1953-08-19]42
A regular meeting of th~ Board of County Supervisors of Al'bemarle County, Virginia, was held
at the Office Building of said County on the 19th day of August, 1953.
Present: Messrs. C. Purcell McCue, E. Ho Bain, H. Ashby Harris, Edward L. Smith, and J. W.
Williams.
Absent: Mr. Wo W. Wood.
Officers present: County Executive
The Lord's Prayer was led by Mr. E. H. Bain.
Minutes of the meetings of J~y 15, 1953 and July 31, 1953, were readand approved.
Er. Ao W. Burfoot appeared regarding the water supply at Crozet. He stated that he was
alarmed over the ~hortage and that the consumption was greater than the' supply. He further stated that
the Board should make mandatory the non-use of water for gardens, lawn, automobiles etc, and also sug-
Rested a well to augment the water supply. Upon motion, made by Mr.'~Harris and seconded by Mr. Bain,
this matter was ordered referred to the Crozet Water Committee for further investigation and recommen-
dation to the Board.
Mr. Raymond A. Gentry, Crozet, Virginia, addressed the Board with respect to a 1½" water kine
as mentioned in deed dated April 7, 1931, recorded in D.Bo 21&, page &31, from Wo No Dick and wife to
Wo M. Jarman, with himself (R. A. Gent~v) being the successor in title to W. M. Dick and the County of
Albemarle being the successor in title to ~. No Jarman. Mr. Gentry gave a brief sketch of the matter
and stated that the details would consume considerable time. He requested that in order to facilitate
things, the matter be referred to a committee for review and discussion with him. Mr. Gentry also pre-
sented a matter concerning the installation of the 50¥000 gallon water tank on property purchased from
him and on which he retained agriculture pr~vil&'~es for ten years. He stated that a'n~ber of fruit
trees were destroyed in the installation of the tank as well as the blocking of orchard roads so as to
prevent the spraying of certain trees. Mr. Gentry stated that he thought some consideration should be
made to him in the latter instance and requested that this matter also be referred to a committee for
study. A motion by Mr. Bain, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the above matters be referred to the Crozet
Water Committee and the Commonwealth's Attorney, for study and report was unanimously adopted.
Mr. A. J. Apperson, Chairman of the Water Committee, appeared and recommended
extension of the water main on Hilltop Avenue. He stated that tP~s extension would serve twelve water
customers and guarantee a minimum revenue of $A2.00 per month. He further advised that the total cost
would be approximately $1,200.00. Upon motion, made by Er. Bain and seconded by-Mr. Williams, the
reco~Jmndation of the Water Committee was accepted with the understanding that Blue Ridge Motors would
guarantee a minimum of ten per cent (10%).
A report was received from the State Forester setting forth recommendation regarding the
Crozet Watershed. After discussion of this matter, motion was made by~r~ Bain, seconded by Mr. Smith,
ordering that this matter be _eferrea to the Crozet Water Committee for their study and recommendation
with regard to financing the recommendatioas of the State Forester.
Mr. W. W. Shields, Resident Engineer of the Department~of Highways, appeared regarding the
Eederal Aid Program on secondary roads in Albemarle County. He advised the Board that the 1953-5A
program included completion of the road from Free Union to Route 6]% and that the amount allowed for
195A-55 would have to be credited to a deficit carried over for from 1953~5A and the first year in which
new programs co~d be set up wo~Xd be 1955-56 with an allotment of $82,092.00. He advised the Board
that he would now like to proceed with surveys for 1955-56 and requested a resolution from the Board
designating the roads which they wished to have priority under this .Federal Aid Program. After a dis-
mr. Harris and seconaed by Mr. Bain, was unanimously
cussion of this matter, resolution offered by w
adopted as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle Coumty~
Virginia, that the State Department of Highways be and is hereby requested to give
first priority to Route 620 and second priority to Route 708 in programming Federal
Petition was received requesting improvement of an old abandoned road lying between Routes
663 and 664 south of Route 663. Mr. Shields stated that this Road would have to be taken into the
Secondary System before it could be improved. Upon motion, made by Nfo Bain and seconded by Nr. Smith,
it was ordered that this petition be ~eferred to viewer~ the next time viewers are appo~ntedo
on
Petition was received requesting hard surface/the Gilbert road (Route 6&O) and construction
of a new bridge on same° Mr. Shields advised that the bridge is now under construction but there are
no current funds available for hard surfacing this road.
Petition was received from ~i H. R. Dean, signed by a n~ber of citizens, requesting improve-
ments to Route 671 and was referred to Mr. W. W. Shields, Resident Engineer.
A request was received from Mr. E. R. Sutherland to re-open an old abandoned road off of
Route 692. This matter was also referred to viewers the next time they are appointed.
Communication was received from the State Department of Highways advising that the Board's
resolution requesting acceptance into the Secondary System of roads in Knollwood Subdivision has been
approved effective July l, 1953.
