HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-02-17 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 17th
day of February, 19.72.
Present: Ness~s. Stnar~t F., Car~ile, Gerald E. Fisher, J. T. Henley, Jr.
~illiam C. Thacker, Jr. and Gordon L. Wheeler. Mr. Lloyd F. Wood., Jr. was
present For a portion of the ~meeting.
Abzent: None.
The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer led by Mr. Wheeler.
Mr. '~heeler recognized Mr. Herbert A. Pickford, newly appointed County
Attorney.
On motion by Er. Fisher, seconded by Mr. Thacker, minutes of the meeting of
January 20, 1972, were approved with the Following correction (Page 9):
(ZEP~-t91) Mr. Humphrey reported that the Planning DeRart. men.t. (rather than Planning
Commission) recommended denial. The Planni.n~ C. ommission recommended approval. The
recommendation of the Planning Department was accepted.
Notion carried by the Following recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and ~eeler.
N~S: None.
AB~NT: Mr. Wood.
On motion by Mr. Thacker, seconded by Mr. Fisher, m~'nutes of the meeting of
January 25, 1972, were approved as submitted. Mo~ion carried by the Following
recorded Vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
~LBSENT: Mr. Wood.
On motion by Mr. Carwile, seconded by Mr. Thacker, minutes of the meeting of
January 31, 1972, were approved as sulmitted. Motion carried by the Following
recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
2LBSENT: Mr. Wood.
On motion by Mr. Henley, seconded by Mr. Fisher, minutes of the meeting of
February 9, 1972, were approved as submitted. Motion carrie~ by the following
recorded vote:
.AYE~ Messrs. Oarwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mr. ~ood.
Mr. R. G. 'Warner, Resident Engineer, submitted memorandum showing general
distribution of funds in the State Secondary System. He advised that $30,000 had
been allocated For improvements to Route 633 at Covesville, However, due to
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citizen opposition, this pro, jeer would~ ~not be~undertaken~ in the immediate future
and suggested, that these funds be transferred to the pressing need for improve-
merits on Hydraulic Boad ~Boute 743) if the BOma~d ~s,o desires .... The following
resolution was offe~e& by Mr. Thacker, seconded ,by Mr. Carwile, and adopted by
the following recorde&~ rot.e:
AYES: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mr. Wood.
WHEkEAS, it has. been.,det.ermined that~ ib3nds in the amount of
$30,000.00 allocated, for Project 0633-002-129, C~02 will not be
used in the foreseeable Future due to opposition from the public
to s ' ' ·
azd project, and.
'~HEREAS, there exists an urgent need for immediate improve-
ments to Route 743 (Hydraulic t{oad);
NO~, THEBEFGRE, R~ IT BESOLVED by the Board of County Super-
visors of Albemarle County,. Virginia, that the Virginia Department
of Highways be and is hereby requested to transfer the sum of
$30,000.00 previously allocated for Route 633 to improvements on
Route 743.
Nr. Warner advised that the Board should give thought to setting a time for
annual road hearing. On motion by Mr. Fisher, seconded by Mr. Thacker, time for
annual road hearing was set for 7:30 P.E. on Earch 29, 1972, at the Court House
and the Clerk was directed to publish proper notice of' thin hearing, l~otion
carried by ~e foltowin~ recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Nr. Wood.
Communication was received from the Virginia Department of Highways advising
that as requested by resolution of this Board dated December 16, 1971, the follow-
ing changes in the Secondary System were approved, effective January 26, 1972:
~xldition: l~oute 764 from Route 663 to 0.09 mile southwest of Route 663, length -
0.09 mile.
Abandonment: Route 764 from Route 663 to 0.06 mile southwest of Route 663,
length - 0.06 mile.
On recommendation of the Resident Engineer, the following resolution was
offered by Nr. Thacker, seconded by Nr. Carwile, and adopted by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
ABSEW~: Mr. ~ood.
