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A Regular Meeting of the Frederick County Board of Supervi-
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sors was held on October 27,17:15 P.M., in the Board of Supervi-
sor's Meeting Room, Frederick County Courthouse, Loudoun street
Mall, Winchester, Virginia.
PRESENT: Richard G. Dick, Chairmani W. Harrington Smith,
Jr., Vice-Chairmani James L. Longerbeami Robert M. Sageri
Beverly J. Sherwood and Charles W. Orndoff, Sr.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Board Member Robert M.
Sager in absence of the scheduled minister.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Dick stated he had a resolution designating Red Ribbon
Week that he would like to add to the agenda.
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 for approval under
consent agenda:
1. Memorandum Re: Schedule Public Hearing for Planning
Commission Items - Tab Ci
2. Renewal Lease for the Old Dominion Alcohol Safety
Action Program (ASAP) - Tab Di
3. Memorandum Re: Informational Brochures from the
Department of Planning & Development - Tab Gi
4. Activity Report - October 1-15, 1993 - Tab Hi
5. Code and Ordinance Committee Report - Tab Ii
6. Finance Committee Report - Tab Ji
7. The Red Ribbon Resolution added at the beginning of the
meeting.
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the above tabs were approved under the
consent agenda by the following recorded vote:
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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
CITIZEN COMMENT
There was no public input.
APPROVAL OF 'MINUTES
Mr. Dick asked that the minutes show that neither he nor
Mrs. Sherwood attended the executive session of the meeting of
September 28, 1993.
Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Beverly J. Sherwood, the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 28, 1993, were approved 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
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF THE LATE WILLIAM:
FRAULA - APPROVED
Ms. Cynthia Fraula Hawn and Ms. Sharon Fraula, daughters of
the late William Fraula, were present to accept the boards
resolution in memory of their late father. They expressed their
appreciation for this award on behalf of their families.
There Were No Committee APpointments
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING -
APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
RENEWAL LEASE FOR OLD DOMINION ALCOHOL SAFETY ACTION
PROGRAM: (ASAP) - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS:
Public Hearing:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1009-93 OF MARSHALL A. RITENOUR FOR
A COTTAGE OCCUPATION - FENCING CONTRACTING. THIS PROPERTY
IS LOCATED 2 1/2 MILES EAST OF STEPHENS CITY ON FAIRFAX
PIKE (Route 277). IN THE SHAWNEE DISTRICT. AND IS IDENTI-
FIED AS PIN 86-A-167 - APPROVED
Mr. Ron Lilly, planner II, presented this information to
the board.
Mr. Ritenour was present, however he did not appear before
the board.
There was no public comment.
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Upon motion made by W. Harrington smith, Jr., seconded by
Robert M. Sager, Conditional Use Permit #009-93 of Marshall A.
Ritenour for a Cottage Occupation - Fencing contracting was
approved as presented.
(Note) - This was advertised as CUP #002-93, however it
should have read CUP #009-93.
The above conditional use permit 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
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 1005-93 - LAKE HOLIDAY ESTATES.
SECTION 1B - TABLED UNTIL DECEMBER 8. 1993 BOARD MEETING
Mr. Bob watkins, planning director, presented this request
to the board noting that the planning commission had recommended
denial as they felt a more in depth study is needed and there-
fore recommends that this request be tabled for 60 days.
Mr. Longerbeam asked why this should be tabled.
Mr. Watkins explained that his department wanted to do
further research on all the files concerning this subdivision
and due to the volume of these files it was felt this much time
would be needed. He further explained the area dealing with
what has been vested also needs to be researched before the
staff feels comfortable with rendering an opinion on this re-
quest.
Mrs. Sherwood asked if there is a legal question here.
Mr. Watkins replied yes, he felt there could be especially
in the areas of what has been vested.
Mr. Longerbeam stated that he did not feel this applicant
should be required to do a master development plan as he felt
this was over kill at best. He further stated that he felt the
lake, golf course, etc. should be considered as open space and
that 30 days is adequate time for this to be tabled, as he feels
60 days is too long.
