1 00:07:55,247 --> 00:07:59,177 Also let let it be known or let it be reflected that we have 2 00:07:59,177 --> 00:08:01,937 a full quorum of seven tonight. 3 00:08:01,937 --> 00:08:06,527 And with that I will ask Mr. McConnell to do our prayer. 4 00:08:06,527 --> 00:08:12,737 And if you're able I ask you to please stand and join me Most 5 00:08:12,737 --> 00:08:14,207 graciously, Heavenly Father we come 6 00:08:14,207 --> 00:08:16,967 tonight giving thanks and praise for all the many wonderful 7 00:08:16,967 --> 00:08:18,749 Blake's things you've given us. 8 00:08:18,749 --> 00:08:20,374 We thank you for this wonderful county. 9 00:08:20,374 --> 00:08:23,177 You've given us the opportunity to take care of 10 00:08:23,177 --> 00:08:27,257 and keep ppl safe and keep everything for us. 11 00:08:27,257 --> 00:08:29,327 We thank you for the men and women 12 00:08:29,327 --> 00:08:33,197 who keep us safe wear fire and rescue our police 13 00:08:33,197 --> 00:08:37,307 officers, our men and women and women in the armed services. 14 00:08:37,307 --> 00:08:41,927 We thank you for them giving you their time and livelihood 15 00:08:41,927 --> 00:08:43,967 to be able to keep us safe. 16 00:08:43,967 --> 00:08:47,570 We now ask you to be with us as we go through this meeting. 17 00:08:47,570 --> 00:08:48,977 We ask You to help us to say and do 18 00:08:48,977 --> 00:08:52,380 the things are pleasing in this light and jesus name. 19 00:08:52,380 --> 00:08:56,580 Amen I pledge allegiance to the flag 20 00:08:56,987 --> 00:09:01,937 United States of America and the Republic for which it stands. 21 00:09:01,937 --> 00:09:04,937 One nation under God, indivisible, 22 00:09:05,387 --> 00:09:08,987 with liberty and justice for all. 23 00:09:09,287 --> 00:09:10,577 Thank you, Mr. McCollum. 24 00:09:10,577 --> 00:09:16,877 Yes, sir next will be the approval of the meeting agenda 25 00:09:16,877 --> 00:09:22,462 Does anybody have any additions or anything they want to delete 26 00:09:22,462 --> 00:09:23,327 ? 27 00:09:23,327 --> 00:09:24,347 Move for approval. 28 00:09:24,347 --> 00:09:25,817 Have a motion by Mr. Carr. 29 00:09:25,817 --> 00:09:28,217 Second by Mr. Matlock. 30 00:09:28,517 --> 00:09:30,517 All in favor ? 31 00:09:30,867 --> 00:09:34,467 Motion carries 7 0. we'll have the presentation 32 00:09:35,357 --> 00:09:39,947 from vdot and our invite mr. Matthew Lewis to the podium. 33 00:09:39,947 --> 00:09:41,947 Welcome, sir. 34 00:09:42,287 --> 00:09:43,670 Sir. 35 00:09:43,670 --> 00:09:46,370 Appreciate the opportunity to be here tonight 36 00:09:46,370 --> 00:09:47,657 and appreciate the great relationship 37 00:09:47,657 --> 00:09:51,725 we have with each One of you all and reaching out and saying. 38 00:09:51,725 --> 00:09:54,470 So Provided a quarterly report for y'all. 39 00:09:54,470 --> 00:09:55,637 We'll go through it tonight. 40 00:09:55,637 --> 00:09:58,637 Some of it hadn't changed. 41 00:09:59,870 --> 00:10:02,370 And course like always, some of your new Matthew Lewis 42 00:10:02,370 --> 00:10:04,370 and the rest of you may have straighter. 43 00:10:04,370 --> 00:10:05,841 I haven't in racing we cover Washington, 44 00:10:05,841 --> 00:10:08,627 Smith County Got Derek Dotson with me 45 00:10:08,627 --> 00:10:11,807 now he's assistant residency administrator writer 46 00:10:11,807 --> 00:10:15,266 and then PM he's she's our assistant wrestling engineer 47 00:10:15,266 --> 00:10:16,192 So this. 48 00:10:16,192 --> 00:10:19,844 This is the team that takes care of Washington's Smith County 49 00:10:19,844 --> 00:10:23,897 along with we've got our very headquarters and things as well. 50 00:10:23,897 --> 00:10:28,967 But looking at the report we still got the road closure 51 00:10:28,967 --> 00:10:30,227 of Road Creek Junction. 52 00:10:30,227 --> 00:10:32,567 There's no change in that. 53 00:10:32,567 --> 00:10:35,770 But also, there's no homes impacted. 54 00:10:35,770 --> 00:10:36,858 So hopefully works moving forward. 55 00:10:36,858 --> 00:10:41,387 There As far as maintenance activities of course, 56 00:10:41,387 --> 00:10:43,518 we continue mowing operations. 57 00:10:43,518 --> 00:10:45,797 That's taken up a lot of our time. 58 00:10:45,797 --> 00:10:48,407 We'll be talking more about that here in a minute. 59 00:10:48,407 --> 00:10:53,807 Pothole patching We are doing some motor grader patching 60 00:10:53,897 --> 00:10:57,347 and Holland Stone machine and stabilized routes 61 00:10:57,347 --> 00:10:59,237 which is the gravel roads. 62 00:10:59,237 --> 00:11:03,347 But Mike's operations ditch clean and tree removal brush 63 00:11:03,347 --> 00:11:06,617 removal tree trim and just a lot of activities that kind 64 00:11:06,617 --> 00:11:07,219 of encompass. 65 00:11:07,219 --> 00:11:09,977 This time of year, we have done some dust 66 00:11:09,977 --> 00:11:12,377 control some pipe replacements. 67 00:11:13,607 --> 00:11:16,370 We've had some minor sinkhole repairs and then 68 00:11:16,370 --> 00:11:20,747 some slide and slope repairs as well Right now, as far as right 69 00:11:20,747 --> 00:11:23,687 away mowing, we and again, I'm going 70 00:11:23,687 --> 00:11:26,449 to get into this a little bit more detail here in a moment, 71 00:11:26,449 --> 00:11:30,617 but we did complete our first cycle primary 72 00:11:30,617 --> 00:11:34,547 We got those done prior to Memorial Day 73 00:11:34,547 --> 00:11:39,170 and then the second cycle in the primaries is complete. 74 00:11:39,170 --> 00:11:41,237 But we're only about 50% complete 75 00:11:41,237 --> 00:11:43,547 with our second cycle on our secondary 76 00:11:43,547 --> 00:11:47,780 is we did mow route 19 again, I think last week. 77 00:11:47,780 --> 00:11:53,180 So that Third cycle's done on that previous request. 78 00:11:53,597 --> 00:11:54,317 And comments. 79 00:11:54,317 --> 00:11:55,847 I went back, you know, were we only 80 00:11:55,847 --> 00:12:00,497 count once a quarter some of these dug some back pretty deep 81 00:12:00,497 --> 00:12:03,467 and some of them, you know, shamefully 82 00:12:03,467 --> 00:12:05,567 sometimes even probably gotten some potholes back 83 00:12:05,567 --> 00:12:06,497 in them since then. 84 00:12:06,497 --> 00:12:11,117 But we had to different complaints A lot 85 00:12:11,117 --> 00:12:12,202 of potholes on here. 86 00:12:12,202 --> 00:12:17,327 McGee Lane Hill and all North Fork River Road Green Spring 87 00:12:17,327 --> 00:12:19,247 sinking Creek, Maiden Creek. 