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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 12, 1992 Regular Meeting 487 A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Super- visors was held on February 12, 1992, 7:30 P.M., in the Board of Supervisor's Meeting Room, Frederick County Courthouse, Loudoun Street Mall, Winchester, Virginia. PRESENT: Richard G. DiCk, Chairman; W. Harrington Smith, Jr., Vice-Chairman; 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 Reverend Ron Potter of the Sunnyside Presbyterian Church. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Riley, County Administrator, stated he had two resolu- tions for the board's review and approval: 1. Support of the Winchester-Frederick county Application Virginia Tourism Accreditation Program; 2. Declaration of George Washington Local Heritage Week. Mr. Smith requested time on the agenda for a recognition that he wanted to bring to the board's attention. Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., to adopt the agenda 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 Mr. Riley requested the following tabs be approved under the Consent Agenda: Tab I - Subdivision Application - J.I.C. Limited; Tab K - Road Resolution - Carlisle Heights Subdivision; Tab L - Resolution and Road Abandonment - Route 719; Tab N - Transportation committee Report; Tab 0 - Parks and Recreation Commission Report; Tab P - Code and Ordinance Committee Report. 488 Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Beverly J. Sherwood, to approve the above items 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 Mr. smith stated that he did have a question about Tab I as he had noticed in reviewing the materials that had been submit- ted, the Airport Authority had not signed off on this request and he wondered if there was a problem. Mr. Watkins, Planning and Development Director, replied no, it was not necessary in a request such as this. MINUTES - APPROVED Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by Beverly J. Sherwood, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 11, 1991 with corrections as submitted. 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 Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 7, 1992 as submitted. 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 Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by Robert M. Sager, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 22, 1992 as submitted. 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 489 Upon motion made by Charles w. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by Robert M. Sager, to approve the minutes of the Joint Worksession with the School Board of January 22, 1992 as submitted. 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 CAROLYN L. MARKER REAPPOINTED TO EXTENSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by Charles W. Orndoff, to reappoint Carolyn L. Marker to the Extension Advisory Committee as the representative from Back Creek District, said term to expire January 22, 1993. 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 HAROLD G. NICHOLS REAPPOINTED TO EXTENSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by W. Harrington smith, Jr., to reappoint Harold G. Nichols to the Extension Advisory Committee as the representative from Opequon District, said term to expire January 22, 1993. 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 J. ROBERT RUSSELL. C. JOSEPH LIZER AND MARGARET B. DOUGLAS REAPPOINTED TO THE EXTENSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS MEMBERS AT LARGE Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by Beverly J. Sherwood, to reappoint J. Robert Russell, C. Joseph Lizer and Margaret B. Douglas to the Extension Advisory Commit- tee as members at large, said term to expire January 22, 1993. The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote: Richard G. Dick - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye James L. Longerbeam - Aye 490 Robert M. Sager - Aye Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye JACOUES E. BILLMYER REAPPOINTED TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., to reappoint Jacques E. Billmyer to the Transportation Committee as the representative from Back Creek District, said term to expire January 22, 1993. 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 MANUEL C. DEHAVEN REAPPOINTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by W. Harrington smith, Jr., to reappoint Manuel C. DeHaven to the Planning commission as a representative from Stonewall District for a four year term, said term to expire February 12, 1996. 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 JOHN LIGHT APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by Robert M. Sager, to appoint John Light to the Planning Commis- sian as a representative from Stonewall District, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Beverly J. Sherwood, said term to expire October 31, 1993. 