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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Thursday April 24,2025
8:30 a.m.
1080 COVERSTONE DRIVE, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: Chairwoman Heather Lockridge, Bill Olson, Josh
Ludwig and Mike Holman. Committee member Al Sibert was absent.
Staff and guests present: County Administrator Michel Bollhoefer, Fire &
Rescue Chief Steve Majchrzak, Communications Director Ginger Whitacre, Court
liaison Lisa Eaton and Kris Tierney.
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
1. Lake Holiday as a designated golf cart community:
Chairwoman Lockridge discussed this 2-year project with the Committee. She
addressed low speed vehicles(LSV) vs. golf carts stating they are nearly
similar in features. Mr. Tierney added that golf carts are less expensive and do
not need to be registered or licensed to the DMV. Mr. Bollhoefer added that
Lake Holiday needs the Board of Supervisors’ approval since their streets are
designated public roads for traffic enforcement.
The Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended forwarding the proposed
ordinance to designate Lake Holiday as a golf cart community to the Board of
Supervisors for a public hearing.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
1. Metal detectors in Frederick County Public Schools:
Chairwoman Lockridge advised that the Frederick County Public Schools
(FCPS) will be presenting a proposal to the Finance Committee for additional
funds to aid in the implementation of metal detectors at all schools. Mr. Ludwig
stated that more data is needed before moving forward. Mr. Olson proposed a
special Public Safety Committee meeting to review and discuss the FCPS
proposal.
Mr. Olson recommended that the Board of Supervisors not approve the
Frederick County Public Schools proposal for additional metal detector funding
until the Public Safety Committee reviews the proposal and offers feedback. Mr.
Ludwig seconded and the Committee concurred.
2. Jurisdiction of County schools located within the City limits:
Mr. Bollhoefer stated that an updated MOU is being drafted by the new
Winchester Chief of Police to address the property owned and operated by
Frederick County and the Frederick County Public Schools that fall within the
City’s limits. This includes 2 school facilities and 2 County office buildings.
The new MOU should be completed in the next couple of weeks.
3. Update on school zone cameras (BlueLine contract):
Mr. Bollhoefer gave an update on the contract with BlueLine Solutions. At this
time, the contract has been reviewed by the County Attorney and Sheriff
Millholland will be signing it in the upcoming weeks. It is proposed to begin
around the start of the upcoming school year.
4. Other business:
Mr. Olson discussed the increase in supply chain problems/issues when getting
equipment and supplies in a timely, cost-effective way from vendors. Chief
Majchrzak stated that with costs going up on items, shipping and manufacturing,
it is prudent to obtain items at a reasonable cost and in a timely manner. These
continued issues have increased, especially over the past 4-5 years. Mr. Olson
would like further discussion at a later meeting.
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Respectfully submitted,
Public Safety Committee
Heather Lockridge Al Sibert
Bill Olson Mike Holman
Josh Ludwig