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03-15-1989 MintuesMA~CH 15, 1989 Supervisors in Attendance: MS. G. H. Applegate, Ckairman Mr. C. F. Cnrrin, Jr., Vice Chairman Mr. Harry G. Daniel Mr. Jesse J+ Mayes Mr. M. B. Sullivan Mr, Lane B, Ramsey County Administrator Staff in Attendance: MS. Joan Dolezal~ Clerk to the Board Mr. Steve Micas, CO. Attorney 1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Applegate called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. (EST) at Manchester High School Auditorium. 2. INVOCATION Mr. Applegate introduced Dr. James McKinnell, Pastor of Chesterfield Church of the Brethren, who gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ~LLEGIANCE TO 'ru~ FLAG OF 'r~ UNi-~o STATES OF The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States America was recited. 4. PUBLTC ~EAP~TNG TO CONSIDER APPLICANTS FOR APBOINTMENT AS of CI~F~R HXLL DISTRICT ~CHOOL ~OA~D ~p~$~F~ATIVE Mr. Applegate stated this date and time had been advertised for a public hearing to consider candidates who wish to be considered for appoin~ent to the School Board from the Clover Hill Magisterial District and to accept public co~ent regarding the qualifications of those persons. He outlined the criteria required for those individuals seeking the appointment and requested any candidates wishing to be considered to sign in and explained the procedure by which each candidate would be called to present himself/herself. Mrs. Maria Karti~i~ formally declared herself a candidate for the Clover Bill School Hoard for the period of July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1993. She outlined her educational background, qualifications and experience and stated she had no planned speakers on her behalf as she felt the Board was already aware of he~ credentiale, Mr. Applegate stated he had received letters in favor of Mrs. Keritsis' reappointment to the School Board which were submitted for the record. Mrs. Penny Naris, a Midlothian District resident, voiced support for Mrs. Keritsis' candidacy to the School Board as she felt Mrs. Keritsis exhibited qualities of continuity, and stated that she is a communioato~ and good listener and is approachable and empathetic to the concerns of parents. There being no one else to speak on behalf of Mrs. Keritsis, Mr. Applegate closed the public comment. Dr. John Cardea formally declared himself a candidate for the Clover ~ill School Board for the period cf July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1993. He outlined his educational background, 89-188 qualifications and experience end presented the Beard with Mr. Tim Roach, Ms. Betty Parker, Dr. Robert Bussey, Ms. Jo Trout, Ms. Penny Gilliam, Ms. Jean Chappell, Mr. Ji~ H~ndrick$t Mr. Frank Morton and Mr. Eric Eaglet voiced suppert for the appointment of Dr. John Cerdea to the Chesterfield County school Board for the clover Hill Dimtrict as they felt his credentialm clearly reveal him to b~ w~ll-prepared to l~nd a unique service to the citizenry of the County, that he is an enlightened, concerned parent with a demonstrated inter~$t iD the educational welfare of youn~ people, and that him ~ducational background, experience and knowledge will De an invaluable asset fo the County. There being no one else tc speak on behel~ of Dr. Car~ea, Mr. Mrs. Marcia Crandall formally declared hermelf a candidate for the Clover Hill School Board ~or the period of July 1~ 19~9 through June 3Q, 1993. She eutlined her ~d~oationel background, qualifications and experience which she felt qualified h~r for the pcmition. MS. Barbara Perry, Mr. Vine~ Burgess, Mr. Michael ~elly, Ms. Evonne Beaver, Mr. Jim Coleman, Mr. Jerry Baloh~ and ~s. Kathy Cracdall to the Chesterfield County $checl Beard for the Clever Sill District as they felt her ability to work with %he public on a personal and professional basis~ knowledge of the full expanse of the District citizens and schools, first-hand knowledge and experience in the public school ~ymtem, ability to develop and overses the implementation of budgets, ability to listen to public opinion and determine facts from emotion, and her sincere commitment to educational excellence qualily her as the best candidate. Mr. Applegate read a letter from Mr. Paul Cox~ Chairman of the Cheste~Iield County Committee on the Future, endorsing Mrs. Crandall's candidacy for the School Board and submitted it for the record. There being ne one else =o speak on behalf of' Mrs. Crandall, Mr. Applegate closed the public coiffeur. Mrs. Katherine ~argrave formally declared herself ~ candidate ~or the Clover Hill School Board for the per,od cf July l, 19~9 through Jun~ 50, 1993. She submitted copies of her educational backgrcund~ qualificatien~ and experience. ~r. Joe Wal~h~ Mr. Ji~ $impscm, Ms. Pat Durleek, Mr. David ~owell and Ms. Vickie ~ansQn voiced support for :he appointmen~ of Mrs. Mercia Crandall to the Chemt~rfield County School Board for the Clover Rill District as ~hey felt her energy, enthusiasm, excellent