April 08, 1987 Regular Meeting182
A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
held on April 8, 1987, 7 :15 P.M., in the Board of Supervisor's Meeting
Room, Frederick County Courthouse, Loudoun Street Mall, Winchester,
Virginia.
PRESENT Kenneth Y. Stiles, Chairman; Will L. Owings, Vice - Chairma
Robert M. Rhodes; Rhoda W. Maddox and C. William Orndoff, Jr. Thomas B.
Throckmorton was absent.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend James R. Driscoll of
Burnt Factory United Methodist Church.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Riley stated that he had a request from the Highway Department for
a temporary road closing.
Mr. Orndoff stated that he had a memorandum dealing with the issu
of building permits.
Mr. Owings stated that Mr. Malcolm, Assistant Superintendent
Schools, was present to present the Board with the revised figures for
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construction of the Gore /Gainesboro School.
Upon motion made by Will L.
Owings,
seconded by
C. William Orndoff,
Jr. and passed unanimously, the
Agenda was adopted as
amended.
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PERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
CTION
Mr. Malcolm appeared before the Board presenting a revised copy of the
figures submitted earlier for the construction of the Gore /Gainesb
School in the amount of $139,737 less than what was presented earlier. H
stated that there had been increases in the amount of $7,064.
Mr. Stiles noted that the building permit fee would not be waived.
stated that, with the concurrence of the Board, he would refer this matter
back to the Finance Committee for their review and recommendation.
LOSE MAY 1, 1987 IN OBSER'
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Upon motion made by C. William Orndoff, Jr., seconded by Rhoda W.
Maddox and passed unanimously, to close County offices on May 1, 1987 in
observance of the Apple Blossom Festival.
CHRISTOPHER A. MOLDEN APPOINTED TO THE SANITATION
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Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by C. William Orndoff,
Jr. and passed unanimously, Christopher A. Molden was appointed to the
Sanitation Authority from Back Creek District, said term to commence on
April 15, 1987 and expire on April 15, 1991.
YNEZ HE
THE GOP COMMITTEE_ ADDRES
Mrs. Ynez Hetland, Chairman of the GOP Committee, appeared before the
Board to oppose the recent firing of the County Registrar Marjorie Jenkins
and the hiring of Peter Mowitt for this position. Mrs. Hetland read a
prepared statement concerning the policies of the Electoral Board and cited
various areas where she did not feel they were in compliance with the State
Code in the operation of this office. Mrs. Hetland noted that the Vice -
Chairman of the Electoral Board and the Chairman of the Democratic
Committee were in business together and she felt this was a definite con-
flict of interest. She further stated that there were two very qualified
females that had applied for this job, one being a former Registrar and she
was not interviewed.
Mr. Stiles asked Mr. Good, Vice - Chairman of the Electoral Board, who
was present, if he had anything to say in response to the statement Mrs.
Hetland had made.
Mr. Good replied no, that he was not prepared to respond at this
time.
Mr. Stiles requested that Mr. Good be present at the Board meeting on
April 22 to respond to these allegations.
Mr. Good replied that he would be present.
ANITA FARMER, PRESIDENT. BLUE RIDGE REALTORS: RE
Mrs. Anita Farmer and Mr. Rex Wakeman appeared before the Board and
read the following statement:
Dear Mr. Chairman:
On behalf of the Blue Ridge Board of Realtors and the Top of Virginia
Builder's Association, we would like to express our concern for the alleged
sewer problem in Fredericktowne and nearby subdivisions. According to an
article which appeared in the Winchester Star on February 10, 1987,
captioned "Sewage Amok in Fredericktowne", the public was lead to believe,
and unfortunately did believe, that a catastrophic problem exists in these
areas. Immediately a number of real estate negotiations were halted
leaving sellers with seemingly unsalable property and builders who have
on going projects saw interest drop sharply.
Through meetings with County Administrator, John Riley, it appears
that the County is making an aggressive effort to reach a solution to this
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problem. With this in mind, our groups feel that the public should be made
aware of the true conditions that exist and just what steps are being taken
so they won't panic or overeact to inflammatory and misleading news
articles which present an overblown view of the situation.
