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VIRGINIA: AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DINWIDDIE COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS HELD IN THE BOARD MEETING ROOM OF THE
PAMPLIN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING IN DINWIDDIE COUNTY,
VIRGINIA, ON THE 17TH DAY OF AUGUST AT 3:00 P.M.
BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
PRESENT: HARRISON A. MOODY – CHAIR ELECTION DISTRICT #1
MICHAEL W. STONE – VICE CHAIR ELECTION DISTRICT #5
JOHN V. TALMAGE ELECTION DISTRICT #3
DORETHA E. MOODY ELECTION DISTRICT #4
DONALD L. HARAWAY ELECTION DISTRICT #2
ADMINISTRATION
PRESENT: W. KEVIN MASSENGILL, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
ANNE HOWERTON, DIVISION CHIEF OF FINANCE AND GENERAL
SERVICES
JOHN C. BLAIR II, COUNTY ATTORNEY
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1.2.& 3. ROLL CALL – INVOCATION – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mr. Talmage
Mr. Haraway
Ms. Moody
Mr. Stone
Mr. Moody
4. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
John C. Blair II, County Attorney, indicated that there was a need to amend the
agenda under Closed Session to add Item 11.D. §2.2-3711 (A) (7) Legal Consultation,
Social Services.
Upon motion of Mr. Stone, seconded by Mr. Talmage,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that the
agenda is amended as stated.
Ayes: Mr. Haraway, Ms. Moody, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
5.A. CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 4, 2010
SPECIAL MEETING
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Stone,
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that the
May 4, 2010 Special Meeting Minutes are approved.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 18, 2010
REGULAR MEETING
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Stone,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that the
May 18, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes are approved.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 24, 2010
SPECIAL MEETING
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Stone,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that the
May 24, 2010 Special Meeting Minutes are approved.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JUNE 1, 2010
SPECIAL MEETING
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Stone,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that the
June 1, 2010 Special Meeting Minutes are approved.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JUNE 15, 2010
REGULAR MEETING
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Stone,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that the
June 15, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes are approved.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JULY 6, 2010
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SPECIAL MEETING
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Stone,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that the
July 6, 2010 Special Meeting Minutes are approved.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JULY 20, 2010
REGULAR MEETING
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Stone,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that the
July 20, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes are approved.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
5. B. CONSENT AGENDA: CLAIMS
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Stone
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that the
following claims are approved and funds appropriated for same.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
CLAIMS 7/16/10 7/23/10 7/26/10 8/2/10 8/3/10 8/4/10 8/6/10 7/30/10
Void Void Void Void Void Void Void
1074184 1074206 1074245 Void 1074364 1074395 1074399 1074431 1074337
1074185- 1074207- 1074246- 1074365- 1074396- 1074400- 1074432- 1074338-
1074205 1074244 1074336 1074394 1074398 1074430 1074512 1074363 TOTALS
101 -
General
Fund $66,294.55 $53,723.23 $392,441.24 $53,778.79 $3,412.93 $32,299.97 $39,937.66 $901,077.38 $1,542,965.75
103 - Jail
Commission $613.20 $112.71 $725.91
105 -
Playground
Equipment $0.00
202 -
Medical
Center $0.00
209 - Litter
Grant Fund $0.00
210 -
Community
Develpmt $0.00
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226 - Law
Library $0.00
228 - Fire
Programs &
EMS $2,480.00 $1,418.99 $3,898.99
229 -
Forfeited
Asset
Sharing
Program $5,618.00 $939.20 $6,557.20
301 - School
Construction $79,541.75 $79,541.75
304 - CDBG
Grant Fund $0.00
305 - Capital
Projects
Fund $1,400.00 $203,471.93 $11,223.13 $15,162.32 $231,257.38
401 - County
Debt Service $113,363.41 $20,572.84 $42,040.00 $175,976.25
3-101 -
Revenue $17,791.44 $35.00 $135.00 $17,961.44
3-202 -
Medical
Center $0.00
3-305 $10,417.39 $10,417.39
TOTALS $84,085.99 $168,486.64 $702,293.96 $106,236.18 $5,892.93 $44,462.30 $56,766.68 $901,077.38 $2,069,302.06
5. C. CONSENT AGENDA: SCHOOL BOND REQUISITIONS FROM PROJECT
FUND:HS-65; FH-19
The Board received the following requisitions from William David Clark,
Superintendent of Schools. These requisitions were approved by the School Board at their
meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 2010.
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Stone,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that a
total disbursement of $8,435.15 from the VPSA 2007 Bonds, is approved.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
No. HS–65
REQUISITION FROM THE PROJECT FUND
Note/Bond Account
Industrial Development Authority of Dinwiddie County, Virginia
VPSA 2007 Bonds
TO: PFM Asset Management
FROM: The Industrial Development Authority of Dinwiddie County, Virginia,
Project Fund
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DATE: August 10, 2010
The undersigned Authorized County Representative requests that you make the following
disbursements from the referenced Project Fund:
AMOUNT TO PURPOSE
$ 8,435.15 Kenbridge Construction Co., Inc. Application for Payment No. 49
$ 8,435.15 TOTAL OF THIS REQUISITION
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Stone,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that a
total disbursement of $120,926.00 from the VPSA 2007 Bonds, is approved.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
No. FH-19
REQUISITION FROM THE PROJECT FUND
Note/Bond Account
Industrial Development Authority of Dinwiddie County, Virginia
VPSA 2007 Bonds
TO: PFM Asset Management
FROM: The Industrial Development Authority of Dinwiddie County, Virginia,
Project Fund
DATE: August 10, 2010
The undersigned Authorized County Representative requests that you make the following
disbursements from the referenced Project Fund:
AMOUNT TO PURPOSE
$ 1,815.00 Atlantic Geotechnical Services, Inc. Engineering Services
$ 119,111.00 Haley Builders, Inc. Construction Services
$ 120,926.00 TOTAL OF THIS REQUISITION
5.D. CONSENT AGENDA: AMBULANCE BILLING UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS –
JUNE 2010
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The Board received the memo below from Anne Howerton, Division Chief of Finance
and General Services.
