09-19-2017 Business MeetingSeptember 19, 2017
Business Meeting
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
Business Meeting
September 19, 2017
VIRGINIA: The Business meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors was
held on Monday, September 19, 2017 in the General District Courtroom of the Edwin R. Shields
Courthouse Addition in Chatham, Virginia. Chair Robert W. “Bob” Warren, called the meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present:
Tim R. Barber Tunstall District
Joe B. Davis Dan River District
Ronald S. Scearce Westover District
Jessie L. Barksdale Banister District
Jerry A. Hagerman Callands-Gretna District
Elton W. Blackstock, Jr. Staunton River District
Robert W. Warren Chatham-Blairs District
Mr. David M. Smitherman, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board; Mr. J. Vaden
Hunt, County Attorney; Mr. Greg L. Sides, Assistant County Administrator for Planning &
Administration, and Ms. Rebecca Flippen, Deputy Clerk were also present.
Mr. Warren asked during the Moment of Silence, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Items to be Added
Motion was made by Mr. Blackstock, seconded by Mr. Barber, to add the following items
to the agenda:
5(f) Set a public hearing for citizen input on a proposed amendment to the courthouse
renovation fee;
5(h) Letter of Support for the Regional Transit Project;
5(i) Introduction of the 2017/18 Youth Commission
Mr. Blackstock's motion was unanimously approved.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Davis, to approve the agenda with the
additional items, which was unanimously approved by the Board.
Hearing of the Citizens
Dan Hayes, Director of Alumni and Friend Development for Averett University, invited
the Board and the public to attend Averett's Homecoming festivities and football game October
20-22, 2017.
Laurie Allen, of the Callands/Gretna District, and Michelle Busey of the Chatham/Blairs
District, addressed the Board questioned the procedures being used by staff, and the quality of
health care given to the animals by the Lynchburg Humane Society at the Pittsylvania Pet
Center.
Wayne Robertson of the Chatham/Blairs District asked the Board to not allow the
removal of the Confederate statue in Chatham.
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Henry Smith, Chairman of the Trustees of Elba Church in Gretna, Virginia; Maxine
Diggs, Dianne Jennings, and Willie Ruff, members of Elba Church, asked that the Board
favorably approve the sale of the old Northside High School field in Gretna, Virginia, to the
church for their bid amount as it was the highest bid placed for this County-owned property that
was being auctioned on GovDeals.com.
Gracie Mays presented a trophy to the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Department as
winners of the annual charity softball game between the Pittsylvania County Sheriff's
Department and the Danville Police Department. Deputy Chris Brown accepted the trophy on
behalf of the Sheriff's Department.
Jordan Kee, Chatham/Blairs District, and Tonya Reynolds, Chatham/Blairs District and
founding member of the Pittsylvania County S.P.C.A., both said that while no agency was
perfect upon initial opening, the Lynchburg Humane Society (LHS) had taken in almost 500
animals since opening late July. Both have visited the center and talked with LHS, and believe
LSH is following state regulations and they support LSH wholeheartedly.
Karen Maute of the Westover District stated she has been asking for months if the
County was going to enforce their zoning ordinance and require Mountain Valley Pipeline
(MVP) to apply for Special Use Permits since their easements would fall within our ordinance,
and she has yet to get an answer on that question. Ms. Maute also said that at Board of
Supervisors' August 16, 2017 Work Session, the County Attorney and Mr. Sides stated that
federal lays preempted the County's ordinance since MVP was FERC certified, to which Ms.
Maute said was incorrected-MVP was not FERC certified. She further said she was very
surprised to see the Board go into Closed Session earlier this evening at their Work Session
concerning MVP. She has never said she was suing the County concerning this matter; she just
wanted the County to enforce its zoning ordinance. Ms. Maute then read the following
statement, as she felt is was not heard during the Board's convening to Closed Session at their
Work Session:
Mr. Chairman; I am Karen B. Maute, a resident of the Westover District in Pittsylvania
County. I protest the closing of this meeting. The reason you have listed for closing the meeting
does not meet the provisions of Virginia's Open Meeting Law. I ask that you reconsider your
intent to discuss this matter in executive session. I further ask that this protest be recorded in the
official minutes of the meeting, as required by law.
