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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on Wednesday,
January 9, 2008 at 7:15 P.M., in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, County Administration
Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
PRESENT
Chairman Richard C. Shickle; Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.; Gary W. Dove; Bill M. Ewing; Gene
E. Fisher; Philip A. Lemieux; and Gary A. Lofton.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Shickle called the regular meeting to order.
INVOCATION
Supervisor Dovc delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Supervisor Fisher led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR 2008
Election of Vice-Chairman -Gene E. Fisher Elected
Supervisor Dove nominated Supervisor Gene E. Fisher for the office ofVice-Chairman. The
nomination was seconded by Supervisor Ewing.
Supervisor Lofton moved that the nominations be closed. The motion was seconded by
Supervisor DeHaven.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor Ewing, the Board elected Gene
E. Fisher as Vice-Chairman.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
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Gary A. Lofton Aye
Adoption of Rules of Procedure An roved
Upon amotion byVice-Chairman Fisher, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board adopted
the Rules of Procedure Frederick County Board of Supervisors and Robert's Rules of Order
Simplified and Applied.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene F,. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
Selection of a Parliamentarian -John R. Rile Jr. Elected
Supervisor Dove nominated County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr. to serve as
Parliamentarian. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Lemieux.
Supervisor DeHaven moved that the nominations be closed. The motion was seconded by
Vice-Chairman Fisher.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
iJpon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor Lemieux, County Administrator
John R. Riley, Jr. was elected as parliamentarian.
fhe above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W, Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
Selection of a Time and Place for Re ular Meetin s - A roved
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Vice-Chairman Fisher moved that the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, at 7:15
P.M., inthe Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, County Administration Building,107 North Kent
Street, Winchester, Virginia be the time and meeting place for the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors for 2007. Should the meeting be cancelled due to inclement weather, then it will take
place on the following evening.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Ewing.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
Chairman's Board/Committee Assi>Tnments
Chairman Shickle offered the following committee assignments for the Board's
consideration.
The Committee assignments for 2007 are as follows:
Richard C. Shickle: Finance Committee; Joint Finance Committee; MPO; Northern
Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission; Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center Board --
alternate
Gene E. Fisher: Public Works Committee Chairman; Public Safety Committee; Public
Works Committee; Frederick County Sanitation Authority liaison; Airport Authority; Conservation
Easement Authority; Fred-Wine Service Authority; Water Resources Advisory Committee
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.: Transportation Committee Chairman; Finance Committee; MPO;
Transportation; Juvenile Detention Center; Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission; Jail
Board
Bill M. Ewing: Finance Committee Chairman; Human Resources Committee; Joint Finance
Committee; Downtown Development Board liaison; Handley Regional Library Board liaison;
Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center Board
Gary W. Dove: Public Safety Committee Chairman; Public Works Committee; Fire and
Rescue Association Liaison; Economic Development Commission; Air Quality Task Force;
Industrial Development Authority; SHENAIR; Landfill Oversight
Philip A. Lemieux: Code & Ordinance Committee Chairman; Public Works Committee;
Transportation Committee; Parks and Recreation Commission liaison; Tourism Board liaison
Gar~A. Lofton: Human Resources Committee Chairman; Code & Ordinance Committee;
Social Services Board; Planning Commission liaison; Agricultural District Advisory; Extension
Leadership
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Code and Ordinance Committee
Philip A. Lemieux, Chairman
Gary A. Lofton
Stephen G. Butler
Michael L. Bryan
Finance Committee
Bill M. Ewing, Chairman
- Richard C. Shickle
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Richie Wilkins
Stephen Swiger
Ronald F,. Hottle
C. William Orndoff, Treasurer, Non-Voting Liaison
Ellen E. Murphy, Commissioner of the Revenue, Non-Voting Liaison
Human Resources Committee
Gary A. Lofton, Chairman
Bill M. Ewing
Philip C. G. Farley
Public Safe Committee
Gary W. Dove, Chairman
Gene E. Fisher
Mike Cline
Michael D. Hockman
Helen Lake
Public Works Committee
Gene E. Fisher, Chairman
Gary W. Dove
Philip A. Lemieux
George H. Ludwig
James "f. Wilson
Whitney "Whit" L. Wagner
Robert W. Wells
Transportation Committee
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Philip A. Lemieux
James M. Racey, II
ADOPTION OF AGENDA -APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the agenda was
approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
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Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
CONSENT AGENDA -APPROVED
County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr. offered the following items for the Board's
consideration under the consent agenda:
- Memorandum Re: Changes to the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure
Act of 2002 (PPEA) -Tab E;
- Resolution in Support of the Designation of a Driving Route Entitled the Wilderness
Road; Virginia's Heritage Migration Route from Winchester to Cumberland Gap in
Western Virginia Including the Two Spurs of the Carolina Road and the
Fincastle/Cumberland Gap Turnpike -Tab F;
- Landfill Oversight Committee Report -Tab G;
- Public Safety Committee Report -Tab I; and
- Transportation Committee Report -Tab J.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board approved the
consent agenda.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
There were no Board of SupervisorslE comments.
