October 11, 1989 Regular Meeting404
A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Super-
visors was held on October 11, 1989, at 7:30 P.M., in the Board
of Supervisors' 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.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Anthony A.
Wadsworth with the West Frederick Hills United Methodist Church.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Stiles noted that the rezoning application of Lynn
Tedrow had been withdrawn.
Mr. Riley stated that he had a Legislative memorandum for
the Board's consideration.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Roger L.
Crosen and passed unanimously, the Agenda was adopted as amend-
ed.
APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMITTEES, ETC. -
TABLED
It was noted that appointments to the following will be
tabled until the next Board meeting:
Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging
Chapter 10 Board
Handley Library Board
Industrial Development Authority
BOARD MEMBER W. HARRINGTON SMITH, JR. APPOINTED TO SERVE
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Chairman Stiles appointed W. Harrington Smith, Jr. to serve
as the Board liaison on CLEAN.
PUBLIC HEARING DATE SCHEDULED FOR SALE OF LAND ADJACENT
TO THE GORE SCHOOL
It was the consensus of the Board that a public hearing be
scheduled for the sale of land adjacent to the Gore School.
APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATES
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Charles
W. Orndoff, Sr. and passed unanimously, the following Certifi-
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cates were approved and will be presented to the 4 -H and Exten-
sion members at their Achievement Night Program on November 4,
1989:
Susan Carden
Jeremy Kidwell
Marie Renner
Brandie McDonald
Chrissy Harrison
Frederick Extension Homemakers
Virginia Extension Homemaker Council and Martha Dust
DATE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT
REZONINGS
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, Rezoning Application of Roundball
Associates will be heard on November 8, 1989.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr. and passed unanimously, Rezoning Applica-
tion of D. Wayne Wilson will be heard on November 8, 1989.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr. and passed unanimously, the ordinance
amendment to Chapter 18, to require underground utilities in the
RP, R -4 and MH -1 zoning districts.
RESOLUTION REQUIRING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO VOTE
AGAINST BINDING ARBITRATION - APPROVED
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Roger L. Crosen and passed unanimously, the following resolution
was approved:
WHEREAS, the 1989 General Assembly passed the first
resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to allow
personnel grievances for school employees to be resolved by a
body other than the School Board; and
WHEREAS, the County School Board and Board of
Supervisors of Frederick County consider this to require binding
arbitration for school employees; and
WHEREAS, the County School Board and Board of
Supervisors of Frederick County oppose binding arbitration
because it removes from School Boards the authority to
discipline and discharge unsatisfactory employees; and
WHEREAS, because binding arbitration in other states
except one is a result of collective bargaining, the County
School Board and Board of Supervisors of Frederick County view
this proposal as an attempt to achieve the benefits of
collective bargaining without the enactment of such a law; and
WHEREAS, due to their special status of contractual and
tenured employees, teachers already have a grievance procedure;
and
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WHEREAS, School Boards will have great difficulty being
accountable for public education in the School divisions if they
do hnot have the authority to discipline or discharge
unsatisfactory employees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the
Frederick County Board of Supervisors does oppose the proposal
to change the current method of resolving school personnel
disputes; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors urges its delegation to the Virginia General
Assembly to vote against any such proposal.
GIVEN this 11th day of October, 1989.
REQUEST TO CHANGE ROUTE 688 ROAD NAME - APPROVED
Mr. Riley explained that a request had been received in his
office to change the name given to Route 688. The name
recommended to the Road Naming Committee for this road was
Pool's Road instead of Pughtown Road.
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the request to change the name of
Route 688, Pool's Road to Pughtown Road, was approved.
CATHER LANE CHANGED TO DRIVER LANE - APPROVED
It was noted that when this was discussed by the Board they
voted to have Route 711 named Cather Lane, however it was
brought to their attention during recess that the request was to
name the road either Chapel Hill Lane, Driver Lane or Pebble
Lane, and the fact that Chapel Hill Lane and Pebble Lane were
already assigned, Driver Lane was agreed upon as the name for
Route 711.
