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December 09, 1981 Regular Meeting�I A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on December 9, 1981, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board of Supervisors' 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 James R. Jackson of the First Presbyterian Church. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Stiles requested that the Board consider cancelling the second meeting of December. Mr. Malcolm requested some personal time at the end of the meeting. Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by Will L. Owings and passed unanimously, the agenda was adopted as amended. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by William H. Baker and passed unanimously, the minutes of November 10, 1981 were approved as sub- mitted. The Board agreed to take no action at this time on the three committees that Mr. Malcolm is now serving on, which expire December 31, 1981. This will be considered by the Board at the first meeting in January, 1982. DEBRA OVERSTREET APPOINTED TO THE CHAPTER 10 BOARD - APPROVED Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by William H. Baker and passed unanimously, Mrs. Debra Overstreet of Stephenson was appointed to the Chapter 10 Board, said term to commence on December 31, 1981 and terminate on December 31, 1984. LLOYD MILBURN REAPPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF BUILDING APPEALS - APPROVED Upon motion made by Rhoda W. Maddox, seconded by Kenneth Y. Stiles and passed unanimously, Lloyd Milburn was reappointed to the Board of Building Appeals, said term to commence December 31, 1981 and terminate on December 31, 1986. ROBERT SOLENBERGER REAPPOINTED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE FREDERICK- WINCHESTER SERVICE AUTHORITY - APPROVED 450 Upon motion made by Rhoda W. Maddox, seconded by Kenneth Y. Stiles and passed unanimously, Robert Solenberger was reappointed to the Frederick- Winchester Service Authority, said term to commence on January 1, 1982 and terminate on December 31, 1983. ROBERT HOCKMAN REAPPOINTMENT SUBMITTED TO THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR CONSIDERATION TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox and passed unanimously, the name of Robert Hockman for reappointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals was submitted to the Circuit Court for their con- sideration. If the Court concurrs with this reappointment, his term would commence December 31, 1981 and the Courts will notify us of his term of appointment. RESOLUTION HONORING R. THOMAS MA LCOLM Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Kenneth Y. Stiles and passed unanimously, the following resolution to R. Thomas Malcolm was approved: WHEREAS, R. Thomas Malcolm served as a member of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, from 5 January 1976 until 31 December 1981 and in that capacity also served on the Board of Social Services, ASAP Advisory Board, Braddock House Commission, Judicial Center Committee, and; WHEREAS, he did faithfully serve the citizens of Frederick County with dignity, dedication and wisdom, and; WHEREAS, he possessed the highest devotion to duty as a member of the Boards and Commissions, and was respected and relied upon by his fellow Board and Commission members, and; WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors wishes to express its appreciation to R. Thomas Malcolm for his years of conscientious service to the citizens of Frederick County as a member of the Board of Supervisors. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County does hereby express its appreciation to R. Thomas Malcolm; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a true copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Malcolm. RESOLVED the 9th day of December, 1981. /s/ S. Roger Koontz S. Roger Koontz, Chairman /s/ Kenneth Y. Stiles Kenneth Y. Stiles /s/ Will L Owings, Will L. Owings, Vice - Chairman /s/ William H. Baker William H. Baker /s/ Rhoda W. Maddox Rhoda W. Maddox /s/ James M. White James M. White, Clerk Mr. Stiles stated that in the past four years he had often disagreed with Mr. Malcolm, the fact that we often approached subjects from a different philosophical point of view, nevertheless I feel that Mr. Malcolm's integrity, dedication and hard work have been a credit to himself, 451 the people of Shawnee District and to Frederick County. You