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1971-01-21336 A regular meeting of the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was held at the Office Building of said County on the 21 st day of January, 1971. Present: Messrs. E. N. Garnett, Joseph E. Gibson, F. E. Paulett, Gordon L. '~heeler, Lloyd F. ~Vood, Jr. and R. A. Yancey. Absent: None. Officers present: County Executive and County Attorney. The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer led by Mr. Garnett. On motion by Mr. ~heeler, seconded by Mr. Paulett and unanimously carried, minutes of the meeting of December 17, 1970, were approved as submitted. Mr. R. G. ~Warner, Resident Highway Engineer, stated that the Board should give thought to setting date for annual road hearing. Mr. Warner was requested to prepare a statement concerning public funds available, the approximate amount of mileage that will qualify for acceptance during the coming year taking into consideration traffic cuunt and funds available, and such other information as necessary to inform the public of the limits which will be placed on recommenda- tions to be made by the Board. After discussion, motion was offered by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by ~. Yancey and unanimously carried, setting the time for the annual road hearing for 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, March 2~, 1971. At the suggestion of Mr. Warner, the following resolution was offered by ~r. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. 'Wood, and unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, this Board has been advised by the Resident Highway Engineer that public hearing on proposed improvements to Route 810 has revealed considerable opposition by the public and it does not appear feasible to proceed with said project as currently propo seal; and WHEREAS, it has been suggested that funds currently allocated to the project be transferred; NOW, THEKEFOI~E, BE IT I~ESOLVED by the Board of County Super- visors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that the Virginia Department of Hi ghwa¥.s .. be and is hereby requested to transfer the stun of $80,000.00 currently allocated for improvements to Route 810, Project No. 0810-002-126,C~01, to proposed improvements to Route 637, Project 0637-002-138;C501; and BE IT Ft~q~ RESOLVED that the Virginia Department of Highways be requested to continue its study for improvements to Route'810, Mr. Wheeler reported that there are holes in l~oute 78~ and that raw sewer- age is washing into the road from Springfield Subdivision. Mr. Humphrey stated that ha would check with the Health Department on this matter. 337 Nr. 'Wood asked Nr. Warner about snow removal on Berwick Circle in West- moreland Subdivision. He stated that snow was removed on the roads in the Secon- dary B~stem but this cul-de-sac does not receive snow removal and is further hampered by snow removal up to that point. Nr. warner advised that the law requires three-family occupancy and there is nothing ~¢nich his department can do until such law is changed. The County Executive advised that he plans to discuss this and other similar situations with Nr. Blundon of the State Highway Department. ~r. Humphrey was requested to try to control such situations before they develop in approval of site plans. '~r. Wood also asked if there were any further developments fon improvements to Rio Road (Route 631 ). }Ar. Warner advised that about all rights of way have been appraised and they will soon be ready to start negotiating for acquisition of land. Communications were received from the State Department of Highways advising that as requested in resolutions from this Board, dated November 19, t970, the following additions to and abandonments from the Secondary System were approved, effective January 1~, 1971: Addition s: Section 7 of new location of Route 631, Project 0064-002-102,P-410, from SCL of Charlottesville to 0.