December 14, 1994 Regular Meeting
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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick county Board of
Supervisors was held on December 14, 1994 at 6:30 P.M. at 6:00
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; (was not present at
start of meeting) Robert M. Sager; Jimmie K. Ellington and
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
BOARD RETIRED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the board retired into executive session in
accordance with the Code of Virqinia, 1950, as amended, section
2.1-344, Subsection A(1) to discuss Personnel.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam -(Not Present at this Time)
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
Robert M. Sager, 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 Jimmie K. Ellington, seconded by
Robert M. Sager, 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
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James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Carl R. Duncan, of
the First united Methodist Church.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Riley requested the following items be added to the
agenda:
1. Resolution honoring Handley High School Football Team.
2. Proclamation - Drunken Driving Prevention Month as
proclaimed by both the County of Frederick and the City
of winchester.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
James L. Longerbeam, the agenda was approved as amended 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 be approved under
the consent agenda:
1. Handley High School Football Resolution.
2. Drunken Driving Prevention Proclamation;
3. Schedule Public Hearing Date for Planning commission
Items - Tab C;
4. Subdivision Variance Request of M. willis White - Tab
0;
5. Road Resolutions: Lakeridge, section II, Jefferson
Village, pioneer Heights, sections I & II - Tab T;
6. Parks and Recreation Commission Report - Tab U;
7. Public Works Committee Report - Tab V;
8. Code & Ordinance Committee Report - Tab Wi
9. Law Enforcement and Courts Committee Report - Tab X;
10. Finance Committee Report - Tab Z (all but number I).
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Charles W.
Orndoff, Sr., the consent agenda was approved, as noted above,
by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
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W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
BUSINESS AWARD FOR DECEMBER. 1994 PRESENTED TO ZUCKERMAN
COMPANY
Mr. Orndoff presented the business award for December,
1994, to Zuckerman Company. Mr. Dick Williams was present on
behalf of Zuckerman Company to accept the award.
EMPLOYEE OF THE :MONTH AWARD FOR DECEMBER. 1994 PRESENTED
TO WILLIAM: WALKER
Mr. smith presented the employee of the month award for
December, 1994 to William Walker, Firefighter, with the County
Fire and Rescue Department.
Department.
Mr. Walker was present to accept his award.
CITIZEN CO:MMENTS
Cynthia Cornwell, Stonewall District, appeared before the
board at which time she described the overall deteriorating
conditions at the Stonewall Elementary School. She feels the
county needs a new school, and is tired of this area of the
county being at the bottom of the list, as far as what happens
to the schools, and she is not in favor of the new school being
moved to the site off of Route 7.
Mike Webber, Stonewall District, has same concerns as Ms.
Cornwell, Stonewall School needs to be replaced. Stated that
the condition of Stonewall School was brought to the boards
attention four years ago as well as two years ago. He is
opposed to the plan that has been discussed of moving the school
board downtown and utilizing that building for an elementary
school.
Phil Roby, Stonewall District, has student currently
enrolled at Stonewall, feels there is overwhelming support for a
new school in this area of the county, and he is definitely not
in favor of moving the children to the Route 7 location. He
feels the school board and the board members need to get togeth-
er and get this situation worked out.
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Mark sibert, parent, referred to the meeting held the
evening before at stonewall School and the discussion that was
held about whether to build or to renovate. He is not in favor
of the location off of Route 7, nor the renovation to the old
Kline School.
Pat Gochenour, Shawnee District, referred to a copy of the
county comprehensive plan and feels the development of rural
areas within the county. She feels that all of the building and
development that has taken place during the last five years has
really created problems, especially with the increase in traffic
and well as the overcrowding of certain county schools. She
further stated that everyone needs to work together on this
matter.
Cathy Clevenger, Stonewall District, agrees with earlier
comments and asked that the school board please do something
immediately about the rodent problems at the school.
Kim Dodd, spoke of what was said at the meeting held the
evening before, feels parents can't wait any longer as the
community needs a new school and everyone needs to work together
to see that this is achieved.
Paul Anderson, president, County Farm Bureau, addressed the
cuts that have been mentioned on the state level with regard to
the agriculture programs, requested that board members contact
state representatives in an effort to get these funds reinstat-
ed.
Diane Ruckman, Stonewall District, feels the Stonewall
Community needs a new school, is not in favor of moving students
to the old Kline School.
:MINUTES - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the minutes of the Regular meeting of
September 14, 1994, Special Meeting of September 28, 1994, and
Special Meeting of September 29, 1994, were approved as submit-
ted by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
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Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
BRIGADIER GENERAL (RET.) GRANVILLE R. AMOS. NEW DIRECTOR OF
THE WINCHESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT. INTRODUCED TO THE BOARD
Mr. Longerbeam introduced the new director of the
Winchester Regional Airport, Brigadier General (Ret.) Granville
R. Amos.
PRESIDENT OF LOCAL JAYCEES ADDRESSED THE BOARD
Mr. Tom Aiken, president of the local Jaycees appeared
before the board, at which time he presented to them a game the
Jaycees had been sponsoring as a money making project, called
"Frederick county-city of Winchester".
Mr. Dick thanked Mr. Aiken for his gift to the board and
for the Jaycees many contributions to the local area.
RESOLUTION HONORING HANDLEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM: -
APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
WHEREAS, John Handley High School won the Virginia State AA
High School Football title in Gate city, Virginia on December
10, 1994; and
WHEREAS, John Handley High School earned this title through
hard work, dedication and true team spirit; and
WHEREAS, John Handley High School is the only high school
football team in Division AA to complete a perfect 14-0 season;
and
WHEREAS, John Handley High School accomplishments reflect
pride and admiration from the community at large.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County
Board of Supervisors does extend its congratulations to John
Handley High School Football Team for a job well done.
RESOLVED this 14th day of December, 1994.
TRACY DRUMHELLER. REPRESENTATIVE OF FREDERICK COUNTY SCHOOL
COUNCIL AND STONEWALL PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD ADDRESSED THE
BOARD RE: STONEWALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tracy Drumheller, representing Council and Stonewall PTO
Executive Board, appeared before the board and basically en-
dorsed what had been said earlier under "citizen comment" with
reference to what the citizens wanted and did not want concern-
ing Stonewall School.
Mr. Dick stated that about a year ago the board members
went on a tour of all the schools in Frederick County, at which
time they found the conditions at stonewall to be deplorable,
which he had stated to the parents of Stonewall District at
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other meetings. He further stated that there are also problems
with Robinson School as well as Gainesboro.
Mr. Dick further explained that the Board has only one
obligation, or one thing they can do, and that is provide
funding for the schools, and the school board has as their top
priority an elementary school on Route 7, and this has been
their top priority for several years. He referred to the
meeting that was held last evening and stated that he felt it
was held three years too late. The school board is the one that
comes to the board with their priority list and the location on
Route 7 is on their priority list. He further stated that the
ball is sort of in the school boards court at this time. He did
note that the board of supervisors is willing to work with the
school board on this matter.
Mr. Dick stated that had he known that the school board's
priorities were going to change, he would never ever have voted
a year and a half ago in favor of a million dollars to buy land
on Route 7. He feels the school board needs to be held account-
able for these sort of actions, because this is not the first
time they have dropped the ball.
