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2017-01-11 MinutesA 14 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MINUTES January 11, 2017 Supervisors in Attendance: Ms. Dorothy A. Jaeckle, Chair Ms. Leslie A. T. Haley, Vice Chair Mr. Christopher M. Winslow Mr. James M. Holland Mr. Stephen A. Elswick Dr. Joseph P. Casey County Administrator Dr. Casey called the organizational meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. INVOCATION The Honorable Stephen Elswick, Matoaca District Supervisor, gave the invocation. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Sheriff Karl Leonard led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. 3. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 3.A. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN Mr. Mincks stated the first order of business would be the election of Chairman. He then opened the floor for nominations. Mr. Winslow nominated Ms. Jaeckle to serve as Chair for 2017. There were no additional nominations. On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Elswick, the Board elected Ms. Jaeckle as Chair for 2017. Ayes: Jaeckle, Haley, Winslow, Holland and Elswick. Nays: None. Ms. Jaeckle nominated Ms. Haley to serve as Vice Chair for 2017. There were no additional nominations. On motion of Ms. Jaeckle, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board elected Ms. Haley as Vice Chair for 2017. Ayes: Jaeckle, Haley, Winslow, Holland and Elswick. Nays: None. Ms. Jaeckle presented Mr. Elswick with a plaque recognizing his service as Chairman and expressed appreciation for his commitment and service to the county. 16-760 01/11/17 Mr. Elswick expressed his appreciation to the Board for the recognition and their continued support and obligation to the citizens of Chesterfield County. He also highly praised staff for continuing to drive the county forward in a good direction. Ms. Jaeckle expressed her appreciation to the Board for electing her as Chair. She stated last year the Board moved forward with restructuring the county's cash proffer policy as well as the revitalization and preservation issue with the goal of sustainable development and supporting infrastructure. She stated she looks forward to continuing to work with the School Board to revitalize aging schools in the county, increase employee satisfaction and continue emphasis on citizen services. 3.B. ADOPTION OF PROCEDURES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS GOVERNING MEETINGS IN 2017 Mr. Mincks reviewed recommended changes to the procedures of the Board of Supervisors for 2017, specifically order of business. Mr. Winslow, Mr. Holland and Ms. Haley all voiced their approval of the recommended procedure changes. Ms. Haley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Holland, for the Board to adopt the Procedures of the Board of Supervisors Governing Meetings in 2017. In response to Mr. Elswick's question, Mr. Mincks stated work sessions will remain in the afternoon session. He further stated the proposed procedures do not define the location where work sessions will take place. In response to Mr. Elswick's question, Dr. Casey stated holding work sessions in a remote location would require additional technology and expense. He further stated staff would work with the Chair and provide the tools needed to assess the preference of the Board. He noted no Board actions would be taken during work sessions. Mr. Elswick stated his preference would be that video recordings of all work sessions be made available to the public as a responsibility of the governing body. He requested additional information relative to technology cost associated with the remote location. Ms. Jaeckle stated the reasoning for moving work sessions to a remote location stems from the lack of a conducive environment in the public meeting room. Mr. Winslow stated the Board can move work sessions to the evening session at their discretion. He noted the proposed action before the Board does not require the specification of the location of Board meetings. Mr. Holland concurred with Mr. Winslow's remarks. Ms. Jaeckle called for a vote on Ms. Haley's motion, seconded by Mr. Holland, for the Board to adopt the Procedures of the Board of Supervisors Governing Meetings in 2017, as submitted. (It is noted a copy of the 2017 Procedures of the Board of Supervisors, as submitted, is filed with the papers of this Board.) Ayes: Jaeckle, Haley, Winslow, Holland and Elswick. Nays: None. 16-761 01/11/17 It It It CEJ 2q A 3.C. SETTING OF REGULAR MEETING DATES FOR 2017 On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Ms. Haley, the Board adopted the regular meeting date schedule