April 30, 1981 Adjourned Meeting278
An Adjourned Meeting of the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors was held on April 30, 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 and stated that
the meeting had been called for the purpose of discussing the
budget for FY81 -82.
Mr. Baker presented the progress report with regard to the
budget.
SHERIFF ROSCOE BRUCE ADDRESSES THE BOARD
Mr. Koontz requested that the Sheriff give his report on
the budget with regard to his department.
The Sheriff stated that he would like to have four road
deputies included in this year's budget, which would provide him
with five man shifts. He further stated that he had had a large
turnover in personnel and he felt that this was mainly due to
low salaries.
DAVID SCHEWEMER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MENTAL HEALTH
AND MENTAL RETARDATION BOARD, ADDRESSES THE BOARD
Mr. Schewemer asked the Board to please reconsider the
amount they are now proposing to give the Mental Health and
Mental Retardation Board as they feel it would be very difficult
being held to the current year budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. Baker stated that number 2 and 3 had been reviewed and
that number 3 had originally been cut a million dollars and that
this had been revised to $750,000.
Mr. Baker handed out a list of school cuts stating that
$1,065,000 dollars was new local money required for school
purposes.
Mr. Stiles proposed to reduce the school request by the
full $1,000,000. Mr. Stiles further stated that the operating
cost of the schools had almost increased 45 to 50% in two years
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and that the same scrutiny and restraint should be applied to
the school budget as was applied to the general fund budget.
Mr. Stiles further stated that there had been a 95% increase in
cost per student in five years and that the local funding had
increased by 61% in two years and that the impact on real estate
taxes had increased by 1/3.
Mr. Malcolm stated that he felt one should look at the com-
parison of the systems. The local share is the lowest of
surrounding jurisdictions, with other localities paying more per
student in local dollars and to be competitive we can't be at
the bottom of the pile.
Mr. Stiles stated that he was opposed to funds being
carried forward and that the fuel funds should be returned. The
donations to Washington Ear and O.I.C. were reviewed. Under
"Professional Services ", $32,000 was cut and it was requested
that a review be done on capital outlay and other areas.
Upon motion made by William H. Baker, seconded by Will L.
Owings and passed unanimously, it was agreed upon that the
public hearing would be held on June 4, 1981, at the James Wood
Amherst Audiorium at 7:00 P.M., with final Board action slated
for the June 11th meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Mrs. Maddox stated that she was opposed to salary proposals
on a percentage basis as she felt this should be split between
the cost of living /merit as it cost everyone the same when
they had to purchase groceries.
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 agree to advertise the tax
rate for the public hearing as an increase of 14� on real
estate.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded
vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker,
Rhoda W. Maddox and R. Thomas Malcolm. Nay - Kenneth Y.
Stiles.
BOARD RETIRES INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm, seconded by Kenneth
Y. Stiles and passed unanimously, the Board withdrew 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 R. Thomas Malcolm, seconded by Kenneth
Y. Stiles and passed unanimously, the Board withdrew from
Executive Session.
BOARD RECONVENES INTO REGULAR SESSION
Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm, seconded by Kenneth
Y. Stiles and passed unanimously, the Board reconvened into
Regular Session.
GEORGE ROMINE APPOINTED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION -
APPROVED
Upon motion made by R. Thomas Malcolm and seconded by Rhoda
W. Maddox,
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Frederick, Virginia, does herein appoint George Romine to
serve on the Frederick County Planning Commission, said term to
commence on April 1, 1981 and terminate on January 30, 1984.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded
vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker,
Rhoda W. Maddox and R. Thomas Malcolm. Kenneth Y. Stiles
abstained.
DOMENIC PALUMBO APPOINTED TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY PLANNING
COMMISSION - 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 appoint Domenic Palumbo to
serve on the Frederick County Planning Commission, said term to
commence on April 1, 1981 and terminate on January 30, 1984.
The above resolution was passed by the following recorded
vote: Aye - S. Roger Koontz, Will L. Owings, William H. Baker,
Rhoda W. Maddox and R. Thomas Malcolm. Kenneth Y. Stiles
abstained.
JOHN DENNISON, KENNETH COFFELT APPOINTED AS ACTING
DIRECTORS IN INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT - 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 Dennison and
Kenneth Coffelt to serve as acting directors in the Inspections
Department.
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 UNTIL
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1981 AT 7:00 P.M.
_,Clerk, Board of Supervisors