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 JUNE WILMOT. DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ADDRESSED THE BOARD RE: ANNUAL COMMISSION REPORT Mrs. June Wilmot, Director of Economic Development, appear- ed before the board and gave a brief summary of Economic Development Commission activities for the past year stating she 491 felt it had been a time of "seeding and blossoming". She outlined the areas she felt are of great importance in attracting new industry to this area and they are: 1. Water; 2. Appearance; 3. Workforce. Mrs. Wilmot thanked the county staff for all their assist- ance for without this, the strides and accomplishments achieved would not have been possible. In closing she stated she was celebrating her first year anniversary as Director of Economic Development and she was very pleased with what had taken place during this first year, and equally as pleased to be living in this area. Mr. smith expressed his thanks to Mrs. Wilmot for an outstanding job as the county was very pleased with all of the progress made by the Economic Development Commission. Mr. Dick also expressed his thanks to Mrs. Wilmot for a jOb well done. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE WINCHESTER-FREDERICK COUNTY APPLICATION VIRGINIA TOURISM ACCREDITATION PROGRAM - APPROVED Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Winchester and the County of Frederick have established an Economic Development Commission to develop goals and objectives for the economic growth of the community; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development strategy adopted by the Economic Development Commission on November 7, 1991 identifies travel as one of four program components to achieve economic growth; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Economic Development, through its Tourism Development Group, is offering a program which is specifically designed to assist Virginia communities to become better prepared for tourism and related economic develop- ment; and WHEREAS, this program is entitled the Virginia Tourism Accreditation Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the county of Frederick that our community, Winchester City- Frederick County, wishes to participate in the Tourism Accredi- tation Program, and that the leadership of the community is fully cognizant that the aforesaid program requires dedicated effort; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by entering the aforesaid program, we are pledging our best and honest efforts to achieve designation as a Virginia "Accredited" community; and 492 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid program requires either the existence of or formation of a Tourism Promotion organization which will be charged with th~ responsibility of completing the requirements of the aforesald program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that since the Economic Development Commission intends to contract with the Winchester-Frederick County Chamber of Commerce to carry out the,marketin9 element of the Travel portion of the strategy, that thlS governlng body hereby designates the Winchester-Frederick county Chamber of Commerce as representing this community for the purpose of participating in this program. PASSED this 12th day of February, 1992. 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 RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF ROBERT S. BARBOUR. III - APPROVED Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by James L. Longerbeam, to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, Robert S. Barbour, III, was extremely active in this community, before and after his retirement as founding partner and chairman of the board of Yount, Hyde, and Barbour, P.C.; and WHEREAS, Mr. Barbour's civic involvement included associa- tions with the Free Medical Clinic of Northern Shenandoah Valley, the Child Abuse Prevention Center, the Boy Scouts of America, the Winchester Medical Center, Shenandoah University, and the westminster-Canterbury Retirement Home; and WHEREAS, Mr. Barbour also served the community on the Winchester Regional Airport Authority, the Winchester Parking Authority, Winchester City council, and Apple Blossom Festival; and WHEREAS, the Salvation Army, the William and Henry Evans Children's Home, the Winchester Jaycees, Winchester Exchange Club, Masons and the Mayor's Anti-Drug Abuse Committee also benefitted greatly from Mr. Barbour's active leadership and assistance; and WHEREAS, Mr. Barbour departed this life on January 21, 1992; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of supervisors wishes to express its admiration, affection, and deep appreciation to his family for his unfailing service to our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby expresses its sorrow over the loss of Mr. Barbour to the community and further expresses its appreciation to the family of Mr. Barbour for his devotion and extensive contributions to the community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a true copy of this resolution be delivered to the family of Mr. Barbour and that this resolu- tion be spread across the pages of the Board of Supervisors' minutes to be preserved now and for all future citizens of Frederick County to reflect on the accomplishments and remark- able service record of this fine citizen of the Winchester- Frederick community. 