| The
Wise County Board of Supervisors met in a Workshop meeting
on Thursday, May 6, 2004, at 6:00 PM in the Board of Supervisors
room located in the Wise County courthouse. The following
were present: Honorable
John W. Peace - Chairman
Honorable
Fred Luntsford - Vice-Chairman
Honorable
Robert R. Adkins
Honorable
Steve Bates
Honorable
Ronnie Shortt
Honorable
Virginia Meador
Honorable
Leland Branham
Honorable
Robert Robbins - members of said Board and
Shannon
C. Scott - Assistant County Administrator
Karen
T. Mullins - County Attorney
Annette
Underwood - Executive Secretary
ABSENT
Edward
L. Sealover - County Administrator
PRAYER
Mr.
Luntsford asked for a moment of silent prayer for the passing
of PSA Line Crew Foreman Gary Owens.
Bob
Adkins led the Board in prayer.
MINUTES
Review
for approval at the next meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
There
were neither additions nor deletions to the proposed agenda.
IN RE: MECC UPDATE
Dr.
Terrance E. Suarez addressed the Board regarding MECC's
activities and goals that have been set to better serve
the citizens needs.
IN RE: PUBLIC EXPRESSION
Edgar
Mullins spoke to the Board regarding the need for more enforcement
of the litter ordinances. He asked that a dump located
on Jenkins Mountain on Rt. 667 be cleaned up.
Stewart
Jessee voiced his opposition to bringing outside garbage
into the county. He asked that the County ordinance
banning outside trash be kept on the books to protect our
county.
Jack
Still advised the Board that he had met with Adelphia and
channel 97 is up and running.
There
being no further comments, the public expression period
was closed.
IN RE: LONESOME PINE ARTS AND CRAFTS
Barbara
Polly representing the Lonesome Pine Arts and Crafts Association,
Inc. a 501-C-3 non-profit organization, informed the Board
that at the time this organization was formed, the laws
specified that a not-for-profit community arts groups were
tax exempt from real estate taxes.
In
l981, a law was passed that these types of organizations
could still be tax exempt but it would have to make a formal
request from the governing entities in which they are located,
to be followed by a ruling from the Virginia General Assembl
Due
to the recent purchase of property adjacent to the outdoor
drama amphitheater and other properties, Ms. Polly asked
that this be a formal request to the Board of Supervisors
for their real estate tax exemption.
IN RE: ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
Kenny
Robinson, representing VDOT in the absence of Resident Engineer
T. G. Branson, gave a brief update on construction throughout
the County.
There
were brief comments from Board members.
IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA
The
following items were reviewed:
(1)
Set public hearing
(6:00 PM June 3) on proposed amendments to Building Code
Ordinance pertaining to: frost line/snow load; 2) electric
service; and 3) certain footings.
(2)
Set public hearing
(6:00 PM June 3) on proposed amendments to the Erosion and
Sediment Control Ordinance.
(3)
Set public hearing
(6:00 PM June 3) on proposed Ordinance Establishing a Department
of Geographic Information Sciences. (Requested by Clerk
of Circuit Court)
(4)
Set public hearing
(6:00 PM June 3) on proposed annual budget FY 2004-2005
(5)
Set public hearing
(6:00 PM June 3) on proposed E-911 road names additions
(6)
Authorize County
Administrator to execute utility easement for ODP (Derby
area)
(7)
Resolution regarding
the issuance of a water and sewer revenue refunding bond
by the Wise County PSA and providing for Wise County's Moral
Obligation
(8)
Proclamation Business
Appreciation Week
(9)
Budget Amendments
#25 thru #28
IN RE: OTHER ITEMS REVIEWED
(1)
Resolution amending
the Employee Handbook Personnel Policies
(2)
Resolution for use
of convenience center(s) and/or Blackwood Landfill by non-resident
real property owners
(3)
Approve MOU with
Thompson & Litton to do engineering demonstration (eliminate
100 ft set back/mine shaft)
(4)
Appointments
(5)
County Administrator's
Report (Present proposed annual budget FY 2004-05 - May
13)
IN RE: BOARD COMMENTS
Mr.
Adkins reported to the Board information on the recent presentation
given to the Landfill Committee by Santek Environmental,
Inc. on managing the Blackwood landfill. He asked that the
Board consider having Santek make a presentation before
the whole Board for their thoughts and comments. Even
though RFP's have gone out for construction of a temporary/permanent
transfer station, hearing from Santek could help the Board
make a decision as to the direction they desire to go regarding
the landfill. Their proposal includes the landfill
and not the convenience centers.
Mr.
Luntsford stated that Santek's proposal is to take over
the operation of the landfill and bear the expenses of the
landfill that would be paid for by tipping fees from incoming
garbage. He and Mr. Adkins consider this a viable
solution that should be considered by the Board prior to
any decision regarding the proposed transfer station and
possibly pursued. The proposal was set forth with
the worse case scenario of receiving no outside trash.
With Santek operating the landfill, they would maximize
the use of the landfill by bringing in garbage from other
areas within the confines of the County ordinance.
Regarding the set back, they would bear the brunt of that
cost too.
There
was some discussion as to the ownership, the liability and
the status of the present employees.
Mr.
Luntsford stated that the County would retain ownership
of the landfill and this would be done by a multi-year contract
of 10 years with assurance that there would be no loss of
county employees.
Mr.
Branham commented that having outside garbage would probably
decrease the amount of tipping fee that would be charged
county citizens.
After
further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
have Santek make their presentation at the next Board meeting
with Mr. Darter being present.
Mr.
Luntsford noted that the MOU with Thompson & Litton
to do engineering demonstration on the set back/mine shaft
that is on the agenda for approval can be put on hold for
the time being.
Mr.
Robbins informed the Board that he just attended Litter
Summit in St. Paul with topics on ways of controlling litter.
One of the model's discussed was Buchanan County.
He suggested that their system be looked into for possible
solutions to our litter problems. Mr. Robbins also
asked the Board to consider putting some "teeth" in the
litter ordinance regarding fines.
There
being no further comments the meeting adjourned at 7:05
PM.
ATTEST:
WISE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
_______________________
______________________
Edward
L. Sealover - Clerk
John W. Peace - Chairman
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