivanna Sewer and Water Authority has proposed that a comprehensive study of the South Rivanna River Reservoir be undertaken to determine the effects of urban development adjacent thereto on the quality of water contained therein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County that no building permit shall be issued for any development in the immediate drainage basin of the South Rivanna River Reservoir until such time as the Rivanna Sewer and Water Authority ~hall have determined the effect of such development on the said Reservoir. For purposes of this ordinance, the term "immediate drainage basin of the said Reservoir" shall be deemed to include all that portion of the County bordered on the West ~nd North by the South Rivanna River Reservoir; on the South by State Route 631 on the ~est._by State Route 743 and on the East by State Route 659. An emergency being found to exist, this ordinance shall take effect immediately. Mr. Carwile stated that since he represents a person owning property at the reservoir who would be effected by this resolution, he would abstain from any action and participation. Motion was seconded by Mr. Henley. Mr. Wood said he felt it would be to the best interest of the citizens in the county to delay any action on this resolution until the full Board was present. Mr. Henley agreed with Mr-~ Wood that the entire Board should be present for the vote. Mr. Thacker also agreed that action should be delayed. Mr. Fisher said he would be willing to delay the vote if the Board instructed the Planning Commission not to take action on approving development in the above stated area, between now and the time the Board takes action. At this point, Mr. Henley asked Mr. Thacker to call a short recess for the purpose of dis- cussing the pending resolution with Mr. Fisher. Mr~. Thacker granted his request. During their absence, two representatives of the press, Mr. Ben Critzer of the Daily Progress and Mr. Allen Cooper of the Richmond News Leader, protested this action claiming it violated the Freedom Of Information Act. Mr. George St. John ruled that since a situation of this type was not specifically outlawed in the State or County Codes, he had no basis to say the recess was illegal. Mr. Fisher said it was the consensus of opinion to defer any action on this resolution until the entire Board was present. Mr. Henley offered a substitute motion to defer action on the above resolution Until the July 23, 1975, meeting. Substitute motion was seconded by Mr. Wood, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Messrs. Henley, Thacker and Wood. NAYS: Mr. Fisher. ABSENT: Mr. Wheeler. ABSTAIN: Mr. Carwile. At 1:45 P.M., Mr. Thacker req-mested a motion to adjourn the meeting to July 22, 1975, at 11:00 A.M. in the Board Room for the purpose of receiving bids on the school bond sale. Motion was offered by Mr. Carwile, seconded by Mr. Wood, and carried by the following recorded vote: .AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wood. None. Mr. Wheeler. Chairman An adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virg%nia, was held on July 22, 1975, at t1:00 A.M., in the County Office Building .Executive Conference Room, Charlottesville, Virginia. Meeting was adjourned from July 17, 1975. PRESENT: Messrs. Stuart F. Carwile, Gerald E. Fisher, William C. Thacker, Jr., and Gordon L. Wheeler. ABSENT: Messrs. J. T. Henley, Jr., and Lloyd F. Wood, Jr. OFFICERS PRESENT: Messrs. T.M. Batchelor, Jr., and James Bowling. Mr. Thomas Batchelor stated the purpose of this meeting was to-accept an interest rate on a school bond for the construction of West Side High School in the amount of $5,750,000. Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of these school bonds was adopted on July 2, 1975. Mr. Batchelor added that Ray Jones, Director of Finance, was at the State Treasurers Office in Richmond, and would be calling in with bids from prospective purchasers of bonds. He said they were hoping for an interest percentage rate of 6.1% or better. (7-22-75 Day) At 11:05 A.M., Mr. Wheeler called a recess of the meeting until Mr. Jones' telephone call was received. At 11:20 A.M., Mr. Jones telephoned and informed the Board that the lowest bid was from the Bank of Virginia-Central and Associates for a rate of 6.1439%; the highest bid was 6.5178% from the Cha Manhattan Bank, Bankers Trust Company and Associates. It was recommended by Mr. Jones to accept the bi of 6.1439% offered by the Bank of Virginia-Central and Associates. After a short discussion by Board members as to how this slightly higher than predicted in- terest rate would effect the County finances, Mr. Thacker made motion to adopt the following resol- ution. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carwile, and carried by the following recorded vote: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, that the $5,750,000 School Bonds of Albemarle County, dated August 1, 1975, which were authorized to be issued and sold by resolution heretofore adopted on July 2, 1975, be and the same hereby are awarded to Bank of Virginia-Central and Associates in accordance with the terms of their bid and shall bear interest as set out in such bid. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Thacker and Wheeler. None. Messrs. Henley and Wood. Meeting was adjourned at 11:45 A.M. Chairman