Caroline Crossroads
By Portsia Smith
10/13/09 BOS recap
Oct. 14, 2009 1:47 pm
Contact Information:
Percy Ashcraft, County Administrator pashcraft@co.caroline.va.us (804) 633-5380
October 13 Meeting Recap BOS Approves EMS Ordinance
That Defines Chief’s Duties
The Board of Supervisors at its October 13 meeting adopted amendments to the Emergency Services’ ordinance that fully defines the duties and responsibilities of the new Fire-EMS Chief.
The ordinance amendments were approved by a 4-1 vote. The changes were made to conform with the establishment of a new Fire-EMS Chief’s position earlier this year. The position will have full authority and responsibility over Fire-EMS services, which includes oversight of the volunteer operations.
The ordinance amendments also bring Caroline County into alignment with other jurisdictions that have combined systems. The Fire-EMS Chief will blend both career and volunteer personnel to meet the demands of a growing population.
Other meeting highlights include:
- Heard from FRED Transit officials who are slightly modifying the daily routes through Caroline County.
- Appointed Pauline Boxley (Mattaponi District) and Joy Gardner (Madison District) to 2010 Census Committee.
- Appointed County Administrator Percy Ashcraft and Assistant County Administrator Alan Partin to the School Boundary Adjustment Committee.
- Approved a contract with Blue Ridge Mass Appraisal Service for 2010 Reassessment.
- Approved a resolution to refinance bonds in the amount of $11,900,000 to reduce amount of annual payments.
- Deferred action on the Bowling Green Victory Park until the October 27 meeting.
- Deferred action until the October 27 meeting on a request by Superintendent Saundra Thacker of Peumansend Regional Jail to allow incarceration of federal prisoners in accordance with the Service Agreement with Caroline County.
- Approved an agreement with the Public School Division for use of the Old Ladysmith Elementary School.
- Approved Board of Supervisors’ goals for calendar years 2009 and 2010.
Board of Supervisors
Proposed 2009-10 Goals
Submitted October 13, 2009
Budgeting & Finance - Adopt a FY 2011 Budget that begins the process of rebuilding the Fund Balance.
- Find alternative streams of revenue to help stretch tax dollars.
- Re-negotiate and combine contracts for goods and services in all County departments.
- Propose a five-year budget for BOS approval.
- No overspending of any department budget for FY 2010 and FY 2011.
- Revise five-year fee schedule for utility rates.
- Greater accountability for all Education spending.
- Provide Public School Division with parameters in which to build its FY 2011 Budget.
Economic Development & Tourism- Focus more effort on recruitment for High Tech industries.
- Reinforce ‘All-America City’ designation to increase overall image of the County.
- Work with Public School Division on seeking private alternative funding sources for small capital projects.
- Step up recruiting for commercial and retail in Ladysmith and Carmel Church zoned areas.
- Increase technology such as high speed internet in highly-populated areas.
- Increase County involvement in Ladysmith Day.
- Focus more attention on Civil War history in the County.
- Map all historical sites, both public and private, and have available in the Visitor’s Center.
- Revive Civil Ware re-enactments with focus on General Stonewall Jackson.
Public Utilities - Seek alternative funding sources through grants and assistance by engineering firms.
- Development master plans for water and wastewaters.
- Establish “Time and Materials’ contractor resources RFP and price sheet.
- Resolve water connection problems in Belmont Subdivision.
- Address Lake Caroline water issues.
- Better inventory number of department vehicles and their use.
- Seek improvements to water quality and quantity.
- Develop Master Plan for County use of the old Ladysmith Elementary School.
Parks & Recreation- Revise Summer Camp Program.
- Increase partnerships with all subdivisions and communities.
- Increase programming in old Ladysmith Elementary School gymnasium.
Fire and Rescue- Establish greater community trust in the event of a disaster.
- Reduce call times by two minutes.
- Establish inventory of small equipment needed for each department.
- Develop five-year equipment plan for all volunteer companies and career staff.
- Build consensus among all volunteer companies and career staff.
Planning & Community Development- Resolve housing issue on Route 2.
- Develop “How To” plan for applying for building permits that is easy for public to understand and follow.
- Provide more detail for Board packet regarding action items on all Planning matters.
Human Resources- Re-bid health care provider services.
- Pursue In-House Attorney for FY 2011.
Public Information- Keep material on the website updated every day.
- Place “How To” kinds of things on the website.
- Conduct regular citizen surveys seeking feedback on government performance.
- Create a central 4-1-1 number for citizens to seek assistance.
- Revamp Customer Service Program.
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