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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on
Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at 6:00 P.M., in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, County
Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
PRESENT
Chairman Richard C. Shickle; Christopher E. Collins; Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.; Gary W.
Dove; Gene E. Fisher; and Gary A. Lofton.
ABSENT
Vice - Chairman Bill M. Ewing;
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Shickle called the meeting to order.
BOARD RETIRED INTO CLOSED SESSION
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board
convened in Closed Session pursuant to Code of Virginia, 1950, as Amended, Section 2.2 -3711
A (1) to discuss personnel matters, specifically, the annual evaluation of the County
Administrator.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board came out
of closed session and reconvened in Regular Session.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Absent for vote
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board
certified that to the best of each board member's knowledge the Board discussed only matters
involving personnel, pursuant to Section 22-3711 A (1), specifically the annual evaluation of
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the County Administrator.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
CERTIFICATION OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S EVALUATION -
APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the Board
certified the evaluation of the County Administrator.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
RECESS
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board
recessed the meeting until 7:15 P.M.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
REGULAR MEETING — CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Shickle convened the regular meeting.
INVOCATION
Supervisor Collins delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Supervisor DeHaven led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA — APPROVED AS AMENDED
County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr. advised he had one addition to the agenda. He
offered a resolution requesting Frederick County be declared disaster county due to agricultural
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loss as a result of recent hail and freeze events.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the Board
approved the agenda as amended.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Chairman Shickle recognized Boy Scout Troop 107 from Redland Methodist Church.
Their leader advised the scouts were working on their citizenship and community service badge.
MINUTES - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board approved
the minutes from the June 9, 2010 regular meeting.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
COUNTY OFFICIALS
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF ELAINE M. CAIN TO THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT
AUTHORITY - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Fisher, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
appointed Elaine M. Cain to the Conservation Easement Authority to fill the unexpired term of
John Gavitt, said term to expire August 24, 2012.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
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Gene E. Fisher Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
APPOINTMENT OF DENNY PERRY AS MEMBER -AT -LARGE TO THE
HISTORIC RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board appointed
Denny Perry as Member -At -Large to the Historic Resources Advisory Board. This is a four year
term, said term to expire June 23, 2014.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
APPOINTMENT OF LESTER A. RITENOUR AS STONEWALL DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EXTENSION LEADERSHIP COUNCIL -
APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board
appointed Lester A. Ritenour as Stonewall District representative to the Extension Leadership
Council. This is a four year appointment, said term to expire June 23, 2014.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
APPOINTMENT OF RON HODGSON AS STONEWALL DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION -
APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the Board
appointed Ron Hodgson as Stonewall District representative to the Parks and Recreation
Commission. This is a four year term, said term to expire June 23, 2014.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
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APPOINTMENT OF DARIO SAVARESE REBECCA EBERT AND BILL
HOTTEL TO THE WINCHESTER - FREDERICK COUNTY TOURISM BOARD -
APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the Board
reappointed Dario Savarese and appointed Rebecca Ebert and Bill Hottel to the Winchester-
Frederick County Tourism Board, contingent upon like approval by the City of Winchester.
These are three year appointments, said terms to expire June 30, 2013.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
APPOINTMENT OF CHARITY N. THOMAS TO THE SHAWNEELAND
SANITARY DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - APPROVED
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board
reappointed Charity N. Thomas to the Shawneeland Sanitary District Advisory Committee. This
is a two year appointment, said term to expire July 23, 2012.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
RESOLUTION ( #090 -10) SEEKING ACTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
AND GOVERNOR TO PROHIBIT ALL PREDATORY, USURIOUS LENDING
PRACTICES IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA - APPROVED
Administrator Riley advised this was a request from the City of Staunton, Virginia,
seeking assistance in ending the practice of payday lending in the Commonwealth. A resolution
similar to that adopted by the City of Staunton has been prepared seeking the following actions
from the General Assembly:
1. Impose an interest rate cap of thirty -six percent (36 %), calculated as an effective
annual percentage rate including all fees or charges of any kind, for any consumer
credit extended in the Commonwealth of Virginia;
2. Prohibit a creditor's use of a personal check or other device as a means, directly or
indirectly, to gain access to a consumer's bank account; and
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3. Incorporate into the Virginia Code the protections regarding consumer credit to
military personnel as reflected in the Military Lending Act, 10, United States Code
Section 987.
