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A Regular Meeting ofthe Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on May 28, 2003
at 6:45 P.M., in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 107
North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
PRESENT
Chairman Richard C. Shickle; Vice Chairman W. Harrington Smith, Jr.; Robert M. Sager;
Margaret B. Douglas; Sidney A. Reyes; Gina A. Forrester; and Lynda 1. Tyler.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Shickle called the meeting to order.
BOARD RETIRES INTO CLOSED SESSION
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Sager, the Board retired into
Closed Session in accordance with the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, Section 2.2-3711
Subsection A, (3) to Discuss Acquisition and Disposition of Real Estate, Prospective Land for
Convenience Sites within the County.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda 1. Tyler - Aye
BOARD WITHDREW FROM CLOSED SESSION
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the Board
withdrew from Closed Session.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda 1. Tyler - Aye
BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the Board
reconvened into Regular Session, and certified nothing other than what was noted as reason for
going into Closed Session was discussed.
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The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Ir. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
7:15 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING - CAIJL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Ruth Cmm ofthe Church ofthe Good Shepherd.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Upon motion made by Supervisor Sager, seconded by Supervisor Smith, the agenda was
adopted, as presented, by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Ir. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
CONSENT AGENDA
Administrator Riley suggested the following tabs for approval under consent agenda:
1. Letter of Support - Frederick-Winchester Service Authority Environmental Award - Tab
F;
2. Parks and Recreation Commission Report - Tab H.
Upon motion made by Supervisor Forrester, seconded by Supervisor Smith, the consent
agenda was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Ir. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Sam Lehman, Back Creek District, addressed impact modeling, and some information he had
seen recently referencing impact modeling and what they had to say about adjusting the cost of
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County services for a 3% inflation rate. The U.S. inflation rate is about 3.14% and has been for the
last twenty years, but that has nothing to do with Frederick County's impact modeling. He feels the
rate of growth of our expenditures is what has to do with the County's impact modeling. He feels
sufficient information has not been provided in these reports.
David Hurd, Stonewall District, referred to a report from a recent meeting of the County
Public Works Committee and a request received by the County from certain residents from
Shenandoah County requesting to use the Star Tannery drop off site, who may be willing to pay
something for this convenience. Referred to a quote in the article from Supervisor Tyler, and the fact
that she did not want to get involved with bringing citizens from other localities to our dumpster sites.
He further stated that his trash is dumped off at the Clearbrook site and when he was there yesterday,
on each side of him, was a truck with West Virginia license unloading construction trash at the site.
He feels the County is missing a revenue opportunity here. He feels the request ofthose citizens from
Shenandoah County needs to be looked into further.
Pam Kennedy, Gainesboro District, addressed the Board's proposed Rules of Procedures.
People need to be heard and they should be heard by the Board unfettered. Referred to guidelines that
were spelled out as to the type of behavior that would not be tolerated during Citizen Comment
portion of agenda. She felt wording should have been different from what is being proposed. She
told the Board that when they chose to wear the mantel of public official, that good and bad come
with the territory, like it or not, that is hallmark of democracy. She also addressed the meaning of
public meetings, and her thoughts on this.
Bill Shepherd, Gainesboro District, addressed the area of dumpster sites within the County
stating that he has seen West Virginia and Maryland tags at the Gainesboro sites. He also addressed
the Rules Of Procedures that are being proposed by the Board, and asked why is the Board doing this.
He feels it is another attempt to cut off citizen input to the Board.
Kevin Kennedy, Gainesboro District, also referred to the Rules of Procedure that are being
proposed by the Board. He feels we should all work toward being nice to each other and get along,
that is a great goal. He asked why these are being presented now? He referred to past meetings of
the Board where certain Board Members were on the receiving end of rude and sometimes vicious
remarks. He asked why these Rules of Procedure were not put into place at that time.
MINUTES
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Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Douglas, the minutes ofthe
Budget Worksession of March 31, 2003, were approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda 1. Tyler - Aye
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
KEVIN KENNEDY APPOINTED TO BOARD OF ASSESSORS FROM
GAINESBORO DISTRICT
Upon motion made by Supervisor Reyes, seconded by Supervisor Tyler, Kevin Kennedy was
appointed to the Board of Assessors from Gainesboro District.
The above appointment was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle -Nay
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
ANDREW D. LANDRUM APPOINTED TO BOARD OF ASSESSORS FROM
SHAWNEE DISTRICT
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Douglas, Andrew D.
Landrum was appointed to the Board of Assessors from Shawnee District.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda 1. Tyler - Aye
JUNE M. WILMOT APPOINTED TO LORD FAIRFAX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOARD
Upon motion made by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Supervisor Smith, June M. Wilmot was
appointed to Lord Fairfax Community College Board. This is a four-year term. The term will
commence on July 1,2003, and expire on June 30, 2007.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
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Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
TANYA HOLLIDAY REAPPOINTED TO THE LORD FAIRFAX EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL (EMS)
Upon motion made by Supervisor Sager, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, Tanya Holliday
was reappointed to the Lord Fairfax Emergency Medical Services Council (EMS). This is a three-
year term. The term will begin on June 30, 2003, and expire on June 30, 2006.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
REQUEST FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FOR REFUNDS RE:
EXONERATIONS-APPROVED
Administrator Riley presented this request to the Board.
Upon motion made by Supervisor Sager, seconded by Supervisor Douglas, the following
refunds were approved:
1. NILT, Inc.
$ 4,672.96
2. U.S. Bancorp Equipment Finance Inc.
3,446.88
3. Winchester Anesthesiologists, Inc.
18,639.89
4. Ikon Office Solutions
2,736.24
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
DRAFT OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' RULES OF PROCEDURES - APPROVED
AS AMENDED
Upon motion made by Supervisor Sager, seconded by Supervisor Reyes, the following Draft
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of the Board of Supervisors' Rules of Procedure was approved, as amended:
RULES OF PROCEDURE
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Adopted by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
at a Regular Meeting Held on May 28, 2003
ARTICLE I - MEETINGS
Section 1-1. Annual Meetint:: Schedule of Rel!:ular Meetin~s
On the second Wednesday of January of each year, or on such other date in the month of
January as it may designate, the Board shall assemble in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room
of the County Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia, or such other
public place as it may designate, in regular session and conduct its annual or organizational meeting.