493 RESOLVED, this 12th day of February, 1992. 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 FROM LORD FAIRFAX HEALTH DISTRICT FOR BOARD MEMBER TO ATTEND DISTRICT SANITARIAN MEETING - DISCUSSED Mr. Dick stated the Lord Fairfax Health District office has scheduled a sanitarian meeting for Tuesday, February 25, and had issued an invitation to board members. It was noted that due to prior commitments none of the board members were available, however, if this should change, Mr. Dick requested that they contact the County Administrator's Office to let them know, and if no board member could attend, that either Mr. Riley or Mr. Owen would go. RESOLUTION DECLARING GEORGE WASHINGTON LOCAL HERITAGE WEEK - APPROVED Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by James L. Longerbeam, to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, George washington's entry into the Shenandoah Valley was in March of 1748 as one of a surveying party of Thomas Lord Fairfax, proprietor of the Northern Neck of Virginia. On March 11th, washington departed from Belvior and on March 16th arrived in Frederick Town; and WHEREAS, George WaShington spent the next ten years on Virginia's frontier involved in demanding experiences which ultimately lead to his becoming a seasoned leader of men; and WHEREAS, At the outbreak of the French and Indian War, George Washington with his headquarters in Winchester, county Seat of Frederick, was responsible for developing a system of defense which consisted of a string of forts running from the North Carolina border to Fort Cumberland, Maryland; and WHEREAS, George WaShington's major responsibility while in Winchester was to oversee the planning and building of Fort Loudoun, a local and very important fort in this chain of frontier forts; and WHEREAS, George waShington's plans called for a well to supply Fort Loudoun with water. A well was sunk 103 feet through solid limestone. For over two hundred and thirty years, the people of Winchester and Frederick County have drawn water from this well. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in commemoration of George Washington's involvement in this area's great and glorious past, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors declare the week of March 8th, George WaShington-Local Heritage Week. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Frederick county Board of Supervisors declare March 11 as Fort Loudoun's Well Day. 494 PASSED this 12th day of February, 1992. 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 BOY SCOUT TROOP #31 RECOGNIZED ALONG WITH THEIR SCOUTMASTER Mr. Smith stated that it had been brought to his attention prior to the meeting that members of Boy Scout Troop #31, along with their scoutmaster, were present, and since they were from Mrs. Sherwood's district, he would ask that she take care of the introductions at this time. Mrs. Sherwood asked Scoutmaster Scott Pugh to introduce the scouts at this time and thanked him, along with the troop, for being present at the meeting. ACTIVITY REPORT - JANUARY 16-31. 1992 - RECEIVED AS INFORMATION Mr. smith stated he felt this report was very beneficial to board members and he would like to offer his personal congratu- lations on a job well done. Mr. Dick stated he too felt the report was very well done and provided necessary information to each board member. CORRESPONDENCE FROM FAUOUIER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RE: RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT CONTINUATION OF STATE AGRICUL- TURE LABORATORY IN WARRENTON - APPROVED Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by Robert M. Sager, to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the State Agricultural Laboratory in Warrenton is one of six regional laboratories in the state and is established to provide vital services to the agricultural and veterinary communities of Northern Virginia including a twelve county region extending from the Potomac River in the north to Madison, Orange and spotsylvania counties in the south; and WHEREAS, the services rendered, which are critical to farming communities in particular, include Bacteriology; Clinic- al Pathology; Dairy Microbiology; Necropsy; parasitology; Serology; and a variety of miscellaneous services; and WHEREAS, the extent of the services in 1991 includes: 2,140 submissions for Bacteriology; 2,214 samples tested for Dairy Microbiology; 233 submissions for Necropsy; 2,100 submissions for Parasitology; and approximately 47,587 