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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Super-
visors was held on August 12, 1981, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board
of Supervisor's Meeting Room, 9 Court Square, Winchester,
Virginia.
PRESENT S. Roger Koontz, Chairman; Will L. Owings, Vice-
Chairman; William H. Baker; Rhoda W. Maddox; R. Thomas Malcolm
and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Randolph Bra
of the Frederick Episcopal Parish.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Stiles stated that he would like to have a brief dis-
cussion concerning the regional sewer plant.
Mr. Baker requested that number 4 of the Finance Committee
report be done in Executive Session.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Rhoda W.
Maddox and passed unanimously, the agenda was adopted with the
above amendments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Stiles requested that on page 32 of the June 11, 1981
minutes, second paragraph, third line, "were in" should read,
"wherein ".
Page 7 June 24, 1981 minutes, next to the last paragraph
should read, "reducing 14 cent increase and not 14% levy.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Rhoda W.
Maddox and passed unanimously, the minutes of the regular meet-
ings of June 11, June 24 and July 8, 1981 are approved as
amended.
MEMO FROM RHODA MADDOX RE: USE OF RECREATION IMPACT FEES
DISCUSSED
Mrs. Maddox stated that over the past several months she
had had several conversations with residents of her district
seeking some form of neighborhood recreation within their
district, and it was further discussed that a portion of this
cost could be paid for by the impact fee money collected over
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the past several years. The Gainesboro District at present has
a balance of $26,082.75 in this impact fund.
The representatives from Gainesboro District have met with
the County Administrator and the Parks and Recreation staff to
discuss the possibilities of developing a tot lot which would be
located on the grounds of the Reynolds Store Fire Hall. Mrs.
Maddox further stated that this proposal from the Reynolds Store
Fire Company would be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation
Commission and hopefully receive the Commission's endorsement
and approval by the Board of Supervisors. She further stated
that she felt very strongly that a policy should be established
to provide for the use of the impact money, and the efforts of
the citizens of the Gainesboro District for a facility in the
Reynolds Store area ought to certainly be considered as a model
for such a policy.
Mr. Owings stated that this money was in Gainesboro
District and the fact it must be spent in Gainesboro District
felt the people of this District should be the ones to decide
how this money should be used.
Mr. Koontz inquired as to whether the Board of Supervisors I --
would be the ones that actually released these funds.
Mrs. Maddox replied that that was correct.
Mr. Stiles asked Mr. Riley how long would it be before the
Recreation Master Plan, as part of the revision of the Master
Plan, is updated.
Mr. Riley stated it would be six to eight months at which
time the plan was to incorporate policy statements for long
range planning in the areas of recreation in the Comprehensive
Plan.
Mr. Stiles stated that he was in total sympathy with the
people of this area, and that he had felt the people of this
district and Back Creek District get the short end of the stick
when the County spends $700,000.00 on Recreation and they don't
have any facilities available to them. He further stated that
to proceed in this manner at this time is essentially telling
the people of the Reynolds Store area that the policy that is
established to suit them is going to apply to the whole County.
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He further stated that this would be incorporated in the
updating of the Recreation Master Plan.
Mr. Malcolm stated that he felt this money should be set
on its own and that the interest that is earned should go to tY
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account and not to the General Fund as it had in the past.
Mrs. Maddox stated that the long range Comprehensive Plan
had been taken into consideration when this project was dis-
cussed.
Mr. Stiles stated that he was under the impression that a
hold was being put on any further capital expenditures until tY
Capital Improvements Plan was developed.
Mr. Baker stated that he concurred with what Mr. Stiles
said and that two other points should be taken into considera-
tion, those being, (1) the security of the land that the invest
ment is being put into from the standpoint of it being individL
ally or company owned land versus County property, (2)
the future upkeep and maintenance of such a facility and that
all this had to be considered in long range planning.
Mr. Riley asked if this would be funneled back to the Plar
ning Commission before going back to the Board.
