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Supervisors had pulled two consent items for discussion earlier in the meeting (the AI CCTV contract and the Celestial Way / Larkin Run SLAF item) and staff addressed supervisory questions before the roll-call vote. After discussion the board returned to the consent calendar and approved the full set of items.

Ending: The consent calendar passed without dissent; specific contract and appropriation documents will be executed under standard administrative procedures and staff will proceed with the tasks described in the related presentations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","York County - Board of Supervisors - Apr 01, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","York County Board of Supervisors approved the consent calendar by roll call (unanimous), which included the AI CCTV sewer-inspection contract and two Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF) appropriations.","taxTitle","York County, Virginia","taxId",38210,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6592551,"York County to pilot AI analysis of sewer CCTV video to speed repairs",219,9046000,9265000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842266-e82d984d7c887f566063ed656595bf1e&start=9046&end=9265","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842266-e82d984d7c887f566063ed656595bf1e/thumbnail_9046000.jpg","/articles/6592551/York-County/Virginia/York-County-to-pilot-AI-analysis-of-sewer-CCTV-video-to-speed-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592551-4c0a602a75793084bde98cdac7b9e9ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1774890245&Signature=OiN1q7~fvjGUTQh4fb-VkL6~sfouyOmhNZPco60cSNRMRy1qEbzfIdS4nM1RByI5WNiQwacRaS-~cgLet-YLUOfl~1aK3nBt~4QjjNjaW0qS4EdBQL9~YWeYlETbsVkKRy1t~oHIIxiIP5HXvpmLvvRw8BrCUGbV3ar5OK2MamUJwdl6Ivga-PfRi1HIoQloy6angrcYrHJNic18~Mk-NfXyvw7Dp5MQaXbHlYy7JE2bWvbjv5xS8w3KTE06qKl-tPYwlY2XQBG7HhAFo-Wlw16wSupzn1p0Xkw8~LbSWMq8MvD2h1pYJKwwWGT~TfwEdIRxKF8nTkod0cLywXXgZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","York County staff described a technology pilot to use artificial intelligence to analyze CCTV sewer-video footage and produce geotagged defect reports that can be integrated into the county’s GIS system.

Public works explained the routine process for sewer CCTV: crews capture long hours of video from pipe inspections and traditionally rely on staff to manually review footage for defects such as roots, cracks, offset joints and sediment. That review is time consuming and can introduce variability.

The county’s plan is to use a commercial AI product trained specifically to detect pipe defects. Staff said the vendor’s model is already tuned for sewer-pipe conditions and that the vendor will process batches of video, score defects (for example, grading issues by severity), geotag the locations and deliver a mapping-ready dataset. The county will retain ownership of the inspection video and the derived data; storage and processing will use cloud services (examples cited: AWS and Azure). Public works said no additional ongoing headcount is required to operate the service; the AI shortens staff review time and produces standardized triage lists so field crews can prioritize repairs.

IT and public‑works staff explained the workflow: capture video in the field, upload video to the vendor’s secure processing pipeline, receive a defect report with severity flags and coordinates, and use GIS integration to dispatch crews. The AI approach will allow the county to identify the most critical repairs (graded red/orange) quickly and plan lower‑priority work for later.

Supervisors welcomed the approach and asked staff to confirm data‑security, vendor training sources and how the AI model will be validated against local conditions. Staff said the vendor’s model is built on many customers’ data and that York County would supply its own footage to further tune the algorithm over time.

