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Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – September 18, 2024

Board of Supervisors — Wednesday, September 18, 2024
BodyAlbemarle County, Virginia
SessionBoard of Supervisors
DateWednesday, September 18, 2024
StatusFILED
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0:07

We can't do it.

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So they're just on five.

0:15

Good afternoon.

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I am pleased to call to order this regular meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors on the 15th of September, 1 p.m.

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in Lane Auditorium.

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I'd like to note that at the day we have Supervisor Mike Pruitt of the Scottsville District, Supervisor B.

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Lapisto Kirtley of the Ravana District, Supervisor Diantha McKeel here from the Jack Jewett District, Supervisor Ned Galloway of the Rio District, Supervisor Ann Mallick of the Whitehall District, and myself, Jim Andrews, representing the Samuel Miller District.

0:41

A quorum is present.

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We're also joined by our county executive, Mr.

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Jeff Richardson, our interim county attorney, Mr.

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Andy Herrick, and our clerk, Miss Claude Borgerson and Senior Deputy Clerk, Mr.

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Travis Morris.

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Also, let me please welcome Albemarle County Police Officers present, Master Police Officers Paul Quillen and Steve McCall.

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Thank you for your service today and the work you do and your colleagues do every day on behalf of our community.

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We very much appreciate it for all.

1:08

If all present now could stand as you were able to join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

1:30

Thank you.

1:31

If you've not joined us in a moment of silence.

2:14

Other than that addition, I know of no other changes.

2:18

So do we have a motion to accept the final?

2:20

So moved.

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Second.

2:22

We have a motion from Supervisor Lapisto Curtley, a second from Supervisor McKeel.

2:26

Without objection, if the clerk will call the roll.

2:28

Ms.

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Lapista Kirtley.

2:29

Aye.

2:30

Ms.

2:30

Malik.

2:31

Yes.

2:31

Ms.

2:31

McKeel.

2:32

Yes.

2:33

Mr.

2:33

Pruitt.

2:34

Aye.

2:34

Mr.

2:34

Andrews.

2:35

Yes.

2:35

Mr.

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Galloway.

2:36

Yes.

2:37

Thank you.

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Board will now move to brief announcements from board members.

2:44

And our order today begins with Supervisor Malik.

2:47

Well, thank you.

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Each one is brief, but I have several, so I'll be quick.

2:50

Sunday, September 22nd.

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Uh, sees the day at Walnut Creek.

2:54

The storm should all be gone.

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And so this is a great opportunity with beautiful weather to visit the park and connect with neighbors and veterans and learn about veteran services.

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Sunday evening, 150 conferees of the National Lewis and Clark Organization arrive in Albemarle for several days of visits about the trail.

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And the conference is hosted by Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center.

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So they're bringing lots of good hotel rooms being used here.

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Friday, September 27th, Ravana River Basin Commission Conference, 9 30 to 1 at the Jefferson School, and this will be centered around updates on the River Ravana River Corridor Plan.

3:30

Registration is at Ravanda Riverbasin.org.

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And following the day, Saturday the 28th, there is a river walk.

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Shuttling from River Park to somewhere upstream, and then join ending at Ravanna River Company for uh Ice Cream Social.

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That's 4 to 5.30 on Saturday the 28th.

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Also on Saturday the 28th at 10 a.m., the 45th anniversary of the Green Olive Tree thrift shop in Crozet will be occurring and recognizing the surviving members of their seven founding ladies from 45 years ago.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Water And Wastewater Management███████████████15%
Affordable Housing███████████████15%
Legislative Priorities██████████10%
Public Safety███████7%
Public Engagement██████6%
Procedural█████5%
Community Well-being████4%
Transportation Safety████4%
Public Hearing████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Albemarle County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting – September 18, 2024

The Board of Supervisors met on September 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM in Lane Auditorium, reconvening at 6:00 PM for public hearings. The meeting covered a consent agenda, a septic-to-sewer program update, a legislative priorities work session, a closed session, a county executive report, and two public hearings. Key outcomes included approval of the consent agenda, direction to redirect remaining septic-to-sewer funds, adoption of legislative priorities, appointment of a new Economic Development Director, and approval of a PRO Housing grant application and a special use permit for a landscape contractor.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval: Approved minutes from November 4, 2022, June 5, 2024, and June 12, 2024. (Unanimous, 6-0)
  • Public Hearing on Employee Bonus: Scheduled a public hearing for a one-time monetary bonus to benefits-eligible employees. (Unanimous, 6-0)
  • FY24 Preliminary Year-End Financial Report: Accepted for information.
  • VDOT Monthly Report (September 2024): Accepted for information.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public signed up to speak during the afternoon or evening sessions.

