HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 09, 1991 Regular Meeting354
A regular meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervi-
sors was held on October 9, 1991, at 7:30 p.m., in the Board of
Supervisor's Meeting Room, Frederick County Courthouse, Loudoun
Street Mall, Winchester, Virginia.
PRESENT Chairman Kenneth Y. Stiles; Vice - Chairman Robert
M. Rhodes; Dudley H. Rinker; Roger L. Crosen; W. Harrington
Smith, Jr.; and Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
CALL TO ORDER
The chairman called the meeting to order and asked that
everyone observe a moment of silence in absence of a minister.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr., asked to make a
brief presentation under "County Officials ".
Mr. Riley also requested that Tab S - "Memorandum Re:
Sherando High School Site Plan" be moved for discussion after
Tab F - "Correspondence from Superintendent of Schools ". He
also had a request from the Superintendent of Schools for the
boards' approval of a literary fund resolution.
Supervisor Smith requested time to speak concerning traffic
signals. Chairman Stiles stated this item would be discussed as
item number 9 under "County Officials ".
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes, and passed unanimously, the agenda was adopted as
amended.
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no items for the consent agenda.
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 11. 1991 - APPROVED AS AMENDED
Supervisor Rinker noted that the minutes of September 11,
1991, stated "Mr. Richard Cleveland" appeared before the board
to request that the name of Lime Kiln Road be changed. The name
should read "Mr. Richard Shively ".
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes, and passed unanimously, these minutes were approved as
amended.
VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE AWARD PRESENTATION
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On behalf of the Virginia Municipal League (VML), Mr. Riley
presented to the board a VML Achievement Award Frederick County
received on October 8, 1991, at the VML Conference in Roanoke,
Virginia, for the Winchester /Frederick County 11 2020 Future
Visions Task Force". He stated that Frederick County was the
only county who received the joint award which indicates that
the county does cooperate well with the city.
He also stated that the Secretary of Transportation is
proposing that the county fund 20 percent of the local six
year budget every year and will need to keep that in mind
when the General Assembly convenes this winter.
CERTIFICATION OF APPRECIATION TO DOUG RIMER - APPROVED
A certificate of appreciation was approved and present-
ed to Mr. Doug Rinker for his service during his tenure with
the Frederick County Planning Commission. Chairman Stiles
stated he felt a valuable member of the Planning Commission
was lost and that he hoped Mr. Rinker would be willing to
come back when his schedule permitted.
MS EKILEIGH GENTRY ADDRESSED BOARD RE: VIRGINIA STAT
STUDENT COUNCIL ASSOCIATION
Ms. Emileigh Gentry, a student at Aylor School and a member
of the State Student Council Association (SCA), addressed the
board to convey her gratitude for the board's support and
briefly explain the association's objectives and her experiences
as a member this past year.
She also stated that the Shenandoah Regional Meeting is
scheduled for November 16, 1991, at James Wood Ridge High
School, and invited all the board members to attend.
Chairman Stiles stated that the SCA is one of the best
programs in the state and a program we can all be proud of.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Industrial Development Authority - Donald E. Packard, Sr_
Reappointed for a Four Year Term
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, Mr. Donald E. Packard,
Sr., was reappointed to serve on the Industrial
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Development Authority for a term of four years, said term to
commence November 10, 1991 and expire on November 10, 1995.
Handley Regional Library Board
Supervisor Smith asked if Ms. Marjorie Lewis was
eligible for reappointment to this board since she had
expressed an interest in continuing her term.
Mr. Riley stated he would check the Handley Regional
Library Board By -Laws and get back with the board at their
next meeting.
Chapter 10 Board
Joy Fish's term will expire December 31, 1991, and
Chairman Stiles asked Mr. Riley to also check this appoint-
ment to see if this also had a term limitation by state law.
Board of Zoning Avneals
The board noted the expiration date of Oren D. Snapp's,
Back Creek District, term and asked that it be brought back
to another meeting.
PROCLAMATION RE: RED RIBBON WEEK - APPROVED
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded
by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., and passed unanimously, the
following proclamation was approved on behalf of Kids Are
Our Concern:
WHEREAS, alcohol and other drug abuse in this nation has
reached epidemic stages; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified preven-
tion education efforts by community members be launched to
eliminate the demand for drugs; and
WHEREAS, the National Federation of Parents and Drug
Free Youth, Inc., a national parent /community organization,
and Kids Are Our Concern are sponsoring the National Red
Ribbon Campaign offering citizens the opportunity to demon-
strate their commitment to drug free lifestyles (no use of
illegal drugs, no illegal use of legal drugs); and
WHEREAS, The National Red Ribbon Campaign will be
celebrated in every community in America during "Red Ribbon
Week ", October 19, 1991; and
WHEREAS, President Bush and Mrs. Bush are the National
Honorary Chairman, and Governor Douglas Wilder is the
Honorary Chairman of Virginia to provide national and state
focus on Drug Free America; and
WHEREAS, business, government, parents, law enforce-
ment, media, medical, religious institutions, schools,
senior citizens, service organizations, and youth will
demonstrate their commitment to healthy, drug -free
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lifestyles by wearing and displaying Red Ribbons during this
week long campaign; and
WHER$AS, the All America Community of Frederick County
and Winchester further commits its resources to ensure the
success of the Red Ribbon Campaign;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Supervisors for the County of Frederick, Virginia, does
hereby proclaim October 19, 1991 as RED RIBBON WEEK, and
encourages its citizens to participate in drug prevention
education activities, making a visible statement that we are
strongly committed to a drug free community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Frederick encourages all citizens to
pledge: "My Choice ... Drug Free "!
PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 19 1991 AS KEVIN
WILLIAMSON DAY - APPROVED
Chairman Stiles requested that the board approve a request
from Kathy and Nick Nerangis that Saturday, October 19, be
designated as Kevin Williamson Day. A fundraiser will be held
on that day at James Wood High School. Mr. Williamson is a
student at Lord Fairfax with the possibility of attending the
University of Virginia next fall. His dream is to be a doctor
but is suffering with a crippling disease called syringomyella
and requires a full time caretaker but has lost funding for such
a person.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, the board asked
that a proclamation be prepared to designate October 19th as
Kevin Williamson Day.
SCHOOL BOARD PROPOSES TO GIVE TO BOARD OLD TWO -ST
BUILDING PLUS AN APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF LAND SURROUND
SAME AT STEPHENS CITY SI.EMRNTARY SCHOOL SITE - APP ROVED
Superintendent of Frederick county Schools, Mr. Thomas
Malcolm, appeared before the board and presented this request.
He stated that he had several inquiries from people expressing
their interest in the purchase of this building.
The number of acres could not be determined at this
time but Mr. Malcolm stated it was no more than three acres.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, the board accepted
from the School Board as surplus property the old Stephens
City Elementary School building and surrounding acreage.
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Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, the Board asked the
county administrator to advertise for public hearing the sale of
the Old Stephens City Elementary School site and land. The
board also directed the county administrator to have the
property surveyed, advertise for bids for the sale of same, and
that the Stephens City zoning and subdivision ordinances apply
to the sale of same.
Kenneth Y. Stiles - Aye
Robert M. Rhodes - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Jr. - Aye
Dudley H. Rinker - Aye
Roger L. Crosen - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
RESOLUTION FOR A SCHOOL BOARD LITERARY FUND LOAN OF
$2.500,000 - APPROVED
Mr. Malcolm presented this request and stated this loan
would be granted at a fixed interest rate of four percent.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded
by Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, the following
resolution was approved:
AT A MEETING of the Board of Supervisors for the County of
Frederick, held in the said county on the ninth day of October,
1991;
WHEREAS, the School Board for the County of Frederick,
on the ninth day of October, 1991, presented to this board
an application addressed to the State Board of Education of
Virginia for the purpose of borrowing from the Literary Fund
$2,500,000 for the new school building (or for adding to or
improving the present school building) at Stephens City, VA,
to be paid in 20 annual installments, and the interest
thereon at TBD per cent paid annually.
RESOLVED, that the application of the county School
Board to the State Board of Education of Virginia, for a
loan of $2,500,000 from the Literary Fund is hereby ap-
proved, and authority is hereby granted the said county
School Board to borrow the said amount for the purpose set
out in said application.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS for said county will each year
during the life of this loan, at the time they fix the
regular levies, fix a rate of levy for schools or make a
cash appropriation sufficient for operation expenses and to
pay this loan in annual installments and the interest
thereon, as required by law regulating loans from the
Literary Fund.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy as
taken from the County of Frederick.
SHERANDO HIGH SCHOOL SITE PLAN
Mr. Phillip Pappas with Mills, Oliver, and Webb, architect
for the Sherando High School, presented to the
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board the Sherando High School site plans for the board's
information only. He explained that by cooperating with the
parks and recreation department and "sharing" the ground
facilities, it has provided a cost savings to the county.
Supervisor Rinker addressed his concern regarding
screening on the north side of the school parking lot. He
stated he had many concerns from residents in that area
regarding the lights and noise.
Mr. Pappas stated the landscaping plans had not been
done yet but they would take that into consideration when
the plans were drawn up.
The board addressed the drainage problem and asked how
that would be handled.
The architect explained that a parcel of parks and
recreation owned property that was rough and that could
never be used for recreation or building, was the area
planned for storm water retention. However, if this area
does not get approved on the federal level, the planned
basketball courts would have to be eliminated and that area
would be used for drainage.
The board also expressed that the arrangement made
between the parks and recreation department and the School
Board was an example of how tax payers money could be used
more efficiently and thanked Mr. Malcolm and his staff for
their efforts in making this happen.
REZONING APPLICATION 1007 -91 OF PAUL L NEGLEY TO REZONE
8.94 ACRES FROM B -2 (BUSINESS GENERAL) TO B -3 (INDUSTRIAL
TRANSITION) FOR USES ALLOWED IN THE B -3 ZONING DISTRICT.
THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON ROUTE 661, NORTH OF ROUTE 11,
IN THE STONEWALL DISTRICT - PUBLIC HFARTNG DATE SET FOR
NOVEMBER 13, 1991
Planning Director Robert W. Watkins presented this request.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded
by Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, a public
hearing date of November 13, 1991, was set for the board to
consider this rezoning application.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 21 OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY
CODE ZONING TO ESTABLISH A HISTORIC AREA OVERLAY ZONE
(HA) UNDER ARTICLE XIV CONSISTING OF REGULATIONS AIMED
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AT PROTECTING AREAS OF THE COUNTY WHICH CONTAIN SIGNIFICANT
HISTORICAL SITES AND OR STRUCTURES - PUBLIC HEARING DATE SE
NOVEMBER 13, 1991
Planning Director Robert W. Watkins presented this request.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded
by Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, a public
hearing date of November 13, 1991, was set for the board to
consider this ordinance amendment.
AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE ALL PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 18,
SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE. OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE -
PUBLIC FARING DATE SET FOR NOVEMBER 13, 1991
Planning Director Robert W. Watkins presented this request.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded
by Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, a public
hearing date of November 13, 1991, was set for the board to
consider this ordinance revision.
GYPSY MOTH COORDINATOR'S REQUEST FOR THE BOARD'S
ENDORSEMENT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR FUNDING OF THE
GYPSY MOTH PROGRAM - APPROVED
Supervisor Crosen presented this request and asked that the
board address their concern at the next General Assembly for
funding of the gypsy moth program. According to Gypsy Moth --
Coordinator Brenda Diehl's letter of September 12, 1991, the
Appalachian Integrated Pest Management Demonstration Project
will expire on September 30, 1991. There are 18 Virginia
counties participating in that program and will be absorbed into
the Virginia Cooperative Suppression Program (VCSP) which
currently has 39 localities sharing the funding for this project
(includes Frederick County's gypsy moth program). When the 13
counties are included in the VCSP, funding assistance from the
state will be reduced to each locality if the General Assembly
not appropriate more funds for this project. Supervisor
felt that the people of Frederick County are in need of
is program and did not want to see it eliminated.
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded by Dudley
. Rinker, and passed unanimously, the board would endorse
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full funding of the gypsy moth program during the next General
Assembly sessions.
REQUEST FROM SANITARY DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE
BOARD TO APPROVE LEGISLATION RE: STATE CODE AMENDMENTS
REGARDING SANITARY DISTRICTS - REFERRED TO CODE AND
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Mr. Riley presented this request in which the Sanitary
District Advisory Committee has requested the board to approve
legislation changes regarding sanitary districts. The committee
also requested that the committee's name be changed to "Advisory
Council ".
Vice - Chairman Rhodes stated he had talked and received
letters from concerned Shawneeland citizens who were not
aware of this proposal and wanted more input before the
board took any action.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, the proposed
legislation from the Sanitary District Advisory Committee
would be referred to the Code and Ordinance Committee for
their review and recommendation to the board.
COUNCIL HOUSE SHAWNEELAND SANITARY DISTRICT
Chairman Stiles noted that a memorandum was received from
the Sanitary District Advisory Committee regarding their
intention to keep the Shawneeland "Council House" and family
cemetery in good condition.
Supervisor Smith stated that the laws of the Common-
wealth are very strict regarding the upkeep of cemeterys.
PEGGY MOONEY ELECTED TO SANITARY DISTRICT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AS CHAIRMAN
Chairman Stiles congratulated Mrs. Peggy Mooney who was
elected as chairman for the Sanitary District Advisory Committee
for a one year term expiring June 30, 1992.
STOP LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTES 37 AND 642
Supervisor Smith addressed the board regarding com-
plaints he has received about the stop light at this inter-
section. He wanted the board to go on record as stating
they had nothing to do with this decision. At the request
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of the Department of State Police to the Virginia Department of
Transportation, this stop light was erected.
Chairman Stiles stated he believed they took a bad
situation and made it worse.
MR. HENRY M. BRUMBACK RESIGNS FROM SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Vice - Chairman Rhodes received word from Mr. Henry M.
Brumback stating he would have to resign from the Social
Services Board. He requested that a letter be sent to Mr.
Brumback for the outstanding job he has done during his
term. He also requested that this vacancy be advertised and
if anyone is interested to please let him know. This
appointment should be made at the board's next meeting.
ROCKINGHAM coUNTY'S POSITION ON THE VACO /VML ANNEXATION
TASK FORCE PROPOSAL - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., and passed unanimously, the following
Rockingham County Position Paper on the VACO /VML Annexation
Task Force Proposal was approved:
The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors has received for
comment from the Executive Director of the Virginia Association
of Counties the report of the Annexation Task Force that has
been studying annexation by cities and other aspects of
intergovernmental relationships between counties, cities, and
towns. We find that the report of the joint Task Force is
substantially a re- packaging of its report of August, 1988,
which was rejected by a Commission of the General Assembly in
1990. It is our opinion that the Task Force recommendations
would do nothing to correct the inequities of the Commonwealth's
policies regarding annexation and the independence of cities;
they would, in fact, be likely to exacerbate and compound them.
