HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 23, 1992 Regular Meeting
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A regular meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervi-
sors was held on September 23, 1992, at 7:15 p.m., in the Board
of Supervisor's Meeting Room, Frederick County Courthouse,
Loudoun street Mall, Winchester, Virginia.
PRESENT:
Chairman Richard G. Dick; Vice-Chairman W.
Harrington smith, Jr.; James L. Longerbeam; Robert M. Sager;
Beverly J. Sherwood; and Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
CALL TO ORDER
The chairman called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Supervisor Robert M. Sager
in absence of a minister.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
county Administrator John Riley requested Tab D, Request
for Approval of the Centrex Agreement (Phone System) for county
Offices, be pulled for further study.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by W.
Harrington smith, Jr., the agenda was adopted as amended.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
CONSENT AGENDA
John Riley requested that the following tabs be approved
under the consent agenda:
1. Tab I - Road Naming Change Requests;
2. Tab J - Road Resolutions: Apple Ridge Subdivision and
Marathon Drive;
3. Tab K - Activity Report - September 1-15, 1992;
4. Tab L - Parks and Recreation Commission Report;
5. Tab M - Transportation Committee Report;
6. Tab N - Personnel committee Report; and
7. Tab 0 - Finance Committee Report.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the consent agenda was approved.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
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Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 12. 1992 - APPROVED AS
AMENDED
Supervisor Charles Orndoff stated that on page 56, para-
graph 3, the sentence that reads "Mr. McGregor asked that the
Board direct Mr. McGregor..." should read "Mr. McGregor asked
that the Board direct Mr. A:::l...." Supervisor Orndoff also stated
that on page 57, the sentence that reads "Mrs. McGregor replied,
plan evergreen trees..." should read "Mrs. McGregor replied,
plant evergreen trees..."
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., the minutes of August 12, 1992, were
approved as amended.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
A memorandum from John Riley was presented to the board
regarding upcoming appointments and vacancies on various commit-
tees. The board requested that this information be carried over
until the next meeting since there were no nominations for same
at this time.
NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY SERVICES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DAVID M.
ZIEGLER ADDRESSES BOARD
Mr. Ziegler addressed the board to briefly explain some
issues regarding the services Northwestern Community Services
provides for persons with mental health, mental retardation, and
substance abuse.
The General Assembly enacted legislation regarding youth
family services and is effective January of 1993, in which
greater levels of services will need to be provided for children
with behavior problems. Services will need to be provided in
the child's home area to reduce the necessity of the child
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having to leave their home environment for treatment. A region-
al meeting will be held on September 28 to begin discussions on
how the agencies want to address this issue. John Riley will be
present at that meeting along with the other regional county
administrators and the city manager. They will also need to
decide whether or not this issue will be addressed regionally or
done separately by each locality. The state will be allocating
approximately $5 million dollars state-wide for these services
and this area will need to put together a competitive proposal
to obtain some of these funds.
On November 3, a bond referendum will be presented regard-
ing education, mental health, and parks and recreation. Of the
$612 million proposed, $45.2 million will be designated for
mental health facilities and will go to all state mental health
facilities (no dollars in the bond referendum will go directly
to Northwestern or other community service boards). $6 million
dollars of the $45.2 million will be designated for a 60 bed
addition to the Northern virginia Mental Health Institute
(NVMHI) located in Fairfax. This will help Northwestern as it
will open up bed space at Western state Hospital when it fills
to capacity since NVMHI presently uses Western state Hospital as
its secondary site when it is filled to capacity. If this bond
does not pass, the General Assembly will have to look at other
ways to fund some of the major capital expenditures that will be
needed for mental health services. Budget implications for
Northwestern cannot be addressed at this time and cannot be
determined until the General Assembly decides what will be done
if this bond does not pass.
PATRICIA LIGHTNER. PRESIDENT. FREDERICK COUNTY EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION. ADDRESSES BOARD RE: "HIT THE BOOKS - GIVE
SCHOOL A MAJOR LEAGUE EFFORT"
Mrs. Lightner briefly explained this program to the board.
The virginia Education Association, along with two other states,
began a program with Major League Baseball players to endorse
the value of education. Bookmarks were distributed throughout
Frederick County and the state with statements printed by
various baseball players as to why they felt reading was
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important as well as quotes from famous historical literary
figures. This program has been so successful that it has
received national attention and is being produced in twelve
other states and Canada.
