1959-08-19 On motion of Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Thraves, rules with regard to second reading were
suspended¥ and the following resolution unanimously adopted:
.BE IT RE$OLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle .County,
Virginia, that $27,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated, to be added to the
$50,000.00 previously appropriated, totaling $77,000.00, for the COUnty's share
of construction of Terminal Building at the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport.
The following plats, 'as prepared by Amos Rj Sweet and Associates, and ~having been approved
by beth the City and 'County Planning commisSiOns, were presented:
'(t) Albemarle County ~Research Corporation - SeCtion One of Key West.
(2) Mi!lmont Development Corporation - 3,886 acre tract N.W. of
Intersection Rts~ 29 and 654.
(3) Greenbrier Corporation - Section 5 cf Greenbrier Subdivison.
On motion of Mr. Garnett, seconded by Mr. Harris, the above plats were approved and the
Chairman and Clerk were authorized to sign same on behalf of the Board.
On motion, the meeting adjourned~
A regular meeting of the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was held
at the Office Building of said County on the 19th day of August, 1959.
Present: Messrs. John W. Williams, Edga~ N. Garnett, H. Ashby Harris, Edward L. Smith, M. Y.
Suther!and, Jr. and Robert Thraves.
Absent: None.
Officers present: County Executive.
The meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer led by Mr. M. M. Pence.
Minutes of the meetings of July 15, August 5, and August 13, 1959, were read and approved.
Mr~ Ha~nes Settle appeared before the Board regards the acceptance of certain sections of
Swanson Drive, Shelby Drive, and Cedar Hill Road, Northerly Subdivision, into the Secondary System. Mr
Settle was advised that these roads must be inspected by teh State Resident Engineer, Mr. Runkle, befor~
recommendation for acceptance could be made. He was requested to confer w~th Mr. Runkle in the matter
and to present the same at the next regular meeting of the Board.
Mr. Sett!~ also approached the Board' with resPect to improvement on the unaccepted section of
River Road. After discussion, Mr. Settle was requested to contact other landowners in the area and te
confer with Mr. Runkle.
Petition was received requesting acceptance into the Secondary System of road beginning at
end of Route 621 approximately 0.5 mile southeast of Route 20 and thence extending in a southeasterly
direction approximately 0.6 mile to dead end. On motion of Mr. Thraves,seconded by Mr. Harris, 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 recommended to
accept into the Secondary System road beginning at end of Route 621 approximately
~.5 mile southeach of Route 20 and extending in a southeasterly direction for ape
proximately 0.6 mile to dead end.
BE IT ~I~THER RESOLVED that the 3tate Department of Highways be and is
hereby ~uaranteed a 30 foot unobstructed right of way alon~ this requested ~dditio~.
Application for acceptance into the Secondary System of Steep Hill 'Street was presented, On
motion, duly made and seconded, this matter was referred to the Board of Viewers°
Communications were received from the State Department of Highways advising of the approval
of the following requests of this Board:
Addition - Woodhayven Subdivision, Holmes Avenue from end present Route 847 to 0.15 mile northwest. Length 0.~.5 mile.
Abandonment - From Int. Route 53 to Int. Route 729. Length O.lO ~dleo
On motion of Mr. Sutherland, seconded by Mr. Harris, plat ef sections 1, 2 and 3 of Northfield
Subdivision as approved by the City and County Planning Commissions was approved and the Chairman and
Clerk were authorized to sign same on behalf of this Board.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Suther!and, plat of land belonging to a Mr. Hawkins,
enlarging a lot on Route 29, South, as ~pproved by the City and County Pls~uning Commissions, was approved
and the Chairman and Clerk were authorized to sign same on behalf of this Board.