~0 mile south of SCL of Charlottesville - length 0.50 mi. Section 8 of new connection of Project 0064-002-102,P-410, from relocated 631, Station 162+00, to old Route 631, length 0.06 mi. Section ? of new location of I~oute 781, from Star,ion 116+70 to Station 126+00, Project 0064-002-102,P-40~ - length 0.18 mi. Section 8 of new location of l~oute 780, from WCL of Charlottesville to J0.1~ mile southwest of WCL of Charlottesville, Project 0064-002-102,P-40~ - length 0.1 5 mi. Abandonm en t s: Section 6 of old location of Route 631, Pr~oject 0064-002-102 P-410 between right o~ way limits north and south of 1-64 - length 0.20 mi'. ' Section ~ of old location of Route 781, from Station 116+70 to Stat%on 126+00, Project 0064-002-102,P-40~ - length 0.20 mi. Section 6 of old location of Route 780, from WCL of Charlottesville to 0.13 mile southwest of '~CL of Charlottesville, Proj eot 0064-002-102,P40~ - length 0.13 mi. Communication was received from the State Department of Highways advising that as requested in resolution from this Board, dated December 17, 1970, the following additions to and abandonments iTom the Secondary System were approved, effective Ja~uuary 14, 1971: Addition s: Section ~ of new location of l~oute 731, Proje.ct 0064-002-102,P-407, from Station 16+20 (l~oute 731) to Station 27+~0 (Route 731) - length 0.28 mi. Section 6 of new location of Route 744, Project 0064-002-102,P-407, from inter- section of l~oute 2~0 to 0.~8 mile north of intersection of Rt. 2~0, length 0.38 mi. Section 7 of new location of Route ,616, Prgject 00-64-002-102,P-407, from Station 14+20 (Route 616) to Station 46+~0 (Route 616) - length 0.7~ mi. · 388 Abandonment s: Section 1 of old location of i{oute 731, P. roject 0064-002-102,P-407, from Sta- tion 16+20 (l{.oute 731) to Station 2?+50 {Route 731)- length 0.22 mi. Section 2 of Route ?30, Project 0064-002-102,P-407, I~rom opposite Station 2919+00 to opposite Station 2980+00 - length 0.15 mi. Section 3 of old location of Route ?44,.Project 0.064-002-102,P40~?, from inter- section of Route 250 to Star, ion 2~_00 {Route 74~) - length 0.25 mi. Section 4 of old location 9~f Route 616, .Project 0064-002-102,P-~.07, from Sta- tion 14+20 (Route 616) to Station 46+50 {~oute 616) - length 0.69 mi. On request of the Resident Engineer, the following resolution was offered by Mr. Yancey, seconded by Mr. Wood, and unanimouBly adopted: i~YEAS, certain changes have resulted in the Primary and Secondary Systems due to relocation and construction of Interstate 64; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that no public hearing will be necessary in this instance due to the fact that property owners in- volved have access to the new locations and/or own the property on both sides of the old location; NOW, TI{EREct, ~E IT ILESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle 0ottnty, Virginia, that the following changes in the Secon- dary and Primary Systems be and the same are hereby approved, each section listed being indicated on sketch presented to this meeting with letter from R. G. Warner, Resident Engineer, dated January 14, 1971, and made a part of this Board's permanent file: Section 1 - to be abandoned {0.25 mi.) 0.05 mi. short of Rt. 684 .. ':.:i~sec~ion: 2 - no action - in town Section 3 - no action - in town i~.~. Section 4 - to be abandoned ( 0.11 mi. ) Section 5 - to be abandoned {0.2~ mi.) Section 6 - to be abandoned (0.29 mi.) Section 7 - to be added to the Secondary System (0.60 mi.) Section 8 - to be added to the Secondary System (0.26 mi.) Section 9 - to be added to the Secondary System (0.28 mi.) BE IT FURT~ tLESOLVED that copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Virginia Department of Highways. Communication was received from Mr. A. P. Williams requesting acceptance into the Secondary System of that portion of Ridgemont l~oad from Route 743 to its intersection with Viewmont Road in Earlysville Heights Subdivision. Mr. Warner advised that the road has been built to specifications and drainage has been checked out and drainage easement relocated. On motion by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Wood, the following resolution was unanimou¢ly adopted: 339 F' BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia., that the Virginia Department of Highways be and is hereby requested to accept into the Secondary System of Highways the following section of road located in EarlySVille Heights SMbdivision, Albemarle Cotuuty: That portion of Ridgemont Road from Route 743 to the intersection with Viewmont Road, a distance of 550 feet. BE IT lCERTHER RESOLVED that the Virginia Department of Highways be and is hereby guaranteed a 50' unobstructed right of way and drainage easements on this requested addition as recorded by plat in the office of ~the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 452, page 165, and by plat showing relocation of drainage easement recorded in Deed Book 482, page 505. Communication was received from Nr. John C. Mackie requesting acceptance into the Secondary System of certain streets in Deerwood Subdivision. Er. ~¢arner advised that the sections requested are ready for acceptance. The following resolution was offered by Nr. Wheeler, seconded by Nr. Yancey, a~nd unanimously adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virgiia, that