03-18-2014_Adjourned_MeetingAdjourned Meeting
March 18, 2014
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Adjourned Meeting
VIRGINIA: The Adjourned Meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
was held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 in the General District Courtroom of the Edwin R. Shields
Addition in Chatham, Virginia. Jessie L. Barksdale, Chairman, called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m. The following members were present:
Jessie L. Barksdale Banister District
Tim Barber Tunstall District
Coy E. Harville Westover District
James Snead Dan River District
Brenda H. Bowman Chatham-Blairs District
Jerry A. Hagerman Callands-Gretna District
Elton W. Blackstock Staunton River District
Mr. Otis S. Hawker, Interim County Administrator, Mr. J. Vaden Hunt, County Attorney,
Mr. Odie Shelton, Jr., Director of Code Compliance, and Ms. Rebecca Flippen, Deputy Clerk to
the Board, were also present.
Mr. Barksdale led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Blackstock, to approve the agenda,
which was unanimously approved by the Board.
Hearing of the Citizens
Darlene Doss of the Staunton River District offered a word of prayer.
Karen Maute of the Westover District again questioned if Virginia Uranium, Inc. (VUI)
advertisement on the billboard sign on US 29 North coming into Pittsylvania County was not
violation of its use of “Pittsylvania County” with in the ad under §33.1-369 of the Code of
Virginia, 1950, as amended as VUI had not received written permission from the Board of
Supervisors to use “Pittsylvania County” in an advertisement, and seeks an answer to her
question.
Karen Maute of the Westover District asked if the current bio-solids spread in
Pittsylvania County is being performed in compliance with the county code and the state code,
and in compliance with the county’s Solid Waste Code as well, and seeks answers to this
question.
Mollie Holmes, Chairman of the Pittsylvania County Beautification Committee,
recognized the 2014 members, made comments concerning the annual countywide spring
cleanup in April, and asked that the proclamation for consideration during the meeting be
amended to include a tipping fee waiver for Friday, April 25, 2014 as well as the current request
for Saturday, April 26, 2014.
This concluded the Hearing of the Citizens.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Barber, to approve the Consent
Agenda, which was unanimously approved by the Board.
(a) Proclamation – National County Government Month - April
(b) Proclamation - National Animal Control Appreciation Week – April 13-
19, 2014
(c) Proclamation - National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – April
13-19, 2014
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
Proclamation
NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH
APRIL 2014
“Ready and Resilient Counties: Prepare, Respond, Thrive.”
VIRGINIA: AT THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PITTSYLVANIA
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM IN
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CHATHAM, VIRGINIA ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014, THE FOLLOWING
PROCLAMATION WAS PRESENTED AND ADOPTED:
WHEREAS, the nation’s 3,069 counties serving more than 300 million Americans provide
essential services to create healthy, safe, vibrant and economically resilient communities; and
WHEREAS, counties build infrastructure, maintain roads and bridges, provide health care,
administer justice, keep communities safe, run elections, manage solid waste, keep records and
much more; and
WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County and all counties take pride in their responsibility to protect and
enhance the health, welfare and safety of its residents in sensible and cost-effective ways; and
WHEREAS, in order to remain healthy, vibrant, safe and economically competitive, America’s
counties must be able to anticipate and adapt to all types of change; and
WHEREAS, through National Association of Counties President Linda Langston’s Resilient
Counties initiative, NACo is encouraging counties to focus on how they prepare and respond to
natural disasters and emergencies or any situation that the counties may face, such as economic
recovery or public health and safety challenges; and
WHEREAS, each year since 1991 the National Association of Counties has encouraged
counties across the country to actively promote their own programs and services to the public
they serve; then
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
does hereby proclaim April 2014 as National County Government Month and encourages all
county officials, employees, schools and residents to participate in county government
celebration activities.
