July 25 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes005
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018
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; Roderick B. Williams, County
Attorney; Karen Vacchio, Public Information Officer; John Bishop, Assistant Director of Planning
— Transportation; Candice Perkins, Assistant Director of Planning; Mark Cheran, Zoning &
Subdivision Administrator; Scott Varner, Director of Information Technology; and Ann W.
Phillips, Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
Other: Karen Beck -Herzog, Site Manager of Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National
Historic Park; Dr. John Lamanna, Frederick County School Board Chairman; Dr. David Sovine,
Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman DeHaven called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Supervisor McCarthy delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairman Lofton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA - APPROVED
Mr. Tierney said the applicant for Conditional Use Permit # 07-18 had requested the item
be postponed. By consensus of the Board, it was agreed the item would not be postponed. Upon
motion of Supervisor Slaughter, seconded by Supervisor McCarthy, the agenda was adopted on a
voice vote.
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA — APPROVED
Upon motion of Supervisor Slaughter, seconded by Vice Chairman Lofton, the consent
agenda was adopted on a voice vote.
-Minutes: Called Meeting and Closed Session of June 27, 2018-CONSENT AGENDA_ APPROVAL
- Code and Ordinance Committee Report (Attachment 1) - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
- Finance Committee Report (Attachment 2) - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
- Parks and Recreation Commission Reports (two) (Attachment 3) -CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
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- Public Safety Committee Report (Attachment 4) - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
- Transportation Committee Report (Attachment 5) - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
-Northwestern Community Services' Fiscal Year 2018 Performance Contract- CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL
- Resolution Addin2 Business Boulevard to SecondaLy Road System - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
RESOLUTION BY THE FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, in regular meeting on the 25th day of July, adopted the
following:
WHEREAS, the streets described on the attached Form AM-4.3, fully incorporated herein by reference, are
shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised this Board
that the streets meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia
Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the County and the Virginia Department of Transportation have entered into an agreement on
June 9, 1993, for comprehensive stormwater detention which applies to this request for addition; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board requests the Virginia Department of Transportation
to add the streets described in the attached Form AM-4.3 to the secondary system of state highways,
pursuant to 33.2-705, Code of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described,
and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to
the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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- Resolution Supporting Concepts from the Commission on Local Government Draft Report
on Annexation Alternatives -CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONCEPTS FROM THE COMMISSION ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
DRAFT REPORT ON ANNEXATION ALTERNATIVES
WHEREAS, the structure of Virginia local government originated from a need to meet certain service
needs of citizens at a more geographical proximate level; and
WHEREAS, counties were established as the general form of local government with a mandate to provide a
standard level of service; and
WHEREAS, cities and towns originated to provide urban types of services such as police and water and
sewer infrastructure, in addition to other mandated services; and
WHEREAS, cities in Virginia are independent, which means they do not share in some services or tax
bases with counties, in the same manner as towns, this feature being unique to Virginia; and
WHEREAS, annexation has been historically used to allow cities and towns to extend the delivery of
service and for future economic development, which allowed cities and towns to grow their tax base; and
WHEREAS, annexations have caused disputes and other disagreements which have resulted in costly and
lengthy legal battles and created a general sprit of distrust and hostility between many of Virginia's cities
and counties; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly, during its 2016 regular session, extended the existing moratoria for
city annexation, county immunity from city annexation, and the granting of new city charters until 2024
and directed the Commission on Local Government to study and provide a report to the General Assembly
by 2018 on the following:
1. Evaluate the structure of cities and counties in the Commonwealth;
2. Evaluate the impact of annexation upon localities;
3. Consider alternatives to the current moratorium; and
4. Consult with and seek input from the Virginia Municipal League, Virginia Association of
Counties and localities directly affected by the moratorium; and
WHEREAS, the Commission on Local Government prepared a draft report regarding annexation
alternatives dated June 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Commission believes that granting cities the ability to annex in the future to be a very low
probability and an ineffective solution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, supports making the annexation moratoria permanent; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board supports the concept of granting additional powers to
counties through reversion and other interlocal agreements, which could include, but not be limited to,
granting/relaxing taxing and debt power/limits to counties affected by reversion and granting/relaxing
taxing and debt powers/limits to counties that participate in economic growth -sharing agreements; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board supports the concept of incentivizing additional regional
cooperation and regional programs through restoration of previous funding levels to Planning District
Commissions and evaluation of other state programs to identify opportunities for more regional focus; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board supports the concept of modifying consolidation statutes to
remove obstacles to include removing or altering the required voter referendum for local consolidation.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS - None
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS —None
COUNTY OFFICIALS:
REPORT OF KAREN BECK-HERZOG, SITE MANAGER OF CEDAR CREEK AND
BELLE GROVE NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK
Karen Beck -Herzog made a presentation to the Board highlighting the activities and
attractions of Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park,
REAPPOINTMENT OF GENE FISHER TO THE WINCHESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT
AUTHORITY — APPROVED
Upon motion of Chairman DeHaven, seconded by Supervisor Dunn, Gene Fisher was
reappointed to the Winchester Regional Airport Authority for a four-year term ending June 30,
2022,
REQUESTS FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE FOR REFUNDS -
APPROVED
Mr. Tierney explained there were four requests for refunds that have been reviewed by the
County Attorney, Supervisor Slaughter moved for approval of and the corresponding
supplemental appropriations for the refund requests by Acar Leasing LTD for $ 2,520.83;
BMW Financial Services NA LLC for $ 2,789.61; Bowman Properties LLC for $ 3,282.61; and
Capital Meats, Inc. for $ 23,136.35. Supervisor Dunn seconded the motion which carried on a roll
call vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Shannon G.Trout Aye
Robert W. Wells Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Upon motion of Supervisor Trout, seconded by Vice Chairman Lofton and passing
unanimously on a voice vote, a public hearing was set on a proposed amendment to Chapter 48
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(Animals and Fowl), Article I (Dog Licensing; Rabies Control), Section 48-18 (License Taxes), of
the County Code, to allow for lifetime licensing of dogs.
Upon motion of Supervisor Trout, seconded by Supervisor Dunn and passing unanimously on
a voice vote, a public hearing was set on proposed amendments to Chapter 52 (Building
Construction), Section 52-5 (Issuance of Permits) and Chapter 143 (Stormwater/Erosion and
Sediment Control), Section 143-194 (Issuance, time limit, modification, maintenance, transfer
and/or termination of Frederick County land -disturbing permit and VSMP authority permit), of the
County Code, to require payment of delinquent real estate taxes before issuance of certain permits.
Upon motion of Supervisor Trout, seconded by Supervisor Slaughter and passing
unanimously on a voice vote, a public hearing was set on proposed amendments to Chapters
48 and 118, of the County Code, to adopt a "plainly audible" standard with respect to certain
prohibited noise. Supervisor Dunn noted he will forward his comments on the matter to the other
Board members.
Upon motion of Supervisor Trout, seconded by Vice Chairman Lofton and passing
unanimously on a voice vote, a public hearing was set on a proposed amendment to Chapter 155
(Taxation), Article VIII (Tax on Purchasers of Utility Service), Section 155-34 (Tax Imposed), of
the County Code, to correct a typographical error with respect to the tax on electric service.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Supervisor Slaughter moved for approval of the following requests:
The Planning Director requests an FYI General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount
of $59,066.50. This amount represents a carry forward of unspent budgeted FY18 funds for
completion of the Capital Impact Study and Model.
The Sheriff requests an FY18 General Fund supplemental approariation in the amount of
$4,713.36. This amount represents reimbursements from the Treasury Department. No local
funds required.
The Sheriff requests an FY18 General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$5,155.01. This amount represents travel reimbursements from the State. No local funds
required.
The Sheriff requests an FYI General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$15,191.16. This amount represents a carry forward of unspent FY18 funds from auto insurance
claims.
The Parks & Recreation Director requests the funds received in FY18 for the PLAY Fund in the
amount of $6,488.62 be reserved, subject to future appropriations. The balance will be reduced by
the financial assistance provided during FY18 in the amount of $1,270,50. No local funds
required.
The Parks & Recreation Director requests an FYI General Fund supplemental appropriation in
the amount of $121,807. This amount represents a carry forward of unspent FYI 8 funds for
Northwest Sherando Park project, Clearbrook Park parking lot, Frederick Heights trail and parking
lot, and Abrams Creek trail.
