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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 14 2021 Closed Session and Regular Meeting Minutes 323 MINUTES CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WEDNESDAY,APRIL 14,2021 6:00 P.M.AND 7:00 P.M. BOARD ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 147 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. Stegmaier 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; Tyler Klein, Senior Planner; Steve Majchrzak, Fire Chief; Cheryl Shiffler, Director of Finance; Jennifer Place, Risk Manager/Budget Analyst; Missi Neal, Purchasing Manager; Scott Varner, Director of Information Technologies; Tamara Perez, Director of Public Safety Communications; and Ann W. Phillips, Deputy Cleric to the Board of Supervisors. CALL TO ORDER Chairman DeHaven called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. gLOSED SESSION Vice Chairman Wells moved that the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County enter a closed session pursuant to Virginia Code Sec, 2.2 -3711(A)(1) for discussion or consideration of prospective candidates for and terms and conditions of employment as Interim County Administrator and as County Administrator,and pursuant to Virginia Code Sec.2.2-3711(A)(29)for i discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of public funds, specifically regarding the award of a contract for consulting services related to the retention of a County Administrator, where discussion in an open session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body. Supervisor McCarthy seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote. At 6:48 p,m., the Board members being assembled within the designated meeting place In Minute Book 46 Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14,2W 1 County of Frederick Virginia 324 the presence of members of the public and the media desiring to attend, the meeting was reconvened on motion of Vice Chairman Wells, seconded by Supervisor Dunn and carrying on a voice vote. Vice Chairman Wells moved that the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County certify that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting to which this certification applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board. Supervisor Slaughter seconded the motion which carried as follows on a recorded vote: 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 RECESS At 6:50 p.m., Chairman DeHaven recessed the meeting. CALL TO ORDER Chairman DeHaven called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. INVOCATION Supervisor Stegmaier delivered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairman Wells led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA—APPROVED Upon motion of Supervisor Slaughter, seconded by Supervisor McCarthy,the agenda was adopted on a voice vote. CITIZEN COMMENTS- None Minute Book 46 Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14,1021 County of Frederick, Virginia 325 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 Closed Session and Regular Meeting of March 24 2421 -CONSENT AGENDA APPRgYAL - Public Works Committee Report of March 34 2421 -CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAi. - Meeting Schedule Adjustment Cancelling the Second Regular Meeting inJune, July and August 2421 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS Supervisor McCarthy encouraged participation in the upcoming Apple Blossom Festival activities, Supervisor Stegmaler said he visited six schools in his district and was impressed with the staff and the respectful atmospheres in the schools. He noted that the schools are able to stay away from the political agenda of the Deep Equity initiative while focusing on enrichment opportunities. I Supervisor Graber said that in talking with parents and school staff he has learned the Deep Equity program is worse than he had thought and urged the Board to follow up on the program in the schools, Minute 0Q.ok 46 Board of.Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14, 2021 County of Frederick, Virginia f 326 COUNTY OFFICIALS THOMAS ROYSTON APPOINTED TO SERVE IN THE GRIEVANCE PANEL POOL — APPROVED Vice Chairman Wells moved to appoint Thomas Royston to serve in the Grievance Panel Pool. Supervisor McCarthy seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET—APPROVED County Administrator Tierney reviewed the proposed budget resolution noting that if adopted, the resolution sets the funding for the listed categories and specifies the various County tax rates. Supervisor Slaughter moved for adoption of the proposed budget resolution, option A for non-categorical school funding, and tax rates. Supervisor Stegmaier seconded the motion. Supervisor Dunn moved to amend the motion to include categorical funding, Supervisor McCarthy seconded the motion which failed on a recorded vote as follows: Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D.Stegmaier No Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W.Wells No J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. No Judith McCann-Slaughter No Supervisor Dunn moved to amend the motion to include funding for four new firefighter positions. Supervisor McCarthy seconded the motion. The Board discussed the firefighter manpower shortage, Chairman DeHaven noted a new flrefighter recruit class of 19 recruits has just begun and the graduates will be ready for employment by the end of the year. 