MINUTF,S -APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeI Iaven, seconded by Supervisor Ewing, the Board approved
the minutes from the December 12, 2007 Regular Meeting.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles 5. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. F,wing AYe
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Gene F,. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board approved
the minutes from the December 19, 2007 worksession.
1'he above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
-- Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Abstain
Gary A. Lofton Aye
COUNTY OFFICIALS
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARD FOR JANUARY 2008 - RESOLUTION
#033-08) -APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board approved the
resolution recognizing Dail D. Ritenour as the Frederick County Employee ofthe Month for January
2008.
RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE FREDERICK COUNTY
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Dail D. Ritenour
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors recognizes that the CountyfEs
employees are a most important resource; and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 1992, the Board of Supervisors approved a resolution which
established the Employee of the Month award and candidates for this award may be nominated by
any County employee; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors selects one employee from those nominated, based
on the merits of outstanding performance and productivity, positive job attitude, and other
noteworthy contributions to their department and to the County; and
WHEREAS, Dail D. Ritenour, who serves as a Dispatcher with the Department of Public
Safety Communications was nominated for Elployee of the Month; and
WHEREAS, Dail D. Ritenour is deserving of special recognition for going above and
beyond his regular duties in brining a stressful situation to a peaceful end. Dail's efforts protected
the caller, the family, and law enforcement personnel; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
this 9th day of January, 2008, that Dail D. Ritenour is hereby recognized as the Frederick County
Employee of the Month for January, 2008; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors extends gratitude to Dail
D. Ritenour for his outstanding performance and dedicated service and wishes him continued
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success in future endeavors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Dail D. Ritenour is hereby entitled to all of the rights
and privileges associated with this award.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene L. Fisher AYe
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF FRANK H. BRUMBACK TO RUSSELL 150 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board appointed
Frank H. Brumback to fill the unexpired term of Chuck Maddox on the Russell 150 Community
Development Authority.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher AYe
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
APPOINTMENT OF JOANNE LEONARDIS AS RED BUD DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD -APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lemieux, seconded by Supervisor Ewing, the Board appointed
Joanne Leonardis to fill the unexpired term of Richard E. Crane as Red Bud District representative
on the Social Services Board, said term to expire June 30, 2008.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
REAPPOINTMENT OF MARGARET B. DOUGLAS AS BACK CREEK DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE EXTENSION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL -
APPROVED
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Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
reappointed Margaret B. Douglas to serve as Back Creek District representative on the F,xtension
Leadership Council. This is a four year appointment, said term to expire January 14, 2012.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
REAPPOINTMENT OF GREG L. UNGER AS BACK CREF,K DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION -APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Lemieux, the Board
reappointed Greg L. Unger as Back Creek District representative on the Frederick County Planning
Commission. This is a four year appointment, said term to expire January 26, 2012.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr, Aye
- Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
MEMORANDUM RE: CHANGES TO THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE EDUCATION
FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2002 PPEA -APPROVED
UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
The Board approved revisions to the County's Public-Private Education Facilities and
Infrastructure Act of 2002. The revisions bring the current policy into compliance with the State
Code. (A copy of these guidelines is on file in the office of the County Administrator.)
