March 09, 1983 Regular Meeting58
A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held
on March 9, 1983, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, 9
Court Square, Winchester, Virginia.
P RESENT : S. Roger Koontz, Chairman; Will L. Owings, Vice- Chairman;
William H. Baker; Rhoda W. Maddox; David L. Smith and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend C. Emerson Smith of the
Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Stiles requested that the Job Training Program be discussed by the
Board.
The Board concurred with this request and felt it should be placed
under "Planning Commission Business ".
Mr. Stiles requested that the Director of the Area Agency on Aging be
present at the next Board meeting to discuss the Long Term Care information
that had been received by the Board.
Mr. Owings requested time under "Committee Reports" for a report of the
Airport Committee.
Mr. Koontz stated that Mr. Cheely was present and that the Parks and
Recreation Softball program would be discussed under "Unfinished Business ".
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by William H. Baker and
passed unanimously, the agenda was adopted as amended.
COUNTY OFFICIALS
APPOINTMENT /REAPPOINTMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY SANITATION
AUTHORITY
Mr. Jim Diehl's term will expire on April 15, 1983 on the Frederick
County Sanitation Authority.
Mr. Baker suggested that the Board take this under advisement and make
the appointment prior to April 15, 1983.
DAVID SMITH APPOINTED AS BOARD LIAISON MEMBER TO COUNTY
FIRE AND RESCUE COMMITTEE
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by Will L. Owings and
passed unanimously, that David Smith be appointed as the Board liaison to
the County Fire and Rescue Committee.
Mr. Riley stated that the Committee had said they would be conducting
meetings at various Fire Halls within the County and they would like to
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request that the Board member representing that district to be present if
possible.
Mr. Smith will coordiante this with Mr. Walt Cunningham, Chairman, in
order that the Board member might be notified when the meeting is being held
in their district.
CHANGES IN POLLING PLACES TO BE DISCUSSED NEXT MEETING
Mr. Stiles stated that it had been brought to his attention that
perhaps the facilities at the Northwestern Workshop could be used as a
polling place rather than to combine Neffstown and Clearbrook precincts.
This is advertised for action at the Board's next meeting.
DRAFT OF ADDENDUM NO. 2 TO THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF WINCHESTER AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF FREDERICK
COUNTY CREATING THE FREDERICK - WINCHESTER SERVICE AUTHORITY -
APPROVED
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Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Will L. Owings and
passed unanimously, to accept the draft of Addendum No. 2 to the Concurrent
Resolution of the City of Winchester and the Board of Supervisors of
Frederick County Creating the Frederick - Winchester Service Authority.
A public hearing will be held on this at the first meeting in April.
COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES AT SHAWNEELAND DISCUSSED
The Board discussed the delinquent tax situation of Shawneeland and
felt it would be inappropriate for the Board to take any formal action until
such time as an agreement is reached by all parties involved.
Mr. Stiles stated that the County has not relieved Mr. Herman of any
monies owed the County as far as taxes, interest on the taxes, etc. is
concerned. Fie further stated that there has been a great deal of confusion
concerning this matter and he felt the citizens needed to know that the
County has not relieved Mr. Herman of any of the obligations to the County
as they relate to Shawneeland.
PARKS AND RECREATION SOFTBALL LEAGUE RULES DISCUSSED
Mr. Koontz stated that the Board had acted on this at the last meeting
and since that time some County citizens had questioned whether this ruling
was fair to their respective teams.
Mrs. Payne appeared before the Board and stated that she questioned
whether this was fair for the teams that have been in the league for some
time and had invested quite a bit of money in their team. She further
stated that with this new ruling a new team could be organized having more
Frederick County citizens than the independent teams had, therefore elimi-
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nating the independent team and with what they had invested at this point
she did not feel this was fair. Mrs. Payne further stated that she felt the
same rules should apply to all participating teams.
Mr. Cheely discussed with the Board the percentages of the men and
womens' leagues within the County.
Mr. Stiles stated that he felt Mrs. Payne had a legitimate complaint.
Mr. Owings stated as of this year a person who plays in the independent
league could not play in a Church league and he felt this would make a big
difference.
Mr. Stiles stated it was his understanding that the Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission would be taking action on this and make whatever changes are
necessary in- house.
Mr. Baker asked how many of the older teams would be affected by this.