Ending: The board approved the consent calendar (which included the AI contract on the consent agenda), and public works will proceed under the contract terms to pilot the AI analysis, validate results and integrate outputs with the county GIS and work-order systems.","The county will pilot an AI‑assisted sewer CCTV analysis service to flag defects and integrate results with GIS; the tool is expected to speed triage and reduce staff time spent reviewing footage.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6592556,"County plans crosswalk and sidewalk to make TAB High School safer; VDOT TA application planned",238,8074000,8312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842266-e82d984d7c887f566063ed656595bf1e&start=8074&end=8312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842266-e82d984d7c887f566063ed656595bf1e/thumbnail_8074000.jpg","/articles/6592556/York-County/Virginia/County-plans-crosswalk-and-sidewalk-to-make-TAB-High-School-safer-VDOT-TA-application-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592556-04bcdc0662b5348a2425c5c5175bfa85/orig.mp4?Expires=1774890245&Signature=GtaorHOGs~TbiARDegS37YSAed-Y16O9aAGz4R6THcsjQmUExAsSAqmcJYgWJdyRciErdbP68hZ93DMBoUA2M0fIJnJJFlzzzvQqpRNflg~uePXYiJ-BOkF0cRKF4KgkhqYmBty-vkbfNaJTDgrayVAEnr4XZX7UYxv4GMlFI6nyw~NErWwm06XCJcpg-dJdCdqEDXYr15oSYtqpuUnfM4-RHz5yeLZclTs50cQia4MkPz9BakXzpkv70FAcxmAKVhJ-y-sHZcpjuiwMw1UkggO6W0e8maY92HLhZFZIxwt64MSAiNGo2fPbKzD48ESglKUWmMz~x5BDNoCp2HBbGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","York County public works presented a plan to add a high‑visibility crosswalk and sidewalk connection at TAB High School after discussions with school staff and residents whose homes are across Yorktown Road.

Beth (public works) said staff evaluated several crossing locations and recommended an intersection-based route that ties into a planned Yorktown Road sidewalk project scheduled for construction this summer. “After evaluation, option 2 was chosen,” she said, summarizing the location and the safety enhancements recommended by VDOT’s safety reviewer: improved visibility, high‑visibility pavement markings and a rapid‑flashing beacon.

RDA, an on‑call design consultant, produced a preliminary design and a planning-level estimate of about $660,000. The project would be submitted to the VDOT Transportation Alternatives (TA) program; the county would pursue TA funding under an approximately 80/20 grant match (80% TA funding / 20% local match) if selected. The TA application cycle staff described begins in June and runs through October, with funding decisions in mid‑2026 and construction‑phase funding generally available in spring 2027.

Beth also showed how the selected crossing connects to other planned sidewalks and the HRSD trail project near the high school. Supervisors and staff discussed easement needs for a proffered sidewalk in the Smith Farm area and the need for flashing beacons at multiple crossings to address sight‑line issues and the high speeds on Yorktown Road.

Board members voiced support for the recommended intersection location and asked staff to pursue the TA grant application and to continue coordination on easements for the Smith Farm sidewalk segments. Staff added the crossing and the sidewalk tie‑ins to the county’s CIP for planning and budgeting.

Ending: Public works will file a TA grant application in the June cycle, finalize design work if awarded, and pursue construction funding in 2027. No board vote was required at the April 1 work session to advance the application.","Public works presented a plan and cost estimate for a high‑visibility crosswalk and sidewalk connection to TAB High School; staff will apply for VDOT Transportation Alternatives funding and added the project to the CIP.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6592560,"York County HR outlines pay, benefits challenges; recommends minimum 4% GWI and proposes further study",337,3536000,3873000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842266-e82d984d7c887f566063ed656595bf1e&start=3536&end=3873","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842266-e82d984d7c887f566063ed656595bf1e/thumbnail_3536000.jpg","/articles/6592560/York-County/Virginia/York-County-HR-outlines-pay-benefits-challenges-recommends-minimum-4-GWI-and-proposes-further-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592560-e8ddfa4f1f8b836e440267b3f1121124/orig.mp4?Expires=1774890245&Signature=SAOp0SLmf9EJZ7uq~F-2opx2WmbPiGKkoy01t03JX5yeJnY9C6ccX4flx10azFUHyw3hqRTR2TG0MRDb0iS~zViMG8zA7ARdMeoYm~HDQFuFKF6IdvraPldXyoYR6DGwJFR6pH366WRvruVtvwWSRO8~TYjgx5OfebFT1b0Ns0gajOJNL0xHbJigTZCbcQqX5w~7R5l7vCN8AFATbd258iEOfoxcpoe-SWLB1VgUFjcW0shiBwMZp7Pp1mV3Resy0f1xG3YXRn5alcBLHWf3IIF-oyI5SOB~stwFvIfHbxpC4dJ4q7U-FbhxXt7h32pxFP5cdtF7~Txa6PTXM~Zxew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","York County Human Resources presented a detailed review of compensation and benefits pressures for FY26 at the April 1 work session, advising supervisors that the administration’s recommended general wage increase (GWI) — 4 percent plus a $500 one-time amount — should be viewed as a baseline to remain competitive.

