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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 21, 1986 Special Meeting12 A Special Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on July 21, 1986, at 8:30 A.M., in the Board of Supervisor's Meeting Room, Frederick County Courthouse, Winchester, Virginia. PRESENT Kenneth Y. Stiles, Chairman; Will L. Owings, Vice - Chairman; Robert M. Rhodes; Rhoda W. Maddox; Thomas B. Throckmorton and C. William Orndoff, Jr. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Owings called the meeting to order. 73 RESOLUTION Dr. DeOms stated that the livestock and crops were the hardest hit thus far and at the present time the fruit industry seemed to be okay. He further stated that the Governor had requested that all drought requests be presented together, thus the need for this special meeting. Dr. DeOms further stated that a report from this area to the State had been sent by the ASCS Office. Upon motion made by Thomas B. Throckmorton, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes, WHEREAS, Frederick County has suffered from severe drought, and WHEREAS, this condition in this agricultural area has caused major damage to corn, hay, pasture, fruit and other crops, and WHEREAS, estimated losses in agricultural crops may exceed $4,419,218, (does not include estimates on apple crop since it is too early to calculate or estimate on livestock weight associated with drought) and WHEREAS, crop damages continue to increase daily due to the need for water, and WHEREAS, there is a critical need to assist the farmers as a result of the extreme weather conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency in Frederick County on July 18, 1986 and the Honorable Gerald L. Baliles, Governor of the Commonwealth, is petitioned by the Board of Supervisors to declare that an emergency exists in Frederick County and the Governor is further petitioned to request the President of the United States or the Secretary of Agriculture to recognize the County emergency situation and make the Federal Farmer Emergency Programs available to those who need them in Frederick County. The above resolution was approved by the following recorded vote: Aye - Will L. Owings, Robert M. Rhodes and Thomas B. Throckmorton. Kenneth Y. Stiles, C. William Orndoff, Jr. and Rhoda W. Maddox abstained. COUNTY OF FREDERICK AND CITY OF W -� _ el Upon motion made by C. William Orndoff, Jr., seconded by Will L. Owings and passed unanimously, Mr. Riley will request a meeting with City Officials on the possibilities of the County Landfill becoming a part of the Frederick- Winchester Service Authority. Mr. Orndoff and Mr. Owings will meet with City Officials and report back to the Board on their findings. UNDING TO TION IS CC M ELD FROM CHAPTER 10 UNTIL Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and passed unanimously, that County funds are to be withheld from Chapter 10 until such time as the current investigation by State Auditors has been completed. UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, IT WAS ORDERED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ADJOURN. 44 man, Board � Cl k, Board of Super i ors