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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2022
7:00 P.M.
BOARD ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES
Board of Supervisors: Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., Chairman; J. Douglas McCarthy, Vice
Chairman; Robert W. Wells; Judith McCann-Slaughter; Blaine P. Dunn; Shawn L.Graber;and Josh
E. Ludwig were present.
Staff present: Michael Bollhoefer, County Administrator; Jay E. Tibbs, Deputy County
Administrator; Roderick B. Williams, County Attorney; Karen Vacchio, Public Information Officer;
Wyatt Pearson, Planning Director; John Bishop, Assistant Director of Planning-Transportation;
Mark Cheran, Zoning & Subdivision Administrator; Steve Majchrzak, Fire Chief; Scott Varner,
Director of Information Technologies; 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.
INVOCATION
The Rev. Dennis Smith, Valley Bible Church, delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairman McCarthy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA—APPROVED
The proposed agenda was adopted as amended on a voice vote following a motion by
Vice Chairman McCarthy, seconded by Supervisor Graber.
CITIZEN COMMENTS - None
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ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA—APPROVED
Supervisor Slaughter moved for adoption of the consent agenda as presented. Vice
Chairman McCarthy seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote.
-Approval of Minutes of Work Session of January 26, 2022-CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
-Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 26, 2022-CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
-Approval of Minutes of Closed Session of February 2, 2022- CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
-Acceptance of Transportation Committee Report of January 24, 2022-CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL,Appendix 1
-Acceptance of Public Works Committee Report of January 25, 2022- CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL,Appendix 2
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Vice Chairman McCarthy spoke in support of the efforts by the 2 for 2 Foundation
regarding a public-private partnership to construct an indoor aquatics facility and ice-skating rink.
He said he has spoken to a Board member from Clarke County regarding that County's interest in
participating and encouraged his fellow Board members to explore this opportunity.
Vice Chairman McCarthy referenced his comments at the previous meeting regarding local
funding of private school options. He moved that the Board direct staff, specifically the County
Attorney, to provide an outline studying the feasibility of funding school choice options before the
next regular Board meeting. Supervisor Graber seconded the motion.
Supervisor Wells spoke in favor of the motion.
Supervisor Slaughter spoke in favor of the motion noting the Governor is currently working
on similar legislation.
Chairman DeHaven said he had concerns about subsidizing those who choose to send
their children to private schools by taking funds away from the public schools.
Supervisor Graber said that Frederick County has traditionally provided a much larger sum
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to the public schools than is required by the state legislature.
Supervisor Slaughter said a study period and public hearing would be advised before the
Board makes a decision on the matter.
Vice Chairman McCarthy noted the matter is time-sensitive as part of the budget process.
Supervisor Wells said the motion is not punishing the public schools but rather offers
opportunities to those who wish to attend private schools. The motion carried on a recorded vote
as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Josh E. Ludwig Aye
Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. No
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
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COUNTY OFFICIALS
STAFF DIRECTED TO PLAN JOINT WORK SESSION WITH MIDDLETOWN TOWN
COUNCIL TO DISCUSS THE TOWN'S PROPOSED BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT
—APPROVED
Supervisor Graber moved that the Board hold a joint work session with the Town Council
of Middletown to discuss the proposed Town's proposed boundary line adjustment. Supervisor
McCarthy seconded the motion.
The Board discussed the meeting being a public meeting in a work session setting and the
desire to have reports from the Planning Department prior to the meeting. Staff suggested the
work session scheduled for February 23 would be appropriate for the joint work session.
The motion carried on a recorded vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Josh E. Ludwig 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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APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
JASON AIKENS APPOINTED TO PLANNING COMMISSION AS GAINESBORO
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE—APPROVED
Vice Chairman McCarthy moved to appoint Jason Aikens to fill an unexpired four-year term
ending 1/26/24 on the Planning Commission representing the Gainesboro District. Supervisor
Graber seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote.
KAY DAWSON REAPPOINTED TO PLANNING COMMISSION AS RED BUD DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVE—APPROVED
Supervisor Dunn moved to reappoint Kay Dawson to a four-year term ending 01/27/2026
on the Planning Commission representing the Red Bud District. Vice Chairman McCarthy
seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote.
CHARLES MARKERT APPOINTED TO PLANNING COMMISSION AS RED BUD
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE—APPROVED
Supervisor Dunn moved to appoint Charles Markert to fill a vacant term ending 02/09/2026
on the Planning Commission representing the Red Bud District. Vice Chairman McCarthy
seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote.
