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A regular meeting of the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County,
Virginia, was held at the County Office Building of said County on the 20th
day of January, 1972.
Present: ~essrs. 'Stuart F. Carwile, Gerald E. Fisher, J. T. Henley, Jr.,
William C. Thacker, Jr., Gordon L. Wheeler and Lloyd F. Wood, Jr.
Absent: None.
Officers Present: County Executive.
The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer led by Nr. Wheeler~.
On mo~tion by Nr. Fisher, seconded by Nr. Carwile, minutes of the meetings
of December 16, 1971, and January 3, 1972 were approved with the following
correction: 12-t6-71, ~inute Book 8, page 48~--delete paragraphs three and
four of Service Authority Project resolution. Notion carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrs~ Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, and ~neeler.
NAYS: None.
(Wood absent during this portion of the meeting. )
The Board was advised that Nr. Bob Warner, Highway Engineer, could not be
present at this meeting due to a conflict in his schedule but would welcome any
inquiries from Board members at any time.
Communication was received from D. B. Hope, District Engineer, advising
that location and major design features of Route 20 had been approved in accor-
dance with presentation made at hearing in Scottsville on October 12, 1971.
Communication was received from the State Highway Department advising that
as requested in resolution of this Board, adopted October 2t, 197t, the follow-
ing described road in Woodbrook Subdivision was accepted into the Secondary
System, effective December 1, 1971:
~: Idlewood Road - Route 1415 extended from 0.14 northeast of Route
1414 to 0.22 northeast of Route 1414, length 0.08 mile.
Statements of expenses of the Department of Finance, the Sheriff's Office
and th~ Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney were submitted for the month of
December, 1971. On motion by ~r. Carwile, seconded by Nr. Thacker, these state-
ments were approved by the following recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and ~heeler.
NAYS: None.
(Wood absent during this portion of meeting.)
Statement of expenses incurred in the maintenance of the County Jail was
submitted along with summary statement of prisoner days for the month of Decem-
ber, 1971. On motion by Nr. Fisher, seconded by Nr. Henley, these statements
were approved by the following recorded robe:
AYES: Nessrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, and Vneeler.
NAYS: None.
(Wood absent during this portion of meeting. )
Claim of the Jail Physician was submitted for the month of December, t971,
in the amount of $31.00, of which two-thirds is reimbursable by the State. On
motion by Mr. Carwile, seconded by Mr.~ Thacker, this claim was approved for
payment. Motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: ~'essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and m~eeler.
NAYS: None.
(Mr. -Wood absent during this portion of meeting.)
l{eport of the County ExeCutive was submitted for the month of December,
1971, as information. Mr. Batchelor also submitted a briefer, condensed form
of his report and requested the Board to review both reports and let him know
which type the Board would like to receive monthly.
Beports of the Department of Public Welfare were submitted for the month
of December, 1971, in accordance with Sections 63-67.1 and 63-67.2 of the Code
of Virginia.
In discussion of proposal to appoint an additional at-large member to the
School Board, the Board's attention was called to the fact that the County Code
would have to be amended before this cuuld be done and public hearing would have
to be held on the proposed amendment. Accordingly, motion was offered by Mr.
Carwile, seconded by Mr. Thacker, instructing the Clerk to publish notice of
public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 22, 1972, to consider amendment
to the County Code to permit appointment of a seventh member of the ~ Albemarle
County School Board. Motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood.
NAYS: None.
The Board's attention was called to the fact that advertisement of public
hearing on Service Authority Projects did not appear in sufficient time to con-
duct public hearing scheduled for this meeting. It was pointed out that reso-
lution in this regard would have to be adopted setting new date for such hearing.
Accordingly, the following resolution was offered by Mr. T~OOd, seconded by Mr.
Thacker, and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, H~nley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood.
NAYS: None.