Both our groups commend the timely reactions by the County Administra-
tor's Office and the Sanitation Authority and hope that our questions can
be answered and entered in the formal record of this evening's meeting.
/s/ Anita Farmer
Anita P. Farmer, President
Blue Ridge Board of Realtors, Inc.
/s/ Rex L. Wakeman
Rex L. Wakeman, President
Top of Virginia Building Assoc.
Mr. Stiles stated that this article appeared in the Winchester Evening
Star on February 10, 1987 and he felt that the headline was what caused
everything to be blown out of proportion.
Mr. Wellington Jones, Engineer/ Director of the Sanitation Authority,
appeared before the Board and stated that in the Stephens Run area, the
infiltration problem had caused sewage to back up in three homes. Of these
three homes, one did not have an appropriate building permit and to his
knowledge these were the only three homes that had had any problems.
Mr. Orndoff referred to a memo dated this date from Steve Gyurisin
addressing the issue of Parkins Mill Service Area, Updated Sewage
Facilities Plan and the staff's opinion that the Parkins Mill Plant can be
justified in terms of needed capacity to serve the existing Stephens Run
Lakeside areas.
RESOLUTION IN FA
ED TO
TO THE WINC
Mr. Riley presented the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors for the County of
Frederick, Virginia, as a member of the Winchester Regional Airport, is
desirous of improving access to the Winchester Regional Airport in
accordance with Section 33.1 -221 of the Code of Virginia for access roads
to publicly owned airports;
WHEREAS, said facility is located in the County of
Frederick, Virginia;
WHEREAS, there is a section of secondary roadway,
designated State Route 645, which must be relocated to improve access and
relocate the main terminal; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board to expend these
funds in fiscal year 1987 -88;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Supervisors for the County of Frederick, Virginia, does hereby formally
request funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation Commission
for Airport access funding in the amount of $250,000 to relocate State
Route 645 to provide access to a new terminal complex.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Frederick County
Board of Supervisors guarantees the right -of -way for the proposed impr
ment and relocation and the adjustment of utilities as required for these
projects from funds other than Airport Access Funds.
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Mr. Paul Anderson, Chairman of the Authority, appeared before the
Board to explain the expenditure of funds.
1987 -1988 BUDGET APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the 1987 -1988 County Budget was approved. The follow-
ing resolution was read:
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing and a budget synopsis
has been published and a public hearing held on March 25, 1987, in accord-
ance with Title 15.1, Chapter 4, Section 15.1 -162, of the Code of Virginia,
1950 as amended,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Frederick, Virginia, that the budget for the 1987 -88
fiscal year as advertised in the Winchester Evening Star on March 14, 1987,
as amended be hereby approved in the amount of $50,598,049.00 and that
appropriations in the amount of $50,598,049.00 be hereby authorized for the
1987 -88 fiscal year and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Frederick, Virginia, does herein adopt the tax rate for
the 1987 assessment year at a rate of 55� to be applied to real estate, the
rate of $4.25 to be applied to personal property, the rate of $4.00 to be
applied to merchants capital and the rate of $4.35 to be applied to
machinery and tools and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that appropriations are hereby
authorized for the central stores fund, special welfare fund, and unemploy-
ment compensation fund equal to the total cash balance on hand at July 1,
1987, plus the total amount of receipts for the fiscal year 1987 -88.
Mr. Stiles noted that there had been a ten cent decrease in personal
property and no tax increase.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FROM THE VIRGINIA
Mr. Riley read the following resolution:
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WHEREAS, fruit growers and other employers in the
Winchester area cannot locate an adequate number of local workers for
seasonal and fulltime employment, and rely on the Job Service Division,
Virginia Employment Commission, for referrals;
WHEREAS, new immigration regulations require all workers
to be verified as eligible for employment;
WHEREAS, employers are to be held responsible for the
employment of undocumented employees but do not have the resources needed
to verify an applicant's employment eligibility; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to have potential
workers verified as to employment eligibility by the Virginia Employment
Commission and the equivalent departments from other States when they are
referred to employers for work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, that the Virginia Employ-
ment Commission is hereby requested to verify the employment eligibility
status of all potential workers when they are referred for employment;
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the United States Department
of Labor is requested to coordinate employment eligibility verification
programs with the employment services of other States;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Federal and State
legislative representatives are hereby requested to introduce legislation
authorizing and encouraging this service for employees, employers and the
public.
