December 1, 2015 Board of Supervisors Meeting -1-

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1 December 1, 2015 Board of Supervisors Meeting -1- AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2015, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE COLONIAL COURTHOUSE, 6504 MAIN STREET, GLOUCESTER, VIRGINIA: I. Call To Order and Roll Call Mr. Chriscoe called the meeting to order and Mr. Wanner took roll call. THERE WERE PRESENT: THERE WERE ABSENT: ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Ashley C. Chriscoe, Chair John C. Meyer, Vice-Chair Phillip N. Bazzani Christopher A. Hutson Andrew James, Jr. Robert J. Orth Michael R. Winebarger None Edwin Ted Wilmot, County Attorney Sanford B. Wanner, Interim County Administrator II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Hutson gave an invocation and then all in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. III. Approval of the Minutes - November 4, 2015 Mr. Orth moved, seconded by Mr. Hutson, to approve the minutes from the November 4, 2015, meeting as presented. The motion carried and was approved by the following voice vote: Mr. Chriscoe, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Bazzani, Mr. Hutson, Mr. James, Mr. Orth, and Mr. Winebarger yes. IV. Adoption of the Agenda Mr. Chriscoe noted three presentations needed to be added to the agenda under Scheduled Presentations. He stated they were the Click it or Ticket Award, the 2015 Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge Award, and the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award. He also stated that he needed to remove the closed meeting. Mr. Hutson moved, seconded by Mr. Bazzani, to adopt the agenda as amended. The motion carried and was approved by the following voice vote: Mr. Chriscoe, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Bazzani, Mr. Hutson, Mr. James, Mr. Orth, and Mr. Winebarger yes. V. Approval of the Consent Agenda Mr. Meyer moved, seconded by Mr. Hutson, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried and the following consent agenda items were approved by the following voice vote: Mr. Chriscoe, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Bazzani, Mr. Hutson, Mr. James, Mr. Orth, and Mr. Winebarger yes. A. Acknowledgement of Abstract of Votes for the November 3, 2015,

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16 December 1, 2015 Board of Supervisors Meeting -16- B. Open Board Directed Action Items Sanford B. Wanner Interim County Administrator By approval of the consent agenda, the Board was notified of the updates on open action items. C. Board of Equalization Appointments Derek Green County Assessor RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY PERMANENT BOARD OF EQUALIZATION WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors, acting pursuant to the authority vested in it by virtue of Virginia Code Section , created a permanent Board of Equalization; and

17 December 1, 2015 Board of Supervisors Meeting -17- WHEREAS, members of the Board of Equalization are to be appointed by the Gloucester County Circuit Court; and WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors decided to submit the names of individuals who have expressed an interest in serving on the Gloucester County Permanent Board of Equalization. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors that the following individuals are hereby recommended for consideration of the Circuit Court for reappointment to the Gloucester County Permanent Board of Equalization: William E. Fenstermacher Patricia J. Snyder 6710 Muggins Creek Road 6595 Pocahontas Lane Gloucester, VA Hayes, VA VI. Citizens Comment Period - (Speakers should provide 10 copies of handouts if any) NATHAN BROWN WARE DISTRICT Mr. Brown asked the Board to take a look at the Machinery and Tools Tax. He stated that it is difficult for some small businesses to track machinery and tools. He asked that the Board review the tax to determine if changes can be made to make it fair and easier for the businesses. NEAL KRIETE YORK DISTRICT Mr. Kriete stated that the Governor s office had directed him to speak to his local Board of Supervisors. He further stated he was a victim of federal financial fraud. He noted that the violation of his rights occurred in Hanover County and Louisa County. He encouraged the Board to see how he was treated in Hanover County at the Board meeting by looking at the video of October 28. He reviewed the issues he had been having and the offices he had contacted in order to try to obtain help. DON MITCHELL YORK DISTRICT Mr. Mitchell spoke in opposition to the request for a scenic river area in Gloucester on the York River. He stated that this is another outreach by Agenda 21 to begin to take property in the United States. He noted that the resolution sets up a committee that is not accountable to the citizens. He further noted that there is an important segment of people who have not been considered and who were not asked about this issue. He stated that property owners have rights. VII. Scheduled Presentations A. Presentation of the Click it or Ticket Award - Melanie Stokes - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Ms. Stokes, Occupant Protection Coordinator for the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Highway Safety Department, reviewed that Click it or Ticket is an enforcement and media campaign conducted every year. She noted that the annual awards remind us of the hard work that the Gloucester County Sheriff s Office does on the front lines every day. She reported that agencies are grouped by DMV district and number of sworn officers. She stated that Gloucester is in the Tidewater District and

