March 14 2018 Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes284
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2018
6:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.
BOARD ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES
Board of Supervisors: Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman; Gary A. Lofton, Vice
Chairman; Blaine P. Dunn; J. Douglas McCarthy; Judith McCann -Slaughter; Shannon G. Trout;
and Robert W. Wells were present.
Staff present: Kris C. Tierney, County Administrator; Jay E. Tibbs, Deputy County
Administrator; Roderick B. Williams, County Attorney; Karen Vacchio, Public Information
Officer; Michael T. Ruddy, Director of Planning and Development; Candice Perkins, Assistant
Planning Director; John Bishop, Assistant Planning Director for Transportation; Mark Cheran,
Zoning & Subdivision Administrator, Planner; and Ann W. Phillips, Deputy Clerk to the Board
of Supervisors
CALL TO ORDER — Closed Session
Chairman DeHaven called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Vice Chairman Lofton moved that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed
session pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 A (7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as Amended,
for Consultation with Legal Counsel and Briefing by Staff Members Pertaining to a Litigation
Matter, Stonewall Industrial Investors, LLC v. Frederick County, Virginia, currently pending in
the Frederick County Circuit Court, Where Such Consultation or Briefing in an Open Meeting
Would Adversely Affect the Negotiating or Litigating Posture of the Public Body, and for
Consultation with Legal Counsel Employed or Retained by a Public Body Regarding the Matter,
Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice by Such Counsel. Supervisor Wells seconded the
motion which carried as follows on a roll call vote:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Shannon G. Trout Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
At 6:34 p.m., the Board members being assembled within the designated meeting place in
the presence of members of the public and the media desiring to attend, the meeting was .
reconvened on motion of Vice Chairman Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Wells, Vice Chairman
Lofton moved that the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County certify that, to the best of each
member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting
requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting to which this certification
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applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the
closed meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board. Supervisor Dunn seconded
the motion which carried as follows on a roll call vote:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Shannon G. Trout Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
Vice Chairman Lofton moved that the Board authorize the County Administrator and the
County Attorney to execute such documents as may be necessary to accomplish the settlement of
the case of Stonewall Industrial Investors, LLC v. Frederick County, in a manner substantially
consistent with the terms discussed in closed session. Supervisor Dunn seconded the motion
which carried as follows on a roll call vote:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Shannon G. Trout Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
At 6:36 p.m., Chairman DeHaven recessed the meeting until 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - Regular Meeting
Chairman DeHaven called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Supervisor Wells delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairman Lofton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA - APPROVED
Upon motion of Wells, seconded by Supervisor Slaughter, the agenda was adopted on a
voice vote.
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA — APPROVED
Mr. Tierney noted that one of the Consent Agenda items is a Proclamation of Local
Government Education Week which is planned for April 1-7. Vice Chairman Lofton moved that
the Consent Agenda be approved. Supervisor Slaughter seconded the motion. The Consent
Agenda was approved on a voice vote.
-Minutes: Budget Work Session of February 28, 2018 -CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
-Minutes: Regular Meeting of February 28, 2018 -CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
-Parks and Recreation Committee Report (Appendix 1) - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
-Public Works Committee Report (Anuendix 2) - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
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-Transportation Committee Report (Appendix 3) - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
-Closing of County Offices for Annual Apple Blossom Festival - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
-Proclamation: Local Government Education Week: April 1-7 - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
PROCLAMATION
APRIL 1-7, 2018 AS LOCAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATION WEEK
WHEREAS, since the colonial period, the Commonwealth of Virginia has closely held the institutions of
local government; and
WHEREAS, local governments throughout the Commonwealth provide valuable services to the citizens
of the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, citizen services such as, law enforcement, public health and safety, recreational
opportunities, and educating local children, are most often delivered at the local level; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the work performed by local governments, the Virginia General Assembly,
on February 29, 2012, designated the first week in April as Local Government Education Week in
Virginia; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, that April 1-7, 2017 is hereby designated as Local Government Education Week; and
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia
will promote civic education and engagement in an effort to educate citizens about their local
government, strengthen the sense of community, and engage the next generation of local government
managers.
ADOPTED this 14" day of March 2018.
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- Proclamation: National Telecommunicators Week: April 8-14 - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
PROCLAMATION
APRIL 8-14, 2018, AS NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
WHEREAS, emergencies can occur at any time that require police, fire or emergency medical services;
and
WHEREAS, when an emergency occurs, the prompt response of police officers, firefighters and
paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property; and
WHEREAS, the safety of our police officers and firefighters is dependent upon the quality and accuracy
of information obtained from citizens who telephone the Frederick County Department of Public Safety
Communications Center; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with
emergency services; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers are the single vital link for our police officers and firefighters by
monitoring their activities by radio, providing them information and ensuring their safety; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Dispatchers of Frederick County, Virginia, have contributed substantially to
the apprehension of criminals, suppression of fires and treatment of patients; and
WHEREAS, each dispatcher has exhibited compassion, understanding and professionalism during the
performance of his or her job in the past year,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, Virginia,
does hereby proclaim the week of April 8-14, 2018, to be National Telecommunicators Week in Frederick
County, in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our county and
citizens safe.
Adopted this 14' day of March 2018
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- Resolution Honoring Employee of the Month Travis Mitchell - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
Employee of the Month Resolution
Awarded to:
Travis R. Mitchell
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors recognizes that the County's 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 the award may be nominated by any
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County employee; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors upon recommendation by the Human Resources Committee
selects one employee from those nominated; and,
WHEREAS, Travis R. Mitchell who serves as a Deputy with the Frederick County Sheriffs
Department was nominated for Employee of the Month; and,
WHEREAS, early in 2017, Deputy Travis Mitchell who is assigned as a School Resource Officer
at Frederick County Middle School and the Director of Bright Futures began exploring the idea of a "Lunch
Buddy" program. The goal was to create a mentoring program with elementary students to develop stronger
relations between the community and law enforcement, all while providing students with a positive role
model. The program requires a Deputy to have lunch with students 1 or 2 times a month. Deputy Mitchell
began a trial run in three elementary schools with great success. At the end of the 2017 school year, the
program was expanded to all eleven elementary schools in Frederick County. Deputy Mitchell has recruited
and mentored fellow officers as well as officers from Middletown and Stephens City Police Departments.
Deputy Mitchell continues to monitor the involvement of officers and has created an on-line tracking system
to effectively monitor participation. So far during this school year, over 20 officers have participated in the
program with positive results. It is Deputy Mitchell's proactive approach and leadership that has made this
program successful; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors this 14"
day of March 2018, that Travis R. Mitchell is hereby recognized as the Frederick County Employee of the
Month for March 2018; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors extends gratitude to Travis R.
Mitchell for his outstanding performance and dedicated service and wishes him continued success in future
endeavors; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Travis R. Mitchell is hereby entitled to all of the rights and
privileges associated with his award.
Adopted this 14' day of March 2018
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- Resolution to Request that the Comprehensive Plan and Programs Committee (CPPC)
Consider an Amendment to the 2035 Comprehensive Plan Outside of the Annual
Amendment Process for St. Paul's on the Hill Episcopal Church Located on
Senseny Road - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL - •-
RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE (CPPC) CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2035
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OUTSIDE OF THE ANNUAL AMENDMENT PROCESS FOR ST.