He concluded by saying if the Board concurs with this proposal, staff is seeking action on the
resolution.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Fisher, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board approved
the Resolution Seeking Action by the General Assembly and Governor to Prohibit all Predatory,
Usurious Lending Practices in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, believes the
citizens of the County of Frederick remain concerned over what are perceived to be predatory,
usurious lending practices in the County of Frederick and elsewhere in the Commonwealth,
including practices that can exploit dedicated, brave women and men called to serve in the
United States armed services; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia, shares these
continuing concerns and intends through this Resolution to express the collective sentiments and
will of Frederick County citizens that the General Assembly and Governor of Virginia need to
take action to prohibit all predatory, usurious lending practices; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that the General Assembly and the Governor of Virginia
address this matter as a high priority at the next legislative session, leading to enactment of laws
strictly prohibiting and deterring all predatory, usurious lending practices in the Commonwealth
of Virginia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Frederick, Virginia, that, at the next legislative session, the General Assembly and the
Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia are hereby requested to enact laws strictly
prohibiting and deterring all predatory, usurious lending practices, including but not limited to
provisions that would:
1. Impose an interest rate cap of thirty -six percent (36 %), calculated as an effective
annual percentage rate including all fees or charges of any kind, for any consumer
credit extended in the Commonwealth of Virginia;
2. Prohibit a creditor's use of a personal check or other device as a means, directly or
indirectly, to gain access to a consumer's bank account; and
3. Incorporate into the Virginia Code the protections regarding consumer credit to
military personnel as reflected in the Military Lending Act, 10, United States Code
Section 987.
Adopted this 23` day of June, 2010.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
RESOLUTION ( #089 -10) REQUESTING FREDERICK COUNTY B
DECLARED DISASTER COUNTY DUE TO AGRICULTURAL LOSS AS A
RESULT OF RECENT HAIL AND FREEZE EVENTS - APPROVED
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Administrator Riley advised his office had been contacted by the area's agriculture
extension agent following the completion of their assessment of damage caused by recent hail
and freeze events. The apple crop loss is estimated at 35 -40 %. The peach crop loss is estimated
at 35 %. He went on to say staff was recommending the Board adopt a resolution requesting a
disaster designation for the county due to the agricultural loss and direct the county administrator
to forward a copy of the resolution to the Governor.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
approved the resolution requesting Frederick County be declared a disaster county due to
agricultural loss as a result of recent hail and freeze events.
WHEREAS, due to a hail event on April 5, 2010 and a freeze event on May 10, 2010,
Frederick County's apple and peach crops have suffered significant damage; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County apple crop has sustained a quantity and quality loss of
at least 35 percent to 40 percent; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County peach crop has sustained a loss of at least 35 percent;
and
WHEREAS, Frederick County farmers need federal assistance in responding to their
losses as the result of extreme weather conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors that the County Administrator is hereby directed to submit to Governor McDonnell a
request for assistance in obtaining federal disaster designation for Frederick County, which will
make available federal assistance to Frederick County farmers who have experienced additional
costs, damage and losses due to the hail and freeze events.
ADOPTED this 23` day of June, 2010.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Code & Ordinance Committee met on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 2:30 P.M., in the
First Floor Conference Room, Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, County Administration
Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. Present were chairman of the committee
Supervisor Gary A. Lofton, Supervisor Christopher E. Collins; and Stephen G. Butler. Also
present County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr.; Deputy County Administrator Jay E. Tibbs;
Roderick Williams, County Attorney; Eric R. Lawrence, Director of Planning and Development;
and Stephen Pettler.
