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MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021
6:00 AND 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. Stegmaier were present,
Staff present: Kris C. Tierney, County Administrator; Jay E, Tibbs, Deputy County
Administrator; Roderick B. Williams, County Attorney; Wyatt Pearson, Planning Director; Mark
Cheran, Zoning & Subdivision Administrator; Steve Majchrzak, Fire Chief; Joe Wilder, Director of
Public Works; Rich Venskoske, Director of Elections/General Registrar; Mike Marciano, Director of
Human Resources; Scott Varner, Director of information Technologies; Cheryl Shiffler, Finance
Director; Joe Wilder, Director of Public Works; Steve Hawkins, Sheriff's Office; Nick Sabo, Director
of the Regional Airport Authority; Bill Orndoff, Treasurer; Tamara Perez, Director of Emergency
Communications; Clay Corbin, NRADC Superintendent; Patrick Barker, EDA Director; and Ann W.
Phillips, Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman DeHaven called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Vice Chairman Wells moved that the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County enter a
closed session pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) for personnel matters,
specifically the annual evaluation of the county attorney. Supervisor McCarthy seconded the
motion which carried on a voice vote.
At 6:42 p,m.,the Board members being assembled within the designated meeting place In
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 McCarthy, and carrying
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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 McCarthy 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;43 p.m., Chairman DeHaven recessed the meeting.
REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER
Chairman DeHaven called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m,
INVOCATION
Dan Hess, Chaplain, Frederick County Sheriffs Office, and Winchester Police Department
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 Graber, the agenda was
adopted on a voice vote.
CITIZEN 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 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
-Approval of Minutes of May 26, 2021 Joint Work Session of Board of Supervisors and
Parks and Recreation Commission - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
-Approval of Minutes of May 26, 2021 Regular Meeting-CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
-Approval of Minutes of May 27, 2021 Closed Session -CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
Acceptance of Transportation Committee Report of May 24 2021 -CONSENT_ _
AGENDA APPROVAL Appendix 1
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Acceptance of Public Works Committee Report of May 25 2021 - CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL Appendix 2
- Request from the Public Works Committee to hold apublic hearing on July 14 2021:
Revision to Frederick County Code Chapter 143-StormwaterJErosion and Sediment
Control Ordinance- CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
- Request from the Public Works Committee to hold a public hearing on July 14, 2021: Sale
of the ofd Albin Citizen Convenience Center at 174 Indian Hollow Road to the
highest bidder--Winchester Equipment with a bid in the amount of$101,750.00
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
- Resolution of Appreciation Honoring Retiring County Administrator Kris C.Tierney..
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
KRIS C.TIERNEY
WHEREAS, County Administrator Kris C. Tierney began his career having earned his B.S. degree from
the State University of New York at Brockport and his M.S.degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University;and
WHEREAS, Kris C. Tierney has announced his retirement effective July 1, 2021, on the 35"'anniversary
or the commencement of his career in local government;and
WHEREAS,Kris has served in multiple key positions in Frederick County's administration as he continued
to take on roles with increasing responsibility including Zoning Administrator, Deputy Director of
Planning, Director of Planning,Assistant County Administrator,Deputy County Administrator,and finally
County Administrator; and
WHEREAS,during his tenure, Kris participated in numerous initiatives including the following:
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•drafting of the County's Rural Preservation subdivision regulations
•creation of the Conservation Easement Authority and program
•facilitating public engagement and preparation of the County's battlefield protection plans
•securing numerous Battlefield Protection Program and Land and Water Conservation grants to assist
with the purchase of portions of the Cedar Creek,Kernstown and Third Winchester battlefields
•receiving an appointment to serve as a founding member of the Shenandoah Valley Battlefield National
Historic District Commission where he chaired the Planning Committee which developed the
Management Plan for the Historic District and later receiving a second appointment from the
Secretary of the Interior to serve on the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historic Park
Advisory Commission
•coordinating the creation of the Lake Holiday Sanitary District and securing bond financing through
the Virginia Resource Authority to fund reconstruction of the Lake Holiday dam spillway
•coordinating the purchase of Sunnyside Plaza for future County use
WHEREAS,Kris has exercised extraordinary leadership and stewardship during his employment and has
contributed unselfishly to the wellbeing of the community by serving on countless boards and committees
such as the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission,the Virginia Chapter of American Planning
Association Board of Directors,the Virginia Association of Counties,and the Virginia Local Government
Managers Association where he served on the Executive Committee from 2007-09 and 2016-18;and
WHEREAS, Kris was awarded VLGMA's Marcia Mashaw Outstanding Assistant Award in 2008
illustrating that his knowledge and guidance over the years have greatly benefitted the citizens of Frederick
County as well as the employees of the County;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors extends its
highest commendation and gratitude to Kris C.Tierney for his years of outstanding service on behalf of the
citizens of Frederick County and conveys its best wishes to him in all his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread across the minutes of the Frederick County
Board of Supervisors for all citizens to reflect upon the accomplishments.
