HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 11, 1992 Regular Meeting
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A regular meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervi-
sors was held on Wednesday, March 11, 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 Reverend James H. utt of
the Grace Luthern Church.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Chairman Dick stated he had the following items for the
board's review and approval:
1. A representative from Apple Ridge requested time to
address the board;
2. A request for Proposals for a Frederick County Manage-
ment Study;
3. A request from Preservation of Historic Winchester
President Patricia L. zontine regarding the county's
option on the parcel of land on which the Kurtz Build-
ing sits;
4. An agreement between The Moseley Group, Inc. and
Frederick County regarding an Americans with Disabili-
ties Act Survey; and
5. Shawneeland Sanitary District Advisory Committee
Appointment.
County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr., requested time for
the board to meet in executive session.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, 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:
1. Tab M - Transportation Committee Report;
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2. Tab N - Information Services committee Report;
3. Tab 0 - Public Works Committee Report; and
4. Tab P - Code and Ordinance Committee Report.
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
James L. Longerbeam, 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
MINUTES - APPROVED
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by
Beverly J. Sherwood, to approve the minutes of the special
Meeting of February 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
Charles W. Orndoff, to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of February 12, 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 Robert M. Sager, seconded by Beverly J.
Sherwood, to approve the minutes of the special Meeting of
February 24, 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
APPLE RIDGE HOMEOWNERS I ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE CRAIG S.
LOW ADDRESSED THE BOARD
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Mr. craig S. Low, president-elect of the Apple Ridge
Homeowners' Association, addressed the board. The following is
an outline of the association's concerns within their subdivi-
sion and what they understand will be done to correct these
concerns:
1.
2 .
3.
The developer filed bankruptcy in 1991 and the county
failed to execute a performance bond in order to bring
the necessary improvements up to state and local
codes.
Drainage easements and roads are in poor condition.
The county worked with the virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) to find out what the county
needed to do to bring the roads into VDOT's secondary
system. Mr. Low stated correspondence from VDOT dated
as far back as 1988 was on record with the county
stating VDOT's concerns with the roads and drainage
problems in this subdivision.
A letter from VDOT's Robert Childress to Robert
Watkins dated October 3, 1991, was presented to the
board which stated an engineering site plan must be
prepared for this subdivision before VDOT would begin
any improvements.
4 .
A meeting on March 2 with Frederick county's Director
of Engineering and Inspections Harvey E. strawsnyder,
Jr., and the association revealed that the county had
no intention of performing an engineering site plan.
5.
The association then met with the Chairman Richard
Dick and he stated that the county would perform the
engineering site plan.
6.
The association requested that the engineering site
plan, when prepared by the county, be reviewed by the
association prior to the advertising for request for
bids.
7 .
The association requested that all roads and drainage
easements and other improvements throughout the
subdivision be brought into compliance with the
concurrent state and county ordinances and regula-
tions.
8.
The association requested that all common areas not
associated with the drainage would be upgraded to the
standards set forth in the master development plan
accepted by the county. Buyers were promised certain
items the subdivision would contain and it was guaran-
teed by the performance bond the county held.
Erosion and flooding problems - county engineer has
stated some houses were installed improperly and
should not have been built were they are. The associ-
ation would like to know what the county intends to do
for those homeowners.
9.
10.
The association wants assurances that the homeowners'
properties will be restored to like new condition.
County has made many mistakes that have negatively
affected the property values in this subdivision.
11. The chairman has indicated that funding for these
improvements is available and is committed for this
purpose.
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12. The association has requested that the board appropri-
ate all funds that are needed to complete this project
within this season. The county has been aware of
these problems for four years and Mr. Childress has
indicated that the work can no longer wait.
13. The chairman has indicated that the county would like
to meet with the association and discuss their con-
cerns.
14. The chairman also indicated the county will be more
responsive to its citizens. The association stated
that the relationship between them and the county has
been poor for the last four years.
15. The association consulted the Commonwealth Attorney
about a possible law suit against the county. The
association feels the county is responsible for these
problems and the county has stated as much. The
chairman has advised that the association does not
need to hire a lawyer for the county to live up to its
responsibilities.
In conclusion, Mr. Low asked the entire board to assist in
helping to solve their problems. He requested to be placed on
the agenda for the board's April 8 meeting to discuss the
progress the association has made with the county.