The County Executive stated that with respect to r~oads in Northfie!d Subdivision, plans showing
grades, drainage and. other pertinent data had not been submitted to the Highway Department for study and
orally
approval by the latter prier to construction. He stated that the subdivider had been advised/that due
to non-adherence to general policy in this regard that such reads could only be considered along with
other applications for addition into the Secondary System when the time comes rather than-being considere
as subdivision reads. This matter .was given discussion by the Board and on motion of Mr. Thraves, second
by Mr. Smith, the County Executive was instructed te advise the subdivider that msuch reads would not be
recommended for acceptance as subdivision roads due ~to noncompliance with regulations.
Mr. Douglas Moore and Mr. M. H. Hawley of the State Department of Civil Defense appeared before
the Board and discussed the matter of Divilian Defense and its local application in the event of au
emergency. Considerable discussion was given to this matter with all the members of the Board partictpa~
lng. However, no action was taken.
The County Executive advised that as per action of the Board at the last regular meeting, the
following notice for the abandonment of State Route 709 had been given in accordance with law, and that
this was the time and place for consideration of the abandonmentqas set forth in said notice:
"Notice is hereby given that pursuant torequest received from landowners and in
accordance with Section 33-76.8 of the Virginia Code, the Board of County Super-
visors of Albemarle Co~uty, at its regular meeting to be held on August 19, 1959,
at 10:00 A.M., intends to abandon that section of S.tate Secondary Route 709 begin-
ning at Route 708 and continuing along its entire length of .3 mile to dead end.
Notice is further given that public hearing on said abandonment will be held on
August 17, 1959, at 11:00 A.M. by the State Resident Engineer at the intersection
ef Routes 709 and. 708.
By Order of the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia."
After reading of the notice, the Chairman declared the meeting open for discussion by the public. No
one appeared either for or against the abandonment. Mr. Runkle, State ReSident Engineer, advised that
notice had been properly posted along said road and' that no person appeared either for or against the
matter at the time and place stipulated in the notice. Om motion by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Garnett
the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
BE IT RESOLV ED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County,
Virginia, that this Board does hereby recommend the abandonment of that section of
State Secondary Route 709 beginning at Route 70~ and continuing along its entire
length of .3 mile to dead end, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Board is hereby instructed
to record this abandonment in the records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court along
with plat prepared by .the Virginia Department of Highways and attached hereto.
Mr. Harley C. Easter appeared before the Board and presented application along with pian& and
general layout for the operation of a private water systen in the Glenorchy Subdivision. After a study
of all' phases of the subject end on recommendation of the County Executive, it was moved by Mr. Suther-
with schedule of rates submitted, such plans and general layout having been previously approved by the
State Department of Health.
On motion of M~, Smith, seconded by Mr. Harris, Statements of Expenses of the Department of
Finance, the Sheriff's Office and the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for the month of July, 1959,
were examined~ verified and 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 July, 1959. On motion of Mr. Sutherland, seconded
by I~. Garnett, these Statements were examined, verified and approved.
Reports of. the Department of Public Welfare for the month of July, 1959, were presented and
approved in accordance with sections 63-67.1 and $3.67.2 of the Code of Virginia.
Claim of the University of Virgimia Hospital in the amount of $1,319.00, of which one-half is
reimbursable by the State, was received and on motion of Mr. Harris, secomded by Mr. Sutherland, was
a~ro~d f~ pa~e~.
Report of the County Executive for the month of July, 1959, was presented, approved, and
ordered filed.