88 00:12:19,247 --> 00:12:23,133 We have got those completed And like I said, some of them. 89 00:12:23,133 --> 00:12:27,545 This is from a few months ago We did complete some boom 90 00:12:27,545 --> 00:12:32,327 action on Arrowhead Lane and some asphalt patching on North 91 00:12:32,327 --> 00:12:37,697 Ridge road and brush removal and then some also some patching 92 00:12:37,697 --> 00:12:41,777 on Greenway And I think they did complete the mowing 93 00:12:41,777 --> 00:12:44,988 down Hillman Highway The Johnson grass was getting pretty bad. 94 00:12:44,988 --> 00:12:45,488 There. 95 00:12:45,488 --> 00:12:49,607 I think they completed it just the last few days I don't want 96 00:12:49,607 --> 00:12:53,270 to tell because I do feel like we probably have a great 97 00:12:53,270 --> 00:12:56,747 relationship with each one of y'all and that was one thing 98 00:12:56,747 --> 00:12:58,187 that Derek can pay them. 99 00:12:58,187 --> 00:13:00,557 And I talked a year ago was coming 100 00:13:00,557 --> 00:13:03,857 into this is we always try to be honest and lay out 101 00:13:03,857 --> 00:13:06,802 realistic expectations And I'll just tell you, 102 00:13:06,802 --> 00:13:11,507 between the rain and now the sunshine and stuff, 103 00:13:11,507 --> 00:13:15,647 the Johnson grass obviously is just completely took over 104 00:13:15,647 --> 00:13:18,167 And we've got one area headquarters in particular. 105 00:13:18,167 --> 00:13:23,447 It's very, very behind on mower And we laid out 106 00:13:23,447 --> 00:13:25,607 earlier about a month ago, we laid 107 00:13:25,607 --> 00:13:28,607 out a very comprehensive plan for these guys 108 00:13:28,607 --> 00:13:32,657 next year because one, we don't like to receive calls 109 00:13:32,657 --> 00:13:34,907 and we don't like seeing that either. 110 00:13:34,907 --> 00:13:37,847 Our families driving the roads and school starting things. 111 00:13:37,847 --> 00:13:41,728 So for next year, we've laid out in the course, 112 00:13:41,728 --> 00:13:43,157 we're playing catch up this year, 113 00:13:43,157 --> 00:13:45,767 but we really feel like we've probably laid out one the best 114 00:13:45,767 --> 00:13:48,170 plans ever going forward. 115 00:13:48,170 --> 00:13:49,817 And we've already laid it out for the guys 116 00:13:49,817 --> 00:13:52,307 or expected them for next year. 117 00:13:52,307 --> 00:13:56,327 We're going to know the primary routes prior to Memorial Day. 118 00:13:56,327 --> 00:13:59,369 We're going to long prior to July Fourth weekend 119 00:13:59,369 --> 00:14:03,170 and then we've set expectations that they're all 120 00:14:03,170 --> 00:14:06,112 mowed the third time before school goes back in session. 121 00:14:06,112 --> 00:14:09,467 So that date, obviously will move based on school. 122 00:14:09,467 --> 00:14:11,778 And then we laid out the secondary routes are going 123 00:14:11,778 --> 00:14:15,317 to have to be mowed prior to July 4th for the first round 124 00:14:15,317 --> 00:14:18,467 and then prior to September 1 for the second round. 125 00:14:18,467 --> 00:14:20,687 Because one thing, the way our budget 126 00:14:20,687 --> 00:14:22,487 works we like to throw out money. 127 00:14:22,487 --> 00:14:27,227 And Derek actually did this past week to give these guys money 128 00:14:27,227 --> 00:14:31,700 to go out and asphalt patch and things starting September 1st 129 00:14:31,700 --> 00:14:32,717 before we get into winter. 130 00:14:32,717 --> 00:14:34,517 So we want to have that mowing wrapped up. 131 00:14:34,517 --> 00:14:37,637 So we can concentrate and get back on some of these roads 132 00:14:37,637 --> 00:14:41,297 and try to recruit improve the road conditions before winter. 133 00:14:41,297 --> 00:14:43,847 So we understand that we're behind this year 134 00:14:43,847 --> 00:14:45,797 and to be honest with you, there's 135 00:14:45,797 --> 00:14:47,479 we pushed on to get called up. 136 00:14:47,479 --> 00:14:49,187 I would imagine that we're probably still 137 00:14:49,187 --> 00:14:52,427 when we went into October, but next year we've 138 00:14:52,427 --> 00:14:56,777 laid out a very strict plan with these guys that are expected 139 00:14:56,777 --> 00:14:58,877 in his third meet period. 140 00:14:58,877 --> 00:15:02,327 And we really believe that it's going to really help you 141 00:15:02,327 --> 00:15:07,970 all, help us help the citizens and brings to and along 142 00:15:07,970 --> 00:15:12,614 with that, one other part is we actually put a number on. 143 00:15:12,614 --> 00:15:18,257 So people can call the vdot and turn in potholes and things. 144 00:15:18,257 --> 00:15:20,357 And we get those work orders We have 145 00:15:20,357 --> 00:15:24,470 us of substantial amount in Washington County 146 00:15:24,470 --> 00:15:26,207 And so we put a number on those. 147 00:15:26,207 --> 00:15:29,526 So we told them by next July 1st of 2027, 148 00:15:29,526 --> 00:15:34,637 here's what their number has to be or no more can be less. 149 00:15:34,637 --> 00:15:37,970 So we've really tried to tighten things up. 150 00:15:37,970 --> 00:15:39,257 So we're really looking ahead to next year. 151 00:15:39,257 --> 00:15:41,927 We understand we're behind this year 152 00:15:41,927 --> 00:15:43,874 and it's not acceptable to us either. 153 00:15:43,874 --> 00:15:46,457 So I want to be honest with you all tonight and say, you know, 154 00:15:46,457 --> 00:15:50,837 I hope we're looking a little different this time next year 155 00:15:50,837 --> 00:15:55,370 So with that, the construction update, just 156 00:15:56,207 --> 00:15:58,697 some things kind of going on in the area 157 00:15:58,697 --> 00:16:02,297 The Route 1212 bridge replacement that obviously 158 00:16:03,470 --> 00:16:04,337 the construction is underway. 159 00:16:04,337 --> 00:16:07,667 It's actually coming to a completion there. 160 00:16:07,667 --> 00:16:10,337 I got an email just recently I think 161 00:16:10,337 --> 00:16:15,137 they're prepping for being able to reopen that very soon out 162 00:16:15,137 --> 00:16:18,467 here on Route 90 and how that's under construction 163 00:16:18,467 --> 00:16:21,919 with the completion date of next summer, June of 27, 164 00:16:21,919 --> 00:16:24,768 the Thompson Drive, Stanley Street Roundabout 165 00:16:24,768 --> 00:16:27,287 While the construction is underway it's 166 00:16:27,287 --> 00:16:29,327 our understanding that I think they're still 167 00:16:29,327 --> 00:16:31,577 working through some details, but that 168 00:16:31,577 --> 00:16:34,307 may pose during school time. 169 00:16:34,307 --> 00:16:37,487 So that's kind of pushed out until next summer as well. 170 00:16:37,487 --> 00:16:41,627 June 20th 27 for completion and that's due to some closures 171 00:16:41,627 --> 00:16:42,617 and things. 