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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Super-
visors was held on July 10, 1991, 7:15 P.M., in the Board of
Supervisor's Meeting Room, Frederick County Courthouse, Loudoun
Street Mall, Winchester, Virginia.
PRESENT Kenneth Y. Stiles, Chairman; Robert M. Rhodes,
Vice - Chairman; Dudley H. Rinker; Roger L. Crosen; W. Harrington
Smith, Jr. and Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
Mr. Riley, County Administrator, was not present at the
start of the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
Ruth Crum Stotler, of the Zion Christian Fellowship,
delivered the invocation.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Owen, Assistant County Administrator, requested the
following amendments:
1. Personnel Committee Report;
11 2. Youth Center Proposal;
3. Video Presentation of the Kurtz Building Project;
4. Announcement with Regard to County Receiving Wastewater
Systems Grant.
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
Roger L. Crosen and passed unanimously, the Agenda was adopted
as amended.
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the following items were approved
under the Consent Agenda:
Tab D - Resolution Re: Industrial Rail Access for Kraft
Foods.
Tab H - Request from The Stone House Foundation.
Tab O - Parks and Recreation Commission Report.
Tab P - Fire and Rescue Association Report.
Tab Q - Public Works Committee Report.
Tab R - Finance Committee Report - Everything with the
Exception of the EMS Units.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker and passed unanimously, the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of May 22, 1991 were approved as presented.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Roger L.
Crosen and passed unanimously, the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of June 11, 1991 were approved as presented.
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
Roger L. Crosen and passed unanimously, the minutes of the
Special Meeting of June 19, 1991 were approved as presented.
CYNTHIA FRAULA ADDRESSED THE BOARD ON BEHALF OF THE KURTZ
CULTURAL CENTER
Ms. Cynthia Fraula addressed the Board and presented a
video of the Kurtz Cultural Center. She explained to the Board
what was planned for the Kurtz building and why she felt the
local community would benefit from this project.
THOMAS C_ BAKER, PRESIDENT, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
ADDRESSED THE BOARD
Mr. Tom Baker, President of Youth Development Center, Inc.,
appeared before the Board at which time he outlined a building
project which will provide a location to headquarter a
non - profit corporation that will provide a service for youth.
He explained that each tenant must be a non - profit corporation
or organization whose purpose is to provide a service to youth
and students. He asked the Board of Supervisors to support this
project by committing a total of $200,000.
Mr. Stiles stated that he felt this was a fantastic idea
and he had suggested that the county make a commitment of
$100,000.
Mr. Rinker stated that he too felt that this was a very
worthwhile project and he wondered if perhaps funding could be
arranged as it had been for the 4 -H Center over a period of two
or three years.
Mr. Crosen explained that he supported this project,
however, he felt before the county committed themselves they
should wait to see how the fiscal year ended.
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Mr. Rhodes stated that he agreed with Mr. Crosen and Mr.
Rinker in that they should wait to see how the budget year ends
before making a definite dollar figure commitment.
The Board requested that Mr. Baker attend the next Finance
Committee meeting to discuss this request further.
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It was the consensus of the Board that applications for the
Lord Fairfax Community College Board be forwarded to the
Personnel Committee for their review, interview and recommenda-
tions.
APPOINTMENT TO LORD FAIRFAX HEALTH DISTRICT SERVICES
ADVISORY BOARD HELD OVER FOR THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
REAPPOINTMENT /APPOINTMENT TO SHAWNEELAND SANITARY DISTRICT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD OVER FOR NEXT BOARD MEETING
Following Board discussion, the six citizens with the most
votes will be interviewed by the Personnel Committee at which
time they will recommend three citizens who shall be reappoint-
ed /appointed to the Committee.