the Virginia Department of Highways be and is hereby requested to accept into the Secondax-*y System of Highways the following roads located in Deerwood Subdivision, Albemarle County: Deerwood Drive - from sra. 0+00 at its intersection With the center of Route 649 to sra. 7+48 = an intersection with Lupine Lane, a distance of .149 mile. Deerwood Road - from sra. 0+00 Deerwood Road = sra. 3+11.74 Deerwood Drive to sta. 11+80.46 = intersection with Lupine Lane, a distance of 0.224 mile. HE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Virginia Department of Highways be and is hereby EUaranteed a 50' unobstructed right of way a~ud drainage easements on these requested additions as recorded by plats in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 426, page 457, and Deed Book 45~, page 17. Er. Clarence McClure, Superintendent of SchoolS, appeared along with Er. Comer Smith, Chairman of the School Board, and presented proDe:sed five-year school building program which he summarized in two phases as follows: PHA~ I ~- Completion by September, 1973: 1. Purchase of sites - 1971 2. Northside Elementary School- 1972 3- Albemarle High School Expansion Program - 1972 4. Southside Junior High - 1973 ~. Stony Point A~_dition - 1973 ~. Red Hill Addition - 1973 7. Road and Parking at Albemarle High - 197~ $ 2~0,000.00 1,600,000.00 1,105,000.00 2,600,000.00 1 ~0,000. O0 172,500.00 7..5,.oo.o .oo $5,9~2,500.00 34'0 PHA~E II - Completion by September, 1975: 8. l~elocation of Bas Garage - 1974 9. Greenwood Addition - 1974 10. Broadus 'Wood Addition - 197~ 1!. ~estside High School - 197~ $ 1~0,000.00 172,~00.00 172,~00.00 6,OOO,OOQ..QO $6,¢9~,o0o.0o $12,447,~00.00 Mr. HcOlure requested that a bond issue for Phase I be approved by this Board for early ~Spring, 1971, and.that the Board approve purchase of a site for the elementary school to the north. He advised that two sites were under consider- ation. A developer has offered to donate a site and this is being check~out by the joint site selection committee. However, if this site is not selected, an appropriation will be required for the alternate site. After discussion of the foregoing matters,, motion was offered by Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Yancey, and unanimously carried, approving acquisition oS donated site by the site selection committee with the understanding that if said site is not acquired, a special meeting will be called for appropriation~of funds for purchase of the other site. The request for approval of bond issue was ~aken under consideration. In accordance with notice published in the Daily Progress on January 7 and January 14, 1971, the Chairman ca$led for public hearing on proposed amendment to the Plao_uing Commission Ordinance to allow for an. additional voting member. Mr. John Humphrey read the proposed amendment. No one from the public appeared. On motion by Mr.-'Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Yancey, the following amendment was unanimously adopted: AN ORDINANCE TO A~END SECTION 2-$ OF THE ~iBE~t~,F, COUNTY CODE S0 AS TO IN--SE ~SHIP OF THE ~,mEM~R~,E COUNTY P~ING FROH TEN ~NHERS TO ELEVEN NEM~S: BE IT GRDAINED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County that Section 2-$, Article II, of the Albemarle County Code, relating to the Albemarle County Planning Commission be, and it hereby is, amended to read as follows: "Sec. 2-4 Composition; appointment, terms and compensation of members. The Planning Commission of the County shall be composed of eleven members, one of whom shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors from its own membership for a term of one year who shall serve in an advisory capacity without voting rights, one of whom shall be County Executive who s~hall also serve in an ad- visory capacity without voting rights, and nine voting members who shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors for terms of four ~ars each. Each magis- terial district shall be represented when practicable. All members of the Plan- ning Commission except the County Executive shall receive compensation at the rate of $~2'~.00 for each meeting actmally attended, payable monthly, but no mmmber shall receive more than $~0.00 per month. The County Executive shall serve without compensation." 