172 00:16:42,617 --> 00:16:44,507 And then the Route 11 old Airport 173 00:16:44,507 --> 00:16:49,465 Road the big hump as everybody calls it, going at exit Seven, 174 00:16:49,465 --> 00:16:53,117 going over to Walmart and Sam's the notice and proceeds 175 00:16:53,117 --> 00:16:53,747 being given. 176 00:16:53,747 --> 00:16:56,570 We think they've even hung maybe a few signs, 177 00:16:56,570 --> 00:16:57,737 but the completion date, we don't 178 00:16:57,737 --> 00:17:00,617 think any dirt's been ground's been broken 179 00:17:00,617 --> 00:17:04,367 or anything but December 20, 28 on that project 180 00:17:04,367 --> 00:17:09,470 to be complete as far as that one corridor, the only 181 00:17:09,470 --> 00:17:11,351 real project, we've got left is northbound 182 00:17:11,351 --> 00:17:15,587 that the 9.1, the bridge rehab that's under construction 183 00:17:15,587 --> 00:17:19,187 with the completion date of May 2027, 184 00:17:19,877 --> 00:17:22,337 I won't go through every one of these. 185 00:17:22,337 --> 00:17:24,170 You've got them. 186 00:17:24,170 --> 00:17:29,147 But as far as the latex routes that we completed in the county, 187 00:17:29,147 --> 00:17:31,337 everything that was on the waiting schedule 188 00:17:31,337 --> 00:17:33,527 has been completed as far as we know. 189 00:17:33,527 --> 00:17:35,837 So the latex is complete. 190 00:17:35,837 --> 00:17:41,237 The plant makes complete Besides the ones that have, 191 00:17:41,717 --> 00:17:45,587 there's still quite a bit of paving on 19 and 58 192 00:17:45,587 --> 00:17:47,933 that we haven't even really gotten the two week. 193 00:17:47,933 --> 00:17:48,491 Look ahead. 194 00:17:48,491 --> 00:17:50,297 There So that's kind of to be determined. 195 00:17:50,297 --> 00:17:54,257 But it will be done this fall for sure Some of the ones 196 00:17:54,257 --> 00:17:57,550 that we have received like a two week. 197 00:17:57,550 --> 00:17:58,805 Look ahead, I'll put those dates. 198 00:17:58,805 --> 00:18:04,157 So down like it, Chip Bridge Tobias Drive, Macand Road, 199 00:18:04,157 --> 00:18:04,835 some of those. 200 00:18:04,835 --> 00:18:10,210 And again sometimes we get this information and i think 201 00:18:10,210 --> 00:18:13,247 McCann's even done, but we get some of the information 202 00:18:13,247 --> 00:18:14,870 a little bit late. 203 00:18:14,870 --> 00:18:15,947 So this was the most accurate we had. 204 00:18:15,947 --> 00:18:19,247 But again, all of this will be complete 205 00:18:19,247 --> 00:18:22,307 before we enter into the fall. 206 00:18:22,307 --> 00:18:27,770 And then the road rustic projects, you know, 207 00:18:27,770 --> 00:18:29,417 excited help with the board And we pushed 208 00:18:29,417 --> 00:18:30,707 some things ahead and things. 209 00:18:30,707 --> 00:18:35,207 So Hiawatha Road, obviously completed has been complete. 210 00:18:35,207 --> 00:18:38,807 Rammer is under construction Schaffer Town 211 00:18:39,170 --> 00:18:42,197 and Moore Creek Road are both 95% complete. 212 00:18:42,197 --> 00:18:45,671 So we're getting very, very close on those. 213 00:18:45,671 --> 00:18:50,687 The rush creek part one and twos and the design phase, the folks 214 00:18:50,687 --> 00:18:52,700 reviewed it last week. 215 00:18:52,700 --> 00:18:55,217 We've identified a few pipes that we need to replace, 216 00:18:55,217 --> 00:18:59,357 but it'll be ready to paint not long after that And then 217 00:18:59,357 --> 00:19:02,417 Blevins Road was one that we bumped up 218 00:19:02,417 --> 00:19:04,171 that had hurricane damage. 219 00:19:04,171 --> 00:19:07,727 We had to turn it in under the environment No review once 220 00:19:07,727 --> 00:19:10,547 that's complete that will be ready to pave as well 221 00:19:10,547 --> 00:19:13,457 And then just looking ahead to next year, 222 00:19:13,457 --> 00:19:16,337 Arrowhead mary's Chapel and Horizon Drive, 223 00:19:16,337 --> 00:19:18,927 we're reviewing those right now to get them ready. 224 00:19:18,927 --> 00:19:22,937 So we can start all those next year 225 00:19:22,937 --> 00:19:25,787 And I went through that pretty quick, 226 00:19:25,787 --> 00:19:30,947 but seen by heavy questions or anything for us. 227 00:19:30,947 --> 00:19:34,210 Can we add some to I like to. 228 00:19:34,210 --> 00:19:35,280 Yes, sir. 229 00:19:35,280 --> 00:19:39,557 So it works out here You know, for Hillman Highway 230 00:19:39,557 --> 00:19:41,987 there's a lot of potholes and most of them 231 00:19:41,987 --> 00:19:46,247 are right where the the trees shaded Don't know 232 00:19:46,247 --> 00:19:48,497 the potholes have been patched. 233 00:19:48,497 --> 00:19:51,867 But then they all stay very long and lots of moisture 234 00:19:51,867 --> 00:19:52,367 under there. 235 00:19:52,367 --> 00:19:53,867 There's just not land hold or what. 236 00:19:53,867 --> 00:19:56,517 But if you can look at it again. 237 00:19:56,517 --> 00:20:01,317 So it works good Mr. Chairman Yes, sir. 238 00:20:02,567 --> 00:20:03,617 First comment. 239 00:20:03,617 --> 00:20:04,732 This is fantastic. 240 00:20:04,732 --> 00:20:06,467 Thick and really helpful. 241 00:20:06,467 --> 00:20:07,547 Yeah great format. 242 00:20:07,547 --> 00:20:08,507 I can understand it. 243 00:20:08,507 --> 00:20:13,977 So a lot of work done and I know the weather 244 00:20:13,977 --> 00:20:15,227 You can't control the weather. 245 00:20:15,227 --> 00:20:15,727 So. 246 00:20:15,727 --> 00:20:17,417 But appreciate you all. 247 00:20:17,417 --> 00:20:19,307 And I do have one constituent called me. 248 00:20:19,307 --> 00:20:21,317 And I thought we put this request in. 249 00:20:21,317 --> 00:20:22,525 But about. 250 00:20:22,525 --> 00:20:27,377 And it's not very long as young drive Bristol or in my district 251 00:20:27,377 --> 00:20:31,457 and the trees are just kind of overhang and rural 252 00:20:31,457 --> 00:20:32,687 real bad over the road. 253 00:20:32,687 --> 00:20:34,569 So although those trees are pretty 254 00:20:34,569 --> 00:20:35,819 close to some of those houses. 