October 25, 1989 Regular Meeting416
A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Super-
visors was held on October 25, 1989, at 7:15 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.
INVOCATI
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Paul Gunsten
of the Grace Lutheran Church.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Stiles stated that he had a proclamation, the recommen-
dations for the Legislative Agenda and a brief item to bring to
the Board's attention.
Mr. Riley noted that he had a transfer request from the
Jail to the Sheriff's Department.
Mr. Crosen stated that he had an item under "County
Officials" with reference to a road name change.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Roger L.
Crosen and passed unanimously, the Agenda was adopted as amend-
ed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Crosen stated that in the minutes of the regular meet-
ing of September 13, 1989, Page 3, it should read that Mrs.
Beverly Sherwood is from Stonewall District and not Gainesboro
District. He further noted that on Page 22, the third item
should be written as to outline the waiving of fees. He
requested that recommendation giving the Planning Commission's
approval of a proposal to waive all building construction and
development fees for County fire companies and rescue squads be
so stated.
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, the minutes of the Regular
meeting of September 13, 1989 were approved as amended.
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CANCELLATION OF BOARD MEETINGS
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Roger L.
Crosen and passed unanimously, the last Board meeting in
November, the 23rd, and the last meeting in December, the 28th,
was cancelled due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday.
APPOINTMENT TO THE SHENANDOAH AREA AGENCY ON AGING -
TABLED
APPOINTMENT TO THE CHAPTER 10 BOARD - TABLED
GEORGE G. SNARR REAPPOINTED TO THE HANDLEY REGIONAL
LIBRARY BOARD
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker and passed unanimously, George G. Snarr was
reappointed to the Handley Regional Library Board, said term to
expire November 30, 1993.
ELEANOR CASEY REAPPOINTED TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker and passed unanimously, Eleanor Casey was re-
appointed to the Industrial Development Authority, said term to
commence November 10, 1989 and expire on November 10, 1993.
i t WADE EMMART REAPPOINTED TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded by Dudley H.
Rinker and passed unanimously, Wade Emmart was reappointed to
the Industrial Development Authority, said term to commence on
November 10, 1989 and expire on November 10, 1993.
RONALD W. BUFFER NOMINATED TO THE BOARD OF ZONING
APPEALS FROM GAINESBORO DISTRICT
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr. and passed unanimously, Ronald W. Huffer
was nominated to the Board of Zoning Appeals as a representative
from Gainesboro District and this is to be forwarded to Judge
Berry for his consideration.
DAVID M.ZIEGLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NORTHWESTERN
COMMUNITY SERVICES, ADDRESSED THE BOARD
Mr. David M. Ziegler, Executive Director, Northwestern
Community Services, appeared before the Board and presented a
video showing the services provided by Northwestern Community
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Services to the citizens of Frederick County and surrounding
localities.
PROCLAMATION RE: NATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK - APPROVED
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Rhodes and passed unanimously, the following proclama-
tion was approved:
WHEREAS, the citizens of our community have long recog-
nized the historic link between education and a strong, free
nation; and
WHEREAS, our public schools have enabled generations of
American families to build upon the lessons of the past to
achieve the dreams of tommorrow; and
WHEREAS, America's system of public education relies
not only on the skills and dedication of teachers, school admini-
strators, and education support staff, but also on the encourage-
ment and support of the entire community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I. Kenneth Y. Stiles serving as
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, do
hereby proclaim American Education Week, November 12 -18, 1989.
I urge all citizens to reaffirm their committment to our
public schools and to recognize the critical role that learning
plays in the preservation of liberty.
Signed this 25th day of October, 1989.
REQUEST TO CHANGE NAME OF ELM TREE LANE - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr. and passed unanimously, Elm Tree Lane was
changed to Redwood Lane.
RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A
RECYCLING DEMONSTRATION GRANT PROGRAM - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Charles
W. Orndoff, Sr. and passed unanimously, the following resolution
was approved:
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Waste Management
has created a Recycling Grants Program to fund the implementa-
tion of demonstration recycling projects within regions; and,
WHEREAS, the County of Frederick proposed to construct
an oil collection and recycling facility to serve the citizens
of Frederick and Clarke Counties and City of Winchester; and
WHEREAS, this project is estimated to cost $5,000; and,
WHEREAS, the Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission
is eligible to submit a joint application on behalf of the local-
ities within the region and has done so,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the County of
Frederick that the Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission is
hereby requested to submit such regional application on behalf
of the County; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Frederick
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agrees to accept responsibility jointly with the Lord Fairfax
Planning District Commission and the other participating
counties for all phases of the grant program in accordance with
the Regulations as set out by the Department of Waste Manage-
ment; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lord Fairfax Planning
District Commission is hereby named and authorized to be re-
sponsible for grant management on behalf of the County of
Frederick.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION DISCUSSED
Correspondence from William H. Bushman, Resident Engineer
with the Virginia Department of Transportation, dated October 5,
1989, was discussed and the matter of through truck traffic on
old Route 645 was slated for public hearing by the Board as soon
as possible.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING
CURRENT ROAD PROJECT PRIORITIES
SECONDARY ROADS APPROVED AS A
FREDERICK COUNTY'S
Mr. Watkins, Planning and Development Director, presented
the following current Road project priorities for Frederick
County's secondary roads.
There was no public input.
MAJOR PROJECTS
Major Projects are projects where reconstruction of hardsurfaced
(paved) roads is needed for safety reasons. Road width,
alignment, strength and gradient improvements are considered for
major projects.
1990 -91 SIX YEAR MAJOR PROJECT ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
RANK ROUTE FROM TO ADT DISTRICT
1. 600 Rt. 50 1.45 mi. N. Rt. 516 Gainesboro
679
2. 661
3. 628
4. 656 **
5. 621 * **
6. 647
7. 608
8. 659
9. 656
Rt. 672 Rt. 663 *808 Stonewall
Rt. 631 Rt. 732 1545 Back Creek
Rt. 657 Rt. 659 *1380 Shawnee
(including intersect.)
Rt. 622
widen &
Rt. 277
Rt. 50
widen &
bridge
widen &
Rt. 1109
improve btwn.
& Rt. 642
Rt. 616
improve btwn.
and Rt. 7
improve btwn.
1808 Back Creek
6327 Opequon
2343 Back Creek
*272 Shawnee
2254 Shawnee
420
- Indicates interpolated 1987 count
* Indicates actual 1987 count
** Rt. 656, Greenwood Road, is to include the intersection of
Rt. 656 and Rt. 659 Valley Mill Road (including "S" curve
leg of Rt. 656)
* ** Rt. 621 is to include drainage improvements South of Route
622 and realignment of "S" turn.
Rt.
655 & Rt. 657
10.
towns
curb
and gutter
improvements
Stephens City
11.
towns
curb
and gutter
improvements
Middletown
12.
642
Rt.
1037
Rt.
522 S.
1028
Shawnee
13.
664
Rt.
761
Rt.
66
1000
Stonewall
14.
660
Rt.
664
Rt.
7
1133
Stonewall
15.
622
WCL
Rt.
37
6620
Back Creek
16.
600
prev.
Rt.
684
608
Gainesboro
const.
17.
659
Rt.
656
bridge
*258
Shawnee
18.
657
ECL
WINCH.
Rt.
656
8762
Shawnee
19.
739
Rt.
673
Rt.
522
3957
Gainesboro
20.
636
Rt.
277
Rt.
642
-455
Opequon
21.
644
ECL
WINC.
Rt.
522
4060
Shawnee
22.
661
Rt.
11
Rt.
7
-400
Stonewall
23.
622
Rt.
621
Rt.
37
3203
Back Creek
24.
657
Rt.
656
Clarke County
3813
Shawnee
25.
641
Rt.
647
Rt.
277
-1736
Opequon
26.
761
Rt.
11
Rt.
664
*2061
Stonewall
27.
659
Rt.
716
Rt.
656
3217
Shawnee
28.
636
Rt.
277
1.5
miles S.
-510
Opequon
29.
621
Rt.
1109
Rt.
628
-1594
Back Creek
30.
600
Rt.
753
Rt.
614
2338
Back Creek
31.
655
Rt.
50
Rt.
656
2408
Shawnee
32.
642
0.2mi. W.
Rt.
647
-5081
Opequon
Rt.
1070
33.
661
Rt.
663
Rt.
11
6964
Stonewall
34.
628
Rt.
621
SCL
WINCH.
2291
Back Creek
35.
627
Rt.
81
Rt.
11
-4948
Opequon
36.
704
Rt.
632
Rt.
683
-264
Back Creek
NOTES:
- Indicates interpolated 1987 count
* Indicates actual 1987 count
** Rt. 656, Greenwood Road, is to include the intersection of
Rt. 656 and Rt. 659 Valley Mill Road (including "S" curve
leg of Rt. 656)
* ** Rt. 621 is to include drainage improvements South of Route
622 and realignment of "S" turn.
