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May 10, 2000 Regular Meeting '515 A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on May 10, 2000, at 7:15 P.M., in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. PRESENT: Chairman Richard C. Shickle; Vice Chairman Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.; W. Harrington Smith, Jr.; Robert M. Sager; Margaret B. Douglas; and Sidney A. Reyes. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Shickle called the meeting to order. INVOCATION The invocation was delivered by Reverend Blane Medley with Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. SALUTE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG Upon motion made by Supervisor Orndoff, seconded by Supervisor Douglas, a salute to the American Flag will now be held at the beginning of each Board meeting. Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye ADOPTION OF AGENDA County Administrator Riley stated that he had nothing to add. Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Orndoff, the agenda was adopted as presented by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye CONSENT AGENDA County Administrator Riley suggested the following tabs for the Consent Agenda: 1. Resolution Re: Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (VJCCCA) - Tab C; 2. Road Abandonment - School Access Route 9158 at Old Gore School- Tab M; 3. Road Resolutions for Carlisle Heights, Section III and IV; Fairlane Orchard, Section II; Costell0 Drive - Tab N; Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/1 0/00 516 4. Emergency Communications Commission Report - Tab O. Upon motion made Supervisor Sager, seconded by Supervisor Reyes, the consent agenda was approved by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye CITIZEN COMMENT Merwin Brisco, resident of Village of Sherando, appeared before the Board to express his concerns about the bike path that is currently under construction in the front of his home. He feels the proximity of the bike path, in relation to the homes of the six residents living there, is entirely too close and asked the Board to please check into this before allowing construction to continue. COUNTY OFFICIALS RESOLUTION (048-00) IN HONOR OF MICHAEL A. RICHARDSON - APPROVED County Administrator Riley presented the following resolution to Deputy Michael A. Richardson, who was present. WHEREAS, Michael Richardson is a deputy in the Frederick County Sheriff s Department; and WHEREAS, on April 18, 2000, Deputy Richardson was on routine patrol; and WHEREAS, Deputy Richardson responded to a request for assistance involving a traffic accident in the Kernstown area of Frederick County; and WHEREAS, upon arrival at the scene, Deputy Richardson determined that two occupants in said vehicle were in great peril; and WHEREAS, without regard for his own safety, he physically removed both occupants from harms way. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the County of Frederick, Virginia, wishes to publicly acknowledge Deputy Richardson's heroic act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Deputy Richardson's selfless actions are a credit to the Frederick County Sheriffs Department, the County of Frederick, and the public safety community at large. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors wishes to express their gratitude to Deputy Richardson for ajob well done. RESOLVED, this 10th day of May 2000. The above resolution was approved by the following recorded vote: Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/10/00 511 Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye RICHARD CRANE REAPPOINTED TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD Upon motion made by Supervisor Orndoff, seconded by Supervisor Smith, Richard Crane was reappointed to the Frederick County Social Services Board from Stonewall District. This is a four year term. The term will begin on July 1, 2000 and expire on June 30, 2004. The above appointment was approved by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye DAVID C. REICHERT REAPPOINTED TO WINCHESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Reyes, David C. Reichert was reappointed to the Winchester Regional Airport as the county representative. This is a four year term. This tenn will commence on July 1,2000 and expire on June 30, 2004. The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye DISCUSSION RE: CHANGING OF TIME FOR BOARD MEETINGS - DENIED County Administrator Riley discussed with the Board their feelings on amending the current starting time for Board meetings. There were reasons given for starting earlier than the established 7: 15 P.M. and like reasons for leaving it as it currently is. Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Sager, to move the start of the Regular Board Meetings from the current 7:15 P.M. to 6:15 P.M. This motion was denied by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Nay Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/10/00 518 W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Nay Sidney A. Reyes - Nay RESOLUTION (041-00) RE: VIRGINIA JUVENILE COMMUNITY CRIME CONTROL ACT (VJCCCA) - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA WHEREAS, the Virginia General Assembly enacted the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act with an effective date ofJanuary 1, 1996; and WHEREAS, it is a requirement ofthis Act that local plans be developed that provide for the delivery of services to juveniles who come before the court as children in need of services, children in need of supervision, and delinquent children, and that those plans be endorsed by a resolution