Discussion Items

  • Septic to Sewer Program Update (Action Item): Chief Human Services Officer Kaki Dimock reported that of the original $1 million allocated, $500,000 remains unspent. Staff recommended redirecting $150,000 to serve three additional high-risk households, $80,000 to housing navigation services, $170,000 to the Albemarle County Emergency Relief Program (ACERP), and $100,000 to a homelessness service contingency account. After discussion, the board voted to approve the staff recommendation (6-0) with additional direction to re-advertise the program and explore a dedicated budget allocation for failing septic systems in the upcoming budget cycle.
  • Legislative Priorities and Positions (Work Session): Interim County Attorney Andy Herrick and Interim Economic Development Director Emily Kilroy presented the draft 2025 legislative priorities, including expanded authority for photo speed enforcement, a one-cent sales tax referendum for school capital, and reimbursement for responding to community threats. Budget amendment requests included $58 million for Rivanna Futures site readiness (now phased to a smaller request) and $1.37 million for an ADA trail segment at Biscuit Run Park. The board also discussed 44 legislative positions and policy statements, with additions proposed for digital equity, parking enforcement, residential landlord-tenant act enforcement, and affordable housing measures. Staff will bring a final package for adoption at the October 2 meeting.
  • Closed Meeting: The board convened a closed meeting at 3:00 PM pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3711(A)(1) and (29) to discuss the appointment of the Economic Development Director and renegotiation of a contract with the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. The closed meeting was certified, and the board subsequently appointed Emily Kilroy as Director of Economic Development (unanimous).
  • County Executive Report: Jeffrey B. Richardson reported on employee recognition, 9/11 memorial events, school supply drives, community climate action grants, speed camera data (1,400 violations in first nine days on Hydraulic Road), summer swim statistics (31,500 guests, no algae closures), and election security planning exercises.

Key Outcomes

  • Septic to Sewer Redirection: Approved moving $350,000 to housing assistance programs, with $150,000 retained for septic-to-sewer conversions for three households. (Motion by Supervisor Mallek, second by Supervisor LaPisto-Kirtley; passed 6-0)
  • Legislative Priorities Direction: Board directed staff to finalize the 2025 legislative priorities and positions, incorporating additions for digital equity, parking enforcement, landlord-tenant enforcement, and a JLARC study on affordable housing preservation. Final adoption set for October 2, 2024.
  • Appointment of Economic Development Director: Emily Kilroy was appointed effective immediately. (Motion by Supervisor McKeel, second by Supervisor LaPisto-Kirtley; passed 6-0)
  • PRO Housing Grant Application: Approved resolution to apply for $6.5 million in federal PRO Housing Round 2 funds for a revolving loan fund, small landlord fund, and affordable multifamily development. (Motion by Supervisor Galloway, second by Supervisor McKeel; passed 6-0)
  • Special Use Permit – Piedmont Grounds Management: Approved (6-0) a special use permit for a landscape contractor at 4842 Richmond Road, with conditions including industrial setbacks, buffer requirements, and replanting of a previously cleared buffer. (Motion by Supervisor Pruitt, second by Supervisor LaPisto-Kirtley)
  • Endorsement of Grant Application: Approved a motion to endorse the St. John Family Life and Fitness Center grant application to the Commonwealth History Fund. (Motion by Supervisor LaPisto-Kirtley, second by Supervisor McKeel; passed 6-0)

Meeting Transcript

We can't do it. So they're just on five. Good afternoon. I am pleased to call to order this regular meeting of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors on the 15th of September, 1 p.m. in Lane Auditorium. I'd like to note that at the day we have Supervisor Mike Pruitt of the Scottsville District, Supervisor B. Lapisto Kirtley of the Ravana District, Supervisor Diantha McKeel here from the Jack Jewett District, Supervisor Ned Galloway of the Rio District, Supervisor Ann Mallick of the Whitehall District, and myself, Jim Andrews, representing the Samuel Miller District. A quorum is present. We're also joined by our county executive, Mr. Jeff Richardson, our interim county attorney, Mr. Andy Herrick, and our clerk, Miss Claude Borgerson and Senior Deputy Clerk, Mr. Travis Morris. Also, let me please welcome Albemarle County Police Officers present, Master Police Officers Paul Quillen and Steve McCall. Thank you for your service today and the work you do and your colleagues do every day on behalf of our community. We very much appreciate it for all. If all present now could stand as you were able to join us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. If you've not joined us in a moment of silence. Other than that addition, I know of no other changes. So do we have a motion to accept the final? So moved. Second. We have a motion from Supervisor Lapisto Curtley, a second from Supervisor McKeel. Without objection, if the clerk will call the roll. Ms. Lapista Kirtley. Aye. Ms. Malik. Yes. Ms. McKeel. Yes. Mr. Pruitt. Aye. Mr. Andrews. Yes. Mr. Galloway. Yes. Thank you. Board will now move to brief announcements from board members. And our order today begins with Supervisor Malik. Well, thank you. Each one is brief, but I have several, so I'll be quick. Sunday, September 22nd. Uh, sees the day at Walnut Creek. The storm should all be gone.

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