1970-05-14SPECIAL2.2g
May 14, 1970
Pursuant to the following waiver, the Board of County Supervisors of
Albemarle County, Virginia, met in special session at 7:30 P.M. on this date
in the Board Room, County Office Building, with the following members present:
Nessrs. E. N. Garnett, Joseph E. Gibson, Donald Carroll, Lloyd F. Wood, Jr.,
Gordon L. 'Wheeler, and R. A. Yancey.
Absent: None.
Officers present: County Executive and County Attorney.
~We, the undersigned, members of the Board of County Supervisors of
&lbemarle County, Virginia, do hereby waive notice and special
service thereof, of a meeting called for 7:30 p.M. on Nay 14, 1970,
to be held in the Board Room of the County Office Building for the
purpose of considering matters pertaining to the Totier Creek Pro-
ject, and we do hereby consent to any and all business and the taking
of such action at said meeting upon the matter hereinaboFe mentioned
necessary thief eto~. ~
a~ may be lawful, incident and ~/~
Donal~ Carroll zY~
Gordonf~. Wheeler?
~Lloy~d F.~Wood, Jr.
R. A. Yanc~Y
The Chairman advised that this meeting was called to decide on whether or
not to proceed with awarding contract at this time on the Totier Creek Project
and called upon the County Executive for report on the matter, Nr. Batchelor
advised that the Engineers, Wiley and Wilson, had reviewed the bid and found
same to be in order. He stated that the bid price would hold firm until Saturday,
NM 16, 1970. He further advised that the County had proceeded with exercising
options in accordance with instructions of the Board and this had been completed
with the exception of the exchange of two parcels, this to be completed after
completion of the present surveys.
~r. Carroll stated that he had reviewed the project and also realized other
County obligations. However, fifty cents of the tax rate has been earmarked for
watersheds and the Totier project is needed for current needs and future growth
of the Soottsvitle area. He also pointed out accelerating construction costs
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~d increased percentages which would be charged by the contractor for delay-
ing acceptance of this contract (3% for 30 days; 6% for 60 days). Considering
these facts, Nr. Carroll moved that project be let to the contractor (low bid
of $469,867 submitted by Norcarva Constructors, Inc. and Halifax Builders,
Inc.) and to proceed with the project. This motion was seconded by Mr. Yancey.
In discussion of the motion which followed, Mr. George 0mohundro, Mr. F. E.
Paulett, Mr. l~aymon Thacker and others from the Scottsville area spoke in favor
of proceeding with the subject project. They expressed concern over what would
happen to the area in the event of a dry season with the size of the current
impoundment. Attention was also called to the fact that the dam should be re-
paired immediately. They pointed out that land is available for industry but
the lack of water is impeding growth.
Mr. Gibson stated that he wants very much to see Scottsville grow. How-
ever, it would mean asking the County to pay from local funds a hal~ million
dollars which it just does not have in cash. The Burley debt must be paid back.
~atershed improvements should not come from a bond issue. Would not like to
see contract let presently but get financial house in order and then consider
Totier as next watershed project.
Mr. Wood expressed concern about funds needed for current school construc-
tion, the planned vocational center, and the new jail which must be built.
At the conclusion of discussion, roll call vote on Mr. Carrol~s motion
was requested, which follows:
AYES: Nessrs. Garnett, Carroll, Wheeler and Yancey.
NAYS: Messrs. Gibson and Wood.
The motion carried by a ~ - 2 vote.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Chairman