GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES:  September 29, 2008

1. The minutes of the August 18, 2008 meeting were approved without change.

2. Speakers:

1. It was noted that Tony Brown, Halifax County Manager, will be the October speaker, with introduction by Quinton Qualls.

2. Chris Roundtree, Halifax Planning Director, is tentatively scheduled as the speaker for November.

3. December and beyond is still under discussion. Some suggestions were information on weed treatment, water quality, re-vegetation, HOA i.e., Chapter 47F and HOA Covenants.

3. VA DEQ on Lake Commons: Larry provided an update for the committee that was reported at the September LGA monthly meeting.

4. Warren County Forum on Re-evaluation was discussed. It was decided that the LGA co-host with Warren County a forum in October on this subject concerning “What’s happening with property values and possible rates”, that will be set by the Warren County Commissioners. It may be held at the Warren County Court House in the evening. Calvin DeShields with help from John Boyle, Bill LaMonte and Roland Beauchaine was asked to lead this effort and to work with the county manager to set the date, time, place and agenda. One concern that needs to be addressed is the fact that because of decreased property sales recently the re-evaluation criteria may be over valued. Moira Underwood will coordinate the PSA’s for the papers and radio stations. (Post meeting note—The Warren County Commissioners want to set the forum and do all the advertisements. They will discuss this at their October 6^th meeting and set the date, place, etc.)

5. The committee reviewed the status of the Lake Gaston Township. One of the missing pieces is the actual or estimated boundary of the township. Larry will call Patrick Dempsey, who is working on the mapping project, to see what might be available now. It was reported that Della Batts is still chairing a committee at the chamber but will not have much to report until after the new officers are elected. It was also suggested that the LGA should poll our members from time to time on their feelings on issues that the LGA might be working on that effect their lake lives.

6. County Reports—

   1. Warren County—the Citizen Advisory Council is having trouble filling some openings and getting a quorum for their meetings. This council reports to the Planning Board and/or directly to the commissioners.

   2. Halifax—No new lake activities

   3. Northampton— the issue of 2 additional commissioners will not be discussed until after the 2010 census is finalized. Also they have approved building an ethanol facility in Conway.

   4. Mecklenburg—they have approved a regional jail. Also a 3^rd transmission line feed which will support homeland security was approved.

   5.  Brunswick—beside the retention of the 100 foot set back between residential and commercial property the county has implemented a 40 foot visual requirement between properties.

7. Other items: Roland has been appointed to the Halifax EMC which will give grants to approved 501c3 organizations. He asked if the LGA should explore reorganizing into a 501c3 organization to receive grant funds. Larry will explore this issue further.

8. Next meeting will be Oct. 20, 2008 at EFG&G, 9:00 am

9. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Larry Jolly, Chair

PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES:  AUGUST 18, 2008

Present: Chairman Larry Jolly, Roland Beauchaine, Quinton Qualls, John Cataldo, Jim O’Brien, and Bill LaMonte.

1. The minutes of the July 21, 2008 meeting were approved with changing Nancy Hagan to Kay Hagan.

2. Speakers for the October meeting will be Tony Brown, Halifax County Manager. Chris Roundtree, Halifax Planning Director, is tentatively scheduled for the November meeting.

3. The letter requesting support for part-time residents on the lake to register to vote in local elections while still being able to vote where they have a permanent residence was sent to all N.C. senators and representatives. Rep Wray said he would study the request. Senator Burger will keep an open mind. It was decided that the LGA should get some mileage on this issue with Moira’s newspaper column, though the Marketing Committee and PSA’s to other papers, i.e. Raleigh, Richmond, etc.

4. The letter to Warren County officials was approved and sent concerning the LGA’s support of the proposed rezoning for marina spacing offered by Morningstar. The letter was sent to Brunswick County concerning the LGA’s support of retaining the current 100 foot buffer zone between commercial and residential. In addition an email was sent to all Brunswick County LGA members and 41 homeowners around this proposed rezoning.