341 The Chairman called for public hearing on zoning requests as advertised in the Daily Progress on January 1, January 8 and January 15, 1971, as follows: ~!11) 'Z~P-149 - Application of PhiIlip and ~ary Beasley Estate to rezone 3.49 acres located on Route 29 No,th, across from the Hacienda Notel, from A-1 Agricultural to RS-1 Residential. Several members _of the family were present in suppert of the application. No one appeared in opposition. Nr. Humphrey advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application m as submitted. On motion by Nr. ~wheeler, seconded by Nr. ~Wood, unanimously carried, the recommendation of the Planning Compression was accepted. (2) ZEP-150 - _Application of H. C. Keller and ~W. W. Boss to rezone 1.36 acres located in the southeast corner of the intersection of Routes 53 and 795 from A-I Agricultural to B-1 Business. Nr. Keller appeared in support of the application as did Larry Sprouse, proposed purchaser. Eiss Ellen Nash, attorney for several property owners in the area, spoke in opposition. Communication expressing opposition was received from Nr. Stanley 'Woodward and N~r. Humphrey noted that the Planning Commission received several letters in opposition. Nr. Humphrey advised that the staff and the Planning Comm~ ssion recommended denial of the application. NoZion was offered by Nr. Paulett to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission which motion was seconded by Nr. Wheeler. Nm. Yancey offered su~bstitute motion to defer action until the next meeting in order that the site might be viewed by members of the Board. Nr. Yancey's motion was secended by Nr. Wood, and una~- mously adopted. (3) Z~P-151 - Application of Charles W. Hurt to rezone 6.0 acres located on Commonwealth Drive in Westfield Subdivision from R-3 Residential to B-1 Business. No one appeared with regard to ~this application. Nr. Humphrey advised that the Planning Commission recom~ended approval. On motiOn by ~. Wood, seconded by ~. Wheeler, unanimously carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted. (4) ~P-89 - Application of ~amie Dunbar to locate two mobile home$in an A-1 Agricultural zone , lots ~0 and 51 in Blue Ridge Acres off Route 690. Nr. Dunbar appeared in support of the applicant. ~s. Fox, adjoining property owner, appeared in opposition and stated that she also represented neighbors who were unable to be present. Nr. Humphrey reported that the Planning Commis- sion recommended denial of the application. On motion by Nr. Yancey, seconded by Nr. Wood, and unanimously carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion was accepted. Discussion was given to the number of applications which had been received from landowners in the subdivision who apparently be~t the property without the knowledge that mobile homes were not permitted unless special permit is obtained. On motion by Er. Gibson, seconded by Nr. Wheeler, and unanimously adopted, the Planning Commission was requested to study Blue Ridge Acres with regard to need For rezoning and recommend i~om A-1 to ,whatever 'zone they feel proper. (5) 2P-92 - Application of John C. Vermillion to locate an Antique and Gift shop in an A-1 Agricultural Zone on property located off of Route 20 near Key west ~ubdiv~ sion. Mr. and Mrs. Vermillion were present in support of their application'. Miss Muriel MoNurdo appear~ed in opposition. Mr. Humphrey reported that the Planning Comm~s- sion recommended approval subject to a detailed site plan being submitted to the Zoning office prior to issuance of a Zoning Permit'. Mr.. Gibson stated that he felt the site plan should be available before .giving approval if this is to be a condition. Mr. Humphrey suggested a field trip in order that the site might be viewed by Board members before taking action. After considerable discussion, motion was ol~ered by Mr. -Wood, seconded by Mr. Gibson, and unanimously carried, that action be deferred until the February meeting in order that the site might be viewed. (6) ~F-93 - Application of David Shifflett to locate a mobile home on 13.0 acres on Boute 79~ near intersection with Route 620 - A-1 Zone. No one was present regarding this application. Mr. Humphrey-reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to Health Department approval for septic system and a 100 foot setback i~om Boute 795. On motion by Mr. Paulett, seconded by Er. Yancey, ~ma~,imously carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted. At the afternoon session, Mr. George Gilmer appeared on behalf-of client who was out of the country, advising that notice received by his client with regard to hearing on this application gave the hour as 1:30 P.E. It was noted that the newspaper advertisement stated 10:00 A.M. N~. Gilmer also called the Board's attention to the fact that Mr. ST~ifTlett's deed called for 3+ acres whereas his application has reference to 13 acres. In view of the foregoing circumstances, t'he