Ms. Maute's protest statement referred to the Board entering a Closed Session, during their Work
Session prior to the Business meeting, under Legal Authority §2.2 -3711(A)(7) of the Code of
Virginia, 1950, as amended; Subject Matter: Mountain Valley Pipeline; Purpose: Consultation
with Legal Counsel Regarding Zoning/Federal Preemption Issues. She submitted a written copy
of her statement as well as an email supporting why she felt it should be discussed in Open
Session. And she did not want the misperception with the BOS nor the public that she has
threatened litigation.
Deborah Dix of the Chatham-Blairs District commented that the BOS previously held
Closed Session during their Business meeting that began at 7:00 pm and now they are holding
them during their Work Sessions that begin at 4:30 pm. Ms. Dix also stated she attended the
Legislative Committee meeting where those committee members discussed whether or not to
remove the section concerning the Code of Conduct. Ms. Dix said she felt it should stay because
it was a way for removing a member of a board who was violating the Conduct of Code section,
and who the citizens did not vote for but the Board of Supervisors had appointed. So, she hoped
the Board did not choose to remove the Code of Conduct from their Bylaws.
Several members of the Fire and Rescue Association attended to voice their concerns
over the Item 12 on the Agenda; Fire and Rescue Request to complete the outfitting with
equipment for the Rescue One Truck. Mike Neal of the Dan River District, and Chief of the
Ringgold Fire Department stated that exactly one year ago he was present at the Board meeting
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where it was approved to purchase the truck. The Board knew the truck would need to be
outfitted with equipment in order for it to be used. And somewhere between then and now, other
requests have put in front of outfitting the truck. The truck is owned by the Board of
Supervisors, not the Fire and Rescue Association, stated Mr. Neal, and if the Board was not
going to buy the equipment to outfit it and make it usable for rescue purposes, th ey should not
have bought it. Larry Strader, Chief of the Laurel Grove Fire and Rescue, and former Chief of
the Special Ops Team and current member of that same unit, echoed the comments of Mr. Neal.
Daniel Giles, of the Chatham 15 Rescue, and current Chief of the Special Ops Team explained
the Team consisted of 30 members who collectively were certified in all manners of rescue
disciplines, and that this truck was a needed and valued assess for the County, but only if the
County finished outfitting it.
No one else signed up to speak.
Cory Stephen, Program Coordinator for Parks and Recreation, introduced the 2017/18
Youth Commission members: Lauryn Jones-Gretna High School, Kelci Pool-Tunstall High
School, Conner Weaver-Tunstall High School, Dylan Sparks-Chatham High School, Kendall
Moore-Tunstall High School, Savanah Reed-Tunstall High School, and Joshua Neal-Tunstall
High School.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Mr. Blackstock, seconded by Mr. Barber, to approve the Consent
Agenda, which was unanimously approved by the Board.
2. (a) Minutes: August 15, 2017
(b) Bill List – August 2017 (Online)
(c) Ratification of Regional One Contract Amendment
(d) Restructuring Departments
(e) Request from Library to transfer old book turnstiles to schools
(f) Ratification of Building Lease for Community Policies Management Team
(CPMT) Office Space
(g) Proclamation - National Fire Prevention Week; October 8-14, 2017
(h) Ratification of Gravel Parking Lot Lease
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
Proclamation
NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
October 8th – 14th, 2017
“Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!”
WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those
living in and visiting the County; and
WHEREAS, U.S. fire departments responded to 365,500 home fires in 2015, according to the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); and
WHEREAS, U.S. home fires resulted in 2,560 civilian deaths in 2015, representing the majority
(78 percent) of all U.S. fire deaths; and
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WHEREAS, newer homes are built with lightweight materials that burn faster than older home
constructions; and
WHEREAS, many of today’s products and furnishings produce toxic gases and smoke when
burned, making it impossible to see and breathe within moments; and
WHEREAS, these conditions contribute to a much smaller window of time for people to escape
a home fire safely, with people having as little as one to two minutes to escape from the time the
smoke alarm sounds; and
WHEREAS, a home fire escape plan provides the skill set and know-how to quickly and safely
escape a home fire situation; and
WHEREAS, a home fire escape plan includes two exits from every room in the home; a path to
the outside from each exit; smoke alarms in all required locations; and a meeting place outside
where everyone in the home will meet upon exiting; and
WHEREAS, home fire escape plans should be developed by all members of the household; and
WHEREAS, practicing a home fire escape plan twice a year ensures that everyone in the
household knows what to do in a real fire situation;
WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County’s first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of
home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County’s residents are responsive to public education measures and
are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire, especially in their homes; and
WHEREAS, the 2017 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!”
effectively serves to educate the public about the vital importance of developing a home fire
escape plan with all members of the household and practicing it twice a year; then
THEREFORE, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim October 8-
14, 2017, as Fire Prevention Week throughout this community; urges all the County’s citizens to
develop a home fire escape plan with all members of the household and practice it twice a year;
and to participate in the many public safety activities and efforts of Pittsylvania County’s fire
and emergency services during Fire Prevention Week 2017.
Public Hearings
Rezoning Cases
Case 1: Brenda G. Short – Banister Election District: R-17-028
R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District, General
Mr. Warren opened the public hearing at 8:05 pm. Mr. Sides explained that
Brenda Short had petitioned to rezone 7.50 acres from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision
District to A-1, Agricultural District. The parcel is located off State Road 1061/Iona Drive in the
Banister Election District. Once the property is rezoned to A-1, all uses listed under Section 35-
178 are a permitted use. The Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended granting
the petitioner’s request. Richard Armstrong with Armstrong & Associates, Inc. is here to
represent the petition. No one signed up to speak and Mr. Warren closed the hearing at 8:05 pm.
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Motion was made by Mr. Barksdale, seconded by Mr. Davis, to approve rezoning Case R-17-028
from R-1 to A-1 and the following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr.
Hagerman-Yes; Mr. Blackstock-Yes; Mr. Scearce-Yes; Mr. Davis-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; and
Mr. Warren-Yes. Mr. Barksdale’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board.
This concluded the Rezoning Cases
Public Hearings
Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the disposal of the following parcel of publicly
owned property as follows: 0.064 of an acre plot located on the corner of Payne Street
Extension in Gretna, Virginia; GPIN #2530-38-6169.
Mr. Warren opened the public hearing at 8:06 pm. Mr. Smitherman explained the
County had received a request from the Northside High School Museum to obtain property
owned by the County; GPIN #2530-38-6169. On this property is the Northside High School
Monument Marker, which the Board of Supervisors allowed the Northside High School Alumni
to erect on the property. The property in question is a 0.064 acre plot the Board of Supervisors
specifically sectioned off for the purpose of allowing the Alumni to erect the monument when
the County sold GPIN #2530-39-4367 to Riverside Plumbing in 2005. The Alumni unveiled the
completed marker September 1, 2006. As required by Virginia Code § 15.2 -1800(B), the County
duly advertised the notice of public hearing in the Chatham Star Tribune on August 30 and
September 6, 2017. Fair market value on the property identified as GPIN #2530-38-6169 is
$900. As the County owns the property, there is no revenue loss if the property is disposed of.
No one signed up to speak and Mr. Warren closed the hearing at 8:06 pm. Motion was made by
Mr. Barksdale, seconded by Mr. Hagerman, to approve disposing of the property identified as
GPIN #2530-38-6169, and direct the County Attorney to proceed with the deed/title process.
The following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Mr.
Blackstock-Yes; Mr. Scearce-Yes; Mr. Davis-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; and Mr. Warren-Yes.
Mr. Barksdale’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board.
Public Hearing to receive citizen input on a proposed amendment to Chapter 6-6.3,
Property Exempt by Classification or Designation, of the Pittsylvania County Code to
include real estate property owned by the New Prospect Baptist Church; GPIN #2555 -07-
2288 and GPIN #2555-07-2398.