Current State legislation allows independent cities to
annex every 10 years. This policy would be continued,
however, in addition, prior to a loss of taxbase and terri-
tory to a city annexation, the city may require the county
to share its revenues with the city, for eight years prior
to the annexation. This is not at present a requirement of
law and would represent a new tool by which cities may drain
a county's financial strength. A significant addition in
the Task Force report of August 1991 deals with the issue
that has been labeled "double taxation." This provision
would require a county to reimburse a town for new county
services not actually provided within the corporate limits
of the town, but funded in part by county taxes collected
within the town. If enacted into law, this would signifi-
cantly restrict county boards of supervisors in making
financial decisions - particularly in the area of economic
development. Such development would be viewed by the board
as benefiting the entire county including town residents but
one or more of the towns could object to paying taxes to
provide services for the development because the project is
in an unincorporated area. In our view, this proposed
legislation would create another area of conflict between
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counties and towns rather than smoothing intergovernmental
relationships.
The Grayson Commission has been studying Virginia's
local governmental structures for the past 5 years and has
concluded in its recommendations that all but the largest
independent cities in Virginia should be encouraged to
reintegrate with the counties from which they originally
were formed and that boundary expansion by independent
cities no longer would be possible. in addition, the
Grayson Commission has recommended that counties be granted
equal taxing powers with cities.
The Rockingham County Board of Supervisors has support-
ed the recommendations of the Grayson Commission and contin-
ues to do so.
The Grayson Commission recognizes, and many local
government officials agree, that the current statutes create
conflict and a divisiveness in intergovernmental relations
between Virginia's cities and counties. The Board of
Supervisors believes that the relations between Virginia's
cities, counties, and towns will not be improved but aggra-
vated by the passage of legislation that would implement the
recommendations of the VACo /VML Annexation Task Force.
Therefore, the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors
opposes the Report of the VACo /VML Annexation Task Force
dated August 9, 1991, and reiterates its strong support of
the Grayson Commission recommendations and respectfully
requests the Board of Directors of the Virginia Association
of Counties to do likewise.
VIRGINIA DEPARTMOT OF TRANSPORTATION 1990 -1991 ANNUAL
FISCAL SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE SECONDARY SYSTEM IMPROVE-
MENT BUDGET
Mr. Riley presented this report and stated that this report
basically shows how much money was spent on road projects during
Fiscal Year 1990 -1991. This report was for the board's
information only.
PUBLIC HEARING
AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO THE CODE OF VIRGINIA 1950 AS
AMENDED SECTION 15.1-377 TO ALLOW FOR THE OF
COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCESS TO A
GROUNDWATER WELL LD'ATED IN THE SHAWNEELAND SAKITARY
DISTRICT SECTION X LOT 3A - APPROVED
A public hearing was held regarding this request from the
Assistant Commonwealth Attorney Glenn R. Williamson in the
Commonwealth's Attorney's office.
No one was heard in opposition or in favor of this
ordinance request.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., and passed unanimously, the following
ordinance was approved:
WHEREAS, an application of Samuel A. Milburn and Anna C.
Milburn has been made for adoption of an ordinance permitting
the presently- existing encroachment upon the property of the
county under and upon the public street known as Huron Trail
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in Shawneeland, Back Creek District, for a well erroneously
constructed thereon which serves the property known as Lot 3A,
Section X, Shawneeland of the applicants; such encroachment
being as more particularly shown on the plat of Edward W. Dove,
L.S., dated September 12, 1991, which is incorporated herein by
this reference; and
WHEREAS, such proposed ordinance having been duly
advertised and a public hearing having been duly held
thereon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN, that, upon motion duly
made by Robert M. Rhodes, and seconded by W. Harrington
Smith, Jr., and upon the votes as recorded hereinafter, this
ordinance is hereby adopted as follows:
The County of Frederick, Virginia, authorizes Samuel A.
Milburn and Anna C. Milburn, their heirs, successors, or
assigns, to maintain the well and necessary pump and piping
presently existing as an encroachment under and upon the
public street known as Huron Trail, in Shawneeland, Back
Creek District, to service, and for the benefit of the
property known as Lot 3A, Section X, Shawneeland, and none
other, and to the extent necessary to enter and excavate
upon and under Huron Trail to maintain and repair such well,
pump, and piping, provided, however, that those exercising
any such authority shall restore such property to its
condition at their sole expense.
Such authority to so encroach shall continue until such
time as such encroachment is destroyed or removed, or until
this ordinance is repealed, deleted, or superseded by
further action of the governing body, whichever occurs
sooner.
Such authority shall not be construed to relieve said
owners or their successors of any negligence on their part
on account of such encroachment.