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
Proclamation
NATIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL APPRECIATION WEEK
April 13th – April 19th, 2014
VIRGINIA: AT THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PITTSYLVANIA
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM IN
CHATHAM, VIRGINIA ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014, THE FOLLOWING
PROCLAMATION WAS PRESENTED AND ADOPTED:
Whereas, the National Animal Control Association has designated the second week in
April each year as Animal Control Appreciation Week; and
Whereas, the various Federal, State, and Local Government Officials throughout the
Country takes this time to recognize, thank, and commend all Animal Control Officers for the
dedicated service they provide to the Citizens, various Public Safety, Public Service Agencies
and Departments throughout the Country; and
Whereas, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors would like to express its sincere
thanks and appreciation for the outstanding service the Pittsylvania County Animal Control
Department who risk their lives and spend huge amounts of personnel resources including time
away from family and friends while serving the public like all other public safety and law
enforcement agencies involved and empowered with the same duties; and
Whereas, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors recognizes and commends the
Animal Control Officers for the many dedicated and long hours of service they perform in
serving this community, and for fulfilling their commitment to providing the highest and most
efficient level of service; and
WHEREAS, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors wishes to commend each and
every Animal Control Officer for their service, which is in keeping with the long and
distinguished tradition of the Animal Control Profession; and
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Now, Therefore, Be It Hereby Resolved, by the Pittsylvania County Board of
Supervisors officially recognize and proclaim the week of April 13th through 19th, 2014 as
National Animal Control Appreciation Week and respectfully asks all Citizens, Public Safety,
Health, and Public Service Personnel alike to join in expressing their sincere thanks, gratitude
and appreciation for the many long hours of outstanding service and quality performance these
outstanding individuals provide throughout the year to assure the safety and welfare of all.
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
Proclamation
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK
April 13th – 19th, 2014
VIRGINIA: AT THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM IN CHATHAM,
VIRGINIA ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014, THE FOLLOWING PROCLAMATION WAS
PRESENTED AND ADOPTED:
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Dispatchers of the Pittsylvania County Emergency Communications
Center, who processed 174,859 emergency and non-emergency telephone calls in 2013, are the first and
most critical contact that our citizens have with Pittsylvania County’s emergency services; and
WHEREAS, these dispatchers are the vital link to those calling for help and to police officers,
firefighters, and paramedics; and
WHEREAS, dispatchers monitor emergency personnel’s activities by radio and telephone, and provide
them with life saving information to ensure their safety; and
WHEREAS, the safety of our police officers, firefighters, and paramedics is dependent upon the quality
and accuracy of information obtained by all Emergency Communications Technicians from the citizens
who telephone the Pittsylvania County Emergency Communications Center; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Dispatchers of the Pittsylvania County Emergency Communications
Center have contributed significantly to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fire and the
treatment of patients in life threatening situations; and
WHEREAS, each dispatcher, the unseen individual providing a calm voice when emergencies arise, has
exhibited compassion, empathy, and professionalism, keeping our county and citizens safe;
WHEREAS, these individuals save countless lives by responding to emergency calls,
dispatching emergency personnel and equipment and providing moral support to citizens in
distress; and
WHEREAS, each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism
during the performance of their job in the past year; then
THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED that the Pittsylvania County Board of
Supervisors proclaims the week of April 13th through 19th, 2014 to be National
Telecommunications Week in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, in honor of the men and women
whose diligence and professionalism keep our County and citizens safe.
Public Hearings
Rezoning Cases
Case 8: Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge, LLC – Callands/Gretna Election District:
R-14-011 RPD, Residential Planned Unit Development District to A-1, Agricultural District
(Continued from February 4, 2014) Mr. Barksdale opened the public hearing at 7:16pm. Mr.
Shelton explained that Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge, LLC, had petitioned to rezone a total of
8.82 acres, three parcels of land, located on SR 626/Smith Mountain Road, in the
Callands/Gretna Election District from RPD, Residential Planned Unit Development District to
A-1, Agricultural District for a future campground. The Planning Commission, with opposition,
recommended the case be continued until more information regarding the case was received.
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According to the Pittsylvania County Zoning Ordinance, Section 35-807, Subsection 2,” after 60
days, the Planning Commission shall be deemed to approve the amendment with a
recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.” The Planning Commission, with opposition,
made a motion to deny the petitioner’s request; however, the motion failed with a tie vote. Mr.