could disagree with Mr. Malcolm but still remain friends with him. The Board will miss Mr. Malcolm. I know I will miss his advice and counsel. As Chairman of the Judicial Center Committee he has spent many hours on this project and had he not been able to do this I'm not quite sure who would have. The people of Frederick County owe Mr. Malcolm a great deal for his service to Frederick County. Mr. Owings stated that he would like to echo everything that Mr. Stiles had said and further that it had been a real pleasure to serve on this Board with Mr. Malcolm for six years. He further stated that everyone in Frederick County had been ably represented by Mr. Malcolm, particularly those in Shawnee District. Mrs. Maddox stated that anything she would say would be redundant of what had already been said. She further stated that she had enjoyed her two years with Mr. Malcolm on the Board and that Frederick County will be a better County in years to come because of Tom Malcolm's service on the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Koontz stated that he had worked with Mr. Malcolm in many different capacities. He wanted to say that he was one of the most outstanding persons that he had known to serve any governing body, further, that his integrity had set an example for the adults and children alike in this community. He further stated that he hoped that this is not the end of Mr. Malcolm's service to Frederick County but hopefully the beginning and that he wanted to thank him for all that he had done. ADDITION TO THE SOUTH FREDERICK AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT - APPROVED Mr. Horne stated that this request had been reviewed by the Agricultural Advisory Board as well as the Planning Commission and that they had unanimously requested that this addition be approved by the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Horne further stated that this addition would mean an addition to the existing South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District of approximately 2,094 acres. Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Will L. Owings and passed unanimously, the Board of Supervisors does herein approve the addition of approximately 2,094 acres to the South Frederick Agricultural and Forestal District. 4 5 2 FINA NCE COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Mr. William Baker, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following Committee report and recommendations: The Finance Committee met on 30 November 1981 with all members present and makes the following report and recommendations: Reduced Fees for County Stickers for National Guard Members and Disabled American Veterans The County received a request to investigate whether or not the County had authority to offer discounts for County licenses for special National Guard license plates. The Committee reviewed an opinion from Commonwealth's Attorney, Lawrence Ambrogi, noting that the discount provided for in State Code applies only to State license plates and is not applicable to Counties, Cities or Towns. The Committee also examined whether or not the County may exempt disabled American Veterans from purchasing County stickers according to State Code. The Committee reviewed an opinion from Commonwealth's Attorney, Ambrogi, which noted that State Code currently provides for this and that any disabled Veteran so qualified would only need to display his registration card at the time he applies for this County motor vehicle license decal at the Treasurer's Office, and this would exempt him from the usual County fee. No action is required by the County on this matter. Mr. Malcolm requested that a copy of this information be sent to Mrs. Keckley in the Treasurer's Office. Revisions to Tax Relief for the Elderl The Committee noted that the Commissioner of Revenue, Rudolph, had indicated his feelings that the exemption schedule for tax relief for the elderly needs to be updated to bring it into line with the current economy. The Committee noted that maximum limits imposed by State law have been raised to $55,000.00 for net worth and $15,000 for income. Mr. Rudolph has proposed that revised limits be established to $12,000.00 for income and $3,000.00 for live -in allowance and $30,000.00 for net worth. For comparison purposes, Table I depicts the current net worth and live -in allowance limits as shown: TABLE I STATE CEILING WINCHESTER Income $15,000 $11 