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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 30, 1939 to January 13, 19401 C, i At a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County, Virginia, held in the Supervisors' Room over the Clerk's Office on Saturday, Dec., 30, 1939. PRESENT: C. I. Brumback, Chairman; Phil H. Gold; W. H. Branner; C. M. Rosenberger; and E. W. Adams. ., 0 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS 1EETINd The minutes of the previous regular meeting of Dec. 4, 1939, were read and unanimously approved. . Upon motion of Mr. Rosenberger seconded by Mr. Branner, it is ordered that this Board approve the accounts now before it and recommends the payment of the following accounts. 0 0 SHEEP CLA114S Acct, of E. B. Taylor - J. Sloan Kuykendall & H. K. Benham 14.50 it " Fred C. Ridgeway 1 sheep - 7.00 it if H. W. Butler - 1 sheep - 5.00 it it C. A. hicIlwee - 1 goat - 2.00 Mrs. Annie C. Smoke - 2 Ewes - 4.91 Treasurer of Virginia 1.67 2 Lambs - 18.30 " H. P. Boyce - 2 Ewes - 12.00 Elmer Holliday - 1 Old Ewe - Not Allowed " C. II. Harbaugh - 2 Turkeys 6.80 ACCOUNTS CEO. C. Shryock 3.00 J. Sloan Kuykendall & H. K. Benham 25.00 J. W. Baker 7.50 Pifer Printing Co., Inc. 4.80 Northern Va. Power Co. 44.99 Trovellis Clark 3.00 Trovellis Clark 1.20 Everett Waddey Company 1.13 J. P. Bell Co. 15.58 Fred S. Boyd 4.91 Treasurer of Virginia 1.67 J. C. Penney Co. 16.94 City Welfare Office 4.14 Eugene E. Chiles -5.00 Catawba Sanatorium 30.50 Winchester Memorial Hospital 46%95 W. A. Baker 6.02 Fred S. Boyd 2.25 W. A. Baker 16.66 Treasurer of Virginia 720.68 J. D. Marker 5.50 Louise Shull 9.80 Mrs. Rhuey Armel 5.90 Dr. J. E. Harris 9.00 Madeline Blair 62.50 Diary E. Crisman 50.00 C. & P. Telephone Co. 21.26 12 AUDIT OF CLERK'S OFFICE The reports of the audit of the accounts of C. C. Brannon, late Clerk of the Circuit Court, from January 1, 1939 until the time of his death, June 25, 1939; and the accounts of Lars. Bessie Brannon, Deputy & Acting Clerk, from June 25, 1939 through September 30, 1939, were presented to the Board and after examining and considering the same, said audits are approved and accepted by this Board as made by the auditors. This Board hereby commends Mrs. Brannon on the efficient and competent manner in which she conducted the business of the Clerk's Office during her tenure. HIRAM STDfl.TBL CLAIM Mr. Hiram Stimmel appeared before the Board relative to a claim for one turkey hen which was killed by a dog sometime ago, he having failed to have the same viewed by 1&. Pingley, however, it appears that he made an effort so to do, therefore, upon motion of 1,`r. Brenner seconded by Air. Gold it is ordered that a warrant be issued to him for the sum of $3.00 in payment of this claim. REPORT OF COUdT'i MEASURER Mr. Harry L. McCann, Treasurer, appeared before the Board and made his to December 6, 1939 report as to the condition of his office, and it appearing from said report that better than 80 per cent of the current taxes have been collected, the Board hereby unanimously commends him for the very satisfactory report. TR4ISFER OLD AGE ASSISTANCE FUND The following resolution of the Public Welfare Board of this County was presented to this Board, viz; "There being an unexpended balance of $324.34 in the Local part of the Welfare Budget under Old Age Assistance for the first six months of.the year 1939 -40, and whereas the Board of Public 'fielfare feels the need of additional General Relief funds, the authorized the sum of $158.00 to be transferred from the Local Old Age Assistance fund to the General Relief fund from this unexpended balance. By transferring this sum, Frederick County receives from the State $263.34 additional funds for General Relief, . making a total of $421.34 available for General Relief." Whereupon, after considering said resolution, upon motion of Mr. Branner seconded by Kr. Gold, this Board authorizes the transfer of the sum of $158.00 from the Local Old Age Assistance Fund to the General Relief Fund, to the end that the General Relief Fund may receive from the State $263.34 additional funds as set forth in said resolution. COLTaISATIOIi OF MLFARE BOARD It appearing to the Board that the members of the Frederick County 71elfare Board are due their salaries as set up by this Board by minute of September 7, 1038, of $50.00 each for the last six months of 1939, upon motion it is recommended that a warrant for $50.00 each, issue to ".talker ilcC. Bond; 1 ". C. Garvin; and.C. I. Brumback, the members of said Board to January 1, 1940. 