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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1956-11-21 A regular meeting of the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was held at the Office Building of said County on the 21st day of November, 1956. Present: Nessrs. H. Ashby Harris, Edgar N. Garnett, Edward L. Smith, Robert Thraves and John W. Williams° Absent: None~ Officers present: County EXecutive and Commonwealth's Attorneyo' The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer led by Nro N. N. Pence. Ninutes of the meetings of October 17, 1956 and October 30, 1956, were read and approved. Communications were received from the Virginia Department of Highways advising that the ing additions to the Secondary System had been approved, effective October ~0, 1956: (1) Wayland Park Subdivision - from intersection with Route 810 in an easterly direc- tion, around a loop and westward back to intersection with Route glO - 0.32 mile~ (2) Willard Drive, from South Corporate limits of Charlottesville in a southerly direction for a distance of 1390 feet to the intersection of Rt. 799 - 0~26 mile. Nrc N. N. Pence, Director of Finance~ submitted Statement of Expenses of the Department of Finance for the month of October, 1956, of which one-half is to be borne by the State. On motion, duly made and seconded, this Statement was examined, verified and approved. Nr. N. N. Pence, Director of Finance, submitted Statement of Expenses of the Sheriff's Office for the month of October, 1956, of Which two-thirds are to be borne by the State. On motion, duly made and seconded, this Statement was examined, verified and approved. Nr. N. N. Pence, Director of Finance, submitted Statement of Expenses of the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office for the month of October, 1956, of which one-half is to be borne by the State. On motion, duly made and seconded, this Statement was examined, verified and approved. Statement of Expenses incurred in maintenance of the County ~ail for the month of October, 1956, was submitted along with Summary Statement of Prisoner Days. On motien, duly made and seconded, these statements were examined, verified and ~pproved. Reports of the Department of Public Welfare for the month of October, 1956, were presented in accords~nce with Sections 63-67.1 and 63.67.2 of the Code of Virginia. Claim of the University ef Virginia Hospital in the amount of $633.60, of which one-half is reimbursable by the State, was presented and on motion of Nr. Thraves, seconded by Nr. Sutherland, was approved for payment. Communication was received from the University of Virginia Hospital advising that per diem costs not exceed twenty dollars but that the hospital is willing to continue the daily contract rate of $17.60 in the coming year. Report of the County E~eCutive for the month of October, 1956, was presented, approved, and ordered filedi The County Executive advised that he had received a request from Nrs. Christian to install a dictaphone in the Court Room for.court recordings. He further advised that he had discussed this matte with the Circuit Court Judge an~ that Judge Waddell had given his approval. ~r. Pence stated that the installation would involve ~oring holes for wiring and covering of wire over the floOr. On motion of Mr. ~itliams, seconded by N~.. Sutherland, ~ermission was granted for the inst~llation of a dictaphone in the Court Room, expense of same to be borne by~rs. Christ~u. The CountyExecutive advised that the Virginia Electric and Power Company has a Right-of-Nay across a portion of the Crozet Sanitary District and wished an additional twenty-five feet for the pur- pose of olearing lines. On motion of Mr. Thraves, seconded by Mr. Sutherland, the County Executive was authorized to grant permission to Virginia Electrict and Power Company for an additional twenty-five foot right-of-way. The following report was received from the Crozet Water Committee: "CrOzet, Va. November 15, 19~6 County.O~ Albemarle, Board of Supervisors CharlSttesville, Attention: Mr. M. M~ Pence, Coun~Executive Gentlemen: The Water Committee met on October 30th, at 8 P.M. The following business was brought before the Committee for recommendations: 1. Request for service to new residence proposed by Cole W. Sandridge, Mr., on Virginia Avenue. - The. Committee unamnLmously recommended 'that this connection be permitted for the connection charge of $40.00. Regular monthly charges thereafter. 