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• According to the account of the supervisors’ meeting in the Rappahannock News, Mr. Gooch said, “it Was presented to the board that the ARB caused all these problems . . . the statute doesn’t say (the ARB) shall approve an application, it says we may approve.”
“The Board (of Supervisors) respects the ARB," Mr. McCarthy replied. “I think you are confusing the editorial opinions of its members with the fact presented. I didn’t say that the plans were delayed.”
The ARB was presented with plans on an informal basis several months ago, the county administrator continued. With the county unable to present formal plans until it had received approval from the Department of Corrections in Richmond, he added, “we presented the plans informally (to the ARB) and said, 'If we are grossly wrong on this, please tell us’."
The formal application for a certificate of appropriateness was made as soon as possible after the necessary approval had been gained from Richmond and final drawings were completed, Mr. McCarthy ex^ plained.
“Any complaint about costs,” he continued, “relates to changes in design, not delay." The board is wrestling with an “outrageously high" tax rate this year, Mr. McCarthy told the council, trying to trim Where it can. “One way is to cut the jail project, if it is going to be denied. We can cut it before we tax people for it.” ’ Mr. Massie asked to address the council, and requested that the coun
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