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August 31, 1979175 A Special Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on August 31, 1979, in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, 9 Court Square, Winchester, Virginia. PRESENT: S. Roger Koontz, Chairman; Thomas B. Rosenberger, Vice Chairman; Dr. Raymond L. Fish; Will L. Owings; and R. Thomas Malcolm. ABSENT: Kenneth Y. Stiles. The Chairman called the meeting to order. WAIVER OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING • We, the undersigned members of the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, Virginia, the Commonwealth Attorney, and the.Clerk of the Board, do hereby waive Notice of Special Meeting to be held on Friday, August 31, 1979, at 5:00 P.M. in the Frederick County Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, 9 Court Square, Winchester, Virginia, for the following purposes: 1. Resolution on Reassessment 2. Such other business as may come before the Board. Signed and attested this 31st day of August 1979. • • /s/ S. Roger Koontz S. Roger Koontz, Chairman /s/ Thomas B. Rosenberger Thomas B. Rosenberger Vice Chairman Back Creek District /s/ Raymond L. Fish Raymond L. Fish Gainesboro District /s/ Will L. Owings Will L. Owings Opequon District /s/ R. Thomas Malcolm R. Thomas Malcolm Shawnee District /s/ Kenneth Y. Stiles Kenneth Y. Stiles Stonewall District /s/ Lawrence Ambrogi Lawrence R. Ambrogi Commonwealth's Attorney ATTEST: /s/ J. 0. Renalds, III J. 0. Renalds, III County Administrator RESOLUTION DIRECTING THAT REASSESSMENT BE CONDUCTED - APPROVED Upon motion made by Will L. Owings and seconded by R. Thomas • Malcolm, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, does herein direct that a general reassessment of real estate in Frederick County in the year 1980, be conducted pursuant to the provision of Section 58 -784.3 of the Tax Code of Virginia. The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: ' II Will L. Owings, and R. Thomas Malcolm. Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Thomas B. Rosenberger, Dr. Raymond L. Fish, 176 III AND Mr. Koontz announced that on August 29, 1979, the Board had been advised of the resignation of David G. Dickson, Deputy County Administrator, to accept a position with the State Department of Industrial Development, and that this date the Board had been advised of the resignation of J. 0. Renalds, III, County Adminis- trator to accept a post with the Thomas Roads Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia. Mr. Koontz stated that these two individuals have done an outstanding job for Frederick County and the Board and citizens of the County appreciate their endeavors. Mr. Renalds presented a letter of resignation and stated that it had been a pleasure to work for the Board and that they should be commended for their service to Frederick County. He issued a special thanks to David Dickson stating that he had been a tremendous help to him during his tenure in Frederick County. Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm and seconded by Will L. Owings, J. O. Renalds, III, be entered and made a part of the permanent BE IT RESOLVED, That the following letter of resignation from records of Frederick County: The Honorable Members of the Board of Supervisors County of Frederick, Virginia P. 0. Box 601 Winchester, Virginia 22601 Gentlemen: This letter will officially inform you of my resignation from the position of County Administrator for the County of Frederick, Virginia, effective October 1, 1979. to accept a position with the Old -Time Gospel Hour, a ministry of the Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia. I would like to thank each Board Member of serving Frederick County, Virginia in the Administrator. Your guidance, direction and contributed to making this job satisfying, a have the greatest respect for each member of extend my best wishes for the future in your governing Frederick County. for the privilege capacity of County support have all ad challenging. I the Board and I difficult task of I believe the the County staff is of the highest calibre and I have been privileged to work with each member of the staff. My special thanks is extended to Mrs. Ann Kelican, Deputy Clerk to the Board and Secretary to the County Adminis- trator, David Dickson, Deputy County Administrator, and Mrs. Carol Bayliss of the County Administrator's Office. The County owes its successful professional management to the Department Directors with whom I have been privileged to work. My special appreciation is extended to Department Direc- tors Helen Locke, Jim Boyd, Harold Whitacre, Carroll Brown, Stan Pangle, Ned Cheely, and John Riley, and to the Frederick County Sanitation Authority Engineer- Director Wendy Jones and to Extension Agent Gary DeOms. I would also like to thank the Constitutional Officers for the privilege of working with them during my tenure as County Administrator. It has been a privilege to work with Circuit Court Clerk George Whitacre, Sheriff Carroll Mauck, Common- wealth's Attorney Lawerence Ambroci, Treasurer Dorothy Keckley, and Commissioner of Revenue Esten Rudolph. My sincere appreciation is also extended to Winchester City Manager Wendell Seldon, the members of Council and the City staff with whom I have been privileged to work on County -City joint projects and to Gwen Mandel, Social Services Director, William Hatfield, Health Director and Melton Wright, School Superintendent for the cooperative working relationships we have enjoyed. U �I • • U I would also like to thank Delegates Alson Smith and Andy Guest for their support in assisting Frederick County over the past six years. -__ 177 • L� • To the members of the news media, numerous local, state, and federal officials with whom I have been privileged to work and expecially to the citizens of Frederick County I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks. In departing Frederick County I will have many pleasant memories of associating with the fine people of this area and for these reasons I regret leaving the Frederick County area. However, I believe my new position presents challenge and most importantly the privilege of serving the Lord in a vital ministry. Again, my thanks to all those who have made the last six and one -half years a very rewarding experience. With.kindest personal regards, I am, Sincerely yours, /s/ J. 0. Renalds, III J. 0. Renalds, III County Administrator BOARD RETIRES INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion made by Thomas B. Rosenberger and seconded by R. Thomas. Malcolm, passed unanimously, the Board retired into Executive Session in accordance with Section 2.1 -344, Subsection (a) (1) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as.amended to discuss personnel. BOARD WITHDRAWS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon motion made by Thomas B. Rosenberger, seconded by R. Thomas Malcolm and passed unanimously, the Board withdrew from Executive Session. BOARD RECONVENES INTO REGULAR SESSION Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm, seconded by Thomas B. Rosenberg- er and passed unanimously, the board r- econvened `_into_- Regtilar'Session. BOARD TO BEGIN ADVERTISING IMMEDIATELY FOR A COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Koontz announced that in Executive Session, after discussing the situation, the Board had agreed to begin advertising immediately for applicants.for the position of County Administrator for Frederick County. He stated that the Board had further agreed to accept appli- cations for personnel within the County organization to serve in an interim capacity until the County Administrator's position is filled. Mr. Malcolm stated that he felt the County had been indeed fortunate in having someone of Mr. Renalds calibre work with us. He extended Mr. Renalds his best wishes and wished him much success in his new position. Dr. Fish, Mr. Owings and Mr. Rosenberger each stated that they agreed with Mr. Malcolm's statement. UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED, AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, IT IS ORDERED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DO NOW ADJOURN. L U I S cretary, B V rd of Supervisors