5. The committee continued discussion on Lake Gaston Township. Little to no action or discussion at the chamber in the last two months. We will work to get area maps outlining the geographic area for the township.

6. County Reports—

   1. Warren County—No new lake activities

   2. Halifax—No lake activities

   3. Northampton— Petition for two additional commissioners has been circulated to the commissioners. This would enhance representation for lake residents.

   4. Mecklenburg—Special use permit was denied by the supervisors for a shooting range (near by residents were outspoken on this issue before the supervisors). The school board and superintendant continue to have conflicts.

   5.  Brunswick—Zoning set backs as reported earlier in the minutes was the hot topic of the month.

7. Other items: maybe think about sending minutes to LGA members. Suggested we talk about this at the officers meeting.

8. Next meeting will be Sept. 29, 2008 (change of normal date) at EFG&G, 9:00 am

9. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Larry Jolly, Chair

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES:  JULY 21, 2008

1. The minutes of the June 23, 2008 meeting were approved without modification.

2. East Oaks boat launching pad proposal and Morning star rezoning proposal. Please refer to “Petition to amend zoning ordinance” sent by email from John Cataldo on July 22^nd. After extensive discussion the committee agreed to support Morningstar’s request to rezone. Because of the apparent time limitation (Aug 5^th Warren County meeting to review) it was suggested the LGA Board of Directors be emailed for their approval of this position. If approved, letters will be written to Warren County Commissioners, Warren County Planning Director, Dominion, Warren County manager and members of the Planning Board with copies of the Morningstar proposed rezoning amendment. Copies of this letter will be sent to LGA Directors and Government Relations Committee members.

3. The monthly speakers were reviewed as follows:

   1. August—Leslie Sullivan, Brunswick County Planning Director

   2. September and October—open

   3. November—Chris Roundtree, Halifax Planning Director is tentatively scheduled for that meeting.

   4. Later—looking at having the Warren County Health Dept. Director and the environmental person address health issues in their county. Also still exploring Senator Dole and her opponent, Nancy Hagan, for one of our meetings.

4. The committee reviewed a draft letter requesting support which would allow part-time residents on the lake to register to vote in local elections while still being able to vote where they have a permanent residence. Some suggestions were made to improve the letter (see attached). It was agreed that the final letter should be sent to all N.C. legislators. Roland will see if Senator Doug Berger and Representative Michael Wray have an interest in supporting this issue.

5. Lake Gaston Incorporation was discussed. The assessed value of property around the lake in Halifax and Northampton has been added to Warren County. The totals are: Warren County (after re-evaluation) $2 billion, Halifax $395 million, Northampton $626 million totaling about $3 billion. The next step is to estimate the square miles that would be included in the township for each of the three counties. Roland will be doing some follow-up with towns that have incorporated and review services provided and the costs to provide those services. The lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce appears to have stalled in their review of this matter. Our committee will continue to analyze and review this issue.

6. County Reports—

   1. Warren County—No additional information reported.

   2. Halifax—the new county manager is Tony Brown. There is also a new assistant county manager, Dia H. Denton. Two robberies in Timber Creek was reported which has been covered in the local newspapers.

   3. Northampton— There has been a citizen request to add two additional commissioners (going from 5 to 7 commissioners) to have better representation of the county citizens. It appears the commissioners are not prepared to act on this request at this time. Action:

• The committee recommends that we send an email to all Northampton LGA members informing them of this matter and requesting them to communicate with the commissioners to take action on this request and letting them know of a petition they can access.

• The LGA send a letter to the commissioners supporting the addition of two additional commissioners. Jack Saunders will address this issue at the next commissioners meeting.

• It was also reported that a request was submitted to the planning board for a proposed 40-60 condos and docks. No additional details were available at the meeting.

• Raw sewage was also reported in Jimmy’s Creek but the source of the sewage is not known. This is still under investigation.

4. Mecklenburg—The Board of Supervisors gave approval to Chase City for an ethanol plant. There was a report from the counties lobbyist that there is now more competition for the Lake Gaston Weed Control Councils money from other lakes for the monies in Virginia’s budget.