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded W. Harrington
Smith, Jr. and passed unanimously, Cather Lane was changed to
Driver Lane.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
SUBDIVISION REQUEST - TEXACO REFINING AND MARKETING,
INC. - APPROVED
Mr. Watkins, Planning and Development Director, presented
this request and stated that the Planning Commission recommended
approval with the staff recommendation that the zoning of the
adjoining property be stated on the plat.
There was no public input.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Charles
W. Orndoff, Sr. and passed unanimously, the subdivision request
of Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc. was approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #012 -89 OF CHARLES AND DOLORES
MIDDLETON - STONEWALL MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - APPROVED
Mr. Watkins presented this request and stated that the Plan-
ning Commission recommended approval.
Mr. Middleton appeared before the Board on behalf of his
request.
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, conditi
Charles and Dolores Middleton, Box 119
Winchester, Virginia, for a VCR repair
property is located 300' West of Apple
side of Route 522 and is identified as
in the Stonewall Magisterial District.
REZONING
ON #010 -89
anal use permit #012 -89 of
Bloomery Star Route,
shop was approved. This
Pie Ridge, on the South
Parcel 193 on Tax Map 42
Mr. Watkins presented this request and noted that the
Planning Commission recommended approval.
Mr. James Wilkins appeared on behalf of his request. Mr.
Wilkins, by way of a photograph, explained to the Board where
the egress and ingress would be located.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker and passed unanimously, rezoning application
number 010 -89 of Wilkins Development Corporation, 13 South
Loudoun Street, Winchester, Virginia, to rezone 2.388 acres from
RP (Residential Performance) to B -1 (Business Limited) was
approved. This property is located on the South side of Route
7, approximately 1/4 mile East of the intersection at Route 656
South, and is identified as Parcel 180 on Tax Map 55 in the
Shawnee Magisterial District.
REZONING APPLICATION #014 -89 OF BRUCE E. DOWNING -
DENIED
Mr. Watkins presented this request and stated that the Plan-
ning Commission recommended approval.
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Mr. Rinker asked if all Planning Commission members were
present at the September 6 meeting.
Mr. Watkins replied that he was not sure.
Mr. Smith asked if this lot is sold, would these conditions
still have to be complied with.
Mr. Watkins replied yes.
Mr. Orndoff stated that the Department of Transportation
had changed the entrance from what was on the original drawing.
Mr. Watkins replied that was correct.
Mr. Bruce Downing addressed the Board to explain a couple
different ways this lot might be developed and had hoped that
access might be from Apple Blossom Drive, and he did hope to
sell the lot.
Mr. Orndoff questioned the driveway as it was shown on the
drawing.
Mr. Downing explained that it is only a drawing, just a
suggestion.
Mr. Stiles asked Mr. Watkins if it would be appropriate to
have the site plan submitted before the land is rezoned. He
further stated that he felt there were some major problems and
that he would prefer to see both of them at the same time.
Mr. Smith asked if the resale of this property hinged on
whether it is rezoned.
Mr. Stiles stated that the County is not in the real estate
business.
Mr. Smith stated that he felt the new owners could make
their request once the property is sold.
Mr. Riley explained that this request was filed prior to
proffers, therefore the petition would need to stand on its own
merit.
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. and seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker, to deny the above rezoning request of Bruce
Downing.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Aye - Kenneth Y. Stiles, Dudley H. Rinker, Roger L. Crosen and
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Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. Nay - Robert M. Rhodes and W.
Harrington Smith, Jr.
REZONING APPLICATION #013 -89
INC. - OPEQUON MAGISTERIAL D
OF CAPITOL PROPERTIES
STRICT - APPROVED
Mr. Watkins presented this request and stated that the Plan-
ning Commission recommended approval with proffers that were
offered, which he reviewed with the Board.
Mr. Crosen asked where the access for Golladay Expressway
would be located.
Mr. Chuck Maddox, with G. W. Clifford and Associates,
addressed the Board on behalf of Capitol Properties. He present-
ed slides to explain what is planned for this area.
Mr. Stiles noted that the staff and Board members met with
Mr. Moore of the Highway Department recently concerning the up-
grading of Route 37 prior to further development on Route 277
and that there are no plans to four -lane Route 277.
Mr. Crosen asked how many entrances were proposed onto
Route 277, it appeared to him that there are three.
Mr. Maddox replied that was correct.
Mr. Crosen stated that this concerned him as he felt two
would be better.