The Parks & Recreation Director requests an FYI General Fund supplemental appropriation in
the amount of $531,589.70. This amount represents a carry forward of unspent FYI 8 funds for
the Northwest Sherando Park project.
The Fire & Rescue Chief requests an FY18 General Fund supplemental appropriation in the
amount of $13,915.40. This amount represents an auto claim reimbursement. No local funds
required.
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Supervisor Trout seconded the motion which 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
Supervisor Slaughter moved for approval of the following request and further moved that
the topic be forwarded to the Public Safety Committee for discussion to determine the need for a
policy:
The Sheriff requests an FYI General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of $13,700.
This amount represents traffic control reimbursements. No local funds required,
Supervisor Trout seconded the motion which 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
Supervisor Slaughter moved for approval of the following request:
An FYI Fire & Rescue Expense Recovery Fund (Fund 30) supplemental appropriation in the
amount of $697,923.9.5 is requested. This amount represents $433,487.95 in FYI revenue
received over budgeted revenue, and $264,436 in fund balance funds for prior years distributions.
No local funds are required.
Supervisor Trout seconded the motion which 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
Supervisor Slaughter moved for approval of the Fire & Rescue Chief's request to move
forward with hiring two (2) additional training officers with funds having been budgeted in FYI 9.
Supervisor Trout seconded the motion which carried on a roll call vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye
Gary A. Lofton No
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
Shannon G.Trout Aye
Robert W. Wells Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Supervisor Slaughter recognized the Finance Department under the direction of Cheryl
Shiffler for their work resulting in the awards bestowed recently by the Government Finance
Officers Association.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Vice Chairman Lofton moved for approval of the Resolution of Support for Frederick
County and Regional SmartScale Applications. Supervisor Slaughter seconded the motion which
carried on a roll call vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
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Shannon G.Trout Aye
Robert W. Wells Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
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RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OR FREDERICK
COUNTY AND REGIONAL SMARTSCALE APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS, this resolution supports the following Frederick County and Regional SmartScale
Applications within Frederick County for the following projects:
Frederick County Applications
1. Exit 317 NB Ramp Realignment/Redbud Road
2. Route 11 North Corridor Improvements
3. Route 522 at Costello Drive Turn Lane and Intersection Operations Improvements
4. Route 1 I/Shawnee Drive/Opequon Church Lane Intersection Improvements
Winchester Frederick County MPO Applications
5. I-81 Exit 317 Accel/Decel Lane Extensions
6. 1-81 Exit 307 Roundabouts
7. I-81 Exit 313 Bridge Capacity Improvement
8. I-81 Winchester Hard Running ShouldersWinchester Frederick County MPO Applications
Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission Applications
9. Route 11 South Corridor Enhancements
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation (hereafter referred to as the DEPARTMENT) has
adopted procedures for evaluating and scoring projects consistent with SmartScale requirements; and
WHEREAS, the DEPARTMENT has requested applications to be submitted by
localities to be considered for inclusion in the DEPARTMENT'S Six -Year Improvement
Program for Fiscal Years 2020 through 2025; and
WHEREAS, projects will be evaluated for inclusion in the Six -Year Improvement Program through
screening and scoring process to be undertaken by the DEPARTMENT; and
WHEREAS, each of the listed projects play important roles in the County's long-range transportation plan,
and near -term traffic safety concerns; and
WHEREAS, the County of Frederick is an eligible entity to apply for transportation funding under House
Bill 2;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Frederick County Board of Supervisors is supportive
of each of these applications for inclusion into the Six -Year Improvement Program fiscal years 2020
through 2025.
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Vice Chairman Lofton moved for approval of the updated language drafts of the
Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund Agreement and Backstop Agreement regarding
Intersection Improvements At US Route 50/17 and Independence Drive (Route 1092) Related to
Navy Federal Credit Union Facility Expansion. Supervisor Slaughter seconded the motion which
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
Agreement Regarding Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund Grant
To Frederick County for Intersection improvements At US Routs 50/17 and Independence Drive (Route
1092) Related to Navy Federal Credit Union Facility Expansion
THIS AGREEMENT made and dated this25th day of July, 2018, is made by and between the COUNTY
OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA (the "County"), a political subdivision of Virginia, and NAVY FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION ("NFCU"), a federally chartered credit union.
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, NFCU has previously announced its intention to expand, equip, improve, and operate its
support and service operations center located in Frederick County (the "Facility"), making a new capital
investment of $100,000,000 in Frederick County and creating and maintaining 1,400 new jobs in Frederick
County, all as of December 31, 2022 (the "Expansion"); and
WHEREAS, NFCU anticipates receiving various state -level and local -level incentives for the Expansion,
including, from the Commonwealth of Virginia, from the Commonwealth's Development Opportunity
Fund, from the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, and from a Virginia Economic Development Incentive
Grant, and, from the County, through the County's Economic Development Authority, a Local Economic
Development Incentive Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Expansion will result in increased traffic to and from the Facility, including impacts to the
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intersection of US Route 50/17 and Independence Drive (Route 1092) (the "Intersection"); and
WHEREAS, to mitigate such impacts, various improvements, generally identified on the attached Exhibit
A (Intersection Improvements Exhibit, August 22, 2017, prepared by Greenway Engineering), to the
Intersection (the "Road Improvements") are appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the County has applied for a Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund ("TPOF") Grant
(the "TPOF Grant"), pursuant to the provisions of Section 33.2-1529.1 of the Code of Virginia, a copy of
the application for the TPOF Grant being attached as Exhibit B, to provide farads to government entities to
address the transportation aspects of economic development opportunities, the purpose of the application
being to obtain funding for all or a portion of the construction and construction management of the Road
Improvements (the construction and construction management of the Road Improvements being the "Road
Improvements Project"); and
WHEREAS, as the TPOF Grant would be to the County, with the Virginia Department of Transportation
("VDOT") administering the Road Improvements Project and NFCU providing for remaining funding for
completion of the Road Improvements Project, to the extent that costs of the Road Improvements Project
exceed the amount of the TPOF Grant; and
WHEREAS, the guidelines and criteria for TPOF require that a locality receiving TPOF
grant funds enter into a TPOF agreement with VDOT governing the use of the TPOF grant funds and that
such agreement provide that, among other things, in the event an economic development project for which
a TPOF grant is awarded does not meet the job creation/retention and capital investment levels by the
performance date and maintain those levels throughout a thirty-six month period following such date, the
government entity receiving funds from TPOF must repay a specified amount to TPOF; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to provide a means by which NFCU is to reimburse the County (i) for any
and all costs of the Road Improvements Project that may be incurred by the County, to the extent any and
all costs exceed the amount of the TPOF Grant, and (ii) for any repayment the County must make to TPOF
in the event NFCU fails to meet specified job creation/retention and capital investment levels by a specified
performance date and maintain those levels throughout a thirty-six month period following such date.
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:
TIES AGREEMENT supersedes the Agreement made and dated January 11, 2018,.by and -between the
County and NFCU, as well as, as set forth in section 6a, any other prior understandings, whether oral or
written, of the parties regarding the subject matter of the Agreement.
1. RECITALS: The Recitals are made a material part hereof and incorporated herein by reference as
if set out in full.
2: THE PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT: NFCU and the County have entered into a
Commonwealth's Development Opportunity Fund Performance Agreement (the "Performance
Agreement"), for NFCU to receive various state -level and local -level incentives for the Expansion,
including, from the Commonwealth of Virginia, from the Commonwealth's Development Opportunity
Fund, from the Virginia .fobs Investment Program, and from a Virginia Economic Development Incentive
Grant, and, from the County, through the County's Economic Development Authority, a Local Economic
Development Incentive Grant.
3. THE TPOF GRANT: The County has received approval of its application for the TPOF Grant, in
the amount of S1,290,000,00, and the County may, in its reasonable discretion, enter in to a TPOF
agreement (the "TPOF Agreement") with VDOT. In the event, however, that the County does not enter into
the TPOF Agreement, or to the extent that the County does not receive TPOF Grant funds, then the parties
shall have no further obligations to each other under this Agreement and this Agreement shall be otherwise
null and void.
