VIRGINIA:
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BRUNSWICK COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2006, AT THE
AUDITORIUM OF THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT BUILDING
PRESENT: MARC L. FINNEY, CHAIRMAN; BARBARA JARRETT DRUMMOND,
VICE-CHAIR; ROBERT H. CONNER, BERNARD L. JONES, SR.,
WELTON TYLER, BOARD OF SUPERVISOR MEMBERS; CHARLETTE
T. WOOLRIDGE, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR; TAMMY W. NEWCOMB,
CMC, CLERK; RUSSELL O. SLAYTON, COUNTY ATTORNEY
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Re: Closed Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Upon motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Drummond, and unanimously
carried, the Board went into Closed Meeting pursuant to Section 2.1-3711
Subsection A, Paragraph 1 for discussion of Personnel matters; Paragraph 3 for
discussion or consideration of acquisition of real property for public purpose and
disposition of publicly held property; Paragraph 5 for discussion concerning a
prospective business or industry where no previous announcement has been
made for the business’ or industry’s interest in locating its facilities in the
community; and Paragraph 7 for consultation with legal counsel pertaining to
specific legal matters requiring advice by legal counsel.
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney;
Nays:
None.
Upon motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Drummond, and unanimously
carried, the Board certified that, in the Closed Meeting just concluded, nothing was
discussed except the matters specifically identified in the motion to convene in Closed
Meeting and lawfully permitted to be so discussed under the provisions of the Freedom
of Information Act cited in that motion.
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney ;
Nays: None.
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Re: Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The Chairman called the meeting to order and welcomed all citizens in
attendance.
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Re: Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Supervisor Conner gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Re: Approval of Agenda
Upon motion of Ms. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Jones, and unanimously
carried, the Board approved the agenda with the following changes:
Add under County Administrator’s Report
▪ Town of Brodnax – VDOT TEA 21 Matching Funds
Defer under County Administrators Report
▪ Roanoke River Regional Management Team Meeting
Add under County Attorney’s Report
▪ Fort Christanna – Property Acquisition
Add under New Business
▪ Food Base Business Workshop
▪ Personnel Report
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney;
Nays: None.
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Re: Public Hearings
There were no public hearings scheduled.
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Re: Virginia Department of Transportation
Mr. Moody, VDOT, provided the following report:
Construction
▪ Route 734 – Clement Road – Approved for construction
▪ Route 715 – Whitby Road – Securing environmental documents
Spot Stabilization
▪ Route 608 – Smoky Ordinary Road – Waiting on contractor to return to area
(intersection of Route 712 to Route 607)
Maintenance Forces – Mowing on primary and interstate, replacing pipe,
patching and cleaning intersections.
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Re: Approval of Minutes – July 19, 2006, Regular Meeting
Upon motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Tyler, and carried, the Board
approved the meeting minutes of the regular meeting as recorded.
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney;
Nays: None
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Re: Special Presentations
Brunswick Literacy Council
Mr. Herb Bougart, Coordinator, Brunswick Literacy Council, presented
Certificates of Appreciation to five (5) volunteers for their service as members
of the Brunswick Literacy Council. He stated that these five members founded the
literacy program at Brunswick Correctional Center in which inmates help each other
learn reading, writing, math and English. The volunteers provide tutoring and
mentoring services to the inmates.
Mrs. Kimberly Runion, Assistant Warden, Brunswick Correctional Center,
thanked the volunteers on behalf of the inmates at Brunswick Correctional Center. The
volunteers are as follows:
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Joann Chambliss
Walt Wagner
Jan Tomlinson
Campbell Chambliss
Jim Holstrom
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Re: Department/Agency Requests
Fort Christanna Update – Nathaniel Neblett
Trees around Fort
Mr. Nathaniel Neblett provided an update on the Fort Christanna Project.
Mr. Neblett reported that after much negotiation with several individuals, he has
secured an individual to cut the trees around the perimeter of the fort which is
approximately one-half acre. Mr. Neblett added that the individual will cut the trees and
remove them at no charge. The individual feels there is sufficient marketable timber for
use as compensation.
Upon motion of Mr. Conner, seconded by Mr. Jones, and carried, the Board of
Supervisors instructed the Fort Christanna Planning Committee to determine the most
appropriate means of removal of the trees.
