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A Budget Work Session of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on
Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at 8:00 A.M., in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, County
Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
PRESENT Chairman Richard C. Shickle; Vice - Chairman Bill M. Ewing; Charles S.
DeHaven, Jr.; Gary W. Dove; Gene E. Fisher; and Gary A. Lofton.
ABSENT Christopher E. Collins.
OTHERS PRESENT
John R. Riley, Jr., County Administrator; Kris C. Tierney, Assistant County
Administrator; Jay E. Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator; Cheryl B. Shiffler, Finance Director;
Jennifer Place, Budget Analyst; C. William Orndoff, Jr., Treasurer; and Lisa Frye, Executive
Director of Finance for Frederick County Public Schools.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Shickle called the work session to order and turned the presentation over to
County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr.
Administrator Riley advised the purpose of the meeting was to bring the budget process
to conclusion and answer any outstanding questions the Board might have.
Finance Director Shiffler advised over the past few years the budget resolution has been
approved by fund with detail provided at the end of the fiscal year. She wanted to know if that
was still acceptable to the Board. She also asked if the Board had any questions on any of the
information that had been previously provided.
The Board consensus was that the resolution format was okay.
Vice - Chairman Ewing stated he would like to see a breakdown of the outside agency
contributions, except for the Fire & Rescue Association.
Finance Director Shiffler advised the Joint Finance funds could be held until after the
Joint Finance Committee meets and the outcome is determined.
Administrator Riley stated that Tourism would be funded at present level. The Old
Courthouse Civil War Museum would be funded in its entirety, but the other museums would not
be funded. He went on to say the Health Department fees remain in flux, but we should know
eventually.
Chairman Shickle asked about the status of the length of service program.
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Administrator Riley responded the funding remained constant. There was no increase
because county salaries have not increased.
Vice - Chairman Ewing asked staff if they felt comfortable with the revenue projections.
Administrator Riley responded that they felt better with this year's projections than last
years. He advised the Winchester Regional Airport would be closing for 60 to 90 days for
repairs. There would be a loss of revenue with this closing, mainly through the sale of fuel. He
went on to say the Airport Director is putting together an estimate on that revenue loss.
Administrator Riley concluded by saying he would have that information presented to the
Finance Committee when it was ready. -
Chairman Shickle if the Board needed to revisit the issue of the merit increase or revisit
methodically.
Administrator Riley responded that was an issue that should be looked at now. The
process has been tweaked over the years. He concluded by saying that would be a good mission
for the Human Resources Committee.
Vice - Chairman Ewing expressed his appreciation for the employees' patience during this
time. He went on to say this was an issue being faced by both the public and private sectors.
Chairman Shickle stated he would like the Board to weigh in on the appointment of the
new circuit judge. He suggested they urge a quick appointment, but not focus on who should get
the appointment.
Administrator Riley advised that staff would draft a letter for the Chairman's signature.
The Board's consensus was to send the letter.
Chairman Shickle stated he would like to see if we are within the 1% on the reassessment
and how much revenue is generated from the revenue neutral tax rate.
Vice - Chairman Ewing stated this year's budget process was not quite as tight as last
year's budget. He went on to say staff did a good job with the budget and made the Board's job
easier.
Supervisor DeHaven stated the citizens have been well served by the process.
Supervisor Lofton stated the budget was about on target and if there were to be more
cuts, we would be getting into essential services. He concluded by saying staff did a good job
with budget development.
There being no further discussion, the work session adjourned at 8:47 A.M.
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Richard C. Shickle ohn R. Riley, Jr.
Chairman, Board of Supervisors Clerk, Board of Supervisors
Minutes Prepared By:
Jay E. ib
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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