During the course of such meeting, the Board shall fix the date, time, and place of all of its regular
meetings during the ensuing calendar year, and shall fix the day on which a regular meeting shall be
continued should the Chairman later declare that weather or other conditions make it hazardous for
members to attend. Thereafter, no changes shall be made to the schedule of regular meetings and
continued dates of same unless the requirements of Section 15.2-1416 ofthe Code of Virginia, 1950,
as amended, are first met.
Section 1-2. Special Meetint:s
The Board of Supervisors may hold such special meetings as it deems necessary and at such
times and places as it may find convenient. A special meeting can only be called pursuant to the
requirements imposed by Sections 15.2-1417 and 15.2-1418 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended.
Section 1-3. Adjourned Meetin~s
Upon majority vote of the members attending, the Board may COllt~llu"" adiourn its meetings,
regular or special, from time to time as it may find convenient or necessary with no requirement too
further advertise or announce.
Section 1-4. Quorum and Method ofVotinl!:
At any meeting, a majority of the Supervisors shall constitute a quorum. All questions
submitted to the Board for decision shall be determined by a majority vote ofthe Supervisors present
and voting on any such question, unless otherwise provided by law or these Rules of Procedure. The
name of each member voting and how he or she voted will be recorded for each action taken by the
Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors has elected not to have a tiebreaker, as provided for by the Code
of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
Section 1-5. Motions
Subject to limitations imposed hereafter in these rules, discussion of items on the agenda shall
be permitted for purposes of clarifying the issues and/or the options available for consideration. No
call for a vote shall be allowed until a member ofthe Board moves a specific action with reasonable
clarity and each member of the Board has thereafter had an opportunity to speak to the specific
motion. Motions shall require a second. When possible, Board members making complex, multi-
part, or lengthy motions are requested to provide the clerk with a written copy of the motion at the
time the motion is made.
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Section 1-6. Motion to Adjourn
At a meeting ofthe Board, a motion to adjourn shall always be in order and shall be decided
without debate, provided each member of the Board is given a reasonable opportunity to be heard.
Section 1-7. Motions While a Ouestion is Under Debate
When a motion is under debate at a meeting of the Board, no motion shall be received unless
it is one to amend, to commit, to p06tl'Vlle, to refer to committee. for the previous question, for a
substitute motion to lay on the table, or to adjowll recess or adiourn.
Section 1-8. Reconsideration of Motions. Etc.. Upon Which Vote Has Been Announced
At any meeting of the Board, when any vote upon any motion, resolution, ordinance, or
question has been previously announced, it may not be reconsidered unless and until a motion to that
effect is presented by a member of the Board who previously voted with the prevailing side when
such motion, resolution, ordinance, or question was considered. Any such motion to reconsider shall
be decided by a majority vote of the members present at the time such motion to reconsider is
presented.
Section 1-9. Robert's Rules of Order: Suspendint: Rules
The proceedings of the Board of Supervisors, except as otherwise provided in these rules and
by applicable State law, shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, Simplified and Applied.
These Rules of Procedure ofthe Board may only be suspended on presentation of a motion
to that effect, which is carried by Ull",";mou", maiority vote ofthe members present and voting.
Section 1-10. Board to Sit with Open Doors
The Board of Supervisors shall sit with open doors, and all persons conducting themselves
in an orderly manner may attend the meetings. However, the Board may hold closed meetings as
permitted by law.
Closed meetings may be placed on the agenda, or may be requested by any member of the
Board. However, no closed meeting shall be convened unless and until the Board has favorably acted
on a motion to so convene, and then, only if such motion accurately states a lawful reason for such
closed meeting as permitted by and outlined in Section 2.2-3711 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended.
Section 1-11. Limitations on Duration and Hour of Meetinlls: Adjournment
Meetings ofthe Board of Supervisors shall not continue for more than 3- :l:consecutive hours
or later than t(r.OO 11 :00 P.M. without the consent of a majority ofthe members present. Should it
appear to the Chair that the matter or matters before the Board cannot be heard within the time
remaining, the Chair shall poll the members of the Board to determine the desire of the members.
The Chair shall adjourn or recess the meeting upon final action on the current agenda item unless a
majority of the members agree to exceed the limits established by this section. Any items not taken
up by the Board of Supervisors prior to adjourning will be added to the agenda of the next meeting
without further action of the Board.
ARTICLE II - OFFICERS
Section 2-1. Chairman and Vice Chairman
At the annual or organizational meeting ofthe Board of Supervisors, as described in Section
1-3 hereof, the Board shall elect from its membership a Vice Chair, whom shall serve for a one year
term expiring on December 31st of the same year in which he or she is elected; provided, however,
that unless the term of office has expired and the member has not been re-elected, the Vice Chair shall
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scrve until their respective successor(s) shall have been elected and qualify. In the event that the
Chair is absent from any meeting, the Vice Chair shall assume the authority and duties of the Chair.
In the event the Chair and Vice Chair are absent from any meeting of the Board, then the members
present at such meeting shall choose one oftheir number as temporary Chair by majority vote of the
members present and voting.
Section 2-2. Authority of the Chairman
The efficient and dignified conduct of public business is the ultimate concern of the Board.
Accordingly, it is the policy of the Board that its meetings be conducted with the highest degree of
order and decorum, and the Board will permit no behavior, which is not in keeping with this policy.