Mr. Warren opened the public hearing at 8:11 pm. Mr. Smitherman explained The New
Prospect Baptist Church has submitted two (2) Applications for Real Estate Exemption by
Designation to the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office fo r consideration by the Board. The
first application is for GPIN #2555-07-2398 on which sits a house currently located on the parcel
that is used for a clothes closet and for youth activities, as well as for parking of t he church bus
and church car. The second application is for GPIN #2555-07-2288 on which sits a house
currently being occupied by an elderly couple rent free. No one signed up to speak and Mr.
Warren closed the hearing at 8:11 pm.
Mr. Blackstock stated that he would be abstaining from any participation in discussion
and voting, as he is a member of The New Prospect Baptist Church.
Motion was made by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Barber, and the following Roll Call
Vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Mr. Blackstock-Abstained; Mr.
Scearce-Yes; Mr. Davis-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; and Mr. Warren-Yes. Mr. Davis’ motion was
approved by majority 6 favorable votes of the Board, with Mr. Blackstock abstaining.
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Public Hearing to receive citizen input on an ordinance establishing a deadline for
submission of applications for equalization of real estate assessment and for the Board of
Equalization to complete its deliberations on such applications, prescribing the form for
such applications, and permitting the electronic filing of applications.
Mr. Warren opened the public hearing at 8:14 pm. Mr. Hunt explained Virginia Code §
58.1-3378 authorizes the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors (“BOS”) to provide by
Ordinance the date by which Board of Equalization (“BOE”) appeal applications must be made
by property owners. Said Code Section also allows the BOS to set the date by which the BOE
must complete all appeals. In the past, BOE appointment by the Pittsylvania County Circuit
Court Judge have been for the twelve (12) month period of January 1 – December 31, after the
effective date of the assessment for which they were appointed. This can result in the BOE being
called back into session after having completed the set of hearings should a taxpayer wish to
appeal. Setting a limitation on the appeal application date and the final date the BOE can dispose
of the appeals brings continuity to the entire process, and allows the County to have sufficient
clerical assistance to meet the notification requirements. Said change, will also pass the
information back to the Commissioner of the Revenue’s (“COR”) Office in a more timely
fashion; thereby, allowing for the making of any corrections needed to second half billings.
After the Circuit Court appointment and training, the BOE should convene by mid-March and set
a schedule for hearings. Said hearings will begin early April, and the BOE will complete its
work by August 31, 2018.
No one signed up to speak and Mr. Warren closed the hearing at 8:17 pm. Motion was
made by Mr. Blackstock, seconded by Mr. Davis, to approve the Ordinance as presented, stating
that the last day to accept appeal applications as June 22, 2018 (thereby, giving enough time to
meet the forty-five (45) day appeal notice requirement per Virginia Code § 58.1-3331), and set
the last day for the BOE to complete its work as August 31, 2018. The following Roll Call Vote
was recorded: Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Mr. Blackstock-Yes; Mr. Scearce-Yes; Mr.
Davis-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; and Mr. Warren-Yes. Mr. Blackstock’s motion was
unanimously approved by the Board.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF
APPLICATIONS FOR EQUALIZATION OF REAL ESTATE
ASSESSMENT AND FOR THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO
COMPLETE ITS DELIBERATIONS ON SUCH APPLICATIONS,
PRESCRIBING THE FORM FOR SUCH APPLICATIONS, AND
PERMITTING THE ELECTRONIC FILING OF APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, Pittsylvania County, Virginia (the “County”), is currently undergoing a
general reassessment of real property within the County, to be effective January 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Section 58.1-3370 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, requires the
establishment of a Board of Equalization to receive applications from landowners seeking
equalization of their real estate assessment; and
WHEREAS, Section 58.1-3378 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, provides that
the Board of Supervisors may establish a deadline by which applications for equalization of real
estate assessments must be filed with the Board of Equalization; and
WHEREAS, Section 58.1-3378 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, also provides
that the Board of Supervisors may establish a deadline for the Board of Equalization to finally
dispose of all application for equalization of real estate assessment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Pittsylvania County Board of
Supervisors this 19th day of September, 2017, that June 22, 2018, be, and is hereby, established
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as the deadline date by which applications for equalization of assessment shall be filed with the
Pittsylvania County Board of Equalization; and,
BE IT ORDAINED FURTHER, that August 31, 2018, be and is hereby, established as
the deadline date by which the Pittsylvania County Board of Equalization shall dispose of all
timely applications for equalization of real estate assessments; and
BE IT ORDAINED FINALLY, that applications shall be filed on a form substantially in
the format of the form attached entitled “Appeal Application to the Board of Equalization,” and
that the filing of electronic applications is authorized as permitted by Section 58.1-3378 of the
Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
This concluded the Public Hearings.