ROGER LAMBORNE ADDRESSES BOARD RE: REOUEST FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR THE BOARD TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO JACK EARMAN
FOR A SEPTIC DRAINFIELD LOCATED IN THE SHAWNEE LAND SANI-
TARY DISTRICT - DENIED
Mr. Roger Lamborne, with Dynasty Realty, Inc., appeared
before the board with this request. He basically requested that
the board of supervisors set a public hearing date for the
approval of an easement onto a right-of-way on Graywolf Trail in
Shawnee Land, for Jack Earman of Lot 54, to construct a septic
drainfield. Mr. Lamborne questioned why the board had to decide
if a public hearing should be scheduled. He felt it was his
right to have a public hearing and at that time the board should
decide whether or not to approve the easement request. He cited
the Sanitary District law which deals with the power and duties
of the board of supervisors and stated he did not understand why
the county could not grant such an easement, especially when the
county has done so in the past for the use of wells in Shawnee
Land.
(Mr. Lamborne had typed his request and a copy was handed
out to all board members and a copy is on file in the county
administrator's office).
Frederick County Attorney Lawrence R. Ambrogi stated the
key issue of this request was based upon "such terms as the
governing body of the district may determine to be in the best
interests of the district..." By law, Mr. Ambrogi stated the
county could not grant easements for purposes such as this. The
county would have to sell this right-of-way and he could not see
where doing so would benefit the county or sanitary district,
therefore, in his opinion, could not recommend that the board
approve this request. This is a General Assembly statute. He
further noted that if the right-of-way was sold and the county
decided to widened this portion of the road, it could not be
done because of the septic drainfield. In addition, if any
damages were caused to the drainfield because of any road
improvements the county performs, the county would be liable for
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the damages. He did not have any problem with the county going
forward with having a public hearing but the board could not
approve an easement request or the sale of this property for
purposes as stated by Mr. Lamborne.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by James L.
Longerbeam, Mr. Lamborne's request for a public hearing on this
request was denied.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Nay
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Mr. Smith voted against this motion as he felt the board
was not following the statutes by not allowing a public hearing
on this matter.
Mr. Riley also noted that the county approved by ordinance,
not easements, that any encroachments to existing wells located
on Shawnee Land property could be terminated at any time by the
board.
CENTREX TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION SERVICES AGREEMENT - PULLED
FOR FURTHER STUDY
RESOLUTION REGARDING ROUTE 37 - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, highway transportation is a competitive advantage
for Winchester-Frederick County for the purposes of business
development; and
WHEREAS, the area incorporating the interchange between
U.S. 11 North, VA 37, and Interstate 81 is the location of a
major portion of the community's industrial base; and
WHEREAS, there currently exists in that area traffic
pattern and demand problems creating concern on the part of the
industrial base for needed improvements; and
WHEREAS, that area will continue to be attractive to new
business development because of its location and the other
infrastructure already in place; and
WHEREAS, the proposed eastern VA Route 37 plans incorporate
proposed improvements for the area in question, but the current
time frame for these improvements is not until at least the year
2000; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick county Primary Improvement Plan
(March, 1992) identifies the need to deal with immediate defi-
ciencies in this interchange area as identified in the
Winchester Area Transportation Study, but the project is not
funded;
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THEREFORE, let it be resolved that the Winchester-Frederick
ounty Economic Development Commission requests that the con-
truction timetable for Route 37 be reversed and that the
improvements to the Route 37/U.S. 11 North/Interstate 81 inter-
hange area become the first priority of this project;
FURTHERMORE, be it further resolved that efforts using the
state Primary Improvement Plan should be elevated so that
interchange improvements can proceed without regard to other
design considerations for the remainder of the eastern portion
of Route 37.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP)
#025-79 FOR POWLEN EOUIPMENT COMPANY. INC. THIS CUP FOR
SALES AND SERVICE OF CONSTRUCTION EOUIPMENT WAS LOCATED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 728 (VICTORY LANE) AND ON THE
EAST END OF THE WINCHESTER AIRPORT. IN THE SHAWNEE MAGISTE-
RIAL DISTRICT - APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Wayne Miller presented this request.