samples for Serology; and WHEREAS, the closing of the laboratory will create an undue burden on the region in that mandated testing (Brucellosis, dairy samples, Coggins Tests) will have to be shipped to 495 laboratories in other regions, either Richmond or Harrisonburg and non-mandated testing may cease altogether; and WHEREAS, further adverse effects include: · Some types of testing not being done, · Service to the farmer and the veterinarian will greatly decline, · The costs will increase across the board for farmers, veterinarians and other animal owners. · Information on animal health in the region will be lost. · An important source of communication between the state and the veterinary and farming communities of this region will be lost; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors concurs with the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors that it is sound management for the state laboratories to be established to serve each region of the state and further concludes that without the state laboratory in Warrenton, the entire northern region of the state will suffer in the form of increased costs to the communi- ty for higher veterinary fees, slower lab results from else- where, and ultimately, higher levels of animal disease; and WHEREAS, the County of Frederick recognizes the budgetary problems of the state and would support the implementation of user fees to offset a portion of the costs to operate the laboratory. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Frederick County Board of supervisors this 12th day of February, 1992, that the Governor of Virginia and the members of the General Assembly be, and they are hereby, respectfully requested to reconsider the potential closing of the state Agriculture Laboratory in Warrenton to maintain the present level of service provided; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the county administrator be, and he is hereby, directed to provide this resolution to the Governor, to each member of the General Assembly representing Frederick County and Fauquier County, to each member of the House and Senate Finance Committees and to each locality in the region served by the Warrenton Laboratory. 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 1992 SPRING VPSA BOND SALE - $7.590.000 SCHOOL BOARDS - APPROVED Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W. Harrington smith, Jr., to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Frederick county School Board and the Board of Supervisors ("Board") of the County of Frederick, Virginia ("County") have determined that it is advisable to contract a debt and issue general obligation bonds of the county in an amount not to exceed $7,590,000 to finance certain capital improvements for public school purposes ("Bonds") and to sell the Bonds to the Virginia Public School Authority (nVPSAn); -~.----_._--_. -------- ..._-_._~~- 496 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA: 1. The County Administrator is authorized and directed to submit an application or applications to the VPSA in order to sell the Bonds to the VPSA at the Spring 1992 VPSA bond financ- ing or such subsequent VPSA bond financings as the county Administrator may determine to be in the best interest of the County. 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Adopted by the Board of supervisors of the county of Frederick, virginia on February 12, 1992. 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: SUBDIVISION APPLICATION - J.I.C. LIMITED - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Beverly J. Sherwood, the subdivision application of J.I.C. Limited was approved under the Consent Agenda 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 WARREN HOFSTRA PRESENTED REPORT ON ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF UPPER OPEOUON Dr. Warren Hofstra, Associate Professor of History at Shenandoah University, appeared before the board to review the findings of the latest survey and outlined the recommendations which are included in the report that went to each board member. Dr. Hofstra explained that the archeological survey of the Upper Opequon Creek watershed was conducted from December 1, 1990 through March of 1991. He further explained the survey was funded in part through a matching grant from the Virginia Division of Historic Resources, Frederick County; Shenandoah university and James Madison University. He further explained the geographic area of the county covered by the survey, and noted that numerous sites of historic and prehistoric activity were discovered and so noted. Dr. Hofstra further explained 497 that out of 147 prehistoric sites only 2 sites were being recommended for further study. Mr. Dick thanked Dr. Hofstra, as well as all the students involved with this project, for all their efforts on behalf of the county. ROAD RESOLUTION - CARLISLE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Beverly J. Sherwood, the following