II RESOLUTION RE: INDUSTRIAL RAIL ACCESS FOR RRAFT FOODS -
APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the following resolution was
approved under the Consent Agenda:
WHEREAS Kraft General Foods, Inc. has expressed its intent
and desire to the Frederick County Board of Supervisors to
locate its industrial operations in the County, which will
involve a capital investment of $32 million and create 300 new
jobs; and
WHEREAS, this business and its operations will require rail
access; and
WHEREAS, this railroad access is anticipated to provide a
movement of 250 rail cars per year; and
WHEREAS, officials of Kraft General Foods, Inc. have
reported to the County their intent to apply for Industrial
Access Railroad Track Funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia in
the amount of $120,000; and
WHEREAS, Kraft General Foods, Inc. has requested that the
Frederick County Board of Supervisors provide a Resolution
concerning support for its application for said funds which are
administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation;
NOW, THERE FORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Super-
visors of the County of Frederick hereby endorses and supports
the application of Kraft General Foods, Inc. for $120,000 in
Industrial Access Railroad Track Funds; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Frederick hereby
makes known its desire and intent to assist the Virginia Depart-
ment of Transportation in providing the maximum financial
assistance to Kraft General Foods, Inc. for the purpose of
locating its industrial facility in Frederick County.
VPSA RESOLUTION - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Roger L.
Crosen and passed unanimously, the following resolution was
approved:
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors ( "Board ") of the County
of Frederick, Virginia ( "County ") adopted a resolution on May
22, 1991 ( "Bond Resolution "), authorizing the issuance and sale
of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds,
Series 1991B, of the County of Frederick, Virginia ( "Bonds ") for
sale to the Virginia Public School Authority ( "VPSA"), setting
forth the form and details thereof and directing the County
Administrator to accept the maturities, amounts and interest
rates for the Bonds established by the VPSA;
WHEREAS, the VPSA has requested the Board to amend and
restate certain provisions of the Bond Resolution in order to
conform the terms and provisions of the Bonds to those of the
bonds to be issued by the VPSA, a portion of the proceeds of
which the VPSA will use to purchase the Bonds ( "VPSA Bonds ");
and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to amend and restate certain
provisions of the Bond Resolution and to ratify and confirm
certain other provisions relating thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA:
1. The aggregate principal amount, the principal payment
dates and interest rates for the Bonds established by the County
Administrator in the attached Certificate as to Interest Rates
are hereby approved and ratified.
2. Notwithstanding anything in the Bond Resolution to the
contrary, the Bonds shall be issuable in fully registered form
as a single typewritten Bond substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit A. the Bonds shall bear interest from the date
of delivery payable on January 15, 1992 and semiannually there-
after on each July 15 and January 15 and principal installments
shall be payable on July 15 in the years and amounts set forth
in the attached Certificate as to Interest Rates. The principal
installments of the Bond are not subject to prepayment or
redemption prior to their stated maturities.
3. The Chairman of the Board, the County Administrator and
such officer or officers of the County as either may designate
are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Use of Proceeds
Certificate or Non - Arbitrage Certificate setting forth the
expected use and investment of the proceeds of the Bonds and
containing such covenants as may be necessary in order to show
compliance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the "Code "), and applicable regulations
relating to the exclusion from gross income of interest on the
Bonds or on the VPSA Bonds, except as provided below. The Board
covenants on behalf of the County (i) that the proceeds from the
issuance and sale of the Bonds will be invested and expended as
set forth in such Use of Proceeds Certificate or Non - Arbitrage
Certificate and the County shall comply with other covenants and
representations contained therein, (ii) that the County shall
not file a Form 8038 -G for the Bonds with the Internal Revenue
Service and (iii) that the County shall comply with (A) the
provisions of the Code, except as provided above, so that
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interest on the Bonds would be excludab
federal income tax purposes but for the
for the Bonds with the Internal Revenue
provisions of the Code so that interest
remain excludable from gross income for
purposes.
le from gross income for
filing of a Form 8038 -G
Service and (B) the
on the VPSA Bonds will
Federal income tax
4. All references to "premium" and "premium, if any," in
the Bond Resolution shall hereby be deleted.
5. As amended and restated by this Resolution, the Bond
Resolution is hereby ratified and confirmed and is in full force
and effect. To the extent any provision of the Bond Resolution
conflicts with any provision of this Resolution, the provision
of this Resolution shall control. This resolution shall take
effect immediately.
The undersigned Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Frederick, Virginia, hereby certifies that the fore-
going constitutes a true and correct copy of a resolution duly
adopted at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors duly called and
held on July 10, 1991.