This CUP should be cancelled since the company no longer oper-
ates this facility in Frederick County. Mr. L. J. Powlen, Jr.,
with Powlen Equipment Company, did approve cancellation of this
CUP, however, he would not do so in writing. The Planning
Commission, in their meeting of September 2, 1992, unanimously
recommended approval of this request.
No one spoke in favor of or opposing this CUP cancellation.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., cancellation of CUP #025-79 was ap-
proved.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #011-92 OF P. DIANE MCMILLIAN FOR
STENCIL SALES AND SERVICE BY APPOINTMENT. THIS PROPERTY IS
LOCATED OFF ROUTE 641 ON ROUTE 636. IN THE OPEOUON MAGIS-
TERIAL DISTRICT. AND IS IDENTIFIED AS GPIN 86000030000080 -
APPROVED
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Mr. Miller presented this CUP request. The Planning
Commission recommended approval, in their meeting of September
2, 1992, with conditions as follows:
1. No structures shall be expanded to contain the use nor
new structures constructed to contain the use, unless
a revised CUP is obtained.
2. No more than one sign shall be placed along Route 636
and it shall be limited to four square feet.
3. Sales shall be limited to appointments only.
4. Hours of operation shall be limited to 9 a.m. to 9
p.m.
5. All review agency comments shall be complied with.
No one spoke in favor of or opposing this CUP.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by w.
Harrington Smith, Jr., CUP #011-92 was approved.
END OF PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN #005-92 FOR PRESTON PLACE. 120
GARDEN APARTMENTS. SOUTH OF ROUTE 645. EAST OF ROUTE 522
AND WEST OF THE WINCHESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT LOCATED IN THE
SHAWNEE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
Deputy Planning Director Kris C. Tierney presented this
request. The Planning Commission, in their meeting of September
2, 1992, recommended approval with the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall submit in writing what type of
insulation factors will be used to sound proof build-
ings from airport noise.
2. The prospective lessees/purchasers of property shall
be required to sign a written statement that they are
aware of the proximity of the airport and the possible
problems with airport noise.
3. Full disclosure of the proximity of the airport shall
be made in all marketing materials.
4. All staff and agency comments shall be addressed.
Supervisor Smith referred to the aviation conditions
discussed at a previous board meeting dealing with a previous
master development plan located near the airport in which the
owner would have residents sign a written statement advising
them of probable aircraft noise and fly over nuisance. This
would be posted as well as printed in all advertisements and
promotional material. This was also to be a perpetual condition
in the deed. He requested that these conditions also apply to
this development.
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After further discussion of this matter, it was the cons en-
sus of the board that this condition should be made a covenant
to the deed of said property. The lease agreements were already
covered in the Planning Commission's conditions.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, to approve this master development plan with
conditions set forth by the Planning Commission and to add to
those conditions that a covenant to the deed of this property
must be done to include the aviation conditions as set forth
above.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
CERTIFICATION OF APPROVAL OF THE PRESTON PLACE MASTER
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE VIRGINIA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY - APPROVED
The Virginia Housing Development Authority is considering
financing the residential housing development described as
"Preston Place". Pursuant to Section 36-55.99(B), the authority
is required to obtain from the applicable governing body a
certified copy of a resolution approving the proposed develop-
ment before financing can be established.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, to approve the certification of Approval and a
resolution for the residential housing development described as
"Preston Place."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
REOUEST FOR ROUTE 639 TO BE NAMED "EAST REFUGE CHURCH ROAD"
- APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
The board, in their meeting of September 9, approved a
request to change Route 639 and Route 640 to "Refuge Church
Road", however, the planning staff discovered that petitioners
on Route 639 wanted their route changed to "East Refuge Church
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Road." The Road Naming Committee agreed "East Refuge Church
Road" would be appropriate as Refuge Church is an obvious
landmark and no one living on Route 640 would have to change
their current address.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. orndoff, Sr. - Aye
ROAD NAMING COMMITTEE
The Frederick County Road Naming Committee is continuing to
review road name change requests on a monthly basis. At the
September meeting, the committee decided on recommendations for
the requests currently on file and therefore, submit these
recommendations to the board for action.