On motion of Mr. Sutherland,
seconded by Mr. Harris, rules with regard to second reading were
suspended and the following resolution unanimously adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia,
that the following appropriations be and the same hereby are made for the month of
September, 1959 from the funds and for the functions or purposes indicated:
For the operation of General County Agencies and services,
to be transferred to the General Operating Fund and expended
only on order of the Board of Supervisors, as follows:
IA Board of County Supervisors
1AA ~scellaneous Services
lB County Executive's Office
lC Department of Finance
ID Collection of Delinquent Land Taxes
!E Board of Equalization
IF Tax Map
1G County Planning Commission
4 Recording of Documents
5A Circuit Court
5B County Court
5C Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
6A Policing and Investigation
6C Confinement and Care of Prisoners
7 Fire Prevention and Extinction
7B Operation of County Dump No. 1
7C Operation of CoUnty Dump No. 2
7D Operation of County Dump No. 3
Operation of County Dump No. 4
TF Operation of County Dump No. 5
8D Public Welfare - Lunacy Commission
9 Public Health
11 Advancement -~Agriculture and Home Economics
13 Elections
14 Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds
15 General Stores
Total Appropriations to General Operating Fund
390.00
1,726.95
370.00
5,610.00
675.00
235.00
25.OO
1,775.00
125.00
65. OO
611.66
5,770.00
1,175.00
289.00
1,130.00
530.00
,6.00
--0~
100.00
2,000.00
1,066.30
i00 o00
1,250.00
-0-
$25,024.91
For the operation of the Department of Welfare, to be
transferred to the Virginia Public Assistance Fund and
expended by the Welfare Board
For the o~eration of Public Schools, to be transferred
to the School Fund and expended only on order of the
School Board, as follows:
17
17.1
17.2
17.3
17.4
17..5
17.51
17.6
17.61
17.7
17.10
17.8
17.9
Administration
.Instruction
Evening, Part-Time, Etc.
Other Instructional Costs
Co-Ordinate Activities
Auxiliary Agencies - Transportation of Pupils
Other Auxiliary Agencies
Operation of School Plant
Maintenance of School Plant
Fixed Charges
Operating Costs - Jackson P. Burley High School
Sub-Total
Capital Outlay
Debt Service
Total for Operating Public SchooLs
$ 1,820.00
125,300.00
5,050.00
1,800. O0
60.0o
10,850.00
300.00
3,~00.00
2,000.O0
--0--
I2 ~000 ~O0
($162,680.00)
500.00
$163,180.00
For scholarships in aid of education, to be transferred
to the Scholarship Fund,and expended on order of the
School Board
For the operation of the Joint Health Department, to be
transferred to the Joint Health Department Fund and ex-
pended only on order 'of the Joint Health Board
Total Appropriation from General Revenue Fund
DOG TAX FUND:
NO'
$189,264.88
For the protection of Livestock and Fowl and other opera-
tions of the Dog Tax Fund, to be expended only on order
of the Board of Supervisors
$ 615.00
CENTRAL FIRE DISTRICT FUND:
For the operation of the Central Fire District, to be
expended only on order of the Board of Supervisors
CROZET SANITARY DISTRICT:
-$ 125.00
For the operation of the Crozet Sanitary District, to
be expended only on order of the Board of Supervisors
Grand To~al of All Appropriations From Ail Funds
$ 22,500.00
On motion by Mr. Thraves, seconded by Mr. Harris, the following resolution was unanimously
of County D~mp No. 4 near Esmont, Virginia, and that today was the time and place for the receipt and
opening of such.bids. The Chairman called for the bids and two proposals were submitted; one by the
Albert Mahanes Company, Cismont, Virginia, and the other by C. O. Hall, Keswick, Virginia. The bids
were then opened and read. It appearing on the reading of said bids that C. O. Hall submitted the lewes
and best bid. On motion, duly made and seconded, the County Executive was authorized to tabulate such
bids and to contract for immediate work with the lowest bidder.
The County Executive stated that due to the unprecedented volume of trash being received at
Dump Ne. 1, it was his opinion that the matter for constant maintenance was fast approaching. He prer
sented photographs showing between forty and forty-five days accum~mlation at said dump. After giving
due discussion to the matter, it was moved by Mr. Thraves, seconded by Mr. Sutherland, and unanimously
adopted that the County Executive prepare contract for daily maintenance of all dumps and to present
the samo to the Board prier to advertisement for bids.
