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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2021
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; Blaine P. Dunn; Shawn L. Graber; Judith McCann-Slaughter; J. Douglas McCarthy;and
David D. Stegmaler were present.
Staff present: Kris C, Tierney, County Administrator; Jay E. Tibbs, Deputy County
Administrator; Roderick B. Williams, County Attorney; Candice Perkins, Assistant Director of
Planning; John Bishop, Assistant Director of Planning-Transportation; Tyler Klein, Senior Planner;
Steve Majchrzak, Fire Chief; Lenny Millholland, Sheriff; Jason Robertson, Director of Parks &
Recreation; and Jon Turkel, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation; Mike Marciano, Director of
Human Resources; Cheryl Shiffler, Director of Finance; 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,
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Vice Chairman Wells delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairman Wells led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA—APPROVED
Upon motion of Supervisor Graber, seconded by Supervisor McCarthy, the agenda was
adopted on a voice vote.
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CITIZENS COMMENTS- None
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA—APPROVED
Supervisor Slaughter moved for adoption of the consent agenda as presented. The motion
was seconded by Supervisor McCarthy and carried on a recorded vote as follows;
Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D. Stegmaier Aye
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 February 10, 2021„_CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
- Minutes of Budget Work Session of February 10 2021 -CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
- Human Resources Committee Report of February 12,2021 -CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL,
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- Finance Committee Report of February 17 2021 -CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Appendix 2
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-Technology Committee Report of Janua 6 2021 -CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Appendix 3
-Authorization for the Finance Committee Chairman to sign the FY 2021 audit engagement
letter for Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates—CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
-Acknowledgment of Committee Appointments- CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
- Employee of the Month Resolution Honoring Lydia Delgros- CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL,
Employee of the Month Resolution
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Lydia Delgros
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors recognizes that the County's ernployccs
are a most important resource;and on September 9, 1992,the Board of Supervisors approved a resolution
which established the Employee of the Month award and candidates for the award may be nominated by
any County employee; and
WHEREAS,the Board of Supervisors upon recommendation by the Human Resources Committee
selects one employee from those nominated;and
WHEREAS, Lydia Delgros is the first County staff member greeting those entering the County
Administration building at 107 N. Kent Street; and
WHEREAS, in March of 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, new procedures were
implemented to help control traffic flow at 107 N. Kent Street so the building could remain open to the
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public and Lydia provided excellent ideas for placement of drop off boxes and infonmation pickup locations
for the public, and provided professional and accurate information to County Administration on the
effectiveness of the new procedures;and
WHEREAS,Lydia willingly flexes her schedule to ensure the front desk is staffed in order to meet
the County's coverage needs and is always willing to help,looking for ways to assist others;and
WHEREAS,when faced with an unhappy citizen,regardless of the complaint,Lydia handles the
most difficult circumstances with grace and professionalism;and
WHEREAS, in addition to her normal front desk duties, during 2020 Lydia assisted the Voter
Registrar with mail in ballot applications as well as directing the many citizens wishing to vote early in this
extraordinary election year and assisted the Public Information Officer with changes to signage in the
building;and
WHEREAS,Lydia has been the first point of contact for the public and staff alike as the County
navigated changes and challenges caused by Covid, offering valuable input that is well thought out,
professional, and always helpful, and we are very fortunate to have Lydia representing Frederick County
Government.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors this 24th
day of February 2021,that Lydia Delgros is hereby recognized as the Frederick County Employee of the
Month for February 2021;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors extends gratitude to Lydia for her
outstanding performance and dedicated service and wishes her continued success in future endeavors; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that Lydia Delgros is hereby entitled to all of the rights and
privileges associated with this award.
