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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors was held on April 12, 1999,
at 7: 15 P.M., in the Board of Supervisors' Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 107
North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia.
PRESENT: Chairman James L. Longerbeam; Vice Chairman Richard C. Shiclde; W.
Harrington Smith, Jr.; Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.; Robert M. Sager; and Margaret B. Douglas.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Carl Moore of the Maranatha Fellowship.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
County Adrnilustrator Riley advised that he would request the following additions to the
agenda:
(1). Proclamation for Food Drive Day from the National Association of Letter Carriers.
(2). Request from Planning Director Kris Tierney to fill soon to be vacated position of
Zoning Administrator.
(3). Amended Memorandum of Understanding for HP Hood, Inc., and Kraft Foods.
Upon motion made by Supervisor Sager, seconded by Supervisor Smith, the agenda was
adopted as amended by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Richard C. Stm::lde - Aye
Charles W. Omdoff, Sr. - Aye
CONSENT AGENDA
County Admipjstrator Riley suggested the following tabs for approval under the consent
agenda:
1. Request from ShawneeLand Sanitary District Manager to Place Names on the Ballot
for the Advisory Committee Election Process - Tab C;
2. Closing of County Offices for Apple Blossom Festival- Tab D;
3. Mr. Riley suggested tab G; however, Supervisor Shiclde asked that not be included.
4. Subdivision Application - Tybrooke, L.c.- Tab P;
5. Request for Exemption from the Subdivision Ordinance Requirement, Charles Willis
Prope:ty'" Tab Q;
6. Road Resolution - Senseny Glen, Section II and III - Tab R;
7. Parks &nd Recreation Commission Report- Tab S;
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8. Emergellcy Communications Commission Report- Tab T.
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Orndoff, the consent agenda
was approved by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Gina Forrester, Stonewall District, parent of school age children, as well as a member of the
Friends of Frederick. She advised the Board that at the public hearing on the budget she asked each
board member to vi3it Red Bud Elementary School, as well as James Wood Middle School, and
James Wood High '\~hool. She was curious as to how many board members made this visit;
therefore, she has req J~sted that the board members respond to her letter.
MINUTES
Upon motion made by Supervisor Orndoff, seconded by Supervisor Douglas, the minutes of
the regular meeting of March 10, 1999, were approved as presented by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Robert M. Sc.~";' - Aye
Richard C. Shk:de - Aye
Charles W. f'r,!doff, Sr. - Aye
Upon motion .1 <ide by Supervisor Orndoff, seconded by Supervisor Douglas, the minutes of
March 24, 1999 weT\:: ?'pproved as presented by the following recorded vote:
James L. Lonserbeam - Aye
W. Harringto:1 ':;mith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Th:!Jglas - Aye
Robert M. S'i,',.;r - Aye
Richard C. Snickle - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
COMMITTfE APPOINTMENTS
REBECCA .STILLWELL APPOINTED TO HISTORIC RESOURCES ADVISORY
BOARD
Upon motion made by Supervisor Orndoff, seconded by Supervisor Sager, Rebecca Stillwell
was appointed to th;; Historic Resources Advisory Board as the representative from Stonewall
District. This is a four year term. This term will begin on April 12, 1999 and expire on April 12,
2003.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Deuglas - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Richard C. ShicIde - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
REOUEST FROM SHA WNEELAND SANITARY DISTRICT MANAGER TO
PLACE NAMES ON THE BALLOT FOR THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ELECTION PROCESS - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
The following names will be placed on the ballot:
Ronald V. Harding, Candace Russell, Gretta Stoneberger, Edward S. Sturdivant, Anna
Campbell, Marcus Lemasters, George H. Shuffiebotham, Jr.
COUNTY OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR ANNUAL APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIV ALON
FRIDAY. APRIL 30. 1999 - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 BUDGET RESOLUTION (#041-99) FOR FREDERICK
COUNTY- APPROVED AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing and budget synopsis has been published and a public
hearing held on March 24, ]999, in accordance with Title 15.2, Chapter 25, Section 15.2-2506, of
the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended.
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors ofthe County
of Frederick, Virginia, that the budget for the 1999-2000 fiscal year as advertised in The Winchester
Star on March 13, 1999, be hereby approved in the amount of $133,704,269.
WHEREAS, the budget amounts represent the total, less transfers between funds.
WHEREAS, the difference in the proposed budget and approved budget equals $85,151.
$110,000 was increased in the Airport Capital Fund with the remainder being additional cuts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Frederick budget for the 1999-2000
fiscal year be adopted as follows:
General Operating Fund:
General and Financial Admin.