for 2017, as follows: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 6 p.m. (Organizational Meeting - Evening Session Only) Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Noon (Budget Work Session Only at Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center in Afternoon - NO additional agenda items for Afternoon Session; Regular Evening Session with Zoning Requests in Public Meeting Room) Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 3 p.m. (Budget Public Hearings at Evening Session) Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 3 p.m. Ayes: Jaeckle, Haley, Winslow, Holland and Elswick. Nays: None. 3.D. CONSIDERATION OF BOARD APPOINTMENTS On motion of Mr. Winslow, seconded by Ms. Haley, the Board simultaneously nominated/appointed/reappointed Mr. Steve Elswick and Ms. Barbara Smith (alternate), to serve on the Tri -Cities Area Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization, whose terms are effective immediately and expire December 31, 2017. Ayes: Jaeckle, Haley, Winslow, Holland and Elswick. Nays: None. On motion of Mr. Winslow, seconded by Ms. Haley, the Board amended the previously -approved membership of both the Audit and Finance Committee and the County -Schools Liaison Committee to include two members of the Board of Supervisors appointed by the Chairman. Ayes: Jaeckle, Haley, Winslow, Holland and Elswick. Nays: None. 16-762 01/11/17 Ms. Jaeckle made the following Chairman's appointments: AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Mr. Steve Elswick and Mr. Chris Winslow (Unspecified Term) COUNTY -SCHOOLS LIAISON COMMITTEE Ms. Leslie Haley and Ms. Dorothy Jaeckle (Unspecified Term) 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.A. NOVEMBER 29, 2016 JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION 4.B. DECEMBER 14, 2016 REGULAR MEETING On motion of Mr. Holland, seconded by Ms. Haley, the Board approved the minutes of November 29, 2016 joint meeting with Planning Commission and the December 14, 2016 regular meeting, as submitted. Ayes: Jaeckle, Haley, Winslow, Holland and Elswick. Nays: None. 5. AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY TO PETITION THE CIRCUIT COURT, ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, FOR A WRIT OF ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCIES IN THE OFFICES OF TREASURER AND COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY Mr. Mincks stated for the special election to be held, the Board must petition the Circuit Court. He further state law requires the petitions to be filed with the Circuit Court no more than fifteen days after the vacancies occur, or by January 16, 2017. He stated state law provides that the special election to replace both Mr. Richard Cordle and Mr. Joe Horbal may be held at the next general election in November 2017. He further stated to save the cost of conducting a special election on a date other than at the November general election, staff and the Registrar are requesting that the special election be scheduled on the same day as the November general election. In response to Mr. Winslow's question, Mr. Mincks stated holding a special election in November would save taxpayers $228,000. In response to Mr. Elswick's question, Mr. Mincks stated the special election will be held on the same day as the November general election. In response to Ms. Jaeckle's question, Mr. Mincks stated the reason for a special election is to fill an unexpired term. On motion of Mr. Winslow, seconded by Ms. Haley, the Board authorized to County Attorney to petition the Circuit Court for a writ of election to fill" the vacancies in the offices of Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue of Chesterfield County with a special election to be held at the same time as the 2017 general election. Ayes: Jaeckle, Haley, Winslow, Holland and Elswick. Nays: None. 16-763 01/11/17 P] P] ID] 11 C! 6. FIFTEEN -MINUTE CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD ON UNSCHEDULED MATTERS Reverend Shawn Franco presented the Board with a petition of thanksgiving and prayer from the Chesterfield citizens of Chesterfield County churches. All Board members and Dr. Casey expressed their sincere gratitude to Reverend Franco and members of his congregation for his many blessings and kind words. 7. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Ms. Haley, seconded by Mr. Winslow, the Board adjourned at 6:34 p.m. to the January 25th at 3 p.m. for a work session in Room 502 at the County Administration Building. Ayes: Jaeckle, Haley, Winslow, Holland and Elswick. Nays: None. go ,%crph P. Casey County Administrator hl?o* a d& Dorot y A. aeckle Chairman 16-764 01/11/17