management mkills in ba~king and finance, ability to mak~ tough decisions and hsr commitment to cp/ality education qualify he~ as the best candidate. There being ne one elsa to ~peak on behalf of Mrs. Hargrave~ ~r. Applagate closed the public comment. ~r. F. Norris Hedge, Jr. formally declared himself a candidate for the Clover Bill School Board for the period of July 5, 1989 througk June 30, !99~. Hs presented information relative to his educational background, qualificationg and expPrieno~. ~s. Kathy Milam, ~r. Richard Vaughan, Mr. Stev~ Overguard, Ms. ~my Stewart, ~. bane chambers, Ms. Vickie Hedge, Mr. Meade Shorm, Mr. Wayne Sullivan/ Mr.. Jamen Burbano, Mr. Chuck Kennedy, ~r. Frank Shipp, Ms. Adrian Vaughan, Mr. William Kincaid and Mr. John Gla~ voiced $~pport for the appoint of Mr. F. Norris Hedge, Jr. for the Clever Kill District as they felt his commitment to human values and the welfare of children, his strong Christian background; his. integrity and tireless efforts toward betterment of the School System qualify him as the best candidate. There being no one else to speak on behalf of Mr. Hedge, Mr. Applegate closed the public comment. Mr. Daniel K. Smith formally declared himself a candidate for the Clover Hill School Board for the period of July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1993. He presented information relatlv~ to his educational background, qualifications and experience. Mr. Ray Cash, Mr. Tom Miller, Ms. Kathy Krause, Mr. Jay Katz, Mr. Cecil Chambers and Mr. Gene Rudd voiced support for the appointment of Mr. Daniel K. Smith for the Clover Eill District as they felt his extensive financial/budgetary experience, his corm~itment te th~ community and the welfare of children, his leadership, organization skills, dedication, his integrity and tireless efforts toward betterment of the School System q~alify hi/0 a~ the best candidate. When asked, approximately 35 people stood in support of Mr. Smith. The time limit for Mr. smith expired and Mr. J~mes A. Ball submitted a letter in support of Mr. Smith for the record. There being no one else to speak on behalf of Mr. Smith, Mr. Applegate closed the public comment. Mr. Ralph Peachee formally declared himself a candidate for the Clover Bill School Board for the period of July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1993. He presented information relative to his educational background, qualifications and experience and distributed said information to the Board. There being no one to speak on behalf of Mr. Peaches, Mr. Applegate closed the public comment. It was generally agreed to recess for five (5) minutes. Reconvening: A question and answer session followed the presentation of the candidates and public CO~ents. (It is noted Mr. Hedge was not present during this portion of the meeting.) There were no further candidates to announce. On motion of Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mr. Mayes, the Beard closed the public hearing. Vote= UnanimOUS Mr. Applegate complimented and expressed appreciation to all those presenting themselves as candidates for the School Board nomination and those individuals who were present to speak on the candidates behalf for their participation. Mr. Daniel stated he would like to meet individually with each of the candidates to further discuss their positions on issues and concerns and directed staff to arrange meetings in the immediate future. Mr. Applegate indicated he also would like to further discuss matters with the candidates. 89-190 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CON'PIP, MING ~te; $AI.~ OF $3,095~000 IN CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION FOR 'ru~ ~'r~u~ION OF SUCIt DOCUMENTS Hr. Ramsay briefly explained that earlier in the day bids were accepted and opened for the sale of $3~095,000 in certificates Of participation for the 615 M~pping System with the bid being awarded to the lowest reopens±ye bidder Scott and Stringfellow, Inc. with an intsres~ rate of 6.9385%. Mr. Hayes expre[]~ed concern that he had not had an opportunity to review th~ matter and could not suppor~ it. ~r. Ramsay stated the ~oard had previously ~uthorized and approved action for the GIS Mapping System ani the action necessary at this time was only approval uf the resctution, the closing documents and execution of such doc~entS. On motion of ~r. Daniel, seconde~ by Mr. ADpl~qate, the Board adopted th~ following resolution: ~SOL~ION ~VING w~ ISS~ ~ ~ ~ $3,09~,~ ~IFI~S OF P~TICIPATION, ~PROV~G ~P~ING ~r~R~E~ IN~TION ~'~ W~A$, ~he County of Chesterfield, Virginia (tho "County"), is intending to acquire an automated mapping system, consisting of a main frame computer sy~t~a~ comprised of computer eg~ipment~ software, geographically oriente~ data, installed geodetic control ~rker~, printers, plottmrs and screen copy devices {the 'Project"); W~EREA~, pnr[]~ant to a lea~e purchase agreement (the "LeaSe Purcha$~ Agre~mont"), the Project will be lea~e~ by the County from Sovran Bank~ M.A., Richmond, -Virginia (the WHEREAS, the coat of the acquisition, construction end equipping of the ~roject will be financed, together with other moneys available therefor, by the sale of certiflcatea of participation in the aggregate principal amount of (th~ "Certifiuates") evidencing an undivided ownership interest Agreement, the proceeds of which Certificates will be deposited trust agreement, pursuant to which the Lessor will assign to th~ Trustee, for the benefit of the holders of the Certificates, all cz its right, ~itla and inuores~ in and to right to receive pa!rments under the Lea~e Purchase Agreement; WHEREAS, the foregoing arrangements will be reflected in the followlnq document~, form~ of which have been presented at this meeting and ~iled with the Board's records: (i) th~ Trust Agreement (the "Trust Agree~snt"} a~ong the County, the Lessor and the Trustee; (ii) the Certificate~, the form of which is attached to th~ Trust Agreement as Exhibit A~ (iii) the Assignment Agreement from the Le~$or to the Trustee; (iv) the Prsliminary O~!ering Statement with respect to the offer and between the Lessor and the County, all of which listed above~ except the Preliminary Off,ring Statement, ar~ to be dated for referense as of March 1, 1989 and ail of which documents listed above, except89_191 ~he Certificate~ and the Preliminary Offering Statement are referred to in this Resolution as the "Basic Documents"~ WHEREAS, pursuant to a duly published Summary Notice of Sale of the Certificates, the following bide for the purchase of the Certificates were received, the terms thereof being surmmarized as follows: Name of True Interest Bidder Purchase Price Cost Rate Scott & Stringfellow Inc. $3,070,549.50 6.9308% Wheat, First Securities, Inc. $3,070,240.00 7.0463% Ferris, Baker Watts, Inc. $3,064,155.00 7.1472% Merrill Lynch Capital $3,064,050.00 7.1864% Craigie Inc. $3,064,050.00 6.9609% Citicorp North America, Inc. No bid GE Capital Fleet Services $3,095,000.000 7 19/20% After careful consideration and in furtherance of the purposes set forth herein and in the Basic Documents, NOW, THEREFOP, E, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT: 1. The issuance of the Certificates, to be Known as "Chesterfield County, Virgi~ia~ Certificates of Participation, Series 1989," is authorized~ The Certificates shall be issued in the aggregate principal amount of $3,095,000 and shall be in eubstantially the form attached to the Trust Agreement as Exhibit A. The Certificates shall be dated as of March 1, 1989; shall be numbered f~om R-1 upwards in order of issuance; shall be issued in fully registered form in the denomination of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof; shall Bear interest payable on March 1 and September 1 in each year at the rates per annum set forth below in accordance with the successful bid and shall mature serially in each of the years and in the amounts set forth below: Principal Interest Year Amount Rate 1992 $445,000 6.60% 1993 445,000 6.65 1994 445,000 6.70 1995 440,000 6.75 1996 440,000 6.80 1997 440,000 6.85 1998 440,000 6.875 The Certificates shall be issued only in fully registered form without coupons. One Certificate representing each maturity will be issued to and registered in the name o£ Cede & Company, as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York ("DTC"), as registered owner of the Certificates and each such Certificate shall be immobilized in the custody of DTC. DTC will act as securities depository for the Certificates. Individual purchases will be made in book-entry form only, in the principal amount of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof. Purchasers will not receive physical delivery of certificates representing their interest in the Certificates purchased. Principal, premiu~l~ if any, and interest payments on the Certificate8 will be made by the County hy wire transfer to DTC or its nominee, Cede & Co., a~ registered owner of the Certificates, which will in turn remit such payments to the DTC participants for subsequent disbursal to the beneficial owners of the Certificates. Transfer of principal, premium, if any, 89-t92 and interest payments to OTC participants will be the r~pon~ibili%y of DTC~ Transfers of such payments to beneficial owners of the Certificates by DTC participants will be the responsibility of such participants and other nominees of such bensfinial owners. Transfers of ownership interests in the Certificates will be accomplished by book entrie~ made by DTC and~ in tnrn~ by OTC participants who act On behalf of the indirect participants of OTC and the beneficial owners Of the Certificates. The County will not ba reSpOnsible or liabl~ for sendiDg transaction statements or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing records maintained by OTC, i~s participants or persons acting through such partlcipant~ or for transmitting payment~ to, communicating with, noPifying, er otherwise dealing with any beneficial owner of the Certificates. The Certificates ~hali be payable and subject to redemption prior to maturity in accordan~ with %he provisions set forth in the form of Certificates attached to ~he Trust Agreement as Exhibit A. The C~rtifioatas shall be subject to such provisions with respect to registration and transfer as are set forth in such form of Certificate and in the Trust Sovran Bank, N.A., Richmond, Virginia, is hereby appointed TruStee an~ Registrar with such duties and obligations as are prescribed in the Trnst Agreement. 