RESOLUTION (#032-081 IN SUPPORT OF THE DESIGNATION OF A DRIVING
ROUTE ENTITLED THF, WILDERNESS ROAD• VIRGINIA'S HERITAGE
MIGRATION ROUTE FROM WINCHESTER TO CUMBERLAND GAP IN
WESTERN VIRGINIA INCLUDING THE TWO SPURS OF THE CAROLINA
ROAD AND THE FINCASTLE/CUMBERLAND GAP TURNPIKE -APPROVED
UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
WHEREAS, from 1775-1810 an estimated 300,000 settlers traveled through Virginiato the
Cumberland Gap. This migration and western movement is a significant part of Virginia history and
had far reaching effects on the development of the United States of America. Today, an estimated
43 million Americans can trace their ancestors to the migration through Virginia along the
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Wilderness Road: Virginia's Heritage Migration Route; and
WHF,RE now Routet11c58mand 23 fromeWinchester to Cumlberland G pirgrinaa followed
closely to what
WHEREAS, this driving route is developed to preserve, interpret, and promote the history,
heritage, and culture of the early pioneer settlement and migration through V irginia, and the role that
Virginia played in the migration of settlers through the Cumberland Gap and the development of the
nation; and
WHEREAS, the Wilderness Road Committee has been working for two years under the
leadership of the Virginia Tourism Corporation in partnership with tourism representatives from 28
tourism localities and 12 state/federal partners to develop the driving route of the Wilderness Road:
Virginia's Heritage Migration Route, and spurs known as The Carolina Road, and 'The
Fineastle/Cumberland Gap Turnpike, connecting with the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail, and
individual community loops for each locality; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the committee is to develop a new tourism product to increase
economic growth and tourism spending in the region. The purpose of the committee is to promote
The Wilderness Road: Virginia's Heritage Migration Route from Winchester to Cumberland Gap
in a way that preserves and interprets the heritage of the migration era from the 1700's to the mid
1800's to increase tourism visitation and economic impact of tourism spending; and
WHEREAS, this state designation delineates the route and recognizes the driving route as
The Wilderness Road.: Virginia's Heritage Migration Route. This shall not affect any other
designation heretofore or hereafter applied to this route or any potions thereof; and
WHEREAS, designation of this driving route allows for the further development of tourism
as a vital part of economic development, building on the tourism assets of the westward migration
and stimulating new tourism growth to Western and Southwestern Virginia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Frederick expresses its
support to the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide state designation for
the Wilderness Road: Virginia's Heritage Migration Route.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Frederick expresses its support of
directional signs along the corridor to direct tourists along the driving trail to the
Winchester/Frederick County Visitors' Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Frederick fully supports the efforts of
the Wilderness Koad Committee to develop the Wilderness Road: Virginia's Heritage Migration
Route as a national and international tourism product to increase visitation to Western Virginia.
ADOPTED this 9th day of January, 2008.
This item was approved under the consent agenda.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
AGENDA
The Landfill Oversight Committee met on Tuesday, December l 1, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. All
committee members were present except David Ash. The following items were discussed:
1) Closed Session. A closed session was convened under the Virginia Code °2.2-3711 (A)
7 to discuss legal issues.
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2) Prouosed Fiscal Year 2008/2009 Budget
The proposed Fiscal Year 2008/2009 budget was presented with an emphasis on the major
expenditure items. The budget was presented for information only. Any pertinent comments and/or
corrections will be incorporated in the budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Finance Committee met in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room at 107 North Kent
Street on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. Members Gary Lofton and Ronald Hottle
were absent.
1. The Sheriff requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$4,364.91. This amount represents reimbursements for prisoner extraditions. No additional local
funds required. See attached memo, p. l -2. 'Fhe committee recommends approval. -Approved
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board approved
the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
2. The Director of Economic Development requests a General Fund supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $25,131. This amount represents funds from GSA for the Net Tech
Center. No additional local funds are required. See attached memo, p. 3-7. "fhe committee
recommends approval. -Approved
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board approved
the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Ayc
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
3. The Registrar requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$22,410 for the Presidential Democratic and Republic Primary Elections. Additional local funds
are required. See attached memo, p. 8-10. The committee recommends approval. -Approved
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board approved
the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
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Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Ayc
4. The Director of Parks and Recreation requests a General Fund supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $45,000. This amount represents proffer funds to be used for
backstops at Sherando Park. See attached memo, p. 11. The committee recommends approval. -
Approved
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Lemieux, the Board approved
the above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
5. The Greenwood Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Chief requests a General Fund
supplemental appropriation in the amount of $55,586.76. This amount represents proffer funds
earmarked for Greenwood Fire Company to be used for the purchase of a new pumper. See attached
memo, p. 12-14. The committee recommends approval. -Approved
Upon a motion by Supervisor Ewing, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board approved the
above request by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
***No Action Required***
6. The Assistant County Administrator requests discussion on the proposed cash proffer
procedure. See attached memo, p. 15-16.