5.  Brunswick—The Planning Commission passed the proposed setback from 100 ft. to 40 ft. with visual sound barriers between commercial and residential property. This now goes to the county supervisors. It appears this is likely to pass.

7. The need for a new chair was discussed but thus far, no volunteers.

8. Other items: It was learned that the Warren County zoning ordinances only apply to the lake area, not the rest of the county. The citizens Advisory Committee will be recommending that the zoning ordinances apply to the entire county.

9. The next meeting will be Aug. 18, 2008 at 9:00 am, EFG&G.

10. The meeting was adjourned at 10:57 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Larry Jolly, Chair

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES:  June 23, 2008

Present: Chairman Larry Jolly, Roland Beauchaine. John Cataldo, Doug Hughes, Jim O’Brien, Fred Kneisel, John Boyle, Ron Skow, and Tony Moran (member of the Planning & Development Committee)

1. The minutes of the May 19, 2008 meeting were approved without modification.

2. The monthly speakers were reviewed as follows:

   1. July—Roland will contact Macon Robertson, Warren County Director of Public Utilities (this was confirmed following the meeting).

   2. August—Leslie Sullivan, Brunswick County Planning Director

   3. September and beyond—work in process

We also discussed if Senator Dole might be available. Ron Skow has emailed  her staff with an invitation. If she accepts, we would also invite her opposition, Kay Hagan for another meeting. (We learned from Ron after the meeting that Senator Dole’s D.C. office has received the request and will respond.) It was suggested the Warren County Public Health Director be invited to review environmental health issues.

3. The committee discussed the idea of promoting the issue in North Carolina for part-time residents to register to vote in local elections. It was noted that Republican Chair in Warren County, Mike Wilbert, has been pushing for this through the N.C. legislature. The motion was made and passed that the LGA should support this initiative and write letters to our local legislators.

4. The first meeting of the Warren County “Citizens Advisory Council” for zoning will review the new ordinances on zoning to be presented to the Planning Board. Two LGA members who are on the council will provide comments at the July 10^th meeting. This is an opportunity to provide our feedback.

5. A special called meeting of this committee will be held July 3^rd at 9:00 a.m. at EFG&G to meet with Roland concerning the analysis he used to evaluate the impact incorporation would have on Warren County. Representatives from Halifax and Northampton will be represented and others are encouraged to attend

6. The committee briefly discussed incorporation. Tony Moran reviewed his experience with incorporation in another community.

• It required 15% of registered voters to request incorporation

• Approval of local planning committee and political delegates must approve the request to be a township

• Must have key N.C. legislators behind the request

• Average size of incorporated towns in N.C. is 3 square miles and within an existing community.

• Sheriff Depts usually don’t support the request

• Question must be answered—what do you get for the increase of $.05/$100 property tax?

• Who will take this request forward?

7. County Reports—

   1. Warren County—Commissioners approved a $.08/$100 property tax increase. No new deputies added, 1 EMS crew added, same Weed Control Council funding.

   2. Halifax—no lake related information reported.

   3. Northampton— no lake related information reported

   4. Mecklenburg—an ethanol plant was approved for Chase City but this will go to a public hearing. The RRBA spoke to the Board about their concerns about Raleigh Durham requesting water from Kerr Lake.

   5.  Brunswick—John Cataldo will present the LGA’s position not to reduce the set-back requirements between commercial and residential property at the next Supervisor’s meeting.

8. Other items:

   1. An informational session was held on the East Oaks LLC Plan across from Morningstar Marina. Ron Skow attended and reported there was a lot of dissention concerning dock access across from Morningstar gas pumps. Concern was expressed about a building for dry boat storage that could hold 200 boats but currently holds 12. There were about 25 in attendance, most representing Morningstar and a few homeowners

   2. The committee suggested the Safety Committee review the fire hydrant issue and support whatever is necessary to reduce the fire insurance premium for lake residents.

9. The next meeting will be July 21, 2008 at 9:00 am, EFG&G.

10. The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Larry Jolly, Chair

LGA Government Relations Committee Minutes:  May 19, 2008 9:00 a.m.