The ambulance billing company, Diversified Ambulance Billing, has 57 patient accounts
totaling $27,862.12 with dates of service from February 2008 – April 2010 which they have
deemed to be uncollectible. They would like approval from the Board to write these
accounts off as bad debt. DAB has followed their protocol of sending four bills to the
patients, and they will turn these accounts over to the County if they aren’t approved for
write off. Almost all of these accounts are self pay. Our recommendation is to write off the
$27,862.12 as bad debt in keeping with the Board’s previous policy of writing off self-pay
ambulance accounts.
Jun-10
Accounts Receivable Beginning Balance 620,735.97
Monthly Billings 63,312.50
Cash Collections -39,319.79
Contractual Adjustments -15,078.60
Bad Debt Write Off -27,862.12
Other Adjustments -2,615.61
Refunds 0.00
Accounts Receivable End Balance 599,172.35
2/1/03 to 6/3010 Ratios
Collections / Total Billing 48.72%
Bad Debt Write Off / Total Billing 18.21%
We are asking approval for the following resolution.
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Stone,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia does
hereby authorize Diversified Ambulance Billing to write off the 57 accounts totaling
$27,862.12 in uncollectible ambulance charges.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
5.E. CONSENT AGENDA: SURPLUS PROPERTY
The Board received the information below from Anne Howerton, Division Chief of
Finance & General Services.
BACKGROUND
With the purchase of six replacement law enforcement vehicles as approved in the FY
2011 budget, the Sheriff has selected five vehicles for surplus based on their age,
mileage and overall mechanical condition. It has been determined that these five veh icles
are no longer mechanically sound enough to function as daily law enforcement vehicles
for the County.
Recommended
Make & Model VIN# Mileage Disposition
2005 Ford Crown Victoria 141967 108,303 Donation
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2001 Ford Crown Victoria 143715 161,390 Donation
2003 Ford Crown Victoria 141042 164,118 Auction
2002 Ford Crown Victoria 156314 151,743 Auction
2003 Ford Crown Victoria 141044 158,807 Auction
REQUESTED ACTION
The Sheriff has requested that the Board consider the donation of two of the vehicles to the
Crater Criminal Justice Academy. The Academy has expressed a need for replacement
training vehicles and has asked the participating jurisdictions for assistance. Since the
Sheriff’s Office employees receive training at the Academy, they could directly benefit from
this donation.
We are proposing to offer the other three vehicles for sealed bid sale on
PropertyRoom.com, which specializes in the auction of stolen, seized, found and surplus
goods and vehicles for law enforcement agencies nationwide. We are asking that the
following resolution be approved.
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Stone,
WHEREAS, the personal property on the attached listing (“Surplus Property”) has
become obsolete and unusable by Dinwiddie County (“County”); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 15.2-951 of the Code of Virginia, as
amended, localities may dispose of personal property, and in accordance with Section
15.2-1236 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, all sales of personal property which has
become obsolete and unusable shall be based wherever feasible on competitive bids; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of the opinion that it is in the best interests
of the County to dispose of the Surplus Property through donation to the Crater Criminal
Justice Academy and through public auction on PropertyRoom.com.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie
County, Virginia, that the Surplus Property as listed above is declared obsolete and
unusable and is authorized for donation and disposal as noted above.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
6.A. REPORT: A SURVEY OF HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE IN DINWIDDIE COUNTY
Mark Bassett, Director of Planning, stated that in May 2008 the Board approved a
resolution for up to $18,000 for a cost share grant for a historic resources survey; and in
August 2008 the cost share grant for an historic resources survey to document the county’s
historic properties was awarded. In June 2009 the Board passed a resolution allowing the
County to spend the 50% matching grant monies ($12,838) to perform the task. Two
products were the result of the historical survey and work done by 3north Architects: the
Comprehensive Survey Report; and a scripted PowerPoint presentation outlining the survey
work that was performed. One of the main accomplishments was that when the
Comprehensive Plan was updated, one of the goals of the architectural and historical
resources committee of the comprehensive plan was to have a complete documentation of
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historic properties throughout Dinwiddie County. Currently there are eleven documented
properties in Dinwiddie that are on the Virginia Landmarks Register, and also on the
National Register of Historic Places. Hopefully, with this document further properties will be
placed on those registers.
Mr. Gibson Worsham of 3north Architects presented a shortened form of the
PowerPoint presentation giving a quick overview of some of the riches of Dinwiddie
County’s historic properties. The goals of the survey were to extend the survey of historic
resources to provide local government with information about resources; and to evaluate the
eligibility of properties in the area for listing in the various landmark registers. Initially the
idea was to do the northern third of the county, and then pursue further grants to do the
remainder. He said that they realized that funding is drying up, and the number of historic
resources of significance in that northern third was extremely limited because of
development and the growth of Petersburg. He stated they were able, with the cooperation
of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, to take the grant they had, and to stretch
it to cover the whole county. He said they were able to get a very good “first look” at what
the county’s riches are. They were able to pick up many of the 19th century buildings and
early 20th century buildings that had architectural, historic significance. Mr. Worsham stated
that there are still more – there were some areas they had a certain quota of buildings they
were allowed to do. They were able to revisit a number of the very significant buildings that
Dinwiddie County is famous for like Mansfield and Wales (a building of national significance
– one of the best preserved 18th century houses on the eastern seaboard). Mr. Worsham
exhibited many buildings through his presentation that had never been noticed before which
are national register eligible. That presentation will be put on the County website.
6.B. REPORT: VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT)
Scott Gagnon, Director of Transportation and Land Development, presented the report
below.
MAINTENANCE Ray Varney, P.E. (804) 863-4004
Crews are currently mowing secondaries. Primary mowing is complete for this round.
Up coming maintenance includes paving and concrete repair work on I-85.
LAND DEVELOPMENT & PERMITS Brian Lokker, P.E. (804) 863-4005
102 total active permits
1 permit issued since last Board Meeting
No significant projects/plan reviews
TRAFFIC STUDIES/SPECIAL REQUESTS Scott Gagnon, P.E. (804) 524-6073
Two requests in Dinwiddie are currently being examined; a citizen request for a signal at
Route 1 & 603, and a State Police request to restrict right turn on red on Route 460 & 632.
No determination has been reached on either study yet.
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PROJECT STATUS Kerry Batten (804) 524-6283
There are no significant updates at this time.
Mr. Talmage stated that a citizen had registered a complaint to him regarding 25902
Smith Grove Road – the shoulder has given way. Dirt and crush and run have been placed
there before; however, every time it gets a heavy rain it washes away. He said that with
school getting ready to start up again, and with that being a very narrow road, that it would
be good if that area could be fixed – perhaps with asphalt. He said there was a chance that
if it wasn’t fixed someone could run off the road at that point and get hurt; and especially
that a school bus could have problems.
Mr. Gagnon responded that they would take a look at it and give Mr. Talmage
feedback.
Ms. Moody asked that Booth Road be looked at (where Flat Foot Road and Rt. 40
come together). She said it is a dirt road, but is state maintained. It has a lot of ruts and
dust. Usually the state will sprinkle and gravel.
Mr. Gagnon said they would take a look at it.
6.D. REPORT: COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Angel Young-Gill, Director of Comprehensive Services; H. Anne Holsinger, Director of
Assessment & Student Services; and Marie Grant, Coordinator of Grants for the School
Board came forward to present the community needs assessment report. Ms. Young-Gill
stated that last year they had come to the Board and reported that they would be doing the
community needs assessment as the last one was done in 2005. The Schools partnered
with Comprehensive Services to do a grant together that was sponsored by the Governor’s
Office of Safety and Alcohol Prevention to complete the needs assessment. It was
completed for the 2009 - 2010 school year, and focused on issues facing youth and what
can be done to address these issues. The results of the survey were to be used to
determine the effectiveness of present programs; and also to evaluate any other needed
programs. However, due to the small number of participants, no conclusions can be drawn
regarding any changes. The report gives an indication of what is going on with the youth;
however it is not statistically significant. They are currently pursuing funding for a
supplemental assessment in the near future.
7.A. ACTION ITEM: SUPPORT RESOLUTION FOR THE TOWN OF McKENNEY’S
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GRANT REQUEST
The Board received the following from Tammie J. Collins, Division Chief of Planning &
Community Development.
BACKGROUND
The County of Dinwiddie is providing data collection assistance to the Town of McKenney in
the preparation of a grant application to the Virginia Department of Health – Office of
Drinking Water. This grant is funded by the Virginia Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
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Program and was created to provide planning and design grants up to $30,000 per project
for small, financially challenged, community waterworks. Eligible projects include
preliminary engineering planning, design of plans and specifications, performance of source
water quality and quantity studies, drilling test wells to determine source feasibility, or other
similar technical assistance projects.
The Town of McKenney will be allocating $1500 of funding support to the grant application.
If approved, Dinwiddie County would also like to offer funding support in the amount of
$1,500. Dinwiddie County has a vested interest in the quantity and quality of water available
in the Town. Additionally, Dinwiddie County is responsible for the infrastructure and
maintenance of the Water Tank located in the Phillip Morris International Industrial Park
(PMIIP). The wells on the PMIIP are included in the Town’s water system, therefore all of
the infrastructure related to the PMIIP will be included in the grant application submittal.
Please note:
Support of the application process does not financially obligate Dinwiddie County
until grant funding is approved.
Funds will not have to be appropriated because they have already been
appropriated in the Community Development Land Sales Account.
The is a planning grant that will provide a determination of the overall performance
of the system and to provide quantifiable next steps in the repair and/or construction
needs.
LAST BOARD ACTION
Not Applicable
REQUESTED ACTION
We are asking for the Board of Supervisors to authorize the support of the Town of
McKenney’s $30,000 grant request to the Virginia Department of Health – Office of the
Drinking Water which will provide planning and technical assistance to the waterworks of
the Town.
Upon motion of Mr. Stone, seconded by Mr. Talmage,
WHEREAS, the County of Dinwiddie understands that the Town of McKenney has
funding needs for drinking water projects;
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Health-Office of Drinking Water has funded
many planning grants within the Commonwealth;
WHEREAS, the Town Council is considering submission of a funding application to
engage an engineering firm to study the existing drinking water system and recommend
improvements, costs, and course of action;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Dinwiddie County Board of Supervisors does
hereby vote to encourage and support the Town in this endeavor and upon approval of the
grant will also provide $1,500 to support the efforts relative to the water tank located at the
Phillip Morris International Industrial Park;
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THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator, W. Kevin
Massengill forward a copy of this resolution to the Town as official support of their $30,000
grant request to the Virginia Department of Health-Office of Drinking Water.
Ayes: Mr. Haraway, Ms. Moody, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
7.B. ACTION ITEM: APPOINTMENTS OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS
The Board received the memo below from Dennis Hale, Division Chief of Fire & EMS.
Chief Hale introduced Ms. Deborah Broughton to the Board and shared the following
information. Chief Hale stated that Ms. Broughton began employment with the County on
August 2, 2010 as the new Animal Control Supervisor, and that she has really “hit the
ground running”. Ms. Broughton is a native of Dinwiddie County. She left for a time and
returned to the county in 1998 and has lived here since, running a small farm on Old Farm
Road raising horses and goats. She has many years of volunteer public service through the
Virginia JC’s where she has served at every post in the organization, including president
and regional director. She has also been a member of the Hopewell Women of the Moose
since 1980. While serving as the editor of The Independent Messenger in Emporia she
established the Emporia/Greensville Humane Society. Most recently she has been serving
with the Petersburg Police Department in Investigations, Recruitment and Retention of
Sworn-In Personnel.
MEMO:
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 3.2-6555, the County of Dinwiddie is required to
appoint an officer to be known as the Animal Control Officer and may also appoint one or
more deputy Animal Control Officers.
With the hiring of Deborah Broughton as the Animal Control Supervisor on August 2, 2010
the County has the need to appoint her as the Animal Control Officer for the County of
Dinwiddie. In addition there is also a need to appoint Alvin L. Langley, Debbora Dean and
Sandy Hawkins as the Deputy Animal Control Officers for the County of Dinwiddie.
REQUESTED ACTION
Approve a motion or motions to appoint Deborah Broughton as the Animal Control Officer
and appoint Alvin L. Langley, Debbora Dean and Sandy Hawkins as Deputy Animal Control
Officers.
Upon motion of Mr. Haraway, seconded by Mr. Talmage,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that
Deborah Broughton is appointed as the Animal Control Officer for Dinwiddie County.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
Upon motion of Mr. Stone, seconded by Mr. Haraway,
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County that Alvin
Langley, Debbora Dean and Sandy Hawkins are appointed as Deputy Animal Control
Officers for Dinwiddie County.
Ayes: Mr. Talmage, Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
8. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The Chair opened the citizen comments period.
As no one was signed up to speak, the Chair closed the citizen comments period.
9. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS
W. Kevin Massengill, County Administrator, discussed the following: he and Mr.
Moody attended the Richard Bland College Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony (the new Science and
Technology Wing which is located in Dinwiddie County) the day before this meeting; also on
the same day, they were able to attend the ribbon-cutting at the new Ford Volunteer Fire
Department where Chief Hale and Chief Langley conducted the ribbon-cutting ceremony
and dedication; Delegate Dance arranged a meeting with representatives from the
Secretary of Transportation’s Office as well as the Virginia Department of Transportation at
the intersection of Ferndale and River Road on August 18th regarding the study that
concluded that a traffic light was not needed at that intersection; the Planning Commission
has formed their agritourism committee and will meet August 18th at 5:00 p.m. – Mr. Stone
and Ms. Moody will serve as Board representatives on that committee; August 31st is the
convocation for the schools (he and Mr. Moody have been asked to make some comments
on behalf of the Board); September 7th is the next Board of Supervisors workshop, and
there will be two rather significant issues to discuss – VRS actuarial standards and the
human resources manual additions and revisions; last week he and the planning director
attended a meeting at Oak Knoll subdivision regarding that subdivision’s streets being
added to the secondary system (Mr. Lokker of VDOT agreed that just one outstanding issue
is remaining, and upon that being completed these streets can be put into the system); the
other subdivisions’ streets that have also been delayed in being accepted were also
discussed, and Mr. Lokker stated that he would generate a new punch list to get to the
developers to see if they can work to get those into the system as well; Chapter 4 of the
County Code, Animal and Fowl, Article II, Section 4-22, “Running at large prohibited in
certain residential areas” has garnered some questions over the last few weeks as some
citizens have come in and requested a review as to what portions of the county it is
applicable to (referring to confinement of animals in certain residential areas); legislative
issues and priorities – asked Board to look at their initiatives; the School Board is having an
auction on October 2, 2010 at Rohoic as well as the school bus garage; need for the revival
of the Sesquicentennial Committee; potential for tax credits for buildings deemed to be
historical; staggered elections (can be done by board ordinance or citizens can petition to
get 10% of the registered voters to petition the Clerk of the Court to have a special election
in which that item would be asked of the voters); the Dinwiddie County Fair was very well
attended – last two days had over 13,000+; Mr. Massengill expressed appreciation to the
Parks & Recreation Department and to their Division Chief.
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
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Mr. Stone stated that he would be interested in discussing staggered elections – either
at this meeting or at a workshop.
The Board was in agreement to discuss staggered elections at the next workshop.
Mr. Talmage stated that he had previously tried to get the Postal Service to change
the zip codes for the northern end of the county, and possibly to get a post office. At that
time due to the economy it was rejected. He stated that he is ready to try again as the
county is losing money on having zip codes associated with Petersburg. Chesterfield and
Henrico were successful in getting zip codes changed.
Mr. Haraway thanked administration for scheduling Virginia Retirement System
representatives for the next workshop. He suggested that copies be made and sent to the
board members before the meeting. He said that there are close to one hundred counties
in Virginia, and Dinwiddie County’s rate is in the top ten. He said we need to know why
Dinwiddie is so high compared to other counties.
Mr. Moody stated that he would also like to thank the County staff as well as the
citizens who volunteered to help out with the County Fair. He also thanked Mr. Stone for
running the meeting last month while he was away attending the NACo annual conference.
The NACo legislative initiatives were adopted at that meeting and are on the NACo website
(as well as all of the workshops that were held during the meeting). Last week he attended
the VACo agriculture / environment steering committee meetings. He said that the total
maximum loads will be mandated on all counties by the EPA (they’re on a fast track to
reduce the levels of phosphorous and sediment, etc. in tributaries). The steering committee
is putting together initiatives to consider carefully the impact on local governments of any
initiatives intended to reduce loadings of pollutants into state waters from both point and
nonpoint sources. In order for comprehensive watershed-wide water quality improvement
strategies to be effective, major and reliable forms of financial and technical assistance from
federal and state governments will be necessary.
11. CLOSED SESSION:
At 4:05 p.m. upon motion of Mr. Stone, seconded by Mr. Talmage,
The Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia convened in a closed
meeting under:
a. §2.2-3711 (A) (1) Personnel Matters
Appointments
o Appomattox Regional Library Board
o Resource Conservation and Development Council
o Crater Planning District Committee & Metropolitan Planning
Organization (CPDA & MPO)
o Dinwiddie County Social Services Board
o Dinwiddie County Industrial Development Authority
b. §2.2-3711 (A) (5) Business and Industry Development:
Prospective Business & Industry
c. §2.2-3711 (A) (3) Real Estate:
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Disposition of Real Property
d. §2.2-3711 (A) (7) Legal Consultation:
Social Services
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
None: None
At 6:45 p.m. upon motion of Mr. Stone, seconded by Mr. Haraway the Board
reconvened into open session.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
CERTIFICATION
WHEREAS, this Board convened in a closed meeting under:
a. §2.2-3711 (A) (1) Personnel Matters
Appointments
o Appomattox Regional Library Board
o Resource Conservation and Development Council
o Crater Planning District Committee & Metropolitan Planning
Organization (CPDA & MPO)
o Dinwiddie County Social Services Board
o Dinwiddie County Industrial Development Authority
b. §2.2-3711 (A) (5) Business and Industry Development:
Prospective Business & Industry
c. §2.2-3711 (A) (3) Real Estate:
Disposition of Real Property
d. §2.2-3711 (A) (7) Legal Consultation:
Social Services
AND WHEREAS, no member has made a statement that there was a departure from
the lawful purpose of such closed meeting or the matters identified in the motion were
discussed,
NOW BE IT CERTIFIED, that only those matters as were identified in the motion were
heard, discussed or considered in the meeting.
Upon motion of Mr. Stone, seconded by Ms. Moody, this Certification Resolution was
adopted.
Ayes: Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Ms. Moody, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
At 6:47 p.m. the Chair recessed the meeting until 7:00 p.m.
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7:00 P.M.
At 7:00 p.m. the Chair opened the meeting with the following Board members being
present: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, and Mr. Moody.
12.A. RESOLUTION: LIEUTENANT WILLIAM LARRY MAITLAND
Upon motion of Mr. Stone, seconded by Ms. Moody,
BE IT RESOLVED that the resolution for Lieutenant William Larry Maitland is adopted
as presented.
Ayes: Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Ms. Moody, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
Mr. Moody read the resolution below.
WILLIAM LARRY MAITLAND
WHEREAS, William Larry Maitland began his employment with the County of
Dinwiddie on January 1, 1990 serving as a correctional officer for the County Jail; and was
promoted to Corporal in December of 1994; and served faithfully as a Security Officer for
Courthouse Security from 1998 until 2004; and
WHEREAS, in December of 2004 he was promoted to Sergeant for Corrections; and
in July of 2005 because of his diligence and dedication as a correctional officer received the
distinction of being promoted to Lieutenant of the Jail and Courthouse Security; and
WHEREAS, through his leadership and determination, Lieutenant Maitland played a
significant role in the Jail’s state certification; additionally, he was instrumental in initiating
the inmate litter program for the County; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Maitland willingly offered invaluable support and assistance to
the Information Technology staff in securing and installing the security cameras for the jail
and courthouse in 2009; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors on this 17th
day of August 2010 desires to express their appreciation to Lieutenant William Larry
Maitland for his 20 years of loyal, dedicated service to Dinwiddie County, and to extend to
him their warmest regards and very best wishes for many years of health and happiness as
he enters a new phase of his life; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County,
Virginia, that this resolution be presented to Lieutenant William Larry Maitland, and a copy
spread upon the minutes of this meeting for eternity.
13. A. PUBLIC HEARING: P-10-3, BOLLING REZONING REQUEST
Mark Bassett, Director of Planning, presented the information below.
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The applicant was present but chose not to speak.
The Chair opened the public hearing in this matter.
As there was no one signed up to speak, the Chair closed the public hearing in this
matter.
Planning Staff Report
File #: P-10-3
Applicant: Mr. Lawrence Bolling
Rezoning Request: Agricultural, General, A-2 to Business, General, B-2
Property Location: 20207 and 20203 McKenney Hwy., Stoney Creek
Tax Map Parcel #: 94-31A
Property Size: 1.03 acres
Magisterial District: Sapony District
Planning Commission Mtg.: July 14, 2010
CASE OVERVIEW
The applicant, Lawrence Bolling, is requesting to rezone property containing approximately
1.03 acres from Agricultural, General, A-2 to Business, General, B-2 in order to allow for the
continued operation of the existing commercial businesses. The Business, General, B-2
zoning classification allows for general business pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance allowed
density. The property is located at 20207 and 20203 McKenney Highway (Hwy. 40) Stoney
Creek, and the property is further defined as Tax Map Parcel 94-31A. As indicated in the
Dinwiddie County Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the subject property is located within the
Rural Conservation Area, which recommends limited commercial and service development
for this general area.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Rezoning Application
Attachment B - Property Location Map
Attachment C - Property Pictures
LAND USE/ZONING ANALYSIS
The subject property is occupied by three commercial buildings: a convenience store with
two gas pumps, a hair salon, and a community center/ hunt and fish club. The properties in
the immediate area surrounding this land parcel include a single-family residential dwelling
on the adjoining parcel to the east and agricultural land uses to the south, west and north
across Hwy. 40. The surrounding properties are zoned A-2, Agricultural, General. In the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan the subject property is located within the Rural Conservation
Area, which recommends limited commercial and service development for this general area.
The Business, General, B-2 zoning district is intended for areas within the community that
are appropriately located for the conduct of general business to which the public requires
direct and frequent access, and given location of the commercial businesses located on the
subject property, which front on Hwy. 40, the subject property is well suited for general
business uses requiring frequent vehicular access.
OVERVIEW OF IMPACTS
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Public Utilities, Public Safety, & Land Use Impacts
The impacts related to the rezoning of the subject property are dependent on the type of
business being conducted on the subject property, and as previously noted, the subject
property is currently occupied by three commercial buildings housing the three commercial
businesses. The subject property currently has adequate area for vehicular access and
parking. Currently, there is no impact to the public utility system and future impacts will be
dependent on future use(s) locating on the subject property. Any change in future
development or future division of the property will be subject to governmental agency
reviews and permitting. The potential impact on public safety will, again, be subject to the
type of use that is developed on the property. The location of the property is well suited for
responding to public safety related calls.
With the current use of the property generating very few vehicle trips, the impacts on the
existing transportation network are negligible. The subject property has direct access to
Hwy. 40 and when there is a change of use on the property the access points and
commercial entrance design will have to be evaluated by VDOT. Under current VDOT
Code when there is a proposed change in use, the road network in this area will have to be
evaluated to see if road improvements are required to handle the additional traffic
generated by the proposed use.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the request to rezone the subject property given that:
1. The current commercial uses located on the subject property conform to the
permitted uses allowed in the zoning classification requested: B-2, Business,
General;
2. With the history of the commercial land uses located on the subject property
operating under the current A-2 zoning, the requested B-2, Business, General,
zoning classification is compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning; and
3. The requested B-2 District zoning classification and uses permitted in the B-2 District
zoning classification conform to the underlying uses recommended in the Rural
Conservation Area in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for this general area.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
During the Public Hearing portion of the meeting there was no one who signed up to speak,
and no one was present to speak. The applicant, Mr. Bolling was present at the meeting
and he spoke in favor of the request and stated that he would answer any questions that the
Commissioners may have. Mr. McCray asked Planning staff if Mr. Bolling has to pave his
parking area, and staff indicated to the Commission that the parking area does not have to
be paved as part of the rezoning of the property, but in the future if the existing uses are
expanded then the parking area would have to be paved. There being no further questions
from the Commissioners; the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of
the rezoning to the Board of Supervisors by a vote of 5-0.
Upon motion of Ms. Moody, seconded by Mr. Talmage,
BE IT RESOLVED, that in order to assure compliance with Virginia Code Section
15.2-2286(A) (7) that the public purpose for which this Resolution is initiated is to fulfill the
requirements of public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice,
that rezoning P-10-3 is approved by the Board of Supervisors.
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Ayes: Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Ms. Moody, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
13.B. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE VII OF THE DINWIDDIE
COUNTY CODE REGARDING ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER SIGNS
Mark Bassett, Director of Planning, presented the information below to the Board.
The Chair opened the public hearing in this matter.
As no one was signed up to speak, the Chair closed the public hearing in this matter.
Background:
The County currently has no regulations specific to signs utilizing new sign illuminating
technology such as light emitting diodes (L.E.D.), fiber optic light bulbs, and liquid crystal
display. Through interpretation of current Zoning Ordinance sign regulations, the use of
electronic message center signs which do not operate as static displays may be considered
prohibited signs. In order to develop related comprehensive sign Ordinance regulations for
electronic message center signs, the Planning Commission formed a committee to study
and draft these Ordinance regulations. Mr. McCray chaired the committee, and the
committee met and proposed standards that were presented to the Planning Commission in
November 2009 and later discussed monthly at ensuing Planning Commission Workshops.
The resulting proposed amendments to Chapter 22, Article VII of the County Code define
electronic message center signs, and add provisions regulating the placement and
operation of electronic message center signs. Specifically, the regulations describe the
number allowed on a lot, location, timing, and physical specifications of electronic message
center signs which may be erected pursuant to a validly issued county sign permit. In
addition, the amendments define allowed and prohibited electronic message center sign
messaging functions including but not limited to light intensity and color, motion of text and
images, and frequency of message change. After the public hearing, appropriate changes
may be made to the Ordinances.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Zoning Ordinance amendments as submitted to define
and add regulations for electronic message center signs.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
At their July 14, 2010 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission
unanimously recommended approval of the Zoning Ordinance amendments to the Board of
Supervisors by a vote of 5-0.
Dean McCray, Planning Commissioner, stated that the other businesses had said
they would make their signs as compliant as electronically possible.