Chairman Richard Dick stated that he did not believe the
bond issue is dead and that there were probably legal avenues
that could be pursued. He also stated that the county engineer
would be working with an individual designated by the Apple
Ridge Homeowners Association and funding is available this year
to proceed with this project. He questioned Mr. Low regarding
the law suit.
Mr. Low explained they contacted Jay Cook in the Common-
wealth Attorney's office because they were not placed on the
agenda for this meeting and wanted to know what they could do to
be placed on the agenda. Mr. Cook stated he represented the
county and could not discuss this matter since it would repre-
sent a conflict of interest for him to give any advice that
would be harmful to the county.
Chairman Richard Dick reiterated that the county would work
with the association regarding their concerns.
Supervisor Longerbeam asked if Mr. Low had met with the
planning department to find out what was reasonable as far as
what the county could do. He explained that Mr. Low's statement
regarding the association's request that the lots be returned to
"like new condition concerned him."
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Mr. Low explained that VDOT has stated that many of the
driveway culverts have been installed improperly and will need
to be ripped out. The homeowners want assurances that driveways
will be reinstalled to the condition that they existed. They
also want to make sure that those improvements needed will not
have any negative impact on their property values.
supervisor Longerbeam asked Planning and Development
Director Robert Watkins if he has met with the association to
make sure their expectations are actually in line with what can
be done with the bonding.
Mr. Watkins indicated he has not met with anyone.
supervisor Longerbeam asked that the association meet with
Mr. Watkins and find out exactly what the county is and is not
responsible for.
supervisor Sherwood questioned Mr. Low's statement regard-
ing "some of the homes were not placed properly" in this subdi-
vision.
Mr. Low explained that some of the homes that have base-
ments were placed on lots that were not properly graded and sit
below flood plain level, therfore, the basements flood when it
rains. He stated that the county's engineer told the associa-
tion these homes should not have been built on these lots.
BOARD RECOGNIZES DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD
FROM THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Mr. Riley stated this award was the highest form of recog-
nit ion in governmental budgeting and represented a significant
achievement for the finance department.
supervisor Smith congratulated Director of Finance Barbara
Ratcliff and her staff for a job well done.
MR. AREND L. NYDAM APPOINTED TO BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS
Upon motion made by Beverly J. Sherwood, seconded by W.
Harrington smith, Jr., to appoint Arend L. Nydam to the Board of
Building Appeals, said term to expire March 11, 1997 (five year
appointment) .
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
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Robert M. Sager - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Charles W. orndoff, Sr. - Aye
JOHN E. VENSKOSKE REAPPOINTED TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
ADVISORY BOARD - GAlNESBORO DISTRICT
Upon motion made by Beverly J. Sherwood, seconded by James
L. Longerbeam, to reappoint John E. Venskoske to the Historic
Resources Advisory Board as the representative from Gainesboro
District, said term to commence April 12, 1992, and expire April
12, 1993 (one year appointment).
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
MARY JANE LIGHT REAPPOINTED TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
ADVISORY BOARD - STONEWALL DISTRICT
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, to reappoint Mary Jane Light to the Historic
Resources Advisory Board as the representative from stonewall
District, said term to commence April 12, 1992, and expire April
12, 1995 (three year appointment).
ESTEN O. RUDOLPH. III. REAPPOINTED TO SANITATION AUTHORITY
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by W.
Harrington smith, Jr., to reappoint Esten o. Rudolph, III, to
the Sanitation Authority as the stonewall District representa-
tive, said term to commence April 15, 1992, and expire April 15,
1996 (four year appointment).
FREDERICK COUNTY SANITATION AUTHORITY ARTICLES OF INCORPO-
RATION AMENDMENT - APPROVED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Riley presented a request from Sanitation Authority
Engineer-Director Wellington H. Jones for the board to hold a
public hearing regarding the Sanitation Authority's Articles of
Incorporation in which compensation for the Frederick county
Sanitation Authority (FCSA) Board members would be reinstated at
$60 per month. The January 1988 amendment, which added a
member-at-large, also inadvertently removed compensation for
FCSA board members. The public hearing is necessary to
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reinstate compensation to all FCSA members. Staff has set the
public hearing date for April 22, 1992.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, seconded by Robert
M. Sager, to hold a public hearing as requested 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
REOUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FREDERICK COUNTY MANAGEMENT STUDY
- APPROVED WITH AMENDMENTS
Mr. Riley presented to the board a draft request for
proposals the staff prepared for a Frederick County Management
study. The study would include the school system as well as the
general county administration.