BOARD MEMBER ROGER CROSEN REQUESTED TIME TO SET RECORD
STRAIGHT CONCERNING THE ERECTION OF THE TRAFFIC LIGHT ON
ROUTE 522 NORTH
Mr. Crosen explained his original request and position on
the traffic light scheduled to be erected by the Virginia
Department of Transportation near the Virginia Farm Market on
Route 522 North. He stated that he was totally opposed, as were
citizens in the area, of having this light erected as it was not
necessary and a complete waste of money. He further stated that
the fact that the County was not made aware of this project
until after the decision was finalized by the Virginia Depart-
ment of Transportation did not make him very happy as he felt
this should have been reviewed by the County Transportation
Committee.
REQUEST FROM SHENANDOAH VALLEY COMMUNITY RESIDENCES. INC.
THAT THE WINCHESTER CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM BE ALLOWED TO
EXTEND ITS BUS ROUTES NORTH ON BAKER LANE INTO FREDERICK
COUNTY - APPROVED
Mr. Joel M. Friedman, Executive Director of Shenandoah
Valley Community Residences, Inc., appeared before the Board to
explain why he was making this request.
Mr. Stiles stated that he had no problem with this as long
as it was understood that the City of Winchester is in the bus
business, Frederick County is not, and he had no plans for
Frederick County to start.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker and passed unanimously, that the Board has no
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problem with the city of Winchester extending bus service to
accommodate the apartment on Baker Lane with the understanding
that Frederick County is in no way interested in getting into
the bus business.
REQUEST FROM THE STONE HOUSE FOUNDATION FOR TAX EXE[SP'P
STATUS - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the request from The Stone House
Foundation for support in becoming tax exempt was approved under
the Consent Agenda.
gEOUEST FROM THE COUNTY OF ACCOMACK FOR SUPPORT IN REOUE
ING THE RIGHT OF PARTICIPATION IN THE VIRGINIA RETIREMENT
SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCILS AND BOARD OF SU PER-
VISORS IN THE COMMONWEALTH - BOARD TOOK NO ACTION
PUBLIC HEARING
NEW BUILDING INSPECTIONS FEE SCHEDULE - APPROVED
Mr. Owen, Assistant County Administrator, presented this
request and stated that this had been reviewed and approved by
the Public Works Committee.
Mr. Jim Wilson, County resident and local businessman,
appeared before the Board and asked if this had been published
as a public hearing as he was not aware that it was.
Mr. Owen replied yes and the proposed increases had been
made available for review by the public.
Mr. Wilson stated that Frederick County was realizing a
recession just as the rest of the country is and he could not
understand how the County felt they could increase any prices at
this time.
Mr. Owen explained that this was the first increase of this
type in nine years as there were a few areas that were increased
five years ago. He further stated that the Top of Virginia had
reviewed these increases and recommended approval of same.
Mr. Wilson replied that he was opposed to any increase,
regardless.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the new building inspections fee
schedule was approved as presented.
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(A copy of the fee schedule is on file in the Office of
Inspections and Office of the County Administrator.)
End of public hearing.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
PRELIMINARY MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN - R T & T PARTNERSHIP -
APPROVED
_._ 11 Mr. Watkins, Director of Planning and Development, present-
ed this preliminary master development plan request and stated
that the staff and Planning Commission recommended approval.
Mr. Tom Glass, one of the owners, appeared before the Board
to answer any questions.
No one appeared in opposition to this request.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr. and passed unanimously, the preliminary
master development plan request of R T & T Partnership was
approved.
PRELIMINARY MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN - THE CENTER
(SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY) - APPROVED
Mr. Watkins presented this preliminary master development
- 11 plan request and stated that the staff and Planning Commission
recommended approval.
Mr. Smith asked if Price Drive would ever be used by the
University as a means of routing traffic.
Mr. Watkins replied that he did not know if this had been
decided for sure.
Mr. Ron Mislowski, of G. W. Clifford and Associates,
addressed the Board concerning this question as well as the
right -of -way from Holiday Inn and easements from Pembridge
Heights.
Mr. Crosen asked if there was a problem with a stipulation
being included that Price Drive would not be used.