Mr. Cheely stated that there would not be that many.
PROPOSED BARTONVILLE TAP BY POTO EDISON - 140 ACTION -
FOR BOARD ".
Mr. Koontz stated this was for information only and the electrical
lines mentioned would not be going across the Agricultural District.
Mr. Horne stated he was trying to find out if the County has any type
of control over where public utilities can place there buildings, lines,
etc.
SIX YEAR PLAN DISCUSSED
Mr. Horne stated that the following is a list of recommended major
projects in reference to the Six Year Plan:
1.
Rt. 654 -
Major reconstruction - #1 priority on old Six Year Plan
2.
Rt. 642 -
Bridge and approaches over Opequon - #6 priority of old
Six Year
Plan.
3.
Rt. 672 -
(Brucetown Road) - Widen, spot improvements, drain, and
resurface
- #7 priority of old Six Year Plan
4.
Rt. 628 -
(Fr. Rt. 638 to Rt. 622) - Strengthen, spot improvements,
drain, and
resurface - #12 priority on old Six Year Plan
5.
Rt. 672 -
(Fr. W. -int. Rt. 665 to Rt. 661) - Widen, spot improve-
ments, and resurface - #9 priority plan on old Six Year Plan
6.
Rt. 628 -
(Fr. Rt. 631 to Rt. 638) - Strengthen, spot improvements,
drain, and
resurface - #10 priority on old Six Year Plan
7.
Rt. 672 -
(Fr. Rt. 661- to Rt. 739) - Widen, spot improvements, and
resurface
- #11 priority on old Six Year Plan
8.
Rt. 628 -
(Fr. Rt. 631 to .55 mi. South of Rt. 732) - Widen,
strengthen, and resurface - #8 priority on old Six Year Plan
Non Hard Surface Roads - Recommended Projects
1. Rt. 671 - out
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2.
Rt.
663
3.
Rt.
619
- started
4.
Rt.
629
- out
5.
Rt.
624
- moved up - right -of -way acquisition proceeding
6.
Rt.
625
7.
Rt.
660
- started
8.
9. 10. Rts. 668, 680, 694
DISCUSSION OF JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT
Mr. Koontz stated that the County had agreed to get involved in this
Job Training Partnership Act but after reading the resolution that had been
sent from Mr. Ben Vorhies, from the Harrisonburg Office, he had some
questions and he was not sure exactly where the Board should go from here
concerning this matter.
Mr. Stiles stated that he had a problem with the last item on Page 1 of
the resolution. He stated that according to this the Steering Committee
would have authority over the Board of Supervisors to select the Private
Industry Council.
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by David L. Smith and
passed unanimously, to approve the resolution appointing Mrs. Ann Kelican,
if this is the will of the Board, as the representative of this Board to a
Steering Committee. The purpose of the Steering Committee is to be able to
determine the initial membership category and size of the delivery area, and
to make recommendations to the governing body for membership and submit the
membership for certification to the Governor's Office, and to negotiate a
cooperative agreement between participating jurisdictions and the Private
Industry Council.
It was the consensus of the Board that all the recommendations of the
Steering Committee be brought back to the Board for their approval and that
the following resolution be approved:
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by David L. Smith and
passed unanimously, the following was approved:
WHEREAS, the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982 authorizes
the Governors of each State to designate the Service Delivery Area
boundaries in their respective States, and
WHEREAS, The Counties of Augusta, Bath, Clarke, Frederick,
Highland, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren; and the
Cities of Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton, Waynesboro and
Winchester comprise all the jurisdictions of Planning Districts six and
seven located in the Shenandoah Valley and their combined population exceeds
325,000 people, and
WHEREAS, The vast majority of the jurisdictions in Planning
Districts six and seven have requested that the Governor designate Planning
Districts six and seven as a Service Delivery Area, and it is very likely
that Planning Districts six and seven will be designated as a Service
Delivery Area, and
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WHEREAS, Implementation of the Job Training Partnership
Act will require establishment of a Private Industry Council (PIC) in each
Service Delivery Area; such Council at a minimum to be comprised of
representatives from educational agencies, organized labor, rehabilitation
agencies, community based organizations, economic development agencies, the
public employment service and at least 51% Private Industry members, and
WHEREAS, Implementation of the Job Training Partnership Act
will require the negotiation and acceptance of a cooperative agreement among
participating Counties and Cities and the Private Industry Council in each
Service Delivery Area, and
WHEREAS, Applications for Private Industry Council certi-
fication must be submitted to the Governor's Job Training Coordinating
Council no later than April 5, 1983, and
WHEREAS, The tasks of negotiation of the before said
cooperative agreement and appointment of the before said Private Industry
Council can be facilitated by the existence of a Steering Committee
representing participating jurisdictions in Planning Districts six and
seven.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Super-
visors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, has passed a resolution
appointing Ann K. Kelican to a Steering Committee to be comprised of one
member representing each participating County or City in Planning Districts
six and seven. The purpose of said Steering Committee shall be:
- to determine the initial membership categories and size of the
Private Industry Council of the Service Delivery Area,
- solicit nominations from appropriate sources for the Private Industry
Council,
- recommend Private Industry Council membership to the Governing Body
for nominations,
- submit Private Industry Council membership to the Governor's Job
Training Coordinating Council for certification by April 5, 1983,
- negotiate a cooperative agreement between participating jurisdictions
and the Private Industry Council in Planning Districts six and seven.
Items to be considered in the cooperative agreement shall include,
but shall not be limited to:
policies, priorities, goals, and objectives of the Service Delivery
Area,
• method by which participating local governments and the Private
Industry Council concur in the annual Plan for Job Training
Partnership Act activities,
• selection of a grant recipient entity and outline of its
functions,
• selection of an administrative entity and outline of its functions,
and
• method by which participating jurisdictions share financial
responsibility for funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the above named representa-
tive is delegated the authority necessary to carry out the functions of the
Steering Committee and to enter into a cooperative agreement on behalf of
the County of Frederick, Virginia between and among participating jurisdic-
tions and the Private Industry Council in the Planning Districts six and
seven Service Delivery Area.
CODE AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Owings, Chairman, presented the following report:
NILIFAEM
The Code and Engineering Committee met 10 a.m., %larch 3, 1983, with all
members present. The Committee makes the following report and recommenda-
tions:
A. The Committee reviewed a written request from the Town of Stephens
City. (See Attachments) After much discussion, the Committee recommends
that the Town of Stephens City be considered a municipality and charged the
municipal rate of $7 per ton. This rate would be limited to a maximum of 10
tons per week. Billing and administrative details to be determined.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox and
passed unanimously, the above was approved.
Mr. Stiles requested that Mr. Harriman draft a letter to the town of
Stephens City explaining to them that the Landfill is paid for through user
fees and not through County taxes.
B. The Committee reviewed the FY84 Landfill budget.
There was no action taken.
C. The Committee discussed a proposal to utilize a concept of "Total
Machine Rebuild" for the 816 compactor. The proposal was forwarded to the
Finance Committee for review and action.
This will be forwarded to the Board at their next meeting for action.
D. The overhaul and refurbishment of the scales at the Landfill was
discussed. The overhaul has been budgeted for in the FY83 budget.
Mr. Boyd presented this due to the fact that Mr. Harriman was ill and
requested that the Board forego the usual bid procedure in order that this
might be done as soon as possible. He stated that the only two bids
received were Fairbanks for $7400 and Toledo Scales for $7745.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox and
passed unanimously, to accept the bid from Fairbanks for repair of the
scales at the Landfilll.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COURTS COMMITTEE REPORT
Mrs. Maddox, Chairman presented the following report:
The Law Enforcement and Courts Committee met on Tuesday, March 1, 1983,
at 11:30 A.M. The following members were present: Rhoda Maddox, Larry
Coverstone, Commonwealth's Attorney Larry Ambrogi, Chuck Poe and Sheriff
Bruce. The Committee makes the following report and recommendations:
Joint Jail Agreement
The Joint Jail Agreement was reviewed and discussed. The County
Administrator was directed to contact the City of Winchester in order to
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arrange a meeting between the respective Committees for City and County for
renegotiation of the Agreement.
In reference to the Joint Jail Agreement, the Sheriff advised the
Committee that the Code of Virginia was recodified in 1982 and the section
designating the Sheriff as the Jailor for the City and the County was
repealed. Concern was expressed about the liability of the Sheriff for City
prisoners with no enabling legislation allowing same.
Due to the concern expressed, the Committee would respectfully request
that the Board of Supervisors direct the Commonwealth's Attorney to request
an opinion from the Attorney General on this matter. The request should
further include a remedy for the locality as to what agency of the County
could perform that function of Jailor should the Sheriff be relieved of that
responsibility.
A joint meeting between the City and County Law Enforcement Committees
will be set up to decide on this matter.
_Virginia Supplemental Retirement Benefits for Law Enforcement
Personnel
The Committee reviewed the comments from the County Administrator
regarding the special benefit request. The County Administrator advised the
Committee that specific percentages for employer /employee contributions were
not available at the time of the Committee meeting and would further advise
the Committee when the information was received. No action was taken. (See
attachment)
There was no action taken.
Sheriff's Request for Overtime Pay
The Committee reviewed the background data presented by the Sheriff.
The effective use of manpower was discussed with the Sheriff to determine if
there was a solution to this problem other than hiring additional personnel.
The Committee suggested that the Sheriff research the possibility of
employing part -time personnel who have retired from a Law Enforcement career
on an as call basis. The Sheriff indicated that he would research this
possibility and report back to the Committee. No action was taken. (See
attachment)
There was no action taken.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Baker, Chairman, presented the following report:
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The Personnel Committee met on February 16, February 22 and March 3,
1983 and makes the following report and recommendations:
Comp Time Policy Amendment
The Committee discussed the eligibility section of the recently adopted
comp time policy and for purpose of clarification recommends the following
amendment (Addition of underlined section) to said section:
Eligibility
All employees considered to be non - exempt wage hour employees
compensated in pay ranges 1 through 15 and those employees who exceed
range 15 whose services are required over and above the normal work day
to support County activities.
Employees in ranges 16 through 25 whose duties or services are required
over and above the normal work day on a regular basis, in support of
County activities are eligible for comp time with prior approval of
the Countv Administrator.
The Board discussed what positions would be eligible for comp time and
Mr. Stiles felt that this should be amended to read, "with prior approval of
the County Administrator and subsequent approval of the Personnel
Committee ".
Mr. Owings stated that if the Board gave the responsibility to the
County Administrator to approve overtime then the Board should not overrule
him.
Mr. Stiles requested that the Personnel Committee be given a regular
update of all comp time totals.
Mrs. Kelican suggested that this be included with the quarterly
report.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by David L. Smith and
passed unanimously, that the Board approve the above amendment and that a
full comp time report of all employees be included in the quarterly report
of the Personnel Committee.
Lanier In -House Training Program
The Committee reviewed a preliminary report on the Lanier In -House
Training Program and forwards it on to the Board for information. A more
detailed report setting forth the cost effectiveness of the program will be
submitted in April. (See Attachment)
There was no action taken.
Certification of Evaluations
The following employees were evaluated on the dates set forth and the
Committee recommends certification of these evaluations as submitted:
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A. February 16, 1983 - Carol T. Bayliss, Deputy Clerk to the Board of
Supervisors and Helen W. Locke, Information Services Director.
B. February 22, 1983 - James E. Boyd, Finance Director and Ann K.
Kelican, Administrative Assistant/ Personnel.
C. March 3, 1983 - Needham S. Cheely, Parks and Recreation Director.
It would be appropriate to address these evaluations in Executive
Session. (Evaluations Attached Under Separate Cover).
Mr. Stiles stated that he did not feel it was necessary to go into
Executive Session to discuss these.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by David L. Smith and
passed unanimously, that the above evaluations be approved as presented.
Recommendation for Promotion
(To be discussed in Executive Session). (Memo Attached Under Separate
Cover) .
Mr. Stiles stated that he did not feel it was necessary to discuss all
of this in Executive Session as he felt there are two separate actions
involved, inasmuch as there is a creation of a position and also the filling
of this position.
Mr. Koontz stated that it was the feeling of the Personnel Committee
that this position be created and this is the question that was being
presented to the Board for their approval or disapproval.
Mr. Stiles stated that with the exception of one time during his six
years on the Board he had always been opposed to making this a Department
Head position.
Mr. Baker stated that the Personnel Committee had given considerable
thought to this Personnel position. He further stated that they felt that
the responsibilities of the position entitled it to be a Department Head
position as are many of the other positions in the County that you and this
Board has supported as Department Head positons.
