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5:00 P.M. 
CALL TO ORDER Chairman Barnes called the March 21, 2005 regular meeting of the Louisa County Board of Supervisors to order at 5:00 p.m. Dr. Morgan led the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. APPROVAL OF BILLS On motion of Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Jennings, which carried by a vote of 7-0, with Mr. Gentry abstaining from a check pertaining to him, a resolution was adopted to approve the bills for the first half of March 2005 for the County of Louisa in the amount of $116,101.35.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS There were no Constitutional Officers wishing to address the Board. CITIZENS INFORMATION PERIOD There were no citizens wishing to address the Board. On motion of Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Purcell, which carried by a vote of 7-0, the March 21, 2005 agenda was adopted as presented. OLD BUSINESS
Amendment to Landfill Permit Joyce Engineering Becky Ward, Joyce Engineering, referred to the two handouts that were provided to the Board that reflected the layout of the Landfill. Ms. Ward explained that they are proposing to expand the expansion area of the Landfill that would allow them to piggyback onto the existing Landfill. Ms. Ward said that in order for them to expand this, it would require an amendment from the Department of Environmental Quality and a public hearing by the Board of Supervisors. Ms. Ward said that if the Board were to decide to piggyback, they would gain the additional capacity between the existing Landfill and the two new permitted areas. Ms. Ward recommended that the Board go forth with processing the necessary amendment. NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Declaring the Month of April as Spring Roadway Clean Up in Louisa County
On motion of Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Gentry, which carried by a vote of 7-0, a resolution was adopted declaring April 2005 as Clean Up Louisa County month, where the Louisa County Board of Supervisors appreciates and commends the citizens, business, and churches of Louisa County for their volunteer work, unselfish devotion, and efforts to promote Louisas pride as a clean community.
PRESENTATION
Dental Fluoride for Children Program Lawrence Jackson Lawrence Jackson, Louisa District, spoke to the Board about the importance of dental care in the County for all children. Mr. Jackson pointed out that at the present time, Louisa County only has three districts that have fluoride in the drinking water, which the remainder have well water. Mr. Jackson said that the elementary schools provide a fluoride slushy that is provided once a week. Mr. Jackson said that he has been in communication at the state level and found that it would require $15.00 to have the Health Department to check the water at the wells, which would allow a dentist to determine how much fluoride would be needed for treatment. Mr. Jackson said that in collaboration with several other individuals they have formed a committee for better dental care. Mr. Jackson stated that their mission is to improve the quality of life for the children and adults of Louisa County through a stronger dental care program. In closing, Mr. Jackson urged the Board to reinstate the fluoride process in Louisa County for the testing of fluoride. Special Olympics Fundraiser (Buffalo Soldiers) Lawrence Jackson Mr. Jackson, Buffalo Soldiers Representative, spoke with the Board about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers. Mr. Jackson said that the Buffalo Soldiers of Central Virginia decided to take up a worthy cause and selected the Special Olympics of Virginia along with the dental program. Mr. Jackson identified a list of organizations that have participated with the Special Olympics of Virginia in the past and said that they have already signed on for the future as well. Mr. Jackson informed everyone that on June 24, 2005 from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. they would conduct a “fish fry” with varieties of music at Small Country Campground Pavilion. Mr. Jackson said that on June 25, 2005 they would hold a car, pickup, SUV, and motorcycle show at Small Country Campground. In closing, Mr. Jackson said that they are asking for the Boards support and identified what the Buffalo Soldiers had planned for the next three years that would be conducted in three phases. Mr. Jackson stated that the Buffalo Soldiers would be making contributions to both the dental program and the special need of the Olympic Athletes. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Barnes stated that he, Dr. Morgan, and Mr. Gentry had attended the Fluvanna/Louisa Zion Crossroads Growth meeting, which there were about seventy-five people in attendance. Chairman Barnes said that the Thomas Jefferson Planning District mediated the meeting, which he feels has positive steps that they would be moving forward with. Dr. Morgan commented further that the purpose of this meeting was to go over what could be done in the Zion Crossroads area. Dr. Morgan said that he believes that this is just an outgrowth of that collaborative effort and that both counties need to look at what is going on in this area. Dr. Morgan said that a committee is going to be created with both Fluvanna County and Louisa County citizens to look at this issue. Mr. Gentry said that during this meeting there were a lot of topics addressed that the Board has been discussing for quite some time and he feels that it was very productive. Chairman Barnes stated that he, Dr. Morgan, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Gentry had attended the Zion Crossroads Fire Department annual dinner, which was very well done. Mr. Harper said that he would like to appoint Albert Gutekenst to the Clean Community Commission as the Mineral District Representative. Mr. Lintecum presented his report highlighting the following items: Mr. Lintecum informed the Board that several of them had inquired with him about the Watershed Improvement Districts, which some of them had thought that this was relatively new, but found that this legislation has been in existence since 1956. Mr. Lintecum said that there have been some individuals that have misconstrued what the purpose of the Watershed Improvement District is. Mr. Lintecum explained that he and Pat Morgan, County Attorney, reviewed the information and have drafted a memo that explains what a Watershed Improvement District could do, what it is limited to, and how it could be organized if there were any groups that seemed fit to do this. CONSENT AGENDA
On motion of Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Purcell, which carried by a vote of 7-0, the Board agreed to adopt the Consent Agenda for the three scheduled public hearings that will be held on April 18, 2005.
CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Gentry referenced the letter that was received from Mrs. Claudia Chisholm concerning the Boards participation with historical items of significance in the County. Mr. Gentry said that he is unable to think of anything that has been brought before the Board that they havent favorably moved forward with. Mr. Gentry said that he believes that a response should be sent to Mrs. Chisholm to reflect that the Board has historically supported historical items in the County. Mr. Wright pointed out that the letter states something about the statue at the Courthouse, where the Board did not approve the full expense. Mr. Wright said that the Board was not asked to approve the full expense, but to approve a maximum amount of $2,000 on the basis that it would not cost more than $10,000, which the Board agreed to pay 20% as requested. Chairman Barnes said that he would like to let Mrs. Chisholm know how much the Board has contributed over the years for Trevilian Station Battlefield Foundation. On motion of Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Gentry, which carried by a vote of 7-0, the Board adopted the minutes of February 23, 2005 as presented.
On motion of Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Gentry, which carried by a vote of 7-0, the Board adopted the minutes of March 7, 2005 as presented.
CLOSED SESSION Chairman Barnes said that the Board has to discuss personnel matters under the Board of Supervisors during closed session. On motion of Dr. Morgan, seconded by Mr. Wright, which carried by a vote of 7-0, the Board voted to enter Closed Session at 5:48 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the following: 1. In accordance with §2.23711 (a) (1) of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended, for discussion of personnel matters under the Board of Supervisors. On motion of Mr. Wright, seconded by Dr. Morgan, which carried by a vote of 7-0, the Board voted to return to Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. RESOLUTION CERTIFICATION OF CLOSED SESSION On motion of Mr. Gentry, seconded by Mr. Jennings, which carried by a vote of 7-0, the Board voted to adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Louisa County Board of Supervisors has convened a Closed Meeting this the 21st day of March 2005, pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, § 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Louisa County Board of Supervisors that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with the Virginia Law.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED on this the 21st day of March 2005, that the Louisa County Board of Supervisors does hereby certify that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting was heard, discussed or considered by the Louisa County Board of Supervisors. PUBLIC HEARINGS
CUP5-96 Virginia Electric and Power Company Mr. Morgan summarized the request for the Board as being for the renewal of Conditional Use Permit 5-96 for the operation of the North Anna Power Station spent nuclear fuel storage facility (Pad #1) and the construction of Pad #2 at the facility site. Mr. Morgan identified the applicant as being the Virginia Electric and Power Company. The property is located on the North Anna Power Station site at the northern end of State Route 700 (Haley Drive), approximately 1.0 mile north of the intersection of Route 652 (Kentucky Springs Road), which is located in the Cuckoo Magisterial and Voting District. Mr. Morgan said that this is a generation facility consisting of two nuclear reactors and two electrical generators and associated facilities and equipment. Mr. Morgan said that the request is consistent with the 2001 Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Morgan said that staff recommended approval of the request with twelve recommended conditions. Mr. Morgan said that the Planning Commission held a public hearing for this request on February 10, 2005 at which there were six people that spoke against the requested Conditional Use Permit and one person who spoke in favor of the request. Mr. Morgan said that the Planning Commission voted 7-0 to forward a recommendation of approval to the Board with an additional three conditions. The Board discussed this topic in great detail providing the history of the original request saying that the Mox Fuel issue has already been addressed by condition number two and pointed out that there hasnt been a storage system approved by the NRC that would allow them to store Mox Fuel. Chairman Barnes stated that the Board had two actions to make this evening to consolidate the application to have only one CUP and then to approve the CUP. On motion of Mr. Gentry, seconded by Mr. Wright, which carried by a vote of 7-0, the Board agreed to consolidate the application to have only one Conditional Use Permit. The Board discussed this topic further with Mr. Gentry pointing out that he had attended the Planning Commission meeting when these items were discussed and that he had talked with representatives from Dominion Power regarding the conditions, which he was told that they did not have any problems with the Mox Fuel issue or for the study of the berm, but they preferred to have a seven year renewal process rather than the five years that were recommended. Mr. Wright suggested a time frame of twelve months be added for report of the study on the berm. Mr. Gentry said that he would like to make the motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit as recommended by the Planning Commission with adding the twelve-month time frame for the berm study and to have the renewal of the CUP at seven years rather than the five that was recommended. Mr. Gentry agreed to amend his motion to include the verbiage that the North Anna Power Station would have to follow any new state or federal laws and notify the County in writing within thirty days of receipt of the official notification of such changes. On motion of Mr. Gentry, seconded by Dr. Morgan, which carried by a vote of 7-0, a resolution was adopted to approve the requested issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of the North Anna Power Station Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility (Pad 1) and construction of Pad #2 at this facility with eighteen conditions. Chairman Barnes said that he would like to have a copy of the post 9/11 recommendations that was referred to during this meeting. On motion of Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Purcell, which carried by a vote of 7-0, the Board voted to recess the March 21, 2005 regular meeting at 8:17 p.m. until Wednesday March 23, 2005 for the public hearing to amend Section 86-73 that will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Louisa County Middle School Forum.
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