of the governing body; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the County of Frederick, the City of Winchester, and the County of Clarke to act as a combined region in the provision of services to said juveniles; and that Frederick County will serve as fiscal agent; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the local plan for the County of Frederick, the City of Winchester, and the County of Clarke, Virginia, as required by the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act be approved and endorsed on the dates herein mentioned. RESOLUTION (#042-00) IN SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NORTH/SOUTH REGIONAL MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM - APPROVED EDC Existing Business Coordinator Gary Edwards presented this request to the Board. He advised that the letter enclosed in the agenda from the Department of Rail and Public Transportation along with a related resolution, explains this request. He further explained that the funds have been requested for the purpose of completing a feasibility study which will direct the development of a regional mass transit system. He further explained that Mr. Charles Badger of the Department of Rail and Transportation, advised that the WinchesterIFrederick region will be given up to $45,000 in Technical Assistance Funds condition upon a $5,000 match. Upon motion made by Supervisor Sager, seconded by Supervisor Douglas, the following resolution was approved: WHEREAS, the County of Frederick and the City of Winchester seek to develop a regional mass transit system running north and south; and WHEREAS, the County of Frederick and the City of Winchester desire to obtain a mass transit feasibility study to direct the development of a regional mass transit system; and WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation has provided technical assistance funds up to $45,000 to support this feasibility study; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Frederick and the City of Winchester each herein commit to funding of$2,500 in matching funds; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that thc County of Frederick and the City of Winchester herein agree to utilize up to $45,000 technical assistance funds plus $5,000 Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/10100 519 matching funds to provide the feasibility study in support of the development of a North/South Regional Mass Transit System. The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye RESOLUTION (#043-00) AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE: FISHER SCIENTIFIC - APPROVED County Administrator Riley presented this request to the Board. WHEREAS, Fisher Scientific Company, LLC, has made known its intent to locate in Frederick County, Virginia; and WHEREAS, the company meets the policy guidelines of the Frederick County Economic Development Incentives Fund as established by the Winchester-Frederick County Economic Development Commission in 1995; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the County of Frederick, Virginia does hereby approve the payment of $250,000 to be designated to the Frederick County Industrial Development Authority from the Frederick County Economic Development Incentive Fund to assist in equipment purchase and/or relocation to Frederick County by Fisher Scientific Company, LLC.. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said funds are subject to an executed Memorandum of Understanding outlining a performance criteria of the county. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the County of Frederick, Virginia, does hereby authorize the county administrator to execute this document on its behalf. ADOPTED, this 10th day of May, 2000. This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, dated May 10, 2000 evidences the agreement among FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia (the "County"), the WINCHESTER-FREDERICK COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, ajoint commission ofthe City of Winchester and Frederick County, Virginia (the "Commission"), the INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia (the IDA); and Fisher Scientific Company, LLC, Global Laboratory Products (the "Company") regarding a new location in Virginia for the Company's reagent development and production operations. Inducement to Locate. To induce the Company to locate this facility in Frederick County, the County agrees to the following: Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/1 0/00 52Cl a.) To make a cash grant in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) to the IDA and that the IDA, in turn, shall make a cash grant to Fisher Scientific Company LLC in an identical amount no later than September 1, 2000. The grant shall be used to assist in the cost of new equipment purchases and/or equipment relocation to Frederick County. b.) To apply to the Governor's Opportunity Fund for an equal amount ($250,000) to assist with site acquisition. The Winchester-Frederick County Economic Commission agrees to: a.) Pursue, through the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, the creation of a Pharmacy Technology Zone which provides specific lawful tax and other benefits to the Company should it meet the Zone qualifications and to incorporate the Bayer facility and property to be purchased by Fisher Scientific within the Pharmacy Technology Zone. b.) Pursue, if applicable, the use of Industrial Access Road Funds up to the amount of $300,000 for the purpose of creating a second entrance to the Bayer facility property in order to separate truck and passenger car traffic. c.) Pursue, if