Unfinished Business
Mr. Smitherman explained that at their August 15, 2017 meeting, the Board held a public hearing
concerning the disposal of the following two (2) parcels of publicly owned property via public
auction as follows: (1) Lot #1: 2.1 acres located on SR 792/Millstream Drive, Gretna, Virginia;
GPIN #2530-38-8407, and (2) Lot #2: 3.04 acres located on SR 792/Millstream Drive, Gretna,
Virginia; GPIN #2530-48-0335 . County Staff was approved to issue on Govdeals.com the land
parcels in Gretna for auction. Fair market value is $51.400.00. The County received 6 bids, with
the highest being $20,500.00, which did not meet market value. If the Board chooses, the
property can be sold to the high bid of $20,500.00, or resubmitted for sale through auction or
other means.
Motion was made by Mr. Barksdale, seconded by Mr. Hagerman, to approve selling to
the highest bid of $20,500.00, which was Elba Missionary Baptist Church, and directing the
County Attorney to begin the process of transferring the property to the church. The following
Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Mr. Blackstock-Yes; Mr.
Scearce-Yes; Mr. Davis-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; and Mr. Warren-Yes. Mr. Barksdale’s motion
was unanimously approved by the Board.
News Business
Motion was made by Mr. Blackstock, seconded by Mr. Barber, to approve Danville-
Pittsylvania Community Services’ FY2018 Performance Contract Renewal and Revision, and the
following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Mr. Blackstock-
Yes; Mr. Scearce-Yes; Mr. Davis-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; and Mr. Warren-Yes. Mr.
Blackstock’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board.
Mr. Smitherman explained that on September 30, 2015, the Board of Supervisors
approved Carryover Funds for a vehicle for the Fire & Rescue Association. This vehicle was
purchased in October 2016. The Association requested an additional $105,000 to the Rescue 1
account during the FY18 budget process; the request was denied since there was already
$106,000 in the account as of April 1, 2017. The account has been spent down to $31,054 over
the past four (4) month. Last month the Association requested $116,425 of unused FY16 funds
be carried-over to FY18 for additional upfit; this money was instead used to fund the new Public
Safety Coordinator position and the additional EMS unit for Northern Pittsylvania County.
Please be aware that the County has a mutual aid agreement with the City of Danville to provide
heavy rescue services if a matter arises that the County agencies are unable to handle.
Dean Fowler, President of the Fire & Rescue Association, stated that without the
additional upfitting of Rescue 1, the truck could not be used for its purpose. The truck was the
property of the County, not the Fire & Rescue Association, or any squad, and if the County
wasn’t going to upfit it, then it should not have purchased the truck.
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Mr. Blackstock noted that with the closing of Altavista EMS, and having to contract
additional coverage with Regional One in order to cover emergency calls in that area of the
County, used funds budgeted for Fire & Rescue.
Motion was made by Mr. Blackstock, seconded by Mr. Barksdale, to deny the Fire &
Rescue Association’s request of $116,425.00 for equipment and the following Roll Call Vote
was recorded: Mr. Barber-No; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Mr. Blackstock-Yes; Mr. Scearce-Yes; Mr.
Davis-No; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; and Mr. Warren-Yes. Mr. Blackstock’s motion was approved by
a 5 to 2 majority vote of the Board, with Mr. Barber and Mr. Davis opposing.