4. NFCU'S PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS:
a. As soon as practicable after being notified by VDOT of receipt by VDOT of the estimate
for the Road Improvements Project, the County shall notify NFCU of the amount of the estimate,
should it exceed the available awarded funding. Within five (5) working days thereafter, NFCU
may notify the County that it does not wish to proceed with the Road Improvements Project, in
which case the County shall notify VDOT of the same and request that VDOT not award a contract
for the Road Improvements Project. If NFCU does not so notify the County, then the Road
Improvements Project will proceed, subject to the other provisions of this Agreement.
b. To the extent that any and all costs of the Road Improvements Project exceed the amount
of the TPOF Grant, NFCU shall pay to the County such excess costs, within 30 days of receiving
an invoice from the County for the same, with the County thereafter invoicing NFCU on a monthly
basis as to previously unpaid excess costs and as to new incurred excess costs, subject, however, to
the provisions of subsection c of this section.
C. In the event NFCU fails to meet the following job creation/retention and capital investment
levels and, to the extent that VDOT, pursuant to the terms of the TPOF Grant, requires from the
County the repayment of any or all of the TPOF Grant, NFCU shall pay upon 30 days written
notice, on a pro rata basis based on the extent to which NFCU fails to meet the following job
creation/retention and capital investment levels, to the County the amount equal to the repayment
VDOT requires from the County:
i. New capital investment of $100,000,000 in Frederick County by not later than December
31, 2022; and
ii. Creating and maintaining 1,400 new jobs in Frederick County, as of December 31,
2022; and
iii. Maintaining the levels in (i) and (ii) through and including December 31, 2025.
d. In the event NFCU fails to satisfy any outstanding obligations to the County under
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this Agreement, NFCU agrees that the County may, and authorizes the County to, withhold such
sums from any amounts that may be due to NFCU from the County, including under the
Performance Agreement, and including whether such amounts are pass -through funds from the
Commonwealth's Development Opportunity Fund, the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, or a
Virginia Economic Development Incentive Grant, or whether such amounts are from the County,
through the County's Economic Development Authority, as a Local Economic Development
Incentive Grant. Furthermore, NFCU indemnifies and holds harmless the County and its officials
and employees from and against any and all claims against them that may arise from or relate to the
withholding of funds as provided for in this section 4d.
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TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY FUND AWARD AGREEMENT
This Award Agreement (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of July 25, 2018, by and among the
Virginia Department of Transportation ("VDOT" or the "Department"), an agency of the Commonwealth of
Virginia (the "Commonwealth"), and the County of Frederick, Virginia (the "Recipient" or the "County"), a
political subdivision of the Commonwealth.
Explanatory Statement
A. The Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund ("TPOF" or the "Fund") was created under Section
§33.2-1529.1 of the Code of Virginia (the "Code") to provide funds to address transportation aspects of
economic development opportunities.
B. The Governor is authorized to award assistance from the Fund in various forms to an agency or political
subdivision of the Commonwealth.
C. The Recipient is a duly created and validly existing political subdivision of the Commonwealth and is
eligible to receive financial assistance from the Fund.
D. The Recipient submitted an application requesting one million, two hundred and ninety thousand dollars
($1,290,000.00) in the form of a grant from the Fund to assist in the US Route 50/17 and Independence
Drive Intersection Improvements project as defined in Exhibit A (the "Project Description" or the
"Project"). The Project facilitates an economic development opportunity for the Commonwealth, thereby
meeting the Transportation Evaluation Criteria established for the Fund, and VDOT is the entity selected
by Frederick County to perform the work prescribed. The projected costs of the Project are identified in
Exhibit B (the "Project Budget and Sources of Funds") to this Agreement.
E. The TPOF Advisory Panel (the "Panel") has evaluated the application and has found that it meets the
requirements of the Code and the Transportation Evaluation Criteria established in the Fund's Guidelines
and Criteria, dated January 2016, The Panel recommended on December 14, 2017 to the Secretary of
Transportation and the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, an award by the Governor of a one million, two
hundred and ninety thousand dollars ($1,290,000.00) grant, subject to certain conditions.
F. On January 11, 2018 the Governor approved the award of the one million, two hundred and ninety
thousand dollars ($1,290,000.00) (the "Grant") to the Recipient. A copy of the Decision Brief signed by the
Governor is provided as Exhibit C.
G. Sufficient monies exist in the Fund to consider the recipient's request for financial assistance.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged by the parties, the parties agree as follows:
1. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for the terms and conditions required
for making the Grant, the disbursement and application or use of the proceeds of the Grant and other
matters related thereto.
2. Disbursement Authorization and Application and Use of TPOF Grant Proceeds.
(a) Disbursement. The County will allow VDOT to administer the funds with concurrence to apply the
grant funding after expenditures are incurred. Prior to applying the funding to VDOT incurred costs, the
County will be provided project expenditure details to review the application of the Fund to those
expenditures.
(b) Application and Use of Grant Proceeds. The Grant proceeds shall be used for the sole purpose of
funding the cost and expenses of the activities and tasks undertaken by the Department in the development
and procurement of the Project as generally summarized in the Project Budget and described in more detail
in the Recipient's TPOF application (the "Work" or "Work Product"). Project expenditures will be
composed of but not limited to right-of-way acquisition, professional and inspection services,
construction contractor payments and a contingency. The Grant will be limited to one million, two hundred
and ninety thousand dollars ($1,290,000.00) and along with the other identified monies, is expected to be
adequate to fully fund the tasks identified in the Project Budget. Any Project cost exceeding the amount of
the Grant shall be paid for by the Recipient using its own monies.
(c) As soon as practical after receipt of the estimate for the project, VDOT shall notify the County of the
amount of the estimate should it exceed the available awarded funding. Thereafter, VDOT shall not
proceed with award of the contract for the project until the County reviews and agrees to the amount of the
estimate. If the County does not respond within 10 working days, the Department will assume the estimate
is approved and proceed to enter into the contract as received.
(d) Performance Date. Means December 31, 2022. If the Recipient, in cooperation with VDOT, deems that
full faith and reasonable efforts have been made and are being made by the Recipient to achieve the
Targets, as defined in section 2 (e), VDOT may extend the Performance Date by six (6) months. If the
Performance Date is extended, this new Performance Date will for the purpose of this agreement be the
Performance Date. The Performance Date shall only be extended twice during the life oft he Project.
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(e) Targets. The Recipient agrees that the capital investment will be $100,000,000 and the number of jobs
created, as defined by the Commonwealth Opportunity Fund agreement dated will be 1,400. 'These amounts
will be achieved on or prior to the Performance Date and shall be maintained for a total of thirty-six (36)
months after the Performance Date.
The average annual wage of new jobs will be $60,314.
The capital investment is limited to the capital investment specific for this grant. (f) Reporting Period. The
reporting period is from the date of this Agreement to thirty-six (36) months after the Performance Date.
3. Project Schedule.
Every good faith effort shall be made by the Recipient to cause the completion of components of the Work
no later December 31, 2019.
4. Reports and Records.
(a) Maintenance Requirements. Full and detailed accounts and records shall be
maintained, as appropriate, by the Department for the Project and the Grant and such controls shall be
exercised as may be necessary for proper financial management, using accounting and control systems in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards, so as to provide complete records
to fully support the use of the Grant proceeds to pay any cost and/or expense charged to the Work. During
the performance of the Work, access shall be afforded by the parties to each other and their representatives
and agents to the records, books, correspondence, receipts, subcontracts, purchase orders, vouchers,
memoranda and other data, including but not limited to electronic schedules and other electronic data (all
collectively referred to as the "Books and Records") relating to the Work. Recipient's Books and Records
shall be maintained at the Edinburg Residency located at 14031 Old Valley Pike Edinburg, VA 22824,
(b) Periodic Reports. On April 1 and October 1 of each year until the End of the Reporting Period, the
Recipient shall provide to VDOT's Chief Financial Officer a summary outlining the use of the TPOF
monies and the status of the Project. The Department will provide a project status update to the Recipient to
support the report. This report should also provide an update on all progress made in order to achieve the
Project's investment and employment Targets set forth in section 2( e) which the County will be responsible
for obtaining. In addition, the Recipient shall promptly notify VDOT of any material events that could
affect the Recipient's ability to meet its financial obligations toward the Project.