Mr. Smith questioned the time needed for State Water
Control Board to get their information back to the county.
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Mr. Riley explained that he had requested this information,
but as of this date he had not received a reply.
Mr. Randy Hamilton, local attorney representing the peti-
tioner, appeared before the board at this time and gave a brief
summary of what has transpired with this property over the past
years and also addressed the water issue and the fact the county
is awaiting word from the state on this inquiry. He further
noted that Mr. John Lewis, engineer and Mr. Carl Simms, manager
of the Summit was present to answer any questions the board
might have. He did note that they too feel the water issue is
the greatest concern at this time.
It was the consensus of the board to wait and see what the
state agencies have to say before hearing from either Mr. Lewis
or Mr. Simms.
Mr. Riley stated that he would be sending this information
to the board once he heard from the state.
Mr. Longerbeam did not feel comfortable with what the
planning department was saying, as he felt the petitioner should
not have to wait for the time period planning was calling for.
Mr. Watkins further explained that the information they
have received to date has not been adequate and he feels this is
the county's obligation to get this information before rendering
a final opinion on this request.
Upon motion made by Beverly J. Sherwood, seconded by Robert
M. Sager, subdivision request #005-93 - Lake Holiday Estates was
tabled until the board meeting of December 8, 1993.
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
MEMORANDUM RE: INFORMATIONAL BROCHURES FROM THE DEPARTMENT
OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ACTIVITY REPORT - OCTOBER 1-15. 1993 - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
CODE AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER
CONSENT AGENDA
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The Code and Ordinance Committee met on Tuesday, October
19, 1993, 2:00 P.M. in the Personnel Office Conference Room.
Present were W. Harrington Smith, Jr., Chairman of the Commit-
tee; Committee members Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., Stephen Butler
and Patricia F. Scheder. Also present were County Administrator
John R. Riley, Jr.; Commonwealth's Attorney Lawrence R. Ambrogi;
Commissioner of the Revenue Natalie Cather Miller; Treasurer C.
William Orndoff, Jr.; Board of Supervisors Chairman Richard G.
Dick and county citizen (and former board chairman) Kenneth Y.
Stiles. Committee member George W. Johnston, III was absent.
The committee submits the following:
Discussion of Citizen Inauiry on the Business Professional
Occupational License (BPOL) Tax - The committee reviewed
the enclosed letter from a citizen with reference to the busi-
ness license tax. After discussing the issue with the county
attorney and the commissioner of the revenue it was concluded
that this particular issue had no standing before the committee.
The law as applied by the commissioner of the revenue was the
issue to be resolved and can only be resolved by the commission-
er.
Discussion of Code Amendments to the Business License
(BPOL) Tax sections of the Frederick County Code - The committee
reviewed several code amendments with the commissioner of the
revenue before concluding that the most expedient remedy to this
problem was a complete review and change of the business license
tax section of the code. The chairman of the committee appoint-
ed Steve Butler, Larry Ambrogi, Bill Orndoff and Natalie Cather
Miller to a subcommittee. The subcommittee will draft an
ordinance for public hearing which is scheduled for November 10,
1993.
Discussion of Fee Increases for the Law Library and Court-
house Maintenance - The FrederiCk County Clerk's office request-
ed that the fee assessed for the law library and the courthouse
maintenance be increased from $2.00 to $3.00 to be concurrent
with recent adoption of same by the City of Winchester. The
committee recommends the fee increases be advertised for pUblic
hearing.
FINANCE COMMITl'EE REPORT - APPROVED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
The Finance Committee met in the Personnel Conference Room
on Wednesday, October 20, 1993 at 8:00 a.m. Present were:
Committee Chairman Robert M. Sager; Committee members W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., John Good, Jr., and Henry Buettner. also
present were John R. Riley, Jr., Cheryl B. Shiffler, Jennifer L.
