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01-19-2010 BOS Adjourned MeetingJanuary 19, 2010 Adjourned Meeting VIRGINIA: The regular meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 in the General District Courtroom of the Edwin R. Shields Courthouse Addition in Chatham, Virginia. Coy E. Harville, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The following members were present: Tim R. Barber James H. Snead William H. Pritchett Fred M. Ingram Coy E. Harville Marshall A. Ecker Henry A. Davis, Jr. Tunstall District Dan River District Banister District Callands-Gretna District Westover District Staunton River District Chatham-Blairs District Mr. William D. Sleeper, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board; Mr. John P. Light, Legal Counsel; Odie Shelton, Director of Code Compliance and Ms. Rebecca Flippen, Deputy Clerk, were also present Mr. Ecker gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. Annroval of Agenda Upon a motion of Mr. Ecker, seconded by Mr. Barber, the board voted unanimously to approve the agenda with the following additions: (a) House Bill 168 (b) Recommendations from Finance Committee (c) Food Center of Pittsylvania County (d) Grit Road; and the removal of Item 23-Amendments to Chapter 43 of the Pittsylvania County Code. Mr. Ecker's motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Hearing of Citizens Mr. Davis opened the floor to any citizen or citizens who wished to address the board on any subject that was not on the agenda. Mr. James McDaniel of the Westover District and Superintendent of the Pittsylvania County Schools informed the Board that along with him, 5 members of the Pittsylvania School Board were present: Mr. Morris Stowe, Mr. Vernon Moon, Mr. Todd Sanders, Mr. Neal Oakes, and Mr. Sam Burton. Mr. McDaniel updated the Board of Supervisors on several achievements made by the Pittsylvania County Schools, notably that for 3 out of the last 5 years, 100% of the schools were accredited, which few counties in the State could boost; 7 schools were recently recognized with the Governor's VIP award, on-time graduation rates exceed the State average, 9 out of 10 students pass their SOL test, 82% of the graduates continue on to post secondary education, nearly 50% of the graduates receive an advanced diploma, in the past 3 years at least 30 students have received a first year studies certificate or an Associates Degree in high school, paid for by the Pittsylvania County School system, and continued with many further comments on the achievements of the schools. He stated the purpose of his presentation is to let the Board of Supervisors know the School Board is working diligently to educate the children of Pittsylvania County despite upcoming budget shortfalls. He also pointed out the Pittsylvania County School System is the largest employer in the County. He asked that the Board consider using any balance of funds from the 4 high schools renovation project for areas needing repair/renovations that were not included in the original project. Mr. Sam Burton of the Chatham-Blairs District and member of the Pittsylvania County School Board, supported Mr. McDaniel's comments and asked the Board to consider using any balance of funds left from the 4 high school renovations project to repair/renovate the outdoor facilities at the high schools. Mr. George Stanhope of the Callands-Gretna District, made the following comments: (a) any balance of funds from the high school renovations project should be put back into the loan to pay against the principle; (b) he was against a Land Use increase; and (c) he noted there was a logging operation going on at the Berry Hill area Mega Park and he wanted someone to notify him on where the earned dollars on that logging were going to. January 19, 2010 Adjourned Meeting Mr. David Jones, of Reidsville, North Carolina, made comments opposing any uranium mining in the Mega Park. Mr. Allen Gross of the Banister District, thanked Mr. Pritchett for voting as he did at the previous board meeting, asked all board members to make use of the media as Mr. Ecker did, and in his opinion the citizens of Pittsylvania County owned the Mega Park and not the Regional Industrial Facilities Authority (RIFA). Ms. Debra Dix, of the Chatham-Blairs District, made negative comments about RIFA, opposed the milling/mining of uranium anywhere, particularly in Pittsylvania County. Ms. Karen Maute, of the Westover District, supported a resolution protecting the Mega Park and a 20-mile radius surrounding the park, from milling/mining and would like to see the same resolution put before RIFA. Ms. Eloise Nenon, of the Chatham-Blairs District, stated that failing to protect through resolution the mining/milling of the Mega Park could deter potential