The vote was as follows: Kenneth Y. Stiles - Aye, Robert
M. Rhodes - Aye, Charles W. Orndoff - Aye, Dudley H. Rinker -
Aye, Roger L. Crosen - Aye, W. Harrington Smith - Aye.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 9
FINANCE AND TAXATION: ARTICLE I• BY THE ADDITION OF
SECTIONS 1 -2 -1 AND 1 -2 -2 AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-3-1
AND 1 -3 -2 - APPROVED
A public hearing was held regarding this ordinance
amendment request from the commissioner of revenue, treasurer,
and director of general reassessment. No one was heard in
opposition or in favor of this code amendment.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, the following
ordinance addition and amendments were approved:
AN AMENDMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE; CHAPTER 9,
FINANCE AND TAXATION; ARTICLE I; TO ADD SECTIONS 1 -2 -1 AND
1 -2 -2 AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 1 -3 -1 AND 1 -3 -2 TO READ AS
FOLLOWS (additions and changes are in bold letters):
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1 -2 ESTABLISHING THE TIME OF COLLECTION FOR REAL
ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
1 -2 -1 Formerly 1 -2: No change.
1 -2 -2 Pursuant to the authority granted by Title
58.1, Section 3916 of the Code of Virginia,
1950, as amended, all Frederick County taxes
on personal property due January 1, 1992, and
for each year thereafter shall be due and
payable during the year for which the same
are assessed in two approximately equal
installments, as follows:
One -half on or before June fifth and the
remainder on or before December fifth of said
year-
1-3 TAX RETURNS
1 -3 -1 The annual return of taxable tangible person-
al property, machinery and tools, furniture
and fixtures and mobile homes for the county
shall be filed with the commissioner of the
revenue for the county on or before the
fifteenth day of February of each year.
1 -3 -2 A penalty for failure to file such return on
or before the fifteenth day of February of
each year, shall be charged at the rate of
ten percent of the tax assessable or due on
such property or the sum of two dollars
whichever shall be the greater.
The vote was as follows: Kenneth Y. Stiles - Aye, Robert
M. Rhodes - Aye, Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye, Dudley H. Rinker
- Aye, Roger L. Crosen - Aye, and W. Harrington Smith, Jr. -
Aye.
AN AMENDMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE: CHAPTER 13,
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC; ARTICLE III; AMEND SECTIONS 3 -4
AND 3-4 -1 AND BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 3 -4 -2 - APPROVED
A public hearing was held regarding this ordinance
amendment request from the commissioner of revenue, treasurer,
and director of general reassessment. No one was heard in
opposition or in favor of this request.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, the following
ordinance addition and amendments were approved:
AN AMENDMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE; CHAPTER 13,
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC; ARTICLE III; AMEND SECTIONS 3 -4
AND 3 -4 -1 AND BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 3 -4 -2 TO READ AS
FOLLOWS (additions and changes are in bold letters):
3 -4 TREASURER'S RESPONSIBILITIES: LICENSE TAG
PERIOD OF VALIDITY' PRORATION
3 -4 -1 The license tax or fee upon motor vehicles,
trailers, and semitrailers in the county
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shall be assessed by the treasurer and, upon
payment of the same, the treasurer shall issue a
county license tag for each such motor vehicle,
trailer, or semitrailer upon which such license
tax or fee has been paid. All license taxes or
fees collected by the treasurer under this
Article shall be deposited by the treasurer in
the same manner as prescribed for other county
funds and all revenue derived from county license
taxes of fees shall be applied to general county
purposes. county license tags shall be valid
from the 15th day of February, in the year issued
to the following 15th day of February, at which
time such license tag shall expire. The trea-
surer shall begin collection of the license tax
or fee and begin issuance of the license tag on
the 15th day January of each year. The four or
more wheel vehicle license tax or fee assessed
shall be fifteen dollars ($15) from February 15
through October 31 and prorated at five dollars
($5) from November 1 through February 15.
Motorcycle fees shall be five dollars ($5) from
February 15 through October 31 and prorated at
two dollars ($2) from November 1 through February
15 for the license year.
3 -4 -2 Formerly 3 -4 -1: No change.
The vote was as follows: Kenneth Y. Stiles - Aye, Robert
. Rhodes - Aye, Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye, Dudley H. Rinker
- Aye, Roger L. Crosen - Aye, and W. Harrington Smith, Jr. -
AN AMENDMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODS: CHAPTER 15,
OFFENSES MISCELLANEOUS: ARTICLE I. OFFENSES - MISCEL-
LANEOUS GENERALLY: BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 1 -10,
MOUNTAIN FALLS PARK (WILDE ACRES SUBDIVISION). LAW
ENFORCEMENT OF PRIVATE ROADS AND STREETS - APPROVED
A public hearing was held regarding this ordinance
request.
No one was heard in opposition of this request.
Mountain Falls Park resident Diane Clevenger appeared
ore the board and asked that the board approve this
amendment because of the numerous illegal fires and shoot-
ings in the area. She also stated that they are registered
ith the Act of Virginia.
Chairman Stiles noted that a petition was received with
tely 25 signatures endorsing this ordinance addi-
ion.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by W.
ington Smith, Jr., and passed unanimously, the following
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ordinance addition was approved and that the proper law
enforcement authorities be notified:
OUNTAIN FALLS PARK (WILDE AC SUBDIVISION). LAW
ENFORCEMENT OF PRIVATE ROADS AND STREETS
1 -10 The private roads and streets in the subdivi-
sion known as Mountain Falls Park (Wilde
Acres Subdivision) shall be designated as
highways for law enforcement purposes only.