RESOLVED, this 8th day of April, 1987.
/s/ Kenneth Y. Stiles
Kenneth Y. Stiles, Chairman
/s/ Will L. Owings
Will L. Owings, Vice - Chairman
/s/ Robert M. Rhodes
Robert M. Rhodes
ATTEST:
/s/ John R. Riley, Jr.
John R. Riley, Jr., Clerk
Board of Supervisors
s/ Rhoda W. Maddox
;hoda W. Maddox
/s/ Thomas B. Throckm
Thomas B. Throckmorton
/s/ C. William Orndoff Jr.
C. William Orndoff, Jr.
Upon motion made by C. William Orndoff, Jr., seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the above resolution was approved.
Mr. C. B. Ashby, Chairman of the Frederick County Fruit Growers
Association, endorsed this resolution on behalf of the Association.
EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION JOB
Mr. Gene Schultz, Manager of the local Employment Office, appeared
before the Board to explain the new labor law that goes into effect on June
1 and that all employers in the United States will be affected.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by C. William Orndoff,
Jr. and passed unanimously, the Job Service Plan of Service for Program
Year 1987 was approved as presented.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE_
Mr. Riley presented this ordinance amendment.
Mr. William Still, President of the Homeowners Association of Shawnee-
land, appeared before the Board and stated that the citizens have done as
much as the law allows and that nothing further can be done without a Law
Officer and if assistance is not forthcoming in the very near future he was
afraid that someone would be hurt.
No one appeared in opposition to this ordinance amendment.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by C. William Orndoff,
Jr. and passed unanimously, the following ordinance amendment was
approved:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE, CHAPTE
15, ARTICLE I, BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 1 -9,
SHAWNEELAND SUBDIVISION, LAW ENFORCEMENT OF PRIVATE
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ROADS AND STREETS TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
1 -9 The private roads and streets in the subdivision
known as Shawneeland shall be designated as
highways for law enforcement purposes only.
Mr. Stiles stated that this has been a problem for some time and that
this ordinance amendment is long overdue.
REZO APPLICATION 0004 -87 OF KIM HENRY - STONE
Rezoning'Application Number 004 -87 of Kim Henry was tabled by the
Planning Commission.
APPLICATION #009 -87 OF WALTER L. PUGH -
Mr. Watkins, Planning and Development Director, presented this request
and stated that the Planning Commission recommended denial.
Mr. Pugh appeared before the Board on behalf of his request to explain
what his plans were for this property.
Mr. John Goodwin, Vice - President, Board of Trustees of Westminster-
Canterbury, appeared before the Board and stated that his Board was con-
cerned about the density of this property but otherwise had no concerns and
did unanimously approve this request.
Mr. Thomas, adjoining property owner, appeared before the Board and
stated that he preferred to leave the property zoned as it is.
Mrs.
Maddox
asked
how many townhouses
were scheduled to be built.
Mr.
Watkins
replied
about eighty, he was
not sure without checking.
Upon motion made by Rhoda W. Maddox and seconded by C. William
Orndoff, Jr., to approve rezoning application number 009 -87 of Walter L.
Pugh, 354 Wood Circle, Winchester, Virginia, to rezone 3.8792 acres from
B -2 (Business General) to RP (Residential Performance) for residential
garden apartments and /or townhouses. This property is located on West-
minster- Canterbury Drive, off Route 522 North and is identified as Parcels
G, H and
I on
Tax Map 53
in the Gainesboro Magisterial District.
The
above
motion was
approved by the following recorded vote: Aye -
Will L. Owings, Robert M. Rhodes, Rhoda W. Maddox and C. William Orndoff,
Jr. Nay - Kenneth Y. Stiles.
