Honorable Fred A. Luntsford - Chairman
Honorable
Ronnie L. Shortt - Vice-Chairman
Honorable
Robert R. Adkins
Honorable
Steve Bates
Honorable
Virginia Meador
Honorable
John W. Peace, II
Honorable
Leland Branham
Honorable
Robert Robbins - members of said Board and
Glen
A. Skinner - County Administrator
Shannon
C. Scott - Assistant County Administrator
Karen
T. Mullins - County Attorney
Annette
Underwood - Executive Secretary
IN
RE: ADDITION TO AGENDA
Chairman
Luntsford read the following items to be considered as possible
agenda items:
Add
to consent agenda: Budget Amendments
No.
55: VA State Compensation Board - $4,978.82
Expenditure
(3102) Sheriff-Law Enforcement
(505408) vehicle and powered equipment supplies - $4,978.82
No.
56: Donation - Alpha Services - $1,000.00
Expenditure (1101) Board of Supervisors
(505506) Travel - $1,000.00
It
was the consensus of the Board to add these items to the
agenda.
IN
RE: PUBLIC HEARING PPEFI ACT OF 2002
A
public hearing was duly advertised for this date to receive
citizens comments regarding the Public-Private Education
Facilities and Infrastructure (PPEFI) Act of 2002.
There
being no public comments regarding the proposed ordinance,
the public hearing was closed.
IN
RE: PUBLIC HEARING / SPECIAL USE PERMIT/ JOE DIETS
A
public hearing was duly advertised for this date to receive
citizens' comments regarding a request from Joe Diets for
a Special Use Permit for property located at 415 E. 26th
Street in Big Stone Gap Virginia for the purpose of expanding
his mobile home park.
Shane
Sutton, an adjacent property owner to Mr. Diet's property,
asked if Mr. Diets signed the agreement/condition that was
attached to the Special Use Permit regarding the access
to his property prior to the permit being approved.
Attorney
Mullins noted that the "condition" to the Special Use Permit
would be signed after Board approval of said permit.
Mr.
Sutton was concerned that Mr. Diets was allowed to expand
his trailer park prior to the Board of Supervisors' approval
of the Special Use Permit and prior to the public hearing
before the Planning Commission. He stated that according
to the procedures that were given to him by the Building
Department for an expansion of a trailer park, Mr. Diets
is in violation of the County Zoning Ordinance. He
said that since Mr. Diet's was given his Occupancy Permit
prior to holding the proper public hearings, this is setting
a bad precedent for others to follow. Mr. Sutton stated
that the Zoning Ordinance specifically stated that this
Special Use Permit can only be issued upon the approval
of the Board of Supervisors. He could not understand
why public hearings were held by the Planning Commission
and the Board of Supervisors after Mr. Diets already had
his Occupancy permit and had already expanded his trailer
park.
Attorney
Mullins explained the Zoning Ordinance and the authority
of the Building Official and how it applies to Mr. Diet's
situation. She further explained the "condition" that
would be attached to the Special Use Permit. In the
event the "condition" is not complied with, then the
Special Use Permit can be withdrawn.
Attorney
Mullins was asked to provide the Board with the wording
of this "condition" prior to next Board meeting.
There
being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
PUBLIC
EXPRESSION
Jack
McClanahan, a resident of Big Stone Gap, came before the
Board seeking support for a "rails to trails" concept using
the old L & M rail line between Big Stone Gap and Appalachia,
which is now owned by Southern Railroad. Mr. McClanahan
provided a map showing the proposed trail that could be
used as a marketing tool for the County. He explained
the benefits that could be reaped by the County by implementing
this concept, which includes increased tourism and recreation
for this area. He further noted that he has received
letters from some of the towns supporting this effort.
Mr.
McClanahan stated that the first step is to get Southern
Railroad to abandon the rail line. Several individuals
have put forth efforts to get an answer from Southern Railroad
regarding the abandonment of the rail line but to date no
one has received a reply. He asked for Board assistance
in getting Southern Railroad to abandon the rail line to
expedite the efforts for the "rails to trails" concept.
Chairman
Luntsford asked Mr. McClanahan to provide the County Attorney
with a copy of the support letters from the other towns
and she will then prepare a resolution of support for the
Board's consideration.
Supervisor
Robbins stated that if this concept is pursued and is ongoing,
he would recommend that the Board consider taking ownership
of the property for use by the County for possible water
extensions, etc. in the future.
There
being no further public comments, the public expression
period was closed.
IN
RE: ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
Highway
Resident Engineer T. G. Branson advised that he had received
a letter from Penn Virginia with a request to abandon a
section of Route 686 near Derby. The section of road
involved is on Penn Virginia's property and only serves
one other piece of property, which is one of their lessees.
Mr. Branson asked that this item be brought before the Board
at a later date for consideration.
The
Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Annual Plan for
Roads and Bridges was reviewed.
IN
RE: CONSENT AGENDA
The
following items were reviewed:
