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BOARD AGENDA Regular Meeting PULASKI COUNTY Mon., Oct. 25, 2004 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 7:00 p.m. APPROXIMATE PRESENTED BY TIME & ITEM 7:00 p.m. 1.InvocationDr. Carolyn Hill

7:05 p.m. 2.Featured Employee Recognitions Information Technology – Chris Akers Library – Wanda Saunders These two employees will serve as the “’Featured Employees” for the month of November, 2004.

3.Additions to Agenda

7:15 p.m. 4. Public Hearings: a.A request by Robert W. and Apolonia J. Harman for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow custom manufacturing on property identified as tax map no , zoned Agricultural (A1), ( acres),and located at 2256 Julia Simpkins Rd., Ingles District - A public hearing has been scheduled regarding this matter. The Planning Commission recommends approval

b.A request by the County of Pulaski to amend Article 16 of the Pulaski County Zoning Ordinance, Nonconforming uses - A public hearing has been scheduled regarding this matter. The Planning Commission recommends approval.

25’ 35’ 8’ Street This expansion would be allowed with the nonconforming setback of 8’, because it is not greater than 50% the size of the original building 25’

45’ 35’ 8’ Street 25’ 10’ This expansion would NOT be allowed under the current ordinance, even though it meets setbacks, because it is greater than 50% the size of the original building

c.A request by the County of Pulaski to amend Article 1 of the Pulaski County Zoning Ordinance, Definitions; specifically Camping - Individual Tent or Camper - The Planning Commission tabled action on this matter to its November meeting; however the public hearing has been advertised. Thus, it would be helpful to hear any comments from concerned citizens.

d.Adoption of a Recordation Tax Ordinance setting local fees at one-third of the state tax – A public hearing has been scheduled to adopt the ordinance, which was adopted on a temporary basis at the Board’s September 27 meeting.

e.Six Year Secondary Road Hearing - A public hearing has been scheduled to receive public comments on six-year secondary road requests. Due to the lack of funding for any additional roads, concerned citizens and the Board of Supervisors may wish go on record with state legislators as supporting an increase in gas taxes and/or any other means of increasing the state investment in secondary roads.

8:00 p.m. 5. Highway Matters: a. Follow-up from Previous Board meeting: The status of VDOT road matters previously discussed by the Board can be found on the Key Activity Timetable, which is listed under “Reports from County Administrator and Staff”.

b.Rt. 758, Case Knife Road, Request for Paving – The Board has been provided with a petition submitted by residents of Rt. 758, Case Knife Road, requesting paving on Rt. 758.

c.Rural Addition Status Report – The Board has been provided with an update from Ms. Taylor. Also provided to the Board was a letter from Melody Taylor to the Riverhills Townhomes residents regarding problems in getting their roads into the state system.

d.Citizen Concerns

e.Board of Supervisors Concerns

8:20 p.m. 6. Treasurer’s Report The Honorable Rose Marie Tickle, Treasurer

8:25 p.m. 7.Citizens’ Comments

8:30 p.m. 8.Presentations a.New River Valley Economic Development Alliance Mr. Aric Bopp, Alliance Interim Director b.Telecommunications Committee Presentation Mr. Carl Epley, Committee Chair

8:45 p.m. 8.Reports from the County Administrator and Staff:

a. Key Activity Timetable (including VDOT road matters – Copies of the timetable are available on the table at the entrance to the Board Room.

b.Appointments - The following information is provided regarding appointments: 1.New River Valley Airport Commission Alternate - Mr. Hollis Lloyd has accepted the Board’s invitation to serve as an alternate on the Commission.

2.New River Community College - Supervisor Akers has suggested Suzanne Akers be appointed to fill the vacant position, as described correspondence from NRRC President Jack Lewis. Other names mentioned to me include Hugh Huff, Lewis Pratt, and Bob Ingram.