Mrs. Blee~ker and Mrs. Johnson, representing the S.P.C,A. appeared before the Board with regar
to contract which had been drawn and submitted to them for approval. In the ens-.ming discussion, it was
evident that certain items should be inserted into the contract and other items should be revised in
order to strengthen the S.P.C.A. and.to facilitate the care and confinement of County dogs. After con-
siderable discussion, it was the sense of the Board that this matter should be deferred until the return
of the Commonwealth's in order that a more agreeable contract to both parties could be drawn.
BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the sense of the Board of Supervisors of
Albemarle County that the natural beauty of the Virginia countryside is a price-
less asset of the Commonwealth, both for the enjoyment if affords the citizens
of Virginia and for its commercial value in promoting public travel and attract-
ing visitors from other states; that the erectioncef signs along the highways
of the Commonwealth does much to destroy this natural beauty, and should be
rigidly controlled; and, for the reasons stated, the Board strongly advocates
that the General Assembly adopt legislation provinding maximum restrictions on
the erection of signs adjacent to Federal Interstate and Defense Highways in
Virginia, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be mailed to
the Hon. E.-O. McCue, Jr. and the Hon. E. C. Compton, who represent Albemarle
County in the Senate and House of Delegates of the General Assembly.
The County Executive advised that he had advertised ~for bids for the construction and operatio$
Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Dr. Herbert C. Chase for two ewes killed by
dogs. On motion, duly made and seconded, Dr. Chase was allowed $20°00 for each of these ewes.
Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Dr. Herbert C. Chase for one lamb killed by
dogs. On motion, duly made and seconded, Dr. Chase was allowed $24.00 for this lamb.
Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Mro George Caul for one ewe killed by dogs.
On motion, duly made and seconded, Mr, Caul was allowed $12.00 for this ewe.
Claim a~ainst the Dog Tax Fund was received from Mr. Guy Via for two lambs killed by dogs. On
motion, duly made and seconded, Mr. Via was allowed $22.50 for one lamb and $20.00 for the second lamb.
Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Mr. Anderson Wood for one lamb killed by dogs
On motion, duly made and seconded, Mr. Weed was allowed $15.00 for this lamb~
Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Edward Haney for ~ix~ lambs claimed to have
been killed by dogs. On motion, duly made and seconded, Mr. Haney was Allowed $15.00 for the lamb
viewed by the Dog Warden and claim for the other five not viewed was disallowed.
Claim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Mr. Edwar~ Haney for one lamb killed by dogs.
On motion, duly made and seconded, Mr. Haney was allowed $20.00 for this lamb.
Glaim against the Dog Tax Fund was received from Mr. Edward Haney for one ewe killed by dogs~
On motion~ duly made and Seconded, Nr. N~zuey was allowed $20.00 for this ewe.
Mr. Love and Mr. Baker of the Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company appeared before the
Board with regard to a group life insurance and major medical plan to cover all county employees. The
County Executive advised that in his opinion more than one p~posa! should be sought. He stated that
he had received one ether proposal and at least but not more than six proposals should be submitted to
the Board for consideration. After due discussion, and on motion by Mr. Suther!and, seconded by Mr.
Harris, Mr. DoVe was requested to act for the Board in this instance and to seek additional proposals
for a group life insurance and major mediCal plan~to cover all County employees, and that the Chairms~u
appoint a committee to study the proposals when the same had been received from Mr. Love.
A letter from Sheriff W. S. Cook, addressed to the Compensation Board, requesting an additiona
appropriation of $300.00 for the remainder of the current calendar year to cover telephone and telegraph
expenses, was presented. On motion by Mr. Garnett, seconded by ~. Smith, it was unanimoumly adopted
that the Sheriff's request be ratified and that a copy of such action be forwarded tothe Compensation
Board.