183 r CELEBRATION OPE1NING OF ROUTE 275 ?,fir. Andrea Bell, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Board with a report that there was still due on account of the celebration of the opening of Route 275 which was held jointly with West Virginia authorities on September 15, 1939, the sum of $28.50 for advertising said celebration, as this Board has heretofore obligated itself to pay something on the cost oisaid celebration, therefore, it is hereby ordered that a warrant issue to the Chamber of Commerce in said amount. It is ordered that the Board do now Clerk At a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County,Virginia,held in the Supervisor's Room over the Clerk's Office on Monday Jany. 1,1940. P R E S E N T C.M.Rosenberger, H.t { .Fout, G.W.Lemley, H.C.Light and William Carpenter. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Rosenberger nominated Mr. G.W.Lemley, Temporary Chairman, which was seconded by Mr. Fout, upon vote he was unanimously elected Temporary Chairman. Mr. Lemley, took the chair, and asked for nominations for permanent Chairman, whereupon, Mr. Light nominated Mr. Rosenberger, for Chairman of this Board, which was seconded by Mr. Carpenter, upon vote Mr. Rosenbeeger, was unanimously elected Chairman of.the Board, and assumed charge of the meeting. MINUTES LAST MEETING. At the request of the Chairman, the minutes of the last special meeting of the old Board held December 30,1939, were read and approved. PUBLIC WELFARE. After some discussion of the above subject, upon motion of Mr. Light,seconded by Mr. Fout, the following resolution was unanimously adopted, viz: That the Board of Public Welfare of the County r eport to this Board at it's.next regular meeting to be held Monday Feby. 12th.1940, an itemized statement by Magisterial Districts, who is receiving assistance, the amount of same for said month, and for what the expenditure is made, that is, whether it be for provisions or any other assistance given to the needy and the amount each person was aided, for the month of December, 1939. I.FRED STINE COUNTY AGEIT REPORT. I.Fred Stine, County Agent, presented his report, and the same was unanimously approved. In connection with making his report Mr. Stine, offered to this Board any assistance and co- operation his office might give them.. REPORT OF T.W.RUSSELL SUPT. OF COUNTY HOME. T.W.Russell, Supt. of County Home, presented his report and the same was unanimously approved. 184 REGULAR MEETING DTTE CHANGE After some discussion of the matter, and in an effort to meet the convenience of several of the County officials and to facilittate the work of this Board, and other County Agencies, upon motion of lJr.Carpenter,seconded by Mr. Fout, it was unanimously carried that this Board hereafter and beginning Feby 12,1940, hold their regular meetings on the second Monday of each month. SCHOOL BUDGET This Board desiring to speed up the preparation of their budget for 1940 -41, upon motion, which was unanimously carried, the Clerk of this Board is directed to notify the School Board of this County to prepare and submit their Budget to this Board at the regular Feby meeting, viz: Feby 12,1940. JANITOR'S SALARY. After some discussion of the request of Mr. Place for an increase in his salary as Janitor of the County Buildings, this matter was deferred until the next meeting. REPORT OF MADELINE BLAIR HOME DEMONSTRATION AGENT. Miss Madeline Blair, Home Demonstration Agent, presented her report, and the same was unanimously approved. COMMITTEE FOR ALMS HOUSE PROPERTY. COMMITTEE FOR COUNTY PROPERTY IN WINCHESTER The Chairman, appointed