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by Robert
M. Sager, to advertise the RFP for Frederick County Management
Study with the following amendment:
Page 3, Paragraph B., Selection criteria, first sentence
should be changed from: "An Evaluation Committee composed
of the county administrator, superintendent of schools, one
school board member, and one board of supervisor's member
will evaluate ..."
to read as follows:
"An Evaluation Committee composed of two school board
members and three board of supervisors' members will
evaluate...".
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
PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC WINCHESTER'S (PHW) REOUEST FOR
FREDERICK COUNTY TO RELEASE OPTION ON THE PORTION OF THE
JUDICIAL CENTER LOT CONVEYED TO PHW BY THE CITY IN OCTOBER
1990 - APPROVED CONTINGENT UPON THE CITY EXTENDING THEIR
MORATORIUM ON ANNEXATION AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS
Mr. Riley presented this request from Preservation of
Historic Winchester President Patricia L. zontine. Mr. Riley
stated that the county and city entered into a joint facility
agreement to build the Joint Judicial Center and the county gave
land for the Courtsquare Autopark, and, in exchange, the county
was given an option to build a county administration building
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anywhere on the Kurtz/McCormick Track which is now the Judicial
Center's parking lot. When the city sold the Kurtz building to
PHW, the county was not interested in relinquishing their said
portion of land. PHW is now requesting that the county release
said portion of land so that they may proceed with trying to
secure conventional financing on the construction of renovating
the Kurtz building.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, to honor PHW's request contingent upon the city
extending their moratorium on annexation an additional five
years. If approved, the county administrator was directed to
proceed as soon as possible with legal documentation and notice
of public hearing.
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
AGREEMENT WITH THE MOSELEY GROUP. INC.. MODIFICATION NO. 1.
TO PROVIDE SURVEY OF COUNTY BUILDINGS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - APPROVED
Mr. Riley presented this agreement which will permit The
Moseley Group to survey the county office buildings for compli-
ance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This act
was passed so that accessibility to all buildings would be
provided for the handicapped.
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., to approve Modification 1 to Standard
Form of Agreement Between Frederick County and The Moseley
Group, to determine those features of the county office build-
ings which do not comply with ADA.
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
MS. KATRINA M. SINE APPOINTED TO THE SHAWNEELAND SANITARY
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by Robert
M. Sager, to appoint Katrina M. Sine to the Shawneeland Sanitary
District Advisory Committee, filling vacancy created by Ken
poulter who resigned in November, 1991. Said term will expire
June 30, 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
SHENANDOAH VALLEY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL PLAN OF OPERA-
TIONS FOR 1992-1993 - ENDORSED BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Mr. Ben Vorhies, executive director for the Shenandoah
Valley Private Industry Council, appeared before the board and
briefly explained the programs included in the council's plan of
operations for 1992-93 (see attached). He asked for the board's
endorsement of same.
Upon motion made W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Charles W. Orndoff, sr., the board endorsed the Shenandoah
Valley Private Industry Council Plan of Operations for Fiscal
Year 1992-1993.
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
2020 VISION PROJECT RECOMMENDATION - BOARD WILL TAKE UNDER
ADVISEMENT
Mr. Frank Spurr, representing 2020 steering Committee
Chairman Mr. John P. Lewis, presented to the board the Steering
Committee's recommendation that the governing bodies of each
jurisdiction appoint a commission or committee to continue the
study of the recommendations made in the final report of the
2020 Vision Project (see attachment).
Mr. Riley stated that it's citizens like Mr. Spurr in this
county that really makes things happen. Mr. Spurr served also
on the Public Safety Committee that dealt with the fire and
rescue aspects and the city and the county providing that
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service. Mr. Spurr's work and recommendations improved the
county's fire services abilities through fire and rescue units.
There were very few rescue units in the county before this plan
was adopted. Mr. Spurr assisted the county in adjusting the
radio frequencies in order that the sheriff's department and
fire and rescue units could be on the same units. He did so by
working with the Federal Communications Commission. Mr. Riley
expressed his thanks to Mr. Spurr for all his efforts and
volunteerism on behalf of the county.
The chairman stated they would take the committee's recom-
mendation under advisement and make a decision sometime in the
near future.
