July 14, 1993 Regular Meeting
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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervi
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sors was held on July 14, at 7:15 P.M., in the Board of supervi
sor'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;
Beverly J. Sherwood and Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
OT.T. TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Ross L. Halbersma,
of the New Hope Alliance Church.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Dick requested that two tabs be pulled.
1. Memorandum from Finance Director Re: AS400 Upgrade -
Tab D.
2. Request from Handley Library Board for an additional
appropriation of $25,000 part of request under Tab F.
Mr. Dick explained that under County Officials, number 1,
Mr. Ritter was out of town at a conference and unable to be at
the meeting, therefore Mr. Lester Ritenour of the Extension
Department would address the board under this tab
for the introduction of their new Home Economist.
Mr. Orndoff requested time under County Officials.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the agenda was adopted as amended by the
fOllowing recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Riley suggested the following tabs be approved under
consent agenda:
1. Memorandum Re: Schedule Public Hearing for Planning
Commission Items - Tab Ei
2. Request from Virginia Department of Transportation Re:
Temporary Closure of Route 633 and 681 - Tab G;
3. Memorandum Re: Battlefield Task Force - Tab 0;
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4. Activity Report - June 16-30, 1993 - Tab P;
5. Parks & Recreation commission Report - Tab Qi
6. Personnel Committee Report - Tab Si
7. Finance Committee Report - Tab Ti
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Charles W.
Orndoff, Sr., the consent agenda was approved by the following
recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
MR. & MRS. ED SOURS RECEIVE CITIZEN AWARD FOR MONTH OF JULY
Mr. Jim Longerbeam asked Mr. & Mrs. Ed Sours, owners and
operators of Sours Grocery Store, to come forward to accept
their award at this time. Mr. Longerbeam thanked the Sours for
all their many contributions to the citizens of Frederick County
during the past 56 years of operating Sours Grocery Store.
Mr. & Mrs. Sours expressed their thanks to Mr. Longerbeam
and the board for their award.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION IS AWARDED TO BEVERLY ROBISON
FOR HER MANY HOURS OF VOLUHTEERISM TO THE GYPSY MOTH
PROGRAM
Mrs. Sherwood asked Beverly Robison to come forward at this
time, along with Gypsy Moth Coordinator Brenda Diehl.
Mrs. Diehl explained to the board members what an important
role all volunteers play in the gypsy moth program, and that Ms.
Robison had given untold hours in order to make this program the
success it had been this past year, and she felt along with Mrs.
Sherwood, that this certificate of appreciation would help to
show Ms. Robison just how much the board really did appreciate
all her efforts.
ROY JENNINGS RECEIVES EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARD FOR
AUGUST
Mr. Charles Orndoff presented the employee of the month
award to Roy Jennings of the Commissioner of the Revenue Office.
Mr. Jennings was present to accept his award, and thanked
the board for this recognition.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
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Mr. Kenneth Y. Stiles, stonewall District, appeared before
the board to request that they consider postponing their current
plans on having the reassessment done in house. He explained
that if the current appointment of Mrs. Natalie Cather Miller
goes through, as it appears it will, he feels it would be a big
mistake for the county to proceed at this time with the reas-
sessment given the fact that Mrs. Miller does not have any
experience in this area. He further stated that the county
received so much criticism after the last reassessment that this
needs to be delayed until Mrs. Miller is more familiar with the
operation of the Commissioner of the Revenue Office.
Mrs. Frances Coates, Gainesboro District, expressed her
concerns on how the recent member- at-large seat on the school
board was selected by the Board of Supervisors. It appeared a
decision had been reached before the final vote was taken, and
if in fact this was the case why go through the process.
MINUTES APPROVED
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, sr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 12,
1993 were approved as submitted by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Charles W. orndoff, Sr., the minutes of the regular meeting of
May 26, 1993, were approved as submitted by the following
recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Upon made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by Robert M.