A t~ESOLUTION SIGNI~fING THE INTENTION OF THE BO~D OF SUPERVISORS OF AL~qLE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, TO SPECIFY ADDITIONAL PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY TNE~
MARLE C0~ SERVICE AUTHOI~ITY INCLUDING THE ACQUIRING, FINANCING, CONSIRUCTING,
OPERATING AND MAINTAINING ONE OR MORE WATER SYSTEMS AND ONE OR MORE SEWERAGE
SYSI~S, OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF, AND FOR THE PLRPOSE OF EXERCISING THE
PO'~VERS CONFE~D BY THE VIRGINIA WATER AND 2E~¥ER AUTHORITIES ACT AND AMENDMF~S
THERETO.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County S~pervisors of Albemarle County,
Virginia, as follows:
S. ection 1,~, Tha~t it is the intention of this Board, having created, pursuant
to the Virginia 'Water and Sewer Authorities Act (Chapter 28, Title 15.1 of the
Code of Virginia of 1950) as amended, the Albemarle County Service Authority,
to designate the following water and sewer projects to be undertaken by said
Authority, which are described and .set forth in Attachment "A" to a report
dated December 16, 1971., from Ray B. Jones, Executive Director of said Author-
ity, to this Board:
1. .i~.~at. er Prod e. cts
(a) To construct, operate and maintain a 12-inch main water transmission
line from the present terminus of the Authority's system at Stillhouse ~ountain
in Albemarle County to the West Leigh Subdivision near the village of Ivy, a
distance of about 20,000 feet, at an estimated cost of $3~0 ,000 .00.
(b) To construct, operate and maintain additional water treatment facili-
ties at Crozet, Virginia, so as to provide a capacity of two million gallons
per day, at an estimated cost of $20~,000.00.
(c) To construct, operate and maintain a two million gallon water storage
tank at Crozet at an estimated cost of $190,000.00.
(d) To~ construct, operate and maintain a 12-inch main water transmission
line for a distance of 8,~00 feet at or near Crozet, at an estimated cost of
$13~,000.00.
(e) To construct, operate and maintain an 8-inch water transmission line
from the Authority's main line on U. S. I~oute 29 north of the South ~ivanna
t~iver to the new public school to be constructed on the Hollymead property near
Proffit, at an estimated cost of $~0,000.00.
2. ~ewer Projects
(a) To construct, operate and maintain an advanced waste treatment plant
and facility on the Bivanna Biver near the confluence of said t{iver and Powell's
Creek with a treatment capacity of 7~0,000 gallons per day, to construct sewer
lines leading from Albemarle High School to said treatment plant, and to con-
struct and equip two pumping stations on said line, all at an estimated cost of
$1,7~5,000.00.
(b) To construct, operate and maintain a sewer line from the proposed
public school at Hollymead to said treatment plant at an estimated cost of
$370,000.00.
Section .2: No other authority has been created under the provisions ~f said act
serving the whole or part of the same area, and none of the powers granted by
said Act shall be exercised by the Authority in the construction, maintenance,
extension or operation of any project or projects which in whole or in part shall
duplicate or compete ~rlth existing utilities, public or private, serving sub-
stantially the same purposes and area.
Section ~: A public hearing will be held on this resolution at 7:30
February 15, 1972, in the Albemarle County Court House, Charlottesville,
Virginia, at which time those citizens affected can ~ present ~d m~e their
views
Section ~: The Clerk of t~s ~d is hereby directed to cause a notice of t~
public hear~g, together ~th a copy of t~s resolution, to be published once
in the Daily Pro~ess, a newspaper of general circulation in Albem~le Cowry,
Virginia, at least ten days prior to the date fixed for the he~ing.
The County 'Executive advised that check No. H1570, payable to 01iva and
Luzzuri, Inc. in the amount of $1.25 and dated January 7, 1972, was returned by
the payee with notation that this was a duplicate payme~. On motion by Mr. Wood,
seconded by Mr. Fisher, it was ordered that the subject check be cancelled.
Motion carried by the folio%ring recorded vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley,. Thacker, ~neeler and '~ood.
NAYS: None.
S.P.C.A. reports for the months of November and December, 1971, were re-
ceived as information.
Mr. ~ood stated that he has received several complaints of wild dogs at-
tacking Sheep and said the problem seems to get worse after each hunting season.