Mr. Stiles stated that he felt this was a County problem not satisfied
with a County Ordinance as it does not state what can be built on small
lots.
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Upon motion made by C. William Orndoff, Jr., seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, to request that the Planning Commission
revise the R -P zoning as it impacts on small pieces of property.
REZON
TION #010 -87
AND SUE C. YOST -
Rezoning Application Number 010 -87 of Douglas and Sue C. Yost was
tabled.
USE PERMIT
NIS DERFLINGER -
oR VIN
Conditional Use Permit Number 005 -87 of Dennis Derflinger was tabled.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #006 -87 OF R. THOMAS AND_C
Mr. Watkins presented this request and stated that the Planning
Commission recommended approval with conditions.
Mrs. Carolyn Malcolm appeared before the Board on behalf of her re-
quest.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by C. William Orndoff,
Jr. and passed unanimously, conditional use permit number 006 -87 of R.
Thomas and Carolyn G. Malcolm, 73 Wilkins Drive, Winchester, Virginia, for
a Beauty Shop was approved. This property is located on 1108 Senseny Road,
Route 657, and is identified a Parcel 3 on Tax Map 54C in the Shawnee
Magisterial District.
REVIEW OF P
ERVICE AREA SEW
Mr. Watkins presented this request.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox and
passed unanimously, the request of the Frederick County Sanitation
Authority to review the proposal to locate a new wastewater treatment plant
at Parkins Mill was approved as presented.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE CHAPTE
I. �,..nui- AMA 11 2 r vni u_i 1 ICu imn11CTDlAl 1 r11CTDIr� R
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Mr. Watkins presented this ordinance amendment.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox and
passed unanimously, the following ordinance amendment was approved:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER
21, ZONING, ARTICLE XIV, M -1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT,
SECTION 14 -4, HEIGHT, AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS TO READ
AS FOLLOWS:
14 -4 HEIGHT, AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS
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14 -4 -2.2 Distance buffers, as defined by 5 -7 -7.1 of this Chapter,
shall be required on lots which abut land in any
Residential District or land areas in other zoning
districts which are predominantly residential in nature.
On such lots an active buffer, as defined by 5 -7 -7.2 of
this Chapter, of two hundred (200) feet shall be provided,
and an inactive buffer, as defined by 5 -7 -7.3 of this
Chapter, of one hundred and fifty (150) feet shall be
provided. The above buffers may be decreased up to 60% if
total screening is provided and up to 30% if partial
screening is provided.
14 -4 -2.2.1 In such cases screen buffers, as defined by 5 -7 -7.4 of
this Chapter, may be required in addition to the distance
buffers. Existing features and vegetation shall be used
wherever possible and practical for screening. Additional
screening may be required where necessitated by the nature
of the industrial use or the topography of the site or
adjacent land in order to meet the intent of this section.
It may be required that existing vegetation be maintained
within the inactive buffer.
14 -4 -2.2.2 In order to meet the intentions of this article, woodland,
as defined by this Chapter, shall not be disturbed on land
for which a master plan has not been approved according to
the requirements of Article VI of this Chapter. No land
disturbance permit shall be issued on land for which a
master plan has not been approved according to Article VI
of this Chapter. The above shall not apply to land for
which the master plan requirements have been waived. The
administrator may allow the disturbance of small areas
where the disturbance will alleviate potential health or
safety problems or will not significantly violate the
intent of this article.
14 -4 -2.4 MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE
A minimum of twenty -five percent (250) of the area of any
lot shall contain a combination of landscaped areas or
woodlands, as defined.
OTHER PLANNING ITEMS
SUBDIVISION REQUEST - LENOIR CITY COMPANY OF VIRGINIA -
APPROVED
Mr. Watkins presented this request and stated that the Planning
Commission recommended approval.
Upon motion made by C. William Orndoff, Jr., seconded by Robert M.
Rhodes and passed unanimously, the subdivision request of Lenoir City
Company of Virginia was approved.
PARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANS -
Upon motion made by C. William Orndoff, Jr., seconded by Will L.