PUBLIC HEARING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE. CHAPTER 9.
FINANCE AND TAXATION: ARTICLE IX. UTILITY TAXES: TO CREATE
A NEW SECTION. 9-3 - E-911 LOCAL USER FEE AND TO INCLUDE
THE CURRENT 9-3 - APPLICABILITY TO TELEPHONE SERVICE. UNDER
SECTION 9-2. RENUMBERING THAT PARAGRAPH TO 9-2-1 - APPROVED
Mr. Riley presented this code amendment request.
A public hearing was held on this code amendment request.
No one spoke in favor or in opposition of this amendment.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., to approve the following:
"AN AMENDMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 9,
FINANCE AND TAXATION; ARTICLE IX, UTILITY TAXES; TO CREATE
A NEW SECTION, 9-3 - E-911 LOCAL USER FEE AND TO INCLUDE
THE CURRENT 9-3 - APPLICABILITY TO TELEPHONE SERVICE, UNDER
SECTION 9-2, RENUMBERING THAT PARAGRAPH TO 9-2-1, TO READ
AS FOLLOWS:
9-2-1
The tax hereby imposed and levied on purchases
with respect to local exchange telephone service
shall apply to all charges made for local ex-
change telephone service, except local messages
which are paid for by inserting coin operated
telephones.
9-3
E-911 LOCAL USER FEE
An E-911 local user fee t~~tt1ttp~/~~~t~/~~~~1
to each Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
user is hereby adopted. The purpose of this fee
is to allow for the implementation of the En-
hanced 911 Emergency Telephone System. The fee
shall be as prescribed bv ordinance of the Board
of Supervisors.
9-3-1
The local user fee for Star Tannery area resi-
dents served bv the Shenandoah Telephone Company
shall be as established by the Shenandoah County
E-911 Emerqency Telephone system Ordinance. as
prescribed in a ;oint aoreement pursuant to state
Code Title 58.1-3813.A."
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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
AN AMENDMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE. CHAPTER 9.
FINANCE AND TAXATION: BY THE ADDITION OF ARTICLE XXII.
REFUND OF LOCAL TAXES - APPROVED
Mr. Riley presented this code amendment request.
A public hearing was held on this code amendment request.
No one spoke in favor or in opposition of this amendment.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Beverly J. Sherwood, to approve the following:
"AN AMENDMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 9,
FINANCE AND TAXATION; BY THE ADDITION OF ARTICLE XXII,
REFUND OF LOCAL TAXES, TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
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IN GENERAL
Pursuant to the Code of Virqinia, 1950, as amend-
ed, Title 58.1; Chapter 39, Section 3990, Refunds
of Local Taxes Erroneously Paid, is hereby
adopted by reference hereto.
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REFUNDS
Pursuant to the authority granted by Title
58.1-3990 of the Code of Virqinia, 1950, as
amended, the Commissioner of the Revenue may
authorize a refund on erroneously assessed
property designated for local taxation. No
refund shall be made in any case when application
therefore was made more than three years after
the last day of the tax year for which such taxes
were assessed."
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 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
ACTIVITY REPORT
Mr. Riley presented to the board the county's activity
report for February 16 through February 29, 1992. He stated
that the audit report had also been distributed before the
meeting to each board member for their review and to please let
him know if they had any questions.
supervisor Smith stated he liked the activity report and
thanked John Riley and Steve Owen for a job well done.
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Chairman Richard Dick stated he felt attention should be
brought to an item mentioned under the fire and rescue section
regarding Potomac Edison's donation of mobile radios to the fire
companies.
Supervisor Smith asked that a letter of thanks from the
Board of Supervisors be sent to Potomac Edison for their contri-
bution.
LETTER OF APPRECIATION TO THE LADIES' FRATERNAL ORDER OF
POLICE
Chairman Richard Dick expressed his thanks to the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Police for their fund
raising activities to purchase bullet proof vest for the coun-
ty's enforcement officers. He stated that the auxiliary's
efforts provided a savings to the taxpayers of Frederick County
and also thanked all of those who contributed funds for the
purchase of these vests.
Supervisor Smith requested a letter of thanks from the
Board of Supervisors be sent to the auxiliary for their efforts.
PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING
REZONING APPLICATION #010-91 OF ZUCKERMAN COMPANY. INC..