applicable, the use of Community Development Block Grant funds up to the amount of$700,000 for the purpose of creating shared parking facilities, publicly held, for the use of Fisher Scientific employees and visitors to the Cedar Creek Battlefield. Companv Commitments. a.) The Company commits to the following initial investment scenario (in millions) over the next 30 months from date of purchase. In addition, the offering purchase price for existing operations was estimated at $24 million. Renovation of the facility and process re-engineering $2.5 New equipment $1.0 Equipment to be relocated from other facilities $1.5 Roof replacement $0.75 R&D investment during the first 30 months after purchase $6.5 Total 12.25 b.) There is the additional potential of increasing the investment to $30-35 million over the Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/1 0/00 521 next 48 months. c.) To retain the 200 positions currently at the facility and to add 50 more positions during the ramp-up period of 30 months. The average wage rate as estimated by the Company is $20 per hour. Cooperation. The County agrees to fast track any permits required to renovate the facility so that the appropriate permits, if prepared correctly by the Company, can be issued in time for renovation and occupancy requirements. Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to require the County to issue any permits unless and until all conditions for such permits have been met. Binding. This Memorandum of Understanding shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors upon the date of acceptance. In the event the Company fails for any reason to achieve 90 percent ofthe investment and employment goals within 30 months after the purchase ofthe facility noted above and to maintain the level of investment and jobs created for a period not to exceed two years thereafter, then the Company will repay to both the County and the Governor's Opportunity Fund a proportional amount of the respective contributions to the project. COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA BY: TITLE: DATE: THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA BY: TITLE: DATE: WINCHESTER-FREDERICK COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BY: TITLE: DATE: FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY, LLC BY: Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/10/00 522 TITLE: DATE: Upon motion made by Supervisor Sager, seconded by Supervisor Orndoff, the above resolution and Memorandum of Understanding were approved as presented by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye RESOLUTION (#044-00) OF SUPPORT RE: INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD FOR EAST GATE INDUSTRIAL PARK-APPROVED Supervisor Sager stated that he would not participate in any discussion or vote ofthis request due to a possible conflict ofInterest. County Administrator Riley presented this request to the Board. Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Reyes the following resolution was approved: WHEREAS, Wright's Run L.P. has acquired property known as the Eastgate Industrial Park, located in the County of Frederick, for the purpose ofindustrial development; and WHEREAS, this property is expected to be the site of new private capital investment in land, building, and manufacturing equipment which will provide employment and increased investment; and WHEREAS, the subject property has no access to a public street or highway and will require construction of a new roadway to connect with Rainville Road (not presently in state highway system) and then to Tasker Road (State Route 642); and WHEREAS, the County of Frederick hereby guarantees that the necessary right-of-way for this new roadway and utility relocations or adjustments, if necessary, will be provided at no cost to the Virginia Department of Transportation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Supervisors for the County of Frederick, Virginia does hereby request that the Commonwealth Transportation Board provide Industrial Access Road funding to provide an adequate road to this property; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors hereby agrees to provide a surety or other bond, acceptable to and payable to the Virginia Department of Transportation, in the full amount of the cost of the road; this surety shall be exercised by the Department of Transportation in the event that sufficient qualifying capital investment does not occur on parcel 87 - 5-17 or the remaining undeveloped lots between parcel 87-5-17 and existing Rainville Road in the Eastgate Industrial Park within five years of the Commonwealth Transportation Board's allocation offunds pursuant to this request; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution of Support is contingent upon Wright's Run L.P. to provide to the County of Frederick satisfactory surety in sufficient amount to Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/1 0/00 523 cover the construction of the roadway, dedication of required right-of-way for the road's construction; and the movement of any utilities required to construct the road; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors hereby agrees that the new roadway so constructed will be added to, and become part of, the road system of the County of Frederick Secondary System of Highways. PASSED this 10th day of May, 2000. The above resolution was approved by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Abstained Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye RESOLUTION (#045-00) RE: PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY ZONE - POSTPONED EDC Director June Wilmot presented this resolution to the Board. Board members and County Administrator Riley had some questions concerning this resolution, and following discussion with Director Wilmot, felt it would be better to postpone action on this resolution until additional information was available. Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Orndoff, the Pharmacy Technology Zone Resolution was postponed awaiting additional information. RESOLUTION (#046-00) AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR JOINT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF WINCHESTER AND THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK. VIRGINIA - APPROVED County Administrator Riley presented this resolution to the Board. Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Orndoff, the following resolution was approved: In accordance with the resolution duly adopted by Winchester City Common Council and the Frederick County Board of Supervisors on , 2000, and , 2000, respectively, request that Section II, General Concepts, subsection (2) read as follows: 2. Funding will be determined by usage when available. Usage will be determined by the prior calendar year data for estimates and revised to the prior fiscal year when data is available. When usage is not available, funding shall be based on population, using the most recent data available from the Cooper Center for Public Service, University of Virginia. The provisional data released in January of each year for the prior year shall be used to calculate all budget allocations and amounts owed for the following fiscal year. In example, the provisional data released in January 2000 for 1999 shall be used for all fiscal year 2000-2001 calculations. The above resolution was approved by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/1 0/00 524 Charles W. Orndoff, Sf. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE ADDRESSED BOARD RE: REVENUES FOR 1999 AND 2000 Commissioner of the Revenue Ellen Murphy appeared before the Board to follow up on the information provided in the agenda on her office revenues for 1999 and 2000. ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR LAUREN CARRIER PRESENTED WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT(WIA) INFORMATION TO THE BOARD Assistant County Administrator Lauren Carrier presented this information to the Board. County Administrator Riley asked if the funding would be less or more. Ms. Carrier replied considerably less, but at this time it is not known how much money will be received. Supervisor Smith advised that it is his understanding that this new plan will put O.I.C. in jeopardy. Ms. Carrier advised that O.I.C. has until July 1. Supervisor Reyes asked who would have control of the vouchers. Ms. Carrier replied that would be left up to the various Boards. Supervisor Sager inquired about how this program would affect the Welfare To Work Program that is handled through the Social Services Department. Supervisor Orndoff asked if the funds the county receives will be based on the unemployment figures for this area. Ms. Carrier replied yes. Chairman Shickle advised that he has some concerns about this program. He feels the funding for this program, is questionable. He does not like the idea of 40-50 business men spending this amount of time for what appears to be funding in the amount of $220,000 to be shared by four counties. Supervisor Sager endorsed what Chairman Shick1e had to say. Chairman Shickle directed that a letter be sent to the State in order to determine what is happening with this program. The consensus of the other Board members was that this be done as soon as possible. Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/10/00 525 PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE - SALARIES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF THE INTENTION TO PROPOSE FOR PASSAGE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "SALARIES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS". TO FIX THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT $8.000.00 AND THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR EACH OTHER MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT $7.000.00 - APPROVED TO REMAIN AT THE CURRENT AMOUNT County Administrator Riley presented this ordinance to the Board advising that this is ordinance is presented to the Board annually. Supervisor Sager advised that he felt some type of matrix needs to be part of this in determining these amounts. He feels this ordinance needs to be reexamined before another year. There was no public input. Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Douglas, the salaries of this Board will remain as they currently are. The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE. CHAPTER 165. ZONING. ARTICLE IV. SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS. AND ARTICLE. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. SECTION 165-82.B. B-2 (BUSINESS GENERAL) DISTRICT. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT ALLOWS ADVERTISING SPECIALITIES - WHOLESALE USES (SIC #5199) IN THE B2 (BUSINESS GENERAL) ZONING DISTRICT. AND ESTABLISHES PERFORMANCE STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO SAME - APPROVED Planner II Amy Lohr, appeared before the Board to present this request. She advised that a request has been submitted by Mr. Ralph Beeman of Greenway Engineering, on behalf of TJC Enterprises(Signet Screen Services and Embroidery) to amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit Advertising Specialities - Wholesale (SIC #5199) uses in the B2 (Business General) Zoning District. There was no public input. Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Reyes, the following Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/10/00 526 ordinance amendment was approved: WHEREAS, An ordinance to amend the Frederick Connty Code, Chapter 165, Zoning, Section 65-82.B.(1 ), B2 (Business General) District, Allowed Uses, to include Advertising Specialties - Wholesale (SIC #5199) as a permitted use, was referred to the Planning Commission on April 5, 2000; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this ordinance adoption on April 19, 2000; and WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds the adoption ofthis ordinance to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, welfare, and in good zoning practice; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors that Chapter 165, Zoning, Section165-82.B.(1), B2 (Business General) District, Allowed Uses, of the Frederick County Code, be amended to include Advertising Specialties - Wholesale (SIC #5199) as a permitted use, as described on the attachment. This ordinance shall be in effect on the date of adoption. Passed this 10h day of May, 2000 Article IV Supplementary Use Regulations S165-48,9, Advertising Specialties - Wholesale. Advertising Specialties - Wholesale businesses located in the B2 Business General Zoning District shall be subject to the following requirements: A, Establishments primarily engaged in such businesses shall not exceed 10,000 square feet of total floor area, B, Only 25% of the total floor area within a shopping center shall contain such businesses. C. Such businesses shall not have outdoor storage. Article X Business and Industrial Uses S 165-82 District use regulations. B. B2 Business General District 1. Allowed uses shall be as follows: Allowed Uses Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Advertising Specialties- Wholesale 5199 The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/10/00 527 Sidney A. Reyes - Aye OTHER PLANNING ITEMS: RESOLUTION ( #047-00) ROAD ABANDONMENT - SCHOOL ACCESS ROUTE 9158 AT OLD GORE SCHOOL - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA It is staff s opinion that this road is no longer necessary for public use and should, therefore, be abandoned by the County. This opinion is based upon knowledge of the road and the fact that, upon notification, no landowner affected by the proposed abandonment has filed a petition for a public hearing on this request. WHEREAS, it appears to this Board that Secondary Route 9158 (Old Gore School access) from Route 704, around Old Gore School to Route 704, a distance of 0.06 mile, serves no public necessity and is no longer necessary as a part ofthe Secondary System of State Highways. WHEREAS, public notice was posted as prescribed under section 33.1-151, Code of Virginia, announcing the intent to abandon altogether the section of road described above from the Secondary System of State Highways; and WHEREAS, no landowner whose property abuts on Secondary Route 9158 (Old Gore School Access) filed a request for a public hearing on the proposed abandonment; and WHEREAS, after considering all evidence available, this Board is satisfied that no public hearing necessity exists for the continuance of the section of Secondary Route 9158 (Old Gore School access) from Route 704, around Old Gore School to Route 704, a distance of 0.06 mile, and hereby deems that section of road is no longer necessary as a part ofthe Secondary System of State Highways. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the board abandons the above-described section of road and removes it from the Secondary System of State Highways, pursuant to Section 33.1-151, Code of Virginia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation. ROAD RESOLUTIONS: CARLISLE HEIGHTS. SECTION III AND IV. F AIRLANE ORCHARD. SECTION II AND COSTELLO DRIVE - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA COMMITTEE REPORTS: EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA The Frederick County Emergency Communications Commissions met Monday, May 1,2000 at 5:00 P.M. The following Commissions members were present: Chairman Robert Sager, Sheriff Robert Williamson, and Steve Eells. Also present were Public Safety Communications Director John Webb, Director of Fire and Rescue Gary DuBrueler, and County Administrator John R Riley, Jr. The following items were discussed: *** Items Not Requiring Action *** Communications Director's Report Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/10/00 528 A. Communications Equipment A package for the Commission will be put together containing all information including the lease purchase and annual cost of acquiring the Simulcast System. The cost is expected to be below the estimated $1.65 million. A representative from Motorola will be at the next meeting (May 22) to answer any questions about the new system. B. Wireless 911 The Wireless 911 Service Board has approved the request for approximately $48,000 for the purchase of new wireless 911 equipment. C. Personnel At this time we have rehired a past employee and have a new applicant working through the process. Next Meeting: The Commission decided the next meeting will be on Monday, May 22,2000. This meeting will be held in the EOC Conference Room. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT The Public Works Committee met on Tuesday, April 25, 2000, at 8:00 a.m. All members were present except for George Ludwig. The following items were discussed: ***Items Requiring Action*** 1. Transfer Reauest from Landfill Manal:er - Rel:ional Tire Operations Prol:ram - Approved The landfill manager, Steve Frye, requested a transfer of$50,000 within this year's budget to cover costs associated with the Regional Tire Operational Program. A line item to cover these costs was established in December of 1999. However, at that time, no funds were transferred into the line item. All funds expended for the subject costs will be reimbursed by the Lord Fairfax Planning District and be returned to the line item as expenditure refunds. (Attachment 1) A motion was made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr. and seconded by Jim Vickers to approve the transfer. The motion was unanimously approved by the committee. Upon motion made by Supervisor Orndoff, seconded by Supervisor Smith, the above request was approved by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye 2. Cost Sharint! - Acquisition of Soil Materials at the Landfill - Approved The Director of Public Works presented a request from the landfill manager to purchase soil materials (clay and topsoil) on a cost sharing basis. These purchases would be considered sole source and would be dependent on the landfill's needs at the time and the availability of excess Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/10/00 529 materials from local construction sites. The purchase would be based on 50 percent cost sharing with the landfill paying one-half of a time and materials contract to load and haul the soil to the landfill. The unit prices of the equipment and labor would be established prior to signing an agreement. A motion was made by Tom Offutt and seconded by Jim Vickers to approve the landfill manager's request to purchase soil materials on a shared cost basis. The motion was unanimously approved by the committee. Upon motion made by Supervisor Orndoff, seconded by Supervisor Smith, the above request was approved by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye 3. Special Waste Tippin!: Fee - Approved The landfill manager presented a request to accept waste styrofoam compacted to a density of 30 pounds per cubic foot at a tipping fee of $38 per ton. This same waste had previously been delivered to the landfill as bulk styrofoam which necessitated special handling. A special waste tipping fee of$38 per cubic yard had been assigned to the loose styrofoam. A motion was made by Jim Vickers and seconded by Jim Wilson to charge $38 per ton for the waste styrofoam if it was compacted to a density of at least 30 pounds per cubic foot. The motion was unanimously approved by the committee. Upon motion made by Supervisor Orndoff, seconded by Supervisor Smith, the above request was approved by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye ***Items Not Requiring Action*** 1. Review Draft Fire Prevention Code A revised fire prevention code was presented by the Fire Marshal. After a lengthy discussion, the committee recommended that the draft ordinance be referred to the Code and Ordinance Committee with the stipulation that it be returned to the Public Works Committee for review prior to adoption. Mr. Offutt voiced concerns about the need for the revised ordinance and associated new fee structure. Mr. Orndoff indicated that he would not support a new fee structure to create a new position. 2. Biosolids Ordinance The Director of Public Works presented numerous ideas related to drafting a biosolids ordinance for Frederick County. After discussing this issue at length the committee recommended Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/10/00 530 that the Director of Public Works prepare a draft ordinance and submit it directly to the Code and Ordinance Committee for their review and comments. 3. Miscellaneous ReDorts a) Tonnage Report (see Attachment 2) b) Recycling Report (see Attachment 3) c) Animal Shelter Dog Report (see Attachment 4) d) Animal Shelter Cat Report (see Attachment 5) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS Supervisor Smith advised those present of a recent article that appeared in an architectural magazine. The article listed localities within the State of Virginia and figures indicating their increase in growth over the years. Supervisor Douglas requested to have the first Board Meeting in September changed from September 13 to September 27,2000. Upon motion made by Supervisor Douglas, seconded by Supervisor Smith, the Board Meeting in September will be moved from September 13 to September 27,2000. The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye Chairman Shickle advised the Board that in recent conversations with Dr. Bill Dean, it had been brought to his attention that the school board has made amendments to their Capital Improvements Plan and they would like to meet with the board of supervisors in order to discuss this further. Following discussion the Board selected June 20 at 7:00 P.M. to meet with the school board.. The meeting will be held at 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Orndoff, the above meeting with the school board will be held as indicated. The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote: Richard C. Shickle - Aye Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye Robert M. Sager - Aye Margaret B. Douglas - Aye Sidney A. Reyes - Aye Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/10/00 531" UPON MOTION MADE BY SUPERVISOR SMITH, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR ORNDOFF, THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THIS BOARD, THIS MEETING IS HEREBY ADJOURNED. (TIME: 8:38 P.M.) ~~~ Richard C. Shickle Chairman, Board of Supervisors ---- Minutes Prepared By: ) d' _l> ---,-:- .:E: 'I 0, ^ ^') Carol T. Bayliss Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors Minute Book Number 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting of 05/10100