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney;
Nays: None.
American Indian Participation
Mr. Neblett stated the Indian response to the Committee’s request for support on
the Fort Christanna Restoration Project has been positive. The Committee received a
formal request from Haliwa-Saponi tribe to participate as members of the Fort
Christanna Planning Committee. The committee has the full support of a number of
Indian tribes. Mr. Neblett said that the tribe brought an offering to the
Committee meeting and asked that it be given to the Board of Supervisors. He
presented a pouch of 18th century tobacco to the Chairman. He suggested the Board of
Supervisors send a token gift. He suggested a Jamestown 2007 commemorative coin.
Mr. Neblett stated that he will see that one of the coins is acquired and presented to
them by proper letter.
Supervisor Drummond asked if a member of the tribe could attend the Board of
Supervisors meeting for the presentation. Mr. Neblett advised that he would contact the
tribe and make the request.
Further, the Haliwa Tribe passed a resolution which was read and presented to
the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Neblett read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe is a sovereign recognized American
Indian Nation headquartered in Hollister, North Carolina, governed by an eleven (11)
member Tribal Council elected by the enrolled citizens of the Haliwa-Saponi Indian
Tribe; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Lawrenceville in the County of Brunswick of the State of
Virginia has a site planning committee dedicated to developing the actual Fort
Christanna site as a park and attraction; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors whom appointed this committee is
concerned that the planning, documentation and signage of the Fort be representative
of the Native American presence there especially as it pertains to the Siouan/Saponi
Peoples; and,
WHEREAS, Fort Christanna is a vital part of the history of the Haliwa-Saponi
Indian Tribe and we believe that cooperation with other recognized Indian Tribes on this
process will be beneficial to the cultural an historical integrity of the project.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Haliwa-Saponi Tribal Council
expresses it’s support to the Fort Christanna Site Planning Project and under the
authority, duties and restructions of Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribal By-Laws Article IX,
Section 9.2, appoints Haliwa-Saponi Tribal Councilors Jeff Anstead and Danny R.
Richardson as the official representatives to assist in the planning and development
process in cooperation with other recognized Indian Tribes to ensure an accurate
depiction of the history of the ancestors of the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe.
The Chairman thanked Mr. Neblett for the presentation.
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Southside Community Services Board FY07 Community Services Performance
Contract – Dr. Jules Modlinski
Dr. Jules Modlinski, Executive Director, stated the Southside Community
Services Board of Directors has announced the new Director, Ms.Theresa Knott . He
will remain through October to assist with the transition of Ms. Knott. He thanked the
Board of Supervisors for their continued support over the years. The Board of
Supervisors thanked Dr. Modlinski for his service and wished him well in his retirement.
Dr. Modlinski advised that localities served by Community Services Board are
required to review and approve a Performance Contract.
Upon motion of Mr. Tyler, seconded by Mr. Jones, and unanimously carried,
the Board approved the FY07 Community Services Performance Contract as
presented. Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney; Nays: None.
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Assign-A-Highway Program – Vicki Nixon, Coordinator, Litter Council
Ms. Vicki Nixon, Litter Control Coordinator, introduced the members of the Litter
Control Council as appointed by the Board of Supervisors. She thanked the Board for
appointing hardworking and dedicated individuals.
Ms. Nixon presented an overview of the Assign-A-Highway Program. She stated
the purpose of the program is to utilize sentenced individuals to clean roads, waterways
and hot spots for litter. She indicated participation in this program will provide a cost
savings to the taxpayer. She explained that if the County is cleaner, you may have
more industry locating in the County. Twelve (12) counties in the state are participating
in this program. She advised that there are two resolutions for the Board’s
consideration if they desire to participate in the program. She added two (2) of the
three (3) townships have expressed interest in participation.
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Re: Citizen Comments
The Chairman opened the citizen comment period and advised that each citizen
will be allotted three (3) minutes to speak. The following citizens spoke:
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Jerry Marston inquired about the checks in May 2006 disbursements. He
asked who approved the checks, what fund did payment come from, and did
all Board of Supervisors know about it. He requested a copy of the minutes
of the Special Call meeting August 3, 2006.