7. The Finance Director discussed FY 2008 revenue budget adjustments. See attached, p.
17.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT -APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
AGENDA
A meeting of the Public Safety Committee was held on 'l~hursday, December 27, 2007.
Committee members present were: Supervisor Gary Dove, County Administrator John Riley, Fire
& Rescue Association President Mike Cline, Fire & Rescue Director Gary DuBrueler, Sheriff Robert
Williamson, and Michael IIockman. Also in attendance were Deputy Chief of Operations of Fire
~ Rescue Tim Welsh and Volunteer Coordinator of Fire & Rescue Christine Franchok. The
following items were discussed:
*** Items Requiring Action ***
None.
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Budget Briefing
***Items Not Requiring Action***
Budgets for the Sheriff's Department, Department of Fire & Rescue, and the Department of Public
Safety Communications were submitted. Mr. Dove asked if Mr. Riley had shared with the
departments the lack of funding available for the upcoming budget year. Mr. Riley stated that the
information would be going out tomorrow (Friday, December 28, 2007). A brief synopsis of the
proposed budget increases follows:
• The Sheriff requested additional vehicles and personnel. Emphasis was placed on the
addition of clerical personnel and additional deputies.
• Fire & Rescue Director requested additional personnel, increases in projected service
needs (equipment/trucks), avolunteer incentive program (for service), length of service
program for personnel, increase based on fee for service, individual "house" requests for
funds.
• The Public Safety Communications budget was submitted with minor increases. The
main increase was salary and fringes for current personnel and IT equipment.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT -APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
AGENDA
The Transportation Committee met on Monday, December 17, 2007 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present Members Absent
Chuck DeHaven (voting)
Phil Lemieux (voting) Donald Breeden (liaison)
James Racey (voting) Lewis Boyer (liaison)
Mike Smith (voting)
Gary Oates (liaison)
George Kriz (liaison)
***Items Requiring Action***
None
***Items Not Requiring Action***
1. 2008 Meeting Calendar
The Committee adopted the following meeting schedule for 2008.
Regular Date
January 28, 2008
February 25, 2008
March 24, 2008
Apri128, 2008
May 26, 2008
June 23, 2008
July 28, 2008
August 25, 2008
September 22, 2008
October 27, 2008
November 24, 2008
December 22, 2008
Conflict
Staff committed elsewhere
Memorial Day
Suggested Alternate
February 18, 2007
May 19, 2008
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2. VDOT Draft Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements
Staff presented the VDOT draft Secondary Street Acceptance Requirements and staff s review of
that draft to the Committee. The Committee discussed the staff comments and recommended
changes which will be reviewed at the next meeting.
3. Assign-a-hishwav Program
At the request of a concerned citizen, staff gave information on the Virginia Assign-A-Highway
Program to the Transportation Committee. This program makes use of individuals on probation to
help clean litter from the County's road system. Staff also noted that public works currently is in
charge of roadway litter and that they are aware of the program.
4. Potential Springdale Road Truck Restriction
In response to discussion surrounding the Artillery Rezoning and requests from others, staff brought
information on the process for restricting trucks from a roadway to the Transportation Committee.
It was discussed and thought that the problem with putting Springdale into atruck-restricted status
would not alleviate the concerns being voiced because the restriction does not apply to local trips.
The truck traffic currently using Springdale is believed to be construction traffic from activity taking
place in the vicinity of Shady Elm, which would not qualify trips on Springdale as through traffic.
5. MPO Activity Update
Staff provided the following update of MPO activities.
1. Route 37 Access Management Study
We have now received the final draft of this study and expect it to be released for locality review
and comment shortly.
2. Route 11 Access Management Study
The steering committee met with the VDOT team completing this effort in October and is
expecting a draft to be forthcoming shortly.
3. Route 7 Corridor Study
The steering committee submitted comments on the draft scope of work and has not yet received
an updated version.
4. Transit Study
County staff is beginning work on a RFP for this effort and will be consulting city officials in
its creation.
5. Multimodal Grant Program
County staff has completed three grant letters of intent for the current application round of this
program. Funds are being sought for Route 11 North, Route 522 North, and Route 522 South.
6. Article Review
Staff regularly provides articles on transportation from various news outlets. The theme this month
was transportation improvements impact on economic development. Mr. DeHaven mentioned that
it would be worthwhile to hear a brief presentation on this subject at the retreat.