The committee submits the following:
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** *Items Requiring Board Action * **
1. Proposed Amendments to the Frederick County Code, Chapter 86, Festivals. —
Sent Forward for Public Hearing with Amendments
The proposed amendments were drafted in response to a request by an applicant to
develop standards for a 12 -month festival permit. In addition, the proposed amendments would
make the ordinance more consistent with today's practices regarding outdoor festival permits.
The Committee suggested some minor revisions to the proposed ordinance and upon a motion by
Mr. Butler, seconded by Mr. Collins, the Committee unanimously forwarded this item, with the
revisions suggested by the Committee, to the Board of Supervisors for public hearing. (See
Attachment.)
Chairman Shickle asked about the responsibility of the applicant to provide an emergency
and health plan and whether or not the deposit requirement would enable people to pay a deposit
and have the county take over those functions versus the applicant providing them as required.
Supervisor Lofton responded that the purpose of the deposit was to allow the county to
recoup any costs incurred as a result of the festival, not to enable applicants to put their
responsibilities on to the county.
Chairman Shickle stated he would like to find a way to make the language a little more
"blunt" so that interpretation would not be viewed as the norm, but rather the exception. He
went on to say he would like to have that language in place prior to the public hearing.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
forwarded the proposed amendments to public hearing with the language to be amended to
ensure the County is not the provider of emergency and health services.
Supervisor DeHaven stated he would like to see some language to tighten the
requirements to ensure applicants are good corporate citizens whereby there are no ordinance
violations on the festival property, taxes have been paid, etc.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
The next meeting of the Code and Ordinance Committee will be held on July 14,
2010 at 2:30 p.m.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Finance Committee met in the First Floor Conference Room at 107 North Kent
Street on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. Members Richie Wilkins and Richard Shickle
were absent. Items 1 and 3 were approved under consent agenda. Item 2 was deleted from the
agenda.
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Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the Board
approved the consent agenda.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
1. The Sheriff requests an FY 10 General Fund supplemental appropriation in the
amount of $893 This amount represents reimbursements for DARE t- shirts. No local funds
needed. See attached memo, p. 1. — Approved Under Consent Agenda.
3. The Public Works Director requests an FYI General Fund supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $7,600. This amount represents unspent grant funds received in
FY 10 from the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund. See attached memo, p. 3 -5. — Approved
Under Consent Agenda.
4. The Public Works Director requests an FY 11 Landfill Fund supplemental
qpp_ropriation in the amount of $1,700,000 This amount represents unspent FY 10 funds in the
amount of $200,000 for landfill improvement projects and $1,500,000 for landfill closure. See
attached memo, p. 3 -5. The committee recommends approval. — Approved.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board
approved the above request.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
5. The NRADC Superintendent requests an FY 11 NRADC Fund supplemental
gpropriation in the amount of $106,470 for rebate arbitrage payment to the IRS. See attached
memo, p. 6. The committee recommends approval. — Approved.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the Board
approved the above request.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
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Gene E. Fisher Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
6. The County Administrator requests an FY 10 General Fund supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $2,000 from the transportation reserve funds. This amount
represents the 2010 membership fee for the I -81 Corridor Coalition. See attached memo, p. 6 -9.
The committee recommends approval. — Approved.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Fisher, the Board
approved the above request.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
7. The Finance Director requests discussion on the VRS resolution. See attached info.,
p. 10 -11. The committee recommends approval of the attached resolution for the County to
continue to contribute the 5% to VRS for all employees. - Approved
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Lofton, the Board
approved the resolution of authorization to pick -up the employee's contribution to VRS under
§414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code for Plan 2 Employees.