18 December 1, 2015 Board of Supervisors Meeting -18- is up against a lot of big law enforcement agencies. She advised that law enforcement agencies across Virginia received the most improved awards for reporting a significant increase in the pre-seat belt use survey and the post-seat belt use survey. reviewed that the pre-survey is conducted and then after the two weeks of enforcement and education the post-survey is conducted. She She stated that Gloucester Sheriff s reported pre-survey seat belt rates of 77% and post-survey results of 84%. She further stated that this outstanding 7% increase was one of the largest across the State. She advised this significant increase signifies the extra effort and hard work of the Gloucester County Sheriff s Office during the two week campaign. She stated that Virginia s overall seat belt rate is only 80.9% compared to Gloucester s 84% rate. She noted that this increase resulted in the Click it or Ticket Most Improved Award for the Gloucester County Sheriff s Office. She congratulated Sheriff Warren and presented him with the award. B. Presentation of 2015 Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge Award - Dana Schrad - Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police Ms. Schrad, Director of the Virginia Association of the Chiefs of Police, stated that the Chiefs Association had been conducting the Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge for over 20 years. She further stated that nationally Virginia has become a State known for the professional efforts of its law enforcement agencies in highway safety. She advised that this is the Gloucester County Sheriff s Office 2015 Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge 1 st place Award in the category of Sheriffs with deputies. She reviewed some of the efforts of the Sheriff s Office to achieve the award. She stated that the first effort was their consistent, proactive approach to combating impaired driving. She reviewed the steps the Sheriff s office followed and noted that in the past year there were 85 arrests for DUI (Driving Under the Influence). Although this was a slight increase in arrests from the past year, there was a decline in the number of alcohol related crashes and injuries, and there were no alcohol or drug related fatalities in Ms. Schrad advised that another area that the Sheriff s Office was successful in was the area of occupant protection. She noted this includes seat belt use and also child safety seats. She stated that there were 28 saturation patrols performed. She also stated that during day time check points the Sheriff s Office teamed up with the Abingdon Ruritan Club to provide stuffed animals to children who were properly restrained. She noted that as a result by the end of 2014 Gloucester s seat belt usage had increased to 83% which is a point above the State average. Ms. Schrad stated that the Gloucester County Sheriff s Office has also taken a proactive approach to reducing the number of speeding violations. She reviewed their efforts and noted that there was an overall decline in the number of speeding and reckless driving tickets as well as a decline in vehicle crashes. She stated that she was proud to present the 1 st place Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge Award to Sheriff Warren and the Gloucester County Sheriff s Office.

19 December 1, 2015 Board of Supervisors Meeting -19- Sheriff Warren thanked Ms. Schrad and Ms. Stokes. He stated that the Sheriff s Office started the traffic safety unit in 2012 and it was spearheaded by Captain Shield. He noted that there are 12 deputies whose secondary duty is traffic safety. He advised that they wanted to target aggressive and impaired driving and to educate. He noted that he was glad to accept the award for the 2 nd year in a row. He thanked the Board for adding the presentation to the agenda. Mr. Chriscoe thanked Sheriff Warren, Captain Shield and the deputies for their hard work and efforts to keep the County safe for its citizens. C. Presentation of Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award - Sanford B. Wanner - Interim County Administrator Mr. Wanner read a letter from the Government Finance Officers Association awarding Gloucester County the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the current budget. The letter stated that the award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement. It noted that a Certificate of Recognition is also being presented to Stephanie Tinsley, Director of Financial Services. Mr. Wanner advised that this is a very big award in local government. Mr. Chriscoe called Ms. Tinsley forward and read the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and presented it to Ms. Tinsley. He congratulated her and her staff for the excellence they have brought to the County. Ms. Tinsley stated she was pleased to have achieved this award for Gloucester County. She thanked the Board, leadership, department directors and constitutional officers for their efforts. VIII. Regular Agenda A. Scenic River Designation Resolution - Sanford B. Wanner - Interim County Administrator Mr. Wanner reviewed that the Board had heard a presentation in February on the Scenic River Designation project and agreed to participate in a river survey. He stated that the survey was completed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) in July. He noted that to have a portion of the York River declared as a Scenic and Historic River the General Assembly must pass legislation. He advised that a letter was received in October from DCR noting that if the Board wished to continue both York and Gloucester Counties must pass a resolution of support. He stated that the York County Board of Supervisors will also be considering an almost identical resolution at their meeting this evening. He then stated that if the resolutions are adopted, each locality would contact its Delegate and Senator to request that they serve as patrons of the legislation. He advised that DCR provided an overview of what the designation does not do and reviewed those items noting that the designation does not give the State control over land use, it does not carry any land

20 December 1, 2015 Board of Supervisors Meeting -20- use controls, and it does not give the public any right to use privately owned land. He stated that the resolution before the Board was very mindful of the Board s desire that commercial and recreational activities were protected and that property rights were respected. Mr. Meyer proposed modifying the language in the resolution to read that the designation will not apply additional constraints or limitations on its citizens. Mr. Wanner proposed adding on its citizens or on the use of the river for its citizens to add Mr. Meyer s language to the resolution. Mr. James stated that he had a problem with people outside of the County telling us what we can do with our river. Mr. Wanner noted that the Board will have the ability to appoint a citizen on the advisory committee. Mr. Orth stated that he has watched the York River change over the last 45 years. He noted that the river is used by so many different people. He stated that the waterways are Gloucester s greatest asset and this would draw people to come to Gloucester. He noted that he thinks this will put Gloucester in the spotlight and he thinks it is a good move. Mr. Orth moved, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to approve the resolution as amended. The motion carried and was approved by the following roll call vote: Mr. Chriscoe, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Bazzani, Mr. Hutson, Mr. Orth yes and Mr. James, Mr. Winebarger - No. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR YORK RIVER HISTORIC AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATION WHEREAS, the Virginia Scenic Rivers program was enacted by the Virginia general Assembly in 1970 for the purpose of identification, and preservation of certain rivers or sections of rivers which possess significant historic attributes and high quality natural beauty; and WHEREAS, the Department of Conservation and Recreation has been charged with administering the Scenic Rivers Program and developing an objective evaluation process to judge the suitability of river segments; and WHEREAS, County representatives and citizens of the County joined staff from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to visit the York River and evaluate its eligibility for historic and scenic designation; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation completed its evaluation and declared that 20 miles of the York River from the York/James City County line on the south side of the river and from Allmondsville in Gloucester County on the north side of the river to its confluence with the Chesapeake Bay was found to qualify as a Virginia Scenic River with many historic attributes, and WHEREAS, the Virginia Board of Conservation and Recreation supported the endorsement for designation as a scenic river that portion of the York River; and WHEREAS, an advisory committee composed of representatives from the Counties bordering the scenic river section, the Watermen s Museum, the Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences, the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, The Yorktown Coast Guard Base, and the Virginia Waterman s Association will be formed to advise the Counties and the Department of Conservation and Recreation on matters pertaining to the scenic river section; and

21 December 1, 2015 Board of Supervisors Meeting -21- WHEREAS, the York River Historic and Scenic designation will not impede recreational or commercial boating, fishing and aquaculture, or apply additional constraints or limitations on its citizens or the use of the river for its citizens; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors does hereby support the designation of the York River from the York/James City County line on the south side of the river and from Allmondsville in Gloucester County on the north side of the river to its confluence with the Chesapeake Bay as a Virginia Historic and Scenic River. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Counties of Gloucester and York will work with the General Assembly Representatives to request that they serve as patrons for the legislation that will codify the Historic and Scenic designation. B. Board Appointments BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES No appointment was made to fill this vacancy at this time. CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMITTEE Mr. Bazzani moved, seconded by Mr. Orth, to reappoint Mr. Keller and Mr. Yost to the Clean Community Committee. The motion carried and was approved by the following voice vote: Mr. Chriscoe, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Bazzani, Mr. Hutson, Mr. James, Mr. Orth, and Mr. Winebarger yes. CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors has created the Clean Community Committee to address issues of beautification of the County, as well as litter control; and WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors has learned that appointments are needed to this Committee; and WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors is now ready to make these appointments. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors that the following individuals be hereby reappointed to the Gloucester County Clean Community Committee for a term that shall expire December 31, William Keller William Yost 8093 Founders Mill Way 2066 Sarah s Cove Drive Gloucester, VA Hayes, VA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mr. Winebarger moved, seconded by Mr. Orth, to appoint Mr. Mason to the Economic Development Authority. The motion carried and was approved by the following voice vote: Mr. Chriscoe, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Bazzani, Mr. Hutson, Mr. James, Mr. Orth, and Mr. Winebarger yes. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors has created an Economic Development Authority to facilitate the orderly development of business in our community; and

22 December 1, 2015 Board of Supervisors Meeting -22- WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors must, from time to time, appoint qualified individuals to serve on the Authority; and WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors has learned that an appointment to the Authority is needed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors that the following individual be hereby appointed to the Gloucester County Economic Development Authority to fill an unexpired term that shall begin immediately and shall expire on December 31, James L. Mason P.O. Box 370 Dutton, VA GO GREEN GLOUCESTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. James moved, seconded by Mr. Hutson, to reappoint Mr. Blanks, Ms. Bunting, Mr. Guinn and Mr. Hershner to the Go Green Gloucester Advisory Committee. The motion carried and was approved by the following voice vote: Mr. Chriscoe, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Bazzani, Mr. Hutson, Mr. James, Mr. Orth, and Mr. Winebarger yes. GO GREEN GLOUCESTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors has created the Go Green Gloucester Advisory Committee to determine, research, analyze and propose methods for Gloucester County to promote and implement green technology within the County; and WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors is the appointing authority for said Committee; and WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors has learned that appointments are needed to this Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors that the following individuals be hereby reappointed to the Go Green Gloucester Advisory Committee for a terms which shall begin on January 1, 2016, and expire December 31, Todd Blanks Rosanne Bunting Daniel Guinn VA Power Rep. Realtor/Devel. Rep Citizen Rep Fiddlers Green Rd P.O. Box Piankatank Dr Gloucester, VA Gloucester, VA Gloucester, VA Carl Hershner Local Business Rep. P.O. Box 631 Gloucester Point, VA HISTORICAL COMMITTEE Mr. Meyer moved, seconded by Mr. Hutson, to reappoint Ms. Brabrand, Ms. Burnette, Ms. Dyal, Mr. Harpole, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Weaver, and Dr. Wilson to the Historical Committee. The motion carried and was approved by the following voice vote: Mr. Chriscoe, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Bazzani, Mr. Hutson, Mr. James, Mr. Orth, and Mr. Winebarger yes.