HEATHER MCKAY REAPPOINTED TO EXTENSION LEADERSHIP ADVISORY
COMMITTEE —APPROVED
Vice Chairman McCarthy moved to reappoint Heather McKay to a four-year term ending
2/13/2026 on the Extension Leadership Advisory Committee. Supervisor Slaughter seconded the
motion which carried on a voice vote.
DELORES STOTTLEMYER APPOINTED AS SHAWNEE DISTRICT REP. TO
EXTENSION LEADERSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE --APPROVED
Supervisor Ludwig moved to appoint Delores Stottlemyer to a four-year term ending
2/13/2026 Shawnee District Representative on the Extension Leadership Advisory Committee.
Vice Chairman McCarthy seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote.
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KUNDUCK MOON APPOINTED AS AT-LARGE MEMBER TO EXTENSION
LEADERSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE —APPROVED
Vice Chairman McCarthy moved to appoint Kunduck Moon to a four-year term ending
2/13/2026 as an at-large member on the Extension Leadership Advisory Committee. Supervisor
Graber seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote.
KIM HERBSTRITT DENIED APPOINTMENT AS AT-LARGE MEMBER TO EXTENSION
LEADERSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Vice Chairman McCarthy moved to deny the appointment of Kim Herbstritt to a four-year
term as an at-large member on the Extension Leadership Advisory Committee saying that she is
not a County resident. Supervisor Graber seconded the motion which carried on a recorded vote
as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Josh E. Ludwig Aye
Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W. Wells No
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. No
Judith McCann-Slaughter No
KEIGHLEY GORE APPOINTED AS AT-LARGE MEMBER TO EXTENSION
LEADERSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE —APPROVED
Vice Chairman McCarthy moved to appoint Keighley Gore to a four-year term ending
2/13/2026 as an at-large member on the Extension Leadership Advisory Committee. Supervisor
Graber seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (NON-PLANNING ISSUES)— None
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PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS - PUBLIC HEARINGS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #10-21 FOR DAVID HERMENS —DENIED
Zoning Administrator Mark Cheran explained the request for a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) to allow for a 90-foot wireless telecommunication tower located at 101 Greenway Court,
Winchester, in the Back Creek Magisterial District. He said the subject tower was constructed
without an approved CUP and therefore is a violation of the Zoning Ordinance. He said the
Applicant is seeking approval of this CUP to abate the zoning violation and he reviewed the
conditions suggested by the Planning Commission should the Board find the application to be
appropriate.
Andrew Hill, representing the Applicant, noted the personal use of the tower and asked the
Board to support the application.
The Board and the Applicant, David Hermens, discussed the timeline of the tower's
construction, the requirement for a conditional use permit, comments received, and the means that
the County learned of the tower's existence.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public comment period.
No one addressed the Board.
Chairman DeHaven closed the public comment period.
Supervisor Graber moved for approval of Conditional Use Permit #10-21 for David
Hermens. The motion died for lack of a second.
Vice Chairman McCarthy moved for denial of Conditional Use Permit #10-21 for David
Hermens. Supervisor Dunn seconded the motion which carried on a recorded vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Josh E. Ludwig 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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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #14-21 FOR TERRENCE PRICE—APPROVED
Zoning Administrator Mark Cheran explained the request for a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP)to allow for the construction of a 60-foot wireless telecommunication tower for personal use,
at 1104 Rockwood Trail, in the Back Creek Magisterial District. The subject property is zoned R5
(Residential Recreational Community) District and is within the Shawneeland subdivision. He
reviewed the conditions suggested by the Planning Commission should the Board find the
application to be appropriate.
The Board and the Applicant, Terrence Price, discussed the additional equipment planned
for the tower and comments received on the tower from neighbors.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public comment period.
No one addressed the Board.
Chairman DeHaven closed the public comment period.
