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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT to the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Thursday June 18, 2026
8:30 a.m.
1080 COVERSTONE DRIVE, WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA
ATTENDEES:
Committee Members Present: Chairman Bob Wells, Gary Oates, Marv Davis,
Helen Lake, Chuck Torpy and Rodney Snapp. Mike Guevremont was absent.
Staff and guests present: County Administrator Michel Bollhoefer, Fire &
Rescue Chief Steve Majchrzak, Communications Director Ginger Whitacre, Volunteer
Fire & Rescue President Dan Cunningham, Captain Warren Gosnell and Sheriff
Millholland.
ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
1. None
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
1. BlueLine Solutions update:
Captain Gosnell provided an update on the BlueLine Solutions initiative that has
been “live” for 2 months. Since the fines have started being imposed, citations
have garnered $708,720 and the number of violators per month is diminishing.
Captain Gosnell stated that this operation has been very successful. He added
that with new laws taking effect July 1, receivers of these citations will have two
chances to appeal a ticket. If they fail to appear in court, the DMV will put a
hold on their registration until the citation is paid. Appealing in court also adds a
court fee of $79. The Sheriff’s Office next project is to work on e-bike/scooter
ordinances within the County as their popularity is growing.
2. Update on Station 22 (see attached):
Chief Majchrzak briefly addressed the new Station 22. They are currently in the
final few steps of the design phase then the site and building permit will be put to an
RFP for the construction phase with a tentative opening date in 2028. There are 18
new Fire & Rescue graduates next week that will assist in the up-staffing at current
stations as well as Station 22. Equipment and supplies are already being purchased
and Chief Majchrzak stated progress is looking good.
3. Other business:
The Northwest Virginia Drug Task Force gave a brief overview of their agency and
the impact in Frederick County. They are tasked with investigating the activity of
gangs, drug trafficking, narcotics, illegal weapons, cartels, etc in our area as well as
5 surrounding counties. Frederick County has become a hot spot for such illegal
activity over the years as it is situated between major roadways and States. In the
last 6 months alone, NVDTF has taken over 5 million dollars worth of drugs alone
off the streets in Frederick County.
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Respectfully submitted,
Public Safety Committee
Bob Wells Helen Lake
Gary Oates Chuck Torpy
Mike Guevremont Rodney Snapp
Marv Davis