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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2020
7:00 P.M.
BOARD ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES
Board of Supervisors: Charles S, DeHaven, Jr., Chairman; Robert W, Wells, Vice
Chairman; Shawn L. Graber; Gene E. Fisher; J. Douglas'McCarthy and Judith McCann-Slaughter
were present. Blaine P. Dunn was absent,
Staff present: Kris C. Tierney, County Administrator; Jay E. Tibbs, Deputy County
Administrator; Roderick B. Williams, County Attorney; Karen Vacchio, Public Information Officer;
Scott Varner, Director of Information Technology; Mike Ruddy, Director of Planning; Candice
Perkins, Assistant Director of Planning; and Ann W. Phillips, Deputy Clerk to the Board of
Supervisors,
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman DeHaven called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m,
INVOCATIQ
Pastor Bobby Alger, Crossroads Community Church, delivered the invocation,
PLEDGE OP ALLEGIANCE
Vioe Chairman Wells led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA—APPROVED
Upon motion of Supervisor Slaughter, seconded by Supervisor Graber, the agenda was
adopted on a voice vote as presented.
CITIZENS COMMENTS—None
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ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA—APPROVED
Supervisor Slaughter moved for adoption of the consent agenda as presented. The motion
was seconded by Supervisor Graber and carried on a recorded vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Absent Gene E. Fisher Aye i
Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W.Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven,Jr, Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
- Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 23 2020-CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
-Transportation Committee Report of September 28, 2020—CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL,
Apgendix 1
- Development Impact Model 0versight Committee Report of October 7, 2020-CONSENT
AGENDA APPROVAL,Appendix 2
Acknowledgement of Line of Credit Expiration -CONSENT AGENDAAPPROVAL
Endorsement of the Annual Update of the Base Year Data for the Capital Impact Model-
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
- Resolution of Appreciation Honoring the Life and Service of Lawrence-Ross "Larry"
Ambrogi- CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF
LAWRENCE ROSS"LARRY"AMBROGI
WHEREAS, Lawrence Ross "Larry„ Ambrogi was born in 1937 in Washington, DC, son of the ]ate
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Lawrence and Isabella Ambrogi; acrd
WHEREAS, harry graduated from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington,Virginia,and continued his
education at Randolph Macon College, earning a bachelor's degree, and a Juris Doctor degree from
American University in Washington, DC;and
WHEREAS, Larry was appointed as Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in 1968 and was elected and
served with distinction as Commonwealth's Attorney for Frederick County, Virginia, continuously from
1969 until his retirement in 2007 after 38 years of service;
WHEREAS,during his tenure as Cormmonwealth's Attorney,Larry served the Board of Supervisors as the
County Attorney for Frederick County;and
WHEREAS,in 1998,Larry was presented with the Robert F.Horan,Jr,Award by the Virginia Association
of Commonwealth's Attorneys for outstanding service to the citizens of the Connnonwealth of Virginia,
the citizens of the Frederick County,and to the members of the Association;and
WHEREAS,after retiring at the end of his tenn as Commonwealth's Attorney in 2007,Lary was appointed
by the Board of Supervisors to the Frederick County Planning Commission where he served from January
2008 until the time of his death;and
WHEREAS,Larry offered his time and talents to numerous professional and community organizations and
was a member of the Winchester-Frederick County Bar Association, National District Attorney's
Association, Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc., Isaac Walton League, National Rifle
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Association, Winchester Moose bodge, the Masonic Lodge, and the First Presbyterian Church of
Winchester;and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors extends its
sincerest thanks and appreciation for Lawrence Ross "Larry" Ambrogi and honors his life of leadership,
dedication,and contribution to the community.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Supervisor Fisher noted the resolution adopted on the consent agenda in honor of Larry
Ambrogi and praised the dedicated service Mr. Ambrogi rendered during his tenure as
Commonwealth's Attorney and after his retirement as a member of the Planning Commission.
COUNTY OFFICIALS:
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
JEFF STEVENS RE-APPOINTED TO SHAWNEELAND SANITARY DISTRICT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE—APPROVED
Supervisor Graber moved to reappoint Jeff Stevens to the Shawneeland Sanitary District
Advisory Committee to serve a two-year term ending November 9. 2022. The motion, seconded by
Vice Chairman Wells, carried on a voice vote.