Mr. Orndoff stated that he wanted to go on record at this
time, as the representative from stonewall District, stating
that he will support what has been said at this meeting as best
he can. He is against spending any money on Kline before any
money is spent in stonewall District or on Route 7 also. He
will support the citizens decision.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 11. 1995 FOR PLANNING
COMMISSION ITEMS - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS - NO ACTION AT THIS TIME
MEMORANDUM AND RESOLUTION RE: AWARD OF BID FOR FORMER
PENNEY' S BUILDING DEMOLITION - APPROVED
Mr. Riley presented this information to the board.
Mr. Longerbeam asked about bonding for the contractor that
would be doing the work.
Mr. strawsnyder explained that rather than a bond a letter
of credit was supplied.
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Mr. Smith questioned the amount of time scheduled for this
project.
Following board discussion it was the consensus that a time
limit of ninety days would be allowed for this project to be
completed.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., the following resolution was approved:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors does hereby approve the demolition of the former
J.C. Penney's building and Shenandoah valley Construction's bid
of $134,744 to provide the demolition services of same.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said expenses are to be
appropriated from Fund 83, Administration Building Capital
project Fund.
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
TO CONSIDER FOR ADOPTION THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZ-
ING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA AND
F&M BANK - WINCHESTER - SAID AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR:
A. ACQUISITION OF TITLE TO THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND
CONTAINING 9.990 SOUARE FEET. MORE OR LESS. DESIGNATED
ON THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF
REVENUE OF THE CITY OF WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA AS TAX MAP
173-01-0-30 SITUATE ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF NORTH
CAMERON STREET IN THE CITY OF WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA.
FROM THE WINCHESTER PARKING AUTHORITY.
B. CONVEYANCE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PARCEL CONTAINING
9 . 990 SQUARE FEET. MORE OR LESS. SITUATE ON THE
WESTERN SIDE OF NORTH CAMERON STREET IN THE CITY OF
WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA TO F&M BANK - WINCHESTER
C. TO DEMOLISH THE IMPROVEMENTS UPON AND THEREAFTER
CONVEY TITLE TO THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESIGNATED
AS 2-4-6 NORTH LOUDOUN STREET. CONTAINING 10.533.04
SOUARE FEET. LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE
LOUDOUN STREET MALL AND BOSCAWEN STREET IN THE CITY OF
WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA. TO F&M Bank - WINCHESTER
D. CONVEY UNTO F&M BANK - WINCHESTER THAT CERTAIN PARCEL
OF LAND CONTAINING 31.692 SOUARE FEET. BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 'B ' ON THAT CERTAIN
PLAT DRAWN BY DOUGLAS C. LEGGE. L. S.. DATED NOVEMBER
11. 1994. SAID PARCEL BEING BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY
NORTH CAMERON STREET. ON THE WEST BY THE LOUDOUN
STREET MALL. AND ON THE SOUTH BY BOSCAWEN STREET IN
THE CITY OF WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA.
E. VWIf REDUEST. CONVEY THAT CERTAIN PARC~L OF LAND QN't'9
'&M BAN!: - WtNett!STD.. D!Bt~NAT!D AB 12-14 NORTH
LOUDOUN STREET. 21-23 COURT SQUARE AND 20 NORTH
LOUDOUN STREET. CONTAINING 14.811 SQUARE FEET. AND
BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT "c" UPON
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THAT CERTAIN PLAT DRAWN BY DOUGLAS C. LEGGE. L.S..
DATED NOVEMBER 11.1994. UNTO F&M BANK - WINCHESTER. IN
LIEU OF CONVEYANCE. UPON DEMAND BY THE BANK. THE SUM
OF $300.000.00 SHALL BE PAID UNTO THE BANK.
F. ACOUIRE TITLE FROM F&M BANK - WINCHESTER TO THAT
CERTAIN PARKING LOT SITUATE ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF
NORTH KENT STREET ADJACENT TO THE COURTHOUSE ASSOCI-
ATES BUILDING. IN THE CITY OF WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA.
G. ACQUIRE TITLE FROM F&M BANK - WINCHESTER TO THAT
CERTAIN PARKING LOT SITUATE ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF
NORTH CAMERON STREET. IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE PUBLIC
SAFETY BUILDING. IN THE CITY OF WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA.
H. CAUSE TO BE CONSTRUCTED A 68.000 SQUARE FOOT (MORE OF
LESS) COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ON EITHER
OR BOTH OF THE PROPERTIES REFERENCED IN SECTION F. AND
G. ABOVE. AND TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO CAUSE
COMPLETION OF THE BUILDING NOT LATER THAN JANUARY 1.
1997.
Mr. Riley presented this information to the board as well
as a brief slide presentation of the properties involved.
Mr. Orndoff raised the question of the old county court-
house and how much property would remain with the courthouse.
Mr. Riley replied to the easement.
Mr. Longerbeam stated that it was his understanding that we
would have access for meetings etc., such as our board meeting
scheduled for this evening.
Mr. Mike Bryan, attorney for F&M Bank, was present and
appeared before the board to explain various points.
Mr. Donald W. Luttrell, Gainesboro District, appeared
before the board to voice his disapproval of this transaction
including the price the county paid for the Courthouse Associ-
ates Building and the entire land swap with F&M Bank.
Mr. Henry Beuttner, Gainesboro District, feels the old
Clerks Building should be retained as well as the Plaza Parking
Lot behind the Clerks Building.
He is not in favor of the
county picking up the tab, if F&M Bank winds up not wanting 9
Court Square.
Mr. Mike Bryan explained what F&M Bank was willing, and
prepared to do as far as this agreement is concerned. He
explained about the restoration of 9 Court Square, noting that
perhaps not all of it can be renovated. Mr. Bryan read from a
prepared statement at this time, which explained what F&M Bank
plans to do with regard to this entire matter.
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Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the following resolution was approved:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
WINCHESTER AND F&M BANK - WINCHESTER
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors deems it to be in the
best interest of the citizens of Frederick county to enter into
an agreement with the City of Winchester and F&M Bank
Winchester to provide for the exchange of certain lands, and
making of certain commitments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors
of Frederick County that the agreement dated the 9th day of
November 1994 by and between F&M Bank - Winchester, the County
of Frederick, and the City of Winchester be approved and author-
ized in the form of the agreement attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the county administrator is
authorized and directed to execute three original copies of the
agreement, and to do all other things necessary to carry out the
terms of the agreement.
PASSED THIS 14TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1994.
Mr. Orndoff expressed concern about what would happen if
F&M Bank should change their minds about taking 9 Court Square,
and this land becoming landlocked.
Mr. Bryan stated that he felt F&M Bank is a good neighbor
and this would not happen.
Mr. Orndoff stated that he wanted the agreement to state
that F&M Bank would not back out of the agreement.
Mr. Bryan stated that he would initial on the agreement (as
being okay with F&M Bank) waiving the dates, as they are cur-
rently noted, as far as the demolition of the J.C. penney's
Building is concerned.