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. No Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye Supervisor Dunn moved to amend the motion to include$151,000 in funding for insurance premiums for the volunteer fire and rescue stations to allow the volunteer companies to focus on Minute Book 46 Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14, 2021 County of Frederick, Virginia 327 purchasing replacement equipment. Supervisor McCarthy seconded the motion. The Board discussed coordinating purchase of new equipment across the county. The motion failed on a recorded vote as follows; Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D. Stegmaier No Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W.Wells No � J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. No Judith McCann-Slaughter No j I Supervisor Duan moved to amend the motion to include $3500 to cover staff costs so the Board members can hold town hall meetings with constituents in evenings or on Saturdays, Supervisor McCarthy seconded the motion. The Board discussed the value of town hall meetings and the lack of facilities suitable for such gatherings. The motion failed on a recorded vote as r follows: Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D. Stegmaler No Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W.Wells No J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. No Judith McCann-Slaughter No Supervisor Dunn moved to amend the motion to include $1500 to cover staff costs for meetings with interest groups such as rural landowners in the evening or on a weekend. The Board discussed the need for using building facilities after hours, the desire for additional information on the topic, and the possibility of discussing the topic at a work session. The motion failed on a recorded vote as follows, Blaine P. Duna Aye David D. Stegrnaler No Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W.Wells No I J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. No Judith McCann-Slaughter No Supervisor Dunn moved to amend the motion to include $20,000 to cover costs for Freedom of Information Act requests initiated by at least two Board members for information necessary to provide oversight on County expenditures. Supervisor Graber seconded the motion. The Board discussed the requirement of only two Board members desiring the information as being too open ended. The motion failed on a recorded vote as follows: Blaine P. Dunn ,Aye David D. Stegmaler No i E t Minute Book 46 - Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14, 2021 County of Frederick Virginia d 328 Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W.Wells No J. Douglas McCarthy No Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. No Judith McCann-Slaughter No Supervisor Graber moved to amend the motion to designate a maximum allocation $40 million to the schools until such time as a line-item budget is provided and a joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and the School Board is held. Supervisor McCarthy seconded the motion which failed on a recorded vote as follows: Blaine P. Dunn No David D. Stegmaier No Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W.Wells No J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. No Judith McCann-Slaughter No Supervisor Dunn moved to amend the motion to include a maximum of $1,300 reimbursement from the contingency fund to each Board member who has expended personal funds for f=reedom of Information Act request fees, Supervisor Graber seconded the motion. The Board discussed the potential for funds being spent by one Board member rather than by the whole Board by consensus. The motion failed on a recorded vote as follows: Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D. Stegmaier No Shawn L. Graber No Robert W.Wells No J. Douglas McCarthy No Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. No Judith McCann-Slaughter No Supervisor Slaughter's main motion for adoption of the proposed budget, seconded by Supervisor Stegmaier, carried on a recorded vote as follows: Blaine P. Dunn No David D. Stegmaier Aye Shawn L. Graber No Robert W.Wells Aye J. Douglas McCarthy No Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye FY20212022 BUDGET RESOZZIMN WHEREAS a notice of public hearing and budget synopsis has been published and a public hearing held on March 24,2021,in accordance with Title 15.2,Chapter 25,Section 15.2-2506,of the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick, Virginia,that the budget for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year as advertised in The Winchester Star on March 15, 2021,be hereby approved in the amount of$489,338,737. Minute Book 46 Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14, 2021 County of Frederick, Virginia 329 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Frederick budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year be adopted and the funds appropriated as follows: General Operating Fund $209706,798 Regional.fail Fund 25 643,264 Landfill