1956-05-16Upon motion, the meeting adjourned.
A regular meeting of the Board of County SuperviSors of Albemarle County, Virginia, w~s heI~~
at the Office Building of said County on the 16th day of May, 1956.
~Present: Messrs. H. Ashby Harris, Edgar N. Garnett, Edward L. Smith, M. Y. Sutherland, Jr.,
and Robert Thraves.
Absent: Mr. John W. Williams.
Officers present: County EXecutive and Commonwealth's Attorney.
Minutes of the meetings of April 18'and April 26, 1956were read and approved.
petition was receiVed requesting acceptance into the SeCondary System of road beginning on
Route 250, west Of Shadwell to the location of Thomas Jefferson's birth place, a distance of .27 of a
mile. Mr. W. S. Hildreth and Mr. R. H. Perry appeared in.support of this petition. After considerable
discussion of this matter, the following resolution was offered by Mr. Sutheriand, seconded by Mr.
Smith, and unanimously adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of AlbemarIe County,
Virginia, ~at the State Department of HighWays be and is hereby requested to take
into the secondary System road beginning on Route .250, west of Shadwell and ending
a~tl the birth place of Thomas ~effersen, a distance of .27 of a mile.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Department of Highways be and is
hereby guaranteed a 50 foot unobstructed right-of.way ateng this requested addition.
Mr. Shields advised that he and Mr. Williams had been over Rougemont Avenue which is in the'~
Secondary System and foUnd one section of ,1 of a mile not surfaced which needs some improvement. He
stated that he felt that with smme support 0£ the residentS, the Highway Department should improve this
section. Mr. PenCe advised that he ~had received check for $75.00 from residents en thi~ section. On
motion of Mr. Garnett, seconded by Mr. Smith, said check was acceptAd for improvement te the af~re-'
mentioned .iof a'miie of Rougem°nt AVenu®.
c~mmUnieation was received from the Department ef Highways advising that as requested in
resolutions of ~h~s Board of March 21, 1956, the.following additions to the Secondary System were ap-
proved, effective May 3, 1956:
(~) F~om dead end of Rt. 803 in Mamry Hill in a ~rthern direction for 0.14 Mi.
to Rt. 29 S..of SCL of Charlottesville - Length - 0.14 Mile.
(2) From end of State Maintenance on Rt. 645. W~ of Gerdonsville to 0.30 Mi.
S.W. dead end at Church - Length G.30 Mile.
(3) From end of State Maintenance on Rt. $10, 1.8 Mi~ East of Rt. 20, to dead
end 2,15 Mi. E. of Rt. 20, near Eastham - Length - 0.35 Mile.
Communieation was' received from theDeDartment ef Highways explaini~g~Chapter 161, Acts of
1956, whereby funds were set aside 'for industrialaccess roads, and was ordered filed.
Mr.~ Pence advised that hei M~ Shields,~and the Commonwealth's Attorney had prepare$~p~l~¢y
prefacing acceptance ~f subdivision reads into the Secondary System and presented copies of same to the
Board. On motion of Mr, Smith, seconded byMr. Sutherland, this palicy was accepted on first reading
and carried over for second reading at the next regular meeting of the Board.
Mrs. Carter appeared before the Board and presented plat~of proposed .subdivision in
the area of Kenwood Ean~. She stated that in order ~to construct her hard smrface roads as planned, it
would be necessary to close a small section of Route ~653, although in doing so, those persons being
served by this Route would be furnished.~nicer outlet. Mrs. Carter was advised that the Board would
Mr. Shields advised that as requested by this Board, the Highway Department had made a study
of the need for an ~nderpass under the Southern R~ilroad where it crosses Route 708 and that the Depart-
ment had advised that the traffic was not sufficient te justify same. He further advised that the repor~
te show j~tification of a short arm gate. This matter was discussed at length and taken under advise-
mont.
Mr. M. M. Pence, Director of Finance, submitted Statement of Expenses of the Department of
Finance for the month of April, 1956, of which one-third is to be borne by the State. On motion, duly
made and seconded, this Statement was examined, verified and approved.
Mr. M. M. Pence, Director of Finance, submitted Statement of Expenses of the Sheriff's Office
for the month of April, 1956, of which two-thirds are to be borne by the State. On motion, duly made an~
seconded, this Statement was examined, verified and approved.
