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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-04-16 .... ~A~ meeting o~ the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was~held at the Office Building of said County on the 16th day of Epril, 1958. P~esent: Messrs. John W. Williams, Edgar N. Garnett, H. Ashby Harris, EdWard L. Smith, M~ Y. Sutherland, Jr., and Robert Thraves. Absent: None. Officers present: County Executive and Commonwealth's Attorney.' The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer led by Mr. M. M. Pence. Minutes of the meetings of March 19, 1958 and April 3, 1958 were read and approved. Mr. H. W. Runkle, Highway Engineer, reported on the study made of the intersection of Routes 29 North and 743. He stated that the traffic engineer had advised that in view of the study made, it was felt that the intersection was adequately marked at the present time and that a traffic light was not recommended. Also, that a further study would be made after anticipated increased employment by the Sperry Piedmont Corporation. The report suggested that a police officer might be employed during the rush hours to direct traffic. After some discussion of this matter, the Board decided to talk with the Sheriff regarding this suggestion. Mr. H. W. Runkle, ReSident Highway Engineer, presented the tentative budget of the Secondary ~ystem for the fiscal year beginning July !, 1958 and ending Sune 30, 1959. After consideration, and on motion of Mr. Sutherland, seconded by Mr. Thraves, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that the Secondary System allocations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1958 as presented by Mr. H, W. R~n~le, Resident Highway Engineer, be and the same is hereby approved as follows: Ordinary Maintenance ......... . . $ 302,43.~. O0 Maintenance Replacements ~ ~ ........ . 37,860.00 Const~cti0n . ............ 6,100.00 Allotted to N bered . . . . . . . . 11 700,00 Total $ 358,09,5.00 Federal Aid .................. Grand Total ~' 4~,099.00 Mr. Haynes Settle appeared and requested acceptance of Mosely Drive in section 4 of Green Val- leys Subdivision into the Secondary System. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Thraves, the fol- lowing resolution was unanimously adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that this Board will recommend to the State Department of Highways for acceptance into the Secondary System, Mosely Drive in Green Valleys Subdivision, from WiltardDrive to Harris Road, when said Drive has been completed in actor- dance with standards and specifications of the Highway Department and has~re- ceived approval by that Department. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Sutherland, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that the State Department of Highways be and is hereby requested te surface treat Route 627 beginning at Route 795 near Redlands and continuing for appre~tely three miles, when funds a~ available and provided the traffic count justifies such surface treatment at that time. Notice was received from the State Department of Highways advising that public hearing on tentative allocations of primary funds would be held in Richmond on May 15, 1958, at $:30 A.M. Communication was received from the Scottsvi!le Lions Club regarding the condition of Route 20 from Scottsville to Keene and urging that immediate action be taken to improve and straighten this six mile stretch ef road with particular emphasis on the curve near Scottsvi!le wh~e two fatal accidents have occurred recently. After discussion of this matter, it was ordered that this letter be referred to Letter was received from Mr.. E. L. Herndon regarding committment made by road viewers in I952 to recommend for acceptance into the Seconday System road beginning at the Orange. County line ap- proximately one mile east of Route 7?7 and extending 125 of a mile to the east, when and if Orange County places their section in the Secondary System. Mr. Runkle advised t~hat he would check on this matter and report back to the Board at its next regular meeting. Extract from minutes of the City Council meeting of March 17, 1958, were received in which the suggested changes by this Beard in Subsection (D), page 6, of the new Subdivision Ordinance were approved and this Board was requested to reconsider its proposed changes to Section B., Subsections (1)~ and (2), page 8. Communication was also received from the County Planning Commission in which the Com- mission ratified the proposed amendments of this Board. The County Executive suggested that the Board of Supervisors meet with the Planning Commission regarding this matter. On motion of Mr. Sutherland, seconded by Mr. Harris, Mr. Pence's suggestion was accepted and it was ordered that such meeting be held immediately after the public hearing on the budget on April 29, 1958. Mr. C. M. Garnett an~ several representatives of the Soil Conservation Service appeared re- garding proposed water sheds and flood control in Albemarle County. Mr. Garnett advised t~hat several sites had been considered and he would like to take the Board on a tour of such sites as his committee wished the backing of this Board in its project. After considerable discussion of this matter, i~ was decided that the Board make a tour of the proposed sites with the committee on April 22, 