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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors was held on March 28, 1995, at 7:15 P.M., in the
Board of supervisor's Meeting Room, Frederick County
Courthouse, Loudoun Street Mall, Winchester, Virginia.
PRESENT: Richard G. Dick, Chairman; W. Harrington Smith,
Jr., Vice-Chairman; James L. Longerbeam; Robert M. Sager;
Jimmie K. Ellington; and Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Board Member Robert M.
Sager in absence of the minister.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded
by Jimmie K. Ellington, the agenda was adopted as presented
by the following recorded vote:
RiChard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Riley suggested the following tabs for approval
under consent agenda:
1. National Public Health Week Proclamation - Tab B;
2. KOVAR Tootsie Roll Weekend - Tab C;
3. Health Department Expansion Project Memorandum -
Tab F;
4. Finance Committee - Tab J.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the consent agenda was approved, as
noted above, by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
CITIZEN COMMENTS
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No one appeared to speak to the board at this time.
MINUTES
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the minutes of the Budget Worksession of
February 22, 1995, Regular Meeting of February 22, 1995, and
Board Retreat of February 25, 1995 were approved as submitted by
the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK PROCLAMATION - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
WHEREAS, recognizing that promoting health and quality of
life of all Americans through prevention is a major goal of our
Nation; and
WHEREAS, appreciating that public health programs and
services benefits everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, and
social economic stratum and are essential ingredients in a
strong, successful national health care system; and
WHEREAS, acknowledging that public health activities
protect Americans from infectious diseases, environmental and
work place hazards, chronic diseases, unintentional injuries,
and violence; and
WHEREAS, realizing that educating people about the benefits
of adopting healthful behaviors can empower them to attain good
health and prevent needless suffering; and
WHEREAS, applauding the aid provided worldwide by public
health workers in times of natural disasters and other cata-
strophic events; and
WHEREAS, understanding that public health workers in states
and communities across the country play crucial roles in ensur-
ing that all Americans have the opportunity to be healthy people
living in healthy communities in a healthy world;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, as Chairman of the
Frederick County Board of Supervisors, I do hereby proclaim the
first full week of April as NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK, begin-
ning in April, 1995. I call upon all Federal, State and local
public health agencies to join with appropriate private organ-
izations and educational institutions to celebrate with activi-
ties to promote health and acknowledge the many benefits of
public health to our citizens.
ADOPTED this 28th day of March, 1995.
KOVAR TOOTSIE ROLL WEEKEND PROCLAMATION - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
WHEREAS, some of our most valued citizens, our retarded
brothers and sisters, are in need of help from their fellow
citizens; and
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WHEREAS, the 10,000 Knights of Columbus in Virginia, in
their charitable and patriotic role as sponsors of KOVAR
(The Knights of Virginia Assistance for the Retarded) have
donated more than $4,000,000 since 1972 for allocation to
100 ongoing organizations effectively assisting the
retarded; and
WHEREAS, the efforts of the Knights of Columbus have
resulted in more than $140,000 in grants to local organiza-
tions, including Northwestern Workshop, Grafton School,
Baker House and the Association for Retarded citizens of
WinChester/Frederick County; and
WHEREAS, in last years Tootsie Roll Weekend, Virginia
Knights and their families raised over $400,000 and set
their 1995 goal at $425,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, as Chairman of
the Frederick County Board of supervisors, I do proclaim
April 20 - April 23, 1995 as KOVAR TOOTSIE ROLL WEEKEND in
Frederick County and urge all citizens of the county to
support this worthy cause.
ADOPTED this 28th day of March, 1995.
NED CLELAND REAPPOINTED TO SANITATION AUTHORITY
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded
by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., Dr. Ned Cleland was reappointed
to the Sanitation Authority for a four year term as
member-at-Iarge. This term will commence on April 15, 1995
and expire on April 15, 1999.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
MICHAEL SMITH APPOINTED TO SANITATION AUTHORITY FROM
BACK CREEK DISTRICT
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., Michael Smith was appointed to the
Sanitation Authority from Back Creek District. This term
will commence on April 15, 1995 and expire on April 15, 1999.