2. Large pump installed on temporary and rental basis in Warrick's well. The Committee is of the opinion that this pump ca,not be purchased due to the present financial condition. It recommends that the agreement which was entered into by and be- tween the County and Ray W. Warrick to ~nstall a permanent line from warrick's well to Warrick's Packing Shed be effected. This providing Mr. Warrick approves this arrange- ment. Previously the Crozet Water Company agreed to install a three inch~pipe line from Mr. Warrick's well to his packing shed. This work should be properly done providing satisfactory arrangements can be had with Mr. Warrick in regard~ rostand-by use of his well and facilities. It is ~t~ei~hope of t~his Committee that some wor¥~ble plan may be worked out with Mr. Narrick for stand-by use of his well. Due '~o the expense of the large pump we cannot recommend its purchase. (Signed) A. J. Apperson Norman Gillum Dabney N. Sandridge Virgil S. Tomlin Edward D. Daughtry" The foregoing report was discussed and it was the expressed feeling ~f the Board that item one with regard with service connection was an administrative matter. No action was taken at this meet- ing with regard to item #2. Report of Committee from this Board regarding Crozet Sanitary District matters as presented and spread with minutes of September 19, 1956, was again discussed. On motion of Mr. Williams, seconde~ by'M~. Thraves, the committee was instructed to bring back complete report with reference to a~.aommis- sion to administer and~operate the water system at the next board meeting. Also, on motion of Mr. Thraves and seconded by~r. Sutherland, rules with regard to s~cond readings were suspended, and the following resolution uhan'imously adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that $2,000.00 be and is .hereby transferred from the GeneralFund to the Crozet Sanitary District Fund as a temporary loan for.the purchase a~doinstal- lation of four meters for metering water of the system. With further reference to the Crozet Sanitary District, Mr. Pence ~advised that the water now ~vailab!e would not solve the '~ltim~te problem of water demand and also, that should there be a main line bre~, we do not have-repairs and equipment for same. Mr. Williams suggested that Norton Packing Company and Acme Visibte Records be ~epresented on the Crozet Water Commlttee and offered the names of Mr. Funkhouser and Mr. Pat Jarmsen respectively. NO action was taken on this matter. Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from ~r. Robert Crile for 19 turkeys, weighing a total of 89 lbs., killed by dogs. On motion of Mr. Garnett, seconded by Mr. Smith, Mr. Crile was allowed $0~28 per pound for these turkeys. Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Mr. Anthony Rives for four ewes and one lamb killed by dogs. On motion of Er. Smith, seconded by ~r. Thraves, Mr. Hives was allowed $15.00 for each of these sheep. Claim against the Dog Ta~'Fund w~s received from Col. Clark J. La~rance for six ewew and one lamb killed'by dogs. On motion of Mr. Thraves, seconded by Mr. Garnett, Col. Lawrance was allowed $15.00 'for each of the ewes and $12.50 for the lamb. Claim against th~ Dog Tax Fund was received from Mr. Louis Marts for two pullets killed by dogs. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sutherland, Mr. Marts was allowed $1.25 for each o£ Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Mr. Donald Co Keane for two lambs killed by dogsi On motion of ~,~. Thraves, seconded by Nr. Sutherland, Mr. Keane was allowed $12.50 for each of these lambs. Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Nr. RObert Crile for fifteen turkeys, weigh- ing a total of 105 lbs., killed by dogs. On motion, made by Nr. Sutherland, seconded by Mr. Smith, Nr. Crile was allowed $0.28 for these turkeys. Nr. Williams suggested that the Game Wardens submit to the Board a comprehensive report of their work each month and suggested that a mimeograph form be prepared for use in this instance. No. action was taken by the Board in regard to this matter. Nr. Pence advised that the committee of this Board regarding the employment of Sail labor had met but that because of certain obstacles wished to defer complete re~ort until a later date. The Cotmty Executive advised that due to increased tax collections,wthat securities held in escrow would have to be increased and presented comm~mications from the National Bank and Trust Company and the Peoples National Bank with regard to this matter. Accordingly, the following resolutions were offered by~Nr. Williams, seconded by~. Smith, and unanimously adopted: (1) WHEREAS, the Peoples National Bamk of Charlottesville, Depository, has~ offered certain securities to be held as collateral by the Treasurer of Virginia, Escrow Agent, in accordance with EScrow Agreement be and ~etween the Peoples NationaI Bank, the Treasurer of Virginia, N. N. Pence, Director of Finance of Albemarle Couuty, and the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County. NOW, T~REFORE, BE tTRESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisor s of Albemarle County, Virginia, that the Peoples National Bank be and is hereby ~uthorized to~.