Rose (HR presenter) opened the session by noting nationwide recruitment challenges, inflationary pressure and local competition for employees. She said many neighboring localities have implemented pay studies, step increases or higher starting salaries. “We are behind in a lot of these, which is why I put lagging in competitiveness,” Rose said.

Market comparisons presented by HR showed multiple examples where York County’s advertised starting ranges lag neighboring jurisdictions: a construction/maintenance worker ad from James City County offered starting pay roughly 14 percent above York County’s prior minimum; engineering positions in James City County and Newport News were shown at 7–13 percent higher at corresponding levels. HR also reported that the county recently raised its full-time minimum from about $27.06/hour to $31.08/hour (action taken in February) and that the impact of doing nothing would have left York County about 32 percent behind on some positions.

Rose summarized the county’s options: fund the recommended GWI so the county remains a competitive employer, or delay and risk higher vacancy rates and lower applicant quality. She said a compensation study would provide a comprehensive, market‑based pay structure but cautioned that such a study typically costs in the range of $250,000 and that implementing its results can require multi‑million dollar funding commitments. “If we ever do a study, it should be on broader compensation attributes,” one supervisor said; others proposed targeted mid-year adjustments focusing on high-vacancy job families rather than an immediate comprehensive study.

Public-safety staffing and certification were a central concern. Chief (Fire & EMS) and other supervisors described vacancies among firefighters and the county’s strategy of paying recruitment incentives and paramedic-certification support. The presentation noted existing policies and incentives: the county recently raised paramedic certification pay and offers hiring bonuses for candidates arriving with certifications. HR said paramedic training typically costs the county $8,000–$10,000 for tuition and instruction and that a new-hire incentive for a paramedic already certified is $4,000; the county requires certain new hires to remain a set time or repay training costs in other circumstances.

Benefits: HR proposed an 8 percent increase in plan rates effective January 1, 2026 (employee and employer combined) to reflect medical trend and projected claims. HR said current market medical trend for public sector is running roughly 10–15 percent and described newly added benefit items — an on‑site EAP counselor (weekly visits to four high‑use locations) and a standalone vision plan funded entirely by employees. HR recommended not reducing plan coverage to offset cost increases because health insurance is a core public‑sector recruitment and retention benefit.

Board reaction: Supervisors pressed for specific proposals tied to the highest-vacancy positions and asked administration to return with a mid‑course correction plan in six months that would show the market median for key job families, funding options and prioritization (for example, public works, fire/EMS, and deputies). Several supervisors said they preferred deploying available funds directly to employees in hard-to-fill categories rather than spending on a full compensation study immediately.

