Board of Supervisors April 25, 2017 Sheet 1  April 25, 2017  County of Greene, Virginia  THE GREENE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MET ON TUESDAY, APRIL25,2017  BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNTY MEETING ROOM.  Present were:  Michelle Flynn, Chairman Dale Herring, Vice Chairman David Cox, Member Jim Frydl, Member Bill Martin, Member  Staff present:  John C. Barkley, County Administrator Ray Clarke, County Attorney Patti Vogt, Deputy Clerk  Bart Svoboda, Deputy County/Zoning Administrator Tracy Morris, Deputy County Administrator/Finance Director  RE: OPEN MEETING ofsilence.  The Chairman opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment  RE: PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED FY 2017-18 BUDGET ANDTAXI LEVIES Mr. Barkley opened the hearing with an overview of the budget and policy priorities. The real estate tax rate remains at $0.775 per $100 and personal property remains at $5.00 per The overall County budget increases 5.2%. The proposed budget includes a 10.48% increase in local expenditures and spending cuts across seventeen County agencies. There is an increase of4 42.5% in funding for the Central VA Regional Jail, 7.7% increase in funding for law enforcement, 10.3% increase in local funding for education, and 2.85% increase in funding to  $100.  support Social Services programs.  The Chair opened the floor for public comment.  Mrs. Leah Paladino, Chair of the School Board, thanked the Board of Supervisors for their work on the budget. The two Boards share a common vision for the future of our community, have made a commitment to being good stewards of the people's money and are looking forward to creating long term success and prosperity for our community. The School    Board of Supervisors April 25, 2017 Sheet 2  has been able to accomplish maintaining a competitive compensation for most highly qualified staff. Agreed with Mr. Barkley that we're moving in the right direction. She thanked the Board fors supporting the goals oft the School Board, students and families of our community. Mrs. Andrea Whitmarsh, Superintendent of Schools, also thanked the Board for their support of our schools. She encouraged reconsideration of the funding request for the public library to be open an additional 4 hours per week. In addition tol being available for a wide range of services for our population, the library serves as an extension to our schools. Many areas in our community lack internet access. The Library provides free public internet access to the Mr. Bob Burkholder, Ruckersville Fifty years ago there were ten houses on his road. Now there are over five hundred and four hundred ninety of those are probably on county water supply. Fifty years ago the government absorbed a lot oft the cost of putting water impoundment in the mountains. Greene County chose not to participate. That was a lack of foresight, lack of vision. We need to look forward at what growth is in the county and where we need to go. Water impoundment isn't just for those people on the water supply. Fire suppression requires water. Need to visual this as a county problem and not just RSA. Need to act now as we are Mrs. Joanne Burkholder, Ruckersville - Now is the time to act. Little to no snow and rain did not help water supply over the winter. Can't bury our heads in sand and think this problem is going away. Board members are elected to make tough decisions. Want you to move  community and it would be beneficial to all to have greater access.  way behind times.  forward. Get everything right (numbers, financing, etc.) and just do it!  Closed public hearing.  Mr. Frydl appreciated staff efforts in providing more: information for budget process. He commented on the Central Virginia Regional Jail and Social Services and contractual obligations. This budget is investing in future for law enforcement and communications. Did the bare minimum for schools. Biggest increases were in VRS and health insurance. Noted the new fleet replacement program for fire departments and rescue squad which is significant Mr. Cox also commented on the emergency services fleet replacement program. This budget includes $280,000 for fire and rescue fleet replacement. We're working towards the Mr. Herring said he is proud to be part of a Board that is forward thinking and working towards tomorrow and not just today. Seventeen departments had decrease in local budget. Thirteen departments requested no increase in their budget. Most of budget (76%) went towards jail increase, health insurance increase, VRS increase, Sheriff's Department, Solid Waste, Fire Mr. Martin said he appreciated comments from the public and acknowledge hard work staff did to put this budget together. Greene County has gone from small rural community to seventh fastest growing locality in Virginia. There is continuing transfer of budgetary burden from State and Federal level to localities. Solid Waste Facility is a loss leader and $250,000 is in this budget to cover operation. We need to do better in future to cover those expenses. $.08 ofreal estate tax levy goes to Jail and the amount will continue to grow until it levels out. EMS fleet replacement is forward thinking and Mr. Martin gave credit to Mr. Cox for moving this program forward. Wants to believe this Board sees the value and absolute critical importance of the new Innovate 2020-21 program. Still playing catch up with teacher retention and recruitment  investment to provide for safety ofc community.  