Mr. Baker stated that he thought this had been discussed
the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
Mr. Malcolm stated that the item we added to tonight's
budget was left out inadvertenly in the mail out and he felt
this was a classic example of what could happen if you do not
have a policy. He further stated that the Frederick Heights
situation had been going on for six years and he hoped when th
Board adjourned this meeting it would be resolved, but if it i
not resolved, it has taken six years and he did not think there
was any excuse for this.
Mr. Koontz stated that he thought this was exactly what th
people of Gainesboro District were concerned about.
Mr. Stiles stated that he felt it was reasonable for this
policy to be presented, but that it should be done as part of
the development of the Recreational Master Plan which should be
finished in June of 1982.
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Mr. Koontz stated that if this money came from the people
in Gainesboro District then he could not see how the Board couli
tell them that they had to wait another year before they could
spend the funds.
Mr. Malcolm stated that that was true, if you are speaking)
of a one time expense, but that is not the case, this money
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would be used in such a fashion as Mr. Baker addressed earlier
that would require maintenance, upkeep possibly, and all this
has a future of on going budgetary requirements. He further
stated that the Board had just addressed such matters as this ii
the budget preparation with the Parks and Recreation depart-
ment.
Mrs. Maddox stated that it was the plan from the beginning
of the Reynolds Fire department that the County would put the
equipment on the location for the tot lot and everything else
would be done by the Fire Department, and it was the Parks and
Recreation department that said they would be the maintenance
agent for the equipment.
Mr. Stiles stated that he felt the equipment should be
purchased and put on the site and the rest should be done by th
Fire Department, Ruritan Club or whatever organization is will-
ing to help with such a project and that should be extent of th
County's participation.
Mr. Baker stated that he felt this should be spelled out
a policy.
Mr. David Whitacre appeared before the Board and stated
that this project was first addressed in August of 1979 and
still nothing has been done by the County. He requested that
the Board release the $10,000.00 or so that was needed for this
tot lot so they could get on with this long awaited project. Ht
further stated that the only cost to the County would be approx-
imately $500.00 per year for payment to someone to do the mow-
ing, which would include the wear and tear on their equipment.
Mr. John Boyd, of the Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department,
addressed the Board stating that the people of this area needed
a vote of confidence and they felt they had gone through the
proper procedure in trying to get this project approved.
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Mr. Malcolm stated that he felt there were ways this could
be worked out and he felt it should go through the Parks and
j Recreation Commission.
Mr. Dave Owings appeared before the Board from Back Creek
District stating that the people of Back Creek District had
asked the Supervisors in the past concerning the impact funds,
but no answer had been given. He further stated that he did not
see why this had to go through the Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment when the people of the district would be willing to do all
the maintenance.
Mr. White stated that two things would be coming back to
the Board on the 26th of August, a policy which would annunciate
the procedures by which people may in fact petition for the use
of recreational impact money when and if it exists, and the
second being review and endorsement, if possible on the proposal
that is being submitted by Reynolds Store Fire Company as the
first example under this policy.
The Board concurred with this.
Mr. Baker asked Mr. David Owings if he could provide him
with the plans he referred to earlier as he had not seen them.
Mr. Owings replied that he would.
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Mr. Stiles requested that someone from the Reynolds Fire
Company be present at the Planning Commission meeting on August
19th.
LEWIS M. COSTELLO NOMINATED AS SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
FROM OPEQUON DISTRICT
Mr. Owings stated that he had received five applications
for this position and that he had appointed a committee consist-
ing of Mrs. Ida Musser, Mrs. Elizabeth Huffman, Mr. Granville
Ruttman, Mr. Charles Bass and Mr. Robert Aylor. The Committee
unanimously recommended Lewis M. Costello to this position. He
further stated that he had received overwhelming support of Mr.