PAUL' S ON TTIE HILL EPISCOPAL CHURCH LOCATED ON SENSENY ROAD
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors has an approved protocol for the initiation of
requests for an amendment of the Frederick County Comprehensive Policy Plan outside of the annual
amendment process; and
WHEREAS, St. Paul's on the Hill Episcopal Church, located on Senseny Road in the Redbud Magisterial
District, has requested an amendment, outside of the annual amendment process, to the Comprehensive
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor for the Redbud District, Supervisor Dunn, sponsored the request of St. Paul's
on the Hill Episcopal Church to proceed outside of the annual amendment process; and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors expressed their support of Supervisor Dunn's
sponsorship of St. Paul's on the Hill's request to proceed outside of the annual amendment process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors does hereby
request that the Planning Commission and the Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC)
consider an amendment to the 2035 Comprehensive Plan outside of the annual amendment process for St.
Paul's on the Hill Episcopal Church for its property located on Senseny Road, further identified by
Property Identification Number 54-A-128.
Passed this 14th day of March 2018
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Kathleen Bochert, employee of Frederick County Public Schools, noted the current
building problems at Aylor and asked the Board to address replacing the building.
Laonna Rauser, Back Creek District, said she is a Counselor at Aylor. She said the
building is run down and the condition is stressful for students.
Amber Wallin, Opequon District, said there is a divide among Board members with some
favoring needs of retirement age residents and others favoring needs of the younger population.
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She said there has been a long uphill battle to get the Aylor building replaced.
Stella Wallin, Opequon District, said she is a student at Aylor and wants to be able to stay
warm in her classroom and not hear the beeping of the CO2 monitor, adding that her school
should be safer.
Jessica Shostek and Sophia Guntang, Back Creek District, said they represented the
Aylor SCA. They said they know that the Board is not in agreement about the need for
replacement, but they are asking that the building be replaced.
Adeline Wallin, Opequon District, said she is a student at Aylor and thinks the building
needs to be replaced.
Cora Rauser and Kate Guntang, said they are students and that it is hard to work in the
Aylor building because it is dark, noisy, and smells like mold.
Maura Guntang, Back Creek District, parent of an Aylor student, said the band aid of the
CO2 monitors is very distracting to students and staff. She said other schools are in better
condition and asked the Board members how they would feel if their child attended Aylor.
Kyle Sakai, Aylor student, said the building is in bad shape and asked the Board to stop
delaying on replacing the building.
Gabi Sakai, said she had attended Aylor and was now at Sherando High School. She said
the community is not looking for a $30 million school like Frederick County Middle School but
rather just a safe school building. She petitioned the Board to take care of all the students.
Tara Shostek, Back Creek District, asked the Board to take into consideration that there
are many middle schoolers in attendance who feel passionately and are speaking to the Board.
She said the building is in need of replacement. She noted that during an intruder alert last year
the students spent an hour and a half under desks knowing their classroom doors would not lock.
She said the CO2 monitors chirp every 45 seconds.
Annie Jones, Opequon, said it is patently false that the air quality issue is being used as a
way to of getting a new building. She asked the Board members to listen to those who are in the
building and know the problems. Her daughter, Katherine Jones, said she has suffered from
headaches and congestion and now her family is moving out of the district to avoid her attending
Aylor.
Jackson Stein, Opequon District and Middletown Elementary student, said he has a
chronic illness and is concerned about attending Aylor next year. He said the County should
plan ahead for buildings and the only solution is to build a new school.
Eva Stein, Opequon District and Middletown Elementary student, asked the Board to
please not wait to build the new school.
Adam Stein, Opequon District, said he is the parent of Middletown Elementary students.
He is hopeful his youngest child will attend a new Aylor School,
Ann Agregaard, Red Bud District, said she truly hopes the Board will fund a new Aylor
building. She invited the Board to her classroom at Aylor and described several problems in her
room. She noted the fans that were placed to address the CO2 issue have been the subject of
complaints by the Fire Marshal because of the electrical cords on the floor and the fact that the
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fans block doorways.
Joan Thorp, Back Creek District, said she spoke at an earlier meeting and now her
daughter has missed 40 days of school at Aylor because of illness. She said her 20-year-old son
had similar issues when he attended Aylor, and the problems have now become chronic. She
noted that old school buildings had windows that opened allowing fresh air to circulate while the
Aylor building was built at a time when windows were designed not to open and added that a
new school is a necessity.
Hanna Cadd, Opequon District, said she was a student and has now moved out of the
district. She said she had health issues while attending Aylor. She asked the Board to consider
building a new Aylor school.
Amber Wallin, Opequon District, continued her earlier remarks saying that she
understands after the new Frederick County Middle School was built there may be reservations
about letting the School Board build again. She said that the residents need the Board members
to hear and say they understand that the current Aylor building is not acceptable. She said
residents, both young and retirement age, may leave the area because of the Aylor situation.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Vice Chairman Lofton said there is recurring theme of lack of maintenance at Aylor and
he hopes the Schools will comment that this is not a trend at the other buildings.
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COUNTY OFFICIALS:
PRESENTATION: RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JOSEPH G. DOVE
Chairman DeHaven and Vice Chairman Lofton read and presented a framed resolution of
appreciation to Joseph G. Dove.
PRESENTATION: EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH — TRAVIS MITCHELL
Chairman DeHaven and Vice Chairman Lofton read and presented the Employee of the
Month Award to Travis Mitchell.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
HANDLEY REGIONAL LIBRARY BOARD — Appointment Postponed
Upon motion of Supervisor Dunn, seconded by Vice Chairman Lofton, the Board agreed
to postpone making an appointment until the next regular meeting.
RE -APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER COLLINS TO THE FREDERICK
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WATER BOARD OF DIRECTORS - APPROVED
Upon motion of Supervisor Wells, seconded by Supervisor Trout, Christopher Collins
was re -appointed to the Frederick Water Board of Directors for a four-year term ending April 15,
2022 on a roll call vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Shannon G. Trout Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
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COMMITTEE BUSINESS
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
ADOPTION OF REVISED CHARTER FOR THE SHAWNEEELAND
SANITARY DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE —APPROVED
Upon motion of Supervisor McCarthy, seconded by Vice Chairman Lofton, the Board
adopted the Revised Charter for the Shawneeland Sanitary District. Supervisor Dunn said the
agreement is fine, but he would like to see the Committee appoint its own members rather than
having the Board of Supervisors appoint them. The roll call vote was as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Shannon G. Trout Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
(See Appen&r 2 for Relrised Chatter Text)
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM —
APPROVED
Upon motion of Supervisor McCarthy, seconded by Supervisor Trout, the Board adopted
the proposed Vehicle Replacement Program on a roll call vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
Shannon G. Trout Aye
Robert W. Wells Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Supervisor Wells thanked the Committee Members and staff responsible for developing
the program.
Lee Appen&x 2 for Vehicle Replacement Program Model)
DISPOSITION OF THE OLD FREDERICK COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL —
APPROVED
Upon motion of Supervisor McCarthy, seconded by Supervisor Dunn, the Board
approved advertising to receive bids for the old Frederick County Middle School property
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located at 441 Linden Drive in the City of Winchester. The roll call vote was as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
Shannon G. Trout Aye
Robert W. Wells Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Supervisor Trout noted she had received an email suggesting the school property be
considered for recreational facility use.