Supervisor Graber moved for approval of Conditional Use Permit #14-21 for Terrence
Price. Supervisor Wells seconded the motion which carried on a recorded vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn Aye Josh E. Ludwig Aye
Shawn L. Graber Aye Robert W. Wells Aye
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. No
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
ORDINANCE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT#14-21
TERRENCE PRICE
WHEREAS,CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION#14-21 was submitted by Terrence Price
to allow for a 60-foot wireless telecommunication tower.This property is located at 1104 Rockwood
Trail,Winchester,Virginia and is identified with Property Identification Number 491303-123-251 in the
Back Creek Magisterial District;and
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Planning Commission held a public hearing on this Conditional Use
Permit on January 19,2022,and recommended approval;and
WHEREAS,the Frederick County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on this Conditional Use
Permit during their regular meeting on February 9,2022;and
WHEREAS,the Frederick County Board of Supervisors fmds the approval of this Conditional Use
Permit to be in the best interest of the public health,safety,welfare,and in conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors,that Chapter 165
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of the Frederick County Code,Zoning,is amended to revise the zoning map to reflect that Conditional Use
Permit #14-21 to allow for a 60-foot wireless telecommunication tower on the parcel identified with
Property Identification Number 491303-123-251 in the Back Creek Magisterial District is approved with
the following conditions:
1. All review agency comments and requirements shall be complied with at all times.
2. The tower shall be removed by the Applicant or property owner within twelve (12) months of
abandonment of operation.
3. Any expansion or modification of this use will require a new Conditional Use Permit.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #13-21 FOR UPPER VALLEY ESTATE LLC -- DENIED
Zoning Administrator Mark Cheran explained the request for a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) to allow for a tractor truck and tractor truck trailer parking facility on three parcels located
between Crown Lane and Welltown Road, approximately 300' north of the intersection of
Martinsburg Pike and Welltown Road, adjacent to and south of the Winchester&Western Railroad
in the Gainesboro Magisterial District. He said the Planning Commission at their meeting on
December 12, 2021, recommended denial of this request. He continued saying that the Board of
Supervisors held a public hearing for this item on January 12, 2022, which was continued to allow
time for the applicant to address concerns expressed regarding material storage and
transportation. He said the Applicant has agreed to store only empty trailers and restrict trailer
delivery and pickup to non-peak hour traffic periods. He reviewed the conditions suggested by the
Planning Commission should the Board find the application to be appropriate.
The Board and staff discussed VDOT's approval of entrances for the project, the need for
a VDOT approval for the proposed right-in only option on Welltown Pike, the recent study of the
Welltown intersection, restricting usage of the proposed development to certain hours to reduce
traffic congestion, restricting ingress and egress to only Crown Drive,the requirement that all stored
trailers would be empty, and addressing the property to reduce the usage of Welltown Pike to enter
the site.
Chairman DeHaven opened the public comment period.
D'Ann Kenney, Gainesboro District, spoke in opposition to the conditional use permit
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saying there is no way to verify the parked trailers will be empty and that other business uses for
the property would be preferable.
Chairman DeHaven closed the public comment period.
Vice Chairman McCarthy moved for denial of Conditional Use Permit #13-21 for Upper
Valley Estate LLC. Supervisor Slaughter seconded the motion.
Vice Chairman McCarthy said the issue is one of traffic safety.
Supervisor Graber said there are transportation issues all over the County and denying
this request will mean a bigger problem later.
Supervisor Dunn said he was concerned about other uses such as fast food which could
generate more traffic.
Chairman DeHaven said he could not imagine adding more truck traffic to the area.
The motion to deny carried on a recorded vote as follows:
Blaine P. Dunn No Josh E. Ludwig Aye
Shawn L. Graber No Robert W. Wells No
J. Douglas McCarthy Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Judith McCann-Slaughter Aye
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PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS -OTHER PLANNING BUSINESS - None
BOARD LIAISON REPORTS - None
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Kevin Callanan, Shawnee District said the Schools' budget is out of control and requested
the Board seek an audit of the budget.
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Della DeHaven, Gainesboro District, thanked the Board for the earlier vote to research
funding private school options for residents.
Scott Fink, member of the Middletown Town Council, said the Council wants to meet jointly
with the Board to discuss the Town's proposed boundary line adjustment.
David Braithwaite, Gainesboro District, asked for help dealing with the School Board that
has gone against the Governor's executive order making masks in schools optional. He suggested
the Board deny funding to the School Board.
David Sparkman, Red Bud District, said the schools are glossing over discipline issues
and these will become larger problems later. He said County costs have increased mostly because
of the School system and suggested using classrooms at Dowell J. Howard for a charter school.
Gayle Ferreira, Shawnee District, spoke in favor of school choice and allowing families to
take taxpayer funds to any school of their choosing.
Christie Scarborough, Stonewall District, said her learning-disabled child has been
segregated because of not being able to wear a mask at school, that the school system has not
accepted any mask exemption, and asked the Board to consider cutting funding to the schools.