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 - Nay
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Nay
TO CONSIDER FOR ADOPTION THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION AllEN'DING
THE VOLUNTARY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF
FREDERICK AND THE CITY OF WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA - APPROVED
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the above resolution was approved by the
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following recorded vote: (a copy of this agreement is on file in
the office of the county administrator)
Richard G. Dick - Aye
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w. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Nay
TO CONSIDER FOR ADOPTION THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING
AN AGREEMENT WIT THE CITY OF WINCHESTER. VIRGINIA AND THE
WINCHESTER PARKING AUTHORITY. FOR USE OF PARKING FACILITIES
BY THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK. VIRGINIA - TABLED
Mr. Riley requested that this be tabled.
RESOLUTION OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AUTHORIZING THE T.F.A!';1!: FINANCING OF CERTAIN COUNTY FACILI-
TIES. RESOLUTION OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS (FREDERICK
COUNTY GOVERNMENT COMPLEX FACILITIES) SERIES 1994
Mr. Riley explained to the board about the double A rating
that the board had received and that the interest rate had come
in at 6.8%.
Bonnie France, representing McGuire, Woods, Battle and
Boothe Law Firm, appeared before the Board at which time she
introduced David Rose with Wheat First Securities who has been
handling the sale of the bonds for the county.
Mr. Rose ex-
plained the process involved in order for the county to secure
the bonding for this purchase.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the following Lease Financing Resolution was
approved:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA, AUTHORIZING
THE LEASE FINANCING OF CERTAIN COUNTY FACILITIES
The County of Frederick, Virginia ("County") has determined
that it is necessary and advisable to undertake the acquisition,
construction and equipping of certain facilities consisting
primarily of County government complex facilities (the "
Project") and to obtain financing for the Project through lease
revenue bonds in the maximum principal amount of $8,250,000
("Bonds") to be issued by the Industrial Development Authority
of the County of Frederick, Virginia ("Authority"). The Bonds
will be payable solely from the revenues derived by the Authori-
ty from the Financing Lease from the Authority to the County
("Financing Lease") pursuant to which the Authority will lease
the Project to the County and the County agrees to make rental
payments, subject to annual appropriation, sufficient to pay the
principal of and interest on the Bonds.
The Bonds will be issued pursuant to the following docu-
ments: (i) Indenture of Trust between the Authority and a
trustee to be selected by the County Administrator ("Trustee");
(ii) Financing Lease; (iii) Option Agreement between the Author-
ity and the County; (iv) Deed of Trust from the county to the
individual trustees named therein, as trustees; (v) Assiqnment
of Rents and Leases between the Authority and the Trustee; (vi)
Preliminary Official Statement and Official Statement with
respect to the issuance and sale of the Bonds; and (vii) Bond
Purchase Agreement among Wheat, First Securities, Inc.
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("Underwriter"), the County and the Authority. All of the
documents listed above, except the Bonds, the Preliminary
Official statement and the Official statement are referred to in
this Resolution as the "Basic Documents."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIlE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF FREDERICK, VIRGINIA:
1. Issuance of Bonds. The County requests the Authority
to issue its Bonds in the maximum amount of $8,250,000 to be
paid from revenues derived from payments made by the County
pursuant to the Financing Lease.
2. Authorization of Financina Documents. The Bonds and
the Basic Documents are approved in substantially the forms on
file with the County Administrator, with such changes insertions
or omissions (including , without limitation, changes of the
dates thereof) as may be approved by the Chairman of the Board
of Supervisors or the County Administrator, whose approval shall
be evidenced conclusively by the execution and delivery of the
Basic Documents to which the County is a party. The execution
and delivery of and performance by the County under the Bonds
and the Basic Documents to which it is a party are authorized.
3. Execution of Documents. The Chairman and Vice Chair-
man of the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator, or
any of them, are authorized to execute on behalf of the County
the Basic Documents to which the County is a party, and, if
required, the County Administrator is authorized and directed to
affix or to cause to be affixed the seal of the County to the
Basic Documents and to attest such seal. Such officers or their
designees are authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the
County such instruments, documents or certificates, and to do
and perform such things and acts, as they shall deem necessary
or appropriate to carry out the transactions authorized by this
Resolution or contemplated by the Basic Documents; and all of
the foregoing, previously done or performed by such officers or
agents of the county, are in all respects approved, ratified,
and confirmed.
4. Sale of Bonds. The County Administrator and the
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors or either of them, is
authorized and directed to consent to the terms of the sale of
the Bonds by the Authority to the Underwriter and to execute and
deliver the Bond Purchase Agreement, provided that (i) the true
interest cost of the Bonds shall not exceed 9 percent, (ii) the
aggregate principal amount of the Bonds shall not exceed
$8,250,000 (iii) the sale price of the Bonds to the Underwriter
shall not be less than 97 percent of the aggregate principal
amount thereof (not taking into account any original issue
discount) and (iv) the final maturity of the Bonds shall not be
later than 25 years from their date. The approval of such
officers shall be evidenced conclusively by the execution and
delivery of the Bond Purchase Agreement.
5. Approval of Official Statement. The Official State-
ment with respect to the issuance and sale of the Bonds is
hereby approved in substantially the form of the Preliminary
Official Statement on file with the County Administrator. The
distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement and the
Official Statement is approved. The County Administrator is
authorized to deem the preliminary Official Statement "final"
for purposes of Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12.
6. Nature of Obliaations. Nothing in this Resolution,
the Bonds or the Basic Documents shall constitute a debt of the
county and the Authority shall not be obligated to make any
payments unaer the Bonas or the Basic Documents except from
payments made by or on behalf of the County under the Finanoing
Lease. The County Administrator is directed to submit for each
fiscal year a request to the Board of Supervisors for an appro-
priation to the Authority for an amount equal to the rental
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payments coming due under the Financing Lease for the next
fiscal year. The County's obligations to make payments to the
Authority pursuant to this resolution shall be subject to and
dependent upon annual appropriations being made from time to
time by the Board of Supervisors for such purpose. Nothing in
this Resolution, the Bonds or the Financing Lease shall consti-
tute a pledge of the full faith and credit of the County beyond
the constitutionally permitted annual appropriations.
7. Desianation. The Board of Supervisors requests the
Authority to designate the Bonds as "qualified tax-exempt
obligations" eligible for the exception from the disallowance of
the deduction of interest by financial institutions allocable to
the cost of carrying tax, exempt obligations in accordance with
the provisions of Section 265(b) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended. The Board of Supervisors does not reason-
ably anticipate that it and any subordinate issuers will issue
more than $10,000,000 in qualified tax-exempt obligations during
calendar year 1994 and the Board of Supervisors will not desig-
nate more than $10,000,000 of qualified tax-exempt obligations
pursuant to such Section 265(b) (3).
8. Effective Date.
immediately.
This Resolution shall take effect
The undersigned certifies that the foregoing resolution was
duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the
County duly called and held on December 14, 1994.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, 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, S,r.. - Aye
Mr. Orndoff inquired about the dollar amount in this
resolution, that was being borrowed, rather than the original
6.5 million that had been stated as the amount that would be
borrowed in the beginning.
Mr. Riley explained how this would work as did Mr. Rose and
in doing so noted this 'would not affect the twenty year pay-
ments.