(SCRAP IRON) TO REZONE 24 ACRES FROM M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL)
TO M-2 (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) TO EXPAND SCRAP METAL AND
MATERIALS HANDLING RECYCLING CENTER. THIS PROPERTY IS
LOCATED NORTH OF WINCHESTER ON THE WEST SIDE OF ROUTE 11 IN
THE STONEWALL MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT AND IS IDENTIFIED AS
GPIN 440000A0000120 - APPROVED
Deputy Director of Planning and Development Kris Tierney
presented this rezoning application noting that the Planning
commission had presented a detailed review to the board and did
recommend approval.
Mr. Scott Marsh with G. W. Clifford and Associates appeared
before the board to explain in detail Zuckerman's rezoning
request. He stated Mr. Richard Williams knew his business well
and that his facility is primarily a recycling facility and
waste is not retained at the site but shipped to various recy-
cling markets. He also stated that Zuckerman agreed to pay
proffers to the Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Company of .05 per
square feet of future floor space for a minimum of $500 per
year.
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A public hearing was held on this rezoning request. No one
spoke in favor or in opposition of this request.
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
James L. Longerbeam, rezoning application #010-91 for Zuckerman
Co., Inc. was approved.
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 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - FY 1992-93
Director of Planning and Development Robert W. Watkins
presented the county's capital Improvements Plan for FY
1992-1993 for the board's review. He explained this was pre-
sented annually for the board's review and stated the plan's
priorities should be in conjunction with the approved department
budget requests.
Supervisor smith stated that three years ago he believed
the Parkins Mill plant was too small and pointed out that the
CIP reflects an expansion project to the size he originally
stated the plant should be. He also asked that the total dollar
amount ($2,765,510) under the Sanitation Authority's Water
Transmission Lines Project be itemized to reflect the cost of
each connection (pages 8 and 9 of CIP).
ROAD NAMING COMMITTEE
Mr. Tierney presented to the board the Road Naming Commit-
tee's report. This committee was formed to maintain the road
naming process in the county for the ongoing house numbering
project. The committee requested approval of the following road
name changes:
Chanqinq Golladav Road to Warrior Drive - APPROVED
The Transportation Committee submitted this request.
citizens have requested this change and research shows low
impact at this time, before construction of new developments.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
James L. Longerbeam, to change Golladay Road to Warrior Drive.
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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
Chanqinq Lime Kiln Road to Marlboro Road - APPROVED
Of 39 landowners on the tax records with access to this
road, 30 have signed a petition to have the name changed (see
attached) .
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
James L. Longerbeam, to change Lime Kiln Road to Marlboro Road.
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
DENY Chanqinq Route 694. Dick Ridqe Road. to Pack Horse
Road - APPROVED
The name Pack Horse Road is currently being used for a
portion of Route 692 and these roads are not contiguous.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
James L. Longerbeam, to deny changing Route 694, Dick Ridge
Road, to Pack Horse Road.
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
Chanqinq Route 851. Sinqhass Lane. to pitcock Lane -
APPROVED
A petition with a majority of landowner signatures has been
submitted. A copy is attached.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
James L. Longerbeam, to change Route 851, singhass Lane, to
pitcock Lane.
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
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Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
ReQUest for the County Road Name Chanqe ReQUests Procedures
be Amended - APPROVED
The Road Naming committee requested that the County Road
Name Change Requests Procedures, adopted by the board in Decem-
ber 1991, be amended to state that a majority of property owners
must be in support of a request to change a road name.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
James L. Longerbeam, the following road naming procedures were
adopted as amended:
COUNTY ROAD NAME CHANGE REQUESTS
Any request to change the official name of any road
within Frederick County, whether maintained privately or by
the Virginia department of Transportation, shall be submit-
ted in writing to the Department of Planning and Develop-
ment on or before December 30, 1992. A fee of $150.00 will
be charged for any road name change received after this
date. If the requested change is not made, $100.00 of the
fee will be refunded to the applicant(s). Requests shall
include the following information.
1. A map showing the location and present name of
the road.
2. The preferred road name(s).
3. A signed statement from the majority of ~p~~~f
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ty accessing the road, stating the desire to have
the road name changed.
4. Background information supporting or explaining
the reasons for the requested change.