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- Resolution Seeking Waiver from Virginia Department of Elections for Split Precincts-
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL -
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS
TO FILE WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS
A WAIVER APPLICATION TO ADMINISTER EXISTING SPLIT PRECINCTS
FOR THE NOVEMBER 2021 GENERAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, Section 24.2-307 of the Code of Virginia, 1950,as amended at the 2020 Session of
the General Assembly(Chapter 1268),mandates that"In each year ending in one,the governing body of
each county... shall establish the precinct boundaries to be consistent with any congressional district,
Senate district, House of Delegates district,and local election district that was adopted by the appropriate
authority by.Tune 15 of that year",such that no County election precinct shall be a"split precinct"that
contains more than one congressional district,Senate district,House of Delegates district,or local
election district;
WHEREAS, Section 24.2-307 of the Code of Virginia further provides that"If congressional
districts,Senate districts,House of Delegates districts,or local election districts have not been adopted by
the appropriate authority by June 15 of a year ending in one,the governing body may use the
congressional districts, Senate districts,House of Delegates districts,or local election districts as such
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districts existed on June 15 of that year as the basis for establishing the precinct boundaries to be used for
the elections to be held in November of that year';
WHEREAS, Section 24.2-307 of the Code of Virginia further provides that"If a governing body
is unable to establish a precinct with the minimum number of registered voters without splitting the
precinct between two or more congressional districts, Senate districts, House of Delegates districts,or
local election districts,it shall apply to the State Board for a waiver to administer a split precinct";
WHEREAS,the County of Frederick,Virginia Director of Elections has advised that the County
has the following split precincts:
Precinct Name Split Type
104—Cedar Creek Town Boundary—Middletown
502--Newtown Town Boundary—Stephens City
WHEREAS,due to significant delays with the release of necessary 2020 United States Census
data,the County is unable to initiate, for the November 2021 General Election,the decennial analysis
required by the Constitution of Virginia and applicable statutes for adjustments of the boundaries for local
election districts and precincts,necessitated by population changes,and which would include
reconfiguration of the precinct boundaries as required by Section 24.2-307 of the Code of Virginia;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors
APPROVES application to the State Board of Elections for a waiver to administer the aforementioned
split precincts,and hereby DIRECTS the Director of Elections&General Registrar of Frederick County
to apply for such waiver.
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- Resolution authorizing County participation in State?Corporation Commission Case PUR-
2021-00054, Application of Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative for a general
increase in electric rates - CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
RESOLUTION
June 9,2021
WHEREAS, Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative provides electric service to County
residents; and
WHEREAS,Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative has filed with the State Corporation
Commission an application,docketed as Case Number PUR-2021-00054,for an overall increase in its
rates,such increase proposed to be approximately 2.64%;and
WHEREAS,energy costs represent a significant burden to County residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS,participation by the Board of Supervisors as a respondent in State Corporation
Commission Case Number PUR-2021-00054 would be beneficial toward ensuring fair and reasonable
electricity service rates for County residents and businesses served by Shenandoah Valley Electric
Cooperative;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Supervisors authorizes the filing
by the County Attorney on its behalf of a Notice of Participation as a Respondent in State Corporation
Commission Case Number PUR-2021-00054 and the taking of such actions as are appropriate in such
proceeding toward ensuring fair and reasonable electricity service rates for County residents and
businesses served by Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative.