255 00:20:35,819 --> 00:20:39,827 So some of the residents the ones that are live right there, 256 00:20:39,827 --> 00:20:42,770 may not want it trimmed, but everybody 257 00:20:42,770 --> 00:20:44,357 else who drives through there they're 258 00:20:44,357 --> 00:20:47,660 in their cars and their trailers are getting hit and stuff. 259 00:20:47,660 --> 00:20:48,600 But but anyway. 260 00:20:48,600 --> 00:20:53,870 But again appreciate all the hard, hard work and battle 261 00:20:53,870 --> 00:20:54,797 in the weather and Yeah. 262 00:20:54,797 --> 00:20:56,207 And love the communications. 263 00:20:56,207 --> 00:20:57,470 So thank you. 264 00:20:57,470 --> 00:21:01,339 You for their comments But I talked to Matthew earlier 265 00:21:01,339 --> 00:21:03,797 I just want to thank you again for your work on McCann Road 266 00:21:03,797 --> 00:21:04,670 there. 267 00:21:04,670 --> 00:21:05,507 But there are holes in high school 268 00:21:05,507 --> 00:21:08,570 and all the work in our district my district. 269 00:21:08,570 --> 00:21:08,867 Thank you. 270 00:21:08,867 --> 00:21:09,767 You, sir. 271 00:21:09,767 --> 00:21:13,367 Thank you Your comments just Matthew, 272 00:21:13,856 --> 00:21:16,157 Emily Brandon of new this actually 273 00:21:16,157 --> 00:21:17,417 met you or spoken to you. 274 00:21:17,417 --> 00:21:20,270 Thank you. you for this excellent Do you 275 00:21:20,270 --> 00:21:23,331 all still care and us expand your seat. 276 00:21:23,331 --> 00:21:24,677 Be that. 277 00:21:24,677 --> 00:21:28,277 Yes we a few of new. 278 00:21:28,373 --> 00:21:31,817 Am I going to work for me that for years and i can just 279 00:21:31,817 --> 00:21:34,845 remember him that he had a brush axe and people that just uptown 280 00:21:34,845 --> 00:21:37,700 and you can see the stop sign he got out 281 00:21:37,700 --> 00:21:43,700 of the truck like his own brush right You know. 282 00:21:45,619 --> 00:21:50,747 Good, good suggest That's right And if not, it made him laugh. 283 00:21:50,747 --> 00:21:51,617 And have an okay. 284 00:21:51,617 --> 00:21:52,367 That's right. 285 00:21:52,367 --> 00:21:56,567 Yeah as far to you can appreciate 286 00:21:56,927 --> 00:21:58,937 that comment I just like to. 287 00:21:58,937 --> 00:22:00,794 Oh go ahead eagle. 288 00:22:00,794 --> 00:22:02,780 I just want to thank you. 289 00:22:02,780 --> 00:22:04,997 You're always right there when we need you. 290 00:22:04,997 --> 00:22:08,870 And I appreciate i needed a lot, so I appreciate communication 291 00:22:08,870 --> 00:22:09,320 with you. 292 00:22:09,320 --> 00:22:10,949 So as always, as well. 293 00:22:10,949 --> 00:22:12,573 Thank you for what you do. 294 00:22:12,573 --> 00:22:16,270 You always ask for calls and you if you work as 295 00:22:16,270 --> 00:22:17,319 hard as you can to get it done. 296 00:22:17,319 --> 00:22:18,377 And we appreciate that. 297 00:22:18,377 --> 00:22:20,757 And this is good information Thank you. 298 00:22:20,757 --> 00:22:23,179 Oh, yeah, I think it's great I have a plan. 299 00:22:23,179 --> 00:22:24,887 Appreciate you all putting that together. 300 00:22:24,887 --> 00:22:26,456 I mean, that's that's helpful there. 301 00:22:26,456 --> 00:22:29,380 And then it gives everybody a target to shoot at. 302 00:22:29,380 --> 00:22:29,897 And that's good. 303 00:22:29,897 --> 00:22:32,417 And then we can actually tell our constituents stuff 304 00:22:32,417 --> 00:22:34,877 because I mean, I think most of us 305 00:22:34,877 --> 00:22:37,457 here are number one, call something with the dot. 306 00:22:37,457 --> 00:22:42,263 And, we we appreciate all we all do Most people along I 307 00:22:42,263 --> 00:22:44,180 don't understand how it all works kind of have 308 00:22:44,180 --> 00:22:45,360 to explain stuff to people. 309 00:22:45,360 --> 00:22:47,161 But Yeah, I've done a great job, gotten 310 00:22:47,161 --> 00:22:49,907 a lot of things done this year on different fronts 311 00:22:49,907 --> 00:22:53,552 and hopefully we can continue on in the future. 312 00:22:53,552 --> 00:22:58,277 Well, and again, many thanks to Derek and pam, too. 313 00:22:58,277 --> 00:22:59,987 But Derek rolled out. 314 00:22:59,987 --> 00:23:03,588 We've had two guys probably for the last month rolling in 315 00:23:03,588 --> 00:23:04,757 and work plan. 316 00:23:04,757 --> 00:23:08,980 They weren't really used to that They're rolling in plan work. 317 00:23:08,980 --> 00:23:09,797 Now what they're planning the week ahead 318 00:23:09,797 --> 00:23:11,480 and that helps us answer. 319 00:23:11,480 --> 00:23:11,820 You all. 320 00:23:11,820 --> 00:23:14,590 And again, we rolled this other plan out 321 00:23:14,590 --> 00:23:17,147 to all for a about a month ago for next year. 322 00:23:17,147 --> 00:23:18,201 And told them. 323 00:23:18,201 --> 00:23:20,493 And a lot of who's been working hard already 324 00:23:20,493 --> 00:23:22,422 try to gear up for that. 325 00:23:22,422 --> 00:23:25,970 So we still got work to do, but we're 326 00:23:25,970 --> 00:23:26,537 we're definitely we know it. 327 00:23:26,537 --> 00:23:28,125 We hear it, too. 328 00:23:28,125 --> 00:23:29,850 So we're not done yet. 329 00:23:29,850 --> 00:23:31,707 OK Well, appreciate your being here tonight. 330 00:23:31,707 --> 00:23:32,207 Thank you. 331 00:23:32,207 --> 00:23:32,794 You. 332 00:23:32,794 --> 00:23:33,497 All right. 333 00:23:33,497 --> 00:23:40,697 Thank you Next order of business will be public comment OK Okay. 334 00:23:53,270 --> 00:23:56,897 So we don't have anybody for public comment 335 00:23:56,897 --> 00:24:00,317 Seeing none is then we'll move onto the consent 336 00:24:00,317 --> 00:24:02,479 agenda for its pleasure. 337 00:24:02,479 --> 00:24:06,564 The board motion to Approve Motion by Mr. Pennington Second. 338 00:24:06,564 --> 00:24:07,930 Second by Mr. Hargus. 339 00:24:07,930 --> 00:24:11,530 Any discussion All in favor motion 340 00:24:11,927 --> 00:24:18,527 carries 7 0 next to be general business input over here to it 341 00:24:32,267 --> 00:24:34,490 and First order of business will be 342 00:24:34,490 --> 00:24:36,587 the award of corporate procurement for five Nissan 343 00:24:36,587 --> 00:24:39,287 Pathfinder for the Sheriff's office. 344 00:24:39,287 --> 00:24:41,957 And I will turn it over to Mr. John. 345 00:24:41,957 --> 00:24:44,567 Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members of the board, 346 00:24:44,567 --> 00:24:46,967 the sheriff's office is requesting the approval 347 00:24:46,967 --> 00:24:50,567 of the purchase of Five 2026 Nissan 348 00:24:50,635 --> 00:24:53,957 Pathfinders The quotes for these pathfinders 349 00:24:53,957 --> 00:24:58,922 are in your board packets as per county policy for purchasing 350 00:24:58,922 --> 00:25:03,167 to start over thousand has to go through board approval. 