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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-05-21230 A regular meeting of the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was held at the Office Building of said County on the 21 st day of Ray, 1970. Present: ~essrs. E. N. Garnett, Donald Carroll, Gordon L. Wheeler, Lloyd F. ~ood, Jr., Joseph E. Gibson and l~. A. Yma~oey. Absent: None. Officers present: County Executive and County Attorney. The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer led by Nr. Garnett. On motion by Nr. Wheeler, seconded by Nr.~ Carroll, minutes of the meeting of April 16, 1970, were unanimously approved as submitted. Nr. Gibson asked Nr. Coats of the Highway Department for a review of lining on Route 2~0 at the entrance to 'west Leigh and suggested marking similar to that at the entrance into Flordon. Nr. Yancey concurred that this is one of the most dangerous places he knows of. Nr. Coats stated that numerous surveys had been made at this location but agreed to ask for a review as requested. Nr. Wheeler asked about Route 640 to American Telephone and Telegraph Com- pany and was advised by Nr. Coats that the Highway Department is ready to pro- ceed. Later in the meeting the County Executive advised that he had been in contact with Nr. Green of ~aerican Tel. and Tel. who advised that the Company now has funds available for the necessary rights-of-way. Nr. Wheeler also inquired about Route 643 ~o Eurray Eanufacturing and was advised by Nr. Coats that his department was in the process of making surveys. Nr. Wheeler asked to be kept informed on this project as the Earlysville l~uritan Club will assist in getting rights-of-way. Nr. Wood stated that he has been receiving complaints about dust cmused by construction on the Ragge~ ~ountain section of Interstate 64. Nr. Coats stated that the contractors had been watering down this section when he last checked but he would make further investigation. Communication was received from Virginia Land Company requesting acceptance into the Secondary S~stem two roads in Carrsbrook Subdivision. The following resolution was offered by Nr. Yancey, seconded by Nr. Gibson, and unanimously adopted: BE IT I~ESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors Of Albemarle County, Virginia, that the Virginia Department of Highways be and is hereby requested to accept into the Secondary SYstem of Highways the following roads in Carrsbrook Subdivision: (1) Powhatan Circle - from its intersection with Nonacan Drive (East) to cul-de-sac, a distance of approximately 460 feet. 281 Deed Book References: Deed Book 384, page ~2[ November 27, 1962. Deed Book 287, pagewvg', April 29, 1963. Deed Book 471, page ~49~, May 4, 1970. Deed Book 471, page ~7~, Nay 4, 1970. (2) Cherokee Court - from its intersection with Monacan Drive (East) to cul-de-sac, a distance of approximately 42~ feet. Deed Book References: Deed Book 367, page469, April 29, 1963. Deed Book 472, page 92 , NaY 14, t9701,f BE IT F~RTHER BESOLVED that the Virginia Department of Highways be and is hereby guaranteed a 50-ft. unobstructed right-of-way and drainage easements on these requested additions as recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Books above mentioned. Sheriff W. S. Cook appeared at the request of the Board and was asked to report on recent activities and plans for his department. Nr. Cook advised that operations of his office are hampered by the lack of space. Also, he needs one more night deputy sa d woUld like to have his men compensated for overtime. He pointed out that some of his men worked around the clock during recent demonstrations at the University without additional compensation. ~fter consideration of matters discussed by the Sheriff, motion was offered by Nr. Wheeler, seconded by Nr. Wood, and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Sheriff and the County Executive to work out an agreement with the Compensation Board whereby overtime compensation could be allowed for deputies during riots, demonstrations and similar disturbances. Also, on motion by ~r. Gibson, seconded by Nr. Carroll, and unanimously adopted, the Board joined the Sheriff in requesting that the Sheriff's Association review the operation and facilities of the Sheriff's Office and the County Executive was requested to contact said organization regarding such review as soon as possible. The following report was received from Road Viewers: "On Nay 14, 1970, we the undersigned Road Viewers, visited the one road for which application was received for acceptance into the Secondary Road System. We were accompanied by Nr. l~. G. Warner, l~esident Highway Engineer. After viewing this road, we wish to recommend that it be accepted into the State Secondary System. The description of this road fo llows: Extension of