The vote was as follows: Kenneth Y. Stiles - Aye, Robert
M. Rhodes - Aye, Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye, Dudley H. Rinker
- Aye, Roger L. Crosen - Aye, and W. Harrington Smith, Jr. -
Aye.
FEE SCHEDULE FOR COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL SERVICES - APPROVED
A public hearing was held regarding the county fire
marshal's request to charge fees for certain services provided
by his office.
No one was heard in opposition or in favor of this fee
schedule.
Supervisor Rinker asked if fees would be charged for
services the fire marshal provides for Conditional Use
Permits.
The fire marshal explained there would be no charge for
this service since it is not part of the fee schedule.
The board asked if day care facilities pay for the
annual inspections done by the fire marshal since it is
mandated by the state. The fire marshal explained that day
care facilities that are commercial establishments are the
only ones that pay for the annual inspection.
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded by Dudley
H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, the following fire
marshal services fee schedule was approved:
FEE SCHEDULE
Explosives Storage Permit $ 50.00
Burning Permits
0 - 3 sq. ft. 25.00
3,000 - 10,000 sq. ft. 35.00
10,000 - 20,000 sq. ft. 50.00
Blasting Permits 15.00
* Institutional Inspections (Annual) 30.00
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* Day Care Facilities (Annual) 25.00
** Required Staff Fire Training 60.00
Fire Reports (Up to 5 Pages) 5.00
.50 Each Additional Page
Annual Blasting Permits 350.00
Annual Burning Permits (Fixed Locations) 100.00
*No fee for institutional uses run by non - profit
organizations such as churches.
* *$60.00 per 2 hours of classroom time.
The vote was as follows: Kenneth Y. Stiles - Aye, Robert
M. Rhodes - Aye, Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye, Dudley H. Rinker
- Aye, Roger L. Crosen - Aye, and W. Harrington Smith, Jr. -
Aye.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
Public Hearing
Planning Director Robert W. Watkins presented this CUP
request. The Planning Commission, in their meeting of September
4, 1991, unanimously approved the CUP with one condition: That
the applicant comply with the request of the fire marshal to
insure unrestricted access of emergency vehicles.
The board asked if Mr. Goodwin could expand the build-
ing and zoning Administrator Wayne Miller explained that he
could expand even without a CUP.
Mr. Ottis Goodwin, applicant, appeared before the board
and stated he would comply with the Planning Commission's
conditions.
No one was heard in opposition or in favor of this
request.
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded by Dudley
H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, conditional use permit
Parcel 1 on Tax Map 3 - Gainesboro Magisterial District
- APPROVED
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number 009 -91 was approved as set forth by the Planning
Commission.
The vote was as follows: Kenneth Y. Stiles - Aye, Robert
M. Rhodes - Aye, Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye, Dudley H. Rinker
- Aye, Roger L. Crosen - Aye, and W. Harrington Smith, Jr. -
Aye.
REVISED MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN - FORT COLLIER INDIISTRLAL
PARK - STONEWALL MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - APPROVED
Mr. Robert W. Watkins presented this request for a revised
master development plan. The Planning Commission, in their
meeting of October 2, 1991, unanimously approved this plan.
Mr. Whit Wagner, with Beery, Rio, & Associates, and
partners with James and Don McIlvaine, presented to the
board a layout of the revised plan. The master plan is
being revised to show the elimination of the intersection of
Brooke Road and Park Center Drive since the Hershey Pasta
Group property on the south and Park Center drive will
terminate at the Hershey property on the west. This will
give access to the Hershey property from two directions and
will have minimal impact on the development of the remainder
of the industrial park.
Mr. Wagner also stated that he would like to recognize
John Riley, Economic Development Commission Director June
Wilmot, and the county staff for all their cooperation and
assistance on this project and thanked them for a job well
done. He also went on to say that Hershey selected Freder-
ick County for its new plant because of the confidence they
had in the Frederick County staff and the way things were
handled to get the job done.
Chairman Stiles returned the compliment to Mr. Wagner
and the Mcllvaines stating that real professionalism was
shown by them on this project. Their willingness and
support to help bring this company to Frederick County was
greatly appreciated by the board and this was a real plus to
the taxpayers of Frederick County. He also thanked them for
all their work with the new jail and Kraft and stated that
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the Fort Collier Industrial Park was a business park to be proud
of.
Supervisor Crosen also agreed with the Chairman's
remarks and added that sometimes the Frederick County
employees are taken for granted and are not always thanked
for the jobs they do.
Supervisor Smith echoed the remarks and added that what
Frederick County has accomplished in the last two years is
more than most localities have done in the last 15 years.
Mr. Riley stated for the record that the design of the
Clarke- Frederick - Winchester Regional Jail would be honored
with an architectural award in Richmond on Saturday, October
12, 1991.