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Haraway,
WHEREAS, in accordance with Va. Code §§ 15.2-2285 and 15.2-2286, the
Dinwiddie County Board of Supervisors is of the opinion that the public necessity,
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convenience, general welfare, or good zoning practice warrant the consideration of the
following amendments:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dinwiddie County Board of
Supervisors does hereby approve the Zoning Ordinance amendments as presented.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE
CODE OF THE COUNTY OF DINWIDDIE, 1985, AS AMENDED,
BY AMENDING SECTION 22-253, DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 22 ZONING, ARTICLE VII. SIGNS
BE IT RECOMMENDED by the Planning Commission of Dinwiddie County:
(1) That the Code of the County of Dinwiddie, 1985, as amended, is amended by
inserting the following language shown underlined and deleting the language shown struck
through:
Sec. 22-253. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the
meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
Accessory sign: A sign that is clearly incidental or subordinate to the principal on-
premises sign(s) on the lot.
Animated sign: Animated sign shall mean and include any sign or device to attract
attention, all or part of which moves by any means, including fluttering, rotating or otherwise
moving devices, or is designed to be set in motion by movement of the atmosphere,
including, but not limited to, pennants, flags, discs, propellers, regardless of whether said
device has written message content. Also, an animated sign shall mean and include any
flashing sign or device displaying flashing or intermittent light or lights displaying or lights of
changing degree of intensity, except a sign indicating time and/or temperature, with
changes alternating and not less than a seven-second cycle. For purposes of this article,
the term “animated sign” shall not include changeable copy signs.
Area of the sign: The area of a sign shall mean and include the area within
rectangular lines or circular lines inscribed around any or all copy words, symbols, or
pictorial elements on the face of a sign. The area of a double-faced sign shall be the area of
one face, except when the angle between the faces exceeds 60 degrees, at which point the
area shall be assessed as a single-faced sign.
Changeable copy sign: An accessory sign incorporated into a freestanding sign, the
copy on which can be changed or altered by manual or electronic means. For purposes of
this article, the term “changeable copy sign” shall not include scoreboards. Changeable
copy signs include the following types: electronic message center signs and fixed message
electronic signs, as each is defined in this article.
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Copy: The display on a sign surface in either permanent, electronic, or removable
letter, graphic, or numeric form and any associated background distinguishable from the
sign structure or building.
Display area (of sign):The portion of a sign where the sign copy and slide(s) are
displayed.
Electronic message center sign: A changeable copy sign, other than a fixed
message electronic sign, having a variable message copy that is controlled and changed
through an electronic device.
Fixed message electronic sign: A changeable copy sign with copy limited to numeric
displays which include time, temperature and date, and fuel prices for motor vehicles and
portable devices (i.e., kerosene and propane).
Scoreboard: A board in a ballpark, sports arena or gym, sports park or recreation
area, or the like that shows the score of a contest and other relevant information and; the
board may include sponsorship information and sponsorship logos.
Slide: A visual image that may include text, symbols, pictorial elements and graphic
art that is produced utilizing electronic sign software and is projected on the display area of
the electronic message center sign.
Sec. 22-255. Same--Application
(a) Prior to the erection, installation, or alteration of any sign or advertising
display requiring a permit, a permit application shall be submitted to the zoning
administrator. Each application for each permit shall be accompanied by plans showing the
exact dimensions of the sign, the area and height above grade level, the proposed location
of the sign, including property lines, buildings, and existing signs on the premises; any
proposed method of illumination, plans for erection, and the name and address of the sign
owner and sign erector and written permission of the owner, lessee or the authorized agent
of the building or land on which the sign is to be erected or placed. The zoning
administrator reserves the right to request additional information about the sign based on
the permit application and attachments.
(b) A sign permit shall become null and void if the work for which the permit was
issued has not been completed within a period of six months after the issuance of the
permit and there shall be no refund of any fee required by this article.
Sec. 22-256. Same--Exemptions
No sign permit shall be required for any of the following signs, provided that they are
not changeable copy signs and that they comply with all other regulations of this article.
Nothing in this section shall exempt anyone from any requirement of the state's building
code.
***
(Ord. of 11-7-90)
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Sec. 22-257. Prohibited signs.
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(3) Any sign displaying flashing or intermittent lights or lights changing degrees of
intensity, except a changeable copy sign indicating time or temperature, with changes
alternating on not more than five-second cycles, provided such time or temperature sign
does not constitute a public safety or traffic hazard in the judgment of the director of
planning.
***
Sec. 22-258.1. Requirements for electronic message center signs.
The following requirements shall apply to electronic message center signs:
(a) Electronic message center signs shall be allowed by right in the B-1, B-2, B-3, M-1,
M-2, PUD-C, and PMD Districts. Electronic message center signs shall be allowed by
conditional use permit in the A-1 and A-2 Districts. Electronic message center signs shall be
allowed by conditional use permit in the R-R, RR-1, R-1, R-1A, R-2, and PRD Districts only
in conjunction with churches and other religious uses and community uses such as ruritan
clubs, community centers, public parks, schools and recreation areas. In all districts,
electronic message center signs shall comply with the provisions of this section and all
applicable sign regulations set forth in this article.
(b) A maximum of one (1) electronic message center sign with a maximum of two (2)
sides shall be permitted per lot of record.
(c) Electronic message center signs shall be incorporated into the face of, and shall be
made an integral part of, an overall freestanding sign.
(d) Electronic message center sign copy may comprise no more than eighty (80)
percent of the total display area of the sign.
(e) An electronic message center sign may display no more than three (3) lines of
characters at one time.
(f) Electronic message center signs may have a maximum of three (3) colors per slide,
except for logos and pictures.
(g) Electronic message center sign copy may change no more frequently than once
every eight (8) seconds.