Mr. Smith stated that he and Mr. Baker had weighed out all the facts
and that they felt with the duties and responsibilities involved in this
position, that it was a warranted position and that it should be made a
Department Head position.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by David L. Smith, that
there be established the position of Personnel Director, Range 26, within
the County's structure of Department Heads.
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The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye -
S. Roger Koontz, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox and David L. Smith. Nay
- Kenneth Y. Stiles and Will L. Owings.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by David L. Smith and
passed unanimously, that Mrs. Ann K. Kelican, be named Director of Personnel
and is hereby promoted to the Department Head level.
Mr. Stiles stated that his concerns about the previous issue does not
in any way reflect on Mrs. Kelican's performance of her job.
Mr. Smith stated that this does not mean any immediate increase in pay
for Mrs. Kelican, that all this does is set Mrs. Kelican back two
quartiles.
Mr. Owings stated that he did not have any objection to Mrs. Kelican,
and that he thought she was doing a fine job, that his only concern was back
two years ago when the Board agreed to establish this position at the same
they also agreed it would not be on the Department Head level.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Baker, Chairman, presented the following report:
The Finance Committee met on February 24, 1983 with all members
present.
Town of Middletown Request
The Town of Middletown has requested that the two Town employees be
added to the County group hospitalization program. The Finance Director
expressed no objection to handling the administration associated with this
request. It is recommended that the request be approved. (See copy of
request attached.)
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Will L. Owings and
passed unanimously, the above recommendation was approved.
Budget Adjustments Request - School Board
The School Board requested budget adjustments totalling $4,797.95. The
amendments were requested due to increases in Federal funds expected to be
received over the amounts originally budgeted. The aforementioned funds are
allocated for specific school programs, require no additional local funds,
and are recommended for approval. ( See copy of request attached.)
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Will L. Owings and
passed unanimously, the above recommendation was approved.
Parks and Recreation Department Request
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The Parks and Recreation Department requested that $2,000.00 be
expended from 7104- 3010 - 00, Contractual Services, to apply for a matching
grant from the Virginia Arts Council. The funds would be used to sponsor
concerts in the Frederick County/ Winchester area. The Committee recommends
that the request be considered by the Board. (See request attached.)
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Kenneth Y. Stiles
the above request was denied by the following recorded vote: Play - Kenneth
Y. Stiles, David L. Smith and Will L. Owings. Aye - S. Roger Koontz,
William H. Baker and Rhoda W. Maddox.
Overtime Request From Sheriffs Department
The Committee reviewed a request for payment of overtime to Sheriff
Department employees in the amount of $419.06. The Committee recommends
that the $419.06 be approved for payment, but that the Sheriff make use of
current personnel to handle the additional manpower requirements at the
Jail. No additional overtime should be allowed. (See memo from Sheriff
attached.)
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Will L. Owings and
passed unanimously, the above request was approved.
Donations
The Finance Director presented a list of donations requested for the
fiscal year 1983 -84. The Committee instructed the Finance Director to
schedule representatives from the various organizations to appear before the
Committee at their meeting to be held on March 7, 1983. (See copy of
requests attached.)
There was no action taken.
Budget Deliberations
The County Administrator presented a summary of funds to be remaining
in the various departmental budgets totalling $128,799. Reductions of
$98,362 were recommended for the 83 -84 budget along with increases for
various needs in the amount of $55,264. (See worksheet attached.) The
Committee reviewed responses to three percent budget reductions from the
School Superintendent and Social Services Director.
The Committee recommends that the County departmental budgets be
prepared per recommendations from the County Administrator.
It is further recommended that the budget increase requested from the
Social Services department be funded from local funds remaining within their
budget at the end of the 82 -83 budget year.
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Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Will L. Owings and
passed unanimously, the above recommendation was approved.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETS WITH DAVID SCHWEMER, DIRECTOR OF
MENTAL HEALTH RE: REQUEST
Mr. Riley stated that Mr. Schwemer had indicated to the Finance
Committee that he had to have a decision from the County by Saturday, March
4th, when he meets with his Board, and due to the time constraints he was
under, that he was going to have to proceed.
Mr. Stiles suggested that the Board of Supervisors recommend that if
possible Mr. Schwemer delay his decision and if possible that his time frame
might be extended another thirty days, He further stated that he felt this
request should be run by the Capital Improvements Committee.