State Route 808 for approximately 0.2 mile. Respectfully submitted, 1970 ROAD VIEV~ERS (S) Albert P. Austin Edward Chapman W. L. Rennolds Franklin W. Yancey" On motion by Nr. Wheeler, seconded by Nr. Wood, the report of Road Viewers was accepted and the following resolution unanimously adopted: BE IT F~ESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that ther Virginia Department of Highways be and is hereby requested to accept into the Secondary System of Highways an extension of State Route 808 from the end of present State mainten- ance and continuing for a distance of approximately 0.2 nzile, as recommended by Road Viewers on May 14, 1970. BE IT F~RT~ BESOLV~.D that the Virginia Department of Highways be and is hereby guaranteed a ~0-ft. unobstructed right-of-way along this requested addition. Communication was received from the Virginia Department of Highways advis- ing that as requested in resolution of this Board, adopted October 16, 1969, the following addition to the Secondary System was approved, effective April 17, 1970: From present end of State maintenance on Route 1204, 0.42 mile ~outh- east of Route 120~, thence extending 0.20 mile southwest. 'With regard to request pending from 0r~hard Acres!~ inc., the County Execu- tive advised that plans had still not been received by the Highway Department. Nfs. Fran Eartin of the League of Women Voters appeared with several members of that organization. Mrs. Martin mentioned plans of the County for construction of a sewage treatment plant on Powell Creek to serve a few subdiviSion~north of the City and the necessity of the City of Charlottesville to enlarge its treat- ment facilities in the near future. She stated that it is the feeling of the League that it would be more logical for the t~o governing bodies to begin cooperative planning for a combined facility that will save tax monies and consume less land along the river banks. The League recommended that the City a~d County proceed at once to crSate a joint service authority to handle all water and water-related projects. Dr. F. A. Iachetta also appeared and stated that he strongly supports the League's position and would hope something could be worked out along the line of service districts. After a discussion of this matter, motion was offered by Mr. Gibson, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, and unani- mously adopted, requesting the Chairman to name a committee to work with a similar committee from the City to make a study of this request. Mr. John Humphrey advised that his office has been pursuing the enforce- ment of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to dumps and automobile graveyards. He pointed out the difficulty of enforcement in some cases due to the defini- tion of "automobile graveyard". He also called attention to the current pro- b leto of disposing of old cars. Mr. Humphrey said there is a need to make some provision in the ordinance which would take care of the type operation which stores wrecked vehicles during disposition of insurance claims. He stated that his office would continue its work with the County Attorney and 233 make further report 'at a later date. At 10:00 A.M. the Chairman called for public hearing on Zoning requests as advertised in the Daily Progress on Ray t, 8 and 1~, 1970: (I) ~-118 - Request of W. T. Dettor, Jr. to rezone 6.7 acres from A-1 Agricultural to B-i Business, located on east side of Route 22 and approximately 700 feet north of Route 744, adjacent to Bottled Gas Corp. of Virginia. Nr. Humphrey reported that the staff is of the opinion that the proper use of the property is for develolmnent of one single family dwelling or a compatible business operation, taking in consideration the physical characteristics of the area and community sentiment. He further reported that the Planning Commis- sion recommended denial of the application by a vote of 6 to 2 on the basis development that this location was not oampatible with the existing/for B-1 zone. Dettor and members of his staff appeared in support of his application. Detter presented a drawing of the warehouse proposed for this site and showed a film of the entire area. He also submitted a petition signed by persons whom he stated received their mail at the Keswick Post Office who were not opposed to this zone change. Er. Jack Marzan of Keswick stated that the area is in need of a business of a good type. He also pointed out the tax revenue which would be available to the Co~uty and stated that he supported the appli- cation. Er. Arch Craig of Keswick spoke on behalf of opponents, a large number of which were present, and the Keswick Community Center. 