MINUTES

Regular Meeting
May 3, 2005

Call to Order. A Regular Meeting of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors was called to order by Gary D. Pash, at 1:03 P. M., Tuesday, May 3, 2005, in the Board Chambers, Stafford County Administration Center.

Roll Call. The following members were present: Mark W. Osborn; Gary D. Pash, Chairman; Gary F. Snellings, Vice Chairman; Jack R. Cavalier; Peter J. Fields; Robert C. Gibbons; and Kandy A. Hilliard.

Also in attendance were: Steve Crosby, County Administrator; Joseph L. Howard, County Attorney; and Marty Y. Beard, Chief Deputy Clerk.

Invocation. Mr. Fields gave the Invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Snellings lead in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

Legislative; Presentation of Proclamation.
· Designate May 2005 as Historic Preservation Month in Stafford.
· A plaque to Norman Schools by the Stafford County Historical Commission.
· A plaque to the Board of Supervisors by the Stafford County Historical Commission.

Presentations by the Public-I. The following persons spoke on topics as identified:

Arthur Hart - Proposed Logo.
- Naming of interstate interchanges and bridges.

Ruth Wine - Senior citizen center.

Bettie Jo Lake - Senior citizen center.

Lou Silver - Historic Preservation Month.
- Provide bus routes to Senior citizen center.
- Pump and Haul program.

Ruth Carlone - Retail firearm sales in residential areas.
- County plaza concept.

Presentations and Committee Reports by Board Members. Board members spoke on topics as identified:

Mr. Snellings - Town Hall meeting.
- Status of homes in the proposed Rocky Pen Run area.

Mr. Fields - Welcomed Joseph Howard as County Attorney.

Mr. Gibbons - Traffic signal at senior citizen center.
- Referred buffer ordinance to the Planning Commission.

Ms. Hilliard - Youth Forum/Town Hall Meeting.
- Road safety at Landfill.
- Provide Boards, Authorities, Commissions and
Committee contact listing on website.

Mr. Osborn - Town Hall Meeting.
- Jeffrey Morris, Boy Scout Eagle Badge.

Report of the County Attorney. Mr. Joseph L. Howard, County Attorney, commented on the following:
- Received warm welcome from staff.
- Stafford Lakes v. Board of Zoning Appeals.

Report of the County Administrator. Mr. Steve Crosby, County Administrator, commented on the following:
- Welcomed County Attorney.
- Recognized Cathy Riddle on receiving four Public Information Awards of Excellence from National Association of Counties
- Rappahannock Regional Jail Meeting.
- County Administrator to be out of office on May 4th-6th.

Legislative; Consent Agenda. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Snellings, to adopt the Consent Agenda, consisting of Items 1 thru 8.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard, Osborn, Pash,
Nay: (0)

Item 1. Legislative; Approve Minutes of Board Meetings. Adjourned Meeting on
April 4, 2005, and Regular Meeting on April 5, 2005.

Item 2. Legislative; Approve Proclamations.

Commemorate Posthumously James M. Feltis III.

Proclamation P05-15 reads as follows:

A PROCLAMATION TO COMMEMORATE
POSTHUMOUSLY JAMES M. FELTIS III

WHEREAS, James M. Feltis III served as a Field Training Officer with the Pentagon Force Protection Agency-Pentagon Police Department; and

WHEREAS, James M. Feltis III took great pride in training and mentoring new police recruits to fulfill the critical mission of protecting the employees and property of the Department of Defense; and

WHEREAS, James M. Feltis III was on duty on September 11, 2001, in his role as a Criminal Investigator with the Defense Protective Service/Criminal Investigations Division when he witnessed the infamous hijacked airliner as it passed by his office in the Navy Annex shortly before impacting the Pentagon; and

WHEREAS, James M. Feltis III immediately reported to the Pentagon Child Development Center to help evacuate the children and staff to safety, and spent the ensuing days, weeks and months assisting with the investigation and encouraging his fellow officers; and

WHEREAS, James M. Feltis III was a man of quiet strength who believed in following the rules, a 12-year veteran of the Force who excelled in the face of challenges and difficulties, and was always willing to help a fellow officer; and

WHEREAS, James M. Feltis III was seriously injured while on duty at his post on January 11, 2005, as he attempted to stop a speeding vehicle which crashed through a Pentagon security barrier; and