Prior to submitting a road name change request,
interested parties should first contact the Planning and
Development Office to determine that the desired name is
not already in use for another section of road within
Frederick County. No duplicate road names will be adopted
by the county. n
Requests will be forwarded to the county Road Naming
Committee for consideration and recommendation to the Board
of supervisors. The Board shall hold a public hearing and
make the final determination based on input at the hearing
and the Road Naming Committee's recommendation.
END OF PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER THE
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
James L. Longerbeam, the following Transportation Committee
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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 Transportation Committee met on February 3, 1992 to
discuss the following agenda items:
Committee Discussion of the Winchester Area Transportation
study
Mr. George Pierce, a planner from the Virginia Department
of Transportation, gave the Transportation Committee a general
overview of the Winchester Area Transportation Study. Mr.
pierce briefed the committee on the computer model, the short
range recommendations for several deficient interchanges in the
area, and county-wide road deficiencies that will occur by the
year 2015 if no new roads are built.
Committee Discussion of the 1992 Preallocation Meetinq to
be Held on March 30 in Staunton
The committee discussed the priorities of last year's
recommended Primary Road Plan and altered the list to reflect
what the committee considered were needed primary road improve-
ments to present to the state for funding. This proposed
Primary Road Improvement Plan will be presented to the Planning
Commission on March 18, 1992 and the Board of Supervisors on
March 25, 1992. The final Primary Road Improvement Plan will
then be presented to Virginia Department of Transportation on
March 30, 1992.
Letter from G. W. Clifford and Associates Reqardinq the
Future Alignment of Route 642 and U. S. Route 522, South of
Winchester
staff informed the committee that Mr. Maddox would like to
meet with the committee during the April meeting to discuss the
crossover of Route 522 by Route 642. Mr. Maddox has discovered
a vertical misalignment making it difficult to construct a
crossover for Route 642. Mr. William Bushman, VDOT, stated that
he has responded to Mr. Maddox concerning the misalignment.
INFORMATION SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
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The Information Services Committee met on March 6, 1992, at
10:30 A.M. The following members were in attendance: Beverly
Sherwood, Lori Molden, Charles Orndoff, Robert Mowery, and
Charles Tyson. Members absent were Aaron Mitchell. The follow-
ing was discussed:
The committee was presented a disaster recovery program
from I.B.M. that would provide the county with a site on which
our computer software could be loaded in a disaster, and we
would be able to continue to function. The committee deferred
any decision at this time until it could be determined if there
would be any reduction in insurance cost under this plan that
would justify the additional cost. It also would like county
departments surveyed to see just how long they feel they could
survive if the computer system was not available.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
James L. Longerbeam, the following Public Works 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 Public Works Committee met on Tuesday, March 3, 1992,
at 7:30 a.m. Present were board members Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
and W. Harrington smith, Jr.; committee members Dudley H.
Rinker, James T. Wilson, and Karen K. Kober; Assistant County
Administrator Stephen F. Owen; and Director of Engineering and
Inspections Harvey E. Strawsnyder, Jr.
1. Request for Supplemental Appropriation from contingen-
cv in the Amount of $856 for Piqeon Control - APPROVED
UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
The committee reviewed several proposals for pigeon
control and cleanup for the county offices. Chicken wire was
recommended to help keep the pigeons from roosting. Board
approval of a supplemental appropriation from contingency in the
amount of $856 for the lowest cost proposal and the installation
of chicken wire is requested.
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Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.; seconded by
James L. Longerbeam, this request was approved.
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 information was submitted for the board's
information only.
1. Recvclina Study
The committee asked for a staff recommendation on the
recycling consultant selection after the consultants are inter-
viewed on March 5.
2. Budaet Cuts
Steve Owen reviewed various budget cuts made by the
Finance Committee and the staff for both FY 91-92 and proposed
FY 92-93.
3. Miscellaneous Reports
The committee was provided copies of the monthly
animal shelter, landfill tonnage, and recycling reports.
CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER THE
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.; seconded by
James L. Longerbeam, 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, March 3,
1992, at 8:30 A.M., in the Courthouse Conference Room. Present
were W. Harrington Smith, Jr., Chairman of the Committee;
Committee members Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., George W. Johnston,
III, stephen G. Butler and Mindy Schryver; County Administrator
John R. Riley, Jr.; Commonwealth Attorney Lawrence R. Ambrogii
Zoning Administrator W. Wayne Miller; and Planner I Lanny Bise.