421
ADT 1989 Average Daily Traffic Counts unless otherwise
indicated.
1990 -1991 SIX YEAR NEW HARDSURFACE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PLAN
New hardsurface projects are road projects where reconstruction
of non- hardsurface roads is considered primarily with relation
to the amount of traffic served.
Route 673 from Route 722 to Route 663 is currently under
construction, this was ranked number one on the priority list
for 1988.
RANK
ROUTE
FROM
TO
ADT
ADT
DISTRICT
1.
681
end of
.2 mi.W.
Bk. Ck.
187
Gainesboro
H.S.
2.
635
Rt. 627
Rt. 634
45
Opequon
3.
809
Rt. 817
end
265
Back Creek
4.
666*
Rt. 664
Rt. 761
117
Stonewall
5.
695
Rt. 522N.
1 mi. N.
522
89
Gainesboro
6.
734
Rt. 522N.
1.55 mi.
S. Rt.
108
Gainesboro
522
7.
649
Rt. 648
Rt. 625
58
Back Creek
8.
636
Rt. 735
Rt. 640
60
Opequon
9.
706
Rt. 11
end
59
Back Creek
10.
702
Rt. 703
W. VA.
124
Gainesboro
11.
701
Rt. 703
W. VA.
133
Gainesboro
12.
695
1.09 mi.
2.30 mi.
N. Rt.
86
Gainesboro
N. Rt. 522
522
13.
695
2.30 mi.
W. VA.
89
Gainesboro
N. Rt. 522
14.
692
Rt. 600
Rt. 671
143
Gainesboro
15.
692
Rt. 671
W. VA.
58
Gainesboro
16.
625
Rt. 624
Rt. 635
102
Opequon
17.
699
0.5 mi.
0.7 mi.
S. 694
142
Gainesboro
5.694
18.
633
Rt. 11
Rt. 625
106
Opequon
19.
696
Rt. 522
Rt. 694
84
Gainesboro
20.
638
Rt. 759
Rt. 625
84
Opequon
21.
629
Rt. 622
Rt. 608
139
Back Creek
1990 -91 NEW HARDSURFACE ADDITIONS
RANK
ROUTE
FROM
TO
ADT
DISTRICT
22.
636
Rt. 709
Rt. 735
49
Opequon
422
23.
811 Rt. 671
0.45 mi. N.
128
Stonewall
DISTRICT
1.
Rt. 671
0.5 mi.
W. 640
24.
679 .30 mi.
.5mi. E.600
98
Gainesboro
W. 608
2.
679
25.
734 addition
of 1. mi.
85
Gainesboro
26.
704 Rt. 683
W. VA. line
** *124
Back Creek
27.
676 .83 mi.
Rt. 730
** *154
Gainesboro
Gainesboro
S. 671
628
SCL
Rt. 625
*
Hardsurface as far
as R/W available
608
0.80 mi.
**
Right -of -way not available
Back Creek
* **
Indicates interpolated
1989 count
6.
ADT
1989 Average Daily
Traffic count
bridge over
Back Creek
INCIDENTAL
CONSTRUCTION 1990 -1991
RANK
ROUTE
FROM
TO
DESCRIPTION
DISTRICT
1.
636
0.5 mi.
W. 640
regrade slope
Opequon
and widen
2.
679
Rt. 789
0.25 mi.
spot widen
Gainesboro
W.789
3.
692
Rt. 600
Rt. 671
spot widen
Gainesboro
4.
628
SCL
Rt. 625
165# S -5
Back Creek
5.
608
0.80 mi.
E.681
bridge over
Back Creek
Back Creek
6.
622
int. 620
bridge over
Back Creek
Opequon Creek
7.
739
Rt. 650
Rt. 672
165# S -5
Stonewall
8.
616
Rt. 608N.
1.85 mi.
150# cold mix
Back Creek
5.608
9.
608
1.69 mi.
S. 629
bridge over
Back Creek
trib. Furnace
Run
10.
659
0.30 mi.
N. 7
bridge over
Stonewall
Red Bud Run
11.
648
Rt. 631
0.10 mi.
spot widen
Back Creek
N. 631
12.
640
Rt. 639
0.50 mi.
spot widen &
Opequon
S. 639
lay cutout material
13.
764
intersection
Rt. 11
construct
Stonewall
drop inlet
14.