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT —NORTHERN Y - APPROVED
Vice Chairman Lofton moved that the Board direct staff to authorize the agreement and
proceed to approximately 30% of the design with the associated cost estimate. Supervisor Wells
seconded the motion. Supervisor Slaughter noted that the motion allows a better cost estimate to
be determined at which time should the developer not proceed with the project, the County will
be reimbursed for its portion of the expenses for the 30% design. The motion carried on a roll
call vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
Shannon G. Trout Aye
Robert W. Wells Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
SMARTSCALE APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDATION — APPROVED
Vice Chairman Lofton and Assistant Planning Director John Bishop provided
background on VDOT SmartScale applications saying they allow the County prioritize requests
based on needs and competitiveness of the applications. Upon motion of Vice Chairman Lofton,
seconded by Supervisor Slaughter, the Board approved that the County should apply for four
projects through the SmartScale Process and promote three projects at the Regional Commission
level:
• Exit 317 and Redbud Road
Frederick County
• Route I I North (lane widening)
Frederick County
• Route 522 Costello Drive left turns
Frederick County
• Route 11 South -Stars or Route 11 Shawnee
Frederick County
• Exit 313 Bridge
MPO/RC
• Exit 307
MPO/RC
• Greater I-81 include Exit 317 NB on -ramp
MPO/RC
The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Shannon G. Trout Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye Robert W.
Wells Aye
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J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Non Planning Issues)
TWELVE MONTH OUTDOOR FESTIVAL PERMITREOUEST: TRUMPET
VINE FARM (DEMARCHI SPEARS) - APPROVED
Pursuant to the Frederick County Code, Chapter 86, Festivals; Section 86-3, Permit Required;
Application; Issuance or Denial; Fee; Paragraph D, Twelve Month Permits. All Events to be Held on the
Grounds of Trumpet Vine Farm, 266 Vaucluse Road, Stephens City, Virginia, Back Creek Magisterial
District. Property Owned by DeMarchi Spears.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Chairman
DeHaven closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Lofton noted the applicant has initiated the
process for a conditional use permit but has planned events that will occur before the CUP
process is complete. He moved for approval of the permit. Supervisor Slaughter seconded the
motion which carried as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
Shannon G.Trout Aye
Robert W. Wells Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
OUTDOOR FESTIVAL PERMIT REQUEST: TYLER WAKEMAN — PEAK
LEAF MUSIC & BREWERS FESTIVAL - APPROVED
Pursuant to the Frederick County Code, Chapter 86, Festivals; Section 86-3, Permit Required;
Application; Issuance or Denial; Fee, for an Outdoor Festival Permit. Festival to be Held on Saturday -
Sunday, October 20 and October 21, 2018, from 9: 00 A.M. October 20, 2018 Until 12: 00 P.M October
21, 2018 on the Grounds of 7180 Valley Pike, Middletown, Virginia, Back Creek Magisterial
District. Property Owned by Wakeland Manor, Inc.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Chairman
DeHaven closed the public hearing. Upon motion of Vice Chairman Lofton, seconded by
Supervisor Wells, the Board approved the permit on a roll call vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Shannon G. Trout Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
Pursuant to the Frederick County Code, Chapter 86, Festivals; Section 86-3, Permit Required,
Application; Issuance or Denial; Fee, for an Outdoor Festival Permit. Festival to be Held on Saturday,
May 19, 2018, from 10: 00 A.M to 5: 00 P.M., (Rain Date to be Held on Saturday, June 9, 2018, from
10:00 AM to 5: 00 P.M), on the Grounds of Grove's Winchester Harley-Davidson, 140Independence
Drive, Winchester, Virginia, Shawnee Magisterial District. Property Owned by Jobalie, LLC.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Chairman
DeHaven closed the public hearing. Upon motion of Supervisor Trout, seconded by Supervisor
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Slaughter, the permit was approved on a roll call vote _s follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Shannon G. Trout Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
OUTDOOR FESTIVAL PERMIT REQUEST: GROVE'S WINCHESTER
HARLEY-DAVIDSON — RHETT ROTTEN'S WALL OF DEATH — APPROVED
Pursuant to the Frederick County Code, Chapter 86, Festivals; Section 86-3, Permit Required;
Application; Issuance or Denial; Fee, for an Outdoor Festival Permit. Festival to be Held on Saturday
and Sunday, June 16 and June 17, 2018, from 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Each Day, on the Grounds of
Grove 's Winchester Harley-Davidson, 140 Independence Drive, Winchester, Virginia, Shawnee
Magisterial District, Property Owned by Jobalie, LLC,
Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Chairman
DeHaven closed the public hearing. Upon motion of Supervisor Trout, seconded by Supervisor
Dunn, the permit was approved on a roll call vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye ShannonhG. Trout Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
PROPOSED SCHOOL BOND FINANCINGS BY THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA — APPROVED
Notice is Hereby Given that the Board of Supervisors (The 'Board') of the County of Frederick,
Virginia (the "County') will Hold a Public Hearing in Accordance with Section 15.2-2606 of the Code O
Virginia of 1950, as Amended, on the Issuance of General Obligation School Bonds (the "Bonds') of the
County in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $27, 000, 000 to Finance Certain Capital
Projects for Public School Purposes, Consisting Primarily of the Construction and Equipping of the 12`"
.Elementary School Located at Snowden Bridge. A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of the Bonds will
be Considered by the Board of Supervisors at Its Meeting on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. All Interested
Parties are Invited to Attend and Present Oral or Written Comments.
Supervisor Trout stated she wants to disclose for the record, relative to this item and
pursuant to the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act, that she is employed by
Frederick County Public Schools as a teacher and therefore is a member of a group who is or
may be affected by the item, and that she is able to participate in the transaction fairly,
objectively, and in the public interest.
Mr. Tierney clarified the verbiage in the bond financing agreement saying the numbers
allow for fluctuations in the bond markets and do not indicate that the County will borrow more
than $27 million.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Chairman
DeHaven closed the public hearing.. Supervisor Wells moved to approve adopting the resolution
authorizing the issuance of the bonds as requested. Supervisor Trout seconded the motion.
Supervisor Dunn clarified that prepayment is limited and encouraged the schools to find
money with no prepayment penalty. Supervisor Slaughter reiterated the difference in the
numbers in the agreement is strictly for the fluctuation in the markets. and noted the County is not
paying $1.3 million for the issuance of the bonds.
The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:
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Blaine P. Dunn Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
Shannon G.Trout Aye
Robert W. Wells Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
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PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
REZONING #05-17 FOR O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) d/b/a CARMEUSE
LIME & STONE — PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED UNTIL APRIL 25, 2018
Submitted by Lawson and Silek, PLC., to Amend the Proffers for this Property; Rezoning 394.2
Acres from the EM (Extractive Manufacturing) District with Proffer to the EM (Extractive
Manufacturing) District with Revised Proffers, The Properties are Situated Generally West of the Town of
Middletown. Specifically, the Middle Marsh Property is Located East of Belle View Lane (Route 758),
and West and Adjacent to Hites Road (Route 625) and is Further Traversed by Chapel Road (Route
627). The Northern Reserve is Bounded to the South by Cedar Creek and is West and Adjacent to
Meadow Mills Road (Route 624), The Properties are Identified with Property Identification Numbers 83-
A-109 and 90-A-23 in the Back Creek Magisterial District.