~REAS, certain, changes .have resulted_in the Secondary
'System due to relocation of E.ou.te 6.26 at Howardsville in .Albe-
marle County (Project 0626-0.02-139 , C~01, 140, B624); and
~HEREAS, this,,BO-ard, has been advised' that no Dubli.c hear-
ing is reGuired regarding ~he.se .changes and thai ~operty
between the old.and.new locations will revert to' the landQwner ,
N0'~W, TPr~KEFOP~E, .HE.IT EE.$0LVE~ by the Board of Conn~y '~per-
visors of Albemarle County, Virginia., that the following changes
in the 'Secondary System, as indicated on sketch presentemd_.to
this meeting and. made a part of this Board's permanent file, be
and the same Late hereby approved, as follows:
Section 1, shown in blue, to be abandoned, length 0.077
mile.
Section 2, shown in red, to be added to the Secondary
System, length 0.077 mile.
~[r. '~arner advised that traffic signal has been_ ordered for installation at
the intersection of Route 29 and Route 866 'with crosswalks for pedestrians also
to be provided. He stated a fence is to be erected in the median to protect
pedestrians from crossing Route 29 between the StrOmberg-Carlson plant and the
Caravan Restaurant. As soon as authoriZation for the signal is obtained and the
work can be scheduled, this 'signal will be installed and the fenceerec~d~ Nr.
'~arner also advised, that pavement marking was reworked on Route 2~0 near ~est
Leigh last fall. Both of these pro~ects were requeSted by the Board of Super-
visors on October 21, 1971.
Nr. John ~ard presented petition on behalf of residents liVing on a short
section of Route 809, Deer Path in Bellair ~bdivision; stating that this road
is gravel surfaced whereas ali other roads in the subdivision, including con-
tinuation of Deer Path, are hard surfaced. The petition further stated that this
section of road provides access to only four residences and a fifth vacant lot, and
terminates in a cul-de-sac, precluding the probability of reaching the minimum
vehicles per day to qualify for hard-surfacing. The residents requested that this
Board take whatever action within their power to correct this situation, specifically
to work with the HighWay Department in establishing a procedure whereby the fifty
vehicle per day requirement might be waived as a prerequisite in cases of this
nature. Nr. "Warner advised that his office is bound by policy at this time but
the Hig~hway Research Council is s~udying policy with regard tO traffic count.
~arner was requested by the Board to draft the type of resolution needed for con-
sideration by the Board at its next regular meeting.
Nfs. Elizabeth Rosenblum appeared on behalf of Citizens for Albemarle, re-
questing that the Board of Supervisors and City Council appoint immediately a joint
committee to develop the most 'effective organization for joint management of our
vital water resources.
Nr. George Cas~n reqnested that the Board.investigate possible conflict of
interest with regard ~tc one ~member of~ the P~lanning Gommissiono The Chairman re-
quested Nr. Ca son to. make his request in writing in order that the Board might
make proper investigation and assured Nr. Cason thorough investigation of his
claim would be made.
Nfs. JudithH~ ~Campbell, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Youth
Employment Service, appeared and presented proposed budget of Y.E.S.for the
coming fiscal year, indicatinE request~for $2,Q00 allo~cation ~rom Albemarle
County. Nfs. CampDell briefly reviewed past. experience of Y.E.S. in placing
youth in summer jobs and. plans for the coming year~ Nfs. Campbell was advised
that the Board would consider this request in its consideration of the overall
Co~uty budget.
In accordance v~th communication received ~rom Leslie E. Grayson, the fol-
lowing resolution was Offered by ~r. Wood, seconded by Nr. Thacker, and adopted
by the f. ollowing recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, 'Wheeler and ~Vood.
NAYS: None.
WEEREAS, request has been received for street sign to identii~y
Carrsbrook Drive at its intersection with Boute 29!,4 North; and
WEk~AS, Leslie E. Grayson has agreed to purchase this sign,
said sign to be purchased through the County of Albemarle and to
conform with standards set by the Virginia Department of Highways;
NOW, TNW~EF~, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Super-
visors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that the Virginia D'epartment
~f Highways be and is hereby requested to install and maintain the
above mentioned street sign when same is received by that Department-,
In accordance with request received from Nr. C. G. Allen, the folowing re.s'O~
lution was offered by Nr. Fisher, seconded by Nr. Thacker, and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrso Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, ~heeler and '~ood.
NAYS: None.