608
unpaved
sections
spot widen &
Gainesboro
tree removal
15.
681
unpaved
sections
spot widen &
Gainesboro
tree removal
16.
627
West of
Middletown
improve sight
Opequon
dist. at curves
123
Mr. Crosen requested that on Page 4 under "Six Year New
Hardsurface Road Improvement Plan ", that he would like to see
Route 699 to Timber Ridge hardsurfaced, and secondly the ranking
amended as follows:
#17, Route 699, moved to #10
#10, Route 702, moved to #11
#11, Route 701, moved to #12
#12, Route 695, moved to #13
#13, Route 695, moved to #14
#14, Route 692, moved to #15
Leave #16 as is as it is Route 625 in the Opequon District.
#15, Route 692, moved to #17
Mr. Orndoff asked when work would begin on Route 660.
Mr. Bushman replied the Summer of 1992.
Mr. Smith asked about Route 642.
Mr. Stiles stated this could be moved up and asked if it
made any difference where it is on the priority list.
Mr. Bushman stated that he would encourage it to be a high
priority.
Mr. Rinker asked when funding would be available for Route
647.
Mr. Bushman replied the Summer of 1994.
Mr. Smith asked about Route 656 and 657.
Mr. Bushman replied the Summer of 1994.
Mr. Orndoff asked about Routes 661 - 663 and 672.
Mr. Bushman replied December of 1990.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Charles
W. Orndoff, Sr. and passed unanimously, the 1990 -1991 Six Year
Secondary
Road Improvement Plan was approved as amended.
OTHER PLANNING ITEMS
SUBDIVISION AND REVISED MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN -
LAKERIDGE, SECTION II - APPROVED
Mr. Watkins presented this request and stated that the Plan-
ning Commission recommended approval.
Mr. Chuck Maddox, Engineer, appeared before the Board on
behalf of this request.
There was no public input.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Rhodes and passed unanimously, the subdivision request
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and revised master development plan of Lakeridge, Section II was
approved.
REVISED MASTER
NT PLAN - FREDERICK WOODS -
Mr. Watkins presented this request and noted that the Plan-
ning Commission recommended approval with conditions.
Mr. Chuck Maddox, with G. W. Clifford and Associates,
addressed the Board on behalf of the Petitioner.
Mr. Orndoff asked the location of the lots belonging to Mr.
Daniel Colaw.
Mr. Maddox replied that they were located on the cul -de-
sac.
Mr. B. J. Tisinger, Attorney, appeared before the Board on
behalf of the Petitioner and explained that 91 lots is what is
being proposed. He further noted that 21,700 is the amount of
proffer being offered.
Mr. Rinker asked if there should not be two entrances
rather than one.
Mr. Maddox replied, no, two were not justified.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr. and passed unanimously, the revised master
development plan of Frederick Woods was approved with conditions
as noted by the Planning Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED)
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #013 -89 OF RICHARD DALE AND
MERLE D. KERNS - GAINESBORO MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT -
APPROVED
Mr. Watkins presented this request and noted that the Plann-
ing Commission recommended approval with conditions.
Mr. Kerns appeared before the Board on behalf of his re-
quest.
There was no public input.
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded by Charles W.
Orndoff, Sr. and passed unanimously, conditional use permit
number 013 -89 of Richard Dale and Merle D. Kerns, HC -1, Box 130,
Cross Junction, Virginia, for a country general store at the
Southwest Corner of the intersection of Routes 600 and 690 was
4 2 5)
approved. This property is identified as Parcel 25 on Tax Map
13 in the Gainesboro Magisterial District.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #014 -89 OF ROBERT R. SHEEHAN
JR. - GAINESBORO MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - APPROVED
Mr. Watkins presented this request and stated that the Plan-
ning Commission recommended approval with conditions.
There was no public input.
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr. and passed unanimously, conditional use
permit number 014 -89 of Robert R. Sheehan, Jr., Route 1, Box
31 -7, Gore, Virginia, for a sign shop on Route 50 West, next to
the Hayfield Family Restaurant was approved. This property is
identified as Parcel 29 on Tax Map 39 in the Gainesboro Magister-
ial District.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #017 -89 OF RICHARD A. KEELER -
OPEQUON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
Mr. Watkins presented this request and stated that the Plan-
ning Commission recommended approval with conditions.
Mr. Keeler appeared before the Board on behalf of his
request.
Mrs. Rezba appeared before the Board and stated that she
owned property in Middletown and there were already three conven-
ience stores in Middletown and she did not feel anymore were
needed.