After a short discussion, it was requested that Sam Bobertson, Dog ~arden, be
asked to attend the regular February day meeting to discuss this matter with
the Board.
Mr. '~eeler advised that he intends to appoint a committee at the February
meeting to study land use in Albemarle County and would also like for such com-
mittee to study State law on tax relief to citizens over 65. He asked that private
citizens and organizations submit names to their respective Supervisor in order
that the Board members might be prepared to submit suggestions for committee ap-
pointments at the February 17 meeting.
At 10:00 A.~. the Chairman called for public hearing on Zoning requests as
advertised in the Daily Progress on January 7 and January 14, 1972, as follows:
(1) BeqUest of Charlottesville-Albemarle Jaycees for permit from this Board to
operate a circus on property located on Route 250 East at its intersection
with Route 20, property owned by Dr. Charles Hurt.
Mr. John Humphrey recommended approval conditioned upon no parking along Route
250. Mr. Lee Gallup appeared on behalf of the Jaycees. He advised that this
request was for one day only, April 11, 1972, and would consist of an afternoon
and an evening performance. He further stated that there would be no parking
signs posted on I{oute 250 and Jaycees would be assisted by the Sheriff's office
in traffic control. No one appeared in opposition. On motion by Mr. Wood,
seconded by Mr. Fisher, approval was given to this request, conditioned upon no
parking on l{oute 250 and traffic control. Motion carried by the following vote:
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AYES: ~essrs. garwile, Fisher, Henley, Thaoker, Wheeler and
NAYS: None.
(2) Z~P-192 - Application of William V. ~ataoia and Nell Hevener to rezone
0.?4 acres located on Route 29 North, just south of the Greene~Albemarle
line, from A-1 AgricultUral to B-1 Business.
~ir. garwile asked that the record show that he did not participate in discussion
or action on this request since ~rs. Hevener is an employee in his office. ~ir.
Humphrey reported that the Planning Commission recommended denial in keeping
with the Comprehensive Plan, as did the Planning staff. ~Lr. Hevener was present
Ro senblum
in support of the application. ~rs. Elizabeth/appeared on behalf of Citizens
for Albemarle in opposition. After discussion with the applicant, motion was
offered by ~r. Fisher, seconded by ~r. 'WOod, to deny the application. ~otion
carried bythe following recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Fisher, Henley, Thaoker, ~ee!er and 'Wood.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAINED: ~ir. Carwile.
(3) z~P-193 - Application of B. ~. Hoover to rezone 4.0 acres located in the
immediate area of '~Joodridge on Route 618 from A-1 Agricultural to RS-1
t~e sidential.
No one appeared concerning this application. Er. Humphrey reported that the
Ptanning Commission recommended approval. On motion by Nr. Wood, seconded by
Nr. Carwile, the reco~nendation of the Planning Commission was accepted. ~otion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood.
NAYS: None.
(4) Z~P-19~ - Application of H. ~ilson Davis and Bernie U. Owens to rezone 27.8
acres located at the intersection Of Routes 743 and 643 from A-1 Agricul-
tural to RS-1 Residential.
Er. Humphrey reported that the Planning Commission was concerned o..ver increas-
ing density in the airport approach zone and recommended denial of this request.
Nr. Davis appeared in support of the application. Er. Frank Kessler, real estate
agent, cited the need for housing of the type proposed by the applicant and en-
dorsed the request. ~fter discussion of the matter, particularly with regard to
the airport, motion was offered by Er. Fisher, seconded by Er. Henley, to accept
the recommendation of the Planning Commission. ~otion carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Eessrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, 'Wheeler and ~ood.
NAYS: None.
(5) Z~P-197 - Application of Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to rezone
1 .~ acres from RS-1 Residential to A-1 Agricuitural. ~roperty located on
the east side of Route 743 just north of the intersection or Route 743 and
the City Reservour.
No one from the public appeared regarding this application. Nr. H,~np~rey re-
ported that the Planning Commission recommended approval. On motion by Er.