Present: Chairman Larry Jolly, Roland Beauchaine. John Cataldo, Doug Hughes, Jim O’Brien, Fred Kneisel, John Boyle, Pete Deschenes, and Ron Skow

1. The minutes of the April 21, 2008 meeting were approved without modification.

2. The monthly speakers were reviewed as follows:

   1. June monthly meeting—no speaker

   2. June annual meeting—Jack Saunders, Roland Beauchaine and Susan Williams, local government policy manager of the VA. Dept. of Housing and Community Development. She will be talking on incorporation of townships in Virginia.

   3. July and beyond—work in process

3. The majority of the meeting was spent discussing how the committee could evaluate and develop a recommendation to the board as to the LGA’s position on incorporation of Lake Gaston. In discussion and developing a “SWOT” (Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis three questions need to be answered—

   1. Why should we do this, the good and the bad?

   2. What is it going to cost me?

   3. What’s in it for me?

Roland has done an analysis of these similar questions for Warren County and it was thought that Halifax and Northampton county representatives should do the same. Larry was asked to select two committee members from each of the two counties to meet with Roland to review the format he used so all the analysis would be the same.

The ultimate objective would be to have a series of forums to review the findings. Some future questions would be structure the forums and explore a possible survey to our membership.

4. It was suggested that Larry contact John Slaton concerning the tax district maps drawn for Halifax County.

5. It was suggested the LGA might look into the issue of part time residents being able to vote in local N.C. elections. It was noted that a lot of decisions are made that affect their lives at the lake, i.e. taxes, without them having representation. This would require a N.C. Constitutional amendment.

6. The Planning and Development Committee made a request of this committee to forward a recommendation on the proposed “zoning definitions” for Warren County. The committee felt there was lack of information to do this and suggested that Ron Skow and David Duxbury (Warren County representatives to the Zoning Advisory Committee) review the information and provide their input to the Zoning Board.

7. Pete Deschenes met with Sheriff Johnny Williams concerning what he may or may not be proposing for additional officers. Pete requested he put this in writing to him for his review as of the date of the meeting he had not received the information. Therefore a motion was made, properly seconded and passed unanimously “not to send any letter supporting or not supporting the sheriff’s request for additional budget increases ii any.”

8. County Reports—

   1. Halifax—no lake related information reported.

   2. Northampton—in the budget session they passed a resolution to give to Rep. Wray and Sen. Jones encouraging them to vote against any action by the General Assembly to offset the state payment of Medicaid by transferring the responsibility for secondary roads to the counties. Weed Council contribution remains the same. Jack Saunders presented information to the NH Planning Board and read the LGA Planning & Development mission statement. There seemed to be a feeling that the present zoning codes are too restrictive, as stated by some developers. The highest values of property on Lake Gaston are in Northampton County due to controlled zoning with minimum property sizes specified...

   3. Mecklenburg—the property valuation will be set at 32-34 cents per hundred. They are looking at going to an every two year cycle.

   4. Brunswick—nothing significant to report.

   5. Warren—the major focus is on the budget. N.C. may go to a four year reassessment cycle.

9. There was no other business and the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m.

10. The next meeting will be June 23, 2008 (the fourth Monday rather than the third) at 9:00 am, EFG&G

Respectfully submitted,

Larry Jolly, Chair

LGA Government Relations Committee:  April 21. 2008 9:00 a.m. 

Present: Chairman Larry Jolly, Roland Beauchaine. John Cataldo, Doug Hughes, Barbara Burgendoerfer, Jim O’Brien, Ralph Domach, Fred Kneisel, Jack Saunders, Moira Underwood, John Boyle, Pete Deschenes, and Quinton Qualls

1. The minutes of the March 17, 2008 meeting were briefly discussed. There was some confusion as to the distribution of the minutes but it was revealed that they were emailed prior to and presented to the board at its April meeting.