Recommendation for Approval
The fOllowing road name requests have met the requirements
set forth by the Board and the Road Naming Committee feels that
these changes will assist in clarifying street addressing:
1)
FROM:
TO:
Hiett Road
Catalpa Road
(From Rt. 739, west to Rt 677
2)
FROM:
TO:
Hiett Road
Hiatt Road
(From 739, east to Rt. 661) Residents
desire to create uniform name spelling of
"Hiatt" in all roads and geography.
3) FROM: Dodge Avenue
TO: Dairy Corner Place
(From Rt. 7, east, to old Dodge Avenue. All
of old Berryville Avenue inclusive)
4) FROM: Fennel Lane
TO: Finicky Lane
5) FROM: Neville Road, Rt 675
TO: Foster Hollow Road
(From Rt 639, south to, Warren County Line)
6) FROM: Sylvan Lane
TO: Memory Lane
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Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the Road Naming Committee report was approved
under the "Consent Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
ROAD RESOLUTION FOR MARATHON DRIVE - APPROVED UNDER THE
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, to approve the following resolution under the
"Consent Agenda.":
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Virginia Department of Transpor-
tation is hereby requested to add the following road to the
Secondary System of Frederick County pursuant to Section 33.1 -
229, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended:
MARATHON
opment
From:
To:
DRIVE (50' ROW) Battlefield Partnership Devel-
Length:
Intersection with Route 11
703.41' or 0.13 mile Southeast of Intersection
with Route 11
703.41' or 0.13 mile and as described in Deed
Book 784, Page 0052 and certified on September
14, 1992.
Total length of the addition is 703.41' or 0.13 mile.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors does
guarantee to the Commonwealth of Virginia, an unrestricted right
of way of 50' as described in the above referenced Deed Book and
Page number, with the necessary easements for cuts, fills and
drainage.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
ROAD RESOLUTION FOR APPLE RIDGE SUBDIVISION - APPROVED
UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, to approve the following road resolution under
the "Consent Agenda":
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Virginia Department of Transporta-
tion is hereby requested to add the following roads to the
Secondary System of FrederiCk County pursuant to Section 33.1 -
229 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended:
ALPINE MEADOW ROAD (50' ROW) Apple Ridge Subdivision
From: Morning Glory Drive
To:
Length:
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365.00' or 0.07 mile N.E. of Tamarack Circle
(cul-de-sac)
1,334.31' or 0.25 mile and as depicted in Deed
Book 668, Page 164 and certified on December 22,
1987.
FERN COURT (50' ROW) Apple Ridge Subdivision
From: Alpine Meadow Road
To: 185.00' or 0.04 mile South (cul-de-sac)
Length: 185.00' or 0.04 mile and as depicted in Deed Book
668, Page 164 and certified on December 22, 1987.
KAPOK
From:
To:
Length:
MESOUITE
From:
To:
Length:
MORNING
From:
To:
Length:
TAMARACK
From:
To:
Length:
WAFARING
From:
To:
Length:
CIRCLE (50' ROW) Apple Ridge Subdivision
Alpine Meadow Road
335.00' or 0.06 mile Northwest (cul-de-sac)
335.00' or 0.06 mile and as depicted in Deed Book
668, Page 164 and certified on December 22, 1987.
COURT (50' ROW) Apple Ridge Subdivision
Morning Glory Drive
235.00' or 0.05 mile East (cul-de-sac)
235.00' or 0.05 mile and as depicted in
668, Page 164 and certified on December
Deed Book
22,1987.
GLORY DRIVE (50' ROW) Apple Ridge Subdivision
Route 657
145.00' or 0.03 mile Northeast of Primrose Place
2,395.31' or 0.45 mile and as depicted in Deed
Book 668, Page 164 and as certified on December
22,1987.
CIRCLE (50' ROW) Apple Ridge Subdivision
Alpine Meadow Road
387.98' or 0.07 mile West (cul-de-sac)
387.98' or 0.07 mile and as depicted in
668, Page 164 and certified on December
Deed Book
22,1987.
DRIVE (50' ROW) Apple Ridge Subdivision
Morning Glory Drive
208.76' or 0.04 mile West
208.76' or 0.04 mile and as depicted in Deed Book
668, Page 164 and certified on December 22, 1987.