Mr. M. M. Pence, Director of Finance, submitted Statement of ExPenses of the Commonwealth's
Attorney's Office for the month of April, 1956, of which eno-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 the maintenance of the County Jail for the month of April,
1956, was submitted along with S~mary Statement of Prisoner Days, On motion, duly made and seconded,~
these Statements were examined, verified and approved.
~laim of the Jail Physician in the amount of $12.00 was presented and on motion of Mr. Smith,
seconded by Mr. Garnett, was approved for payment.
Reports of the Department of Public Welfare for the month of April, 1956, were presented in
accordance with Sections 63-67.1 and 63-67.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Hospitalization Contract was received from the University of Virginia Hospital for the period
March 31, 1956 to September 30, 1956, in which the rate from March 31, 1956 to June 30, 1956 is $16.00
per day and the rate from July 30, 1956 to September 30, 1956 is .$17.60 per day. On motion of Mr.
Garnett, seconded by Mr. Smith, said contract was approved and the Chairmain was authorized to execute
same on behalf of the Board of Supervisors.
Report of the County Executive for the month of April, 1956, was presented, approved, and
ordered filed.
Communication was received from Mr. Donald D. Cure.tis in which Mr. Curtis explaime~, the
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methods by which the/radio in Mr. Napier's car could be converted to 12 volts. He recommended complet~
rewiring and replacement of existing power supplies, advising that the to~al cost wo-~ld be~ $11~8.25.
After discussion of this matter, motion was offered by Mr. Sutherland, seconded by Mr. Garnett, authori-
zing Mr. Pence to proceed with the oonversion of the radio in Mr. NapierYs car as recommended by Mr.
Curtis.
Communication was received from the Peoples National Bank requesting authorization for the
First and Merchants National Bank of Richmond to release from collateral $I00,000.00 U.S. Treas. Bonds,
2~% due 11/15/61, which they hold in escrow to secure the County's Account with. the Peoples National
Bank. On motion of Mr. Smi~$ seconded by .Mr. Garnett, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the ~ecples National Bank, Depository, has requested that release
be made of $100,000.00 mn U. S. Treasury 2~% Bends due 11/15/61, in the collateral
held by the First and'~ Merchants National Bank of Richmond, Virginia, Escrow Bank,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County S~pervisors of Albe-
marle County, Virginia, that the First and Merchants National Bank, Escrow Agent,
be and i~ hereby aUthorized to release to the peoples NatiOnal Bank, the following
securities:
~100,000~00 U. S. Treasury Bonds, 2~% due 11/15/61 - #47713
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be submitted to the
Peoples National ~ank and to the First and Merchants National B~nk.
The matter'of the Crozet~Fire District was again brought t0 the attention of the Board and on
motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sutherland, was carried over until the next regular meeting.
Communication was received from the State Compensation Board approving the appointment of an
Report was received from the committee for appointments to the Airport Commission, recommend-
ing the. appointment of Mr. Edward Bain to replace Mr. Henry Chiles, deceased, whose term expires August
30, 1956, and of Mr. Llewelly~ Haden to succeed himself for a term expiring August 30, 1958. On motion
of Mr. Sutherland, seconded by Mr. Smith, the recommendations of the committee were accepted subject to
similar action by the City Council.
The matter of the appointment efa Committee regarding retirement for public employees was
again brought before the Board and the Chairman advised that he world appoint wuch a committee at the
next regular meeting.
Mr. Pence called the Board's attention to the fact that this Board ~uld appoint a member to
the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. E. D. Tayloe, deceased. This matter-wa~ dis-
cussed at length and on motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sutherland was carried over until the Ju~e
meeting for action.
Claim agaiast the Dog Tax Fund was received from Dr. Alfred DeMilia for two ewes and one lamb
killed by dogs. On motion of Mr. Sutherland, seconded by Mr. Thraves, Dr. DeMilia was allowed $20.00
for the ewe heavy with lamb, .$25.00 for the ewe whose twi~ lambs died as a result of this killing, and
$0.2? per pound for the lamb which weighed twenty pounds.
Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Mr. Nelson Walton for five ewes and one lamb
killed by dogs. On motion of Mr. Sutherland, seconded by Mr. Smith, Mr. ~Watton was allowed $15.00 for
each of the ewes and $?.00 for the lamb.
Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Mr. Martin R. Turner for thirteen hens and
erie rooster killed by dogs. On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Garnett, Mr. Turner was allowed
$15.00 for these chickens.
Claim against the Dog Tax Fund from Mr. Guy Via for three lambs, in which case Mr. Via's
adopted sen owned one of the dogs involved, was again brought before the Board. On motion of Mr.