2. The monthly speakers were reviewed as follows:

   1. May—Alan Garrett, WZRU (introduction by Moira)

   2. June monthly meeting—no speaker

   3. June annual meeting—a combination of Planning & Development Committee chaired by Jack Saunders, addressing the LGA’s directions and objectives and a representative from Virginia speaking on incorporation requirements for towns in Virginia—the same topic addressed by Dr. Lawrence for North Carolina.  Because of the possible length of the speaker’s remarks, it was decided that this should be the major focus of our annual meeting with written reports provided to those in attendance by our committee chairs.

   4. July and beyond—It was suggested the LGA recognize the first responders for the great work they provide to the community. Jack Saunders, chair of the Public Safety, was asked to work on this. The issues of weeds and lake water issues were also raised as possible topics. Warren County reassessment tax issues will be discussed later this year in a special forum. We also need to schedule the Brunswick County Planner for a presentation.  Another suggestion discussed was scheduling a safety on the water speaker(s)—possibly holding the meeting on the water for one of the monthly meetings. Jack Saunders will research this for the July 2^nd meeting.

3. The committee decided we should discuss at the May meeting the process we should recommend to the board for developing a position on incorporating Lake Gaston, if at all. This would include polling our members as to their feelings on this issue. It was briefly discussed that this should be introduced with an informational section so they will be informed before the questionnaire is answered.

4. Updates on issues under review by the Committee and LGA:

   1. Lakeside Commons—no new information

   2. Poplar Creek set back—a work in progress, maybe in May Planning Commission and then to Supervisors in 30 days.

   3. Hubquarter Landing—Information received would indicate that the request for the 74 boat slips falls into the same category as Eaton’s Crossing. The deadline has expired for the LGA to object to FERC but the committee felt if given an opportunity, the LGA should go on record as objecting to the request for the boat slips.

5. County Reports—

   1. Halifax—no lake related information reported.

   2. Northampton—reported that KIPP presented information to the commissioners concerning their growth and achievements. They also requested a $1,000 contribution again this year. The request is pending.

   3. Mecklenburg—the supervisors discussed the real estate reassessment values which were reported to be stable. Notice of the real estate assessment changes were in the mail!

   4. Brunswick—John Cataldo read a letter from the LGA supporting the sheriff’s request for more officers, which should not be intended to raise taxes. Virginia has changed laws on siltation and run-off which would change county codes. Next month Va. DEQ will present information on drought situation in VA

   5. Warren—an extensive discussion was held concerning the LGA’s position on supporting the sheriff’s position on more officers. Because the committee did not have specific information on his request, Pete agreed to contact the sheriff about his request and draft a letter, similar to the past letters, for John Cataldo’s signature. The room occupancy tax was discussed and thought this was a dead issue at this time.

6. A ‘post mortem” for our political forums was conducted. The bottom line was we had very poor attendance (maybe 24 at each forum). It was agreed we should plan specifically based on the candidate field, maybe evening events and look at location. If greater attendance is not achieved, it very well might be damaging to the LGA image.

7. Festivals—Moira is still getting schedules for each county. We know the Littleton Festival is Aug. 30^th which we have registered for already. We will need to man our booth so look at your calendars.

8. There was no other business and we adjourned at 11:00 am.

9. The next meeting will be May 19, 2008, 9:00 am, EFG&G

Respectfully submitted,

Larry Jolly, Chair

LGA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE: March 17, 2008

Present: Chairman Larry Jolly, Roland Beauchaine, Fred Kneisel, John Boyle, Doug Hughes, Pete Deschenes, Jack Saunders, Ralph Domach, Barbara Burgdoerfer and Jim O’Brien

1. The minutes of February 18, 2008 were approved.

2. Speakers were reviewed for the coming months.

   1. April—David Lawrence from UNC Public Law and Government will be introduced by Roland.

   2. May—Alan Garrett, WZRU, will  be introduced by Moira.

   3. June—Annual meeting—potential speakers were discussed. The first choice was the Col. ACOE to discuss the water management issues for Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston with time permitting, and if the work plan is completed, have Della Batts report on the Chamber recommendation on Lake Gaston incorporation. This would require a brief summary of committee activities for the past year.