Fund 11,263,660 Division of Court Services Fund 473,935 Shawneeland SanitapLPLstrict Fund 981,768 Ai ort Operating Fund 2,023 033 Lake Holiday Sanitaa District Fund 779,998 EMS Revenue Recovery Fund 1,984,041 Economic Development Authority Fund 647,926 School Operating Fund t 95,177 494 School Debt Service Fund 18,695,816 School Capital Projects Fund 11000,000 Sehooi Nutrition Services Fund 7,827,466 NREP Textbook Fund 20,000 Consolidated Services/Maintenance Fund 3,600,000 School Private Purpose Funds 550,000 School Textbook Fund 2,749,321 NREP Operating Fund 6,214,217 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,Virginia, does herein adopt the tax rates for the 2021 assessment year as follows: Property Taxes,—Rates per S 100 of assessed value $0.61 Applied to real estate,including mobile homes Applied to personal property including business $4.86 equipment.Business Equipment assessed at 30%of original cost, $2.25 Applied to personal property on one vehicle to volunteer firefighters that are approved and registered with the Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department $0.01 Applied to aircraft Zero tax Applied to antique vehicles and mopeds $2.00 On declining values to be applied to machinery and tools.The declining values are 60%for year one, 50%for year two,40%for year three,and 30%for year four and all subsequent years. $2.00 On apportioned percentage of book values to be applied to Contract Classified Vehicles and equipment Minute Book 46 Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14, 2021 County of Frederick, Virginia 330 Computer Equipment&Peripherals used in a Data $1,25 Center,The declining values are 50%for year one, 35%for year two,20%for year three, 10%for year four and 5% for year 5 and subsequent years. Business and Professional Occupational License Rates Contractors $0.16 per$100 of gross receipts Retail $0.20 per$100 of gross receipts Financial,Real Estate,and Professional $0.58 per$100 of gross receipts Services Repair,personal and business services and $0.36 per$100 of gross receipts all other businesses and occupations not specifically listed or exempted in the County Code Wholesale $0.05 per$100 of purchases The tax rates for other businesses and occupations specifically listed in the County Code are also unchanged. Other General Taxes 4%of gross receipts(Jan. 2021-Sept.202 1) Meals tax 6%of gross receipts(Effective Oct. 1,202 1) Transient Occupancy tax 3.5%of gross receipts Vehicle License Taxes $25 per vehicle and$10 per motorcycle Sanitary Landfill Fees $52 Per ton for commercial/industrial $47 Per ton for construction demolition debris $22 Per ton for municipal waste $40 Per ton for municipal sludge $17 Per ton for Miscellaneous Rubble Debris Shawneeland Sanitary District Taxes $190 Unimproved Lots $660 Improved Lots Lake Holiday Sanitary District Taxes $678 Buildable Lots $264 Unbuildable Lots Lots owned by Lake Holiday Country Club,Inc, $0 Buildable Lots and Unbuildable Lots Minute Book 46 Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14, 2011 County of Frederick, Virginia 331 Star Fort Subdivision Taxes/Fees $60 Per Lot Street Light Fees Oakdale Crossing$40 annually Fredericktowne$42.50 amivally Green Acres$25 annually f BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that appropriations are hereby authorized for the central stores fund, special welfare fund, comprehensive services fund, county health insurance fund, school health insurance fund, length of service fund, special grant awards fund, employee benefits fund, maintenance insurance fund, development project fund, sales tax fund, commonwealth sales tax fund, unemployment compensation fund, Forfeited Assets Program, Four-For-Life Funds, Fire Programs, and Economic Incentive funds equal to the total cash balance on hand at July 1,2021,plus the total amount of receipts for the fiscal year 2021-2022. The County Capital Fund and Fire Company Capital appropriation will include the current year appropriation plus any unused funds at the end of the fiscal year 2021.The County Capital appropriation shall include funds transferred to other capital funds for classification purposes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for all outstanding encumbrances at June 30, 2021, are re-appropriated to the 2021-2022 fiscal year to the same department and account for which they are encumbered in the 2020-2021 fiscal year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the construction fund projects are appropriated as a carryforward in the amount that equals the approved original project cost, less expenditures and encumbrances through June 30, 2021. + * * + + . . . . . . . * + MOTIONS TO AMEND THE RADIO SYSTEM PROCUREMENT PROCESS— DENIED Supervisor Dunn moved that the Board reconsider the radio towerdecision not to terminate the current radio tower RFP and to not consider adding a third vendor or obtaining a second opinion and evaluation on the current RFP, Supervisor Graber seconded the motion, Supervisor Graber moved to amend the motion to include closing the current Request for Proposals and re-starting the procurement process. Supervisor McCarthy seconded the motion. Chairman DeHaven noted that the committee is nearly finished