Mr. Fout and Mr. Carpenter, as a Committee for the Alms.s House; also appointed Mr. G.W.Lemley and Mr. H.C.Light, as a Committee for - the County property in City of Winchester. SETTLEMENT OF SHEEP CLAIMS ETC The matter of the adjustment of claims filed by citizens for damages done to Sheep Turkeys, chichens, etc. by dogs, was discussed at some length, and it was unanimously approved by this Board, that the Game Warden, make a complete, final and full adjustment of all such claims, immediately, at the time of the loss, of both the stock killed out- right and that which was crippled, with the claimant. Should it not be possible for the Game Warden and the Claimant to agree upon the damages, the Warden to make his written report to this Board, as he shall do in all losses he investigates, and the claimant, if he feels he has any grievance in the settlement, shall appear before this Hoard at it's next regular meeting after such adjustment and lay his case before the Board. 185 SALARY OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WELFARE OF FREDERICK COUNTY. The question of the payment of the members of the Public Welfare Board coming before this Board by resolution of the old Board of Dec. 30,1939,,it appearing to this Board by said resolution that the last two quarters of 1939, of their pay at $25.00 per quarter is due and unpaid, it is ordered that a warrant issue in the following amounts to each member of said Board, viz: Walker McC.Bond, for last 6 months of 1939 50.00 C.I.Brumback, for last 6 months of 1939 50.00 M.C.Garvin for last 6 months of 1939 50.00 COMPENSATION OF BOARD OF SbPERVISORS. Beginning January 1, 1940 and according to order entered by the Court and agreement by members of this Board, it is hereby ordered that each member shall receive $16.66 plus mileage for their attendance at each regular meeting, based on twelve meetings per year, except the chairman who shall receive $3.50 additional plus mileage for signin$ I the warrants, or -- - - - - -- C. M..Rosenberger 22.36• H. M. Fout. 17.56 William Carpenter 17.06 G. W. Lemley 17.26 H. C. Light. 17.36 ` a ABANDONMENT AND ADDING TO THE STATE HIGHIVAY SYSTEM.- Rt. 7 Proj.1085 -D On motion, it is unanimously approved that section 1, old location of Route 7 from Station 412f45 as shown on the plans of the above project looping south- . easterly 0.270 Mis. to Station 398/50, Length 0.270.Mi "s;. Section 2, Station 332 50 looping easterly 0.533 Mis. to Station 3W35 length 0.533 Section 3 Sta. 2W25 looping south and east 0.150 Mis. '.to Station 257/40 length :0.150 Mis. Section 4, Station 244¢25 looping southeasterly Q.092 Mis. to Station 239/40 length 0.092 Mis. Section 5, from Station 225/00 looping southerly 0.120 Mis, to Station 220/20 length 0.120 Mis. , T otal of all sections abandoned 1.165 Mis. Section 6, Section of Secondary route 608 from• old location of Route 7 east 0.038 Mis. to new location of Route 7 at Station 31630, Length .abandoned 0.038. Isis. Rt. 7 Proj. S1085 -J On motion, it is unanimously approved that Section One (1) old location of Route 7 from Station 15/40 as shown on the plans of the above project looping northerly 0.133 Mis. to Station 21 /-70 length 0.133 Mis. be abandoned. ABANDONMENT AND ADDING TO THE STATE HIGHIVAY SYSTEM.- Rt. 7 Proj.1085 -D On motion, it is unanimously approved that section 1, old location of Route 7 from Station 412f45 as shown on the plans of the above project looping south- . easterly 0.270 Mis. to Station 398/50, Length 0.270.Mi "s;. Section 2, Station 332 50 looping easterly 0.533 Mis. to Station 3W35 length 0.533 Section 3 Sta. 2W25 looping south and east 0.150 Mis. '.to Station 257/40 length :0.150 Mis. Section 4, Station 244¢25 looping southeasterly Q.092 Mis. to Station 239/40 length 0.092 Mis. Section 5, from Station 225/00 looping southerly 0.120 Mis, to Station 220/20 length 0.120 Mis. , T otal of all sections abandoned 1.165 Mis. Section 6, Section of Secondary route 608 from• old location of Route 7 east 0.038 Mis. to new location of Route 7 at Station 31630, Length .abandoned 0.038. Isis. Rt. 7 Proj. S1085 -J On motion, it is unanimously approved that Section One (1) old location of Route 7 from Station 15/40 as shown on the plans of the above project looping northerly 0.133 Mis. to Station 21 /-70 length 0.133 Mis. be abandoned. 