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NEW RIVER VALLEY PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
Minutes of the Commission Meeting
held on September 28, 2000
New River Valley Competitiveness Center, Fairlawn 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chairman Gerald called the meeting to order with 18 members present.
PRESENT: Mr. F. Gerald, Chairman, Floyd County; Mr. D. Burdette, Radford University; Mr. T. Garrett, Town of Narrows; Mr. S. Hall, Virginia Tech; Dr. H. Harvey, City of Radford; Mrs. E. Janney, Floyd County; Dr. A.T. Leighton, Town of Blacksburg; Mr. L. Light, Giles County; Mr. T. Owen, Pulaski County; Dr. J. Moore, Vice Chairman, Montgomery County; Mrs. A. Perkins, Montgomery County; Mr. J. Sheffey, Pulaski County; Mr. R. Shelor, Town of Floyd; Mr. T. Starnes, Radford; Mr. C. Stewart, Town of Pulaski; Mr. S. Stewart; Town of Pearisburg; Mr. B. Stipes, Town of Christiansburg; and Mr. S. Weaver, Treasurer, Town of Christiansburg;
ABSENT: Mr. G. Eaton, Town of Rich Creek; Mr. J. Phillips, Virginia Tech; Dr. J. Randolph, Town of Blacksburg; Mr. H. Spencer, Giles County; and Mr. J. Weddle, Town of Pulaski.
II. APPROVAL OF AUGUST MINUTES
Chairman Gerald asked if there were any questions or additions to the July minutes.
Motion: Dr. Moore moved that the August minutes be approved as presented. Dr. Leighton seconded the motion.
Action: Motion carried unanimously.
III. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Gerald stated that he had nothing to report.
IV. REVIEW OF MUTUAL CONCERNS AND COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
There were none.
V. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR AUGUST
Mr. Weaver presented the Treasurer's Report for August.
Chairman Gerald asked if there were any questions or additions to the August Treasurer's Report.
Motion: Mr. C. Stewart moved that the August Treasurer's Report be approved. Mr. Sheffey seconded the motion.
Action: Motion carried unanimously.
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VI. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Rundgren reported on the following items.
New River Valley Magnet School for Information System Technologies - A part-time Director and support staff were funded by Regional Competitiveness Act II. The school now has 104 students enrolled in CISCO for the FY 00-01 school year; 90% have gotten interested in the program and are considering going on to some type of college. Dr. Harvey stated that Pulaski County High School's technical courses are mushrooming.
Commerce Park - Received a $500,000 ARC grant.
New River Valley Development Corporation - Investigating the possibility of submitting a grant application for a HP Digital Village Program Grant that will be awarded to two communities nationwide.
Port of New River Valley - There have been 955 formal entries and $90 million in value cleared. The Alliance has hired an International Marketing Manager.
Recreation Project - Draft letter of support for the Town of Pearisburg's Whitt Riverbend. Mr. Rundgren asked for acceptance of the letter. Mr. Starnes suggested that the last sentence say "if the PDC can be of assistance" instead of "if you have any questions".
Motion: Mr. Starnes moved to approve the draft letter with the change to the last sentence. Mr. S. Stewart seconded the motion.
Action: Motion carried unanimously.
River Access - The PDC has been working with several localities on river access projects. The Game and Inland Fisheries is constructing a boat launch at Route 114. AEP has been contacted on development of a portage for Claytor Lake
October PDC Meeting - The meeting will be held at the Selu Conservancy located off Route 177.
Staff Changes - Sid Cheek, Regional Planner, will be leaving the PDC to take a position with the Town of Wytheville.
Transportation - $10 million dollars has been released by the State, part of which will be used for the Route 100 project. A public hearing will be held on October 5th on the final transportation plan.
VII. PUBLIC ADDRESS
Mr. Gerald stated that there was no one in the audience to address an agenda item.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Resolution Supporting Christiansburg Institute
Chairman Gerald stated that the Commissioners had been provided a copy of a draft resolution and asked for their consideration of the resolution.
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Motion: Mr. Weaver moved to adopt the draft resolution of support. Mr. C. Stewart seconded the motion.
Action: Motion carried unanimously.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. ARC Project Package
Mr. Rundgren stated that three projects have been received for submittal in the ARC Project Package: (1) Jacksonville Center, (2) Blacksburg Industrial Park Wastewater Improvement, (3) PDC Administrative Grant Application.
Motion: Mr. Starnes moved to approve the ARC Project Package and allow other projects received before the submittal deadline to be included. Mr. Weaver seconded the motion.
Action: Motion carried unanimously.
B. ARC District Grant Application (covered in A.)
C. River Access Project (covered in Director's Report)
D. Consideration of Amendment to FY 01 Transportation Work Program
Mr. Burton explained that VDOT will be addressing the Tyler Avenue-Park Road Corridor Study. As a result the PDC staff has identified other projects/tasks to take its place, adding Transportation Access Group, Bikeway-Walkway Implementation Group, Survey of Manufacturer/Shipper Transportation Concerns, and Bagging Plant Road Corridor Study. A resolution of support for amending the work program is required by VDOT.
Motion: Mr. Sheffey moved to approve the amendment to the FY 01 Transportation Work Program. Mr. Stipes seconded the motion.
Action: Motion carried unanimously.
X. COMMONWEALTH INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS
A. Continuation or Renewal Projects (Signed-off by the staff)Chairman Gerald stated that there were no continuation/renewal projects.
B. Regular Project Review
Chairman Gerald stated that Gary Elander is present to answer any questions concerning the Town's project.1. Town of Pulaski Derelict Structures Grant Project - Town of Pulaski
2. Wastewater Collection System for Eastern Rt. 460 Area - Giles County
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C. Environmental Project Review
1. Modification of VPDES Permit for Mountain Lake Biological Stations Sewage Treatment Plant - DEQ
2. Andrews Building Expansion @ VA Tech
Chairman Gerald stated if no one wanted to discuss any of the regular or environmental projects separately, he would entertain a motion to approve the projects.
Motion: Mr. Starnes moved that all projects be found not in conflict with regional plans, policies, or goals, if no negative comments are received. Mr. Sheffey seconded the motion.
Action: Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned by unanimous approval.
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Fred Gerald, Chairman
New River Valley Planning District Commission
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