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded
by Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, the revised
master development plan for the Fort Collier Industrial Park
was approved.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER SITE PLAN
Mr. Watkins addressed the board and stated no action
was required at this time regarding the site plan for the
Youth Development Center. The plans were provided for the
boards information and the Planning Commission had reviewed
same at their regular meeting of October 2, 1991, and the
commission had directed the planning and development depart-
ment to administratively approve this plan when all require-
ments have been met.
CONKITTEE REPORTS
PARRS AND RECREATION CONHISSION
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on September
17, 1991. Members present were: Carmen Rio, Robert Roper,
James Robinson, Carole Ambrogi, and Dudley Rinker.
The following action was taken:
1. Mr. Roper moved to accept the 1992 -93 CIP program,
seconded by Mr. Robinson, carried unanimously (4 -0).
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2. Mr. Roper moved that the staff include approximately
$4,000 in the 1992 -93 budget for the Bluemont Concert Series,
seconded by Mrs. Ambrogi, carried unanimously (4 -0).
PUBLIC WORKS COmMI1TEE
The Public Works Committee met on Tuesday, October 1,
1991, at 7:30 a.m. Present were board members Charles W.
Orndoff, Sr. and W. Harrington Smith, Jr.; Committee member
Chester A. Renner; County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr.;
Assistant County Administrator Stephen F. Owen; and Director
of Engineering and Inspections Harvey E. Strawsnyder, Jr.
The following items required board action:
Structure Numbering Ordinance - APPROVED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON NOVEMBER 13, 1991
The committee reviewed a draft ordinance needed to
implement the new structure numbering system. It will replace
Chapter 6, Article II, Section 1 -5 of the current code. The
committee recommends that the ordinance be advertised for public
hearing on November 13 (see attached memorandum).
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded
by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., and passed unanimously, a
public hearing date of November 13, 1991, was set for the
board to consider this new ordinance amendment.
ASAP Lease - APPROVED
The committee discussed and recommends approval of the
attached lease of the old jail to the Old Dominion Alcohol
Safety Action Program (see attached lease).
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded
by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., and passed unanimously, the
board approved the ASAP Lease and instructed the county
administrator to execute same on behalf of the county.
The following items were discussed, however, no action
was required:
miscellaneous Reports
a. Recycling (see attachment),
b. Landfill Tonnage (see attachment), and
C. Animal Shelter (see attachment 5).
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The Personnel Committee met on October 2, 1991, with the
following members present: Robert Rhodes, Roger Crosen, James
Longerbeam, John Riley, Stephen Owen, and Ann Kelican. Ralph
Lewis was absent. The committee submits the following report
and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for
consideration:
Request for Nev Position Operator II - Shawneeland
Sanitary District and Transfer of $10.000 Surplus Funds -
APPROVED
The committee reviewed the attached request from the
Shawneeland Sanitary District Manager for an additional fulltime
position and recommends approval of same. Funding for this
position in the amount of $14,496 for FY 1991 -92 is available in
the sanitary district budget and the necessary transfer of funds
will be approved by the Shawneeland Advisory Committee.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, this request was
approved.
Also, Mr. Riley stated he had received, and copies were
provided to the board, a memorandum from the Shawneeland
Advisory Committee approving a transfer of $10,000 surplus
funds to fund this position. Line item appropriation is
16- 8108 - 1001 -002.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, this transfer
request was approved.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Finance Committee met on Wednesday, October 2,
1991, at 2:00 p.m. in the Old Courthouse Conference Room.
All members were present with the exception of Dudley
Rinker.
The following agenda requires board action for the
approval of supplemental appropriations and transfer of
funds:
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This request was presented at the September meeting and the
board requested that the need for these additional funds be
presented. See attached memorandum. The committee recommends
approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, this request was
approved.
Request from the Downtown Development Board for a General
Fund Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $250 -
FAILED (VOTE 3 -31
This amount represents half of the total amount needed to
promote a Civil War event that is to be held downtown on October
19th and 20th. See attached memorandum. The committee does not
recommend approval.
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, and seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, to approve a general fund supplemental
appropriation of $250 to the Downtown Development Board to
promote a Civil War Event on October 19th and 20th, failed
by the following vote: Kenneth Y. Stiles - Nay, Robert M.
Rhodes - Nay, W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Nay, Roger L.
Crosen - Aye, Dudley H. Rinker - Aye, Charles W. Orndoff,
Sr. - Aye.
UNTIL NEXT MEETING
Mr. Riley stated that the Rhythms Teen Center wanted this
request tabled until the next Finance Committee meeting. No
action was taken by the board.
These funds will
an as needed basis.
attached memorandum.
Upon motion made
Dudley H. Rinker, and
approved.
be transferred from fund
4o additional local funds
The committee recommends
by Robert M. Rhodes, sec
passed unanimously, this
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are needed. See
approval.
onded by
request was
for $106.000 - APPROVED
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No additional money is needed. See attached memorandum.
The committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, this request was
approved.
