Board of Supervisors: April 12, 2005 morning session

April 12, 2005 morning session

April 12, 2005

Virginia:

At a Special Called Meeting of the Nelson County Board of Supervisors on April 12, 2005, 10:00 a.m., at the Courthouse in Lovingston, Virginia, thereof:

Present:   Gary E. Wood, Chair
       Harry S. Harris, Vice Chair
       Constance Brennan, Supervisor
       Thomas H. Bruguiere, Jr., Supervisor
       Thomas D. Harvey, Supervisor
       Stephen A. Carter, County Administrator
       Virgie A. Carter, Deputy Clerk
       Debra K. McCann, Director of Human Resources & Finance
       Candice W. McGarry, Finance Technician
       Allison C. McGarry, Finance Technician

Agenda Item Number I. Call Meeting to Order

Supervisor Harris called the Meeting to order, and noted that Supervisor Wood will be late attending the Meeting. Mr. Harris also noted that he will have to leave at 12:00 Noon and Supervisor Brennan will have to leave at 12:30 p.m.

Agenda Item Number II. Proposed FY 2005-2006 Budget

The Board of Supervisors continued review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Budget.

Mr. Carter presented revised information on the revenue estimate for local real estate tax collections. The revision from $10,070,460 to $10,294,268 is based on the completion of the 2005 Land Book.

Additional discussion included the following:

ð   Playground Initiative. It was noted that the grant application to the Department of Conservation and Recreation is due May 4th and would require a commitment from the Board for matching funds. Approval was deferred.
ð   Paid EMS: Deferred until the Emergency Services Council give its support. The Board approved a 3.5 percent increase for the EMS Council and $10,784 for a generator for the new rescue squad building.
ð   Vehicles: Approved a new vehicle for the Maintenance Department and three new vehicles for the Sheriffâs Department.

April 12, 2005

ð   Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District: Approved a 3.5 percent increase.
ð   Nelson County Library: Approved a 3.5 percent increase and deferred a request from the Library to fund the utilities for the building. The Library is currently paying $6,500 for utilities which also serve the Tourism Office.
ð   Capital Outlay:
          Solid Waste Convenience Centers: Approved $53,040 for FY 05-06.
         Train Depot Roof: Approved $13,000 to replace the roof.
         Courthouse Renovation: Approved $550,000 from twice-a-year
                                                           collection of personal property taxes.
          GIS: Approved $115,000.
ð   Jail: Mr. Carter presented an update on the status of Amherst, Appomattox, and Nelson creating a Jail Authority, and noted that additional information will be forthcoming.
ð   School Fund: Approved $500,461 for the School Budget.
ð   School Capital Fund: Deferred funding pending additional information on school bus replacements and parking lot maintenance.
ð   Piney River Phase III: Mr. Carter stated that the individual lateral connections for the project had been estimated at $112,000 and noted that Draper Aden has measured the lines and the estimate has been increased to $237,000. Mr. Carter further stated that the costs for the laterals could increase to $450,000 if the County is not successful in obtaining grant and loan funding.

Agenda Item Number III. Other Matters

A.   Nelson County War Memorial

Mr. Carter presented a request from the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars to approve $15,000 to restore the Nelson County War Memorial at the Nelson County School Complex.

William L. Shade, Commander of the American Legion Post 17, was present and provided background information on the War Memorial. A plan to move the War Memorial was not initiated during the construction of the School Project.

Concluding additional discussion, on a motion by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Ms. Brennan, with Mr. Harvey voting yes, Ms. Brennan voting yes, Mr. Bruguiere voting yes, Mr. Harris voting yes, and Mr. Wood absent, the following Resolution was adopted:

April 12, 2005

Re: Approval of $15,000 to Restore the War Memorial at the Nelson County High School

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors does hereby approve $15,000 (to be expended from the surplus bus garage funds) to restore the War Memorial at the Nelson County High School.

Agenda Item Number IV. Adjournment

Re: Adjournment

On a motion by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Bruguiere, with Mr. Harvey voting yes, Mr. Bruguiere voting yes, Ms. Brennan voting yes, Mr. Harris voting yes, and Mr. Wood voting yes, the following Resolution was adopted:

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nelson County Board of Supervisors does hereby adjourn the meeting.