resolution was approved 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 Vir~inia, 1950, as amended: Elaine Court (50' ROW) Carlisle Heights Subd., Section II From: Intersection with Woodrow Road To: Intersection with Likens Way Length: 985.64' or 0.19 mile and as described in Deed Book 716 Page 790 and certified on June 20, 1989. Emily Lane (50 'ROW) Carlisle Heights Subd., section I From: Intersection with Woodrow Road To: 908.60' or 0.17 mile north (cul-de-sac) Length: 908.60' or 0.17 mile and as described in Deed Book 716, Page 760 and certified on June 20, 1989. Everette From: To: Length: Frances From: To: Length: Likens From: To: Length: Place (50'ROW) Carlisle Heights Subd., Section II Intersection with Lloyds Road Intersection with Likens Way 690.98' or 0.13 mile and as described in Deed Book 716, Page 790 and certified on June 20, 1989. Circle (SO'ROW) Carlisle Heights Subd., Section II Intersection with Lloyds Road 285.00' or 0.05 mile south (cul-de-sac) 285.00' or 0.05 mile and as described in Deed Book 716, Page 790 and certified on June 20, 1989. Way (SO'ROW) Carlisle Heights Subd., Section II 204.30' or 0.04 mile west of intersection with Elaine Drive. 1,216.71' or 0.23 mile east of intersection with Everette Place. 1,738.41' or 0.33 mile and as described in Deed Book 716, Page 790 and certified on June 20, 1989. Lloyds Road (50'ROW) Carlisle Heights Subd., Section II From: Intersection with Elaine Drive To: 1,540.78' or 0.29 mile east (cul-de-sac) Length: 1,540.78' or 0.29 mile and as described in Deed Book 716, Page 790 and certified on June 20, 1989. Woodrow From: To: Length: Road (50'ROW) Carlisle Heights Subd., Section II Intersection with Route 656 61' or 0.01 mile east of intersection with Elaine Drive. 1,086.90' or 0.21 mile and as described in Deed Book 716, Page 790 and certified on June 20, 1989. The total length of the proposed addition is 7,236.31' or L 37 mile. 498 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 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 RESOLUTION AND ROAD ABANDONMENT - ROUTE 719 - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Beverly J. Sherwood, the following resolution was approved under the Consent Agenda: WHEREAS, It has been determined that as a matter of neces- sity, Frederick County must modify and eliminate some portions of Route 719 in order to install a new entry and weighing station and expand the existing Landfill. Therefore, the Board has further determined that it is in the best interest of Frederick County to have State Route 719, a 60' right-of-way that extends from the intersection with State Route 655 to a point 0.52 mile south, removed from the Secondary System of State Highways. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board be directed to post and publish notice of the Board's intention to have Route 719, as aforesaid, removed from the Secondary Road System pursuant to Section 33.1 - 151, Code of Virqinia, 1950, as amended. The above 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 ROUTE 37 WORKSESSION SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 24. 1992. 7:30 P.M.. IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISOR'S MEETING ROOM Mr. Robert W. Watkins, Director of Planning and Develop- ment, stated this meeting was for the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission. End of planning Commission business. COMMITTEE REPORTS: TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Beverly J. Sherwood, the following Transportation Committee Report was approved under the Consent Agenda by the following recorded vote: 400 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 Transportation Committee met on February 3, 1992 to discuss the following Agenda items: Request of Mr. Georqe Romine. Shawnee District Planning commissioner. to Discuss Existing Traffic Conditions Along Interstate 81. Route 37. Route 11N and the Route 661 Corridor Mr. Romine informed the committee that he meets with land owners periodically and of late the discussion has concerned the traffic problems at the intersections of Interstate 81, Route 37, Route 11N and Route 661. Mr. Romine was very concerned about safety. Vehicles leaving Amoco Foam, at certain hours of the day, had an extremely difficult task of crossing over Route 11N to go south on Route 11. At times this task was impossible. Mr. Don Taylor, Transportation committee chair, informed Mr. Romine that the committee was aware of the traffic problems at this intersection. Mr. William Bushman, VDOT Engineer, stated that VDOT was not satisfied with the current configuration of the intersection and would like to see it put on the Six-Year Plan. Mr. Bushman also stated that their engineers had drawn a version of the intersection that may work and had sent this to the virginia Department of Transportation in Richmond. ReqUest of Mr. Romine to Discuss the Existing Traffic Conditions at the Intersection of Route 751 and 704 Mr. Romine