5. Extension in the Performance Date. If the Recipient has not achieved at least 90% of its new jobs
and capital investment Targets by the Performance Date set forth in this agreement, an extension may be
granted, as long as the Recipient can provide sufficient evidence to VDOT that a full faith effort is
underway in achieving its Targets. Generally, an extension will be granted only in circumstances under
which it is reasonable to believe that the Recipient is likely to make significant progress toward meeting its
performance Targets by the extension date.
6. Failure of Compliance. If Targets are not met, the Recipient will be issued a Notice of Failure and
will be held responsible for any repayments as calculated by VDOT. The recipient will have a period of
Thirty (30) days to respond to a failure and repayment notice, after which time the Recipient will be
required and responsible for returning the grant monies to the Commonwealth within ninety (90) days of
the Notice of Failure.
7. Repayment Obligation. Repayment obligations will be assessed based on an equal weighting of the
Targets. In the event that the Project covers .Yobs and Investment, each Target is weighted at 50% and the
repayment obligation will be based on the combined level of failure to meet the Targets. For projects that
only have a single Target, this Target will be the only calculation for repayment obligation.
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Vice Chairman Lofton moved for approval of the attached Resolution for the Board of
Supervisors Commenting on the Interstate 81 Corridor Study. Supervisor Dunn seconded the
motion which 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
A RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK,
VIRGINIA TO COMMENT ON THE INTERSTATE 81 CORRIDOR STUDY
WHEREAS, under Senate Bill 971 VDOT is conducting a corridor study for I-81, and,
WTIEREAS, VDOT and the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment are seeking comments from
individuals and localities on various items under study; and,
WHEREAS, The Frederick County Board of Supervisors has congestion and safety concerns at all of the I-
81 Interchanges but particularly Exits 307, 313, 315, 317, and 323 primarily during peals hours of
operation; and
WHEREAS, The Frederick County Board of Supervisors has congestion and safety concerns for the
through lanes of 1-81, particularly the area between exit 310 and 317 through the majority of the
operational day which results in numerous accidents and delays; and
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WHEREAS, The Frederick County Board of Supervisors would continue to encourage the consideration of
the future Route 37 Eastern loop as a potential alternative to I-81 widening or to reduce the extent of 1-81
widening; and
WHEREAS, The Frederick County Board of Supervisors is supportive of analyzing various funding
scenarios and particularly federal and state fending options so long as any proposed solution does not place
an unequitable burden on Frederick County Taxpayers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick
hereby submits this resolution for the first round of public comments for the I-81 corridor study and looks
forward to further opportunities for continued involvement.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Non -Planning Items) -
OUTDOOR FESTIVAL PERMIT REQUEST OF CONCERN HOTLINE —19TH
ANNUAL FRIDAY FISH FRY - 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 Friday, September 7, 2018, from 4:00 P.M. to
9:00 P.M.; on the Grounds of Grove's Winchester Harley-Davidson, 140
Independence Drive, Winchester, Virginia, Property Owned by Jobalie, LLC.
Mr. Tierney provided background information on the event. Chairman DeHaven opened
the public hearing. There were no speakers. Chairman DeHaven closed the public hearing,
Upon motion of Supervisor Trout seconded by Supervisor Slaughter, the Outdoor Festival permit
for the Concern Hotline 19th Annual Fish Fry was approved 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
2. AMENDMENT to the 2019 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET — POSTPONED TO THE
AUGUST 8, 2018 MEETING
Pursuant to Section 15.2-2507 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as Amended,
the Board of Supervisors will Hold a Public Hearing to Amend the Fiscal Year
2018-2019 Budget to Reflect: School Construction Fund Supplemental
Appropriation in the Amount of $45, 500,000 for the Acquisition of Land, Design
and Construction of a Replacement Robert E. Aylor Middle School. Request for
Appropriation of funds for replacement Aylor Middle School Building
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 said the request is for a supplemental appropriation to the annual budget for
the acquisition of land, design and construction of a replacement Aylor Middle school. He said
this is a required step before the School Board can go to the bond market to borrow for the project.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing. The speakers were as follows:
Eva Stein, Opequon District, said she is a future Aylor student. She asked the Board to
approve the building of a new Aylor Middle school that is the same size as other County middle
schools. She asked that the vote not be delayed.
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Jackson Stein, Opequon District, asked the Board to approve the funding for a new Aylor
School. He asked the Board not to delay the vote on the issue, so the project will not be delayed.
He asked that the replacement be the same size as other County middle schools.
Jennifer Myers, Stonewall District, said she is disappointed with the direction the Board is
taking and compared it to a game of approving housing and then withholding infrastructure. She
named many new housing developments in the Aylor school district and said forcing the Aylor
School to have a smaller building is irresponsible. She suggested a tax increase would allow the
building to be completed.
Katie Bocker, employee of Frederick County Public Schools, asked that the Board not
delay the vote on the funding for Aylor Middle School, She said the current Aylor building does
not have the needed space for the students and needs to be replaced.
Adam Stein, Opequon District, asked the Board to fully fund the Aylor replacement
Building without delay. He said growth in the community means the school is needed and said the
delay will cost tax payers in the long run on.
Kelly Harvey, Back Creek District, said she is in favor of a new Aylor building with
square footage comparable to the other middle schools and the flexibility to accommodate growth
in the future.
Amber Wallin, Opequon District, noted the comparisons to Brambleton Middle School in
Loudoun County. She asked why the two most recently built County middle schools were
planned for 160,000 but now the Board says this size is excessive. She said the fact that the
County built these two schools means they were a need rather than a want.
Marcella Simmons, Assistant Principal at Aylor Middle School, said she is dismayed by
the continued denial of funding for the most important needs. She said children are not dollars and
cents and minimum square footage. She said functional square footage is not minimum square
footage and said that having the lowest tax rate in the commonwealth is not being fiscally
responsible,
Shawn Graber, Back Creek District, suggested that many of the speakers were responding
to a letter from the superintendent. He noted the cost of fully funding the Schools' five-year CIP
projects and cited the County's personal property tax rates as being higher those in neighboring
counties.
Robin Young, Back Creek District, said she supports the Board funding the larger
requested size, and asked that the plans allow for expansion if the full size is not built at this time. .
Brandi Hammond, Shawnee District, referenced the discussion about different funding
amounts and said that at least $52 million will be required to complete the project. She said each
month of delay costs the County between $125,000 to $150,000 with the delay costing about a
half million already. She encouraged the Board members to listen to their constituents and build a
building for the future.
Jill Couturiaux, teacher at Aylor Middle School, said the Aylor teachers and students need
space and compared the building to Byrd Middle School where the building allows flexibility.
She said the students are owed the best possible learning environment.
Mike Faison, Gainesboro District, stressed the importance of collaborative learning spaces
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in schools. He said group working environments prepare students for the workplace, citing his
experience as a substitute teacher. He encouraged the Board to move forward with funding for the
Aylor replacement,
Mara Guntang, Back Creek District, urged the Board to fund the Aylor Middle School
replacement building. She said she is disappointed that the current funding proposal will build
20,000 square feet less than the Byrd Middle School and cited approximately 3,500 new homes
projected for the area. She said the proposal would build the smallest middle school in the County
and asked the Board not to make the mistake of building school that is too small for future growth.
Brian Nury, Opequon District, said he is concerned about the Aylor replacement project.
He said there is a huge amount of growth in the County. He asked why the School Board was
being prevented from planning for the future and noted the cost of delay in making a decision.
Unnamed parent, Opequon District, said his children will benefit if the Board makes a
decision. He asked the Board to look forward and build the larger proposed school building.
Laonna Rauser, Back Creek District, said she is a School Counselor at Aylor Middle
School. She said the community is not asking for what it wants, but for what it needs. She said
the 160,000 square foot building is not an unreasonable request and asked that the Aylor
community be shown the same consideration as the other County schools.
Sophia Guntang, Back Creek District, said a 140,000 square foot building, smaller than all
other County middle schools, is not what the community needs with the current student
population. She asked Supervisor Lofton to vote in support of funding a 160,000 square foot
building.