STAN CROCKETT RE-APPOINTED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY --
APPROVED
Supervisor Slaughter moved to reappoint Stan Crockett to serve a four-year term ending
November 10, 2024, on the Economic Development Authority. The motion, seconded by Vice
Chairman Wells, carried on a voice vote.
BETSY BRUMBACK RECOMMENDED FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF
EQUALIZATON—APPROVED
Supervisor Slaughter moved to recommend to the Circuit Court that Betsy Brumback be
reappointed to serve a three-year term ending December 31, 2023, on the Board of Equalization.
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The motion, seconded by Supervisor McCarthy, carried on a voice vote,
JOHN D. CLINE RECOMMENDED FOR RE-APPOINTMENT AS STONEWALL DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS—APPROVED
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Supervisor Slaughter moved to recommend to the Circuit Court that John D. Cline be
reappointed as Stonewall District Representative to serve a five-year term ending December 31,
2025, on the Board of zoning Appeals. The motion, seconded by Supervisor McCarthy, carried
on a voice vote.
DEBORAH ROCKWELL RE-APPOINTED TO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY SERVICES
BOARD--APPROVED
Vice Chairman Wells moved to reappoint Deborah Rockwell to serve a three-year term
ending December 31, 2023, on the Northwestern Community Services Board. The motion,
seconded by Supervisor Graber, carried on a voice vote.
JOSH HUFF AND JULIE SHAFFER JOINTLY APPOINTED TO WINCHESTER-FREDERICK
COUNTY TOURISM BOARD—APPROVED
Josh Huff and Julie Shaffer had each been appointed the previous evening by the
Winchester City Council to serve a three-year term on the Tourism Board. Vice Chairman Wells
moved that the Board appoint Josh Huff and Julie Shaffer each to serve a three-year term on the
Tourism Board. The motion, seconded by Supervisor McCarthy, carried on a voice vote,
JOHN JEWELL APPOINTED TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDING COMMITTEE —
ANNOUNCED
The Chairman announced he had appointed John Jewell to fill a vacancy on the
Information Technology Committee,
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PUBLIC HEARINGS— Non Planning Issues
AMENDMENT TO THE 20202021 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET--APPROVED
Mr. Tierney explained the public hearing was being held regarding an amendment to
the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget to Reflect: General Fund and County Capital Projects Fund
Supplemental Appropriations in the Amount of$9,800,000. He said this amount represents General
Fund FY 2019-2020 yearend fund balance in excess of 20%to be transferred to the County Capital
Fund per the policy of the Board of Supervisors.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Chairman DeHaven closed the public hearing.
Supervisor Slaughter moved to approve the Amendment to the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year
Budget, and Supervisor McCarthy seconded the motion. The motion carried on a recorded vote
as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Absent Gene E. Fisher Aye
Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W.Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven,Jr. Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 15.2-2507 of the Code of Virginia, 1950,as Amended,the Frederick
County Board of Supervisors,meeting in regular session on September 23,2020,took the following
action:
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the Board of Supervisors that the FY 2020-2021 Budget
be Amended to Reflect:
General Fund and County Capital Projects Fund Supplemental Appro riatious in the Arnount of
$9,800,000. This amount represents General Fund FY 2019-2020 yearend fund balance in excess of 20%
to be transferred to the County Capital Fund per the Board of Supervisors policy.
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AMENDMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 158 VEHICLES AND f
TRAFFIC, ARTICLE IV LAW ENFORCEMENT OF PRIVATE ROADS AND STREETS, BY THE
ADDITION OF SECTION 158-18.1 LAKE FREDERICK SUBDIVISION- DENIED
Supervisor McCarthy noted this item had been reviewed by the Code and Ordinance
Committee at the request of homeowners in the Lake Frederick Subdivision and the Committee
had recommend approval.
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Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing. The Clerk noted that seven electronic
comments had been received via the website.
No one spoke.
Chairman DeHaven closed the public hearing.
Vice Chairman Wells said he had several phone calls and emails from residents of
Lake Frederick and noted there is no functioning homeowners' association in the subdivision. He
said that he assumed the residents had met and voted on the request before it came to the Code
and Ordinance Committee, but that had not occurred. He said the Board should not act on the
matter without knowing more about the consensus of the residents, Vice Chairman Wells moved
to deny the request. Supervisor McCarthy seconded the motion which carried on a recorded vote
as follows;
Blaine P. Dunn Absent Gene E. Fisher Aye
Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
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AMENDMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 86
FESTIVALS IN ITS ENTIRETY-APPROVED
Supervisor McCarthy explained the Code and Ordinance Committee had received a
staff proposal to amend the existing ordinance that had become a regulating device for such things
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as non-profit fundraisers and church yard parties. He said and after its review, the Committee
recommended repeal rather than amendment of the ordinance.