The committee submits the following:
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Discussion of Zoninq violation in Mill Race Estates
The staff presented the attached background information
regarding an individual operating a shelter for homeless and
abused women and also conducting church services in the dwelling
at 504 Ginger street. Concerns were expressed by several
residents on behalf of the entire subdivision and ranged from
improper use of the dwelling in a residential zone to an unli-
censed facility rendering aid to a mentally despondent pregnant
patient recently released from the care of a medical facility.
The occupant of the dwelling countered that this was
nothing more than religious persecution and harassment by local
government.
The committee discussed both sides of the issue with staff.
The committee directed staff, upon motion made by stephen G.
Butler and seconded by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., to determine if
the Winchester Medical Center, Chapter 10 and both social
services departments sent referrals to 504 Ginger street and to
make a determination as to whether the shelter is in violation
of the zoning ordinance.
No action is requested at this time.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
The Personnel Committee met on Wednesday, March 4, 1992.
Present were Chairman James L. Longerbeam; Beverly J. Sherwood;
Ralph E. Lewis; Colleen Bly; Edward J. Keenan; County Adminis-
trator John R. Riley, Jr.; Assistant county Administrator
stephen F. Owen; Personnel Director Ann K. Kelican; and Planning
and Development Director Robert W. Watkins. The following items
were discussed:
Request for Supplemental Appropriation for $900 for Laser
Printer Emulation Card - APPROVED
The personnel director is requesting a supplemental appro-
priation in the amount of $900 for a laser printer emulation
card. This device enables the personnel department to utilize
their laser printer with both the personal computer and the
AS-400 mainframe thereby alleviating the need to purchase a
second printer at this time. The committee recommends approval
of this request.
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Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W.
Harrington smith, this request was approved 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
Reclassification Request for Graphic Technician position to
Ranqe 20. Step 3. Salary $25.001 - APPROVED
The committee reviewed the attached reclassification
request from the planning and development director to reclassify
the Graphic Technician position - Range 17 (Salary $23216) to a
Graphics Manager position - Range 20, step 4 (Salary $26242).
The committee recommends that the position be reclassified to
Range 20, Step 3, (Salary $25001). See Attachment A.
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by Robert
M. Sager, the committee's recommendation was approved 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
Requests from Sheriff and Reqional Jail Administrator to
Modify Maximum Leave Accumulation Requlation - APPROVED
Please find attached requests from Sheriff Williamson and
Superintendent Hodge to modify the maximum accumulated leave
balances regulations to accommodate the required work schedules
in the sheriff's department and the C-F-W Regional Jail. Due to
work schedules required to operate these departments efficiently
with the current manpower levels, it is virtually impossible to
remain within the limits of the maximum leave balances. It is
felt this modification will provide enough flexibility to the
department heads to schedule time off without interrupting the
operation of the departments. See Attachment B.
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by Robert
M. Sager, this request was approved 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
Request to Fill Recreation Proqrammer III position -
APPROVED
The committee reviewed the attached request from the parks
and recreation director to fill a Recreation Programmer III
position and recommends approval of same. See Attachment C.
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by
Beverly J. Sherwood, this request was approved 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
BOARD RETIRED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by W.
Harrington smith, Jr., the board retired into executive session
in accordance with virginia Code, 1950, as amended, section
2.1-344, Subsection A, (1), (3), and (7) to discuss personnel,
real estate, and political litigations.
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
BOARD WITHDREW FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the board withdrew from executive ses-
sion.
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
BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION
upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the board reconvened into regular ses-
sion.
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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
EVALUATION OF PLANNING AND DEVEWPMENT DIRECTOR - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Beverly J. Sherwood, seconded by
Charles W. Orndoff, to certify the planning and development
director's evaluation 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
BOARD REVOKES PREVIOUS DECISION FOR TBE KU KLUX KLAN TO USE
TBE OLD FREDERICK COUNTY COURTBOUSE - APPROVED
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W.
Harrington smith, Jr., and pursuant to Section 18.2-420-421 of
the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended, permission is hereby
revoked to use the Old Frederick county Courthouse for a meeting
by the Klavern of the Invisible Empire Knights of the Ku Klux
Klan.
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 CHARLES W. ORNDOFF, SR., SECONDED BY
ROBERT M. SAGER, AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, TBE BOARD OF SUPERVI-
SORS ADJOURNED AS TBERE WAS NO FURTBER BUSINESS TO DISCUSS.
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