Communication was received from the Albemarle County Planning Commission, setting forth the
following resolution~
"BE IT RESOLVED that ~he Albemarle County Planning Commission does
not feel that the Route 250 By~Pass as tentatively proposed, ~est
of Route 29, North and connecting with Route 250, West, accomplishe~
its intended purpose. Therefore, the Board of County Supervisors
is urged to request the State Highway Department to make a new sur-
vey which would locate the By-Pass further North and West of the pre-~
liminary survsys as presently staked out."
After a discussion of this matter, resolution was offered by Nr. Bain and seconded by Nr.
Williams, and unanimously adopted as follows:
WHEREAS the Albemarle County Planning Commission has given careful
consideration and study to the Route.-~50 By~Pass and does not feel that the
By-Pass as tentatively proposed, West of Route 29, North and connecting with
Route 250, Westi accomplishes its intended purpose; and
~EREAS the Board of County Supervisors is in agreement with the
Planning Cemmission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED hythe Board of County Supervisors
~f Albemarle County, Virginia, that the Virginia Department of Highways be,
and is hereby, requested to make a new survey which would locate the By-Pass
further North and West of the preliminary surveys as presently staked out.
BE IT FURTHF~RESOLVED that copy of this Resolution be submitted to
the Virginia Department of Highways.
Upon motion, made by Nr. Bain and seconded by Nr. Harris, the following resolution was m~ani-
mously adopted:
WR~REAS, the National Bank and Trust Company, Charlottesville~ Virginia,
Depository Bank, has requested that substitutions be made in the collateral held
by the State-Planters Bank & Trust Company, Richmond, Virginia~ Escrow Bank, to
secure the funds on depoEit in the National Bank and Trust Company under Escrow
Agreement dated June 9, 1953.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Albemarle County, Virginia, that the National Ba~k and Trust Company be and is
hereby authorized to pledge the following:
$101,O00 U.S. Treas. 2~% due 9-15-59/56
30,000 U.S. rreas, ~% due 12-15-62/59
lO,000 County of Albemarle, 1½% due l-l-61
25,000 County of Albemarle ~
, 1¥~ due 1-1-56
1~%
25,000 County of Albemarle, ~ due 1-1-57
25,000 County of Albemarle, 1½% due 1-1~68
25,000 County of Albemarle, 1½% due 1-!-59
25,000 County of Albemarle, 1~% due l-l-60
_~._.-~ AND, upon the pledge and delivery of the above sec-~mities to the State
Planters Bank and Trust Company, Escrow Bank, th~ National Bank and Trust Company
is hereby authorized to release the following:
$275,000 U.S. Treas., 2% bonds due 9-15-53/51.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be submitted to
the National Eank and Trust Company and the State Planters Bank and Trust Company.
Nr. Paul H. Cale, Superintendent of Schools appeared and presented the following resolutions
to the Board:
"RESOLVED, that the Albemarle County School Board hereby requests the County
Board of Supervisors to authorize employment of architects in connection with
the next step in the School Improvement Program and that they make available
funds necessary for such employment."
(2) "BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle County School Board hereby requests the
County Board of Supervisors to transfer $1,000.00 from the Unappropriated~'_-
8ch~el Board Surplus to the current years operating fund for the purpose of
purchasing band instruments for the use of Scottsville High School."
Upon motion, made by Nr. Smith and seconded by Nr. Bain, the following resolution was ~uani-
mously adopted:
BE IT ~ESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County,
V~ginia, that the Albemarle County School Board be and is hereby authorized to
employ architects in connection with the next step in the School Improvement Pro-
gram and that $10~000.00 be and is hereby transferred from unexpended surplus to
be usedfor such employment.
Upon motion, made by Nr. Harris and seconded by ~r. YVilliams, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED b~ the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County,
Virginia, that $1,000.00 be and is hereby.transferred from Unappropriated School
Board Surplus. to the current years operating fund for the purpose of pu~hhasing
band instruments for the use of Scottsville High School.
Upon motion, made by Nr. Bain and ~econded by Nr. Williams, it was ordered that a letter of
thanks be written to the League of Virginia Counties and to the Bureau of Public Administration for the
printing and distribution of the Supervisors Nanual.
Report of the Cou~uty Executive for the month of July, 1953, was presented, approved, and
ordered filed.
Nr. N. N. Pence, Director of Finance, submitted a Statement of Expenses of the Department of
Finance for the month of July, 1953, 6ne-third of which to be borne by the State. Upon motion, duly
made and seconded, this Statement was examined, verified and approved.
Nr. N. N. Pence, Director of Finance, submitted a Statement of Expenses of the Sheriff's
Office for the month of July, 1953, two-thirds of which to be borne by the State. Upon motion, duly
made and seconded, this Statement was examined, verified and approved.
Nr. N. N. Pence, Director of Finance, submitted a Statement of Expenses of the~Commonwealth
Attorney's Office for the month of July, 1953~ one-half of which to be borne by the State. Upon motion,
duly made and seconded, this Statement was examined, v~rified and approved.
Statement of Expenses incurred ~ the maintenance of prisoners confined in the County Jail
along with a Summary Statement of Prisoner Days was submitted. Upon motioni~ duly made and seconded,
this Statement was examined~ verified and approved.