MEMORANDUM AND RESOLUTION RE: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING -
JOINT AGREEMENTS - APPROVED
Mr. Riley discussed this with the board, at which time they
expressed some concern about how the reporting system would
work, and the importance on them knowing what was being done in
this area of operation.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSl'ANDIN<;
FREDERICK COUNTY AND CITY OF WINCHESTER JOINT AGREEMENTS
I. PURPOSE
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The County of Frederick (herein referred to as "County")
and the City of Winchester (herein referred to as "City") are
entering into this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to serve as
an agreement, based upon the recommendation of the County and
City Joint Finance committee, and adopted by resolution by the
County Board of supervisors in regular session on
1994, and the City Common Council in
regular session on ., 1994, to determine the
structure and funding of all joint projects.
II. GENERAL CONCEPTS
The following general concepts for all the joint funded
projects will apply:
(1) City and County will agree to entire contents of this
memorandum for understanding, not just portions.
(2) Funding will be determined by usage when available.
Usage will be determined by the prior calendar year
data for estimates and revised to the prior fiscal
year when data is available. When usage is not
available, funding shall be based on population, using
the most recent data available from the Cooper Center
for Public Service, University of Virginia.
(3) Representation will be determined by population or
usage and changes will be made as current terms
expire. A Joint Finance Committee, representing two
members from both the City Finance Committee and
County Finance Committee, will oversee that represen-
tation is based on relationship to funding.
(4) Budgets will be reviewed by the Joint Finance Commit-
tee with the program managers prior to budget ses-
sions. Budgets will be submitted at present level and
any increases will be separate and/or approved on a
case by case basis. Funding will be determined by
agreed formulas as outlined in Section III of this
MOU.
Either jurisdiction may elect to keep funding for a
program at the existing level or reduce it. When this
occurs, the other jurisdiction has the right to reduce
funding on a proportional basis or provide supplemen-
tal funding on a non-matching basis, as it desires.
(5) Fiscal agents will remain the same at this time with
no assessed fee. However, if the fiscal agent rela-
tionships do change, the Joint Finance Committee will
analyze the funding impact to the new fiscal agent for
that function.
(6) Capital projects and funding will be considered for
approval by the Joint Finance Committee on a case by
case basis. Funding will also be determined by usage
or population.
(7) All joint funded budgets will be approved once a
resolution has been adopted by both the City and
County approving same.
(8) All agreements shall be effective July 1, 1994 and
retroactive to the beginning of the 1994-1995 budget.
New board/committee appointments shall be effective
November 1994.
(~)
Joint aqencies tunaea by the city ana County
refer other agencies seeking funds to the
Finance Committee and not fund them directly.
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(10) Each fiscal agent shall prepare a quarterly report
indicating each account's and fund I s status as fol-
lows:
o Beginning cash balance;
o Revenues by source (each local jurisdiction's
state and/or federal funds, other major sources
and, miscellaneous income if less than $10,000
per month);
o Expenditures by category (personnel, contractual,
commodity, and capital); and
o
Ending
receive
project
cash balance. Each jurisdiction shall
a report of line transactions for each
on an annual basis.
(11) The relocation of off ices and/ or facilities or the
establishment of additional offices and/or facilities
of any of the joint projects shall be approved in
advance by the governing body of each participating
jurisdiction; the use of facilities, equipment and/or
personnel financed with funds from a joint project
shall be restricted to those programs funded; and use
of these items for other purposes shall require
approval by both jurisdictions and compensation from
the using jurisdiction; and quarterly basis to the
participating localities.
(12) This MOU will supersede all existing agreements effec-
tive July 1, 1994. Separate agreements will be devel-
oped and existing agreements will be revised to
reflect the MOU as necessary. The city and county
will honor all changes made until the new agreements,
state action, regional approvals, etc. are completed
and approved. The City and County attorneys shall
prepare necessary documents to implement this MOU.
III. AGREEMENTS
A. DE'l'OX
1.
Fundinq: Will be determined by usage.
calendar year statistics were used
funding for on-going budget preparations.
1994-1995 usage will be as follows:
The previous
to determine
Fiscal Year
City - 78.86%
County - 21. 32%
2. Reoresentation: No formal committee will be formed.
Presently one County and City representative is ap-
pointed to serve on the Community Corrections Resourc-
es Board and one County and City representative is ap-
pointed to serve on the ASAP Policy Board.
B. JUDICIAL CENTER
1. Fundinq: Funding will remain the same with 50% funded
by the County and 50% funded by the city.
2. Reoresentation: Not necessary at this time.
C. JAIL
1. Fundinq: Funding formula I s will remain the same at
this time due to funding for this budget is self-sus-
taining. It it 16 aeterminea that participating
localities will need to contribute local funds for
this project, the Joint Finance Committee will review
the jail budget and determine funding formulas and
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Jail Board representation for each locality based on
usage.
2. Representation: No change to current membership as
outlined in the Clarke-Frederick-Winchester Regional
Jail Agreement dated October 20, 1987, and the amend-
ments thereto. Any changes will be directed to the
jail board's attorney and enacted upon accordingly.
D. SERVICE AUTHORITY
1. Fundina: will be determined by usage.
2. Representation: City representation will increase
based on usage. Representation will change to add two
City representatives (and will change as terms ex-
pire).
Currentlv
Proposed
3 - City
3 - county
1 - Joint
5 - City
3 - County
1 - Joint
E. LIBRARY
1. Fundina: will be determined by usage. The previous
calendar year (1993) statistics were used to determine
funding for on-going budget preparations. The li-
brary's FY 1994-1995 budget for $632,249 will be used
as the baseline for future budget request. Final
allocations will be based on fiscal year 1993-1994
statistics as follows:
Frederick - 52.6%
Winchester - 34.4%
Clarke - 13.0%
$ 332,563
217,494
82,192
TOTAL
$ 632,249
2. Representation: County representation will increase
based on usage and will change as current terms expire
as follows:
Current
Proposed
5 - City
3 - County
1 Clarke
4 - City
5 - county
1 Clarke
F. LANDFILL
1. Fundina: will be determined by usage (tonnage).
2.
Representation:
be established
follows:
An Oversite Advisory Committee will
and composed of representation as
3 - City
3 - county
1 - Clarke
The County's Public Works Director will direct the
landfill operations and advise the committee. A
resolution must be adopted by each jurisdiction
approving increases/decreases in tonnage rates and
acquisition/disposition of real estate.
G. CENTRAL DISPATCH AND E-911
The County and City will authorize Bell Atlantic to begin
the immediate upgrade of the current central dispatch system to
an enhanced 911 system. Staff will prepare cost estimates for a
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new central dispatch center to be located in the
basement of Frederick Winchester Judicial Center.
until such time the following will apply to this joint
venture:
1. Fundina:
Central Dis~atch: 50% funded by police (45% - City
and 5% - county) and 50% funding by fire and rescue
(25% - City and 25% - County). At such time when the
Frederick County Sheriff I s department is included in
this configuration, funding will be changed to reflect
usage.
~: Initial Operations and Fixed Assets 50%
funded by City and 50% funded by County. After the
new system is in operation, charges will be based on
usage.
2.