Mr. Stiles explained that the Board could only control this
so far and any changes to this plan would have to come back
before the Board first.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker and passed unanimously, the preliminary master
development plan request of The Center (Shenandoah University)
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was approved with the understanding that there will not be any
regular access allowed on Price Drive.
REVISED PRELIMINARY MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN - WHEATLANDS_-
APPROVED
Mr. Watkins presented this revised preliminary master
development plan and stated that the staff and Planning Commis-
sion recommended approval with contingencies.
Mr. Rinker asked if the new sewer plant planned for this
project would serve only this property.
Mr. Watkins replied that was correct, nothing else.
Mr. Stiles explained that approximately thirty acres of
this development is in Clarke County, however it is not the
intent of Frederick County to extend any sewer service to Clarke
County.
Mr. John Foot, Attorney with Hazel and Thomas representing
the petitioners, addressed the Board at which time he asked Mr.
Chuck Maddox, Engineer, to present slides of this project
consisting of 1,288 family houses and 175 townhouses. Three
acres is being designated for a fire station.
Mr. Foot outlined the following:
1. Parking area will be handled by
and Inland Fisheries.
2. There will be a 100 foot buffer
3. Those fishing at Lake Frederick
probability not be able to see
Mr. Smith asked about fifteen acres
school site.
the Department of Game
around the lake.
will in all
any development.
that is set aside for a
Mr. Maddox explained that the School Board asked that it be
left in the plans.
Mr. David Headley, owner of adjoining property, stated that
he felt this will be the place that everyone will want to live
in in the future.
Mrs. Claudia Bean, President of Citizens for a Quality
Community, appeared before the Board and presented a petition
with three thousand signatures opposing this project when it was
originally announced, however through meetings with the develop-
ers and engineers and the fact that the original plan had been
modified, they no longer opposed the development.
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Mr. Dinesh V. Tiwari, of the Department of Game and Inland
Fisheries, appeared before the Board and stated that his depart-
ment's main concern is the ability of the developers to maintain
stormwater.
Mr. Crosen stated that he felt this whole project had been
a boondoggle on the part of the Department of Game and Inland
Fisheries as he felt the land around the lake should have been
owned by his department which meant the upkeep, etc. of this
would have been their responsibility and not someone else's. He
further stated that he did not feel a public lake in the middle
of a development is a good idea.
Mr. Rinker asked if a service district could be established
at this time and lay dormant until it is used.
Mr. Stiles explained there is a new law referencing service
districts and he was not sure this could be done.
Mr. Donald Luttrell, area resident, appeared before the
Board opposing this development with this number of homes being
allowed. He stated that no public official will or can do
anything about this. He stated that the land was rezoned in the
1970's to R -5 at which time the landowners stated that they
would give up all for the lake, but that did not happen. He
further stated that he felt this decision should rest with the
courts.
Mr. Mike Webber, resident of Stonewall District, addressed
the Board and stated that he felt a lot of people have been
mislead and that the petition should be considered. He asked
the Board to consider the cost of this project to the County,
i.e. education and other services that will have to be provided.
He asked about responsibilities of homeowners associations and
who will be monitoring this stated that he was opposed to this
development.
Mr. Smith explained that he made a statement some time ago
that he would fight this development until the day he died, but
things had changed as a result of people being able to sit down
to talk and as a result of this changes have been made,
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therefore he had changed his mind and he wanted to admit this at
a public meeting.
Mr. Rinker requested that the plan require that lots be
positioned so that at no time will there be a possibility that
someone could be flooded out due to the lake. He stated that he
had looked at this plan of development for quite some time and
felt all questions have been answered.
Mr. Crosen stated that he felt a lot had been accomplished
on this plan in the last two or three years although he would
like to have had the project closer to Winchester rather than
have all this density in this area. He further explained that
he said some time ago that he would be willing to compromise
with five hundred homes but no more than this number.
Mr. Rhodes stated that he probably had more experience with
R -5 than anyone else on this Board. He further stated that he
felt the latest proposal is a good one and that the development
will be a real asset to Frederick County.
Mr. Orndoff stated that he was not in favor of this project
in the beginning, however he felt progress had been made and
felt if they were to let the courts decide the County would lose
and wind up costing the taxpayers more money.