~HEREAS, resolution was adopted by this Board on June 16, 1966,
recommending acceptance of ~est Drive in Glenaire Subdivision into
the Secondary System; and
~qEAS, the State Highway Department determined that said road
did not qualil~y for acceptance due to the fact that the required
number of homes had not been constructed; and
~EREAS, this Board has been advised this date that the required
number of homes have now been constructed and an up-dated resolution
is needed from this Board;
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NO~, THEREFOBE, HE IT t{ESOLVED by the Board of County Super-
visors of Albemarle Co~unty, Virginia, that the Vir~a Department of
Highways be and is hereby requested to ~accept. into the.Secondary
System of Highways the following road in Glenaire Subdivision,
Albemarle Cou$~] fY:
'West Drive From end of State maintenance on Route 772
to its termination, a distance of approximately 1,300 feet.
BE IT FI~T~ RESOLVED that the Virginia Department of Highways
be and is hereby guaranteed a 50-ft. unobstructed right of way on
this requested addition, along with.drainage easements, as recorded
by plat in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Deed Book
417, page 19.
Nr. John Humphrey advised that there were errors in recordation of sections
of ~oodbrook SulxLivision, explaining that Greenbrier Corporation plats showed
continuation or extensions of Idlewood Drive as Idlewood Road. He submitted
deed prepared by Nichael and Dent, attorneys, and executed by The Greenbrier C.br-
poration which had been approved by the County Planning Commission and advised
that this deed would also have to go before the City Planning Commission. The
· following resolution was offered by Er. Darwile, seconded by Nr. Henley, and
adopted by the Following recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, H~nley, Thacker and Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Er. Wood.
HE IT' itESOLV~D by 'the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle
County, Virginia, that DEED TO COBP~CT THE NANE OF ID~00D ROAD IN
~00D~R00K SUBDIVISION, JJ.B~ARLE COUNTY, TO IDigY00D~VE, dated
January 21, 1~72, be and the same is hereby approved and accepted
and the Chairman and Clerk of this Board are h~eby authorized to
execute said deed which is to be forwarded to the' City of Charlottes-
ville Planning Commission For execution and submitted to the Clerk of
the Albemarle County Circuit Co~rt for marginal notation of said
name change as follows:
Deed Book 408 - page 2i~
Deed Book 419 - page 3~9
Deed Book ~9 - page 209
Deed Book ~81 - page 231
Statements of Expenses of the Department of Finance, the Sheriff's Office and
the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney were mal~nitted for the month of January,
1972. On motion byEr. Thacker, seconded by Er. Carwile, these statements were
approved by the following recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, and Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT. ~. 'Food.
Statement of expenses incu~.red.~in t.he maint.enance of the County Jail was
submitted along with ~ summary statement, of prisoner days for the month of January,
1972. On motion .by Nr Carwile, seconded by Nr. Henley, these statements were
approved by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mr. ~Wood.
Claim of the Jail Physician was submitted for the month of January, 1972, in
the amount of $~8.00, of which two-thirds is reimbursable by the State. On motion
by Nr. Fisher, seconded by Nr. Thacker, this claim was approved for payment. Notion
carried by the following recorded vote:
~2~ES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mr Wood.
Reports of the Department of Public Welfare were submitted for the month of
January, 1972, in accordance with Sections 63.67.1 and 63.67.2 of the Code of
Virginia.
Claim in the amount of $1,063.68 was received from the University of Virginia
Hospital.~.for:~:~e.spi~alization of indigent patients under S.L.H. for the month of
January, 1972. On motion by Mr. Fisher, seconded by Mr. Carwile,' this claim was
approved for payment. Notion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and ~eeler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mr. Woo&.
Report of the County Executive was submitted for the month of January, 1972,
as information.
At 10:30 A.~. the Chairman called for public hearing on intent to amend Sec-
tion 2-~ of the Albemarle County Code so as to increase membership of the Albemarle
County Planning Commission from eleven to twelve members, as advertised in the
Daily Progress on February 3 and 10, 1972. Nr. Humphrey read the amended ordinance
as proposed. No one from the public spoke on this matter. Motion was offered by Mr.
Carwile, seconded by Mr. Thacker, to adopt: .the amended ordinance as read. The
County Attorney advised that the Code of Virginia provides that only one member of
the Board of Supervisors may be appointed to the Planning Commission. After con-
sideration of advice fro~ the attorney, motion was offered by Nr. Carwile requesting
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County Attorney to get an opinion from the Attorney General on this matter, rescind
the previous motion, and appoint Nr. Gerald E. Fisher..as advisory consultant to the
P~anning Commission. Motion was seconded by Nr. Henley and adopted by the Follow-
ing recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, FiSher, Henley, Thacker' and 'Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
ABSEN~: Er. -Wood.