351 00:25:03,167 --> 00:25:05,639 The particular procurement method that we utilize 352 00:25:05,639 --> 00:25:08,837 was cooperative procurement through a contract 353 00:25:08,837 --> 00:25:11,760 with the Virginia sheriffs association. 354 00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:13,967 Virginia Sheriffs Association conducts 355 00:25:13,967 --> 00:25:16,402 the procurement process and awards the contract 356 00:25:16,402 --> 00:25:19,247 can be utilized by state and local governments. 357 00:25:19,247 --> 00:25:23,447 The specific Virginia Sugars Association contract allows 358 00:25:23,447 --> 00:25:28,277 for this procurement is CMA versus Colonial Mason The quotes 359 00:25:28,277 --> 00:25:33,437 provided were for three Nissan Pathfinders for 103,000 for Noni 360 00:25:33,437 --> 00:25:37,370 through 40 and two Nissan Pathfinders for 68,095 60 361 00:25:39,137 --> 00:25:42,137 for a total of 172,000 for 89. 362 00:25:44,117 --> 00:25:47,207 The purchases will be made out of the speed location 363 00:25:47,207 --> 00:25:52,337 revenue that is in fund eight and in your consent agenda. 364 00:25:52,337 --> 00:25:56,870 You approved supplemental appropriation for a little 365 00:25:56,870 --> 00:25:58,870 over 1.1 million. 366 00:25:58,337 --> 00:26:02,777 On the agenda tonight Yes, I'll be glad to answer any questions. 367 00:26:02,777 --> 00:26:06,347 I will turn it over to the sheriff's office in case 368 00:26:06,347 --> 00:26:08,627 you have any questions or if they 369 00:26:08,627 --> 00:26:12,587 would like to add any additional information. 370 00:26:12,587 --> 00:26:14,587 Welcome, sir Good. 371 00:26:16,457 --> 00:26:18,457 Any questions ? 372 00:26:20,334 --> 00:26:21,917 We had a little bit of question about, 373 00:26:21,917 --> 00:26:24,827 you know, with staff just sort of remind me of the cares Act 374 00:26:24,827 --> 00:26:26,938 days of you getting this money and then trying 375 00:26:26,938 --> 00:26:28,188 to figure out how to spend it. 376 00:26:28,188 --> 00:26:29,957 So can you give us a little background 377 00:26:29,957 --> 00:26:31,517 on how you all came up with. 378 00:26:31,517 --> 00:26:35,147 So that we may the standards set by the state right the standards 379 00:26:35,147 --> 00:26:37,619 that we're going to adopt are grandfathered in. 380 00:26:37,619 --> 00:26:39,770 Of course we've all looked at that. 381 00:26:39,770 --> 00:26:41,687 But even with this purchases that we're 382 00:26:41,687 --> 00:26:43,427 going to be making in the future, 383 00:26:43,427 --> 00:26:44,867 we're still going to be compliant 384 00:26:44,867 --> 00:26:49,517 with the new laws in 2026, even though we're not required to be. 385 00:26:49,517 --> 00:26:52,307 We're looking at speed safety program 386 00:26:52,307 --> 00:26:55,127 by using utilizing the equipment that we need, 387 00:26:55,127 --> 00:26:59,327 whether that's vehicles, radar equipment, some roads, signage, 388 00:26:59,327 --> 00:27:02,639 community police in any kind of publication 389 00:27:02,639 --> 00:27:04,889 that we're going to be using That's where most of this 390 00:27:04,889 --> 00:27:06,917 is coming from Vehicles, of course, 391 00:27:06,917 --> 00:27:10,667 we can't do speed enforcement unless we have vehicles So 392 00:27:10,667 --> 00:27:14,169 that's what that we have decided as the sheriff's office 393 00:27:14,169 --> 00:27:16,127 that we look at, because that's a huge expense. 394 00:27:16,127 --> 00:27:17,710 Everybody understands that right now I 395 00:27:17,710 --> 00:27:20,147 mean, the state police, that's that's their biggest 396 00:27:20,147 --> 00:27:21,137 expense that they have. 397 00:27:21,137 --> 00:27:24,230 Washington County is our biggest expense. 398 00:27:24,230 --> 00:27:25,898 So I think the be good stewards of the money. 399 00:27:25,898 --> 00:27:29,597 The county money is that we look at the longevity 400 00:27:29,597 --> 00:27:32,570 of these vehicles the vehicles that were purchased 401 00:27:32,570 --> 00:27:34,877 and they're going to last longer We're going to have them 402 00:27:34,877 --> 00:27:39,377 when this program is gone, when we don't have a work program 403 00:27:39,377 --> 00:27:40,817 or we don't have things like that. 404 00:27:40,817 --> 00:27:42,619 So we really need to be stewards now 405 00:27:42,619 --> 00:27:44,327 of what it looks like ten years from now. 406 00:27:44,327 --> 00:27:47,537 Washington County, and not just thinking about what we can buy 407 00:27:47,537 --> 00:27:52,127 that's new and shiny We need to be looking at what how can we 408 00:27:52,127 --> 00:27:55,937 increase our fleet and strengthen the fleet 409 00:27:55,937 --> 00:27:58,397 for the times that we don't have this kind of income 410 00:27:58,397 --> 00:28:03,797 that's coming in right now, having questions or comments 411 00:28:06,770 --> 00:28:10,818 Thank you, sir, for being here So all that given 412 00:28:10,818 --> 00:28:14,712 what's the pleasure of the board Vice Chairman, 413 00:28:14,712 --> 00:28:17,270 I make a motion to approve the corporate procurement 414 00:28:17,270 --> 00:28:23,270 for 172,489 to see on Ace colonial Nissan to be purchased 415 00:28:25,573 --> 00:28:26,488 how to speed. 416 00:28:26,488 --> 00:28:31,967 Start asian revenue in fund number 008 for motion by Mr. 417 00:28:31,967 --> 00:28:33,229 McCall. 418 00:28:33,229 --> 00:28:35,747 Second I a second by Mr. Pennington here 419 00:28:35,747 --> 00:28:40,547 discussion all in favor motion carries seven zero. 420 00:28:44,357 --> 00:28:50,147 Next item will be the award of Cooperative procurement for ten 421 00:28:50,147 --> 00:28:54,257 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Sheriff's office presented ms.. 422 00:28:54,257 --> 00:28:55,517 Tammy start time. 423 00:28:55,517 --> 00:28:57,797 Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members of the board. 424 00:28:57,797 --> 00:28:59,867 The sheriff's office is requesting the approval 425 00:28:59,867 --> 00:29:03,925 of the purchase of ten 2026 Chevy Tahoe 426 00:29:03,925 --> 00:29:05,747 as the quote for the tune. 427 00:29:05,747 --> 00:29:10,217 I homes is in your board packet again, as per county policy 428 00:29:10,217 --> 00:29:12,920 since there are over a thousand, they 429 00:29:12,920 --> 00:29:13,498 have to have board approval. 