Matthew Shaffer, Back Creek District, said he operates Shaffer's Barbeque and advocated
on behalf of the Middletown boundary line adjustment, as he has been working to obtain water and
sewer service at his location just outside the Town.
Justin Edens, Stonewall District, said the masking debate is an ongoing issue and asked
the Board to review masking policies at the schools and at the County's BasicRec afterschool
program which is held in school buildings.
Miah Usmane, Opequon District, said she was in favor of keeping money in the public
schools but also in favor of school choice. She spoke in favor of annexation by Middletown saying
that a Sheetz store, but not a truck stop, will be acceptable at the exit 302 interchange.
John Roarbaugh, Opequon District, spoke in opposition to the Sheetz store at exit 302
saying he has traffic concerns.
Josh Phelps, Gainesboro District, questioned whether the government is always the best
choice to provide services adding that competition among schools would bring better outcomes for
students.
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Lora Jarrell, Opequon District, said her experience with the County schools has been
positive. She questioned the harsh criticism of the School Board by members of the Board of
Supervisors saying it is wrong to threaten to withhold funding from the schools.
Monica Williams, Opequon District, spoke in opposition to Middletown annexing properties
saying she does not want the development of the area to be managed by the Town.
Blaine Williams, Opequon District, said he is opposed to the annexation of properties by
Middletown.
Mark Stepongzi, Gainesboro District, said the schools are out of compliance and the Board
has the ability to hold back allocated funds until issues are resolved.
Martha Sparkman, Red Bud District, said that school choice is a win-win as it would help
with overcrowded buildings. She said competition among schools improves the options.
William Shaffer, Shawnee District, said his child has been segregated in school over the
masking issue and that funds should be used for the children rather than the schools.
Charles Harbaugh, IV, Mayor of Middletown and Back Creek District resident, thanked the
Board for the invitation to a joint work session to discuss the Town's annexation proposal.
Priscilla Bellido,Stonewall District, discussed the salary of the Superintendent of Frederick
County Public Schools and said the Superintendent has shown disregard for using tax dollars
wisely.
Bob Clark, Opequon District, referenced the proposed Middletown annexation and asked
the Board to consider each parcel individually rather than deciding on an all-or-nothing basis.
Kim Fletcher, Opequon District, referenced the proposed Middletown annexation and
asked what benefit would be found by the County if the annexation occurs. She said the tax
revenue should stay in the County.
Jason Aikens, Gainesboro District, spoke in favor of Middletown's annexation proposal
saying he has spent 12 years in an effort to obtain water and sewer service to his 250 acres outside
the Town.
Cary Nelson, an employee of HN Funkhouser, encouraged the Board to work toward
annexation of the proposed parcels by Middletown.
Trace Hammon, Apple Pie Ridge Elementary student, asked for help ending the mask
mandate in his school.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Supervisor Graber said there are a number of transportation needs in the County that
should be addressed. He said annexation by Middletown will have no bearing on the proposed
Sheetz store project. He said the concerns raised by the citizens such as the schools filling out
mask exemption and appeal forms without parental knowledge should be reviewed. He discussed
the Personal Property tax rate and the increase in used vehicle values urging citizens to contact
Board members about reducing the tax rate.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Vice Chairman McCarthy, seconded by Supervisor Slaughter, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Michael Bollhoefer
Chairman, Board of Supervisors County Administrator
Minutes Prepared By:
Ann W. Phillips
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022 - Appendix 1
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Monday, January 24, 2022
8:30 a.m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET,WINCHESTER,VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: Judith McCann-Slaughter,Chairman(Voting),Charles
DeHaven, Jr. (Voting) and Cordell Watt(Voting).
Committee Members Absent: Shawn Graber(Voting)Gary Oates(Voting)and Lewis
Boyer(Liaison Stephens City).
Staff Present: Assistant Director-Transportation John Bishop, and Kathy Smith,
Secretary.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
1-Discussion: Scoring Categories for Project Prioritization: Staff gave a brief overview
on the draft scoring categories for the County project prioritizations process. The overview
included the tiers and the categories for prioritization that are reflected on the Smartscale
process. Staff will be updating the Committee in the next few months with the identified
projects after working with VDOT to show how it is coming together as a test run.
2-VDOT Funding Updates: Staff presented several updates from the recent Commonwealth
Transportation Board(CTB)meeting. The most recent update was of the revenue projections
which are very promising for the upcoming projects. Also, CTB is looking at funding for
FY22-FY24 instead of FY25-FY26 with FY22 funds immediately available to spend for the
Revenue Sharing program.
