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03-17-2015 BOS adj meetingAdjourned Meeting March 17, 2015 Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Adjourned Meeting VIRGINIA: The Adjourned Meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 in the General District Courtroom of the Edwin R. Shields Addition in Chatham, Virginia. Brenda H. Bowman, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Tim Barber Tunstall District Coy E. Harville Westover District James H. Snead Dan River District Jerry A. Hagerman Callands-Gretna District Elton W. Blackstock Staunton River District Jessie L. Barksdale Banister District Mr. Clarence C. Monday, County Administrator, Mr. J. Vaden Hunt, County Attorney, Mr. Greg L. Sides, Assistant County Administrator for Planning and Development, Mr. Odie H. Shelton, Director of Code Compliance, and Ms. Rebecca Flippen, Deputy Clerk to the Board were also present. Ms. Bowman led the Pledge of Alliance. Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Barber, to approve the agenda with the following additions: (a) CPMT Attendance Report (report only, no action to be taken) (b) Appointment to the Danville Community College Board of Trustees (c) Appointment to the Regional Industrial Facilities Authority Mr. Snead’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. The Honorable Danny Turner, Mayor for the City of Martinsville, Virginia, presented Chair Bowman and Mr. Snead, Martinsville Bulldogs Boys High School jerseys and caps to wear during the Board meeting, honoring the friendly agreement that Chair Bowman and Mr. Snead would wear Martinsville’s jerseys/caps should the Martinsville Bulldogs defeat the Dan River Wildcats for the 2015 2A Boys High School Basketball State Championship. Hearing of the Citizens Jason Andrews from the Callands-Gretna District offered a word of prayer. Wayne Robertson of the Chatham/Blairs District, and Pittsylvania County School Board representative for the Chatham/Blairs District, stated he understood the Board of Supervisors’ position on funding the schools and thanks the Board for their support. Karen Maute of the Westover District stated she was looking forward to the Board of Supervisors working together towards Economic Development and updating the Comprehensive Plan; that she hoped the venue for the joint meeting between the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission would be a neutral location; and asked the Board of Supervisors to consider revising the proposed resolution concerning support for vertic ally integrated poultry operations development in Pittsylvania County. Deborah Dix made comments opposing the development of vertically integrated poultry operations development in Pittsylvania County and questioned some of the statements made in the Poultry Feasibility Study. This concluded the Hearing of the Citizens. Consent Agenda Motion was made by Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Blackstock, to approve the Consent Agenda, which was unanimously approved by the Board. Consent Agenda: (a) Proclamation – Boys & Girls Club Week; March 22-28, 2015 (b) Proclamation – National County Government Month; April 2015 (c) Proclamation – National Animal Control Appreciation Week; April 12-18, 2015 Adjourned Meeting March 17, 2015 (d) Proclamation – National Public Safety Telecommunications Week; April 12-18, 2015 (e) Proclamation – Youth Job Shadow Day, April 13, 2015 (f) Proclamation – Annual Countywide Spring Cleanup Month and Request for Landfill Tipping Fee Waiver (g) Resolution – Susan Worley (Retirement) Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Proclamation BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WEEK March 22-28, 2015 Whereas, the young people of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, are tomorrow’s leaders; and Whereas, many such young people need professional youth services to help them cope with a wide range of social and financial hardships; and Whereas, the Chatham Unit of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area organization is providing services to more than 100 young people annually; and Whereas, the Boys & Girls Clubs are at the forefront of efforts in academic success, healthy lifestyles and good character and leadership; and Whereas, the Boys & Girls Club organizations in our state help ensure that our young people keep off the streets, offering them a safe and supportive place to go and providing them with quality programs; and Whereas, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Pittsylvania County will celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week, along with some 4,100 Clubs and more than four million young children and teenagers; then Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors do hereby proclaim March 22 through March 28, 2015 as Boys & Girls Club Week in Pittsylvania County, and call on our citizens to join in recognizing and commending the Boys & Girls Club organizations in our state for providing comprehensive, effective services to young people in our communities. Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Proclamation NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH April 2015 “Counties Moving America Forward: The Keys are Transportation and Infrastructure” Whereas, counties move America forward by building infrastructure, maintaining roads and bridges, providing health care, administrating justice, keeping communities safe, running elections, managing solid waste, keeping 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 efficient and cost-effective ways; and Whereas, through National Association of Counties President Riki Hokama’s “Transportation and Infrastructure” initiative, NACo is encouraging counties to focus on how they have improved their communities through road projects, new bridges, building new facilities, water and sewer improvements and other public works activities; and Whereas, in order to remain healthy, vibrant, safe and economically competitive, America’s counties provide transportation and infrastructure services that play a key role in everything from residents’ daily commutes to shipping goods around the world; and Adjourned Meeting March 17, 2015 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; and Whereas, Pittsylvania County has invested in the future economic growth and stability of its communities and residents through its Development Ready Sites strategy, transportation planning activities with the Virginia Department of Transportation and innovative workforce development programs in partnership with the Pittsylvania County School System; then Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors do hereby proclaim April 2015 as National County Government Month and encourage 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 12th – April 18th, 2015 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 ded icated 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 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors officially recognize and proclaim the week of April 12th through 18th, 2015 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 12th – 18th, 2015 Whereas, emergencies can occur anytime that require police, fire or emergency medical services; and Whereas, when an emergency occurs the prompt response of police officers, firefighters and paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and Adjourned Meeting March 17, 2015 Whereas, the safety of our police officers and firefighters is dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone the Pittsylvania County E-911 Communications Center; and Whereas, Public Safety Dispatchers are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services; and Whereas, Public Safety Dispatchers are the single vital link for our police officers and firefighters by monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and insuring their safety; and Whereas, Dispatchers in Pittsylvania County Emergency Management have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; 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, 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 12th through 18th, 2015 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. Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Proclamation Pittsylvania County Youth Commission Shadow Day - Monday, April 13, 2015 Whereas, National Job Shadowing Day is championed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and many other organizations; and Whereas, Job Shadowing is an academically motivating activity designed to give young people the unique opportunity of an up-close look at the world of work and provide the answer to the commonly asked question, “Why do I have to learn this?”; and Whereas, Job Shadowing provides job seekers and youth a unique look into different industries and careers within those industries. It’s a great way to learn from others in the role, gain perspective from their experience, and get a true feel for that particular job, company and industry without the pressures of an actual interview. It’s a great way to learn more about what makes the company work; and Whereas, Job shadowing is about three things: Education, Information, and Involvement. The experience is interactive and provides a good education about the opportunity, information about the companies and the culture, and provides an opportunity for the person job shadowing to be involved; and Whereas, on April 13, 2015, members of the Pittsylvania County Youth Commission will be participating in Job Shadowing at local businesses to include Gretna Centra Medical Center, Dewberry, Reynolds-Clark Development, the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department, the Star Tribune, Attorney Sandra Gilstrap-Chinn, Steve Padgett Honda, and others; then Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Pittsylvania County Boards of Supervisors do hereby proclaim Monday, April 13, 2015, as Pittsylvania County Youth Commission Shadow Day. Adjourned Meeting March 17, 2015 Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Proclamation NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH April 2015 “Counties Moving America Forward: The Keys are Transportation and Infrastructure” Whereas, counties move America forward by building infrastructure, maintaining roads and bridges, providing health care, administrating justice, keeping communities safe, running elections, managing solid waste, keeping 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 efficient and cost-effective ways; and Whereas, through National Association of Counties President Riki Hokama’s “Transportation and Infrastructure” initiative, NACo is encouraging counties to focus on how they have improved their communities through road projects, new bridges, building new facilities, water and sewer improvements and other public works activities; and Whereas, in order to remain healthy, vibrant, safe and economically competitive, America’s counties provide transportation and infrastructure services that play a key role in everything from residents’ daily commutes to shipping goods around the world; 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; and Whereas, Pittsylvania County has invested in the future economic growth and stability of its communities and residents through its Development Ready Sites strategy, transportation planning activities with the Virginia Department of Transportation and innovative workforce development programs in partnership with the Pittsylvania County School System; then Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors do hereby proclaim April 2015 as National County Government Month and encourage all county officials, employees, schools and residents to participate in county government celebration activities. Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2015-03-02 WHEREAS, Susan Worley is a native of Climax who graduated from Gretna High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Averett College; and WHEREAS, a former teacher for Pittsylvania County Schools, Ms. Worley started working at the Altavista Journal in 1981 covering Pittsylvania County, including the Board of Supervisors, School Board, Gretna Town Council, and Hurt Town Council; and WHEREAS, Susan Worley joined the Chatham Star-Tribune in 1990 and has received numerous awards for news and feature writing from the Virginia Press Association; and WHEREAS, Ms. Worley is a longtime member of the Pittsylvania Historical Society, Chatham Rotary Club, and the Merchants Association of Gretna. Furthermore, Susan Worley helped organize the Gretna Christmas Parade, the Old Timers’ Jubilee, and Fourth of July events for many years; and WHEREAS, Susan Worley was named Gretna’s Citizen of the Year in 2007 by the Merchants Association; and Adjourned Meeting March 17, 2015 WHEREAS, after 34 years of local news media service, Susan Worley will be retiring on March 19, 2015; then THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors expresses their sincere appreciation and special thanks to Ms. Susan Worley for her journalistic professionalism, dedication to service and kindness to the citizens of Pittsylvania County and the Board wishes her well in her future endeavors; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to Susan Worley at her retirement reception on March 19, 2015. Ms. Faith Stamps, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Danville and Pittsylvania County was present to accept the proclamation from the Board, thanking them, and gave the Board a brief summary of the services offered by the clubs and the number of children serviced by the club in Pittsylvania County and the City of Danville. Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Snead, to approve the proclamation declaring April 2015 as Spring Cleanup Month in Pittsylvania County, and approving the proclamation’s waiver of a landfill tipping fee waiver for the “Take Your Trash to the Landfill On Us” from 7:30am until 3:30pm on Friday, April 17, 2015 and from 10:00am until 2:00pm on Saturday, April 18, 2015 for citizens bringing their trash to the landfill on that day. The following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Blackstock-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; and Ms. Bowman-Yes. Mr. Harville’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Public Hearings Rezoning Cases Case 1: Rufus Randolph Duffer – Staunton River Election District: R-15-004 R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District Ms. Bowman opened the public hearing at 7:28pm. Mr. Shelton explained that Rufus Duffer had petitioned to rezone a total of 102.89 acres, two (2) parcels of land, located on SR 685/Telegraph Road, in the Staunton River Election District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District (to combine with the adjacent parcels of land zoned A-1 for agricultural use). The Planning Commission, with no opposition recommended granting the petitioner’s request. Richard Armstrong was present to represent the case and no one signed up to speak. Ms. Bowman closed the hearing at 7:29pm. Motion was made by Mr. Blackstock, seconded by Mr. Barksdale to approve rezoning Case R-15-004 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; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; and Ms. Bowman-Yes. Mr. Blackstock’s motion to rezone Case R-15-004 from R-1 to A-1 was unanimously approved by the Board. This concluded the Public Hearings. Presentations On behalf of the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC), Sheriff Steve Draper from the City of Martinsville, Virginia, presented Sheriff Mike Taylor with an award plaque, honoring the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department’s achievement for re-accreditation. David Hoback, the new Executive Director for the West Piedmont Planning District (WPPD), gave a briefly familiarized the Board of Supervisors on the role of the WPPD. Unfinished Business At the Board of Supervisors’ meeting on March 2, 2015, a motion was made by Mr. Barksdale, seconded by Mr. Snead, for the reappropriation of $34,749.48 as follows: $120.00 to Indigent Court Cost (100-4-012210-3152), $15.48 to County Attorney-Office Supplies (100-4- 012210-6001), $38.56 to Finance-Office Supplies (100-4-012430-6001), $29.98 to Purchasing- Office Supplies (100-4-012530-6001), $199.67 to Clerk of Courts-Copier Lease (100-4-021600- 60051), $4,000.00 to Sheriff-DARE Supplies (100-4-031200-6002), $60.00 to Sheriff-Parts (100-4-031200-6030), $500.00 to B&G-Building Supplies (100-4-043100-6007), $1,349.00 to Recreation-Capital Outlay-Equip. (100-4-071100-8102), $371.93 to Library-Postage (100-4- 073100-5210), $.34 to Library-Telephone (100-4-073100-5230), $652.74 to Library-Building