The Chairman shall preserve order and decorum at all meetings. He shall recognize persons
desiring to speak and shall ensure that speaker's comments are limited to the issue before the Board
for consideration and that any limitations on time are observed. The Chairman shall ensure that all
persons entitled and desiring to speak are permitted to do so without interruption or comment during
their presentation. The Chair shall determine if statements are demeaning, inappropriate, or out of
order, and shall have the authority to revoke the speaker's right to continue.
The Chairman may order the expulsion of any person for violation of rules, disruptive
behavior, or any words or action that incite violence or disorder, subject to appeal to the Board. Any
person so expelled shall not be readmitted for the remainder of the meeting from which he was
expelled. Any person who has been so expelled and who at a later meeting again engages in words
or actions justifying expulsion may be barred from attendance at future meetings of the Board for a
specified and reasonable period of time not to exceed six months or upon a still subsequent expulsion,
a period not to exceed one year, either by the Chairman, subject to appeal to the Board, or by motion
passed by the Board.
The Chairman shall have the power to administer an oath of honesty to any person concerning
any matter submitted to the Board or connected with its powers and duties. The power to administer
an oath granted to the Chair in this section shall be no greater than the same power authorized by
Section 15.2-1410 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
Section 2-3. Clerk
The Clerk ofthe Board shall be the County Administrator, and the duties and responsibilities
of that position shall be as specified in Sections 15.2-407 and 15.2-1539 ofthe Code of Virginia,
1950, as amended. At the discretion ofthe Board, any county employee can be designated as Deputy
Clerk, or Temporary Clerk, as the circumstances may require, and said employee shall have the same
powers and duties outlined herein for the duration of said appointment.
ARTICLE III - AGENDA
Section 3-1. Preparation
The Clerk shall prepare an agenda for each meeting ofthe Board of Supervisors, conforming
to the order of business specified in Section 4-1 under Order of Business. Supporting information
for every item to be placed on the regular meeting agenda shall be received in the Office of the
County Administrator before noon on the Thursday that falls in the week immediately prior to the
regularly scheduled Board meeting. Agendas for special meetings shall be prepared as far in advance
as the circumstances necessitating the special meeting allow. The clerk shall include on the agenda
all matters for which a written request and supporting information have been received in advance of
the deadline herein established.
Section 3-2. Deliverv
Each member ofthe Board shall receive the regular meeting agenda, along with the supporting
information available to staff, on the Friday ofthe week prior to the regular meeting to be held on the
second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Special meeting agendas and supporting information
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will be delivered as far in advance as the circumstances necessitating the special meeting allow.
Section 3-3. Postin{! and Notice
A copy of the meeting agendas shall be made available in the Office of the County
Administrator, as of the date and time the information is distributed to members of the Board.
Agendas will also be posted on the county web page at www.co.frederick.va.us. both outside
entrances to the Board of Supervisors' meeting room. the main interior doors to the meeting room,
and outside the Countv Administrator's office.
Section 3-4. Conies
The Clerk or Deputy Clerk ofthe Board shall prepare or cause to be prepared extra copies of
the agenda and supporting information and shall make the same available to the public, libldiy, The
Handley Regional Library located at Braddock and Piccadilly Streets, Winchester, Virginia, and the
Bowman Librarv located at 871 Tasker Road. Stephens City. Virginia at the same time the agenda
is posted pursuant to Section 3-3, above. Individuals desiring complete copies of agenda packages
shall arrange with the Clerk for the delivery and cost ofthe information desired. The Clerk or Deputy
Clerk shall also have a copy of agenda packets available at each meeting.
ARTICLE IV - CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
Section 4-1. Order of Business
At meetings ofthe Board, the order of business should be as follows:
Closed Session (When Required)
Call to Order
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Adoption of Agenda
Consent Agenda
Citizen Comments
Board of Supervisors Comments
Minutes
County Officials
Public Hearings (When Required)
Planning Commission Items-Public Hearings (When Required)
Planning CommissionlDepartment-Other Items
Committee Reports
Liaison Reports (If Anv)
Board of Supervisors Comments
Closed Scssion (whctl lcyu;,,,,,d)
Adjournment
Section 4-2. Adoption of Al:enda
The agenda presented for adoption shall be the agenda prepared and delivered as required in
Article III. Additions, deletions, or modifications and/or adoption of to the agenda shall require the
consent of a majority of the members of the Board present at the meeting.
Section 4-3. Consent A{!enda
The Consent Agenda shall be introduced by a motion "to approve the Consent Agenda", and
shall be considered by the Board as a single item. There shall be no debate or discussion by any
member ofthe Board regarding any item on the Consent Agenda, beyond asking questions for simple
clarification.
On objection by any member of the Board of Supervisors to inclusion of any item on the
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Consent Agenda, that item shall be removed from the Consent Agenda forthwith. Such objection
may be recorded at any time prior to completing the taking of a vote on the motion to approve the
Consent Agenda. Items which have been objected to and removed from the Consent Agenda shall
Lc lllv v "".1 to the Cen"ty OfLe-ials section on the- agend" ,,".1 'u"" GOllsidel"".1 ~11.1~ v ;dudlly and in tile
ordel in which they w",,, vLj""Gt~d to. be acted upon in the original order presented within the agenda.
Approval of the motion to approve the Consent Agenda shall constitute approval, adoption,
or enactment of each motion, resolution, or other item of business thereon, exactly as if each had been
acted upon individually.
Section 4-4. Citizen Comments Period
Any person desiring to address the Board of Supervisors at the Citizen Comments period shall
be required to abide by the rules governing such presentations as set forth in these rules in Article VI-
Citizen Responsibilities.
A register for persons desiring to address the Board of Supervisors during the Citizen
Comments period shall be furnished prior to the beginning of every regular meeting of the Board of
Supervisors. Citizens desiring to address the Board of Supervisors during this period shall provide
their name, the issue they want to address, and their place of residence on the register provided.
Each speaker during the at-a Citizen Comments period shall be limited to one appearance]2g
meeting per citizen comment period at "",,11, egul<il llle-ding oft11"" Dv", .1 and only issues that are not
scheduled for future public hearings may be addressed. Individuals speaking during the Citizen
Comments period shall be subject to a three minute time limitation.
Members of the Board shall neither engage in debate with, nor shall they be expected to
answer questions posed by individuals speaking during the Citizen Comment period.
Should a review ofthe '''e,~",kl ~ndicat" tIl"t IHOle- tll"ll twv (le-lsons desile to SpGak Oil tlK
S"lll" ~",,,,u,, dulille, tIl" Cit;".GIl CV11ll1M,ts peliod, the Chair may ask those desil~l1e, tv speak tv p~"k
two pGoplc to lepleSGnt their viewS. If tho",,, .1""'~l~ng tv "'p"ak Ganllet ae,l"""" V11 two leplesentative
speaker", tIl" Chail shl1llld tIll:. hlSt two Git~"'(,l1s speak fOI up to J minutes eaeh but m"y l~lll;t
Mi'u",GquGut speak"",,,, tv tItG time 1 Gqniled to present different opinions VI 11"W ;l1[o11nl1tio11. 1111~"u of
the abo~e, a majority of tIl" DV<ild of Supel ~ i",vl'" plGS(.l1t and vVt;lle, at t],G lllGGting m.:ry direct the
I11dtkl LG sdlGdl1lcd [Vi pu'ul;" GOlllUKnt at the m.xt regnlar meeting or the DOal.1, <ill.1 .1"f"l puNic
eomment until that time.
Section 4-5. Scheduled Presentations
Any person desiring to address the Board of Supervisors for a presentation under County
Officials shall be required to abide by the rules governing such presentations as set forth in these rules
in Article VI-Citizen Responsibilities.
Any citizen or staff member who desires to address the Board during the County Officials
portion of the agenda at a regular meeting shall submit a written request to the Clerk, or his/her
designee, identifying, with reasonable certainty, the subject matter ofthe presentation. Such request
must be in the Clerk's hands not later than the agenda deadline specified in Section 3-1 hereof. Only
the person requesting to make the presentation may do so, unless otherwise permitted by the Chair,
and every such speaker shall be subject to a five minute time limit for the presentation itself, which
limit can be extended with agreement ofthe Chairman. Board member questions and discussion of
the material presented shall not be subject to any time limit. Persons making presentations should
be prepared to answer questions and provide detailed information in response to questions from
members of the Board.
ARTICLE V - PUBLIC HEARINGS
Section 5-1. Format for Public Hearines
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It is the purpose and objective of the Board of Supervisors to give each citizen an opportunity
to express his/her views on the issue(s) at hand at public hearings and to give all speakers equal
treatment and courtesy. While it is often necessary to have a presentation by an applicant and staff,
it is the desire ofthe Board to hear from the public; and therefore, the applicant and staff presentations
will be as brief as possible. In order to accomplish this objective it is necessary that certain rules of
order prevail at all public hearings of the Board of Supervisors as follows:
Section 5-2. Order of Business
At public hearings, the order of business will be as follows:
(a) Identification ofIssue and Verification of Notice
(b) Staff and/or Applicant Presentation
(c) Public Comment
(d) Board Member Questions
( e) Close of Public Hearing
(ef) Staff, Applicant or Pnbtie Response
(f) Close ofPu'ulic IIG<1l~l1g
(g) Board discussion and/or consideration
Section 5-3. Identification ofIssue and Verification of Required Notice
The Chair shall call upon the appropriate county staff member to verify that any required
notice has been given and to read or summarize the notice for the benefit ofthose attending the public
hearing.
Section 5-4. Staff and/or Applicant Presentation
The Chair will call upon the appropriate county staff and/or applicant to present such
information as is necessary to explain the action requested of the Board of Supervisors. Presentations
will be brief, concise summaries for the Supervisor's and the public's information and understanding,
provided that sufficient time will be allowed to present, properly and fairly, the subject matter. When
written information has been provided prior to the hearing, that information should be summarized
and only new information should be presented in detail at the meeting.
Section 5-5. Public Comment
Any person desiring to address the Board of Supervisors at a Public Hearing conducted by the
Board of Supervisors shall be required to abide by the rules governing such presentations as set forth
in these rules in Article VI-Citizen Responsibilities.
Prior to permitting public comment, the Chair shall determine, to the best of his ability, the
approximate number of persons desiring to comment at the public hearing and shall establish the
manner in which speakers are recognized and the length of time each may speak.
Should the Chair determine that the likely number of persons desiring to speak is 10 or more
in number, he may direct that individuals desiring to speak register with staff, providing their name
and the district in which they reside. Should registration be required, the Chair shall verify that all
such registration has been completed before beginning the hearing begins.
Section 5-6. Order of Speakin!!:
Members ofthe public shall be permitted to speak as the Chair recognizes each, provided that
no member ofthe public shall be recognized to speak a second time until all persons desiring to speak
have had an opportunity to do so. In the event the number of persons desiring to speak necessitates
a register, speakers shall be recognized in the order in which they have registered.
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In the event the number of speakers results in the continuation of a public hearing, any persons
registered but not heard at the initial Public Hearing will be the first given an opportunity to speak
at the continued hearing.
Section 5-7. Presentation of Comments
Each person may address the Board as many times as the Chair, in his or her discretion, may
allow, but no speaker shall exceed the total time limit set by the Chair. IGgardles" vf tile l1Ul1L(.l of
times Iecvbl1~L,ed.
Section 5-8. SUph .~SOH' Board Members' Questions
Upon completion of a presentation by staff, applicant or member of the public, any member
of the Board may ask questions to enhance their understanding of the issue, verify information
presented or clarify the action or actions requested. Members ofthe Board shall not engage in debate
with the person or persons making the presentation.
Section 5-9. Staff and/or Applicant Response
The Chairman shall call on the staff or applicant for any response on closing comments with
reference to the public hearing presentations.
Section 5-910. Close ofHearin~
When the Chair ofthe Board shall have closed a public hearing, no further public comments
shall be received.
Section 5-11. Board Discussions and/or Consideration
At the close of the public hearing, the Board of Supervisors shall, at its discretion, act or defer
action upon the matter set for public hearing. In the event the Board defers action to a later date, the
record shall be left open to receive written comments up until the time that a vote is taken.
ARTICLE VI - CITIZEN RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 6-1. Application of Rules
Any person desiring to address the Board of Supervisors during any portion of a meeting
designated for public comment shall be required to abide by the rules governing such presentations
as hereafter set forth in these rules.
Section 6-2. Addressin~ the Board
All persons speaking at a meeting of the Board during any portion of a meeting designated
for public comment shall address their comments to the Board of Supervisors and shall limit their
comments to-the matter~ before the Board of Supervisors. Speakers shall not engage in debate with
other speakers or members of the public. Questions shall not be asked of other speakers, but may be
directed to the Chairman ofthe Board for consideration by the Board in later deliberating the matter.
Section 6-3. Conduct while Speakin!!:/Conduct While Not Speakin!!:
Persons speaking at a meeting ofthe Board of Supervisors shall do so in a courteous manner.
Cursing or other obscene language or gestures, threats, insults, or other actions intended to harass,
provoke or incite a fight, brawl, or other such disorderly response will not be permitted. Any person
whose conduct is contrary to this section will be removed as provided for in section 2-2 ofthese rules.
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Section 6-4. Name and Place of Residence
Individuals addressing the Board during any portion of a meeting designated for public
comment shall clearly state their name and place of residence prior to making any further comments.
Should a person be recognized to speak more than once, they shall identify themselves each time
before speaking.
Section 6-5. Or~anizational Representation
Any person speaking at any portion of a meeting designated for public comment, who
represents himself as being an officer or representative of an organization, group, association,
corporation, or other entity, shall, upon request of a member of the Board, disclose for the
organization, group, association, corporation, or other entity, the history, size, dues, structure, date
of creation, requirements for membership, tax status; and shall reveal the organizations method of
determining its official position and the speaker's authority to represent the organization.
Unreasonable failure to provide this information to the satisfaction ofthe Board of Supervisors shall
bar the speaker from speaking on behalf of the organization.
Section 6-6. Order of Speakin~
Persons speaking during any portion of a meeting designated for public comment shall do so
in the order in which they are recognized and called upon by the Chair.
Section 6-7. Time Limits
All persons speaking during any portion of a meeting designated for public comment shall
observe all time limits established herein by th" Doard and shall yield the floor when informed their
time has expired.
Section 6-8. Re2istration
Should registration of speakers be required, all persons desiring to speak shall sign the
register, providing their name, place of residence and district.
Section 6-9. Written Coov of Comments
Speakers are requested, but not required, to leave written statements and/or comments with
the Clerk or Deputy Clerk of the Board to be incorporated into the written record of the meeting.
Section 6-10. Information Sources
No person who speaks or otherwise presents information during any portion of a meeting
designated for public comment shall knowingly present false or untrue information to the Board of
Supervisors, and shall, upon request of any Board Member, provide the source of any information
presented.
ARTICLE VII - APPOINTMENTS
Section 7-1. Apoointments
The Chairman shall appoint members ofthe Board to such authorities, boards, commissions,
committees or other organizations or positions as the Board shall so authorize and to appoint various
citizen members to Board's standing committees.
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ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENTS
Section 8-1. Amendments
These Rules of Procedure may from time to time be revised, repealed, or otherwise amended
upon an affirmative vote by a majority of the members of the Board of Supervisors present and
voting.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT MODELING UPDATE - POSTPONED DUE TO
REPORT BEING INCOMPLETE
LETTER OF SUPPORT - FREDERICK-WINCHESTER SERVICE AUTHORITY
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
May 2S, 2003
Mr. Richard McCabe
Vice President
Wildlife Management Institute
1101 14th Street NW, Suite SOl
Washington, DC 20005
Dear Mr. McCabe:
On behalf of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, I am pleased to have the opportunity
to express our appreciation and gratitude to the Frederick-Winchester Service Authority regarding
their recent efforts in protecting the Abrams Creek Stream located in Frederick County, Virginia.
What could have been a major environmental disaster within our community was prevented due to
the service authority's efforts.
The Frederick-Winchester Service Authority, under the direction of its Executive Director
Jesse W. Moffett, was proactive in ordering an inspection of the Abrams Creek Stream. Upon their
inspection, the authority discovered that about 100 feet of a thirty inch trunk main was uncovered
due to erosion. They acted quickly to repair this problem due to the potential that 6,000,000 gallons
per day of sewage could have been dumped into the Abrams Creek Stream if not corrected. Their
work was exceptional and very environmentally sensitive. The project thwarted the potential for
pollutants not only to enter the stream itself but the major waterways downstream as well.
This project set a fine example of protecting the citizens of our community from potential
pollutants in our waters and protecting the wildlife that depends on this stream, as well as
demonstrating the authority's sensitivity to the beauty and natural qualities of this creek. The
Frederick-Winchester Service Authority is to be commended for acting quickly and efficiently and
the Frederick County Board of Supervisors supports your efforts in rewarding them for a job well
done.
With kindest regards, I am
Very truly yours,
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Richard C. Shickle, Chairman
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
cc: Mr. Jesse Moffett
COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Finance Committee met in the First Floor Conference Room, at 107 North Kent Street,
on May 21,2003 at 8:00 a.m. The committee approved agenda items 1,6,8,9, and 10 under
consent agenda. Ritchie Wilkins was absent.
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the Consent
Agenda was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
1. The Solid Waste Manager is requesting a General Fund supplemental appropriation in
the amount of $100.00. This amount represents donations and is requested to be appropriated into
line item 4203-3006-000-000 Printing and Binding. No additional local funds are needed. See
attached memo, p.l. The committee recommends approval. - Approved Under Consent Agenda
2. The Superintendent ofthe CFFW Regional Jail is requesting a Jail budget transfer in the
amount of $22.247.25 to return unexpended grant funds from FYOO. The Director of Court Services
also requests a Court Services Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $1.199.22 for the return
of unexpended grant funds. No additional local funds are needed. See attached memo, p. 2-4. The
committee recommends approval - Approved
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the above request
was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
3. The Landfill Manager is requesting a Landfill budget transfer in the amount of
$21.000.00. This amount is necessary to hire outside temporary labor to assist with duties at the
facility. No additional local funds are needed. See attached memo, p. 5. The committee recommends
approval. - Approved
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Tyler, the above request
was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
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Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
4. The Administrative Manager for Social Services requests a General Fund sup'plemental
appropriation in the amount of $23.031.00. This amount represents a vehicle purchase and is
requested to be placed in line item 5307-8005-000-000 Motor Vehicles and Equipment. No local
funds are necessary as funds will be transferred from the Special Welfare Fund. See attached memo,
p.6-7. The committee recommends approval. - Approved
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Sager, the above request
was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda 1. Tyler - Aye
5. The Department of Social Services requests a General Fund Supplemental Appropriation
in the amount of$46.689.00. This amount represents an additional $ 54,489 in state and federal funds
and a reduction in local funds in the amount of $7,800. See attached memo for detail, p.8. The
committee recommends approval. - Approved
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the above request
was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
6. The Regional Airport requests an Airport Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount
of $115.000.00. This amount is necessary to cover the cost offuels this year and is requested to be
placed in line item 17-8109-5414-000-000 Merchandise for Resale. No additional local funds are
needed. See attached memo, p. 9-10. The committee recommends approval. Approved Under
Consent Agenda
7. The Winchester-Frederick -Clarke Office on Youth and F amilies requests a General Fund
supplemental appropriation in the amount of $7 .500.00 contingent upon funding from the Citv of
Winchester. Additional local funds are required. See memo, p.II-12. The committee recommends
approval - Approved
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the above request
was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
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Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda 1. Tyler - Aye
8. The Winchester-Frederick-Clarke Office on Youth and Families has received grant funds
in the amount of $32,464.00. A General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$32,464.00 is being requested to forward these funds to CLEAN, Inc. No additional local funds are
needed. See memo, p.13. The committee recommends approval. - Approved Under Consent
Agenda
9. The Sheriff requests a General Fund Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of
$1,488.80. This amount represents the department's share in recent drug forfeitures/seized assets and
is requested to be placed in line 3102-5413-000-007. Forfeited property- Surplus. No additional local
funds are needed. See memo, p. 14-26. The committee recommends approval. - Approved Under
Consent Agenda
10. The Sheriff requests a General Fund Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of
$4,482.50. This amount represents DARE donations and is requested to be placed in line item 3102-
5413-000-001, the DARE Program. No additional local funds are needed. See memo, p. 27. The
committee recommends approval. - Approved Under Consent Agenda
11. Mountain Falls Park, Inc., is requesting the county to forgive back taxes on lots to assist
in their sale at an auction scheduled for June 20th. Ifthe committee recommends approval, the Board
of Supervisors will need to hold a public hearing prior to a vote on this matter. See attached memo,
p. 28-33. A map will also be available forreview at the committee meeting. The committee requested
that the Commonwealth Attorney provide a letter on the legality and the Treasurer or Commissioner
of the Revenue provide a history ofthe forgiveness of taxes. It is requested that this information be
forwarded to the Board of Supervisors prior to the June board meeting. The committee made no
recommendation. - Denied
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the above request
was denied by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
***For Information Only***
The Finance Director provided a report on fund balance. See attached report, p. 34-35.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on May 20,2003. Members present were: Charles
Sandy, Cheryl Swartz, Steven White, Victoria Keelon, Lynda Tyler.
Submitted for Board Information Onlv
New Business:
1. Doewood Landin\: Development Proposal - Mr. White moved that action on this
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request be postponed until the June 17 Commission meeting, second by Mrs. Keelon, carried
unanimously (4-0).
Unfinished Business:
1. Policy Revision - Mrs. Swartz moved to approve revisions to the Donation Policy,
second by Mrs. Keelon, carried unanimously (4-0).
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING - EXPANSION OFTHE SEWER AND W ATERSERVICE AREA
(SWSA) TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE AREA OF THE 70.9065-ACRE WWW. L.C.
SITE. WHICH IS LOCATED NORTH AND ADJACENT TO ROUTE 50 WEST.
APPROXIMATELY 1.700 FEET WEST OF THE ROUTE 50/ROUTE 37
INTERCHANGE. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE GAINESBORO
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. THE REQUEST WOULD RESULT IN THE ADDITION
OF APPROXIMATELY 50 ACRES TO THE SWSA. THE REQUEST HAS BEEN
SUBMITTED BY CHARLES E. MADDOX. JR.. P.E. OF G. W. CLIFFORD AND
ASSOCIATES. INC. ON BEHALF OF WWW. L.C. - APPROVED
Senior Planner Abbe Kennedy presented this request to the Board advising staff has received
a request from G.W. Clifford & Associates, Inc. on behalfofWWW,L.C.,ownersofapproximately
71 acres ofland, for an expansion to the Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA). The property is
located north and adjacent to Route 50 West, approximately 1,700 feet west ofthe Route 50/Route
37 interchange. The land is more specifically identified as Parcels 53-A-B and 53-A-79. She further
advised that approximately 21 acres of the WWW, LC site are presently located within the SWSA.
The applicants have requested that the SWSA be expanded to include the remaining 50 acres of the
site. The entire 71 acre tract is zoned RA (Rural Areas) District. She further advised at the Planning
Commission public hearing on May 7, the Planning Commission recommended approval, but
requested that a comment from the Frederick County Sanitation Authority be included to address
service to the Round Hill Area, as well as hydrologic capacities.