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- Resolution for Addition to the Secondgy System of State Highways: Hites View Estates,
Phase Two--CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
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 stonnwater 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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- 2021 SmartScale Scoring Resolution—CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
RESOLUTION REQUESTING REVIEW OF THE
SMARTSCALE PROGRAM SCORING AND
IMPLEMENTATION
WHEREAS, The Staunton District received fewer District Grant funds than any other district in the state,
and
WHEREAS,having fewer District Grant funds reduces access to Statewide High Priority funds,and
WHEREAS, Due to program delivery policies that limit access to Statewide High Priority Funds, more
than half of Statewide High Priority Funds are allocated on raw benefit score and not the SmartScale Score
in Round 3; and
WHEREAS, Staunton District was largely excluded from supplemental District Grant funds due to the
creation of the 1-81 Authority in spite of the fact that I-81 Authority funds are solely for I-81 projects unlike
authorities in other areas;and
WHEREAS, The use of a subtractive environmental scoriirg factor, specifically proximity to civil war
battlefields,had a strong negative impact on greatly needed projects in Frederick County;and
WHEREAS,These projects had zero impact on these nearby battlefields,and
WHEREAS, These projects and applications have been heavily coordinated with VDOT and developed
and adjusted to the County and VDOT's maximum ability and according to the ethics and goals of the
SmartScale program; I
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors requests that
the Commonwealth Transportation Board and the State Legislature review the SmartScale legislation and
its implementation in order to address equity issues related to the distribution of transportation funding in
the State of Virginia.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
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Supervisor Dunn noted his proposal at the last meeting to re-issue a Request For Proposal
for the public safety radio system and asked the Board members to reconsider their position saying
costs could be lowered. He noted concerns with radio tower sites being located on school
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Supervisor McCarthy concurred with the concern about towers being proposed on school
properties saying the School Board should be asked to vote now to approve this actlon to avoid a
delay in the radio system installation later,
Supervisor Graber concurred with the two previous statements about the public radio
system procurement.
Supervisor Graber said it was inappropriate of the Chairman of the School Board to
respond to his concerns by letter and then also share that response with the other members of the
Board of Supervisors,
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COUNTY OFFICIALS
PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARD TO LYDIA DELGROS
Chairman DeHaven and Vice Chairman Wells presented the February 2021 Employee of
the Month award to Lydia Delgros,
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FINANCE COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Supervisor Slaughter moved for approval of the following: The Parks & Recreation
Director requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,000 representing
donations for memorial benches; and the Sheriff requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in
the amount of $29,554.16 representing auto insurance claim reimbursements. Vice Chairman Wells
seconded the motion which carried on a recorded vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D. Stegmaier Aye
Shawn L. Graber No Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
Supervisor Slaughter moved for approval of the Parks & Recreation Director's request for a
General Fund supplementa}appropriation in the amount of$55,000 representing a request for proffer funds
for the construction of an amphitheater behind the Bowman Library. Supervisor McCarthy seconded the
motion. Supervisor Stegmaier stated his enthusiastic support for the motion which carried on a
recorded vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye David 0. Stegmaier Aye
Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W.Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven,Jr. Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
Supervisor Slaughter said the Sheriff requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the �
amount of $174,800 representing funds for an armored vehicle. She moved for approval of the Finance
Committee's recommendation for a supplemental appropriation in the amount of$102,230 and a transfer
from the capital contingency for$72,570, Vice Chairman Wells seconded the motion which carried on
a recorded vote as follows:
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Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D. Stegmaier Aye
Shawn L. Graber 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 Sheriff's request for a General Fund supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $7,272 representing reimbursement from the DEA. Supervisor McCarthy
seconded the motion which carried on a recorded vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D. Stegmaier Aye
Shawn L. Graber 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 Sheriff's request for a General Fund supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $41,485 representing traffic control and overtime recovered costs.
Supervisor McCarthy seconded the motion which carried on a recorded vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D. Stegmaier Aye
Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W.Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
SupeRdsor Slaughter moved for approval of the Sheriff's request for a General Fund supplemental
appropriation in the amount of$2,325.17. This amount represents seized assets sold, Funds will be used
for vehicle equipment. Vice Chairman Wells seconded the motion. At Supervisor Dunn's request,
Sherriff Millholland explained the receipt of funds when assets are seized, The motion carried on
a recorded vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye David 0. Stegmaier Aye
Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W.Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven,Jr. Aye
Judith McCann-$laughter Aye
Supervisor Slaughter moved for approval of the NRADC Interim Superintendent's request for an
NRADC supplemental appropriation in the amount of$827,000 representing funds needed for unanticipated
inmate medical health care. Supervisor Stegmaier seconded the motion.