Live -In Allowance 9,000 3,000 Net Worth 55,000 27,500 FREDERICK COUNTY CURRENT PROPOSED $ 9,000 $12,000 2,500 3,000 20,000 301000 451 -A Agriculture District Additions 1. Ray Brumback A. 0060 -OA- 000 -0020 73 acres B. 0072 -OA- 000 -0024 158.33 acres C. 0072 -OA- 000 -0026 119 acres 2. John Chumley A. 84 000- (A -00) -0000- 0000- 00 -51 -0 20 acres B. 84- 000- (A -00)- 0000 - 0000- 00 -53 -0 234 acres C. Betty R. Chumley 85- 000- (A -00)- 0000 - 0000 -000 -6 196.8 acres 3. L. V. Ridings A. 0072 -OA- 000 -0003 33 1/2 acres 4. William J. and Irene B. Richard A. 0083 -OA- 000 -0078 63.13 acres B. 0083 -OA- 000 -0080 105.50 acres 5. Thomas L. Fawcett A. 0060 -OA- 000 -077 9.75 acres B. 0060 -OA- 000 -073 131 acres 6. Robert Dick A. 0060 -OA- 000 -0032 93.25 acres B. 0060 -OA- 000 -0033 93.25 acres 7. Harvey L. Brumback A. 0072 -OA- 000 -0027 7.66 acres B. 0072 -OA- 000 -0029B .15 acres C. 0072 -OA- 000 -0025 .18 acres D. 0072 -OA- 000 -0022 50 acres E. 0072 -OA- 000 -0054 105 acres 8. Harvey L. and Ray V. Brumback A. 0072 -OA- 000 -0023 144 acres 9. N.B. and Ethel Fout A. 0072 -OA- 000 -0036 71 acres B. 0060 -OA- 000 -0022 250 acres C. 0072 -OA- 000 -0038 36 acres D. 0060 -OA- 000 -0027 42.03 acres 10. A. B. Papierniak A. 0061 -OA -00 -0042 41 acres 451 -A Agriculture District Additions 1. Ray Brumback A. 0060 -OA- 000 -0020 B. 0072 -OA- 000 -0024 C. 0072 -OA- 000 -0026 2. John Chumley A. 84- 000- (A -00)- 0000 - 0000- 00 -51 -0 B. 84- 000- (A -00)- 0000 - 0000- 00 -53 -0 C. Betty R. Chumley 85- 000- (A -00)- 0000 - 0000 -000 -6 3. L. V. Ridings A. 0072 -OA- 000 -0003 4. William J. and Irene B. Richard A. 0083 -OA- 000 -0078 B. 0083 -OA- 000 -0080 5. Thomas L. Fawcett A. 0060 -OA- 000 -077 B. 0060 -OA- 000 -073 6. Robert Dick A. 0060 -OA- 000 -0032 B. 0060 -OA- 000 -0033 7. Harvey L. Brumback A. 0072 -OA- 000 -0027 B. 0072 -OA- 000 -0029B C. 0072 -OA- 000 -0025 D. 0072 -OA- 000 -0022 E. 0072 -OA- 000 -0054 8. Harvey L. and Ray V. Brumback A. 0072 -OA- 000 -0023 9. N.B. and Ethel Pout A. 0072 -OA- 000 -0036 B. 0060 -OA- 000 -0022 C. 0072 -OA- 000 -0038 D. 0060 -OA- 000 -0027 10. A. B. Papierniak A. 0061 -OA -00 -0042 73 acres 158.33 acres 119 acres 20 acres 234 acres 196.8 acres 33 1/2 acres 63.13 acres 105.50 acres 9.75 acres 131 acres 93.25 acres 93.25 acres 7.66 acres .15 acres .18 acres 50 acres 105 acres 144 acres 71 acres 250 acres 36 acres 42.03 acres 41 acres 453 The Committee concurrs that revisions to the current income and net worth limits to the Frederick County Tax Relief Ordinance are appropriate. The Committee noted that any tax requires disposable income in order to pay it and that income, rather than total net worth, is a more important measure of a persons ability to pay a tax. For this reason, a sliding scale matrix for the application of the tax exemption is proposed with this revision. The use of a sliding scale would allow a progressive formula to apply that can be weighted more in favor of income considerations. The Committee examined 3 possible options for a progressive matrix and recommends that the following matrix, shown in Table II, be adopted as an amendment to the current ordinance. The Committee noted that the Commissioner, Rudolph, had provided data from a 20% sample of the current tax relief recipients and this data has been applied to the current and proposed option and is summarized below in Table 3: TABLE II PROPOSED REVISION TO TAX RELIEF FOR THE ELDERLY PERCENT OF TAX EXEMPTED COMBINED NET WORTH Less than 5,001 10,001 15,001 20,001 25 Total Combined 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 Income $ 4,000 100 98 94 88 80 70 $ 4,001 -6,000 95 93 89 83 75 65 $ 6,001 -8,000 85 83 79 73 65 55 $ 8 - 10 70 68 64 58 50 40 $10,001- 12,000 50 48 44 38 30 20 TABLE III COMPARISON OF TAX EXEMPTIONS % Tax Exemption Net Tax Before Under Option: Income Worth Relief Current B $ 7,017.60 $19,180.00 $ 162.70 207 737 6,621.84 2,392.00 225.04 207 857 4,464.00 13,670.86 127.02 957 897 4,097.40 4,040.00 252.88 957 957 5,790.61 11 277.24 557 897 8,758.65 2,050.00 58.58 207 707 3 3 208.80 100% 1007 5,387.60 700.00 114.26 657 957 3,080.40 1,200.00 213.44 1007 1007 5 13,831.36 166.46 557 897 8,740.00 3,609.00 203.58 207 707 2,915.08 3,253.32 167.62 1007 1007 4,092.60 2,500.00 147.90 957 957 7,995.60 4,100.00 219.24 207 857 3,096.00 3,446.43 104.40 1007 1007 454 4,973.00 I 4,080.00 4,704.00 1,000.00 7 400.00 3,772.38 9,000.00 5,349.39 2,939.40 3 710.00 4,142.40 $ 4 6,732.00 5,380.00 5,572.00 16,600.00 4,944.00 3,625.00 7,392.38 9,599.40 5,865.00 940.00 6 6,875.00 4 14,867.20 8,519.58 3 7,423.32 3,590.00 3,495.52 19,311.12 6,330.00 8,237.41 4,739.34 2 5,884.20 18,200.00 5,451.60 3,500.00 3,185.00 653.00 2,500.00 Rel. Live -In 4,236.00 2,640.00 6,220.00 19,540.00 5,014.00 16,250.00 4,188.00 25 3 23,300.00 9,198.43 1,375.00 5 22,800.00 9,068.40 12,590.00 9 3,220.00 2,715.00 21,500.00 15,638.40 900.00 11 11 8,165.39 5,535.12 2 Rel. Live- In Mean Exemption Aggregate Mean Net Tax Due Aggregate Net Tax 118.32 80% 95% 119.48 80% 95% 186.76 20% 85% 243.60 100% 98% 260.42 65% 95% 214.02 100% 100% 160.08 95% 95% 142.10 20% 83% 122.38 55% 83% 90.48 80% 95% 225.62 20% 83% 122.96 55% 95% 244.76 35% 83% 129.92 95% 89% 218.66 20% 70% 388.60 20% 85% 264.48 100% 88% 171.10 35% 83% 162.98 80% 95% 258.10 55% 83% 229.10 65% 95% 102.66 55% 100% 95.70 95% 95% 236.64 35% 73% 411.80 65% 83% 233.05 NQ 75% NQ NQ 80% NQ NQ 70% 82.36 NQ 75% 363.66 NQ 64% 116.00 NQ 70% 285.36 NQ 80% NQ NQ NQ 116.58 NQ 44% 292.90 NQ 68% 62.13% 85.41 192.76 73.00 28.12 9,059.79 3,430.94 1,321.82 Based on the sample, the Committee noted that the mean exemption for eligible citizens would increase from 62 to 85% and that the number of eligible citizens may increase by around 20 %. The net effect is estimated to increase deferred taxes to approximately 38 to 40 thousand dollars from the current level of 20 thousand eight hundred seventy dollars. The Committee also recommends that the filing date be reestablished as from 1 February to 1 May of the taxable year for which the exemption is claimed. The Committee therefore proposes amendments to Sections 9 -12 (c)(d), 9 -13 (a) and 9 -14. The Committee recommends that the revisions be authorized for advertisement and public hearing by the Board of Supervisors for action at their first meeting in January. Request of Parks and Recreation Commission for Supplemental Appropriation 455 The Committee reviewed a memo from the Parks and Recreation Commission requesting an additional appropriation to complete funding for the restroom and concession stand at Sherando Park. The Committee noted that $48,000.00 had been budgeted in the FY82 budget for this project. The Committee also noted that the bids received for the project were substantially over the budget. The Committee reviewed the basis of the bids and noted that the architects' estimate on which the budget was based was for the building only and did not include any exterior site work. The Committee noted that exterior site work, in fact, accounts for approximately 41% of the total project. The Committee also noted that the Parks and Recreation Department had returned approximately $30,000.00 to the General Fund at the end of FY81. The Committee recommends however, that the current bids for the project be rejected and that the Commission and the staff be instructed to come back with options for the use of the budgeted $48,000.00 for this project or with a plan to use the $48,000.00 to complete other on -going Parks and Recreation projects. The Committee is unwilling to support supplemental appropriations of this magnitude for Parks' projects at this time. Mr. Malcolm asked why the bid did not include any exterior site work. Mr. Baker stated that from what he understood they were not knowledge- able to the fact of some of the things that would have to be done at the site. He further stated that a recommendation had been made to the Parks and Recreation Committee at their meeting last evening that they give consideration to viewing the area in an attempt to find a more suitable site. Mr. Stiles stated that there was not $48,000 budgeted for this it was $42,000 and that the remainder was for site preparation and that line item in the budget was to go to paving part of the road. He inquired as to what had happened to this remaining amount. Mr. White stated that Mr. Boyd, Director of the Finance Department, had reported that it was $48,000 therefore being the amount the Committee had used when discussing this matter. Mr. Stiles stated that $5,000 had been budgeted for paving of the road and this is what it should be spent for. He further stated that he felt the additional appropriation to complete the funding for the restroom and con- cession stand was completely absurd. 456 After much discussion it was decided that the Parks and Recreation Commission would be asked to reconsider a different type of building to be used as a restroom and concession stand at Sherando Park in order to cut down on the cost. Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Will L. Owings and passed unanimously, the Board of Supervisors does herein approve the above Finance Committee recommendation. Proposed FY83 Budget Cycle The Committee discussed the procedures to be employed for the development of the FY83 County budget. The Committee notes that it is its intention to request that budget proposals be submitted to conform to revenue estimates based on current levels of taxation. The Committee also notes its intention to place more emphasis on a review of the proposed work programs of the various departments and agencies and to coordinate the work programs to budget proposals. The Committee intends to proceed according to the schedule for development of the budget. The Committee notes that the detailed financial evaluation that is being done in conjunction with the Capital Improvements Program will yield analytical and fiscal trend information to the Committee in early January. This information will become the basis for specific financial management policies that the Committee will present to the Board and which will become guiding factors in the development of the budget. Mr. Stiles stated that he felt this was the right way to go and that he felt the Finance Committee of the Board and the Finance Committee of the School Board should have a meeting early in January and try to make this Budget a joint effort. ENGINEERING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Mr. Owings, Chairman of the Engineering and Code Enforcement Committee presented the following report and recommendations: The Committee met on 24 November 1981 and 2 December with all members present and makes the following report and recommendations: Proposed Organizational Revisions to the Department of Public Works, Inspections and Planning The Committee reviewed a staff memoranda regarding proposed 457 organizational refinements to the departments of Code Enforcement, Public Works and Planning. The Committee noted that the reorganization proposal provides for no new positions. The Committee also noted that the reorgani- zation will provide for a more rapid response by the County to resolve com- plaints received in the various departments. The Committee also noted that there are no additional fiscal requirements to implement the proposal. The Committee recommends that the proposed organizational steps be approved. The Board discussed the duties of the various individuals involved in the proposal. Mr. Stiles stated that he was not in agreement with the recommendation dealing with who would be responsible for checking into a zoning violation and conditional use permits. He felt this should be handled only through the Planning Director's office and moved that the Committees' recommendation be tabled for further study. Mr. Owings seconded this motion. Mr. Malcolm stated that he would like to recommend that rather than table the entire organizational refinement he would suggest that the Board pass the Committee's recommendation with the stipulation that clarification be forthcoming on the section dealing with staff assignments for zoning violations and conditional use permits. Mr. Stiles withdrew his motion. Mr. Owings withdrew his second. Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by R. Thomas Malcolm and passed unanimously, the recommendation of the Code and Engineering Committee for reorganization in the Department of Public Works, Inspections and Planning was approved as presented with a request from the Board for clarification of the assignment of duties under this organization regarding zoning, code enforcement and conditional use permit matters and that the Engineering and Code Enforcement Committee report in this regard to the Board sharing their findings with the Planning Commission. Proposed Buildings and Grounds Improvements Program The Committee reviewed a proposed list of buildings and grounds improvements projects. The Committee authorized the Director of Public 458 Services to prepare detailed cost estimates for the proposed projects. The major projects include repair and cleaning of the boilers in the Court House and Clerk's building, improving the wiring in the Court House and Clerk's Office, repairing the Court House cupola and the painting of the roof, repairing the roof to the Clerk's Office and