Mr. Maddox explained why three was being recommended as a
shopping center of this size normally has three.
Mr. Rinker asked about the buffer that was planned for
Route 277.
Mr. Maddox replied trees would be planted.
There was no public input.
Mr. Stiles explained that the sewer was being extended sole-
ly for commercial use, there would be no residential hook up
provided.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, rezoning application number
013 -89 of Capitol Properties, Inc., 1420 Springhill Road, Suite
340, McLean, Virginia, to rezone 22.23 acres from RA (Rural
Areas) to B -2 (Business General) was approved with the under-
standing that water and sewer lines are being extended South
solely for commercial use. This property is located South and
adjacent to State Route 277 outside of Stephens City and is
identified as Parcel 80 on Tax Map 86 in the Opequon Magisterial
District.
REZONING APPLICATION #017 -89 OF LYNN E. TEDROW -
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PERSONNEL COM MITTEE REPORT
The Personnel Committee met on Wednesday, October 4, 1989,
at 3:30 P.M., in the Personnel Office with the following members
present: Robert Rhodes, Roger Crosen, Clarence Hunter, James
Longerbeam, John Riley, Steve Owen and Ann Kelican. The
Committee submits the following report and recommendations to
the Board of Supervisors for review and consideration:
for Position Upgrade - Gypsy Moth Coordinator -
The Committee reviewed the attached request for upgrade of
the Gypsy Moth Coordinator position and recommends that the posi-
tion be reclassified from a Range 12 ($16,422) to a Range 17 and
the incumbent placed on the third step thereof ($21,594) effc-
tive November 1, 1989. No additional County funds are necessary
to fund this request inasmuch as the County will receive a reim-
bursement from the State Agriculture Department for $5,863.06
for the 1989 program costs.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Roger L.
Crosen and passed unanimously, the above request was approved.
Merit Evaluation - Finance Director - To Be Discussed
in Executive Session
The Committee reviewed the merit evaluation of the Finance
Director and recommends approval of same. (Attached under
separate cover.)
To be discussed in Executive Session.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Finance Committee met on Wednesday, October 4, 1989.
Dudley Rinker was absent. All other members were present.
The following are the agenda items:
t from Parks and Recreation for a Supplemental
riation in the Amount of $555.00 - Approved
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The Director of Parks and Recreation requests a General
Fund supplemental appropriation of $555.00 to pay USSSA Sanction
Fee for the County softball league as a result of a donation
received. No additional local funds are needed. See attached
memo. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the above request was approved.
Request from the Administrative Assistant for the
Commonwealth's Attorney for a General Fund Supplemental
Appropriation in the Amount of $1,392.50 - Approved
The Administrative Assistant for the Commonwealth's
Attorney requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation of
$1,392.50 for temporary personnel services. Reimbursement from
the Compensation Board is expected. No additional local funds
are needed. See attached memo. The Committee recommends
approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr. and passed unanimously, the above request
was approved.
Request from the Finance Director for a General Fund
Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $22,817.00 -
Approved
Request from the Finance Director for a General Fund supple-
mental appropriation of $22,817.00 to pay Circuit Court costs.
Currently, we have $11,000 appropriated to apply towards this
bill. The County has not been billed for two years by the City.
See attached bill. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the above request was approved.
Request from the Jail Pro Coordinator for a North-
west Regional Jail Fund appropriation transfer in t e
Amount of $1,5UU.UU - Approved
The Jail Project Coordinator requests a Northwest Regional
Jail Fund appropriation transfer in the amount of $1,500.00 for
counseling services. See attached memo. The Committee recom-
mends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the above request was approved.
from the School Finance Director for a
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The School Finance Director requests a School Fund supple-
mental appropriation in the amount of $2,493.30. No additional
local funds are needed. See attached memo. The Committee recom-
mends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the above request was approved.
t from the School Finance Director for a Construc-
und Supplemental Appropriation in t he Amount of
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The School Finance Director requests a Construction Fund
supplemental appropriation of $307,891.00. No additional
local funds are needed. See attached memo. The Committee recom-
mends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the above request was approved.