430 00:29:13,498 --> 00:29:16,367 The method of procurement will see a cooperative procurement 431 00:29:16,367 --> 00:29:19,787 through the Virginia Sheriffs Association Given 432 00:29:19,787 --> 00:29:22,277 the specific virginia Sheriffs Association 433 00:29:22,277 --> 00:29:26,567 contract to utilize for this procurement is our chevrolet. 434 00:29:26,567 --> 00:29:31,367 The quote is for a total of 561,000, one 9980, 435 00:29:32,417 --> 00:29:34,697 and the purchaser will be made out of speed. 436 00:29:34,697 --> 00:29:37,697 Foundation revenues in fund eight. 437 00:29:38,477 --> 00:29:41,447 I'll be glad to answer any questions on the procurement 438 00:29:41,447 --> 00:29:47,447 by having questions for the pleasure of the board Mr. 439 00:29:50,813 --> 00:29:53,117 Chairman make a motion to approve the Cooperative 440 00:29:53,117 --> 00:29:57,707 Procurement for 561 one 9182 our case Chevrolet to be purchased 441 00:29:57,707 --> 00:29:59,717 out of the speed citation, review and funds 442 00:29:59,717 --> 00:30:05,117 usually have a motion by Mr. Hernandez second by Mr. Hargus 443 00:30:05,117 --> 00:30:10,517 any discussion All in favor motion carries seven zero. 444 00:30:11,537 --> 00:30:14,537 Next item up, we will be discussing the award 445 00:30:14,537 --> 00:30:17,777 of cooperative procurement for equipment fitting for the ten 446 00:30:17,777 --> 00:30:21,137 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Sheriff's office Mr.. 447 00:30:21,137 --> 00:30:22,757 Thank you, Mr. Chairman and members 448 00:30:22,757 --> 00:30:25,217 of the board The sheriff's office is requesting 449 00:30:25,217 --> 00:30:27,947 the approval of the purchase of equipment outfitting 450 00:30:27,947 --> 00:30:30,947 14 of the Chevy Tahoe's the quote 451 00:30:30,947 --> 00:30:35,507 for the equipment of seating is included in your board packet. 452 00:30:35,507 --> 00:30:38,697 This particular item wasn't over the threshold, 453 00:30:38,697 --> 00:30:43,157 but since the Chevy Tahoe is were actually only intended 454 00:30:43,157 --> 00:30:45,647 to be approved tonight, I felt it was prudent 455 00:30:45,647 --> 00:30:47,927 that I included that up feelings. 456 00:30:47,927 --> 00:30:50,927 Also on the agenda because you can't have one 457 00:30:50,927 --> 00:30:51,887 without the other. 458 00:30:51,887 --> 00:30:54,950 Exactly So the method of procurement, 459 00:30:54,950 --> 00:30:57,557 we used was a cooperative procurement, 460 00:30:57,557 --> 00:31:00,287 and it was it was through East Coast 461 00:31:00,287 --> 00:31:04,307 but it was through the city of Chesapeake's contract 462 00:31:04,307 --> 00:31:08,215 The city of Chesapeake actually did a procurement for equipment 463 00:31:08,215 --> 00:31:12,797 outfitting, and they awarded their contract to East coast 464 00:31:12,797 --> 00:31:14,627 Emergency vehicles. 465 00:31:14,627 --> 00:31:17,657 So that's the particular contract for years then is 466 00:31:17,657 --> 00:31:22,307 through the city of Chesapeake The quote provided is 467 00:31:22,307 --> 00:31:27,107 for 97,007, 5140 and the purchase will be made out 468 00:31:28,670 --> 00:31:32,477 of the speed citation revenue in fund eight. 469 00:31:32,477 --> 00:31:34,817 I'll be glad to answer any questions 470 00:31:34,817 --> 00:31:36,780 if I have any questions. 471 00:31:36,780 --> 00:31:41,818 Make sure just transport them to the dealer is under charges. 472 00:31:41,818 --> 00:31:47,818 And I will defer this to the sheriff's office Yes. 473 00:31:49,468 --> 00:31:51,408 And the principal from there. 474 00:31:51,408 --> 00:31:55,800 OK We'll also obviously the contract. 475 00:32:01,847 --> 00:32:04,667 Mr. Chairman, I move to approve the cooperative procurement 476 00:32:04,667 --> 00:32:08,267 of $97,751.40 to East Coast Emergency Vehicles, 477 00:32:09,197 --> 00:32:12,407 LLC to be purchase out of the speed citation in revenue. 478 00:32:12,407 --> 00:32:13,111 Fine. 479 00:32:13,111 --> 00:32:15,111 008. 480 00:32:15,167 --> 00:32:18,649 Motion by Mr. Matlock of second by Mr. McCall 481 00:32:18,649 --> 00:32:22,697 In discussion All in favor motion carries 7 0. 482 00:32:22,697 --> 00:32:28,820 Thank you all for being here tonight Next order of business 483 00:32:28,820 --> 00:32:33,977 will be the review into approve the 20 2627 Community Services 484 00:32:33,977 --> 00:32:37,276 performance Contract Master agreement for Highlands 485 00:32:37,276 --> 00:32:40,276 Community Services, with and Ms.. 486 00:32:40,548 --> 00:32:43,360 Holmes would you mind speaking, you you. 487 00:32:43,360 --> 00:32:45,909 Thank you for being here just in time. 488 00:32:45,909 --> 00:32:48,711 Thank you for letting me be at the bottom of the agenda. 489 00:32:48,711 --> 00:32:51,737 First of all, I got a little lengthy before they'd let me out 490 00:32:51,737 --> 00:32:53,657 of there tonight. 491 00:32:53,657 --> 00:32:55,937 So I bring to you as you all know, 492 00:32:55,937 --> 00:32:58,667 this is the second of a two year contract 493 00:32:58,667 --> 00:33:00,857 or the second year of a two year contract with just 494 00:33:00,857 --> 00:33:03,827 revisions to the contract that you approved last year 495 00:33:03,827 --> 00:33:08,717 The primary changes that I want to highlight for you are there 496 00:33:08,717 --> 00:33:11,210 is now a requirement that we report our Medicaid 497 00:33:11,210 --> 00:33:13,127 revenue to the Department of Behavioral health 498 00:33:13,127 --> 00:33:15,437 and Developmental Services on an annual basis. 499 00:33:15,437 --> 00:33:17,849 Not sure why they felt the need to add that in there, 500 00:33:17,849 --> 00:33:19,544 since we've already done that for years. 501 00:33:19,544 --> 00:33:22,980 And it's official now, there's also 502 00:33:22,980 --> 00:33:26,147 a requirement to for us to help consumers apply for Medicaid 503 00:33:26,147 --> 00:33:28,637 Again, something that is a standard part of practice 504 00:33:28,637 --> 00:33:31,967 for CSP but is now an official requirement 505 00:33:31,967 --> 00:33:35,717 There are continued changes to the outcome measures and data 506 00:33:35,717 --> 00:33:41,117 integrity processes that we engage in with the Department 507 00:33:41,627 --> 00:33:44,357 Where I can share with you is that the department has 508 00:33:44,357 --> 00:33:48,947 put a new data system in place and it is not working. 