with answering the questions as charged by the Board, The motion to amend failed on a recorded vote as follows; Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D. Stegmaier No Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W.Wells No J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. No Judith McCann-Slaughter No I Minute Book 46 Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14,2021 County of Frederick, Virginia 332 The Board discussed the procurement process. Supervisor Dunn's main motion failed on a recorded vote as follows: Blaine P. Dunn Aye David D. Stegmaier No Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W.Wells No J. Douglas McCarthy No Charles S. DeHaven,Jr. No a Judith McCann-Slaughter No 1 . . . . + + + + + + . . . . COMMITTEE BUSINESS- None PUBLIC HEARINGS NON-PLANNING ISSUES - None + * . + + + . + + + + + . . PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARINGS I ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO THE FREDERICK_COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 165 ZONING - REVISION TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE "BOAT REPAIR SHOP" AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE RA RURAL AREAS ZONING DISTRICT- APPROVED Senior Planner Tyler Klein provided background on the proposed text amendment to Chapter 165 — Zoning Ordinance to include 'Boat Repair Shops" as a conditional use in the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District. He said the Frederick Zoning Ordinance currently allows boat repair shops only within the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Industrial General) Zoning Districts (classified as SIC-37 Transportation Equipment). He explained the proposed amendment modifies three (3) sections of the Zoning Ordinance: 1) a new definition for "boat repair shops," 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. Chairman DeHaven opened the public hearing. Minute Book 46 Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14,2021 County of Frederick, Virginia 333 Corey(?)Garrison, Gainesboro District,explained his need for the ability to use an existing building for boat repair. Chairman DeHaven closed the public hearing. Supervisor McCarthy moved for approval of the amendment with removal of the word "completely" from the screening requirement. Vice Chairman Wells seconded the motion. The Board discussed screening requirements and boat sizes. 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 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 165 ZONING ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS;AMENDMENTS;AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS PART 101 -GENERAL PROVISIONS §165-101.02 DEFINITIONS AND WORD USAGE ARTICLE II SUPPLEMENTARY USE REGULATIONS; PARKING; BUFFERS; AND REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES PART 204-ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES §165-204,33 BOAT REPAIR SHOP ARTICLE IV AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS PART 401 RA RURAL AREAS DISTRICT §165-401.03 CONDITIONAL USES WHEREAS, an ordinance to arnend Chapter 165, Zoning to allow Boat Repair Shop in the RA (Rural Areas)Zoning District with a Conditional Use Pen-nit(CUP)was considered;and WHEREAS, the proposed changes modify the Zoning Ordinance to include a new definition for Boat Repair Shop,supplemental use regulations for Boat Repair Shops,and permit Boat Repair Shops in the RA (Rural Areas)Zoning District with a Conditional Use Permit;and WHEREAS, the Planning Connnission held a public hearing on this ordinance on March 17, 2021 and recommended approval; and WHEREAS,the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this ordinance on April 14,2021;and Minute Book 46 Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14, 2021 County of Frederick, Virginia 334 WHEREAS,the Frederick County Board of Supervisors finds that the adoption of this ordinance to be in the best interest of the public health,safety,welfare and in good zoning practice;and NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors that Chapter 165 Zoning, is amended to modify ARTICLE I — General Provisions, Amendments and Conditional Use Permits, Part 101 — General Provisions, §165-101.02. Definitions and word usage, ARTICLE 11 Supplementary Use Regulations;Parking; Buffers;and Regulations for Specific Uses,Part 204 Additional Regulations for Specific Uses; ARTICLE IV Agricultural and Residential Districts,Part 401 Rural Areas District§165-401.3 Conditional Uses;to include a new definition for Boat Repair Shop,supplemental use regulations for Boat Repair Shops,and permit Boat Repair Shops in the RA(Rural Areas)Zoning District with a Conditional Use Permit. . . . . . + + . * + + + + + PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS - OTHER PLANNING BUSINESS MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN#01.21 BACKWOODS-SHENANDOAH VALLEY WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY (SVWQ—PRESENTED FOR INFORMATION Senior Planner Tyler Klein reviewed the Master Development Plan for Hackwoods- Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury (SVWC). He said it depicts appropriate land uses and appears to be consistent with the requirements of