Supplies (100-4-073100-6007), $125.85 to Youth Commission (100-4-081200-5696), $27,215.93 to WIA-Other Operating (251-4-353853-6014), $70.00 to WIA-Other Operating (251-4-353855-6014). This motion required a 10-Day Layover that had now been met and the Adjourned Meeting March 17, 2015 following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Blackstock-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; and Ms. Bowman-Yes. Mr. Barksdale’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. New Business No action came from the Personnel Committee that met at 5:00pm on March 17, 2015. Motion was made by Mr. Blackstock, seconded by Mr. Barksdale, to award a contract proposal to PFM Group as financial advisors for Pittsylvania County, for 3 years with a possible 2-one year renewals. PFM Group services included in the negotiations but not limited to other: For typical advisory services that are not related to the issuance of bonds, PFM is proposing an annual retainer at $30,000 payable quarterly in arrears. This retainer allows PFM professionals to be available to address the County’s needs, including:  An annual meeting with the County to discuss all proposed debt obligations for the year and review of existing debt that could be refunded and reduce debt service.  General discussions with the rating agencies concerning the County and briefing the County on any expected changes or focus by the rating agencies.  A review of proposals from banks and underwriters, and recommendations to the County that may or may not result in a financing.  Periodic reviews of the changes being implemented in conjunction with the Dodd Frank Act such as continuing disclosure, and the MA rules.  Updates on the municipal market, new financing options and strategies that relate to the proposed capital needs of the County.  Development of the financing portion of the CIP that would consider five years of future debt and deliver proposed debt service costs for debt and the impact on the County’s debt ratios.  Development and maintenance of an Operational Budgeting Model.  Regular dialogue between staff and PFM on financial matters that arise during the course of the year.  Presentations to the Board of Supervisors, as needed, to update the Board on financial matters described above. Transactional Related Fees For bond sale related activities, PFM proposes a flat transaction completion fee that would depend upon the credit of the transaction and other factors as shown in the following matrix: Mr. Blackstock’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Motion was made by Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Snead, to appropriate $340,000.00 from unappropriated General Funds for compactor site contracts for Sandy River Medical Center Road and Callahan’s Hill Roads. This motion required a 10-Day Layover. Motion was made by Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Harville, to award compactor site contracts for Sandy River Medical Center Road and Callahan’s Hill Roads to Concrete Foundations, Inc. in the amount of $340,000.00, which was unanimously approved by the Board. Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Barber, to approve staff notifying the Virginia Department of Transportation of the Board’s intent to abandon a section of old Hwy 58 (in front of 820 Grays Park Road), which was unanimously approved by the Board. Motion was made by Mr. Blackstock, seconded by Mr. Harville, to approve Resolution 2015-03-03, supporting Agribusiness Development that would include vertically integrated poultry operations. After discussion, Mr. Barksdale requested the last paragraph of the resolution be amended, after the phrase …”more fully promote”… to state “commercial development that promotes job opportunities and enhance tax revenues in Pittsylvania County”, and remove …”commercial development that benefits, promotes and enhances the health, safety, and general welfare of Pittsylvania County”… Mr. Blackstock amended his motion to include Mr. Barksdale’s amendment to the resolution, and Mr. Harville seconded. The Board agreed by a 6 to 1 vote to approve the amended resolution, with Mr. Hagerman opposing. Adjourned Meeting March 17, 2015 Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION 2015-03-03 VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, held in the General District Courtroom of the Edwin R. Shields Courthouse Addition in Chatham, Virginia on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, the following resolution was presented and adopted: WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County, as the largest landmass county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, is by nature a very rural county; and WHEREAS, farming and farm enterprises have historically been the root of the County’s economic success; and WHEREAS, farming in the County generates nearly $1 billion dollars in economic impact and employees nearly 7,000 persons on a yearly basis; and WHEREAS, Agriculture and Forestry are the Commonwealth of Virginia’s largest industries; and WHEREAS, the County’s geographic location, climate, utility services, road and rail infrastructure, soils, and farmer expertise are uniquely poised to support new and emerging agriculture enterprises; and WHEREAS, the County applied for and received a Planning Grant from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund to study the feasibility and impacts of locating a vertically integrated poultry operation to the County, which demonstrated the substantial, positive economic development benefits that would accrue to the County and region; and WHEREAS, the County Board of Supervisors has supported the farming community in the past through numerous resolutions in favor of agriculturally related projects; then BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, fully supports the continued efforts of t he farming community and the County’s Office of Agribusiness Development to encourage the diversification of our farm enterprises by engaging with vertically integrated agricultural operators along with independent agribusinesses, to more fully promote commercial development that promotes job opportunities and enhances tax revenue in Pittsylvania County. Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Snead, to approve Resolution 2015- 03-04 for FY15 Tobacco Commission Special Projects – Megasite Program, and to authorize the submittal of the tobacco grant application, which was unanimously approved by the Board. Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE FY 2015 TOBACCO COMMISSION SPECIAL PROJECTS MEGASITE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITY AUTHORITY 2015-03-04 WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County has been impacted by the decline of the tobacco industry causing a negative impact on economic development and growth throughout the County, and WHEREAS, the Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission has developed a Megasite Grant Program to help tobacco related localities to change and revitalize their economy, and Adjourned Meeting March 17, 2015 WHEREAS, grants from the Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission will assist Pittsylvania County in transforming its economy to replace the decline in the tobacco agro-business community, then BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Pittsylvania County authorizes the submission of a grant application to the FY2015 Special Projects Megasite Grant Program for Electrical Transmission Line Relocation for the Berry Hill Regional Industrial Park being developed by the Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority and authorizes the County Administrator to file this application and all necessary correspondence relating to the Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission required by this grant and to be responsible for the accuracy of the application and for the appropriate use of funds, should they be granted. Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Blackstock, for staff to setup a joint meeting with the City of Danville Council and the Board of Supervisors, with updates to all members of both entities on economic development, which was unanimously approved by the Board. Items Added Motion was made by Mr. Hagerman, seconded by Mr. Snead, to appoint John Meade to the Danville Community College Board of Trustees for a four (4) year term, beginning July 1, 2015 until June 30, 2019, which was unanimously approved by the Board. Board Announcements Mr. Hagerman asked Mr. Monday to review the Poultry Feasibility Study for any inaccuracies. Closed Session Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Barksdale, to enter into Closed Session for the following purpose: Legal Authority: §2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended Subject: Duke Energy Coal Ash Spill Purpose: Consultation with and provision of Legal Advice by Legal Counsel regarding status of retention of outside Legal Counsel to protect County’s interests in aforementioned subject Legal Authority: §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended Subject: Animal Shelter Purpose: Discussion or consideration of acquisition of real property for a public purpose where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body. Legal Authority: §2.2-3711 (A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended Subject: Intertape Loan Refinancing Purpose: Consultation with and Provision of Legal Advice by Legal Counsel Regarding Commitment Letter and Financing Collateral Documents The Board unanimously approved Mr. Snead’s motion and they entered into Closed Session at 8:35pm. Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Barksdale to re-enter into Open Session, which was unanimously approved by the Board. PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CERTIFY CLOSED MEETING BE IT RESOLVED that at the Meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors on March 17, 2015, the Committee hereby certifies by a recorded vote that to the best of each committee member’s knowledge only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and identified in the motion Adjourned Meeting March 17, 2015 authorizing the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered in the closed meeti ng. If any member believes that there was a departure from the requirements of the Code, he shall so state prior to the vote indicating the substance of the departure. The statement shall be recorded in the minutes of the Board. Vote Coy E. Harville Yes Tim R. Barber Yes James H. Snead Yes Elton W. Blackstock Yes Jessie L. Barksdale Yes Jerry A. Hagerman Yes Brenda H. Bowman Yes The Board re-entered into Open Session at 9:30pm. No action was taken by the Board. Adjournment Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Barber to adjourn the meeting, which was unanimously approved by the Board. The meeting adjourned at 9:30pm. _______________________________________ Brenda H. Bowman, Chair Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors _______________________________________ Clarence C. Monday, Clerk Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors