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2. BOARD AGENDA Regular Meeting PULASKI COUNTY March 28, 2005 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 7:00 p.m. APPROXIMATE PRESENTED BY TIME & ITEM 7:00 p.m. 1.Invocation

3. 7:00 p.m. 2.Presentation by Pulaski Elementary School Dr. Bridget Parsons, Principal

4. 7:05 p.m. 3. Featured Employees – Social Services

5. 7:10 p.m. 4.Additions to Agenda

6. 7:15 p.m. 5. Public Hearing - New River Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan - A public hearing has been scheduled to receive citizen comments on the New River Valley Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan was compiled in response to the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (as amended), requiring local governments to develop and adopt natural hazard mitigation plans in order to receive certain federal assistance. The plan was developed with assistance from the New River Valley Planning District Commission. The Board has previously been provided copies of the plan in its entirety.

7. 7:20 p.m. 6. Highway Matters: a.Follow-up from Previous Board meeting: Review of Highway Matters Section of Key Activity Timetable (KAT) – VDOT has been requested to provide an update on road matters previously discussed by the Board.

8. b.River Ridge Phase 3 Townhomes at Heron’s Landing - Approval of a non-standard paving section is being requested in order for VDOT to accept this section of road into the secondary system. The Board has been provided with a copy of the proposed concept plan.

9. c.Rural Addition Status Report – The Board has been provided with an update from Ms. Taylor.

10. d.Additions to Secondary Road System – VDOT is requesting the Board approve a resolution adding New River Valley Corporate Center Drive and River Course Drive to the secondary system.

11. e.FY2006-2011 Six-Year Improvement Program Final Public Hearing – The Board has received a copy of a public notice advising of the final public hearing to be held on the Six-Year Primary Road Improvement Program. I would like to solicit suggestions for comments you would like presented at this meeting.

12. f.Bridge on Rt. 100 North – Supervisor Sheffey has requested VDOT advise of the status of this bridge, specifically if plans are for the bridge to remain one lane.

13. g.Cloyd’s Mountain Road Improvements - Supervisor Sheffey advises of potholes on this road leading to the landfill, as well as the edges breaking off of the road.

14. h.Julia Simpkins Road Embankment - I received a complaint this week from Steve Cox regarding an embankment in the second curve on Route 693 between Lowman’s Ferry Bridge and Max Creek. The complaint has been forwarded to VDOT.

15. i.Citizen Concerns

16. j.Board of Supervisors Concerns

17. 8:00 p.m. 7.Treasurer’s Report The Honorable Rose Marie Tickle, Treasurer

18. 8:05 p.m. 8.Citizens’ Comments

19. 8:15 p.m. 9.Reports from the County Administrator and Staff:

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

21. b. Presentation of Budget Recommendations – The Board has been provided with a draft budget not requiring any change in the current tax rate. Due to required lead times, the March 28 Board meeting is the last meeting at which the rate can be readily changed.

22. Following distribution of the draft budget to departments I have received the following comments: 1.Correspondence from Bud Walsh of the New River Valley Fair expressing appreciation for the recommended funding for FY 06. 2.Judy Ison, Executive Director of the Fine Arts Center, expressed her appreciation for the $1,000 increase in recommended funding. 3.Comments from Jim Wallis regarding his review of funding recommendations.

23. 4.Following a discussion with Dot Ogburn regarding recommended expenditures for the Library, I concurred with the request of the Library Board Finance Committee to increase funding by $3,124 for specialized video and CD display shelving and state funded internet access. 5.The building inspectors are requesting restoration of $1,000 for the purchase of books and materials which I would like to restore to ensure inspector and the public have adequate access to up-to-date materials.

24. 6.I inadvertently cut the Data Processing budget for the Registrar to less than the amount being currently billed and I would like to restore $880 in previously recommended cuts.

25. c.Employee Health Insurance Options – The Board has been provided a spreadsheet and benefits comparison recommended by staff for consideration by the Board, as well as a description of the reasoning and overall goals which were used in making this recommendations. The same general insurance structure is being considered by the School Board.