Article VIII, Master Development Plan, of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance and is in a form that is administratively approvable. The Board discussed the rezoning history of the parcel and the lack of opportunities to obtain proffers. BOARD LIAISON REPORTS- None CITIZEN COMMENTS Tim Regan, Gainesboro District, discussed the lack of a joint meeting between the Board of Supervisors and the School Board, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS Supervisor Dunn discussed the need for a capital cost recovery program to offset Minute Book 46 Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14,1011 County of Frederick, Virginia 335 residential growth in the county. Supervisor Graber discussed the lack of a line-item budget from the schools and the lack of a joint meeting. Supervisor Slaughter inquired about directing staff to study adding farm supply coops to the list of conditional uses in the ISA zoning district. By consensus, the Board agreed. i Supervisor McCarthy offered clarification about the roles of the Board, the School Board, and the constitutional officers, Supervisor Slaughter, Chairman DeHaven, and Supervisor Dunn discussed the process for adding items to the agenda. Supervisor Stegmaier said he was encouraged by recent interaction with the School Board and their decision to eliminate the Equity and Diversity Coordinator position and the Title IX position, ADJOURN On motion of Vice Chairman Wells, seconded by Supervisor McCarthy, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. 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 i Minute Book 46 Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14, 2021 County of Frederick, Virginia 336 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes of April 14 - Appendix 1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Tuesday, March 30, 2021 8:00 a.m. 107 NORTH KENT STREET,SUITE 200, WINCHESTER,VIRGINIA PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE ATTENDEES: Committee Members Present:J. Douglas McCarthy, Chairman; Gene Fisher;Gary Longerbeam; Whit Wagner; and Harvey E. "Ed"Strawsnyder,Jr. Committee Members Absent: Bob Wells Staff and others present:Joe C. Wilder, Director of Public Works;Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator; Ron Kimble, Landfill Manager; Mike Stewart, Senior Project Manager; Rod Williams, County Attorney; Mark Fleet, Building Official; Rich Venskoske, General Registrar (Attachment 1) Agenda Packet ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY 1-Renovation of office space at Sunnyside Plaza-Voter Registrar Office: The committee discussed in detail the information provided in attachment 1 of the agenda packet and supported the project development. A motion was made by committee member Ed Strawsnyder to approve the supplemental appropriation of$50,000.00 to perform the design and develop a bid package for the renovation of the office space. The motion was seconded by committee member Fisher. The committee unanimously approved the motion. The request will be forwarded to the Finance Committee for further consideration and approval. 2-Solid Waste Update: The committee was updated that we continue to have higher citizen waste volumes due to the ort-going pandemic. We continue to adjust waste pickups to handle the additional waste. Also discussed was the possibility of upgrading the Gore Convenience Site due to increased waste volumes leading to early closures. The site currently uses open top cans. The proposed project would include installing a compactor unit for more efficient waste hauling. 3-Landfill Projects update: The committee was informed that we are beginning the construction of our next M.S.W. Landfill Cell, Phase 3,Cell A. This project involves placing a subtitle D liner system over 10 acres of area. The anticipated life of the cell is 12-15 years. The estimated cost for constructing the new cell liner system is$3-4 million. We are also hauling in over 40,000 tons of stone for our leachate collection layer,that will be used in the new cell development. 4-Crossover Boulevard project update: We informed the committee that the Crossover Boulevard road project continues to move forward. All of the road surface has base and intermediate asphalt paving. The bridge is Minute Book 46 Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14, 2021 County of Frederick, Virginia 337 r complete and work continues to complete improvements at the intersection of Route 522 South. The project is on budget and on time with expected completion in September 2021. Respectfully submitted, Public Works Committee J. Douglas McCarthy, Chairman Robert W. Wells Gene E. Fisher Gary E. Longerbeam Harvey E. "Ed"Strawsnyder,Jr. Whitney "Whit" L. Wagner By Joel Wilder Public Works Director JCW/kco Attachments: as stated cc: Kris Tierney,County Administrator Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator Cheryl Shiffler, Director of Finance Ron Kimble, Landfill Manager Gloria Puffinburger, Solid Waste Manager Rod Williams,County Attorney Rich Venskoske, General Registrar Mark Fleet, Building Code Official file Minute Book 46 Board of Supervisors Closed Session and Regular Meeting of April 14, 2021 County of Frederick, Virginia