Costello for this position not only from the citizens of Opequon
District but all over the County. He further stated that he
was placing the name of Lewis M. Costello in nomination for the
School Board position from Opequon District and that this
nomination would be voted on at the August 26th Board Meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
CUP #011 -81 - JERRY A. AND KATHY C. HARRIS - STONEWALL
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - APPROVED
Mr. Riley presented this request and stated that all
agencies had given approval.
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Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by R.
Thomas Malcolm,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the Counts
of Frederick, Virginia, does herein approve conditional use
permit #011 -81 of Jerry A. and Kathy C. Harris, Route 7, Box
253, Winchester, Virginia, for a home occupation /accessory
structure for a small engine repair and equipment rental.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded
vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker,
Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
CUP #012 -81 - BENJAMIN P. AND ROSEMARY C. CONNOR - BACK
CREEK MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - TABLED
Mr. Riley presented this conditional use permit request
stating that the Planning and Development staff recommended tha{
this conditional use permit be tabled. The Planning Commission
has taken no action due to the fact that the applicant was not
present at the August 5th meeting of the Planning Commisison.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by
Kenneth Y. Stiles,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the Count,
of Frederick, Virginia, does herein table any action on
Conditional Use Permit #012 -81 of Benjamin Connor of Back Creek
Magisterial District for a home occupation /accessory structure
until the August 26th meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded
vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker,
Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 21,
ZONING, ADOPTED JULY 12, 1978, TO AMEND ARTICLE X, SECTION
21 -98(e) - PARKING REGULATIONS FOR HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY
Mr. Riley presented this ordinance amendment stating that
the purpose of this amendment change is to allow the
administration flexibility in determining the number of parking
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spaces required for elderly housing unit projects. This
amendment change was requested in conjunction with the elderly
housing rezoning case of J. P. Darlington which was approved by
the Board in June of this year.
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by R.
Thomas Malcolm,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Frederick, Virginia, does herein approve the ordinance to
amend the Frederick County Code, Chapter 21, Zoning, adopted
July 12, 1978, to amend Article X, Section 21- 98(e), Parking
Regulations for Housing for the Elderly.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded
vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker,
Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER
18, SUBDIVISION, ADOPTED OCTOBER 13, 1976, TO AMEND ARTICLE
I. SECTION 18- 2(A)(3) AND ARTTCT.F. TTT_ SFCTTr)M 1R - , An -
COUNTY NOT ZONED AGRICULTURE - REGULATIONS REGARDING THE
AVAILABILITY OF WATER AND SEWER - APPROVED
Mr. Riley presented this ordinance amendment.
Mr. Malcolm asked if the signature by the Health Department',
meant only that the land did perk and that was all.
Mr. Riley replied that that was correct.
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by R.
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Thomas Malcolm,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Frederick, Virginia, does herein approve the Ordinance to
amend the Frederick County Code, Chapter 18, Subdivision,
adopted October 13, 1976, to amend Article I, Section 18- 2(A)(3)
and Article III, Section 18 -30 as follows:
Old
Article I, Section 18- 2(A)(3) - the division of land into
lots or parcels of land of five or more acres. In this
case, a plat shall be submitted to the Administrator. This
plat shall include a signature line to signify the approval
of the Health Official of all lots as to their suitablility
for sewage disposal; and a signature line for the signature
of the Administrator.
New
Article I, Section 18- 2(A)(3) - the division of land into
lots or parcels of land of five or more acres zoned
Agricultural. In this case, a plat shall be submitted to
the Administrator. This plat shall include a signature
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line to signify the approval of the Health Official of all
lots as to their suitability for sewage disposal; and a
signature line for the signature of the Administrator.
Old
Article III, Section 18 -30 - Where public water or sewer is
available within five hundred feet of the boundary line of
the subdivision the service shall be extended to all lots
within said subdivision, if feasible.