Nr.. Mike Gleason, Executive Director of the Bicentennial Commission for the
City and County, appeared and gave a detailed report on activities of the Commission
thus Far on plans and preparations for the coming Bicentennial c~lebration.
Glaim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Nfs. Walter A. Layne for fif-
teen hens killed by dogs. On motion by Mr. Henley, seconded by Nr. Thacker, Nfs.
Layne was allowed $1.2~ For each of these hens. Notion carried by the Following
recorded vote:
.AYES: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and ~heeler. '
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Nr. 'Wood.
Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Nydrie Farms for one calf
killed by dogs. On motion by Nr. Henley,~ seconded by Nr. Thacker, $100.00 was al-
lowed For this calf. Motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wheeler.
NAYS: None,
ABSENT: Nr. ~Vood.
On request of the County Executive, the Following resolution was offered by
Mr. Carwile, seconded by Nr. Thacker, and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: ~r. Wood.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle
County, Virginia, that rules with regard to second reading be sus-
pended and the sum of $6,000.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated
to cover salary of Herbert Pickford, County Attorney.
Nr. Sam Robertson, Dog Warden, appeared at the request of the Board and dis-
cussed existing problems in the County with regard to dogs, particularly German
Shepherds. Mr. John English appeared concerning this matter and suggested that the
Board consider amendments to present CoUnty ordinances. After discussion, the Chair-
man appointed Nessrs. Henley, Wood, Robertson and Pickford as a committee to Z~udy
this situation and report back to the Board as soon as possible. *Appointment of
committee was approved on motion by Mr. Thacker, seconded by Nm. Fisher. Eotion
carried by the following recorded vote: *Amended by Carwile to instruct County
Attorney to prepare ordinance on German
Shepherds and other recommendations for
public hearing.
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AYES: Neszrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, ~':Fneeler.
NAYS: None.
ABM~.I~: Nr. Wood.
Nr. Herbert Pickford submitted communication on behalf of the Bar Association
requesting additional space for the Judge. and Clerk of the Circuit Court and for
the S~eriff's ol~fice. The County Executive suggested that this be taken into con-
si~eration along with other needs and that perhaps the Court's part would have to
be accelerated. On motion by Er. Fisher, seconde~ by Nr. Henley, this was ~eferred
to the Juvenile Court Committee and. County Attorney for study and immediate report.
Notion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Ness~s. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
~AB~._~T: Nr. Wood.
In accordance with communications received from Nr. Charles R. Haugh, dated
January 26 and February 8, 1972, the following resolution was offered by Er. Carwile,
seconded by Er. Thacker, and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: ~/essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and ~Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: P~r. Woodi
'~HEREAS, the Commonwealth's Attorney has advised by letter that
paragraph six of resolution adopted October 15, 1970 (~/inute Book 8,
pages 2~8-289) is in conflict with Sta~e law and recommended that it
be deleted; and
WHEREAS, said paragraph reads ~That no real estate in Albemarle
County will be reassessed a second time, except for addition of new
improvements, until after all of the real estate in the County has
been reassessed one time.";
NOW, TB]~EFORE, HE IT BESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors
of Albemarle County, Virginia, that said paragraph six be rescinded
and that coPY of this resolution be forwarded to the department of real
estate assessments.
The following reso~lution was offered by Er. Carwile, seconded by Nr. Henley,
and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: ~/essrs. Carwile, ~s~, Henley, Thacker and Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Nr. Wood.
WHEP~AS, both the County of Albemarle and the City of Charlottes-
ville b~ve many pressing problems in ~ommon, the solution of which
might reduce some of their current financial pressures through con~mon
action toward their common~ goals, as opposed to the duplicative and
divisive efforts, which.inevitabl~ _.~follow from any failure of these
governmental ~units. to work together~; and
'~/{EREAS, the best~ ir~terests of the Charlottesville-Albemarle
community would surely be promoted by common act~ion through the medium
of the B~gion 10 Planning District, ~which is the tool established by
the General Assembly of Virginia to foster and implement such join~
efforts toward these .common goals; and.