0thezw speaking in opposition were Earl Sowers representing owners of Keswick Club of Virginia, Cary Jackson on behalf of members of Keswick Hunt Club, Nfs. Harold Hallock for members of the Garden Club, and Er. W. L. Rennolds. Nr. Wheeler stated, after the discussion, that in view of the traffic count on this narrow road and recommendation of the Planning Commission, he wished to move that the appli- cation be denied. This motion was seconded by Er. Carroll. Er. Wheeler re- quested roll call vote which follows: AYES: ~essr,s~ Garnett, Gibson, Carroll and Wheeler. NAYS: ~essrs. Wood and Yancey. The motion carried by a 4 - 2 vote. ZNP-107 - Application of East Corp. to rezone 1.3 acres from A-1 Agri- cultural to B-1 Business and 71.8 acres from A-1 Agricultural to Residential. Located at the intersection of Routes 631 and 768, east of Route 29 North. (Carried over from Narch 19, 1970.) Nr. Humphrey reviewed this application. Er. Shannon Shirley appeared in support of the applicant. He advised that he had been unable to get the City to discuss sewer for this location. In view of this fact, Nr. Shirley requested that East Corporation be allowed to withdraw its application v~thout prejudice. On motion by Nr. Wheeler, seconded by Nr. Carroll, and unanimously adopted, this request was granted. (3) _Z~P-108 - Application of T. l~. Steger ~o rezone 2.8 acres located on Route 715 near Esmont from A-1 Agricultural to ~-2 Residential. Mr. Humphrey advised that the staff was of the opinion that R-2 zoning in this area should not be permitted at this time. The staff feels that the area should be evaluated under the Comprehensive Plan and would recommend RS-1 Residential at this time or deferral under the R-2 request. He further reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the R-2 zone as requested. Mr. Steger appeared in support of his application. No one appeared in opposition. Mr. Carroll stated that he had investigated this application and felt that Nr. Steger's plans would be an asset to the community. On motion by Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. 'Wheeler, and unanimously adopted, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted. (4) ZMP-119 - Applica-tion of Dr. W. E. Moody to rezone 12.17 acres located approximately I .3 miles west of Scottsville on Route 6 from E-t Residen- tial to A-I Agricultural. Mr. Humphrey advised that the staff recommended approval with the suggestion that 1~-1 zoning be terminated on the east side of Miller's Creek. He further reported that the Planning Commission reco~nended approval of the application. appeared in support of his application. No one appeared in opposition. On motion by Mr. Carroll, seconded byEr. Gibson, and unanimously adopted, the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission was accepted. (~) CU-126 - Application of Dr~ W. E. Aoody for conditional use permit to locate a professional bf~ice in his home on property located 1.3 miles west of Scottsville on Route 6. Mr. Humphrey reported that the staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application with the condition that the outward appearance of the single family dwelling would not be changed. Dr. ~oody appeared in support of his application. No one appeared in opposition. On motion by Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, and unanimously adopted, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted. (6) CU-128 - Application of Mr. Willis J. Aartin for conditional use permit to locate an expanded public garage on Route 20 South, south of Carter's Bridge. Mr. Humphrey reported that the staff and Planning Commission recommended approval of this application subject to the following conditions: A. Suitable screening should be provided by Mr. Aartin so as to conceal any miscellaneous automobile parts from view of Acute 20. B. No more than one inoperative vehicle should be allowed at any one time on this property. All body work should be done within the confines of this body shop. D. All trash, rubbish and junk should be removed from that area of the property which is visible from Route 20. E. Any signs that v~ll be or that are now affiliated with this business will be located 30 feet ITom the right of way of Route 20. 235 ~r. Martin appeared in support of his application. No one 'appeared in o~po- sition. On motion by Mr. Gibson, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, unanimously adopted, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted with the additiohal condition that this permit be granted for a period of one year. (7) '~-41 - Application of Harry N. Price for special permit to locate~:.a permanent mobile home on land located on the south side of l~oute 649, adjacent to Jeik%rson Village Subdivision. Nr. Humphrey reported that the staff feels the trend of development in the area is for standard housing and considers location of mobile homes incom- compatible. He further reported that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the application. Nm. Price appeared in support of his application. No one appeared in opposition. On motion by Mr. Gibson, seconded by Nr. Yancey, unanimously adopted, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted. (Note is made of the fact that Mr. Wheeler did not vote on this application since he has an interest in adjacent property.) (8) ~'~CU-131 - Application of James tt. 