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- Resolution for Addition to Secondary System of State Highways_=Constitution Drive
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
RESOLUTION
BY THE
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS,the streets described on the attached Form AM-4.3,fully incorporated herein by reference,are
shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Frederick County;and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised this Board
that the streets meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia
Department of Transportation;and
WHEREAS,the County and the Virginia Department of Transportation have entered into an agreement on
June 9, 1993,for comprehensive stormwater detention which applies to this request for addition;and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,this Board requests the Virginia Department of Transportation
to add the streets described in the attached Form AM-4.3 to the secondary system of state highways,
pursuant to 33.2-705,Code of Virginia,and the Department's Subdivision Street requirements;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,this Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way,as described,
and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident
Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
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Resolution Approving Modification of Existing SDA Issued Debt—The Village at Orchard
Ride, Inc.- CONSENT AGENDAAPPROVAL
Resolution
June 9,2021
A. The Economic Development Authority of the County of Frederick,Virginia(the"Authority")
has considered the application of The Village at Orchard Ridge,Inc.,a Virginia nonstock corporation(the
"Borrower"),requesting the Authority enter into modifications of its Residential Care Facility Revenue
Bonds(The Village at Orchard Ridge, Inc.),Series 2014(the"Bonds").The Authority originally issued
the Bonds in 2014 and loaned the proceeds thereof to the Borrower.
B. The Borrower used the proceeds of such Bonds for the following purposes(collectively the
"Project"): financing(i)capital improvements at the Borrower's facilities located at 400 Clocktower
Ridge Drive,Winchester,Virginia 22602 in Frederick County,known as The Village at Orchard Ridge
(the "Facilities"),consisting primarily of(1)the construction and equipping of a new four story
independent living building,(2)the construction and equipping of a new three story independent living
building,(3)the construction and equipping of a one story skilled nursing building,(4)the expansion of
the dining facilities,(5)the expansion of the wellness center,and(6)certain other capital improvements
at the Facilities,(ii)a debt service reserve fund,(iii)capitalized interest and(iv)the costs of issuing the
Bonds and other eligible expenditures.
C. The Authority held a public hearing on the Borrower's application on June 3,2021,as required
by Section 147(f)of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,as amended(the"Code"),and Section 15.2-4906
of the Code of Virginia of 1950,as amended(the"Virginia Code"). Section 147(f)of the Code also
provides that the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the issuer of private activity bonds and over
the area in which any facility financed with the proceeds of private activity bonds is located must approve
the issuance of the Bonds.
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D. The Authority issues its bonds on behalf of the County of Frederick, Virginia(the"County"),the
Project is located in the County;and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,Virginia(the
"Board")constitutes the highest elected governmental unit of the County.
E. The Authority has recommended that the Board approve the modifications of the Bonds.
F. A copy of the Authority's resolution approving the modifications of the Bonds,a certificate of
the public hearing and a Fiscal Impact Statement have been filed with the Board.
NOW,THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
FREDERICK,VIRGINIA:
1. The Board approves the modifications of the Bonds by the Authority for the benefit of the
Borrower,as required by Section 147(1)of the Code and Section 15.2-4906 of the Virginia Code to
pen-nit the Authority to assist the Borrower in financing the Project.
2. The approval of the modifications of the Bonds does not constitute an endorsement to a
prospective purchaser of the Bonds of the creditworthiness of the Project or the Borrower.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS- None
COUNTY OFF[CIALS
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION HONORING RETIRING
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR KRIS C. TIERNEY
Chairman DeHaven and Vice Chairman Wells presented a framed copy of the resolution
honoring his service to retiring County Administrator Kris C. Tierney.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
CARLEY WALKER APPOINTED TO WINCHESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY—
APPROVED
Supervisor Dunn moved to appoint Carley Walker to an unexpired term ending 10-10-2022
on the Winchester Regional Airport Authority. Supervisor McCarthy seconded the motion which
carried on a voice vote.