Dean Hawkins, landscape architect for Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge, LLC, was present to
represent the petition. Mr. Hawkins explained all the steps taken thus far to go through zoning
and health department requirements, in order to reach the Board of Supervisors, including 17
proffer conditions offered without ever being asked for a proffer. Furthermore, Mr. Hawkins
submitted a petition of support that contained 154 signatures in support of developing the high -
end RV campground to be developed. Mr. Hawkins also stated that a lot of work had been done
already to improve the site, including the removal of the old trailers/mobile homes that had been
there and significant landscaping, making the property very appealing from the lake. There
would be no tent camping, only RV camping. The following people signed up to speak in favor
the approving the rezoning request: Kenny Harris, Harry Hewitt, whose property is across from
the proposed campground and stated he would have no problem at all having the campground
there and commented the improvements made thus far, citing the trailer removals and grounds
improvements already made; Stanley Hawkins stated he had moved here after vacationing at the
lake and supported the proposed campground; Kevin Lankford and Carolyn Dodson. The
following persons spoke opposing rezoning the property: James Lockerman and Mollie
Holmes, both who felt it would devalue their property on Smith Mountain Road. Karen Maute
asked if the holding tanks that would be put in place for the convenience of the RV owners
would be in compliance with local ordinances. Mr. Hawkins explained that the holding tanks
were completely contained and not draining anywhere, were periodically pumped by
professional services, and that they have been working under the guidance and requirements of
the Department of Health concerning the actual sewage system/drainfills. Mr. Harville
suggested that an additional proffer be added, to ease the concerns of neighboring landowners,
that if the campground ceased to exist, the property would revert back to RPD, which Mr.
Hawkins agreed to and immediately added to the proffer, submitting a complete 18-Item Proffer
with the rezoning request. Mr. Barksdale closed the public hearing at 8:34pm. Motion was
made by Mr. Hagerman to deny Case R-14-011 request to rezone from RPD to A-1, but the
motion failed for lack of a second. Motion then came from Mr. Blackstock, seconded by Mr.
Harville, to approve the Case R-14-011 request to rezone from RPD to A-1 and the following
Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr.
Blackstock-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-No; and Mr. Barksdale-Yes. Mr.
Blackstock’s motion to approve the petitioner’s request to rezone Case R-14-011 from RPD to
A-1 passed by a 6-1 majority vote of the Board, with Mr. Hagerman opposing.
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Case 1: Kay Suzanne Geyer – Chatham/Blairs Election District: R-11-013 R-1, Residential
Suburban Subdivision District to B-2, Business District, General Mr. Barksdale opened the
public hearing at 8:48pm. Mr. Shelton explained that Kay Suzanne Geyers had petitioned to
rezone 4.981 acres (per plat), located on US Hwy 29 North, in the Chatham/Blairs Election
District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to B-2, Business District, General
for a store for sale of hunting and fishing goods, pet supplies, etc. The Planning Commission,
with no opposition, recommended granting the petitioner’s request. Ms. Geyer and John Hunt
were present to represent the petition. No one signed up to speak and Mr. Barksdale closed the
public hearing at 8:49pm. Motion was made by Ms. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Snead, to
approve the petitioner’s request to rezone R-11-013 from R-1 to B-2 District and the following
Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr.
Blackstock-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; and Mr. Barksdale-Yes. Ms.
Bowman’s motion to approve rezoning Case R-14-013 from R-1 to B-2 District was
unanimously approved by the Board.
Case 2: JRayl/Rayl Properties – Westover Election District: R-14-014, R-1, Residential
Suburban Subdivision District and B-2, Business District, General to M-2, Industrial District,
Heavy Industry Mr. Barksdale opened the public hearing at 8:51pm. Mr. Shelton explained
JRayl/Rayl Properties had petitioned to rezone a total of 9.34 acres, three parcels of land, located
on State Road 1140/Princeton Road, in the Westover Election District, from R-1, Residential
Suburban Subdivision District and B-2, Business District, General to M-2, Industrial District,
Heavy Industry(for a trucking terminal).The petitioner had submitted a proffer stating the 9.34
acres will not be used for any permitted uses, listed by right, under Section 35-402 that are not
solely related to the trucking business. The petitioner had proffered any other uses, other than
the uses permitted in M-2, Industrial District, Heavy Industry use, will require a new petition
with a Public Hearing and approval by the Board of Supervisors. The petitioner had also
proffered should the trucking terminal cease operation, the petitioner will petition the
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors to rezone the properties back to B-2, Business District,
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General. The Planning Commission, with opposition, recommended denying the petitioner’s
request. JRayl trucking business is a pre-existing, grandfathered nonconforming business. Should
the Board of Supervisors deny this rezoning request, JRayl trucking would be allowed to
continue its operation in accordance with Nonconformities Section 35-161 Continuation. The
business would have to discontinue its operation for a period of two (2) years to lose its
grandfather clause to continue operation. Rodney Poole was here to represent the petition. Mr.