explained to the committee that at the intersec- tion of Route 751 and Route 704, a rise in the pavement caused trucks corning out of the sand operation to drag the bottom of their vehicles on the road. Mr. Jerry Copp, VDOT Engineer, stated that this matter had been corrected once before and that they would look into the matter. Frances Stanlev Briefed the Transportation Committee on the status of the Proposed Relocation of Route 728 (Victory Road) Staff accompanied Mr. Kenneth Wiegand, Executive Director of the Winchester Regional Airport, to a meeting with FAA representatives. Ms. Stanley informed the group that the relocation of victory Road was a result of the extension of the 500 safety zone east of the runway. utilities in the area would have to be relocated and approximately sixteen (16) acres would be cleared. This clearing would be for approach slope purposes. She also stated that the preferred schedule for the project was to start in June, 1992 and finish in November, 1992. This schedule would be contingent on the approvals of VDOT and Frederick county. The total project estimated cost will be $1.4 million, with 90% of the cost paid by FAA. Mr. Roger Thomas, Opequon District Citizen-at-Large Planning Commissioner, re- quested that the county Engineer be informed of the present status of the project. Mr. Thomas felt that if the Engineer was currently involved with the project, he would be able to help the Airport with plans that would meet the county's approval. Mr. James Golladay, Planning commission Chair, requested that the project's plans be submitted for the Planning commission's and Board of Supervisor's review. Shawnee District supervisor W. Harrinqton smith. Jr. 's Memorandum to withdraw His Previous Request of the Trans- portation Committee to Endorse Relocation of the Weiqh Scales Located Alonq Interstate 81 The committee had previously received a memorandum from Mr. smith to withdraw his request concerning the relocation of the weigh scales. He did, however, request that the Transportation Committee endorse the use of load monitoring cells placed in the road along Route 522S and Interstate 66. Mr. Bushman stated the placement of these cells was almost a certainty. The Transpor- tat ion Committee agreed to endorse Mr. smith's request. They will be sending letters to the Planning commission and the Board of Supervisors. A letter will also be sent to Mr. smith inform- ing him of the Transportation Committee's action. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Beverly J. Sherwood, the following Parks and Recreation Commission Report was approved under the Consent Agenda by the following recorded vote: Richard G. Dick - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye James L. Longerbeam - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye 501 Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye The Parks and Recreation Commission met on January 21, 1992. Members present were: Carmen Rio, Robert Roper, Jimmie Ellington, Cheryl swartz, Charles Sandy, James RObinson, Beverly Sherwood. The following action was taken: Submitted for Information Only Election of Officers The Commission unanimously elected James R. Robinson as Chairman and Robert E. Roper as vice Chairman (6-0). The commission will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Beverly J. Sherwood, the following Code and Ordinance committee Report was approved under the Consent Agenda 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 Code and Ordinance Committee met on Monday, February 3, 1992, at 8:30 A.M., in the Conference Room of the Personnel Office. Present were W. Harrington smith, Jr., Chairman of the Committee; Committee members Charles W. orndoff, Sr. and George W. Johnston, III; County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr.; Assistant County Administrator stephen F. Owen and Director of General Reassessment Michael Didawick. Committee members stephen G. Butler and Mindy Schryver were absent. The committee submits the following: E-911 Local User Fee - Approved Under the Consent Aqenda The committee recommends the board schedule a public hearing and adopt the attached ordinance to amend Chapter 9 of the county code regarding E-911 Local User Fees. The purpose of the amendment would allow Star Tannery residents access to E-911 502 emergency telephone service through the Shenandoah Telephone Company. (See Attached) Refund of Local Taxes - Approved Under the Consent Agenda The committee recommends the board schedule a public hearing and adopt the attached ordinance to amend Chapter 9 regarding Refund of Local Taxes. This amendment would allow corrective refunds on real estate taxes. (See Attached) Meetinq Time and Place - Approved Under the Consent Aqenda The committee decided to meet on the second Tuesday of each month, 8:30 A.M., if there is business to consider. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ADJOURNED. .-"'~--- ~'~'-"'_._'- . ervisors