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COMMITTEE BUSINESS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS (NON-PLANNING ISSUES)- None
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PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS -OTHER PLANNING BUSINESS
ORDINANCE TO AMEND 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, ARTICLE IV AGRICULTURAL AND ., -...__. ART
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, PART„
401 RA RURAL AREAS DISTRICT.--APPROVED
County Attorney Williams noted that the Board had adopted language at the previous
meeting that did not match the intent of the Board, Supervisor McCarthy moved for approval of the
ordinance as clarified to match the Board's intent regarding fuel sales, Supervisor Slaughter
seconded the motion which carried on 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
Supervisors McCarthy and Slaughter asked that further revision be considered to allow the
ordinance language to better match the needs of the agricultural cooperative community. Staff will
address the request.
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BOARD LIAISON REPORTS
Supervisor Stegmaier referenced the discussion at a recent Social Services Board meeting
and moved that the Board direct staff to draft a letter to the Governor and State Director of Social
Services addressing the current pandemic-related circumstances where state licensing inspectors
are still working remotely and are not entering adult daycare facilities to conduct inspections while
leaving local social services staff to handle all in-person visits to such facilities. Supervisor
McCarthy seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote,
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Josh Phelps, Gainesboro District, said he belonged to the Small Business Freedom
Alliance. He said the group was established because small businesses need protection from
government overreach as seen during the pandemic.
Charlie Mearkle, Shawnee District, referenced the upcoming public hearing on rezoning
for the One Logistics Park project. He asked the Board to keep the current residential zoning
instead of rezoning the property for industrial use.
Miles Adkins, Shawnee District, said he wished to see confirmation from the Board that
they will remain a second amendment sanctuary,
Patty Solenburger, Shawnee District, referenced the Small Business Freedom Alliance
saying all businesses are essential. She asked the Board to support reforms before the next
emergency which would affect small businesses.
Jared Mounce, Gainesboro District, discussed the difficulties faced by small businesses
during the pandemic and noted workforce issues such as the increase in unemployment relief pay
which has reduced the number of people willing to work.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Supervisor Graber asked for discussion of the County becoming a constitutional sanctuary
county.
Supervisor Dunn thanked the representatives of the Small Business Freedom Alliance and
said the General Assembly should address whether the authority for issuing emergency declarations
should lie with only the governor. He noted the recent gathering recognizing the fifth anniversary of
the Clowser Foundation's establishment.
Supervisor McCarthy said he agreed with the idea of a constitutional sanctuary but that it
will not solve a problem. He said the constitution was written to protect the rights of individuals and
that the tyrants should be removed from Richmond. He encouraged the election of those who will
protect the rights of individuals.
Vice Chairman Wells said that addressing the issue of protecting rights starts in Richmond
noting that an election will be held in November. He spoke in support of the Small Business Freedom
Alliance.
Vice Chairman Wells noted a recent offer to purchase land at the site of the Old Charlestown
Road Park. He said that the land had been conveyed to the County for a park and that as liaison to
the Parks and Recreation Commission, he had no interest in selling the land.
ADJOURN
On motion of Vice Chairman Wells, seconded by Supervisor Dunn, the meeting was
adjourned at 7;30 p.m.
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Mary T. Price
Chairman, Board of Supervisors Interim County Administrator
Minutes Prepared By:
Ann W. Phillips
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2021 - Appendix 1
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, May 24, 2021
8:30 a.m.
107 NORTH KENTSTREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: Judith McCann-Slaughter, Chairman (Voting), James
Racey (Voting), Cordell Watt (Voting) and Lewis Boyer(Liaison Stephens City).
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Committee Members Absent: Charles DeHaven, Jr. (Voting), Gary Oates (Voting) and
Shawn L. Graber(Voting).
