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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 08, 1985 Regular Meeting1 A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on May 8, 1985, at 7:15 P.M., in the Board of Supervisor's Meeting Room, 9 Court Square, 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 The Chairman called the meeting to order and asked that everyone observe a moment of silence in absence of a Minister. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Owings stated that he had a brief announcement. Mr. Riley stated that the Board would need to act on a Health Depart- ment matter. Upon motion made by C. William Orndoff, Jr., seconded by Thomas B. Throckmorton and passed unanimously, the Agenda was adopted as amended. MR. OWINGS ANNOUNCED HIS INTENTION TO NOMINATE LEWIS COSTELLO TO SCHOOL BOARD SEAT FROM OPEQUON DISTRICT Mr. Owings stated that he had talked with a number of his constituents concerning the appointment to the School Board seat from Opequon District and that he had received overwhelming support for the reappointment of Lewis Costello, and that he intended to place Mr. Costello's name in nomination for the School Board seat at the June 11 Board Meeting. Mr. Stiles requested that Mr. Costello be present to answer any questions the Board might have at the June 11 Board Meeting. FIRST BOARD MEETING IN JUNE MOVED TO TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by C. William Orndoff, Jr. and passed unanimously, the firlt Board Meeting of June, scheduled for June 12, was moved to June 11 due to James Wood High School graduation. AMENDED RESOLUTION - ROUTE 642 - APPROVED Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by C. William Orndoff, Jr. and passed unanimously, the following amended resolution for Route 642 was approved: WHEREAS, Secondary Route 642, from 0.73 miles South of Route 37 to 1.16 miles Southeast of Route 37, a distance of 0.43 miles, has been altered and new road has been constructed which new road serves the same citizens as the road so altered. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Secondary Route 642 be and the same is, abandoned as a public road shown as Section #7 and #3 and Route 846 shown as Section #8 of Project 0642 - 034 -173, C501 and Project #0642 - 034 -173, C502 on the attached sketch dated January 4, 1985 and m shaded in blue of the aforementioned sketch. A total distance of 0.31 miles being the same, hereby, is abandoned as a public road pertinent to Section 33.1 -155 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Those sections shaded in red on the attached sketch be officially added to the Secondary System of the Secondary Highway, i.e., Section #5 of Project #0642- 034 -173, C502 and Section #4 of Project #0642- 034 -173, C501; on the attached sketch dated January 4, 1985, a total distance of 0.27 miles pertinent to Section 33.1 -229 of the Code of Virginia of 1950 as amended. AND FURTHER, That the section of new connection, Section 46 shown in brown on the aforementioned sketch, a total distance of 0.02 miles, to be numbered Route 846 and hereby is added to the Secondary System of State Highway pertinent to Section 33.1 -229 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended. AND FURTHER, That the section of old location of Secondary Route 642 shown in orange (Section #1 and #2) on the afore- mentioned sketch, a total distance of 0.11 miles, will remain in the Secondary System of the State Highway and be renumbered to Route 846 in accordance with policy set forth by the State Highway Commission. APPROVAL OF JOB SERVICE PLAN Upon motion made by Thomas B. Throckmorton, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and passed unanimously, the Virginia Employment Commission's Job Service Plan for Program Year 1985 was approved. Mr. Gene Schultz, local Job Service Manager, appeared before the Board to answer any questions the Board might have. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND REQUESTS - HARKINS ASSOCIATES, INC. AND HFG PARTNERSHIP - APPROVED Mr. Horne presented these requests. Mr. Henry Williams, Project Developer for Harkins Associates, Inc., appeared before the Board. Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Thomas B. Throckmorton and passed unanimously, the following resolution was approved: WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Authority of the County of Frederick, Virginia (the "Authority "), has considered the applica- tion of Harkins Associates, Inc., a Maryland corporation, or a partnership of which Harkins Associates, Inc. is the general partner (the "Company "), requesting the issuance of the Authority's industrial development revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 (the "Bonds ") to assist in the financing of the Company's acquisition, construction and equipping of a 60 room motel facility (the "Project ") to be located at the intersection of Route 1012 and 277 in the Opequon District in the County of Frederick, Virginia, and has held a public hearing thereon on May 2, 1985; and WHEREAS, Section 103(k) of the Internal Revenue Code I� of 1954, as amended, provides that the governmental unit having jurisdiction ((� over the issuer of industrial development bonds and over the area in which _ any facility financed with the proceeds of industrial development bonds is j; located must approve the issuance of the bonds; and WHEREAS, the Authority issues its bonds on behalf of the County of Frederick, Virginia (the "County "); the Project is to be located in the County and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia (the "Board ") constitutes the highest elected govern- mental unit of the County; and WHEREAS, the Authority has recommended that the Board approve the issuance of the Bonds; and SIM • f WHEREAS, a copy of the Authority's resolution approving the issuance of the Bonds, subject to the terms to be agreed upon, a certificate of the public hearing, and a Fiscal Impact Statement have been filed with the Board; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA: 1. The Board approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority for the benefit of the Company, as required by Section 103(k) and Section 15.1- 1378.1 of the Virginia Code, to permit the Authority to assist in the financing of the Project. 