Reoresentation:
be established
follows:
An Oversight Advisory Committee will
and composed of representation as
3 - City 3 - County
1 - At-Large Appointed
Jointly
The City's Director of Central Dispatch/E911 will
direct the Central Dispatch/E911 functions and advise
the committee. The committee will serve as an adviso-
ry body to the public safety members who provide
emergency services to Frederick/winchester.
H. FIRE AND RESCUE/MUTUAL AID
The county has adopted a plan to upgrade county services in
order to reduce the number of f ire and rescue responses made
into the county by city units. Advanced Life support Medical
Services have been identified as the highest priority service
upgrade needed. The County authorized the implementation of
two advanced life support rapid response units to be staffed on
a 24 hour basis. One unit will operate from the Gainesboro Fire
station to service Western Frederick County and the second unit
will operate from the Greenwood Fire station to service the
north and east regions of the county. The southern sections of
the county will be serviced with existing resources.
The City will not furnish to the County primary aerial
ladder truck service beginning in January, 1998.
The Joint Finance Committee shall review service deficits
on an annual basis. If data for a particular service reflects a
deficit in excess of 10 percent, the receiving jurisdiction
shall take actions necessary to reduce it.
I. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Fundina: will be determined by population. FY
1994-1995 budget $439,238 will be used as the baseline
for future budget request. For FY 1994-1995, the
funding formula will be as follows:
City - $138,400
( 31. 5 Percent)
county - $300,838
(68.5 Percent)
2. Reoresentation: County representation will increase
based on population. Representation will change to
add two County representatives and the City will
remove two members and will be done as current terms
expire as follows:
Currentlv
Proposed
3 - City
3 - City
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3 - county
1 - Joint
5 - County
1 - Joint
J. AIRPORT
1. Fundina: will be based on population. Funding will
be as follows:
.
Past Deficits:
50/50; operating
40% - City.
capital costs will be split
will be split 60% - County and
. FY 1994-1995 Budget: Operational and capital
will be funded 68.5% - County and 31.5% - city.
2. Representation: County representation will increase
based on population. Representation will change to
add two County representatives and will be done as
current terms expire as follows:
2 - City
2 - County
3 - Other
Proposed
(6/30/95)
2 - City
4 - county
3 - Other
Current Iv
CITY OF WINCHESTER
COUNTY OF FREDERICK
Gary W. Chrisman
Mayor,Winchester Common
council
Richard G. Dick
Chairman, Frederick County
Board of Supervisors
Edwin C. Daley
Manager
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Jimmie K. Ellington, 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
Mr. Dick stated that he was interested in seeing an
Advisory Committee established for the Judicial Center.
Mr. Smith requested that the minutes show that this agree-
IDent was approved at 8:53 P.M. on this date.
JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTIES OF CLARKE. FREDERICK.
SHENANDOAH AND WARREN . THE CITY OF WINCHESTER AND THE
WINCHESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY - APPROVED
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Jimmie K.
Ellington, approval is hereby given for the Joint Resolution of
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the Counties of Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah and Warren, the
City of Winchester and the winchester Regional Airport Authority
requesting an amendment of the Membership of the Winchester
Regional Airport Authority.
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
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR CAPITALIZED
INTERESTS - HEW COUNTY OFFICE FACILITY - APPROVED
On motion duly made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., and upon the votes hereafter recorded, it
is hereby RESOLVED that the sum of $250,000 be and hereby is
appropriated from fund 83-1225 for payment of capitalized
interests associated with the financing of the county's new
office facility.
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
BOARD RECESSED FOR FIVE MINUTES
Planning commission Business:
Public Hearing:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #009-94 OF ROBIN G. DASSLER FOR A
DOG KENNEL LOCATED IN THE GAINESBORO DISTRICT AND IDENTI-
FIED AS PIN #28-A-155. THE DIRECTIONS TO THIS PROPERTY ARE
AS FOLLOWS: FROM NORTHWESTERN PIKE (ROUTE 50 W). PROCEED
EIGHT MILES PAST WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER. THIS PROPERTY
IS LOCATED BELOW THE NORTH MOUNTAIN TRUCK STOP - APPROVED
Mr. Wayne Miller, zoning administrator, presented this
request to the board, noting that staff and planning commission
recommended approval with conditions.
There was no public input.
Upon motion made by Jimmie K. Ellington, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the above conditional use permit #28
-A-155 was approved as presented by the following recorded vote:
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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
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #011-94 OF JOSEPH EDMISTON FOR A DOG
KENNEL LOCATED IN THE BACK CREEK DISTRICT AND IDENTIFIED AS
PIN #52-A-232. THE DIRECTIONS TO THIS PROPERTY ARE AS
FOLLOWS: FROM NORTHWESTERN PIKE (ROUTE 50 W). TURN LEFT ON
ROUND HILL ROAD (ROUTE 803). AND PROCEED 1/2 MILE - DENIED
Mr. Miller presented this request to the board noting that
staff and planning commission recommended denial.
The board discussed with Mr. Edmiston exactly what his
present plans, as well as his future plans, are for the kennel.
Edward Kerns, neighbor, told the board he had no problem with
this being a kennel.
Genvieve Rowe, neighbor, no complaints either with this
being a kennel.
Mary Nelson, is very much opposed to this becoming a
kennel as it would be approximately 215 feet from her fence.
Dennis Pennington has called in the past to report that the
dog waste has been allowed to pile up.
Ronnie Shipman, hears dogs barking all of the time. The
smell is bad and he feels all of this will depreciate his
property.
Ernest Shipman, told of times he has visited, his son
Ronnie, dogs were barking all the time, feels this application
should be denied.
Richard Nelson, told of barking dogs and how bad it has
been.
Daniel Williamson, told of how the dogs were disturbing to
his grandmother, who is elderly.
Sandy Pennington, described the noise of the barking dogs
and how she had been affected by this because of the close
proximity of her property. She also played a tape of the dogs
barking at this location on an evening between 7:30 and 8:00
P.M.
Laura ~amieton etatea to the aoara that ehe ie home twen-
ty-four hours a day, as she baby sits, and she disagreed with
what the neighbors had to say concerning the barking dogs.
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stephen Moreland, Laura's stepfather, stated that he too
disagreed with the neighbors as he has not witnessed this noise
during the time he has been at Laura's home.
Joseph Edmiston stated that he is not aware of any com-
plaints about the barking dogs since putting them in the garage
on September 10.
Mr. Longerbeam explained that he had visited the site and
in doing so feels this is not a suitable area for a dog kennel,
therefore he moved to deny the request. Mr. Sager seconded the
motion.
The above conditional use permit request #011-94 was denied
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
REZONING APPLICATION #006-94 OF FREDERICK MALL LAND
TRUST/JAMES T. ANDERSON TO REZONE 16.08 ACRES FOR A 30 LOT
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED JUST WEST OF GREENWOOD ROAD
(ROUTE 656) AND SOUTH OF SENSENY ROAD (ROUTE 657) AND IS
IDENTIFIED AS PIN 55-A-195. IN THE SHAWNEE DISTRICT -
APPROVED
Mr. Kris Tierney, assistant planning director, presented
this to the board noting that staff and planning commission
recommended approval.
Mr. Harry Benham III, local attorney, appeared before the
board on behalf of the petitioner.