County Attorney Williams explained that any problematic situations with festival-like
events that arise will most likely be zoning violations, adding that the ordinance was never intended
to handle non-profit fundraiser gatherings,
The Board and staff discussed the effect of repeal on currently held festival permits,
especially those held by non-profit groups that have not presented any problems.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing,
No one spoke.
Chairman DeHaven closed the public hearing.
Supervisor McCarthy moved for repeal of Chapter 86, Festivals, effective after
December 31, 2020, Supervisor Slaughter seconded the motion.
Supervisor McCarthy noted that the originally proposed amended Chapter 86 would
have been more troublesome for non-profit groups but repealing the ordinance will allow those
groups to hold events without applying for a permit. The motion carried on a recorded vote as
follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Absent Gene E. Fisher Aye
Shawn L.Graber Aye Robert W, Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven,Jr. Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
ORDINANCE
OeWber 14,2020
The Board of Supervisors of Frederick County,Virginia hereby ordains that Chapter 86
(Festivals)of the Code of Frederick County,Virginia be,and the same hereby is,repealed in its entirety,
effective January 1,2021.
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PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS--OTHER PLANNING BUSINESS
2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT-CPPA#01.20—WAVERLY FARM SEWER AND
WATER SERVICE AREA SWSA EXPANSION REQUEST — FORWARDED TO PUBLIC
HEARING
Assistant Planning Director Candice Perkins reviewed Comprehensive Plan Amendment
request#01-20 for Waverly Farm. She said the request is seeking to expand the boundary of the
Sewer and Water Service Area (SWSA) to include 145.5+f_ acres (Parcels 33-A-69, 33-A-70, 44-
A-80 and 44-A-80A), She noted the properties proposed with this request are located west and
adjacent to Interstate-81, south of Hopewell Road and are in the Stonewall Magisterial District. Ms.
Perkins continued saying the SWSA currently encompasses 51.36 +I- acres west and adjacent to
the I-81 interchange. She said the properties are currently zoned RA(Rural Areas)Zoning District
and are currently utilized for agricultural purposes. She added that with this amendment,to facilitate
a cleaner SWSA boundary,staff has proposed a SWSA expansion totaling 171 +1-acres consisting
of areas between the Waverly request and Hopewell Road, Ms, Perkins concluded saying that the
Planning Commission endorsed the Waverly CPPA SWSA adjustments as presented, and staff is
seeking direction from the Board of Supervisors as to whether the Waverly CPPA request for a
SWSA expansion (proposed total of 171 acres) should be forwarded to public hearing.
Supervisor Slaughter moved to forward CPPA #01-20 to public hearing. Vice Chairman
Wells seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote.
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2035 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - NORTHEAST LAND USE PLAN NELUP -
SEWER AND WATER SERVICE, AREA (SWSA) BOUNDARY LIMIT ADJUSTMENTS —
FORWARDED TO PUBLIC HEARING
Assistant Planning Director Candice Perkins reviewed proposed adjustments to the
boundary of the Sewer and Water Service Area(SWSA)for the Northeast Frederick Land Use Plan
(NELUP). She said this SWSA boundary review focuses on the overall boundary shown in the
NELUP and examines areas that could be adjusted either by expanding or decreasing the limits of
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the SWSA boundary. She continued saying this review also provides the opportunity to ensure that
SWSA boundaries follow existing property lines where appropriate; that text is also proposed for
inclusion in the NFLUP narrative in Appendix I; and that this SWSA boundary study was
coordinated with Frederick Water to ensure that any area recommended for potential inclusion
could be served by public water and sewer by existing or planned future constructed infrastructure.
Ms. Perkins said the Planning Commission endorsed the SWSA adjustments and NFLUP text as
presented. She concluded saying staff is seeking direction from the Board of Supervisors as to
whether these NFLUP Plan amendments are ready to be sent forward for public hearing and the
following: Removal of 681.97-acres from the SWSA - areas that have a planned future land use
but may not need access to public water and sewer; Addition of 1,017.40-acres to the SWSA -
areas with planned land uses but not currently within the SWSA; Net change results in 335.43-acre
addition to the SWSA; NFLUP Draft Text for Appendix I; and Comments regarding the two areas
with planned industrial and uses that are not included in Frederick Water's proposed SWSA
boundary.