Owings and passed unanimously, the request by the Virginia Department of
Highways and Transportation for temporary closing of Routes 622 and 624 for
repairs was approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FIRE AND RESCUE COMMITTEE REPORT
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Mr. Orndoff, Chairman of the Fire and Rescue Committee, presented the
following report:
The Fire and Rescue Committee met on March 16, 1987, at 7 :30 P.M., in
the Clearbrook Fire Company facility. All Fire Companies were represented.
Also represented was the State Division of Forestry. The following items
were discussed:
Items Requiring Board Action
Discussion of Funding for Training Center
The Committee reviewed with the County Administrator the results of a
meeting held with the City Public Safety Committee. As a result of that
meeting, the following recommendations are forthcoming:
1. The foam used at the training center by City and County Fire
Companies be paid for by the City and the County.
2. Any proposed expansion of the training center be paid for from
City and County funds.
3. An air- cascade system to refill air bottles be purchased in the
88 -89 budget year with City and County funds. Said system would
be shared equally by the City and the County.
4. The City and the County seriously pursue the formation of a
hazardous materials response team and consider the funding of
same.
All the above mentioned items do not have expenditure totals. It is
anticipated that the City will provide the County with an estimated cost
for the above named items and will be submitted to the Finance Committee
for approval. It is also anticipated that the majority of the funding will
come from the Emergency Services budget.
Upon motion made by C. William Orndoff, Jr., seconded by Will L.
Owings and passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Discussion of Mutual Aid Agreement with Hampshire County
WVA
The Committee reviewed the attached mutual aid agreement and
recommends approval.
Upon motion made by C. William Orndoff, Jr., seconded by Will L.
Owings and passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Discussion of Installation Dry Hydrant on Route 608
The Committee reviewed the attached permission slip executed by the
landowner to install a dry hydrant on Route 608. The Committee reviewed
same and recommends approval.
This is for Board information only and no action is necessary.,
Items Not Requiring Action
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1. It was reported to the Committee that Rescue Squad funding would
be at $20,000 per rescue squad unit.
2. It was reported that the legislative action concerning the re-
quirement of volunteer fire and rescue members to register as professional
fund raisers and to obtain State permits to conduct same was exempted from
the proposed legislation.
3. The Committee was advised of the proposed maintenance code and the
desire of the County to implement a code associated with public building
access and safety.
4. The State Division of Forestry attended the meeting and provided
the Fire Companies with information as to the amendment on open burning
laws.
5. The County Administrator advised the Committee that the Emergency
Preparedness Operation Plan was near completion and that once the report
had been completed, draft copies would be furnished to Fire Companies. It
is anticipated that a trial testing of the plan would take place sometime
in May.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Orndoff, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, presented the
following report:
The Public Works Committee met on April 2, 1987, at 11:00 A.M., in the
Conference Room in the County Administrator's Office. Present were Bill
Orndoff, Will Owings, Wayne Miller and John Riley. The following items
were discussed:
Items Requiring Action
Discussion of Spring Clean Up
The County Administrator presented the attached schedule of events for
a Spring Clean Up project sponsored by BFI and the County for April 17 and
18. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by C. William Orndoff, Jr., seconded by Will L.
Owings and passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Discussion of Motor Equipment Operator
The County Administrator is requesting that a vacant Motor Equipment
Operator position be filled through promotion of a Laborer at the Landfill.
The Committee recommends approval.
This will be acted upon under the Finance Committee Report.
Discussion of Increased Tipping Fees
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The County Administrator is requesting that the tipping fee rates of
$7 and $8
be increased
to $8
and $10 respectfully.
The increased fees are
associated
with new
landfill
development. The
Committee recommends
approval.
Upon motion made by C. William Orndoff, Jr., seconded by Will L.
Owings and passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Discussion of Adjusted Fee Schedule for Building Permits
The Committee reviewed the attached fee schedule and recommends the
following be approved:
Fees be reduced as indicated if third party inspections service is to
be utilized
RFP's be issued for 3rd party electrical service
Increase Professional Fees line item by $5,000 (Transfer from Reserve
for Contingency)
All fees be reviewed and evaluated in six months
Upon motion made by C. William Orndoff, Jr., seconded by Will L.