Sager, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 9, 1993 were
approved as submitted by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
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Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
COUNTY OFFIC~TS
THE EXTENSION
Mr. Lester Ritenour, extension agent for the county, ap-
peared before the board to introduce Mrs. Becky Sheffield the
new Home Economist who will be working with the extension
department.
PAUL G. ANDERSOII. .JR. REAPPOINTED TO THE WINCHESTER REGION-
AL AIRPORT ~
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, Paul G. Anderson, Jr., was reappointed to the
Winchester Regional Airport Authority for a four year term, said
term to commence on July 14, 1993 and terminate on July 14,
1997. The above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
BILL SWDILEY. GARY KOBER. RICK OSTERFRT.n APPOINTED TO THE
SHAWNEELAND SANITARY DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W.
Harrington smith, Jr., Bill swimley, Gary Kober, and Rick
Osterfeld were appointed to the Shawnee land Sanitary District
Advisory Committee for a three year term, said term to commence
July 14, 1993, and terminate June 30, 1996. The above motion
was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. orndoff, Sr. - Aye
KITTY NICHOLAS APPOINTED TO COUNTY FINANCE COMMITTEE TO
FILL THE UNEXPIFRTl TERM OF NATALIE CATHER MIT.T.~
Mr. Dick stated that he was appointing Ms. Kitty Nicholas
to the county finance committee to fill the unexpired term of
Natalie Cather Miller who was recently appointed to fill the
unexpired term of Esten Rudolph, Jr. as co.-i..ioner of the
Revenue.
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BOARD MEMBER CHARLES W. ORNDOFF. SR. lfAKES STATEMENT RE:
APPOINTMENT OF NATALIE CA'I'HR'R MILLER BY JUDICIAL SYSTEM TO
COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE OFFICE
Mr. Orndoff stated that he was very concerned about the
manner in which the recent appointment of Ms. Natalie Cather
Miller to the Commissioner of the Revenue Office by the Judicial
System was handled and he definitely feels that "dirty politics"
played a part in this decision. He further stated that he was
requesting at this time that a resolution be approved by the
board and forwarded to Esten Rudolph that would ask him to
reconsider his plans to retire as commissioner of the Revenue,
which he plans to do at the end of this month, and further that
he be asked to consider fulfilling his current term which
expires in December 1995.
Mrs. Sherwood seconded this motion.
Mr. Smith asked Mr. Ambrogi if legally, this could be done.
Mr. Sager stated that this surprised him, and his question
was whether or not Mr. RUdolph's earlier decision to retire was
reversible.
Mr. Ambrogi replied that this was a unique situation and he
would have to check into it, as he had never known of this being
done before, it would have to be researched.
Mr. Dick referred to a statement that was made in the
newspaper by a high ranking Republican official referencing Mike
Didawick running for the Commissioner of the Revenue seat,
wherein they said if a person wants to run as a Republican, then
we will support that person. He felt this was a political
statement. He further stated that he could hold his head up and
be rest assured that he had nothing to do with Mrs. Cather's
appointment.
Mr. Longerbeam stated that he felt the board should take
action on this request.
The board members discussed what exactly could be done, if
anything, as a situation such as this had never happened before.
Mr. Ambrogi explained that he was not sure how much weight
this resolution would carry, if any.
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Mr. Dick stated that had Mr. Rudolph elected to make his
announcement earlier than he did, the county citizens would be
making the decision at the polls this coming November, rather
than the judicial system.
At this time the Chairman called for a vote on Mr.
Orndoff's motion that a resolution be sent to Mr. Rudolph from
the Board. This resolution was approved by the following
recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Nay
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Abstained
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Nay
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
JlEMORANDUM FROM FINANCE DIRECTOR RE: AS400 UPGRADE
REFERRED TO FINANCE COMMITTEE
SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
HANDLEY LIBRARY BOARD REQUEST FOR INDEPENDENT FISCAL AGENT
STATUS - APPROVED
Mr. Riley explained to the board that the Handley Library
Board was requesting independent fiscal agent status, which they
have presented to the City of Winchester, who is their fiscal
agent, as well as the counties of Clarke and Frederick.