Staff Present: Assistant Director-Transportation John Bishop, and Kathy Smith,
Secretary.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
1-Comprehensive Plan Update-Transportation: Staff updated the Committee on the first draft
of the text updates to the transportation section of the Comprehensive Plan. A copy of the
highlighted changes was reviewed with the Committee. The lune meeting Staff will present the
Committee with the finalized changes to include a first presentation of map changes to the
Comprehensive Plans and Programs Committee (CPPC).
2-County Project Updates: Crossover Boulevard aka Tevis Street Extension/Airport Road/1-51
Bridge:The paving operations at the intersection of Airport/Crossover/Route 522 are completed.
Markings will be completed soon followed by the additional signal equipment. Additional paving
remains to be completed on the interior portion of Crossover Boulevard as well as markings and
signage.
Renaissance Drive: The final design plans have been submitted to VDOT. CSX plans are in
process as being submitted. Staff will be reviewing the comments and cost estimate.
3-Other: The VDOT Traffic Engineering Division will be meeting this week with the Town of
Stephens City Administration to discuss the traffic issues at the intersection of Fairfax Pike and
Route 11. Also,Staff discussed the intersection of Hollow Road and Parishville Road that has no
traffic control. A stop sign may have been at the intersection at one time. VDOT will be
addressing the situation. The Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, July {
25, 2021 has been moved to Monday, August 2, 2021.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
8:00 a.m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET,SUITE 200, WINCHESTER,VIRGINIA
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: Bob Wells; Gene Fisher; Gary Longerbeam; and Harvey E. "Ed"
Strawsnyder,Jr.
Committee Members Absent:J. Douglas McCarthy;Whit Wagner
Staff and others present:Joe C. Wilder, Director of Public Works; Kris Tierney, County
Administrator; Ron Kimble, Landfill Manager; Mike Stewart, Senior Project Manager; Kevin
Alderman, Shawneeland Manager; Rod Williams, County Attorney; Billy Orndoff,Treasurer;
Wayne Corbett, Deputy Treasurer
(Attachment 1) Agenda Packet
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION
1-Discussion/approval of the revision to Frederick County Code Chapter 143-
Stormwater/Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance:
In 2014,the Board of Supervisors adopted Frederick County Code Chapter 143 to comply with
the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality(DEQ) requirements related to stormwater
management. The ordinance was reviewed and approved by DEQ. The ordinance combines
two different statues and regulations, erosion and sediment control and Stormwater
management.
In July 2020, DEQ performed a required program review for our erosion and sediment control
program. After their review,there were some deficiencies noted related to our ordinance.
Since our ordinance combines two different statues,they determined there was parts of our
ordinance related to erosion and sediment control that needed updated and changed to
comply with state law. Based on these comments,we have updated our ordinance to address
these comments. The updated ordinance has been reviewed by DEQ and the county attorney
and the final draft is attached in the agenda packet for your review,
The Public Works Committee reviewed the ordinance and had no further comments. A motion
was made by committee member Strawsnyder to recommend approval. The motion was
seconded by committee member Fisher. The committee unanimously approved the revised
ordinance.
Therefore,the revised ordinance needs to be approved by the Board of Supervisors. Since we
are revising the county code,the board must hold a public hearing. We are recommending
that this action be brought to the June 9, 2021 Board of Supervisors meeting and be set for a
public hearing to take place on the July 14, 2021. The revised ordinance is required to be
submitted to DEQ by July 31, 2021.
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2-Discussion on the sale of the old Albin Citizens Convenience Center:
Last year,we opened the relocated Albin Citizen Convenience Center on property we share
with the school board located at 174 Indian Hollow Road. We no longer need the property the
old site was located on which is about .87 acres. It was recommended by the Public Works
Committee to sell the property.
We recently issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB)for any interested parties to purchase the land.
We received three (3) bids on April 30, 2021 with the highest bid of$101,750.00 by
Winchester Equipment.
Therefore,committee member Strawsnyder made a motion to accept the high bid in the
amount of$101,750.00 and sell the land to Winchester Equipment. The motion was seconded
by committee member Fisher and unanimously approved by the committee. This
recommendation can now go to the Board of Supervisors for their review and further action.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
1-Discussion regarding vehicle stickers for Solid Waste disposal:
At the December 1, 2020 meeting the Public Works Committee discussed illegal dumping by
out of county users at our citizen convenience centers,especially the Star Tannery site. We
discussed video cameras,still cameras,vehicle stickers for county residents just to name a few.