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The Board and staff discussed the request which had resulted from three inmates needing
dialysis services while incarcerated and the funding responsibilities of the jail's participating
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jurisdictions. The motion carried on a recorded vote as follows;
Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D. Stegmaier 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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HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Vice Chairman Wells moved for approval to change the title and the salary of Park Technician
(Range 3) to Assistant Park Manager(Range 5). Supervisor Stegmaier seconded the motion which
carried on a recorded vote as follows;
Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D. Stegmaier Aye
Shawn L. Graber No Robert W.Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven,Jr. Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
PUBLIC HEARINGS NON-PLANNING ISSUES - Done
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PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS- OTHER PLANNING BUSINESS
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: BOAT REPAIR IN THE RA ZONING DISTRICT—
SENT FORWARD TO PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Klein reviewed the draft amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to include "Boat Repair
Shop" as a conditional use in the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District, He said the changes include:
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1)a new definition for a"boat repair shop," 2) additional regulations for specific uses for boat repair
shops and, 3) the inclusion of boat repair shops as a conditional use in the RA District,
The Board and staff discussed potential noise issues and concerns about screening the
equipment and boats at potential repair facilities.
On motion of Supervisor McCarthy, seconded by Supervisor Wells, the proposed
amendment was sent forward to Public Hearing on a voice vote.
BOARD LIAISON REPORTS
Supervisor Dunn referencing the upcoming budget deliberations said the volunteer fire
companies have need of insurance as well as funds for possible purchase of reserve vehicles.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Greg Hewett, Stonewall District, noted the School Board's recommendation for a $73
million for renovations at James Wood High School, He said a new school could be built for$75
million, and the Board should ask for more detail from the School Board before considering this
proposal.
Natalie Lockwood, Stonewall District, said she wants to be able to go to school five days
a week and asked why private schools are able to be open five days a week while the public schools
are not. She said virtual learning is not good and she wants to be able to socialize with her friends, j
Violet Brannon, Back Greek District, agreed with the two previous speakers. She asked
why we should spend money on a renovation when the students are not attending school in person
during the pandemic. She said children belong back in school.
Jennifer Heishman-Roy, Back Creek District, relayed a phone conversation she had with
her Board representative wherein she had wanted to discuss the proposed James Wood renovation
and share some data with him, She said he ended the conversation in an unprofessional way and
that it is unacceptable for a Board member to treat a constituent in such a way.
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Stacy Haga, Back Creek District, requested that Frederick County become a Constitutional
Preservation County citing the recent loss of personal freedoms at the state and federal level.
Clay Perry, Back Creek District addressed the Deep Equity training and textbook used to
train staff in the County school system. He quoted from the textbook regarding the definition of
white supremacy calling it garbage. He said he is concerned that the School Board will not provide
a line-item budget,
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Supervisor Graber discussed the Constitutional Sanctuary County movement saying the
Board should be on watch to protect the rights of the citizens.
Supervisor Graber noted that School Board Member Monk has been advocating for the
schools to re-open.
Supervisor Graber referenced the Deep Equity training textbook saying it states that white
Christians need to be re-educated. He said the Board must determine if tax dollars should be spent
on such materials.
Supervisor Graber referred to the phone conversation with a constituent saying there is
difference between wants and needs for the school system. He advocated for open public meetings
for information sharing, stated that he often discusses the school system with Back Creek District
School Board Member Monk, stated he has a video of the Deep Equity program being taught to high
school students, and said that a line-item budget would facilitate the mantra of"Trust but verify'.
Supervisor McCarthy discussed the disturbing times illustrated by the Board discussing
infringement of personal freedoms,a little girl having to ask why she cannot go to school,the suicide
increase during the pandemic lockdowns, the changing guidance on face mask usage, God-given
rights applying to the unborn,and societal changes as a result of the norms in education and culture.