Upon motion made by Dudley H. Rinker, seconded by Roger L.
Crosen and passed unanimously, conditional use permit number
017 -89 of Richard A. Keeler, Route 2, Box 1341, Front Royal,
Virginia, for a convenience store on the Southwest corner of the
intersection of Routes 634 and Route 11 was approved with
conditions as noted by the Planning Commission. This property
is identified as Parcel 116 on Tax Map 91 in the Opequon
Magisterial District.
REZONING APPLICATION #012 -89 OF THE TOP OF VIRGINIA
nW(717T.n13M1;lk7m rnRAnRnmrnN - GTnNF.WAL T. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT -
Mr. Crosen stated that due to the fact that his employer
was involved with this request, he would abstain from any discus-
sion and vote on this request.
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Mr. Smith also stated that he would refrain from any discu
sion or vote as his employer has a financial interest in this
property.
It was noted that the two owners of the property are David
Holliday and Ron Shickle.
Mr. John Foot, Attorney, appeared before the Board on be-
half of the Top of Virginia and requested that this request be
referred back to the Planning Commission and staff for further
study. He further explained that he felt this plan is in compli-
ance with the Comprehensive Plan. He explained that he did not
feel the Transportation Plan has been resolved at this point.
Mr. Maddox appeared before the Board and noted that a
thoroughfare is being planned for this area and the owners are
willing to present a good proffer package. He also noted that
Mr. Shickle and Mr. Holliday have stated that they are willing
to meet with representatives of the Historical Society to work
out an agreement that will be agreeable to everyone as they are
willing to preserve some of the land. Mr. Maddox presented
slides at this time of what is proposed for the area.
Mr. Orndoff asked if the density proposed was 2.8.
Mr. Maddox replied that was correct.
Mr. Orndoff stated that he would like to see this moved
back to 2.0.
Mr. Maddox stated that he felt that would make a nice lot
and he felt the recommendation could be accepted.
Mr. Watkins addressed the Board and noted that the staff
and Planning Commission recommended denial of this request, and
further that he felt this should be referred back to the staff
and Planning Commission.
Mr. Stiles explained that he had asked the staff to prepare
maps following the Planning Commission meeting to show the
following:
1. Red Bud Run drainage area
2. Civil War activities
3. Steep Slopes - flood plain.
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He noted these maps were available if any citizen was inter-
ested in reviewing them further.
The following citizens appeared before the Board concerning
this request:
Dr. Hirschberg opposed to this area being developed as this
is where the Third Battle of Winchester was fought.
Mrs. Eloise Strader, President of the Historical Society
and owner of property in the County, appeared before the Board
and introduced Dr. Gallagher, a Historian and teacher at Penn
State.
Dr. Gallagher explained that there is a lot of interest in
this land as this is where famous battles were fought and that
it is vital to achieve an agreement on what is to happen to this
property.
Mr. Roger DeLauder, resident of Winchester, felt this
property should remain as it has always been. He further stated
that his understanding of the Bill that is currently before the
Senate with regard to the preservation of Historic Battlefields
is not the same as Mr. Foot's, but felt this matter should be
tabled until the Senate can determine if certain historic land
should be saved.
Mr. Brandon Beck, faculty member, Shenandoah College, felt
this is a radical proposal.
Mr. Alvin Glacousky, resident who lives across the road
from where this development is being proposed, stated that
schools in the area are already overcrowded and the roads would
not be safe with this increased traffic.
Mr. George Semples, resident of the County living close to
historic Hackwood where he grew up, asked the Board to consider
what would happen if they would put water and sewer lines across
this limestone land. He explained that the land the developer
wants to give for historic preservation is "trash" as it is all
marshy land, and this request should not be granted solely
because of the price that was paid by the developer, and further
that this land should be left as it is.
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Mr. Bernie Swartzman stated that he felt the Board should
take the recommendation of the staff and Planning Commission and
deny this request.
Dr. Wayne Seipel, who lives East of this project and is
opposed to this request, felt the Board should wait and see what
Congress planned to do, and further that this area should be
preserved and - requested that this be denied.
Ms. Martha Wolfe, member of the Frederick County Land Use
Committee for Preservation of Historic Frederick County, asked
that this be denied and stated that this type of request would
open development in the Stephenson area.
Mr. Foot explained that there had to be a balance between
preservation and development, and further, that the Bill in
Congress is an uncertain issue at this time.
