I had been trying for over a year to have a resolution from the Board of Supervisors to ban mining and milling at and near the Berry Hill Mega Park. We started out with a 25 mile radius than finally restricted mining and milling to just the Mega Park. I wanted to protect the tax payers investment in this project, Delegate Mr. Danny Marshall was able to get a resolution through the Tobacco commission that stated Pittsylvania County and Danville City would repay $13.1 million back to the Tobacco commission if mining and milling took place in the Mega Park. Guess what happen at the June 7 board meeting? Mr. Barber finally saw the light and proposed a resolution to do just that. He stated that he wanted to protect the taxpayer’s investment. I’m really glad that Mr. Barber finally wanted to do something for the taxpayers. Some members of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors were trying to do this for over one year. Even more surprising all seven of the board members voted for this resolution. I believe there is still hope for Pittsylvania County after all. I want to thank those citizens who took time out of their busy schedule to attend my second quarterly citizens meeting of 2010.Its good to discuss issues and meet with the citizens. We are still working on Pittsylvania County first unlicensed dog round up which should begin in July or August .There will be advertisements in the local papers stating what areas Animal control will be picking up dogs and the dates. The county will be divided into 4 areas with about 3 weeks dedicated to each area. Dogs that have license displayed on their collars will not be required to be confined during the round up, just make sure you dog has current license. I support this because too many dogs do not have a license and in turn no rabies shots. This is for the protection of all citizens. I supported a Resolution to Centra Health stating that we would support a Certificate of need and give them support in finding a spot to locate in Pittsylvania County. The local EMS providers also are in favor of having Centra Health here in Pittsylvania County. This would cut turnaround time down for Emergency’s instead of over two hours to Lynchburg or to Danville hospitals. The Board voted 7 to 0 in favor of this Resolution.
The Board vote 7 to 0 to support South Central Area Health Education center in the amount of $8,000 on the condition they provide the County Administrator with a sign contract that shows they are locating in Pittsylvania County. They will be in the town of Hurt located at the English Building. This will be a plus in the town of Hurt and for local business.
The Board of Supervisors voted 7 to 0 for the following-Transfer two surplus vehicles to Pittsylvania County Service Authorty;Cancellation of Performance agreement with Premier Racing LLC;Turn down loan request of $200,000 to Tunstall Volunteer Fire Department; Change order #2 in the amount of $9,872.90 to complete Whispering Pines water project; approved $1,500 training and travel for Grants administrator; set Public hearing on renewal for Cable television franchise and for surplus School property at July 6 Board meeting; request from Sheriff’s Department to carry over Funds for Employee Physical Examinations to 2010/2011 budget year; approved easement to Danville City for power right away