(h) Electronic message center copy must change instantaneously or fade transition with
a maximum of one (1) second of time between each displayed message. Fade transition is
the only motion permitted by electronic message center signs. There shall be no additional
motion permitted, including but not limited to rolling, scrolling, flashing, blending, blinking,
bijou lighting effects, animation, shimmering, or any other potentially distracting motion.
(i) The maximum brightness of the electronic message center sign, as measured at the
sign’s face, shall not exceed 5,000 nits (candelas per square meter) from sunrise to sunset
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and 750 nits (candelas per square meter) from sunset to sunrise. The sign must be
equipped with a dimmer control for this purpose.
(j) The electronic message center sign shall not have any distracting appearance of
motion,.
(k) Electronic message center signs must be located so that they are not visible from
any controlled-access highway or ramp.
Sec. 22-260. Nonconforming signs.
Any sign erected or placed before the effective date of this article which does not
conform to the provisions of this article, shall not be enlarged, structurally altered,
reconstructed, or changed in any manner, except as otherwise provided. Any electronic
message center sign lawfully erected or placed and lawfully permitted before August 17,
2010 which does not conform to the provisions of this article shall not be enlarged,
structurally altered, reconstructed, or changed in any manner, except as otherwise provided.
No nonconforming sign shall be moved on the same lot.
If a nonconforming sign violates any part of this section, it shall be removed and
replaced only if it conforms to this article. The zoning administrator shall administer this
section of the Code.
(2) That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
13. A. OLD / NEW BUSINESS: APPOINTMENTS
Upon motion of Mr. Stone, seconded by Mr. Haraway,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that
Ms. Doretha E. Moody is reappointed to the Crater Planning District Committee &
Metropolitan Planning Organization for a term expiring September 30, 2011.
Ayes: Mr. Talmage, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
Abstain: Ms. Moody
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Haraway,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that
Ms. Cecila Lee is appointed to the Dinwiddie County Social Services Board for a term
expiring on August 30, 2014.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
13.B. OLD / NEW BUSINESS: DESIGNATION OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
W. Kevin Massengill, County Administrator, stated that the County is currently in the
process of building a regional jail that includes Mecklenburg County, Brunswick County and
Dinwiddie County. He said that he, as well as Mr. Talmage and Sheriff Rhodes serve as the
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county’s three representatives on that Meherrin River Regional Jail Authority. Several
months ago there was discussion among the Authority members regarding the need of
having a construction manager to oversee the construction process on behalf of the
Authority. Dinwiddie County presented an option to the Authority; and on August 5, 2010 at
their regular meeting the Authority voted to appoint Dwayne Abernathy as the new
construction manager of the Meherrin River Jail. Mr. Abernathy is currently the building
official for Dinwiddie County. He will be on loan to the Authority, and as such, the Authority
(with revenue through the state and otherwise) will be reimbursing the County for Mr.
Abernathy’s salary and benefits during the estimated 24 months time of construction. The
overall operating expenses of the building official’s office will drop based upon the fact that
the County will receive reimbursement for Mr. Abernathy’s position. That will save
approximately 25% of the overall budget of Building Inspections. As pursuant to state
requirements, Mr. Jerry Perkinson, who currently serves as a building inspector for the
County, would need to be designated officially by the Board of Supervisors as the County’s
building official of record.
Upon motion of Mr. Haraway, seconded by Mr. Stone,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that Mr.
Jerry Perkinson is designated as the official Assistant Building Official to assume the
responsibilities of the Building Official for Dinwiddie County effective September 1, 2010.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
Mr. Massengill stated that with Mr. Perkinson taking on this additional responsibility,
Administration is asking that the Board consider reclassifying his position from Building
Inspector to the Assistant Building Official position, and his current salary of $48,879 would
reflect an increase to $55,294; an increase of salary and benefits of $9,218.72. Mr.
Massengill said that even with adjusting Mr. Perkinson’s salary, it would still save the
Building Inspections Department an estimated 24-25 percent (approximately $81,000).
Upon motion of Mr. Talmage, seconded by Mr. Haraway,
BE IT RESOVED by the Board of Supervisors of Dinwiddie County, Virginia that
$9,218.72 is appropriated effective September 1, 2010 for the fiscal year 2011 as the
adjustment in salary and benefits for the reclassification of Mr. Jerry Perkinson to the
Assistant Building Official position.
Ayes: Ms. Moody, Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
14. CITIZEN COMMENTS
The Chair opened the citizen comment period, and read the following statement:
“The Board of Supervisors desires to provide an opportunity for citizens to express their
views on matters pertaining to Board issues that are not listed under the Public Hearings
portion of this meeting. It is for that purpose the citizens comment period is provided. This
time is not intended to be a question and answer period or time for dialogue with Board
members or staff. Citizens desiring to address the Board must sign up prior to the
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commencement of the meeting. Comments must be confined to matters germane to the
business of the Board. Citizens should address the Board with decorum. Loud, boisterous
or disruptive behavior, obscenity and vulgarity should be avoided; as well as other words or
acts tending to invoke violence or deemed to be a breach of the peace. Please do not
forget that all comments shall be directed to the Board Chair.”
1. Aubrey Conn, Jr. – 5210 Chesdin Road – Petersburg – said he had a complaint
regarding code enforcement. He said he didn’t feel they were proactive regarding
removing vehicles and grass cutting. He said he felt the enforcement was not done
fairly.
As there was no one else signed up to speak, the Chair closed the citizen comment
period.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion of Mr. Stone to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Moody,
Ayes: Mr. Haraway, Mr. Talmage, Ms. Moody, Mr. Stone, Mr. Moody
Nays: None
The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
______________________
Harrison A. Moody
Chairman
ATTEST:_________________________
W. Kevin Massengill
County Administrator
Clerk to the Board
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