~WHEREAS, the Begion 10 Planning District has not yet become opera-
~tive because of the refUsal, upon the advice of its annexation counsel,
of the City of Charlottesville to participate in this joint undertaking,
NOW, THEEEFOBE, ~he BOard of Supervisors of Albemarle County by
adoption of this resolution does once again invite, request, and urge
the City of Charlottesville to join in the creation and_ operation of
the Region 10 Planning District at this time, to the end that ~eir
joint interests and efforts may be coordinated and directed more effec-
tively through this channel toward the early and economical accomplish-
ment of their joint goals.
Tha following resolution was offered by Nr. Carwile, seconded by Nr. Thacker,
and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wheeler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Nr. Wood.
~EEREAS, the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, has filed an
annexation suit against the County of Albemarle, Virginia; and
;~qEAS, in said annexation suit the City of Charlottesville
is seeking to annex approximately 12.1 square miles of Albemarle
County; and
~HEKEAS, the area sought to be annexed by the-City of Char-
lottesville contains approximately one-fifth of the total popula-
tion of Albemarle County; and
~iESE~ AS, said area sought to be annexed contains two of the
County' s major industries; and
~AS, it is estimated that preparing for trial and the trial
of said annexation suit will cost the City of Charlotte~;ille and
the County of Albemarle in excess of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
and could foreseeabl~ cost as much as One Nillion Dollars; and
~qEAS, both the City of Charlottesville and the County of
Albemarle have many pressing financial needs to which the money
required to prosecute and defend the annexation suit could be spent
to the better a~[vantage~l of the total community; and~
'~HEREAS, the best interests of the Charlottesville~Albemarle
community woul~ be Dromoted~bY the..fOrmation of the ttegion 10 Plan-
ning District to deal with many of the problems common to both
governments; and
WHEREAS, on the ad, ice of its special .annexation counsel, the
City of Charlottesville has refused to join the Eegional Planning
District; and
~qE_AS, the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia
has created a Commission on City-County Belations~ips to study the
existing relationships between counties and independent cities,
and to recommend to the General Assembly what changes should be
made in the existing relationships between counties and independent
cities; and
~AS, the House of Delegates of the General Assembly presently
has under consideration House Bill No. 328, which would stay annexa-
tion suits by cities with population in excess of forty-five thousand
(~,000), which bill has been ~eferred to the Committee on Counties,
Cities and Towns; and
~HEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia,
believes it to be in the best interests of Albemarle County and the
entire Commonwealth that House Bill No. 328 be amended to make it
general legislation applicable to all annexations throughout the
Commonwealth and that House Bill No. 328 be further amended to include
a provision "staying" i~orther proceedings in any annexation suit which
has been filed since the convening of this session of the General
Assemb%y;
NOV, THEREFOP~, BE IT ttESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Albem~le County, Virginia, hereby respectfully requests the General
Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia to enact into law House Bill
No. 328 as general legislation in order to make the provisions of
said bill apply to all annexation so_its instituted since the convening
of this session of the General ASsembly, and that said bill be amended
to contain a provision "staying" all such annexation suite until the
Commission on City-County Belationships has reported to the General
Assembly and the General Assembly has had the opportunity to enact~
such legislation as it may deem advisable based upon the recommendations
of said commission; and
BE IT FURT~ RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution
be sent to all of the~re~presentatives of-Albemarle County, Virginia,
in the General Assembly, to all .the ,members.of the House Committee
on Counties, Cities and Towns, to~ all the members of the corresDonding
~enate Committee, and to the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Chairman asked the County Attorney to make report on legal notices with
regard to Service Authority project hearings. Nro Pickford advised that previous
notices listed capital projects, including estimated costs, in jurisdictional
areas which had previously been designated. He advised that such a notice need
only include new jurisdictional areas to be designated. It was pointed out that
of~ the~projects proposed, the Ivy area is the only one which has not been desig-
nated. However, since the usual meeting place of the Board has been changed for
the public hearing scheduled on February 16 for February 29, two notices of the
changed location must be given. After general discussion, motion was offered by
Nr. Fisher, seconded by Nr. Carwile, to propose an Ivy area to include Flordon and
Glenaire, but to exclude everything south of l~oUte 250. In substitute motion, the
following resolution was offered by Nr. Carwile, seconded by N_r. Wood, and adopted
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker,~.~ne~ler and Wood.