improving the landscaping in the Court yard in front of the Court House. The Committee will present a list of priorities for implementation upon receipt of detailed cost information for the various projects. Proposed Transfer Station Improvement Program The Committee reviewed a memo from Bob Harriman regarding the condition of the County's 14 trash transfer stations. The Committee noted a desire to decrease a number of stations from the current level to possibly 9 or 10, and to increase the available capacity at many of the stations. The Committee noted that a detailed plan of action and budget for the conversion of various transfer stations will be forthcoming. The Committee also noted that the County staff is investigating alternatives between renting, owning or leasing transfer station equipment. Proposed Use of Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room by Circuit Court The Committee reviewed correspondence from the Judges of the Circuit Court proposing to institutionalize the use of the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room for intermittent use as a Court Room. The Committee noted no objections to the proposal and recommends that the Board allow the use of the Board Room as requested with scheduling to be coordinated by the County Administrator's Office with the Clerk of the Court. Proposed Regional Cooperative Agreements The County reviewed two proposed cooperative regional agreements, one between Frederick County, Clarke County and Warren County for the interjurisdictional use of Dog Warden services and the other with counties located in West Virginia and Maryland for interjurisdictional support for emergency service functions. The Committee recommends adoption of the interjurisdictional agreement with Clarke and Warren Counties for Dog Warden services. The Committee requested that more detailed information regarding 459 exactly what services and situations would be involved for the agreement with the West Virginia and Maryland counties. WHEREAS, the Counties of Clarke, Frederick and Warren have established certain inter - jurisdictional programs and agreements that are cost - effective and inure to the mutal benefit of the citizens of these political subdivisions; and, WHEREAS, Section 29 -113.8 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, provides, in pertinent part, that "(t)he governing body of any local jurisdiction in which an animal warden or deputy animal wardens have been appointed may contract with on or more additional local jurisdictions for enforcement of the dog laws in such local jurisdictions by such animal warden or deputy animal wardens "; and now, therefore, BE IT JOINTLY RESOLVED, By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Clarke, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Warren, that the respective Animal Control Officers for the aforementioned jurisdictions be, and hereby are, by mutually convenient agreement, authorized to provide inter - jurisdictional assistance upon request, confirmed in writing from the County Administrator or his designated representative, as may be necessary and appropriate. ADOPTED: COUNTY OF CLARKE County Administrator ADOPTED: COUNTY OF FREDERICK County Administrator ADOPTED: COUNTY OF WARREN County Administrator Date Date Date Proposal from City of Winchester to Dispose of Sewer Cleaning Residue in the Landfill Upon motion made by Will L. Owings, seconded by Rhoda W. Maddox and passed unanimously, the Committee reviewed a proposal by the City of Winchester for disposal of minute quantities of PCB's contained in sludge residue found at 3 locations of City sewer stations. The Committee noted that the PCB concentrations are less than 7 parts per million and these levels are well within either current or proposed limits for disposal in landfills. The Committee noted that the State Health Department- Bureau of Solid Waste and the State Water Control Board have indicated, in writing, of their approval of the City's proposed disposal plan and the Committee acknowledged that the disposal may proceed as proposed by the City. RESOLUTION FOR HOLIDAY CLOSING - APPROVED Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by R. Thomas Malcolm and passed unanimously, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia does herein declare one -half day on 24 December 1981, Christmas Eve, a holiday for all county employees and all offices will be closed at 12 noon. REQUEST FROM