Assistant Director of Planning Candice Perkins said the Applicant is seeking to revise the
proffers pertaining to viewshed plans, berms, landscaping and cemetery access related to
Rezoning 403-06 for O-N Minerals (Chemstone) which was approved in 2008. She said this
proffer amendment proposes to remove the previously proffered Overall Plan, Phasing I, II, III
and IV Plans and six of the twelve viewshed plans, and proposes to utilize a Generalized
Development Plan and nine viewshed plans. She continued saying this amendment seeks to
revise the timing of the installation of the berms, revise the heights of the berms, seeks to remove
the landscaping exhibit for the berms, revises the access for one of the two cemeteries and
removes the water supply and reclamation proffers.
In reference to the berm timing revisions, Ms. Perkins said the proposed amendment
states that the berms would be installed after permitting and one year prior to the extraction of
material for processing. She said this greatly reduces the timing for the landscaping to become
established and appears to allow for a significant earthwork prior to berm installation and added
there is no timing for Berm C south of Chapel Road.
Ms. Perkins noted that the approved proffers state that "access via public secondary roads
shall be limited to the quarry entrance on McCune Road," Proffer 2.1 prohibits access to Chapel
Road for quarry operations, and the proffered GDP also indicate a proposed tunnel under Chapel
Road.
Ms. Perkins said the Planning Commission at their February 21, 2018 meeting
unanimously recommended denial of this application. She noted that the Applicant submitted
revised proffers following review by the Planning Commission (dated March 2, 2018). Ms.
Perkins concluded saying that elements of the rezoning application have been identified that
should be carefully evaluated to ensure that they fully address the impacts associated with this
amendment, specifically elements pertaining to the timing of Berms C and D, the berm heights
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for Berm D and that the cemetery access should be evaluated.
Ty Lawson, representing Carmeuse, introduced Michael Wilmoth of Carmeuse who
provided an overview of the request. Mr. Wilmoth said the company met with the neighbors of
the property in question and the consensus was that moving the berm and changing the berm
timeline were good things. He discussed a list of 11 items that were requested by the neighbors
saying Carmeuse has been able to agree to eight of them.
Supervisor Dunn discussed berm heights and suggested that the third -party noise survey
report on berm heights be shared with the neighbors to alleviate some of their concerns.
Mr. Lawson said the re -zoning and amendment process was begun in 2016 and that
County staff had suggested in 2017 that the company review what had been accomplished since
the original rezoning in 2008. He highlighted the changes.
Dr. Clarence R. Geier discussed the Phase I Archeological Survey which was conducted
on the property.
Supervisor Dunn inquired if there could be a change regarding the ten-year waiting
period before operations begin. Mr. Lawson said the proffer amendment calls for the waiting
period to be at least one year.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing.
The public hearing speakers were as follows:
John Owens, Back Creek District, wonders why the proffers are being changed now
saying the proffers are bad for the County and the citizens because they benefit Carmeuse and
not the citizens. He noted the money spent at Clear Brook, the new truck traffic that would come
and issues with water rights in the area. He asked the Board to think carefully before approving
the amendment.
Richard Dye, Back Creek District, said he has concerns about the section 2 berm. He
said he is in favor of the ten-year waiting period and the 30' berm, adding that he wants to see
definitive language about what portion could encroach on the Middle Marsh Brook stream area.
Kevin Barrington, Back Creek District, said that blasting is the issue rather than berm
heights. He said the original rezoning in 2008 was irresponsible and is the real problem. He said
he had asked Carmeuse for several things and they are not compromising. He concluded saying
the 30' berm is the way to go.
Bill Hunter, Back Creek District, said his concerns are with the documents. He said the
citizens have not been able to get involvement from the Board of Supervisors, yet Carmeuse was
able to meet with the Back Creek District Supervisor. He continued saying that Carmeuse was
not compromising, the neighbors have worked hard to get to agreement with Carmeuse and the
2008 rezoning sealed the fate of the neighbors who are losing equity in their homes. He referred
the Board members to the Vision Statement issued in March 2009 which speaks to attracting
business to the County.
Mike Swigert, Back Creek District, said much of the controversy is the 2008 rezoning.
He said each resident has different requests, and that moving the berm is a good idea.
Robin Young, Back Creek District, said that Carmeuse has been condescending and
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bullying to the neighbors. She reminded the Board that VDOT comments on the matter say
access to Chapel Road is granted contingent upon the approval of VDOT.
Ed Streun, Back Creek District, said he prefers the berm be built later when excavation
begins saying the revised proffer at least gets the dirty part of the job out of the way.
Kurt Burgoyn, Back Creek District, said the issue is money and Carmeuse wants to spend
as little as possible. He said the 2008 rezoning was in favor of Carmeuse and now the new
proffers allow Carmeuse to do less to protect their neighbors. He asked the Board not to allow
Carmeuse to add to its bottom line at the expense of Frederick County residents. He asked the
Board to vote to deny the amendment or at least send it back for further review.
Bruce Neal, Back Creek District, said Carmeuse will be mining stone and if done under
the original proffers it will be worse for the neighbors.
Keon Banks, Back Creek District, said in reference to the timing of the berms that 365
days is not long enough for a tree to become secure enough to withstand blasting. He said he
would like to see more negotiations and that the proffer wording needs to be revised. He asked
the Board to assist with the resident-Carmeuse negotiations, adding that the wording of the
proffers is not yet where it should be.
Mary Bowser, Back Creek District, said the 2008 rezoning affected her. She said there
are few ways residents can have an impact on what is happening to them and asked for help with
the proffer language to assist in protecting the neighbors.
Paul Kisak, said he is a resident of Chapel Road, said he agrees with his neighbors that
there will be damage to lifestyle and homes in the area. He suggested an extension to allow the
Board to review the proffer language. Mr. Kisak said the residents literally will be living in an
earthquake zone. He supplied a written statement to be distributed to the Board members.
Paul Clevenger, Back Creek District, thanked Chairman DeHaven for voting against the
rezoning as a Board member in 2008. He said his biggest concern is the tree line area.
Bill Hunter added to his earlier remarks about the County's vision statement which
mentions quality of life. He said the majority of the citizens want more time for the matter to be
considered, and also want no more compromise with Carmeuse unless the Board helps with
discussions.
Robin Young added to her earlier remarks reiterating that VDOT wants to be involved in
the matter but were unaware of the project. She asked the Board to table the issue, adding that
Supervisor Dunn has been out to visit with the residents and suggested more of that would be
helpful.
Paul Kisak added to his earlier remarks saying the proffer language is not close to being
completed. He said that test blasting should be performed because all neighbors are being put at
risk.
Chairman DeHaven closed the public hearing.
Mr. Lawson responded to the public hearing comments. He said he appreciated the time
and comments of the Board and the project's neighbors. He said there have been seven
amendments to the proffers and highlighted the proposed changes.
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Vice Chairman Lofton requested a sidebar conversation with Mr. Lawson and the
Carmeuse representatives.
Chairman DeHaven called a three -minute recess.
Chairman DeHaven recognized Vice Chairman Lofton.
Vice Chairman Lofton said there were issues still outstanding and moved that the vote be
postponed. Supervisor Wells agreed with the postponement. Supervisor Slaughter suggested that
the public hearing be continued until April 25 stating that it would be helpful to hear from the
citizens to ensure that an agreement has been reached. Vice Chairman Lofton amended his
motion to request continuing the public hearing until April 25. Supervisor Dunn seconded the
motion which carried on a voice vote.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 909-17 - GREGORY A. BISHOP (SHENANDOAH
MOBILE, LLC) COMMERCIAL TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY -
APPROVED
Submitted to Construct a Wireless Commercial Telecommunication Monopole Tower with
Supporting Equipment in a Fenced Compound. The Property is Located at 219 Round Hill Road,
Winchester, Virginia and is Identified with Property Identification Number 52--A-254 in the Back Creek
Magisterial District,
Mark Cheran, Zoning & Subdivision Administrator, introduced the conditional use permit
request. He said if the Board were to approve the permit, the following conditions are
recommended by the Planning Commission:
1. All review agency comments and requirements shall be complied with at all times.
2. The tower shall be available for collocating personal wireless services providers.
3. A minor site plan shall be approved by Frederick County.
4. The tower shall be removed by the Applicant or property owner within twelve (12) months
of abandonment of operation.