2. The approval of the issuance of the Bonds does not constitute an endorsement to a prospective purchaser of the Bonds of the creditworthiness of the Project or the Company. 3. Pursuant to the limitations contained in Temporary Income Tax Regulations Section 5f.103 -2(f) (1), this Resolution shall remain in effect for a period of one year from the date of its adoption. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Mr. Richard Hardison appeared before the Board representing HFG Partnership. Upon motion made by Robert M. Rhodes, seconded by Will L. Owings and passed unanimously, the following resolution was approved: WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Industrial Development Authority of the County of Frederick, Virginia (the "Authority ") on May 2, 1985 in accordance with the provisions of Section 103(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (the "Code "), and Section 15.1- 137$.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended (the Virginia Code), to consider the application of HFG Partnership (the "Applicant ") requesting the Authority to issue up to $800,000.00 of its Industrial Development Revenue Bonds to assist the Applicant in acquiring, constructing and equip- ping commercial facilities and rolling stock to be leased to Air Freight Delivery Service, Inc. including terminal, maintenance, service and ware- housing facilities to be located or headquartered in Frederick County, Virginia on a tract fronting on U.S. Route 11 and Interstate 81 approxi- mately .25 miles South of the Kernstown interchange on Interstate 81 at its exchange for State Route 37 and U.S. Route 11 in Frederick County, Virginia; and WHEREAS, after such public hearing, the Authority filed its report with the Board of Supervisors recommeding the approval of the bonds and finding that the project would be consistent with the Virginia Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act, together with the fiscal impact statement for the project as required by Section 15.1- 1378.2 of the Virginia Code; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors concurs with the report of the Authority; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the issue of bonds described above is hereby approved by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors to the extent required by Section 103(k) of the Code and Section 15.1- 1378.1 of the Virginia Code, to permit the Authority to assist in the financing of the project. The approval of the issuance of the bonds, as required by Section 103(k) of the Code and Section 15.1- 1378.1 of the Virginia Code, does not constitute an endorsement of the bonds, the financial viability of the facilities or the creditworthiness of the Applicant, but, as required by Section 15.1 -1380 of the Virginia Code, the bonds shall provide that neither the Commonwealth of Virginia, Frederick County, Virginia, nor the Authority shall be obligated to pay the bonds or the interest thereon or other costs incident thereto except from the revenues and monies pledged therefor and neither the faith, credit nor taxing power of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Frederick County, Virginia, or the Authority shall be pledged thereto. Lob N 19 This Resolution shall take effect immediately. CUP #004 -85 - GLENN C. WHITACRE - GAINESBORO MAGISTERIAL nic rDir - ADDD(lVCn Mr. Horne presented this conditional use permit request stating that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with conditions. Mr. Glenn Whitacre appeared before the Board on behalf of his request. He stated that he would not have the general public stoping at his location to purchase wood. Upon motion made by Rhoda W. Maddox, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and passed unanimously, conditional use permit number 004 -85 of Glenn C. Whitacre, HC2, Box 455, Whitacre, Virginia, for a Sawmill, Type B (woodlot for storing and sawing firewood) was approved. This property is identified on Tax Map 10 as Parcel Number 10 in the Gainesboro Magisterial District. P #005 -85 - DAVID E. AND NANCY M. RITTER - SHAWNEE GISTERIAL DISTRICT - APPROVED Mr. Horne presented this conditional use permit request stating that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with conditions. Mrs. Ritter appeared before the Board on behalf of her request. Upon motion made by Thomas B. Throckmorton, seconded by C. William Orndoff, Jr. and passed unanimously, conditional use permit number 005 -85 of David E. and Nancy M. Ritter, 414 Milam Drive, Winchester, Virginia, for a Cottage Occupation/ Consignment Shop (small consumer items) was approved. This property is identified on Tax Map 54E as Parcel Number 20 -0 in the Shawnee Magisterial District. CUP #006 -85 - IVA H. PETRE - OPEQUON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - APPROVED Mr. Horne presented this conditional use permit request stating that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with conditions. Mrs. Petre appeared before the Board on behalf of her request. Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by C. William Orndoff, Jr. and passed unanimously, conditional use permit number 006 -85 of Iva H. Petre, Route 1, Box 580, Middletown, Virginia, for a Grocery Store was approved. This property is identified on Tax Map 84 as parcel number 82 in the Opequon Magisterial District. SUBDIVISION REQUEST - LENOIR CITY COMPANY OF VIRGINIA - APPROVED Mr. Horne presented this subdivision request stating that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. Mr. Tom Gilpin appeared before the Board on behalf of his request. .. w • Upon motion made by C. William Orndoff, Jr., seconded by Will L. Owings and passed unanimously, the subdivision request of Mr. Gilpin for Lenoir City Company of Virginia was approved. SUBDIVISION REQUEST - HARRY F. STIMPSON JR. - APPROVED Mr. Horne presented this subdivision request stating that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and passed unanimously, the subdivision request of Harry F. Stimpson, Jr., located in Opequon Magisterial District, was approved. PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.1 -262 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, 1950, AS AMENDED, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL CONSIDER THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - ARMEL SCHOOL Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Robert M. Rhodes and passed unanimously, to approve the sale of the property on Route 522 South known as the Armel School. The above resolution was approved by the following recorded vote: Aye - Kenneth Y. Stiles, Will L. Owings, Robert M. Rhodes, Rhoda W. Maddox and C. William Orndoff, Jr. Thomas B. Throckmorton abstained. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Orndoff, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, presented the following report and stated that it was for the Board's information and no action was necessary: The Public Works Committee met on April 24 and May 1, 1985. All members were present for both meetings. Also present at the April 24th meeting were representatives of an architectural firm from Richmond, Virginia, John Riley and Bob Harriman. The following items were discussed: I. Items Requiring Action None. II. Items Not Requiring Action A. Committee agreed to the proposed increase in building permit fees. The full list of fees are to be forwarded under separate cover to each Board member to consider for passage at the June 12th Board Meeting. There was one member of the Committee that abstained. B. The Committee approved the reworded Westminster Canterbury Inspection Agreement and directed the County Administrator to sign it on behalf of the County. a C. Discussed the findings of the State Building Code Technical Review Board. D. Discussed the necessity of replacing the pull -pan at the Landfill with a used machine, cost not to exceed $10,000. E. Briefly discussed NFPA 1141, as it applies to subdivisions. F. Examined samples of a product that could be used to refurbish the Courthouse steps and directed Bob Harriman to approach the Historical Society. G. Discussed the need for an architectural study of the 9 Court Square Office Complex to assess the possibilities of major renovations. A RFP (Request for Proposal) is being prepared for advertising. H. The Committee was advised of the current status of the proposed compactor site on Route 522. CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Throckmorton, Chairman of the Code and Ordinance Committee, presented the following Ordinance amendment dealing with land application of sludge: Upon motion made by Thomas B. Throckmorton, seconded by C. William Orndoff, Jr. and passed unanimously, the following Ordinance amendment was approved and will be advertised for public hearing: The Board of Supervisors for the County of Frederick does hereby reaffirm its position of the land application of sludge from septic tanks as approved and adopted in the Frederick County Code Chapter 20, Article ll, Section 2 -1 -2. This action is further approved and enabled thru legislation adopted by the Virginia General Assembly as identified in House Bill 1385, passed unanimously and signed by the Governor on March 18, 1985. Specifically, the bill allows for the land disposal of septic tank sludge in Counties with a population of less than 100 people per square mile. The effective date of said legislation is July 1, 1985. Approvals required to land apply septage are Board of Supervisors and local Health Department. By the above named action the Board of Supervisors for County of Frederick does approve Frederick County septic tank haulers to continue to land apply septic tank sludge as provided under the current Lord Fairfax Health Department permit. It is further requested by said action that the Health Department grant local haulers said permits until Frederick County has made final provisions for disposal at the Opequon Water Reclaimation Facility proposed for completion in January, 1988. Adopted this 8th day of May, 1985. DEPARTMENTAL POTENTIAL PROBLEM REPORTS - ACCEPTED AS BOARD INFORMATION Mr. Stiles asked the Board what their pleasure was as far as action on the Departmental Potential Problem Reports. It was the consensus of the Board that there were no surprises with any of the reports and they would accept them as information. •m MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE Mr. Riley noted that the Transportation Committee would be meeting on Monday, May 20. BOARD REACTIVATES BIDS ON MIDDLETOWN SCHOOL PROPERTY Mr. Riley noted that there has not been any activity on the Middletown School Property since the bids were rejected by the Board in January. He further stated that the buildings were being plagued with vandalism and that he would like for the Board to authorize him to readvertise this property "For Sale ". Mr. Owings asked if a reply had been received from the gentlemen in Waynesboro. Mr. Riley replied no. Mr. Owings requested that Mr. Riley contact the gentleman in Waynesboro and if he is not interested then proceed with readvertising. Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Thomas B. Throckmorton and passed unanimously, that steps be taken by the County Administrator to dispose of the Middletown School Property. UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, IT WAS ORDERED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ADJOURN. rman, Board /of Supervisors CIp(rk Board of Supervisors