Mr. Stiles gave the background history of this project back
to 1975. He explained how many homes would be needed to support
the sewer plant that will be built. He explained that the
original plan had problems, but felt these areas have been
addressed as this plan had taken longer to be approved than any
plan ever brought before the Board. He further explained that
he felt a workable solution was achieved due to the fact that
all involved parties were willing to sit down and discuss a
workable solution.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker and seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., to approve the revised preliminary master
development plan of Wheatlands.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote: Aye - Kenneth Y. Stiles, Robert M. Rhodes, Dudley H.
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Rinker, W. Harrington Smith, Jr. and Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
Nay - Roger L. Crosen.
STORMWATER MANAGEM]KNT RECOMMENDATIONS - APPROVED
Mr. Watkins presented this plan at which time he requested
the Board's endorsement.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Charles
W. Orndoff, Sr. and passed unanimously, the stormwater manage-
ment recommendations were approved as presented.
REQUEST FOR ROAD NAME CHANGE - ROUTE 608 - REFERRED TO THE
ROAD NAMING COMMITTEE
Mr. Watkins presented this request.
Mr. Rhodes stated that he had discussed this request with
some of the residents. He stated that he felt this should have
been a public hearing before the Board makes any changes.
Mrs. Claudia Bean, resident of Route 608, appeared before
the Board with a petition bearing forty -seven signatures wherein
this change is being requested.
Mr. Rinker stated that he was not in favor of changing this
road name, after all, a lot of work had gone into this.
The Board elected to refer this request to the Road Naming
Committee.
End of Planning Commission business.
GRANT RECEIVED FROM STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD TO STUDY
ALTERNATIVE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS FOR BRUCETOWN CLEARBROOR
AND ROUND HILL
Mr. Watkins stated that the County had been notified by the
Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission that the State Water
Control Board had approved a $30,000 grant proposal that the
County submitted for study of Small Community Alternative
Wastewater Systems for Brucetown, Clearbrook and Round Hill. He
stated that this study should begin around October 1.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT - APPROVED UNDER THE
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the following report was approved
under the Consent Agenda:
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The Parks and Recreation Commission met on June 18, 1991.
Members present were: Carmen Rio, Robert Roper, Donald Wilson,
Charles Sandy, James Robinson, Jimmie Ellington, Carole Ambrogi,
Dudley Rinker.
The following action was taken:
Request from Winchester Wheelman
Mr. Wilson moved the department submit a request to the
Planning Commission to consider the inclusion of bike lanes in
the development of new and improved roadways as part of the
County's comprehensive transportation plan, seconded by Mr.
Sandy, carried unanimously (7 -0). Note: Information pertaining
to this request has been sent to the Planning Department.
Year End Spending - FY 1990 -91
Mr. Ellington moved that, at the appropriate time, the
Parks and Recreation Commission request that surplus operating
monies be transferred into the appropriate line items where the
greatest needs exist, seconded by Mr. Sandy, carried unanimously
(7 -0) .
Mr. Wilson moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission
request that surplus monies remaining from the Clearbrook Park
drainage correction project be used to extend the water line at
Sherando Park, seconded by Mr. Robinson, carried unanimously
(7 -0). Note: The department is estimating that there will be a
balance of $25,000 in the drainage correction project fund. The
estimated cost to extend the water line at Sherando Park is
$32,000. Please see attached information regarding water line
extension project.
FIRE AND RESCUE ASSOCIATION REPORT - APPROVED UNDER THE
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the following report was approved
under the Consent Agenda:
The Fire and Rescue Association met on Monday, June 17,
1991 at 7:30 P.M. at the North Mountain Fire Station. All Fire
and Rescue Companies were represented with the exception of
Timber Ridge Rescue. Also present were Board member Roger L.
Crosen, Director Thomas Owens, and Fire Marshal Doug Kiracofe.
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The following items /issues were discussed, however none
require Board action:
Volunteer Recruitment
Recruitment posters and brochures have been distributed to
each company. These are to be distributed throughout each
community.
Recruitment booth at the movie theater in conjunction with
"Backdraft" is going well. We have had several inquiries on the
new central volunteer recruitment phone line. Still have not
received word from State EMS on the Volunteer Recruitment Grant
we applied for.