The County Executive presented the biennial budget of the Department of Public Welfare for th~
fi~Ca! years ending ' June 30, 1961 and June 30, 1962 in the amounts of $262,373.00 and $280,5~2.00,
respectively. He stated that it was necessary to present a biennial budget to the Department of Welfare
and Institutions prier to the meeting of the General Assembly. On motion by Mr. Sutherland, seconded by
Mr. Thraves, the biennial budgets of the Department of Public Nelfare for the above stated amounts was
approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign same on behalf of the Board.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Garnett, the following checks drawn on the regular
checking a¢ceun%, Peoples National Bank, were ordered cancelled for the reasons indicated:
Ck~ Date Amount Pa_~e .... Reas_qn_~ ..........
895 7-15-59 $ 4.00 Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. Copy of bill mailed to L. Co Chisholm &
Son and paid by that company.
8726 9-17-58 271.67 W.W. Brown, Jr. Duplicate payment ~ authorized by Dept.
of Education.
7156 1-15-58 50.00. Delia Bourne Payee deceased.
6016 7-!7-5~ 10.20 ~ Stop & Shop Corp. Duplicate payment - authorized by De~.
of Education.
The following resolution from the School Board was received and presented:
"BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle County School Board states their
plans for the immediate future as two negro elementary schools to be completed
by the fall of 1960, besides the addition to Albemarle High, and a review of
the Cismont situation at the October meeting, and that we ask concurrence by
the Board of Supervisors in this plan."
Considerable discussion was given to the above after which it was moved by Mro Sutherland,
seconded by Mr. Harris, and the following resolution unanimously adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia,
that this Board.endorses the School Beard plans for the immediate future as to the
two Negro~Elementary Schools Jto becompleted by the Fall of 1960; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board deemed it advisable not to pursue
the addition to Albemarle High School at this time; aud
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School Board continue its study and re-
view of the Cismont situation which is to be presented at the October meeting ef
the School Board.
Mr. Edward Daughtrey of the Crezet Water Committee appeared before the Board with respect to
the water situation currently existing at Crozet. He stated that although water was availabl~due to th~
expansion of use of the main six inch-line furnishi~ theCrozet ~emmunity, said main was of insufficient
size to furnish all consumers with water. He further stated that certain mmmediate restrictions were
imperative and recommended the following:
1. Individual users and commercial establishments are prohibited from
a. Washing cars or tnucks.
b. Watering laWns or gardens.
c. Any other unnecessary use of water, including waste by laundering and
bathing.
ALL USERS IN THIS CATEGORY ARE RESTRICTED TO ABSOLUTE NECESSITIES BETWEEN THE
HOURS OF 7:00 AM. AND 7: ~ PM. DAILY.
2. -Morton Frozen Food, Inc. is restricted 100% in use of water between the
hours of 6:30 - 8:30 A.M and 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Daily.
Discussion was given to the above along with Mr. Kitchen and Mr. Funkhouser of Mortbn FroZen
Foods, Inc. participating therein. They stated that they thoUght their company couldregulate its
operation to the foregoing schedule. On motion by Mr. Garnett, seconded by Mr. Thraves, the foregoing
restrictions were unanimously approved and the County Executive w~s instructed to mail a copy to all
consumers in the Sanitary District. Mr. Daugh%rey stated that he th~mght a previous recommendation of
the Crozet Water Committee to construct a parallel eight inch line from the filter plant to KnobloCh's
corner should be pursued. This matter was given discussion, however, no action was taken.
Claims against the County amounting to $148,205.04 were presented, examined~ and allowed, and
certified to the Director of Finance for payment and charged against the following funds:
General Revenue Fund
General Revenue, Dept. Education
Dog Fund
Crozet Fire Dist~ Fund
Crozet Sanitary District Fund
Joint Health Fund
central Fire District Fund
Special School Capital Outlay:
Scottsville High School
Charlottesville Elem. School
Mcintire Elem~ School
McIntire Trust Fund
Comm. of Vao Current Credit Account
On motion, the meeting adjourned~
$48,649.67
$ 74,528.08
370.00
254.96
641.78
6,083.71
17.05
48.58
32,288~47
61~359.05
97.26
$148,205.04