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(Continued from Page 1) out of the county on the date of the public hearing for the proposed ordinance amendments, she requested—without success—that her letter be read at the meeting.
Vacancies Advertised
Following an hour long executive session for litigation and personnel, the supervisors voted unanimously to" advertise openings for zoning administrator, building inspector and county engineer. Individuals interested in any one or a combination of the three positions should apply before July 30 and appear in person at the board’s August 10 meeting.
Also, the supervisors agreed to take no action on a request for release of a reward offered for information leading to the conviction of the individual responsible for burning Ned Johnson’s barn. Robert Clarence “Pete” Martin was found guilty in May of five counts of arson involving the Halloween night barn burning in Sperryville. In a letter dated June 20, attorney Peter Luke placed a claim on behalf of his client, Albert Gatewood, for the $1,000 offered by the supervisors. Luke noted that Gatewood's testimony against Martin made him eligible to claim the reward. (At the May 22 trial, Gatewood testified that Martin had admitted to him that he set the fires.)
After an executive session, the Supervisors agreed to take no action on Gatewood’s claim until Martin's appeal period is ended and the court acts on a standard defense motion to set aside the verdict and grant a new trial.
EMS Endorsement Tabled
Earlier in Monday’s meeting, the supervisors balked at supporting the concept of a regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council. The proposed letter of endorsement also included a statement of support for fire and rescue services, in concept at least, and an agreement to consider maintenance funding of advanced life support systems communication installed with federal dollars.
Gary Rosson, director of the planning district's EMS Council, told the supervisors that federal funds secured through the council over the past three years have gone primarily for rescue squad equipment and a communications system which gives rescue vehicles direct voice contact with area hospitals.
Federal funds used to pay
89.9%