State Law On Solicitation Of Contributions
Director Owens briefed the Association on new filing
requirements for organizations that solicit contributions within
the Commonwealth. Although there is a significant amount of
paperwork connected with this filing process, it is important
that all companies comply so their fund raising will not be
jeopardized.
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Funding for part -time firefighter positions will begin in
July. Job announcement is being advertised and a copy was
distributed to all companies for posting.
Fee Schedule for Fire Marshal Services
In connection with the FY92 budget, a fee schedule has been
proposed to enable the County to recover the costs of Fire
Marshal Services associated with the plans review and building
inspection process required by code.
The Fire and Rescue Association voted to endorse the
proposed fee schedule and recommends adoption by the Board. The
proposed fee schedule will now go to the Board's Public Works
Committee for review.
Fire and Rescue Budget
In response to several comments made at the May meeting
concerning Fire and Rescue Company funding for FY92, Supervisor
Crosen made a presentation to the Association on the history of
Fire and Rescue funding over the past 5 fiscal years. This
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fiscal summary clearly demonstrated the Board's continuing and
increasing financial support of the Fire and Rescue System.
Deployment of Career Personnel
Director Owens informed the Association that Gainesboro
anticipates placing their ambulance in service on or about July
1 1991. He reminded the Association that the original plan for
assignment of career personnel called for a second firefighter
to be placed at Gainesboro once an ambulance is placed in
service there. He stated that he is reviewing daytime volunteer
response figures to determine which station (Round Hill or
Greenwood) can best afford to lose one career firefighter for
reassignment to Gainesboro's station.
The meeting adjourned at 10:18 P.M.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT
AGENDA
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the following report was approved
(under the Consent Agenda:
The Public Works Committee met on Tuesday, June 25, 1991,
at 7:30 A.M. Present were Board members Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
and W. Harrington Smith, Jr.; Committee member Chester A.
Renner; Assistant County Administrator Stephen F. Owen; and
Director of Engineering and Inspections Harvey E. Strawsnyder,
Jr.
The following items were discussed:
Items Requiring Action
Inspections Fee Schedule - Approver Earlier in Meeting
Under Public Hearing
The Committee reviewed the proposed inspections fee
schedule and suggested changing the tent fees. The schedule is
recommended for approval following the public hearing.
Third Party Inspections Policies - Referred Back to the
Public Works Committee
Two changes are recommended for third party inspections.
Individuals performing the inspections will have to be qualified
(rather than just the firm) and the use of third party inspec-
tions must be requested and approved when the permit is obtained
(see Attachment 1).
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Mr. Stiles stated that he had some problems with this and
asked that it be returned to the Public Works Committee for
further study and discussion.
Items Not Requiring Action
Lakeside Compactor
The Committee discussed and took no action on a trash
compactor for the Lakeside area.
Gore School Rental Agreement
Rental agreement policies and fees for the use of Gore
School were approved by the Committee.
Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day
Staff advised that the cost of a one day household hazard-
ous materials collection day would be around $50,000. The
Committee recommends that this be budgeted for within the next
several years.
Judicial Center Improvements
The Committee took a request for modifications at the Joint
Judicial Center under advisement until bids can be obtained.
Gore School Space Lease
Staff advised that a new tenant is interested in one or two
rooms in the Sydney Gore Community Center building. The Commit-
tee directed Steve Owen to negotiate the terms of the lease.
Windy Hill
The Committee discussed the completion and costs of the
Windy Hill Road project, which is now ready for the State to
take over.
Recycling Report
Growth in the recycling program was noted (see Attachment
2) .
Animal Shelter Report
Adoptions have almost doubled in a year at the shelter (see
Attachment 3).
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER THE CONSENT
AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NUMBER SIX
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the following report was approved
under the Consent Agenda:
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The Finance Committee met on Monday, July 1, 1991 in the
Old Courthouse Conference Room at 9:00 A.M.
The following agenda items require Board action:
$1,787.30 - Approved Under the Consent Agenda
The School Finance Director requests a School Operating
Fund supplemental appropriation of $1,787.30. This request is
due to an increase in Federal allocation of funds. See attached
memo. The Committee requests more information.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the above was approved under the
Consent Agenda.