After giving all citizens an opportunity to express their views, the Chairman
closed the citizen comment period.
Chairman Finney thanked all citizens for their
input and urged them to continue to be involved.
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Re:
Consent Calendar of Reports
Upon motion of Mr. Tyler, seconded by Mr. Conner, and unanimously
carried, the Board approved the Consent Calendar of Reports as presented for the
following organizations:
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B.
C.
Lawrenceville-Brunswick Airport Report
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Department Monthly Report
Roanoke River Service Authority Minutes – June 27, 2006 Meeting
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney; Nays: None.
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Re: Finance Director’s Report
Approval of Disbursements
Supervisor Conner requested that the Board vote on his attendance at the
Virginia Association of Counties Annual Meeting in November before approval of the
August disbursements.
Supervisor Tyler reported the policy states that county employees require Board
of Supervisors approval and the Board of Supervisors are not county employees.
Upon motion of Ms. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Jones, and carried, the Board
approved Robert Conner and Marc Finney’s attendance at the Virginia Association of
Counties Annual Meeting at the Homestead on November 12-14, 2006.
Upon motion of Mr. Conner, and carried, the Board of Supervisors
approved the County Administrator, Barbara J. Drummond, Bernard Jones and
Welton Tyler’s attendance at the Virginia Association of Counties Annual Meeting
at the Homestead on November 12-14, 2006.
Upon motion of Mr. Conner, seconded by Mr. Jones, and carried, the Board
approved manual checks in the amount of $29,286.12, system checks dated August 8,
2006, in the amount of $32,016.73, system checks dated August 10, 2006, in the
amount of $59,120.92, and system checks dated August 16, 2006, in the amount of
$273,390.07 for a total amount of $393,813.84.
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney; Nays: None.
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Re: Brunswick County Public Schools - Monthly Report
No report this month.
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Re: Planning Director’s Report
No report this month.
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Re: County Administrator’s Report
County Administrator’s Monthly Report
Ms. Woolridge, County Administrator, presented her monthly report. She
provided an overview of the After Action Report for the Disaster Preparedness Training
held on July 11, 2006.
Ms. Woolridge thanked emergency personnel for the outstanding response to
Haz-mat incident in Lawrenceville on Friday, August 11, 2006.
Upon motion of Ms. Drummond, seconded by Mr. Jones, and unanimously
carried, the Board accepted the County Administrator’s Monthly Report as
submitted.
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney; Nays:
None.
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Warfield Solid Waste Convenience Center – Equipment Bid Award
Ms. Woolridge, County Administrator, stated that bids were solicited for
necessary equipment to install at the Warfield Solid Waste Convenience Center.
The following responses were received on August 7, 2006:
Cavalier Equipment Company
Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems
$38,194.00
$39,434.00
Ms. Woolridge indicated the apparent low bidder, Cavalier Equipment, did not
sign the bid package. As a result, the bid was rejected. This resulted in MidAtlantic Waste Systems being the next lowest bidder.
Upon motion of Mr. Tyler, seconded by Mr. Jones, and unanimously carried,
the Board accepted the bid, in the amount of $39,434.00, from Mid-Atlantic Waste
Systems. Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney;
Nays: None
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Litter Control Grant – Reappropriation of FY06 Funds
Ms. Woolridge, County Administrator, stated that in FY06 Brunswick County applied
for and received a grant to promote the eradication of litter in Brunswick County. She
stated a balance of $1,535.61 remains in FY06. Funds will be used for the Assign a
Highway project if approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Upon motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Drummond, and unanimously carried,
the Board approved the reappropriation, in the amount of $1,535.61, from the FY06
Anti-Litter Fund budget to the FY07 Anti-Litter Fund budget.
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney;
Nays: None.
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Sheriff’s Department – Impoundment Lot
Ms. Woolridge, County Administrator, presented a request from the Brunswick
Sheriff’s Department to erect an impoundment lot in the back of the parking lot off of
Hicks Street. The Sheriff’s Department will install a chain link fence on site to secure
impounded vehicles. The impoundment lot is a requirement for the Sheriff’s
Department to obtain Accreditation status. At the present time the method they are
using does not meet state standards. According to Major Brian K. Roberts, the Sheriff’s
Department, within its FY07 operating budget, will cover all costs associated with this
project. The parking lot is already equipped with a security camera and lights.