Supervisor Reyes asked Chuck Maddox ifhe knew of any planned expansion for residential
growth along the SWSA?
Chuck Maddox of G. W. Clifford Associates replied no, there is no plan that he is aware of.
Supervisor Forrester had questions about a sentence in the last paragraph ofthe memorandum
concerning the FCSA, stating that a formal comment from the FCSA will be secured for this
meeting.
Director Jones advised that the Authority will not negotiate with the developer concerning
service outside of the SWSA. They are advised that they must first appear before the Planning
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Commission and the Board of Supervisors to get the SWSA expanded before the Authority will
negotiate with them.
Chairman Shickle stated that to make sure everyone is of the same understanding of this
sentence - If the SWSA is expanded, this would take care of this sentence?
Director Jones and Administrator Riley concurred with this statement.
Supervisor Forrester asked about the action and summary ofthe Planning Commission from
their meeting of May 7, 2003 and asked why this was included with this request.
Director Lawrence advised this was a summary, as one of the Commissioners had some
questions about water pressure and similar characteristics in the area, and the applicant attempted to
address them by stating those types ofthings are addressed when you are considering the expansion
of the actual sewer lines. That is what is being summarized.
Pam Kennedy, Gainesboro District, advised there are some real concerns about this request.
She addressed the elevated storage tank advising that it is somewhat at odds with the Comprehensive
Plan. There is a real concern that this is the driving edge to the exploitation and development in the
Route 50 west corridor.
Doug Cochran, Stonewall District, his concern over this proposal is just a continuation of
things that are going on in this County. He knows that Comprehensive Plans are meant to change,
but in the past several years he has seen too much change to what seemed to be plans. He feels that
every time we turn around someone is requesting the extension of SWSA or the UDA. He does not
agree with this request being granted as he does not feel it is a sensible use.
Sam Lehman, Back Creek District, advised that this Board is not the final stop for the
determination of the SWSA.
Kevin Kennedy, Gainesboro District, lives out Route 50. Expansion ofSWSA to Round Hill
sends chills up his spine. He does not want to see Route 50 over run with development as has been
the case in other areas of the County.
David Hurd, Stonewall District, addressed the danger in this type of request. He asked the
Board if they are setting a precedent. He told the Board that he did not know who is going to pay for
this. He cannot see, in what has been proposed, that the developer will bear the cost of bringing the
service that is needed in this area up to par, or is the County going to do it, is this going to be his next
12 cent tax increase?
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Chuck Maddox with G. W. Clifford Associates appeared before the Board on behalf of the
applicant. Advised this request is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Water and sewer
service is needed in the Round Hill area due to ongoing problems with individual wastewater and
water treatment facilities. There is a need for commercial uses west of the City of Winchester. The
water tank is essentially for the community of Round Hill. There is no tax monies being used in these
facilities. Those that use the system pay for the system.
Supervisor Forrester asked, to be shown the UDA line on the map.
Director Lawrence advised that it runs down Route 37.
Supervisor Forrester asked if without the residential element, ifthis area could really support
a super store? Aren't we really looking at this area eventually having to have some sort of a
residential body to support those commercial efforts?
Supervisor Tyler questioned the Comprehensive Policy Plan, the land use, for this particular
section. She does not have what is Phase I and what is Phase II boundaries.
Assistant Tierney advised the Plan for this was adopted in 1995 or 1996, shows three phases.
The first phase is entirely within the green area, phase II extends approximately slightly south of
Route 50. Mr. Tierney explained further by using the map located behind the Board. The Plan talks
about it being roughly 188 acres, and for what it is worth it talks about it being strictly for commercial
uses.
Chairman Shickle asked Director Wendy Jones ofthe Sanitation Authority what the common
practice is for Round Hill or anyone else for fire protection water, and where is this water obtained
from?
Director Jones advised the closest location they have that Round Hill uses, and believes also
Gainesboro, is Apple Pie Ridge School. He further advised that once water service is extended down,
even to the hospital property, then they will have availability of water much closer to their service
area.
Supervisor Reyes stated that he has heard citizen comments tonight, and he has to say that he
shares some oftheir concerns, they are very legitimate concerns, and he takes it in full consideration
that we do not want to have "the nose going under the tent," we don't want to have things to happen
to this part of Frederick County that we are not doing right. As long as he is on this Board, he will
be the "watch dog" to make sure that we protect the rural character ofthis area. His main reason for
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supporting this is the fact we are supporting our medical center and this he believes is the "Crown
Jewel" of our community, and we need to support this, we are going to get tax dollars from this. He
has proposed that we need good clean businesses, and this is a great opportunity to put those
businesses here, particularly with the caveat from Mr. Maddox that we will not have residential
development coming down the pike.
Supervisor Reyes moved to approve the expansion of the SWSA to include the entire area of
the 70.9065-Acre WWW, L.C. site.
Supervisor Smith seconded the motion.
Supervisor Douglas stated that she felt this was a win-win situation.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Nay
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
Supervisor Forrester advised that she supported this project in concept, but she still has
concerns about water availability.
PUBLIC HEARING - AIRPORT ROAD RELOCATION PROJECT. THE DESIGN
FEATURES OF A RELOCATED AIRPORT ROAD WILL BE PRESENTED FOR
PUBLIC COMMENT. THE PORTION OF AIRPORT ROAD TO BE RELOCATED
IS THAT ROAD SECTION LOCATED IMMEDIATELY EAST OF AVIATION
DRIVE. AND WILL INCLUDE THE INTERSECTION OF AIRPORT ROAD AND
VICTORY LANE. THE AIRPORT ROAD RELOCATION PROJECT IS BEING
FUNDED THROUGH A REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM UTILIZING FEDERAL.