companies from locating there for fear milling/mining could possibly occur in the park later on. She also questioned where the foreign capital in the uranium mining was coming from. Mr. Richard Shumate of the Westover District made comments opposing funding any more capital projects unless the County had the money to pay for the project without borrowing and was opposed to any tax increase of any kind. Mr. Phillip Lovelace, of the Callands-Gretna District made sure the Board of Supervisors were informed of the upcoming VA Uranium Mining Symposium in Richmond, was opposed to any Land Use increase, and requested the Board of Supervisors send a resolution to the Commissioner of Revenue in opposition of the Land Use increase. The following citizens all spoke with comments opposing the Land Use increase: Mr. E.T. Evans-Dan River District, Mr. Curtis Arthur-Staunton River District, Mr. Richard Mann-Dan River District, Mr. Bob Link-Westover District, Mr. Donnie Moore- Tunstall District. Mr. Jay Calhoun, Callands-Gretna District and representing the Agricultural Development Board, read a resolution from that Board being sent to Mr. Samuel Swanson, Jr., Commissioner of Revenue, opposing the Land Use increase, asked that the Board of Supervisors also send a resolution opposing the Land Use increase. Ms. Nancy Smith of the Tunstall District supported the previous comments opposing the Land Use increase. Mr. Hank Maxey of the Callands-Gretna District also was opposing the Land Use increase and asked that instead that minor changes be made in the program to make it creditable again and get those land owners who are out of compliance in land use back into compliance before a land use tax increase occur. Tommy Motley, on behalf of the Farm Bureau, asked why was the Land Use increase so high. This concluded the Hearing of the Citizens. Mr. Davis then spoke for the entire Board to the audience so they were clear in understanding that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors did not set the Land Use increase they were all speaking of, the Board was not aware the Commissioner intended to increase it or increase it by the amount he (the Commissioner) chose to and the Commissioner of Revenue was a Constitutional Officer who did not report to the Board of Supervisors. Consent Agenda (a) Resolution 2010-01-02 -Authorizing Official Signatures at First Citizens Bank (b) Resolution 2010-O1-01 -Resolution of Support -Matrix Technology Alliance, Incorporated (c) Expenditure Refunds (d) Region One -February (e) Boys & Girls Club Christmas Party - Sheriff s Department (f) Danville Regional Foundation Grant (g) Library Transfer (h) Opportunity On-Line Library Grant (i) Victim/Witness Budget Amendment (j) 10-Day Layover of November Expenditure Refunds (k) Budget Amendments -Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF)- ALS/BLS Training Equipment (1) Budget Amendment -Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Grant (m) Registrar Budget Transfer (n) Priority Dispatch Software January 19, 2010 Adjourned Meeting Motion was made by Mr. Ingram, seconded by Mr. Ecker, to approve the Consent Agenda with Item 8(d)-Regional One February payment removed to vote on separately. Mr. Ingram's motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Ingram, to approve the February payment for Regional One. The following vote was recorded: Mr. Barber- No; Mr. Snead -Yes; Mr. Pritchett- Yes; Mr. Ecker - No, Mr. Harville- No; Mr. Ingram -Yes; Mr. Davis -Yes. Mr. Snead's motion passed by a majority vote of 4- 3 of the Board. Public Hearings: Rezoning Cases Case 1, Albert L. Payne & Sandra D. Payne-Chatham-Blairs District - R-10-001 The public hearing on this case opened at 8:04p.m. Mr. Odie H. Shelton, Jr., Director of Code Compliance, explained Albert & Sandra Payne have petitioned to rezone 5.224 acres (per plat), located on State Road 750/Mount Cross Road, in the Chatham-Blairs Election District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to B-2, Business District, General (to sell or lease the property for future commercial development - beauty shop and day spa).The Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended granting the petitioners' request. No one was present to represent the petition and no one signed up to speak. Mr. Davis closed the public hearing at 8:OSpm. Motion was made by Mr. Ingram, seconded by Mr. Ecker, to rezone Case R-10-001 from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to B-2, Business District, General. The following roll call vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Pritchett-Yes; Mr. Ecker-Yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Ingram-Yes; Mr. Davis-Yes. Mr. Ingram's motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Case 2. Andrew B. Mattox & Michael E. Mattox-Staunton River District-R-10-002. The public hearing on this case opened at 8:06pm p.m. Mr. Odie H. Shelton, Jr., Director of Code Compliance, explained Andrew and Michael Mattox have petitioned to rezone 0.79 of an acre, located on State Road 665/Rockford School Road in the Staunton River Election District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District (to combine with the adjoining parcel already zoned A-1). The Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended granting the petitioners' request. Andrew Mattox was there to represent the petition. No one signed up to speak. Mr. Davis closed the public hearing at 8:07pm. Motion was made by Mr. Ecker, seconded by Mr. Harville, to rezone Case R-10-002, 0.79 of an acre, located on State Road 665/Rockford School Road in the Staunton River Election District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District (to combine with the adjoining parcel already zoned A-1). The following roll call vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Pritchett-Yes; Mr. Ecker-Yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Ingram-Yes; Mr. Davis-Yes. Mr. Ecker's motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Case 3, Charles D. Eanes & Nancy O. Eanes-Westover District-R-10-003. The public hearing on this case opened at 8:08pm. Mr. Odie H. Shelton, Jr., Director of Code Compliance, explained Charles and Nancy Eanes have petitioned to rezone a total of 5.94 acres, three parcels, located on/off U.S. Highway 58/Martinsville Highway and State Road 878/Duncan Drive, in the Westover Election District from R-l, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to B-2, Business District, General (to sell for future commercial development). Mr. and Mrs. Eanes have proffered that rezoning pertaining to the above referenced parcels will have a restriction prohibiting the use of Duncan Drive for ingress and egress. The Planning Commission, with opposition, recommended granting the petitioners' request. Mr. Shelton stated that should the Board decide to grant the rezoning, he would like to request that the Board member making the motion include the proffer. Charles and Nancy Eanes, and their attorney, Hunter Burns were there to represent the petition. Mr. Burns showed the Board by map, where the Eanes property was located and that the 58Bypass ramp had been placed front of their property, which was located at the intersection of Pineview Road and U.S. 58. The proffer mentioned by Mr. Shelton was to prevent commercial traffic from going down Duncan Drive. Rezoning would be consistent with the commercial zoning on RT58 and recently property across from this case, was re-zoned from R-lto B-2. The only beneficial value left this property after VDOT installed the onramp in front of this property would be as commercial property. Mr. Burns stated that the primary residents using Pineview Road were residents of a trailer park. Mr. Burns stated that the only opposition he found when interviewing residents of Pineview Road had to do with the traffic on RT58 and the onramp safety issues and not with the rezoning of the property itself. The following January 19, 2010 Adjourned Meeting people signed up to speak: Mr. Bard Moore made comments in support of rezoning the property and thought it would be a great property to have a business on, as did the next speaker, Ms. Sharon Fain. Mr. Jerry Scearce, who owns the trailer park, opposed rezoning the property being rezoned and felt commercial business traffic would be disturbing to the 59 families of that road and that the onramp was a safety issue already that would increase with more traffic. Mr. Bobby Bates spoke next, also opposed in rezoning the property because of the increased traffic it would bring and the dangerous situation with the intersection that already exists. Mr. Jerry Firebaum also opposed the rezoning as the road was only a 20-foot road, and the high traffic and high safety risk were already issues. Mr. Harville asked how many people were present were residents of the road present in opposition of rezoning the property and only Mr. Firebaum acknowledged. Mr. Sammy Thompson spoke next, supporting the rezoning. Mr. Burns responded to the concerns of the current traffic pattern and the safety concern, which is an issue that VDOT needs to address and has nothing to do with the viability of commercializing the property. Mr. Davis then closed the hearing at 8:30pm. Mr. Davis stated he would have to abstain from voting on this case because of a conflict of interest since he had been doing legal work associated with this case. Mr. Barber, under legal advice, also stated he would have to abstain since he owned property in this area. Mr. Harville made a motion, seconded by Mr. Snead, in Case R-10-003, to rezone a total of 5.94 acres, three parcels, located on/off U.S. Highway 58/Martinsville Highway and State Road 878/Duncan Drive, in the Westover Election District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to B-2, Business District, General and to include the proffered that all deeds pertaining to the above rezoning will have a restriction prohibiting the use of Duncan Drive for ingress and egress. Mr. Harville stated that from 58W to that area is primarily business. The following roll call vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-Abstain; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Pritchett-Yes; Mr. Ecker-Yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Ingram-Yes; Mr. Davis-Abstain. Mr. Harville's motion was approved with 5 votes of the Board; Mr. Davis and Mr. Barber both abstaining from voting. Public Hearings: Proposed Amendments to Chapter 31-3.1 of Pittsylvania County Code to receive citizen input on proposed amendments to the Pittsylvania County Code, Chapter 31-3.1 - Service Fee for Emergency Ambulance Transport. The proposed amendments to allow permitted agencies who wish to participate in and receive revenue under the Service Fee for Emergency Ambulance Transport Program, in accordance with §32.1-111.14 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. Mr. Davis opened the public hearing at 8:38pm. The following persons signed up to speak: Mr. Richard Shumate stated he was opposed to billing, believing it would dry up donations made to the squads; Mr. Mike Neal, Fire Chief for the Ringgold Fire $ Rescue Department, supported billing, that the surrounding counties billed, and was in favor of a soft, compassionate billing, that billing would help pay the costs of equipping the squads. Mr. Harville then asked weren't there squads within the County already billing and was told that Chatham and Gretna squads were already charging. Mr. Bill Daniels of the Mt. Cross Fire & Rescue stated he supported billing but wanted something in writing about compassionate billing for people who couldn't afford to pay the transporting fee and had no insurance to cover it. Larry Strater, Chief of the Laurel Grove unit, made comments concerning all the previous discussions on billing; Mr. Scotty Adams, Chief of the Cool Branch unit, supported billing. The last person to speak was Ms. Nancy Smith, who supported billing but wanted to know how people who had insurance, but the insurance did not cover or only partially covered ambulance transportation would be billed. Mr. Davis closed the hearing at 8:52pm. Mr. Ingram made a motion, seconded by Mr. Snead, to support the ambulance billing. Mr. Harville stated he was not supporting the current draft ordinance, believing it still needed more work before adopting; Mr. Barber stated he didn't like the idea of billing because he feel it would drastically reduce donations made to the squads; Mr. Snead agreed that improvements would need to be made to the draft, but supported the current draft and ambulance billing; Mr. Davis stated that the Fire & Rescue Advisory Committee would be the ones setting the billing rate, that the Committee had been supporting ambulance billing for the past 6 years and working hard on developing the current draft and that he wanted to see consistency in the billing and all squads to participate. The following roll call vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-No Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Pritchett-Yes; Mr. Ecker- Yes; Mr. Harville-No; Mr. Ingram-Yes; Mr. Davis-Yes. Mr. Ingram's motion was approved by a 5-2 majority vote of the Board. January 19, 2010 Adjourned Meeting Proposed Amendment to the Pittsylvania County Budget :American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Workforce Investment Act Funding to receive citizen input on an amendment to the county budget for fiscal year 2009-2010. Mr. Sleeper explained that a total of $2,464,886 was awarded to Area 17 Workforce Investment Board in March 2009. None of these funds had previously been appropriated to the WIA fund. Mr. Davis opened the public hearing 9:09pm. No one signed up to speak. Mr. Davis closed the hearing at 9:09pm. Motion was made by Mr. Barber, seconded by Mr. Snead, to approve amending the County's budget in the amount of $2,464,886 and appropriate the ARRA funds to the WIA Fund (Fund 251) after the public hearing. The following roll call vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Pritchett-Yes; Mr. Ecker-Yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Ingram-No; Mr. Davis-Yes. Mr. Barber's motion passed by a majority 6-1 vote of the Board. Proposed Amendment to Pittsylvania County Code, Chapter 2-Animal & Fowl; Changes in references of Title 3.1 to Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended to receive citizen input on proposed amendments to the Pittsylvania County Code, Chapter 2 -Animal and Fowl. The proposed amendment would change references of Title 3.1 of the Code of Virginia to Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia. Mr. Davis opened the public hearing at 9:11 am. No one signed up to speak and Mr. Davis closed the hearing at 9:1 lpm. Motion was made by Mr. Ecker, seconded by Mr. Ingram, to approve all changes in Chapter 2 of the Pittsylvania County Code from Title 3.1 to Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia,1950, as amended. The following roll call vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Pritchett-Yes; Mr. Ecker-Yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Ingram-Yes; Mr. Davis-Yes. Mr. Ecker's motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Proposed Amendment to Pittsylvania County Code, Chapter 12.1-Beer and Wine, Restricting of the Sale Of, to receive citizen input on proposed amendments to the Pittsylvania County Code, Chapter 12.1 -Beer and Wine, Restricting of the Sale Of. The proposed amendment would allow the Callands Gretna District, between the hours of twelve (12) o'clock (midnight) Saturday and twelve (12) o'clock (midnight) Sunday to sell beer and wine. Mr. Davis opened the public hearing at 9:12pm. No one signed up to speak and Mr. Davis closed the public hearing at 9:12pm. Motion was made by Mr. Ingram, seconded by Mr. Ecker approve the amendment to Chapter 12.1- Beer and Wine, Restricting of the Sale Of. The proposed amendment would allow the Callands Gretna District, between the hours of twelve (12) o'clock (midnight) Saturday and twelve (12) o'clock (midnight) Sunday to sell beer and wine, which would take effect immediately. Mr. Ingram stated this question had been on the ballots in November 2009 for the Callands-Gretna voting district and those citizens approved it then. The following roll call vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-No Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Pritchett-Yes; Mr. Ecker- Yes; Mr. Harville-No; Mr. Ingram-Yes; Mr. Davis-Yes. Mr. Ingram's motion was approved by a 5-2 majority vote of the Board. This concluded the public hearings. Unfinished Business Mr. Ecker made a motion, seconded by Mr. Snead, to table the 10-day layover concerning proposed By-Law Changes until the next meeting. New Business Mr. Randy Hamilton, Resident Engineer at the Chatham VDOT office, briefed the Board that their office was continuing business as usual for the time being, that after Apri123, 2010, maintenance activities will report to Halifax; residency would be handled by the district office; that David Shelton, VDOT engineer would still be located in Chatham (and could the County help locate a space for him to work out of). Mr. Harville asked Mr. Sleeper about finding available space for the VDOT engineer. Mr. Snead asked about the Ringgold No Thru Trucks signs, and Mr. Ecker asked about the same sort of signs the Board had approved for Blue Ridge Drive as well. Mr. Hamilton explained that VDOT was bound by specific steps drawn out in the Code of Virginia and unfortunately it was a time consuming process. The Board thanked Mr. Hamilton for all the help he and his office had done for the County over the years. January 19, 2010 Adjourned Meeting Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Snead, to approve Resolution 2010-01-05, to be sent to the Honorable Samuel Swanson, Jr., Commissioner of Revenue, which expressed the Board's desire that Land Use rates stay at their current amount. Mr. Harville told the audience and wanted it stated in record that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors were in no way responsible for the Land Use increase and did not have any input in the increase, and he found it disturbing that a public hearing wasn't required before the Commissioner could change the rates. He asked Mr. Sleeper if Mr. Swanson had been informed the Board had wanted him present at this meeting. Mr. Sleeper stated that a letter from the County Administrator's office had been delivered to Mr. Swanson personally, informing Mr. Swanson of the Board's request he be present at this meeting, but neither Mr. Swanson or any of his staff came to the board meeting tonight. Before voting on the resolution, the following Board members declared they had land in the Land Use Program; were a member of a group of 3 or more who were affected by the transaction; that he is able to participate in the transaction fairly, objectively, and in the public interest; and made his declaration with the clerk or administrative head of this governmental agency; and retained and will make available for public inspection such declaration for a period of five years from the date of recording or receipt: Mr. Ecker, Mr. Harville, Mr. Barber and Mr. Davis. The Board then voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2010-01-OS and forward it on to Mr. Swanson. Ms. Stacy Wright, spoke to the Board, asking for their support on the Adult Education Program in Pittsylvania County. She handed out brochures explaining the program and its success. She specifically asked the Board's support in promoting Marchl-5, 2010 as Free Testing GED Week in Pittsylvania County, hoping the County could include this notice within its utility bills, and by Declaration to all media sources used by the County. Mr. Harville made a motion, seconded by Mr. Barber, declaring March 1-5, 2010 as Free Testing GED week in Pittsylvania County, which was unanimously approved by the Board. Mr. Sleeper stated it could be posted on the County website and to include it into the Service Authority bills, as well as have the local radio stations read the proclamation on air. The Board took a 5 minute break and reconvened at 9:45pm. Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Pritchett, to set a advertise and set a public hearing for Tuesday, February 16, 2010, to receive citizen input for a proposal to dedicate the remainder of the rail service at Ringgold West Industrial Park to private industry. Mr. Snead's motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Motion was made by Mr. Ecker, seconded by Mr. Ingram, to approve Resolution 2010-01-04, which if approved the Board would support the banning of milling/mining of uranium within a twenty mile radius of the Mega Park in the Berry Hill area. Mr. Barber stated that he had not heard anyone say they planned on mining in the Mega Park-only the anti-uranium people have said anything about it. Mr. Ecker stated the County needed to be proactive in protecting the County's investment in the Mega Park. Mr. Barber then stated who would vote to mine uranium in an industrial park where so much money was being spent? The following vote was recorded: Mr. Barber-No; Mr. Snead-No; Mr. Pritchett-No; Mr. Ecker-Yes; Mr. Harville-No; Mr. Ingram-Yes; Mr. Davis-Yes. Mr. Ecker's motion failed by a 4 to 3 vote of the Board in opposition of the Resolution. Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Barber, to authorize the County Administrator to find out what the cost would be for the County to erect 5 signs for each of the fire/rescue departments and inform the Board of what the final cost would be. Mr. Harville's motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Mr. Sleeper stated he had received a letter from the Town of Chatham's Water & Sewer Committee concerned with additional maintain costs of issues in the Town's system, as well as new costs for the Cherrystone and Roaring Fork reservoirs. He further stated the Town wanted the County to participate in the purchase of a grinder for sewer blockage and have not stated what type of money would be needed, and have also mentioned to the County that a damn study was a big issue. Mr. Davis stated the County Administrator should meet with the Town of Chatham and get more specifics to bring back to the Board. January 19, 2010 Adjourned Meeting Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Barber, to direct the County Administrator to send a letter to both the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the City of Danville concerning a safety issue with a large power pole at the intersection of Barker Road and Wilkerson Road. Mr. Snead stated the letter should include the request of assistance from VDOT or a special funding to set guard rails around the pole to protect County/City's investment at this intersection. Mr. Snead also stated he was recommending this to the Transportation Safety Commission to meet and discuss. Mr. Snead's motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Motion was made by Mr. Harville seconded by Mr. Ecker, to approve Resolution 2010-01-03, in which the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors respectfully request that the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Department of Corrections to allow prisoners with the local addresses of Pittsylvania County to remain at the Green Rock facility in order to reduce the burden of Pittsylvania County visiting inmates in that facility and that the level of the prison stay a medium security, and to direct the County Administrator to send this resolution to Governor McDonnell's office, to the Director of Public Safety, and the Director of the Virginia Department of Corrections. Mr. Harville's motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Barber, to approve a proposal for training and education of the E911 Dispatcher for Priority Dispatch, which would