509 00:33:48,947 --> 00:33:53,297 So the data integrity issues are not on our end 510 00:33:53,297 --> 00:33:55,907 There is language in here fine tuning the use 511 00:33:55,907 --> 00:33:59,826 and management of federal funds and some i.t 512 00:33:59,826 --> 00:34:01,826 Security requirements. 513 00:34:01,907 --> 00:34:04,306 There's also a requirement that we participate 514 00:34:04,306 --> 00:34:07,667 in a review of outstanding accounts, receivables and issues 515 00:34:07,667 --> 00:34:10,937 with our managed care organizations which 516 00:34:10,937 --> 00:34:16,600 there are significant amount of those So that is a process. 517 00:34:16,600 --> 00:34:18,557 We've already been participating in. 518 00:34:18,557 --> 00:34:21,917 There's a new requirement for new executive directors 519 00:34:21,917 --> 00:34:24,167 and chief financial officers and boards 520 00:34:24,167 --> 00:34:29,870 to undergo a training with Ph.D.s on how what they're roles 521 00:34:29,870 --> 00:34:32,177 are and how they are expected to engage and interact 522 00:34:32,177 --> 00:34:38,147 with the department and I would say the biggest change that 523 00:34:38,147 --> 00:34:40,972 is in this year's contract is there's now 524 00:34:40,972 --> 00:34:45,167 a requirement that any unspent balances you carry over funds 525 00:34:45,167 --> 00:34:48,407 we have that exceed 25% of the amount 526 00:34:48,407 --> 00:34:50,726 that we were originally allocated. 527 00:34:50,726 --> 00:34:51,226 The debt. 528 00:34:51,226 --> 00:34:53,447 Basically, we want to take it back 529 00:34:53,447 --> 00:34:57,397 They do not want us to keep it in our accounts 530 00:34:57,397 --> 00:34:58,977 So we are in the process. 531 00:34:58,977 --> 00:34:59,477 Now. 532 00:34:59,477 --> 00:35:02,440 Year one, they're looking in our top five accounts 533 00:35:02,440 --> 00:35:04,127 and we don't have a tremendous as an organization, 534 00:35:04,127 --> 00:35:07,247 we don't have a tremendous amount of these funds just 535 00:35:07,247 --> 00:35:09,557 hanging around some boards do. 536 00:35:09,557 --> 00:35:11,570 There are some boards with millions 537 00:35:11,570 --> 00:35:14,447 upon millions of dollars in unspent carryover funds. 538 00:35:14,447 --> 00:35:18,947 That's not us but we have to submit an exception request 539 00:35:18,947 --> 00:35:21,123 for our top five accounts for consideration. 540 00:35:21,123 --> 00:35:23,927 But next year, they're all fair game. 541 00:35:23,927 --> 00:35:28,877 So the intent is to pause ongoing and current funds 542 00:35:28,877 --> 00:35:33,647 to until we are able to spend the existing funds that we have 543 00:35:33,647 --> 00:35:37,487 in our accounts down to less than 25% 544 00:35:37,487 --> 00:35:40,247 to the acceptable threshold Doesn't sound 545 00:35:40,247 --> 00:35:42,137 like a complicated process. 546 00:35:42,137 --> 00:35:43,997 And to you consider the fact that those 547 00:35:43,997 --> 00:35:46,577 are funds that may be there because we've 548 00:35:46,577 --> 00:35:49,307 had a slow start up to a program or we've 549 00:35:49,307 --> 00:35:52,607 had some vacancies in a program and that prevent us 550 00:35:52,607 --> 00:35:55,729 from being able to fully operate programs or have 551 00:35:55,729 --> 00:35:57,437 the funds available here in the community 552 00:35:57,437 --> 00:35:59,837 to be able to spend the intent. 553 00:35:59,837 --> 00:36:02,717 I do believe is to take them back and reallocate them 554 00:36:02,717 --> 00:36:05,777 to other areas that might not be quite so judicious 555 00:36:05,777 --> 00:36:07,457 in their spending practices. 556 00:36:07,457 --> 00:36:11,507 So it will have a it's not going to have a detrimental impact 557 00:36:11,507 --> 00:36:14,870 but it will have an impact on us especially 558 00:36:14,870 --> 00:36:15,917 moving forward and then can I ask 559 00:36:15,917 --> 00:36:19,517 you a question at the speak for the money 560 00:36:19,517 --> 00:36:22,127 that the federals are looking at or the 561 00:36:22,127 --> 00:36:24,145 adding our money in with it. 562 00:36:24,145 --> 00:36:27,107 Come up a figure or are we separate from what 563 00:36:27,107 --> 00:36:28,607 they're giving you? 564 00:36:28,607 --> 00:36:31,817 So the way that the fees and funds are allocated 565 00:36:31,817 --> 00:36:34,517 are we are required to keep everything in separate pots. 566 00:36:34,517 --> 00:36:37,127 So we have a percentage that is federal funds. 567 00:36:37,127 --> 00:36:39,503 We have a percentage that are that are allocated 568 00:36:39,503 --> 00:36:41,987 to state or general assembly funds 569 00:36:41,987 --> 00:36:45,587 And then we have local funds them separate right. 570 00:36:45,587 --> 00:36:47,877 What we've given you, it's yours Yes. 571 00:36:47,877 --> 00:36:48,377 Right. 572 00:36:48,377 --> 00:36:50,867 It is not we can't touch it Correct. 573 00:36:50,867 --> 00:36:52,157 Thank you. 574 00:36:52,157 --> 00:36:54,527 And then the additional piece that on par with that, 575 00:36:54,527 --> 00:36:58,187 that is noted in here is they're going to be mr.. 576 00:36:58,187 --> 00:37:01,187 Barry And I've had a few conversations about these 577 00:37:01,187 --> 00:37:05,417 but upcoming discussions statewide on the 10% local match 578 00:37:05,417 --> 00:37:10,217 requirements That is something that they're not at this moment. 579 00:37:10,217 --> 00:37:12,497 Looking at the code but they are looking 580 00:37:12,497 --> 00:37:14,657 at trying to determine what things fall 581 00:37:14,657 --> 00:37:19,847 under the things that then count toward localities obligations, 582 00:37:19,847 --> 00:37:22,817 for example Matt Rogers, Community Services Board 583 00:37:22,817 --> 00:37:26,870 has a geriatrics program that serves the state. 584 00:37:26,870 --> 00:37:28,997 It's intended to serve the state, not just the Mount Rogers 585 00:37:28,997 --> 00:37:32,297 catchment area So they get funding to serve the state, 586 00:37:32,297 --> 00:37:34,607 but then the Mount Rogers localities end up 587 00:37:34,607 --> 00:37:39,287 bearing the brunt of that extra 10% to match that state money. 