Mr. Smith explained that this concerned him, especially
about their health insurance, as well as other areas that had
been overseen in the past by their fiscal agent.
Mrs. Ridgeway, acting director, explained that the total
cost in personnel would remain about the same as they are using
part-time help in some of the positions that had been full time.
Mr. Dick stated that he wanted the Handley Library Board to
know how disappointed and very unhappy the Board of supervisors
were about the Bookmobile being parked.
Mrs. Ridgeway stated that it cost approximately $30,000 per
year to run the bookmobile and that sufficient funding was not
available to run the bookmobile for this entire year.
Mr. Dick stated that Frederick County's share of funding
has increased to the library and he feels the bookmobile should
not have been taken out of operation. He further stated that he
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would vote in favor of the library's request for independent
fiscal agent status, however he did feel it is a mistake.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the request by the Handley Library Board
for Independent Fiscal Agent Status is approved by the following
recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Nay
REQUEST FROM VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RE:
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ROUTES 633 and 681 - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
Public Uearincr:
REQUEST OF THE WINCHESTER-FREDERICK COUNTY JAYCEES. FOR AN
OUTDOOR FESTIVAL PERMIT TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 28. 1993-
APPROVED
Mr. Riley presented this request to the board noting that
everything was the same as last year, with the exception of the
date.
Mr. RObinson, representing the local chapter of the Jaycees
appeared before the board to answer any questions they might
have.
There was no public input.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Beverly J. Sherwood, the outdoor festival permit of the
Winchester-Frederick County Jaycees for August 28, 1993, was
approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Planninq Commission Business:
Public Hearing:
PROPOSAL FOR A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN NETWORK FACILITY.
THIS FACILITY IS PROPOSED TO CONNECT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVI-
sIoNs WITH PUBLIC FACILITIES ALONG THE FAIRFAX PIKE CORRI-
DOR. FUNDS FOR THIS PROPOSAL WILL BE APPLIED FOR UNDER THE
PROVISIONS SPECIFIED IN THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT
PROGRAM. AND THE RECREATIONAL ACCESS PROGRAM
Mr. Evan Wyatt, planner II, appeared before the board to
explain the Route 277 Corridor ISTEA Transportation Enhancement
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Proposal for the county. He explained that Transportation
Enhancement activities are funded under the Surface Transporta-
tion Program (STP) of ISTEA. Each state is required to set
aside ten percent (10%) of STP funds for enhancement proposals.
It is estimated that Virginia will provide approximately seven
(7) million dollars each year for enhancements throughout the
life of this program.
Mr. Wyatt further explained that the application package
for this funding source directs municipalities to provide
official and civic support for all proposals, and this has been
done. He explained that the county planning commission had
considered this proposal during their regular meeting of June
16, 1993, and endorsed this proposal with the understanding that
a safe crossing of Fairfax Pike at the north and south entrance
to Sherando Park would be achieved. He explained that Frederick
County would be responsible for 20% of the project and that
August I is the deadline for this year.
Mr. Riley explained that the county would ask for right-
of-way donations, and that only a small amount would be avail-
able from this years budget for this project.
Mr. Dick stated that he was very supportive of the project,
however, he would have to know what the bottom line is as far as
what the county would be asked to donate before he would vote
for funding from the county.
Mr. smith asked about the traffic light on route 277 at the
entrance to the new Sherando High School.
Mr. wyatt responded that the light is already in place and
working.
Mr. Bill Bushman, engineer with the Department of Transpor-
tation, responded to an earlier question as to whether or not a
traffic light could be installed for the pedestrians. He has
never known VDOT to install a traffic light, solely for pedes-
trian traffic.