Owings and passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Discussion of Inspection Agency Requirements
The
Committee reviewed the attached request and
recommends
approval.
Upon
motion made by C. William Orndoff, Jr.,
seconded by
Will L.
Owings and passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Waiver of Building Permit Fee Gore /Gainesboro
The Committee reviewed the request from the Superintendent of Schools
to waive the building permit fee for Gore /Gainesboro School (approximately
$5,900). The Committee recommends denial.
No action by the Board was necessary.
Items Not Requiring Action
Relocation of Firing Range
The County Administrator is working with the Sheriffs Department to
relocate the existing firing range at the pound to the landfill.
Water and Sewer Extension Agreement
The City is requesting the County's input on amending the attached
agreement.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COURTS COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Rhodes, Chairman of the Law Enforcement and Courts Committee, pre-
rented the following report:
The Law Enforcement and Courts Committee met on Thursday, April 2,
1987, 10 :00 A.M., in the Conference Room, County Administrator's Office.
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Present were Robert M. Rhodes, Chairman of the Committee; Rhoda W. Maddox;
Charles R. Mcllwee; Larry P. Coverstone; Sheriff Roscoe L. Bruce; John E.
Liggett, Administrative Assistant, Sheriffs Department; Lawrence R.
Ambrogi, Commonwealth's Attorney and John R. Riley, Jr., County Admini-
strator. The Committee submits the following:
Discussion of Request for Proposals for A
The County Administrator presented the attached RFP and is recommend-
ing we advertise same. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox and
passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Discussion of Regional Jail Project Board By Laws
Intermu nicipal Agreement and Jail Administrative Job
The Committee reviewed the attached and recommends that the Ad -Hoc
Planning Committee review same and draft recommendations.
No action by the Board was necessary.
Discussion of Gun Control Ordinance
The Committee reviewed the attached ordinance for gun control in
Clarke County and recommends denial due to the fact that existing laws are
already in place that prohibit shooting from a vehicle and shooting within
300' of a public roadway.
No action by the Board was necessary.
Discussion of Jail Overcrowding
The Committee reviewed the attached and recommends that a plan of
action be forwarded to the City Manager and County Administrator as soon as
possible.
No action by the Board was necessary.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Owings presented the following report in absence of Mr. Throck-
morton :
The Personnel Committee met on April 7, 1987, in the County Admini-
strator's Conference Room and submits the following report and recommenda-
tions to the Board of Supervisors for consideration:
VSRS Early Retirement Legislation
The Committee reviewed the attached memorandum regarding legislation
permitting early retirement for employees 55 years of age with 30 years of
service. This proposal will not cost the County additional funding nor
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increase the County's contribution rate. The Committee recommends approval
of this proposal for County employees.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Department Head Evaluation
The Committee reviewed the attached evaluation of the Finance Director
and recommends certification of same.
This was tabled until the next regular Board meeting.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Owings, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following
report:
The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, April 7, 1987. All members were
present. The following items require Board action:
Parks and Recreation - Request for Gene
mental Appropriation for Spring Biathlon
The estimated revenue of $1,135.00 requires appropriation. The
Committee recommends approval. They are also requesting to carry forward
excess revenues. The Committee recommends Parks and Recreation prepare a
financial statement after the event is held. The Finance Committee will
review the statement and make a recommendation at that time.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Request for Appropriation for Furniture and Equipment from
the County Administrator
A Landfill supplemental appropriation of $12,628 and a general fund
appropriation transfer of $4,454 is requested. The Committee recommends
approval of a $7,814 supplemental appropriation in Landfill for furniture
and computer equipment and a $5,000 general fund appropriation transfer for
the purchase of computer equipment.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the above was approved and to go with the Lanier word
processing equipment.
Request for Landfill Appropriation Transfer in the Amount of
$3,314
The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Commissioner of the Revenue - Request for General Fund
Appropriation Transfer from Contingency in the Amount of
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$9,000
The funds are needed for part -time help and postage. The Committee
recommends denial since there appears to be sufficient money currently left
in the budget but will reconsider the request at a later time if
necessary.