STATE. AND LOCAL FUNDING SOURCES - APPROVED
Senior Planner Abbe Kennedy advised the Board of the County/State Agreement for the
Airport Road Relocation Project. She further advised this agreement enumerates the responsibilities
ofthe locality (Frederick County) and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in regard
to the scope of services and obligations of each party. The Airport Road project is being funded
through the VDOT Revenue Sharing Program, in addition to utilizing federal, state, and local funding
sources. She further advised that in FY 2003, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB)
allocated $340,000 toward this project through the Revenue Sharing Program. The CTB has
authorized a total of $680,000 for the project to date. The $340,000 match for this road project will
be provided by the Winchester Regional Airport Authority funding sources. The Airport Authority
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has $240,000 allocated from the Virginia Department of Aviation for Phase I construction.
Additionally, $100,000 of approved funds from FAA Entitlement Funds are designated to the Airport
Authority for Phase I ofthe project construction. No County funds are requested for this agreement.
John Longnaker with Delta Company, appeared before the Board to further explain what
would be involved with this project. He further explained about the "roundabouts" that are being
proposed for this project.
Resident Engineer Jerry Copp with VDOT appeared before the Board advising that VDOT
did endorse the roundabouts for now, as well as in the future, and the appropriate location for one.
Supervisor Smith advised that he was in on the meeting, and he feels the roundabouts are the
way to go, should have been done years ago.
Supervisor Reyes asked if there are any roundabouts close by that the Board members or
citizens could look at.
Assistant Resident Engineer Ben Lineberry advised there was one next to the elementary
school, for those that took the Shockey tour in Manassas.
Director Renny Manuel advised the property in question is owned solely by the Airport
Authority.
Chairman Shickle advised this is a public hearing on the location of the road.
Charlene Anderson, Shawnee District, asked if a roundabout will interfere with the trucks
trying to maneuver in those areas traveling back and forth to the businesses located there.
Doug Cochran, Stonewall District, urged the Board to use some caution in this matter. He
has seen roundabouts in Brunswick, Maryland and in New Market, Maryland as well as in other
states, and as the lady said, they function pretty well for cars, but trucks are a different story.
Eighteen foot bed and state trucks have extreme difficulty in maneuvering within these roundabouts.
Jerry Copp advised the right-of-way is in place and no additional right-of-way is needed. The
tractor trailer issue has been addressed with Delta. This will be a culture change for VDOT and a
learning curve also, but he feels this is the right location.
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, the relocation of
the road project at the Airport was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
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Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda 1. Tyler - Aye
OTHER PLANNING ITEMS
REVISIONS TO THE NORTHEAST LAND USE PLAN'S DEVELOPMENTALLY
SENSITIVE AREAS - APPROVED
Director Lawrence advised that staff has drafted revisions to the Developmentally Sensitive
Areas (DSA) of the Northeast Land Use Plan per the Board's directive on May 14, 2003.
Specifically, the directive was to revise the Northeast Land Use Plan map to reflect the text narrative
(Page 6-36) of the 2000 Comprehensive Policy Plan, while not placing the DSA over properties
currently zoned for commercial and industrial uses.
He further advised that the revisions reflect incorporation of the core area of Stephenson's
Depot (2nd Battle of Winchester), the Byers House, and Milburn, into the Developmentally Sensitive
Area (DSA). Staff met with the County Attorney to confirm that the text and map are consistent.
He further advised that the DSA for the Milburn Road corridor, Stephenson's Depot and the
3'd Battle of Winchester, as currently depicted in the 2000 Comprehensive Policy Plan map, is
consistent with the illustratives included in the Battlefield Network Plan, and the Route 11 North
Land Use Plan. The Battlefield Network Plan was adopted by the County in 1995; the Route II
North land Use Plan was adopted and incorporated into the 1996 Comprehensive Policy Plan.
Chairman Shickle asked if it was wise to leave the yellow part in?
Director Lawrence referred to the map located behind Supervisor Forrester advising this map
is the current Land Use Plan that the County has in the Comprehensive Policy Plan. The current DSA
does run along Route 11. He advised Chairman Shickle ifhe would like it removed, staff can do so.
Administrator Riley advised that it protects the corridor.
Assistant Tierney advised that the map to the right is the existing plan, the map to the left
shows what staff is proposing to superimpose over this map, so the result will be the center map.
Supervisor Tyler referred to the houses, marked in yellow, along the Route 11 corridor. You
then go over on Old Charles Town Road and their houses are not in yellow, she wondered what the
significant difference is.
Director Lawrence advised this is a zoning map and the yellow is RP zoning. The other map
is not.
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Supervisor Forrester referred to the map dated May 14, the draft, the patched area. She asked
where this area is on another map that she referred to.
Director Lawrence advised it was not. The map on the left is actually a blow up, it's only
looking at a certain portion. The middle map is the proposed scheme.
Supervisor Tyler asked about the circle around the Byers House. The reason this is DSA is
simply for the architectural design of the home, and not because of the Civil War or anything else.
Director Lawrence advised that was correct.
Upon motion made by Supervisor Tyler, seconded by Supervisor Forrester, to endorse the
revisions, as directed by the Board of Supervisors on May 14, 2003, and shown on map included in
the Board agenda.
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Sidney A. Reyes - Aye
Gina A. Forrester - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Lynda J. Tyler - Aye
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Supervisor Sager stated that he was not against organizations developing multi jurisdictional
authorities or organizations that provide a reduced cost, increase services and rescue some of our
natural resources. Referred to a prior meeting where a discussion was held by Board Members with
another authority that dealt with County land, and which authority members would have the right to
decide how the property would be used he was referring to the Airport Authority. This is a concern
of his.
UPON MOTION MADE BY SUPERVISOR SMITH, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR
FORRESTER, THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THIS
BOARD, THIS MEETING IS HEREBY ADJOURNED. (TIME: 8:33 P.M.)
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Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
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Joh . 'ley, Jr.
Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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Minutes Prepared By:
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Carol T. Bayliss
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
Minute Book Number 28
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting of OS/28/03