'Whyte for conditional use permit to exp. and a general store located, at the intersection of Routes 660 and 743 in the Earlysville area. Mr. Humphrey advised that the staff and Planning Commission recommended ap- proval of the application as submitted. No one appeared from the public. On motion by Nr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, and unanimously adopted, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted. (9) CU-130 - Application of the County of Albemarle for conditional use permit to locate a water filtration plant and related facilities on 6.~1 acres located on the North Fork of the l~ivanna l~iver in Camelot Subdivision. Mr. Humphrey advised that the staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application subject to condition of tree screen being provided on the north and east property lines to shield the facility from the proposed residential development. Mr. J. Harvey Bailey, County Engineer, appeared on behalf of the County. No one appeared in opposition. On motion by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Nr. Gibson, unanimously adopted, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted, At 1:30 P.~. the Chairman called for public hearing on petition received ITom C. C. and S!,~. H. Woodson for the Board to consider abandonment of a section of the 01d Lynchburg l~oad. Mr. S. H. Woodson stated that a portion of this road was abandoned in 1961 and since both ends of the road are now closed, he would like to be able to use his half as p.~art of his yard. Nfs. S. H. Woodson md Mr. C. C. Wbodson also appeared in support of this petition. Those who appeared in opposition to the proposed abandonment were Bernard Chamberlain as attorney for Mrs. Annie Woodson, Herbert Pickford as attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shepherd, Mrs. Bunch and Mr. Cutright. The County Attorney ad- vised that the Board has discretionary power to close this road since it is not a part of the State Secondary System. After heated arguments among those 23E; present, motion was offered by Nr. Yancey, seconded by Mr. Wood, and unanimously adopted, to defer action on this request until the Board can make a personal inspection of the road in question. The property owners were advised that the Board would make this inspection at 7:00 P.M. on June 9, 1970. Mr. James W. Simmons, Presi.&~nt of the Albemarle Education Association, appeared and stated that it was the hope of said association that the Board might find some additional funds to bring teacher salaries in the County more in line with those in the City. Also appearing were Mr. Harry Austin, Chair- man of the A.E.A. salary committee and Mr. Richard Ergler a member of the com- mittee. They called attention to the large turnover of personnel in the County system and stated that they felt the salary scale had much to do with this turnover. This matter was discussed but no action was taken. Statements of Expenses of the Department of Finance, the Sheriff's Office and the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney were submitted for the month of April, 1970. On motion by Mr. Yancey, seconded by Mr. Gibson, these statements were ~unanimously approved. Statement of expenses incurred in the maintenance of the County Jail was submitted along vdth summary statement of prisoner days for the month of April, 1970. On motion by Mr. Carroll, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, these statements were unanimously approved. Claim was received from the Jail Physician in the amount of $52.00, two- thirds of which is reimbursable by the State. On motion by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Yancey, this claim was approved for payment. Repor.t of the County Executive was received for the month of April, 1970, and was ordered filed. Reports of the Department of Public Welfare ~e submitted for the month of April, 1970, in accordance with Sections 63-67.1 and 63-67.2 of the Code of Virginia. S.L.H. report for the month of April, 1970, was received as information from Dr. George ~oore, Joint Health Director. Claims of the University of Virginia Hospital in the total amount of $1544.30 and Claim of the Waynesboro Community Hospital in the amount of $39-9~ were sub- mitred for hospitalization of indigent patients under SLH for the month of April, 1970. On motion by Mr. Yancey, seconded by Mr. Carroll, these claims were unanimously approved for payment. The County Executive submitted two checks for cancellation. One in the amount of $2~53.00 made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia, Supplemental tireme~ut System which was drawn for the incorrect amount. The other made payable to the Treasurer of Virginia, Department of Welfare and Institutions, which was 237 a duplicate~ payment. On motion by ~r. Gibson, seconded by Mr. Yancey, and unanimously adopted, it was ordered that these checks be cancelled. Mr. Batchelor reported that the City had agreed to sharing cost of maps to be used in annexation and that the County's share would be approximately $8,700.00. On motion by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Carroll, rules with regard to second reading were suspended and the following resolution unani- mously adopted: BE IT BESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albe- marle County, Virginia, that the sum of $8,700.00 be and is hereby appropriated for the County's share of the oost of annexa- tion maps. Communication was received from Mr. Hugh F. Simms, Jr., Director of t~eal Estate Assessment, advising that by using the incorrect percentage of completi~ of improvements added during the year, a number of errors resulted in computing 1969 tax. Mr. Simms recommended that tax refunds be authorized. On motion by Mr. ~heeler, seconded by Mr. Yancey, and unanimously adopted, tax refunds were authorized as follows: Samuel E. Pugh, III Elizabeth Loun sb~zry Tho s. E. Worrell, Jr. Benjamin A. Degraff Shiv ~. Kumar H. Hobb Goodwin John K. Haviland Donald M. HoUse l~ichard 'R. Evans l~ichard W. EcGuire William l~. Carriker George D. Wood Harry E. Walburg $67.20 ~lyde A. Ford, Jr. $ 7.28 1 5- 12 Lloyd E. Duck 7 · 28 14. ~6 Terence N. Martin 7.28 14.~6 James E, Bauley 7.28 14.~6 l~obert F. Bryan 7.28 14. ~6 Clifford Hall= 14.56 14. ~6 Roy T. Williams, Jr. 7.28 14.5~6 Walter E. Cox 21 · 84 7.2~ Henry J. Browne 2l .84 7.28 Dudley W. Bickham 7.28 7.28 l~ichard G. Averette 7.28 7.28 Henry James Price 21.84 On request of the Office of Civil Defense, the following resolution was offered by Mr. Yancey, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, and unanimously adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County that J. Harvey Bailey, County Engineer, be and he is hereby authorized to execute for and in behalf of Albemarle County, a public entity established under the laws of the State of Virginia, this application and to file it in the appropriate State office for the purpose of obtaining certain Federal financial assistance under the Federal Disaster Act (Public Law 79, 91st Congress; 42 U.S.C. 18~-18~%g). Mr. Batchelor advised that Albemarle County has not had an active Civil Defense Coordinator or program for some y~ears although volumes of pamphlets and correspondence is received regularly which is filed. N~. Gibson stated that .'~he felt some disposition should be made of the program, either advise the State Office that the County has no program or follow through on the corres- pondence received. The County Executive was directed to contact the State Office to get a representative here to discuss this matter. The County Executive recommended that the County adopt the Group Life Insurance program offered by the State in lieu of the plan now offered County employees. In discussion it was brought out that the cost to the County would be increased but the amount of insurance WOuld be much greater. The County Executive advised that sufficient funds were allocated in the proposed budget for the State plan. The follov~ng resolution, which is required by the State for inclusion in its program, was offered by Mr. Gibson, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, and unanimously adopted: BE IT t~ESOLVED that Albemarle County, Virginia, a political sub- division, created by ~ftb~e'~.Genera~ L~S.sem~l~i o~:~Firginia, acting by and through the Board of Supervisors, does hereby elect to have such of the employees and officers of the County, who are regularly employed full time on a salary basis and whose tenure is not restricted as to temporary or provisional appointment, to become eligible to participate under the Group Life Insurance program effective July 1, 1970, under conditions set forth in Section ~1-111.67: 1 through Section 51-111.67: 13, of the Code of Virginia, as much Code has been or may be amended from time to time and said Board agrees to deduct from said employees wages and pay over in the manner prescribed, the respective amounts required by law, and, further to pay the required employer cost. NOW, T~FOP~E, E. N. Garnett, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, and June T. Moon, Clerk of the Board, are hereby authorized and directed in the name of said County, to execute any re- quired contract in order that employees of