future.  and Rescue.    Board of Supervisors April 25, 2017 Sheet 3  but chipping away. Mentioned the development of a Ruckersville Master Plan. Mr. Martin also Mrs. Flynn appreciated the community input throughout the year. Commented on the Board's insistence to leverage technology to make process current and relevant in real time but also the collaboration between agencies. Mrs. Flynn said it is important to remember the budget isal living document and can be changed during the year. Noted the Board can have further Upon motion by David Cox and unanimous vote, the Board approved the following tax  said he hoped tol be able to fund the library request for an extra 4 hours.  discussion regarding allocation for Library.  levies:  Levies on $100 assessed valuation: Real Estate Public Service Corp. Personal Property  $0.775 $0.775 $5.00 $0.00 $2.50 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  Except Farm Machinery & Livestock Industrial Machinery& Tools  Recorded vote:  Michelle Flynn Dale Herring David Cox Jim Frydl Bill Martin  Motion carried.  The Board will take action on thel budget at their May 23d meeting. RE: PERSONAL PROPERTYTAXI RELIEF ACTIPPTRAIRESOLTON The Chairman read the PPTRA resolution as proposed.  Upon motion by Bill Martin and unanimous vote, the Board approved the PPTRA  resolution as presented: (See Attachment "A")  Recorded vote:  Michelle Flynn Dale Herring David Cox Jim Frydl Bill Martin  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  Motion carried.  RE: MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC provided an update on activities.  Mrs. Marta Keane, JABA Chief Executive Officer, and Mrs. Donna Baker, JABA Director of Operations, were present to thank the Board for their continued support OfJABA and    Board of Supervisors April 25, 2017 Sheet 4  RE: OTHER MATTERS FROM BOARDI MEMBERS  Mr. Martin said the Tourism Advisory Council name has been changed to the Tourism Council. Heard update from Stanardsville Independence Day Committee that the festivities Mr. Herring reminded everyone to complete thel broadband survey which will bei included Mr. Frydl said the School Board will meet on May 10 and have a presentation of the master plan for high school and middle school campus. Also, RSA Board and staff have come  will bel bigger and better this year. in tax bills being mailed out.  together on a capital improvement plan. RE: ADJOURN MEETING  The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be on' Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the County Meeting Room.  DR ae Dale Herring, Vice Chairman Greene County Board of Supervisors    Board of Supervisors April 25, 2017 Attachment "A"  RESOLUTION  WHEREAS, the Personal Property Tax Relief Act of 1998, VA Code Section 58.1-3523 et. seq. ("PPTRA"), has been substantially modified by the enactment of Chapter 1 of the Acts of Assembly, 2004 Special Session I (Senate Bill 5005), and the provisions of Item 503 of Chapter 951 of the 2005 Acts of Assembly (the 2005 revisions to the 2004-06 Appropriations Act, WHEREAS, these legislative enactments require the County to take affirmative steps to implement these changes, and to provide for the computation and allocation of relief provided WHEREAS, these legislative enactments provide for the appropriation to the County, of ai fixed sum to be used exclusively for the provision of tax relief to owners of qualifying personal NOW THEREFORE BE: IT RESOLVED by the Greene County Board of Supervisors qualifying vehicles obtaining situs within the County during tax year 2017, shall receive Personal use vehicles valued at $1,000 or less will be eligible for 100% tax relief; Personal use vehicles valued at $1,001 to $20,000 will be eligible for 47% tax relief; Personal use vehicles valued at $20,001 or more shall only receive 47% tax relief on the All other vehicles which do not meet the definition of "qualifying" (business use vehicles, farm use vehicles, motor homes, etc.) will not be eligible for any form of tax  hereinafter cited as the "2005 Appropriations Act"); and  pursuant to the PPTRA as revised; and  use vehicles that are subject to the personal property tax on such vehicles.  that:  personal property tax reliefi in the following manner:  first $20,000 of value; and  reliefu under this program.  Adopted in Open Meeting this 25th day of April, 2017.  ickello dpna Michelle Flynn, Chair Greene County Board of Supervisors