   4. A discussion took place concerning the rumors about the town of Littleton annexing adjacent land. One of our committee members had a subsequent conversation with a Littleton councilman and he reported there had been no discussion concerning that issue, communication to our members will be delayed pending further confirmation.

   5. It was also discussed that given the developments of incorporation and annexation, several special called public informational meetings would be in order to review and discuss these issues.

3. Political Forums

   1. April 5—Halifax.  Those agreeing to participate were Fred, John C. Doug H., Barbara and possibly Quinton.

   2. April 12—Warren. Those agreeing to participate were Pete, Doug H., Roland, John C., John B, Barbara and Larry. Both events will be held at the Littleton Community Center in Littleton starting at 10 am.

4. Update on special activities i.e., Eaton’s Crossing, Lakeside Commons, Poplar Creek were provided, with little to report. A new project, Hubquarter Landing, was discussed. They are proposing several boat docks, housing approximately 74 boat slips. The committee had limited information but will try to gather more information on the project. The committee wished to oppose the project if it were on the order of Eaton’s Crossing. (Post note: Additional information was not obtained and no letter was sent to FERC as of the April LGA meeting.)

5. Five county reports were reviewed:

   1. Northampton Public hearing on offer of USDA loan for training center was to be discussed later that evening. County is working on updating it’s planning ordinance—every five years. It was reported that at their planning retreat the commissioners were discussing weakening their planning ordinance.

   2. Halifax—no report

   3. Warren—reported on public hearing on occupancy tax for any rental property. The bulk would come from lake rentals with the proceeds going to help tourism in Warren County, not necessarily benefiting the lake.

   4. Brunswick—The planning commission is working on lot size, currently for R-1 and R-2 zoning is 10,000sq. ft. if there is public water and sewage provided.

   5. Mecklenburg—It was reported the state plans to cut road funding by 44% which will have a large impact on Mecklenburg road maintenance.

6. Next meeting will be April 21, 2008 at 9 am at EFG&G.

7. Doug Hughes agreed to provide this report at the April monthly meeting in the absence of the chair.

8. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 am.

Respectfully submitted,

Larry Jolly, Chair

1. THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 19, 2007 WERE APPROVED WITH CORRECTIONS.

     RON SKOW AND HAROLD CARAWAN WERE PRESENT AT THE MEETING.

2. SPEAKERS

JANUARY – MRS. BRIDGETTE LASSITER FROM N.C. STATE. WEED PRESENTATION

                     BRUCE JOHNSON MAY ALSO BE INVOLVED IN THE PRESENTATION.

FEBRUARY — BRUNSWICK COUNTY PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR (TENTATIVE).  

                          LARRY TO CHECK ON SPEAKER.

MARCH – HALIFAX, CHRIS ROUNDTREE, PLANNING DIRECTOR.

APRIL – DAVID LAWRENCE. LOOK AT OPTIONS TO INCORPORATE THE TOWN OF

                 LAKE GASTON. ROLAND TO CONFIRM.    

MAY—MACON ROBERTS, FROM THE WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS. ROLAND TO

            SCHEDULE.

A DISCUSSION WAS HELD ON HAVING “INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS” THAT WOULD BE     ON DAYS THAT MORE LGA MEMBERS COULD ATTEND. THEY WOULD BE AT THE FIVE COUNTIES. TWO OF THE SUGGESTED SUBJECTS FOR A MEETING WERE, A REASSESSMENT FORUM AND A FORUM WITH TOM LEAHY, THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AT VIRGINIA BEACH.

ROLAND AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE FROM WARREN COUNTY WILL   DEVELOP THE AGENDA AND THE SPEAKERS FOR THE REASSESSMENT FORUM. JOHN BOYLE WILL COORDINATE THE FORUM.