Wood, seconded by Mr~ Carwile, the recommendation of the Planning Commission
was accepted. Motion carried by the following recorded vote:
2i~S: Messrs. Car~rlle, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, '~heeler and '~ood.
NAYS: None.
(6) SP-149 - Application of Albert and Anna Engram for Special Permit to
locate a permanent mobile home on 1.47 acres located on Route 8%6 near
Cross ~oads.
Mr. Sterling Robinson appeared on behalf of the applicants. No one appeared
in opposition. Mr.. Humphrey advised that the Planning Commission recommended
approval subject to Health Department approval of septic system and ~0 ft. set-
back from t~oute 8~6. On motion by Mr. Fisher, seconded by Mr. Thacker, recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission was accepted. ~Otion carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, ~aeeler and ~Vood.
NAYS: None.
(7) Z~a°-191 - Application of Arley E. and Patsie H. Cutright to rezone 4.91
acres located on south side of l~oute 711 between Boutes 29 and 712 in the
Bed Hill-Cross t~oad area from ~-1 AgrL~ultural to R-3 Residential.
No one appeared in support of the application. Appearing in opposition were
Mr. and Mrs. l~onald Cutright, Mr. Curtis Byers, Mr. Sterling Robinson, ~ary Jo
Loveland and Mr. Charles Vest who presented petition signed by about thirty
rezoning this area to 1~-3 was premature and recommended denial. On motion by
~r. Fisher, seconded by Mr. Henley, the recommendation of the Planning oc~mz~-~
si~n was accepted. Motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood.
NAYS: None.
Communication was received from Harold J. McGee, President of the Piedmont
Virginia Community College, advising that as the construction phase of the
college's development is initiated, debts are accruing which necessitate the
need for the balance of funds obligated b~ the County. It was explained, that
of the initial commitment of $175,500.00 (representing the County's 39% share
of $4%0 , 000 . 00 estimate), a balance of $~3,712.~0 is still due. Mr. Thacker
stated that he would like for bids to be received before appropriating additional
funds. On motion by Mr. Thacker, seconded by Mr. Henley, it was ordered that Mr.
McGee be advised ~f the County's support of the community college project and
urged to hold the project to the $4~0,000.00 figure, with advice that the balance
of the County's obligation will be appropriated after bids are received. Motion
carried by the following recorded vote;
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Healey, Fisher, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood.
NAYS: None.
The County Executive advised that City Council had appropriated $1,600.00
as one-half the cost of having a preliminary architectural study made for a
new juvenile and domestic relations court building and recommended that the
County appropriate like amount. It was the expressed feeling of the Board that
on the basis of cost for merely the preliminary study, perhaps a building is
being proposed which the localities may not be. able to afford and they would
like to have more information on the proposal before proceeding. Mr. '~heeler
appointed a committee consisting of Stuart Carwile, 'William C. Thacker, Jr.
and the County Executive with the request that a similar committee be appointed
by Council to meet with Judge Zehler in this regard and report back to the
governing bodies.
Communication was received from Ray B. Jones advising that for the years
1968 and i969, all personal property of C. ~. Moore Well Drilling Co was assessed
in Albemarle County and taxes were paid, whereas part of the property was located
in the City where the same was taxed and paid. He advised that refund should be
made for 19'68 in the amount of $1,613.~6 and for 1969 in the amount of $1,7dd.96.
On motion by Mr. Carwile, seconded by Mr. ~ood, rules with regard to second/read-
ing were suspended and the following resolution unanimously adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, m~heeler and Wood.
NAYS: None.
BE IT P~SOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle
County, Virginia, that the sum of $3,3~8.~2 be and the same is hereby
appropriated to cover refund of taxes for 1 968 and 1969 to C. ~.
Moore Well DriVing Co.
Mr. Tevis Michie, Chairman of the EleCtoral Board, appeared at 1:30 P.M.
He reviewed problems encountered at the last election caused in the main by
magisterial district changes, voting procedural changes, large voter turn-out,
the large number of candidates, and the initial use of machines by many voters.