Judicial Administration
Public Safety
Public Works
Health/Welfare
Education - Community College
Parks, Recreation & Cultural
Comml:uity Development
Non-Departmental Expenses
Regional Jail Fund
Landfill Fund
Division of Court Services Fund
ShawneeLand Sanitary District Fund
Airport Operating Fund
Airport Capit41 Fund
Consolidated Maintenance Fund
School OperBtbg Fund:
Instruction
Administration, Attendance & Health
$ 4,606,923
828,512
8,293,193
2,423,847
3,419,506
41,406
3,221,021
3,292,507
1,090,000
6,086,236
4,481,551
821,566
427,236
841,221
1,120,000
281,986
53,787,209
3,]46,576
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Pupil Transportation
Operation & Maintenance
Facilities
School Cafeteria Fund
School Construction Capital Project Fund
School Debt Service Fund
Larrick & Sides Trust Funds
School Textbook Fund
Unemploymer,tCompensation Fund
3,469,655
6,304,999
26,500
3,710,385
14,150,000
6,879,811
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988,344
10,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does herein adopt the tax rate for the 1999 assessment year at a rate of 59 cents to be
applied to real estate, the rate of$4.20 to be applied to personal property, $2.25 applied to personal
property on one vehide to volunteer firefighters that are approved and registered with the Fire and
Rescue Department, the rate of 421f2 cents to be applied to airplanes and zero tax to be applied to
antique vehicles. The Business and Professional Occupational License rates are as follows: retail 20
cents per $100 of gross receipts, professional services 58 cents per $100 of gross receipts, personal
and business 36 cents per $100 of gross receipts, wholesale 5 cents per $100 of purchases and the
rate of$2.00 on declining values to be applied to machinery and tools, and contract carrier classified
vehicles.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that appropriations are hereby authorized for the central
stores fund, special welfare fund, comprehensive services fund, health insurance fund and
unemployment compensation fund equal to the total cash balance on hand at July 1, 1999, plus the
total amount ofreceiI-ts for the fiscal year 1999-2000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Supervisor Shickle amended the Budget Resolution
to identifY the School Board budget as categorically funded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Supervisor Shickle amended the Budget Resolution
to specifY that appropriations to the funds for which Frederick County is fiscal agent and other
localities participate, b<: contingent upon the receipt of the contributions from those localities.
Upon motio:1 hlade by Supervisor Shickle, seconded by Supervisor Orndoff, the 1999-2000
Fiscal Year Budget f('.' ;.rederick County was approved as amended by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longt~rbeam - Aye
W. Harringtm~ 3mith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. D)uglas - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Richard C. Shkkle - Aye
Charles W. OrIJdoff, Sr. - Aye
REOUES1. FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR A
WORKSES~ION - SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 28 - 6:00 P.M.
Following Boad discussion, April 28 at 6:00 p.m. was established as date and time for said
worksession.
RESOLUTION FROM WINCHESTER AND WESTERN RAILROAD RE: RAIL
PRESERVAHON APPLICATION - POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT MEETING
AWAITING t\DDITIONAL INFORMATION
Supervisor Shickle had questions concerning this resolution. He was not sure why the board
of supervisors was being asked to vote on this resolution. Additional information will be provided
for the next board meeting.
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REOUEST'FOR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR SHAWNEELAND
SANITARY DISTRICT FOR REPAIRS TO CHEROKEE LAKE DAM - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Supervisor Douglas, seconded by Supervisor Smith, the sum of
$89,936.00 was approved for the emergency grouting repair of the Cherokee Lake Dam. Funding
for this is to come from the Shawnee-Land Sanitary District Reserve Account and place in line item
8108- 7900-00.
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The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
RESOLUTION (#043-99) APPROVING AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR KRAFT FOODS. INC. - APPROVED
County Administrator Riley presented this resolution and MOU to the Board. A copy of the
MOU is on file in the office of the county administrator.
Upon motion duly made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.,
and on the votes hereafter recorded,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the County of Frederick, Virginia
does hereby approve the payment of$280,000 over 10 years subject to annual appropriations to the
Frederick County Industrial Development Authority from the Frederick County Economic
Development Incentive Fund to assist in construction of a pre-treatment facility for Kraft Foods, Inc.
BE IT RESOLVED, that said funds are subject to an executed Memorandum of
Understanding outlining a performance criteria ofthe county.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does authorize the county administrator to execute this document on its behalf
ADOPTED, this 12th day of April, 1999.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
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REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RESOLUTION (#044-99) FOR
LOAN/GRANT FOR HP HOOD. INC. - APPROVED
County Administrator Riley presented this information to the Board.