Poole requested to withdraw his petition without penalty. The following persons signed up to
speak in opposing of granting the petitioner’s request to rezone: Ronnie Dejannete, Kenneth
Hood, Alfreda Bennett and James Price-all citing concerns rezoning would be detrimental to the
environment of the community and all agreed with Mr. Poole’s request to withdraw his petition
without penalty. Mr. Barksdale closed the public hearing at 9:00pm. Motion was made by Mr.
Harville, seconded by Mr. Barber, to accept the petitioner’s request to withdraw the rezoning
application for R-14-014 without penalty and the following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr.
Harville-Yes; Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Blackstock-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr.
Hagerman-Yes; and Mr. Barksdale-Yes. Mr. Harville’s motion to approve the withdrawal of
petition without penalty for Case R-14-014 was unanimously approved by the Board.
Case 3: Peek-A-View Farm, LCC- Staunton River District: R-14-015, R-1, Residential
Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District Mr. Barksdale opened the public
hearing at 9:05pm. Mr. Shelton explained that Peek-A-View Farm, LCC had petitioned to
rezone 56.55 acres, located on SR 634/Blue Ridge Drive, in the Staunton River Election District
from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District, for
agricultural use. The Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended granting the
petitioner’s request. Marion Reth was present to represent the petition and no one signed up to
speak. Mr. Barksdale closed the public hearing at 9:06pm. Motion was made by Mr.
Blackstock, seconded by Mr. Barber, to approve the petitioner’s request to rezone Case R-14-015
from R-1 to A-1 and the following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Barber-
Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Blackstock-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; and Mr.
Barksdale-Yes. Mr. Blackstock’s motion to approve rezoning Case R-14-015 from R-1 to A-1
District was unanimously approved by the Board.
This concluded the Rezoning Cases.
Presentations
Kay C. Crane, PATHS CEO, made a presentation to the Board of Supervisors, asking for
their support on Medicaid Expansion in Virginia.
The Honorable Delegates Danny Marshall and Les Adams appeared before the Board of
Supervisors support by approving Resolution #2014-03-03, which respectfully requests the
Governor of Virginia and the Virginia General Assembly to timely pass a clean budget. Motion
was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Blackstock, to approve Resolution 2014-03-03. Mr.
Barksdale stated that he could not support the resolution due to information he had received. Mr.
Snead’s motion was approved by a 6-1 majority vote of the Board with Mr. Barksdale in
opposition.
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
RESOLUTION
2014-03-03
VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County,
Virginia, held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, the following resolution was presented and adopted:
WHEREAS, each year the foremost duty of the Virginia General Assembly to pass a
budget or budget amendments that serve as Virginia’s financial blueprint for each fiscal year;
and
WHEREAS, Virginia is constantly recognized for its sound fiscal management and
budgetary practices as illustrated by its AAA bond rating and the strong bond ratings of many
local government divisions throughout the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County is currently in the process of developing and adopting
its budget for the upcoming fiscal year; and
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WHEREAS, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors relies on the timely passage
of a budget to allocate funding to local government services and make policy a nd hiring
decisions for the upcoming fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, 62,807 residents of Pittsylvania County depend on county government to
provide critical services such as education and public safety; and
WHEREAS, failure to pass a timely budget will result in uncertainty for the County of
Pittsylvania, which receives 45% of its funding as direct aid from the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, the Pittsylvania County School Board relies on the timely passage of the
state budget in order to see its budget and make staffing decisions, which includes teacher
contracts; and
WHEREAS, interruption of the provision of educational services to Pittsylvania County
students will have a significant negative impact on students and families; and
WHEREAS, the interruption of public safety services would likely result in the loss of
property, serious injury or loss of life for Pittsylvania County citizens; and
WHEREAS, critical mental health services to Pittsylvania County residents are provided
via funds that flow from the state budget through county budgets; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die on Saturday, March 8,
2014 without adopting a budget for the two year biennium beginning July 1, 2014; then
BE IT RESOLVED by the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors that the Governor
of Virginia and the Virginia General Assembly are urged to pass a budget as soon as practicable
to ensure the continued functioning of state and local governments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the issue of Medicaid Expansion under the
Affordable Care Act should be decoupled from budget negotiations and considered a separate
legislative session to facilitate prompt passage of a state budget; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors shall
transmit copies of this resolution to the Honorable Terence R. McAuliffe, Governor of the
Commonwealth of Virginia and members of the Virginia General Assembly so they may be
apprised of the sense of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors in this matter.