Mr. Sager stated that he had concerns about the additional
traffic this subdivision would create
Pat Gochenour, resident of Shawnee District, is opposed to
this rezoning. The increase in traffic in the area over the
years, due to other rezonings being approved and the already
over crowded conditions at Senseny Road, felt this should be
denied.
Dick Crane, resident of Glenmont Village, read from a
prepared statement opposing this request due to the already over
crowded roads as this will only make them worse.
Mr. Smith explained that VDOT, in the very near future,
will be reconstructing the intersection of Senseny Road and
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Greenwood Road, which will help with traffic flow in this area,
and some of the proffer funds from this request would be going
to the County Parks and Recreation Department.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Jimmie K. Ellington, rezoning application #007-94 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
REZONING APPLICATION #007-94 OF FREDERICK MALL LARD TRUST
TO REZONE THREE ACRES FROM RA (RURAL AREA) TO RP (RESIDEN-
TIAL PERFORMANCE). THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED WEST OF
GREENWOOD ROAD (ROUTE 636). ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SENSEHY
ROAD (ROUTE 657). AND IS IDENTIFIED AS PIN 54-A-125A IN THE
SHAWNEE DISTRICT - APPROVED
Mr. Harry Benham III, local attorney, appeared before the
board and explained why this was being requested in two tracts.
Mr. Dick Crane, appeared before the board stating that he
a~rees with two parcels, but he feels a turn lane is needed now,
and not later.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Jimmie K. Ellington, rezoning application #007-94 of Frederick
Mall Land Trust 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
AN AMENDMENT TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY CODE. CHAPTER 165.
ZONING: ARTICLE XIV. FLOODPLAIN DISTRICTS. SECTION
165-106F. USE LIMITATIONS: REOUIRED APPROVALS. TO ALLOW
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN FLOODPLAIN DISTRICTS. W WITH
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS - APPROVED
Mr. Wayne Miller presented this amendment to the board.
There was no public input.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Jimmie K.
Ellington, the amendment as noted to Chapter 165, zoning was
approved as presented by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Robert M. Saqer - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
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MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN - SARATOGA MEADOWS - APPROVED
Mr. Tierney presented this request to the board noting that
staff and planning commission recommended approval.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr.., seconded by
Jimmie K. Ellington, Master Development Plan - Saratoga Meadows
was approved 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
REVISED PRELIMINARY MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN - WESTMINSTER
CANTERBURY - APPROVED
Mr. Tierney presented this request to the board.
Upon motion made by Jimmie K. Ellington, seconded by w.
Harrington smith, Jr., revised preliminary Master Development
Plan of Westminster Canterbury was approved 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
SUBDIVISION VARIANCE REQUEST OF M. WILLIS WHITE - APPROVED
UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
PROPOSED MAINTENANCE HANGER/OFFICE SPACE AT THE WINCHESTER
REGIONAL AIRPORT - RECEIVED AS INFORMATION
Mr. Michael Kane of Delta Airport Consultants presented
this information to the board.
COMPLETION OF CORRIDOR STUDY REPORT - BOARD ENDORSES REPORT
AS PRESENTED
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by James L.
Longerbeam the board endorsed the Corridor Study Report as
presented by the Planning Department 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
CORRIDO~ ft YJBGINIA S;ITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REOqEST FOR
SUPPORT OP PROPOSAL TO DESIGNATE ROUTE !5!5 AS A VIRGINIA
BYWAY - DENIED
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Mr. Tierney presented this request and information to the
board noting that the planning commission did not feel this
should be endorsed.
Mr. Smith stated that he was not in favor of endorsing
this.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by W.
Harrington smith, Jr., to deny the request of Corridor H Virgin-
la citizens Advisory Committee for endorsement of their proposal
to designate Route 55 as a virginia Byway 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
CORRIDOR H VIRGINIA CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FORMED TO
STUDY THE WEST VIRGINIA CORRIDOR H PROPOSALS ISSUES FINAL
RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING CORRIDOR H. RECEIVED AS INFORMA-
TION ONLY
ROAD RESOLUTIONS: LAKERIDGE. SECTION II. JEFFERSON VILLAGE.
PIONEER HEIGHTS. SECTION I & II - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
AGENDA
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on November 29,
1994. Members present were: Robert Roper, Charles sandy, Cheryl
Swartz, Timothy Hockman, William Eyles, Robert Hartman, Carmen
Rio, Jimmie Ellington
Submitted for Board Information Onlv:
I. Cosponsor Youth Fee Waiver Request - Consistent with the
direction of the Board of Supervisors regarding the waiving of
field use fees for youth cosponsored leagues, Mr. Sandy moved
that youth fees be waived for the two county little league
programs and the Blue Ridge Youth Soccer Association, carried
unanimously (7-0).
2. 1995-96 Budget Request - Mr. Sandy moved to accept the
department's proposed FY 1995-96 operating budget of $1,077,031,
seconded by Mr. Hartman, carried unanimously (7-0).
Mr. Hockman moved to accept the department's capital
request of $183,809 as amended seconded by Mr. Harman, carried
unanimously (7-0)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT
AGENDA
The Public Works Committee met on Tuesday, December 6,
1994, at 7:30 a.m. Present were board members Charles W.
Orndoff, Sr. and W. Harrington smith, Jr., committee members
Karen Kober, Dudley Rinker and Jim Wilson; County Administrator,
John Riley, ~r., Director of Public Works, Harvey E.
Strawsnyder, Jr., P.E., and Landfill Manager, Steve Frye, and
Engineering Technician, Joe Wilder.
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The following items were discussed and required action:
1. Demolition of J.C. pennev's Buildina
The recent bids for the demolition of the J. C.
Penney's Building were presented by the Director of Public
Works. There were four (4) bids with a low bid of $134,744
submitted by Shenandoah Valley Construction.
A preconstruct ion meeting was held on Friday, December
2, 1994, with representatives from Shenandoah Valley Construc-
tion to review the scope of work and discuss insurance and
bonding requirements.
Based on this discussion, it appears that this company can
perform the intended demolition and provide the necessary
insurance and bonding.
Consequently, a motion was made by W. Harrington
smith, Jr. and seconded by Dudley Rinker to approve the low bid.
This motion was unanimously approved by the committee. (see
Attachment 1)
2. Permit Fee Reduction
A request by the County Building Official to reduce
the permit fee per square foot for storage warehouses was
presented by the Public Works Director. Basically, the Inspec-
tions Department is requesting that the per square foot cost be
reduced from $0.10 to $0.06 for each square foot above 250,000.
The attached memorandum from the building official explains this
change in detail.
A motion was made by Dudley Rinker and seconded by Jim
Wilson to adopt the recommended change. The motion was unani-
mously approved by the committee. (See attachment 2)
The following items did not require action and was submit-
ted for the boards information only.
1. Meetina Date for Review of Tippina Fee Increases
A tentative meeting date of December 20, 1994, at 7:00
a.m. was established for the committee and Board of Supervisors
to review the proposed tipping fee increases. The meeting will
be held at the landfill. The Director of Public Works was
tasked with the responsibility of notifying each board member.