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Orndoff, the following
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resolution was approved. A copy of the MOU is on file in the office of the county administrator.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the County of Frederick, Virginia
does hereby approve the payment of $700,000 over 10 years subject to annual appropriations to the
Frederick County Industrial Development Authority from the Frederick County Economic
Development Incentive Fund to assist in construction of a pre-treatment facility for HP Hood, Inc.
BE IT RESOLVED, that said funds are subject to an executed Memorandum of
Understanding OUtlini.lg a performance criteria of the county.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the County of Frederick,
Virginia, does authorize the county administrator to execute this document on its behalf
ADOPTED, this 12th day of April, 1999.
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Orndoff, the above
resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
W. Harringtun ~mith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Robert M. Sa!:;er - Aye
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
RESOLUTION (#042-99) AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION
FOR A CDBG. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECT LOAN FOR ON-SITE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR HP HOOD. INe. - APPROVED
WHEREAS, tiP Hood, Inc., headquartered in Chelsea, Massachusetts, has announced the
construction of a new milk processing plant in Frederick County to be operational in Spring, 2000;
and,
WHEREAS, (~1is construction will result in the creation of 170 new jobs, of which at least
59% will be available in low and moderate income persons; and,
WHEREAS, in order to lessen the impact of the increased wastewater flow and attending
increases in BOD, TS~ and FOG on the Parkins Mfll Wastewater Treatment Plant, HP Hood, Inc.
will be required to construct a sewage pretreatment facility; and,
WHEREAS. t:le Virginia Department ofHousing and Community Development has reserved
an appropriation of Ccmmunity Development Block Grant funds for economic development type
projects, and Frederick County is eligible to apply for a loan in the amount of $700,000 to assist in
providing the necessary on-site improvements; and,
WHEREAS, other state funds of$I,356,251, local funds of$650,000 and private funds of
$67,600,000 will be as:Jigned to complete the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to two public hearings having
been completed, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors wishes to apply for $700,000 of Virginia
Community Development Block Grant funds, Economic Development Direct Loan For On-Site
Improvements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the county administrator is hereby authorized to sign
and submit the appropriate documents for submittal of this Virginia Community Development Block
Grant application.
PASSED this 12th day of April 1999.
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Upon motion made by Richard C. Shickle and seconded by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., the
above resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Richard C. Smckle - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING - OUTDOOR FESTIVAL PERMIT - REOUEST OF THE
SHENANDOAH APPLE BLOSSOMFESTIV AL. PURSUANT TO THE FREDERICK
COUNTY CODE. CHAPTER 86. FESTIVALS: SECTION 86-3 C. PERMIT
REOUIRED: APPLICATION: ISSUANCE OR DENIAL: FOR AN OUTDOOR
FESTIVAL PERMIT. FESTIVAL TO BE HELD TUESDAY. APRIL 27.1999
THROUGH SUNDAY. MAY 2. 1999. ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
FREDERICK GROUP. L.C.. LOCATED ON ROUTE 50 EAST. - WITHDRAWN
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS:
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PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #01-99."SUBMITTED BY
DAVID L. SHULL. SR TO OPERA TEA PUBLIC GARAGE WITH BODY REPAIR
THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 7317 NORTHWESTERN PIKE. AND IS
IDENTIFIED WITH PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 27-A-91 IN THE
BACK CREEK MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. - APPROVED ,.
Planner II Chris Mohn, presented this request to the Board
Chairman Lon6erbeam had questions about the entrance footage.
Steve Melnikoff, Transportation Engineer, with Virginia Department of Transportation
appeared before the Board to explain that there is a requirement of30 feet and Mr. Shull is aware of
this.
Mf. Shull appt~ared before the Board on behalf of his request.
There was no ;>ublic input.
Upon motion made by Supervisor Douglas, seconded by Supervisor Smith, CUP #01-99 was
approved by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longc.rbeam - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jf. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING #02-99 OF TYBROOKE. L.e.. SUBMITTED BY
PAINTER-LF,WIS. P.L.C.. TO REZONE 2.99 ACRES FROM RA (RURAL AREAS)
TO B2 (BUSINESS GENERAL). THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON NORTH
FREDERICK PIKE (ROUTE 522) AT ALBIN: ONE MILE NORTH OF
WINCHEStER BYPASS (ROUTE 37). AND IS IDENTIFIED WITH PROPERTY
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 42-A-253 IN THE GAINESBORO MAGISTERIAL
DISTRICT - APPROVED
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Assistant Planning Director Evan Wyatt presented this request to the Board.