The total length of the addition is 5,081.36' or 0.96 mile.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, since the developer has no remain-
ing financial interest in the subdivision, the County of Freder-
ick has recently had the rights-of-way reconstructed to current
VDOT Standards & Specifications and VDOT has provided the
necessary inspection services to insure compliance, that all
maintenance fees and surety bond requirements be waived.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of supervisors does
guarantee to the Commonwealth of Virginia an unrestricted right
of way of 50' as described in the above referenced Deed Book and
Page numbers, with the necessary easements for cuts, fills and
drainage.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
END OF PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
ACTIVITY REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1 - 15. 1992 - RECEIVED AS
INFORMATION
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This report was submitted for the board's information only
and is on file in the county administrator's office.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on september 15,
1992. Members present were: James RObinson, Robert Roper,
Charles Sandy, Carmen Rio, Jimmie Ellington, Joe Bishop, and
Beverly Sherwood.
The following item was discussed and required board action:
Frederick Heiqhts Community Park
Mr. Ellington moved that the board of supervisors proceed
with due haste to resolve the issue of ownership of the property
at Frederick Heights Park, and that the property be maintained
as a park, seconded by Mr. Sandy, carried unanimously (6-0).
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
The following items were discussed and submitted for the
board's information only:
1993-94 capital Improvements Plan Request (CIPl
Mr. Roper moved to accept the 1993-94 CIP request, seconded
by Mr. Ellington, carried unanimously (6-0). No action re-
quired.
Letters of Appreciation
Mr. Ellington moved that the staff prepare letters of
appreciation on behalf of the commission to the Girl Scouts for
the swans and to the anonymous donor of 300 trees, seconded by
Mr. sandy, carried unanimously (6-0). No action required.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT
AGENDA
The Frederick County Transportation Committee held a public
meeting to discuss the Frederick County six Year Secondary Road
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Improvement Plan. Two citizens addressed the Transportation
committee regarding projects that are currently included on this
plan.
Mr. William Johnston, of Route 704 (Back Creek Road),
presented photographs to the committee and asked that the
Virginia Department of Transportation conduct studies to deter-
mine if short term safety improvements could be made to certain
sections of Route 704.
Mr. Jim Walters addressed the Transportation Committee
regarding hardsurface improvements to Route 636 (Huttle Road)
between Route 709 and Route 735. Mr. Walters expressed concern
with dust and increased traffic on this road. Mr. william H.
Bushman stated that current traffic counts on this section of
Route 636 do not make this project as high a priority as other
hardsurface improvements. Mr. Bushman also suggested that Mr.
Walters request an average daily trip recount for this section
of road. This recount would not be conducted until late next
year.
After public comment, the Transportation Committee dis-
cussed each phase of the six year secondary road plan. No new
projects were added to this plan, and projects that are current-
ly funded for this fiscal year were removed. The Transportation
Committee recommended unanimous approval of the Frederick County
six Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan. This plan will appear
on the October 7, 1992 Planning commission Agenda.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the Transportation Committee Report was ap-
proved under the "Consent Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The Personnel Committee met on Tuesday, September 15, 1992,
at 8 a.m. in the Personnel Department Conference Room with the
following members present: James L. Longerbeam, chairman;
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Beverly Sherwood; Ed Keenan; Colleen BlYi and Ann Kelican. Mr.
Ralph Lewis was absent.
The committee submitted the following report and recommen-
dations to the board of supervisors for consideration:
Emplovee of the Month/Year Policy - APPROVED UNDER THE
CONSENT AGENDA
The committee reviewed the Employee of the Month/Year
Policy and supporting documents and recommended approval of same
(this policy is filed in the personnel department).
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Planner II Salary Amendment - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT
AGENDA
Planning Director Bob Watkins appeared before the committee
and requested that the salary for the Planner II position be
increased from $22,678 to $23,274 so that the most qualified
candidate can be hired for the position. The Personnel Commit-
tee recommended approval of this request and the appropriation
of $596 plus fringes from the general operating budget to cover
this salary amendment.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Sheriff's Reauest to Retain Two Deputv positions - APPROVED
UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA
Sheriff Williamson appeared before the committee and
requested approval of funding for FY 92-93 to retain two deputy
positions in his department in accordance with action taken by
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the board of supervisors in March, 1992. The committee recom-
mended approval of this request and the appropriation of $53,179
($39,984 - salary and $13,195 - fringes) from the General
Operating Budget to fund these two positions. It should be
noted that should vacancies occur in the sheriff's department,
the individuals in these positions will be transferred to the
vacated positions and the above two positions will not be
filled.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee met on Wednesday, september 9, 1992,
at 8 a.m. in the FrederiCk County Courthouse Conference Room.