5. In the event a telecommunications tower is not erected within twelve (12) months of the
approval of this Conditional Use Permit, the CUP will be deemed invalid.
6. Any expansion or modification of this use will require a new Conditional Use Permit.
In addition, Mr. Cheran said that should the Board of Supervisors find that the waiver to
the required setback is acceptable, a motion to recommend approval of the setback reduction of
69' to allow the tower to be 134' from the identified property would be appropriate.
Supervisor Dunn inquired if the setback were big enough to accommodate the collapse of
the tower. Mr: Cheran explained the structure is designed to collapse on itself. Supervisor
Slaughter verified the tower height of 138'.
Lynn Koerner, site acquisition specialist with Shentel provided an overview of the
process for choosing the proposed site.
Supervisor Dunn asked whether the surrounding property owners had been notified of the
request, and Mr. Cheran replied affirmatively.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Chairman
DeHaven closed the public hearing.
Vice Chairman Lofton moved for approval of the conditional use permit #09-17 with the
six conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and including the setback waiver as
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requested by the applicant. Supervisor Slaughter seconded the motion.
Supervisor Dunn asked whether the Planning Commission had received any objections to
the permit. Mr. Cheran said that no objections had been received but one resident spoke in favor
of the project because it will boost his wireless service.
The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Shannon G. Trout Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
PROPOSED SPRINGDALE ROAD TRUCK RESTRICTION — PROPOSAL TO
CLOSE ROUTE 649 TO TRUCKS FROM ROUTE 11 TO ROUTE 651—
APPROVED
The Proposed Alternative Route is Route 651 and Route 11. This Restriction Will Apply to
Commercial Vehicles Exceeding 30 Feet in Length.
Assistant Planning Director -Transportation John Bishop introduced the Truck Restriction
Proposal. He said the section of Springdale Road in question is a rural secondary road with
narrow pavement measuring approximately 20' at the widest location. He said staff observed that
the roadway is narrower than that along most of its length, resulting in insufficient area for trucks
and passenger vehicles to pass without one or the other moving off of the roadway. Mr. Bishop
added the roadway is very winding and includes a railroad crossing that is on a significant
elevation change, and a reasonable alternative route exists in the form of Apple Valley Road to
Shady Elm Road with an additional alternative expected to be implemented in the form of the
Renaissance Drive Extension. Mr. Bishop concluded saying the Transportation Committee has
considered this item and recommends approval.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Chairman
DeHaven closed the public hearing.
Vice Chairman Lofton moved that the Board of Supervisors adopt the resolution
requesting that the Commonwealth Transportation Board, or its designee, consider restricting
thru truck traffic on Springdale Road (Route 649), from Route 11 to Shady Elm Road (Route
651). Supervisor Slaughter seconded the motion which carried as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Shannon G. Trout Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
2018-2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIA)
The CIP is a Prioritized List of Capital Projects Requested by Various County Departments and
Agencies. The Plan is Created as an Informational Component of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan,
Assistant Planning Director Candice Perkins introduced the item. She said the CIP is a
document that provides project recommendations from various County Agencies and tables that
outline the projects and cost estimates for those projects, and shows projects for the ensuing five -
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year period, as well as long term projects (6 + years out). Ms. Perkins said the 2018-2023 CIP
follows the format that was recently adopted with the 2017-2022 CIP. She said the inclusion of
projects on the CIP is in no way an indication that Frederick County will be funding projects.
She added that the CIP is strictly advisory; it is intended for use as a capital facilities planning
document, and not for requesting funding allocations. Ms. Perkins said once adopted, project
priorities and cost estimates may change throughout the year based on changing circumstances
and it is also possible that particular projects may not be funded during the year that is indicated
in the CIP. She said this year's CIP continues to reinforce the connection between the CIP, the
2035 Comprehensive PIan, and future rezoning applications. Ms. Perkins concluded saying staff
is seeking a decision from the Board of Supervisors on the adoption of the 2018-2023 Capital
Improvements Plan.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. Chairman
DeHaven closed the public hearing.
Supervisor Slaughter moved for approval of the 2018-2023 Capital Improvement Plan.
Supervisor Trout seconded the motion.
Vice Chairman Lofton pointed out that while the document sets out dates and project
schedules, it is not written in stone. Chairman DeHaven agreed that the document is a planning
tool. He thanked staff for the hard work in producing the CIP.
The motion carried on a roll call vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Shannon G. Trout Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
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BOARD LIAISON REPORTS
There were no reports.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Dr. David Sovine, Superintendent of Frederick County Public Schools, responded to the
earlier comments from the Board regarding the schools' facilities and operations. He said his
budget request for FY 19 addresses many capital needs, and he highlighted some of the larger
needs. He reminded the Board that at the January 16 joint meeting, the high maintenance costs
at Aylor since 2011 were discussed. He said the Aylor building first appeared on the School
Board CIP in 2004. Dr. Sovine said that FCPS has a much lower ratio of maintenance personnel
to student population than the state average and while the staff is talented, they have challenges
with the limited budget.
Joy Kirk, Back Creek District, said the area is growing and the schools are becoming
overcrowded which causes wear and tear on the buildings. She said the County needs to be
funding the maintenance requests of the schools.
Brandi Hammond, Shawnee District, addressed Vice Chairman Lofton's remarks about
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ongoing school maintenance. She said in other localities buildings are updated and renovated,
but this can't be done without adequate funding. She referred the Board members to the School
budget document titled Impact of Reduced Funding and highlighted the item regarding costs
rising because of lack of preventive maintenance.
Carrie Carmichael, Shawnee District, reiterated the importance of school funding and
asked the Board to give the schools the funding they have requested.
Dana Newcomb, Gainesboro District, said the Board of Supervisors and tax payers have
the responsibility for providing funding to construct and maintain the school facilities. He said
the responsibility for identifying and executing the maintenance of the school buildings belongs
to the School Board and administration. He said he was impressed with the School Board's
ability to mobilize supporters of their cause to speak during the meeting, but their comments
show the schools' inability to conduct routine building maintenance. He said it was unethical to
reflect the maintenance responsibility back to the Board of Supervisors.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Supervisor Dunn recognized the Deputy County Administrator Jay Tibbs and Assistant
Finance Director Sharon Kibler for their work in creating the Vehicle Replacement Program
Model.
Supervisor Dunn said he has visited Aylor and talked to the students and teachers.
Supervisor McCarthy commended the young members of the audience for doing their
civic duty by attending the meeting and sharing their views.
Supervisor Trout said the integrity of the School Board should not be questioned adding
that the School Board did not manipulate or plan the attendance of the parents and students at the
meeting. She thanked Ms. Hammond for her comments on maintenance adding that the Board
members should be good stewards of the tax payers' money. Supervisor Trout said if funds for
maintenance are not provided, then the Board of Supervisors is the reason for the school
buildings failing.