The above motion was approved by the fOllowing recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
FREDERICK. VIRGINIA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO REIMBURSE
ITSRT.F FROM THE PROCEEDS OF ONE OR MORE TAX-EXEMPT FINANC-
INGS FOR CERTAIN EXPENDITURES MADE AND/OR TO BE MADE IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ACOUISITION. CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING
OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR SCHOOL PROJECTS -
APPROVED
Mr. Riley presented this resolution to the Board.
WHEREAS, the County of Frederick, Virginia (the Issuer") is
a political subdivision organized and existing under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the Issuer (the
"Board") expects to pay, after the date hereof, certain expendi-
tures (the "Expenditures") in connection with the acquisition,
construction and/or equipping of capital improvements for school
projects, including the construction and equipping of a new
elementary school and the renovation and expansion of two high
schools (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that any moneys previous-
ly advanced no more than 60 days prior to the date hereof and
those moneys to be advanced on and after the date hereof to pay
the Expenditures are available only for a temporary period and
it is necessary to reimburse the Issuer for the Expenditures
from the proceeds of one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds (the
"Bonds");
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Board hereby declares its intent to reim-
burse itself with the proceeds of the Bonds for the Expenditures
with respect to the Project made on and after that date which is
no more than 60 days prior to the date hereof. The Board
reasonably expects on the date hereof that it will reimburse the
Expenditures with the proceeds of the Bonds.
Section 2. Each Expenditure will be either (a) of a type
properly chargeable to capital account under general federal
income tax principles (determined in each case as of the date of
the Expenditure), (b) a cost of issuance with respect to the
Bonds, (c) a nonrecurring item that is not customarily payable
from current revenues, or (d) a grant to a party that is not
related to or an agent of the Issuer so long as such grant does
not impose any obligation or condition (directly or indirectly)
to repay any amount to or for the benefit of the Issuer.
section 3. The maximum principal amount of the Bonds
expected to be issued for the Project is $10,000,000.
Section 4. The Issuer will make a reimbursement alloca-
tion, which is a written allocation by the Issuer that evidences
the Issuer's use of proceeds of the Bonds to reimburse an Expen-
diture, no later than 18 months after the later of the date on
which the Expenditure is paid or the Project is placed in
service or abandoned, but in no event more than three years
after the date on which the Expenditure is paid. The Issuer
recognizes that exceptions are available for certain "prelimi-
nary expenditures," costs of issuance, certain de minimis
amounts, and not the year of expenditure) and expenditures for
construction projects of at least 5 years.
section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its passage.
ADOPTED this 28th day of March, 1995.
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The above resolution was approved by the following
recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles w. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
HEALTH DEPARTMENT EXPANSION PROJECT - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
winchester citYI Frederick County Expansion
State Funds
33,687
winchester Match
25,456(in FY95 Budget)
Total
59,143
This amount needs to be spent bv June 15. 1995 to allow
the use of State Funds
Est. Cost of Phase One is about $65,000 (@1,144 sq.
ft. )
Est. Cost of Phase Two is about $130,000 (@1,560
sq. ft. )
Total Estimate $195,000
Less Gen. Fund/Match 59.143
New Total $135,857
If the project was split with Frederick County, and if
Frederick county's rate was 65% and Winchester 35%
(based on population served). Frederick county would
pay about $88,307 and Winchester about $47,550 (plus
the match of $25,456 for a total of $73,006).
PUBLIC HEARING:
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 1995-1996 BUDGET AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PLAN FOR THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK. VIRGINIA
Mr. Riley presented an outline of the overall budget
and noted those years wherein funds were used from the
Reserve Fund in order to balance the budget.
Mr. Kris Tierney, assistant planning director, addressed
the board and gave a brief overview of the Capital Improve-
ments Plan for the county. Mr. Tierney explained this plan
was used to assist in budget preparation and can be changed
throughout the year as it is looked upon as a planning tool.
He further explained this plan was approved by the Planning
commission and forwarded to the Board in January of this
year. There are presently 26 projects listed for a total
cost of $42,000,000 and this figure does not include debt
service.
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Mr. Dick read the Rules of Order for the public hearing at
this time.
