NOTICE OF A SPECIAL
MEETING
TAZEWELL COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, pursuant to Sections 2.2-3701, 2.2-3707(D), and 2.2-3708.2(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended:
WHEREAS, the Governor of Virginia has declared a state of emergency in accordance with Section 44-146.17 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended;
WHEREAS, the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors has declared a local state of emergency in accordance with Section 44-146.21 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, which shall extend through at least August 4, 2020;
WHEREAS, the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors recessed its regularly scheduled June 25, 2020 to July 7, 2020 at 4:00 PM to consider the relocation of the Monument of the Confederate Soldier of Tazewell County;
WHEREAS, Tazewell County, Virginia has seen an increase in the number of citizens testing positive with COVID-19, including one member of the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors;
WHEREAS, in consideration of public health and safety, the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors believes that it is in the best interest of the public to reschedule the recessed meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors desires to have the greatest possible input from the citizens of Tazewell County regarding the question of relocation of the Monument of the Confederate Soldier of Tazewell County;
NOW THEREFORE, Charles A. Stacy, Chairman of the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors, has requested that a Special Meeting of the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 4:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as may be convened, at the County Administration Building, located at 197 Main Street, Tazewell, VA 24651, for the purposes as below set forth:
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
III. Welcome Visitors
IV. Vote to Allow Remote Participation by Maggie A. Asbury / Thomas A. Lester, Jr.
V. Ratify Poll for Special Called Meeting
VI. COVID-19 Update
A. Public Health Update
VII. Relocation of the Monument of the Confederate Soldier of Tazewell County
A. Scheduled Citizen Comments
B. Unscheduled Citizen Comments
C. Vote to Petition the Tazewell County Circuit Court for an Advisory Referendum on the Question of Relocation of the Monument of the Confederate Soldier of Tazewell County
VIII. Board Concerns
A. D.M. Hymes: Tannersville Community Association Walking Trail
IX. Adjourn – Next Regular Meeting Scheduled for August 4, 2020 at 4:00 PM.
Based upon the recommendations of the WHO, CDC, VDH, and the Governor of Virginia, attendance at the County Administration Building will be limited to fifty percent (50%) of the occupancy of the facilities while maintaining social distancing, which number includes Tazewell County Board of Supervisors members and County personnel. Up to one thousand (1000) additional members of the public may access this meeting by calling (425) 436-6388, and entering “836650” as the access code when prompted.
NOTICE GIVEN this 6th day of July, 2020.
Chase D. Collins, Esq.
Counsel – Tazewell County Board of Supervisors
ID: 408819