By consensus, the Board agreed to a joint School Board -Board of Supervisors work
session on March 28,
ADJOURN
On motion of Vice Chairman Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Trout the meeting was
adjourned at 10:25 P.M.
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BOS Minutes of March 14, 2018 Appendix 1
To: Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator for Human Services
From: Jason L. Robertson, Director, Parks & Recreation Dept.
Subject: Parks and Recreation Commission Action
Date: February 21, 2018
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on February 20, 2018. Members present were: Randy
Carter, Christopher Fordney, Natalie Gerometta, Gary Longerbeam, Ronald Madagan, Amy
Strosnider, and Robert Wells (Board of Supervisors' Non -Voting Liaison). Members absent:
Guss Morrison, Charles Sandy, Jr.
Items Requiring Board of Supervisors Action:
None
Submitted for Board Information Onlv:
1. Buildings & Grounds Committee — Frederick Heights Plan — The Buildings and Grounds
Committee recommended submitting the Frederick Heights Plan with the Preserved Open -Space
option, then once bids are received, consider moving to the BMP filtration option if project budget
allows, second by Mr. Fordney, motion carried unanimously (6-0).
2. Youth Sports Committee — Youth Sports Partners Agreements — The Youth Sports Committee
recommended to accept the YSP Agreements with Blue Ridge Youth Soccer, Frederick County
National Little League and Frederick County American Little League, second by Mr. Longerbeam
motion carried unanimously (6-0).
cc: Randy Carter, Chairman
Robert Wells, Board of Supervisors' Non -Voting Liaison
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Joe C. Wilder, Director of Public Works J00-
SUBJECT: Public Works Committee Report for Meeting of February 27, 2018
DATE: March 22, 2018
The Public Works Committee met on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. All members
were present. The following items were discussed:.
Chairman McCarthy began the meeting with an acknowledgment of the great service of
committee member Dave Ganse who recently and suddenly passed away. Mr. Ganse had served on this
committee for four (4) years. A resolution honoring Mr. Ganse and recently deceased committee member
James T. Wilson will be acknowledged at the February 28, 2018 Board of Supervisors meeting.
***Items Requiring Action***
1. Adoption of the revised charter for the Shawneeland Sanitary District Advisor Committee:
At the request of Supervisor Lofton, Back Creek District Supervisor, staff was tasked with
reviewing and updating the Shawneeland Advisory Committee procedures and guidance
document that was most recently updated in 2005. Mr. Lofton felt that an update to this
document could assist county staff in working with the Advisory Committee better and providing
more structure to the committee. Over the last couple of years, there has been a decline in
receiving adequate committee meeting agendas, lack of reporting, poor communication with
advisory members and the fact that information wasn't being reported out of the advisory
committee to county staff.
Recently, Supervisor Lofton, along with District Manager Kevin Alderman, Assistant County
Attorney Erin Swisshelm and myself met to review the older document and make edits and
updates to the procedure document. Through several edits, a proposed charter is being
recommended for consideration by the Board of Supervisors. The revised charter outlines a much
cleaner outline of how the Advisory Committee should function and how the advisory committee
will be a part of the Public Works Committee structure.
County Staff will provide additional direction to the advisory committee and will provide draft
agenda documents and ensure meeting minutes are reported to the Public Works Committee for
passage onto the Board of Supervisors. The charter also assists Frederick County to ensure the
advisory committee members are engaged and attend the quarterly advisory committee meetings.
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After some additional discussions, it was recommended that the attached charter for the
Shawneeland Sanitary District Advisory Committee be forwarded on to the Board of Supervisors
for consideration and approval. Supervisor Wells recommended approval of the motion and
Supervisor Lofton seconded the motion. The committee unanimously approved the motion.
(Attachment 1)
2.. Adoption of the Proposed Vehicle Replacement Program:
Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator led a discussion about a proposed vehicle replacement
program for vehicles owned by Frederick County. In the past, it has been difficult to know when
a vehicle should be replaced. Staff has developed a model inputipoints system to evaluate
vehicles and determine in a more systematic way when a vehicle should be replaced. Attached is
a summary of the current vehicles that are proposed to be replaced in order to see how the model
works.
There was wide support from the committee about the proposed vehicle replacement model and
the committee endorsed the program. The committee recommended that the Vehicle
Replacement Program Model be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for their consideration
and approval. Supervisor Wells recommended approval of the motion and committee member
Gene Fisher seconded the motion. The committee unanimously approved the motion.
(Attachment 2)
3. Disposition of the old Frederick County Middle School:
Recently, the Frederick County School Board conveyed back to the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors the old Frederick County Middle School located at 441 Linden Drive within the City
of Winchester, Virginia. It is the intent of Frederick County to attempt to sell the property and
the building. To fully know all the issues related to the property and the building, Frederick
County engaged the services of Marsh & Legge Land Surveyors to perform a boundary survey,
as -built survey, a review of all utilities and easements, etc. Scot Marsh, L.S. discussed his
findings with the committee and provided a summary report and exhibit map that shows the entire
property and improvements.
The entire tract of land is 22.7960 acres with the building being two stories with 64,000 square
feet each floor. We discussed the status of all the utilities on the property and adjacent property
owners. In summary, the property is valuable and there have been several inquiries from local
companies with a strong interest in purchasing the property.
Therefore, it is the committee's recommendation that we place an advertisement to accept bids
for the purchase of the old Frederick County Middle School. We have provided a draft
advertisement that would be placed in the local papers to receive bids from companies. The
committee recommends that the Board of Supervisors allow staff to receive bids for the property
and buildings. It is noted that Frederick County has the right to reject any and all bids as so noted
in the advertisement. Committee member Whit Wagner recommended approval of the motion to
advertise for bid and Supervisor Wells seconded the motion. The committee unanimously
approved the motion.
(Attachment 3)
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***Items Not Requiring Action***
I. Update on the new Stephenson Convenience Site:
Mike Stewart, Senior Project Manager gave an update on construction activities at the new
site. Wet soil conditions have slowed grading operations at the site, however, some progress
is being made. The lower parking area and slab have been graded to final elevations. All
topsoil has been removed and grading along the entrance road has been on -going. Placing a
new water main will begin this week and utility movements are on -going. We are
anticipating that the project will be completed on -time.
2. Update on use of the existing Clearbrook Convenience Site:
We reported to the committee that in further discussions with Carmeuse, they have extended
the date on use of the existing site. Their concern is that they have to perform blasting
operations every day in close proximity to the existing site. They usually blast every day
around 4:30 pm. Therefore, we have agreed to close the existing Clearbrook site at 4:00 pm
each day starting on March 19, 2018. This will allow them to blast each day and not create a
safety issue. The weekend hours will remain unchanged. By performing the early closing,
we will be able to operate our existing site till the end of May 2018. We should be able to
operate at the new Stephenson Convenience Site by then and cease operations at the
Clearbrook site.
3. Update on Frederick County's Glass Recycling Program:
Staff gave an update on the status of glass recycling for Frederick County. We gave the
committee a brief summary of why we stopped glass recycling in November 2016. Our only
option was to pay a very expensive tipping fee with no guarantee that the material would be
recycled. Under this option, there still would be a possibility that Frederick County would
have to pick up and haul the material to the landfill.
Since that time, staff have continued to look for markets to recycle glass but there is still no
viable market. Gloria Puffinburger, Solid Waste Manger has done additional research
looking at local glass recycling markets. She has discussed options with the Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Glass Recycling Institute, Virginia Recycling Association
and Virginia Association of Counties (VACO). The attached memorandum from Ms.