3. Skyline Soil & Water Conservation District At- Large Director – The Board has been provided with correspondence from the Skyline Soil and Water Conservation announcing the nomination of Supervisor Hale by the District Board to fill an At-Large Directors position on the District Board. Acceptance of this nomination by Supervisor Hale is requested.

4. Reports from the County Administrator & Staff – Appointments - Western EMS Board – John Casey represents Pulaski County on the Western Virginia EMS Council Board of Directors and his current term expires January In the past, the Board of Supervisors has nominated the executive director of REMSI to fill this seat. The Board may wish to consider nominating Joe Trigg to the EMS Council.

c.Real Estate Tax Relief - Maximum Property Ownership Criteria - Jack Gill reports a recent change in the state law allows localities to change the amount of acreage individuals can own and still qualify for real estate tax relief from a current amount of one acre to a maximum of 10 acres. He anticipates that increasing this acreage would have a minimal impact on total county revenues.

9:10 p.m. 10. Items of Consent: a.Approval of Minutes of September 27, 2004 b.Accounts Payable c.Appropriations & Interoffice Transfers d.Ratification e.Contracts, Change Orders & Agreements f.Personnel Changes g.Resolution in Support of State Parks h.Application for Release of New River Sewer System i.Memorandum of Understanding Between VirginiaDept. of Conservation & Recreation, VDOT & Pulaski County j.PEP Draft Economic Strategic Plan k.Wireless Internet Partnership l.Scheduling of Public Hearing on Banks Street Boundary Adjustment

10.Items of Consent: a.Approval of Minutes of September 27, Approval of the minutes is requested.

b.Accounts Payable Approval of the accounts payable, as presented, is requested.

c.Appropriations & Interoffice Transfers – Approval is requested of interoffice transfer #4 in the amount of $44, and appropriations listed as follows: General Fund #6 - $1, and #7 - $3, School Fund #5 - $1,975.80; #6 - $2,409.80; #7 - $1,500.00; #8 - $5,413.30; and #9 - $2, Virginia Public Assistance Fund #1 - $385,000.00; and #2 - $2, School Transfer of Funds from Major Categories - #1

d.Ratification- There are no items submitted at this time.

e.Contracts, Change Orders & Agreements - There are no contracts, change orders or agreements at this time.

f.Personnel Changes – The Board has been provided with a listing of recent personnel changes as prepared by Ms. Burchett.

g. Resolution in Support of State Parks – The Board has been provided with correspondence from the Cumberland County Administrator’s Office requesting our Board adopt a resolution urging that Governor Warner and the members of the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates support budget amendments addressing the need for funding for additional operation and maintenance of state parks.

h. Application for Release of New River Sewer System - As part of the recent refinancing of county debt for utility services, the New River community required approval from Rural Development prior to implementation of the transfer. Implementation of this transfer requires that the PSA accepts Rural Development financing terms. Approval is requested to jointly apply for transfer of ownership from the Board of Supervisors to the Public Service Authority.

i.Memorandum of Understanding Between Virginia Dept. of Conservation & Recreation, VDOT & Pulaski County – The Board has been provided with correspondence from Eric Hougland, Assistant Park Manager for the Department of Conservation and Recreation, requesting the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding.

j.PEP Draft Economic Strategic Plan - Board of Supervisors endorsement of the plan is requested.

k.Wireless Internet Partnership – The Board has been provided with the the scope of services being solicited in partnering with a private sector internet service provider. I would like to request that the Board appoint and authorize a committee to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the most responsive proposer. I hope that this approach will allow for installation of needed transmitters and implementation of wireless high speed internet service prior to cold weather.

l.Scheduling of Public Hearing on Banks Street Boundary Adjustment – The Board is requested to schedule a public hearing for its November Board meeting on the Banks Street boundary adjustment. Mr. McCarthy can provide additional information if desired.

9:30 p.m. 11.Citizen Comments

9:40 p.m. 12.Other Matters from Supervisors

10:00 p.m. 13.Closed Meeting – A

14. Adjournment