est from the Commissioner of the Revenue for a
ral Fund Appropriation Transfer in the Amount of
.00 - Appro
The Commissioner of the Revenue is requesting a General
Fund appropriation transfer in the amount of $3,545.00. See
attached memo. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the above request was approved.
st from the Finance Director for a General Fund
emental Appropriation in t Amount of 35,246.10 -
The Finance Director is requesting a General Fund supple-
mental appropriation in the amount of $35,246.10 for increased
State salaries. The local share is $12,394.04. See attached
schedule. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Charles
W. Orndoff, Sr. and passed unanimously, the above request was
approved.
st from the Division of Court Services for a S
1 Appropriation in the Amount of $82,287.0 -
Request for a Division of Court Services supplemental appro-
priation in the amount of $82,287.00. No local funds are re-
quired. See attached information on the Electronic Monitoring
Program. The Committee recommends approval.
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Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the above request was approved.
Request for a General Fund A ro riation Transfer from
Contingency in the Amount of $1 for Sam Lehman -
Approved
Request for a General Fund appropriation transfer from
Contingency in the amount of $1,998.00 for Sam Lehman's books.
See attached memo. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes and seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., to approve the above request.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Aye - Robert M. Rhodes, Dudley H. Rinker, W. Harrington Smith,
Jr. and Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. Nay - Kenneth Y. Stiles and
Roger L. Crosen.
Request from the Sheriff for a General Fund Supplemental
Appropriation in the Amount of $11,952.66 - Approved
The Sheriff requests a General Fund supplemental appropria-
tion of $11,852.66 for radio related expenses. See attached
memo. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes and seconded by Dudley
H. Rinker, to approve the above request.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Aye - Robert M. Rhodes, Dudley H. Rinker, W. Harrington Smith,
Jr. and Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. Nay - Kenneth Y. Stiles and
Roger L. Crosen.
Request from the Emergency Services Coordinator for a
General Fund Appropriation Transfer in the Amount of-
- Approve
The Emergency Services Coordinator requests a General Fund
appropriation transfer of $1,957.00 to purchase a car radio. No
additional local funds are needed. See attached memo. The
Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr. and passed unanimously, the above request
was approved.
Re uest from the Finance Director for a General Fund
SnnnlamPntal Annronriatlon in the Amount of $10.000.00 -
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The Finance Director requests a General Fund supplemental
appropriation of $10,000 for computer training. See attached
memo. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the above request was approved.
Request from the Sanita
sanitary District Fund
District Manager for a
ropriation Transfer in
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The Sanitary District Manager requests a Sanitary District
Fund appropriation transfer of $5,000 to purchase ice and snow
equipment. See attached memo. The Committee recommends
approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the above request was approved.
t from the Superintendent of Schools for a General
ransfer and a School Operating Fund Supplemental
riation in the Amount of $114,898_- Approved
The Superintendent of Schools requests a General Fund trans-
fer and a School Operating Fund supplemental appropriation of
$114,898 from prior year funds. See attached memo. The
Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr. and passed unanimously, the above motion
was approved.
Request from the Treasurer for a General Fund Approp
tion Transfer from Capital Cont in the Amount of
5,000.00 - Approved
The Treasurer requests a General Fund appropriation trans-
fer from Capital Contingency in the Amount of $5,000.00 for a
printer. See attached memo. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the above request was approved.
BOARD RETIRED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Roger L.
Crosen and passed unanimously, the Board retired into Executive
Session in accordance with Virginia Code, 1950, as amended,
Section 2.1 -344, Subsection A (1) and (6) to discuss Personnel
and Legal matters.
BOARD WITHDREW F ROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the Board withdrew from Executive
Session.
BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the Board reconvened into Regular
Session.
BOARD DISCUSSED ONLY LEGAL AND PERSONNEL AS NOTED
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker and passed unanimously, that only Legal and
Personnel matters were discussed in Executive Session.
EVALUATION OF FINANCE DIRECTOR, BARBARA RATCLIFF -
APPROVED
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Roger L.
Crosen and passed unanimously, the evaluation of Barbara W.
Ratcliff, Finance Director, was approved as submitted.
QUARTERLY REPORTS NO LONGER A REQUIREMENT
It was the consensus of the Board that Quarterly Reports
would no longer be required.
UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
IT WAS ORDERED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ADJOURN.
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