Present were committee Chairman Robert M. Sager; committee
members W. Harrington smith, Jr.; John Good, Jr.; and Natalie
Cather Miller. Also present were County Administrator John R.
Riley, Jr.; Assistant County Administrator Stephen F. Owen;
Finance Director Barbara W. Ratcliff; Assistant Finance Director
Cheryl B. Shiffler; Superintendent of Schools Thomas Malcolm;
and School Finance Director Jim Boyd. committee member Raymond
C. Sandy was absent.
The fOllowing items required board action:
County Administrator's Reouest for a General Fund Supple-
mental Appropriation from Funds Remaining in FY 91-92 in
the Amount of $71.291.20 for storm Water Improvements -
APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA
The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
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James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
County Administrator's Reauest for a General Fund Transfer
of $40.000 from 9201-5890 (Operational Continaencv) to
1224-3002 (Professional Services - Other) - APPROVED UNDER
THE CONSENT AGENDA
This amount is needed for expected professional fees for FY
92-93. The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Regional Jail's Reauest for a General Fund Supplemental
Appropriation From Funds Remainina in FY 91-92 in the
Amount of $48.610.29 - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA
The jail requested that this amount be allocated to print-
ing and binding in the amount of $11,131.46 and $37,478.83 for
the purchase of acoustic panels. The Finance Committee recom-
mended approval.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Director of Plannina and Development's Reauest for a
General Fund Supplemental Appropriation from Funds Remain-
ina in FY 91-92 in the Amount of $2.161 and a General Fund
Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $10.700 -
APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA
The total request of $12,861 is needed for extra help for
the house numbering project. The Finance Committee recommended
approval.
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Upon motion made by w. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Parks and Recreation Director's Request for a General Fund
Supplemental Appropriation from Funds Remainina in FY 91-92
in the Amount of $17.460 - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT
AGENDA
Funds are needed for a railing on the spillway at Sherando
Park, replacement of four paddleboats, and recapping the asphalt
parking lot at Clearbrook Park. The Finance Committee recom-
mended approval.
Upon motion made by w. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Superintendent of Schools' Request for a School Operatina
Supplemental Appropriation from Funds Remainina in FY 91-92
in the Amount of $133.957.99 - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT
AGENDA
Funds are needed for an an additional one-year position at
James Wood - Amherst Campus, removal of underground storage
tanks, a transfer to the school textbook fund, and reserve for
contingencies. The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
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Parks and Recreation Director's Request for a General Fund
su~plemental Appropriation in the Amount of $1.388 -
APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA
Funds represent donations received by the parks and recrea-
tion department. No additional local funds are necessary. The
Finance Committee recommended approval.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Parks and Recreation Director's Request for a General Fund
Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $7.350 -
APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA
Due to the unbudgeted increased dumping fee rate at the
treatment plant, these funds are needed. The Finance Committee
recommended approval and that the county administrator continue
negotiations with the Frederick-Winchester Service Authority in
reducing the cost of processing the waste from the Clearbrook
Park Facility. If the cost is reduced, the money saved will be
returned to the General Fund.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Assistant Countv Administrator's Request for a General Fund
Supplemental Appropriation from Funds Remaininq in FY 91-92
in the Amount of $42.000 for the Manaqement Studv proiect -
APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA
These funds were approved in FY 91-92 but not invoiced
until 92-93. The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
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The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
School Finance Director's Reauest for a General Fund
Supplemental Appropriation Transfer in the Amount of
$8 . 395.89 - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA
This money was reserved in General Fund balance and needs
to be transferred to the School Operating Fund for year end
settlement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. No additional local
funds are required. The Finance Committee recommended approval.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
School Finance Director's Reauest for a School Operatina
Supplemental Appropriation in the Net Amount of $97.366.18
- APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA
Funds are needed to appropriate grants awarded after the FY
92-93 budget cycle was completed and to carry forward unused
flow through and Federal Title II funds. The Finance Committee
recommended approval.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, this request was approved under the "Consent
Agenda."
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
END OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
UPON MOTION MADE BY ROBERT M. SAGER, SECONDED BY BEVERLY J.
SHERWOOD, THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE
BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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