Ms. Van Der Hyde explained the Pittsylvania County School Board recently entered a
lease with First Citizens Bank to purchase 6 passenger buses, 1 special needs bus and 3
maintenance-service vehicles. The Auditor of Public Accounts requires that local governing
bodies approve such financings. The Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended does not allow for
School Boards to establish and maintain such accounts outside of the County Treasurer’s
custody. As such, this lease will need to be maintained on the County’s books and an
appropriation will need to be made for the purchase of these school buses. The School Board
received sealed bids to ensure receiving the best interest rate for purchasing a total of 10
buses/vehicles to be used in the Pupil Transportation Department. First Citizens Bank was the
bank providing the lowest rate of 1.51%. The total amount financed was $678,714.00 and will
be financed for 3 years. The 2018 lease payment has already been appropriated to the School
Board’s 2018 budget. For auditing purposes, staff recommended that the Board of Supervisors
ratify the lease and appropriate $678,714.00 to Fund 210 for the purpose of purchasing 10
buses/vehicles and have these funds maintained by the Treasurer’s Office.
Motion was made by Mr. Blackstock, seconded by Mr. Davis, to ratify the attached lease
and appropriate $678,714.00 to Fund 210 for the purpose of purchasing 10 buses/vehicles and
have these funds maintained by the Treasurer’s Office, and the following Roll Call Vote was
recorded: Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Mr. Blackstock-Yes; Mr. Scearce-Yes; Mr.
Davis-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; and Mr. Warren-Yes. Mr. Blackstock’s motion was
unanimously approved by the Board.
Ms. Van Der Hyde explained the Board of Supervisors approves the School Board budget
by category during the budget process each year. Since the budget process occurs early in the
year, the Schools will often be notified of additional funds they will be receiving during the next
fiscal year that were not anticipated during the original budget process. Below, as Ms. Van Der
Hyde presented, is the adopted budget from the Pittsylvania County School Board by category.
The bottom line of this budget is the amount approved by the Pittsylvania County Board of
Supervisors on April 3, 2017 in the amount of $88,447,941 (School Operating Budget). Staff
received a letter from the School Board requesting changes to their approved budget totaling
$720,683.60. This change is needed to properly reflect additional state, local and federal funds
that the School Board will be receiving during FY2018. The following budget amendments need
to be made in order to mirror the School Board budget. These changes will be funded by state
funds of $343,547.70, local funds of $123,687.00 and federal funds of $253,448.90 for a grand
total of $720,683.60 (please see the attached list for specific sources of funds). None of the local
funds are coming from the County’s General Fund.
Instruction $167,287.32
General Admin & Support 364,830.99
Pupil Transportation 42,469.78
Operation & Maint 58,828.38
Technology 24,084.67
Net Change $720,683.60
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Motion was made by Mr. Barksdale, seconded by Mr. Davis, to approve the budget
amendments to the School Board’s 2017-2018 budget based on the attached request from the
Pittsylvania County School Board, and the following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-
Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Mr. Blackstock-Yes; Mr. Scearce-Yes; Mr. Davis-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-
Yes; and Mr. Warren-Yes. Mr. Barksdale’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board.
Motion was made by the Joint Computer/Radio/Telecommunications and Finance
Committee, to direct staff to begin the process of advertising for a public hearing at a future
meeting on refinancing of bonds for $1.693 million in upgrades in the E911 Tower System, and
the following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Mr.
Blackstock-Yes; Mr. Scearce-Yes; Mr. Davis-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; and Mr. Warren-Yes.
The committees’ motion was unanimously approved by the Board.
Motion was made by Mr. Blackstock, seconded by Mr. Barber, to set a public hearing to
amend Chapter 36; Courthouse Maintenance Fees, in the Pittsylvania Code, which was
unanimously approved by the Board.
Motion was made by Mr. Blackstock, seconded by Mr. Barber, to approve a Letter of
Support for the Regional Transit project, which was unanimously approved by the Board.
Board Announcements
The Board asked everyone to keep the family of the Honorable Mike Taylor, Sheriff, in
their prayers on the loss of his mother and father-in-law.
Adjournment
Mr. Warren adjourned the meeting at 9:15pm.
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Robert W. “Bob” Warren, Chair
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
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David M. Smitherman, Clerk
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors