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04-17-2012 Adjourned MeetingAdjourned Meeting April 17, 2012 Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Adjourned Meeting VIRGINIA: The Adjourned Meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors was held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in the General District Courtroom of the Edwin R. Shields Addition in Chatham, Virginia. Tim R. Barber, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:07p.m. The following members were present: Tim Barber Tunstall District Coy E. Harville Westover District James Snead Dan River District Jessie L. Barksdale Banister District Jerry A. Hagerman Callands-Gretna District Marshall Ecker Staunton River District Brenda H. Bowman Chatham-Blairs District Mr. William D. Sleeper, County Administrator, Mr. J. Vaden Hunt, County Attorney, Mr. Greg L. Sides, Assistant County Administrator for Planning and Development, Odie H. Shelton, Jr., Director of Code Compliance, Kenneth L. Bowman, Director of Economic Development, and Ms. Rebecca Flippen, Deputy Clerk to the Board, were also present. Mr. Barber led the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Mr. Ecker, seconded by Mr. Snead, to approve the agenda with the following addition/deletion Addition (a) Roanoke River Basin Association – Membership Deletion Item 5(c) under Consent Agenda-Proclamation for Business Appreciation Week Mr. Ecker’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Hearing of the Citizens Mr. Jason Andrews, of the Callands-Gretna District, thanked the Board for all they do for the County and offered a word of prayer. Mr. Phillip Lovelace, of the Callands-Gretna District, reminded everyone that on June 18th the Sub-Committee concerning the Uranium Mining Study would be back at Chatham High School and that the Board should start becoming more involved in this issue. Mr. Richard Shumate, of the Westover District, made comments concerning the County budget and that money should only be spent on necessity items and it was not a time to go into debt for projects that it didn’t appear the County could afford at this time. This concluded the Hearing of the Citizens. Consent Agenda (a) Regional One – May 2012 (b) Resolutions for Community Service (Recreation) – David Bullins, George Henderson, Vernon Moon (d) Proclamation – Law Day, May 1, 2012 Adjourned Meeting April 17, 2012 (e) Blairs Community Center – Statement of Accounts and Annual Lease – approval of annual lease to continue on a month to month basis with the Pittsylvania County Youth Sports League and to accept the Statement of Accounts for 2011 (f) Ratify Amendment to Tower Lease – Ratification of the signature of the first amendment to the Tower Lease by the County Administrator extending the Appalachian Power Company (APCO) lease for ten (10) years Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Ms. Bowman, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item C, which had already been removed during the Approval of the Agenda. Mr. Harville’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. The Board of Supervisors then presented Mr. David Bullins, Mr. George Henderson, and Mr. Vernon Moon with Resolutions for Community Service, thanking them for their years of dedication and contribution towards youth recreation in Pittsylvania County. PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION 2012-04-05 VIRGINIA: At the adjourned meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in the General District Courtroom of the Edwin R. Shields Courthouse Addition, the following resolution was presented and adopted: Whereas, David J. Bullins has been a resident of Pittsylvania County for 37 years, and working with his wife, Connie, they have provided assistance to the children of Pittsylvania County participating in recreation in the southern end of the County; and Whereas, David Bullins has provided support, guidance and counseling to children participating in the Pittsylvania County Youth Football League for the past 31 years; and Whereas, David Bullins has coached youth football in Southside, Virginia for over 41 years, working 5 years with the Stanleytown Youth League in Bassett and 37 years in Danville and Pittsylvania County leagues, providing guidance, training and assistance for children participating in those leagues; and Whereas, during the 31 years David Bullins has coached the Pittsylvania County Youth Football League, his A Team has won the championship for the past 4 years, and during his tenure David has coached 455 games, winning 352 of them, making his career as a coach outstanding by achieving a 75% winning record; and Whereas, David Bullins’ volunteering during the early years of the Pittsylvania County Youth recreation program helped to provide guidance to many children since the 1970s that have gone on to careers that were influenced by their ability to participate in these sports programs; and Whereas, David J. Bullins is an assistance coach for varsity football at Dan River High School, where he continues to provide service for the citizens of Pittsylvania County; then BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to David J. Bullins for his outstanding service and exemplary leadership in coaching under the Pittsylvania County Youth recreation programs Adjourned Meeting April 17, 2012 for over 30 years, giving unselfishly to dedicate his service to the citizens of Pittsylvania County; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to David J. Bullins of Ringgold, Virginia. PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION 2012-04-06 VIRGINIA: At the adjourned meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in the General District Courtroom of the Edwin R. Shields Courthouse Addition, the following resolution was presented and adopted: Whereas, George Henderson began coaching football, baseball and basketball in Pittsylvania County in 1980; and became the Commissioner of the Pittsylvania County Youth Football league in 1981; and was named the Commissioner of the Youth Basketball League in 1984; and Whereas, George Henderson was instrumental in the formation of the Pittsylvania County Girls Volleyball League in 2009 and he became the first Commissioner of the Volleyball League in 2009; and Whereas, George Henderson has mentored in excess of 1,000 young athletes each year through the various sports programs of Pittsylvania County, preparing them for high school sports in Pittsylvania County, and professional teams; and Whereas, George Henderson was instrumental in the beginning of an annual scholarship program through the Pittsylvania County Youth Sports Leagues, which provides ten scholarships each year in the amount of $500 each to deserving athletes in the football, volleyball and basketball youth sports each year; and said total scholarships awarded to date exceed over 54; and Whereas, George Henderson, has been a Virginia High School League Official for baseball, for thirty five (35) years, an ODAC College Official for twenty-five (25); has served one season as a Class A Professional Baseball Umpire in North Carolina; has volunteered as a basketball official for the Danville YMCA for thirty-five (35) years; and has served as an umpire and referee for thirty-five (35) years to the Pittsylvania County Youth Sports Leagues; and Whereas, on June 1, 2011, George Henderson retired as Commissioner of the Pittsylvania County Youth Basketball League and the Pittsylvania County Youth Football League, after serving in those capacities for thirty-one (31) years and twenty-eight (28) years, respectively; and THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, on behalf of the citizens of Pittsylvania County, the Board of Supervisors would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation for the many hours of volunteerism, dedication, mentorship, commitment and vision by G eorge Henderson to the youth sports programs of the County of Pittsylvania. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to George Henderson, of Dry Fork, VA. Adjourned Meeting April 17, 2012 PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION 2012-04-07 VIRGINIA: At the adjourned meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in the General District Courtroom of the Edwin R. Shields Courthouse Addition, the following resolution was presented and adopted: Whereas, L. Vernon Moon, and his wife, Diane, have been working with the children of Pittsylvania County in the Gretna community for the past 25 years; and Whereas, L. Vernon Moon has contributed greatly to the community, enriching the lives of numerous students and has worked to enhance both academic and athletic opportunities for the residents in northern Pittsylvania County; and Whereas, L. Vernon Moon has devoted his personal resources to maximize the quality of life for those students and athletes who have participated in programs in northern Pittsylvania County and at Gretna High School; and Whereas, L. Vernon Moon is a major organizer and contributor to the Gretna High School Athletic Booster Program, particularly in the development of a new weight room and field house for the football team, and dedicating additional land necessary to the school to provide practice fields and expansions of its athletic programs; and Whereas, L. Vernon Moon spearheaded the projects that improved the football field’s north end zone to improve the safety and appearance for the school’s football stadium at Gretna High School, led the fundraisers necessary to support the construction of a new concession stand, and other football field improvements at this stadium; and Whereas, L. Vernon Moon has personally dedicated equipment and time, as well as his expertise, to the school’s athletic programs for the development of new opportunities for the students at Gretna High School; and Whereas, L. Vernon Moon has dedicated many hours to serve the Gretna youth sports program, providing guidance, assistance and counseling to individuals participating in those programs; and Whereas, because of L Vernon Moon’s contributions in providing students of the Gretna community and northern Pittsylvania County with opportunities that they otherwise may not have possessed both on and off the field, many of these athletes and students have received scholarships and other post-high school academic opportunities that they may not have otherwise enjoyed; then BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to L. Vernon Moon for his outstanding service to the community in the field of recreation and athletic support in the northern area of Pittsylvania County and Gretna High School, providing outstanding service and exemplary leadership to the young citizens of Pittsylvania County, giving unselfishly and dedicating himself to the success of this programs for the children of Pittsylvania County; and Adjourned Meeting April 17, 2012 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to L. Vernon Moon of Gretna, Virginia. PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROCLAMATION LAW DAY 2012 Whereas, the American justice system is charged with upholding and protecting the rights, as well as the freedom and justice of all Americans; and Whereas, in 1961 Congress issued a joint resolution declaring May 1 Law Day; which is a national day to recognize and celebrate our justice system and the rule of law; and Whereas, the Law Day 2012 theme, “No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom,” provides an opportunity to highlight the crucial role of our courts and to foster a better understanding of the judiciary; then Now, Therefore, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, in accordance with Public Law 87-20, as amended, does hereby proclaim May 1, 2012, as Law Day and urge all community residents, school administrators, teachers and students, business and civic leaders, and legal professionals and law students to support this national day by participating in Law Day activities. At this time, the Chairman moved introduced Ms. Stephanie Ferrugia from Get Fit Dan River Region, who gave a brief presentation promoting “Screen Free Week”, which will be held April 30 – May 6, 2012, that is a partnership effort between “Get Fit Dan River Region” and the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth. Pittsylvania County was asked to adopt a resolution in support of Screen Free Week, which is an effort to encourage schools, families and communities to turn off screens of various devices (including televisions, computers, video game consoles and cell phones) and explore other ways of spending free time together. A motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Barksdale, to adopt Resolution 2012-04-04, which was unanimously approved by the Board. PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION 2012-04-04 VIRGINIA: At an adjourned meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in the General District Courtroom of the Edwin R. Shields Courthouse Addition the following resolution was presented and adopted: WHEREAS, youth 8 to 18 years of age spend an average of 7.5 hours a day viewing entertainment media on a variety of devices, including televisions, computers, video game consoles and cell phones; and WHEREAS, “screen time” is a contributing factor to childhood obesity because it decreases the time children spend in physical activities; leads to increased caloric intake through snacking and eating meals in front of the TV; and influences children to make unhealthy food choices through exposure to food advertisements; and Adjourned Meeting April 17, 2012 WHEREAS, Screen Free Week is an annual celebration encouraging schools, families and communities to turn off screens and explore other ways to spend free time together; and WHEREAS, Get Fit Dan River Region is partnering with the Virginia Foundation For Healthy Youth to engage local, regional and state partners to promote 2012 Screen Free Week; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth is charged by the Virginia General Assembly with reducing and preventing childhood obesity across the Commonwealth. In addition, Get Fit is charged by the Danville Regional Foundation with reducing obesity among all residents within the Dan River Region; and WHEREAS, during Screen Free Week, schools, childcare centers, faith-based organizations, afterschool centers and other partners will promote alternatives to screen time for children and families such as instant recess activities and community events encouraging families to spend time together away from the screen; then NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved, that the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize April 30–May 6, 2012, as SCREEN FREE WEEK in Pittsylvania County and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all local media sources. Public Hearings Rezoning Cases Case 1: Christopher George Doss; Callands-Gretna District: R-12-012 (R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1-, Agricultural District) Mr. Barber opened the public hearing at 7:32pm. Mr. Shelton explained that Christopher Doss had petitioned to rezone o.43 acre (part of 0.94 acres), located on SR 676/Taylors Mill Road, n the Callands-Gretna Election District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District (to combine with the adjoining parcel, GPIN #2439-27-3878 zoned A-1). The Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended granting the petitioner’s request. Mr. Chris Doss was present to represent the petition. No one signed up to speak and Mr. Barber closed the public hearing at 7:33pm. Mr. Hagerman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Ecker, to approve rezoning R-12-012 from R-1 to A-1. The following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Barksdale-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Ecker-Yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; and Mr. Barber-Yes. The Board unanimously approved Mr. Hagerman’s motion to rezone R-12-012 from R-1 to A-1. Case 2: Joseph C. Heath; Callands-Gretna District: R-12-013 (R -1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1-, Agricultural District) Mr. Barber opened the public hearing at 7:34pm. Mr. Shelton explained that Mr. Joseph C. Heath had petitioned to rezone a total of 17.88 acres, more or less, three parcels of land, located on SR 612/Banister Road, in the Callands-Gretna Election District, from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District (for agricultural use-horses and a horse stable). The Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended granting the petitioner’s request. Mr. Heath was present to represent the petition and no one signed up to speak. Mr. Barber closed the public hearing at 7:35pm. Motion was made by Mr. Hagerman, seconded by Mr. Barksdale, to approve rezoning R-12-013 from R-1 to A-1. The following Roll Adjourned Meeting April 17, 2012 Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Ecker-Yes; Mr. Harville- Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; and Mr. Barber-Yes. The Board unanimously approved Mr. Hagerman’s motion to rezone R-12-013 from R-1 to A-1. Case 3: MMB Properties, LLC; Callands-Gretna District: R-12-014 (R -1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1-, Agricultural District) Mr. Barber opened the public hearing at 7:36pm. Mr. Shelton explained that MMB Properties, LLC, had petitioned to rezone 1.20 acres, located on Cherokee Circle, in the Callands-Gretna Election District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District (to make the zoning consistent with the adjacent parcels of land). The Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended granting the petitioner’s request. Mr. Doug Dalton was there to represent the petition. No one signed up to speak and Mr. Barber closed the public hearing at 7:36pm. Motion was made by Mr. Hagerman, seconded by Mr. Ecker, to approve rezoning R-12-014 from R-1 to A-1. The following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Ecker-Yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Barksdale- Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; and Mr. Barber-Yes. The Board unanimously approved Mr. Hagerman’s motion to rezone R-12-014 from R-1 to A-1. Case 4: Christopher M. Robinson; Dan River District: R-12-015 DZ (R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District & B-2, Business District, General to RMF, Residential Multi-Family District) Mr. Barber opened the public hearing at 7:37pm. Mr. Shelton explained that Mr. Christopher Robinson had petitioned to rezone a parcel of land (no size on the Commissioner of Revenue’s records), located on SR 947/Mountain Hill Road, in the Dan River Election District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District and B-2, Business District, General to RMF, Residential Multi-Family District (for three (3) apartments in the existing structure). The Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended granting the petitioner’s request. Mr. Robinson was present to represent the petition and no one signed up to speak. Mr. Barber closed the public hearing at 7:39pm. Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Ecker, to approve rezoning R-12-015 from DZ (R-1 and B-2) to RMF. The following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Ecker-Yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; and Mr. Barber-Yes. Mr. Snead’s motion to rezone R-12- 015 from DZ to RFM was unanimously approved by the Board. Case 5: Dorothy W. Myers; Chatham-Blairs District: R-12-016 (R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1-, Agricultural District) Mr. Barber opened the public hearing at 7:42pm. Mr. Shelton explained that Dorothy Myers had petitioned to rezone 1.01 acres, located on SR 839/Waller Lane, in the Chatham- Blairs Election District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District (to make the zoning consistent with the adjoin parcels of land). The Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended granting the petitioner’s request. Ms. Eleanor Jones, sister to Ms. Myers, was present to represent the petition. No one signed up to speak and Mr. Barber closed the public hearing at 7:43pm. Motion was made by Ms. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Harville, to rezone R-12-016 from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District. The following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Snead- Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Ecker-yes; and Mr. Barber-Yes. Ms. Bowman’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Adjourned Meeting April 17, 2012 Case 6: Jonathan Carroll Rigney & Others; Callands-Gretna District: R-12-017 (R -1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1-, Agricultural District) Mr. Barber opened the public hearing at 7:43pm. Mr. Shelton explained that Mr. Jonathan Carroll Rigney and Others have petitioned to rezone 20.19 acres, located off SR 799/Climax Road, in the Callands-Gretna Election District from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District (for future subdivision of the property for family members). The Planning Commission, with no opposition, recommended approved the petitioner’s request. Mr. Justin Gane was there to represent the petition. No one signed up to speak and Mr. Barber closed the public hearing at 7:44pm. Motion was made by Mr. Hagerman, seconded by Mr. Harville, to approve rezoning R-12-017 from R-1, Residential Suburban Subdivision District to A-1, Agricultural District. The following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Ecker-yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; and Mr. Barber-Yes. Mr. Hagerman’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. This concluded the Re-zoning Cased. Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed amendment and ratification of the following animal control area to Chapter 2, Section 2-22; Running at Large Restrictions; of the Pittsylvania County Code for the following roads in the Dogwood Estates Subdivision: Dogwood Lane, Maple Drive, John Drive and Allen Place. Mr. Barber opened the public hearing at 7:45pm. Mr. Sleeper explained that staff received a petition from residents of the Dogwood Estates Subdivision for the following roads within the subdivision: Dogwood Lane, Maple Drive, John Drive, and Allen Place. After reviewing and comparison to the recorded plat, fifty-one (51%) percent of the landowners of the proposed controlled area of Dogwood Estates Subdivision had signed the petition in favor of establishing an animal controlled area. (96 parcels total for the 4 road listed, with 49 owners’ signatures in favor of a controlled area). The petition meets the requirements of Chapter 2-22(b) of the Pittsylvania County Code to hold a public hearing for citizen input. Mr. Harold Elixson, of 1920 Allen Place, stated there was a significant problem with dogs running unattended in within the subdivision; some residents actually drove their cars to their mailboxes because they were so afraid of some of the dogs who were running loose; and one resident actually had significant damage to a storage building (over $600) that dogs had torn the metal siding off of, apparently after a rabbit; some people had been bitten by dogs; and some owners of smaller dogs were unable to walk their dogs for the larger dogs trying to attack the smaller dogs. Mr. Elixson was in support of restricting the area. No one else signed up to speak and Mr. Barber closed the public hearing at 7:48pm. Motion was made by Ms. Bowman, seconded by Mr. Ecker, to approve the petitioners’ request and amend Section 2-22; Running at Large Restrictions, of the Pittsylvania County Code, to include Dogwood Lane, Maple Drive, John Drive and Allen Place of the Dogwood Subdivision. The following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Harville-Yes; Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Ecker-yes; and Mr. Barber-Yes. Ms. Bowman’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Public Hearing to receive citizen input on proposed amendment to Pittsylvania County Code Chapter 12, Offenses, Section 9, Solicitors and Peddlers. This amendment broadens and redefines solicitors and peddlers, requires permitting in most instances, and defines penalties for failure to comply with amended Code. Mr. Barber opened the public hearing at 7:50pm. Mr. Sleeper explained the Legislative Committee of the Board of Supervisors met and reviewed with the Sheriff’s Department the need to change Chapter 12, of the Pittsylvania County Code under Section 9, in order to establish a permitting process for solicitors that go door-to-door in Pittsylvania County. The proposed changes for Chapter 12 redefined what a solicitor and peddler is and it establishes penalties for Adjourned Meeting April 17, 2012 those who fail to comply with the requirements of the code; it also requires registration with the Sheriff’s Department. And in addition, it does require a bond requirement for those who receive money in advance for the delivery of their merchandise or materials. Mr. Richard Shumate, of the Westover District, spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. No one else signed up to speak. Mr. Barber closed the public hearing at 7:51pm. Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Ms. Bowman, to approve the proposed amendment to Chapter 12.9-Solicitors and Peddlers, of the Pittsylvania County Code, and that the amendment would take effect immediately. The following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Ecker-yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; and Mr. Barber-Yes. Mr. Harville’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. This concluded the Public Hearings. Unfinished Business At the April 2, 2012 meeting of the Board of Supervisors, a motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Snead, for the reappropriation of funds as follows: $60.00 to Sheriff- Parts (100-4-031200-6030), $65.00 to Sheriff-Wrecker Service (100-4-031200-3170), $146.52 to J&D Court-Copier Lease (100-4-021500-6005), $130.50 to Jail-Capital Outlay-Vehicle (100-4- 033100-8105), $5.00 to Animal Control-Donations (100-4-035100-5883), $1,725.00 to Library- Bldg. Maint. Supplies (100-4-073100-6007), $8,595.58 to Library-Computer Supplies (100-4- 073100-6021), $12,883.06 to WIA-Rent (251-4-353160-5420), $170.00 to Industrial Development (325-4-081500-8223). This motion required a 10-Day Layover that had now been met and the following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Ecker-yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; and Mr. Barber-Yes. Mr. Harville’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. At the April 2, 2012 meeting of the Board of Supervisors, a motion was made by Mr. Barksdale, seconded by Mr. Hagerman, to approve an appropriation of $10,000 for Pittsylvania County’s portion of committee operating funds for the Tri-County Relicensing Committee (line item 310-4-094150-818117). This motion required a 10-Day Layover that had now been met and the following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Ecker-yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; and Mr. Barber-Yes. Mr. Barksdales’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. New Business Ms. Paulette Dean, Executive Director for the Danville Area Humane Society (DAHS), appeared before the Board of Supervisors to give updates on both the DAHS and the newly opened E. Stuart James Grant Adoption Center for animals. The Board thanks Ms. Dean for all the work the Humane Society does for Pittsylvania County and the City of Danville. Motion came from the Legislative Committee to set a public hearing date to receive citizen input on a proposed amendment to the Pittsylvania County Code to incorporate a solid waste fee. The Board unanimously approved the Committee’s motion and set a public hearing date of May 7, 2012. Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Snead, to approve and appropriate $15,000 for a J.T. Minnie Maude Grant recently received by the Pittsylvania County Parks and Recreation Department that did not require a local match and was to be used towards “the youth sports fields”. The following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Barksdale-Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Ecker-yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; and Mr. Barber-Yes. Mr. Harville’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Adjourned Meeting April 17, 2012 Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Mr. Ecker, to approve and appropriate $1,253.46 to the Veterinary Expense Fund (Fund 245-4-035200-5849) from the Animal Friendly Revenue received from the Commonwealth of Virginia and approve a transfer of $209.56 to the General Fund. The following Roll Call Vote was recorded: Mr. Snead-Yes; Mr. Barksdale- Yes; Mr. Hagerman-Yes; Ms. Bowman-Yes; Mr. Ecker-yes; Mr. Harville-Yes; and Mr. Barber- Yes. Mr. Harville’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. Items 15 and 16, Annual School Budget for FY2012/2013 and Annual County Budget Resolution, were tabled. Motion was made by Mr. Harville, seconded by Ms. Bowman, to authorize the County Administrator to negotiate a contract with Wingate Appraisal Service to reassess the real estate of Pittsylvania County for the year 2013 and bring that contract back to the Board of supervisors for approval, which was unanimously approved by the Board. Motion was made by Mr. Ecker, seconded by Mr. Snead, to accept a bid of $17,344.44 from TechaByte of Danville, Virginia as the lowest responsive bid for a telephone service system for the Captain Martin Building, and authorize the County Administrator to sign all necessary documentation, which was unanimously approved by the Board. Added Items Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Barksdale, to pay an annual dues membership fee of $100 for Mr. Ecker for membership with the Roanoke River Basin Association, which was unanimously approved by the Board. Board Announcements Mr. Hagerman made comments concerning the amounts of grant dollars that had been spent over the years on various industrial park projects, and waterline and sanitary sewer projects; of increased costs within the proposed parks and recreation budget and that all these item expenditures should be put on hold until economic times are better. Ms. Bowman reminded everyone of the countywide cleanup day on Saturday, April 21st ; that a major economic development announcement would be forthcoming at 11am the following day; a new Dollar General Store was opening in the Mt. Hermon area; that she will be appearing on Chatmoss Cable; she would be holding a Town Hall meeting on May 31st; and that she now had a website constituents could contact her at and find County information: www.brendabowman.com. Mr. Ecker asked that a resolution for Mt. Airy School receiving the Title I Distinguished Award be placed on the May 7th agenda. Mr. Barber reported he’d just received word from Delegate Danny Marshall that the General Assembly did not pass the State budget that day. Closed Meeting Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Barksdale, to go into Closed Meeting for the following purpose: Discussion or consideration of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body. Authority: §2.2-3711(A)(3) Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended Subject Matter: old Chatham Elementary School Purpose: Discussion of Proposals Adjourned Meeting April 17, 2012 Mr. Snead’s motion was unanimously approved by the Board. The Board entered the Closed Meeting at 8:21pm. Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Ecker, to return to Open Session. PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CERTIFY CLOSED MEETING BE IT RESOLVED that at the Adjourned Meeting of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors on April 17, 2012 the Board hereby certifies by a recorded vote that to the best of each board 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 authorizing the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered in the closed meeting. 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 Marshall A. Ecker Yes Brenda H. Bowman Yes Jerry A. Hagerman Yes Coy E. Harville No James H. Snead Yes Jessie L. Barksdale Yes Tim R. Barber Yes Mr. Harville stated that a parcel of land was discussed during Closed Meeting that was not on the agenda. The Board re-entered Open Session at 9:21pm. Adjournment Motion was made by Mr. Snead, seconded by Mr. Ecker, which was unanimously approved by the Board. The meeting adjourned at 8:52pm.