Albemarle County may become eligible to participate in the Group Life Insurance program as provided in the aforementioned sections of the Code of Virginia. In execution of any contract which may be required, the seal of Albemarle County shall be affixed and attested by the Clerk and said officers of Albemarle. County are authorized and directed to pay from time to time such sums as are due to be paid under said contract by Albemad e County and its employees. Notice was received from the Virginia A.B.C. Board advising that Section 5.54 of the regulations fixing the hours during which wine, beer or beverages may not be sold or allowed to be consumed upon licensed premises in the County of Albemarle wasarescinded effective at 6:00 a.m. on April 17, 1970. Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Barboursville Farm for two ewes killed by dogs. On motion by Nr. Yancey, seconded by ~'~[r. Carroll, and unanimously adopted, the claims~ut was allowed $20.00 for each of these e~wes. S.P.C.A. report was submitted for the month of April, 1970, and on motion by Mr. Yancey, seconded by Mr. Carroll, was unanimously approved. The County Executive submitted proposed budget for the year 1970-71.. On motion by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Yancey, and unanimously adopted, it was ordered that public haaring on this proposed budget be set for 7:~0 P.E. on June 11, 1970, in the Albemarle County Court House and the Clerk was directed apReared to publish proper notice of said public hearing. Mr. Landon Birckhead/and raised several Questions with regard to funds for water projects and stated that he wanted to see the Burley debt paid. He advised that he intended to appear with his attorney at the hearing regarding these matters. In accordance with request received from Citizens Bank and Trust Company, the follov~.ng resolution was offered by ,Mr. Gibson, seconded by Mr. ~heeler, and unanimously adopted: 239 'WHEREAS, Citizens Bank and Trust Company h~s requested release of certain securities held in escrow by Virginia National Bank, Escrow Agent, in accordance with Escrow Agreement by and between said banks, T. M. Batchelor, Jr., Director of Finance of Albemarle County, and the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County; and 'WHEREAS, it has been determined that said collateral is no longer needed to secure funds currently on deposit with Citizens Bank and Trust Company; NOW, THEKE~, BE IT i~ESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that Virginia National Bank be s~ud is hereby authorized to release the following: $200,000.00 U.S. Treas. Notes, ~..62%, due ~-15-70. BE IT F~RTHER P~ESOLVED that copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Citizens Bank and Trust Company and to the Virginia National Bank. The County Executive submitted resolution as prepared by the County Attorney with regard to land acquisition for the Totier Creek Dam Project. In discussion of the resolution Mr. Gibson stated that he questioned awarding the project con- tract before binding titles are obtained on all land purchases. At conclusion of discussion, the resolution was offered by Er. ~heeler, seconded by Nr. Carroll, and unanimously adopted as follows: ~WEEREAS, pursuant to directions from this Board, the County Executive, by letter dated Eay 18, 1970, to Mr. I. B. N. Erickson, formally transmitted to Mr. Erickson an offer on behalf of this Board to purchase at a price of $8,500.00 33.69 acres of his land at or near Totier Creek in Albemarle County for use as a part of the Totier Creek Watershed Development Project; NOW, TN~REFORE, BE IT BESOLVED as follows: That it is necessary for the development of the Toti~r Creek Watershed Project and for the development of a public water supply to serve the Town of Scottsville and surrounding area of Albemarle County to acquire from Mr. I. B. N. Erickson 33.69 acres of his land situated near Scottsville on Totier Creek. That a fair price 6o be paid for said 33.69 acres of land is $8, oo.oo. That, in. the event Mr. Erickson ..does not accept said offer of $8,%00.00 or, if for any reason, good title to said 33-69 acres cannot be acquired by this Board, the County Executive and the County Attorney are hereby directed to institute proceedings in the Circuit Court of Albemarle County and to take such other action as may be necessary for acquisition of said 33.69 acres of land in the name of this Board Dy condemnation in exercise of this Board's right of eminent domain. That all acts done and action heretofore taken by the County Executive and the Assistant Director of Finance in attempting to negotiate purchase of said 33.69 acres of land are hereby ratified. On motion, this meeting was adjourned until 7:30 P.E. on June 11, !970, said adjourned meeting to be held at the Albemarle County Court House.