Public Hearings
Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed amendment to the Pittsylvania
County Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 35, for the addition of Adult Uses under Industrial
District (M-1) Light Industry, Section 35-384, Special Use Permits. Mr. Barksdale opened
the public hearing at 9:28pm. Mr. Hawker and Mr. Hunt explained the Planning Commission
had sent back the revised proposed amendment with the Board of Supervisors requested
revisions stated in the December 17, 2013 board meeting that No Adult Use permit would be
issued (1) within three (3) miles of any other existing Adult Use: and (2) Within two-thousand
five-hundred (2500) feet of any existing residential use or residentially zoned district, or any
existing religious places, public or private schools/institutions up to and including twelfth (12th)
grade, and their adjunct playgrounds, community swimming pools, day-care centers, public
parks and public libraries. The remainder of the proposed ordinance was the same as advertised
in December 2013. Carol Miller, a certified massage therapist and instructor, pointed out the
proposed ordinance as written would prohibit legitimate massage therapy from state certified
therapists as herself and/or similar therapeutic procedures recommended and/or administered by
the medical profession. Susan Lunquist supported the ordinance. No one else signed up to
speak and Mr. Barksdale closed the public hearing at 9:40pm. After discussion by the Board, the
Chairman directed the County Attorney to amend the proposed ordinance so that it does not
exclude health professionals from doing their jobs, or any other professional occupations that
may be inadvertently criminalized by the way the ordinance currently reads, and to re-advertise
the public hearing for April 7, 2014.
Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed amendment to Chapter 1, Article III,
Section 1.8 of Pittsylvania County Code. The proposed amendment would incorporate a
Revised Organizational Cooperative Agreement that would expand the Tri-County Lake
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Administrative Commission (TLAC). TLAC’s responsibilities to include Leesville Lake,
and incorporate Campbell County into the Agreement into Chapter 1, Article III, Section
1.8 of Pittsylvania County Code. Mr. Barksdale opened the public hearing at 9:49pm. Mr.
Hawker explained that is a proposed Revised Organizational Cooperative Agreement that would
expand TLAC’s responsibilities to include Leesville Lake, and incorporate Campbell County
into the Agreement. Because this is an intergovernmental agreement, before the Board of
Supervisors can vote on this proposal, a public hearing for citizen input is required in accordance
with §15.2-1300(B) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and Chapter 1, Article III,
Section 1.8 of Pittsylvania County Code. The Counties of Bedford, Campbell and Franklin had
held their public hearings and had approved the attached agreement. Sherwood Zimmerman,
representative for the Leesville Lake Association spoke to the Board with concerns over some
wording of the agreement as written would currently allow only a part-time employee of TLAC
to make recommendations to TLCA concerning Leesville Lake. The Leesville Lake Association
felt they should also have that ability and had spoken with TLAC on this issue. Mr. Zimmerman
said they were told by TLAC the wording could be amended. Upon hearing this, motion came
from Mr. Harville, seconded by MR. Blackstock, to table the issue until TLAC sent a revised
agreement with approved wording that met both TLAC’s and the Leesville Lake Association’s
needs. Mr. Harville’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board.
Unfinished Business
At the Board of Supervisors meeting held on March 3, 2014, a Motion was made by Mr.
Harville, seconded by Mr. Barber, for the reappropriation of funds as follows: $199.67 to Clerk
of Courts-Copier Lease (100-4-021600-60051), $100.00 to Sheriff-DARE Supplies (100-4-
031200-6002), $60.00 to Sheriff-Parts (100-4-031200-6030), $18.00 to VFD-United Way
Contributions (100-4-032200-5667), $102.00 to Jail-Extradition (100-4-033100-5550),
$18,457.82 to WIA-Other Operating (251-4-353853-6014). This motion required a 10-Day
Layover that had now been met and the following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Harville -
Yes; Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Blackstock-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-
Yes; and Mr. Barksdale-Yes. Mr. Harville’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board.
New Business
No recommendations came from the Finance Committee or Personnel Committee.
Mr. Hawker stated the Board of Supervisors has received a letter of consideration from
the Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department concerning the purchase of a ladder truck. Currently,
the Ringgold VFD stated between the $200,000.00 they had already received from th e County
and a commitment of funds totaling approximately $160,000.00 from businesses the fire
department provides fire protection. A used truck of the type needed was approximately
$425,000.00 and a new one approximately $500,000.00. The Ringgold VFD was therefore
asking the Board of Supervisors for consideration on how the fire department should move
forward with this purchase. Bobby Gene Atkinson, Chairman of the Ringgold VFD was present.
Mr. Hagerman stated that the fire department had received the $200,000.00 from the County in
August 2013, and felt in this time period, they should have been able to find a truck to meet their
needs. Furthermore, Mr. Hagerman felt this money could have remained with the County during
the search and drew interest in the County’s account until such time the fire department found a
truck and then the County could have issued the $200,000.00. Mr. Hagerman then made a
motion, seconded by Mr. Blackstock, request that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
(1) give the Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department ninety (90) days to either purchase the ladder
truck or submit proof of purchasing terms through a lawful financial institution and if that has
not been met in ninety (90) days, then the Pittsylvania County Board of Su pervisors lawfully
seek the return of the $200,000.00 in the possession of the Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department
since it had not been used as originally stated. Mr. Hagerman’s motion was approved by a 4-3
majority vote of the Board with Mr. Snead, Mr. Harville and Mr. Barber opposing.
Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Barber, to approve the appropriation
of $145,500.00 to line item 310-4-094150-818612, Jail Shower Renovations from the following:
$20,000.00 from Jail Telephone Commissions (100-3-000000-160501), $50,000.00 from Jail
Procession Fund (Fund 315), and $75,000.00 from Jail Inmate Management Fund (Fund 311).
This motion required a 10-Day Layover.
Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Barber, to award Daniel & Co. as the
apparent low bidder with a bid price of $145,500.00 for the Jail Shower Renovations Project and
authorize the Interim County Administrator to sign all necessary documentation, which was
unanimously approved by the Board.
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Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Ms. Bowman, to approve waiving the
tipping fees for citizens to bring their trash to the landfill, limited only by the County’s Solid
Waste and DEQ ordinances concerning hazardous and non-hazardous items for Friday, April 25,
2014 between the hours of 7:30am thru 3:30pm and Saturday, April 26, 2014 between the hours
of 10:00am and 2:00pm, and to approve a Proclamation declaring the month of April as
Countywide Spring Cleanup in Pittsylvania County, which was unanimously approved by the
Board.
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
Proclamation
COUNTYWIDE SPRING CLEANUP
During April 2014
VIRGINIA: AT THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PITTSYLVANIA
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM IN
CHATHAM, VIRGINIA ON TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014, THE FOLLOWING
PROCLAMATION WAS PRESENTED AND ADOPTED:
Whereas, Pittsylvania County is rich in beauty and natural resources; and
Whereas, the Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County and the Pittsylvania County
Beautification Committee strive to improve the quality of life in our community through
enhanced community awareness, education, and public/private partnerships working together on
projects that keep our environment clean and free of debris, beautify our neighborhoods and
public spaces, and instill pride and a sense of ownership in our community; and
Whereas, Pittsylvania County Citizens realize a cleanup effort is needed to display pride in our
community for ourselves, our visitors, and for industrial prospects; and
Whereas, all people, regardless of race, gender, income, or geography, have a moral right to a
healthy, sustainable environment with economic growth; and
Whereas, all residents of Pittsylvania County have a citizenship responsibility to protect and
care for the beauty and natural resources of Pittsylvania County, and a countywide cleanup
campaign will encourage individuals to participate in the improvement of their community’s
environment through the three main focus areas of litter prevention, waste reductions and
recycling, and beautification; and
Whereas, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors will sponsor a “Take Your Trash to the
Landfill On Us” from 7:30am until 3:30pm on Friday, April 25, 2014 AND from 10:00am
until 2:00pm on Saturday, April 26, 2014, waiving tipping fees for citizens bringing their trash
to the landfill on that day; then
Now, Therefore, Be It Proclaimed, that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors proclaims
April 2014 as Countywide Spring Cleanup Month in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, and
encourages all communities, civic and professional groups, businesses, churches, schools,
families and individual citizens to take an active role in making the communities in Pittsylvania
County a more beautiful place to live, work and play.
Motion was made by Mr. Blackstock, seconded by Ms. Bowman, to approve an Out of
State Travel request for the Director of Agriculture, which was unanimously approved by the
Board.
Board Appointments
Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Blackstock, to re-appoint Deputy
Ricky Luck as the Pittsylvania County representative ot the Dan River ASAP Policy Board for a
3-year period beginning April 1, 2014 thru March 31, 2017, which was unanimously approved
by the Board.
Adjourned Meeting
March 18, 2014
Adjournment
Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Barber, to adjourn, which was
unanimously approved by the Board. The meeting adjourned at 10:46pm.
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Jessie L. Barksdale, Chairman
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
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Otis S. Hawker, Interim County Administrator
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors