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MINUTES
WORK SESSION
FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
5:00 P.M.
BOARD ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
107 NORTH KENT STREET, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES
Board of Supervisors: Josh E. Ludwig, Chairman; Judith McCann-Slaughter, Vice
Chairman; Robert W. Wells; Blaine P. Dunn; Heather H. Lockridge; John F. Jewell; and Robert T.
Liero were present.
Staff present: Michael Bollhoefer, County Administrator; Jay E. Tibbs, Deputy County
Administrator; Roderick B. Williams, County Attorney; Karen Vacchio, Public Information Officer;
Cheryl Shiffler, Finance Director; Jennifer Place, Risk Manager/Budget Analyst; Bill Orndoff,
Treasurer; Tonya Sibert, Commissioner of the Revenue; and Wyatt Pearson, Planning Director.
Finance Committee members Brandon Monk, Daniel Martin, and Mike Stottlemyer were
also present.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Ludwig called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TEXT
Finance Director Cheryl Shiffler reviewed the proposed text of the budget public hearing
notice for the March 27 regular meeting. The Board discussed changing the amounts listed in the
capital fund and the transportation fund. By consensus, the Board agreed to hold a budget work
session on April 3 and to publish the notice of the budget public hearing as presented.
By consensus, the Board agreed to send any remaining questions about the budget to the
County Administrator by Monday, March 18, with the understanding that he will seek answers from
the relevant department head and forward the responses to all Board members.
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BUDGET DISCUSSIONS AS REQUESTED BY SUPERVISOR DUNN
Supervisor Dunn inquired if the Board would be interested in reducing some of the
business license tax rates. The Board and staff discussed the rates.
Supervisor Dunn noted the need to adjust the brackets for tax relief for low-income and
elderly citizens, adding that a public hearing on the matter has been scheduled for March 27.
Supervisor Dunn noted the issue of homelessness in the community and the need for an
accurate count of homeless persons. The Board discussed options for partnering with other
agencies to assist with the issue.
Supervisor Dunn discussed the projection showing a diminishing capital fund over the next
five years. The Board and the Finance Committee members discussed options for increasing
revenue, reducing expenses, and addressing population growth.
Supervisor Dunn discussed overcrowding at Sherando High School. The Board discussed
options for addressing overcrossing and the need for a work session specifically for this topic.
ADJOURN
At 6:42 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.
Josh E. Ludwig 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 Work Session of March 13, 2024
County of Frederick, Virginia