County Attorney recommended that action on this application be deferred. On motion by Mr. Gibson, seconded by Mr. Wheeler, and unanimously adopted, action taken during the morning session was rescinded. On motion by Mr. Paulett, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted, action on Mr. Shifflett's application was deferred until February and it was ordered that hearing be re-advertised. (7) 8~-94 - Application of Loyal Order of Moose to ma~.e an addition to the Moose Lodge located on l~oute 2~0 East. No one from the public appeared. Mr. Humphrey reported that the Planning Com- mission recommended approval subject to State Fire Marshal's review and recom- mendation and Health Department approval. On motion by Mr. Wood, seconded by Mr. Yancey, and un~.uimously carried, the recommendation of the Planning Commis- sion was accepted. (8) Deferred until 2:30 P.M. on request of attorney Use Permit 70-04. Mr. Wheeler advised that a chicken operation of great magnitude has been located near Stony Point which has caused a rough situation in the community. 343 -On motion by Nr. Wheeler, seconded by Nr. Wood and unanimously adopted, the Planning Commi ssion was requested to study control of such operation and make recommendation to this Board. Nr. Batchelor advised that the Connhy and City had an option to purchase the Charles C. 'Sours property on Fourth Street which adjoins the building now housing the County Welfare Department for the sum of $2~,000.00. He stated t~at the City had adopted resolution to exceroise this option.if the County concurs and it was felt this property could eventually be used for Juvenile Court facilities. Er. Wheeler stated that he would'.have to see an appraisal of the property before acting. Nr. l~ichard Florence of the Equalization Board appeared later in the meeting and stated that he felt the property was well worth the asking price,that the house is a good, substantial building. After discussion, the following resolution was offered by Nr. Wheeler, seconded by Nr. Yancey, and unanimously adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County S~pervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that the County join with the City of Charlottes- ville in the purchase of the Charles C. Sours property located at 418 Fourth Street, N. E., for the sum of $2~,000.00; and BE IT ~-~T~ RESOLVED that rules with regard to second reading be suspended and the sum of $12, ~00.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated to cover the County's share of said purchase price. Nr. C. K. Hawkes, District Sales Manager of the Chesapeake and Ohio Bailway Company, gave a presentation of slides and talk with regard to the status of railroads and stated that they are endeavoring to focus.~the nation's attention on the necessity of maintaining a strong and virile transportation netvork. Er. Keene Byrd and several other persons associated with the Youth Employ- ment Service appeared. Nr. Byrd reviewed the proposed Summer '71 Program and requested of the County an appropriation of $2,~00.00 and a pledge of t~n summer jobs to be filled by 20 students (10 students for two ~-week periods) ~rom low- income families who have been accepted into the job-education program. Er. Byrd was told that the request for an appropriation would be considered in preparation of the County's budget and it was also explained that the County could not pledge the number of summer jobs requested due to limited areas of work available. Nr. Wheeler requested ~at he be relieved of his appointment to the Y.E.S. Committee. The County Executive reported on December 22 meeting of the Planning Dis- trict 10 Charter Committee. He advised that the committee recommended formation of the District to include Albemarle, Fluvanna and Nelson Counties and that the proposed charter be amended to include Certain changes with reference to roping which he reviewed. John Humphrey explained advantages of planning districts 344 pointing out mainly aid in obtaining fe&eral ~unds. Er. Gibson expressed con- siderable concern over the ~fact that the City of Charlottesville chose not to join the District. After ..discussion , motion was offered by Nr. Gibson, seconded by Er. ~heeler and unanimously adopted, authorizing the Chairman to enter into written agreement with Nelson and Fluvanna Counties for the formation of Planning District 10 and approving amendments to proposed charter~as follows: 1. Votes to be onthe following basis: Fluvanna 2; Nelson 2; Albemarle ~. 