New
Article III, Section 18 -30 - Where public water or sewer is
available at the property (as defined in the Frederick
County Subdivision Ordinance) the service shall be extended
to all lots within said property. (as defined)
It was discussed by the Board and they concurred that this
ordinance amendment would address the problem in Lenoir City
with regard to water and sewer availability.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded
vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker,
Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
SUBDIVISION REQUEST
THIRD BATTLE SUBDIVISION REQUEST - J. P. DARLINGTON -
STONEWALL MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - APPROVED
Mr. John Riley presented this request and stated that all
agencies had given approval.
Mr. Ronnie Ward appeared before the Board on behalf of Mr.
Darlington.
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by
William H. Baker,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Frederick, Virginia, does herein approve the subdivision
request of J. P. Darlington for Third Battle Subdivision, 64
lots zoned R -6 (Multi - Family), in Stonewall Magisterial
District.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded
vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker,
Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT - RICK ROSS - SHAWNEE MAGISTERIAL
DISTRICT - APPROVED
Mr. John Riley stated that Mr. Rick Ross is requesting lot
line adjustments in the A. H. Underwood Subdivision. This 3 lot
subdivision was approved by the Planning Commission and the
Board in March of this year. The existing meets and bounds
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descriptions on the original plat were not confirmed in the
field. When construction plans were finalized the houses were
staked off on the lot, discrepancies were noted on the existing
plat.
Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm and seconded by
Kenneth Y. Stiles,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the Count
of Frederick, Virginia, does herein approve the lot line
adjustment request of Rick Ross for lot line adjustments in the
3 lot subdivision of A. H. Underwood.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded
vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker,
Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
APPLICATION OF ADDITION TO SOUTH FREDERICK AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT - APPROVED
Mr. Riley stated that the office of Planning and
Development had received an application for an addition to the
South Frederick Agricultural District consisting of 1,883 acres
and in order to comply with the Agricultural and Forestal
District Act of 1977, the Board of Supervisors must authorize
Frederick County's Agricultural Advisory Committee to proceed
with the review process.
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings and seconded by William
H. Baker and passed unanimously, the Board does hereby authori
the Frederick County's Agricultural Advisory Committee to
proceed with the review process for an addition to the South
Frederick Agricultural District consisting of 1,883 acres.
REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT FOR JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm and seconded by
Kenneth Y. Stiles,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Frederick, Virginia, does herein endorse the concept of a
joint Economic Development Committee for Winchester and
Frederick County.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded
vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker,
Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
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RECESS
JOINT MEETING REQUESTED WITH THE FREDERICK - WINCHESTER
SERVICE AUTHORITY
Mr. Stiles requested and the Board concurred that a joint
meeting be held on September 23rd, 1981 with the
Frederick - Winchester Service Authority in order to discuss the
current status of the Regional Sewer Plant.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COURTS COMMITTEE REPORT AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Mrs. Rhoda Maddox presented the Law Enforcement Committee
report and recommendations.
The Law Enforcement Committee met on 9 July and 6 August
with all members present and makes the following report and
recommendations:
Revisions to Incentive Pay Schedule
It had been previously reported that there had been a desire
to restructure the incentive pay schedule for Law Enforcement
personnel to provide a fixed dollar amount per level of education
achieved as opposed to the currently authorized percentage of
base pay formula. The Sheriff's Department personnel submitted
the following proposal for consideration by the Committee:
Current Authorized
Step Quarter Hours
Percentage
of Base
1
16
2
2
32
4
3
48
6
4
64
8
5
80
10
6
97 Degree
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Sheriff's Proposal
Annual
Step
Quarter Hours
Payment
1
12
1250
2
24
1500
3
27
1750
4
39
2000
5
72
2250
6
97 Degree
2500
The Committee was concerned about the type of incentive being
ffered under the current and proposed schedules. It was the
feeling of the Committee that a higher level of incentive should be
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offered for a higher level of education and therefore recommended
for consideration by the Finance Committee the following schedule:
Law Enforcement Committee Recommendation
Step Quarter Hours Annual Payment
1 16
400
2 32
600
3 48
900
4 64
1300
5 80
1800
6 97 Degree
2400
Estimated Cost
Budgeted Current Cost Proposed Cost
$16,358 $13,129.90 $15,900
The recommended table was submitted to the Finance Committee
for its review and consideration. It was returned to the Law
Enforcement Committee with two expressions of concern, one being the
conformity of this to increments authorized by the School Board for
educational achievement and two, the linkage between this policy and
the policy to also pay for tuition and books for personnel. It is
the feeling of the Finance Committee that the County should provide
one or the other but not both.
The Committee feels there is a clear distinction between
providing incentive pay for an initial degree in Law Enforcement as
opposed to incentive pay by the School Board for additional
education in the pursuit of a masters degree. The Committee concurs
with the feelings of the Finance Committee that the County should
provide either incentive pay or tuition assistance but not both.
Sheriff's Department Request for Use of Carry Forward Funds
The Committee reviewed a request from the Sheriff's Department
for approval of the use of carry forward money to approve two
positions in the Sheriff's Department, an investigator and a
corrections officer, and for allocation to finish installation of a
fire escape at the Jail. The Committee recommended approval of the
request as submitted and forwarded the recommendation to the Finance
Committee.
Compensation for the Sheriff's Department
The Committee received a presentation by representatives of
the Sheriff's Department regarding the recently adopted pay
schedules for County employees including the Sheriff's
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Department. The Committee noted that substantial additional
data had been collected by Sheriff's Department representatives
regarding pay and related benefit data. Concern was expressed
to the Committee that beyond the basic salary data more
attention should have been given to benefit packages offered by
other jurisidictions especially overtime pay. Concern was
expressed regarding the comparability of the classifications for
Law Enforcement personnel relative to other County positions.
The Committee acknowledged the data that the representatives had
presented and indicated that more detailed analysis of the data
would be undertaken and that a comprehensive review of the
benefit package that is available to the Sheriff's Department
employees be undertaken along with an analysis of the
classifications for Law Enforcement personnel. This is upon
endorsement of any potential revisions that may occur as a result
of this analysis. These items will be presented to the Finance
Committee for its consideration and subsequent recommendations
to the Board.
The Committee was appreciative of the efforts of the Law
Enforcement personnel in assembling additional information that
will allow for a continuing refinement in the development of the
County's personnel and classification system and policies.
Jail Population
The Committee reviewed a memo regarding the inmate level at
the Winchester - Frederick County Jail. The Committee expressed a
need to make efforts to keep the population as low as possible
through efforts at diversions and by transferring appropriate
prisoners to the State system.
Organization of Division of Court Services
The Committee for sometime has been concerned about the
varying levels of accountability of agencies that serve the
Criminal Justice System for Frederick County. The Committee has
had a series of discussions with Court Services Director, Chuck
Poe, and noted that a study is currently being conducted by
representatives of the Department of Corrections in evaluating
the present operations of the Court Services unit, Regional
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Jails, etc. The study was requested by Judge Simpson. The
Committee noted that they will be meeting with the Department o
Corrections representatives as the study is conducted and will
report the findings and subsequent recommendations to the
Board.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. William Baker presented the Finance Committee Report
and Recommendations.
The Finance Committee met on Tuesday, August 14, 1981, wit
Mr. Baker and Mr. Owings present. The Committee makes the
following report and recommendations:
Treasurer's Organization
The Committee reviewed an analysis, that had been prepared
by the Consultant, of the proposals for banking services for
support of the Treasurer's Office. The services would include
general banking services, repurchase agreements, lock box system
and related services. The Committee reviewed the attached
letter from Yount, Hyde & Barbour. The Committee notes that the
Treasurer expects to make a decision on the Bank for the
services as soon as some supplemental clarifying information is
received from the Banks.
Mr. Malcolm asked Mr. Toxopeus how long it would be before
he would terminate his services in the Treasurer's Office.