Chairman Longerbeam questioned the part ofthe Proffer Statement dealing with vegetative
screernng.
Following further discussion with Mr. Wyatt and Planning Director Kris Tierney, it was the
consensus of the Board that the applicant be released from the screening requirement as spelled out
in the proffer statement.
There was no public input.
Upon motion made by Supervisor Shickle, seconded by Supervisor Sager, rezoning #02-99
ofTybrooke, L.C. was approved as amended by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Richard C. Shic!de - Aye
Charles W. Omdoff, Sr. - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING #03-99 OF AIKENS & ALLEN L.P.. L.L.P..
SUBMITTED BY GREENWAY ENGINEERING. TO REZONE 0.91 ACRES FROM
RP (RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE) TO B2 (BUSINESS GENERAL). THIS
PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON ROSS STREET. 90 FEET FROM THE
INTERSECTION WITH BERRYVILLE A VENUE (ROUTE 7). NEAR THE RT. 7/1-
81. EXIT 315 INTERCHANGE. AND IS IDENTIFIED WITH PROPERTY
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 177-2-29B (CITY OF WINCHESTER) AND 54G.l-
13B IN THE STONEWALL MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - APPROVED
Assistant Pla~t1ing Director Evan Wyatt presented this request to the Board.
There was no f.ublic input.
Upon moti01: made by Supervisor Orndoff, seconded by Supervisor Sager, rezoning request
#03-99 was approved 'is presented by the following recorded vote:
James L. Lor.ferbeam - Aye
W. Harringt :.n Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Charles W. OT-doff, Sr. - Aye
PUBLIC HF,) RING- REZONING #04-99 OF AMKPRODUCTS. INC.. SUBMITTED
BY G.W. Ci..IFFORD. INC.. TO REZONE 7.354 ACRES FROM RA (RURAL
AREAS) TO Ml (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL). THIS PROPERTY IS LOCA TED ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF AIRPORT ROAD (ROUTE 645). APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET
WEST OF THE INTERSECTION WITH VICTORY LANE (ROUTE 728). AND IS
IDENTIFIE.;D WITH PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 64-5-4 IN THE
SHAWNEE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT - APPROVED
Assistant Plamling Director Evan Wyatt presented this request to the Board.
There was l'r, public input.
Upon motion mr.de by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Orndoff, rezoning request
#04-99 was approved as presented by the following recorded vote:
Jumes L. Longerbeam - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 165. ZONING.
ARTICLE W. SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS. ESTABLISHING SECTION
165-23.F(7): "PROTECTIVE ENTRANCE CANOPIES" OF THE FREDERICK
COUNTY CODE. THIS AMENDMENT WOULD ALLOW THEPLACEMENT OF
PROTECTIVE ENTRANCE CANOPIES AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT
STRUCTURES WITHIN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AREAS. USES THAT
MIGHT UT!LIZE THIS PROPOSED AMENDMENT INCLUDE FUNERAL
HOMES. SCHOOLS. CHURCHES. DAY CARE FACILITIES. AND LmRARIES
Zoning Administrator Eric Lawrence presented this proposed amendment to Chapter 165 to
the Board.
There was no public input.
165-23.F(7) Protective Entrance Canopies. Protective entrance canopies and support columns
which are attached to the primary structure may extend into the front yard setback
areas for the following uses: funeral homes, schools, churches, day care facilities, and
libraries. The purpose of such canopies is to provide protection to patrons from the
elements of weather as the patron enters or exits the structure. ]1). no case shall the
canopy or its structure be located closer than 20 feet from a road right-of-way
boundary. . .
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Sager,Jhe above ordinance
amendment to Chapter 165 was approved as presented by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. DvugIas - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
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OTHER PLANNING ITEMS:
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION - TYBROOKE. L.C. - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
This request is to rezone 2.99 acres from RA(Rural Areas) to B2 (Busi!less General).
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REOUEST I'OR EXEMPTION FROM THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
REOUIREMENT. CHARLES WILLIS PROPERTY - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT T AGENDA
Mr. Gary Oat.;s, of Greenway Engineering has submitted a request on behalf of Mr. Charles
Willis to gain an ex(;mption to the 50 foot right-of-way width requirement of the Subdivision
Ordinance The Board'ofSupervisors may allow for exemptions to the Subdivision Ordinance in cases
of unusual situations or when strict adherence to the general regulations would result in substantial
injustice or hardship.