2. Voting throughout the life of the Planning District to carry a balance by the urban governmental units and the rural governmental units so that neither would have a majority vote. Subsequent joining by new political subdivisions which would change this balance will have to be agreed upon by a majority of all parties. 3. Any political subdivision joining after the creation of the Planning District will be liable for the fUll year of current dues as well as dues that would have been payable to the Planning District had that political su~vision been a member in the preceeding year. Use Permit ?0-04 - Petition of Mason B. Herring, Lessee of Cavalier Gulf Sta- tion, to amend the Zoning 0rdinande to permit in the B-1 Business Zone storage of inoperative motor vehicles in con- nection with service station and related wrecker services. (Applicant has asked that certain restrictions be placed in the proposed amendment so that the requested use can be readily distinguished from an automobile graveyard or junkyard.) Nr. Herring appeared in s~Dport of his application along with his attorney, Nike Haden, who spoke in behalf of ~r. Herring. Nr. Humphrey reported that the staff recommended that, if granted, approval be subject to the entire storage of ve- hicles being wholly enclosed in structure with Special Permit. He further re- ported that the Planning Commission recommended denial and that the operator be given 30 days to move the operation. On motion by Nr. Gibson, seconded by Nr. Wheeler and unanimously adopted, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted and Nr. Herring was given ~30 days from this date to move the operation. In accordance with request received from Virginia National Bank, the follow- ing resolution was offered by Nr. Yancey, seconded by Nr. Wood, and unanimously adopted: WHERE,, Virginia National Bank, Depository, has deposited certain additional collateral with Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Escrow Agent, to secure deposits of the County in accordance with Escrow Agree- ment by and between the said banks, T. N. Batchelor, Jr., Director of Finance of Albemmrle County, and the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that the deposit of such additional collateral be and the same is hereby ratified as follows: $1,8~0,000.00 U.S. Treasury Notes, 6-1/2%, due ~-1~-76. BE IT FUBTHE~ BESOLVED that copy of this resolution be forwarded to V~rginia National Bank and to the Federal Reserve Bank of Bichmond. 345 As requested .by First Virginia Bank/~onticello National, the following reso- lution ~w~s offered by Nr. 'Wheeler, seconded by Nrc Yancey, and unanimously adopt ed: ~HEBEAS, First Virginia Bank/..~onticello ~ational, Virginia, Depository, has deposit.ed certain collateral with Federal Reserve Ba~k of Richmond., Escrow Agent, to cover deposits of the County in accordance with.Escrow Agreement by' and between the said banks, T. ~. Batchelor, Jr., Director of Finance of Albemarle County; and the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle. County; NOW, T~BE, HE IT BESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle-County, Virginia, that the deposit of ~zch additional collateral be and the same is hereby ratified as follows: $100,000.00 U. S. Treasury Notes, 7-1/2%, due 2-15-72 HE IT i~jRTHER BESOLVED that copy of this resolution be forwarded to First Virginia B~k/~onticello National and to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. In accordance with request received ~rom Citizens Bank and Trust Company, the following resolution was offered by Nr. Wheeler, seconded by Nr. Yancey, and unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, .Citizens Bank and.Trust Company, Charlottesville, Virginia, Depository, has requested substitution of certain securities held by Virginia National. Bank, Escrow Agent, in accordance with Escrow Agreement between said banks, T. N. Batchelor, Jr., Director of Finance of Albemarle County, and the Board of S~pervisors of Albemarle County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that Citizens Bank and Trust Company be ~nd is hereby authorized to pledge the following: $2~,000.00 Concord, N.C., P.H,A. 2-1/8% Bonds, due 8-1-81 $2~,000.00 Detroit, Nich., P.H.A. 2-3/8% Bonds, due 6-1-81 AND, upon pledge _and delivery of the foregoing securities, Virginia National Bank be and is hereby authorized to release the following: $50,000.00 U. S. Treasury 2-1/2% Bonds, due 9-1~-72. HE iT FEBTHER RESOLVED that copy of this resolution be forwarded to Citizens .Bank and Trust Company and to Virginia National Bank. Nr. ~eeler stated that since., adoption of the sign ordinance requiring $2.00 fee for sign permits, perhaps thought should be given to fees for building