The following citizens appeared before the Board to speak
to the budget and Capital Improvements Plan:
Kenneth Y. stiles, stonewall District, noting that the
figures he used in his letter to the editor that appeared
recently in the Winchester Evening star were provided to him by
the county school board office, and given these figures the
point is still that during the past seven years Frederick County
has added more than twice as many seats in the elementary school
system as enrollment has increased. He further explained that
if the Board looks at the numbers on growth in the school system
they will find that about two-thirds of the growth, over the
past seven or eight years, has come from one factor, about 450
to 500 students going out the top end of the twelfth grade due
to graduation, and about 650 to 700 students enrolling in
kindergarten. He stated that last year during budget time he
brought to the boards attention surplus figures that existed in
the school boards health care and insurance budget, even though
the school board did not agree with him, however twice within
the next three or four months they admitted that their insurance
was less than they had budgeted.
Mr. stiles stated that he felt it was sure stupidity to
close Gainesboro School and Robinson School in order to move the
school board offices downtown. He feels the new county office
building, that is scheduled to be built, should be reduced from
the original figure of 68,000 sq. feet and the children should
be left at their respective schools. He feels some of the
projects currently listed on the CIP list should be stretched
out over a period of years rather than trying to do all of them
during the same year, which would mean a lesser impact on the
budget. He feels a significant tax increase will be necessary
next year in order to balance the budget. He referred to the
remark made recently by Mr. Malcolm and Mr. Hott wherein they
said Gainesboro and Robinson should be closed due to economics,
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yet he does not remember any mention of economics when
Sherando High School was built. He feels there are times
when the children need to come before the economics, and
parents need to be listened to, as to what they think is
best for their children. In closing he stated that he feels
the budget that has been prepared by the board this year is
in the twenty-five years, that he has followed Frederick
County Government and budgets, the most irresponsible budget
that he has ever seen, as it is a huge deficit, that is
simply putting off until next year to pay for what we want
to have this year, and he does not feel this is acceptable.
Donald W. Luttrell, Opequon District, asked Mr. Dick if
he and Mr. Malcolm had gotten together and agreed that if
Mr. Malcolm would agree to move the school board offices
downtown, he would be given a blank check for this years
budget.
Mr. Dick informed Mr. Luttrell that this was a public
hearing and they board members would not be making any
responses.
Mr. Luttrell stated that the original figure was $1.5
million and now it is $1.7 million. He asked about the
$992,000 that has been appropriated for the operation of
Dowell J. Howard, and if this amount has been deducted or
will that be included. This brings an extra 3.5 million
dollars in this years budget. He further noted that in last
years budget there was a lot of disparity in the " hands on"
teacher positions as compared to the school board administra-
tion. The board of supervisors approved an extra $200,000
with the understanding that if the school board could come
up with a like amount the teachers would receive a raise.
The school board came up with $385,000, however the teachers
did not receive all of these funds, the school board during
the middle of the year gave a 1% increase or $490,000 to the
administration. He feels that the reason the school board
is saying that Gainesboro has become uneconomically feasible
to operate is due to the fact that the superintendent has
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designed it that way. Armel School figures should not be used
for comparison of Gainesboro School. Feels the parents of
children attending Gainesboro School should have their children
attending the school of their choice. Mr. Luttrell asked Mr.
Riley, at this time, if the county paid Mr. Cranwe11 $63,000
last year.
Mr. Dick reminded Mr. Luttrell that neither board members
nor staff would be making any type of response during the public
hearing of the budget or the CIP.
Mr. Luttrell could not understand how this much money could
have been paid for legal services from Mr. Cranwe1l, based on
his calculations, therefore he will request a break down from
the county administrator's office. He feels that a lot of
county citizens are annoyed about the county's plans to close
Dowell J. Howard, even though they have expressed their displea-
sure with this plan.
Donnie Gladden, Opequon District, feels the budget should
reflect funds that will be made available for the hiring of a
competent county attorney. His second concern is with the
county support of National Little Leagues, as he questions their
policies as how they operate.
Todd Shenk, Gainesboro District, reviewed the current CIP
list and questioned the reasons behind the school board wanting
to close Gainesboro Elementary School. He presented a list of
facts that he felt should be considered as to why the school
should remain open.