Dr. David Sovine, Superintendent of Schools and Shawnee District resident thanked the
Board for its level of engagement and support for the Aylor replacement project. He noted the
ongoing process and the costs of delaying the decision on the appropriation. He noted the high
acceptance rate for Frederick County students applying to four-year public colleges or universities
in Virginia.
Alan Morrison, Gainesboro District, said the Aylor replacement process has been difficult
in part because the target is moving. He said there must be balance between emotion and reason
and noted a resistance to benchmarking with other districts. He said the County needs to get the
most impact from each dollar, but that funds are not unlimited.
Dana Newcomb, Gainesboro District, said the proposal and procurement plan for Aylor's
replacement is not structured correctly and could be subject to fraud, waste and abuse. He said the
Board should go back to the School Board and ensure that the procurement will be competitively
bid in order to ensure the County gets the most for its money.
Carrieanne Hite, Shawnee District, noted the square footage of recently built schools and
noted design differences in education methodology. She said Byrd Middle School was not
controversial, and the School Board should not be held to a design model that does not equate to
its education model. She asked that the Board give the Aylor students what the Byrd students are
getting.
Joy Kirk, Back Creek District, said she had been a teacher at Aylor. She said all students
deserve the best teaming environment and that a 160,000 square foot building allows a better
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learning situation.
Dr, John Lamanna, Frederick County School Board, said he was speaking in defense of his
coworkers. He said there can be disagreement between the Boards, but he has difficulty when the
integrity of the School Board is challenged. He said the School Board genuinely and through
much research and debate has decided that the 160,000 square foot building is the best option.
George Hughes, Gainesboro District, asked why schools are so expensive and noted his
concern about obsolete school buildings and unnecessary expenses.
Jennifer Myers, Stonewall District, said children are learning differently than in the past.
She said schools are always catching up and do not have the money to fix current buildings. She
said the County needs to look to the future and not keep using band -aids.
Kevin Barrington, Back Creek District, said he coaches football at Aylor. He said the
future of the kids is dependent on a better Aylor building.
Chairman DeHaven closed the public hearing. .
Supervisor Wells said he was in favor of the 160,000 square foot building option for
replacing Aylor. He said he did not wish to postpone the vote. He said that while the Board
further discusses the 160,000 square foot option he wishes to move forward with the requested
appropriation which could be added to at a later time. He moved for approval of the
appropriation for $45.5 million while the Board considers an additional amount if needed.
Supervisor Trout seconded the motion.
Supervisor McCarthy said it may be unwise to vote before the additional requested
information is received from the School Board.
Vice Chairman Lofton said he supports the replacement but prefers to take time to digest
the information that is forthcoming from the School Board,
Supervisor Trout said the $45.5 million is a good start that can be added to later. She said
she hopes the Board will fully support the original request for $52 million.
Supervisor Slaughter said that since the Board has requested additional information from
the School Board, it is appropriate to take the information into consideration when making a
decision. She added that regarding the bond market time frame, the Board has the authority to
appropriate the amount in question even if the deadline is missed, and therefore the market timing
is not an issue.
Supervisor Dunn said that it appears the bond market deadline can be met if a decision is
made within two weeks and therefore he will vote no at this time to allow time to receive the
additional information from the School Board.
Supervisor Slaughter said the consensus of the Board is that a new building is needed to
replace Aylor.
Supervisor Trout said that previous Boards have approved school construction projects in
piecemeal fashion so there is precedent for appropriating the $45.5 million'now and adding to it
later. She urged the members to make an appropriation now saying that the constituents have
spoken many times about the need to start the replacement building. She added that not making
the requested appropriation when the vast majority of constituents are in favor of the action is
irresponsible.
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Chairman DeHaven said that appropriating the amount of money that the Board has
already said it would do at the current meeting allows the School Board time to work on their
application to the bond market. He said he prefers not to leave the matter until the last minute
forcing the School Board to rush their application, and that he will call another meeting to allow a
decision to be made by August 8 if the motion should fail.
Supervisor Wells said much time was spent arriving at the figure that the Board said it
would agree to appropriate and he has a hard time understanding how his fellow Board members
still have unanswered questions. He said he is disappointed that his motion will not move
forward.
Supervisor Dunn said he hopes his question about the difference between a 140,000 and
160,000 square foot building will be answered by the School Board. He added that the earlier
citizen comment about the difference in education styles between Loudoun and Frederick Counties
was constructive.
Supervisor McCarthy moved to amend the motion to delay action until the next meeting.
Supervisor Dunn seconded the motion to amend Supervisor Wells' motion and the amendment
was upheld as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
Shannon G. Trout No
Robert W. Wells No
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. No
The amended motion to delay the vote on the $45.5 million appropriation until the next
Board meeting carried as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
Public Hearings
Shannon G.Trout No
Robert W. Wells Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
1. REZONING #05-17 for O-N MINERALS (CHEMSTONE) d/b/a Carmeuse Lime &
Stone, CONTINUED from March 14, April 25, May 23, and June 13, 2018 - DENIED
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 Planning Director Candice Perkins provided a review of the updated proposed
proffer revisions. She clarified the berm provision in response to Supervisor McCarthy's question.
In response to Supervisor Dunn's question about the proffered smaller footprint of the operation,
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Ms. Perkins said the applicant could reduce the footprint of the operation administratively without
a proffer amendment.
George McKotch, Area Operations Manager for the applicant Canneuse Lime & Stone,
provided background information on the updated proposed proffers. He said that berms are farther
from residents and that restricting the hours of operation north of Chapel Road is in response to
neighbors' wishes. He told the Board that a no vote means reversion to the 2008 proffers and
construction will begin as soon as possible.
In response to Supervisor McCarthy's question about Saturday and Sunday operations, Mr.
McKotch said the intent is not to operate on Saturday and Sunday, but they do not wish to limit
themselves from doing so if necessary.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing. The speakers were as follows:
Kevin, Barrington, Back Creek District, said there is wordplay in the proffer amendment
documents. He said he is not happy with any of the proffers and the residents are faced with loss
of property value and quality of life.
Bill Hunter, Back Creek District, said he has asked for help and agreed with the previous
speaker about the word games in the proffer language, He said the water issue was slipped into
the proffer under the terms of a program that does not exist.
Robin Young, Back Creek District, compared the two proffer versions. She said the
majority of residents prefer eight more years of the existing view before it is disturbed. She said
water is critical and she does not want water sold by profiteers. She said 10 years ago the Board
forced a bad deal onto the Back Creek residents, and the Board now needs to choose the best of
two bad deals.
Richard Dye, adjacent property owner, spoke about the berm along Middle Marsh. He
questioned why Carmeuse would no longer agree that allowing the trees to grow in 10 years is a
good idea.
George Hughes, Gainesboro, asked about he extractive life of the mine and asked what is
done with the mine when it is no longer in use.
Keon Banks, Back Creek District, said the issue is integrity. He said there is a tradeoff in
having the hours of operation and having weekends and holidays affected, and he wished that had
been resolved prior to tonight to minimize the effect on residents. He said the wording in the
document should match what the applicant is saying.
Ed Straun, Back Creek District, said he participated in most of the discussions through the
process. He said the issue comes down to the old proffer versus the new one. He said he can only
support the revised proffer since the old one was a disaster,
Robin Young, Back Creek District, referred to her copy of the proffers and clarified the
proffer language regarding spoil heaps in relation to berm heights.
Chairman DeHaven closed the public hearing.
George McKotch, Area Operations Manager of applicant Carmeuse Lime & Stone,
clarified that the word "normal" in reference to operating hours has been removed from the
amendment.
Supervisor McCarthy asked for clarification on major holidays being used for operations.
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Mr. McKotch said "no major holidays" means no major holidays.
Vice Chairman Lofton asked whether there is a legal workaround to allow the applicant to
work on weekends and holidays. County Attorney Williams said the applicant appears to be
saying two different things.
Mr. McKotch offered to go on record saying for the property north of Chapel Load the
hours of operation will be only Monday — Friday from 6pm to 10 pm. He said his intention is not
to mine on weekends.
Vice Chairman Lofton moved for approval of the rezoning with the amendment of
inserting the word "only" into the language about the hours of operation. Supervisor McCarthy
seconded the motion. He said he was glad the residents had been involved and sees compromise
in the new proffer which he said is the making the best of a bad deal. He added that he finds it
unconscionable that a company would knowingly make a statement about hours of operation that
they intended to violate.
Supervisor Dunn reviewed his thought process on the matter beginning with the baseline
2008 proffer. He said his opinion is that Carmcuse wanted a smaller footprint since they are in
business to make money. He noted that about eight weeks ago he asked Planning Department
staff whether Carmeuse could obtain the smaller footprint administratively without a proffer and
he was told yes. He said Carmeuse could have approached the neighbors to work out the time
frame and administratively arranged to change to a smaller footprint. He said he has wrestled with
the trade off in the time frame and the hours of operation.
Vice Chairman Lofton noted the comments on loss of home values saying the quarry has
owned the land since 1954 and was likely here before most of the homes. He said 11 items were
cited by the residents and all have been addressed. He said there are more protections in the new
proffers.
The motion for approval failed on the following roll call vote:
Blaine P. Dunn No Shannon G. Trout Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye Robert W. Wells No
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. No
Judith McCann -Slaughter No
At 9:50 pm the Board recessed for a short break.
At 9:55 pm the Board reconvened.
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #07-18 For WINCHESTER 101 LLC - DENIED
For a Revision to the Conditions of Conditional Use Permit #13-96 Submitted to
Change the Hours of Operation. The Property is Located at 4780 Northwestern
Pike, Winchester, Virginia and is Identified with Property Identification Number
40-A-66D in the Gainesboro Magisterial District in the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning
District.
Note: On JuIV 19, the Applicant requested a deferral of the public hearing.
Zoning & Subdivision Administrator Mark Cheran reviewed the Conditional Use Permit
request. He said the country store had originally received a conditional use permit in 1996, and
the current hours of operation are 5 a.m. to midnight. He said the applicant is now requesting 24-
hour operations. Mr. Cheran said the Planning Commission recommend denial of the new
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conditional use permit at their June 6 meeting. He further explained that the applicant requested
deferral of the item at the current meeting in order to address concerns of violations that were
raised at the June 6 Planning Commission meeting. He added that a resident's complaint letter
was recently received that raised. other issues at the location.
Supervisor McCarthy asked for clarification on when the application for a new permit was
received and Mr. Cheran said that it was received after his letter notifying the applicant of a
potential violation.
Chairman DeHaven inquired if there had been any other violations at the site. Mr. Cheran
said there had not been any others.
Supervisor McCarthy asked if there had been other complaints at the site. Mr. Cheran said
there have been other complaints on issues other than the 24-hour operations. He said the usual
process involves allowing the applicant to address the complaint.
Supervisor McCarthy and Mr. Cheran discussed the history of revoking conditional use
permits in the County, and the frequency of complaints at the applicant's business site.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing. The speakers were as follows:
Robin Menefee, Gainesboro District, said she is an adjacent property owner and requests
denial of the new conditional use permit. She further said that in the denial, the term "closed"
needs to be defined because the current business is stretching the meaning of the word which
results in the violation of the current conditional use permit. She said the current business is in
effect a truck stop rather than a country store and serves many hundreds of vehicles per day. She
said the original owner operated the store with no issues but following the conditional use permit
being granted in 1996 there has been an increase in the business. Ms. Menefee said the site plan
for the property is unknown and reconfiguration happens with no oversight. She said the residents
have been dealing with the matter for 20 years as the business has grown and she requested review
of the current permit for compliance.
Mary Kay Menefee, Gainesboro District, said she was concerned about the store going to a
24-hour operation. She noted the noise problem with trucks slowing down especially during the
night hours even with her windows closed and air conditioning running.
Brenda Newcome, Back Creek District, said she lives directly across from the store and
has been there for 40 years. She said the noise and lights from the store are dramatic and intrudes
in to their home and she is also concerned about light pollution, loud trucks and bright lights. She
asked the Board to consider having this situation remedied.
Chairman DeHaven closed the public hearing.
Supervisor McCarthy moved for denial of the application with the matter being referred to
Zoning Administrator Cheran for a Planning Commission hearing to consider revocation of the
original conditional use permit. Supervisor Slaughter seconded the motion.
Supervisor Trout asked for clarification of the motion.
Mr. Cheran explained that in these situations, a letter is sent to the permit holder explaining
the violations and offering a date for the hearing. Supervisor McCarthy said the conditional use
permit is a privilege and not a right, and a hearing would allow the Board to determine whether the
applicant has violated the CUP to the extent that revocation is appropriate.
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Supervisor Slaughter asked about light pollution and County standards saying the issue
seems to be very large. Mr. Cheran said there are standards in the ordinance that are adhered to.
He said that the applicant's current CUP was approved before lighting standards were added. She
asked whether existing CUPs were reviewed for compliance to new standards. She said that the
County may wish to establish a policy for such review. Mr. Tierney said that in the past, CUP$
were reviewed annually, but that because of workload and the amount of time involved the
practice was discontinued. He said that review of CUPS is complaint driven.
The motion for denial of the Conditional Use Permit #07-18 amending Permit #13-96 and
recommending a hearing to consider revocation of the Permit #13-96 was carried on the following
roll call vote:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye
Gary A. Lofton Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye
Judith McCann -Slaughter Aye
Other Planning Items
Shannon G.Trout Aye
Robert W. Wells Aye
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
1. REQUEST FOR JOINT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS — PLANNING
The Chairman asked that the Board members notify the Deputy Clerk of their availability to
meet on the proposed dates.
BOARD LIAISON REPORTS
Supervisor Wells read an invitation to attend the Frederick County Fair that he received
from a constituent.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Alan Morrison, Gainesboro District, said that rampant residential growth for many years is
coming back to haunt the County. He said the word integrity has been bandied around during the
meeting and noted the meaning of words and their truths is changing. He said the result is people
are unable to communicate efficiently.
George Hughes, Gainesboro District, said he is disturbed about many things going on at
the meeting. He said he is disturbed by the Board not paying attention to all the little things and
are not paying attention to the money. He said schools can be renovated for less than building
new schools. He said people cannot move next to a business and expect no changes and asked the
Board to consider what existing businesses are worth to the County.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS - None
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ADJOURN
On motion of Vice Chairman Lofton, seconded by Supervisor Trout, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:38 p.m.
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Charles S. DeHaven, Jr,
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Kris
Clerk, Board of Superviso
Minutes Prepared By:
Ann W. Phillips
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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Minutes of July 25, 2018 - Appendix 1
CODE & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Thursday, June 28, 2018
8:30 a.m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: Shannon Trout, Chair; Blaine P. Dunn; J. Douglas
McCarthy; and Stephen Butler
Committee Members Absent: Derek Aston and James Drown
Staff present: Roderick B. Williams, County Attorney; Jay E. Tibbs, Deputy County
Administrator; Sheriff Lenny Millholland; Mark Fleet, Building Official; Lorraine Mossburg
representing the Commissioner of the Revenue; Karen Orndorff representing Public Works;
Treasurer C. William Orndoff, Jr.; Wayne Corbett, Deputy Treasurer; and Chad DeHaven, Account
Analyst with the Treasurer's Department.
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
Amendment to Chapter 48 (Animals and Fowl), Article I (Dog Licensing; Rabies
Control), Section 48-18 (License Taxes), of the County Code, to allow for lifetime
licensing of dogs. -See Attached
This proposed amendment would enable the issuance of lifetime dog licenses and would permit
zero cost lifetime licenses for dogs adopted from the Frederick County Esther Boyd Animal
Shelter. The intent of the proposed ordinance would be to reduce the administrative burden of the
County's current dog licensing system and encourage adoptions from the Shelter.
Upon a motion by Mr. Dunn, seconded by Mr. McCarthy, the Code and Ordinance Committee
forwarded the proposed ordinance amendment to the Board of Supervisors for public hearing, with
a recommendation of approval. The motion was unanimously approved.