NAYS: None.
A RESOLUTION SIGNIFYING THE INTENTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS~'OF ALBENAB~F~
C0~, VIRGIllIA, TO CONSIDER SPECIFICATION OF ~UDITIONAL PROJECTS TO BE UNDER-
TAKEN BY THE ~~JE COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY INCLUDING THE ACQUIRING, FINANCING,
CONSIRUCTING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING ONE OR MORE WATER SYSTEMS AND ONE OR MORE
~'~P~AGE SYSTEMS, OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF, A~ ~R THE P~POSE OF EXERCISING TEE
P0~ERS CONFEERED BY TEE SAID ACT AND AMENDATORY THEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia,
as follows:
SECTION 1: That it is the intention of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County,
Virginia, having created, pursuant to the Virginia ~ater and Sewer Authorities Act,
(Chapter 28, Title 15.1 of the Code of Virginia of 19~0) as amended, the Albemarle
County Service Authority, to consider designation of the following water and sewer
projects to be undertaken by the Authority, which are set forth in Attachment "A"
to a report dated December 16, 1971, from Ray B. Jones, Executive Director of said
Authority, to this Board:
PR0...JR CT S:
To acquire, construct, maintain and operate water and sewerage systems in ar.eas
described as follows:
(~ 1 ) IVY SERVICE AREA--Commencing north of the immediate area known as Ivy at
the intersection of Routes 676 and 677; thence in a southerly direction along the
center line of Route 676 to its intersection with the center line of~ Route 678;
thence in a southerly direction along the center line of Route 678 to its intersec-
tion with Route 676; thence in a westerly direction along the center line of Route
676 approximately 3500 feet to an unname&,road.~ed; thence in a-southwesterly
direction following a ridge line approximately 600 feet to .the center line of
Route 676; thence in s~ northerly direction along the center line of Route 676
approximately 2800 feet which is the northern extremity of the. Glenaire Sub-
division, as of recor& February 17, 1972; thence in a westerly direction parallel-
ing Glenaire m~ubcLivision' s northern boundary meandering in a southerly and~sterly
direction to encompass the subdivision kno~wn as Glenaire, including Parcel 6 of
Tax Map 58, to Route 250 West; thence along the center line of Route 250 West in
an easterly direction to the intersection of Route 250 'West with Route 676; thence
along the center line of Route 676 in a southerly direction to its intersection
with the center line of Route 738; thence in a southwesterly direction along the
center line of Route 738 to its intersection with the center line of Route 708;
thence in a southerly direction along the center line of Route 708 to the northern
right-of-way line of the C&~ Railroad; thence along said northern boundary way in
an easterly direction to its intersection with the center line of Route 679; thence
along the center line of Route 679 in a southerlY direction to its intersection wi~h
the northern right-of-way line of I6% as shoe on Tax Maps~7% and 58; thence in an
easterly direction paralleling the north boundary o~I65 to its intersection with
the center line of Route 637; thence in a northeasterly direction along the center
line of Route 637 to its intersection with the center line oF Route 677; thence
along the center line of Route 677 in a northeasterly d~rection to its intersection
with the center line of Route 2~0 West; thence in a line extending in a northerly
direction to the northern right-of-way line of the C&0 Railroad; thence along said
railroad right-of-way in an easterly direction along the C&0 railroad to its inter-
section with the center line of Route 677; thence in a northerly direction along
the center line of Route 677 approximately 2800 feet to a point described as being
the boundary of the subdivision known as Flordon, as indicated on Tax ~ap 59; thence
in a westerly and northerly direction with a line paralleling said subdivision along
an unnamed cre~ to the intersection of the unnamed creek with Ivy Creek; thence
along Ivy Creek in a westerly direction to the first unRamed stream; thence in a
westerly direction to the intersection of said unnamed stream ~ith the center line
of Route 677; thence in a northwesterly direction along the center line of Route
677 to the point of beginning.