WHEREAS, James M. Feltis III tragically succumbed to his injuries on February 14, 2005, becoming the first Pentagon Police Officer to die in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, James M. Feltis III was awarded the Secretary of Defense Medal of Valor and received a personal letter of encouragement during his hospitalization from President George W. Bush; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to bring to the attention of citizens everywhere the dedication and professionalism exhibited by James M. Feltis III, and to acknowledge the terrible loss suffered by his beloved wife, Mary, and daughter, Mary Elizabeth;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 3rd day of May, 2005, that James M. Feltis III be and he hereby is commemorated posthumously for making the ultimate sacrifice in service to the Department of Defense community.

Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Road Gang at St. William of York Catholic Church.

Proclamation P05-16 reads as follows:

RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE VOLUNTEER ROAD GANG AT ST. WILLIAM OF YORK CATHOLIC CHURCH

WHEREAS, the Stafford Sheriff’s Office established a Volunteer Road Gang in 1998 whose primary mission was to assist in traffic control at the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway and St. William of York Catholic Church; and

WHEREAS, these ten intrepid volunteers completed intensive training classes relating to effective traffic direction, vehicle operations, codes of conduct, uniform appearance, radio protocol, and policies and procedures within the Sheriff’s Office; and

WHEREAS, the Road Gang also helped direct traffic during graduation ceremonies each Spring at all four high schools, worked with Sheriff’s deputies to control traffic during Fourth of July celebrations at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, and assisted law enforcement personnel during special events requiring road closures; and

WHEREAS, these volunteers have saved the Sheriff’s Office $186,880.58 in salaries by donating a combined total of 11,437 hours of service over the years; and

WHEREAS, despite the fact that one volunteer was struck by a vehicle in February 2002, the members of the Road Gang continued to be steadfast in their dedication to this important and often hazardous task; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to bring to the attention of citizens everywhere the outstanding traffic control support provided by members of the Volunteer Road Gang including Thomas Bartoszek, Thomas Brozena, Edward Carroll, Robert Gibbons, Charles Joyce, Nicholas Kopchinsky, William McLaren, Jr., Douglas Ralph, Michael Todd and William Woods;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 3rd day of May, 2005, that the Sheriff’s Office Road Gang at St. William of York Catholic Church be and it hereby is commended for its efforts to ensure the safety of drivers throughout the County.

Item 3. Legislative; Consider Removal from Deferred Business Item 1 Under Community & Economic Development Standing Committee.

Resolution R05-174 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO REMOVE ITEM 1 FROM THE
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STANDING COMMITTEE , DEFERRED BUSINESS
AGENDA

WHEREAS, the Board voted to defer item 1, Approve an Amendment to the County Code Regarding Cluster Options for A-2 Zoning, originally presented to the Board March 18, 2003; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board to clear out issues on the Deferred Business Agenda as they are completed or are no longer essential;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 3rd day of May, 2005, that the item listed above be and it hereby is removed from the deferred business agenda.

Item 4. Finance; Approve Expenditure Listings.

Resolution R05-167 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE LISTING (EL) DATED
APRIL 19, 2005 THROUGH MAY 2, 2005

WHEREAS, the Board has appropriated funds to be expended for the purchase of goods and services in accordance with an approved budget; and

WHEREAS, the payments appearing on the above-referenced Listing of Expenditures represent payment of $100,000 and greater for the purchase of goods and/or services which are within the appropriated amounts;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 3rd day of May, 2005, that the above-mentioned EL be and it hereby is approved.

Item 5. Public Services; Petition VDOT to Include Streets within Austin Ridge in the State Secondary Road System.

Resolution R05-171 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION WHICH PETITIONS THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION TO INCLUDE AUSTIN RIDGE DRIVE,
FIFE STREET, FOLK ROAD, HUBBARD COURT, RALEIGH
LANE, WALLACE LANE AND WHEELWRIGHT LANE WITHIN
AUSTIN RIDGE SUBDIVISION, SECTION 6A & 6B, IN THE
STATE SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM

WHEREAS, the Board, pursuant to Section 33.1-229 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, desires to add Austin Ridge Drive, Fife Street, Folk Road, Hubbard Court, Raleigh Lane, Wallace Lane and Wheelwright Lane within Austin Ridge Subdivision into the State Secondary Road System; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has inspected these streets and found them acceptable;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 3rd day of May 2005, that the Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) be and it hereby is petitioned to include the following streets within Austin Ridge to the State Secondary Road System:

Street Station Length

Austin Ridge Drive Fr: Inter. Wheelwright Lane 0.13 Miles
To: Inter. Raleigh Lane 90' ROW

Austin Ridge Drive Fr: Inter. Raleigh Lane 0.21 Miles
To: Inter. Folk Road 90' ROW

Fife Street Fr: 0.09 Mi. N Wheelwright Lane 0.09 Miles
To: Inter. Wheelwright Lane 50' ROW

Fife Street Fr: Inter. Wheelwright Lane 0.19 Miles
To: Inter. Raleigh Lane 50' ROW

Fife Street Fr: Inter. Raleigh Lane 0.04 Miles
To: 0.04 Mi. S Inter Raleigh Lane 50' ROW

Folk Road Fr: Inter. Raleigh Lane 0.04 Miles
To: Inter. Wallace Lane 52' ROW

Hubbard Court Fr: Inter. Raleigh Lane 0.16 Miles
To: 0.16 Mi. Inter. Raleigh Lane 50' ROW

Raleigh Lane Fr: Inter. Austin Ridge Drive 0.06 Miles
To: Inter. Fife Street 52' ROW

Raleigh Lane Fr: Inter. Fife Street 0.06 Miles
To: Inter. Hubbard Court 52' ROW

Raleigh Lane Fr: Hubbard Court 0.14 Miles
To: 0.14 Mi. Sw. Inter. Hubbard Court 52' ROW

Wallace Lane Fr: 0.04 Mi. N Inter Folk Road 0.04 Miles
To: Inter Folk Road 52' ROW

Wallace Lane Fr: Inter Folk Road 0.15 Miles
To: 0.15 Mi. S Inter Folk Road 52' ROW

Wheelwright Lane Fr: Inter Austin Ridge Drive 0.04 Miles
To: Inter Fife Street 50' ROW

Wheelwright Lane Fr: Inter Fife Street 0.10 Miles
To: 0.10 Mi. W Inter Fife Street 50' ROW

An unrestricted right-of-way (ROW), as indicated above, for each street with necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage is guaranteed, as evidenced by Plat of Record entitled Austin Ridge Subdivision, Section 6A LR 010023911, recorded October 26, 2001 and Austin Ridge Subdivision, Section 6B, LR 020017914, recorded June 26, 2002; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the developer and the Resident Engineer of VDOT.

Item 6. Public Services; Budget and Appropriate Funds from the Transportation Fund for the Repair of Deficient Streets in the Autumn Ridge Subdivision.

Resolution R05-181 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE TRANSPORTATION FUNDS TO THE REPAIR OF DEFICIENT STREETS IN THE AUTUMN RIDGE SUBDIVISION

WHEREAS, the developer of Autumn Ridge Subdivision Sections 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 defaulted on the construction of the streets to Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) standards; and

WHEREAS, the County previously budgeted and appropriated $375,490 from securities and proffer funds for the purpose of repairing the streets to VDOT standards; and

WHEREAS, bids for the repair of the deficient streets were received with the apparent low bid at $575,000; and

WHEREAS, at a meeting on April 5, 2005, the Board authorized the award of the contract to the lowest bidder; and

WHEREAS, additional funding is needed to be budgeted and appropriated in the amount of $250,000;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 3rd day of May, 2005, that Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) be and it hereby is budgeted and appropriated as follows:

Transportation Fund:
Revenue – Prior Year Fund Balance $250,000
Expenditure - Autumn Ridge Subdivision Street Repair $250,000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Potomac Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) is hereby requested to allocate $250,000 in Stafford County’s Fuel Tax Fund for this expense.

Item 7. Code Administration; Award a Contract for Engineering Services for Review of Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Mangement Design Plans.

Resolution R05-175 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL AND
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW

WHEREAS, at a meeting on June 15, 2004, the Board authorized solicitation of proposals for engineering services for review of Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Design Plans and Floodplain Studies for land development projects; and

WHEREAS, a request for proposals resulted in the County receiving 10 proposals; and

WHEREAS, an evaluation committee selected GKY and Associates, Inc. as the most responsive firm; and

WHEREAS, the proposed services and related costs have been negotiated and deemed reasonable; and

WHEREAS, Code Administration FY2006 budget request contained $400,000 for contractual services for Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Design Plan Review for land development projects;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 3rd day of May, 2005, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to execute a contract with GKY and Associates, Inc. for engineering services for review of Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Design Plans and Floodplain Studies for land development projects in an amount not to exceed Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000).

Item 8. Legislative; Appoint Members to Boards, Authorities, Commissions and Committees.

Germanna Community College Board.

Resolution R05-173 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE
GERMANNA COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD

WHEREAS, the Virginia Community College System provides for the appointment of local citizens to the Germanna Community College Board; and

WHEREAS, the Board has appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Lyle Ray Smith June 30, 2005
(Member-At-Large)

WHEREAS, the term of Lyle Ray Smith will expire; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill this vacancy; and

WHEREAS, the term of appointment is four years;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 3rd day of May, 2005, that

NAME EXPIRATION

Lyle Ray Smith June 30, 2009
(Member-At-Large)

be and he hereby is appointed to the Germanna Community College Board.

Cable Television Advisory Committee.

Resolution R05-186 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE CABLE
TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the Board, on December 2, 1986, approved Resolution R86-612(R) which established the Cable Television Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, Resolution R86-612(R) provides for the appointment of seven citizens, each residing in a different election district, to serve on the Cable Television Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, the Board, on April 4, 1989, approved Resolution R89-124(R) to include a voting representative from the County Administrator's Office, and a voting representative from the School Superintendent's Office; and

WHEREAS, the Board has appointed the following:

NAME EXPIRATION

Jacqueline Hontz December 31, 2005
(George Washington District)

Mary A. Thornburg December 31, 2005
(Aquia District)

Marilee Knight December 31, 2005
(Griffis-Widewater District)

Thomas Gregory December 31, 2005

(Rock Hill District)

Richard Boes December 31, 2005
(Garrisonville District)

Michael B. Portland December 31, 2005
(Hartwood District)

William Funderburk December 31, 2004
(Falmouth District)

County Administrator December 31, 2005
or Designee

School Superintendent December 31, 2005
or Designee

WHEREAS, William Funderburk has submitted his resignation; and

WHEREAS, the Board desires to fill this vacancy; and

WHEREAS, the term of appointment is one year;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, on this the 3rd day of May , 2005, that

NAME EXPIRATION

George Schwartz December 31, 2005
(Falmouth District)

be and he hereby is appointed to the Cable Television Advisory Committee.

Legislative; Discuss Senior Center Rules. Mr. Snellings commented.

Mr. Snellings motioned, seconded by Mr. Gibbons to restrict membership to the new Senior Citizen Center to Stafford County residents only.

Discussion ensued.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (4) Cavalier, Gibbons, Osborn, Snellings
Nay: (3) Fields, Hilliard, Pash

Utilities; Provide Pump and Haul Services on the Site of Parcel 37-74 at Centreport. Mr. Robert E. Bos, Public Utilities Administrator, gave a presentation.

Mr. Snellings motioned, seconded by Mr. Gibbons, to adopt proposed Resolution R05-172 with a change.

Discussion ensued.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard, Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier
Nay: (0)

Resolution R05-172 reads as follows;

A RESOLUTION TO PUMP AND HAUL AGREEMENT WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR FEDERAL EXPRESS AT CENTREPORT

WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide Pump and Haul services for sewage storage facilities; and

WHEREAS, the County has an Agreement and General Permit with the State Health Department for Pump and Haul arrangements; and

WHEREAS, Pump and Haul services are required for the Federal Express site on Parcel 37-74 until permanent sewer becomes available; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the County to add new locations to the General Permit Agreement with the Virginia Department of Health;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 3rd day of May, 2005, that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to add the Federal Express site on Parcel 37-74 to the agreement with the Virginia Department of Health; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these services will be discontinued and removed from the agreement with the Virginia Department of Health when public sewer becomes available to this parcel; and

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that Stafford County bears no financial obligation and Federal Express on Parcel 37-74 will bear all costs associated with Pump and Haul services.

Legislative; Discuss Summer Meeting Schedule. Mr. Pash commented.

Ms. Hilliard motioned, seconded by Mr. Gibbons, to adopt proposed Resolution R05-191.

Discussion ensued.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Hilliard, Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons
Nay: (0)

Resolution R05-191 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS MEETING DATES

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board to schedule meeting dates which will permit attendance at annual meetings of professional associations, accommodate personal schedules and allow adequate time for preparation of meeting materials;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 3rd day of May, 2005, that the regularly scheduled meetings on July 19th and August 16th be and they hereby are cancelled; and

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator be and he hereby is requested to advise Board members should the Regular Agenda become ponderous with issues so an adjourned or Special Meeting may be arranged.

Budget; Budget and Appropriate Grant Funds in FY2006 to the Commonwealth’s Attorney to Fund a Full-Time Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. Ms. Cheryl Beagle, Director of Budget, gave a presentation.

Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Ms. Hilliard, to adopt proposed Resolution R05-187.

Discussion ensued.

The Voting Board tally was:

Yea: (6) Gibbons, Hilliard, Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier
Nay: (1) Fields

Resolution R05-187 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO AUTHOIZE A FULL-TIME ATTORNEY’S
POSITION IN THE COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
AND BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE STATE GRANT FUNDS IN
FY2006 TO THE GENERAL FUND, COMMONWEALTH’S
ATTORNEY’S BUDGET, TO BE USED TO FUND THE FULL-TIME
ATTORNEY’S POSITION

WHEREAS, the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office has recently been granted State funding in the amount of $50,000 to support the prosecution of misdemeanors and felonies involving domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking and family abuse for a eighteen month grant period (July 1, 2005 to December 31, 2006); and

WHEREAS, the funds can be used to fund the entire or partial cost of salary and benefits only; and

WHEREAS, additional local funding in the amount of $37,000 will be needed to support this position;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on this the 3rd day of May, 2005, that a full-time Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney position for the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office be and it hereby is authorized; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a grant of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Criminal Justice Services be and it hereby is budgeted and appropriated to the General Fund, Commonwealth’s Attorney budget; and

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator be and he hereby is authorized to transfer Thirty-seven Thousand Dollars ($37,000) from the General Fund, Non-Departmental category to the Commonwealth’s Attorney.

Legislative; Closed Meeting Agenda Addition.. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Osborn, to add the following item to Closed Meeting:

Personnel: County Attorney
(Gary D. Pash)

Section 2.2-3711 A1
Code of Virginia

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Osborn, Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard
Nay: (0)

Legislative; Closed Meeting. At 2:12 P.M., Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Fields, to go into Closed Meeting on the following items:

1. Legal: Smith Lake Park
(Joseph L. Howard)
Section 2.2-3711 A7
Code of Virginia

2. Legal: Widewater Volunteer Fire Department
(Joseph L. Howard)
Section 2.2-3711 A7
Code of Virginia

3. Legal: Comprehensive Plan Revisions
(Joseph L. Howard)
Section 2.2-3711 A7
Code of Virginia

4. Personnel: County Attorney
(Gary D. Pash)
Section 2.2-3711 A1
Code of Virginia

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Pash, Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard, Osborn
Nay: (0)

Call to Order. At 3:07 P.M., the Chairman called the meeting back to order.

Legislative; Closed Meeting Certification. Mr. Gibbons motioned, seconded by Mr. Snellings, to adopt Resolution CM05-11.

The Voting Board tally was:
Yea: (7) Snellings, Cavalier, Fields, Gibbons, Hilliard, Osborn, Pash
Nay: (0)

Resolution CM05-11 reads as follows:

A RESOLUTION TO CERTIFY THE ACTIONS OF THE STAFFORD
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN A CLOSED MEETING ON
MAY 3, 2005

WHEREAS, the Board has, on this the 3rd day of May 2005, adjourned into a closed meeting in accordance with a formal vote of the Board and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and

WHEREAS, the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as it became effective July 1, 1989, provides for certification that such Closed Meeting was conducted in conformity with law;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Stafford County Board of Supervisors does hereby certify, on this the 3rd day of May 2005, that to the best of each member's knowl­edge: (1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were discussed in the Closed Meeting to which this certifi­cation applies; and (2) only such public business matters as were identified in the Motion by which the said Closed Meeting was convened were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board. No member dissents from the aforesaid certification.

Adjournment. At 3:08 P. M., the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned.

______________________________ ______________________________
Steve Crosby Gary D. Pash
County Administrator Chairman