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
Robert M. Rhodes and passed unanimously, rezoning application
number 012 -89 of the Top of Virginia Development Corporation,
was referred back to the staff and Planning Commission.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FIRE AND RESCUE COMMITT REPORT
Mr. Crosen, Board liaison on the Fire and Rescue Committee,
presented the following report:
The Fire and Rescue Committee met on Monday, October 16,
1989, at 7:30 P.M., in the Round Hill Volunteer Fire Company
facility. All companies were present. Also present were Board
member Roger L. Crosen, Emergency Services Coordinator Homer
Sanders and Fire Marshall Paul N. Stinnett.
Items Requiring Action
Volunteer Fire and Rescue Personnel Personal Pr
Tax Exemption - AAproved
The Committee reviewed and accepted several of the Finance
Committee's recommended changes to the proposed volunteer fire
and rescue personnel personal property tax exemption program.
Both Committees now recommend that the Board of Supervisors
approve this program under the following guidelines:
(1) Criteria for exemption is based on a point system
(See Attachment 1); and
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(2) Up to $150 may be exempted per year per household,
regardless of number of fire and rescue personnel
residing therein.
Since the meeting, Supervisor Roger Crosen has suggested
that the program be implemented on a fiscal year basis to pro-
vide for processing prior to tax billing. To get started, he
further recommends that the program go into effect January 1,
1990, and run through June 30, 1990, with a one -half ($75) exemp-
tion available this first half year.
Upon motion made by Roger L. Crosen, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr. and passed unanimously, the above was
approved.
Items Not Requiring Action
Introduction of Fire Marshall
Roger Crosen introduced Paul N. Stinnett, the new Fire
Marshall, to the Committee.
Emergency Services Coordinator's Report
Homer Sanders reported on his monthly activities which in-
cluded the following items:
(1) Attended LEPC, Contingency Plan, and Wheatlands
project meetings;
(2) Responded and investigated complaints regarding
hazardous materials at Capon Bridge, the visitor's
Center located on 81 North, Route 81 and 11 Scales;
an electrical hazard involving 240 volt line in
street at a construction site which included
assistance from Kenny Coffelt's office; two fuel
spills; and two explosive complaints.
Fire Marshall's Report
Paul Stinnett reported that there have been 13 inspections
for relicensing, four tank inspections, four sprinkler inspec-
tions, three smoke detector inspections, 12 site plan reviews,
four burning permits issued, and four fire investigations.
NFPA 1500
The Subcommittee study of this legislation is still ongoing.
A recommendation from the Committee should be forthcoming to the
Board of Supervisors in November.
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA - APPROVED AS AMENDED
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Dudley H. Rinker and passed unanimously, the following request
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for the Legislative Agenda for the upcoming General Assembly was
approved:
1. Assist local governments with school construction
debt.
2. Insure that appropriate funding will be available
for administrative cost in social services and
that adequate funding will be available for foster
care.
3. Protect local government from additional State
mandates in education either by continuing to
defer said mandates or providing funding for said
mandates.
4. Avoid further legislation that will give criminals
more rights than their victims.
5. Amend legislation that will allow juries to be
informed as to eligible probation depending upon
length of sentence imposed by said jury.
6. Repeal referendum provision on meals tax. Give
Counties equal taxing power.
7. Include Frederick County in the Northern Virginia
region for State salary supplements due to cost of
living.
8. Reimburse data processing expenses for Constitu-
tional Offices. Law allows up to 50% reimburse-
ment for local data processing services; our
locality is not receiving reimbursement.
9. Increase capital outlay for Constitutional
Officers from 33% to 50% funding.
10. Allow mileage reimbursement for travel for the
Treasurer. In particular, new Treasurers do
considerable more traveling in first year in
office.
11. Office expense increases for Constitutional
Offices each year should increase more
realistically to keep pace with inflation.
12. Eliminate the State Compensation Board and
move funding approval to a subcommittee of
the Senate Finance Committee or House
Appropriation Committee.
13. Amend 58.1 -3919 to allow local Treasurer
filing distress warrants to lien property for
current tax year if taxpayer shows delinquency
for more than one previous year.
14. Allow proceeds from the State lottery to be used
for local school capital construction funds.
POSITION TRANSFERRED FROM THE JAIL TO THE SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT
Mr. Riley explained that this position was for Courtroom
security.
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Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Rhodes and passed unanimously, a Bailiff position was
transferred from the Jail to the Sheriff's Department.
UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
IT WA$ ORDERED THAT TES; BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ADJOURN.
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