RESOLUTION 9091 -10
WHEREAS, the Virginia General Assembly, in its 2010 session passed legislation
creating a separate retirement plan for employees hired on or after July 1, 2010 (hereafter
referred to as "Plan 2 Employees "). The legislation stipulates that Plan 2 Employees will pay
their 5 percent member contribution and that, absent other action by the employer, such
contribution will be paid through salary reduction according to Internal Revenue Code §414 (h)
on a pre -tax basis; and
WHEREAS, the legislation allows certain employers, including the Frederick County
(Employer Name) to pick -up and pay all or a portion of the member contributions on behalf of
its Plan 2 Employees as an additional benefit not paid as salary; and
WHEREAS, the election to pick -up and pay all or a portion of the member contributions
on behalf of its Plan 2 Employees as an additional benefit not paid as salary shall, once made,
remain in effect for the applicable fiscal year (July 1 -June 30) and shall continue in effect beyond
the end of such fiscal year absent a subsequent resolution changing the way the 5 percent
member contribution is paid; and
WHEREAS, employee contributions that are picked -up as an additional benefit not paid
as salary are not considered wages for purposes of VA Code §51.1 -700 et seq. nor shall they be
considered salary for purposes of VA Code §51.1 -100 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County (Employer Name) desires to pick -up and pay its Plan
2 Employees' member contributions to VRS as an additional benefit not paid as salary in an
amount equal to 5% of creditable compensation; and
WHEREAS, VRS tracks such picked -up member contributions and is prepared to treat
such contributions as employee contributions for all purposes of VRS.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that effective the first day of July
[state month must be after the date this Resolution is adopted], the Frederick County
(Employer Name) shall pick -up member contributions of its Plan 2 Employees to VRS as an
additional benefit not paid as salary in an amount equal to 5% of creditable compensation subject
to the terms and conditions described above; and it is further
RESOLVED that such contributions, although designated as member contributions, are
to be made by the Frederick County (Employer Name) in lieu of member contributions; and is it
further
RESOLVED that nothing herein shall be construed so as to permit or extend an option to
VRS members to receive the picked -up contributions made by the Frederick County (Employer
Name) directly instead of having them paid to VRS.
Adopted in Frederick County, Virginia this 23` day of June, 2010.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
8. Discussion is requested on Starting Point and the Public Inebriate Center. See
attached info., p. 12 -23. The committee recommends a DCS Fund supplemental appropriation in
the amount of $10.000 in order to complete the plans for renovations. The committee also
recommends that the completed plans are forwarded to the Public Works committee for their
review. Also recommended by the committee is to continue the operations of the Public
Inebriate Center on weekends as funds allow. — Approved.
Upon a motion by Supervisor DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Collins, the Board
approved the above request.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
9. The Commissioner of the Revenue discusses the ad valorem assessment of personal
property. See attached letter, p. 24 -26.
** *Information Only * **
27 -38. 1. The Finance Director provides April 30, 2010 financial statements. See attached, p.
2. The Finance Director provides the Fund 10 Transfer report. See attached, p. 39 -45.
3. The Finance Director provides the May 2010 Unreserved Fund Balance report. See
attached, p. 46.
4. The AARP Tax Aide Program sends a letter of appreciation for the County's
contribution. See attached, p. 47.
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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT MODEL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE REPORT -
APPROVED
The Development Impact Model Oversight Committee (DIM -OC) met on Tuesday, June
8, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
Members Present
Josh Phelps
H. Paige Manuel
Gary Lofton
Stephen Pettler
Dr. John Lamanna
Gary Dove
Kris Tierney
Members Absent
J.P. Carr
Roger Thomas
Al Orndorff, Wayne Lee, Patrick Barker, and Eric Lawrence were present. Val
VanMeter was present on behalf of the Winchester Star; Alex Bridges was present on behalf of
the Northern Virginia Daily.
** *Item Requiring Action * **
The DIM -OC reviewed the critical inputs form the Annual Update of the Development
Impact Model (DIM). The inputs are essential in order to maintain an updated DIM. It is
important to note that the DIM is a planning tool which projects anticipated operational and
capital facility costs associated with land use planning, although the DIM is also commonly
referenced as the model utilized to project the capital facility costs associated with development
and rezoning proposals.
Upon approval of the DIM -OC's recommendation, staff will use the updated model in the
consideration of land use planning analysis and for future rezoning petitions. The critical input
spreadsheet (Attachment #1) and resulting projected capital facilities costs (Attachment #2) are
attached for your information.
