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An adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County,
Virginia, was held on January 18, 1996, at 9:00'A.M., Room 241, County office
Building, McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia. This meeting was ad-
journed from January 17, 1996.
PRESENT: Mr. David P. Bowerman, Mr. Charles S. Martin, Mr. Walter F.
Perkins and Mrs. Sally H. Thomas.
ABSENT: Mrs. Charlotte Y. Humphris and Mr. Forrest R. Marshall, Jr.
OFFICERS PRESENT: County Executive, Mr. Robert W. Tucker, Jr., and
County Attorney, Mr. Larry W. Davis.
Agenda Item No. 1. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at
9:00 a.m., by Mr. Martin.
Since the Chair and Vice-Chairman were not present, the Board nominated
Mr. Bowerman to serve as chairman.
Agenda Item No. 2. Adopt Proclamation Proclaiming an Emergency Caused
by the Blizzard of 1996.
Mr. Tucker said the proposed proclamation specifies that an emergency
existed in Albemarle County on January 7, 1996. The emergency was caused by
heavy snow and blizzard conditions. The proclamation must be forwarded to the
State Department of Emergency Services in order that the County be eligible
for financial assistance.
Motion was offered by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mrs. Thomas, to adopt the
following proclamation proclaiming that an emergency existed in the County of
Albemarle effective January 7, 1996. Roll was called and the motion carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Bowerman, Mr. Martin, Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Perkins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mrs. Humphris and Mr. Marshall.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle
County, Virginia, does hereby find that:
Due to the heavy snow and blizzard conditions, Albe-
marle County faced a condition of extreme peril of
life and property which necessitates the proclamation
of the existence of an emergency;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED AND CONFIRMED that
an emergency existed throughout said CQunty effective January 7,
1996, and continuing;
IT IS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that during the exis-
tence of said emergency, the powers, functions and duties of the
Director of Emergency Services of Albemarle County shall be those
prescribed by state law and the ordinances, resolutions and
approved plans of Albemarle County in order to mitigate the
effects of said emergency and that the County shall be eligible
for appropriate aid and assistance.
Agenda Item No. 3. Other Matters not Listed on the Agenda from the
Board.
Mr. Tucker brought to the Board's attention several bills being sponsor-
ed by legislators that could affect Albemarle County. Ms. Emily Couric is
proposing a bill that would require the Commonwealth Transportation Commis-
sioner to provide notice to the governing body of any intended emergency
paving of an unpaved secondary road. The local governing body would hold a
public hearing within 30 days concerning the emergency paving and all plans to
pave the affected secondary highway would be suspended until after the public
hearing was held. The governing body would then forward a recommendation to
the Commissioner. There are certain factors the Commissioner would use in
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determining whether to pave the unpaved road as a result of the emergency.
Although the Commissioner would not be bound by the recommendation, it would
provide notice of the governing body's concerns. This bill would prevent what
happened at Sugar Hollow during the flooding from occurring again.
Board members indicated support of the proposed bill. Mr. Tucker said
he would forward that to Ms. Couric.
Mr. Tucker also discussed House Bill No. 140 which would make it
unlawful for any person to possess a dangerous weapon in a county facility or
to transport a dangerous weapon into a county facility under the urban county
executive form of government. He asked if Board members wanted to include
Albemarle County on this bill.
Mr. Martin said he did not think the County had a problem with concealed
weapons and saw no need to get involved. Mr. Tucker commented that this would
not apply to law enforcement personnel.
Mrs. Thomas said this came to her attention when she realized that
anyone could come into a Board meeting with a concealed weapon. She thinks it
should be worth considering when there are issues that people feel quite
concerned about. Mr. Martin said he did not think it could be enforced.
Mr. Bowerman said if any Board members are concerned, a metal detector
could be installed at the door. Mr. Davis commented that Fairfax County wants
the ability to prohibit weapons if they chose to use a metal detector when
there are situations of hostile public hearings.
Mr. Perkins said he sees no sense in going along with this. He thinks
the presence of police officers affords more protection than metal detectors.
There was not a consensus of the Board to support this bill.
Mr. Tucker said Delegate Brickley is proposing a change to the proposed
Business, Professional and Occupational License Tax (BPOL) model ordinance.
The proposal calls for a threshold of $100,000 in gross receipts before any
tax is paid. All businesses with gross receipts in excess of $100,000 would
pay up to a maximum $50 filing fee. Mr. Tucker said there are a lot of
amendments and changes being proposed. He will keep the Board informed of any
proposed amendments. He reminded the Board that the only direction it had
given its legislators was that any change in BPOL should be revenue neutral.
Agenda Item No. 4. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.