Recommendation of the Law Enforcement and Courts Committee
The Committee reviewed a proposal from the Sheriff's
Department that had been recommended by the Law Enforcement and
Courts Committee for approval. The Committee recommends
approval of the use of the carry forward money as proposed
including the addition of two new positions in the Sheriff's
Department and the fire escape installation at the Jail. The
Committee recognizes that there will be a continuing burden on
the County to provide funding for these positions beyond the
current fiscal year. ted that it would be through the end of
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Will L.
Owings and passed unanimously, the Board of Supervisors does
herein approve the use of carry forward money as proposed,
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including the addition of two new positions in the Sheriff's
Department and the fire escape installation at the Jail.
Incentive Pay Schedule
The Finance Committee reviewed a proposed revision to the
incentive pay schedule for Law Enforcement personnel for the
County. After some study and comment the Committee referred the
matter back to the Law Enforcement Committee for further
refinement.
Motor Pool Policies
The Committee reviewed the attached memo and proposed motor
vehicle policy that had been prepared by the staff. The
Committee recommends approval of the policies to be effective
immediately. The Committee noted that the issue of motor
vehicles had been addressed in the management study prepared in
1978 but this is the first time that the specific written
policies pertaining to motor vehicles assignment and usage had
been prepared.
Mr. Stiles asked if a County employee lost the use of a
County vehicle did this mean he will not be compensated for this
loss.
Mr. Baker replied that that was correct.
Mr. Stiles inquired as to whether or not an employee should
receive some sort of compensation when they have been provided
with a County vehicle, and now due to a new policy they no
longer have a vehicle.
Mr. Malcolm asked if at one time it was discussed that an
employee would receive a one time payment as compensation for
the loss of the vehicle.
Mr. Baker stated not to his knowledge that this had been
discussed as being done outside the County.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Will
L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Frederick, Virginia, does herein approve the motor pool
policies as submitted in the Finance Committee report and
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recommendations.
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The above resolution was passed by the following recorded
vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker,
Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
Mr. Roy Jennings inquired as to whether he was included in
this policy, and if so, would he be one of those that was slated
to lose their vehicle.
Mr. Owings explained to Mr. Jennings, as stated in the
policy, this would be at the discretion of his Department Head,
Mr. Esten Rudolph.
Pay and Classification Adjustments
As requested by the Board the Committee reviewed data
pertaining to salaries for the Department Heads and the staff of
the Parks and Recreation Department. The Committee also noted a
position paper that had been prepared by the Department Heads
pertaining to the pay and classification proposals. The
Committee is satisfied that the salary recommendations for the
questioned positions are accurate and appropriate for the needs
of Frederick County and recommends adoption as originally
proposed in the plan. (To be discussed in Executive Session.)
Consideration of Change in Due Date for Taxes
At the request of the Board the Committee examined the
possibility of changing the due date for Real Estate Taxes from
the 5th of December to the 1st Tuesday in November. The
Committee noted that section 58 -691 of the State Code provides
for collection date up to and including the 5th day of December
of each year. The Committee noted that the December 5th
collection date is specified by State Code and is not
changeable.
Finance Director Recommendations
The Committee reviewed a resolution, presented at the
request of the Finance Director, to close the County books as of
June 30, 1981. The Committee recommends adoption of the
resolution as presented.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Will L.
Owings and passed unanimously, the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Frederick, Virginia, does herein approve the followinc
resolution closing the County books as of June 30, 1981.
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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors that the following actions of the Finance Director
to close the County books as of June 30, 1981, are hereby
approved:
(1) Supplemental Appropriation from the General Operating
Fund to the School Debt Fund in the amount of $2,534,098, said
funds to be repaid to the General Operating Fund from the School
Construction Fund.
(2) Supplemental Appropriation within the Unemployment
Compensation Fund in the amount of $2,440.09. No additional
funds required.