(2) REVISIONS TO ~VICE AREA KNOWN AS AREA 5 AND AS DESCRIED IN BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS M~NUTE BOOK #8 COM~E~NCI~NG ON PAGE 298--Commencing at the center lines
of the intersection of Routes 655 sad 601; thence in a southeasterly direction along
the center line of Route 60~ to its intersection with the center line of Route 755;
thence in a southeasterly direction to its intersection with the western right-of-way
line of Route 250-29 By-Pass, thence along said right-of-way line i~ northerly
direction to a_point where .the western bQundary line of the su~iivi si on shown as
Canterbury Hills intersects with the. Route 2~0-29 By,Pass; thence along said
western boundary line of Canterbury Hills in a northerly direction thence in a
northeasterly direction to Ruute 6~4 thus exclnding Canterbury Hills as described
on Tax Map 60D; thence along the center line of Route 6~4 in.a northwesterly
direction to the point of beginning. This description ~serves to extend the ~Ser-
as
vice Area known as Area 4 and?described in the Board of Supervisors N~nute Book
commencing on page 298.
SECTION 5: A public hearing will be held on this resolution at 7:00 p.M.,
day, Narch 7, 1972, in the auditorium, of Albemarle High School, Charlottesville,
Virginia, at which time those citizens affected can be present and make their views
kllown.
SECTION 4: The Clerk of the Board of County Supervisors is hereby authorized and
directed to cause a notice of the public he~ring, together with a copy of tkis
resolution, to be published once in the DaLly Progress, a newspaper of general cir-
culation in Albemarle County, Virginia, said p~dblication to be at least ten (!0~
days prior to the date fixed for the hearing.
On motion by Nr. ~ood, seconded by Nr. Thacker, it was ordered that at the
Narch 7, 1972, public hearing on the Ivy area, that full in-depth ~scussion be
given to all matters pertaining to the S~rvice Authority, including complete staff
reporbs. ~otion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, ~heeler and ~ood.
NAYS: None.
On motion by Nr. Thacker, seconded by Nr~. Carwile, previous action listing de-
tailed project costs in previously designated areas and .setting February 29, 1972 as
time for public hearing, was rescinded. Notion carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
MesSrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood.
None.
The Chairman asked for suggested names for appointment to the Land Use Com-
mittee. On motion by Nr. Fisher, seconded by Nr. Thacker, it was ordered that said
committee be established with eighteen members. Motion carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Nessrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacke~, Wheeler 's_nd ~ood.
NAYS: None.
The following persons were suggested for appointment to the Land Use Committee
by the Supervisors as indicated:
Fisher - Bruce Hogue
Thomas Bergin
Fred W. Scott, Jr.
Nr. ~ood -
James Eurray
Robert Nusselman
Howard C.ollins
Henley - Nfs. Guy Via
Dan Maupin
Graham Tull
Mr. Thacker - Jo. bnA. Smart
Frederick A. Whiteside
Dominick StillFried
Nr. Carwile - Pet,.er Easter
Don Zimmerman
Mrs. ~ .Raynor
Nr. ~heel.er - Rob~erts Coles
John Dezio
Kenneth. Youell
On motion by Nr. Henley, sec.on&ed by N~. Carwile, the foreEoing citizens were named
to the Land Use Committes~ Motion carried by the following recorded vote:
dYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and ~ood.
NAYS: None.
The following persons were suggested for appointment to the Tax Relief CO, tree:
Mr. 'Fisher - Mort Sutherland
Nr. Thacker - (will name Feb. 23)
Nr. ~ood - A. L. Scott
Nr. Carwile - ]frs.. Ira Fray
Nr. Henley G.B. Wayland
Nr. Wheeler - Nr. Charles E. Blue.
On motion'by Nr. Thacker, seconded by Nr. Carwile, the foregoing citizens were
named to the Tax Relief Co,mi_tree. Notion carried by the following recorded vote:
A~ES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, ~heeler and Wood.
NAYS: None.
Nr. Wheeler requested Mr. Pickford, Nr. Batchelor and Nr. Carwile and Mr. Fisher to
work up instructions for these committees, to be presented to the meeting next week.