3-County Project Updates: Crossover Boulevard aka Tevis Street Extension/Airport
Road/I-81 Bridge: The final bills are still being received and expected to come to an end
soon.
Renaissance Drive: Staff is working through the agreement and real estate process with CSX.
A potential hurdle has arisen with real estate division related to their understanding of where
the County is in the process. Staff is working with VDOT and CSX on this issue and expect
to have further information/clarification soon.
4-Other: Staff meet with VDOT on the MPO study an update is to follow. VDOT's next
Smartscale pre application window will be coming shortly as well.
VDOT gave an update on the progress of the areas Rural Rustic Road projects.The following
is the update; Laurel Grove Road the drainage pipes, ditches and tree trimming has been
completed tar and chip will be completed as soon as weather breaks. Old Baltimore Road,
Timberlakes Lane and Middle Fork Road work is scheduled to start in FY22-23.
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Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022 - Appendix 2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Tuesday,January 25, 2022
8:00 a.m.
107 NORTH KENT STREET, SUITE 200, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: J. Douglas McCarthy; Bob Wells; Gene Fisher; Gary Longerbeam;
and Harvey E. "Ed" Strawsnyder,Jr.
Committee Members Absent:
Staff and others present:Joe C. Wilder, Director of Public Works; Michael Bollhoefer, County
Administrator;Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator; Rod Williams, County Attorney; Mike
Stewart, Senior Project Manager; Kevin Alderman, Shawneeland Manager; Mark Viola, P.E.,
Viola Engineering; Stuart Baber, American Concrete.
(Attachment 1)Agenda Packet
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
1-Discussion/Update on the sinkhole issue at Crystal Lake/Cherokee Dam—Shawneeland
Sanitary District:
We discussed in detail the findings of the engineering study submitted by Viola Engineering
dated December 2, 2021. During the discussion, Viola Engineering and American Concrete
described the proposed remedial action of using polyurethane grout to seal up the karst
features below the lake where water is leaking at a rate of 140 gallons/minute. We updated
the committee that the Shawneeland unreserved fund balance account has just under$1.5
million. The proposed cost estimate to perform the necessary work will range from $60,000
and up to $380,000, depending on how the grouting operation proceeds with the water
leakage rate. It was stressed to the committee that there is no guarantee this will work, and
the citizens are aware of the risk, as well.
Also, we discussed that the Shawneeland Sanitary District Advisory Committee (SSDAC)
unanimously endorsed spending up to $380,000 with funding for the project coming from the
unreserved fund balance account. At this time, a Shawneeland fee increase is not proposed
but we will evaluate the unreserve account fund and review the current fee schedule during
budget preparations for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget.
A motion was made by committee member Fisher to recommend to the Finance Committee of
transferring$380,000 from the Shawneeland unreserved fund balance account into this year's
budget to fund the proposed grouting program. The motion was seconded by Supervisor
Wells. The motion was unanimously approved by the committee.
2-Public Works project updates:
a. Crossover Boulevard—Currently finalizing billing and contract matters which should be
completed in the next month or two.
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b. Landfill: Construction of the M.S.W. Landfill Phase 3, Cell A—The project is almost
complete with the final rain cover liner being placed in early Spring 2022.
c. Renaissance Drive, Phase 2—Awaiting final approval by CSX. We anticipate being
ready to bid this project in early spring 2022.
d. Sunnyside Plaza: Renovation of the space for the Voter Registration Office—We are
currently bidding this project which consists of renovating 2,500 square feet of office
space and bids are due March 1, 2022.
e. Storage Building at the Stephenson Convenience Center—Construction of a new
30'x60' storage building has begun at the Stephenson site. We anticipate completion
by late Spring 2022.
f. Yardmaster Court Road Project—We completed this road project under budget and is
awaiting final acceptance in the VDOT secondary road system.
Respectfully submitted,
Public Works Committee
J. Douglas McCarthy, Chairman
Robert W. Wells
Gene E. Fisher
Gary E. Longerbeam
Harvey E. "Ed" Strawsnyder,Jr.
By
JoEit.Wilder
Public Works Director
JCW/kco
Attachments: as stated
cc: Michael Bollhoefer, County Administrator
Jay Tibbs, Deputy County Administrator
Kevin Alderman, Shawneeland District Manager
Rod Williams, County Attorney
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