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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE INSTALLATION OF "WATCH FOR CHILDREN" SIGNS
LONG MEADOWS LANE (ROUTE 841)
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, Long Meadows Lane (Route 841), from Route 11 to end of state
maintenance, is located in a residential area and is within the secondary road system and
is a viable candidate for "Watch for Children" signs; and
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors does
hereby request that the Department of Transportation install "Watch for Children" signs
specifically at Long Meadows Lane (Route 841), from Route 11 to end of state
maintenance, a distance of 0.17 miles. The signs should be placed 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 for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
ADOPTED, this 12" day of November, 2008.
Upon motion made by Bill M. Ewing , and seconded by
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. , the above resolution was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Resolution - "Watch for Children" Signs - Long Meadows Lane (Route 841)
Board of Supervisors Meeting of November 12, 2008
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Richard C. Shickle Aye Bill M. Ewing Aye
Gene E. Fisher A y e Philip A. Lemieux Ay e
Gary W. Dove A y e Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
A COPY TESTE:
J t�'R. Riley, Jr.
Clerk, Board of Supervisors
RESOLUTION NO.: 028 -08
cc: Eric R. Lawrence, Planning and Development Director
Craig Mason
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Teresa Price
From: Copp, Jerry [Jerry.Copp @VDOT.Virginia.gov]
_ Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 5:08 AM
To: Teresa Price
Cc: Hottle, Cathy; Baker, Douglas
Subject: RE: Request for "Watch for Children" signs
Teresa,
I have reviewed and agreed the "Watch for Children" signs are appropriate at this location.
The description is:
Rt. 841 (Long Meadows Lane) from Route 11 to the End of Maintenance
NJerryN
Jerry A. Copp
Residency Administrator
VDOT- Edinburg Residency
(540) 984 -5604
Fax (540) 984 -5607
Jerry. Copp@VDOT.Virg inia. Gov
From: Teresa Price [ mailto :tprice @co.frederick.va.usJ
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 10:57 AM
To: Copp, Jerry
Cc: Jay E. Tibbs
Subject: Request for "Watch for Children" signs
Our office received a call from Mr. Craig Mason, 167 Long Meadows Lane, Middletown, VA 22645 (540)869-
6935. This is not a subdivision, but a road that has about 9 houses on it he said. People driving too fast. I
know you like to check out the area before we proceed with the resolution to the Board requesting same. I will
wait to hear from you. Thank you.
7"e4,a. f. ,au.'ce
Teresa J. Price
Administrative Assistant
~— County Administrator's Office
County of Frederick, Virginia
10/29/2008
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107 North Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540)665 -6382
Fax: (540)667 -0370
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John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
540/665 -5666
December 10, 2008 Fax 540/667 -0370
E -mail:
jriley@co.frederick.va.us
Jerry A. Copp
Resident Engineer
Virginia Department of Transportation
14031 Old Valley Pike
Edinburg, VA 22824
Dear Jerry:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session on
November 12, 2008, approved the enclosed resolution authorizing "Watch for Children"
signs on Long Meadows Lane (Route 841).
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
With kindest regards, I am
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
JRR/tjp
Enclosure
cc: Eric R. Lawrence, Planning and Development Director
Craig Mason
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