~pledge the following: $200,000.00 U.S. Treasury Notes, due 2/16/59, 1-7/8%. A~, that these securities be held in accordance with terms of the above mentioned Em~crow Agreement. (2) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that ~opies of this Resolution be forwarded to the Peoples National Bank and to the Treasurer of Virginia. WHEREAS, the National Bank a~d Trust Company of Oharlottesville, Deposi- tory, has offered certain securities to be held'as collateral by the state Planters Bank of Commerce & Trust, Richmond, Escrow Bank, in accordance with Escrow Agree- ment by and between the National Bank and Trust Company, the State Planters Bamk of Commerce and Trust, M. M. Pence, Director of Finance of Albemarle County, and the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that the National Bank and Trust Company be and is hereby authorized to pledge the following: ~00,000 U.S. Treasury 2½% Bonds, due August 15, 1963. AND, that these securities be held in accordance with terms of the above mentioned Escrow Agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the National Bank and Trust Company~ the State Planters Bank of Commerce & Trust. An offer of $50.00 was received from Floyd E. Johnson on behalf of the Tri-County Riding Club for one acre of land located in Scottsville District and being parcel #~5 in Section 121 of the County land identification map. On motion of Mr. Sutherland, seconded by N~. V~illiams, this matter was refer- red to a committee consisting of Nr. Harris and Nr. Pence for investigation and report to thi~ Board. Application was received from Nr. B. B~ Noon to operate an automobile graveyard on his farm located fifteen miles north of Charlottesville on Route 6Z2, one quarter mile west of Burnley Station, Burnley, Virginia. A committee consistin~ of Nessrs. Harris, Smith~ Sutherland, Thraves and Pence was appointed to view this location and make recommendation to the Boar~ at its next meeting. On motion of Mr. Garnett, seconded by Nr. ~illiams, rules with regard to second readings were suspended and the following resolution unanimously adopted: BE IT RESOLVED By the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that $75,153.55 be and is hereby appropriated for operation of schools for the month of December, 1956. The Board discussed the crowded condition of the office of the Director of Finance and the volume of work falling on the County Executive. After considerable consideration of this situation, the offices of M. M. Pence, Virginia H. Cassidy and~June T. Noon be transferred to the rooms in the basement of the County Office Building vacated by the death of Justice Lemuel F. Smith, and further,. that Nr. R. C. Sours be p~aced in charge of tax assessments and collections with authority to sign all correspondence and reports in connection with same. Claims against the County amounting to $~8,390.78 ware ~resented, examined, and allowed, and certified to the Director of Finance for payment and charged, against the following funds: General Fund School Fund Dog Tax Fund Crozet Fire District Fund Crozet Sanitary District Fund Joint Health Fund McIntire Trust F~mdo Woolen Nills Sanitary District F~uad Comm. of Virginia C~rent Credit Account Total 35,007.39 129,253.86 628.60 .A0 1~222.75 4,998.59 '303.00 __276~891.44 $448,390.~78 On motion, the meeting adjuurned. A regular meeting of the Board of CountySupervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was held at the Office Building of said County on the 19th day of December, 1956. Present: Messrs. H. Ashby Harris, Edgar N. Garnett, Edward L. Smith, ~. Y. Sutherland, Jr., Robert Thraves and John W. Williams. Absent: None. Officers present: County Executive and Commonwealth's Attorney. The meeting opened with the L°rd's Prayer led by Mr. M. ~. Pence. ~inutes of the meeting .of November 21, 1956, were read and approved. Nr. Robert Nusselm~u, CPA, appeared and advised the Board that the audit of the County's accounts for the year ended June 30, 1956, had been completed but had not yet been cleared by the State Auditor. He f~ther advised that copies of the audit would be mailed to each member of the Board as soon as final approval was received by his office from the State Auditor. Mr. Barry ~rshall, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the Bellmore Realty Corporation with rega~ to Section 3~of the Rutledge Subdivision. Mr. Marshall stated that th~ Planning Commission approved plat of Section 3 in 1955 and therefore, he felt the Board's policy with regard to subdivision roads would not apply in this instance since the policy was adopted at a later date. Nr. ~rshall requested a letter of intent from the Board to the effect that roads in Section 3 of Rutledge Subdivision would be recommended for acceptance into the Secondary System by the State Highway Department when said roads have been completed in accordance with standards and specifications of that Department. On motion, mad~ by ~r. Williams, seconded by Mr. Smith, and unanimously carried, it was ~rdered that letter be addressed to the Bellmore Realty Corporation, stating that upon completion of roads in ~hetie~i~ of Rutledge Subdivision in accordance with standards and ~pecifications af the State Department of Highways, and upon ~nspection and approval of that Department, said roads would be recommended for acceptance into the State Secondary Road System. Mr. ~arshall~also suggested that the Board clarify it~ policy with regard to roads in sub- divisions by setting the date on which subdiVision plats are recorded as the time to determine ~nether or not the Board's policy will apply. Mr. Marshall was advised that this suggestion wou~d be taken under advisement. Mr. W. W. Shields, State Resident Highway Engineer, advised the Board that ~onte Vista Exten~ sion had been completed in accordance with standards and specifications of the Department of Highways