The Board and staff discussed the proposed additional areas to be included in the sewer
and water service area, and the input received from Frederick Water.
Supervisor Fisher moved to forward the Northeast Land Use Plan (NFLUP) - Sewer and
Water Service Area(SWSA) Boundary Limit Adjustments to public hearing with the inclusion of the
two additional areas identified by staff that contain future industrial land use designation,Supervisor
Slaughter seconded the motion which carried on a recorded vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Absent Gene E. Fisher Aye
Shawn L. Graber 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
Vice Chairman Wells, on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Commission, noted the
completion of the trail around the Bowman Library Lake and invited all to visit and enjoy the trail.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS - None
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Supervisor Graber announced the Middletown Living History event scheduled for the
following weekend,
ADJOURN
On motion of Vice Chairman Wells, seconded by Supervisor McCarthy, the meeting was
adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Charles S. DeFlaven, Jr. Kris C. Tierney
Chairman, Board of Supervisors Cleric, Board of Supervisors I
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Minutes Prepared By:
,Ann W. Phillips
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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Board of Supervisors Minutes of October 14, 2020 - Appendix 1
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday,September 28, 2020
8:30 a.m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET,WINCHESTER,VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present:Judith McCann-Slaughter,Chairman (Voting), Gary Oates
(Voting),James Racey(Voting) and Lewis Boyer(Liaison Stephens City).
Committee Members Absent Mark Davis (Llaison Middletown) Charles DeHaven, Jr.
(Voting) and Cordell Watts(Voting).
Staff Present:Assistant Director-Transportation John Bishop and Kathy Smith,Secretary.
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: NONE
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
1— Route 522 Realignment Area Study Upstate: Staff gave an overview to the Committee on
the status and progress of the Route 522 Realignment Area Study that is being conducted by the
Winchester-Frederick County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)on ways to realign the
traffic on Route 522 (Front Royal Pike). The Phase 1 of the study is working closely with the
Winchester Airport Authority and FAA to have the road included on the update of the Airport
Master Plan from which it had previously been removed because of federal funding concerns.
The online survey for the project had very little feedback with most of the comments received
commented on needing to reduce the congestion of the area. The MPO has reviewed three
alignment options and the recommended alternative is the connection to Prince Frederick Drive.
The second phase of the study will further refine the alignment alternative and make
recommendations for the Route 50 corridor between Prince Frederick and Exit 313, Supervisor
Fisher ask that Staff continue to keep Nick Sabo, Executive Director/Airport Manager informed
with all changes or updates.
2—Oakdale Crossing and Ravens Traffic Calming Update: Staff was directed by the Committee
in the August 2020 meeting to coordinate with VDOT to have lines striped within the previous
study area. Staff clarified that the$8,400 previously quoted would not cover the cost of all the
roads that needed to be done. The cost would be approximately double to paint the following:
Crestlieigh Dr., Hunters Ridge, Flanagan Dr., Kinross Dr., Dewberry Dr., and Fairfield Dr. The
funds are available to cover the cost in the safety line item funding in safety funds from VDOT.
The speed studies have shown that the subdivision does not have documented speeding issue.
VDOT spoke on the subject with the Committee that once the money is spent forthe line striping
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that the residents may not see much in the reduction of the speeders. VDOT will do another
speed study after applying the striping. The striping will need to be refreshed every 3 or 4 year
and will not be maintained by VDOT unless the study shows that it is helping with the speed
problem, The County does have safety money year to year that could be used to cover the cost
of the maintenance, but it is no guarantee that funds will be available every year. Committee
member Gary Oates recommended going ahead the with the line striping as recommended in
the last meeting and will revisit to see if any improvement from the VDOT studies. It was noted
that Staff has had many complaint's and VDOT has done numerous studies through the years
for the Oakdale Crossing and Ravens subdivision.
3—County Transportation Forum Discussion: Staff is currently working under the assumption j
that due to the Covid-19 pandemicthe County Transportation Forum will be unable to take place
as it had in years past. Staff gave the Committee a list of possible alternatives such a zoom,
facebook live, or website entries to share additional information on specific items they may
desire to get more information out about. VDOT recommended that the Agency could prepare
a video for the County's website highlighting projects in the County. After discussion, it was
recommended from the Committee to cancel this year's Transportation Forum.
