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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-05-08 Nay 8, 1969 A meeting of the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, adjourned from April 17, 1969, was held at 7:00 P.E. on Nay 8, 1969, in the County Court House. Present: ~essrs. E. N. Garnett, Joseph E. Gibson, Peter T. Way, Gordon L. Wheeler, Lloyd F. Wood, Jr., and R. A. Yancey. Absent: None. Officers present: County Executive a~d Asst. Director of Finance. Pursuant to notice published in the Daily Progress on ~ay i, 1969, in accordance with law, the Chairman called for public hearing on the proposed 1969-70 Budget. Mr. Garnett annmunced that the public would be heard at this meeting and final action would be taken at the regular Lay meeting. The County Executive presented the Budget message and gave a brief su~naz.~y of proposed revenues and expenditures. Communication was read from Mr. Homer G. Kennamer, President of Citi- zens for 'Superior Albemarle Schools, advising that Mr. Jo~nz Smith would appear on behalf of said organization and al~ congratulating those who prepared the budget report so that it is more easily understood by laymen. Mr. ~Tillie French, Executive Director of Community Action Organization, appeared with a number of his staff and requested an appropriation in the proposed budget of $~,000~00 to help support three child development centers. Mr. ~¥ench explained that the need resulted from cut-back in Federal funds. He also gave a summary of the program aud its merits. Mr. John Smith of the Citizens for Superior Albemarle Schools asked several questions with regard to the school budget which were clarified by Mr. Bay Jones. He also stated that his group is particularly interested in the kindergarten program. A resident of the l~ivanna District questioned the Community Action 0r- ganization and aLmked why the County was in the water business. The County Executive respo~d to these questions. Dr. Alfred DeNAlia of ~ee Union commented on' his concern regarding high land taxes on persons of retirement age. He stated that he felt these people faced a real hardship in meeting this obligation. A Mr. Cunningham of Esmont stated that he thinks the Board is throwing money away. Mr. F. E. Paulett inquired regarding the status of the Totier Creek Pro- ject. The County Executive advised that final plans have just been received from the Engineers and plans are being made for work to start this summer. Er. Walter Young of Greenwood stated that he objected, to the Community College appropriation and also the purchase of Burley School and feels the budget should be cut. ~r. Young endorsed the request of Community Action Organization. Er. F. E. Paulett question*%he status of appropriation for the Com- munity College site. The County Executive explained that payment will be made from the current budget but appropriation is in the proposed budget to repay the amount expended. ~r. l~aymon Thacker, -Eayor of the Town of Scottsville, stated that he did not feel the County should have gone into the purchase of the Shoffner site so quickly. He advised that a consulting engineer had advised him that water and sewer facilities at this location would be less expensive but con- struction costs would be more more expensive. Nfs. ~argaret Jones, who stated she was a new comer, stated that the County .is lucky to have as good teachers as we do at salaries being paid and she does not think taxes here are high compared to other places. Er. Roy Patterson of Crozet endorsed kindergartens and stated that the County is not going fast enough on education and watersheds. Nr. l~ay Kidd of Scottsville stated that salaries need to be kept up to keep capable personnel. He also stated that he could not understand the Board .going ahead with purchase of the Community College site when so many citizans are opposed to the site chosen. Er. Pierson Scott of Scottsville District stated he felt a referendum should be held on the Community College site. He stated that he felt the Federal gover~nnent would certainly give consideration to the site selection in approving funds for the college. Er. Allen Jackson of Charlottesville District commended both Boards on headway in education but stated that much more needs to be done, particularly in the fields of music and physical education. Nr. Henry Page and Nr. Sam Page of North Garden appeared in opposition to the proposed rate of levy on real estate. Er. Sam Page stated that it was a severe burden on the farmer with limited income to support the pro- posed budget. He urged the Board to consider a local income tax whereunder services could be paid for by those persons financially able to bear the burden. Er. N. Y Sutherland of North Garden supported Nr. Page's comments and asked the Board to give deep study to the tax structure. Claims against the County ~nb. unting to $874,801.29 were presented, examined, and allowed, and certified to the Director of Finance for payment and charged against the following funds: General l~evenue ~snd General Operating Fund School Operating Fund ¥irginia Public Assistance Fund Capital Outlay Fund Cafeterias Textbook ~k~ud Dog Tax Fund County 'Water Systems To~n of Scottsville 1% Local Sales Tax Commonwealth of Va. Current Credit Account Total 1,570.38 98,562.00 494,163.~4 31,715.U9 134,558.8! 452.02 79t. 5o 4,015.99 69.88 103,246.72 $874,801.29 On motion of Er. Wheeler, seconded by Nr. Yancey, the meeting was ad- j ourned.