Tracey Drumheller, Gainesboro District, asked the Board to
vote in favor of the CIP as she feels this is the best plan for
everyone. She stated that she does have some concerns with the
school board budget for 1995-96. She feels Frederick County is
lacking many major programs compared to what is offered in other
schools in other localities. She asked the Board if they are
aware of what the PTO's are doing for the county students. She
further feels that the County is not as competitive as it should
be.
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Trish Grimes, Shawnee District, President of Teachers
Association, feels that the lines of communication are much
better this year between the board of supervisors and the
school board as well as with the school council. She
explained that there is currently a nineteen member group
that has been working on the Goals of Education for
Frederick County and the group feels there must be
accountability of the Board, the educators as well as the
parents. She too feels that there are times when children
need to come before economics.
Wendy Nadolny, Opequon District, member of the school
council, addressed the over crowding in some of the schools
and the effect this has on children trying to obtain the
best education available.
Wally Kuchyt, Gainesboro District, addressed the
current budget deficit and is not happy with this. Feels
county needs to plan for future expenses in order to prevent
similar deficits in the future and he does not feel, at this
point, that the board has any such plans in hand that
addresses this area of concern.
Diane Ruckman, Stonewall District, feels the Board has
and is continuing to listen to the county citizens about
their concerns. However she does have some concerns that
perhaps Stonewall Elementary School may not be built. She
further requested that the board look into the possibilities
of all day kindergarten.
Susan Ritter, Opequon District, lS not in favor of
dropping the third high school and hopes this action is just
temporary. She does not feel there is enough computer
technology offered within the school system and feels this
is very important especially in light of the computer age in
which we are currently living.
Marlene cross, Opequon District, addressed the school
libraries and the fact that six of them are not open any
extra hours. She further expressed concern about high school
counseling being expanded to include more pupils per counsel-
or.
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stan Zuckerman, Gainesboro District, does not feel the
citizens of the county are being told the whole truth. He does
not feel it is costing the county that much to operate Gaines-
boro school, as this building has been paid for quite some time
ago, and the expense to operate this school is just not there
compared to some of the other schools within the county.
Annie Cain, Gainesboro District, is opposed to having
Gainesboro School closed. She referred to remarks made by Mr.
Malcolm in 1994 in that it would not be necessary to close
Gainesboro School and in 1995 this changed she does not under-
stand why. She questioned why 200 students are bused past
Gainesboro School each day to Indian Hollow Elementary School.
She requested that the closing of Gainesboro School be removed
from the CIP list.
Daniel Keyser, Gainesboro District, referred to the septic
system at Gainesboro School and the fact that it is older and
needs to be upgraded. He referred to the fact that there are
only 150 students that attend Stonewall School and their septic
system is being upgraded so why could this not also be done at
the Gainesboro School, and further this should not be used as
reason for closing the school.
Nancy Walsh, Shawnee District, addressed the area of safety
as it relates to the busing of students throughout the county
and the need for two way radios on the buses in the event of an
emergency.
Diana Giles, Shawnee District, President of Education
Association, feels this has been a very prOductive year and she
requested that the Board fully fund the requests of the school
board.
Henry Buettner, Gainesboro District, is in support of the
citizens wanting to keep Gainesboro School open as the current
enrollment is 146 pupils and the school capacity is for 150. He
feels the school could last another 10 to 15 years and further
that the will of the people should be listened to. He did note
that the current budget does concern him as a member of the
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County Finance Committee. The fact that the county is
dipping into the budget reserves in order to balance the
budget concerns him a great deal.
Phil Roby, stonewall District, thanked Mr. Malcolm and
the school board for being as responsive as they were to the
citizens of stonewall District as well as Mr. Orndoff for
all his assistance. He further stated that he would not
mind paying more taxes if it would mean better schools. He
feels that the dialogue this year between all parties has
been much better and the board members need to listen to
those that are paying the taxes.
Dick Krane, stonewall District, feels that just because
there might be a problem in one school district does not
mean the same problem exists in another district and that
each district should be judged on its own merit.
Brenda Drumheller, Gainesboro District, referred to
statements made about the building of a new elementary
school in stonewall District. She wanted everyone to
understand this is two separate issues and has nothing to do
with the closing of Gainesboro School.