There was no public input.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the Route 277 Corridor ISTEA Transportation
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Enhancement Proposal Resolution as presented by the planning
department was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
WHEREAS, in accordance with Commonwealth Transportation
Board construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a
request by resolution be received from the local government or
state agency in order that the Virginia Department of Trans-
portation program an enhancement project in the County of
Frederick.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County
Board of Supervisors, requests the Commonwealth Transportation
Board to establish a project for a bicycle and pedestrian
network facility to connect residential subdivisions with public
facilities along the Fairfax Pike (Route 277) Corridor.
BE IT ~UKrtlKK RESOLVED, that Frederick county will provide
support to the project as specified in the application materials
submitted.
CEDAR CREEK AND BRT.T.R GROVE ISTEA ENHANCEMENT APPLICATION
Representatives Cris Sanders and Michael Gore appeared
before the board on behalf of Cedar Creek and Belle Grove
Foundation concerning their application of ISTEA enhancement
funding for improvements to their site. According to VDOT,
enhancement projects may be initiated by anyone but must be
endorsed by the local jurisdiction. The Planning staff believes
that continued improvement of the Cedar Creek and Belle grove
sites will benefit Frederick county, and they do recommend
adoption and endorsement of the following resolution.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the fOllowing resolution endorsing the
Cedar Creek and Belle Grove ISTEA enhancement application was
approved.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Commonwealth Transportation
Board construction allocation procedures, it is necessary that a
request by resolution be received from the local government or
state agency in order that the Virginia Department of Transpor-
tation program an enhancement project in the county of Freder-
ick.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick county
Board of supervisors, requests the Commonwealth Transportation
Board to establish a project for improvements to the Cedar Creek
Site and Belle Grove Plantation.
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BE IT ~UKrtlKK RESOLVED, that Frederick County will provide
support to the project as specified in the application materials
submitted.
The above resolution was approved by the fOllowing recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
w. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
End of Planning Commission Public Hearing Items:
REVISED MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1007-93 - HAMPTON CHASE
APPROVED
Mr. watkins, planning director, presented this request to
the board noting that staff and Planning Commission recommended
approval with conditions.
Mr. Smith asked about the buffers that were planned stating
that he felt the actual size of the evergreens needs to be
spelled out.
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, the revised master development plan of Hampton
Chase was approved with conditions as spelled out by the plan-
ning department by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 1004-93 - HENKEL HARRIS - AP-
PROVED
Mr. Ron Lilley, planner II, presented this information to
the board, noting that staff and Planning Commission recommended
approval.
Mr. Smith asked if stormwater management was being watched.
Mr. Lilley replied yes.
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the master development plan of Henkel
Harris was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
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MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN - 1006-93 - STONEW1>T.T. INDUSTRIAL
PARK - APPROVED
Mr. Evan Wyatt, planner II, appeared before the board to
present this plan to the board noting that at the recent Plan-
ning Commission meeting there were concerns expressed by some of
the citizens living in this area, however the Planning Commis-
sion did recommend approval.
Mr. Sager stated that he noted in the planning staff
comments it states this plan wouldn't make the run off any
worse, but that it also would not make it any better. He
further stated that he felt the county needs to be dedicated to
seeing wells etc. are protected.
Mr. Orndoff asked whether this will drain both ways, or
mainly back to Hyatt run. He asked about the drainage on the
Grim property and whether or not that had ever been solved.
Mrs. Sherwood addressed the question of a detention pond
and how the pollutants are kept out of the system, is there a
way this can be taken care of at the same time.
Mr. Chuck Maddox, engineer with G. W. Clifford Associates,
appeared before the board to discuss this request and outline
what was being proposed as far as run-off is concerned. He
further noted that there are intense regulations concerning run
off and holding ponds. He also noted that this land has been
zoned for a number of years.
Mrs. Sherwood asked about the truck traffic on Tyson Drive.
Mr. Maddox stated that he was not sure that could be
controlled by the applicant.
Mr. Orndoff asked how this area would be effected by
drainage if the proposed route 37 is built near this location.