7. Other
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #06-07 FOR MUNDY SAND
LLC SUBMITTED BY BENJAMIN 1VI BUTLER ESQUIRE FOR A SAND MINE
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OPERATION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED NEAR BRILL ROAD ROUTE 603
AND GRAVEL SPRINGS ALONG THE EASTERN FOOT OF PADDY MOUNTAIN
AND IS IDENTIFIED WITH PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 69-A-7 IN
THE BACK CREEK MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. -APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Mark Cheran appeared before the Board regarding this item. He
advised this was a request for a conditional use permit for a sand mine operation. The property is
located near Brill Road (Route 603) and Gravel Springs, along the eastern foot of Paddy Mountain.
This property is currently subject to the conditions of CUP #005-88, which was approved by the
Board of Supervisors on May 10, 1989. The proposed mining operation would be conducted on 17
acres within the parcel. The applicant is requesting an amendment to the conditions. Zoning
Administrator Cheran advised that residents in the area had expressed concerns with this proposal
such as, decreased property values, noise, dust, and lower quality of life. He advised that currently
the application is not in violation of the conditions of CUP #005-88. He concluded by saying the
Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with the following conditions:
1. All review agency comments and the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance requirements
shall be complied with at all times.
2. The mining operation shall meet all requirements of the Virginia Department of Mines,
Minerals, & Energy, Division of Mineral Mining, and the Department of F,nvironmental
Quality.
3. The mining operation shall meet the landscaping and screening performance standards,
the supplementary regulations, the height, area, and bulk regulations, and the site plan
requirements contained in the requirements for the EM (Extractive Manufacturing)
District.
4. Mining shall be limited to the 17.191-acre area described on the provided plat.
5. Hours of operation shall be from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. No Sunday operations.
6. The Zoning Administrator may require enclosure of the crusher, if adverse impact
occurs.
7. Only portable crushers are to be used on site
8. Mine-owned-and-operated trucks will only enter this site via Wardensville Pike (Route
55) to Pifer Road (Route 600) to Brill Road (Route 603). Mine-owned-and-operated
trucks will exit this site via Brill Road (Route 603) to Pifer Road (Route 600) to
Wardensville Pike (Route 55).
9. Truck departure and arrival times shall be controlled to avoid encounters with school
buses during regular school bus travel times.
10. Mundy shall, at VD01' request, maintain and or repair Brill Road (Route 603) from the
mine entrance to Pifer Road (Route 600). These actions are noted under VDOT
comments.
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Supervisor Lofton asked what power VDOT's comments would hold if the pull-offs needed
to be constructed or calcium chloride applied to the road.
Zoning Administrator Cheran responded that if the applicant were in violation of the
conditional use permit then the County would begin revocation of the permit.
Ben Butler, attorney for the applicant, appeared before the Board and advised that the
Planning Commission had held extensive hearings on this application and the applicant had met with
citizens in the area. He stated transportation was considered the source of complaint. He advised
that VDO1' would have to request any work to be performed by Mundy Sand to improve the road
because Mundy Sand does not have the right to the work without VDOT's authorization. Mr. Butler
then showed photographs of two dump trucks passing on the road to illustrate that it could be done.
He went on to say that weather conditions would dictate the traffic and operation of the sand mine.
Mr. Butler stated what was being proposed in this application was much better than what was
existing today. He went on to say that Mundy Sand would contact the schools to find out bus
schedule and would hold the trucks beginning 15 minutes before the buses pass the area.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
Kobert Engle, Back Creek District and adjacent property owner, stated that Mundy Sand
had tried to downplay or "minimize" the size of the impact of this operation. The applicant expects
30-40 trucks a day in the future and there have been no controls to deal with that level or volume
of traffic on the road. He went on to say his properly and others in the neighborhood would be
devalued over the next 10 to 20 years. He concluded by saying he would like to see some kind of
controls put on these activities.
There being no further public comments, Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Chairman Shickle asked about the five year review provision in the original permit.
'Coning Administrator Cheran responded that he did not know why that was done.
Supervisor Lofton expressed his appreciation to the applicant for meeting with the neighbors.
He stated that he had heard many valid concerns from the neighbors, but given that this new permit
would be more restrictive, he moved to approve Conditional Use Permit #06-07. I -__
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Lemieux.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
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Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeIIaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
OTHER PLANNING ITEMS:
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN #13-07 OF WINCHESTER GATEWAY -
APPROVED
Senior Planner Candice Perkins appeared before the Board regarding this item. She advised
this was a master development plan for multiple parcels located on Route 7 at Getty Lane for
commercial uses. She stated the Eastern Road Plan calls for Getty Lane to connect to Regency
Lakes Drive. The applicant provided a Traffic Impact Analysis for the undeveloped portion of the
site. She went on to say the applicant was requesting a waiver of § 144-24C of the Subdivision
Ordinance to allow the parcels to be subdivided utilizing a private road. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the waiver and the master development plan. She concluded by saying
this plan was consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and was in a form that was administratively
approvablc.
Evan Wyatt, Greenway Engineering, was present to answer any questions the Board might
have.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the Board approved
the waiver of § 144-24C of the Subdivision Ordinance and granted staff authority to administratively
approve Master Development Plan #13-07.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN #11-07 OF GLENDOBBIN -APPROVED
Senior Planner Candice Perkins appeared before the Board regarding this item. She advised
this was a master development plan for 30 residential units on 31 acres zoned RA (Rural Areas)
district. 'fhe applicant proposed one public entrance for 301ots. The development would be served
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by Sunflower Drive. She advised the applicant had proffered right-of--way for Route 37. The
Planning Commission recommended approval of this master development plan along with a waiver
of °144-17G of the Subdivision Ordinance for cul-de-sac length. She concluded by saying the
master development plan conformed to the Zoning Ordinance and addressed staff's concerns.
Patrick Sowers, Patton, Harris, Rust Associates, appeared before the Board and advised this
plan conformed to the proffered generalized development plan for this site.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board approved
the waiver of § 144-17G of the Subdivision Ordinance and granted staff administrative authority to
approve Master Development Plan #11-07.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN #15-07 OF SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY
APPROVED
Chairman Shickle and Vice-Chairman Fisher recused themselves from consideration of this
matter due to a conflict of interest.
Senior Planner Candice Perkins appeared before the Board regarding this item. She advised
this was a master development plan for a commercial use situated on 24.4 acres zoned B-2 (Business
General) and B-3 (Industrial Transition) Districts. There were no proffers associated with this
property. "1'he property will be located off of Wincrest Drive at Route 522 South. The site will have
one full entrance onto Front Royal Pike. She went on to say Wincrest Drive would be built to state
road standards, but would remain a private road. Senior Planner Perkins concluded by saying thel
master development plan conformed to the Toning Ordinance, addressed staff's concerns, and was
in a form that was administratively approvable.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the Board
authorized staff to administratively approve Master Development Plan #15-07.
"The above motion was approve by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Abstain
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Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Abstain
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
DISCUSSION OF 2008-2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) -
POSTPONF.D ACTION UNTIL JANUARY 23.2008 MEETING
Deputy Director of Planning Michael Ruddy appeared before the Board regarding this item.
I Ie advised the proposed Capital Improvement Plan contains 55 projects of which four are new. The
new projects include 2 from Parks and Recreation, 1 Transportation, and 1 from the Winchester
Regional Airport.
The Board briefly discussed how the Capital Improvement Plan would be amended during
the year to cover equipment requests from the various fire companies, which might arise throughout
the year.
Assistant County Administrator Kris Tierney advised that staff would be discussing this
scenario and bringing a recommendation to the Finance Committee at its January 16th meeting.
Supervisor Ewing moved to postpone sending this item forward for public hearing until the
Finance Committee receives staff's recommendation and that this item be brought back to the Board
at its next meeting.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor DeHaven and approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher Aye
Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
REQUEST FOR WORKSESSION RE: TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES -ITEM
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
In lieu of a worksession, the Chairman assigned this topic and the creation of a transportation
authority to the Transportation Committee for review and with the Committee to bring a
recommendation back to the Board.
BOARD LIAISON REPORTS
There were no Board liaison reports.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Robin McCants, Stonewall District, commented on the Glendobbin Master Development
Plan. She advised there appeared to be a technical error on the plan, which referenced the zoning
on the adjacent parcels as RP (Residential Performance) District instead of RA (Rural Areas)
District. She stated this needed to be corrected and that the applicant's representative, Patrick ~
Sowers with Patton, Harris, Rust and Associates, agreed to make this correction.
Kevin Kennedy, Gainesboro District, advised the Board that the political climate was
changing in the County and he urged them to listen to all of the citizens.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
There were no Board of Supervisors comments.
ADJOURN
UPON A MOTION BY SUPERVISOR EWING, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR
DOVE, THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THIS BOARD,
THIS MEETING IS HEREBY ADJOURNED. (8:40 P.M.)
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Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
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rk, Board of Supervisors
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Jay E. Ti s
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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