Request from the Director of Court Services for a_Division
of court Services Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount
of $21.000 - APPROVED
This represents a carryforward of funds from FY 90 - 91, line
item 02- 021 -2111, Starting Point Detox, and applied to the
current years budget, into line item 02- 021 -2111 (lease /rental
equipment). This appropriation will allow detox to pay for
rent. No additional local money is needed. See attached
memorandum. The committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, this request was
approved.
$2.184.00 - APPROVED
This request was made for the rental fees for a copier at
(James Wood High School. See attached memorandum. The committee
recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, this request was
approved.
This adjustment is necessary to implement the Action Plan
2000. See attached memorandum. The committee recommends
approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, this request was
approved.
Request from the Director of Court Services for an
Interdepartment Transfer of Funds in the Amount of
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Request from the Director of Engineering for a Landfill
Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $76.967.47 -
APPROVED
This amount represents a carryforward of funds from FY
90 -91 and is needed for the ongoing design of the new landfill
contract with G. W. Clifford and Associates, Inc., and for the
purchase of a new backhoe. See attached memorandum. The
committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, this request was
approved.
Request from the Director of Reassessments for a General
Fund Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $5.121.78
- APPROVED
This amount represents a carryforward of funds from FY
90 -91 and is needed for obligations occurred in FY 90 -91 and
paid in FY 91 -92. See attached memorandum. The committee
recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, this request was
approved.
Request from the Director of Fire and Rescue for a General
Fund Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $41.250.00
FOR THE COUNTY'S FINANCIAL CON IITMENT OF THE REGIONAL
HAZARDOUS MATMITATS RESPONSE TEAM PROJECT - APPROVED
This amount represents a carryforward of funds from FY
90 -91. See attached memorandum. The committee recommends
approval.
This amount will be allocated as follows:
(1) $3,325.00 will be allocated to Clearbrook Fire and
Rescue to bring them up to the amount that is in
agreement to the formula for Shock Trauma Level;
(2) $7,125.00 will be allocated to Middletown Fire and
Rescue to bring them up to the amount that is in
agreement to the formula for Advanced Life Support
Level; and
(3) $61,317.00 will be allocated for three additional
paid firefighters. These firefighters will be
assigned wherever they are needed as determined by
the director.
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This information was presented at the Finance Committee
meeting by Tom Owens, director of fire and rescue, and the
committee recommends approval.
Supervisor Crosen stated he would support this now
because more revenues have become available to the county.
Mr. Crosen stated that a cut -off date of September 1, was
established in which fire companies could request additional
funding. He also stated that he would like the fire compa-
nies to respond to a certain percentage of all response
calls so that they can be eligible for additional funding.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, requests (1)
through (3) above were approved.
Request to Release $47.000 in 911 Central Dispatch Fund -
APPROVED
Mr. Riley reported that this request is needed in order to
pay invoices that are due related to the 911 Central Dispatch
project.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, this request was
Committee Appointed to Negotiate a Central Emergency
Communications Service Agreement with the City of
Winchester
Mr. Riley stated that a request was made for the board to
point a committee to include Supervisor Crosen, citizen Frank
urr, Director of Fire and Rescue Thomas W. Owens, Treasurer C.
lliam Orndoff, Jr., and Finance Committee member Will L.
ings who will start negotiating a central emergency
mmunications service agreement with the City of Winchester as
tlined in the Winchester /Frederick County 2020 Report.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
dley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, this request was
Vcu.
4 -H Center - Letter of Appreciation for County's
Contribution of $10.000
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The board recognized the 4 -H Educational Center's letter
from Lee Hood Capps dated September 4, 1991, which thanked the
board for their $10,000 contribution to help provide a
comprehensive facility that will serve generations of
Virginians.
BOARD RETIRED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, and passed unanimously, 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 legal mat-
ters.
BOARD WITHDREW FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded
by Roger L. Crosen, and passed unanimously, the board
withdrew from executive session.
BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by
Robert M. Rhodes, and passed unanimously, the board recon-
vened into regular session.
RESOLUTION TO DENY GROS VENIRE CORPORATION AND CHI RLEXAGNE
CORPORATION'S PROPOSAL TO DONATE 189 LOTS TO FREDERICH
COUNTY - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., and passed unanimously, a resolution was
approved for Frederick County not to accept 189 lots from Gros
Ventre Corporation and Charlemagne Corporation located in the
Shawneeland Sanitary District because they are not donating the
lots to the county for purposes allowed by law as referenced in
their letter dated September 16, 1991 and Deed Book 765, Pages
1423 through 1427.
The vote was as follows: Kenneth Y. Stiles - Aye, Robert
M. Rhodes - Aye, Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye, Dudley H. Rinker
- Aye, Roger L. Crosen - Aye, and W. Harrington Smith, Jr. -
Aye.
EVALUATIONS
LYI S
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., and passed unanimously, the following
evaluations were approved: Director of Engineering Harvey
E. Strawsnyder, Jr., P.E.; Director of Information Services
Charles B. Tyson; Director of Economic Development June
Wilmot; and Director of Finance Barbara W. Ratcliff; and
County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr.
UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
IT WAS ORDERED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ADJOURN.
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