Ending: HR asked for direction to prepare a plan for targeted mid‑year adjustments and for a timeline and cost estimate to perform a compensation study if the board chooses to pursue one next fiscal year. No binding decision was recorded at the work session; supervisors directed staff to return with additional analysis.","Human Resources presented labor-market comparisons, recommended the administration’s FY26 general wage increase (4% + $500) as a minimum, and described recruitment, retention, and benefits pressures including a proposed 8% health-rate increase.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6592566,"York County committee recommends $62,080 in community support grants; $127,827 requested",70,1255000,1325000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842266-e82d984d7c887f566063ed656595bf1e&start=1255&end=1325","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842266-e82d984d7c887f566063ed656595bf1e/thumbnail_1255000.jpg","/articles/6592566/York-County/Virginia/York-County-committee-recommends-62080-in-community-support-grants-127827-requested","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6592566-551d46b34aa081a8dc9b06d6bd3d8460/orig.mp4?Expires=1774890245&Signature=bw74Fdu8waE~tdH95RLFqXD8iT708rXhb5OAFw2NgCqkEKRTGLACXCP1k-hQ1r0JAMRWAYQFweie651JiIWPGnZ8DZel8hU8l4ldFzHGnU7ZDjsnBfwZogDYvF4nqKhFYG6Sz75Wh2sMz0a28Eka~j0fwWGcMIfGfKvcYpV2UKgpMEcyh7idrB6qyK6MyqTDnGgEFCFMl7pqa7xIo-bmp4WyRDF-M8LrRaJ7Kqc3FtMRnuBZIWDxr90GDxv5fiVVFLU~I1gtcNaDJED7pErQTFtJc9FWIQRzeI3xNuOy3lo2nrIzTl~IlnVJb1ZGNuX-OlrE4N84Wv13lYjtJ0k1kQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The York County Board of Supervisors’ Community Support Committee presented its FY26 funding recommendations during the April 1 work session, proposing $62,080 in awards after receiving $127,827 in total requests.

The committee chair, Walt Acres, said the group—reduced this year to four members after one member moved out of the district—reviewed 18 applications, focusing on the organizations’ costs, the number of York County residents served and other funding the organizations secured. “We go through it, and we compare what they're doing to what their costs are for what they're doing, the number of people that they support within the county, as well as the number of people they support outside the county,” Acres said.

Acres noted the committee was pleased that three long-standing providers—York County Meals on Wheels, Williamsburg Meals on Wheels and the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank—had been advanced to regular county line items and would no longer be part of the outside-agency pool. The committee generally level‑funded groups that do not have contractual agreements and increased awards for several organizations this year where it concluded the need or impact justified an increase, especially among youth programs.

Recommendations and examples the committee cited include:
- Arc of Greater Williamsburg: asked $3,000; committee recommended the full request; serves 148 York County residents.
- Avalon Center for Women and Children: requested $4,000; committee recommended $4,665 to move it toward parity with similar shelters.
- Bacon Street Youth & Family Services: increased recommendation (amount not specified in transcript) to support crisis, shelter and advocacy services.
- Center for Child and Family Services: first-time applicant; supports behavioral and mental-health services to 105 York County residents; committee recommended a partial award to evaluate year‑over‑year performance.
- DeGood Foundation (imagination library distributor): serves 945 York County children; recommended less than full request because it is new to the county program.

Acres said the committee recommended full funding for the Community Brain Injury Service, which provides intensive therapy to a small number of residents, and increased funding for Hospice House, citing end‑of‑life care needs. The committee also adjusted awards among shelters to bring them into a more even funding range and noted concerns where organizations had declined to pursue outside funding aggressively.

The packet presented to supervisors shows the committee’s recommended allocation and a color-coded chart that groups recipients by focus area (youth, public safety, environment, etc.). Acres summarized the program-level totals shown in the committee materials: request total $127,827; committee recommended $62,080.

The presentation prompted board members to ask for additional follow-up on several applicants (for example, more specifics on new applicants’ physical locations, the existing track record of new providers and how York County’s contribution compares to neighboring localities). The committee told supervisors it posts the annual recommendations online and expects organizations to monitor that information.

Next steps the committee described include: placing some recurring providers onto the county’s regular budget lines (as already done for Meals on Wheels and the Virginia Peninsula Food Bank) and letting supervisors consider the recommended awards during the broader FY26 budget process.

An itemized table of the committee recommendations was provided to the board and will appear in the budget packet; the committee’s materials remain available online for review.

Ending: Supervisors did not take a board vote on the committee’s recommendations during the April 1 session; the awards were presented for the FY26 budget deliberations and will be considered as part of the county’s budget process.","The Community Support Committee presented recommendations for FY26 outside-agency funding, proposing $62,080 in awards from $127,827 in requests and highlighting youth services and moves to place some groups on county line items.","actionData","errors"]

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