588 00:37:39,287 --> 00:37:41,657 So that's not fair to Matt Rogers localities 589 00:37:41,657 --> 00:37:43,367 to have to fund those elements when 590 00:37:43,367 --> 00:37:46,667 it benefits the entire state and is intended to do that. 591 00:37:46,667 --> 00:37:48,977 So those types of things are some of the initial things 592 00:37:48,977 --> 00:37:51,497 they're going to look at but they are open to feedback 593 00:37:51,497 --> 00:37:55,727 from the individual boards from the localities on some language 594 00:37:55,727 --> 00:37:57,770 changes. 595 00:37:57,770 --> 00:38:00,767 I think one of the most complex hearted elements in there 596 00:38:00,767 --> 00:38:04,817 is that we as a board, if we are unable to make 597 00:38:04,817 --> 00:38:07,247 our local 10% match, are the ones that 598 00:38:07,247 --> 00:38:10,787 have to request the exemption from the department, when 599 00:38:10,787 --> 00:38:14,327 in reality we don't have any control over what you give us 600 00:38:14,327 --> 00:38:16,792 any of the local And I think the newer language 601 00:38:16,792 --> 00:38:18,167 and legislation that we've talked 602 00:38:18,167 --> 00:38:21,527 about that went into effect last year 603 00:38:21,527 --> 00:38:24,737 puts any type of exemption request on the locality 604 00:38:24,737 --> 00:38:27,737 as being responsible for making the request for rather 605 00:38:27,737 --> 00:38:29,237 than the board. 606 00:38:29,237 --> 00:38:34,637 So it's just a very difficult difficultly worded arrangement 607 00:38:35,734 --> 00:38:37,740 That's hard to navigate all around. 608 00:38:37,740 --> 00:38:39,347 So looking forward to seeing where 609 00:38:39,347 --> 00:38:41,807 that work group which is what's in the contract 610 00:38:41,807 --> 00:38:45,407 currently what they come up with. 611 00:38:45,647 --> 00:38:50,447 So by having questions, comments I, for one, 612 00:38:51,953 --> 00:38:52,995 thank you for being here. 613 00:38:52,995 --> 00:38:56,117 You all address a lot of tough situations in the county 614 00:38:56,117 --> 00:38:59,597 and are putting a lot of and put in a lot of bad places. 615 00:38:59,597 --> 00:39:05,987 So we appreciate all the work you do as far as the the work 616 00:39:05,987 --> 00:39:08,657 that you do with our citizens in our county to help people out 617 00:39:08,657 --> 00:39:09,497 and stuff. 618 00:39:09,497 --> 00:39:11,657 And also to you, you've done a great job 619 00:39:11,657 --> 00:39:13,337 of administering it all. 620 00:39:13,337 --> 00:39:15,947 It's a it's a big thing that you're administering right now. 621 00:39:15,947 --> 00:39:18,797 We appreciate the work you do on that Thank you. 622 00:39:18,797 --> 00:39:25,397 Thank you So with that what's the pleasure of the board 623 00:39:27,896 --> 00:39:31,367 Make a motion to approve her motion on Mr. McCall. 624 00:39:31,367 --> 00:39:32,447 Second. 625 00:39:32,447 --> 00:39:32,987 Second one. 626 00:39:32,987 --> 00:39:38,387 Mr. Matlock To hear discussion in favor motion carries 7 0. 627 00:39:40,847 --> 00:39:43,667 we'll move on to board member reports Start off 628 00:39:43,667 --> 00:39:49,670 with Mr. Hernandez Yes, Mr. Chairman I want to 629 00:39:50,237 --> 00:39:54,999 and oftentimes on this board, I talk about personal utilities 630 00:39:54,999 --> 00:39:56,207 board, which I'm a member of. 631 00:39:56,207 --> 00:39:58,247 We're actually not meet until Friday 632 00:39:58,247 --> 00:40:00,347 But I got this from Mr. Bowman today 633 00:40:00,347 --> 00:40:04,547 that the State just completed the electrical residential rate 634 00:40:04,547 --> 00:40:09,947 study And for utilities, which is most some larger 2000 635 00:40:10,367 --> 00:40:12,797 kilowatt, the purview has the lowest 636 00:40:12,797 --> 00:40:17,927 residential rates in the state of Virginia on a 12 month basis. 637 00:40:17,927 --> 00:40:19,487 And this is the second time they've 638 00:40:19,487 --> 00:40:22,457 achieved that award in the last five years. 639 00:40:22,457 --> 00:40:26,567 The other three years they've been number two and they 640 00:40:26,567 --> 00:40:29,320 are 15% cheaper than the second close. 641 00:40:29,320 --> 00:40:30,377 This person. 642 00:40:30,377 --> 00:40:35,177 So and 41% cheaper than the average in virginia. 643 00:40:36,947 --> 00:40:43,547 So just to give you a sense a typical rate payer, 644 00:40:45,107 --> 00:40:49,428 let's say they pay $103 a month Three utility bills in 645 00:40:49,428 --> 00:40:53,628 bought a taught county, they would pay $283. 646 00:40:54,527 --> 00:40:59,870 So the net result of that to the rate payers 647 00:40:59,870 --> 00:41:03,887 in is in the B footprint, which is 648 00:41:04,262 --> 00:41:10,637 the city of Bristol US it's $8.5 million per year, saving us. 649 00:41:10,637 --> 00:41:14,417 So that's $8.5 million more less that residents have to pay. 650 00:41:14,417 --> 00:41:18,227 And you got to presume that's in the pockets of the rate payers. 651 00:41:18,227 --> 00:41:22,277 So and then also of course, they continue to score 652 00:41:22,277 --> 00:41:26,117 in the top 25% of the country in terms of performance 653 00:41:26,117 --> 00:41:27,470 and safety and such. 654 00:41:27,470 --> 00:41:28,857 So just wanted to share. 655 00:41:28,857 --> 00:41:29,357 Sure. 656 00:41:29,357 --> 00:41:33,587 That for Mr. Bowman, I'm just considering whether I've 657 00:41:33,587 --> 00:41:34,487 said it all the time. 658 00:41:34,487 --> 00:41:35,747 I know I sound like a broken record, 659 00:41:35,747 --> 00:41:37,517 but I've been on that board ten years. 660 00:41:37,517 --> 00:41:40,970 Considering where they came from and the issues 661 00:41:40,970 --> 00:41:41,897 they had ten years ago to today. 662 00:41:41,897 --> 00:41:43,937 It's a quite an accomplishment. 663 00:41:43,937 --> 00:41:47,747 So and this does affect not all of the rate payers, 664 00:41:47,747 --> 00:41:50,777 but 60% of the be the rate payers are in our county. 665 00:41:50,777 --> 00:41:54,677 Of course, a lot of them rep but at least Mr. Ball and myself 666 00:41:54,677 --> 00:41:59,717 and some of the others, this is our constituent It's so yeah, 667 00:41:59,717 --> 00:42:01,840 I wanted to share that and commend Bobby too 668 00:42:01,840 --> 00:42:04,644 for continuing to do a great job and keeping 669 00:42:04,644 --> 00:42:09,317 the cost Oh, by the way, the commercial rates are also 670 00:42:09,317 --> 00:42:11,507 i forgot about that. 671 00:42:11,507 --> 00:42:14,807 They're in the top 2 or 3 in the Commonwealth of Virginia 672 00:42:14,807 --> 00:42:19,607 Commercial rates as well But our Mr. Brent 673 00:42:20,444 --> 00:42:25,187 plans to expand the great screen which yeah,