Board of Supervisors August 8, 2017 Sheet 1  August 8, 2017  County of Greene, Virginia  THE GREENE COUNTY BOARDO OF SUPERVISORS MET ONTUESDAY,AUGUST8,2017  BEGINNING AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE COUNTY MEETING ROOM.  Present were:  Michelle Flynn, Chair Dale Herring, Vice Chair 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  RE: CALLTOORDER by a moment ofsilence. RE: CONSENT AGENDA ont the consent agenda:  The Chair called the meeting to order and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance followed  Uponi motion byl Dalel Herring and unanimous vote, the Board approved the following items b. Resolution to accept and appropriate $62,432 in federal and state special funds for the Victim Witness Program. No local match is required. (See Attachment "A")  a. Minutes oft the. July 25, 2017 meeting.  Recorded vote:  Michelle. Flynn Dale Herring David Cox Jim Frydl Bill Martin  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  Motion carried.  RE: RECOGNITION-F HONORABLE RONI MORRIS  Mrs. Flynn presented a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Morris who was recently appointed as Judge for the 16th District Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Among his many accomplishments, he was instrumental in founding the Youth Development Council which offers  programs for at risk youths in grades 3 thru 5.    Board of Supervisors August 8, 2017 Sheet 2  Judge Morris spoke briefly on the Youth Development Council and his time spent as Commonwealth's. Attorney saying it was his honor to have served the citizens of Greene County.  RE: MATTERS FROMTHE! PUBLIC  Mr. Dick Franklin - 189 Pine Bluff Road, Greene Mountain Lake Subdivision - Mr. Franklin said e coli was found in the lake water and after checking with the Health Department, he found there are no regulations. He felt there should be inspections of private lakes and asked RE: PUBLIC HEARING- AMENDMENT TO GREENE COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 66, Mr. Barkley reviewed the proposed amendment which would provide tax relief for veterans. This would: not bet too much ofah heavy financial burden with lost revenue fori the County estimated at $20,000. This would bel based on calendar year and not be retroactive. The public hearing was opened and closed with no comments.  how this could be accomplished.  SECTION 66-89  Mrs. Flynn questioned the submission of written documentation from Veteran's Services Mr. Herring questioned the number of applications estimated, the vehicle the tax relief would be applied to and if the Commissioner of Revenue is prepared to manage this administratively. Are other surrounding localities offering this to veterans? Mr. Barkley said several localities in the area offer tax relief to veterans and the Commissioner of Revenue is Mr. Cox suggested the wording state the tax relief applies to one vehicle only. Mr. Clarke noted "city council" needs to be deleted from the text. Mr. Martin asked what impact this will have on other taxpayers. He suggested checking with other localities as to the impact on their budgets to get al better estimate as to what this might  regarding disability.  prepared.  cost.  Mrs. Flynn read the proposed changes to the ordinance.  Upon motion by Jim Frydl and unanimous vote, the Board approved the ordinance with  changes as noted. (See Attachment "B")  Recorded vote:  Michelle Flynn Dale Herring David Cox Jim FrydI Bill Martin  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  Motion carried.  RE: RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION- REFUNDING OF LOCALSCHOOL BOND Ms. Kristie Spencer, Director of Business and Facilities, explained that this would result inar refund (credit) to the schools. Payments will still have to bei made. Ratification ofresolution will allow the process to continue. The County will benefit from the lower interest rate. Upon motion by Jim Frydl and unanimous vote, the Board approved the resolution as  presented. (See Attachment "C")    Board of Supervisors August 8, 2017 Sheet 3  Recorded vote:  Michelle Flynn Dale Herring David Cox Jim Frydl Bill Martin  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  Motion carried. RE: BLIGHT ORDINANCE  Mr. Barkley explained that after additional research, it has been determined the Board of Supervisors does not need to enact an ordinance. Authorizing legislation in included in Code of Virginia, Sections 36-49.1:1, 36-3 and 15.2-900. The Code gives the county the authority to acquire and/or repair blighted property through a process. At a certain point, the Board of Mr. Clarke said the process is cumbersome, intentionally so, as this would result in the Mr. Martin said the County is not considering knocking down buildings using eminent domain. There are a small handful of potential properties that are problem areas that might need to be addressed for the public health, safety and welfare of the community. The property owner must be contacted first. This process would not be used until all else fails and hopefully will not Mrs. Flynn said there are a number of steps required to get to point to even pass an Mr. Clarke noted the Code provision specifically disallows a locality from using this to  Supervisors would be authorized to enact an ordinance for a specific parcel. taking by the government of a property right. Itisap process that can be used.  get to that point. ordinance.  