2. Fiscal Year 1995/1996 Budaet Review
A budget package including eleven (11) individual
budgets was submitted by the Director of Public Works for the
committee's review and approval. The proposed pUblic Works
budget represents a cumulative reduction of $210,583 from the
current FY 94/95 budget.
After a detailed discussion of each individual budget
contained in the package, a motion was made by W. Harrington
Smith, Jr. and seconded by Dudley Rinker to approve the budget
as submitted. The motion was unanimously approved by the
committee.
3. Miscellaneous Reports
Miscellaneous reports were presented to the committee
and are attached for the board's information.
CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Code and Ordinance Committee met on Monday, December 5,
1994, 4:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of 107 North Kent Street.
Present were chairman of the committee Jimmie K. Ellington,
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committee members Robert M. Sager, Patricia F. Scheder, Stephen
G. Butler and Susan L. French. Also present were Board of
Supervisor's Chairman Richard G. Dick, Commonwealth's Attorney
Lawrence R. Ambrogi, Sheriff Robert T. Williamson, Representa-
tive of McFarland Mill Family Business, Frank Spurr, Stan
Zuckerman and County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr.
The committee submits the following:
Ita. ReauirinG Action
Discussion of Shenandoah County and Designation of IIMiss
utilitv of Marvland " to Virainia
The county administrator presented the attached resolution
from Shenandoah County and asked for the committee's endorse-
ment. The committee was further advised that the Lord Fairfax
Planning District Commission had also taken action to endorse
this resolution. The committee recommends approval. (See
Attached)
Non Action Items
citizen Noise Comclaint
Mr. Frank Spurr appeared before the committee and supplied
the attached supporting documentation of loud noise being
created by his neighbor through indiscriminate automatic and
semi-automatic small arms fire, operating a portable generator
and playing loud music all hours of the day and night. The
committee discussed this issue at length and directed the county
administrator to provide draft revisions to the noise ordinance
and to also contact the building official to determine compli-
ance with on going construction projects on the premises. The
commonwealth's attorney will also work with Mr. Spurr on impan-
elling a special grand jury to hear evidence on creating a
nuisance. (See Attached)
Discussion of Taxation of Tractor Tailer Trucks at the
Personal Procertv Rate
commissioner of the Revenue Ellen E. Murphy discussed with
the committee taxation of large trucks (tractor trailer) at the
personal property tax rate. She advised the committee that due
to the value of some of these vehicles ($100,000.00), the tax
imposed was excessive. The McFarland's of McFarland's Mill also
commented that they paid in excess of $18,000.00 annually on the
business' five trucks. Discussion followed the presentations
and the commissioner of the revenue was directed to provide
documentation to the committee on how revenues would be affected
if the assessment were lowered by 50% on all trucks over a
certain capacity. The committee was also interested in learning
what current revenues these vehicles generate.
Request of Late Filina Fee to be Abated
The attached request from Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard of Stephens
City was presented by Supervisor Robert Sager. The comm1SS10ner
of the revenue also indicated that she had received numerous
complaints about the late filing fee being assessed when the
complaining party had no knowledge of the late filing penalties.
The committee was advised that the late filing reporting period
had recently been expanded from 15 days to 30 days. It was the
impression of the committee that information be distributed at
key locations in the county (DMV and car dealerships) about the
requirements for payment of taxes. (See Attached)
Qbw~~sion p~ Fr~~~~~+s fQ;r;: pisabled veteran~
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Richard Dick requested
that the committee review the attached request for free decals
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for disabled veterans. The committee will place same on its
next agenda. (see Attached)
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND COURTS COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED
UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
The Law Enforcement and Courts Committee met on Thursday,
December 1, 1994, 4:00 P.M., in the Conference Room, 107 North
Kent street. Present were chairman of the committee Robert M.
Sager; committee members James L. Longerbeam, Larry P.
Coverstone, James L. Hockman and Donald Ratcliff. Also present
were Board of Supervisors Chairman Richard G. DiCk, Common-
wealth's Attorney Lawrence R. Ambrogi, Major Alvin Johnson of
the Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Robert T. Williamson and
County Administrator John R. Riley, Jr.
The committee submits the following:
Non Action Items
Discussion of New Community Diversion Incentive provisions
as a Result of Abolition of Parole Directions Adocted bv
the General Assemblv
Director of Court Services Director Joe Walker advised the
committee that currently it was too early to determine the
impact on the CDI program based upon recent action by the
General Assembly to abolish parole. Implementation by the
General Assembly this winter of the enabling legislation will
give local court service units a better idea of what to antici-
pate with respect to new formation of Community Corrections
Resources Boards.
Discussion of the Establishment of a Small Claims Court
The Committee reviewed the attached request from Delegate
James H. Dillard and directed the County Administrator to share
same with the General District Court Judge and report back to
the committee at its next meeting as to Judge Whitacre's reac-
tion to the request. (See Attached)
Presentation of the Sheriff's 1995-1996 Budaet
The Sheriff presented his 1995-1996 budget to the committee
for information only. The Sheriff advised the committee that he
combined all their budgets (civil process, animal control and
law enforcement) for easier understanding and presentation. If
the supplemental request of their new positions and salary
survey requests are discounted, the budgets reflect only slight
increases.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Longerbeam presented this report.
The Personnel Committee met on Wednesday, November 16,
1994, with the following members present: James L. Longerbeam,
Chairman, Jimmie K. Ellington, Richard G. DiCk, Leonard D.
Newcome, Robert S. Gordanier, John R. Riley, Jr., and Ann K.
Kelican. Toni Wallace was absent.
The Committee submits the following report and recommen-
dations to the Board of Supervisors for consideration:
Reauest From Parks and Recreation Director For Reclassi-
fication
The Committee reviewed the attached request from Jim Doran,
Parks and Reoreation Direotor, to reolassify the Facilities
Coordinator position from a Range 15 to a Range 17 and recom-
mends approval of said request.
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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
Recommendation To Implement Advanced Life support Unit
Fire and Rescue Director, Tom Owens, appeared before the
Committee to discuss possible options to implement the Advanced
Life Support "Chase Units" and presented the attached impact
study regarding FLSA regulations for EMS providers. The Commit-
tee reviewed the study and recommends implementation of this
service under option 3 as set forth in the impact study.
Mr. Tom Owens, director of Emergency Services, appeared
before the board to address the four options. He stated that
Reynolds Store has the smallest amount of calls.
Mr. Sager asked if any cost figures were available as to
what the cost would be to run both companies at the same time.
Mr. Owens replied the cost for Gainesboro Company would be
approximately $100 per incident, about $70,000 in round numbers.
Hans Nydam of Reynolds Store Fire Department spoke against
their company losing their paid fireman.
Mark McDonald, Chief, Reynolds Store, explained that there
is a twenty minute delay in waiting for Winchester to respond.
Perry silva, president, County Firemen's Association,
appeared before the board and stated that if the funds can be
found then he feels the position should remain at Reynolds
store.
Mr. Sager stated that he feels the station should be manned
as it was to be done in the beginning.
Mr. Smith stated that he agrees with Mr. Sager.
Mr. Ellington stated that he feels the position should
remain at Reynolds Store and he endorses option #4.
Upon motion made by Jimmie K. Ellington, seconded by Robert
M. Sager that Option #4 be approved in keeping the paid position
at the Reynolds Store Fire Department.