Garnett, seconded by Mr. Smith, Mr. Via was allowed $0.12 (one-half price) per pound for these lambs
which averaged 35 pounds each.
Jail i~spection report was received from the Department of Welfare and. Institutions, was read
and ordered filed.
The following resolution was received from the School Board which was adopted in regular
session en May 10, 1956:
"WHEREAS, Section 22-3? of the Cede of Virginia relative to the basic salary
of Division Superintendents was amended by the recent General Assembly increasing the'
State's contribution by $300.00 per year and the local share by $200.00 per year, and
WHEREAS, this action occurred after the preparation of the School. Bo~rd Bud-
get with official notification having been sent by Dr. Dowell J. Howard, Starts Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction, on May 1, 1956, to the Chairman of the Board of Super-
visors and to the School Board.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, ~hat the-Albemarle County Schoo~ Board respec-
tfully requests the County Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County to amend the
School Board Budget in the fo!lowing manaer to comply with this amended statue:
Increase Estimated Revenue, S~ate .Fund - Superintendent's Salary from $1962
to $2262, .'and Other F~nds -Rents, Rebates and Miscellaneous from $2337.50' te $2577.50;~
and increase Appropriation, Administration Code t?-102 - Compensation of Superintemdent
from $8000. to $8500.~
Official notification as referred to in the foregoing resolution was also ~presented to the Board. On
motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Sutherla~d, the request of the School Board was approved on first
reading and carried over for second reading, at the ~eXt regular meeting of the Board.
RePOrt of audit of the Clerk's Office for the calendar year 1955 by the Auditor of Public
Accounts ~was received and on motion of Mr. Sutherland, seconded by ~Mr. Gar~ett, was accepted and ordered
filed.
Communication was received from the State Corporation Commission advising that the request of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company for authority te discontinue agency and telegraph station at
GreenwOOd, Virginia, had been denied.
Mr~ M. M. Pence advised that the had employed Miss Dorothy Sprouse in the real e~tate office
and Miss Roxie Hurst in the Department of Finance, effective May 1, 1956,' at a salary of $165;00 per
month to be increased to $170.00 per month, effective July 1, 1956. On motion of Mr. Garnet%, seconde~
by Mr. Smith, employment Of Miss Sprouse and'Miss Burst w~S approved.
Mr.. Pence advised the Board that the Building Permit Ordinance adopted by the Board of Super-
visors in December, 1940, was not being cemp!ied with and that it was his intent te begin enforcement of
this Ordinance.
Claims against the County amounting to $124,988.28 were presented, examined and allowed, and
certifie~ to the Director of Finance for payment and charged against the following funds:
General FUnd
School FUnd
Dog Tax Fund
Crozet Fire DistrictFund
Crozet Sanitary District Fund
Joint Health Department Fund
McIntire Trust Fund
$ 29,131.56
85,022.72
421,10
67.68
550.04
5,317.12
514.37
Commonwealth of Va. Current Credit Account 3.963.69
Total $124,988.28
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
Harris
- May'24, 1956
Pursuant to the following waiver, members ef the Beard of Ceunty SUPervisors of Albemarle
County, Virginia, met in special session en this date in the County Office BUilding, CharlotteSVille,
Virginia, at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Messrs. H. Ashby Rarris, Edgar N. Garnett,
Edward L. Smith, M. Y. Sutherland, Jrt, Robert Thraves and John W. Williams. Absent: None'.
We, the undersigned, members ef the .Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County,
Virginia, hereby waive notice, and special service thereof, efa meeting to be held
at 7:30 P.M. on the twenty-fourth day of May~ 1956, in the County Office Building~
Charlottesville, Virginia, for the following-purposes:
Consideration of (1) Route 653 in Carterton Subdivision. (2) Route 679 near Ivy, Virginia.
(3) Federal Aid - Routes 602, 601. and 654.
(4) Orchard Read in Be!lairSubdivisien~
(5) Railway Agency at Burnley~ Virginia.
(6) Name of charlottesviile-Albemarle AirPort.-
(7) Escrow Agreement with PeOples National Bank.
(8) Construction of Night Jailor's Quarters,
(9) District Home Beard Matters.
And, we do hereby consent to the transaction ef any and all business and the taking
ef such action at said meeting upon the matters hereina~eve mentioned as may be law-
ful, i~cident and necessary thereto.
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Edward L. Smith
/~ / John W. Williams