23 December 1, 2015 Board of Supervisors Meeting -23- HISTORICAL COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors has previously appointed an Historical Committee to advise the Board concerning matters of historical importance in our community; and WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors is the appointing authority for said committee; and WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors has learned that appointments are needed to this Committee; and WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors is now ready to make these appointments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors that the following individuals are hereby reappointed to the Gloucester County Historical Committee for terms which shall expire December 31, Judy Brabrand Anne Dyal Rachael Burnette 6798 Cedar Lake Drive 8374 Kitchener Dr Geo. Washington Mem. Hwy Gloucester, VA Gloucester, VA Gloucester, VA Thane Harpole William Lawrence William Weaver, Jr Kings Creek Rd 6655 L s Island Ln 5168 Weaver Lane Hayes, VA Gloucester, VA Gloucester, VA Wesley Wilson 3350 Spinnaker Way Gloucester, VA LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE Mr. Orth moved, seconded by Mr. Hutson, to recommend Mr. Drummond for reappointment to the Local Emergency Planning Committee. The motion carried and was approved by the following voice vote: Mr. Chriscoe, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Bazzani, Mr. Hutson, Mr. James, Mr. Orth, and Mr. Winebarger yes. LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE/CITIZEN CORPS COUNCIL (LEPC/CCC) WHEREAS, the Virginia Emergency Response Council is responsible for maintaining an active and current Local Emergency Planning Committee membership list for state liability coverage; and WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Local Emergency Planning Committee and the Gloucester Citizen Corps Council have been consolidated; and WHEREAS, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors is the nominating authority for membership on the Gloucester County Local Emergency Planning Committee and the Gloucester Citizen Corps Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors that the following individual be hereby recommended for reappointment on the Gloucester County Local Emergency Planning Committee/Gloucester Citizen Corps Council to represent Gloucester County in the capacity as indicated for a term that shall expire on December 31, Bart Drummond Citizen Representative

24 December 1, 2015 Board of Supervisors Meeting -24- P.O. Box 1197 Gloucester Point, VA UTILITIES ADVISORY BOARD No appointment was made to fill this vacancy at this time. IX. County Administrator Items Mr. Wanner advised that the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department has been conducting a needs assessment survey. He noted that certain citizens of Gloucester will be receiving a needs survey in the mail in January. He stated it was important for citizens to respond as it will let the Board know what the citizens think we need as a County as far as Parks and Recreation programming. He encouraged those who receive the survey to respond. He stated the survey is to help with decision making by the Board. In response to a question, he indicated that a series of seven focus groups had been held and the survey is still to be conducted. He noted that they will likely receive results sometime in March. Mr. Bazzani asked how they will ensure a random sampling of citizens for the survey. Ms. Steele, Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, stated that the consultant will ensure a random selection of citizens to receive the survey. She noted that the consultant is required by the RFP (Request for Proposals) to have a good representation of the County s population. X. County Attorney Items Mr. Wilmot noted that at the last meeting the Board had asked for information on the regulations for open burning and on the right to fly the American Flag. He stated that the Board had received information from his office including a one page summary with the highlights of the regulations regarding open or outside burning. He commended his assistant, Ms. Duncan-Northstein for her work in preparing that summary. Mr. Wilmot stated that the Board had also received a memo from his office reporting that everyone has the right to fly the Flag. XI. Boards and Commissions Reports There were no Boards and Commissions reports. XII. Matters Presented by the Board Mr. Chriscoe stated that the Board was closing in on an announcement about the next Administrator. He asked the Board members to provide him with dates that will work for them if a special meeting needs to be scheduled. XIII. Public Hearings (none scheduled) There were no public hearings scheduled.

25 December 1, 2015 Board of Supervisors Meeting -25- XIV. Closed Meeting This item was removed from the agenda. XV. Adjournment Mr. Hutson moved, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to adjourn. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. by the following voice vote: Mr. Chriscoe, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Bazzani, Mr. Hutson, Mr. James, Mr. Orth, and Mr. Winebarger yes. Ashley C. Chriscoe, Chair Sanford B. Wanner Interim County Administrator