1975-07-22202
(7-17-75 Day)
(7-22-75 Day)
No. 4. Mr. Fisher read the following resolution into the record, and made motion for
the adoption of the resolution:
WHEREAS, the South Rivanna River Reservoir is a resource of great value to the people
of Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County is concerned about the con-
tinued viability of the said Reservoir; and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with substantial evidence that high density
residential development adjacent to the said Reservoir is likely to result in the dim-
inution of the utility thereof and of its chances for continued viability; and
WHEREAS, there is a substantial amount of high density residential zoning in the
immediate drainage basin of the said Reservoir, which zoning was established prior to the
adoption of the County's Comprehensive Plan in 1971 and is in direct conflict therewith;
and
WHEREAS, the Rivanna Sewer and Water Authority has proposed that a comprehensive
study of the South Rivanna River Reservoir be undertaken to determine the effects of urban
development adjacent thereto on the quality of water contained therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County that
no building permit shall be issued for any development in the immediate drainage basin of
the South Rivanna River Reservoir until such time as the Rivanna Sewer and Water Authority
~hall have determined the effect of such development on the said Reservoir.
For purposes of this ordinance, the term "immediate drainage basin of the said
Reservoir" shall be deemed to include all that portion of the County bordered on the West
~nd North by the South Rivanna River Reservoir; on the South by State Route 631 on the
~est._by State Route 743 and on the East by State Route 659. An emergency being found to
exist, this ordinance shall take effect immediately.
Mr. Carwile stated that since he represents a person owning property at the reservoir who would
be effected by this resolution, he would abstain from any action and participation.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Henley. Mr. Wood said he felt it would be to the best interest of
the citizens in the county to delay any action on this resolution until the full Board was present.
Mr. Henley agreed with Mr-~ Wood that the entire Board should be present for the vote. Mr. Thacker
also agreed that action should be delayed.
Mr. Fisher said he would be willing to delay the vote if the Board instructed the Planning
Commission not to take action on approving development in the above stated area, between now and the
time the Board takes action.
At this point, Mr. Henley asked Mr. Thacker to call a short recess for the purpose of dis-
cussing the pending resolution with Mr. Fisher. Mr~. Thacker granted his request. During their
absence, two representatives of the press, Mr. Ben Critzer of the Daily Progress and Mr. Allen
Cooper of the Richmond News Leader, protested this action claiming it violated the Freedom Of
Information Act. Mr. George St. John ruled that since a situation of this type was not specifically
outlawed in the State or County Codes, he had no basis to say the recess was illegal.
Mr. Fisher said it was the consensus of opinion to defer any action on this resolution until
the entire Board was present. Mr. Henley offered a substitute motion to defer action on the above
resolution Until the July 23, 1975, meeting. Substitute motion was seconded by Mr. Wood, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Henley, Thacker and Wood.
NAYS: Mr. Fisher.
ABSENT: Mr. Wheeler.
ABSTAIN: Mr. Carwile.
At 1:45 P.M., Mr. Thacker req-mested a motion to adjourn the meeting to July 22, 1975, at 11:00
A.M. in the Board Room for the purpose of receiving bids on the school bond sale. Motion was
offered by Mr. Carwile, seconded by Mr. Wood, and carried by the following recorded vote:
.AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker and Wood.
None.
Mr. Wheeler.
Chairman
An adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virg%nia, was held on
July 22, 1975, at t1:00 A.M., in the County Office Building .Executive Conference Room, Charlottesville,
Virginia. Meeting was adjourned from July 17, 1975.
PRESENT: Messrs. Stuart F. Carwile, Gerald E. Fisher, William C. Thacker, Jr., and Gordon L. Wheeler.
ABSENT: Messrs. J. T. Henley, Jr., and Lloyd F. Wood, Jr.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Messrs. T.M. Batchelor, Jr., and James Bowling.
Mr. Thomas Batchelor stated the purpose of this meeting was to-accept an interest rate on a school
bond for the construction of West Side High School in the amount of $5,750,000. Resolution authorizing
the issuance and sale of these school bonds was adopted on July 2, 1975. Mr. Batchelor added that
Ray Jones, Director of Finance, was at the State Treasurers Office in Richmond, and would be calling in
with bids from prospective purchasers of bonds. He said they were hoping for an interest percentage rate
of 6.1% or better.
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At 11:05 A.M., Mr. Wheeler called a recess of the meeting until Mr. Jones' telephone call was
received. At 11:20 A.M., Mr. Jones telephoned and informed the Board that the lowest bid was from the
Bank of Virginia-Central and Associates for a rate of 6.1439%; the highest bid was 6.5178% from the Cha
Manhattan Bank, Bankers Trust Company and Associates. It was recommended by Mr. Jones to accept the bi
of 6.1439% offered by the Bank of Virginia-Central and Associates.
After a short discussion by Board members as to how this slightly higher than predicted in-
terest rate would effect the County finances, Mr. Thacker made motion to adopt the following resol-
ution. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carwile, and carried by the following recorded vote:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
that the $5,750,000 School Bonds of Albemarle County, dated August 1, 1975,
which were authorized to be issued and sold by resolution heretofore adopted on
July 2, 1975, be and the same hereby are awarded to Bank of Virginia-Central and
Associates in accordance with the terms of their bid and shall bear interest as
set out in such bid.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Messrs. Carwile, Fisher, Thacker and Wheeler.
None.
Messrs. Henley and Wood.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:45 A.M.
Chairman