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MINUTES
WORK SESSION
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
5:00 P.M.
BOARD ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES
Board of Supervisors: J. Douglas McCarthy, Vice Chairman; Robert W. Wells; Blaine P.
Dunn; Judith McCann-Slaughter; Shawn L. Graber; and Josh E. Ludwig were present. Charles S.
DeHaven, Jr., Chairman, participated remotely.
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; Mark Cheran, Zoning & Subdivision Administrator; Cheryl
Shiffler, Finance Director; Lenny Millholland, Sheriff;Jennifer Place, Risk Manager/Budget Analyst;
Scott Varner, Director of Information Technologies; and Ann W. Phillips, Deputy Clerk to the Board
of Supervisors.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman McCarthy called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
REMOTE PARTICIPATION AUTHORIZED
Supervisor Slaughter moved that the Board of Supervisors of Frederick County approve
remote participation by Chairman Charles S. DeHaven, Jr., from his Frederick County home for
medical reasons. Supervisor Wells seconded the motion which carried on a voice vote.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
LORD FAIRFAX EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL
Tracey McLaurin, Executive Director, provided information on the Council's funding and
the services offered by the organization. The Board and Ms. McLaurin discussed the regional
services offered and the responsibilities of the Council compared to those provided by Frederick
County.
FY 2023 FUNDING REQUESTS
A. Lord Fairfax Emergency Medical Services Council—By consensus, the Board
agreed to move forward with funding the $16,800 request from the Council.
B. The Laurel Center- By consensus, the Board agreed to move forward with funding of
$6000 for the Laurel Center.
C. Laurel Ridge Community College - By consensus, the Board agreed to review the
MOU regarding funding before awarding any requested funds to the College.
D. Sheriff's Office - By consensus, the Board agreed to move forward with funding the
three requested new positions in the Sheriff's Office.
FY 2022 YEAR-END PRESENTATION
Cheryl Shiffler, Finance Director, updated the Board on the County's year-end budget
outlook. She advised that per Board policy, a public hearing will be scheduled regarding the
General Fund FY 2021-2022 year-end unreserved fund balance in excess of 20%being transferred
to the County Capital Fund.
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES— UPDATE
Michael Bollhoefer, County Administrator, provided information on the Board's request to
review personal property taxes and options for providing a possible rebate. By consensus, the
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Board agreed to delay consideration of a rebate or tax relief for increased personal property taxes
until the next budget cycle.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, at 6:40 p.m., the meeting was adjourned on motion of
Supervisor Wells, seconded by Supervisor Graber.
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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