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ROAD RESOLUTIONS - SENSENY GLEN. SECTIONS IT AND ill - APPROVED
UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on March 16, 1999. Members present were:
Charles Sandy, Rober:, Hartman, Cheryl Swartz, Steven Spitzer, Robert Roper, Margaret Douglas.
Submitted for Board Information Only:
1. Election !)fNew Vice Chairman - Mr. Spitzer was unanimously elected Vice-Chairman
to fill the position vacated by Mr. Hockman. (5-0)
2. Standin2 Committee Reoorts (Public Relations) - Mr. Hartman moved to accept the
synchronized swimming program, seconded by Mrs. Swartz, carried unanimously (5-0).
Mr. Hartman moved to accept the Friday Fun Night Program, seconded by Mrs. Swartz.
Motion failed to carl} by a vote of 5-0.
Mr. Hartman moved to accept the Overnight Indoor Camping Program. The motion died for
lack of a second.
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REPORT - APPROVED
UNDER COrrSENT AGENDA
The Frederick County Emergency Communications Commission met Monday, March 22,
1999 at 5:00 p.m. T;,e following Commission members were present: Chairman Robert Sager,
Sheriff Robert Willic.l'l'lOn, Steve Eells, and Don Jackson who will be replacing Perry Silva on the
Commission. Also present this date were Public Safety Communications Director John Webb,
Director of Fire and Rescue Gary DuBrueler, County Administrator John Riley, and Chief Deputy
Sheriff Alvin Johnson'.
The following ;tems were discussed:
*** Items Not Requiring Action ***
1. Communications Director's Report
A. Operatio.JIII Status
A report was distributed by Mr. Webb stating equipment and systems Y2K and operational
status. Mr. Webb stat~d that the CAD (computer aided dispatch) system is not Y2K compliant. The
status is to be updatt.d by July, 1999. It was requested that Mr. Webb contact the County Attorney
to review the proviSIl'I-:t: of the contract with the CAD system for compliance.
B. Staff Status
At this time the department is staffed with 13 full-time employees. One full-time position is
still available. Two employees will be attending the Rappahannock Academy in April for further
training.
Next Meeting:
The Commission decided at this time to return to monthly meetings with the next meeting
being on Monday, AVril 26, 1999.
PLANNING PIRECTOR REOUEST TO FILL ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
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POSITION WITHIN HIS OFFICE THA TWILL SOON BE VACATED - APPROVED
Planning Director Kris Tierney appeared before the Board to advise them of a soon to be
vacancy within his department, that of Zoning Administrator. He explained that Eric Lawrence who
currently holds that position has given notice that he has accepted a position in another locality and
that his last day with Frederick County will be May 6. Mr. Tierney was asking the Board to give him
permission to either fill the vacancy from within or to advertise for applicants.
Upon motion made by Supervisor Smith, seconded by Supervisor Douglas, the above request
made by Mr. Tierney was approved by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Charles W. Omdoff, Sr. - Aye
PROCLAMATION (#005-99) FOOD DRIVE DAY - NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
LETTER CARRIERS - APPROVED
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WHEREAS, Saturday, May 8, 1999, has been designated as Food Drive Day by the National
Association of Letter Carriers and will be observed by letter carriers in the County of Frederick ; and
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WHEREAS, the letter carriers serve citizens of our fine county in an exemplary manner
through the most hazardous weather, be it snow, rain or extreme summer heat; and
WHEREAS, this most faithful and dedicated civil servant never fails to complete his rounds
of serving our entire population; and
WHEREAS, :etter carriers throughout the County of Frederick will ~e collecting food to
replenish food pantries for the less fortunate and the homeless; and
WHEREAS, ,the people ofthis great county wish to express their appreciation for, and show
recognition of the efforts and sacrifices made by their faithful letter carrier.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick.County Board of
Supervisors does hereby proclaim May 8, 1999, as Letter Carrier Food Drive Day in the County of
Frederick, and urge all citizens to join in its observance.
ADQPTED, this 12111 day of April, 1999.
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Upon motion made by Supervisor Sager, seconded by Supervisor Smith, the above
proclamation was approved by the following recorded vote:
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
Margaret B. Douglas - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Richard C. Shickle - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
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There were no additional comments at this time.
THERE WAS NO EXECUTIVE SESSION
UPON MOTION MADE BY SUPERVISORSMIm, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR
DOUGLAS, THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THIS BOARD
EETING IS HEREBY ADJOURNED.
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Jo n Riley, J .
Clerk, Board of Supervisors
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Minutes Prepared Ey: ~(}}d'~ 'T. ~'j h-"Lo")
Carol T. Bayliss
Deputy Clerk, Board of Supervisors