Upon utilizing the critical input updated figures, the DIM projects the following impacts on the
County's capital facilities:
The DIM -OC recommends the use of the critical inputs, and for their incorporation
into model.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
approved the critical inputs and their incorporation into the Development Impact Model.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
NEW
FY2010
FY2011
Single Family Dwelling Unit = $ 21,664
$ 21,672
Town Home Dwelling Unit = $ 15,441
$ 15,200
Apartment Dwelling Unit = $ 13,005
$ 13,022
The DIM -OC recommends the use of the critical inputs, and for their incorporation
into model.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Dove, seconded by Supervisor DeHaven, the Board
approved the critical inputs and their incorporation into the Development Impact Model.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Aye
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
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** *Informational Purposes Only * **
The DIM -OC discussed the operation of the DIM, and whether the DIM incorporates a
credit for real estate taxes paid by new residential uses when projecting capital expenditures. It
was noted the County does not have a policy directing a percentage of residential real estate
taxes toward capital expenditures. The DIM -OC also reviewed DIM - generated figures
associated with a 20 -year projection of all expenditures and revenues from a typical single family
residence to learn that the expenditures far exceed revenue generated by the residential use,
almost by a 2:1 ratio. Expenditures include capital, as well as operational costs, associated with
provision of local services such as schools, fire and rescue, sheriff, and parks and recreation.
Revenues include an assortment of tax contributions, including real estate, personal property,
retail sales, meals, and various other contributions.
Please contact staff should you have questions.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING - ROCK HARBOR AMENDMENT TO THE ROUND HILL
COMMUNITY LAND USE PLAN, AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2007
COMPREHENSIVE POLICY PLAN, CHAPTER 6 LAND USE, TO UPDATE
THE ROUND HILL LAND USE PLAN WHICH INCLUDES AN EXPANSION OF
THE SEWER AND WATER SERVICE AREA (SWSA) BY APPROXIMATELY
265 ACRES. THE AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES A NEW AREA OF LAND USE
THAT PROMOTES THE RECREATIONAL AND OPEN SPACE ATTRIBUTES
OF THIS AREA AND SUPPORTS A WELL- DESIGNED CONFERENCE
FACILITY AND COMMERCIAL CENTER, WITH A LIMITED AMOUNT OF
ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND AN ORIENTATION TO
THE GOLF COURSE AND FUTURE ROUTE 37 INTERCHANGE. THE AREA
IS GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF ROUTE 37 AND SOUTH OF THE
WINCHESTER AND WESTERN RAILROAD IN THE BACK CREEK
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. — (RESOLUTION #092 -10) - APPROVED
Deputy Director of Planning and Development Michael Ruddy appeared before the
Board regarding this item. He advised this was a request to include 260 acres of the Rock
Harbor property and five (5) acres of the Robinson property into the Sewer and Water Service
Area to accommodate a conference facility and commercial center. The guiding principles for
this amendment included:
- Establishment of a new land use to promote a recreation facility in the area;
- Address community facilities;
- Design standards; and
- Transportation.
The proposal contains a balance of land uses to include:
- Recreational;
- Open Space;
- Commercial; and
- Accessory membership residential.
Deputy Director Ruddy concluded by saying the Planning Commission recommended approval
with the inclusion of alternative language that would provide greater flexibility regarding the
timing of construction of the conference center, and therefore, the timing and inclusion of the
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accessory residential land uses.
Chairman Shickle stated the wording says there will be no further subdivision of the
Commercial Recreation area, but it does not mention the residential area. He asked if everyone
knew there would be no further subdivision of the property.
Deputy Director Ruddy responded the entire parcel was classified as commercial
recreation area, but if extra clarification was needed then language could be added.
Evan Wyatt, Greenway Engineering, appeared before the Board on behalf of the
applicant. He stated tonight was the conclusion of a long process. He noted the applicant had
two primary goals:
- Development of conceptual plan to sustain Rock Harbor through a number of
accessory uses;
- Find a site for a conference center for the community.