Amendments to Chapter 52 (Building Construction), Section 52-5 (Issuance of
Permits) and Chapter 143 (Stormwater/Erosion and Sediment Control), Section
143-194 (Issuance, time limit, modification, maintenance, transfer and/or
termination of Frederick County land -disturbing permit and VSMP authority
permit), of the County Code, to require payment of delinquent real estate taxes
before issuance of certain permits. -See Attached
This proposed amendment would require that any delinquent real estate taxes and other charges
that constitute a lien on a property, that are owed to the locality, to be paid before the locality
accepts an application for a building permit or stormwater/erosion and sediment control permit for
the property. This proposed ordinance would apply to new construction and additions but would
not be applicable to emergency work.
Upon a motion by Mr. McCarthy, seconded by Mr. Butler, the Code and Ordinance Committee
forwarded the proposed ordinance amendment to the Board of Supervisors for public hearing, with
a recommendation of approval. The motion was unanimously approved.
Amendments to Chapters 48 and 118, of the County Code, to adopt a "plainly
audible" standard with respect to certain prohibited noise. -See Attached
This proposed amendment would revise the County Code, Noise Ordinance, to adopt as the
standard for prohibited noise as "plainly audible" at certain points beyond its source. Also, with
respect to barking dogs, the draft revisions further require that barking occur at least once a minute
for ten consecutive minutes in order to be prohibited. The proposed amendment does not
generally deviate from the general principles of the current ordinance and keeps the general noise
prohibition limited to the RP, R4, R5, and MH zoning districts, with the noise prohibition being
applicable 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. It was noted the proposed amendment also expressly provides
that the noise prohibition does not apply to a bona fide agricultural activity and there is included a
further list of other activities that are not subject to the prohibition.
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Upon a motion by Mr. McCarthy, seconded by Mr. Butler, the Code and Ordinance Committee
forwarded the proposed ordinance amendment to the Board of Supervisors for public hearing, with
a recommendation of approval. The motion was approved by a 3-1 vote with Mr. Dunn voting no.
Mr. Dunn stated he would like to see noise regulated on a case by case basis in an effort to address
instances where citizen might be caring for a loved one with a medical issue. The Committee, while
sympathetic, did not support this proposal. They did, however, direct the county attorney to look
at ordinances from other localities to see if there might be a way to address Mr. Dunn's concern.
An amendment to Chapter 155 (Taxation), Article VIII (Tax on Purchasers of
Utility Service), Section 155-34 (Tax Imposed), of the County Code, to correct a
typographical error with respect to the tax on electric service. -See Attached
This proposed amendment would correct a typographical error within Section 155-
34(A)(1)(a)(2)(c), which provides the formula by which the tax on electricity is calculated when the
electricity is being consumed by multiple dwellings or units through a master meter. The
subsection, currently, erroneously refers to apartment houses or multiple -family dwellings utilizing
gas service, not electric service.
Upon a motion by Mr. McCarthy, seconded by Mr. Dunn, the Code and Ordinance Committee
forwarded the proposed ordinance amendment to the Board of Supervisors for public hearing, with
a recommendation of approval. The motion was unanimously approved.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
1. Review of Committee Charter. -See Attached
The Committee reviewed its charter. There were no changes proposed to the current charter.
2. Other.
The Committee discussed a concern raised by a citizen in the Gainesboro District regarding the
discharge of firearms near a residence. The Committee asked the county attorney to look at
ordinances from other localities to see how that issue is addressed.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deputy County Administrator
cc: Code & Ordinance Committee
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Minutes of July 25, 2018 - Appendix 2
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
8:00 a.m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
A Finance Committee meeting was held in the First Floor Conference Room at 107 North Kent
Street on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 8:00 a.m.
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: Judith McCann -Slaughter, Chairman, Charles DeHaven,
Gary Lofton, and Jeffrey Boppe. Non -voting liaisons: William Orndoff, Treasurer, and
Ellen Murphy, Commissioner of the Revenue.
Committee Members Absent: Angela Rudolph
Staff present: Cheryl Shiffler, Finance Director, Sharon Kibler, Assistant Finance
Director, Kris Tierney, County Administrator, Jay Tibbs, Assistant County Administrator,
Rod Williams, County Attorney, Dennis Linaburg, Fire Chief, Keith Jenkins, Deputy Fire
Chief, Renny Manual, WRA Director, and Lenny Millholland, Sheriff.
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
O Items 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 were approved under consent agenda.
1. The VJCCCA Director requests an FY18 General Fund budget transfer in the amount of
20 700 from a salary line item. This amount represents funds needed to cover May
and June services. See attached memo, p. 3. The committee recommends approval.
2. The Winchester Regional Airport Director requests an FY18 General Fund budget
transfer in the amount of $21,924 from salaries and fringes. This amount represents
funds needed to cover fuel deliveries. See attached memo, p. 4. The committee
recommends approval.
3. (} The Planning Director requests an FY7.9 General Fund supplemental appropriation
in the amount of $59,066.50. This amount represents a carry forward of unspent
budgeted FY18 funds for completion of the Capital Impact Study and Model. See
attached memo, p. 5.
4. The Sheriff requests an FY18 General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount
of $13,700. This amount represents traffic control reimbursements. No local funds
required. See attached memos, p. 6 — 11. The committee recommends approval. The
committee also recommends forwarding the topic to the Public Safety Committee for
discussion to determine the need for a policy.
5. (Vb The Sheriff requests an FY18 General Fund supplemental appropriation in the
amount of $4,713.36. This amount represents reimbursements from the Treasury
Department. No local funds required. See attached memos, p. 12 —13.
6. (0) The Sheriff requests an FY18 General Fund supplemental appropriation in the
amount of $5,155.01. This amount represents travel reimbursements from the State.
No local funds required. See attached memos, p. 14-17.
7. O The Sheriff requests an FY19 General Fund supplemental appropriation in the
amount of 15 191.16. This amount represents a carry forward of unspent FY18 funds
from auto insurance claims. See attached memo, p. 18.
8. O The Parks & Recreation Director requests the funds received in FY18 for the PLAY
Fund in the amount of $6,488.62 be reserved, subject to future appropriations. The
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balance will be reduced by the financial assistance provided during FY18 in the amount
of $1,270,50, No local funds required. See attached memo, p. 19— 23.
9. () The Parks & Recreation Director requests an FY19 General Fund supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $121,807. This amount represents a carry forward of
unspent FY18 funds for Northwest Sherando Park project, Clearbrook Park parking lot,
Frederick Heights trail and parking lot, and Abrams Creek trail. See attached memo,
p. 24.
10, ( ) The Parks & Recreation Director requests an FY19 General Fund supplemental
appropriation in the amount of 531 589.70. This amount represents a carry forward
of unspent FY18 funds for the Northwest Sherando Park project. See attached memo,
p. 24.
11. An FY18 F&R Expense Recovery Fund (Fund 30) supplemental appropriation in the
amount of $697,923.95 is requested. This amount represents $433,487.95 in FY18
revenue received over budgeted revenue, and $264,436 in fund balance funds for
prior years distributions. No local funds are required. The committee recommends
approval.
12. O The Fire & Rescue Chief requests an FY18 General Fund supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $13,915.40. This amount represents an auto claim
reimbursement. No local funds required. See attached memo, p. 25-26.
13. The Fire & Rescue Chief requests approval to move forward with hiring two (2)
additional training officers. Funds have been budgeted in FY19. See attached memo,
p. 27-29. The committee recommends approval.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
1, The Finance Director provides a Fund 10 Transfer Report for June 2018. See attached,
p. 30 — 32,
2. Fund balance information will be provided afterthe County closes FYI&
3. The Lord Fairfax SWCD sends a letter of thanks for the FY 2019 contribution. See
attached, p. 33 — 39,
4. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the County the
Award for Outstanding Achievement for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual
Financial Reporting for the June 30, 2017 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). This
is the 12th consecutive year that Frederick County has received this achievement. See
attached, p.40-41.
5. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the County the
Award for Outstanding Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the June
30, 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). This is the 32nd consecutive
year that Frederick County has received this achievement. See attached, p. 42-44.
Respectfully submitted,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Judith McCann -Slaughter, Chairman
Charles DeHaven
Gary Lofton
Jeffrey Boppe
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Cheryl B. Shiffler, Finance Director
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Tuesday, June 12,2018
7:00 p,m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
To: Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator for Human Services
From: Jason L. Robertson, Director, Parks & Recreation Dept.