obtain ownership ofay personal residence that would displace residents.  RE: WHITE RUN RESERVOIR  Mr. Barkley said the project team will meet next week to discuss finance scenarios. Another community meeting is scheduled for September 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the county meeting Mr. Frydl clarified engineering ist to actually determine the scope ofthe project. Mr. Martin spoke on phasing of the project. Mrs. Flynn said a citizen had asked if there would be an  room.  opportunity for recreational activities at the reservoir.  RE: BROADBAND  Mr. Herring and the Committee will meet again in September. Working on website to  display information gathered from survey. RE: LIAISON REPORTS  Mr. Herring said the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission held their meeting here in Greene County at the Library/Senior Center last Thursday which included a presentation on specialized tax districts. The Board has heard requests from citizens regarding specialized tax Mr. Frydl said teachers are back this week and school starts next week. Please be aware  district for dams, roads, etc.  ofs school buses on roads. Dragonfest will bel held again this fall.    Board of Supervisors August 8, 2017 Sheet 4  Mr. Frydl said the Regional Jail received $730,000: ini reimbursement for construction costs. Mr. Cox said the committee completed review oft the vehicle replacement plan. Funds will  Year ended with almost $2 million under budget. be distributed in the following years: Dyke Volunteer Fire Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Stanardsville Volunteer Fire Greene County Rescue Squad RE: OTHER ITEMS FROM THE BOARD  2018 2020 2022  2019,2021, and 2023  Mr. Frydl provided a briefl history oft the water infrastructure project. We would not have Food Lion, Sheetz, Walmart, Lowes, or Tractor Supply ift the Board of Supervisors had not made the decision to construct the sewer plant and related infrastructure. Board members also agreed to build up County reserves and that ist thei money that has sustained us. Those entities have generated Mrs. Flynn noted everyone in the County is already paying for the service as a portion of tax dollars is used for projects. Without that infrastructure, we wouldn'thave growth. Mr. Martin completed the Certified Supervisor course offered by VACO and encouraged other members to take the classes. He will graduate in November at VACO Conference. Mrs. Flynn said she spoke with the Sheriff regarding the local jail processing fee. Has Mrs. Flynn said shel heard from a citizen who is questioning local business license fees and how the fees are tracked in other counties as opposed to Greene. Mr. Frydl said this is the duty of the constitutional officer. Mrs. Flynn said she is asking tol be educated regarding this subject.  tax revenue. and jobs.  additional information. Line up as agenda next time.  RE: ADJOURNN MEETING  The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. The next scheduled meeting of the Board of  Supervisors will be on Tuesday, August 22, 2017.  MicheNel  milupiane Greene County Board of Supervisors  Flynn, Chair    Board of Supervisors August 8, 2017 Attachment "A"  RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO DOLLARS FOR THE  VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM GRANT  WHEREAS, the County of Greene has been awarded a grant from DCJS for WHEREAS, the funds in the amount of sixty-one thousand four hundred thirty-two dollars ($61,432.00) will need to be appropriated to the appropriate line  a Victim Witness Program Grant; and  item in the 2017-2018 budget of the County of Greene, Virginia.  NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Greene, Virginia that sixty-one thousand four hundred thirty-two dollars ($61,432.00) be appropriated to the 2017-2018 budget  ofthe County ofGreene.  BE ITI FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator of the County of Greene, Virginia is authorized to make the appropriate accounting adjustments in the budget to do all things necessary to give this resolution effect.  Adopted this gth day of August, 2017.  Ballupa  207 John C. Barkley, Clerk    Board of Supervisors August 8, 2017 Attachment "B"  Chapter 66 TAXATION Articlel II. Property Taxes  DIVISION4. PERSONAL PROPERTYTAX RELIEF  Section 66-89. Exemption from personal property taxation for eligible disabled veterans.  (a)  For the calendar year beginning January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2018, and for each and every calendar year thereafter, unless changed, there shall be, and hereby is, levied a tax on not more than one motor vehicle owned and regularly used by an eligible disabled veteran, at 50 percent ofthe tax rate established by the Board of Supervisors on motor vehicles.  (b)  This rate shall: not be applied retroactively to previous years' tax filings.  (c)  When used in this section, the phrase "disabled veteran" shall mean any veteran who has either lost, or lost the use of, one or both legs, or an arm or a hand, or who is blind, or who is permanently and totally disabled as certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs, or who has been sO designated or classified by the Department of Veterans Affairs as meeting the requirements of Code of Virginia, $ 58.1-3506(19), and that his/her disability is service connected. For the purpose of this section, a person is blind if he/she meets the provisions of  Code ofVirginia, $ 46.2-100.  (d)  An eligible disabled veteran may only receive tax relief on one vehicle pursuant to this section. All other motor vehicles owned or regularly used by said eligible disabled veteran shall be taxed or levied pursuant to the tax rate established by thel Board of Supervisors on motor vehicles.  (e)  An application must be submitted to the Commissioner of Revenue by the eligible disabled veteran upon purchase, sale, replacement, or trade oft the designated vehicle. Tax rate reductions will not continue with the vehicle upon transfer or sale nor will the reduced tax rate automatically or retroactively transfer to a new vehicle. In order to qualify, the veteran shall provide a written statement to the Commissioner of Revenue from the Department of Veterans Services that the veteran has been SO designated or classified by the Department of Veterans Service as to meet the  requirements oft this section, and that his disability is service-connected. State Code Reference: Code of Virginia $58.1-3506(19).    Board of Supervisors August 8, 2017 Attachment "C"  August 8, 2017 Board of Supervisors of Greene County, Virginia 2017B VPSA Refunding Bonds  RESOLUTION  WHEREAS, Virginia Public School Authority ("VPSA") has advised the School Board of Greene County, Virginia (the "School Board") and the County of Greene, Virginia (the "County") that VPSA has sold or will sell its School Financing Refunding Bonds (1997 Resolution) (the "2017B Refunding Bonds") in order to refund a portion of its outstanding  School Financing Bonds (1997 Resolution) (the "Prior VPSA Bonds").  WHEREAS, certain local school bonds issued by the County are among the issues oft the Prior VPSA Bonds that are included in the 2017B Refunding Bonds, including the Greene County, Virginia General Obligation School Bond, Series 2011, issued by the County to VPSA on May 5, 2011, in the original principal amount of $5,120,000 (the "2011Bond").  WHEREAS, VPSA has advised that the savings achieved as a result of the 2017B Refunding Bonds will be allocated over the remaining amortization periods, respectively, of the 2011 Bond through an annual credit (collectively, the "Refunding Credits"), and, to such end, VPSA has provided or will provide the County and the School Board with amortization schedules that reflect the County's existing amortization schedule for the 2011 Bond and the  resulting Refunding Credits.  WHEREAS, the County shall continue to be responsible to pay the required debt service payments on the 2011 Bond in accordance with their respective original amortizations, and VPSA will cause the Refunding Credits to be paid to the County on or after August 1 of each applicable year thereofthat was included in the 2017B Refunding Bonds issued by VPSA. WHEREAS, VPSA required the County and the School Board to complete and submit an appropriate Certificate of Refunding of Local School Bonds for the 2011 Bond (the "Refunding Certificate) to VPSA, which was endorsed and submitted to VPSA by the  Superintendent and County Administrator on July 28, 2017. County, Virginia (the "Board"), as follows:  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of Greene 1. The Board hereby approves and confirms the transactions contemplated by the 2017B Refunding Bonds, all as described above, including hereby ratifying, approving, and consenting to the prior submission of the Refunding Certificate. In addition, the Board hereby authorizes all such further actions as may be necessary or convenient in order for the County to receive the Refunding Credits with respect to the 2011 Bond, the proceeds of which were used by the School Board to pay the costs of various capital projects for essential school purposes in  the County as more particularly described therein.    2. The Chair and the Vice Chair, either of whom may act, the County Administrator, and Clerk of the Board, and the Deputy County Administrator/ Finance Director are each authorized and directed to deliver all such documents, certificates, applications, questionnaires or other instruments as may be necessary or convenient, in order for the intents and purposes described herein to be accomplished, and further, to evidence the required certifications to VPSA that the County and the School Board shall continue to comply with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, with respect to the reissuance and refunding (whether in whole or in part) of the 2011 Bond in connection with VPSA's issuance of the  2017B Refunding Bonds.  4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately.  Dated: August 8, 2017  Qymluchille / Chair/ Vice Chair  Bupnan  Board of Supervisors of Greene County, Virginia  CERTIFICATE  The record of the roll-call vote by the Board of Supervisors of Greene County, Virginia on the foregoing resolution duly adopted at its regular public meeting held on the date hereofis  as follows:  NAME  AYE X X X X X  NAY  ABSTAIN ABSENT  A. Michelle Flynn, Chair Dale R. Herring, Vice Chair William Martin James F. Frydl David L. Cox  Dated: August 8, 2017 E ISE) (171  Clerk, Board of Supervisors of Greene County, Virginia  -2-