2. The Certificates and the Basic Documents are h~r~by approved in substantially the forms submitted to this meeting, with such chang~, in~rtion~ of omissions (including~ without limitation, changes of ihs dates thereof) as may be approved by the Chairman oY tho Vies Chairman of the Board, whc~e approval shall be eviden=ed co~clusively by the execution and delivery of the Basic Documents to which the County is a 3. The execution, delivery and performance by the County of the Sasic Documents to which it is a pa:by .are authorized. The execution uf the Certificates by the Trustee =nd their delivery against payment therefor, the a~oent of such palrment to be disbursed in accordance with the terms of the Trust 4. Nothing ~n this Resolution, the Certifieate~ or the Basic Documents shall constitute a pledg~ of the full faith and credit of the Count~. 5. The Board hereby finds and determines that the best Stringfellow, Inc. offering to purchase the certificates at purchase price of $~,070,~49.50 and at a =rue interest cost rate cf 6.9388%, such bid conferees in all respects to the Detailed Notice of Sale for the Certificates and is accepted and the Chairman of the Board of County Supervisors of the County is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver 6. The appropriate officers end agents o~ the County are hefeby authorized and directed to prepare, execute and deliver the Offering statement with respsct to the issuance and sale of the Certificates in substantially the form of the Preliminary Offering Sta~emsnt now on file with the Board with such changes or supplements as such officers and agent~ may consider necessary or ~ssirable in connection thsrew~th. The distribution of fha Preliminary 0£feTing Statement is hereby ratified an~ ~he preDaration and distribution of the Offering Statement is hereby authorized~ The form, distribution and Dublication of the Summary ~otice of Sale of the Certificates is hereby ratifie~ ~nd the form and distribution of the Detailed Notice of Ssle end for~ of Bid is hereby ratified, $9-193 forms of such Detailed Notice of Sale, Notice of Sale and Bid having been' presented at this meeting and filed with the Board's records. 7. The Chairman and the Vice Chairman of the Board are each authorized and directed to execute on b~half of the county and the Board the ~azic Documents ~e which the county is a party, and, if required, the Clerk of the Board is authorized and directed to affix er to cause to be affixed the seal of the Board to the Basic Documents and to attest such seal. Each officer or agent of the County is authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the County such instrumentS, documents or certificates, and to do and perform such things and acts, as they shall deem necessary or appropriate to carry out the transactions authorized by this Resolution or Contemplated by the Certificates, the Preliminary Offering Statement, the Offering statement, the Basic Documents or such instrumentS, documents or certificates, and all of the foregoing, previously done or performed by such officers or agents of the County, are in all respects approved, ratified and confirmed. 8. The Board determines that the issuance of the Certificates and the acquisition of the Project, and all actions of the County contemplated under the Basic Documents, will be in furtherance of the welfare of the citizens of the County and will provide facilities which are essential and necessary to the operations of the County. 9. The Board hereby declares its intent to complete acquisition of the Project and to £und such completion costs either from the proceeds of Additional Certificata~ under the Trust Aqreement Or from moneys derived from appropriations included in the County's budget from time to time. 10. The County hereby covenants and agrees to comply with the provisions of Sections 103 and 141-150 inclusive, of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and %he applicable regulations or the Internal Revenue Service thereunder throughout the term of the Certificates. The provisions of this section shall be a covenant with the holders of the Certificates throughout the term of the Certificates. 11. This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. Ayes: Mr. Applegate, Mr. Currin, Mr. Daniel and Mr. Sullivan. Nays: Mr. Mayas. 7. On motion of Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. adjourned until March 22, 1989, at 9:00 a.m. Vote: Unanimous Daniel~ the Board ~. S. App~eg~ate Chairman 89-194