Puffinburger describes her research along with charts describing the local market options and
what adjacent localities are doing.
In summary, there are no viable cost-effective options for the glass recycling program for
Frederick County. Due to our remote location, there are no glass processors in the region that
would allow our glass to be marketable. The committee took no additional action and we will
continue to not recycle glass at this time. We will continue to look for possible markets and
if something becomes available, we will inform the Board of Supervisors.
(Attachment 4)
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4. Miscellaneous Reports:
a) Tonnage Report
(Attachment 5)
b) Recycling Report
(Attachment 6)
c) Animal Shelter Dog Report
(Attachment 7)
d) Animal Shelter Cat Report
(Attachment 8)
Respectfully submitted,
Public Works Committee
J. Douglas McCarthy, Chairman
Gary A. Lofton
Robert W. Wells
Whitney "Whit" L. Wagner
Gene E. Fisher
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Joe (--r Wilder
Public Works Director
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Attachments: as stated
cc: Kris Tierney, County Administrator
Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator
Ron Kimble, Landfill Manager
Gloria Puffinburger, Solid Waste Manager
Kevin Alderman, Shawneeland Sanitary District Manager
Mike Stewart, Senior Project Manager
file
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop, AICP, Assistant Director - Transportation
RE: Transportation Committee Report for Meeting of February 26, 2018
DATE: March 1, 2018
The Transportation Committee met on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present
Gary Lofton Chairman (voting)
Judith McCann -Slaughter (voting)
James Racey (voting)
Barry Schnoor (voting)
Gary Oates (liaison PC)
Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
Members Absent
Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
***Items Requiring Board Action***
1. Revenue Sharing Agreement -Northern Y (see attached):
An agreement governing revenue sharing funds and match for the Tevis Extension from
the roundabout north and east to Route 522. The current project cost estimate is
$3,500,000.00. The state revenue sharing funds awarded $2,193,145.00. The exit clause
is at 30% design if the cost estimate is unacceptable. Glaize Development will provide
up to $1.2 million in matching funds. The County will have the option to cover the
shortfall or end the project upon the update of the cost estimate at 30% design.
Staff is seeking a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on whether to execute the
agreement and authorize Staff to proceed to approximately 30% design and the associated
updated cost estimate. It is noted that regardless of the amount of the cost estimate, Staff
will bring the agreement back before the Committee and Board of Supervisors. Staff
recommends approving the agreement to allow 30% design.
Upon a motion by Mr. Schnoor, seconded by Mr. Racey to forward ratification of
the Revenue Sharing Agreement -Northern Y for the purposes of reaching 30% and
to authorize Staff to proceed with 30% design to the Board of Supervisors for
recommendation of approval. The motion was unanimously approved.
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2. SmartScale Applications Recommendation:
Frederick County is allowed four (4) SmartScale applications. The Transportation
Committee in coordination with VDOT Staff had provided a list of thirteen (13)
projects to the Committee with one (1) added during the January meeting. The
following are seven (7) potential projects on the Frederick County shortlist based
on Committee feedback. The list is not in priority order:
• Route 11 South -Stars
Frederick County
• Exit 317 and Redbud Road
Frederick County
• Exit 317Northbound on ramp
Frederick County
• Route 522 Costello Drive -left turn
Frederick County
• Route 37 (Lenoir Drive slip ramps)
Frederick County
• Route 11 North (4 lane widening)
Frederick County
• Exit 307Improvements
Frederick County
The proposed project recommendations for Frederick County four (4) applications
with the VDOT Staff evaluation for competitiveness and appropriateness were
narrowed down to the following:
• Exit 317 and Redbud Road Frederick County
• Exit 317Northbound on ramp Frederick County
• Route 522 Costello Drive left turns Frederick County
• Route 11 South -Stars Frederick County
The proposed project recommendations for MPO applications are as follows:
• Exit 313 Bridge MPO
• Exit 307 MPO
• Greater 1-81 MPO
The proposed recommendation for the Winchester application is as follows:
• Route 11 South -Shawnee area Winchester
The proposed projects recommended not to proceed are as follows:
• Route 37 (Lenoir Drive slip ramps)
• Route 11 North (4 lane widening)
• Route 7
• Inverlee Way
• Route 277 (Sherando Park Entrance)
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The Committee thoroughly discussed the proposed recommendation list of
SmartScale applications for Frederick County. The Committee recommended
substituting the Exit 317-Northbound on -ramp with the Route 11 North (scope to
be determined). Also, recommended was to include the Exit 317-Northbound on -
ramp into the Greater 1-81 project for the MPO applications. The following is the
list recommended by the Committee for projects that Frederick County should
apply for through the SmartScale application process and the MPO projects to be
promoted at the Regional Commission level:
• Exit 317 and Redbud Road Frederick County
• Route 11 North (lane widening) Frederick County
• Route 522 Costello Drive left turns Frederick County
• Route 11 South -Stars or Route 11 Shawnee Frederick County
• Exit 313 Bridge MPO/RC
• Exit 307 MPO/RC
• Greater 1-81 include Exit 317 NB on -ramp MPO/RC
• Note: If the City does not apply for Route 11 South -Shawnee area, the
County would apply for this project and move Route]] South -Stars to the
MPO/Regional Commission list.
Upon motion by Mr. Racey and seconded by Mrs. McCann -Slaughter the
Committee forwarded the above list of SmartScale applications and MPO
projects to be promoted at the Regional Commission to the Board of
Supervisors for recommendation of approval. The motion was unanimously
approved.
***Items Not Requiring Board Action***
3. County Project Updates
Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/1-8I Bridge:
Staff is in discussions with VDOT regarding roundabout design and expects to get
key guidance this week that will impact that portion of the project. Airport Road
design plans are moving forward from the 60% comments. The Northern Y is
connected to this project and is on the earlier portion of the agenda.
Renaissance Drive:
Survey work on the site is nearly complete and discussions are ongoing with first
Energy regarding powerline adjustments needed to accommodate the bridge.
Bridge designer has provided some preliminary options. Staff is awaiting
response from CSX regarding the design review agreement.
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Coverstone Drive:
No activity at this time.
Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37:
Staff has recently received phone calls from the private partner with questions on
details and timelines.
4. Upcoming Agenda Items:
March
MPO Route 11 South -Stars Study
Oakdale Crossing Traffic Calming Study
April
Begin Interstate, Primary, and Secondary Road Plan updates (dependent on
VDOT projections becoming available)
5. Other Business:
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REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and dated this _ day of , 2018, is made by and
between the COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA (the "County"), a political subdivision
of Virginia, and FLG RESIDUAL TRUST PROPERTIES, LLC ("FLG") and CAMPFIELD
LLC ("Campfield") (collectively, FLG and Campfield are referred to as "Glaize"), a Virginia
limited liability company.
RECITALS:
1. Glaize is the owner of tax parcel numbers 64-A-9 and 64B-A-73B (the "Property").
2. The Virginia Department of Transportation ("VDOT") administers the Revenue Sharing
Program ("Revenue Sharing Program"), in cooperation with participating localities,
under the authority of Section 33.2-357, effective Oct. 1, 2014, of the Code of Virginia.
3. The County and Glaize intend to fund the Project (defined below) using funds from
Glaize and matching revenue sharing funds that the County has obtained from the
Commonwealth's Revenue Sharing Program.