Upon motion of Mr. Conner, seconded by Ms. Drummond, and unanimously carried,
the Board approved the installation of a chain link fence at the Sheriff’s Department for
purposes of creating a vehicle impoundment lot.
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney;
Nays: None.
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National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference 2006 Update
Ms. Woolridge, County Administrator, stated that the County Administrator and
Supervisor Tyler attended the NACo Conference in Chicago. She provided an overview
of the workshops attended. Ms. Woolridge added that the conference in 2007 will be
held in Richmond, Virginia. She stated that she would like to work with the delegation to
help assure this conference is successful.
Ms. Woolridge also provided a brief overview of the NACo Prescription Drug Card
Program. She will seek further information on this matter to see if there are any
benefits to be received by Brunswick County citizens by participation in this program.
Upon motion of Mr. Tyler, seconded by Mr. Jones, and unanimously carried, the
Board approved Ms. Woolridge’s participation on the NACo 2007 Planning Committee.
Supervisor Tyler stated the national conference is very beneficial. He added one
must gain knowledge in order to move the County forward.
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Town of Brodnax VDOT TEA 21 Matching Funds
Ms. Woolridge, County Administrator, stated that the Town of Brodnax submitted an
application to the Virginia Department of Transportation for a TEA-21 grant. The Town
of Brodnax is requesting matching funds in the amount of $9,489 for the project.
Upon motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Tyler, and carried, the Board of
Supervisors approved an appropriation in the amount of $9,489.00 from the FY07
General Fund (revenue excess funds) to the FY07 IDA Capital Projects Budget to be
utilized as the local match on the Brodnax TEA-21 grant.
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney; Nays: None.
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Re: County Attorney’s Report
Fort Christanna – Property Acquisition
Upon motion of Mr. Conner, seconded by Mr. Jones, and unanimously carried, the
Board approved the purchase the platted parcel of land, from Butler Lumber Company,
which consists of approximately 2 ½ acres, and adjoins the County’s 22.25 acre tract at
Fort Christanna, for the sum of $1,100 per acre. Further, the Board approved that the
title of the property is hereby accepted subject to the third party timber rights therein,
and the County Attorney and the County Administrator are authorized to take all action
necessary to close on the purchase of the property.
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney; Nays: None.
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Re: New Business
Food Base Business Workshop
Supervisor Conner stated that a Food Base Business Workshop will be held at
Southside Virginia Community College on September 28, 2006, that will tie into the
proposed entrepreneurship project at old South Brunswick school. He encouraged
Board members to promote and attend this workshop.
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Personnel Committee Report
Supervisor Tyler stated the Personnel Committee interviewed candidates for the
Landfill Inspector position. He stated that the Personnel Committee recommends hiring
an individual at Pay Grade 17, Range 8, or $31,000 annually.
Upon motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Drummond, and unanimously carried,
the Board accepted the recommendation from the Personnel Committee.
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney;
Nays: None.
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Re: Appointments
Litter Control Council
This item was continued until the September meeting.
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Emblem Committee
Supervisor Tyler recommended Lex Raney to represent the Powellton District.
Upon motion of Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms Drummond, and unanimously carried,
the Board appointed Lex Raney to represent Powellton District on the Emblem
Committee. Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney; Nays: None.
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Upon motion of Mr. Tyler, seconded by Mr. Jones, and unanimously carried, the
Board accepted Jean McCarter’s resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
This item was continued until the September meeting.
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Lake Country Soil and Water Conservation District Board
Upon motion of Mr. Tyler, seconded by Mr. Conner, and unanimously carried, the
Board reappointed Henry Rice to serve on the Lake Country Soil and Water
Conservation District Board representing Brunswick County.
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney;
Nays: None.
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Re: Adjourn
Upon motion of Mr. Tyler, seconded by Mr. Jones, and unanimously carried,
the Board adjourned.
Ayes: Conner, Drummond, Jones, Tyler, Finney
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Marc L. Finney, Chairman
Nays:
None.
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Charlette T. Woolridge, Clerk