He commended staff on their willingness to work with the applicant on this process. He noted
this application has the opportunity to take the load of off the sewer system because it will
contain gray water facilities for irrigation. He acknowledged this was one project and the
properties would not be subdivided. He concluded by saying if this plan is approved this
evening then the next step would be to develop an ordinance for this district, which could contain
additional requirements.
Supervisor Lofton stated the Planning Commission made the recommendation that the
residential uses might be developed prior to the conference facility. He noted there was no
timing to that. He asked if there was something to give timing to that aspect.
Mr. Wyatt responded there had to be some limitation on the uses, but the Planning
Commission felt there would be a sliding scale when the ordinance is finally written.
Chairman Shickle convened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
Chairman Shickle closed the public hearing.
Supervisor Lofton stated this was a good addition to the land uses we now have.
Upon a motion by Supervisor Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Dove, the Board approved
the amendment to the Frederick County 2007 Comprehensive Policy Plan.
WHEREAS, an amendment to the Frederick County 2007 Comprehensive Policy Plan,
Chapter 6, Land Use, to update the Round Hill Land Use Plan by an expansion of the Sewer and
Water Service Area (SWSA) by approximately 265 acres, was considered. Also considered was
the establishment of a new land use designation to be known as Recreation and Conference
Commercial Community. This amendment was reviewed by the Comprehensive Plan and
Programs Subcommittee (CPPS), and the Planning Commission during their regularly scheduled
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meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee (CPPS)
recommended approval of this amendment on September 14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this Comprehensive
Policy Plan amendment on June 2, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this Comprehensive
Policy Plan amendment on June 23, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the adoption of this
Comprehensive Policy Plan amendment to be in the best interest of the public health, safety,
welfare, and in good zoning practice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors that the Frederick County 2007 Comprehensive Policy Plan, Chapter 6, Land Use, is
amended to update the Round Hill Land Use Plan by an expansion of the Sewer and Water
Service Area (SWSA) by approximately 265 acres and to establish a new land use designation to
be known as Recreation and Conference Commercial Community (maps attached).
This amendment shall be in effect on the day of adoption.
Supervisor DeHaven stated support for the uses and the mix of uses; however, he was
concerned about adding 265 acres to the sewer and water service area when we cannot serve
existing properties.
The above motion was approved this 23` day of June, 2010 by the following recorded
vote:
Richard C. Shickle
Aye
Bill M. Ewing
Absent
Christopher E. Collins
Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Nay
Gary W. Dove
Aye
Gene E. Fisher
Aye
Gary A. Lofton
Aye
BOARD LIAISON REPORTS
Supervisor Lofton advised the local Department of Social Services has been developing a
family engagement model, which would bring all of the necessary people "to the table ". He
went on to say the State Department of Social Services is mandating some type of family
engagement and Frederick County's model is one of three being advocated. He concluded by
praising the Department of Social Services staff for the work being done.
Chairman Shickle advised he met with the Secretary of Transportation and attended an
event at the I -81 weigh station near Middletown. He received a letter thanking him for coming
and he learned a lot about the operations of the station and the number of vehicles served. He
asked Mr. Riley to distribute a copy of the letter to the Board.
Supervisor Dove advised the Lake Holiday Dam Working Committee will have a report
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on the Board's July 28, 2010 agenda. He noted the Board would have to approve a referendum
at that meeting in order to have that item on the ballot in November.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Kathleen Ericson -Nord, a small business owner on W. Jubal Early Drive, appeared
before the Board to urge them to get Congress to pass the Glass - Steagall Bill. She stated this act
was repealed in 1999 and helped lead to the financial crisis. She concluded by saying the
country was at risk.
Robert Baker, LaRouche PAC, asked the Board to consider asked the Board to consider
adopting a resolution to restore the Glass - Steagall Act because we are in an international
financial crisis. He went on to say the LaRouche PAC was asking boards of supervisors and city
councils to urge Congress to reinstate the Glass - Steagall Act. He read the following statement
and resolution:
"Under the title `Move to Pass LPAC Resolution Immediately!' the Lyndon LaRouche
Political Action Committee has issued a draft emergency resolution which `must be pushed
through and debated in city councils, legislatures, and other organizations as a matter of
urgency ... No dithering — move on it now!' The text of the draft emergency resolution is as
follows:
To Save Our Nation, Congress Must Pass Glass - Steagall and Shut Down Derivatives Now!