No action was taken.
Gypsy Moth Suppression Project - Request for Expenditure
of Funds
No additional funds are requested. The Committee recommends
approval.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by C. William Orndoff,
Jr, and passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Board of Zoning Appeals_- _Request for Approval of Increase
r
ry
No additional funds are needed in the current budget. The Committee
recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Sheriffs Department - Request for General Fund Appro-
priation Transfers_ in th e A mount of $29,600
This request is necessary because of the increase in the jail popula-
tion. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the above was approved.
School Board - Request for a School Operating Supple-
Attached are two memos requesting the budget adjustments in the amount
of $2,212.48. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Planning and Building Department - Request for a General
Fund Appropriation Transfer from Contingency
Request for a general fund appropriation transfer from contingency for
professional services in the amount of $5,000. Attached is a letter from
George Romine. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Winchester - Frederick Chamber of Commerce - Request for a
General Fund Aoorooriation Transfer from Contingency of
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See the attached letter from the Director of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by C. William Orndoff,
Jr. and passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Northwestern Community Services - Request for Additional
FY 87 -88 Funds
Also attached is a letter from Howard Cullum addressing the issue of
Frederick County as fiscal agent of the Chapter 10 entity and a request for
an additional $16,962 over what is currently in the 1987 -88 budget. The
Committee recommends denial of the request for additional funds and also
recommends the County resign as fiscal agent for Northwestern Community
Services as of June 30, 1987.
No action was taken.
thwest Regional Jail Project -
The Classification Supervisor is requesting an additional $159 for the
FY 1987 -88 budget. The Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Request for General Fund Appropriation Transfer
Request for general fund appropriation transfer in the amount of
$10,000 for professional services in the 'other" budget. This is to cover
unexpected professional service expenditures FY 86 -87. The Committee
recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the above was approved.
t from the Finance Director for a General
I Appropriation
ncreases in the
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These increases are Comp Board funded and require no local funds. The
Committee recommends approval.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Request for Additional Appropriations in the School
Construction Fund
NREP Project - $110,218. This is an appropriation for the expenditure
of bond proceeds in the amount of $45,440 and the transfer of cash and
appropriation of $64,778. (General fund approval last year.)
James Wood Project - $232,520. This is an appropriation and transfer
of general fund money previously approved FY 85 -86, but not expended
until 86 -87 for this project.
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The Committee recommends approval...
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the above was approved.
n
from the Law Librarian for a B
This represents funds collected in fees during the past two years.
The Committee recommends approval.
11 Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Request from the County Administrator for a $300 General
Fund Appropriation Transfer from Contingency to Pu rchase
Bunting
This is to be used during Apple Blossom.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by C. William Orndoff,
Jr, and passed unanimously, the above was approved.
The following is for information only:
1. Request for general fund appropriation transfer within Inspections
- Purchase of mobile radios. A bid was received in the amount of $4,462.50
for two radios. Funds need to be transferred in order to make the pur-
chase. The Committee recommended this request be tabled until more
information is received.
2. Sheriff's Department - Request for reconsideration of supplemental
budget request FY 87 -88. The Committee tabled the request concerning CLEAN
and DARE until budgets for the programs are submitted and reviewed. The
Committee denied additional funds for vehicles. It was felt that the
number of vehicles currently on reserve, the number on order and the number
approved in next year's budget are sufficient. If the Sheriffs Department
finds they do not have enough vehicles next year they are to come back to
the Committee at that time.
3. Commissioner of the Revenue - Tax Relief for the Elderly and
Handicapped. Attached is correspondence from the Commissioner. Additional
information will be forthcoming from Finance next month.
DEPARTMENTAL 1987 -1988 ANNUAL WORK PROGRAMS - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and
passed unanimously, the Departmental 1987 -1988 Annual Work Programs were
approved as submitted.
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UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
,D OF SUPERVISORS ADJOURN.
C erk, Board of Super s