included the proposed personnel changes in dispatching because of the extensive training, certification and the fact the certification would be required in order for dispatcher to remain in their employed positions. A substitute motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Ecker, to have this matter sent back to the Computer/Radio/Telecommunications Committee for review and recommendation. The following vote was recorded for Mr. Harville's substitute motion: Mr. Barber-No; Mr. Snead-No; Mr. Pritchett-No; Mr. Ecker-Yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Ingram-No; Mr. Davis-Yes. Mr. Harville's motion failed by a majority vote of 4 to 3 opposing sending the issue back to committee. The following vote was recorded for Mr. Snead's motion to approve the training and personnel changes stated in the January 13, 2010 letter to the Board: Mr. Barber-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Pritchett-Yes; Mr. Ecker-No; Mr. Harville- No; Mr. Ingram-Yes; Mr. Davis-No. Mr. Snead's motion was approved by a 4 to 3 majority vote of the Board. Added Items Mr. Light stated that he needed the Board to revise a motion from October 5, 2009 concerning the restrictions the Board placed on the Food Center of Northern Pittsylvania County. The original motion was made by Mr. Ingram, seconded by Mr. Pritchett, to: 1) transfer 2.1 acres on the corner of Payne and Millstream Drive in Gretna, Virginia, to the Pittsylvania County Food Bank, 2) authorize Legal Counsel to make a deed with no consideration to the property, 3) authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to sign on behalf of the County, 4) that construction by the Northern Pittsylvania County Food Bank for a structure on the site be within 2 years, and 5) should the Northern Pittsylvania County Food Bank disband or no longer use the property for the stated purpose of storage of food that would be distributed for 2 consecutive years the property revert back to the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors. Mr. Light stated that the last two items are those which the law looks at disfavor upon restrictions such as these as it prohibits the land from effectively entering into free commerce, referred to Rules Against Perpetuities. Furthermore, Mr. Light stated that the Food Center intends to borrow money to help with construction and was convinced no financial institution would lend them money under the current restrictions. As the advice of Legal Counsel, Mr. Ingram amended the motion ,seconded by Mr .Snead, to only require commencement of construction within two years of recordation of the deed and that the property would revert back to the Board if the food bank fails to construct a building for the purpose in which they asked for the land in October 2009. Mr. Ingram's amended motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Motion was made by the Finance Committee to instruct the County Administrator to send a resolution to all the County's Elected Officials that the Literary Loan or a subsidy loan be reinstated to the state budget, which was unanimously approved by the Board. January 19, 2010 Adjourned Meeting Motion was made by Mr. Ingram ,seconded by Mr. Harville, supporting HB 168, that states the Game and Inland Fisheries would now require children 12 and under wear a floatation device while on a watercraft. Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Pritchett, approve an agreement between the Service Authority and the Board of Supervisors on the Grit Road extension in the amount of $102,919. Mr. Snead's motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Appointments Motion was made by Mr. Ecker, seconded by Mr. Harville, to appoint Mr. T. O Rowland as the Staunton River District representative to the Recreation Advisory Board to fulfill Phillip Lantrip's term, who resigned from the Board. Mr. Ecker's motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Board Announcements Mr. Ingram stated he and Mr. Ken Bowman, Director of Economic Development, visited Techma, which is closing and will be a loss of 89 jobs. Mr. Ingram stated he asked the plant manager what could be done to save the plant from closing and was told the company, which is a Japanese company, owned 3 plants: 2 in Japan and 1 in the U.S. and had to close 1 plant. Mr. Snead reminded everyone of the Employee Service Awards on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 3pm in the General District Courtroom. Adiournement Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Ecker, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting ended at 10:30pm. Henry A. Davis, Jr., Chairman Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors William D. Sleeper, Clerk Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors