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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-3012-30-75 Vote was taken at this time and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wheeler. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mr. Wood. 445 No. 4f. Request to have roads in Hot!ymead Subdivision taken into the Secondary System. (Mr. Carwile abstaining .during discussion and vote on this matter.) (Discussed three times previously during this meeting). ..... Mr. James Hill appeared at this time to speak about this matter. Mr. Wheeler said the Board has already requested that this matter be deferred to the January 15, 1976, meeting because the Board wants further information on the sewer lines which will be installed in the roads. Mr..Hill said he did not understand why this should hold up having a resolution adopted so the roads can be taken into the-State System. The roads have been inspected and a bond was posted with the'Highway Department so the roads could be accepted as of January I, 1976. Mr. Hill said he withheld the bids on the roads for two weeks so the Highway Department would have a chance to inspect the roads. When the contract Was-let, an addendum was included saying that all of the lines and all of the roads disturbed are now under cont~ot of the Highway Department, will need Highway permits, and will be bought up to Highway standards~if disturbed. Mr. Henley asked who will pay for digging up the roads, in the future, when a lot. i:s sold. Mr. Hill said this will be paid by the contractor building the house. The contractor always pays for installation of utilities.. Mr. Wheeler said he had stated earlier in the day that these objections should have been made by-the engineering staff at the time the plans were approved. He said he does feel ~it~ is correc~.to object at this late date. The Clerk noted that the Board had previously adopted resolutions .on several of the roads in Hollymead, but no action had been taken by the Highway Department. Mr. Wheeler said the Highway Department is willing to take in the roads but they do'not want any work. done until the roads are in the system so permits are obtained from the Highway Department. Mr. Hill said the contract is written so the contractor must obtain his permits from-the Highway Department and comply with all Highway procedures. Mr. Wood then offered motion to adop~-the-~following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of~County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation be and is hereby requested to accept..into the Secondary System of Highways, subject to final inspection and approval by the Resident Highway Engineer, the following roads in Hollymead Subdivision: Section II: ~Maiden Lane from Hollymead Drive to cul-de-sac - 638.05 feet Robin Lane from Hollymead Drive to cul-de-sac - 849.48 feet Woodburn Road from Hollymead Drive to Poe's Lane 591+- feet Poe's Lane from Woodburn Road to cul-de-sac 983.68 feet Section III: White Oak La-ne from Goldentree Place to cul-de-sac - 573.72 feet Goldentree Place from Hollymead. Drive to cul-de-sac - 1,199.37 feet Easy Lane from Hollymead Drive to cul-de-sac - 1,346.81 feet BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation be and is hereby guaranteed a 50 foot unobstructed right-of-way and drainage easements along these requested additions as recorded by plats in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 531, pages 309, 311 and 313. The foregoing motion was seconded by Mr. Thacker and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Messrs. Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood. NAYS: None. .ABSTAINING: Mr. Carwile. At 4:20 P.M.., motion was offered by Mr. -Carwile, seconded by Mr. Wood to adjourn this meeting until December 30, 1.975, at 7:30 P.M. in the Albemarle County Courthouse. (Clerk's note: The regularly schedul~meeting to be held on December 24, 1975, was previously cancelled by vote of the Board taken on October 1, 1975, thus did not stand in the way of this adjournment.) The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood. None. Cha~m~n- - ~ i2r24-75 The regular meeting scheduled for December 24, 1975, was cancelled by vote of the Board on October 1, 1975, and was not rescheduled for another date. 12-30-75 (Night) An adjourned meeting of the Board'of-.Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was.-hetd on 'December 30, 1975, .at 7:-30 P.M. in the..Albemarle County Courthouse; meeting adjourned from December 18, 1975. 44.6 12-30-75 OFFICERS PRESENT: Messrs,. J. Harvey Bailey~ County Executive; George R. St. John, County Attorney; Robert Sampson, Assistant to the County Executive; Ray B. Jones, Director of Finance; and John Humphrey, Director of Planning. Meeting was called to order by Mr. Gordon L. Wheeler at 7:30 P.M. (NOTE: The following discussion is in verbatim form at the request of the Albemarle County Attorney's office.) Mr. Wheeler: Gentlemen, the first thing on the agenda is special permit #537, James N. Fleming, which was deferred from December 10th. Mr. Humphrey, could you give us a report? Mr. Humphrey: Mr. Chairman, the Planning Commission, unable to establish a meeting date prior to this meeting, has established January 13th to conduct their hearing on the special permit. Mr. Wheeler: Do you think if we deferred action' on this to the fourth Wednesday in January, that it would be to the Board by that time? Mr. Humphrey: Yes sir, we are still awaiting a few comments, but we expect those comments to be available to the Planning Commission before that date. Mr. Wheeler: Okay. Mr. Fleming do you have any comments to make? Mr. Fleming: (response inaudible) Mr. Wheeler: Gentlemen, what's the pleasure of the Board on this? The Planning Commission has not taken action. They have it scheduled for January 13th. I would recommend to the Board that we defer action on this until the fourth Wednesday in January. (January 28, 1976). What's your pleasure gentlemen? Mr. Henley: I so move, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Fisher: Second. Mr. Wheeler: Any discussion gentlemen? Call the roll. AYES: NAYS: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood. None. Mr. Wheeler: This is deferred until January 28th, and I would certainly hope, Mr. Fleming, that action could be taken at that time. No. 2. Brennington Subdivision Road Bond: Mr. John Humphrey said that the present Subdivision Ordinance provides that a road bond shall be held until such time as the road is accepted by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation into the State SeCondary road system. He said regarding Brennington Subdivision, the County is presently holding a bond in the amount of $8,125. This road is fully constructed to State stan.dards, but does not meet the requirement of three occupied homes per mile. The Planning Staff recommends that a performance bond be obtained in the amount of $2,500 to be held until such time as the road is accepted by the Virginia Department of Highways. Mr. Bailey added that the .performance bond is to guarantee that the road is still at State standard when the Highway De.partment finally accepts the road. Mr. Wheeler asked if there would be a time limit on the holding of this performance bond. Mr. Humphrey said there was no time limit. Mr. Wheeler then commented that a performance bond of $2,500 would not cover repair costs if the road were allowed to deteriorate over a period of more than a year or two and he could not go along with an indefinite period of time for the bond. Mr. Carwile felt there was already a burden on the developer, as he not only had to put up a bond, but also pay for the construction of the road. He felt that all consideration should be allowed the developer to ease the financial strain. Mr. St. John said he felt the ordinance should be amended, as he saw no provision allowing for~ a waiver due to financial hardship. Mr. St John added that the Highway Department would not accept a road into the system before homes are built, because many times during construction of homes, the heavy equipment and trucks destroy a road. Mr. Henley then offered motion to deny the request for waiver of bond on road in Brennington Subdivi- sion. No second was received to the motion. Mr. Carwile then offered motion to conduct a public hearing to amend the subdivision or~inance relative to road bonds , hearing to be held on the fourth Wednesday in January. Motion w. as seconded by Mr. Thacker and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood. None. Motion was then offered by Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Carwile to defer action on request for waiver of Brennington Subdivision Road Bond. Motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood. None. No. 3. Public Hearing to enact an ordinance creating the Industrial Development Authority of Albemarle County, pursuant to the Industrial Bond Act, Title 15.1, Chapter 33 of the Code of Vir- ginia. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on December 12 and 19, 1975). Mr. Wheeler requested Mr. Louis Scribner, Chairman of the Economic Development Commission, to make some opening remarks. Mr. Scribner said that on December 10, 1975, the Commission voted unanimously in favor of recommending to the City and County the establishment of such an Authority. He said it would entice business into this area and provide much needed employment opportunities for young people. Mr. Fred Ferguson, Executive Secretary of the Economic Development Commission, pre- sented letters and statements from Lynchburg, Spotsylvania and Augusta, as to their experiences with an Industrial Bonding Authority. He said all the people he spoke with stated they have had no problems regarding bonding and that the authority has been very beneficial. Mr. Dan Boggiano, representing ESAB Manufacturing in the United States, said his company would like very much to be able to take advantage of an Industrial Bonding Authority, because his company is planning a massive expansion some time in the next year or two. This expansion would result in approximately 174 new jobs for Charlottesville residents. ~0,~75 : Mr. Kenneth Haviland, representing Citizens for Albemarle, requested more public debate on the idea of an Industrial Development Authority before adoption by the Board. He then asked why a company would need this type of incentive to move into a community. Mr. Wheeler said the incentive would be a lower interest rate on borrowed money. Mr. Jason Eckford, said the Authority would give the Comnty a positive advantage in attracting business because of the low interest rate. He added that the Authority leases the property (retains title) and retains this until payment is complete, at which time the property is owned by the leasee.. Ms. Betty Scott, representing the League of Women Voters, requested additional time for the citizens of the community to study the proposed Authority. Mr. Bud Jamison, Incoming President of the Chamber of Commerce, and plant manager .of Stromberg- Carlson, said he felt this was the best way to finance new plants and create new jobs for the increasing population. Mr. Eugene Witliams of the Economic Developmant Commission, said he was recently appointed to the Commission and had not had time to study the proposal. He requested the Board defer any action so the citizens of the community could study the matter in full. Mr. Francis Fife of the Charlottesville City Council, requested the Board to defer action on this proposal until the Board had a chance to meet with the City Council and to discuss the pos- sibility of a Joint Authority. Mr. Fred Ferguson of the Chamber of Commerce suggested the Board contact neighboring cities and counties and get their views on the success of Authority's in their areas. Mr. 0. B. James, President of United Virginia Bank, said he and his bank were in favor of establishing a bonding Authority, as it would do a great deal to aid financing of industry in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area. He added that it was his feeling it would mostly aid small busi- nesses and not be used to attract big industry. Ms. Frances Martin asked who would determine which companies would be eligible to receive consideration for a bond from the Authority and if local governments would have input into the Authority's decisions. Mr. Wheeler said if an Authority were to be established, it would have guidelines setting up some type of governing Board, and that most likely local governments would remain involved in the decision making of those guidelines. Mr. Patrick Jansson asked if any type of study had been conducted as to how additional industry coming into the area might lower the tax rate to the individual. Mr. Wheeler said an increase in industry would possibly lower the tax rate of the individual, but not immediately. At 9:05 P.M., a short recess was called by Mr. Wheeler. Meeting reconvened at 9:15 P.M. Mr. Wheeler said he did not believe the Board was ready to make a decision on this proposal, and requested a motion to defer the matter to a date not too far in the future. He also hoped that the County and City could meet during that time, and decide whether or not a Joint Authority could be set up. He also felt the citizens of the community needed more time to understand all aspects of the Revenue Bonding Authority. Mr. Fisher said he discussed this matter with the entire new Board and they would like to see the matter carried over to February 11, 1976. They would have to decide before that time how such an Authority would be formulated, constituted, and the type of controls placed. Mr. Henley said he could not support a motion of approval at this time, but would like to continue the public hearing until such time as he and the public have had time to review the matter better. Mr. Wood said the matter has been before the Board for quite some time, and felt all citizen questions had been ad- equately answered. He added that he would support adoption of the proposal tonight. Mr. Carwile said he would support the immediate adoption of the ordinance, and that it was something the com- munity desparatety needed. Mr. Thacker said that as a member of the Economic Development Commission for the past four years, he knows that the idea of a Revenue Bonding Authority has been fully studied and he feels approval of same would be a good thing for the County. Mr. Henley then offered motion to continue this public hearing until the second Wednesday in February, 1976 (llth). Motion was seconded by Mr. Fisher. Mr. Wheeler said he would support deferral if it carried a note of favorable recommendation from the outgoing Board. Mr. Thacker said he would support deferral, and added the Authority would not only be used by big business, but small businesses also and that it would provide many job opportunities. Mr. Carwile said he had misgivings about deferring the matter and hoped the new Board had an open mind toward the idea. At this point, roll was called and motion to defer was carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood. None. No. 4. Approval of Minutes. No errors being found, motion was offered by Mr. Fisher, seconded by Mr. Henley to approve the minutes of the Board of Supervisors for the meetings of September 15, 1975 (afternoon), September 18, 1975 (day), and September 24, 1975 (night). Roll was called, and motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood. None. Board: Personnel Matters. Mr. Bailey read the following memorandum to the members of the "Z hereby tender my resignation as Director of Planning for Albemarle County, Virginia, effective after the last working day in January, 1976 (January 30, 1976). 12-30-75 I do si0 after long deliberation and consideration of my position here and a like position in another area for which I have great i. nterest as a professional. According to my leave records i should have 29~ days accumulated leave as of the effective date. Signed: John L. Humphrey December 29, 1975" Mr. Bailey then proceeded to read a second memorandum from Mr. Humphrey: "As a result of the termination of my employment with Albemarle County, it should be noted that County representation on several committees will be vacant after January 30, 1976. These committees are: 1) 2) The committee involved in the Betz Study of the reservoir. The Technical Committee of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Transportation Restudy. I recommend that Mr. Robert Tucker fill all vacancies caused by my termination of em- ployment. Mr. Tucker is knowledgeable regarding the objectives of the committee and has attended most of the meetings. I would go further and recommend Mr. Tucker to fill the po- sition of Director of Planning for Albemarle County, having found him to be fully capable of administrating the Planning Office." Mr. Wheeler recommended the Board accept Mr. Humphrey's resignation and express the Board's appreciation for a job well performed, and wish him well in his new endeavors. Motion accepting Mr. Humphrey's resignation was offered by Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Carwile, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood. None. Not Docketed. Claims against the County were presented, examined, allowed, and certified to the Director of Finance and charged to the following funds: Commonwealth of Virginia General Operating Fund School Operating Fund Cafeteria Fund General Fund School Construction Capital Outlay Fund General Operating Capital Outlay Fund Textbook Fund Joint Security Complex Fund Town of Scottsville--l% Local Sales Tax Crozet Sanitary District Fund 183.18 463,920.83 1,218,279.03 46,1'88.39 270.98 219,554.76 125.00 685.38 43,981.22 86.26 36,585.72 $2,029,860.75 Mr. Wheeler thanked all the Board members and County staff for helping make his term of office on the Board of Supervisors successful. He then called the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Chairman