It was the consensus of the Board that Mr. Schwemer be notified by the
County Administrator that the Board felt if at all possible the appropriate
route to go with this request is to go through the Capital Improvements
Committee with a decision by the Board at their April 13, 1983 meeting.
REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Owings stated that for some time the Airport Committee had
considered transferring the Airport from the City and going regional to
include the City of Winchester, Frederick County and Clarke County. A draft
of this agreement is being drawn at this time and it was felt Mr. Ambrogi
should review this before the County would reach any decision with reference
to the County going regional.
Mr. Stiles requested that when a document comes to the Board of
Supervisors for their approval that he would like to request that a memo
stating the advantages to Frederick County having a Regional Airport, as
well as the advantages to the Airport itself, accompany this document.
Mr. Owings stated that neither he nor Mr. Smith had anything to
recommend to the Board at this time with reference to a Regional Airport.
BOARD RETIRES INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by William H. Baker and
passed unanimously, the Board retired into Executive Session in accordance
with Virginia Code (1950) Section 2.1 -344, Subsection A (2) to discuss
Acquisition of Land.
BOARD WITHDRAWS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox and
passed unanimously, the Board withdrew from Executive Session.
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BOARD RECONVENES INTO REGULAR SESSION
Upon motion made by Rhoda W. Niaddox, seconded by William H. Baker and
passed unanimously, the Board reconvened into Regular Session.
BOARD DISCUSSES ACQUISITION OF LAND WITH KOON FAMILY
Mr. Koontz asked Mr. Robert Koon, Jr. if he had anything he would like
to say to the Board.
Mr. Koon stated there are several things that the Board and his family
should be able to sit down and discuss that he felt could not be discussed
at a meeting such as this. He stated that one thing that concerned him and
he would like to have an answer for, is if the Frederick - Winchester Service
Authority does condemn their farm are they going to charge his family $1300
a month rent for them to stay on the farm, and also are they going to
provide protection for his cattle from the holes that are being dug on the
property at this time. Mr. Koon stated that he was also concerned as to
whether or not they were going to be compensated for the loss of their
crops.
Mr. Koontz asked Mr. Koon if he had met with Mr. Jones and Mr. Riley in
order that these questions might be answered.
Mr. Koon stated that he did not trust Mr. Jones or Mr. Riley half as
far as he could throw them at this point. He stated that he felt he should
have something in writing so he would know where he stood.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Will L. Owings, that
the County advance $80,000 to the Frederick - Winchester Service Authority for
the purpose of depositing toward acquisition of property by the Frederick-
Winchester Service Authority.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded vote: Aye -
S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker, Rhoda W. Maddox and David
L. Smith. Abstain - Kenneth Y. Stiles.
Mr. Stiles asked if this action did not include discussions between the
Service Authority and Mr. Koon about whatever rent, if any, would be
charged, is that correct?
Mr. Koontz stated that was correct.
Discussion followed with the Koon family and the Board with reference
to what this was doing to their farm and dairy operation.
Mr. Stiles stated that he felt Mr. Koon probably would stand to come
out better from the condemnation proceedings and the hearing than he would
from what the Board and City would jointly offer him in this matter, and
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even if the County would agree to this proposal it would not get the Koon's
anywhere as the City would still have to agree to it. Mr. Stiles further
stated that the Board had purchased two pieces of property in the last six
or seven years, one piece of property being on 522 at Apple Pie Ridge and
paid $4000 an acre and had purchased another piece of property North of
Middletown that does not even have frontage on the Highway and also paid
$4000 an acre, now we come along and the authority, which this Board has
established, has offered what basically amounts to about $1200 an acre for
the land itself, exclusive of the house and buildings, for a piece of
property on Route 7. He stated that such action was beyond him to
understand.
SCHOOL BOARD TERM FROM GAINESBORO DISTRICT EXPIRES ON
JUNE 30 - NOMINATING COMMITTEE WILL BE NAMED TO SELECT
NOMINEE
Mrs. Maddox stated that the School Board seat from Gainesboro District
will expire in June and she will be selecting her nominating committee in
order that she might name her selection by the end of April.
UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY,
IT IS ORDERED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DO NOW ADJOURN.
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