WHEREAS, the leadership of the U.S. Senate has sabotaged the inclusion of the Cantwell -
McCain Glass - Steagall amendment into the so- called financial reform bill, thus leaving our
banking system vulnerable to the ongoing blowout of the world financial system, as such is
anticipated by the current freeze -up of bank lending, and the 1000 point flash' drop in the U.S.
stock market; and
WHEREAS, that same leadership, under pressure from the Obama Administration and Wall St.,
has similarly removed any significant enforcement mechanism from that `reform' bill in respect
to the trading of derivatives, and has given every indication, as of May 24, that they intend to
remove the Lincoln amendment, which imposes restrictions on banks trading in derivatives, from
the bill entirely during Conference discussions with the House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, the re- imposition of the Constitutional Glass - Steagall principle that separates
commercial from speculative banking, and the shutdown of the hundreds of trillions dollar
derivatives casino — both measures which have been strongly promoted and supported by
leading economist Lyndon LaRouche — are indispensable, and inseparable, first steps for saving
the U.S. economy and creating the basis for launching of a real economic recovery program
based on massive infrastructure projects.
THEREFORE, be it resolved that demands that Congress immediately act
to pass the Cantwell- McCain Glass - Steagall amendment (or law), and to adopt measures which
will lead to the shutdown of the derivatives market, starting with the Cantwell- Lincoln
amendment to the Dodd bill. "
Bill Dodson, Opequon District, appeared before the Board to thank them for keeping
DETOX open. He said it was a great help to the community.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
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Administrator Riley advised the Superintendent of Schools, on behalf of the School
Board, has requested a joint work session of the Board of Supervisors and the Frederick County
School Board. The target date is August 11, 2010 prior to the Board of Supervisors' meeting.
The Board agreed to the joint work session on August 11, 2010.
Administrator Riley advised there was an interest in having the Board go into the
community to update citizens on issues affecting the county and to listen to their feedback,
questions, concerns, etc. These gatherings, similar to the town hall meeting format, would be
advertised as community forums. He noted staff was seeking the Board's feedback and direction
as to the format, locations, and possible dates.
He went on to say the format would follow this outline:
- Chairman — opening remarks;
- Staff presentation regarding Board activities and issues affected the county;
- Question and answer session between Board and attendees; and
- Closing remarks and Board comments.
The first two forums are proposed to be held in early to mid - August at Star Tannery and
Gainesboro. He suggested these forums be held on Monday nights, due to fewer night meeting
conflicts. The Mondays in August would be the 2 9 16 23` and 30 He further
suggested 7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. as the proposed time for these forums. He went on to say a third
forum would be held shortly after the beginning of the school year at the new Greenwood Mill
Elementary School and suggested a similar format and time. Administrator Riley advised staff
would return to the Board at a later meeting to secure a date.
Supervisor DeHaven stated he was very supportive of this proposal and hoped the Board
could visit each magisterial district.
Administrator Riley suggested the Board focus the first two meetings on either August 2,
9, or 16. He went on to say this could be a roundtable format and dress could be business casual.
He suggested the Board try to find groups to host the meetings if possible.
Supervisor Lofton stated the forums were an excellent idea and he would be willing to
help in anyway he could.
Supervisor Dove thought it was a good idea.
Supervisor Fisher thought the proposal was an excellent idea.
The Board decided to hold the first two community forums on:
- August 2, 2010 in Star Tannery; and
- August 16, 2010 in Gainesboro.
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ADJOURN
UPON A MOTION BY SUPERVISOR DOVE, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR
DEHAVEN, THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THIS
BOARD, THIS MEETING IS HEREBY ADJOURNED. (8:24 P.M.)
Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
n R. Riley, Jr.
Clerk, Board of Supervisors
Minutes Prepared By: E-.`'�'
Jay EJT i1Jbs
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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