The Patrick County Board of Supervisors met on March 14, 2011 and covered the following matters of business: 1. Hearing on a new ordinance, 2. report from Sheriff Dan Smith, 3. Further Budget review.

Board of Supervisors Meeting March 14, 2011 Sheriff Dan Smith Report on the Shooting Range Sheriff Dan Smith presented Shooting Range Options that included the following: 1. Using DeHart Park at Woolwine-While this is a remote location using County land, there was strong opposition from the public and the park board. 2. Jail-Sheriff Office-Commerce Street – Again this is on County owned land and is convenient, but there was strong public opposition and it violates a Town Zoning Ordinance, and is in close proximity of the nursing home 3. Current Firing Range – While it is a convenient location and would not cost anything, it has strong citizen opposition from nearby residents. 4. VFW Post on VFW Road –Patrick Springs – This is a remote and convenient location but would encounter high construction cost. It is not County land. Possible citizen opposition is unknown. 5. Rotary Field – Stuart – It is a convenient location, but faced public opposition when it was located there 12 years ago. Also it violates the Town Zoning Ordinance and the County does not own the land. No decisions were reached at this meeting for relocation of the Shooting Range. Public Comment Period Public comment was heard from 3 citizens, two from Mayo River, one from Blue Ridge districts. Sinking Fund for the 2015 Real Property Assessment Chairman Roger Hayden proposed a $100,000 Sinking Fund be set up out of the Contingency Fund (2011-2012 budget) for expected expenses of the 2015 Property Assessment. The idea is to plan ahead and not cause tax increases to cover the expense. This motion was tabled by a unanimous vote, due to uncertainties concerning the School Budget. The current budget and surplus is based on 5% reduction by the School Board. There is uncertainty concerning their being able to make the 5% cut stand. Public Hearing for the Ordinance-“Cross Connection Ordinance� At approximately 7:05 pm a public hearing was conducted for this new ordinance. Public comment was received from 4-5 citizens. A lengthy discuss ensued for nearly one hour. At 7:55pm, the ordinance passed unanimously. By way of explanation, this ordinance was for basic public health. Procedures and enforcement were put in place to keep private water systems from contaminating the public water system. Animal Pound County Attorney, Alan Black reported that the changes approved at the last Board Meeting will require an ordinance and a public hearing at April’s meeting. The Board voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on April 11 at 7:00pm on the changes in fees at the Animal Pound. Approved at the March 9 meeting were these changes: 1. Eliminate paying Vet fees of $1600 per year for spaying and neutering. 2. Charge a flat fee of $25 for reclaiming an animal picked up by the Animal Pond. Tourism County Attorney, Alan Black clarified that of the transient occupancy tax (tourist lodging tax) collected, which is 5%, 1% is held for administrative expenses and is put in the general fund. Also, 4% is held for Tourism marketing expenses. Further, he stated we are in compliance with State Code. Tom Rose estimated that lodging tax collections for 2010-2011 would be conservatively around $80,000, due to increased lodging business in Patrick County. Dr. Lock Boyce made a motion to change the percentages to hold 2% for the general fund and use 3% for Tourism marketing. Mr. Black confirmed this approach would also comply with State Code. The motion was lost due to a lack of a second. Mr. Weiss, Mr. Hayden and Mr. Knight reported they had received numerous calls late today, from lodging businesses saying they did not want this changed. Redistricting Mr. Black reported findings from the informal committee of himself, Ms. Vipperman and Teresa McCormick. Changes are required due to Mayo River district being high in population and Peters Creek being low. After redrawing the district lines they had Mayo River with 3778 people and Peters Creek with 3779 people. A public hearing was scheduled for April 11 at 7:30pm. This decision was reached with a unanimous vote. Patrick Springs Water Project Tom Rose reported that the work by Prillerman and Pace was complete. Bills, Claims, Transfers and Appropriations Considerable discussion ensued concerning the transfers and expenditures by the Sheriff Department. (At this point in the meeting Sheriff Smith had departed and was not available for explanations.) The fuel cost has a large budget overrun and hopefully, the situation will get better with elimination of transporting prisoners from neighboring counties. Also, some purchase of chairs for dispatchers and a computer services contract caused concern by the Board members. Dr. Lock Boyce questioned the current expenditures for Covered Bridge Repairs of $10,000 and Mayo River Trail of $16,000. These expenditures are covered by VDOT grants and will be reimbursed. To date prior expenditures have not yet been reimbursed. Based on these expenditures being in the report Dr. Boyce voted against approval. The final vote to approve was 4-1 with only Dr. Boyce dissenting. Work on the 2011-2012 Budget At 9:20pm, the Board began to direct their attention to continuing the budget review. Their hope was to finish this review and take the budget to public hearing on the April 11 meeting. A lot of questions still are unanswered concerning the School Budget. The Board was reminded by Tom Rose and Alan Black that after it goes for public hearing, they will be able to amend the budget. Executive Session An executive Session was planned to follow the public session to discuss personnel Matters. Reported by Tom Bishop