The above motion was approved by the tOllowinq reoorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
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W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Nay
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Jimmie K. Ellington - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Recommendation To Fill Vacant Assistant county Adminis-
trator position
The Personnel Committee unanimously recommends that the
vacant Assistant County Administrator position be advertised and
filled as soon as possible.
Mr. Orndoff stated that the only question he has, con-
cerning this, is whether or not anyone has been hired to do the
things that were done by the former assistant county administra-
tor.
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
PERSONNEL COKKITTEE REPORT
The Personnel Committee met on Wednesday, December 7, 1994,
with the following members present: James L. Longerbeam, Chair-
man, Jimmie K. Ellington, Tonie Wallace, Leonard D. Newcome,
Robert S. Gordanier, John R. Riley, Jr., and Ann K. Kelican.
The Committee submits the following report and recommen-
dations to the Board of supervisors for consideration:
Reauest From Commissioner of the Revenue to Particioate in
the Countv Personnel Svstem and Inclusion in the Schematic
List of Classes as Set Forth in the Salarv Survev
The Committee reviewed the attached information from the
Commissioner of the Revenue requesting approval for her depart-
ment to participate in the County Personnel System. Ms. Murphy
also requested that her personnel be included in the County's
SChematic List of Classes as proposed in the previously submitt-
ed salary survey proposal. No additional county revenue will be
needed inasmuch as excess funds from the currently vacant
business taxation specialist position will be utilized to fund
this request for the remainder of FY 94-95. The Committee
recommends approval of these 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
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FINANCE COKKITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
WITH EXCEPTION OF #1
The Finance Committee met in the First Floor Conference
Room at 107 North Kent Street on November 16, 1994 at 8:00 a.m.
Present were: Committee Chairman W. Harrington Smith, Jr.,;
Committee members James L. Longerbeam, Kitty Nicholas, and Henry
Buettner. Also present were John R. Riley, Jr., Cheryl B.
Shiffler, Jennifer L. Place, School Finance Director James Boyd,
School Administrative Assistant Tom SUllivan, and Fire and
Rescue Director Tom Owens. John P. Good, Jr. was absent.
The agenda items are as follows:
The County Administrator Reauests a General Fund Supplemen-
tal Appropriation in the Amount of $7.778 - Denied
This amount is needed to fund a mandated three percent COLA
increase in VRS for retirees. Additional local funds are needed.
See attached memo, p. 1-18. The committee had no recommendation.
Mr. Smith stated that he was opposed to this, feels that
if the board starts this it would never end.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the above request was denied 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 - Nay
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Nay
The Finance Director Reauests a General Fund Supplemental
Appropriation in the Amount of $2.948
This amount is needed for a postage machine rental for the
Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue. Additional local
funds are needed. The committee recommends approval.
The Finance Director Reauests a General Fund Supplemental
Appropriation in the Amount of $12.409
This amount was erroneously omitted from the 1994-95 budget
and is needed to cover health insurance costs for the county
retirees. The current retirees are Louise H. Driver, Harry L.
McCann, Evelyn V. McKee, Osborne H. Renner, Dorothy M. Rice and
Esten O. Rudolph, Jr. Additional local funds are needed. This
item has been tabled awaiting further information.
The Public Works Director Reauests a General Fund Supple-
mental Appropriation in the Amount of $16.000
It was requested we go out to bid and have a definite
figure prior to appropriating the money needed for this project.
Additional local funds are needed. See attached memo, p. 19-21.
The committee recommends approval.
The Director of Fire and Rescue Reauests a General Fund
Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $22.500
$12,500 is to increase Middletown's EMS funding and $5,000
each to Round Hill and Middletown Fire Departments to ottset
vehiole and equipment operating expenses. These amounts were
requested in June but additional information was requested by
the Finance Committee. Additional local funds are needed. See
attached memo, p. 22-23. The committee recommends approval.
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The Director of Fire and Rescue Requests a General Fund
SUP9lemental Appropriation in the Amount of $10.500
This amount is needed to fund EMS upgrades to three county
fire companies. Additional local funds are needed. See
attached memo, p. 24. The committee recommends approval.
The Deputv PlanninQ Director Requests a General Fund
Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $28.800
This amount represents Grant money received to conduct a
feasibility study for locating a residential facility for
mentally handicapped adults within the County. No additional
local funds are necessary. See attached memo, p. 25-27. The
committee recommends approval.
The Sheriff Requests a General Fund Supplemental Appropria-
tion in the Amount of $7.433.25
This amount represents grant money received in FY 94-95
for FY 93-94 expenses and is needed to pay for FY 93-94 expens-
es. No additional local funds are necessary. See attached
memo, p. 28. The committee recommends approval.
The Director of Parks and Recreation Requests a General
Fund Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $4.500
This amount is needed for inspection and treatment of
utility poles at Clearbrook and Sherando Parks. Additional
local funds are needed. See attached memo, p. 29-32. The
committee recommends approval, however, it is requested that the
County engineer review this project for proper procedure.
The Director of Parks and Recreation Requests a General
Fund Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $1.077.05
This amount represents an insurance reimbursement and is
requested to be placed in line item 10-7103-3004-000-001 Repair
and Maintenance - Equipment. No additional local funds are
necessary. See attached memo, p. 33. The committee recommends
approval.
The Superintendent of Schools Requests a School Fund
Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $634.400
This amount represents surplus bond monies and is needed to
fund various school construction projects. No additional local
funds are necessary. See attached memo, p. 34-46. The committ-
ee recommends approval of item #1 at a cost of $75,000 and the
Stonewall Elementary School/Robinson Elementary School Evalua-
tion included in item #5 at a cost of $10,000 only. The rest of
this request is to be put on hold until the Tiber lawsuit
outcome is determined.
The Reaional Jail Requests a Jail Fund Supplemental Appro-
priation in the Amount of $6.906.50
This amount represents insurance reimbursements for
ning damage and is requested to be placed in line item
11-3301-3004-000-001 Repair and Maintenance - Equipment.
additional local funds are necessary. See attached memo,
47-48. The committee recommends approval.
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The Director of Division of Court Services Requests a Court
Services Fund Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of
$14.505.29
This amount needs to be budgeted as revenue but no addi-
tional appropriations are needed. No additional local funds are
necessary. See attached memo, p. 49-51. The committee recom-
mends approval.
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The Town of Stephens citv is Requestina that the Countv
Consider a Town Boundarv Adiustment
The committee does not recommend approval.
** FOR INFORMATION ONLY **
Attached is a letter from Tri-County Virginia O.I.C., Inc.
expressing their appreciation for Frederick County's 1994-95
donation to their organization.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
Mr. Sager stated that with this being the last board
meeting of 1994 he would like to say, that with the issues this
board has dealt with during the last year, the agreements,
annexation moratorium, Route 37 and similar issues, he feels
this year will go down, historically, as one of the most impor-
tant years in the history of the Board of Supervisors.
UPON KOTION KADE BY ROBERT K. SAGER, SECONDED BY JAMES L.
LONGERBEAM, THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COKE BEFORE THIS
BOARD, THIS MEETING IS HEREBY ADJOURNED.
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