Todd Shenk, Gainesboro District, to reiterate what he
has said before, Gainesboro School is worth keeping open and
should be removed from the cIP list.
End of Public Hearing on Budget and CIP.
PUblic Hearinq:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE.
CHAPTER 7. ELECTIONS: ARTICLE II. ELECTION PRECINCTS:
SECTION 7-7. PRECINCTS AND RESPECTIVE POLING PLACES
ENUMERATED: A. BACK CREEK MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. THIS
PROPOSED AMENDMENT WILL ALLOW THE POLLING PLACE OF THE
CEDAR CREEK PRECINCT TO BE CHANGED FROM THE UNITARIAN
UNIVERSALIST CHURCH TO THE MIDDLETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- APPROVED
Mr. Dick read this ordinance amendment.
There was no public input, however Eve Neuman Chairman
of the Electoral Board thanked the board for approving this
request.
5E IT ORDAINED, that Chapter 7, Elections, Article II,
El~ction Precincts; S~ction 1-7, Precincts and Respective
polling Places Enumerated; A. Back Creek Magisterial
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District, to change the polling place of the Cedar Creek
Precinct, is hereby amended to read as follows:
S 7-7. Precincts and Respective Polling Places Enumerated.
A. Back Creek Magisterial District.
Precinct
Pollinq Places
Cedar Creek Precinct
Middletown Elementary
School
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by James L.
Longerbeam the above ordinance amendment was approved by the
following recorded vote:
The above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
End of Public Hearinq
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
The Personnel Committee met on Wednesday, March 15, 1995,
at 9:00 a.m. in the County Administrator's Office with all
members present.
The Committee submits the following report and recommenda-
tions to the Board of Supervisors for consideration:
Request from Public Works Director Ed Strawsnvder to Main-
tain In-House Custodial Service and Approval to Fill Vacant
Custodian position - Approved
Mr. Strawsnyder appeared before the Committee and presented
a report regarding proposals for maintenance of County Offices
and requested that the county be permitted to continue to
provide these services in-house. He further requested approval
to fill a vacant custodial position stating that this position
is set forth in the current budget and would not require addi-
tional funding. The Committee recommends approval of the above
requests.
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the above request was approved by the
following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Request From the Sheriff to Fill a Vacant Dispatcher
position and a Deputy ~9S~~iQO Recept~y hpproved Under ~he
Crime Bill - Approved
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Major Al Johnson appeared before the committee and
requested approval to fill a vacant dispatcher position in
the Sheriff's Department. He also requested approval to
fill the deputy position recently approved under the Crime
Bill. The Committee recommends approval of the above
requests.
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the above request to fill a vacant
dispatcher position was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles w. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the above requests to fill the
position with grant monies was approved by the following
recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Request From the General Reqistrar to Participate in
the County Personnel System - Denied
Mr. Michael Janow, Registrar, appeared before the
Committee and requested approval to participate in the
County Personnel System. The Committee recommends that the
registrar be permitted to participate in the system, how-
ever, this position will not be included in the department
head salary survey currently being conducted.
Mr. Longerbeam stated that he has had concerns
expressed to him about this request.
Mr. smith explained that the county just gave this
office benefits and he feels this request is the responsi-
bility of the state, not Frederick County.
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by
Jimmie K. Ellington, the above motion was denied by the
following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Nay
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Nay
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Nay
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
AGENDA
The Finance Committee met in the First Floor Conference
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Room at 107 North Kent Street on March 15, 1995 at 8:00 a.m.
Present were: Committee Chairman W. Harrington smith, Jr.;
Committee members James L. Longerbeam, John P. Good, Jr., Kitty
Nicholas, and Henry Buettner. Also present were John R. Riley,
Jr., Cheryl B. Shiffler, Jennifer L. Place, Richard G. Dick and
J. Alvin Johnson.
The agenda items are as follows:
The Countv Administrator Reouests a Budoet Transfer in the
Amount of $35.881
This amount is needed to cover the cost of professional
service fees incurred during the bonding process. No Additional
local funds are needed. See attached memo, p. 1-2. The commit-
tee recommends approval.