Request from the Director of Engineering for a Landfill
$1,000.00 - Approved Under the Consent Agenda
The Director of Engineering requests a Landfill supplement-
al appropriation of $195,238.87 and a General Fund supplemental
appropriation of $1,000.00. This dollar figure represents a
carry forward of funds from FY 90 -91 budget (various line
items). See attached memo. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the above was approved under the
Consent Agenda.
Agenda
The Finance Director requests the adoption of a Purchasing
Policy that changes the dollar limit on purchase orders and the
need for the County to go to bid. The following changes are
included:
Purchases requiring a Purchase Order
Purchases requiring three written
quotes
Purchases requiring competitive
sealed bids
New Limit Old Limit
$ 1,000
$ 5,000
$ 100
$ 1,000
$15,000 $10,000
(Goods /Services)
$20,000
(Professional Services)
The Committee recommends that the limits be increased by
the following amounts:
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Purchase Order $ 500
3 Written Quotes $ 2,500
Bids $10
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the above was approved under the
Consent Agenda.
Request from the Sheriff for a General Fund Supplemental
Appropriation in the Amount of $200 - Approved Under the
Consent Agenda
The Sheriff requests a General Fund supplemental appropria-
tion of $200. This dollar figure represents a carry forward of
funds from FY 90 -91 budget. See attached memo. The Committee
recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the above was approved under the
Consent Agenda.
The School Finance Director requests a School Operating
supplemental appropriation transfer of $124,485.84 to balance
accounts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1991. See attached
memo. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the above was approved under the
Consent Agenda.
Request from the Fire and Rescue Director for a General
Fund Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $28,500 -
Approved
The Fire and Rescue Director requests a General Fund
supplemental appropriation of $28,500 for three fire departments
currently operating EMS units. Departmental requests are for
S.C.F.D., Gainesboro and Round Hill.
The Committee felt that a more defined set of criteria
needs to be established for dispersing these funds. In order to
qualify for full funding of an EMS unit for the next budget year
(FY 92 -93), the EMS unit must be operational on a 24 hour basis
on September 1, 1991. The Committee also felt that in order to
avoid economic hardship on EMS units striving to reach the
qualifying date, that start -up money be provided.
It is therefore recommended that Stephens City Fire Company
receive full funding of $14,250. Stephens City has qualified
and is currently providing 24 hour service but cannot meet the
budget criteria set forth with no funds. The $14,250 represents
start -up funds and one half year operating funds.
It is further recommended that Gainesboro and Round Hill
receive start -up funds in the amount of $7,125 each. They will
apply full funding next year under the previously mentioned
criteria.
Mr. Tom Owens, Director of Fire and Rescue, appeared before
the Board and gave a background history on this and stated that
the Emergency Medical Services transport unit in Stephens City
is now in service and is the busiest unit in Frederick County.
He further explained about Gainesboro Fire Company and their
role as far as supplying emergency service to that section of
the County.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr. and passed unanimously, the above request
was approved.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Rhodes, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, presented
the following report:
The Personnel Committee met on July 8, 1991 with the
following members present: Robert Rhodes, Chairman; Roger
Crosen; Ralph Lewis; John R. Riley, Jr.; Stephen Owen and Ann
Kelican. Mr. James Longerbeam was absent. The Committee
submits the following report and recommendations to the Board of
Supervisors for consideration:
Request from the Division of Court Services for 2 Addition-
al Positions - Approved
The Committee reviewed the attached request from the
Director of the Division of Court Services for two (2) addition-
al positions in the Starting Point Detox program as required for
licensure by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation
and Substance Abuse Services and recommends approval of same.
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Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Acceptance of Regional Airport Personnel into County
Personnel System - Approved
The Committee reviewed the attached information regarding
the transfer of the Regional Airport Personnel from the
Winchester Personnel System to the County Personnel System and
recommends approval of same as requested.
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the above was approved.
End of Committee Reports.
BOARD MEMBER ROGER CROSEN ASKED ABOUT STATUS OF PROFFER
GUIDELINES THAT PLANNING DEPARTMENT HAD BEEN WORKING ON
Mr. Crosen asked about the status of proffer guidelines
that the Office of Planning and Development had been working on.
Mr. Watkins replied they should be forthcoming shortly.
UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, IT
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