186 Rt. 7 Proj. S1085 -H On motion, it is unanimously approved that section 1, old location of Route 7 from a point on the right of way line opposite station. 12350 running southeast 0.034 Mis. to a point on the right of way line opposite Station 1 00 (Wye C -B), length 0.034 Mis. to be abandoned. Add to the Secondary system, Section 2 connection built from Sec- ondary route No. 679 Southeast 0.028 Mis. to new location of Route 7 length 0.028Mis. Mr. W. E.Edwards Commonwealths Attorney, Lee N. Whitacre, Commissioner of Revenue and Harry L. McCann, Treasurer also attended this meeting. It is ordered that the Board do now adjourn until January 13, 1940 at 1:00 P. M. for a Special Meeting. Bills totaling $3,433.46 were approved and ordered to be paid from the General Coun Fund by checks nos. 4485 to 4538 inclusive. Sheep claims totaling $95.60 were approved and ordered to be paid from the Dog Fund by checks No 5 to 383 inclusive. Clerk. Chairman. At a Special meeting of the Board of Supervisors held in the Supervisor's room over the Clerk's Office on Saturday Jany. 13,1940, at o'clock P.Y. P R E S E N T C.U.Rosenbeeger,Chm. G.N.Lemley, H.Y.Foub, H.C.Light and William Carpenter. VI.E.Edwards, Commonwealth's attorney. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. MISS STARLING RURAL SUPERVISOR OF SCHOOLS }piss Starling, Rural Supervisor of Schools appeared before the Board, reques ing the appropriation of $50.00 additionay,for the school dental clinic, the Board after consideration, and upod motion of Mr. Light, seconded by fir. Fout, unanimously declined to make any additionalappropriation now. PRESERVATION OF RECORDS. Judge Williams, appeared before the Board relative to this Board continuing to make provision in the budget for a reasonable amount for indexing and preserving such records as it may be deemed necessary to repair, re -bind, re -index or in any such manner preserve to facilitTate the use of the records and to preserve them. 0 187 SALARY AND EXPENSE LCCOUNTS APPROVED TREASURER, C01-U,1iSSi0NEH NUE; CONYUIMEALTH ATTORNEY On motion, the salary and expense accounts of the Treasurer, Commissioner of Revenue and Commonwealth's attorney of this County, as fixed by the Compensation Board are unanimously approved. TRANSFER DOG FUND. On motion, it is unanimously ordered that the Treasurer transfer the balance in the Dog fund at the end of the year 1939, amounting to $856.62 to the credit of the General County Fund. BUD GET COMMITTEE. Upon motion of 14r. Light,seconded by Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Lemley, Fout and Rosenberger, are appointed a Committee to prepare a tentative budget for the County for the fiscal year 1940 -41. WINCHESTERM40RIAL HOSPITA Mr. William Beverley and Mr. McCarthy, Business manager of Winchester Memorial Hospital appeared before the Board to discuss County patients at the Hospital, and after some discussion of the matter, the Board requested that the Hospital submit to them a list of the patients of the County treated at the Hospital since July 1,1939 to Jany. 1,1940, and the amount paid for each patient,( TREASURER'S REPORT Mr. Harry L.McCann, Treasurer submitted his report, which was found to be very satisfactory, and approved unanimously by the Board. INDEXING MARRIAGE RECORD NO L Mr. R.E.Griffith, Sr., appeared before the Board relative to preparing an index to marriages for the first marriage register or Book No. 1, which would include the marriages from the Bond Book records, which are not now recorded in said book, covering the period from 1772 to 1854. Upon motion of Mr. Lemley,seconded by Mr. Light, Mr. Griffith, ;is�emplo yed to make said index at a cost of $150.00 which does not include the cost of the index book. It is ordered that the Board do now adjourn until the next regular meeting to be held Feby 12,1940. airman