(3) Supplemental appropriation within the Northwest
Regional Jail Fund in the amount of $1,133.26. No additional
funds required.
(4) A Supplemental Appropriation to the
Frederick - Winchester Landfill Fund in the amount of $3,250.31.
No. 1 is the result of an interest miscalculation of
interest due on school bonds during 80 -81.
No. 2 results from Unemployment Compensation payments due
on June 30, 1981 in excess of anticipated amounts.
No. 3 results from the accrual basis of accounting in that
there were more accounts payable at 6/30/81 than anticipated.
No. 4 is a result of action necessary due to more accounts
payable at June 30, 1981, than anticipated. No additional funds
are required.
Appropriation to the Lord Fairfax Soil and Water
Conservation District
The Committee reviewed the attached memo, from the Planning
Director, requesting approval of a $500.00 appropriation. The
Committee recommends approval of the request and that the funds
be transferred from the unappropriated account.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Will
L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Frederick, Virginia, does herein direct that the $500.00
donation to the Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation
District, contained under activity code #08- 082 -8203 of the
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1980 -81 budget, be transferred from the unappropriated account
and reinstated in the 1981 -82 budget.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded
vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker,
Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE JUDICIAL CENTER
C OMMITTEE
Mr. Malcolm presented an up -to -date report of the Judicial
Center and noted that the structure has been approved by the
Board of Architectural Review, the Planning Commission, the
Winchester Parking Authority and the City Council. Mr. Malcolm
further explained the changes in the height of the parking
garage and stated that the full Committee will meet on Thursday,
August 13, 1981 to review the progress to date.
Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm, seconded by Kenneth
Y. Stiles and passed unanimously, the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Frederick, Virginia, does herein accept the design
of the parking structure as presented by Mr. Malcolm.
FREDERICK HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION PARK OWNERSHIP - DISCUSSED
Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm, seconded by Kenneth
Y. Stiles and passed unanimously, the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Frederick, Virginia, does herein accept ownership
of the Frederick Heights Subdivision Park.
AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FREDERICK HEIGHTS
SUBDIVISION PARK PROPERTY - APPROVED
Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm, seconded by Kenneth
Y. Stiles and passed unanimously, the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Frederick, Virginia, does herein authorize the
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and the County
Administrator to sign on behalf of the County for acceptance of
the Frederick Heights Park property.
BOARD RETIRES INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Rhoda W.
Maddox and passed unanimously, the Board retired into Executive
Session in accordance with Section 2.1 -344, Subsection (a)(1),
to discuss personnel matters.
BOARD WITHDRAWS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Rhoda W.
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Maddox and passed unanimously, the Board withdrew from Executive
Session.
BOARD RECONVENES INTO REGULAR SESSION
Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Rhoda W.
Maddox and passed unanimously, the Board reconvened into Regular
Session.
PAY AND CLASSIFICATION ADJUSTMENTS AS DEFINED IN THE COUNTY
PAY PLAN PERTAINING TO THE SALARIES OF THE DEPARTMENT HEADS
AND STAFF OF THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT - APPROVED
Upon motion made by William H. Baker and seconded by Will
L. Owings,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Frederick, Virginia, does herein approve the pay and
classification plan adjustments for Department Heads and staff
of the Recreation Department retroactive to July 1, 1981.
Mr. Stiles stated that he did support very strongly the
merit system, but that he does have some strong reservations
about some of the pay classifications in the plan, and he was
confident the staff and Board will address those on an on going
basis.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded
vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker,
Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
JOHN T. P. HORNE APPOINTED AS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles and seconded by
William H. Baker,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Frederick, Virginia, does herein appoint John T. P. Horne as
Director of Planning and Development effective September 1,
1981 at a salary of the entry level at the appropriate pay range
which is $20,616.00.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded
vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker,
Rhoda W. Maddox, R. Thomas Malcolm and Kenneth Y. Stiles.
UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, IT
IS ORDERED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DO NOW ADJOURN.
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