SHENANDOAH APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL TO USE CERTAIN COUNTY PROPERTY DURING FESTIVAL - APPROVED Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by William H. Baker and passed unanimously, the Board does herein approve the following request from the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival: 1. Permission is granted to the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival to use the County Parking Plaza for rides and concessions during the Festival on Wednesday, April 29 thru May 1, 1982, with the stipulation that no stakes will be driven into the asphalt and further that the Apple Blossom Festival will assume full responsibility for any and all damage done to the Plaza as a result of this function. 2. Permission is also granted to place food concession stands on Rouss Avenue Friday and Saturday, April 30 and May 1, 1982. 3. Permission is also granted to use the steps on the Frederick County Courthouse for band concerts on April 30 and May 1, 1982. 4. Permission is granted to hang power lines for concessions with the understanding that these lines must be removed promptly (within one week) following the close of the Festival. BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 23, 1981 CANCELLED Upon motion made by Kenneth Y. Stiles, seconded by William H. Baker and passed unanimously, the 2nd Board Meeting of December 23, 1981 is hereby cancelled. MR. R. THOMAS MALCOLM ADDRESSES THE BOARD Mr. Malcolm stated that he wanted to thank a lot of people for a lot of very nice things that have happened to him. He further stated that he would like to go back to when Mr. Renalds was County Administrator and publicly state that he appreciated working with Mr. Renalds and the time he spent with the County, he thought that that was a fruitful time and he was very helpful to me in the early part of my service on this Board, likewise Mr. White has been very helpful to me, providing information that I have asked for, and I have always felt that he has been 100 percent candid and honest with information that I have requested of him. I can't go without thanking Ann and Carol both for handling correspondence for me that I could not have handled. I feel they have been very helpful and I hope other Board members have found them to have been as beneficial as I have. 46-1 There were Board members, Mr. Rosenberger and Dr. Fish, who have spent some time in advisory roles and positions and I feel they were surely entitled to their points of view just as I was entitled to mine, and I hope as a result of serving with them there was an understanding and repore that was developed with the current members of this Board. Mr. Chairman to you especially, I want to thank you for the many appointments that you have given me to various Commissions and Boards, especially the Social Service Board and the Judical Center Committee. These two have been very personally rewarding to me and I want to thank you publicly for the confidence that you had in me, as well as the other Board members, to place me on these Commissions. Last, but surely not least, the citizens of Shawnee District, I have considered my service to Frederick County a privilege and honor and I thank them for the confidence they have shown in electing me twice and I hope in some small way that I have been able to contribute in a positive fashion to the betterment of life in Frederick County. We have all had times in which we have not agreed, but I think the times we have agreed have out weighed those negative aspects. In summary, I would suppose that the best analogy is to compare to my children. We have two children I wouldn't take a million dollars for and yet I wouldn't give you a nickel for one more. I would have to say this experience is pretty much like that. A million dollar experience is something that you really can't appreciate, you will not appreciate until you have done it, but now that it's almost over I'm not sure that I'm too sorry that it's over. I am sorry it's over, but it's not something that I would give a whole lot of money to get involved in again any time soon. I appreciate all the very kind things that all of you have said to me, and I hope in some small way I will be worthy of your praise. UPON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, IT IS ORDERED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DO NOW ADJOURN. Chairman(, ard ervi C rk, Board of Supervisors