05-21-2018 Property Building Committee Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROPERTY/BUILDING COMMITTEE
MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018
5:00 PM
The meeting was opened at 5:00 pm by Mr. Joe B. Davis, Chairman of the
Property and Building Committee of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors.
Present
Joe Davis, Chairman, Property and Building Committee, Board of Supervisors
Robert Warren, Property and Building Committee, Board of Supervisors
Absent
Dr. Charles Miller Jr., Property and Building Committee, Board of Supervisors
Guests
Mr. Ronald S. Scearce, Vice Chairman, Board of Supervisors
David Smitherman, County Administrator
Richard Hicks, Assistant County Administrator
Kaylyn McCluster, Deputy Clerk
J. Vaden Hunt Esq., County Attorney
Rev. Stone, Gospel Tabernacle
Motion was made by Mr. Warren, seconded by Mr. Davis, to approve the agenda.
Mr. Hicks introduced Rev. Stone, as he was there to tell the Committee his desires
for the ball field in Gretna owned by the County. Mr. Stone explained that the people at
his Community Center recently started a community effort to clean up the litter on Payne
Street, Chaney Lane, and the Northside Drive areas which include the ball field and
would like to acquire that property to continue to help citizens throughout the
community.
Mr. Hicks stated that the County only mows that property maybe once a year and
the County is not maintaining it properly. Mr. Warren asked what the last process was
when there was property handed over, and Mr. Hunt stated that the property was put on
govdeals.com and they were able to go on the website and purchase it from there. Mr.
Warren stated that in order to be fair to everyone, he believes that is the avenue that will
have to be taken. Mr. Stone asked about the possibility of a lease, due to being
financially strapped at the moment and not being able to purchase the property right now.
He stated that they would continue to maintain it. Mr. Warren asked Mr. Hunt about
drawing up a lease for a couple of years with renewals in the lease stipulating what the
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property would be used for, such as community activities and County-wide youth. Mr.
Hunt stated that he wants to be sure that it allowed under the State Code since it is a
religious organization, and that it would also require a Public Hearing. Mr. Hunt agreed
to do the research and get back in touch with Rev. Stone.
Mr. Hicks stated that the Town of Chatham granted the special use permit for the
school system to use the Armory for their Ready for Success program. Mr. Hicks met
with Dr. Jones, Superintendent of Pittsylvania County Schools, and he had a fairly
extensive list of the repairs needed and the costs. The County is planning to take care of
the fire alarms system and modification to the fence. The Sheriff has also agreed to allow
the inmates to paint the inside of the building. Mr. Hunt has a meeting scheduled to
discuss the financing, but the County will still maintain ownership. Mr. Warren asked
about an update on the relief of the CSA burden. Mr. Hunt stated that the CPMT Board
has to adopt a Resolution and that has to be placed on the State Board’s OCS meeting.
There is no guarantee, but the proper steps are being taken.
A motion was made by Mr. Warren, seconded by Mr. Davis, to adjourn at 5:28 pm.