Place, John Foreman of Division of Court Services and Charles
Stansfield from the Commonwealth Attorney's office. Kitty
Nicholas was absent.
The agenda items are as follows:
1. The Director of Plannina and Development reauests a
General Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of
$21.000.00. This amount represents a grant received from the
National Park Service to conduct a study of civil War battle-
fields. No local funds are necessary. See attached memo. The
committee recommends approval.
2. The Plannina Director. Fire and Rescue Director and
Public Works Director reauest a General Fund supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $4.073.00. This amount repre-
sents the difference needed to purchase a larger copier for
these departments. Budaet transfers in the amount of $11.092
are also being requested. $4,073.00 of local money is needed.
See attached memo. This item has been tabled awaiting further
information.
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3. The Sheriff reauests a General Fund supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $35.931.00. This amount is
needed to bring two personnel line items up to match the state
budget. No additional local funds are necessary. See attached
memo. The committee recommends approval.
4. The Commonwealth Attorney reauests a General Fund
supplemental appropriation in the amount of $9.100.00. This
amount is needed to replace a high mileage vehicle used by the
undercover investigator in this office.. Local funds are neces-
sary. See attached memo. The committee recommends approval.
5. The Parks and Recreation Director reauests a General
Fund supplemental appropriation in the amount of $2.230.00 for
the Bluemont Concert Series. This amount represents the state's
share for the Bluemont Concert Series that flows through our
books. No local funds are necessary. See attached copy. The
committee recommends approval.
6. The Countv Administrator reauests a Budaet Transfer
from Professional Services - other to return $7.210.14 to the
Commissioner of Revenue's budaet for salary and fringes paid to
Mike Didawick for three pay periods. See attached calculation.
The committee recommends approval.
7. The Division of Court Services Director requests a
Division of Court Services Fund supplemental appropriation in
the amount of $7.635.00. This amount represents a carry-forward
from FY 92-93 and is needed for unexpected items that were not
budgeted. This amount is to be placed in various line items in
the Court Services budget. A representative from the Division
of Court Services will be present to answer questions. See
attached memo. The committee recommends approval.
8. The Director of Public Works reauests a General Fund
supplemental appropriation in the amount of $5.000.00. This
amount is needed to purchase a vehicle for inspections which
will replace one with over 100,000 miles. Actual revenues have
exceeded projections so no local funds are necessary. Revenues
and expenditures will be adjusted. See attached memo. The
committee recommends approval.
BOARD COMMENTS
There were no board member comments.
BOARD RETIRED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by Charles W.
Orndoff, Sr., the board retired into executive session in
accordance with the Code of Virainia, 1950, as amended, section
2.1-344, Subsection A (1) (3) and (7) to discuss Personnel,
Acquisition and Disposition of Real Estate and Legal Matters.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded
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 WITHDREW FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Upon motion made by Robert M. Sager, seconded by W.
Harrington smith, Jr., the board withdrew from executive ses-
sion.
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
BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION
Upon motion made by Charles W. Orndoff, Sr., seconded by
James L. Longerbeam, the board reconvened into regular session
and certified nothing other than what was noted as reason for
going into executive session was discussed.
The above motion was approved by the following recorded
vote:
Richard G. Dick - Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr. - Aye
James L. Longerbeam - Aye
Beverly J. Sherwood - Aye
Robert M. Sager - Aye
Charles W. Orndoff, Sr. - Aye
DEPARTKENT HEAD EVALUATIONS APPROVED
Upon motion made by James L. Longerbeam, seconded by W.
Harrington Smith, Jr., the evaluations of Cheryl Shiffler,
Finance Director; Ann Kelican, Personnel Director; Ed
strawsnyder, Public Works Director; and Jim Doran, Parks &
Recreation Director were approved as submitted.
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
UPON MOTION MADE BY CHARLES W. ORNDOFF, SR., SECONDED BY
ROBERT M. SAGER, THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE
THIS BOARD, THIS MEETING IS HEREBY ADJOURNED.
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