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ADJOURN
On motion of Vice Chairman Wells, seconded by Supervisor McCarthy, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:05 p,m,
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Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Kris C.Tierney
Chairman, Board of Supervisors Clerk, Board of Supervisors
Minutes Prepared By:
Ann W, Phillips
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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Board of Supervisors Minutes of February 24, 2021 —Appendix 1
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Friday, February 12,2021
9:00 a.m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET,WINCHESTER,VIRGINIA
A Human Resources Committee meeting was held in the First Floor Boardroom at 107 North Kent Street
on Friday, February 12,2021,at 9:00 a.m.
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: Bob Wells,Chairman; Dave Stegmaier; Don Butler;and Beth
Lewin.
Staff present: Michael Marciano, Human Resources Director; Kris Tierney,County
Administrator;Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator; Rod Williams,County Attorney;Jason
Robertson, Director of Parks&Recreation;Cory Smith, Parks Superintendent; Delsie Jobe,
Department of Social Services Administrative Services Manager; and DeLois Blevins, Human
Resources Manager.
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
1, Jason Robertson, Director of Parks&Recreation, and Cory Smith, Parks Superintendent,sought
approval to change the title and the salary of its Park Technician (Range 3)to Assistant Park
Manager(Range S) (Exhibit A).The committee recommends approval.
2. ,fay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator,submitted a nomination for Employee of the Month
for Lydia Delgros(Exhibit B).The committee recommends approval of Lydia Delgros as the
February 2021 Employee of the Month.
ITEM FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
N/A
Respectfully submitted,
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Bob Wells,Chairman
Dan Butler
Beth Lewin
Doug McCarthy
Kim McDonald
Dave Stegmaier
Michael J. Marciano, Director of Human Resources
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AUDIT COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Wednesday, February 17,2021
8:00 a,m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET,WINCHESTER,VIRGINIA
Audit Committee and Finance Committee meetings were held in the Board of Supervisors Room at 107
North Kent Street on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.
ATTENDEES:
Committee members present: Judith McCann-Slaughter,Chairman;Charles DeHaven;
Robert Wells;Jeffrey Boppe;Angela Rudolph-Wiseman; Gary Oates; and non-voting liaisons
William Orndoff,Treasurer and Seth Thatcher, Commissioner of the Revenue,
Committee member absent: none.
Staff present: Cheryl Shiffler, Finance Director; Kris Tierney, County Administrator;
Rod Williams, County Attorney;Sharon Kibler,Assistant Finance Director;Steve Hawkins,
Sheriff Major; Barry Kittoe, Sheriff 15t Lieutenant;Jason Robertson, Parks&Recreation Director;
Jon Turkel, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director;and Clay Corbin, NRADC Interim
Superintendent.
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1. David Foley from Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates presented the FY 2020 Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report(CAFR) and was available for discussion of the upcoming FY 2021 audit.
The FY 2020 CAFR is available in dropbox or online at: www.fcva.us/CAFR. See attached
governance letter, p.4—5. The committee recommends authorizing the Finance Committee
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Chairman to sign the FY 2021 audit engagement letter.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
( ) Items 2 and 5 were approved under consent agenda.
1. The Parks&Recreation Director requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the
amount of X55,000. This amount represents a request for proffer funds for the construction of
an amphitheater behind the Bowman Library. The request has been approved by the Parks and
Recreation Commission. See attached memo,p, 6—11. The committee recommends approval.
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2. The Parks& Recreation Director requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in
the amount of$1,000. This amount represents donations for memorial benches. No local
funds required. See attached memo, p. 12.
3. The Sheriff requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of$174,800.
This amount represents funds for an armored vehicle. Local funds are required. See attached
information, p. 13—16. The committee recommends a supplemental appropriation in the
amount of$102,230 and a transfer from the capital contingency for$72,570.
4. The Sheriff requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of$7,272. This
amount represent reimbursement from the DEA. No local funds required. See attached
memo, p. 17—18. The committee recommends approval,
5. ( )The Sheriff requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$29,554.16. This amount represents auto insurance claim reimbursements. No local funds
required. See attached memo, p. 19—21.