Claim of Dr. Richard T. Ergenbright in the amount of $17.00 was presented and up&n motion,
made by Nr. Williams and seconded by Nr. Harris, was approved for payment.
Reports of the Department of Public Welfare for the montk of July, 1953, were presented in
accordance with Section 371 of the 1950 Acts of the General Assembly.
Claim of the %inivers~ty of Virginia Hospital in the amount of $~39.60 for care of indigent
patients from Albemarle County was presented, and Upon motion, made by Nr. Williams and seconded by Nr.
i Welfare Budget Estimates for the biennium beginning July 1, 1954, as approved by the Depart-
merit of Public Welfare were presented and upon motion, made by Er. Williams and seconded by Mr. Bain,
Mr. C. Purcell McCue was authorized to sign this Budget on behalf of the Board.
Report of the District Home Board for the two months~ period ending June 30, 1953~ was pre-
sented, and upon motion, made by Mr. Smith and ~econded by Mr. Williams was approved and ordered filed.
Upon motion, made by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mr. Harris, Mr. F. Lo Clark, Mr. Hugh N.
Clark and Mr. A. Gaines Fray were appointed to serve on the Equalization Board for the year 1953.
Upon motion, made by Mr. Bain and seconded by Mr. Williams, all appropriation over~expendi-
tures for the year 1952-53 were approved.
Mr. N. N. Pence, Director of Finance, submitted the following delinquent lists as of June 30, i
1953:
Year and Class of Tax
N~t Tax
Per D~linquent Lists
Penalty___ TOtal_
Per Difference
General Over
Real Estate $ 8,262.64 $ 413.13 $ 8,675.77
Personal Property' 13~3.~2.1~ 8 675.61 14.!~87~_~
Sub-Total 21,774o82 1,088.74 22,863.56
Income 5,644.12 282.21 5,926.33
Intangibles 1!.00 .55 11.55
Capitation .... 2 ~07.50 120.~.~ _ 2:~27.88
Total i~52 29,837.~4 1,491.88 31,329.32
5,924.63 1.70
11.55
~527.88
31,323.04 (3.88)
10,550 ~ 68 .12
13,286.46 .t~
Real Estate 2,840.37 142102 2,982.39
Personal Property 7 20$.~Q! ~.0
Sub-Total l0,048.38 502.42 lO ,550.80
Capitation 2~~ 130228 2
Total 1952 12,653.88 632.70 13,286.58
~950
Real Estate-Land Sale 835.14 42.01 877.15 877.15
Personal Proper~y 5,260.77 263.04 5,523.81 $,523.91 ( .10)
Eapitations 2__~103.0~0 : lO~ ~ ~ -O-
Total 1950 8,198.91 410.20 8,609.11 8,609.21 (~ .lO)
Upon motion, made by Mr. Bain and seconded by Mr. Williams, it was ordered that no part of the above
delinquent lists be published, that Mr. M. ~. Pence begiven credit for all delinquent taxes at June 30,
1953, and that 1950 delinquent taxes be charged off.
The matter of the construction of a shed adjac'ent to the Fire House in the City to house the
County's fire truck and the employment of two firemen was discussed. Upon motion, made by Mr. Williams
and Eeconded by Mr. Bain, Mr. Pence was authorized to proceed with necessary preparations in connection
with construction of the building and to write the City of Charlottesville regarding the employment of
two firemen~
The Anti-Litterbug Campaign was discussed, and. upon motion, made by Mr. Williams and seconded
by Mr. Bain, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of'County Supervisors of Albemarle County,
Virginia, that the Anti-Litterbug Campaign have the wholehearted endorsement of
this Board and that the Planning Commission and other civic and public spirited
groups be urged to cooperate in this worthwhile undertaking.
Upoh motion, made by ~r. Bain and seconded by Mr. Williams, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County~
Virginia, that $350.00 be and is hereby appropriated from Unappropriated Reserve
of the General Fund for the Local Government Officials Conference at the D~iversity
of Virginia.
Mr. Fred C. Forberg again appeared before the Board regarding the general reassessment for
the coming year. After a lengthy disoussion of this matter, it was decided that the Board give thought!i
to the matter of a complete reappraisal or a review and act upon this matter at the next meeting.
The matter of use of the Old Repair Shop was discussed and ~,~r. Pence advised that he and ~_r.
T. V~. Edwards had been over this matter together and~ ~r~,. Edwards had suggested securing bull-dozer set-
vices to shape the entire opening and to surfac~ treat the same. ..The Board decided to view the shop
directly after the close of this meeting~
ClaLms against the coUnty amounting to $233,696.39 were presented, examined and allowed, and
certified to the Director of Finance for payment, and charged against the following funds:
General Ftmd
School Fund
Dog Tax Fund
Crozet Fire District Fund
Crozet Sanitary District Fund
Joint HeaZth Fund
School Construction Bond Fund
AlbemarleOentral High School Construction Fund
Shop and ~Stores Fund
Commonwealth of Virginia Current Credit Account
51,275.9A.
2,432.22
3,762°55.
360~7~
2~,696.39
Upon motion, the meeting adjourned.
Chairman