The Sheriff Reouests a General Fund Supplemental Appropria-
tion in the Amount of $12.405
This amount represents a grant received from the DMV. It
is requested that $10,905 be placed in 3102-1005-000-000 -
Overtime and $1,500 in 3102-5409-000-000 - Police Supplies. No
additional local funds are needed. See attached memo, p. 3-5.
The committee recommends approval.
The Director of Parks and Recreation Reouests a FY 1995-96
General Fund Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of
$18.000
This amount was originally cut from the 1995-96 budget
request and is needed to replace outdated playground equipment
for Clearbrook Park. It is requested that these monies be
restored or that carry-forward funds be committed for this
equipment. Additional local funds are necessary. See attached
memo, p. 6-7. The committee does not recommend approval.
Committee member Jim Longerbeam suggested that the Parks and
Recreation Department and Planning Department work together
about pursuing other funding possibilities.
The Parks and Recreation Department Reouests a General Fund
Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $959.55
This amount represents an insurance reimbursement for
stolen property at Clearbrook Park. It is requested that
$803.25 be placed in 7109-7003-000-000 - Communications Equip-
ment and $156.30 in 7109-5413-000-000 - Other Operating Sup-
plies. No additional local funds are needed. See attached
copy, p. 8. The committee recommends approval.
The Reoiona! Jail Reouests a Budoet Transfer in the Amount
of $13.000
This amount is needed to cover overtime expenses related to
the Special Response Team. No additional local funds are
needed. See attached memo, p. 9. The committee recommends
approval.
The Reoional Jail Reouests a Jail Fund Supplemental Appro-
priation in the Amount of $3.405
This amount represents an insurance reimbursement for a
property claim and is requested to be placed in 11-3301-3004-
000-001 - Repair and Maintenance - Equipment. No additional
local funds are needed. See attached copy, p. 10. The
committee recommends approval.
WVPT Requests a FY 1995-96 Genera! Fund Supplementa!
Appropriation in the Amount of $4.572
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This amount represents a request for financial support
for the 1995-96 budget year. Additional local funds are
necessary. See attached memo, p. 11-13. The committee does
not recommend approval.
Committee member John P. Good, Jr. addressed the
Finance Committee on the responsibility that the Finance
Committee had in the budget process. John R. Riley, Jr.
informed Mr. Good that although the Finance Committee is
only an advisory committee to the Board of supervisors,
their recommendations are vital to the budget process. Mr.
Good expressed his concerns about using 3.7 million from
fund balance to balance the FY 1995-96 budget.
The following was provided for the board's information
only:
1. Pia Crandell of Northwestern Workshop, Inc.
appeared before the Committee to request that funds that
were cut from her 1995-96 budget request be restored. See
attached memo, p. 14-19. The committee took no action on
this item.
2. Mary Bruce Glaize of the Shenandoah Valley
Discovery Museum appeared before the Committee to ask for
financial commitment from Frederick county. See attached
memo, p. 20-21. The committee took no action on this item.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Mr. Ellington referred to a recent court case wherein a
county school system employee made a statement while
testifying that he has some real problems with. The board
asked Mr. Riley to check into this and report back to them.
Mr. smith noted that he felt the budget process has gone
very well this year.
Mr. Orndoff stated that he is still opposed to the
county constructing a 68,000 sq. ft. building on the lot
adjacent to the present county administration building as
well as moving the county school administration offices
from their present site into this building.
BOARD RETIRED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded
by Jimmie K. Ellington, the board retired into executive
session in accordance with the Code of Virqinia, 1950, as
amended, Section 2.1-344, Subsection A(3) to Discuss Acqui-
sition and Disposition of Real Estate.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
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James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles w. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
BOARD WITHDREW FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., the board withdrew from Executive
Session.
This motion was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., the board reconvened into regular
session and certified nothing other than what was noted as
reason for going into executive session was discussed.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. DiCk - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
UPON MOTION MADE BY JIMMIE K. ELLINGTON, SECONDED BY
CHARLES W. ORNDOFF, SR., THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME
BEFORE THIS BOARD, THIS MEETING IS HEREBY ADJOURNED.
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