4-County Projects Updates: Crossover Boulevard aka Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/1-
81 Bridge: The significant majority of the roadway now has at least one layer of asphalt down
and finishing work continues on the Bridge. Significant work has been taking place at the
intersection of Crossover/ Airport/Route 522 that has resulted in temporary lane closures at
times. The signal is temporary with no sensors until a permanent signal is installed. The Sheriff's
Department asked if the timing could be adjusted to help with the Route 522 traffic. VDOT is to
follow up with the Traffic Department to see if the timing can be adjusted.
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Renaissance Drive: Plans have been updated to reflect the review comments from VDOT and
CSX and have been returned for review. In addition, significant work has been completed on
updating the cost estimate which has increased the budget on the project. The funding for
Revenue Sharing Application is pending which is waiting for VDOT to update the revenue
projections. Staff updated the committee that the budget for the project is very tight and that
if CSX does not approve the open cut for drainage structures or if the pending revenue sharing
application does not get approved, or if any other line items have to be increased there would
be funding shortfall to discuss.
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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT MODEL—OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (DIM-OC)
REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
8:30 a.m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET,WINCHESTER,VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present:
Charles S. DeHaven (BOS), Judith McCann-Slaughter (BOS), John Jewell (Planning
Commission)
Committee Members Attending by phone conference:
Stephen Pettler (NBA) and Rob Frogale (NBA)
Committee Members Absent:
Kris C. Tierney (County Administration), Christopher Mohn (Planning Commission),
Frank Wright (School Board)
Staff Present:
Mike Ruddy (Planning),Jay Tibbs (County Administration), Rod Williams(County
Attorney), Scott Varner(IT),Al Orndorff(FCPS), Wayne Lee (FCPS), Kevin Kenney(FCPS
& PC Chairman)
Others present:
Chris Fordney (Citizen)
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
1-Capital Impacts Model Base Year Data Update - Review and endorsement of the annual
update of the base year data for the Capital Impact Model.
Frederick County authorized the use of the new Capital Impacts Model (CapIM)to analyze the
capital costs generated by new development in the County,on June 12, 2019. The CapIM was
created by an economic consultant,TischlerBise, as part of a Capital Impact Study.
Several inputs to the CapIM are to be reviewed and updated on a consistent basis to assure
that the fiscal projections accurately reflect County capital expenditures. In this first annual
update of the CapIM,the following base year data elements have been adjusted to reflect
current year(2020) numbers:
Population
• Frederick County Public School Enrollment
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Staff that provided a brief overview of the Capital Impacts Model and a review of the base year
data updated which was summarized in a work sheet that identified this new base year data
(2020) information in comparison to the current data (2019). The presentation recognized the
increase to the base year data numbers and the methodology used to obtain the updated
numbers. As there is no fixed output value with the CapIM,staff reviewed a test project to
illustrate the minor changes to the outputs of the CaplM based on the updated data. Each
example project output is variable depending on the location and make up of a given project.
Members of the DIMOC discussed the updated data and how the CaplM was used. It was i
recognized that a consistent application of obtaining the information for the update was very
important. Specifically,that the FCPS school enrollment numbers were obtained in the same
manner and on the same date, annually. It was noted that during the next update we would
see adjustments to the Elementary School attendance zones used in the model to reflect the
opening of Jordan Springs Elementary School.This would likely influence school capacities.
Discussion ensued on the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on school enrollment numbers.
FCPS officials anticipated a reduction in enrollment numbers due to the pandemic and a shift
in the traditional schooling model.
Members discussed whether the model could be adjusted to reflect issues the community may
be facing. It was universally accepted by the DIMOC that the model should remain as
developed without changes to its structure.This would maintain consistency and allow
evolving trends in the model to be recognized. By using a consistent CaplM as a planning tool,
the Board of Supervisors would ultimately have better information to mare policy decisions
and flexibility when evaluating future rezonings.
Following the presentation and discussion,the DIM-OC, by consensus of the members
participating in the meeting, endorsed the use of the 2020 updated base year data for the
Capital Impact Model.
While there was a quorum of DIM-OC members participating in the meeting,there was not a
quorum physically present as two members were participating remotely via telephone
conference.Thus, a consensus of the members was provided endorsing this item, rather than a
formal recommendation.
Following the endorsement of the DIM-OC, a motion from the Board of Supervisors is being
sought to accept the annual update of the base year data for the Capital Impact Model,effective
immediately.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
None
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Ruddy, AICP, Director—Planning and Development.
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