He also reviewed changes necessary in the registrar's office to up-date the
obsolete record keeping system of registration to make it complementary to
the proposed State central system and compatible with the set-up in the City
of Charlottesville. The total cost of various changes as proposed, both at
the polling locations and in the registrar's office, amounted to $30,449.9~.
However, in discussion with the Board it was felt that perhaps additional vot-
ing machines might be needed in precincts where voter participation is heaviest
and the cost would approach $3~,000.00. Mr. Michie was thanked for his very
fine presentation and the request was taken under advisement.
The Board's attention was called to the fact that Mr. Norman Gillum's resig-
nation as a member of the Service Authority was effective December 31, 1971, his
term expiring April 16, 1972. Nr. ~ood recommended appointment of L. A. Lacy
li
to serve the remainder of ~r. Gillum's term, at which time he would be eligible
for appointment to a full four-year term. This nomination was seconded by
Carwile and approved by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Thacker, Henley, ~gneeler and Wood.
NAYS: None.
The Board was advised that the term of D. Cary Jackson on the Joint Airport
Commission expired December 1, 1971. On motion by Nr. Fisher, seconded by
-~ood, Nr.Jackson was reappoint:ed to the Airport Commission for a three-year term,
ending December 1, 1974, by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood.
NAYS: None.
The Board's attention was called to the fact that ~. Campbell Holt re-
signed from the Community College Board of Directors, effective December 31, 1971.
On motion by ~r. Thacker, seconded by Nr. Carwile, Bsv. John A. Wright, Jr. was
appointed to the Community College Board of Directors to replace Nr. Holt. Motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, ~heeler and Wood.
NAYS: None.
The Board was advised that the terms of Henry C. Page and Savory E. Amato
on the Planning Commission expired December 31, 197t, and resignation was accepted
from Cecil Maupin, whose term ~nds~December 31, 1972, effective Decembe~ 31, 1971.
Nr. '~ood recommended appointment of Nr. M. Clifton McClure for a term of four
years. Nr. Henley recommended appointment of Nfs. Ellen Craddock to fill
Maupin's unexpired term. Nr ~neeler recommended appointment of Wilbur C. Tinsley
for a four-year term. On motion by Nr. Fisher, seconded by Nr. Thacker, the three
foregoing appointments were approved by the follov~ng recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood.
NAYS: None.
The Clerk was directed to write letters of appreciation to Nr. Page and Judge
~mato for their services on the Planning Commission.
The Chairman called for nominations to the Equalization Board for the year
1972. Nr,~ Henley nominated ~r. W. D. Maupin, III and Nr. Carwile nominated
Warren B. O'Brien. ~r. Wood advised that he would be prepared to make additional
nominations at the next meeting. On motion by Nr. Henley, seconded by Nr. Wood,
Nr. Maupin and Nr. O'Brien were appointed to the Equalization Board for the year
1972. Motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and ~ood.
NAYS: None.
It waa the expressed desire of the Board that an additional representative
from this Board be appointed to the Planning Commission. The Board was advised
that the County Dode would have to be amended to permit ~Dhis. Accordingly,
motion was offered by Mr. Henley, seconded by Mr. Thacker, setting 10:30 A.M. on
February 17, 1972, as time for public hearing on intent of the Board to increase
the membership of the Planning Commission from eleven to twelve members, and
directing the Clerk to give proper public notice of this hearing. Motion carried
by the following recorded vote;
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and ~ood. NAYS: None.
Communication from Mr. William Stevens concerning vacancies on the Mental
Health Board was received. Action on this matter was deferred until January 25,
1972.
Nr. Tom Luce of the Richmond Times Dispatch spoke to the Board with regard
to the Freedom of Information Act. He requested that the Board familiarize them-
selves with this Act and send out digest to the various Boards and 0ommissions
appointed by this body. This matter was taken under advisement.
On motion by Nr. Carwile, seconded by Mr. Wood, the Board want into executive
session to discuss appointment of a County Attorney. Motion carried by the followe
lng recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwite, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and ~/ood.
NAYS: None.
The Board reconvened at approximately 4:00 P.M] at which time Mr. Bay Jones,
Assistant Director of Finance, summarized the cash status of the 0ounty.