permits. Nr. Wheeler stated that in the past three months he had found several houses not built with proper setback. The County Executive stated that building permits have~ been require& to ,aid the real estate .department in making assessments. Nr. Gibson stated that if we have a requirement we should police it. After some 346 discussion of the matter, motion was ol~fered by Nr. Wheeler, seconded by Gibson and unanimously adopted, ~requesting the staff to make a study of thiz matter and report back to the Board. The County Executive advised that the Board. of Equalization had employed consulta~uts for certain real estate appraisals and recommended that an appropria- tion of $6,000.00 be made to cover this expenses. On motion by ~. Yancey, seconded by Nr. Wood, rules with regard to second reading were suspended and the following resolution .unanimously adQDted: BE IT BESOLVED by the Board of ~o,unty Supervisors o£ Albemarle County, Virginia, that $6,000..00 be and.the same~is hereby appro- priated to cover cost of ;consultants' fees in the real estate de- partment. On motion by Nr. 'Wood, seconded by ~r. Gibson and u~animously carried, Nrs. Isabel Palmer and Nr. William Stevens were reappointed to the Mental Health Ser- vices~for a term of three years and Br. George Noore was. appointed to replace Dr. Thomas Hunter for a three-year term, said appointments subject to .concurrence by City Council. Statements of expenses for the Department of'Finance, the Sheriff's 0I~fice, and the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney were submitted for the month of December, 1970. On motion by Nr. Yancey, seconded by Nr. WoOd, these statements were unanimously approved. Statement of expenses incurred in the maintenance of the County Jail was submitted along with summary statement of prisoner days for the month of December, 1970. On motion by Nr. Gibson, seconded by Nr. Yanoey, these statements were unanimously approved. Claim of the Jail Physician was submitted for the month of December, 1970, in the amount of $7.00, of which two-thirds is reimbursable by the State. motion by Nr. Gibson, seconded by Nr. Wood, this claim was approved for payment. l~eports of the Department of Public Welfare were submitted for the month of December, 1970, in accordance with Sections 63-67.1 and 63-67.2 of the Code of Virginia. S.L.H. report for the month of December, 1970, was received from Dr. George Noore, Joint Health Director. Claims were received from the University of Virginia Eospital in the total amount of $2,2¢9.93 for hospitalization of indigent patients under S.L.E. for the month of December, 1970, On motion by Nr. Yancey, seconded by Nr. ~, these claims were approved for payment. The County Executive advised that the General Assembly had adopted a new schedule of holidays to allow three-day week ends where possib~and since the City has adopted a similar schedule, recommended that the County do likewise for uniformity. 347 On motion by Nr. Gibson, seconded by Nr. Wheeler, and unanimously adopted, the following hol&days were approved for County employees: January 1 Third Monday in January - Lee-Jackson Day Third Nonday in February - Washington's Birthday April 13 - Jefferson' s Birthday Las~ ~onday in May - Memorial Day July ~ First Eonday in September - Labor Day Fourth Monday in October - Veteran's Day November - Thanksgiving Day December 25 Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Nr. Garland Shifflett For Five pigs killed by dogs. On motion by Nr. Gibson, seconded by Nr. 'Wheeler and unanimously carried, Nr. ~Shifflett was allowed $10.00 For each of these pigs. On motion by Nr. Gibson, seconded by N~r. Wheeler, unanimously carried, ap- pointment of an Equalization Board For 1971 was carried over until the next meeting. S.P.C.A. reports For November and December, 1970, were received and ordered filed. On motion by ~r. 'Wheeler, seconded by Nr. ~ood, and unanimously adopted, Nr. William S. Roudabush, Jr. was appointed to the Planning Commission For a term of Four years. Claims against the County amount±ng to $1,093,932.~8 were presented, examined and allowed, and certified to the Director of Finance for payment and charged against the following funds: General Revenue Fund General Operating Fund School Operating Fund Capital Outlay Fund Cafeterias Virginia Public Assistance Fund Dog Tax Fund County ~ater Systems ~ental Eealth Service~ To~n of Scottsville 1% Local Sales Tax Commonwealth of Virginia Current Credit Acct. Total On motion, the meeting was adjourned. $ 344.22 128,314.57 ~57,11e.o4 127,980.9~ 38;~82.7~ ~1,786,13 ~,0~.30 ~,979.~0 162,638.67 $1,093,932.48