26. d.Scheduling of Public Meeting Presenting Release from Voting Rights Act Restrictions – Mr. McCarthy has been coordinating the presentation of the proposed change to the public. Joint scheduling of a public meeting for this purpose, in conjunction with the Electoral Board and other affected parties, is recommended.

27. e.Scheduling of Dispatch Center Tour – The dispatch center has been completed. Please let us know if you would like to schedule a tour. The Board may want to combine this tour with a visit to the New Animal Shelter facility.

28. f.Community Development Update – The Board has been provided a memo from Mr. Tickner with updates on various projects. Mr. Tickner will be available to answer any questions the Board may have.

29. g.Report on Junk Car and Litter Enforcement Efforts – I have asked Jamie Ratcliff to provide the Board with a report on the progress he has made over the past three weeks in addressing junk car and litter complaints throughout the County.

30. h.Streetlights and Trees along Route 100 – The following provides a visual depiction of the potential impact of this project on Route 100. A similar presentation can be done for other primary entrances to the County.

65. 8:45 p.m. 10. Items of Consent: a.Approval of Minutes of February 28, 2005 b.Accounts Payable c.Appropriations & Interoffice Transfers d.Ratification e.Contracts, Change Orders & Agreements f.Personnel Changes g.Reopening of Fairlawn Transfer Station h.Fireworks Permits i.New River Community Corrections & Pretrial Services Supervision Fee Policy j.Resolution in Support of Previous Funding for Agency on Aging k.Resolution Honoring County Employees During National County Government Week l.Hearing on Disposal of Unclaimed Property Ordinance m.Mutual Aid Agreement

66. 11.Citizen Comments

67. 12.Other Matters from Supervisors

68. 13.Closed Meeting – 2.1-344.A.1.3.5.7

69. 14. Adjournment

70. 10.Items of Consent: a.Approval of Minutes of February 28, 2005 - Approval of the minutes is requested.

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

72. c.Appropriations & Interoffice Transfers – – Approval is requested of interoffice transfer #9 in the amount of $47,128.10. Approval is also requested of appropriations as follows: General Fund #17 - $10,400.00; and #18 - $104,000.00; and School Fund #25 - $18,864.89; and #26 - $42,346.41.

73. d.Ratification – There are no items presented for ratification at this time.

74. e.Contracts, Change Orders & Agreements - – There are no items submitted for approval at this time.

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

76. g.Re-opening of Fairlawn Transfer Station – The City of Radford has expressed interest in sharing the cost of re-opening the Fairlawn transfer station. I recommend working with the City as a way of assisting our neighbor while reducing the cost to the PSA. We recently repaired water leaks from unprotected wash down spickets. Additional expenses we are aware of include obtaining a DEQ permit, repairing the scales, and installing a hydraulic oil heater. In addition, we have found a leaky seal in the hydraulic ram used to compact the trash and are in the process of repairing it. It is proposed that these and other operating costs be shared with the City of Radford based on the weight of refuse conveyed through the transfer station.

77. h.Fireworks Permits - The Claytor Lake Festival and Fourth of July planning committees are requesting the Board issue permits for the fireworks planned for the Friday, June 10 festival at Claytor Lake and Monday, July 4th at the New River Valley Fairgrounds.

78. i.New River Community Corrections & Pretrial Services Supervision Fee Policy - Approval is recommended of supervision fee policy.

79. j.Resolution in Support of Previous Funding for Agency on Aging – The Board has been provided with a memo from Agency on Aging Executive Director Debbie Palmer requesting the Board correspond with Governor Warner requesting assistance in preventing the loss of funds for the New River Valley Agency on Aging. I recommend a resolution be adopted by the Board in support of this request.

80. k.Resolution Honoring County Employees During National County Government Week- Adoption of the resolution honoring county employees during National Government Week is recommended.

81. l.Hearing on Disposal of Unclaimed Property Ordinance – Scheduling of a public hearing for the adoption of an ordinance is recommended based on a request by the Sheriff and County Attorney.

82. m.Mutual Aid Agreement – Approval of the draft mutual aid agreement is recommended as is our extending an invitation to join in this agreement to our six adjacent localities (Montgomery, Giles, Bland, Wythe, Carroll, Floyd and the City of Radford).