6. The Sheriff requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of$41,465.
This amount represents traffic control and overtime recovered costs. No local funds required.
See attached memo, p. 22—23. The committee recommends approval.
7. The Sheriff requests a General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of$2,325.17.
This amount represents seized assets sold. Funds will be used for vehicle equipment. No local
funds required. See attached memo, p. 24-25. The committee recommends approval.
S. The NRADC Interim Superintendent requests an NRADC supplemental appropriation in the
amount of$827,000. This amount represents funds needed for unanticipated inmate medical
health care. The Jail Authority has approved the request. See attached information,
p. 26-42. The committee recommends approval.
INFORMATION ONLY
1. The Finance Director provides a Fund 10 Transfer Report for January 2021. See attached, p.43.
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2. The Finance Director provides financial statements ending January 31,2021, See attached,
p.44—54.
3, The Finance Director provides an FY 2021 Fund Balance Report ending February 11,2021. See
attached, p.55.
4. Chairman Slaughter requested that staff move forward with the OPER trust and provide
information for discussion,
Respectfully submitted,
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Judith McCann-Slaughter, Chairman
Charles DeHaven
Robert Wells
Jeffrey Boppe
Angela Rudolph-Wiseman
Gary Oates
By Chewy; [3. Sh 2r,
Cheryl B. Shiffler, Finance Director
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Information Technologies
'1 Scott Varner, Director of Information Technology
P svarner@fcva.us
"M, Voice 540.722.8261
".'s MEMO
To: Board of Supervisors
From: Technology Committee
Subject: Board of Supervisors Information Technology Committee Report
Date: February 19, 2021
A Technologies Committee meeting was held in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room at 107
N Kent Street on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Members present were Blaine Dunn,
Chairman, Todd Robertson, Citizen Member, John Jewell, Citizen Member. Also, in attendance
were Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator, Scott Varner, IT and MIS Director, Patrick Fly,
Deputy IT Director, Jennifer Carver, Administrative Assistant.
INFORMATION ONLY
1. The Director of Information Technology and MIS updated the Committee on a Nationwide
security breach that affected Federal, State, Local, and Tribal governments.
a. In December, a global intrusion campaign was discovered that affected public and
private organizations around the world. The attack targeted the SolarWinds
Network monitoring platform named Orion.The attack became known as Sunburst.
The Director of Information Technology was made aware of the large-scale attack
on December 13, 2020, when notified by MS-ISAC (Multi-State Information
Sharing and Analysis Center). Staff immediately shut down the Orion product
monitoring the County network and coordinated with our 3`a Party network
engineering vendor. All systems were scanned per federal guidance and no
malicious files were found on County systems. Network traffic was also monitored
to detect if any systems were sending packets of data to known compromised IP
addresses. None were detected. Per guidance from the Center for Internet Security
and MS-ISAC,the Orion systems were updated with the suggested patches released
by SolarWinds.
b. The Director of Information Technology cautioned that this State Sponsored Cyber
Attack was very sophisticated and he believes that the investigating agencies may
continue to find remnants and previously undetected vulnerabilities for some time.
The Department of Information Technology will remain hyper vigilant on all
monitoring efforts to ensure the integrity of the data it protects.
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2. The Director of Information Technology and MIS presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2022
budget for Information Technology. Two new projects were highlighted during the budget
presentation,
a. The Department proposed to replace the County backup and recovery system
including hardware and software with a newer system that will allow for more
granular backups and faster recovery times. The hardware will also be replaced as
the existing hardware is approaching end of life(EOL).
b. The Department proposed to replace all County wireless access points. The current
access points are now past end of life (EOL). The department will work with a 3rd
party to determine the propagation of our internal wireless signals to ensure
building saturation for connectivity. The current system has several reported gaps
in coverage at the Kent building and the Public Safety Building.
Respectfully Submitted,
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES COMMITTEE
Blaine Dunn, Chairman
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr, Chairman Board of Supervisors
Douglas McCarthy
John Jewell
Todd Robertson
By:AUew soott vamelr
Scott Varner, Director of Information Technology and MIS
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