AppointmentS to the Mental Health Board to fill three vacancies, which has been
deferred for some time, was again brought before the Board. The Board was advised
that the three vacancies were City appointees, the re-appointment of all three having
been made by City Council. Accordingly, 'motion was made by Nr, Wood, seconded by
Nr. Fisher, to concur in Council's reappointment of Dr. Ernest Harper, Nr. James
~. Gr~ve and Nfs. T. Earl Wood for three year terms'~e§i~ Eanuary 1, 1972~
Notion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Carwi~e, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Hood.
NAYS: None.
~tr. Ray Jones, Executive Director of the Albemarle County Service Autho~y
appeared and advised that Congress~Robertson had just announced that the F.H.A. loan
in the amount of $t,970,000 had been approved and funds officially allocated.
~fr. John Humphrey introduced Nr. Chris Lang, Intern in the Planning Office. Nr.
Lang reviewed study he has been making on ~a street numbering system for the County,
particularly with regard to subdivision areas.
· ith regard to pending request from the .Community College, the County Executive
suggested that the request be referred to a committee to study and review with Dr.
Harold McGee, Pre,dent of the College. Nr. Wheeler a. ske&~. Thack~r and
Fisher to make such study and report back to this Board at its 'FeDruary 23, 1972~
meeting.
The following resolution was offered by Nr. Wood, seconded by Nr. Carwile,
and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and ~ood.
NAYS: None.
WHEELS, the City of Charlottesville has fimled another annexa-
tion suit ~against~ AlBemarle ~Cuunty seeking to~ annex a substantial
number of citizens and.t.erritory of the County; and
~HEREAS, in the opinion of the Bo~d of Eup~rvisors of.Albemarle
County the proposed annexation isnot in the best interest of the
County, the area sought, .nor the city;
NOW, THEREFORE, beLit resolved:
That the County of Albemarle opposes the said annexation suit to
the utmost and to such end,
The County of Albemarle hereby employs the law firm of Fitzgerald,
Emith & Davis of Fairfax, Virginia, as special counsel to act as chief
counsel for the County in the annexation suit and consultants in related
matters.
Further, the County of Albemarle hereby employs the accounting
firm of Daniel A. Robinson and Associates of Charlottesville, Virginia,
as financial consultants for said annexation suit and matters related
thereto.
The following resolution was offered by Nr. Carwil~, seconded by Nr. Thacker,
and adopted by the following recorded vote:
N~ssrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, ~heeler and Wood.
None.
~REAS, the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County has
determined to oppose the annexation suit filed by the City of
Charlottesville; and
WNE~EAS, pursuant to such end the Board has employed special
counsel and consultants to represent, defend, and advise the County
in said annexation suit; and
~WNE~EAS, the Board of Supervisors desires to provide all
possible assistance in the defense of the said annexation suit;
NO~#, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the attorney for the Common-
wealth, Mr. Charles R. Haugh, and the County Attorney, Mr. Herbert A.
Pickford, be and they are requested to associate with special counsel,
Robert C. Fitzgerald and ~yron C. Smith of Fitzgerald, Smith and Davis
and to provide all possible assistance in the defense of the annexation
suit.
~S:
NAYS:
An offer of $2,000 was received from Randall L .... Smith and~ others for the pur-
chase of Parcel 3, Section 119, Scottsville District, recorded as 79.15 acres. The
letter noted that this tract contains only fifty plus acres and' has no public
access. The Board was advised that this tract was included in auction sale held
by the County some months ago and was one of two or three which did not sell. Also,
Er. Hugh Bims of the real estate department had advised that he would recommend
acceptance of this offer in order that it might be placed back on the tax rolls.
On motion by Er. Carwile, seconded by lir. Fisher, it was ordered that the property
still owned by the County be included in the next auction of County vehicles and
that a minimum bid of $2,000 be put on the subject parcel of land. ~[otion carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and ~ood.
NAYS: None.
Mr. Wheeler advised that he had received a copy of letter addressed to Er. John
Humphrey by Kr. J. B. Stephens, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Camp Albemarle,
offering Camp Albemarle to the County provided certain stipulations are met. The
Chairman requested that this item be placed on the ~arch agenda and that Nr.
Stephens be so notified.
On motion by Er. Carwile, seconded by Mr. Fisher, the meeting was adjourned
to an executive session for discussion of litigation. ~otion carried by the follow-
ing recorded vote:
~AYES: Nessrs~ Ca,wile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, ~heeler and Wood.
NAYS: None.