Date: June 13, 2018
Subject: Parks and Recreation Commission Action
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on June 12, 2018. Members present were: Randy Carter,
Christopher Fordney, Natalie Gerometta, Gary Longerbeam, Ronald Madagan, Amy Strosnider, Charles
Sandy, Jr., and Robert Wells (Board of Supervisors' Non -Voting Liason). Members absent: Guss
Morrison.
Items Requiring Board of Supervisors Action:
1. Master Plan -The Commission recommended adopting the Master Plan; Mr. Sandy moved to approve,
seconded by Mr. Madagan, carried unanimously (7-0). Master Plan will be forwarded to the Board at a
work session, date to be determined.
Submitted for Board Information Only:
1. Economic Disadvantage Fees Policy (500.08)-The Commission recommended adjusting the Economic
Disadvantage Fee Policy (500.08) to allow County residents to utilize the PLAY Fund for basicREC,
Camp basiCREC, or ASE during the waiting period while economic eligibility status is being determined
by the Frederick County Social Services Department, Mr. Madagan moved to approve the proposed
change, seconded by Mr, Sandy, carried unanimously (7-0).
2. Youth Sports Committee -The Youth Sport Committee recommended forming a Youth Sports
Partnership with the Top of Virginia Hockey Alliance to be facilitated at JWMS, seconded by Mrs.
Strosnider, carried unanimously (7-0).
Cc: Randy Carter, Chairman
Robert Wells, Board of Supervisors' Non -Voting Liaison
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
7:00 p.m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
To: Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator for Human Services
From: Jason L. Robertson, Director, Parks & Recreation Dept.
Date: July 11, 2018
Subject: Parks and Recreation Commission Action
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on July 10, 2018. Members present were: Randy Carter,
Christopher Fordney, Natalie Gerometta, Gary Longerbeam, Ronald Madagan„ and Robert Wells (Board
of Supervisors' Non -Voting Liason). Members absent: Guss Morrison, Amy Strosnider, Rusty Sandy.
Submitted for Board Information Only:
1. PLAY Fund -The Commission recommended requesting a supplemental appropriation from the
Finance Committee in the amount of $1270.50 to be moved from the PLAY Fund to the appropriate
revenue codes which represents scholarships provided to County Youth during FY 18. Mr, Madagan
moved to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Fordney, carried unanimously (5-0).
2. Building and Grounds Committee -The Building and Grounds Committee recommended accepting a
$15,000 donation from Blue Ridge Volleyball to build a sand court at Clearbrook Park and to upgrade the
existing one, seconded by Mr. Longerbeam, carried unanimously (5-0).
Cc: Randy Carter, Chairman
Robert Wells, Board of Supervisors' Non -Voting Liaison
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Thursday, June 21, 2018
8:30 a.m.
1080 COVERSTONE DRIVE, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: Chairman Bob Wells, Blaine Dunn, Helen Lake, Chuck Torpy.
Committee Members Absent: Walt Cunningham, Judy McCann -Slaughter.
Staff present: Director of Communications LeeAnna Pyles, Fire Chief Dennis Linaburg,
Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association President Dan Cunningham, Deputy County
Administrator Jay Tibbs, Sheriff Lenny Millholland, Deputy Director of Emergency
Management Chester Lauck, Assistant County Attorney Erin Swisshelm, I" Lieutenant Barry
Kittoe and Human Resources Manager DeLois Blevins.
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: - None
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
1. Review of Public Safety Committee charter (see attached):
The Committee reviewed the current Public Safety charter, there were no changes noted.
2. Departmental presentations:
Director LeeAnna Pyles, Chief Linaburg and Sheriff Millholland gave brief overviews of their
respective departments which included staffing, statistics and general departmental information.
3. Sheriffs Criminal Investigations Division Workload:
Sheriff Millholland also presented an in depth look at his current Criminal Investigations
Division (CID) staffing and workload. Currently there are 9 investigators tasked with
investigating specific types of cases. Most cases can take months to complete and with multiple
cases assigned to each investigator results in a very heavy workload. The Sheriff discussed the
need to hire more investigators to alleviate some of this workload.
(Committee member Helen Lake had to leave the meeting and as a result a quorum was no
longer present, so the Committee could not take any formal actions.)
4. Sheriffs Request for Armored Tactical Vehicle:
Sheriff Millholland spoke about his department's need for an armored tactical vehicle to
transport the SWAT/TAC teams to incidents. He previously submitted a similar request to the
Finance Committee, in April 2018, to transfer funds from the current year's budget to cover
some of the costs. The Committee recommended denial of the request. The Sheriff presented
the request to the Public Safety Committee for consideration and recommendation to the
Finance Committee. He noted the proposed vehicle would cost somewhere between $135,000-
$175,000 depending on vehicle add-ons and passenger capacity.
The consensus of the Public Safety Committee was to refer this request to the Finance
Committee with a recommendation of approval for an appropriation of up to $175, 000 for the
purchase of an armored tactical vehicle for the Sheriff's Department.
Respectfully submitted,
Public Safety Committee
Bob Welles Blaine Dunn Chuck Torpy
Judy McCann -Slaughter Helen Lake Walt Cunningham
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, June 25, 2018
8:30 a.m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: Gary Lofton Chairman (Voting), Judith McCann -
Slaughter (Voting), Gary Oates (Liaison PC/Voting-left early), Barry Schnoor (Voting -left
early), James Racey (Voting), and Lewis Boyer (Liaison Stephens City).
Committee Members Absent: Mark Davis (Liaison Middletown)
Staff present: Planning and Development Director Mike Ruddy, Assistant Director -
Transportation John Bishop, Sherriff Lenny Millholland, Traffic Division Commander
Lt. Warren Gosnell, and Kathy Smith, Secretary
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
1-SmartScale Project Support Resolution (Attached): Staff presented a resolution in support
of all Regional SmartScale applications that are in Frederick County to the Committee.
Upon motions by Ms. Judith McCann -Slaughter, seconded by Mr. James Racey the
Committee recommended that Staff forward the Resolution of Support of Frederick County
Board of Supervisors for Frederick County and Regional SmartScale Applications to the Board
of Supervisors for recommendation of approval. The motion was unanimously approved.
2-Intersection of Route 50 and Independence Agreements (Attached): Staff presented to the
Committee the updated language drafts of the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund
Agreement and Backstop Agreement.
upon motions by Ms. Judith McCann -Slaughter, seconded by Mr. James Racey the
Committee recommended that Staff forward the updated Transportation Partnership
Opportunity Fund Agreement and Backstop Agreement to the Board of Supervisors for
recommendation of approval. The motion was unanimously approved.
3-Interstate 81 Corridor Study (Resolution Attached): The corridor study is under the
direction of the SB 971 for Interstate 81. The June 12, 2018 public meeting at Strasburg High
School was well attended. This was just one (1) public meeting of three (3) within the area
with VDOT. Staff will be making recommendations on formal comments for Frederick County.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
1-Safety Overview: Lt. Warren Gosnell, Traffic Division Commander with the Frederick County
Sheriff's Office demonstrated the Traffic Records Electronic Data System (TREDS) software to
the Committee. The TREDS is a database used by the Sheriffs office to identify crash data and
related information. It addresses the highway safety concerns with the information entered
by the Sheriff's Department Deputies.
2-County Projects Updates: Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/1-81 Bridge: The right-of-way
plats are nearly completed while VDOT completes the review of the 100% design. Once the
right-of-way plats are complete, the County Attorney will be preparing deeds of dedication.
VDOT comments are expected to be back by the end of June. The County, VDOT, and DHR
have signed the Memorandum of Agreement for Historical Resources which will govern the
installation of two interpretive signs along the corridor; we are just waiting for the signature
from Shenandoah Valley Battlefield Foundation.
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Renaissance Drive: The Geotech report has been received and a design kickoff meeting is
being planned at the Staunton District Offices for mid -July. The State Environmental Review
Process is also underway. Staff has received the fully executed preliminary engineering
agreement from CSX for review of the bridge designs.
Coverstone Drive: No activity currently.
Jubal Early Drive Extension and Interchange with Route 37: No activity currently.
3-Upcoming Agenda Items: July: Route 11 South Stars-MPO, Transportation Forum
TBD: Oakdale Crossing Traffic Calming Study
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