4. The parties desire to arrange for the design and construction a street section as follows
(the "Project"):
Tevis Street Extension, as a segment from the shared property boundary with
parcel 64-A-10 to Route 522, relocation of the Elks lodge entrance, required
upgrades to Route 522 as needed to accommodate the new intersection, right of
way acquisition, VDOT approved entrance to the adjoining parcels with turn
lanes, bicycle and pedestrian accommodations consistent with County
requirements and within VDOT standards, required landscaping and streetlights
allowable within the scope of the Revenue Sharing Program, and any unforeseen
required items to implement the roadway. This segment shall be designed and
constructed in a form mutually agreed upon by the County and Glaize that meets
or exceeds VDOT standards that are in force at the time of final road design plan
approval.
5. The parties desire to finance the Project using funds of up to $1,200,000.00 Glaize will
provide which can be matched on a dollar for dollar basis with VDOT revenue sharing
funds (the "Matching Funds") to be provided by VDOT within the rules and scope of the
VDOT Revenue Sharing Program. In addition, the County shall provide such additional
funds (the "County Funds"), which can be matched on a dollar for dollar basis by VDOT
revenue sharing funds as available, as may be necessary in the event costs for the Project
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exceed $2,400,000.00. Expenditure of the County Funds will become applicable only
after the Glaize Funds have been fully expended.
6. The Glaize Funds, County Funds, and the Matching Funds are collectively referred to
herein as the "Project Funds."
NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the sum of
Ten Dollars, ($10.00), cash in hand paid by each of the parties hereto unto the other, the receipt
and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties do agree as follows:
1. RECITALS: The Recitals are made a material part hereof and incorporated herein by
reference as if set out in full.
2. THE PROJECT:
a. The Glaize Funds, County Funds, and the Matching Funds shall be applied and
expended in order to design and construct the Project described in the Recitals.
b. In the event that unforeseen design, engineering, right of way, environmental, and/or
construction issues are encountered that exceed a project budget of $2,400,000
($1,200,000 in Glaize funds and $1,200,000 in Matching funds), the County agrees to
expend such additional funds as are necessary in order to address such unforeseen
design, engineering, right of way, environmental, and/or construction issues.
3. COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. The County shall act as fiscal agent and project manager for the Project. The
County's responsibilities as fiscal agent and project manager shall include
management and oversight of all roadway design, approvals and permitting,
construction management, and right-of-way acquisition, as well as invoicing of
Project costs to VDOT and to Glaize.
b. The County shall give notice to Glaize of the intended commencement of
construction of the Project not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the commencement
of construction.
c. The County shall arrange for use of Matching Funds once the Glaize $1,200,000.00 is
expended and 100% of project funding after all available VDOT funds are expended.
d. Upon receipt of the bids for the Project, if the bids show that the Project cost will
exceed $2,400,000.00, the County may elect not to proceed with the Project, in which
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case this Agreement shall be deemed terminated and the parties shall have no further
obligations to each with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
e. The County may enter into agreements, if necessary, with utility companies, VDOT,
or unforeseen others as may be necessary in relation to the Project.
f. As project manager, the County shall supervise all aspects of the Project, which shall
be done in a good and workmanlike fashion in accordance with applicable VDOT
standards.
g. In the event that a mechanic's lien or other claim is filed against the Property arising
from or in connection with the Project, the County agrees to promptly bond off any
such mechanic's lien or claim with a portion of the Project Funds, to the extent
permissible under applicable law.
h. The County shall return all unspent Glaize Funds to Glaize at the conclusion of the
Project.
i. The County shall request the new roadway to be adopted into the State system within
30 days of receiving final paperwork and clearances required for adoption from
VDOT.
4. GLAIZE'S RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Glaize shall provide all required right of way dedication of property it controls,
permanent grading and drainage easements, and temporary construction easements to
the County prior to County award of the construction contract. Costs for provision of
these items will be borne by Glaize and not be reimbursable with Matching Funds.
b. The County shall undergo the design process in two phases, with Phase I being
complete at the conclusion of approximately 60% of the design and associated
updated cost estimate. Phase II shall be the completion of the design and subsequent
bidding and construction of the project, The County will not proceed to Phase II
without prior written consent of Glaize. "In the event that Glaize fails to authorize
Phase II within 45 days of County request, such lack of response shall be deemed a
denial to proceed and the County shall have the ability to cancel the Project.
c. Glaize's contribution to the total amount of incurred for Phase I road design services
shall not exceed $70,000.00, Glaize will pay the County $35,000.00 toward Phase I
costs upon execution of this Agreement. In the event the Project does not proceed to
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Phase II, Glaize shall pay the County an additional $35,000.00 for a total payment of
$70,000.00 for Phase I costs, within 10 days of receipt of written notice terminating
this Agreement for failure to proceed to Phase II. Upon payment by Glaize in
response to such notice, this Agreement shall thereupon be terminated.
d. Upon issuing approval to proceed to Phase II of the project, Glaize shall provide to
the County a letter of credit payable to the County in the amount of $1,165,000.00 to
secure the payments due from Glaize under the terms of this Agreement. In no event
shall any institution issuing a letter of credit on behalf of Glaize be liable to the
County for any amount greater than the amount to which Glaize may be liable to the
County pursuant to the terms of this Agreement on the date the County makes claim
for payment under the terms of any such letter of credit. Upon payment in full of all
amounts due from Glaize under the terms of this Agreement the County consents to
the release of any such letter of credit without further action from the County.
e. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and so long as the County is
not in default, Glaize shall remit one-half of the total amounts properly incurred by
the County in the prior calendar month for the performance of services within the
project description outlined in the recitals of this Agreement, up to $1,200,000.00,
within 30 days of receipt of an invoice for the same.
f. Glaize shall provide full access to the Property for the purposes of construction,
surveys, geotechnical work, or any other tasks related to design, engineering,
environmental, and construction needs of the Project.
5. NOTICES: All notices, demands, or other communications that may be necessary or
proper hereunder shall be deemed duly given if personally delivered, or when deposited
in the United States mail, postage prepaid, first class, registered or certified, return receipt
requested, addressed respectively as follows:
County: Department of Planning and Development
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202
Winchester, VA 22601
Attn: John A. Bishop, AICP
With a copy to: Roderick Williams, Esquire
County Attorney
107 North Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601
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Glaize: J.P. Carr, President
Glaize Developments, Incorporated
112 E. Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601
With a copy to:
Stephen L. Pettler, Jr.
Harrison and Johnston, PLC
21 South Loudoun Street
Winchester, VA 22601
6. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS; TIME:
a. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any
prior understandings, whether oral or written, of the parties regarding the subject
matter of the Agreement and no amendment to this Agreement shall be effective
unless made in writing and signed by both parties.
b. Time is of the essence with respect to all matters set forth in this Agreement.
c. This Agreement shall be binding upon and the obligations and benefits hereof shall
accrue to the parties hereto and their successors and assigns.
7. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE: This Agreement shall be governed by and
interpreted according to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and any dispute
hereunder shall be heard only in the Circuit Court of Frederick County, Virginia.
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WITNESS the following signatures and seals:
COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA
an
FLG RESIDUAL TRUST PROPERTIES, LLC
By
CAMPFIELD LLC
By
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Charles S. DeHaven, Jr.
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Kris C. er e
Clerk, Board of Supervisors
Minutes Prepared By:�r%�
Ann W. Phillips
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
Minute Book Number 43
Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of 03/14/18
County of Frederick, Virginia