~ The following are committee appointments announced by Nr. Gordon ~,Vheeler,
Chairman:
Intergovernmental- 0ounty Executive, county Attorney, Chairman.
Library Budget - Thacker and Henley.
Joint Jail ~Thacker and 0arwile.
School Sites - Thacker and '~ood.
Juvenile Court - Carwile, Thacker and Batchelor.
The following Board representatives were announced by Mr. Wheeler:
To Bicentennial Committee - Wood.
To Industrial 0on,mission - Thacker.
To Planning Commission - Wood. (Fisher to be added after 0ode is amended)
To ~elfare Board - Henley.
To 0ommunity Action Agency - Fisher.
At 4:30 P.~. the Board met jointly with several members of City 0ounCil and
the City ~anager to discuss matters pertaining to the Joint Jail and Joint Airport.
Mr~ Floyd Job2uson, Architect, advised that bids on construction of the Joint
Security Complex were received December 30, 1971, and after advising that the low
bid for general construction was in the amount of $1,258,000.00 and the low bid for
security equipment-was in the amount of $224,200.00, requested the Clerk to read
tabulation of the various costs invoT~ed and the cost allocation to the County and
City. After very short discussion of this matter, and after advice from Council
that this had received their approval, motion was offered by Mr. Car~ile, seconded
by Mr. ~ood, authorizing the 0hairman to sign contract for construction of the Joint
Security Complex in accordance with bids received. ~otion carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. 0arwiie, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood.
NAYS: None.
Proposal was presented from Dewberry, Nealon and Davis with regard to instru-
ment landing system facility at the Joint Airport along with request form for
Federal Aid. Accompanying letter pointed out that the total cost of the facility
was estimated at $303,000.00, of which one half would be borne by the FAA and the
remainder shared on~a fifty-fifty basis by the County and City..' Mr. Bill Olontz
of the Airport Commission read a letter from Mr. F. ~. Lentzsch, 0hairman of the
Commission, urging appropriation of necessary local funds in order that this very
vital facility might be installed. Mr. ~r~euit of the firm of Dewberry, Nealon and
Davis was also present. The Board was advised that this project had been approved
by City Council. On motion by Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Henley, the Chairman was
authorized to execute necessary forms for FAA funds, rules with regard to second
reading were 'suspended, and the following resolution adopted by the following re-
corded vote:
AYES: Messrs. 0arwiie, Fisher, Henley, Wheeler and Wood.
NAYS: ~r. Thacker.
BE IT I~ES0LVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle
County, Virginia, that the sum of $50,000.00 be an& the same is
hereby appropriated as the County's share of installing an. instru-
ment landing system at the Joint Airport.
Mr. Thacker stated that he felt the engineering costs of this project seemed ex-
cessive. Mr. Fisher stated that in the future competitive bids should be sought
on entire projects, including engineering services. Mr. Harvey Bailey, 0ounty
Engineer, stated that he did not think it possible to obtain competitive bids on
engineering services and pointed out that these are normally based on an established
percentage of construction costs.
Mr. Henley advised that he had talked with Mr. l~. D. Wade during lunch break
and he had agreed to continue on the Equalization Board for another year. On
$otion by Mr. Henley, seconded by Mr. Carwile, Mr. Bo D. Wade was appointed to the
Equalization Board for the year 1972 and the Clerk was requested to write letters
of appreciation to Bichard Florence, James Nunnally and Dabney Sandridge for their
services for the year 1971. Motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood. -
NAYS: None.
On motion by Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Thacker, Mrs. Neil D. (~issie) Marks
was appointed to the Bicentennial Commission to replace Mr. ~ike Gleason who is now
serving as executive director of said Commission. Motion carried by the following
recorded vote:
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AYES: Messrs Oarwite, zsher.~ ~Henley, Thacker, -Wheeler and ~ood.
NAYS: None.
On motion, the meeting was a~journed until ?:30 F.~. January 2~ 1972, said
adjourned meeting to be held in the Circuit Court t{oom.
Chairman