Mr. smith stated that because of all the problems his
district has had with stormwater, he wanted to know if there was
not some type of guarantee that the stormwater would not exceed
what has been there before.
Mr. Riley asked if perhaps the "Good Neighbor policy" could
not come into play with this request, wherein Mr. Gilpin could
meet with the neighbors and try and get this resolved.
Mr. Gilpin indicated that he would be willing to do this.
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Mr. James Parsons, who resides on Route 661, appeared
before the board to explain that he lives on the east side of
where the drainage problem is, and when they have any amount of
rain the water runs constantly through his back yard. He
further stated that no one was willing to say that this would
work and not make their drainage problems worse.
Mr. Gladstone Crosen, resident of Jessica Acres, stated
that he was concerned about the detention ponds and the fact
that they might become contaminated. He was concerned about
what is actually draining into the detention ponds, which in
turn could cause the wells in this area to become contaminated,
and he feels this should be tested first. He further stated
that some of the stormwater plans that were done a number of
years ago are not working so well now, and this is just one more
reason why he feels this plan needs to be tested before it is
actually put into place. He asked if this run-off could be
directed to the culvert under Route al. Mr. Crosen further
asked about the county noise ordinance and whether or not this
business could actually be backed up to a residential subdivi-
sion.
Mr. Tom Gilpin, owner and developer of stonewall Industrial
Park, appeared before the board noting that this land has been
zoned M-I ever since Frederick County has had zoning.
Mrs. Sherwood asked about running the culvert under the
roads, is there a problem in this area with trying that.
Mr. Maddox replied that was being looked into.
Upon motion made by Beverly J. Sherwood, seconded by Robert
M. Sager, Master Development Plan #006-93 of Stonewall Industri-
al Park was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
PROPOSED SECONDARY CONSTRUCTION BUDGET - APPROVED AS
AMENDED
Mr. Evan Wyatt presented this plan to the board for their
questions and approval.
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The question was asked, since the equipment and manpower
will be in place to do the work on Route 695, would VDOT consid-
er doing Route 699 at the same time due to the close proximity
of the two roads, rather than moving everything from the site
and having to go back in a few months.
Mr. Bill Bushman, engineer with VDOT, addressed the board,
noting that this would be fine with him.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington Smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, to amend the original resolution to request
that Route 699 be moved forward on the list in order that the
work be done at the same time as Route 695. This was approved
by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., the following amended resolution was
approved:
1993-1994 SECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
WHEREAS, The Virginia Department of Transportation proposed
the 1993-1994 Secondary Road Construction Budget for the Stanton
District; and,
WHEREAS, improvements to secondary roads within Frederick
County will be achieved within this budget; and,
WHEREAS, the secondary roads included within this budget
are consistent with the priorities specified in the Frederick
county Six Year Secondary Road Improvement Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick county
Board of supervisors does hereby approve the Frederick County
portion of the proposed 1993-1994 Secondary Road Construction
Budget for the stanton District with the understanding that the
portion of New Hope Road (Route 699), defined as 0.5 to 0.7
miles south of Dick Ridge Road (Route 694), will be included as
a Hardsurface Road Improvement project. (A complete copy of the
Secondary Construction Budget is on file in the office of the
County Administrator and the Planning Department).
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
The various board members expressed their thanks to Mr.
Bushman for all his assistance with various highway department
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projects within the county that had recently been completed, or
were in the process of being completed.
BATTLEFIElD TASK FORCE - APPROVED UNDER COHSENT AGENDA
This is a listing of county citizens that have agreed to
serve on this task force, and is being forwarded to the board
for their information.
ACTIVITY REPORT - JUNE 16-30. 1993 - APPROVED UNDER COHSENT
AGENDA
PARKS (, RECREATIOH COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER
COHSEHT AGENDA
The Parks and Recreation Commission met on June 15, 1993.
Members present were: Robert Roper, Cheryl Swartz, Robert
Hartman, Charles sandy, Jimmie Ellington, Carmen Rio, Beverly
Sherwood.
Submitted for Information Onlv
site visit - Relocation of Warrior Road - Mr. Ellington
moved to endorse a land exchange which included increasing the
proposed 60 ft. right-of-way to 80 ft. for the purpose of
providing an additional 20 ft. buffer for the park. Also, that
the proposed land to be received in exchange for the 80 ft.
right-of-way be rejected and that the parcel to be acquired run
continuously along the northern property line between the Hege
land and the north west corner of Sherando Park, seconded by Mr.
Rio, carried unanimously (6-0).
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Orndoff presented this report to the board.
The Public Works Committee met on Tuesday, July 6, 1993, at
7:30 a.m. Present were board members Richard DiCk, Charles W.
Orndoff, Sr. and W. Harrington Smith, Jr.; committee members
Karen Kober, Dudley H. Rinker and James T. Wilson; John R.
Riley, Jr., County Administrator and Director of Public Works,
Harvey E. Strawsnyder, Jr., P.E.
The following items were discussed and required action:
1. Gore School - TO BE ADVERTISED -FOR SALE-
The disposition of the Gore School was discussed at
length. John Riley requested that he be given permission to
advertise the Gore School for sale. A motion was made by
Harrington Smith and seconded by Dudley Rinker to advertise and
sell the land and building associated with the Gore School
property. During the discussion Dudley Rinker made a motion to
amend the initial motion to include setting aside any funds
derived from the sale of the property for the sole purpose of
developing a park in the western section of Frederick County.
This motion was seconded by Karen Kober. All committee members
except Harrington Smith voted in favor of the amendment. The
original motion was unanimously approved.
The board members discussed the section that dealt with the
funds that would be realized from sale of this property and all
members were not in agreement with the recommendation of the
committee.
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Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the above recommendation of the public
works committee was approved by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Nay
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Nay
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Mr. Dick and Smith were in favor of the sale of the school,
but not having the money set aside as recommended by the commit-
tee.
2. Parkina Alana Route 277 East
Richard DiCk, Chairman of the Board requested that
consideration be given to posting the property owned by Freder-
ick County along Route 277 East with no parking signs. Parking
along Route 277 East during the recent 4th of July activities
caused severe traffic congestion. The opening of the new
Sherando High School could compound these traffic problems if
the parking is not restricted along Route 277 East. Harrington
Smith made a motion to petition the Virginia Department of
Transportation to allow Frederick County to post no parking
signs along Route 277 East adjacent to property owned by Freder-
ick County. Dudley Rinker seconded the motion. The motion was
unanimously approved.
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff Sr., seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the above recommendation was approved by
the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
***ITEMS NOT REQUIRING ACTION***
1. Landfill Aqreement
The attached draft landfill agreement has been reviewed
and amended by Clarke County. Charles Orndoff raised some
concern about the 25 year term of the agreement and how it will
relate to the required 30 year post-closure requirement. Dudley
Rinker suggested that a paragraph describing recycling require-
ments or goals be added to the agreement. These items will be
addressed and' included in a draft to be forwarded to the City of
Winchester for their review and comment. It is anticipated that
another draft will be presented to the committee for their
review prior to submittal to the Board for final approval.
2. Update on New Landfill Expansion
The construction of the new landfill expansion is on
schedule. with the cooperation of Clarke county, we have
reached a tentative agreement with the landowners adjacent to
the clay borrow site in Clarke County to avoid further delays.
This agreement will be presented to the respective boards in
Frederick and Clarke County for their review and approval. In
the interim, we are hauling and placing clay within the proposed
expansion area. Tentatively, we plan to complete clay placement
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in Cell "A" prior to July 19, to accommodate the installation of
the 60 mil synthetic liner. Placement of the 18 inch sand layer
and associated leachate collection piping will follow the
completion of the liner. Our target date for completing Cell "A"
is August 31.
Construction of Cell "B" will continue beyond the
completion date of Cell "A". Hopefully, the clay liner will be
completed within Cell "B" by August 3. The total completion of
Cell "B" is scheduled for september 30.
Upon final field approval from the Department of
Environmental quality, we will begin placement of refuse in Cell
"A" and commence closure procedures for the existing landfill on
or about September 14, 1993.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
The Personnel Committee met on Thursday, July 8, 1993, at
9:30 a.m. with the following members present: James L.
Longerbeam, Beverly J. Sherwood, Robert S. Gordanier, Leonard D.
Newcome, John R. Riley, Jr., and Ann Kelican. Colleen Bly was
absent.
The Committee submits the following report and recommenda-
tions to the Board of Supervisors for information.
1. Parks and Recreation reauest to fill position: Mr.
James Doran, Parks and Recreation Director, appeared before the
Committee and requested approval to fill the Public Relations
Coordinator position which will be vacant due to the resignation
of Mr. Benjamin Swartz effective August 13th. The Committee
approved Mr. Doran's request and authorized the position be
filled.
2. Employee of the Month for Auaust 1993: Mr. Roy
Jennings was selected as Employee of the Month for August 1993.
The presentation of this award will be made at the appropriate
place on the board agenda.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
The Finance Committee met on Wednesday, June 16, 1993 at
8:00 a.m. in the Personnel Department Conference Room. Present
were: Committee Chairman Robert M. Sager, Committee members W.
Harrington smith, Jr., John Good, Jr., Natalie Cather Miller and
Raymond C. Sandy. Also present were John R. Riley, Jr., Cheryl
B. Shiffler, Jennifer L. Place and Social Services Director Gwen
Mandel.
The agenda items are as follows:
1. The Director of Social Services requests a General Fund
supplemental appropriation in the amount of $344.150. The
County kept Social Services budget at present level until State
funds could be determined. The supplemental appropriation would
be comprised of local monies of $134,590 and State funds of
$209,560. The committee recommends approval.
2. The Treasurer is requestinq a General Fund appropria-
tion transfer in the amount of $16.588. This transfer is from
temporary help to office expenses. The Compensation Board has
already approved the request. See attached memo. The committee
recommends approval.
3. The Planninq Director is requestinq a General Fund
appropriation transfer in the amount of $18.200. These funds
will be transferred from the other operating supplies and extra
help line items to professional services, ADP Equipment, and
travel. These transfers are needed to start the GIS project.
See attached memo. The committee recommends approval.
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4. The Sheriff is reauestina a General Fund supplemental
a9Dropriation in the amount of $173.13. The amount represents
the department's share in recent seizures and is requested to be
deposited to forfeited property - surplus. No additional local
funds are needed. See attached memo. The committee recommends
approval.
5. The Health Department is reauestina a General Fund
sUDDlemental aDDropriation in the amount of $15.000. This
amount is needed to match federal dollars in a Federal Block
Grant for Dental Health. Additional local funds are necessary.
See attached information. The committee recommends approval.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENTS
There were no board comments.
BOARD RETIRED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by w.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the board retired into executive session
in accordance with the Code of virginia, 1950, as amended,
section 2.1-344, subsection A(3) to discuss Acquisition and
Disposition of Real Estate.
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
Mr. Dick stated at some point during executive session he
may excuse himself from the discussion, and he wanted everyone
to know this up front.
BOARD WITHDREW FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the board withdrew from executive ses-
sion.
The above motion was passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W.
Harrington smith, Jr., 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 passed by the following recorded vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
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w. Harrington smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles w. orndoff, Sr. - Aye
UPON M:OTION IlADE BY W. HARRINGTON SKITH, JR., SECONDED BY
CHARLES W. ORNDOFF, SR., THERE BEING NO l'UK"J.'WSK BUSINESS TO COME
BEFORE THIS BOARD, THIS MEETING IS HEREBY ADJOURNED.
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