1958, leaving the Co~ty Office Building at ~:30 A.M. Dr. John G. Wall appeared and advised that he and several other dentists had purchased certain p~operty on Park Street and wished to buy or lease land adjacent to the County's parking lot for parki~ spaces to serve their property. After considerable discussion of this matter, and on mo%ion of Mr. Smi~ seconded by Mr. Garnett, the Commonwealth's Attorney was directed to draw up a contract between the County and the interested parties whereby the C0u~ty lease th? land in question for five years, the rental being fifteen dollars ($15.00)per month for~ the first two years and thirty dollars ($30.00) per month Shere~fter, with the pr~vision in said contract that~sUch lease may be terminated by the County att any time after two years upon sixty (60) days written notice. Mr. E. H. Copenhaver, Attorney, appeared and presented revised plat of the Willie Smith proper ty in Locust Grove Subdivision and asked for approval of thi~ Board, the plat having been approved by the City and County Planning Commissions. On motion of Mr. Garnett, seconded by Mr. Thraves, the Chair- man and Clerk were authorized to execute said p~at on behalf of this Board. Statements of Expenses of the Department of Finance, the Sheriff's Office and the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for the month of Maroh, 1958, were presented, approved and ordered filed. Statement of Expenses incurred in the maintenance of the County Jai~ for the month of ~Narch, 1958, was presented along with Summary Statement of Prisoner Days. On motion, ~uly made and seconded, these statements were.examined, verified and approved. Reports of the Department of Public Welfare for the month of March, 1958, were presented in accordance with Sections 63-67.1 and 63-6~.2 of the Code of Virginia. Claim of the University of Virginia Hospital in the amount of $1,249.60, of which one-half i~~ reimbursable by the State, was received and approved for payment on motion of Mr. Garnett, seconded by Mr. Smith. Report of the County Executive for the month of March, 1958, was presented, approved, and ordered filed. The appointment of an~ Equalization Board ~or 1958 was discussed and the following names were submitted for consideration: Mr. W. E. Mundie, Jr., - nominated by Mr. Robert Thraves. Mr. Campbell Holt - nominated by Mr. H~,~AshbyHarris. Mr. A. E. Cutright - nominated by Mr. ~. Y. Sutherland. Mr. Percy Abell - nominated byMr. Edward L. Smith. Mr. Eugene Durrett - nominated by Mr. Edgar N. Garnett. On motion of ~r. Smi~k$ise~ended by Mr. Suther!and, it was ordered that the Equalization Board be ap- ~*~ ~ ~H~ ~ion~ued meetin~ to be held on April 29, 1958. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Garnett, 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 $74,267.48 be and is hereby appropriated for operating expenses l of the School Board for the month ef Nay, 1958. Communication was received from Mrs. Randolph Oatlin submitting her resignation as a member of the L&brary Board to take effect as seen as a successor is appointed, in any case not later than July ~On motion of Mr. Garnett, seconded by Mr. Smith, Mrs. Catlin's resignation was accepted with regret and it was. ordered that the Board's appreciation for her services be conveyed to Mrs. Catlin. The Chairman asked that the Board give thought to the appointment of a successor to Mrs. Catlin in order that an ap- pointment might be made at the regular ~May meeting. An offer of $60.00 was received from Harry Wicka for the purchase of six acres of land in the S¢ottsville District owned by the County and formerly in the name of Louisanna Rush. On motion of 'Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Sutherland, this offer was rejected due to the fact that the property was viewed by Mr, Harris and Mr. Hugh F. Simms and it was their feeling that the property was worth more than the offer submitted. Communication was received from the State Water ComtroI BOard advising that said Board had authorized the construction of sewerage facilities to ~serve Berkeley Community. The proposed budget for the Charlottesville-Albemarle Joint Airport Commission for the year 1958-1959 in the total sum of $1,200.00 was received Brom the Airport Commission and on motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Sutherland, was approved. Notice was received from the City Council advising ~that said budget had received approval by that Body. Communication was received from Mrs. H. N. Lowe requesting permission to sell property the Welfare Board has and lien of $2,399.00, for the purpose of paying funeral expenses and taxes. She stated, that she had an offer of $500.00 for the 3½ acres in question. On recommendation of the County Execution and motion of Mr. Garnett, seconded by Mr. Smith, it was ordered that the permission be granted toM rs. Lowe to sell this property, subject to approval of the Welfare Board, action being taken on the basis that the County could not recover any sizable amount from the sale of this property. Comm, m~cation was received from the League of Virginia Counti~es advising that several counties havesuggested a change in the time the payment of ABC profits is made to the counties in that it would be helpful to counties which are hard pressed to balance the budgets for the year 1958-59. The suggested change would have the Btate make payments to the localities on a quarterly basis. After discussion of this matter, the following resolution was offered by Mr. Harris, seconded by ~r. Suther!aad, and unani- mouslyadopted: WHEREAS, the counties of Virginia are finding it necessary to increase local tax rates for the fiscal year of 1958-59, in order to meet the rising costs of local government; and WHEREAS, the distribution of ABC profits by the Stat~ is now made to the localities but once every twelve months and payment is received by the localities in August of each y~ar; and WHEREAS, if these ABC profits were distributed by the State to the localities on a quarterly basis in the months of August, October, January, and April, it would be of considerable help to the counties at this time; ~.~ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED~batthe Board cf CoUnty Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, requests the State Comptroller and the State Treasurer to make distribution of the ABC provits to the localities quarterly rather than in one yearly payment. Report was received from the Crozet Water Committee of a meeting held on April 14, 1958, in which the following recommendations were made: (1) That amount due Mr. D~bney Sandridge, $2,001.28, be paid. (2) That amount ~ue Wayland Park Subdivision, $1,942.36, be paid. (3) The Committee .recommends that arrangements be made at the earliest convenience to extend 6" main from Tabor Street to the south corner of the property of Mrs. C. M. Luman. At the end of this 6" line which follows Route 240, a fire plug to be installed. From the end of this6" line to Harris Coleman meter, a 2" line be installed. On motion of Mr. Garnett, seconded by Mr. Harris, the recommendations of the committee to re- pay Mr. Sandridge and the Wayland Park Subdivision were approved. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Smith, the ~County Executive was directed to get coSt estimates on part three of the committee's recommendation. Claim against the DoE Tax Fund was received from Mr. Henry Page for si~ ewes ~ud three lambs killed by dogs. On motion of Mr. Sutherland, seconded by Mr. Harris, Mr. Page was allowed $20.00 for each of these sheep and $18.00 each for the lambs. Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received-from Mr. E. R. Suther!and for ten ewes killed by dogs. On motion of mr. Sutherland, seconded by Mr. Harris, Mr. Sutherland was allowed $15.00 for each of these ewes. Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Mr. A. N. Wrightson for one.ewe. On motion of Mr. Sutherland, seconded by Mr. Harris, this claim was denied due the fact that the Game Warden could not establish the fact that the damage was caused by dogs. The County Executive advised that the last General Assembly passed a bill adding a new.section 58-65.1 which provides that counties and cities may impose a five cent recordation tax on transactions in the clerk's offices. After some discussion of this matter, the Commonwealth's Attorney advised that he would contact the City Attorney regarding this matter before the next regular meeting. On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Harris, the ~Board adjounred into executive session with the School Board for the~discussion of~thepurchaze of property. The School Board advised members of the Board of Supervisors of plans with respect to the acquisition of certain property as a site for the construction of the proposed negro elementary school. They advised as to progress made to date and stated that plans had progressed to the point that negotia- tion for.the ~PUrChase Of a site was at hand andto continue~ such negotiation certain, funds would be .... needed to meet expenses. The School Board presented plans relative to the improvements and additions to the Sc&ttsville School. Mr. W. E. Steinback, architect, was present to explain the details concerning the improvememts at this school. The School Board further advised that certain fund would be needed at this time t~meet architect's fees and certain preliminary expenses involved in this project. After discussion of the two above matters the Board of Supervisors reeonvened to the regular session and doors were opened to the public. On motion of Mr. Garnett, seconded~byMr. Smith, rules with regard to second readings were suspended and the following resolution unanimously adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Couuty Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that $10,000.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated to meet current expenses involved in the acquisition~of a negro elementary school site. On motion of Ur. Garnett, seconded by Mr. Smith, 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 $10,000.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated to meet expenses involved in the preparation of plans for the Scottsville School. Claims against the County amounting to $420,393.87 were presented, 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 Sanitary District Fund Joint Health Dept. Fund McIntire Trust Fund Woolen Mills Sanitary District Fund Central Fire District Fund Comm. of Va. Current Credit Account Comm. of Va. Dog Tax Credit Account Total $ 3?,559.26 112,686.18 -708.65 4;214.08 5,396.39 1,208.47 3.00 3,278.58 254~100.30 On motion, the meeting adjourned until 10:00 A.M.. on April 29, 1958.