012-99
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE INSTALLATION OF A
"WATCH FOR CHILDREN" SIGN
WHEREAS, the 1997 Session of the Virginia Assembly amended the Code of Virginia adding
Section 33.1-210.2 relating to the installation and maintenance of "signs alerting motorists that children
may be at play nearby," and
WHEREAS, this act provides for the adoption of a resolution by the governing body of any
county requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation to install and maintain this type of sign,
and
WHEREAS, the source of funding for the installation of this sign shall come out of the
secondary system construction allocation to the affected county. The costs of maintaining such sign
shall be paid out of the secondary system maintenance allocation to the affected county; and
WHEREAS, Churchhill Drive (Route 1063) is located in a residential area and is within the
secondary road system and is a viable candidate for a "Watch for Children" sign, and
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors does hereby
request that the Department of Transportation install a "Watch for Children" sign in accordance with
the provisions of Section 33.1-210.2 of the Code of Virginia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Passed this 8th day of September, 1999, by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam Aye Richard C. Shickle Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sf. Aye
Robert M. Sager Aye Margaret B. Douglas Aye
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John R.}iley, Jr., Cl
Board-tif Supervisors
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John Riley
County Administrator Office
107 N. Kent Street
Winchester, Va 22664
Dear Mr. Riley
My family lives on the corner of Churchill Drive and Montgomery Circle in
Frederickto\We Estates in Stephens City. I am writing this letter to you today to appeal for our
children's safety.
This is a large neighborhood with many children and a high volume of traffic. Too many
times I have witnessed drivers speeding and running stop signs, especially on my corner. The
very nice "Slow Children at Play" signs at both entry ways to the neighborhood seem to be
ignored.
I would like to request a similar sign posted at my corner as a reminder for the safety of
our youth. Mr. Dickie Clark from the VDOT office suggested a "Watch for Children" sign and
said he would be happy to put one up if you approve this request. I would also like to note that
this comer is a school bus stop.
I realize you must be very busy and I appreciate your time in reading this letter
concerning the need we have in Frederickto\We Estates. I hope you will consider this simple
request a worthy one for our children.
Thank you very much Mr. Riley.
Sincerely yours,
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