At that meeting, it was agreed by committee members that even though there may be a small
problem with possible misuse, it is very minimal and not worth major investments for a vehicle
sticker program or surveillance cameras. These items would be expensive and still be very
difficult to enforce.
At the May 12, 2021 Board of Supervisors meeting, Back Creek District Supervisor Shawn
Graber brought up the issue again regarding the need to have a way to identify Frederick
County residents at the convenience centers. He mentioned incidence where Shenandoah
County residents have been using the Star Tannery site. It is very difficult to know what
locality someone is from with a Virginia vehicle tag. Mr. Graber requested a review of a
potential cost estimate to establish a decal to be placed on Frederick County vehicles.
Included in the agenda packet is a memo from the county Treasurer providing an estimate of
$153,000 to establish a sticker program. He also indicated an on-going annual cost of$35,000
-$50,000 to update the stickers and to provide stickers to new residents.
Supervisor Wells stressed that he also wants to protect the on-site part-time convenience site
employees from additional issues with confronting non-county citizens. He emphasized that
these part-time employees are not the police and at times,some people can get upset if
denied the use of the site. We have to walk a fine line between denying access of site usage
and possible confrontations.
After further discussion,the committee recommended no further changes to our enforcement
of county convenience site usage. In summary,the minor problem that exists is not worth the
expensive investment to try to enforce usage from non-county citizens.
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2-Discussion regarding asphalt paving in Shawneeland:
A Shawneeland Sanitary District Advisory Committee (SSDAC) meeting was held on May 3,
2021. The meeting minutes are included in the agenda packet. At that meeting,some
members discussed the use of asphalt paving on the roads in lieu of tar and chip(double seal)
paving. Almost all paved roads in Shawneeland have a tar and chip paved surface. In order to
minimize water from entering the road surface subgrade, double seal paving is a cost-effective
method to seal the road surface and minimize road subgrade issues caused by water
infiltration. The double seal paving process is used by the Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) on most of their rural roads in the Commonwealth.
The use of asphalt paving has some benefits such as longer life,smoother surface but the cost
of asphalt is at least three times higher. In order to pave with asphalt,the paving company
must put down at least 1.5 inches of asphalt and provide shoulder stone. Also, when asphalt
pavement is used on roads where double sealed pavement already exists,the intersections
where asphalt paving connects must be milled,which adds additional costs.
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Due to the higher costs of asphalt paving, Shawneeland staff has used double seal pavement in
order to maintain the roads for the past 30 years. Therefore, after some additional discussion
the committee recommended that staff continue to use double seal paving to maintain the
road surface. The Shawneeland District Manager was directed to prepare a one-page
document (flyer)to send to the SSDAC deciphering our rationale behind the paving
maintenance program. They would like to have the residents of Shawneeland also receive the
flyer to ensure they understand our program and direction,
3-Update on Public Works projects:
Crossover Boulevard road project is on schedule and on budget to be completed by September
2021.
At the Landfill,the Northwestern Adult Detention Center crew have been able to return to the
Landfill and provide much needed help picking up blown trash and tire shredding operations.
We have begun development of the bottom liner system in our MSW Phase 3, Cell A area. This
would allow another 11 acres of Landfill space to be utilized over the next 12-15 years for solid
waste disposal.
Respectfully submitted,
Public Works Committee
J. Douglas McCarthy, Chairman
Robert W. Wells
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Gene E. Fisher
Gary E. Longerbeam
Harvey E. "Ed"Strawsnyder,Jr.
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cc: Kris Tierney, County Administrator
Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator.
Billy Orndoff,Treasure
Wayne Corbett, Deputy Treasurer
Ron Kimble, landfill Manager
Gloria Puffinburger,Solid Waste Manager
Kevin Alderman,Shawneeland District Manager
Rod Williams, County Attorney
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