LARRY WILL DISCUSS THE PROPOSED PLAN WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

3. 2008 BUDGET

   A DRAFT OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2008 FOR THIS COMMITTEE WAS

   DISCUSSED BY THE COMMITTEE. SOME ITEMS WERE APPROVED TO BE MOVED TO   

   OTHER COMMITTEES AND LARRY WILL DISCUSS THIS AT THE BOARD MEETING.

   LARRY WILL REVISE THE BUDGET TO INCLUDE THE SUGGEST CHANGES BY THE

   COMMITTEE MEMBERS.

  IT WAS AGREED THAT IN SOME COUNTIES A FORUM PRIOR TO THE PRIMARY

  ELECTIONS IS REQUIRED. LARRY TO REQUEST THAT MOIRA GET THE  

  INFORMATION ON WHICH POSITIONS ARE UP FOR ELECTION AND THE DATES FOR

  THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS FROM THE COUNTIES.

4. PLAN FOR 2008 COUNTY FESTIVALS

   MOIRA IS WORKING ON DATES FROM THE COUNTIES.

   A LIST OF WORKERS FOR FESTIVALS WILL BE REQUIRED.

5. HOW TO MANAGE INFORMATION LGA RECEIVES FROM ATTENDING GOVERNMENT

 MEETINGS, i.e. SUPERVISORS/COMMISSIONERS, PLANNING & ZONING, TOWN HALL

 MEETINGS, ETC. (CONTINUED DISCUSSION)

  DISCUSSION ON HOW THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PREVIOUSLY HAD OPERATED. THE COMMITTEE HAD AT LEAST ONE MEMBER FROM EACH OF THE FIVE COUNTIES WHO REPORTED ON COUNTY ACTIVITIES.

LARRY EXPLAINED THE PRESIDENT’S PLAN, WHICH IS TO HAVE EACH COUNTY

DIRECTORS MEET AND DEVELOP A WRITTEN REPORT BY THE COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE.

LARRY WILL REQUEST THAT JOHN CATALDO ATTEND THE NEXT MEETING TO DISCUSS HIS PLAN.

THE COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES SHOULD BE MEMBERS OF THIS COMMITTEE.

6. EATON’S CROSSING—REDTAIL GASTON,LLC

   LARRY HAD PROVIDED COPIES OF HIS LETTER TO FERC. HE HASN’T RECEIVED

   ANY CORRESPONDENCE FROM FERC.

   RON WILL CHECK WITH DON VANDERGRIFT.

7. LAKESIDE COMMONS, LLC--- WATER TREATMENT FACILITY

    THE PROPOSED SITE IS TO HAVE 59 CONDOS.

    LARRY WILL CONTACT TOM LEAHY, THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AT VIRGINIA

    BEACH. HE WILL BE FOLLOWING THE PERMITS AND APPROVALS TO PREVENT

    CONTAMINATION OF THE WATER GOING TO VIRGINIA BEACH.

    MRS. F. ROBERSON IS SENDING A LETTER TO THE ENGINEERING COMPANY WHO

    IS DESIGNING THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.

    MR. McSWEENEY, WHO WAS INVOLVED WITH THE PIPE LINE DESIGN AND 

    INSTALLATION, WILL BE REVIEWING THE ENGINEERING PLANS FOR THE WATER

    TREATMENT PLANT.

    DOUG NOTED THAT DEQ WILL RECEIVE ALL ENGINEERING AND OPERATION

    PROCEDURES AND THEY WILL SPECIFY THE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND THE

    OPERATION REQUIREMENTS.

8. OTHER BUSINESS 

   ROLAND INDICATED THE LGA WEED CONTROL RECOMMENDATIONS HAS GONE TO

   THE WEED COUNCIL AND IT IS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT MEETING. HE HAS

   SENT A LETTER TO JOHN CATALDO OBJECTING TO PART OF THE LGA

   RECOMMENDATIONS.

   LARRY DOES NOT BELIEVE THE LGA RECOMMENDATIONS WILL

   COME UP AT THE NEXT WEED COUNCIL MEETING. .

9. NEXT MEETING JANUARY 21, 2008 9:00 AT  EFG&G.

10. ADJOURNED

JTOB